What should I be looking at for my GTI?

[R32UK]

Did they pull you over straight after??

Yup. It is apparently OK for an unmarked car to pull out in front of me, overtake a lorry at 77 MPH in a 60, and pass the lorry despite there being farm junctions along the road...but when I follow them and overtake them, it's dangerous driving.

Also nice hearing two Police officers swear under oath that they saw me "gaining on them at speed" despite the fact that I'd been sat behind them for 4.5 miles until the only safe place to overtake.

ahh yes... the old one rule for them and another for the general public 

wouldnt be the first time mate... I had a meeting in Lincon a couple of years back. Black audi s3 right up my hinnie, on this rare occasion i was early and unfamiliar with the cameras all over the dual carriageway. Anyway we must have come to end of the camera section and it was very clear he was pushing me to put my foot down. I let him pass then planned on putting my foot down... luckily i noticed small squares in the rear screen (yes i know... im good  ).

Shortly afterwards I was passed by a ST at speed... few miles down the road the S3 had pulled over the ST. imo they were baiting for a fight... would the court see it that way??? i doubt it 

[Snoopy]

Sorry to read the outcome to this story. 
I would think yours is worth about 19K on pistonheads/ebay but i would say it would be worth much more standard and sell the modifications seperate.

[Ess_Three]

Sorry to read the outcome to this story. 
I would think yours is worth about 19K on pistonheads/ebay but i would say it would be worth much more standard and sell the modifications seperate.

I was planning on selling it standard unless to someone who knows the car and wants it as is...which is unlikely.

[am1w]

Hi Glen,
As per my PM to you, I am so sorry to hear about this. I had hoped and prayed that the outcome would be different, but alas 'twas not to be. I think they have been rather harsh. I really feel for you.
I don't wish to appear to be a vulcher, but your bare 18" BBS wheels are of interest to me.
We'll PM each other.
Take care,
Asker

[Ess_Three]

That's really bad news Glen, you must be gutted and I can but guess how you feel. There's few things more precious to a petrolhead than his/her driving licence. 
It does sound very harsh how they've penalised you, so as Gilly has mentioned, would a fancy solicitor be an option? The solicitor may be very expensive but at least you might stay mobile.

I had one of the best in Scotland...but the Sheriff was having none of it so that's that.
I was fighting it for 9 months.

Your car has the perfect spec to my eyes so I'll have a ring round over the next couple of days and see if any dealers want my car as a cash sale and what they offer. If I get any proper interest I'll be in contact!!

I'm doing nothing yet as I'm offshore on Wed...then 2 weeks later I'll look to get shot of it.
If you, or anyone else wants it, let me know.
I'm realistic regarding it's value...it just sitting on the driveway is already making my blood boil...so it has to go.

On the plus side...it's only 9 months before I can order a diesel Yeti! 

[bcarlin]

sorry to hear this mate, if you do sell it ill be interested in your wheels pm me im just outside glasgow

[Ess_Three]

A few people have asked about wheels, so I'll see what happens with the car and then get back to people regarding the wheels.
If I sell the car to a dealer it'll go back standard, so I'll have the LED lights, 2 x sets of 18" BBS CHs and 2 x sets of 19" VWR wheels.

Unless my other half wants the BBS on her recently aquired Mk5 GT TDI...then I will have to 'donate' them to that cause to avoid an awkward 'Bobbit' moment.

[gizzywizzy]

Glen

So sorry to hear your news, I know you'd been hoping against hope that the outcome wouldn't be quite so harsh.  Really feel for you and of course just to rub salt into an open wound you probably won't get nearly enough for the GTI.

Hope the sale works out ok for you and take care.

Gizzy

[Buck]

Jeeez Glen

I'm mainly lost for words but that sounds like you've felt the full wrath of the Sherriff on a very bad day  I hope that you can appeal and soften the blow - I'm not sure how the Scottish legal system works in these cases - do you have the right to appeal?

Feel like a vulture typing this but the set of winter wheels/tyres would be of interest (although I think they may be too many £££s for me) as might the rear LEDs

Anyway, that's not important at this stage it can wait - in the meantime, take care
Adrian

[am1w]

Glen's GTI is the best specced one bar none and is totally immaculate most probably. I would not hesitate to say, better than new.
 
The person who buys it will be one very lucky so and so. To a true enthusiast it should be even more desirable as it is bristling with all those fabulous  mods.

May I suggest that those of you who have a GTI, ED35, GTD or even an R on order, to cancel and buy Glen's car. You simply could not do any better.

What are you waiting for? Buy it.

I've already got a Red one, not as well specced, but a Red one nevertheless.