LukeD
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Registered: 23rd Jan 07
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As you may of know... i had a vw mk2 Golf gti16v. Awesome cars but the whole VW scene crap thing really wernt me. And thus i needed to get back into the vauxhall fold.
This was her at her best not long ago:
Anyway was sold; and there was only really one car i personally wanted after that. A boyhood fav of mine- white mk2 astra gte... but had to be a minter with low mileage. shame that 99% of them are ragged/wrecked and high milers now.
However i spotted one for sale on pheads... in all honesty was slightly dissapointed it was an 8v.. but the condition of it made up for that. its in amazing condition- looks new and only done around 55k miles. and only 10k miles in the last 10years  I cant fault it in anyway.
Plus a pretty cool plate. **VDS (vauxhall dealer special) And with some really good choice mods allready.
Anyway bought it, aswell as a 1l corsa for a daily. the astra will be stored as not that ideal for my line of work- and used sparingly
Overall not as fast as Golf... but so much better in every other department- corners, how it feels, more lower down torque, and the look. Even though the golf was only 3years older- it seemed ancient compared to the gte.
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Colin
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Loved your golf mate always thought it looked a minter, shame youve sold it. New flete looks alright, not my thing really though which is understandable im sure! 
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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I LOVE IT!!!
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Theham85
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Registered: 29th Nov 06
Location: Brisbane Queensland
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GTE's are the mutts, always fancied a white one myself
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fir3vip3r
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not keen on the wheels, standard is better imo..
i loved my Mk2 GTE though, there awesome cars
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dan-sport
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Registered: 9th Oct 07
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i can agree with how mint it is i was speech less when i saw it
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Jake
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golf was sweet. did you sell the turbos with the car?
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LukeD
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Registered: 23rd Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
golf was sweet. did you sell the turbos with the car?
nah- sold them seperatly mate
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Kenzie
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Registered: 16th Sep 07
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That Astra looks gorgeous mate. Especially in white.
[Edited on 27-07-2009 by Kenzie]
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Kenzie
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*double post*
[Edited on 27-07-2009 by Kenzie]
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shaunmods
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Luke that is stunning! Gonna have to get some pics of it with mine on sunday  Cant wait to see it in the flesh!
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jr
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youve bought a brilliant car by the looks of it, and nice one on not using it daily too
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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GTE is awesome.
I will own a champion one day.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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12v daily driver
Wait. Have I missed the point of the thread?! 
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N3CRO
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
12v daily driver
Wait. Have I missed the point of the thread?!
Yes, you have
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
Location: Oxford, UK Drives: Jap wagon
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More pics of the 12v Preferably including under-bonnet pics for my "private" collection.
In other news, white mk2 GTE's is where it's at
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
More pics of the 12v Preferably including under-bonnet pics for my "private" collection.
Needing some wanking material Dave?
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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Yeah, mine and Deano's bays are starting to lose their excitement 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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N3CRO
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Benkid
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Never used to like these but there slowly growing on me. A guy round my way has a red 350bhp LET gte. Whats the plans with it?
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LukeD
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Registered: 23rd Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
More pics of the 12v Preferably including under-bonnet pics for my "private" collection.
In other news, white mk2 GTE's is where it's at
cheers... And only one pic of the 3cylinder goodness at mo; can get you some more at a later date 
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LukeD
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quote:
Originally posted by Benkid
Never used to like these but there slowly growing on me. A guy round my way has a red 350bhp LET gte. Whats the plans with it?
Plans- Basically keep it in tip top condition. But allready got some 40mm springs to slightly lower it. even tempted to try some standard 6j BBS RM wheels on it- but may ruin the look i feel.
O and a LET at a later date.
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will_doyle
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Registered: 25th Nov 08
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Nice mate... whats the plans with it then? Going down the 'Euro' road?
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will_doyle
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ahh.. post above mine. ^^
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Dale
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Registered: 7th Oct 07
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cool car luke. Got many plans? going start project thread? i still got my 16v, had it for 4years (although its now long term project) here few pictures:
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