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Look, you don't have to follow advise. It's up to you. On a turbo car, you get massive gains. I still wouldn't use bluefin on a turbo because they are generic crap. I've no idea why a person would spend their hard earned on a decent car, then try and save pennies using a generic map with a poor...

From what I've read, the early versions of the dsg (as fitted to the 3.2) have the most mechatronic issues. The later 6 speed (golf gti etc) have been pretty bombproof (if maintained), the 7 spd seems to have more issues. There was a vw/audi tech posting up on pheads about them, seems they are...

Really enjoyed mine. Probably the best car I've owned. But weirdly, one of the few cars I've not missed.

I can understand half of that. At a push.

I've been reading up on the dsg recently for a potential purchase. Wouldn't buy one with the 3.2.

You sat in a clio and you were impressed? Easily pleased?

You won't get either of those from any remap on a 197. You might (might) get a slight mid range torque bump. But we're talking tiny tiny gains that you won't notice. It's like an air filter change on these cars. The placebo effect is stronger than the actual effect. Bluefin is crap. Poorly...

Bluefin is s**t. Remapping a na clio is pointless, unless the flat spot on the 197 bothers you. I had my 200 mapped (foc). If I'd paid £100 for it I'd have been annoyed. If you must, do it via rstuner. But it's still pointless.

I'd have punted mine quickly if it behaved like yours. That's one of the reason I prefer to buy from an enthusiast. Could go online and read the entire history for the last 2 years, all the receipts matched what he'd posted etc.

Mine has marginally improved. Extra 20 miles per tank. After the first week, when you end up hooning everywhere.

Or just get the adaptations cleared using INPA.

Is that price fitted? If not I'd go for this. http://www.1320.co.uk/1320-mini-r53-kavs-motorsport-reduced-supercharger-pulley-and-superflex-front-wishbone-bushes The bushes are worth doing.

Not tempted by a late r56? N18 motor is superb, and good mpg.

Can you not just use a different browser for private time?

Does seem that the 90's to early 2000's were a sweet spot to folks like me (simpletons). Abs, fully switchable tc, light weight, hydraulic steering. Hatches especially. Big na engine, big brakes. Simple. Fun. The newer stuff is better in every objective, measurable way. More capable, faster...

Modern performance cars are less engaging imo. Fiesta being a good example. I found it so unbelievably ordinary to be in, it didn't feel like a performance car (bar the terrible low speed ride) until you drive it hard. That duality makes it easier to live with. 100%. But it also makes you feel...

I've had too many 1*2 to count. The mini is a nicer daily, and more fun more of the time. The clio ultimately has the better chassis, but I'd much rather have the mini.

Annoying, as this and the m3 sale haven't been by choice! I'd have happily kept either.

Bunch of wimps ;). I'd drive an elise as a daily if I could live with something that impractical. You have to accept a certain level of compromise if you want a drivers car. I found the 200 perfectly livable. 33mpg, decent enough ride quality (non cup), fairly quiet on the motorway at 70. I...

As you know @Budgie, very unlike me to buy a car, modify to a high standard, then sell it on.........

Spent 10 minutes drooling over Senna memorabilia, to find this rumbling away.

2005 car (facelift) 77k miles Full service history Has Xenons, 3 spoke wheel, lsd etc Since I bought it, following has been done -15% pulley with matching spark plugs (engine health check including compression test done at the same time) -front wishbone bushes uprated at the same time (£555 for...

Mine may have to go in the new year. Works backbox. Cheap, and sounds superb

It affects how guilty you feel while traveling slowly.

I've just done the 1 ball mod, where one of the backboxes is removed. Bit more noise, loads more pops, but no drone. If I was changing it I'd get the works backbox. Can be made to fit the standard centre section and sounds superb. Iirc can get it for 200ish. It's pricier for the facelift...

More than welcome to have a look at mine, I'm Windsor way. It's had 15% pulley, gp intercooler, works airbox and r56 brakes. Could organise a early Sunday drive

Great looking cars.

The change itself is quick. But it doesn't respond to the paddles well enough. I've not driven the f series mini yet, but apparently the auto box in that (auto, not dct) is more responsive.

Other direction fella, slough way. Drivers side box is removed for the mod.

Too big and fast ;)