big eck
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quote: Originally posted by Jambo
Also, under steer.
Probably with the R32 lump up front. If that was an issue then I'd get one with the 1.8 20vt. There's a few kicking about now with the 2ltr tfsi.
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--ToM--
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quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
That paper-mache 'arts & crafts' interior is a real winner too, isn't it Tom?
Of all the 80s and 90s "hot hatches" it's not one of my favourites lol give me another mk2 astra GTE any day!
Lingering in this thread waiting for pictures on the new purchase! How long till a pik gets posted booshie?
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taylorboosh
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Do you really want one? I was going to play the surprise game
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big eck
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quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
mk2 golfs are awesome.
Have you ever driven one Nic?
I always sort of fancied one. Then I drove one.
Remember most of them are well over 20yrs old now so it's not gonna drive like a modern car.
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taylorboosh
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Well this may be a let down for a lot of you
Never had a red top corsa or a gsi so thought meh
Its cheap but has a few issues -
Door has been bent (will need new)
Has a rusty wing
Has a rusty bonnet
Brakes need bleeding
Wheels need a refurb
Slimline fans need wiring
Interior needs a tidy
Has a pretty good spec though and plans are to do the above, register as 2.0, mot, fit my bonnet raisers and a decent speaker set up then colour code the handles
Then enjoy
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--ToM--
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I used to own that car about 3 years ago!! Was mint I paid £1800 for it looked exactly like it does there except the wheels where grey, engine was great pulled like a train, loved it! Sell me it!!! Best colour for a gsi too!
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by big eck
quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
mk2 golfs are awesome.
Have you ever driven one Nic?
I always sort of fancied one. Then I drove one.
Remember most of them are well over 20yrs old now so it's not gonna drive like a modern car.
I was referring to the ones I drove when they were still new or almost new Eck.
I think i'd always expected too much, going on their reputation and how much i'd admired them.
Also the dash and switch gear and those bloody sack cloth seats were so not in-keeping with the external lines and finish.
I still love how they look, just don't like the inside and always found the drive a disappointment.
Still eons better than a MK I or MK III Golf. They are not good at all.
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Baskey
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What's going on here, you bought that?
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Jambo
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quote: Originally posted by big eck
quote: Originally posted by Jambo
Also, under steer.
Probably with the R32 lump up front. If that was an issue then I'd get one with the 1.8 20vt. There's a few kicking about now with the 2ltr tfsi.
Was referring to how far in front of the suspension turrets the engine is
Must be a fun little truck tho!
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--ToM--
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It had a 3" outward rolled on it not the twin pipe too
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by Baskey
What's going on here, you bought that?
Picking up tomorrow
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--ToM--
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
quote: Originally posted by Baskey
What's going on here, you bought that?
Picking up tomorrow
Race ye there I want it haha
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by --ToM--
It had a 3" outward rolled on it not the twin pipe too
Aparently he had a full system done at powerflow - quite looking forward to getting it tbh
Nice to know it was yours, hopefully not a rot box as the kid says its sat in his garage 3 years
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taylorboosh
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It was nics thread made me want one tbh
Kid i rented trailor off has a kadett c project - c20xe on gsxr tbs will get a few pics tomorrow
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Baskey
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
quote: Originally posted by Baskey
What's going on here, you bought that?
Picking up tomorrow
Awsome
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taylorboosh
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Yea im excited - hopefully have the breaks sorted tomorrow and the fan so i can mot it
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--ToM--
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Wasn't rotten when I had it mate was a good solid quick car loved it! Used it daily, only sold it because I got offered a silk violet mk2 astra GTE with Connolly leather interiour at a good price lol, give me first Dibbs if you sell it mate !
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johnny86
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That's mine next
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Baskey
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I want it
How much did you pay
Must resist 'overpriced'
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taylorboosh
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Lol johnny did ask yesterday - ill not sleep tonight now lmao
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Jon_C
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Not quite a cav turbo
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by Baskey
I want it
How much did you pay
Must resist 'overpriced'
Not a great deal mate
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by Jon_C
Not quite a cav turbo
Yea but when people are chucking £7k about its just a bit too much
Im still going to keep an eye out
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Baskey
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Far better than a cav turbo for a 'fun car'
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taylorboosh
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Yea should be a good laugh imo
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