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It does look very nice, those wheels suit it very well in that colour. Shame it's testing your patience but I'm sure it'll be worth the hassle once (if) you can iron the issues out.
Low boost conversions on standard internals are usually around 230bhp, I'm not sure on the torque. This seems to be a recognised safe figure and plenty of power in a mk2. Maybe you should look for a good low miles car and just have engine dynamics boost it. Their turnaround is quick and I don't...
Welcome Steve. Car looks tidy but those wheels don't suit it in 15's imo. If you like the style maybe hunt down some cup turinis? They will look loads better.
Welcome to the club. Why do you want a turbo 1*2?. Maybe you should try a standard one first to feel why they got the reputation they have. Adding a turbo alters the characteristics dramatically.
If you really want a turbo one then as said @Christ Almighty has a well sorted high boost one for...
For the cash value I'd never sell it if I was you. I'd stick it in the garage under a cover, maybe take it to a show or 2, maybe just have a peek at it every now and again. It'd be cool to tell people "I bought that brand new" in another 5 or 10 years time.
My Mrs wanted the previous face-lift got but the 1.2 felt a bit weak for the motorway so we got a dci. The 1.2 would be a lot better for my style of driving though! [emoji6]
I shaved my head this morning. Wife said "so you're going to make a mess of the bathroom after I've just cleaned it!" I've not got enough hair to cover my head never mind the bloody bathroom