CORSA NUT
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Looks like a good example, always liked these too and would be high up the list for something with power and space. I think the golf must have similar consumption to a scooby, I usually only see 20mpg tops in town, reached 30 (just) with the mrs driving it on a 120 mile journey at 60. Id only see 26-28.
As for the mount in a diesel, mine was bad for vibration but when altering my idle on vagcom it seemed to idle lower than others (ever so slightly) as soon as u touched the throttle and brought it off idle any vibration disappeared.
The R32 was on my list when I was going to spend more but as you say it wouldn't crack more than 20 around town  in terms of performance that's shocking.
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Mertin
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Great car to drive though, thought I would find it gutless performance wise coming from a mapped tdi but power delivery is good and noise is great. Luckily I dont have to do much miles. Havent really had any plays with anything else to compare it on the road with power / acceleration
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CORSA NUT
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It's all about there road presence for me, they look best in pearl blue  as you say if mileage and MPG aren't a problem they are a good grown up kind of car.
A DSG Mk5 would be a nice runaround
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nathy_87
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Nice purchase.
64K on a 03.  Impresive.
Can you tell me what size that badge is please.
I know the ones I was looking at all had 100k+ on them. It's in amazing condition which I'm going to keep it in 
Just measured the badge mate and it's 90mm. Not actually sure if its too big TBH without looking tomorrow but been told if you snap off the lugs you just bond it on.
Yeah hope you keep on top of that. All standard?
Okay cool. Been looking at the new badges for mine, was just unsure if they'd 'fit'.
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CORSA NUT
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Will probably get the modding bug but I'd keep all that standard bits. I meant more keeping it mint bodywork wise etc
If I don't decide to fit my badge you can have it for £10 posted?
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Fear
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Been in the same situation as you kind of.
Ive got a black VRS with 64k on it! But was considering selling up and going back to either a run around or a Clio 182!
Decision i came to was keep the VRS, re map, ARB's and was thinking of the H&R's!
The car is such a car for the buck!
You got any side on pics to show how much the h&r's drop it? they say 20mm, ive been thinking about them but swaying to weitec coilovers to go just a tad lower!
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CORSA NUT
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Seriously??
Well I think it's dropped quite a bit to be fair! I'd say 40mm but it could always do with being a bit lower.
I've been looking at AP coilovers for £400. The ride is slightly harsh at then moment but I'm putting that down to worn ish shocks and maybe the poly mount.
When I move the cars around tomorrow I'll get a good side on and arch pic for you mate no problem
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CORSA NUT
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Also I'm thinking the DMF is due a change and I'll uprate the clutch at the same time.
I've got this link for a kit that includes a single mass G60 flywheel and a VR6 clutch for £300. Just have to arrange fitting then 
http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-g60-flywheel-and-sachs-vr6-clutch-kit.html
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Fear
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Yeah seriously, weird hey!
Theres loads of guys on briskoda that ive been asking about coilovers etc.
If i go down the route it will be weitecs i think as about £450, although heard good things about APs on different cars!
Cheers will look out for the pic
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CORSA NUT
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I think AP are basically Weitecs under a diff. name so I've heard? Think there all much of a muchness unless you spend £1000+
Do coilovers have a very harsh ride? Can't remember the last time I was in a car with them fitted
Who did your remap? I really wish I lived near R tech as there attention to knowing the cars is amazing. The Revo select seems fine though, nice and progressive.
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Mertin
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I had 2nd hand AP's on the ibiza and it was a better ride than the crashy standard suspension. Back was as far down as it would go with adjusters in and front still had 25mm of thread left (maybe even more, i set it at a rough height and turned out to be perfect so left it)
Steve has also run APs and reccomends them as one of the better budgets I think? Bet this will open a can of worms again 
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Gareth T
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My dad had one of these a few years back. It was standard but its alot of car/power for the money. I like the look of the new shape also.
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Fear
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Loads of coilovers seem to share parts or be made in the same factory etc, £1000+ its got to be KW3s but upto £500 there are a few options! Not sure if i will do it just yet! Dont want to spoil the ride!
Car was previously re mapped by rs tuning, but was taken off before i bought it So looking into it again, hopefully its still on file and can be sorted easily, but R Tech do seem the ones to go to for a custom to your car map or generic Shark seems to be popular! If its alright as it is then save the £200+ and get a RARB and braces!
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Colin
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Looks a good buy buddy!
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CORSA NUT
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Thanks Col you any closer to a new car yet mate?
R Tech do a really thorough check over of the car before they even attempt a remap, and there really cheap!
Just missed out on a set of 18 inch TT speed lines on EBay wanted to spray them gloss black
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Colin
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Thanks Col you any closer to a new car yet mate?
Nah, not even thought about it. Moving house is taking priority over a car.
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Hammer
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Always liked these, look at them regularly on AT.
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CORSA NUT
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Thanks Col you any closer to a new car yet mate?
Nah, not even thought about it. Moving house is taking priority over a car.
Aye moving house is a pain in the arse! Look forward to seeing whatever you get
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CORSA NUT
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Always liked these, look at them regularly on AT.
With them making them from 2001 to 2006 the prices are all over the shop. I feel I've paid top dollar for this example but she's worth it 
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Hammer
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Looks like a bargain going by prices on AT, especially in the nick it's in and the mileage!
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Ricky352
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Thats a cool car. Know a fella who has an '01. Yours looks mint 
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fazza
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Should never have sold my old one tbh, cracking cars
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Phil W
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I've got one too
Just finished an APR trial map, extra power was lovely but I've got all the bits I need to go to Stage 2 now, going to book it in after Christmas at R-Tech!
Not the prettiest of cars but a hell of a lot of car for the money!
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Ryan
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Ah, Big Red lives on!!
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Phil W
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Ah, Big Red lives on!!
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