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Title: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 01:38
So I bought a new Polo TDI in 07 as it was cheap to run, tax, insure etc.

Fast forward 2 and a bit years and I was so bored with it!

So I bought this and I couldn't be happier!

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6507/photo027noplate.th.jpg) (http://img41.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo027noplate.jpg)

(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/8445/photo026noplate.th.jpg) (http://img36.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo026noplate.jpg)
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: bacillus on 18 August 2009, 09:12
Well done.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: AlanD on 18 August 2009, 09:32
Good work fella :)

Any plans for it or keeping it standard?
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 12:54
Gonna keep it pretty much standard, maybe play with some ICE. In 2 years time if I get tired with it I'll remap etc.
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: synnea on 18 August 2009, 13:13
Get her remapped now. Turns the GTI into the car it should be! Serioulsy, the difference is amazing!
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: AlanD on 18 August 2009, 13:37
^ What he said. Or at least dont wait 2 years. Had mine standard for 7 months and it was fun, then after the remap it is just epic :)

Be careful, if you like your cars it can be an expensive and slipery slope as I and my wallet have found out lol :D
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Saint Steve on 18 August 2009, 13:55
Remap it now, or you can wait like i did for 2 years before making the move on the well Known "slippery slope" :smiley:
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: RedRobin on 18 August 2009, 16:35
....

I would wait a few months just to get to know your car before remapping and also to be sure she's running fine. Plus you'll appreciate the difference so much more.

:afro:
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 18 August 2009, 16:52
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 18 August 2009, 13:55
Remap it now, or you can wait like i did for 2 years before making the move on the well Known "slippery slope" :smiley:

Whatever the timescale, the slope is indeed slippy!  :grin:

BTW, like your cool carbon grille surround - got any better pics of it (of point me to a thread).  :smiley:
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 17:48
Modifying is definitely an area I'm reluctant to get into as I know I'll end up spending all my time and money on it. In addition this car is my only way of getting to work so if it starts becoming unreliable etc. then there's big problems!
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 17:53
Quote from: RedRobin on 18 August 2009, 16:35
....

I would wait a few months just to get to know your car before remapping and also to be sure she's running fine. Plus you'll appreciate the difference so much more.

:afro:

Indeed, I'm still getting used to all the power, and the fact that people seem to want to race me off the lights and at roundabouts everywhere I go!
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 18 August 2009, 18:27
Quote from: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 17:48
Modifying is definitely an area I'm reluctant to get into as I know I'll end up spending all my time and money on it. In addition this car is my only way of getting to work so if it starts becoming unreliable etc. then there's big problems!

Providing you make sure you only use reputable companies who specialise in VAG products, you wont have any probs regarding reliability.
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Saint Steve on 18 August 2009, 20:32
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 18 August 2009, 16:52
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 18 August 2009, 13:55
Remap it now, or you can wait like i did for 2 years before making the move on the well Known "slippery slope" :smiley:

BTW, like your cool carbon grille surround - got any better pics of it (of point me to a thread).  :smiley:
Pm'd shaun  :wink:
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: m0nkeymafia on 18 August 2009, 23:50
Congrats dude, I bought one 6 days ago and effing love it!
Im still trying to get used to making smooth gear changes though, im not used to the power!!!

I plan on keeping mine pretty much standard too although I really fancy sorting some sort of mp3 connectivity out!
How much did you get it for?
Title: Re: Bought this last week, had a smile on my face ever since!
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 19 August 2009, 12:00
Quote from: Primus84 on 18 August 2009, 01:38
So I bought a new Polo TDI in 07 as it was cheap to run, tax, insure etc.

Fast forward 2 and a bit years and I was so bored with it!

So I bought this and I couldn't be happier!

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6507/photo027noplate.th.jpg) (http://img41.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo027noplate.jpg)

(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/8445/photo026noplate.th.jpg) (http://img36.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo026noplate.jpg)
..........very nice.Just needs 18'' alloys now.