whitter45
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the VAG units are very poor and the 170 is worse than the 140
the 2.0 BMW just doesn't feel that quick although its far quicker than the 170 VAG unit
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glasgow_corsa_c
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Originally posted by John
I can't take somebody coming from a 12volt saying the power delivery isn't progressive enough.
I'm just about to go out in a 140 (140 not 150 as I had put originally), which i've driven many times, and my right foot manages to make the power delivery progressive enough.
I much prefer the delivery to my 2.0 na petrol which although has a larger rev range, does nothing before 4k so the power band isn't that much different to the diesel.
[Edited on 21-07-2008 by John]
I've got the 2.0 tdi 140 in the leon as you're prob aware and i've got nothing at all bad to say about it. everyone thats driven it says its a lot more smoother and power band is more progressive than the 1.9PD's.
1.9pd's seem to hit the power with a big bang where as the 2.0 gradually builds upto it.
just my input
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John
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Just back in from driving one, I think deano has just been used to driving a petrol, you need to drive it totally differently.
I'm the opposite, i'm that used to driving a diesel I hate the way the clio drives.
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glasgow_corsa_c
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Just back in from driving one, I think deano has just been used to driving a petrol, you need to drive it totally differently.
I'm the opposite, i'm that used to driving a diesel I hate the way the clio drives.
diesel FTW
shuda stuck with fabia young sir
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John
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I should have, I really miss it, clio is going up for sale after i've cleaned and polished it today.
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Robbo
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Last March I test drove a 320d M Sport (183bhp) and it felt as quick as the Mk V Golf GTI (197bhp) I had at the time...
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N3CRO
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Driven my dads Golf GT TDI 115bhp and I agree, you do need to drive it differently.
Feels alot different to the petrol cars I've driven.
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by glasgow_corsa_c
quote:
Originally posted by John
I can't take somebody coming from a 12volt saying the power delivery isn't progressive enough.
I'm just about to go out in a 140 (140 not 150 as I had put originally), which i've driven many times, and my right foot manages to make the power delivery progressive enough.
I much prefer the delivery to my 2.0 na petrol which although has a larger rev range, does nothing before 4k so the power band isn't that much different to the diesel.
[Edited on 21-07-2008 by John]
I've got the 2.0 tdi 140 in the leon as you're prob aware and i've got nothing at all bad to say about it. everyone thats driven it says its a lot more smoother and power band is more progressive than the 1.9PD's.
1.9pd's seem to hit the power with a big bang where as the 2.0 gradually builds upto it.
just my input
I havent driving the new 2.0 but drive the 1.9PD all the time and i must say your spot on!
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Dave A
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the 170 VAG td engine is a fantastic engine! try driving one that makes 200bhp and 300 ft/lb. power is smooth and progressive.
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glasgow_corsa_c
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I should have, I really miss it, clio is going up for sale after i've cleaned and polished it today.
use your laser to burn the dirt off?
what we buying now, hopefully back to vag?
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richc
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Whats this about the heads on them? im sure i heard something about the headscracking? :s
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John
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It'll only be something cheap for a couple of months, possibly a diesel vaux, after that it very possibly will be back to vag.
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Robbo
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Fancy an Anniversary Golf John
[Edited on 21-07-2008 by Robbo]
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John
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You looking to get rid 
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Robbo
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Could be for the right price 
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glasgow_corsa_c
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anni golfs in red ftw.
my mates one...
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Robbo
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Yum yum yum
Mine is red
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glasgow_corsa_c
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Originally posted by Robbo
Yum yum yum
Mine is red
you sir, have taste
black loooks boring, silvers no bad, but the red looks absolutely shit hot
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Robbo
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Yes, yes it does
My petrol one is parked next to a red diesle one as well today LD Although mine is better as it has tints all round and Mk V front and rear wipers, and Beetle Sport door pins
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glasgow_corsa_c
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Yes, yes it does
My petrol one is parked next to a red diesle one as well today LD Although mine is better as it has tints all round and Mk V front and rear wipers, and Beetle Sport door pins
one above has the mk5 fronts
if the mk5 rears anything like my leon one then i'm not feeling it at all 
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Robbo
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Nope, the VW one is diff to the Seat/Audi/Skoda one
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Fad
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I had a PD140 Golf GT for a while that was superb
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