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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:55 am
by Mouse_GTI
I'd like to push 170. I'm not looking for well over 200bhp as I'll just buy another car like that and keep the Polo as a second car in the future. The GTI is fun as standard, I think an extra 50bhp with an awesome sounding N/A engine would make it even more special
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:46 am
by tomo87
anything over 150 will be great fun
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 2:09 pm
by Tigz
Mouse_GTI wrote:I'm sure Tigz said that the 6-speed Lupo box ain't really any stronger.
lol of of the other moderators on Club Lupo is on his third VW Warranty 6 speed box since 2003!
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 2:54 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Ouch
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 12:58 pm
by alexperkins
So the wind has changed. Labour for the conversion is looking to cost in excess of £1000, plus buying the engine and extra parts clocks in at around another £1500.
Id install it myself, but I work full time and have no time to do this kinda stuff anymore, so the conversion has to be called off due to financial, and practicality constraints.
Im now on the hunt for a real GTI in Red so if anyone has one up for grabs let me know for sure!
This thread will become my progress thread from now on
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:03 pm
by MaxZ
No way! I was really looking forward to seeing all the progress, considering all the work you've already put into the 1.0.
But buying the GTi does seem to be a lot easier financially and practically. Plus you get loads of goodies
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:04 pm
by alexperkins
Ye, its a balance between want and realism. Id love to do it for the experience, but realistically its to expensive.
The GTI im looking at has a hell of a lot more goodies than standard anyway so we shall see.
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:13 pm
by MaxZ
please tell me you're going to buy Tom's!
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:15 pm
by alexperkins
haha unfortunately not. I want a red one, and I want it nearly original. That way I can make it into my own little GTI rather than saying oh look isnt that this persons old car. See what i mean?
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:51 pm
by olop_chris
I know exactly what you mean alex, good luck with the hunt!
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 5:37 pm
by Tim_GTi
Yeh modding from standard is definitely better, good luck with the hunt!!
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:33 pm
by tomo87
gay
what GTI's do you have your eyes on then?
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:43 pm
by alexperkins
Found a nice red one with full leather, climate, 16" RX2s, sunroof and an auto dimming mirror up for grabs so im gonna take a look at that one!
Red and leather are requirements!!
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:33 pm
by alexperkins
Well, I now own a GTI. Got the one above...picking it up next sunday! Oh i totally cant wait its gonna be amazing!!
Watch this space....alot is gonna be changing on it in the next few weeks!!
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:35 pm
by Tim_GTi
I've seen the pics, its mint
Congrats mate welcome to the club!