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Hmmm, you sure? I was sure it had a tuned 20vt from an S3. Interesting transplant for a Mk3 putting in a V5 and a turbo? Was the guy from Aberdeen by any chance?

Does the Golf not have a heavily modified S3 engine?

Exhaust has just started blowing like a b**ch on the 172 - only a few days after getting the bastarding thing MOT'd. Sounds like it's coming from around the back box, but I can't see any obvious holes/cracks. Looks like it's a fairly common fault and it's recommended to fit an aftermarket...

That's a quality plate - totally genuine, just really old. There used to be a 911 in Aberdeen with the plate 911 JOY.....

I think the cam belt needs done at 5 yrs or 72k, whichever is sooner. I'd just get it done if it's almost 5 yrs old. Can be very, very expensive if it goes - I was over £1000 for repairs when it went on a BMW before the specified time......

They are lovely little cars - great fun to drive, and you can actually make them look pretty mean!!

At Raigmore interchange about 7.15pm. I was heading down from Milton of Leys trying to dry the car off before a polish. Didn't spot you until too late as I was blinded by the low sun......

Some nice pics there! I just don't get the whole "rat look" thing - who came up with the idea "I know, I'll make my car look knackered as f**k as I can't be arsed with a resto job"?

Other than the rear lights, that's cool as mince! I'd like to see some pics of the front end....

Cleaning? I'd be out driving it!!!

I've been getting 44mpg on a recent run from Glasgow to Inverness and back.....

The red Micra is nothing to so with me!!!! lol

Some of you might remember the owner of the red Mk3 - C9UNN or Mk3Col!! Used to have a tidy black Clio....

Foreign plates are totally illegal. Lots of dubbers run German plates, but carry their GB ones with them incase they get pulled. You'll get a £30 fine and a rectification notice if your pulled. Might get in trouble for something like this though...

As I'm not a paid up member, can't post in Other Marques yet. Thought some of you migh like this though. It's my other toy.... Mk1 Golf GTI Campaign Spec: Engine 1972cc overbore Stage 1 mk2 8v head Flushed inlet manifold Audi throttle body KS pistons Kent fast road cam K&N...

Lovely engine bay!

Doesn't look like the Inverness meet ain't going ahead...Booo. Seems like they are doing a road trip on Sat evening, only getting as far north as Pitlochry....

They are gorgeous! However I have been informed that "If you think buying bucket seats is the best use of our money while we're planning a wedding and buying a house, you just go ahead"!!

Do they make much difference to the driving position? I find I sit too high on the seats in the 172 despite putting them as low as they go. Feels sometimes like I'm sitting on it, rather than in it.....

We should try to get a wee Inverness photo session on the go!....

Was thinking about sticking my Ronal Turbos from my Mk1 Golf onto the 172. Any pics of Monaco Blue 172s on Turbs, or any kind photoshop gurus feel helpful!!

Aye that's them!! My missus works with Steve-O's other half!! We're down at Culduthel Park!!

Oh, and I think we know the guys across the street from you!!

Not really got any decent pics I'm afraid. I'm hoping to fire along after lunch. I'll keep an eye on the road trip thread to see what time folk are meeting......

How wide are the rims? The dish would be nice polished, and if they are wide enough a wee bit of s-t-r-e-t-c-h!!

Ah, the penny drops! You're the guy with the cup and white rims in Inverness, and I recognise your street from the pics - I'm just across the distributer from you! We've got a monaco blue 172 L77LJG. I'll give you a flash next time I pass you....

Smooth the side strips, remove the skirts and splitter and delock it - perfect!!

Euro look is about less is more. Smoothed, flared arches, decked, small bling wheels with stretched tyres etc. www.cleaned.be have some ace euro cars. VW owners tend to do the Euro look very well so would be worth checking out some Dub Club sites for ideas....

Great idea, skillfully yet tastelessly excecuted.

There is nothing remotely euro about that! Also not feeling the Keskins, but the blue car on the TH lines is pretty cool!!