Introduction

[gareth_oau]

Hi All,

Ive been told off!!! I didnt introduce myself, and hence, people cant reply to my posts

I'm Gareth, in Perth.

I drive a manual FPV GT-P in yellow, with (a slightly tweaked) 375KW and a superb V8 exhaust note.

ive just sold an E30 BMW 325is Motorsport, and i'm here looking for what to replace it with, maybe a Mk4 Golf GTi, Bora 4Motion Sport, Audi S3.....

Ive posted a few pics (hopefully for yr enjoyment).

If you'd like an mp3 of my exhaust note, email at owens@mimi.com.au (yeah, yeah I know its not European, but its not bogan either LOL)

thanks for allowing me on here and hopefully I'll find something good soon.

All the best

Gareth

[Mischa]

woah 375kw is... healthy

welcome to the forum pal as i siad my vote is a v6 bora. haldex 4wd system big grumbly 24v v6 with leather and sunroof standard? for mid 20's it cant be beaten imo

[qsilverza]

Welcome Gareth, how did you go with Sik ?

I tend to think if you already have the GT-P maybe an S3 Though a lot more expensive than the Bora a few extra's e.g. xenon's, proper Recaros a lot more tunable etc. Or you could just get a B5 S4 but than you are talking big tom to maintain it.

Of course the Bora V6 is great to ! Not incredibly fast so you can rev it up a bit without losing your licence. As you would know, probably not as sweet sounding as a 325iS but still fantastic all the same.

[99gti]

You didn't happen to come from the Ozaudi forum did you by any chance? Anyways - welcome aboard.

375 - is that at the wheels? If it is I'm interested.

[gpk_gti]

welcome gareth....

ive driven all of your options over the years..love the s3 for its extras but the gti is far more fun machine which is easier to muck around with,if thats what your intention is....yet again..im a little biased!

[gareth_oau]

hi again all.

I'm catching up with sikbora sometime in the next week. pity it wasnt sooner actually, he expesssed interest in my BMW moments after I'd taken a deposit from someone else!! (but isnt life always like that?)

Yes, I am from OzAudi intiially, the guys there were kind enough to point me to you crowd as well.

The meagre 375 is only at the flywheel unfortunately, which equates to 280at the wheels. any bigger numbers than that and forced induction (and lots of tyres) is needed. the great thing isnt so much the power, but the torque of around 650nm, but also so much low down. the standard engine had a bit of a hole low down

[balkanac]

hi mate, welcome to the forum
good to see more people interested in VAG cars
There is a cruise on sat so you are welcome to join us. Have a look at the cruises section

[gareth_oau]

hi mate, welcome to the forum
good to see more people interested in VAG cars
There is a cruise on sat so you are welcome to join us. Have a look at the cruises section

Cant make the cruise, but might see if I can meet you at Kings Park for a quick look/chat.

I see yr meeting at 8.30, what time are you planning to depart KP?

also, who/which cars will be there?

[gareth_oau]

Hi All,

Ive been told off!!! I didnt introduce myself, and hence, people cant reply to my posts

I'm Gareth, in Perth.

I drive a manual FPV GT-P in yellow, with (a slightly tweaked) 375KW and a superb V8 exhaust note.

ive just sold an E30 BMW 325is Motorsport, and i'm here looking for what to replace it with, maybe a Mk4 Golf GTi, Bora 4Motion Sport, Audi S3.....

Ive posted a few pics (hopefully for yr enjoyment).

If you'd like an mp3 of my exhaust note, email at owens@mimi.com.au (yeah, yeah I know its not European, but its not bogan either LOL)

thanks for allowing me on here and hopefully I'll find something good soon.

All the best

Gareth

UPDATE
I joined this forum back in january, in the search for a new car, tending towards a Mk4 GTI. Well, I've finally taken the plunge and bought myself a VW of sorts - got myself an Audi S3 - see here for details of the car http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14583

It was more than I wanted to spend, but too good a car to let someone else own!!

Whilst I dont actually own any VW badges, I hope you dont mind me hanging around on the forum, its been a pleasure chatting with you so far, and enjoyable sharing ideas, knowledge, jokes, pics etc etc

[DubSteve]

Haha we are a VW, Seat & Audi forum lol.

[qsilverza]

lucky B*RD I saw that and was tempted !

So many mods for a good price !

Enjoy Gareth !

[gareth_oau]

lucky B*RD I saw that and was tempted !

So many mods for a good price !

Enjoy Gareth !

haha qsilverza, i'll send you a picture of my smile when I finally park my bum in the car!!

and I agree, the APR upgrades made it impossible to pass up on

(just dont tell my wife......)

[Treza360]

Whilst I dont actually own any VW badges, I hope you dont mind me hanging around on the forum, its been a pleasure chatting with you so far, and enjoyable sharing ideas, knowledge, jokes, pics etc etc

Hmmm I dunno. I don't know if the admin team will let you stay now that you didn't buy a VW. I call for a banning.

Seriously though mate nice car. Gonna bring plenty of smiles and enjoyment I bet. Well done.

[geoff_gti]

Nice work Gareth, can't wait to see it!

[99gti]

Congrats! I'm a big fan of the S3 and if something were ever to happen to my beloved GTI - the S3 would be the next option (am finding I could really do with the all wheel drive).