Any Speed 3 drivers here?

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    I've been driving my Speed3 for a couple weeks now. What a blast this thing is to drive. The car just goes where you want it to and it does it like 'right now'. I'm so much more confident weaving through traffic with this car. See an upcoming turn late, no problem. This car handles it.

    The only things I'm not liking about the car are the noise levels and the quality of the stock stereo system. Compared to my Passat, this car is incredibly loud. Not just the exhaust, but road noise, drivetrain noise, etc. I will be looking into adding some sound dampening to the hatch area and the doors. I've read that a certain brand/formula of gear lube will quiet down my tranny/differential.

    The stereo needs help though. I will probably be sinking some time and money into that over the next few months. Nothing crazy, just some decent component speakers in the doors, a modest amp, and a small sub.

    Here are some pictures I took after detailing the car the other day. I spent half the day washing the car, and going over the paint with a clay detailing bar, followed by a nice coat of 3M performance finish (wax).

    If you've never used a clay bar, I highly recommend trying one. If you are like me, I like a smooth to the touch finish. Newer car waxes do not have the polishing abrasives like old car wax did. So, these days, a wax coat will not leave the finish smooth like the old school waxes did. The clay bar helps here by removing all those fine particles that are embedded in the paint, but it is non abrasive, so it doesn't leave swirl marks. Its very easy to use. You just spray on a lubricant and rub the clay back and forth over small sections at a time. Then wipe off the excess lube and move on to the next section. I did the whole car in less than 90 minutes.

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited September 2009
    Ive always liked those cars....here's the 2010 model.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Ive always liked those cars....here's the 2010 model.

    I just can't get used to the front end on the 2010 cars. It looks too much like a smiley face and reminds me of those clay-mation cars that the Chevron ads were using. Chassis/engine wise, there were no real changes to the car. The interior is quite different though. I do like the way they redesigned the rest of the car. Its really just that lower portion of the front end.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited September 2009
    Yep, I agree with ya Bill, certainly is a nice car youv'e got there. Enjoy!
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited September 2009
    billbillw wrote: »
    It looks too much like a smiley face.

    LOL! You're right. And with the sloped headlamps, it looks like a STONED smile:eek::p

    billw, we need more pic's of the interior; dash, console, etc.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited September 2009
    Well, this was my fun toy, had to sell it for something bigger. I miss it every single day. 2004 VW R32 - 6 cyl. 250hp and all wheel drive.
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    This is the new one, I like it, but not as fun...
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2009
    That's a nice looking VW; I've never heard of the R32 trim / package. What was different about it?
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    That's a nice looking VW; I've never heard of the R32 trim / package. What was different about it?

    It was a 'rally car' package. All wheel drive, more HP, better handling, Recaro seats, different body trim, etc.

    Pablo, I really dug the R32 back then. I still remember sitting in one at the car show thinking how fun it would be to drive.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    LOL! You're right. And with the sloped headlamps, it looks like a STONED smile:eek::p

    billw, we need more pic's of the interior; dash, console, etc.

    This is what the dash and steering look like. I thought I had more on photobucket, but I don't. I'll upload some others tonight.


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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    billbillw wrote: »
    It was a 'rally car' package. All wheel drive, more HP, better handling, Recaro seats, different body trim, etc.

    Pablo, I really dug the R32 back then. I still remember sitting in one at the car show thinking how fun it would be to drive.

    They're a blast.... a little heavy, but you don't really notice it. They sound amazing, they handle great, and the interior is amazing.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2009
    Wow, your Speed3 looks amazing! I'll have to look into a clay bar at some point.


    Yes, the R32's are quite awesome. I'd love to have one of them as well. Awesome VR6, great sounding dual exhaust, great looking wheels, all wheel drive, very supportive Recaro seats (for driver and passenger), and a 6-speed manual tranny. What a blast that would be.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited September 2009
    audiobliss wrote: »
    Yes, the R32's are quite awesome. I'd love to have one of them as well. Awesome VR6, great sounding dual exhaust, great looking wheels, all wheel drive, very supportive Recaro seats (for driver and passenger), and a 6-speed manual tranny. What a blast that would be.

    It was a blast to drive!!! Like someone said it was a heavy car, but it didn't feel like it. The exhaust note is to die for... The interior was perfect, comfortable and ergonomic. The best OEM steering wheel I've ever had on my hands. I truly miss it!
    Oh, and only 5000 built for the US.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited September 2009
    Love the R32, I had the Fahrenheit for a while...sadly I had to get rid of it. Looking for another V-Dub....I am always looking for another V-Dub.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    Ok, 1 month and I can't stand the OEM stereo. It gives me a headache after 10 minutes of listening. Dropped a few hundred and have some upgrades in the works.

    PPI 356cs component set (think A/D/S re-badge), a used Audison SRx3 amp, Dayton RS HO 10" sub and misc parts all on their way. I'll be getting about 100 sq ft of sound deadening too. Just haven't decided what kind yet. Should come in under $600 for the whole project.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2009
    Wow, very nice! You'll definitely be happy with that setup!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2009
    billbillw wrote: »
    Ok, 1 month and I can't stand the OEM stereo. It gives me a headache after 10 minutes of listening. Dropped a few hundred and have some upgrades in the works.

    So you want to give everyone else a headache with your upgrades? Boom, boom, boom..... :rolleyes:
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    So you want to give everyone else a headache with your upgrades? Boom, boom, boom..... :rolleyes:

    That's not the music I listen to, nor the way my system will be tuned. You wouldn't even hear it outside the car. I don't force my musical taste on others and can't stand when others do that.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2009
    billbillw wrote: »
    That's not the music I listen to, nor the way my system will be tuned. You wouldn't even hear it outside the car. I don't force my musical taste on others and can't stand when others do that.

    Good man. Are your upgrades easily installable; i.e. swap out the old, in with the new? I have a Mazda3S and have thought of upgrading the stereo.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    edited September 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Good man. Are your upgrades easily installable; i.e. swap out the old, in with the new? I have a Mazda3S and have thought of upgrading the stereo.

    Not really easy swaps. There are some drop in replacement speakers (infinity reference), but the ones I bought will need an adapter plate and some work to fit. The rest is all custom.
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