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Offline FroGTI

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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #10 on: 28 February 2010, 07:54 »
I also think the red striped grill is just right: sporty, but restrained, like the tartan seats. If I hadn't liked the red, I'd have still bought the GTI and then just swapped the stripe for chrome, or black.

BTW, Kev, GT does indeed stand for gran turismo. It's Italian for 'going quite a long way in a car'.
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #11 on: 28 February 2010, 08:06 »
I think you made the right choice with the GT. Once the points come off the licence you can remap it  :evil:

p.s. the mk3 doesnt even come close to comparision with the mk6  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #12 on: 28 February 2010, 10:06 »
Quote from: R32UK on 28 February 2010, 08:06
p.s. the mk3 doesnt even come close to comparision with the mk6  :lipsrsealed:
It should have never wore the GTI badge until the 16V came out anyway and then they should have not stangled the 16V engines output like they did by the timing so not to upset the VR6 POS. :evil:
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #13 on: 28 February 2010, 10:32 »
I think the GT is nice, and looks really good with the 18'' alloys but I'd have definately gone for a Diesel myself, either GT 140 or better still the GTD. Either car would be re-mapped though, for even more mid-range torque.
The 1.4TSI is at it's best in a light car like the Ibiza or Polo (GTI), but personally for me even in that chassis I'd have gone for the 2.0 Diesel (Ibiza FR).

Just my tuppence worth and I doubt anyone else would agree!  :smiley:

And as for the ''how do you drive them near their potential?'' question: Not very often and very carefully. That's where a re-map comes in, added mid range punch so you can drive the car quickly without being a nutter. Sounds like you've been trying to prove something to yourself in your emasculated people-carrier!  :grin:
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #14 on: 28 February 2010, 13:38 »
Quote from: FroGTI on 28 February 2010, 07:54
I also think the red striped grill is just right: sporty, but restrained, like the tartan seats. If I hadn't liked the red, I'd have still bought the GTI and then just swapped the stripe for chrome, or black.

BTW, Kev, GT does indeed stand for gran turismo. It's Italian for 'going quite a long way in a car'.

It's very conflicting after a browse for it, e.g. Gran Touring =  http://www.worldcarfans.com/109112023166/abt-golf-vi-gtd-tuning-program-announced
and Gran Turismo = http://www.motorlogy.com/2009-volkswagen-golf-gtd-launched-714/

You got something official from VW that states what it stands for ?
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #15 on: 28 February 2010, 13:48 »
Quote from: VWKev on 28 February 2010, 13:38
Quote from: FroGTI on 28 February 2010, 07:54
I also think the red striped grill is just right: sporty, but restrained, like the tartan seats. If I hadn't liked the red, I'd have still bought the GTI and then just swapped the stripe for chrome, or black.

BTW, Kev, GT does indeed stand for gran turismo. It's Italian for 'going quite a long way in a car'.

It's very conflicting after a browse for it, e.g. Gran Touring =  http://www.worldcarfans.com/109112023166/abt-golf-vi-gtd-tuning-program-announced
and Gran Turismo = http://www.motorlogy.com/2009-volkswagen-golf-gtd-launched-714/

You got something official from VW that states what it stands for ?
You like Kev??? I know you do mate, this could be your next car son?? :rolleyes:
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #16 on: 28 February 2010, 19:59 »
Quote from: Steve30 on 28 February 2010, 13:48
Quote from: VWKev on 28 February 2010, 13:38
Quote from: FroGTI on 28 February 2010, 07:54
I also think the red striped grill is just right: sporty, but restrained, like the tartan seats. If I hadn't liked the red, I'd have still bought the GTI and then just swapped the stripe for chrome, or black.

BTW, Kev, GT does indeed stand for gran turismo. It's Italian for 'going quite a long way in a car'.

It's very conflicting after a browse for it, e.g. Gran Touring =  http://www.worldcarfans.com/109112023166/abt-golf-vi-gtd-tuning-program-announced
and Gran Turismo = http://www.motorlogy.com/2009-volkswagen-golf-gtd-launched-714/

You got something official from VW that states what it stands for ?
You like Kev??? I know you do mate, this could be your next car son?? :rolleyes:

 :laugh: :sick: I'm a petrol head mate, Diesel is for ladyboys.  :grin:
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #17 on: 01 March 2010, 09:17 »
^^^^ What a guy. Total quote machine.
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #18 on: 01 March 2010, 11:05 »
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Re: GT? Aye!
« Reply #19 on: 01 March 2010, 13:53 »
It sounds like your a guy that is wanting to get a bit more spice back. The GTI certainly a quick and fun car. The GTD is a bit of a step towards the direction of economy and away from performance. The GT model remains the understated golf for those who want just a little bit more than a standard car.

The MK 3 (no experience with them though) will probs not touch most modern cars. Development has that effect.

As for enjoying the performance of the GTI to it's potential. Well I'm just back from Crail drag strip. That is one way. Another is to find some nice roads where there isn't much traffic and enjoying yourself. But remember, you don't have to going ridiculously fast to be enjoying the potential of the car. The car can go ridiculously fast, but it can also be fun around the speed limit - especially on a technical road.

But with 9 points I think I'd be more pleased that the GT is subtle rather than the limited performance increase it has.
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