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    G'day,

    Old work buddy told me about the site so here I am

    I'm an ex-Adelaide former-noder now living in the UK (NI).

    Previous cars in Oz were a bit pov - Camira, Commodore, Verada, Magna Sport - no taste at all

    Left the country for long service leave in '07 and paid €200 for a second hand VW Jetta in Germany - loved it to death, quite literally - she lasted a good 18 months and survived a pan-european trip from Southern Germany all the way to Belfast before she was put to rest at the steel recyclers...

    Next was a 2.0L '99 Megane Coupe - a step up at £1275 - she also lasted 18 months before being sold on to some guy who wanted a wee shopping car for his mum... >.<

    Finally got into something a bit sporty after hitting fourty - a 2006 Subaru STi Spec D. A year later I was in physio for chronic back pain (sciatic) - so the local dealership got a bargain!

    I've just picked up a black 3dr '02 Golf GT TDI and what can I say - she's wubbly!

    Sadly I wasted a fair bit of £ on the Spec D, so budget is tight for improvements at this stage. The first thing she'll get is a good detailing (if the sun stays around) and a few layers of Naviwax.

    Engine bay is tidy enough and the original rims were refurbed by the dealer - but the centre caps are a bit rough, so I'll have to hunt around for a half reasonable replacement set - there seems to be plenty on eBay, but I'm not sure which ones are genuine/good quality/knock-offs yet

    The Spec D was quite a discrete STi, so I'm tempted by the idea of de-badging, but I'm not sure it will be as good an effect on the Mk4 - it would look a bit naked without them I feel... opinions welcome!

    Suspension won't be high on the list as the main reason I changed cars was to get a softer, more comfortable ride - which the Mk4 does in spades, compared to the Spec D. So no real desire to muck around with that (don't want to make the back any worse)...

    A map is definitely something on the medium term list - probably early next year - will have to read up on what my options are in terms of stages and how far I can go on a reasonable budget (without overcapitalising).

    Anyway, enough rambling - just glad to have a car I can drive again!

    Cheers

    Leigh
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    I still miss my Spec D. It was fun while it lasted! But I do like my Mk4 TDI

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    Welcome to the forums Leigh! Hopefully pics of the new 'un will be forthcoming!

    Check out the Mk4 and Tuning and Performance sections for info on your ecu map options. I know Oettinger have a good name for diesel tunes and do the mk4... As you're in the EU you should have a ton of good options.

    Enjoy the comfy ride!
    2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
    2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
    Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
    Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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      Cheers Adam! Loving the ride so far - and the economy is insanely good 40mpg driving home from the local pub tonight (30mph zone)... unreal compared to the scoob

      She's fogging up inside quite badly though, so I think there's a filter that needs cleaning - I remember seeing something on a forum somewhere about that... will have to search for it again.

      Cheers

      Leigh
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      I still miss my Spec D. It was fun while it lasted! But I do like my Mk4 TDI

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