#16: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: 138Andy, Location: NottsPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:37 pm ---- stick with the standard GTi and spend your 2k on a jenvey throttle body kit (£1,129.00)
#17: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:27 am ----
138Andy wrote:
stick with the standard GTi and spend your 2k on a jenvey throttle body kit (£1,129.00)
But then it will be fast but still wont handle or brake or have the nice interior like the 180 lol
#18: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:45 am ---- But then upgrade the 138 suspension and you end up with a car handling better than a 180. THis is why to modify it makes sense to buy a 138 but to keep standard get the 180.
#19: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:26 am ----
Edward wrote:
But then upgrade the 138 suspension and you end up with a car handling better than a 180. THis is why to modify it makes sense to buy a 138 but to keep standard get the 180.
But you'd still need to upgrade the brakes, & sort the wheels & tyres, & the interior to match the spec of a 180. By then it's probably cost more than a 180 & will still only be a 138. You've also turned it into a money pit unless you plan to keep it forever.
#20: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:52 am ---- Wheels and tyres? The 16" wheels on the 138 are better than the 180 wheels.
#21: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:35 am ----
Edward wrote:
Wheels and tyres? The 16" wheels on the 138 are better than the 180 wheels.
Better for what? & by how much? Because I don't see many people selling their 180 wheels for 138's....
Ultimate performance & fractions of a difference isn't the only criteria for a road car.
#22: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: Parkerspug, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:53 pm ---- I went from the 206 xsi to the 180 and it was so worth the upgrade makes me smile every time i go out!
im 28 and insurance for the fully comp is £900 ish with only 1 years no clains so in my eyes its not to bad!
As jay said tho you have to find a nice one!! Looking at 3000 ish in my opinon.
#23: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: crocdino, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:50 am ---- All personal opinion but I think the 180 looks super-chavvy! I wouldn't have one given.. The 138 goes nicely under the radar which is perfect for us for a runabout.. Although I'd love the 180's interior!
#24: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: crocdino, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:59 am ---- Infact scrap that, I'd have a 180 if it looked just like the 138 on the outside..
Wheels, spoiler, exhaust all awful.
#25: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:35 am ---- Cant stand the 180 interior.
Only things really worth having on the 180 are the curtain airbags & ESP which are both fitted as standard on the later GTI 138 anyway.
The rest of the GTI 180 tat & trinkets are easily bolted on to any 206 if you really want to.
#26: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: james180, Location: NottinghamPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:48 am ----
pazza wrote:
just wondered how fast are the 180's compared to the normal gti ??? as im considering getting a 180? thanks
I will be selling my 180 soon,black,54 plate with 31k miles.
Its too small for me really plus i want rwd and a turbo again so its going.
PM me if you want any more info or pics.
#27: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:37 am ----
crocdino wrote:
Infact scrap that, I'd have a 180 if it looked just like the 138 on the outside..
Wheels, spoiler, exhaust all awful.
& owning a GTI 138 & a Clio 197 Cup your not biased at all.
#28: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:24 am ----
-Dave- wrote:
pazza wrote:
well i got my gti cheap only paid 650 for a 51 plate thats why i was askin if its worth the upgrade
180's are going for less than 2k atm, Its if you can afford the insurance and running costs.
don't think you will find a good180 for 2k that does not need money spent on it and that has been looked after.
not a huge fan of the 180 but i wouldn't tell someone not to buy one, if i could afford to run one, got one for a very good price with no issues i would have one i guess but it's not likely.
#29: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: crocdino, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:15 pm ----
E5GDM wrote:
crocdino wrote:
Infact scrap that, I'd have a 180 if it looked just like the 138 on the outside..
Wheels, spoiler, exhaust all awful.
& owning a GTI 138 & a Clio 197 Cup your not biased at all.
It's all just my opinion matey..
If everyone likes the same thing it'd be a boring place.
#30: Re: how fast ar gti 180's? Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:36 pm ----
138Andy wrote:
stick with the standard GTi and spend your 2k on a jenvey throttle body kit (£1,129.00)
What will you do the with the kit? You'll need it fitted/ecu/engine loom/mapped/inlet matched add anouther 1.5k to that and you'll be some were close
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and spend your 2k on a jenvey throttle body kit (£1,129.00)
makes me smile every time i go out!
