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    Cruise... to Miranda (NZ)

    Cruise with bunch of people yesterday!


    Fantastic weather, around 23 degrees. Windy but warm.

    Cars include my Polo GTI,
    Multiple 200SXs with around 170kw ~ 200kw at wheels
    Maserati
    350Z with around 200kw at wheel power
    GTR 250kw at wheels
    S2000 with supercharger (white)
    Skyline GTT
    WRX

    Had fantastic time, really windy road with 100km speed limit. I was following 350Z (good driver), really fun following him. Was very surprised that I could keep up, but only downside was the 100 degrees or 120 degree turns, with understeer he was gaining on me everytime... it was fantastic!

    Then fish and chips at the end. Overall 250km.

    Great fun!







    Last edited by insanekiwi; 23-12-2007 at 08:48 AM.
    06 Polo GTI - REVO Stage 2 = 140kw @ wheels.
    06 Golf GTI - Bluefin Stage 1 blacked out with ED30 theme, leather, xenon, etc.

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    More photos








    06 Polo GTI - REVO Stage 2 = 140kw @ wheels.
    06 Golf GTI - Bluefin Stage 1 blacked out with ED30 theme, leather, xenon, etc.

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    Looks like you had a great day out. Only wish it had been in Chch ... then I could have joined you.

    Dave

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    I know Dave!

    If you were in Auckland, I would have invited you along!!!!

    Are you in NZ now? How is it going down there?

    Everyone was impressed with the GTI. They all thought... eh small European car... not even a Golf GTI!

    but after the windy bits (and even up hill on straight bits), they said I was going like a rocket!
    06 Polo GTI - REVO Stage 2 = 140kw @ wheels.
    06 Golf GTI - Bluefin Stage 1 blacked out with ED30 theme, leather, xenon, etc.

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    I actually quite like the look of the 5 door. Looks nice in red. If I did'nt have a car insight for my wife already I'd buy her one to do the school run in. Suitably modded of course....

    It is always a pleasure when drivers of other "performance" machines come up and say 'holy *****, never expected that from this little car'

    Some of them obviously are really impressed while others skulk away and has a sulk without acknowledging having their buts kicked by a little hatch.

    Never hear the "girls car" comment after a run, many times beforehand though... It is one of the joys of owning a quick Pogo ....
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...

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    I am glad that they are 5 doors in NZ. My wife wouldn't have let me get a 3 door car... meaning no Polo GTI!!!

    One thing I realised during the spirited (reallly really windy road) driving yesterday was that I need to upgrade my brakes.

    Will start with pads and fluids. I know you guys recommend Ferrodo for pads
    but what sort of brake fluids is good for our Polo?
    Last edited by insanekiwi; 23-12-2007 at 05:07 PM.
    06 Polo GTI - REVO Stage 2 = 140kw @ wheels.
    06 Golf GTI - Bluefin Stage 1 blacked out with ED30 theme, leather, xenon, etc.

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    s2000 with s/c?! would've sounded porn through the twisties! have a real soft spot for them

    nice pictures btw

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    Very nice GTi....

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    S2000 with supercharger !!! insane.


    Pogo would have NO chance. Although if ur pogo is APR'd and if the s2000 was standard, pogo would have won. I know this,
    GTI. Leather.
    tint,Eibach pro-kit,Whiteline adjustable swaybars,Forge s/brace,BMC,Forge T.I.P & D.V, Cupra R, APR. EBC & 3''dump pipe

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitch_gti View Post
    Pogo would have NO chance. Although if ur pogo is APR'd and if the s2000 was standard, pogo would have won. I know this,
    gotta love the polo's and their underdog status

    other owners never expect them to perform well for some reason, but it sure surprises the hell out of them in most cases!

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