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  | Just thought I'd make myself a figure of hate for defecting.  Wheels are being replaced by standard ones very soon, but other than that its a completely standard UK model. And just so we don't start a three page arguement on what is faster, I think in a straight line the GTi SE vvc was the faster and picked up a hell of a lot quicker going onto the throttle. I just wanted a change from 6 years of Metros and didn't want to be bothered with modifying any more.   Edited by Bazil 31/10/2008 9:33 AM | ||
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 One wheeled mad man! Posts: 3224   Location: Luton! | Bet you can actually fit in it aswell! | ||
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 Fish freak! MP Admin Posts: 14989  Location: Birmingham | Thats nice Baz, much better than the one in that showroom  I like the wheels on that | ||
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64dc.gif?memberid=964&type=profile) Porn King Posts: 1898 | |||
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 Expert Posts: 5629 Location: Letchworth/Basildon | So when you gonna up the boost then?  Dont want Glanzas getting past ya, or metros for that matter!  | ||
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| Ah, like I said. I'm having a break from modding and I don't really want to do anything to invalidate the warranty I've got on it. I don't mind Metros going past me anyway (secretly I'd be quite pleased. lol) It'll be interesting to stick it up against Jon's vvc Metro though. The reason for going back to the 16"s is firstly insurance (insured as standard) and secondly because 17"s are a little harsh round the lanes and I need a little more sidewall on the tyres. The 17"s are nice though, I've not seen them on another one yet, I think I'll keep them and stick a set of 888s or A042s on for the track.  | ||
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 GTi-R100 Posts: 4825 Location: Carlisle - Cumbria | A proper shape one I think it will look better on standard wheels  I do like these, but theres so many about and i dont think the insurance would be in my price range | ||
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Expert Posts: 5629 Location: Letchworth/Basildon | Did you look specifically for a UK one or did it just come up at the right time/price? I cant see myself not importing a car from japland next time i buy PS if you ever want to sell the seats Edited by munday 31/10/2008 2:55 PM | ||
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e469.jpg?memberid=3428&type=profile) dot dot dot Rally Spec Location: Northwest | Looks nice..... | ||
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| It was specifically a standard UK one I wanted and finding one that hasn't been abused or crashed or modified or round the clock has taken a while (ask Ali on 2nd thoughts don't.) As a first car and almost daily runner an import wasn't going to be the best bet, running only on V-power, short gearing and more than double to insure with a tracker fitted. If it was a 2nd car and toy then I'd probably have gone for an import, but I'm not disappointed with this one so its worked out well. I'm running on v-power for the moment, but at least I know that if fuel prices do rocket again I can switch back to normal unleaded without a problem. | ||
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Expert Posts: 2302 Location: Derby | Pandy - 31/10/2008 4:19 PM Thats nice Baz, much better than the one in that showroom I like the wheels on that Agreed, but how long ago was that one?! Gives you an idea of the ammount of frustration i've been put through in the past 6 months trying to find one!!!! | ||
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Big Lad Little Car Location: North West (Warrington) | 500 - 1/11/2008 8:00 AM For insurance, you should try Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels, he gives awesome prices, only speak to Gary though! First mod for you is an uprated rear arb, mounts and droplinks, helps no end with the understeer I can back up both of these comments | ||
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| 500 - 1/11/2008 7:00 AM Nice motor! get it cleaned up and get some more pics up. For insurance, you should try Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels, he gives awesome prices, only speak to Gary though! First mod for you is an uprated rear arb, mounts and droplinks, helps no end with the understeer If you look inside the petrol cap, it clearly says use 98 octane only, theres no way I would run normal unleaded in any scoob!. personally, I'd fit a knocklink too if you are going to use it as intended There are some clean pics of it to come soon. As soon as I clean it, I go back down a country lane and it ends up dirty again.  I spoke to Mr Moulton @ Keith Michaels, he wasn't any help, said all their schemes require at least a years experience in a similar car.  I've not found understeer a problem yet but that could change as I get more confident with it once it has 4 new identical tyres. The only mod I am considering is the lights- standard are poorer than I expected so I'll be on the lookout for a 2nd hand PIAA driving lamp kit. I've been reading on snet and sidc and generally it seems that a standard UK MY00 won't come to any harm with 95RON, but I don't think we'll see petrol shoot up that far for a long time so V-power it is. Edited by Bazil 1/11/2008 7:18 AM | ||
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