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Offline Clarkey

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Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« on: December 08, 2015, 08:23:15 pm »
This is my 2009 Mk6 Gti.


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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2015, 02:32:25 pm »
Great car!  :driver:

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2015, 08:03:45 pm »
Cheers Alberto, it cleans up well and is well looked after. Temped to upgrade to mk7 but need to test drive one first.

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2015, 08:57:33 pm »
Lovely colour - red is the best.

Previous motors (in order of succession since 1994):-

VW Golf MK2 GTi 8v
Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi
VW Corrado G60 Supercharged
Volvo C70 2.0 Turbo Convertible
Audi TT MK1 1.8T quattro (225)
Mercedes CLS 320 V6
Audi TT MK1 3.2 V6 Quattro
Audi A4 Convertible 1.8T Quattro
VW Golf MK5 GTi 2.0 Turbo

Offline Clarkey

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2015, 10:26:38 pm »
Mint Gti Rashg, and what a crackin selection of cars you have had. Mines a little more limited:
Renault 19
Peugeot 205
Mitsubishi fto
Focus st-3
Golf Gti

Offline rashg60

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2015, 08:40:54 am »
I keep comparing our 2 car pics on this thread and I'm liking the MK6 more and more. The lines just look so much more neater and refined compared to the MK5.

Was your Renault 19 the 16v version?
And what engine was your 205? That was the most enjoyable car of mine, could throw it round corners like anything. It was such a joy to drive....ah memories!

I kept the Corrado G60 for the longest period (around 7 years). Here's a pic when I had the exhaust system done by Pipewerx:-

« Last Edit: December 12, 2015, 09:39:14 pm by rashg60 »
Previous motors (in order of succession since 1994):-

VW Golf MK2 GTi 8v
Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi
VW Corrado G60 Supercharged
Volvo C70 2.0 Turbo Convertible
Audi TT MK1 1.8T quattro (225)
Mercedes CLS 320 V6
Audi TT MK1 3.2 V6 Quattro
Audi A4 Convertible 1.8T Quattro
VW Golf MK5 GTi 2.0 Turbo

Offline Clarkey

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2015, 03:27:14 pm »
The mk6 does look nice. I think I like is slightly more that the mk7 atm but still looking at getting a mk7 if I sell mine.
The 205 came with a 1.6 engine around 100bhp but ended up with a 1.9 around 130bhp. It was feckin rapid for the size of the car. We have a train line that runs along side a twisty section of road, and used race the trains.
That Corrado looks the nuts.

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2015, 09:28:15 pm »
Hi rash, I've just end added a few more pics to photobucket if your interested.

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2015, 09:47:11 pm »
Lovely pics Clarkey - thanks  :smiley:

I've never actually considered a MK6 before looking at your MK6 picture - it reminds me of my MK5 but much nicer/modern. I'll have to start doing some proper research on them and see what sort of prices they go for. As always I'd be looking to get a low miler and I'm defo feeling the red again!

My original 205 was the 1.6 GTI, however, on a trip down to London one time, I blew the engine and replaced it with the 1.9 GTI engine - which was the dogs danglies. I also replaced the interior to the half leather (reminds me of the Edition 30 interior somewhat).

Coincidentally I have also fitted the Edition 30 interior to my current MK5:-













Enjoy!
« Last Edit: December 12, 2015, 10:02:11 pm by rashg60 »
Previous motors (in order of succession since 1994):-

VW Golf MK2 GTi 8v
Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi
VW Corrado G60 Supercharged
Volvo C70 2.0 Turbo Convertible
Audi TT MK1 1.8T quattro (225)
Mercedes CLS 320 V6
Audi TT MK1 3.2 V6 Quattro
Audi A4 Convertible 1.8T Quattro
VW Golf MK5 GTi 2.0 Turbo

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2015, 11:26:39 am »
Nice mk6 @Clakey

Offline Clarkey

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Re: Newbie to the forum, here's my mk6 Gti
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2015, 12:07:40 pm »
Thanks Andy,
I just took a peak at you build thread, you have been busy. What a transformation mate, the cars looks awesome.