Pug 205 advert translation
14 July 2003, 10:53 PM
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Shame the VTS is faster
However - if you're talking about the 1.6 then the VTS is faster!
14 July 2003, 10:56 PM
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I'm starting to think mines been lowered....
Look at the air in the arches on mine compared to youz guys.....
vs
Thoughts? It does handle superbly........ (but then they all do
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Look at the air in the arches on mine compared to youz guys.....
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Thoughts? It does handle superbly........ (but then they all do
)
15 July 2003, 12:23 AM
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Looks lowered to me 
Not a bad thing!
Anybody down Kent way who wants to fnd out if their 1.9 is as quick as a VTS, give me a shout Seriously though, jumping from a modified Mini on decent suspension/tyres/wheels to a Saxo wasn't too bad, I was pretty impressed by the feedback through the PAS, and I find the seats and driving position excellent. So if the 1.9 is even better, I'll definitely be getting one next. Need a test drive methinks. And an Mi-16 lump
You lot are making me jealous putting up pics, they're all lovely
Rich
Not a bad thing!Anybody down Kent way who wants to fnd out if their 1.9 is as quick as a VTS, give me a shout
Seriously though, jumping from a modified Mini on decent suspension/tyres/wheels to a Saxo wasn't too bad, I was pretty impressed by the feedback through the PAS, and I find the seats and driving position excellent. So if the 1.9 is even better, I'll definitely be getting one next. Need a test drive methinks. And an Mi-16 lump You lot are making me jealous putting up pics, they're all lovely
Rich
15 July 2003, 10:42 AM
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VTS faster than a one-nine? You got a plug lead off Eric?
SJ: yours does sit a touch low mate, although Eric's car looks a bit high on the back for me (is it the way its parked?).
Rich: I had 4 minis when I was a youth and loved em all. If you like driving a VTS (I really did, apart from constantly pressing 2 pedals at once due to my big clown feet) then you will love a 205.
SJ: yours does sit a touch low mate, although Eric's car looks a bit high on the back for me (is it the way its parked?).
Rich: I had 4 minis when I was a youth and loved em all. If you like driving a VTS (I really did, apart from constantly pressing 2 pedals at once due to my big clown feet) then you will love a 205.
15 July 2003, 10:56 AM
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LOL Rich - I guess it isn't, but it would mean its not standard! (and also not declared on ins!) As far as I know it isn't, Matt J on here had it for a few months before me and said it was owned by a lady for the rest of its life etc. Its all been checked out and the suspension components are all fine, and no-one said they are none standard....... As for the 205 - its like you are part of the car driving it mate - superb And with and Mi - vroooooooom, you'd totally destroy VTS's then!
Scotsman - you know you want to I seriously consider the 1.9 205 alloys to be one of my fav alloy designs of all time
Olly - yeah it was Erics at the back that made me think about it, mines much lower by the looks.
And with and Mi - vroooooooom, you'd totally destroy VTS's then!Scotsman - you know you want to
I seriously consider the 1.9 205 alloys to be one of my fav alloy designs of all time Olly - yeah it was Erics at the back that made me think about it, mines much lower by the looks.
15 July 2003, 12:57 PM
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it was owned by a lady for the rest of its life etc
Rich, forgot to add another benefit of a 1.9 over a VTS: the cabin aroma of all that cheap leather that makes it smell like a dominatrix's bedroom
15 July 2003, 06:17 PM
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LOL Olly, cheap leather, mmm I miss my Minis, but still have one as a fun car
Jawa, your's really does look gorgeous, but seeing as your car perhaps isn't as original as you first thought it was ( I spy nice big exhaust, and it's definitely lowered), you really need clear repeaters Now stop posting pictures, I've only had my VTS a few months, I can't get rid of it already
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I miss my Minis, but still have one as a fun car Jawa, your's really does look gorgeous, but seeing as your car perhaps isn't as original as you first thought it was ( I spy nice big exhaust, and it's definitely lowered
), you really need clear repeaters Now stop posting pictures, I've only had my VTS a few months, I can't get rid of it already Rich
15 July 2003, 10:52 PM
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Just been for a pint. A mate has had his Golf fettled today by the same guy that services my own Pug and our works vehicles, an ex Skip Brown guy and 205 fan. Transpires he has a slightly dog eared but healthy MI16 motored GTi lying about for sale for not a lot of money.
Guess where Olly's calling tomorrow.
Guess where Olly's calling tomorrow.
16 July 2003, 07:12 AM
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Rich, forgot to add another benefit of a 1.9 over a VTS: the cabin aroma of all that cheap leather that makes it smell like a dominatrix's bedroom
16 July 2003, 09:54 AM
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Bob - they are often advertising rolling shells on:
http://forums.205gtidrivers.com
Trouble is you need to sign up and make a few posts before you have access to the for sale section.............
http://forums.205gtidrivers.com
Trouble is you need to sign up and make a few posts before you have access to the for sale section.............
16 July 2003, 09:36 PM
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Test drove the MI16 today. Took along the cash, just in case
Generally, the performance is a big step ahead, probably closer to a Subaru than a 1.9. I only took it a mile or so (due to missing numberplates, and an egg cup full of fuel in the tank- nothing like preparing a car for sale) but it went like stink, coming on the cam at 4K more like a Vtec. A dyno sheet reading of 162bhp accompanied the car, taken from the same rollers that wrung 124bhp out of my healthy 205 and 116 out of my mate's standard 8v Golf GTi, so its no "bullsh1t" figure. The motor was standard.
The 16v engine is also smoother and more refined than the slightly rattly and rumbly 1.9, a real benefit.
I didn't buy it (the car itself was raggy and needed too many niggling jobs) but I can definately see the attraction. Mike performs the conversion for £1250 + VAT, a turn-key conversion. This car had been converted for a year, and has been utterly reliable. Interesting.
Generally, the performance is a big step ahead, probably closer to a Subaru than a 1.9. I only took it a mile or so (due to missing numberplates, and an egg cup full of fuel in the tank- nothing like preparing a car for sale) but it went like stink, coming on the cam at 4K more like a Vtec. A dyno sheet reading of 162bhp accompanied the car, taken from the same rollers that wrung 124bhp out of my healthy 205 and 116 out of my mate's standard 8v Golf GTi, so its no "bullsh1t" figure. The motor was standard.
The 16v engine is also smoother and more refined than the slightly rattly and rumbly 1.9, a real benefit.
I didn't buy it (the car itself was raggy and needed too many niggling jobs) but I can definately see the attraction. Mike performs the conversion for £1250 + VAT, a turn-key conversion. This car had been converted for a year, and has been utterly reliable. Interesting.
17 July 2003, 06:43 PM
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Shame the car itself was a bit crap. I went to look at an Mi16 before I bought my 1.6 - they were looking for £1800 and whilst there wasn't rust (very very small amount) - the paintwork was terrible and the inside was awful + it seemed the Mi16 didn't want to idle. Apart from that! lol
It was advertised as being pretty mint too. Some people!
It was advertised as being pretty mint too. Some people!
18 July 2003, 01:55 PM
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18 July 2003, 02:22 PM
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can't be arsed to read the whole post but (apologies if I'm repeating.. damn that curry!) theres a pukka looking LAD 2000 pug gti for sale in Evo this month. looks like her blokes selling his scoob as well. wonder what their gonna buy...
19 July 2003, 06:30 PM
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Just thought I would share some pictures of mine to cause some controversy.
Yes it is highly modded and yes I did buy it as a standard (factory turbo technics) motor.
The car is running silly power, was quicker than the scoob when I sold the 205.
Here goes.
Kev
Yes it is highly modded and yes I did buy it as a standard (factory turbo technics) motor.
The car is running silly power, was quicker than the scoob when I sold the 205.
Here goes.
Kev
22 July 2003, 10:37 PM
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see here for a spec, more pictures and the sales pitch I used when it went. BTW, I got no where near the price shown on the site, I ended up letting it go for less tha 3.5k for a quick sale.
Edited cos I am a plank who cannot do clickys first time.....
Kev
[Edited by Kev_turbo - 7/22/2003 10:40:38 PM]
Edited cos I am a plank who cannot do clickys first time.....
Kev
[Edited by Kev_turbo - 7/22/2003 10:40:38 PM]