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Offline Polo6n1600i

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I've Bought a new daily................HALDEX FUBAR....
« on: October 29, 2015, 06:02:16 pm »
I currently have my Mk2 GTi & Mk5 Jetta. Neither of which does what I need them to!

So I started looking at cars that would cover the following requirements:-

Fast - VW - carry 5 of us plus dog - roof bars/box easily available - Sub £10K

Obviously i started looking at MK5 GTi/Ed30/Pirelli/R32's They would be an obvious step up from the Jetta. Plus I like how they go/stop/handle with a few subtle tweaks.

But all of the ones i've looked at locally are over priced junk, or have huge mileage - So i started looking further a field and almost bought an ex-police Superb V6 3.6.

But in the end I settled on this...........






I paid less than £4k for it. Its a 3.2 V6 DSG 4motion (Think of it as a mk5 R32 in a business suit!) The only options missing are the Xenon's, PDC & Sunroof. But to does come with flappy paddles.

Already fitted my stereo, wheels & had a custom exhaust made for it... Lots more to do as/when i sell my jetta & my Mk2. I maybe looking into a turbo or a charger....
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2015, 06:36:49 pm »
Can't be many better ways of hauling people around for less than 4k. Certainly got a bit of sleeper about it too.

Charge it and surpass the R36 ;-)
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2015, 06:37:12 pm »
An R32 shooting Brake  :evilgrin:

A rare car by all reality. I like these, cool engine in a wagon.

I was in Sydney (Aus) last month and there's loads of these and more R36's than I've ever seen in the UK  :happy2: It's a petrol haven over there.

Enjoy the soundtrack  :happy2:
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2015, 09:20:01 pm »
Selling my mk5 & mk2 will free up funds for more mods....

Just over 300 of these on the roads. Going to fit a few upgrades to the interior & exterior (mainly upgrade bits from other VW models) but induction kit (maybe Forge) is next on the list.
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2015, 10:25:49 pm »
I think it needs a supercharger bolted to it  :driver:
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2015, 10:42:40 pm »
Nice, what a bargain as well. Never knew these even existed.

If you're choosing between supercharger and Turbocharger from what I've heard turbos are better, superchargers are supposed to be a bit of a let down for what they cost.
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2015, 09:31:59 am »
I'm going to start with the chassis & replace bushes, droplinks, top mounts, Spring, shocks etc. Then brakes. Dsg remap, a few styling parts - then onto the power mods....
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2015, 03:34:29 pm »
Front end all polybushed - much better.

DSG Mechatronic cover is going rusty - so ordered a replacement one (no splash guard in place & didnt want to put a hole in it!)

Induction kit on next to enjoy the V6 howl....
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2015, 08:40:02 pm »
Nice! Can't wait to see what you do with this :)
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2015, 07:19:05 pm »
Just fitted a set of custom made LED indicator units with built in DRL's - I love cool little touches like that..

First few bits from Forge arrived along with a few other tastey goodies! Angry Snail FTW....
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2015, 09:49:24 pm »
Those wheels look great!!  :happy2:
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2015, 10:08:23 pm »
Hilariously cheap!! Respect mate look forward to seeing what you do.
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2015, 06:24:08 pm »
A nice man from UPS brought me 3 nice big boxes from Canada....
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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2015, 06:57:41 pm »
Quote from: Polo6n1600i on November 19, 2015, 06:24:08 pm
A nice man from UPS brought me 3 nice big boxes from Canada....

 :laugh:

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Re: I've Bought a new daily................R32 content (but not what you think!)
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2015, 07:36:44 pm »
The box says "HPA" on it :notworthy:
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