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Ruan's GTi6 (XU10>XUD9) - Subject to Change ;)
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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:

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So yeah, screw the haters!
(16-05-2016, 10:45 AM)Toms306 Wrote: Oh I don't care about the stripped threads lol, that's easily solved by hammering the bolt in. Wink
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Ruan's GTi6 (XU10>XUD9) - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 01:31 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 01:34 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by kingy - 09-05-2012, 01:36 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Dan! - 09-05-2012, 01:37 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 01:48 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 01:57 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 02:01 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Dan! - 09-05-2012, 02:02 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 02:05 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Dan! - 09-05-2012, 02:06 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 02:09 PM
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Jake - 09-05-2012, 04:01 PM
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Matt - 09-05-2012, 10:31 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Curt - 09-05-2012, 10:51 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 09-05-2012, 10:55 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Dan! - 10-05-2012, 05:46 PM
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Jonny b - 10-05-2012, 06:08 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 10-05-2012, 10:53 PM
Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ed Doe - 21-05-2012, 03:10 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 21-05-2012, 03:25 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Ruan - 21-05-2012, 03:45 PM
Re: Ruan's GTi6 - Subject to Change ;) - by Matt - 21-05-2012, 05:46 PM

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