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TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:19

Been thinking for a few months about a new car. Quite like A3's 1.8T

Has any one driven one?

Robbos thread made me think about them again

Prefer the A3 over a golf.

1.8t is it 150bhp standard?

Revo will take it to about 210?

[Edited on 10-08-2006 by TNM]

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10th Aug 06 at 12:20

i prefer them to golfs, but IMo interior is supriour on the MK4

both nice to drive, not as rewarding as the mr2 though

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 12:23

Does the torque go up considerably with a remap or what?

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:23

MR2 is getting boring now tho James.

Without sticking a turbo lump in it which will cost £3k upwards then it isnt that fun any more.

Its nice at the time of the year when the sun is out and roof off etc but in the winter i have to take it very easy or the arse end trys to play games like trying to over take me which isnt fun when your not wanting to play

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 12:25

How much you looking for on the mr2?

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:25

Pre 2000 1.8t lump is 150bhp 160ft/lb

Revo will take it to 190bhp and 225ft/lb all for £499.

mwg

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10th Aug 06 at 12:27

I personally prefer the interior of the Audi

Haven't driven one so dont know what they are like. Mates Golf 1.8T goes nicely now he has induction kit and large FMIC.

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:28

quote:
Originally posted by Tom
How much you looking for on the mr2?

You intrested?!

I have no idea! Does quite a bit of work to in since i bought it. tidied it up sorted out the paint work. Spotless now. New front bumper which was only painted 3 weeks ago. Brand new leather seats. T-Bar seals treated to stop them leaking. 4 new tyres, wheels need a refurb.

tidy tidy Rev 1's can go for 2.5-3k.

Mine has been updated with rev3 lights, rev 5 front side lights and indicators etc pager alarm with dual zone microwave sensor.

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 12:30

Very dependant on price

I may be in a position to buy a car in a month or so. Fancy something like this but also need to consider space for golf clubs etc

Might stcik with the is200 idea

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:35

Tom I can confirm two full sets of clubs, bags and one trolley will fit in the boot.

I have done this millions of times!!!

Ditch

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10th Aug 06 at 12:44

quote:
Originally posted by TNM
MR2 is getting boring now tho James.

Without sticking a turbo lump in it which will cost £3k upwards then it isnt that fun any more.

Its nice at the time of the year when the sun is out and roof off etc but in the winter i have to take it very easy or the arse end trys to play games like trying to over take me which isnt fun when your not wanting to play

I know a man who will put a 3S-GTE in there for less than 3k...
he has plenty of donor cars laying around too...

trust me... simple mods and it would be 10x more fun than a remapped golf...

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:51

Ditch how much we talking and what gen gte?

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 12:58

Ooh better quote £640 tpft (£800 fc)

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 12:59

thats more like it tom. Add your mum or dad as a second driver.

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 13:01

Done it

I aint got any NCD (they will have run out) but it asked me about named driver elsewhere etc (which I am

) not too bad.

Ditch

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10th Aug 06 at 13:07

quote:
Originally posted by TNM
Ditch how much we talking and what gen gte?

Obviously depends what you want chap...

he will fit a revision 6 thick-wall block, GT4 4-pots, and coilovers - if you pay for it

but realistically, for 2.5/3k, you would be looking at a revision 3 engine, a gearbox with LSD (late rev2 onwards?) and the suspension and brakes from any turbo.

Can be done with a rev 1 engine and box for cheaper... more like 1.5/2k

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10th Aug 06 at 13:12

i probably would of got a MR2 like yours ages ago

but need to get fishing crap in it

Ditch

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10th Aug 06 at 13:17

they are THE most un-practical car i have ever had experience with...!

You cant even fit 2 17" wheels with tyres on inside one without a struggle

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10th Aug 06 at 13:18

quote:
Originally posted by Ditch
they are THE most un-practical car i have ever had experience with...!

You cant even fit 2 17" wheels with tyres on inside one without a struggle

1st date was it?

took some wheels to the cinema

Ditch

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10th Aug 06 at 13:19

was love at first sight...

Tom

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10th Aug 06 at 13:19

I'd only be using it for shopping, golf and visiting people so wouldn't be that bad

3CorsaMeal

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10th Aug 06 at 13:19

could they handle your almighty girth?

Ditch

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10th Aug 06 at 13:21

squeeeeeeeel lil piggy squeel...

TNM

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10th Aug 06 at 13:22

Stu still got his A3?

3CorsaMeal

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10th Aug 06 at 13:26

i think so, i am really tempted by a 1997 one near me, but it being 1997 puts me off as my corsa is the same

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