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Old 04-30-2012, 12:10 PM   #1
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Motor Trend video Review

I'm new to the forums, have been lurking around for a few months but never signed up. Saw this video review on Youtube and wanted to share it, sorry if it is a repost.

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Old 04-30-2012, 12:23 PM   #2
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Very good review, glad Randy Pobst got to give us his feedback, he is a great driver.
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this only came out this morning so its still new
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Excellent review. Another solid proof that we are looking at modern day classic car here.

I liked his point: Guys, don't overtune this car, don't spoil it!
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I couldn't find it using the search function, sorry about that.
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Excellent review. Another solid proof that we are looking at modern day classic car here.

I liked his point: Guys, don't overtune this car, don't spoil it!
Agreed, but it's safe to say a lot of people will.
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Agreed, but it's safe to say a lot of people will.

Yep, its inevitable. Well, the good thing is, originals will be worth more over time
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Very good review, glad Randy Pobst got to give us his feedback, he is a great driver.
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I really like this guy, really animated, but I watched some more episodes of this show and he doesn't seem to like criticizing any of the cars he drives. Always very positive.
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I really like this guy, really animated, but I watched some more episodes of this show and he doesn't seem to like criticizing any of the cars he drives. Always very positive.
I noticed the same thing. It doesn't lend him a lot of credibility although the video is definitely entertaining.
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I like the end part where its driven on the track. Car seems to turn in great plus the rear end steps out so controlled in every single video i have seen. Im curious about brake fade though.
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I noticed the same thing. It doesn't lend him a lot of credibility although the video is definitely entertaining.
Did you guys watch the Golf R review?!
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I like the end part where its driven on the track. Car seems to turn in great plus the rear end steps out so controlled in every single video i have seen. Im curious about brake fade though.
Of all the track reviews I've read they all said the brakes never fadded.
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