It's true, Oppo.

"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
02/17/2019 at 19:56 • Filed to: golf r

A rental car is the fastest car.

Rougher ride than I expected but it is hard to keep your foot out of it. Not sure if these pipe sounds in or the turbo is right in front of the firewall but you can definitely hear it in the cabin. My Legacy GT might as well be an electric car in comparison. I'll post up some driving footage if it's any good.

Thanks again to Skychismo for the driving route! Had a blast.

DISCUSSION (25)

Dusty Ventures > BeaterGT
02/17/2019 at 20:14

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I know how to fix that

Kinja'd!!!

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > BeaterGT
02/17/2019 at 20:14

MK7 GTIs have something they call the Soundaktor mounted to the firewall to give you more sound. I didn’t like it and disabled it on mine.

DipodomysDeserti > BeaterGT
02/17/2019 at 20:21

Great shot of the Superstitions! You had a great sky for driving today, and a weird “cold front” for us.

BeaterGT > DipodomysDeserti
02/17/2019 at 20:27

Thanks! It was super easy and AZ Wilderness Brewing was the perfect stop on the way back.

I quickly realized what you meant about not crossing the centerline. Didn’t stop a bunch of bro dozers f rom passing cars which was terrifying .

BeaterGT > Dusty Ventures
02/17/2019 at 20:28

So don't go with the hogzaust exhaust mod?

BeaterGT > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
02/17/2019 at 20:29

Interesting. The only thing I disabled was the speed limit alert since it was set at 65 and kept pinging me on the highway. Super annoying.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > BeaterGT
02/17/2019 at 20:32

You can’t disable to Soundaktor without cutting wires or a 3rd party programmer. Probably not a good idea on a rental.

BeaterGT > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
02/17/2019 at 20:34

“Sir, I insist those wires were hanging from the dash when I picked it up."

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
02/17/2019 at 21:17

I recall seeing video of separating a plug under the windshield wiper area to disable it. I had the dealer disable it with the software fix.

OmerCarrothers333 > BeaterGT
02/17/2019 at 23:58

I believe VW has the turbo right by the firewall.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/18/2019 at 02:18

What route is this? Have a vested interest in finding out.

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/18/2019 at 02:56

Courtesy of Skychismo,

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/1832664745

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/18/2019 at 12:11

Oho! This is a the Apache Trail/Tortilla Flat/Roosevelt Lake drive. I’ve only done it once myself, a while ago, sounds like it’s time to do it again. Thanks for the tip.

I presume at this point you are out of the Phoenix area? Never met an Oppo in real life before. Would be interested in seeing those pics when you get to them.

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/18/2019 at 13:09

Yeah, it’s a great drive. Might be a little tight for the C7Z!

I’ll be in Phoenix until Wednesday night if you wanna grab a beer!

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/18/2019 at 13:54

Ooh. let me check my schedule and get back to you.

Merfthemadmauler > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/19/2019 at 01:07

That is the first day drive I did when I moved to Tempe four years ago!

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/19/2019 at 12:30

I’m trying to make this work - when do you depart on Wednesday? Would you be up for an early evening meet and greet?

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/19/2019 at 12:45

I leave early Thursday, so early evening works ! Just let me know a time and place.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/19/2019 at 13:15

AZ Wilderness Brewing Co is pretty nearby but I’m comfortable with anything in a 20 mile radius from the Loop 101/202 exchange on the south end. 5pm AZ time, w ill that work for you? I have no idea what part of town you are actually in.

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/19/2019 at 19:04

That works for me, I can head there after biking South Mtn since my airbnb is in ‘Arcadia Lite’

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/19/2019 at 19:29

Ok no sweat. If you'd rather meet up somewhere closer to South mountain I am fine with that too. AZ Mills mall is over that way. Can we send dms through Kinja? I can notify you if something comes up.

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/19/2019 at 19:52

I don’t think you can dm through Kinja.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/19/2019 at 19:56

Done. Feel free to change the message to avoid spamming once you confirm.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > BeaterGT
02/20/2019 at 22:21

Once again, it was a pleasure. Have a good rest of night and a safe trip home. Looking forward to spotting you at future meetups.

BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/20/2019 at 22:44

Same here, thanks again!