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My Mk5 Golf Gti

My Mk5 Golf Gti

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Chris
Member
193
17-06-2016, 02:58 AM
#1
Had to get rid of the IS200 as it didnt feel right driving it after it was repaired. Maybe it was just im my head i dont know

I was unsure what to get as i didnt want a 4th IS200 and not many other cars took my fancy, thats until i drove my bosses Golf GTi at work. I couldnt fault it. It had more or less everything my Lexus had.

Whats more the car i have now knocks spots off the IS in performance and fuel economy.

Average mileage around town in the IS was about 27-28 mpg, my Golf now is running at around 35 mpg. On a run ive had it upto 41 mpg.

After a lot of searching i found the right one for me, and this is it.

[Image: DSCF0510.jpg]

[Image: DSCF0511.jpg]
Chris
17-06-2016, 02:58 AM #1

Had to get rid of the IS200 as it didnt feel right driving it after it was repaired. Maybe it was just im my head i dont know

I was unsure what to get as i didnt want a 4th IS200 and not many other cars took my fancy, thats until i drove my bosses Golf GTi at work. I couldnt fault it. It had more or less everything my Lexus had.

Whats more the car i have now knocks spots off the IS in performance and fuel economy.

Average mileage around town in the IS was about 27-28 mpg, my Golf now is running at around 35 mpg. On a run ive had it upto 41 mpg.

After a lot of searching i found the right one for me, and this is it.

[Image: DSCF0510.jpg]

[Image: DSCF0511.jpg]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
17-06-2016, 03:02 AM
#2
Yeah Chris, have you modded it, that's what we want to know ?! :biggrin:

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
17-06-2016, 03:02 AM #2

Yeah Chris, have you modded it, that's what we want to know ?! :biggrin:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Chris
Member
193
17-06-2016, 03:02 AM
#3
Gord Looks nice mate :biggrin: thought about a re-map ? more power and better MPG :thumbup:

some people have said its a must, people i know from VW including a master technician say its not worth it
Chris
17-06-2016, 03:02 AM #3

Gord Looks nice mate :biggrin: thought about a re-map ? more power and better MPG :thumbup:

some people have said its a must, people i know from VW including a master technician say its not worth it

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
17-06-2016, 03:03 AM
#4
Chris nice looking car :thumbup1:
They do have a good write up as well.
Lexusboy
17-06-2016, 03:03 AM #4

Chris nice looking car :thumbup1:
They do have a good write up as well.

Chris
Member
193
17-06-2016, 03:04 AM
#5
steviewevie Yeah Chris, have you modded it, that's what we want to know ?! :biggrin:

thats the thing, i dont need to
Chris
17-06-2016, 03:04 AM #5

steviewevie Yeah Chris, have you modded it, that's what we want to know ?! :biggrin:

thats the thing, i dont need to

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
17-06-2016, 03:06 AM
#6
Chris thats the thing, i dont need to

Yeah but how many mods on any of our cars are actually "needed" ? :laugh: :wink:

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
17-06-2016, 03:06 AM #6

Chris thats the thing, i dont need to

Yeah but how many mods on any of our cars are actually "needed" ? :laugh: :wink:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Chris
Member
193
17-06-2016, 03:09 AM
#7
Gord Not worth it why mate ?


No idea, but its quick enough as it is
Chris
17-06-2016, 03:09 AM #7

Gord Not worth it why mate ?


No idea, but its quick enough as it is

Dan_Turism0
Posting Freak
2,825
17-06-2016, 03:24 AM
#8
you need a dose of the clarkson more power is always a good thing Big Grin

My Garage
Supra Build Thread

' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
Dan_Turism0
17-06-2016, 03:24 AM #8

you need a dose of the clarkson more power is always a good thing Big Grin


My Garage
Supra Build Thread

' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.

Ally
Senior Member
451
17-06-2016, 03:51 AM
#9
looking good as per usual Mr Shipley :thumbup1:
Ally
17-06-2016, 03:51 AM #9

looking good as per usual Mr Shipley :thumbup1:

Chris
Member
193
17-06-2016, 12:17 PM
#10
thanks
Chris
17-06-2016, 12:17 PM #10

thanks

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