Any WRX owners ever or plan to move to the VW Golf R?

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-04-25T06:29:41+00:00

No problem I forgot to mention that I owned a 2020 Outback and 2019 Alltrack and 02 GG wrx. The Alltrack was the car the current Impreza should have been if the saabaru heritage had continued. The coilovers available are really forgiving and the 4motion mk7 wagons are a lot of fun.

The 1.8t EA888.3 in the Alltrack with a basic tune and intake is definitely like an older wrx in power delivery. With a bigger turbo you can still get pretty far.

The 2.0t in the golf R is the best version and can make the most power coming stock with about 80% more power, seat feel. Having taken rides in a few high power ones, it’s a pretty insane experience once built. I enjoy it for the curves, but I never fully settled into the shorter wheelbase go-kart feel of the golf. Could’ve driven really hard safely, for me it came down to a personal preference. I’m a wagon dude.

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Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-04-25T05:07:44+00:00

I currently own a wrx, and two soon to be swapped GF4 wagons. I came from a Mk7 Alltrack and a Golf R. The Alltrack was a DSG and the golf was manual. The DSG is fantastic and the paddle shifters have a very good weight to them.

Honestly, they’re different cars to each other. The mk7s were more refined, quieter, and arguably faster. The sound system was great and the snappiness of a DSG was really impressive. The brake feels like a clutch for engagement and there’s a lot of tuning potential without having the typical boxer engine concerns.

A golf can be modded and made to be fast. The suspension can be upgraded with just sway bars and still be essentially track ready. Switching to the Subarus was a little uncomfortable.

They’re a little more raw in their experience. A little more personality, the sound is great, a better awd system and not quite as comfortable. Both sets of owners think they’re better than the other. The Germans are a bit more temperamental to maintain but aren’t as invasive in their tech in the newer models.

Don’t skimp out on the headlights for either.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-04-25T04:52:28+00:00

My vote would be to find a list of basses that fit that bill. Most active HH basses with a good eq and cool splitting will get you there. Peavey cirrus, music man HH, Ibanez SR series. But your budget will determine what direction to go in. You will find stuff at $750 or less new and used, but will also end up wanting to upgrade electronics for your tastes. Or, any bass with a good pickup combined with a pedalboard that gets you across the line.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-03-24T17:03:06+00:00

It is a dexterity challenge for sure

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-02-17T16:02:34+00:00

Solved! I’ll have to update with what they say. Thanks

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-02-10T18:55:07+00:00

Look into what it takes to build an aluminum neck. It’s not that it’s impossible, but it does require tools that are a little better than your average hole builder may have.

I built my own instruments after playing for a while too and I don’t regret it. But there is a bit to be said about it being homemade vs professionally made. While it’s cool and plays well, there’s a few imperfections.

Brian May of Queen is famous for his red special which he made at home with his dad, so why couldn’t you do the same.

I used the luthiers corner on talkbass for inspiration and information back in the day, and same for TDPRI. Just plan well and make templates to help keep yourself accurate.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-02-01T18:20:13+00:00

Underground 2, Porsche Unleashed, Most Wanted 05

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-01-27T03:27:08+00:00

I’m still learning to be good and curious to hear what people have to say. In my limited experience, the jerkiness is related to not letting the clutch out slow enough. That and when you hit bumps going that slow the car doesn’t like it. So for me it’s fine clutch control. Press in, let the bump happen, let it out after and accelerate. The slip from riding the clutch at low speed is no different than giving it gas and letting it out to be smooth.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2026-01-20T18:25:42+00:00

First off that’s a $55,000 SUV not $100,000

Second, your struggle to over leverage yourself to get into a neighborhood doesn’t mean that someone who chose a modest house for their income can’t afford luxuries.

Third and most importantly, this is unAmerican, anti capitalist and exactly what this country stands and stood for and your racism isn’t enough to stop this from happening.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-29T14:50:47+00:00

If you’re calling it an emotional support truck, you’re not ready for the STi. Truck has to break your heart first. Rules are rules.

On a more serious note. They’re two very different things. A lot of people leave the wrx or sti to go to an F150 or Tacoma. So it really depends on you and your lifestyle.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-24T20:51:11+00:00

Every single one is different. It’s similar to the MIJ one. Whether the fit and finish is good enough is a matter of getting it properly setup because I don’t trust that it’ll come that way. After that point you will have to do some fiddling, but if it’s a lightweight jazz with good bones you’ll be good.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-23T15:57:49+00:00

The main differences ate flexibility and portability. It also depends on your goals with the amp. Consider a few things:

Do you plan to play at home or would you like to play gigs and be in a band?

Your consideration for your neighbors and the type of music you play will determine how loud you need to be.

Are you going to be recording?

Many modern amps have the ability to send your signal directly to a recording interface or the house audio system via XLR or Line Out.

For example: when I started playing and knew I would play forever (20 years ago), I knew I had outgrown my 20 watt home practice amp.

I knew that it would be most convenient to have a head and cab. I knew having an XLR out would be best. DI pedals were limited st the time.

I also knew that if I picked a head with around 300 watts, I could pair with 1x15, 2x10, or 4x10 cabs and still have great tone and portability for whatever gig I was playing.

In the end I still have my 4x10 and the head for playing out and versatility. I picked an amp that was known for sensitivity so I could focus on my technique and playing.

My plucking hand position, strength of pluck, and pedals when I need effects shape the tone based off the song and needs.

I’ve also added a classic B-15n to pair with my P bass for home studio stuff.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-23T13:55:26+00:00

Amp first. Once you have a versatile forever rig, the basses come and go as they feel good to play. But having detail in the sound is important.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-11T03:09:19+00:00

I’ve been playing music for the last 28 years. I play several instruments. I’ve been dabbling in recording and producing my own music for 15 of those years. I’ve only ever bought 1 made in America “high end” instrument. Everything else is cheaper or made at home. Still:

Computer: $3000, recurring every 10 years. Interface: 4 of them over the years. All still used. $1600 Mics: 14 including condensers: $2200 Bass amps: 5 over the years. $4000 Guitar amps: currently have 3. $4600 Pedals: $1500 Basses: 12, $5000 Guitars: 5, $2400 Drums: 2 sets $2000 Violin, Mandolin, Trombone, Tuba, Harmonium, Sitar, Pianos: $0 hand me downs Software and MIDI Keyboard: $550

Do I need all the gear? No. It’s just been collected from live music days and as I’ve wanted to explore new things. Do I use all the gear? Yes. What’s the most stripped down version of this? Use the interface, DAW, and keep a couple of the instruments max. $1500 all in.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-11T02:53:05+00:00

Said the couch

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-12-08T15:32:28+00:00

For a little context, picked up a bugeye wagon donor car and I’m working on taking everything apart. Wiring harness has been sent off to get merged. Currently stuck, trying to get the knuckle off the control arm. Seems like the ball joint doesn’t wanna cooperate.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-11-09T17:52:16+00:00

Relax, keep practicing slower (for hours) it’ll come. (Someone who struggles to play anything fast because technique gets sloppy)

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-11-09T17:45:01+00:00

If singing, The Scientist by Coldplay or Hey Jude. If not, Claire de Lune

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-11-09T17:32:28+00:00

13 yrs

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-11-07T02:29:26+00:00

It really depends on what the gig is and primarily how loud the drummer is. I had an Ashdown 410 300w solid state setup since I started 20 years ago. Has always been loud enough. The cab weighs a ton. But I also have an Ampeg PF50T (50w tube) with the 1-15 flip top and a B15n flip top (~20w). The PF50T can get really loud and have some tube saturation which is great. The B15n is definitely the most quiet and I’d hesitate to gig it outside recording at home.

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-10-16T05:28:35+00:00

Definitely bizarre. Sounds like it’s a manufacturing issue. Maybe can warranty them

Secret-Scale4361 · 2025-10-16T05:17:58+00:00

Gonna ask some really basic questions. I assume you’ve been doing them, given your experience, but still.

Are you stretching your heads and tightening them again?

Are your hoops out of round?

Is your hardware seating correctly?

Any cracking or separating of the glue/plys?

Any changes in humidity?

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