rongalbraith
@rongalbraith
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Joined: Sep 7, 2003
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Reply To: The Dark Side

Almost identical car to the one in the advert you've posted but the one they were driving about was RHD.

20 years ago
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Reply To: The Dark Side

Very different in real life. Looks like a small Megane in the flesh.... which I suppose it basically is. The back end is a bit more quirky that the ...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Turbos

quote PUG180:Yes I do own a private road. The car has just done 12,500 miles and is going in for its' service this week. I thought it would hit the 14...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Turbos

PUG180, I hope that was on a private road. 😀Myself and others have reached speeds just in excess of an indicated 140mph.How many miles hav...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Turbos

Not true. Turbo chargers are driven by exhaust gas pressure. The bi-model air intake system isn't.

20 years ago
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Reply To: Lowering Suspension on GTI 180

Yes it can be lowered, some people have already done so. I'm sure someone will be able to let you know the tech limits for doing so.I've not lowe...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Sluggish on start-up for first few miles

Certainly can't disagree with Paul but I would say, again, that fuel into the car may make a substantial difference to it's behaviour even from start ...

20 years ago
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Reply To: superchips/re-mapping

Proof is easy when you get the service book stamped. 🙂If you have to do more then it's worth talking to Superchips before that would happen an...

20 years ago
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Reply To: superchips/re-mapping

If memory serves, Superchips give a guarantee that if the mapping is overwritten by a dealer they'll download their mapping back over the top for you ...

20 years ago
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Reply To: tapping 180!

I'm not the only person on the forum who has spoken about this issue in the past. Essentially the car sounds almost like a diesel when you first star...

20 years ago
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Reply To: 180 for keeps!

Have fun with the Audi. I personally have driven my 180 from as far south as Brighton and as far north as Buckie, Aberdeenshire. On the road I've dr...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Sluggish on start-up for first few miles

You shouldn't need to use an octane booster when using Optimax, then again shoudln't do any harm though, apart from maybe to your wallet. The 180 has...

20 years ago
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Reply To: Sluggish on start-up for first few miles

Sensible answer from lee_180. You shouldn't be pushing the revs when the car is cold as you'll be doing it no favours at all. It should take you abo...

20 years ago
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Reply To: The Dark Side

Fair enough mate. I was a bit disappointed when I met the latest Golf GTI on the road. Guy tried to lose me and I ended up sitting on his bumper, mu...

20 years ago
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Reply To: 180 for keeps!

quote powerplay:How do you work that out? The official figures at least put it slightly faster, all be it by a couple of tenths. And the amount of tor...

20 years ago
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