cueball1

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Difference with the Speed 3, being turbo significant hp gains are easy and affordable. The NA dub? not so much.

Dubs do handle well. Germans have that whole firm-yet-compliant suspension thing dialed in. Japenese haven't figured that one out yet.

Cspence

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The biggest advantage I noticed with my car was the flat torque curve...it makes it a little more fool proof going into hard corners and elevation changes....that and the awd helps make this thing a little more "sure" footed in corners...

With just an intake on the speed, he'll add another 30 hp 30 ftlb. Definitly an advantage there

cueball1

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Right now, with Grassroots working on a 3 lately, your buddy has pretty much all the proven testing and info he should need for the easy upgrades.

chokeasphyxia

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R32 Turbo System by Streetwerke over priced but damn.

Cspence

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I'm probably going this route...little more wallet friendly

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jdmaddox88

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Very clean car and I'm sure you won't have any major problems with it. My brother picked up an 08 GTI today, the thing is a dream to drive.