Golf VR6 *vs* 205 GTi *vs* Golf GTi 16v *vs* Clio 16v
15 March 2005, 03:54 PM
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What sort of issues would you have insuring 2 cars?
It's easy if you can get one as a classic, but if you cant I imagine it can get expensive.
Dave
It's easy if you can get one as a classic, but if you cant I imagine it can get expensive.
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15 March 2005, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
What sort of issues would you have insuring 2 cars?
It's easy if you can get one as a classic, but if you cant I imagine it can get expensive.
Dave
It's easy if you can get one as a classic, but if you cant I imagine it can get expensive.
Dave
15 March 2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
If you have size 2 feet and a Burberry cap maybe 
FTR I have size 10 feet and the pedals were only an issue for about 2 days. It seems natural now and heel and toeing would be a cinch if I knew what I was doing
Also - No Burberry necessary
15 March 2005, 04:18 PM
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Sorry
My sis had a VTS and it never felt that quick or special.
Gary - Pug has been in bits through choice tbh. I bought it as something to rebuild, to increase my mechanical knowledge, hence i'm taking my time with it and doing it properly. Not knowing so much beforehand means I have to read about stuff, then do it rather than judt diong it
I could've just bought an unknown Mi16 unit (which is what most do, and why they breakdown a lot), then stuck it in and away we go, but its been fun doing it the proper way, albeit costly so far.
From my POV, I dont have a great deal of spare time, so cant fiddle with the car in the evenings/weekends as i'd like.
A car is as reliable as you make it generally - get a good one of anything and you are fine - just look at C_W's Mi16 - numerous trackdays without problem.
My sis had a VTS and it never felt that quick or special.
Gary - Pug has been in bits through choice tbh. I bought it as something to rebuild, to increase my mechanical knowledge, hence i'm taking my time with it and doing it properly. Not knowing so much beforehand means I have to read about stuff, then do it rather than judt diong it
I could've just bought an unknown Mi16 unit (which is what most do, and why they breakdown a lot), then stuck it in and away we go, but its been fun doing it the proper way, albeit costly so far.
From my POV, I dont have a great deal of spare time, so cant fiddle with the car in the evenings/weekends as i'd like.
A car is as reliable as you make it generally - get a good one of anything and you are fine - just look at C_W's Mi16 - numerous trackdays without problem.
15 March 2005, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Sorry
My sis had a VTS and it never felt that quick or special.
Gary - Pug has been in bits through choice tbh. I bought it as something to rebuild, to increase my mechanical knowledge, hence i'm taking my time with it and doing it properly. Not knowing so much beforehand means I have to read about stuff, then do it rather than judt diong it
I could've just bought an unknown Mi16 unit (which is what most do, and why they breakdown a lot), then stuck it in and away we go, but its been fun doing it the proper way, albeit costly so far.
From my POV, I dont have a great deal of spare time, so cant fiddle with the car in the evenings/weekends as i'd like.
A car is as reliable as you make it generally - get a good one of anything and you are fine - just look at C_W's Mi16 - numerous trackdays without problem.
My sis had a VTS and it never felt that quick or special.
Gary - Pug has been in bits through choice tbh. I bought it as something to rebuild, to increase my mechanical knowledge, hence i'm taking my time with it and doing it properly. Not knowing so much beforehand means I have to read about stuff, then do it rather than judt diong it
I could've just bought an unknown Mi16 unit (which is what most do, and why they breakdown a lot), then stuck it in and away we go, but its been fun doing it the proper way, albeit costly so far.
From my POV, I dont have a great deal of spare time, so cant fiddle with the car in the evenings/weekends as i'd like.
A car is as reliable as you make it generally - get a good one of anything and you are fine - just look at C_W's Mi16 - numerous trackdays without problem.
15 March 2005, 05:12 PM
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Also look at
Honda civic 90-92 VT. 150-160bhp, very very reliable.
Honda CRX 16v/VTEC.
The VTECs can mak 170-180bhp ish with manifold,exhaust,induction and IIRC teg r inlets. Full poly bush kits are $80 off ebay.COM. Full set of GAZ coilovers £480. Rover 623 brakes £120, and some Ferodo DS2500 pads £80 ish.
Worth a look My CRX was track ready when sold (16v) for very little.
Kam
Honda civic 90-92 VT. 150-160bhp, very very reliable.
Honda CRX 16v/VTEC.
The VTECs can mak 170-180bhp ish with manifold,exhaust,induction and IIRC teg r inlets. Full poly bush kits are $80 off ebay.COM. Full set of GAZ coilovers £480. Rover 623 brakes £120, and some Ferodo DS2500 pads £80 ish.
Worth a look
My CRX was track ready when sold (16v) for very little.Kam
15 March 2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMark
Oh dear ....... 
OK - this was (is) meant to be used as a track car and so certain mods are required anyway (so it won't be standard).
Actually I think that quite a few road testers loved the MK3 Vr6 and it's hugely torquey delivery and changing the suspension to something like Koni adjustables (rather wise with an old car on a racetrack anyway) is only about £600 .... Most of the Pug boys seem to do this too!
I am a huge fan of the 205 - but for long fast circuits it does have it's limitations .... (BTW - I have also owned a 205GTi 1.9 and 2 x Golf VR6's - as well as a Mk2 GTI16V and I have just helped a mate build a 205 GTi with the Mi16 engine as a track toy)!
You pays your money - you takes your choice .......
OK - this was (is) meant to be used as a track car and so certain mods are required anyway (so it won't be standard).
Actually I think that quite a few road testers loved the MK3 Vr6 and it's hugely torquey delivery and changing the suspension to something like Koni adjustables (rather wise with an old car on a racetrack anyway) is only about £600 .... Most of the Pug boys seem to do this too!
I am a huge fan of the 205 - but for long fast circuits it does have it's limitations .... (BTW - I have also owned a 205GTi 1.9 and 2 x Golf VR6's - as well as a Mk2 GTI16V and I have just helped a mate build a 205 GTi with the Mi16 engine as a track toy)!
You pays your money - you takes your choice .......
Anyway, if you want a VR6 you might as well buy the decent one, the Corrado
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16 March 2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
LMAO - how easy people bite on Scoobynet
Anyway, if you want a VR6 you might as well buy the decent one, the Corrado
Anyway, if you want a VR6 you might as well buy the decent one, the Corrado
The Corrado is a great road car - but as they are more valueable and actually weigh 55kg more than the Golf - I couldn't recommend it!
Also once you have gone past a chip change / throttle body / cone filter the power difference (of the 2.9 over the 2.8) shrinks from 16bhp to less than 5bhp. This makes a mildly tweaked Corrado slower than a Golf with the same tweaks!
Next!
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16 March 2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jap2Scrap
What about a G60? Is that more tuneable and a lighter lump than the VR6?
16 March 2005, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MadMark
Bite? Were you fishing? Pardon me - I just thought you were just ignornant / blinkered and therefore you needed a little reason in response to your post .....
LMAO at you calling me blinkered! Quality - keep it coming, how people take the internet soooo seriously is comical
16 March 2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
Mod this and its better than that blah blah blah, same with everything!
LMAO at you calling me blinkered! Quality - keep it coming, how people take the internet soooo seriously is comical
LMAO at you calling me blinkered! Quality - keep it coming, how people take the internet soooo seriously is comical
Well just go and read your own posts - or better still - read a few of Guttman Pugs - he seems to know what he is talking about.
16 March 2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ticky
How about a MkII golf with VR6 engine, running gear etc.
Same theme is the 1.8T engine in a Mk2
16 March 2005, 06:13 PM
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I heard of someone trying to merge an early 4-motion (was it called Country? Jacked-up job) with a Corrado to get a 4wd Corrado.
Don't know what came of it.
Don't know what came of it.
17 March 2005, 10:59 AM
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I heard of someone trying to merge an early 4-motion (was it called Country? Jacked-up job) with a Corrado to get a 4wd Corrado.
Don't know what came of it.
Don't know what came of it.
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