My Black GTi

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If BAH wasn't all blown up, then yeah. I'd be up for it in the Saxo actually :)

Or I could bring the 16TRS. Might need a calendar to record the 1/4 mile on that though :lol:
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Yeah I've done it a few times in the BX. Traction is crap though as it's far too slippery. Vanny did it a couple of times at pod too, IIRC.

Best time in the 16v was 15.69 @ 92mph, but that was on an airfield with proper grip!
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Very nice, Black must be best , That's why I love my
black 16 VALVER. 8) :)
( you never know there might be a London / Brighton one year )
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Soon be time to put her away for the winter :(
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you can't beat a black gti :):):)
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honey00 wrote:you can't beat a black gti :):):)
Unless you're in a black 16v :lol:
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Post by Mike E (uk) »

If they had never made a BX16V, the GTI would be the most desirable BX version IMO.

And the 8V is definitely no slouch. I was very impressed by the acceleration of mine.

I had one for 8 years, concurrently with a 16V for a few.

The 8V is quieter & more relaxed for long distances, mainly because of the gearing.

Its also got it's torque at lower engine speeds, which is better around town.

Jaba did a gearbox mod to raise 5th gear for further improved motorway cruising & mpg, which inspired the mod a few have made to their 16V gearboxes.

That's a lovely example you have there.
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Re: My Black GTi

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OMG SUNROOF DEFLECTOR etc!

Very nice. I notice yours has painted bumpers, whereas my G reg GTi has grey plastic. Do you know if yours have been painted, or perhaps retrofitted from another car? (front splitter suggests the latter perhaps)

Also, I do like the look of those chrome bumper inserts, even if they aren't original - I'm planning to fit those to mine.
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It's had the black bumpers from new afaik. Does yours have non tinted back lights?
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