seventyseven Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I know-ordered my car from him Oli!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 He also mentioned having a pink GTI and Miltek quads or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 off on a tangent... I came up behind a Cooper S today on a slip road (a LONG steep fecker) upto the M40 and the guy was up for giving it some beans, and well there was nothing in it he couldn't pull away but nor could I get close to over take... anyway this got me thinking about a remap (is that what they're called?) as I thought my old girl could do with a little more power (a GTI needing MORE power? ).... sooooo, Oli what does it cost ££££? ta much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 £499+ VAT is the REVO recommend price, but I know a man etc who might be able to get you a small amount of money off. It is amazing with it! Are you going to the rolling road day, I am, Ill take you ou tin the car and you can see what I mean and see the results on paper afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 [ QUOTE ] He also mentioned having a pink GTI and Miltek quads or something [/ QUOTE ] Sorry Red, just had to post this one again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Nice wheels...... they were mine for seven miles! I'll sell you my pink callipers when they get replaced if you want Robin?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 so that gives an extra 55bhp... sounds reasonable. What about fuel consumption (I have a 60 mile commute) and insurance? I was going to be at the rolling day but it got moved and I'm on holiday then... damn... I've never made it to a meet but would love to get down to one and will take you up on that offer for sure! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well thats what Revo say, but it is very fast now - especially in gear, no change in consumption, and I have a trade policy so I couldn't tell you on that one. God help my front tyres though - Its also very easy to spin the wheels off the mark by accident!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventyseven Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Isn't that what colour 6 year old bright red vauxhalls are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Well thats what Revo say, but it is very fast now - especially in gear, no change in consumption, and I have a trade policy so I couldn't tell you on that one. God help my front tyres though - Its also very easy to spin the wheels off the mark by accident!! [/ QUOTE ] recently (in the last 2-3k miles, out of 8k) I've found the front wheels spinning very easily (on a manual, not automatic ) ... I swapped the backs to the front at about 6k as the fronts got a good fecking at car limits.. so God knows what 255 would be like with my right foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 [ QUOTE ] so God knows what 255 would be like with my right foot! [/ QUOTE ] Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 you going to any other meets in the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 No, but I live near Bognor regis if you are ever in the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I don't often venture outside of the M25 but that may well be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Oh yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanR Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 The Insurance on a chipped car wasn't too bad for me... I had my Audi S3 Chipped to 250 bhp from 210bhp (11 - 19% more power) And it was less than £50 extra with direct line. All though they then wouldn't insure my girl friend until she was over 25. No kurbed alloys then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I'm with DirectLine too - Same deal. They're not interested in under 25yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanR Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Seems daft don't you think Red? I dont recon £50 is unreasonable for such a big upgrade. Yet She is 24 with 5 years no claims and they wouldn't even quote! I mean you're not gonna let anyone you don't trust to drive on your insurance - Its definatly one of the reasons why i haven't wanted to chip the Golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Insurance companies base their rules on statistics about claims and so if under 25s are generally higher risks then that's all they take notice of - Nothing personal regarding you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanR Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks Red, I probably did take it a bit personally because i'd gave them my hastle free custom for several years. oh well its her 25th in january, then i'll have one less excuse not to have the remap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 [ QUOTE ] then i'll have one less excuse not to have the remap [/ QUOTE ] Good lad - you'll love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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