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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ashw831 on 17 August 2009, 20:41
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Are they really as good as everyone is saying???
I am looking at sacking off my 1.8 n/a (fuel consuption is bad)(170miles to 35 quid...) and having just bought a house that is not good!!! :cry:
I wanted the turbo petrol but if people can talk me in to it i will get the derv, as i presume will be cheaper all round, insurance, tax, runing costs.
How quick are you looking if was to have the 110 then have nick to work his magic, i know will be 148 ish bhp but how quick is that in real terms, and what mpg would you get after doing that driving hard?
Thanks
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
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which engine size did you get???
How much has it stolen you to get to that power, and i take it, she is fast with that looking at the quote you have at the bottom of your sig??
That is unreal mpg, i cant even get 300 to a tank... is there something wrong wiv my car or are they just this sh1t anyway?
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
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i went for the 130PD ASZ engine
to get to this power has cost me the price of a remap, £70 for an upgraded intercooler hose, £90 for a pancake pipe and thats it
to get it running reliabily i had to replace my clutch (£900), removed the EGR valve (£60) and urm thats it really. Rest has been done as upgrades to suit me really. Also replaced the N75 valve and coolant temperature sensor but thats it engine wise really
more details are in my project page :smiley:
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more details are in my project page :smiley:
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was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
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was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
there or there abouts FI you compare it to an AGU. AUM / AUQ will be faster as they have the KO3s and remap to over 200bhp Don't get hung up on 0-60 times; its 30mph+ is what you need to think about :wink:
plus think how often the petrol boys need to stop for fuel :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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more details are in my project page :smiley:
was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
Like f**k is it!!! :P
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more details are in my project page :smiley:
was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
Like f**k is it!!! :P
i'm intrigued as to what you ACTUALLY typed then :tongue: or did you spot my mostly unbiased post? :wink:
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
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more details are in my project page :smiley:
was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
Like f**k is it!!! :P
i'm intrigued as to what you ACTUALLY typed then :tongue: or did you spot my mostly unbiased post? :wink:
If you mean INITIALLY put, then it was me just fixing Ash W's quotes! I got it wrong the first time around! :embarassed: :D
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more details are in my project page :smiley:
was just looking at that now :grin: :wink:
good stuff!! i think i may have seriously been talked in to it now!!
I persume yours is around the same speed as a mapped 1.8 turbs?
Like f**k is it!!! :P
i'm intrigued as to what you ACTUALLY typed then :tongue: or did you spot my mostly unbiased post? :wink:
If you mean INITIALLY put, then it was me just fixing Ash W's quotes! I got it wrong the first time around! :embarassed: :D
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I see your threat of a sig. change was an empty one, then?! :D
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I see your threat of a sig. change was an empty one, then?! :D
i've still got the PM :smug:
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We like to let Rhys think he's fast, makes him feel special :smug:
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p.s. Never say never to 4-Mo TDI's!!! :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
:smug: :smug:
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I see your threat of a sig. change was an empty one, then?! :D
i've still got the PM :smug:
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/shutup.gif)
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
I wasn't going that quick :lipsrsealed: had 62 mpg until we got on the motorway then dropped to 48mpg by the time I got home :cool:
oh and diesel is 1p cheaper than petrol by me so its a win win situation :cool: :cool: :cool:
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
I wasn't going that quick :lipsrsealed: had 62 mpg until we got on the motorway then dropped to 48mpg by the time I got home :cool:
oh and diesel is 1p cheaper than petrol by me so its a win win situation :cool: :cool: :cool:
wow i was struggling to get 55mpg until we hit the motorway - got 53 mpg in the end thanks to the stupid roadworks at Newport. Was averaging 51mpg until then
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my car likes roads like that, always get better mpg, unless am giving it some :evil:
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my car likes roads like that, always get better mpg, unless am giving it some :evil:
mine's not a fan of dawdling on A roads :undecided:
anyhoo don't care really - still got enough diesel to get back and forth to work this week :smug:
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p.s. Never say never to 4-Mo TDI's!!! :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
:smug: :smug:
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/getmecoat.gif)
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
I wasn't going that quick :lipsrsealed: had 62 mpg until we got on the motorway then dropped to 48mpg by the time I got home :cool:
oh and diesel is 1p cheaper than petrol by me so its a win win situation :cool: :cool: :cool:
wow i was struggling to get 55mpg until we hit the motorway - got 53 mpg in the end thanks to the stupid roadworks at Newport. Was averaging 51mpg until then
Is that all!!! :o I had 41.3 avg. going to Nottingham this morning! (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/smug.gif)
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
I wasn't going that quick :lipsrsealed: had 62 mpg until we got on the motorway then dropped to 48mpg by the time I got home :cool:
oh and diesel is 1p cheaper than petrol by me so its a win win situation :cool: :cool: :cool:
wow i was struggling to get 55mpg until we hit the motorway - got 53 mpg in the end thanks to the stupid roadworks at Newport. Was averaging 51mpg until then
Is that all!!! :o I had 41.3 avg. going to Nottingham this morning! (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/smug.gif)
average speed?? :huh: according to the trip computer?
thats still 120 miles PER TANK further than you :tongue: and all for just 50p per tank more
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also how much does your car cost to tax per year............
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Got shown the dirty back end of a diesel as it pulled away from me on Sunday.....
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Hybrid by any chance :evil: :cool: :evil:
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Hybrid by any chance :evil: :cool: :evil:
Sure was,wasn't as far in front as i expected it to be,can't wait to see how it fairs up once i've been R-tech'd to stage2 :grin:
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
They have nice free-revving engines and the handling is at least involving unlike the Golf which feels like I'm driving a living room sofa around most of the time. Honestly, just when for another drive half an hour ago along some country roads, the steering is so dull, too light and slow, I get no feel for the road at all and the engine just bumbles along like it doesnt give a sh!t. Think I'm going to have to sell it pretty soon, after I've spend a few hundred getting suspension parts replaced and new tyres...
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
They have nice free-revving engines and the handling is at least involving unlike the Golf which feels like I'm driving a living room sofa around most of the time. Honestly, just when for another drive half an hour ago along some country roads, the steering is so dull, too light and slow, I get no feel for the road at all and the engine just bumbles along like it doesnt give a sh!t. Think I'm going to have to sell it pretty soon, after I've spend a few hundred getting suspension parts replaced and new tyres...
Maybe do some research and test drive your next car before you buy it :lipsrsealed:
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
They have nice free-revving engines and the handling is at least involving unlike the Golf which feels like I'm driving a living room sofa around most of the time. Honestly, just when for another drive half an hour ago along some country roads, the steering is so dull, too light and slow, I get no feel for the road at all and the engine just bumbles along like it doesnt give a sh!t. Think I'm going to have to sell it pretty soon, after I've spend a few hundred getting suspension parts replaced and new tyres...
Maybe do some research and test drive your next car before you buy it :lipsrsealed:
I definitely will. You're right, I didn't do enough research. But I'm still really pissed off at VW for making such a car and having the cheek to label it GTI.
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
They have nice free-revving engines and the handling is at least involving unlike the Golf which feels like I'm driving a living room sofa around most of the time. Honestly, just when for another drive half an hour ago along some country roads, the steering is so dull, too light and slow, I get no feel for the road at all and the engine just bumbles along like it doesnt give a sh!t. Think I'm going to have to sell it pretty soon, after I've spend a few hundred getting suspension parts replaced and new tyres...
Maybe do some research and test drive your next car before you buy it :lipsrsealed:
I definitely will. You're right, I didn't do enough research. But I'm still really pissed off at VW for making such a car and having the cheek to label it GTI.
Try a mapped 1.8T or GTTDI
A 1.8T or GTTDI with a map and eibach spings is not at all a bad car IMO
Agree with you that the 1.8 N/A and 2.0 should not have been badged GTI :smiley:
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Try a mapped 1.8T or GTTDI
A 1.8T or GTTDI with a map and eibach spings is not at all a bad car IMO
The problem I have with that is I could get a standard Focus, Alfa 156, or even a Seat Leon and it would handle better and I wouldnt have to lower it and spend a fortune on the suspension for it to be a nice drive. The VW premium doesnt really make too much sense to me when you have to then spend a fortune in money or time doing what VW should have done in the first place.
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The only decent handling Mk4's out of the box, were the R's, sadly. :(
You can improve everything but the steering feel if you have enough disposable dollars!
Like Rich said, Eibach springs & things like a rear ARB, TT wishbone bushes, S3 lower & upper strut braces, R32/S3 steering rack etc can vastly improve the handling. ;)
But is it worth doing all that on a 1.8 N/A, though??................ I think maybe not (IMO). :(
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Try a mapped 1.8T or GTTDI
A 1.8T or GTTDI with a map and eibach spings is not at all a bad car IMO
The problem I have with that is I could get a standard Focus, Alfa 156, or even a Seat Leon and it would handle better and I wouldnt have to lower it and spend a fortune on the suspension for it to be a nice drive. The VW premium doesnt really make too much sense to me when you have to then spend a fortune in money or time doing what VW should have done in the first place.
Yup, they really messed up with the Mk3/4. I think they learnt their lesson with the mk5, though! ;)
Standard Mk5 GTI's are getting within range, now! 8)
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If I had a lot of spare cash and really wanted to keep it I'd fit a TT steering rack, TT wishbone bushes and vRS rear axle bushes and some Koni shocks and Eibach springs. But I don't, unfortunately.
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so how much difference is there between the tdi's and a turbo petrol in fuel consuption, as i can see that the petrols are favored (also by me for tuning possibilities :evil:) and they are cheaper to buy.
My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance - the engine is pretty dull, doesnt involve you at all, and neither does the handling. Wish I'd gone for an Alfa 156 really.
They're not particularly renowned for handling & performance, either (unless they do a GTA in that model?? :undecided:). I think they'll even more unreliable than a Mk4, though!! :lipsrsealed: :D
The N/A Golfs are pretty gutless, TBH. The MPG is so sh*te because you have to rag the fook out of 'em to get anywhere, lol! :laugh: (Forced induction in either the good stuff or diesel, is the way to go, IMO). ;)
They have nice free-revving engines and the handling is at least involving unlike the Golf which feels like I'm driving a living room sofa around most of the time. Honestly, just when for another drive half an hour ago along some country roads, the steering is so dull, too light and slow, I get no feel for the road at all and the engine just bumbles along like it doesnt give a sh!t. Think I'm going to have to sell it pretty soon, after I've spend a few hundred getting suspension parts replaced and new tyres...
I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
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I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
Try driving a standard Ford Focus. A far more interesting drive.
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i get a MINIMUM of 500 miles from a tank
thats roughly 30% town driving, 70% dual carriage, A Roads etc
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My 1.8 n/a is a major disappointment. Costs a lot in fuel for rubbish performance
WTF where you expecting? 125bhp in a car that weighs 1.3tone (give or take) is never going to be fast . . . . . . .
I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
???? The MK4 in standard form DOES NOT handle well, I can only assume your not pushing hard enough, give it "real" beans and watch it understeer into a tree :(
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I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
Try driving a standard Ford Focus. A far more interesting drive.
well i was unsure of what to get next, have looked at both the st170's and really stretching myself out and the possibiltiy of the rs, there is allsorts i want s3, leon cupra, ibiza cupra, but i thought would see what the out come was from asking about the derv golf as i have seen pople raving about them on here. so i am very open minded atm.... :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:
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The Leon diesel is supposed to be quite good, according to Honest John:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=361
mk4 Golf is given 2/5 (except the R32 which has totally reworked suspension and is probably more similar to an Audi TT than a Golf)
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try a corolla tsport? Avoid the supercharged compressor though
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I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
Try driving a standard Ford Focus. A far more interesting drive.
is it i had a zetec model mk1 before i got my 1.8T and tbh i thought the ride was boring :huh: maybe the mk4 doesn't handle the same as a focus in factory spec but like others have said a few upgrades to the golfs suspension and then it improves considerably yes its cost you a few quid to do it but having owned/driven the focus i would have my modded 1.8T any day over a sh1te focus!!! :grin:
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I think mine handles really well, i can keep up with most things on the winds (if they dont leave me on the flat) and i dont have a rear arb...yet
Try driving a standard Ford Focus. A far more interesting drive.
is it i had a zetec model mk1 before i got my 1.8T and tbh i thought the ride was boring :huh: maybe the mk4 doesn't handle the same as a focus in factory spec but like others have said a few upgrades to the golfs suspension and then it improves considerably yes its cost you a few quid to do it but having owned/driven the focus i would have my modded 1.8T any day over a sh1te focus!!! :grin:
The Focus was well known for being the best handling car in its class. It has a better rear suspension than the Golf - fully independent. Only thing bad about it is oit looks a bit sh!t and boring. But to drive it knocks the spots off the Golf.
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Ive been debating a derv aswel :lipsrsealed:
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Wash your mouth out jeynesey ! FFS !
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Ive been debating a derv aswel
Lol few months time and I will be in one :lipsrsealed:
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/holds his head in his hands
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Wash your mouth out jeynesey ! FFS !
Would get a derv and a mk2 :rolleyes:
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this thread has started to rock :grin: :grin: :grin:
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How many people has this thread/Rhyso converted :tongue:
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Too many.
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Old car MGZR 1.8 160: Miles per 40 quid tank = 217
Golf GT TDI 1.9 110: Miles per 50 quid tank= Nearly 500...
Derv FTW!
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You got
Old car MGZR 1.8 160: Miles per 40 quid tank = 217!
That is truely shocking ! :shocked: Thats AWFUL economy.
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You got Old car MGZR 1.8 160: Miles per 40 quid tank = 217!
That is truely shocking ! :shocked: Thats AWFUL economy.
And an awful car :wink:
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I know!! Filled up weekly or less if i had a busy week.
Now its every couple of weeks :)
And costs the same of course so big savings!!
Was a fun car though!
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HGF FTW :afro:
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HGF FTW :afro:
Thats why i sold it!! It made its own mayo haha, got a quote of 900 to repair, with no guarantee it will work, so traded in!! That and the clutch was going as well.
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Talking of Fords, I think my next car is going to be MK1 Focus RS :lipsrsealed:
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to give you an idea........
i'm running approx 176bhp
i've done 420 miles; half sat at 90mph following Steve yesterday, and i've got a 1/3 of a tank left
Tax is £125 per year, insurance is about the same and servicing intervals are the same
oh and diesel is only 1p more than petrol :wink:
All the above are valid points,
But it churns out all that black smoke - get a petrol :grin:
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the smoke is handy when in a convoy, it means the petrols can see which way we went :laugh:
also good for tailgater's
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it means the petrols can see which way we went :laugh:
The Cheek of it - are you implying that your Diesel is faster than a petrol sir :grin:
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well its twice as quick as my 1.4 civic :tongue:
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it means the petrols can see which way we went :laugh:
The Cheek of it - are you implying that your Diesel is faster than a petrol sir :grin:
he is indeed and so I am :tongue:
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We just let them think it is.
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
Sig quote no doubt :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
Sig quote no doubt :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I thought about it, then eventually dismissed it for now as it's still cheaper for me to keep the 1.8T :grin:
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
i'l add that to my collection :tongue:
i think i've still got that one from about a year ago where you said 'i really do think i'll get a derv one day'
:evil: :grin: :grin:
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
i'l add that to my collection :tongue:
i think i've still got that one from about a year ago where you said 'i really do think i'll get a derv one day'
:evil: :grin: :grin:
lol :grin: lets just say if i hadn't done so many mods to mine (lose way too much money) i would sell up and get one TBH :evil:
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
i'l add that to my collection :tongue:
i think i've still got that one from about a year ago where you said 'i really do think i'll get a derv one day'
:evil: :grin: :grin:
lol :grin: lets just say if i hadn't done so many mods to mine (lose way too much money) i would sell up and get one TBH :evil:
get your missus to get one :wink:
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
i'l add that to my collection :tongue:
i think i've still got that one from about a year ago where you said 'i really do think i'll get a derv one day'
:evil: :grin: :grin:
lol :grin: lets just say if i hadn't done so many mods to mine (lose way too much money) i would sell up and get one TBH :evil:
get your missus to get one :wink:
Good plan :afro: :laugh:
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Rich, you need to snap out of this evil spell! I think we're all getting brainwashed! :sick: :D
Mapped Mk5 TDi 4-Motion FTW! :lipsrsealed: :embarassed:
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nah mapped bmw 335d or 535d, 340 bhp and enough torque to spin the globe :evil:
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Rich, you need to snap out of this evil spell! I think we're all getting brainwashed! :sick: :D
Mapped Mk5 TDi 4-Motion FTW! :lipsrsealed: :embarassed:
lol :grin: Dont get me wrong still love my 1.8T as much as the day i got it
Mk5 eh bud? :laugh: :afro:
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Whats wrong with you all.
We all know hybrids rock more than those rasta-esque dervs
That said it'd make a change for one of my cars to smoke as much as me :laugh:
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nah mapped bmw 335d or 535d, 340 bhp and enough torque to spin the globe :evil:
No point in torque if you can't lay it down,top gear tog o war proved that :grin:
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if you really must have a diesel, and keep it dub,
http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/volkswagen-eco-racer-concept-2003-2.jpg
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What a thread lol :grin:
As for the derv lets say im also tempted :shocked:
i'l add that to my collection :tongue:
i think i've still got that one from about a year ago where you said 'i really do think i'll get a derv one day'
:evil: :grin: :grin:
lol :grin: lets just say if i hadn't done so many mods to mine (lose way too much money) i would sell up and get one TBH :evil:
This is the problem, the money and time Ive spent on it means I will be a LOSER :nerd:
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You guys need to snap the f**k out of this, Im starting to get worried now. Rich, WHAT WRONG WITH YOU MAN !?
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You guys need to snap the f**k out of this, Im starting to get worried now. Rich, WHAT WRONG WITH YOU MAN !?
he's tasted the soot and he loves it :evil: :evil:
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I really have started something here.......... sorry!!! :grin: :grin: :drool:
I am starting to drift to the dirty side now after alot of comments have been thrown around on this thread, to alot of peoples disliking but thatnks everyone!!! :wink:
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I'd rather chop my own arm off and repeatedly hit myself with the soggy end than drive a diesel - let alone pay real money for one :laugh:
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Love that comment :D :D :D
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I'd rather chop my own arm off and repeatedly hit myself with the soggy end than drive a diesel - let alone pay real money for one :laugh:
i shall laugh at you doing so whilst i drive on by cos i'll still have 1/3 tank left but you'll need to stop for petrol
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Would get a derv and a mk2 :rolleyes:
or just get a mk2 that is also a diesel
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Rich, you need to snap out of this evil spell! I think we're all getting brainwashed! :sick: :D
Mapped Mk5 TDi 4-Motion FTW! :lipsrsealed: :embarassed:
lol :grin: Dont get me wrong still love my 1.8T as much as the day i got it
Mk5 eh bud? :laugh: :afro:
Yes, loving the Mk5's, now. I can't stop thinking about a certain model that comes in DBP, though!!! :D
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MKV GTI is much better Ivor ;)
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MKV GTI is much better Ivor ;)
Until it rains! :D
Also....................................... No DBP, though! :P
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SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! :lipsrsealed:
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You guys need to snap the f**k out of this, Im starting to get worried now. Rich, WHAT WRONG WITH YOU MAN !?
he's tasted the soot and he loves it :evil: :evil:
Aye soot FTW :laugh:
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Well starting to taking the plunge, tomorow im off to find a MK4 GT Tdi......
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-51-54-240-4294966835-4294966886/advert.action?R=200932339536637&distance=5&postcode=ba213sf&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
^^^ This one looks good rite?
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Well starting to taking the plunge, tomorow im off to find a MK4 GT Tdi......
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-51-54-240-4294966835-4294966886/advert.action?R=200932339536637&distance=5&postcode=ba213sf&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=02
^^^ This one looks good rite?
that one looks tidy enough but a little overpriced IMO :smiley:
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
welcome to the Dark Pump :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
did you buy the one in the ad above??
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
welcome to the Dark Pump :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
did you buy the one in the ad above??
Yep got abit off that though.
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
welcome to the Dark Pump :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
did you buy the one in the ad above??
Yep got abit off that though.
good work - just got your PM so i've replied to that too :afro:
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Just bought a DERV!
Did you give the person selling it magic beans or REAL money :grin:
I just like winding people up who have diesels - and automatics too (they are made of the same evil IMO)
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
welcome to the dark side :cool: :cool: re-map next week then :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Just bought a DERV! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
welcome to the dark side :cool: :cool: re-map next week then :evil: :evil: :evil:
Week after next when I get payed....clutch the following month :grin:
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my clutch has been good for almost 9 months now (touch wood) or around 25k :cool:
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Week after next when I get payed....clutch the following month :grin:
Paid???!!! You'll have to re-mortgage, lol!! :D
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my clutch has been good for almost 9 months now (touch wood) or around 25k :cool:
Thats awesome considering the torque you have :evil:
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my clutch has been good for almost 9 months now (touch wood) or around 25k :cool:
won't mention the rest though :lipsrsealed:
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my clutch has been good for almost 9 months now (touch wood) or around 25k :cool:
8 months of that was with a boost leak though, wasn't it?! :lipsrsealed:
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my clutch has been good for almost 9 months now (touch wood) or around 25k :cool:
Thats awesome considering the torque you have :evil:
he made less than me at the last rolling road mind :tongue:
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8 months of that was with a boost leak though, wasn't it?! :lipsrsealed:
and still 189 bhp and 295 ft.lb of torque :tongue:
he made less than me at the last rolling road mind :tongue:
only just, mine now smokes as much as yours so its got to be more :tongue:
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I want a smoke screen/smoke machine. Would there be much of a point for a forge FMIC with remap and exhaust?
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I want a smoke screen/smoke machine. Would there be much of a point for a forge FMIC with remap and exhaust?
already told you that its not worth it unless you're going hybrid :tongue:
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I want a smoke screen/smoke machine. Would there be much of a point for a forge FMIC with remap and exhaust?
should have bought a 150 :tongue:
mmmm hybrid :evil:
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I want a smoke screen/smoke machine. Would there be much of a point for a forge FMIC with remap and exhaust?
should have bought a 150 :tongue:
mmmm hybrid :evil:
that bloke who's knackered his engine on ukmkivs is selling his hybrid for £750 :lipsrsealed:
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I wouldn't buy anything off him :lipsrsealed: third turbo in 5 months :laugh: :laugh:
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I want a smoke screen/smoke machine. Would there be much of a point for a forge FMIC with remap and exhaust?
should have bought a 150 :tongue:
mmmm hybrid :evil:
that bloke who's knackered his engine on ukmkivs is selling his hybrid for £750 :lipsrsealed:
runs to ukmkivs...........
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umm I wouldn't :lipsrsealed: read his build thread, he's destroyed 2 hybrids in a couple weeks :laugh: :laugh:
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I wouldn't buy anything off him :lipsrsealed: third turbo in 5 months :laugh: :laugh:
In total the engine has killed-
2 heads
3 gaskets
4 turbos
:shocked: :shocked:
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something seriously up with it, is he still blaming TD :laugh:
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Never Been Fitted (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/293142.aspx) :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Didn't he start with a low power engine to begin with?
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Didn't he start with a low power engine to begin with?
i think it originally started as a 115 AJM
Build Thread (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/203899.aspx)
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Like trying to tune a donkey to be a race horse :grin:
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Like trying to tune a donkey to be a race horse :grin:
he could have started with at least a 130bhp
I want to know what happened fo Fenwicks as he's running a hybrid 130 and pulled results of 247bhp and 400lbs ft torque. The about a month later i saw a thread where he posted it was only running 208bhp :huh:
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Sounds like a bag of nails. Adam, wheres your pics???!!!! :grin:
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Adam, wheres your pics???!!!! :grin:
look at the AutoTrader ad innit :tongue:
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Adam, wheres your pics???!!!! :grin:
look at the AutoTrader ad innit :tongue:
Try the link :wink:
I assume its not indigo blue, as you didnt mention it? :tongue: :laugh:
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Adam, wheres your pics???!!!! :grin:
look at the AutoTrader ad innit :tongue:
Try the link :wink:
I assume its not indigo blue, as you didnt mention it? :tongue: :laugh:
see if you had a diesel you would have been quick enough to see it :tongue:
nah its silver sadly :sad:
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Its been taken off auto trader. Will have it next week as its getting a new water pump and belts free of charge :smug:
Silver, common but can live with that.
indigo blue, yumm.
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From memory it looked exactly like my old one?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC09495.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC09494.jpg)
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I can't remember what wheels are on mine!
Same but mine has a lip spoiler.
Did you do anything to it?
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Im 100% it had the same wheels as mine because I remember looking at it thinking it looked the same (your right yours had a lip spoiler)
Only things I did was add blue and white VW center caps to the wheels and added a GTI front grille badge. It was only a 2.0 so didnt fancy spending much money on it.
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Just did a DVLA check on my old MK4 and its SORN :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Its insured though Alan?
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Adam, wheres your pics???!!!! :grin:
look at the AutoTrader ad innit :tongue:
Try the link :wink:
I assume its not indigo blue, as you didnt mention it? :tongue: :laugh:
see if you had a diesel you would have been quick enough to see it :tongue:
nah its silver sadly :sad:
Lol i was too busy cleaning mine!
Silver :undecided: but good work Adam on joining us.......
Time to block all messages from Rhys :grin:
Have you got aero wipers yet? New wheels?? :grin:
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Rhys has been helping me lol.
Aero rear wiper yep and getting the fronts today/tomorow for £10 an arm with blades! Scrappys don't know whats what down here.
R32 Reps? BBS? My old mk3s wheels? lol
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Rhys has been helping me lol.
Aero rear wiper yep and getting the fronts today/tomorow for £10 an arm with blades! Scrappys don't know whats what down here.
R32 Reps? BBS? My old mk3s wheels? lol
R32's ftw. Good work, if you find another set let me know! What colour is the car your getting them off mate?
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Rhys has been helping me lol.
Aero rear wiper yep and getting the fronts today/tomorow for £10 an arm with blades! Scrappys don't know whats what down here.
R32 Reps? BBS? My old mk3s wheels? lol
R32's ftw. Good work, if you find another set let me know! What colour is the car your getting them off mate?
Indigo Blue, but its rear end damage. There are a few golfs uo there though so might have to take a trip to find more.
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Rhys has been helping me lol.
Aero rear wiper yep and getting the fronts today/tomorow for £10 an arm with blades! Scrappys don't know whats what down here.
R32 Reps? BBS? My old mk3s wheels? lol
R32's ftw. Good work, if you find another set let me know! What colour is the car your getting them off mate?
Indigo Blue but its rear end damage
wing mirror casings intact?? :huh:
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Shall I look for you?
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Shall I look for you?
if you'd be so kind :afro:
just need the outer casings as i'll be re-spraying them :smiley:
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Shall I look for you?
if you'd be so kind :afro:
just need the outer casings as i'll be re-spraying them :smiley:
Get lost you, thats what I need!!
Adam, if you find any genuine aero arms and wipers for the front, black interior pieces (only need the 2 running verical along stereo/heater controls) and indigo blue drivers side casing, can you let me know? Or even better pick them up and Ill give you a bit more cash than they cost? Let me know mate?
Nick
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Shall I look for you?
if you'd be so kind :afro:
just need the outer casings as i'll be re-spraying them :smiley:
So any colour? They might slip into my pocket/tool kit
Jeynesey- Will see what I can do bud.
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Shall I look for you?
if you'd be so kind :afro:
just need the outer casings as i'll be re-spraying them :smiley:
So any colour? They might slip into my pocket/tool kit
Jeynesey- Will see what I can do bud.
Good work mate, thanks v much.
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So any colour? They might slip into my pocket/tool kit
yeah that will be fine - got some paint to respray them anyway. Just make sure the clips are all intact though
Cheers :smiley:
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Hey Jeynesay was wondering what spec ur 18inch tyres are , i'm looking to buy 18inch r32 alloys , found some 1 selling brand new r32 alloys with toyo tyres for £540 fitted and balanced ne gud??
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Hey Jeynesay was wondering what spec ur 18inch tyres are , i'm looking to buy 18inch r32 alloys , found some 1 selling brand new r32 alloys with toyo tyres for £540 fitted and balanced ne gud??
Hey mate, welcome to the forum :smiley:
How new are the tyres?? Are you sure they are brand new wheels? Reps or original R32?? :undecided:
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Think I may have found my gold mine!!.......
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1209142.htm
Totally standard, just waiting for a reply mlooking hopefull!!! :grin: :grin:
What you think? (OBVIOULSY wont stay standard for long) remap, coilys alloys!!!!
Looking at the figures of that one... is going to be very fats when mapped (especially next to mine)
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just make sure it is a 150, check the label in the boot as I thought 150's come out in 2002 and they came with 16" monty II's as standard also should have climate control aswell :wink:
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yeah as Steve says double check the engine code
there's also this one to consider
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=127389.0
perhaps a little pricey but low mileage
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Well that is one of the main questions i have emailed him as i dont want to be travelling all the way to west yorkshire (from Chester) if it aint what i was after!! are the 130's any good? have looked on parkers.co.uk and they are both the same insurance group so if i can get the 150 surely is better to do that (especilly with the remap figures for the 150 :shocked: :shocked:)
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are the 130's any good?
read my project thread :rolleyes:
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are the 130's any good?
read my project thread :rolleyes:
.......................sorry...................... :embarassed:
but surely the 150's got to be better??
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yep :evil: :rolleyes:
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yep :evil: :rolleyes:
take it you are 150?
How fast we talking here? mapped 1.8t? :huh:
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30-70 quicker :lipsrsealed: as long as the intercooler hoses dont pop off :rolleyes:
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oh.... you got a diff fmic than standard then? what have you done to yours to get to 195? just map?
Do they have heted seats?
is the mpg still high even at nearly 200 ponies?
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no, standard FMIC on the 150 :wink: Ive got a R-Tech map, Milltek cat back and pipercross filter
Yes I got heated seats, need them with leather in winter
if you drive like a grand dad
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/05042009228-1.jpg)
if not around 45-50mpg :cool:
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yep :evil: :rolleyes:
:lipsrsealed:
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no, standard FMIC on the 150 :wink: Ive got a R-Tech map, Milltek cat back and pipercross filter
Yes I got heated seats, need them with leather in winter
if you drive like a grand dad
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/05042009228-1.jpg)
if not around 45-50mpg :cool:
That is mad!!!! :laugh: i managed to get mine to 45ish at under 60mph really concentratin down a by pass :cry:
I have just noticed how alike yours and Rhyso's sug's are........... :huh:
I am dfo gettin one now!!!!!
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thats because the photos where taking in the same place by the same person :wink:
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that is a really good answer.... :embarassed:
I have just had a call.... that golf is sold!!! :cry:
looking out for others now, just seen one on pistonheads, and says is the 115 but has the 150 turbo put on.... is that an easy job, if was to get the 130 or 115?
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Got mine today, god I love it. The torque :evil: Its amazing! Turn ESP off and all hell lets loose.
I went for a little treck down the A303 and got up to 66mpg! TORQUE
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Got mine today, god I love it. The torque :evil: Its amazing! Turn ESP off and all hell lets loose.
I went for a little treck down the A303 and got up to 66mpg! TORQUE
Ive changed my mind (again) But am 100% keeping my petrol. No smoke for me :grin: :grin:
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30-70 quicker :lipsrsealed: as long as the intercooler hoses dont pop off :rolleyes:
Sounds like a challenge!!! :P :D
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ok, when mines stage two we'll race :tongue:
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ok, when mines stage two we'll race :tongue:
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Smileys/chicken_dance-176.gif)
:D
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Hey Jeynesay was wondering what spec ur 18inch tyres are , i'm looking to buy 18inch r32 alloys , found some 1 selling brand new r32 alloys with toyo tyres for £540 fitted and balanced ne gud??
Hey mate, welcome to the forum :smiley:
How new are the tyres?? Are you sure they are brand new wheels? Reps or original R32?? :undecided:
Yep been looking at this site for a while , kinda hooked lol. Urm well i made a mistake it was 540 with budget tyres.
There's a place called r-tech in st albans that will sell them 650 with falcon 925 is that good price all brand new?
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http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=187744
Is this for real??????
I am looking at the 115 now, 170 bhp and nearly 300 lb/ft tourque (celtic tuning quotes) (or as above will do me... for now :evil:
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Sounds a bit optimistic for a 115 :undecided: but yet again you want to see what Rhyso's didi today :shocked: :shocked: :evil: :cool:
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Did he have it RR'ed?
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Did he have it RR'ed?
Yep fooking awsome results :evil: :evil: :evil: :lipsrsealed:
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Did he have it RR'ed?
Yep fooking awsome results :evil: :evil: :evil: :lipsrsealed:
God the anticipation! What was it?
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Did he have it RR'ed?
Yep fooking awsome results :evil: :evil: :evil: :lipsrsealed:
God the anticipation! What was it?
I cant spoil Rhys fun now can i :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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Come on Rhys!!!!!!!!
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I know I have just looked...
I am presuming now that it could be possible? that is a discusting ammount of tourque though!! will pull the front axle out when you put your foot down :evil:
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I know I have just looked...
I am presuming now that it could be possible? that is a discusting ammount of tourque though!! will pull the front axle out when you put your foot down :evil:
we were talking about that 115 TDI yesterday and I'd be a little suspect to be honest as the MAP sensor, ECU and injectors aren't designed for that amount of power. I could be wrong but i'm fairly certain they're only designed for 160bhp :undecided:
either way get a 130bhp and get Nick to remap it :evil: :evil: