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Offline Homer

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Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« on: April 16, 2011, 05:18:59 pm »
was talking to a mate the other day who was seeing the car for the first time, its ok he says but then goes on to say its basically just a box, you should have bought a Civic Tyre R which has great styling. I dont know what it is but anyone saying something about your car feels like a very personal attack, after a brief argument whereby I nearly punched him I calmed by reminding myself this guy drives a 1980s clapped out beamer and knows nothing about cars. Sorry just had to rant there   :mad:

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2011, 05:25:57 pm »
The new Civic is a great car to be honest.  I drive Skodas, so im the base of loads of abuse, which is great, i love it.  Especially when i dont let them know my car has been fiddled with and they cant keep up.

With the Octavia, it was brilliant as i could say you got spanked by a big heavy Skoda 5 door family hatch back, with the new fabia vRS, i can say you got spanked by a Skoda with 1.4l engine. 

And if i get spanked they have only beaten a skoda, so i win either way.

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2011, 05:57:24 pm »
Anyone that slates the looks of the GTI is quite clearly either blind or jealous. Don't let it bother you.

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2011, 05:59:36 pm »
It's usually because the gti is over looked when people are looking for a small hot hatch and as the gti isn't known for it's extremely good engine for Tuneing people just think they are a average hot hatch and nothing special. Then when they come up against one in their type r and think I'm guna waste him the stage 2+ gti goes sailing into the distance  :signLOL: same applies to the skoda clang ^^^^ no one wants to be beat by a skoda  :signLOL:
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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2011, 06:36:46 pm »
Get a sticker that says I love haters  :grin:

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2011, 07:19:48 pm »
Yee, I agree they are cr*p.  :fighting:




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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2011, 07:37:33 pm »
should have bought a Civic Tyre R which has great styling
Is this the same Type R that Clarkson road tested? The one where the rear spoiler obstructs the rear view? The one where the seats don't go back into the same position after moving them forwards? The one where is beeps at everything you do, whether it's leave the keys in or take them out? The one which is slower than its predecessor despite being more powerful? The one that Clarkson hated?

You should get him to watch the review of the GTI on Top Gear.

IMO the strength of the GTI is its subtle styling and its ability at being an all-rounder.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2011, 07:42:55 pm »
I think the type r looks great. That's about it..............
I've heard everything about it is not as good as it's predecessor, Not good progress. Don't get me wrong, I've not driven the type r so I'm only going on what I've heard from friends and journo's.

Like ^^^^^ said, the gti is nice and subtle. Not in your face chav like say the rs focus.

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2011, 07:52:58 pm »
i worked for Honda for over 10 years and had both versions of the last shape type r and as soon as the new one landed i got the keys for the day  :driver: i ended up taking it back after a few hours saying its lost it edge  :sad1: was just too safe

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2011, 08:09:28 pm »
It's usually because the gti is over looked when people are looking for a small hot hatch and as the gti isn't known for it's extremely good engine for Tuneing people just think they are a average hot hatch and nothing special. Then when they come up against one in their type r and think I'm guna waste him the stage 2+ gti goes sailing into the distance  :signLOL: same applies to the skoda clang ^^^^ no one wants to be beat by a skoda  :signLOL:

What would Harl say??  :surprised: :surprised: haha

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2011, 08:19:02 pm »
Exactly that gaz ha. He was gutted when I preswaded you to go vag because he knew his jap can couldn't keep with us  :signLOL:
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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2011, 08:25:54 pm »
I had a new civic in White before I got the golf and it was gorgeous  :grin: but attracted too much attention and I was worried every time I parked it up.
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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2011, 08:35:56 pm »
Civic type R = torquless sh*tbox for people that feel the need to drive everywhere making lots of noise waiting fot 'vtec to kick in' usually wearing low cut JLS style tops and a diamond earing.

I love the fact honda have used turbo's in their 2011 BTCC cars :signLOL:

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2011, 08:53:51 pm »
the civic type R engine has been discontinued due to EU emission regulations anyway.  rumours have it they are going to produce a turbo charged engine next.

The new Civic Type R is a gorgeous looking car, give it a tunable turbo charged engine and id have one

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Re: Some people just cant stop slagging off GTIs...
« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2011, 09:24:00 pm »
Civic type R = torquless sh*tbox for people that feel the need to drive everywhere making lots of noise waiting fot 'vtec to kick in' usually wearing low cut JLS style tops and a diamond earing.

I love the fact honda have used turbo's in their 2011 BTCC cars :signLOL:

Disagree! The old style is driven by those stereotypes but not the new one.
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