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  1. the matrix
    Sorry guys That car is ssooo nice im going to have to go to the loo and have a think about it! :-d
  2. the matrix
    Sorry guys That car is ssooo nice im going to have to go to the loo and have a think about it! :-d
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    Swweeeettt! A mate of mine works in a Ferrari Garage, he took me out the other week in a F430. Fook me it was unbeleivable! got it to 192mph (on a private road of course) It felt so stable, it was amazing and sounded excellent!...obviously not a match for our beloved VR'S though
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    Guys, I don't know how many of you read Piston Heads website. But they have a shed of the week section-a car which is £1000 or less, and guess what it is this week! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=23&t=357170 Yep, you've guessed it, a VR! Some very interesting comments are being made. Have a look! Adam ps sorry i dont know how to set a link to the site, other than copy and paste the info above!
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    Mechanically, i'd say 148k miles isn't an issue. My Highline has got 150k on it and pulls just as well as my mates who VR has 90k on it. They will go on over 200k if well looked after! Body wise, get some quotes in about the door and rest-mine needed some work doing to it when i bought mine but well worth the money spent.
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    Definately go with the lights. Ive got a pair of smoked crystal clear on my black highline and it sets it off a treat. Definately updates the look of the beast! :-d
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    Definately go with the lights. Ive got a pair of smoked crystal clear on my black highline and it sets it off a treat. Definately updates the look of the beast! :-d
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    Just updated mine! Any southern monkeys like me around?
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    I live in Bath, but ive seen a couple of places on the web and it seems that you send the wheels to them via courier, and you have to get the tyres removed first? Looks like a bit of a pain in the rear. :S Otherwise anywhere in the Bristol or south west area. Any thoughts? *-)
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    Guys, Got the VR back from a garage and found that they've scuffed the offside wheels badly on a high curb. They have refused to say that they have done it so it leaves me to foot the bill for a refurb! :@ I need to know if anyone can recommend a good refurb place around. I have 17" polished A4 rims. Cheers Adam
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    Hey Ingham Yep, me thinks it the only way forward as ive just contact VW and they want £414 . The only concern is if I get a 2nd hand one it could be just as bad as the one i've got. Anyone got any ideas of good quality 2nd hand axles for sale?
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    Guys, Took my VR6 to Pro Tyre in Bristol to have the VR6 adjusted since i scuffed my rim (Tw@ i know! :-( ) and also some fool scuffed the rear wheel arch a couple of months back and nudged the tyre (and they didn't leave their details-surprised?)and its not been sitting the same since eg a slight crabbing feeling when moving. The guys at Pro Tyre sorted the front but the rear was way out, he said it's properly due to the knock the rear got. He couldn't sort it as the rear isn't adjustable. He had the same thing on his Mk4 Golf and said the only solution was to buy a new axle! As its going to
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    Hi Claire Ill definately be going and be happy to help out so put my name on the list! Adam
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    Mpg

    the matrix replied to pimpcat's topic in General Chat

    The best ive had is 38mpg on the motorway, worst is about 21mpg. Ive also had 270 miles out of a tank before-that was on a motorway doing 70mph all the way. But that was a one off! Normally i cant resist the temptation to introduce the pedal to the carpet!
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    Hey guys, Ive been frantically looking on ebay and on the search engine on the forum here for Audi tt competition wheels. I know its been talked about before but i cant seem to find the thread anywhere! !sad Can anyone tell me where a can get a set of new polished competition rims from? I know theres some on ebay 2nd hand at the mo, but i dont want to be buying some buckled rims! Cheers Adam
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    Hey guys, I was out on me daily jog earlier, or should i say daily shuffle! I was thinking about vw's and how many people i know who own one. Well, all of my family do! that is:both parents-one mk5golf 1.6 and one polo 1.4. My sister owns a mk1 golf gti, my brother inlaw has just bought a mk4 1.6 and my brother owns a mk3 gti,its great seeing him off the lights My mrs drives a Lupo 1.4-abit twitchy for my liking(the car that is!), and her parents also own a mk4 golf tdi! I havent thought about my mates who drive vr6's, that's another 4. I dont even want to go into how many people i know
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    Col, I live very near Oldfield Park! Ive got a black highline with Hella quad lights and crystal clear/red rears. Ill have to sort getting photos on the this interweb thingy, not quite sure how i do it yet! Itll be good to meet up in the summer dub girl, keep me posted please Adam
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    Yep the traffic situ is an ongoing nightmare! %-6 And the roads arent the best around, especially when youve just dropped your vr by 65 mm! I get so shaken about they call me gummy now, well i guess its the cheap option to a vibrating car seat! Col m, if your coming to Bath again, give me nudge, itll be good to meet with others from the club
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    Hi vdub girl! Im based in Bath, where is the rolling road being held? I proberly couldnt see it from looking on the link you kindly provided. Many thanks Adam
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    Hi Looks like ive just missed a rolling road day yesterday! !grr Does any one no if there will be another day soon? Cheers!
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    Hi guys, Seem to be having a problem with the VR when i try and start the car when its hot. Some times itll take 6 attempts to get it to go, other times only two attempts. The starter motor turns and then the engine goes very briefly and cuts out. Im changing the coil pack this weekend, as its been showing me a amazing light display! and im going to clean the camshaft sender unit. Could it be anything els? Im borrowing a VAG disc aswell, to see if it can be anything else. Any ideas Thanks
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    Ive got a Scorpian cat back with twin round exits
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    Yes, if you put the cat back on it will make it quieter, you will lose a very slight amount of power aswell-but it will get you through the mot! If you have a cat back s/s exhaust over a box back it will provide more power and be louder aswell than just the back box. But, if your buying a new system and on a budget, a back box will do! For reference, ive got a cat back and thinking about getting a cat bypass!
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    Flexin, Sounds like its your oil breather pipe. Mine went on mine last year when i was replacing the air filter with my induction kit. Common problem apparently, its a weak area and perishes easily. Not cheap to replace either!
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    Hey thanks Nick! Ill need to get it sorted asap! Your proberly right about the abs failing. The abs light used to stay on all the time, and i think the light must of blown cos it never comes on now. Ill book it in and get it sorted, before it gets really serious. Adam
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