whitter45
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Originally posted by ShEp
I'd say yes
heavy, but 4wd
astra gsi's, clio cup's, seat ibizas are all in the same sor of league but no 4wd
Technically only 4wd when it detects a loss in traction. IIRC.
Agree under 15mph its 2wd. above this speed and only when traction is lost does the haldex system kick in tarnsferring up to 40% to the rear
Fitting an uprated haldex improves this
TBH I disn't like the haldex proved very unpredictable on the limit
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corsa sam
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Originally posted by red_top
If i had that money id get somethin like a renault 5, cav gsi(non turbo), xe nova, 205mi6..just for a bit of fun, but then again your only 20 so insurance may rape you on either of them.
Had an XE corsa nowt but trouble, then had a Pulsar GTI-R and loved that, just fancied a change so bought the DC2 and it was slow compared. I also have an MR2 turbo for the weekends so just after something that willl put a smile on my face through the week
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fazza
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you could always get the subaru type 2000 uk turbo. 220bhp standard and only group 17
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Martin_C
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Thats nice Martin, was looking at that the other week. Don't like the boot build but loving the Lambo yellow, any reason why he had it resprayed though?
i think he bought it that colour, i cant remember the reason for it. was a tidy car though.
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Robbo
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imo they are great cars but a bit like my old golf, not that fast and a bit too grown up to be much fun. friend who had one would probably echo that
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22B
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Originally posted by corsagsi16vplym
you could always get the subaru type 2000 uk turbo. 220bhp standard and only group 17
you mean a subaru impreza turbo 2000, uk model, comes in 208 bhp and later models 1998 onwards 217bhp,
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corsa - gus
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What a bout a 3 series coupe? you'll pick one of them up in good nick for 7 grand 
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Graham88
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Originally posted by corsagsi16vplym
you could always get the subaru type 2000 uk turbo. 220bhp standard and only group 17
S3 is insurance group 17 too.
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whitter45
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TBH insurance groups mean shite
Its the cost of car to replace, parts, theft rates etc
When i had the TT that was group 18 and they would insure me no problem but on a CTR which is 17 they would not insure me plus the TT was dearer to buy
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whitter45
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Originally posted by corsa - gus
What a bout a 3 series coupe? you'll pick one of them up in good nick for 7 grand
not the proper ones i.e 3.0 straight 6
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corsa sam
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Originally posted by whitter45
TBH insurance groups mean shite
Its the cost of car to replace, parts, theft rates etc
When i had the TT that was group 18 and they would insure me no problem but on a CTR which is 17 they would not insure me plus the TT was dearer to buy
Same hhere i've had the Pulsar and MR2 Turbo and they will not touch me on a Subaru due to them having a high theft rate. Absolute Joke really as my Pulsar would have been just as quick and easier to steal
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boyracer2002
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im selling an S3 soon, will be wanting 8.5k for it, 2001 model facelift with privat S3 plate, dark blue, cream leather, 270bhp
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X 60RSA
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Not the best of rides IMO.
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Simon L
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My TT is smooth and handles quite well as standard.
Understeers when pushed though.
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corsa sam
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Originally posted by boyracer2002
im selling an S3 soon, will be wanting 8.5k for it, 2001 model facelift with privat S3 plate, dark blue, cream leather, 270bhp
Can you email me some pictures of it? When you looking to sell it and also how many miles has it done?
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boyracer2002
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will do Sam, its dark blue, cream elather, 80k miles, 45k turbo on it, polish and ported, recently re-built head, new cambelt, new RS6 alloys and tyres, momo steering wheel with cream leather inserts. better pics to follow asap.
[Edited on 14-02-2008 by boyracer2002]
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corsa sam
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Originally posted by boyracer2002
will do Sam, its dark blue, cream elather, 80k miles, 45k turbo on it, polish and ported, recently re-built head, new cambelt, new RS6 alloys and tyres, momo steering wheel with cream leather inserts. better pics to follow asap.
[Edited on 14-02-2008 by boyracer2002]
Hi any reason for the head being rebuilt ? and also why did it have a new Turbo on it ? Sorry for all the questions just curious
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Jambo
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Thats nice jacko! Interior shots? I can never find one with cream leather or grey, always boring black!
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boyracer2002
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lol a new engine was going to be fitted which was being tuned to 400-500bhp so didnt need the turbo etc so sold them on and another was bought from a 45k miler engine and fitted, the head was just replaced as he had a space kickin about as far as im aware.
Cheers Jambo, yeah most have black interiors like the silver one i had.
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Jambo
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i want it ;(
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Colin
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I overtook one of these today...burd driving  Looked nice, would maybe be a sensible move once my gt tdi goes.
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