#1: Which way shall I go.... Author: T_bandery, Location: East londonPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:10 pm ---- Going to pickup a 206 GTi tomorrow as someone made me an offer on mine which I couldn't resist.
So on with the new car what's the best way to go?
Styling(bodywork, audio, lowering e.t.c.) or Power (cams, throttle bodies e.t.c)
I have been reading project threads for the past few hours and still haven't found my answer, some advice would be great.
The car has a few freebies such as two dented wings and a dent in the rear quarter panel, so need that sorting out first
some pics of the new car...
I am just confused on what to do lol btw I am only 19 so keep everything sensible, no turbos yet
#2: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:18 pm ---- not really a question other people can answer is it :/ depends what you want, looks or performance? Need to decide urself really
#3: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: EDP407, Location: Melksham, WiltshirePosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:22 pm ----
snow_n_low wrote:
not really a question other people can answer is it :/ depends what you want, looks or performance? Need to decide urself really
PERSONALLY though I would go for looks first as it's already a gti so fair bit of power however it looks pretty naff atm, seriously needs some jazzing up. But that's just me
#4: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:22 pm ----
EDP407 wrote:
snow_n_low wrote:
not really a question other people can answer is it :/ depends what you want, looks or performance? Need to decide urself really
PERSONALLY though I would go for looks first as it's already a gti so fair bit of power however it looks pretty naff atm, seriously needs some jazzing up. But that's just me
Agree with this^ if it was me, looks
#5: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: meady, Location: basingstokePosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:13 pm ---- Yeh i would go for looks and u say nothing stupid like a turbo because your 19 dont u think tb's would make the insurance go up a fair bit
#6: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:32 pm ----
meady wrote:
Yeh i would go for looks and u say nothing stupid like a turbo because your 19 dont u think tb's would make the insurance go up a fair bit
I agree about going for looks, but in fairness to the OP, he said no turbo's himself.
#7: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:23 am ---- Deffinatly looks first then move on to performance once your happy with how it looks
#8: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: AusScare, Location: Brisbane, AustraliaPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:43 am ---- Here's my list of things to do, and in this order:
Debadge, dewiper, stubby antenna, cupra lip.
Headunit and speakers.
Coilovers.
Tint and better headlight bulbs.
Griffiths quick shift.
Better brakes.
CAI.
LSD.
Turbo (or new car by this point)
In my opinion of course, but it will make it an all round good daily, you'll be able to keep up with the better cars around the mountains, and it's just too expensive to get alot of power out of the engine.
#9: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: VorTechS, Location: Gloucestershire, UKPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:56 am ---- I'm going to disagree with everyone else.
If your ultimate aim is to go for power (which usually ends up being the case once you've done all the styling mods) - leave the car styling as standard, and spend the money tweaking the power as best you can.
Although I love my car to bits, I kinda of wished I'd gone down this route.
#10: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: crossie, Location: BirminghamPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:14 am ---- I went for looks first this might give you some ideas lol
#11: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:31 am ---- If going for power you better have deep pockets
Throttle bodies will cost upwards of £2k then once you have more power you'll need bigger brakes & up-rated clutch etc
Some insurers don't increase the premium on non-performance mods. Just get it looking better for now.
#12: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: Antix, Location: WorcesterPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:41 am ---- Styling (plus suspension) first.
If power was your objective you'd have bought a different car to begin with (one with more potential for less money)
#13: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:42 am ---- Is the scrappage scheme still around??
#14: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:54 am ----
sillyhilly wrote:
Is the scrappage scheme still around??
Harsh
#15: Re: Which way shall I go.... Author: Twidly, Location: Home - Norfolk, Uni - PrestonPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:05 am ---- Please put a spoiler on it? It will look so much sportier just with that one mod.
& I think a nice exhaust would help too (:
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PERSONALLY though I would go for looks first as it's already a gti so fair bit of power however it looks pretty naff atm, seriously needs some jazzing up. But that's just me
