2k3 Max vs Jetta VR6
10-08-2002, 11:51 AM
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2k3 Max vs Jetta VR6
Well I know that this was not much of a kill, but the guy in the VW VR6 (Intake, Loud Exhaust of course) kept tempting me. My car has approx 550 miles so it is still in the break in period. But on Saturday while on Rt46 NJ going up a hill I see this red Jetta coming rapidly behind. I had my girl in the car and he pulled up next to me going nose to nose reving his engine. I look at my girl and started laughing I was on 5th gear (up the hill). He floors it and I dropped down to 4th keep in mind that I was crusing and he was already gone, we had about 1/4 a mile before the road came to one lane, anyway I floored it and passed him like a bat out of hell right before the lane closed. I waved at him (his girl in the car also) and he gave me the good old finger and 100mph drive by as I was turning off my road.
10-08-2002, 12:08 PM
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Re: 2k3 Max vs Jetta VR6
I know, I love waving at people as I pull pass them 
I raced this Audi TT 225hp one on the highway. He jumped first, I went to 4th and started gaining on him right away and by 100 I was passing him. As I am passing him I give him a nice wave and pull till 120mph, then I slowed down and he goes flying by at like 120+.
I bet the wave that I gave him really ****ed him off
I raced this Audi TT 225hp one on the highway. He jumped first, I went to 4th and started gaining on him right away and by 100 I was passing him. As I am passing him I give him a nice wave and pull till 120mph, then I slowed down and he goes flying by at like 120+.
I bet the wave that I gave him really ****ed him off
10-08-2002, 12:11 PM
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I was in the Mine Hill area of Morris County.
The guy must have been soo embarrased since his girl was in the car and then I waved at him, but the way I look at it is if you want to race and the other person wins, why be a D!*K about it, you agreeded to race.
The guy must have been soo embarrased since his girl was in the car and then I waved at him, but the way I look at it is if you want to race and the other person wins, why be a D!*K about it, you agreeded to race.
10-08-2002, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by 2001SE
those TT guys with the 225hp are probably ****ed off that a 30k car beats their 36k Audi that weighs a lot less
those TT guys with the 225hp are probably ****ed off that a 30k car beats their 36k Audi that weighs a lot less
But I am sure the driver of TT was upset that his "Sports Car" can't keep up.
It is a good car though. My friend was choosing between a TT 225hp or 350Z.
He got Z, much better deal.
10-08-2002, 04:25 PM
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Good kill!! I just burnt a VR6 Jetta last week on Route 1 North (Edison, NJ) from a stoplight. I even let him get the jump (at launch) just to see what his intentions were; once I saw he wanted to run, I was more than happy to hand his **** to him. My man couldn't crunch those gears hard enough.
My angle on VWs is that unless they're modded, they'll stand NO chance against a 2K2/3 Maxima.
My angle on VWs is that unless they're modded, they'll stand NO chance against a 2K2/3 Maxima.
10-08-2002, 04:34 PM
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Mine Hill, NJ
Originally posted by Dohcser
I was in the Mine Hill area of Morris County.
The guy must have been soo embarrased since his girl was in the car and then I waved at him, but the way I look at it is if you want to race and the other person wins, why be a D!*K about it, you agreeded to race.
I was in the Mine Hill area of Morris County.
The guy must have been soo embarrased since his girl was in the car and then I waved at him, but the way I look at it is if you want to race and the other person wins, why be a D!*K about it, you agreeded to race.
10-08-2002, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by F23A4
Good kill!! I just burnt a VR6 Jetta last week on Route 1 North (Edison, NJ) from a stoplight. I even let him get the jump (at launch) just to see what his intentions were; once I saw he wanted to run, I was more than happy to hand his **** to him. My man couldn't crunch those gears hard enough.
My angle on VWs is that unless they're modded, they'll stand NO chance against a 2K2/3 Maxima.
Good kill!! I just burnt a VR6 Jetta last week on Route 1 North (Edison, NJ) from a stoplight. I even let him get the jump (at launch) just to see what his intentions were; once I saw he wanted to run, I was more than happy to hand his **** to him. My man couldn't crunch those gears hard enough.
My angle on VWs is that unless they're modded, they'll stand NO chance against a 2K2/3 Maxima.
We all know what a chip can do to the non-VR6's 
10-09-2002, 08:20 AM
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Re: Mine Hill, NJ
Originally posted by maugs808
I know the exact hill you were climbing--I used to live in Mine Hill! Careful on that hill because the cops in Mine Hill are not to forgiving to speeders...
I know the exact hill you were climbing--I used to live in Mine Hill! Careful on that hill because the cops in Mine Hill are not to forgiving to speeders...
Frankly, I think I wasted my gas, and I have to pick and choose on who I am going to race, like this morning a Civic (seemed stock) wanted to race, a Camry (huge wing, purple lights, and a busted body kit) wanted to race. But gas price is becoming expensive that I really do have to pick and choose.
10-09-2002, 09:04 AM
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Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
10-09-2002, 09:30 AM
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nice one, but try to keep ur foot off that tempting pedal!!
I got 1200 miles on now,
let the break in kick in, just what 400 more miles?,
then u can mess with the 3.5 =]
i know its temping on a brand new car,
I got 1200 miles on now,
let the break in kick in, just what 400 more miles?,
then u can mess with the 3.5 =]
i know its temping on a brand new car,
10-09-2002, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Dohcser
Has anyone raced the 3.5 Altima yet, I know that the Max is supposed to be faster, but by how much?
Has anyone raced the 3.5 Altima yet, I know that the Max is supposed to be faster, but by how much?
If it was 5-speed it should have been closer.
10-09-2002, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by Phydeaux
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
10-09-2002, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by Phydeaux
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
10-09-2002, 08:43 PM
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I couldn't agree with you more. I am soooo tempted to floor it. But I only have 400km on it. I got it last Thursday! Chrome Silver, Canadian spec = fully loaded. The funny thing is, I went back to drive my 2k1 SR20 Sentra today, and it felt more nimble for some reason. I knew the SR20 is a good car. But I KNOW its brother is a better one! It just feels more refined.
10-10-2002, 06:04 AM
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Originally posted by CarMan
I couldn't agree with you more. I am soooo tempted to floor it. But I only have 400km on it. I got it last Thursday! Chrome Silver, Canadian spec = fully loaded. The funny thing is, I went back to drive my 2k1 SR20 Sentra today, and it felt more nimble for some reason. I knew the SR20 is a good car. But I KNOW its brother is a better one! It just feels more refined.
I couldn't agree with you more. I am soooo tempted to floor it. But I only have 400km on it. I got it last Thursday! Chrome Silver, Canadian spec = fully loaded. The funny thing is, I went back to drive my 2k1 SR20 Sentra today, and it felt more nimble for some reason. I knew the SR20 is a good car. But I KNOW its brother is a better one! It just feels more refined.
As for my milage I have about 350 miles to go again until 1K.
10-10-2002, 09:43 AM
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VR6 does come in a stick
My brother has a stick VR6...The GLS model has it...they r hard to find but they r out there...he still cant beat my max...hee hee...
Originally posted by Phydeaux
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
Some guys buy Jettas with the VR6 and think they are getting a lightweight car with lots of V6 power. What they don't realize is that a VR6 Jetta weighs more than a Max.
Curb weight of Jetta GLX VR6 is 3,263 lbs vs Max 3,261 lbs. Both are automatics (you can't get a manual in the VR6 - only the seq. sportshift).
And the Max has a better turning radius (WHAT!). We complain about this all the time but this proves it could be worse:
Jetta 17.9 feet to Max 17.7 feet. There is a drawback for fat tires for everyone, including us.
Given our huge power and torque advantage, there should never be a doubt who will come out in front.
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