Old 01-03-2006, 06:34 PM   #46 (permalink)
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Im a newbie.... and i own a 1.2 clio that im in the process of tuning
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Old 06-03-2006, 12:17 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Hi Redcom

The Golf DSG is very cool, quick and economical. Not many people ask about diesels - the golf GTI TD can be chipped to 200bhp not sure if there is an auto version but I think they have a paddle shift option like in F1 cars - might be worth looking into. What about Fords - I think the modeo has a pretty powerfull engine or the Vauxhall Vectra's. Saabs are expensive to run IMHO.
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Dont Cosworth do tuning parts for that ST170?
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Old 08-03-2006, 02:59 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Thanks Billyo - I know diesels can bore the life out of me too - but to my surprise there are more quick diesels out there than you think.

For all round value I'm currently looking at the Mondeo 2.2 ST TDCI.

It puts out 155bhp as standard with superchips doing a mod to take that up to nearer 200. But its the torque thats inpressive - with the mod its got enough to pulling power to tempt Angelina Jolie!!!

On the subject of Saabs - my bro has a 2.2Tid 9-3 - its pretty quick, he kept up with a 350z for about a mile or so. And he has just started using veggie oil to run it only costs 30p a litre.
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Road use of vegetable oil is illegal and Customs will confiscate your car if you use it I have heard of people being fined upto £1000 to get it back.

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Common sense? Whats that?

I know it's boring and all, but if the forum owner doesn't want to do it, who will!
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veggie oil? surely that is about 0.1 RON. how does it work? as in what the hell makes the fire?
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hey all, i come from sunny blackpool n drive 1 106!!!

Laterz Jim
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Old 09-03-2006, 04:10 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Ok Freddie you're right - I'll do it! I just don't want to be viewed as the responsible nagging parent figure - I have been known to do 71mph on the Motorway - but don't tell on me!
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On the subject of vege oil guys, check out the new thread -

http://chat.torquecars.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=255
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hi everyone just cruising websites nd i stummbled on this 1 so i thought i just drop in nd maybe get sum advice, i've just got a ford focus tdci 115bhp nd i want more bhp i'm going 2 chip it nd a induction kit got an exhaut of me old car to go on, so any advice would be welcome. already got the windows blacked all round waiting 4 me 17 inch konig unkown alloys to come into stock nd then am ordering a full body kit form germany.

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ok here goes!

i was looking through sites and stuff, found this one. its ace!

yeah at the moment im 17, got my test booked, so should be on the road soon.

i have a 1.1i 1998 106 zest 2. at the moment its standard. once the insurance starts to come down ill be adding Modifications!!

i ride BMX mainly, but ive always had an interest in car modifying. hoping to ultimately quit my job as an engineer at a power station and start car restoration / servicing and modifying. ive got alot to learn!!
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This is as good a place as any to start.

Welcome..
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Hi, i'm simon. At the mo i'm not driving! my cars awaiting some "accident" repair damage, i have a 1.4 clio maxim sport with a few Modifications, K&N, exhaust, dropped 35mm, alloys and a lil' colour coding.
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