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 Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:19 pm |
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Location: South East UK
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Hey guys just thinking about things to do to car e.t.c and was just thinking,
How far do you go on a 1.1 or is it not a big deal?
Do you spend £'s is it worth it? im not talking about engine tuning.
For E.G would you spend the money on air ride for example on a 1.1 or a 1.6?
Maybe its just me but i always seem reluctant with some things, as in the back of my head i'm thinking its a 1.1 and is gutless. But its just an engine.
What do you guys think?
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Last edited by RicH on Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:26 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:23 pm |
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Joined: Feb 09, 2010
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Location: exhall, bedworth, coventry
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depends on what you want to do with it. if u go full euro, air ride would really help. dont need the massive engine to back up the looks as youd be driving slow anyway.
ultimatly its up to you. can always do engine swap later.
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Last edited by Teebag on Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:19 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:23 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Salisbury / New Forest
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I got experience driving a 1.1 206 for a year then upgraded to the 2.0 GTi 206 and saved money on the insurance, save your money for a better car 
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:27 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Kings Lynn
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*sigh*
What do you think?? Its your car mate!
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| spike_202 wrote: |
| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:30 pm |
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Location: Worthing
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you can mod it or you don't.
But at the end of the day alomst everything can be changed, so if you do spend ££££ on it, the you could change the engine too, then it wouldn't be just a 1.1 
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:31 pm |
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Meh, i've just done visual mods for cheap insurance, so it looks fast even though it isn't. Eventually i'll have enough cash to upgrade.
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:32 pm |
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Location: South East UK
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Ok basically what im trying to say is, is it worth spending hundreds of pounds styling the car to look the bollox in the lowest spec model engine.
Just looking for some other guys views on the topic.
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:35 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Kings Lynn
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| RicH wrote: |
| Ok basically what im trying to say is, is it worth spending hundreds of pounds styling the car to look the bollox in the lowest spec model engine. |
Financially no, of course it isnt.
Its the same with my 1.6 though, I do it because I want to not because im gonna get anything back from doing it.
I cant afford another car so im gonna make this one how I want it
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| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:14 pm |
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Location: Leeds / West Midlands
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Dunno about other people but for me its purely because a) im 18 with a claim and cant afford to insure bigger engines and b) its the car i have i cant afford an upgrate YET so i will do what i can to make my car look how i want it to
Its not about getting anything back financially or value wise, the reward is the satisfaction, peoples comments, friends you make etc. Its a hobby
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:21 pm |
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Joined: Mar 03, 2010
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Location: Black Country Ay I
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| snow_n_low wrote: |
| Its not about getting anything back financially or value wise, the reward is the satisfaction, peoples comments, friends you make etc. Its a hobby |
Sums it up really, its the satisfaction you get out of planning it, saving up for it and admiring it when its done. If you want it, style it up! Ignore the 8v hate train
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:43 pm |
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Joined: Mar 29, 2010
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Location: Halifax
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Go for it. Its a hobby and it brings enjoyment. sure you are not going to get your money back but its cheaper than buying another car. For what I can afford nothing comes close to my 206. it may only be a 1.1 but its not the slowest 206 going
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:51 pm |
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Location: Bromsgrove
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if your going to get a higher spec 206 for your next car you can always swap the parts onto it, but its up to you spending money on it i did it to a 1.4 because i like modding my car not for any financial gain
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:48 am |
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Location: South East UK
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| snow_n_low wrote: |
Its not about getting anything back financially or value wise, the reward is the satisfaction, peoples comments, friends you make etc. Its a hobby |
I agree, doing what makes you happy at the end of it all.
Just wondered what your thoughts were on the topic.
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:51 am |
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Joined: Apr 26, 2010
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Location: Herts/London
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1.4 16v sport. not great not super fast. but ive done it because i love modding. its a hobby and you get some really benefits from it. self satisfaction, friends, comments and at the end of the day when its finished you can stand back and say it looks the bollox
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