[s-cars] Passat 4motion W8 wagon: Opinions? (LAC)

[Robert Rossato]

Could be.  Mine is an MTM 1+ chip.  Don't know how the torque values compare.  Obviously the turbo kick on the MTM chip gives you a big rush that you don't get with the W8.  I think VW claims 0-60 times of around 6.8s with the 6-spd W8, so a chipped S4/6 should beat that.

Bob

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From: Taka Mizutani <t44tqtro at gmail.com>
> Bob-
> Your impressions of power, do you think it may have to do with the
> difference in torque between the W8 and the chipped S6? I know the MRC
> chipset is supposed to yield something like 320lb-ft. of torque,
> that's a ton.
> 
> If you drove the standard suspension like I did (16" wheels and all),
> brake dive is pretty bad- stiffer front springs as well as more
> progressive brake pads would help a lot- Igor commented on the
> touchiness of the brakes on the new A8 with the suspension set on
> "dynamic."
> 
> Taka
> 
> 
> On 6/29/05, Robert Rossato <r0ssat0_987 at att.net> wrote:
> > I test drove a W8 mit 6-spd a year or two ago when they finally became 
> available.  Compared to my chipped S6, even though the HP is pretty much the 
> same, the S6 felt faster.  The suspension on the W8 was too soft.  Can't recall 
> if it had a sport suspension.  The brakes were way over assisted.  Took some 
> getting used to in order to not have the car slam it's nose on the ground every 
> time I touched the brake pedal.  Made brake modulation difficult.
> > 
> > The suspension can definitely be fixed, and that might help out on the brake 
> dive as well.  Overall, I was underwhelmed, but it is a decent car.  Though if 
> it's not a 6-spd I wouldn't bother.
> > 
> > It felt good to get back into my S6 after the drive.
> > 
> > Bob
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