So After a Day of Driving, I’ve Planned Out the First Mods

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
08/30/2018 at 21:00 • Filed to: Lord and Savior GTI

That’s a lie. There is nothing I want to do to it. With the FiST, I had a list. I had it on a lift within the first week. This car is better than I ever would have thought.

It does every single thing so well. I though maybe that the FiST did fun better, but after doing some backroad experimenting, I’m not sure about that anymore. Where the FiST was fun because it was like a go cart, and equally uncomfortable, this is fun because it just keeps pulling with a sense of precision. On paper my FiST should have been a little quicker. It’s not.

When it’s not being pushed, it’s just a car, a comfortable, almost boring car. After two years with the Fiesta beating my spine into submission, that is a very welcome change. Everything is layed out well, and everything is quick and simple to use. At night, the lights actually illuminate whats in front of you. The lights seem to harness the brightness of the sun. It works well as a car, and the FiST just really didn’t.

I actually drove a Focus RS the other day, and it did nothing for me, even getting back to the Fiesta was welcome. This on the other hand...

DISCUSSION (15)

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 21:02

The color is fantastic. You’re right about it being just working better as a car - that was my main takeaway when I test drove one back to back with a Focus ST a while back. The GTI was a tick slower but just so much better at everything else. I still can’t get over how well they manage to ride with those wheels and tiny sidewalls.

boredalways > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 21:03

What color is that? It's a lovely color.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
08/30/2018 at 21:10

It’s actually faster than the ST, at least with a DSG.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > boredalways
08/30/2018 at 21:10

Great Falls Green

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 21:15

If the GTI is good enough for Clarkson to DD, well then...

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 21:28

This was back in 2015 with a manual GTI and I think the GTI has gained a few ponies since then and I’m sure the DSG helps. I do remember wondering where the extra 42 hp went - like the Focus should’ve felt a lot faster but only felt just a touch quicker.

Ssfancyfresh > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 21:39

That color is sublime. Beautiful car

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
08/30/2018 at 21:42

Because the GTI makes the rated power at the wheels in bad conditions , the FoST makes that power at the crank in the best conditions.

Vicente Esteve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 22:39

The mod-bug WILL hit, these 2.0 turbos take mods unbelievably well.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Vicente Esteve
08/30/2018 at 22:43

I’m pretty settled on leaving this alone. I don’t want another modded daily.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2018 at 23:10

Ugh, I so want one. Another lifetime, perhaps.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/30/2018 at 23:27

The solidness reminds me of the 4Runner. I’m sure I will think of it the first time the CEL flashes on too.

gmctavish needs more space > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/31/2018 at 01:51

Was that some sort of special order colour? I immediately went to build and price a GTi when you first posted a picture and that colour isn’t an option for me

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > gmctavish needs more space
08/31/2018 at 06:41

Nope, for once VW held out on Canada but not the US.

Captain of the Enterprise > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/31/2018 at 09:57

That’s great to hear, I want to buy one just like yours when I graduate college and get a better job.