The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

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Indeed. Not much ooomf lol

Aye - something about manual is just more fun.
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Ah no! Shame about the eddy.

Were you not tempted to combine the cars and get a quick diesel?
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Im not really fussed on having a quick diesel - I prefer petrol for the 'fun' car as it were

The quick diesel route means having a bigger car too like a golf, a4, a3 etc, or a VRS but i cant say im struck on them.
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Have you got the new motor yet Alex?
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I have indeed! Keep meaning to post a photo of it but haven't had a chance!
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Alright mate just dropping in, the new car looks nice! Have to say the new shape polos are the first ones I've liked the look of since the 6n2's!
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Haha cheers mate. We must catch up soon.

Drop me a text when you're free and we will sort something
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Shame you had to sell the Edition Alex but I do have a soft spot for the new 6R's 8)

What was the spec of the Edition when it went?

We need some more pics of the new motor :wink:
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The eddy went as I had finished it minus a few little bits. I didn't have time to put it back to standard so sold it as it stood lol

I'll get some new pics up soon

Fair few updates on the GTI too...which I must also get in pictures!
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Fair play :) was the edition stage 2 spec then? I bet you were gutted to see it go

Yeah get some more pics up of the GTI :)
I'm currently commuting in my 6N2 TDI, great little car and plenty of poke 8) fuel economy is unreal
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Yeah full stage 2. It was a bit gutting to say the least

TDI economy is where its at. Im getting 75+ MPG atm :D
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So, thanks to Joe, I now have full colour concept leather fitted in the GTI :D

I also ordered up a 6N2 GTI heated seat loom from Kufatec, and modified it to work with the Mk3 heating elements as the electrics are quite different between the years with VW moving all the relay gear into the switches instead of under the seats

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Wiring installed

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Switches installed

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Seats all done

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Considering its 18 years old, its in excellent condition, and I must say I'm very pleased with it
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Lovely Jubly mate 8)
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Very nice Alex
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Cheers guys :)

I don't think much more will change now to be fair. Its pretty much perfect the way it is

Did an oil change on the weekend, and need to replace the center exhaust section soon as its pretty rusty and the case is falling apart, but need some pipework fabricated onto the backbox so it can be joined properly.
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