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Ruan's GTi6 (XU10>XUD9) - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
So basically, I've gone and bought a GTi6, I've seen the light!! Petrol is just so much better!
HAHAHA Like f*ck is it!!!!
I like the car and all, it's just horrific on fuel, not set your pants on fire quick, I don't find it *that* enjoyable to drive... I hate to say it, if I went tomorrow for a DRIVE - I'd still take the Diesel - I just prefer the power delivery, the economy, (sorry everyone..) the noise... Don't get me wrong, it's quick, nice - but just doesn't do it for me.
Hence why I'm pretty set on taking the GTi6 lump out and shoving in a Diesel...
It's done 90k miles, ph3, moonstone blue - bodywork is pretty good tbh - main reason I bought it... Had a slight overheating problem which proved to be a £5 thermostat and the clutch is very heavy and doesn't disengage fully - i.e. cable is worn out and bushes are knackered. I'm going to keep it whilst I redo my engine and then it'll come off the road and have the Diesel lump put in it...
Some photos:
![[Image: w1ixu.jpg]](http://oi47.tinypic.com/w1ixu.jpg)
![[Image: 20iz252.jpg]](http://oi50.tinypic.com/20iz252.jpg)
So yeah, screw the haters!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - 4WayDiablo - 09-05-2012
Lmfao awesome!
Someone please put this on the 6 site haha
I take it one of these as more of daily and the other is a playthig?
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
No! Please don't!
I'll get lynched!
For the record - the main reason I bought it - it was £500!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - kingy - 09-05-2012
what ya doing with the 6 lump?
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Dan! - 09-05-2012
Muhahahaha
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Connor - 09-05-2012
Ewwww manstain... Ewwwww petrol...
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - 4WayDiablo - 09-05-2012
500 quid :-0 what's up with it?
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
Like I said, was overheating, has a heavy clutch and the top mount bearings are a bit shagged...
That's it... Otherwise it's mint...
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Toms306 - 09-05-2012
£500...wish I could find one that cheap.......not in moonstone though. :?
So what diesel are you putting in it or is that a secret?
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
Essentially the same as my old one, but rebuilt with proper head studs and a few other little bits, nothing that special... A few modifications to protect the cylinder head from excessive heat and some balancing.
Should be around the same power before, maybe a tad more, so about 180-190hp, but a lot more reliable than before.
TBH I'm quite a fan of Moonstone now, it'll look even better with coal smashing out of it's back door.
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Toms306 - 09-05-2012
Ruan Wrote:Essentially the same as my old one, but rebuilt with proper head studs and a few other little bits, nothing that special... A few modifications to protect the cylinder head from excessive heat and some balancing.
Should be around the same power before, maybe a tad more, so about 180-190hp, but a lot more reliable than before.
TBH I'm quite a fan of Moonstone now, it'll look even better with coal smashing out of it's back door.
Ah right, should be good then.
And I assume you'll be leaving the '6 badges on..... 
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
It hasn't got any to begin with - so no worries there!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Dan! - 09-05-2012
Ruan Wrote:It hasn't got any to begin with - so no worries there!
Phew - hides the shame at least!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
Lol, everyone thinks it's a HDi!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Dan! - 09-05-2012
God thats even worse. Get some XUD badges on there asap
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Toms306 - 09-05-2012
Haha, get some then...........blowing coal across a '6 badge would be pretty funny..........you'd also get odd looks at the petrol station with the black pump in a 6. :?
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
Don't worry, they'll know when it sounds like a lorry with 25* static timing has just pulled up...
That's what you call a sweet sounding engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFHjFgruSfQ
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Atterz - 09-05-2012
I looked out my window with this parked outside and wished it was my car. Anyway everyone, ive got first dibs on the engine if it comes out btw...
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Connor - 09-05-2012
Atterz Wrote:I looked out my window with this parked outside and wished it was my car. Anyway everyone, ive got first dibs on the engine when it comes out btw...
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Jake - 09-05-2012
Seems to be lacking some forced airflow.
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - darrenjlobb - 09-05-2012
Pft, you know my view on this!!
All I can say is I dont want to see it until theres an XUD in it
heh looks tidy tho, altho shame its manstone
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Atterz - 09-05-2012
Manstone is actually a gorgeous colour to be honest
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Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Poodle - 09-05-2012
Genius, look forward to seeing this one being built up.
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - silverzx - 09-05-2012
Looks tidy, personally like moonstone.
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - mark_airey - 09-05-2012
Oh dear ruan, what have you bought, at least your putting a decent engine in it
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Matt - 09-05-2012
mark_airey Wrote:Oh dear ruan, what have you bought, at least your putting a decent engine in it
It came with a decent engine.......
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - mark_airey - 09-05-2012
Matt Wrote:It came with a decent engine.......
meh........it's lacking in 2 main things............boost & coal
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Curt - 09-05-2012
But it has bwarp and win
Looks good man, bloody bargain!
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Ruan - 09-05-2012
They're not bad...
For the way people rave about them and their terrible economy, they should have at least an extra 40hp and 80lb.ft... Getting 28-30mpg grannying it - is the realm of of 200-250hp Turbo engines, and they're just not good enough to justify it... It does just prove really that these are the last of the non-vvt/vvl engines and suffer because of it!
Whenever I put my foot down I think - "this really isn't that good" and "oh god my fuel level"...
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - Kimmie - 10-05-2012
I've got dibs on the fogs! Hurry up and take them offff