Robbo
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Anyone have any experience of these? Opinions? (based on actual findings not oh i think they r ugly etc)
Cheers
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Paul H
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yes mate we used to rent them out at avis.i liked them was nippy and stuck to the road well
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Robbo
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Cool... any ideas what the perf figs r? All i know is its about 135bhp
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MrDeCat
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0-60 IS 7.4 (TESTED BY EVO)
Good car but lives in the shadow of the 205 GTi...
They are underrated but not as good as a 106 GTi!
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Daimo B
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180GTi looks nice as standard.
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Robbo
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quote: Originally posted by MrDeCat
They are underrated but not as good as a 106 GTi!
2 small for my needs (cheers for the info)
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JKGSI
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Registered: 5th Jul 02
Location: Mansfield, Notts. Ibiza Cupra-R 180bhp
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nice cars, lookgood as standard with the SP kit. drving position seemed a bit high for me, sat on it rather than in it if u get me. Never seemed as planted as the 106 GTI so never felt as confident round the bends. Egine is pretty good although not very powerful for a 2.0, could do with another 15-20bhp.
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FlamingCorsa
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my bro has one, rear end it bit twitchy at high speeds i think! it was faster than the 205gti on top gear if anyone saw that!!
has stunning traction out or corners, soooo much grip! bet the 180 is even more fun! just a practical fast car, nothing mad tho! iaz
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Ditch
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friend of a friend (both work at R-Tec) has a stripped out 206 GTi on 18"s and tis very impressive. Handles well, goes well enuf, sounds sweet with a straight thru exhaust, and even spits small flame 
Its been dropped ridiculous amounts and looks the tits, although not everyones cup of tea, and, IMO the car is more suited to the female of the species!
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Pablo
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quote: Originally posted by RobboSRi
Anyone have any experience of these? Opinions? (based on actual findings not oh i think they r ugly etc)
Cheers
I have driven one!! Not the 180 the one b4, very nice actaully quite nippy and liked the ride...!!
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Robbo
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Daimo B
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quote: Originally posted by JKGSI
Egine is pretty good although not very powerful for a 2.0, could do with another 15-20bhp.
180bhp 2.0 16v.
I wouldn't say thats too shabby
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Tom
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The normal gti isn't 180 bhp tho is it
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Daimo B
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The news ones i thought were?
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Robbo
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Yeah the GTi 180.. the std one is summat like 137bhp... Im thinkin bout the std not the 180
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JKGSI
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yeah we are talking the "normal" 206 gti's here not the 206 GTI 180, hence the 137bhp and "not that powerful" quote.
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Robbo
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Aye 'normal GTi
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Tom
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Phil321
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You gettin one? Used to have a regular 206. Build quality not up to much but then you expect that from French cars!
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nik
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Not sure why they made the 180 - not as quick as it's rivals The should have gone for more power imo to enter the Cupra/CTR market with a chance. Wouldn't mind test driving one to see what it's like 
[Edited on 06-01-2004 by nik]
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leon_in_uk
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nice cars, too bouncy and no control around corners, and lanes,crap handling
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Gambit
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they look nice with those big bumpers on them, i presume thats the SP kit JK is talkin about
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Stunt-car
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yer i agree
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Robbo
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quote: Originally posted by Gambit
they look nice with those big bumpers on them, i presume thats the SP kit JK is talkin about
No thats just some mesh and bigger arches (extensions)
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carcraziechick
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they look smart,they go well,stick to bends and the like,quite nice handelling.
i really like the looks,especiallyy if it pays ecosse a visit
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