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d00ner

Post subject: 106 Gti

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:21 pm

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looking into these now, as i really like my 106 a lot, apart from the complete and utter lack of power. first off, would anybody recommend them? I was thinking about rallyes, but they seem a lot more expensive for not a lot extra.If i did get a gti, plans would be strip it inside, white compo's/ anthracite 205 1.9gti wheels dependant on which colour i get, usual k+n + pugsport. what sort of pace would that be? i have been told that you will be getting sub 7 second 0-60s with that, but im a bit doubtful tbh.

And the most important bit... can you get a bit of rear steer going on as easily as my 1.1? best bit about the whole car :lol:

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Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:25 pm

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After owning an Xsi, and driving a 1.1 106 weekly, along with borrowing scott's 106 gti before for a few weeks when I was car-less, I can honestly say that driving a GTi is a totally different world than a 1.1. It's like a different car.

The Xsi is again totally different from 1.1 still, but with lack of PAS and not as short a steering rack, it's not as easy to lift off and oversteer as an Xsi or standard 106 compared to a GTi.

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Percy

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:04 am

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I say this a lot but...

Save your money and buy a Saxo VTS.

It is the same car but cheaper to buy and slightly cheaper to insure (in my case anyway).

Also my Saxo was proof that a none chav Saxo could be a beautiful car to look at.

As for recommending one... HELL YEAH...

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Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:19 am

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meilack

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:55 am

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let me know when yuo are looking at one, i'll go with you to look :thumbsup:

i'll check the car while you drool :lolz:

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d00ner

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:16 pm

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Percy

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:50 pm

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The difference is looks mainly, outside as you will know, difference dash.

Overall they are the same car, just the Saxo has a poorer rep.

I would argue the Saxo is better looking if done right:

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mark_f1

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:58 pm

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Just don't lower it too much, it'll eat driveshafts due to being sat at silly angles.

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Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:36 pm

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Mattyboy Esq

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:51 pm

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The Rallye's a real drivers car :lol:

, nah GTi is a good buy, plenty to choose from, easy to get more power from and not that expensive, don't be put off by 100k examples, there fine over 150k if looked after and serviced regulary.

Plenty of ex or current 106 gti owners on here, so when you find one, post a link up and we'll have a E'gander. :thumbsup:

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Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:39 pm

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Have to admit, I'd love an S2 rallye with PAS over any other 106...

Typically the rallyes, xsi's and gti's are all the same power wise I'd say though the "official figures" and what they say forums may differ.

And although I say the gti's make a nice sound (lovely), the 8v engines sound more insane (sexy).

S1 rallye's have gone up in price lately from what little I've seen, and I've always thought the S2's are overpriced. :frown:

linky: http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/TU3.htm

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d00ner

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:49 pm

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well after having a good look, the vts's dont seem any cheaper, and the rallye's, although much better looking, seem a bit too much also. gti it is! all i want is a standard one, that i can build on. hard to find a good one though.

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Mattyboy Esq

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:20 pm

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scotty_boy BSc

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:44 pm

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d00ner

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:06 pm

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i know

but i wouldnt of insured it at the time, and wasnt really in the financial position to buy another car. have to admit, i am thinking about sticking with the 1.1 and saving untill i can get something reallllllllllllllly quick.

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meilack

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:07 am

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scotty_boy BSc

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:19 am

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meilack

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:22 am

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true

but the bigger cars you mentioned there are fast, bigger, more practical :lol:

but a gti will be as fast as you need dooner :thumbsup:

you've been banging on about rallyes/gti's for ages now

so get one :halo:

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scotty_boy BSc

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:29 am

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meilack

Post subject: Re: 106 Gti

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:31 am

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aha i thought you meant the bigger ones :thumbsup:

as a 106 gti would stick to them to! :lol:

out of that lot, no brainer then, and i have owned a fiesta st :thumbsup:

oh and dooner, if/when you get one, passenger ride booked :thumbsup:

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