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Title: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 January 2012, 16:12
Since the GTi was f**ked :( I had to go and get a new car, Found this fairly close, with low mileage 77,000, Full service history.

Not to everyone's taste but I like it.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0165-1.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0167.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0166.jpg)

Its a 2001 Satria GTi with all the upgrades, Recaro interior, Nice jap style exhaust.
Would have wanted another golf, but this was an offer to good to miss!
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 January 2012, 16:36
Nice.  There was something I always liked about these, think the bolt on arch kit looks kinda cool.  How is the Lotus tuned handling?
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 January 2012, 17:05
The handling is unbelievable, barley any body roll :)
I don't know if the bolts are a gimic or if they are really holding them on! 
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: snifferdog on 29 January 2012, 17:12
I always liked these!!Very nice mate.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: pid on 29 January 2012, 17:32
mate had one i think they are awesome not the best looking but different.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: gavgtiturbo on 29 January 2012, 17:43
I quite like these,nice to be different and there a cheap car for the money now  :cool:
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 January 2012, 17:54
Mates one was troublesome, he bought it new and took it back loads until he sold it when the warranty ran out.
Handling was pretty good and had 140bhp as std, but was a complete let down on the cyborg he chopped in for it.
Still, fairly solid and fitted with a lancer engine they make a pretty good car for less than a couple of grand :smiley: 
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 January 2012, 18:14
Yeah, they are fairly bullet proof, plus an evo 3-4 turbo is a straight bolt on :D
The looks are very Marmite I think, but I like it! :D
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 January 2012, 18:14
I always liked these!!Very nice mate.  :cool:

Thanks!
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 January 2012, 22:10
Don't look bad for an out of the box GTI  :cool:
I think most of my mates issues were around the instruments and internal electrics, did not have an engine or drive fault :wink:
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: Horney on 29 January 2012, 22:14
Cracking and very under rated cars.

Nick
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 January 2012, 22:16
Needs some tailpipe surgery though :grin:
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 January 2012, 13:14
Needs some tailpipe surgery though :grin:

Oh yes, Not a fan tbh, I would like two smaller side exits, Perhaps for pay day!
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 January 2012, 13:16
Cracking and very under rated cars.

Nick

Yeah, Don't see many of them, and as its based on a Colt parts are not to dear either :)
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 25 February 2012, 18:17
Today as the weather was nice, decided to spray the wheels anthracite and debadge the front.
Looks much better now :D

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0341.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0338.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0350.jpg)

Proton badge gone, I need to spray the badge support black to make it less visible.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/alexmorris60/IMG_0351.jpg)

I think it tidy's up the whole car, Still a few things to do.
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: snifferdog on 26 February 2012, 13:43
I really like it mate! Lovin the wheels in that colour too!
Title: Re: New Toy - Proton Satria GTi
Post by: AlexMozza on 26 February 2012, 16:06
Thanks  :cool: