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I agree the looks of the new shape may grow in time, but the RS model is just not different enough looking from all the other hatches out there, with no V6 planned they should of made it look special.
Welcome to CS - After driving my old 205 Gti with Toyos Proxes in the snow the main problem is the angled treads to cut through water work well into cutting into the snow and filling up solid and compact with snow that wont fall out driving, making very good slicks. Tyres with smaller thread...
A polish removes oxidised paint, swirls and light scatches, to great the gloss.
The sealant/ wax then protects the paint after polishing.
There are some products that do both Autoglym Super Resin for example
For best results, wash, clay, polish/glaze, seal and wax.
There are lots of...
Really doesnt look anything other than a typical hatch of today in those pics, shame.
As said at the time the concept - it's interior was never going to make it through to the actual car, hence the dull inside.
With a daddy garage like that I dont blame you, should have had a drain in the middle of the floor and then you could wash it inside!
Your neighbours must think your mad though, mine gave me funny looks when I was doing an essential oil change on a cold freezing morning on Sunday.
In the past I have not wanted to drill holes in the floorpan to mount aftermarket changers so have used Velcro.
Another trick is a pice of mdf stuck to the floor under the carpet and the CD changer screwed through the carpet into the wood.
Something like this is what you need
http://www.xpeleu.com/
Like others said get it pro fitted it - that way can be alomost invisable, no wax will protect against chips.
There is a small amount of steering in the rear beam/trailing arms set up. The rear wheels turn slightly to follow the fronts.
http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article.aspx?id=8534&vf=1
I dont think the limited edition factor has much to do with it - its more down to the fact there is a modern car that can feel as good to drive as hot hatches of yesterday compared to the majority of offerings we get today.
My cupped 182 replaced my 205 GTI and apart from lighter steering...
Mo probs.
As your localish Tom, can you keep your eyes open for an valvers that may come up for sale. Looking for a decentish one to use as a daily drive.
Cheers
Rich