Wifey's GTI-6......some piccies at last!
02 October 2006, 07:45 PM
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Wifey's GTI-6......some piccies at last!
Well, we've had it a few days, and given it a damn good clean out.
Still got proper wash and shammy, then claybar/wax it, but it's cleaned up pretty well so far
not bad for a fraction of Fkcu all
Apologies about the piccy quality - the light was going
Will post up more when I get to clean it this weekend (weather permitting!!)
Dan
Still got proper wash and shammy, then claybar/wax it, but it's cleaned up pretty well so far
not bad for a fraction of Fkcu all
Apologies about the piccy quality - the light was going
Will post up more when I get to clean it this weekend (weather permitting!!
)Dan
02 October 2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
White always looks good my phase 1 was silver which looked good 
my phase 2 was white which looked even better
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my phase 1 was silver which looked good my phase 2 was white which looked even better Tony
. Always thought is had neither the lighter weight, slightly rawer appeal of the phase 1, or the more refined goodies of the phase 3. That's just personal prefs, and I certainly don't have a problem with silver cars . . . White looks good but sometimes needs a lot of cleaning, same as black (which I think also suits the phase 1's, having owned a black phase 1 Dturbo as an economic runabout for a bit)
02 October 2006, 10:08 PM
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PS to go back to topic, agree that if you get a half decent phase 1 GTi-6, they are going to be a great car for the money, decently quick and a seriously entertaining chassis; so nice one
02 October 2006, 10:15 PM
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I have to admit that whist driving it the 135miles home, I got off the M6, and hit the A49............
And haven't had as much of a laugh in a LONG time!!!
Go-Kart handling, and really responsive feel
Better handling than the Scoob by a long run. And i had two Scoobs!!
Nowhere near the performance of my S4, but soooo much more fun!!
The big problem now is fighting the wife for the keys
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And haven't had as much of a laugh in a LONG time!!!
Go-Kart handling, and really responsive feel
Better handling than the Scoob by a long run. And i had two Scoobs!!
Nowhere near the performance of my S4, but soooo much more fun!!
The big problem now is fighting the wife for the keys
Dan
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03 October 2006, 12:01 PM
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Interesting comments, I went off Evo/Impreza etc etc as they were just too good for getting real enjoyment out of driving (and I do not mean big numbers on a speedo as that is just boring). As one gets more mature (me now mid 30s) the more I crave early hot hatches including the 306 Rallye/GTI as it is all about enjoying yourself and not being bothered by my 1/4 time is quicker than yours. In my opinion 4x4 sports cars suck (including the 911 4S) and there is no real sense of achievement.
If you saw Fifth Gear (I know it is REALLY crap but Tiff is still a legend) you will have seen the new Clio, now that is what it is all about.
If you saw Fifth Gear (I know it is REALLY crap but Tiff is still a legend) you will have seen the new Clio, now that is what it is all about.
03 October 2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hades
Phase 2 had much of the weight of the phase 3 without quite managing most of the more modern bits . Always thought is had neither the lighter weight, slightly rawer appeal of the phase 1, or the more refined goodies of the phase 3. That's just personal prefs, and I certainly don't have a problem with silver cars . . . White looks good but sometimes needs a lot of cleaning, same as black (which I think also suits the phase 1's, having owned a black phase 1 Dturbo as an economic runabout for a bit)
. Always thought is had neither the lighter weight, slightly rawer appeal of the phase 1, or the more refined goodies of the phase 3. That's just personal prefs, and I certainly don't have a problem with silver cars . . . White looks good but sometimes needs a lot of cleaning, same as black (which I think also suits the phase 1's, having owned a black phase 1 Dturbo as an economic runabout for a bit) all 72k miles on the clock, though she needs a new exhaust to finish her off and then the alloys need redoing.... runs though, head gasket done, new alloy rad etc, door seals.... ill do those soon also!Tony
03 October 2006, 12:42 PM
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Tony - where did you get an exhaust from, as I'm trying to find a cheap and cheerful replacement. Going to keep the car totally standard (no induction kits etc)....
Any suggestions?
Dan
Any suggestions?
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03 October 2006, 01:11 PM
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There are a couple of places that do exhausts, one on ebay and your local garage, cost is approx 150 quid inc for back box and section to cat, cat is 150 quid also.
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Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555
Tony - where did you get an exhaust from, as I'm trying to find a cheap and cheerful replacement. Going to keep the car totally standard (no induction kits etc)....
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
03 October 2006, 09:18 PM
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Depends - I got a bargain. A Phase 1 for £1400
Typically, they go for -
Phase 1 - circa £2K
Phase 2 - circa £2.5 - 3K
Phase 3 - circa £3K - 4K for a goody
I can't comment on the 106, but I've driven the Saxo VTr & s 9one of them is the 106 gti comparison) - found them both sh1te
306 deffo much better
Dan
ps thanks for the tip about the zorst
Typically, they go for -
Phase 1 - circa £2K
Phase 2 - circa £2.5 - 3K
Phase 3 - circa £3K - 4K for a goody
I can't comment on the 106, but I've driven the Saxo VTr & s 9one of them is the 106 gti comparison) - found them both sh1te
306 deffo much better
Dan
ps thanks for the tip about the zorst
12 October 2006, 11:14 PM
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Try here for exhausts
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Im not saying cheap or anything but a FULL exhaust for the S16 is just over 200 quid inc del and vat (includes the cat
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Im not saying cheap or anything but a FULL exhaust for the S16 is just over 200 quid inc del and vat (includes the cat
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