00:00So hi everyone, first road trip, so I'm going to introduce you to one of my personal vehicles, in the
00:07'This happened to me with my Golf 3 GTI 16, so here we go.
00:11So I got the vehicle at 220,000 and some kilometers, now it has 227,000, so
00:19I put quite a few bandages on him, the first difficulty will be getting out of here.
00:30So the blade is fine, it's gone.
00:34So, I got the vehicle completely stock; there was just a muffler and 2-3 cosmetic modifications.
00:41and a cone filter in the airbox, so the vehicle was mostly stock.
00:51Therefore, my comparison will simply be made in relation to the original vehicle, and not a direct comparison.
01:00right now, since I'm currently in a stretched position on a combined setup.
01:05So we'll say that the car's behavior isn't necessarily that of the original car.
01:13What I like about the Golf 3 is that, compared to the Golf 2,
01:19There is a real change in the vehicle's behavior.
01:25In other words, you really get the impression of driving a recent vehicle and not an old one.
01:33car.
01:33Because, believe it or not, there are only two years separating this GTI and the latest
01:41Golf 2.
01:43So, whether it's in terms of engine performance or gearbox precision,
01:54It really looks more like a modern vehicle than an old GTI Youngtimer.
01:58Because if I compare it to my 1006 rallye, which is 5 years older than this one, I want
02:05Describing gear changes, steering, and the overall feel of the vehicle is still much more basic and
02:16Much more old-fashioned, let's say.
02:20So as you can see, the car is bouncing quite a bit, simply because of the combination of threaded tires and the car.
02:26is really extremely low.
02:28In other words, it's almost as if we're going to crush a pack of cigarettes on the road.
02:33You can feel it.
02:38No, it really feels like you're driving a modern car.
02:41I mean, if I compare it, for example, with my dad's Scotta TDI, in terms of the shifting of the
02:46Speeds are exactly the same.
02:49Otherwise, there's really everything that needs doing on this car.
02:51We really have, finally, the Golf 3, even the GTI 16 like this one, in terms of insulation, in terms of
02:58to the precision of the direction and everything,
03:00It really feels more like being in a GT, like the VR6, rather than a...
03:07small GTI.
03:08That's because I've already tried a friend's Golf 2 GTI, I always have the opportunity to
03:14Try it a little later.
03:17And it really has nothing to do with it, the Golf 2 is really, really more agile, it really feels more
03:23Karting, more fun than the Golf 3,
03:27even of original origin, well especially of original origin actually, more troll with the combinations.
03:31But above all, the car is really, really boat-like, really boat-like, and doesn't seem very agile at all.
03:41It's better now, but well, with the flanks stretched, it's not exactly a miracle either, because
03:47The tire is not working properly.
03:49But it's already better, that is to say, someone who wants to, I don't know, track or...
03:53to do a somewhat enjoyable prep course,
03:56By playing around with the suspension, the car's weight and the tires, it should already be much better.
04:06So now, the strong points of this car, first of all, for me, for my part, is the look.
04:11I'm a huge fan of 90s cars; for me, the Golf, the Golf 3, is really
04:17The best.
04:18And if we buy the 16-valve, it's really for that engine which is truly valiant in the
04:24towers.
04:26So watch out, you rogue gangs.
04:38This engine, in my opinion, is quite typical of the 16-cylinder models, meaning rather sluggish acceleration.
04:46but not enough 4500 in a minute, we really have all the power available.
04:53However, for those who enjoy sporty driving, it's not a big deal.
04:58But for everyday driving, it can quickly become annoying.
05:03And even then, it's lucky we still have 150 horsepower, so we're not exactly in trouble.
05:10total.
05:12Now, the big advantage of this car is its engine.
05:15150 horsepower, all things considered, for a car from the early 90s, that's not nothing.
05:21I mean, nowadays, for a GTI that is valiant, we're talking about 200 horsepower and more.
05:25For a car that's almost 30 years old, it still has 150 horsepower and it has
05:30It's still an engine that's quite good on dirt.
05:32So it's really not bad.
05:34It's an engine that is quite simple to maintain; parts are relatively easy to find.
05:40So, no, in that respect, really good.
05:45So, others, if people can confirm this for me, one of the advantages of the Golf 3 GTI would be
05:51its braking.
05:53So, I just got the vehicle back, it's true that mine doesn't brake particularly well.
06:00But, it's okay, it seems to be going well.
06:01I think that with a good set of pads, it's immediately much more enjoyable.
06:08Then, on the negative side, it has a cessation, it consumes.
06:12The vehicle is heavy, so that inevitably affects fuel consumption.
06:17And quite simply, the insurance of Golf, let's not kid ourselves.
06:21Between us, it's a vehicle that has a bad reputation with insurers regarding theft, by
06:26report on accidents.
06:28So, you really feel it, even though the car is almost 30 years old.
06:34At the same time, I'm not going to lie to you, I'm still a new driver on it, so of course I'm paying.
06:37Dear.
06:39But I think it's a bit much, even when I see low-powered Golfs.
06:43I know people who pay a fortune for just, in quotes, the Golf logo on the vehicle.
06:52So, no, it's still a pretty nice chassis, even though I'm hearing it and my coilovers help.
06:58That too, actually.
07:03So, basically, a Golf isn't at all, well, the Golf 3, at least, isn't
07:07Not at all a survivor.
07:08So, that's where I would tend to say it's more of a GT than a GTI, even
07:18if its logo says otherwise.
07:20Because, by comparison, if we take a Golf 2 GTI, the Golf 2 GTI is much more inclined to
07:28wanting to lift the leg in the turn
07:31and the buttocks move forward as soon as you release the axel pedal, whereas this one, for me, when I
07:37I had it when I bought it.
07:38It was like it was on springs with its original setup.
07:42The car doesn't really slide, on the contrary, it's more the front end that tends to lose traction.
07:46And since then, I went through a phase where, before having, now, I've gone up to 17 inches,
07:52Before getting the 17s, I was over-engineered, but with the original setup, so 15s, on BBS wheels.
07:57And it really doesn't move at all.
07:59It's really, she's really healthy.
08:03So, that's why I can understand people who want to treat themselves.
08:05So that's also what makes me say that it's starting to be a modern vehicle.
08:10in the sense that understeer was prioritized for safety,
08:17at the expense of oversteer, which is what automotive purists may simply prefer.
08:25So, we're going to try to turn around here and go back up the hill.
09:01We're going to do the climb, I'll leave you here.
09:05So, for those wondering, is it possible to attack with a stretched flank?
09:11?
09:12Personally, I wouldn't really recommend it.
09:16You can see it when the tire is working, that it's not necessarily working in the right way.
09:20and that the flank is not being stressed at all as it should be.
09:23So, afterwards, I often hear, is it possible to go off the rails?
09:31Personally, it seems a bit over the top, even with the side stretched.
09:36That seems a bit tricky to me.
09:38It's a bit tricky.
09:40It's a delicate matter.
09:45It's a delicate matter.
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10:07Now, my engine is really cool to use, there's nothing to say about it.
10:27So there you have it, that was my first attempt, I'll leave you here, we'll avoid scaring the cyclists.
10:32I'll leave you here and see you next time with some vehicle or other, we'll see.
10:39that moment.
10:40That's it, have a good day everyone!
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