lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car

[luke]

after 2 weeks of the derv, i got bored of not knowing what 30mph felt like, so now have this beauty,
heater matrix needs sorting, water pump, alternator and passenger door (not unlocking from fob and electric window not working), also need to look at the thermostat and other reasons why i can only get to 26mpg at 50mph

[stow1985]

after 2 weeks of the derv, i got bored of knowing what 30mph felt like, so now have this beauty, will update soon with pictures
heater matrix needs sorting, clutch release bearing and passenger door (not unlocking from fob and electric window not working), also need to look at the thermostat and other reasons why i can only get to 26mpg at 50mph

You changed the Derv for this 

Get used that mpg too, I wished I got 26mpg at 50 

Look forward to pics mate!

[lemski]

i think the derv should have been kept luke

[snifferdog]

i think the derv should have been kept luke

That derv is bloody horrible!!

[lemski]

i must admit i liked the look of it. its all about economy these days aswell 

[luke]

The derv just wasn't quick enough for me, the gti puts a smile on your face, it loves lift off oversteer also but it's a joy to drive, people say they're slow, but that's being compared to other cars, it's fast enough for me, read a review saying the mk3 was made more for comfort than being a b road go kart

[luke]

turns out the water pump bearing has gone, i think it may be down to the alternator belt being left to slack so both will be replaced, was toying with a 1.6 civic, was pulling away, then his vtec kicked in

[Wayne]

Mpg problems could be down to a faulty coolant temp sender.

[luke]

Mpg problems could be down to a faulty coolant temp sender.

cheers for the heads up, was annoying my friend last night when I was trying to get to 30mpg, only got to 28.5 down the m6

[stow1985]

You need some better pics mate,

looks ok but don't like the headlights.