I've pulled a nose ahead using a mate's Si. Reversed the situation and got the GTi's door handles ahead of the Si. Changed to a different driver, same result.

Truthfully, it's pretty much anyone's game, but the GTi was more fun to drive - it had more spirit than the Si in terms of wanting to come out of the hole. The GTi was a bit more unstable at speed though.

If I had my choices, I'd get the GTi and whack on the turbo kit for it Those little beasts are mean Really tough motor, the gearbox doesn't feel as tight as the Si's though and I dunno about the 3rd gear comment, it did feel like you could leave it there forever though.