After a sporty a car around £2k... what not to get? What to get :D
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golf tdi 1.9 mk 4 150 or 190 bph. Fun and nippy and eco... WIN!
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190 bph?
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From that photo, you definitely haven't got a T-Sport; you've got a prefacelift model. The V5 is mistaken. It happens; I've seen it when I went to view a few before I bought mine. There are so many people or dealers who don't know what version of the Celica they have, not realising they have never engaged lift, etc. I would actually make sure you even have a 190/vvtli; could be a wrongly advertised 140/vvti!
A TSport has the following, quoted from Toyota equipment leaflet:
A TSport has the following, quoted from Toyota equipment leaflet:
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[TW]Fox;22835791 said:
mean bhp...
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[TW]Fox;22836056 said:
i think there was one. BUt if no then chipping 150 get you there easy.
No, there wasn't.
Forgive me if I don't take tuning advice from somebody who isn't even sure what the engine puts out in the first place.
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A remapped 1.9TDI will make 190bhp. (150 version)
Oh crap I've just stuck up for arekgreenman
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Back on the tablets for you, my boy. And don't let it happen again.
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Arek is a GD clown, unfortunately has strayed into motors.
OH CRAP !!!!!!!!
How can I tell if its even a 190?
When I test drove it I didn't really go over 6000rpm & I didn't think it was that fast.
The redline was at 8200rpm though. What does the 140 redline at?
It sais T-Sport on the reg doc too.
There is a faded badge on the back just like this:
If it is not a T-Sport but it was advertised as a T-Sport can I get my £200 deposit back & cancel the purchase? I presume deffo if its not even a 190?
I'm feeling sick now..
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As rodenal says, check engine cover for a start. The documents (manual or v5) might state somewhere 2ZZGE engine if it's 190 engine.
Arr phew it all seems to check out.
I remember the engine was grey & had exposed plug wires, making it a 190. The HPI reports a 2ZZGE engine too & aI think the reg-doc.
The guys at celica-club.co.uk identified it as a pre-facelift T-Sport, as in a very early T-Sport. Which is why people think the T-Sport started with the facelift in late 2002.
Apparently theres another T-Sport that looks the same that goes to Celica meets.
Having no spoiler & 16" wheels are normal (17" wheels were an option at the time), so I guess its kinda good to still have the stock wheels & no one has stuck a spoiler on the back. Although the wheels looked like new/refurbished?
I remember the engine was grey & had exposed plug wires, making it a 190. The HPI reports a 2ZZGE engine too & aI think the reg-doc.
The guys at celica-club.co.uk identified it as a pre-facelift T-Sport, as in a very early T-Sport. Which is why people think the T-Sport started with the facelift in late 2002.
Apparently theres another T-Sport that looks the same that goes to Celica meets.
Having no spoiler & 16" wheels are normal (17" wheels were an option at the time), so I guess its kinda good to still have the stock wheels & no one has stuck a spoiler on the back. Although the wheels looked like new/refurbished?
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If true, I had no idea the prefacelift TSport was available without all these options; sort of defeats the point imo.
Phew, just got back home with it after a 40mile drive in the pouring rain. Its all blue everywhere so no respray.
The first junction just I pulled out the wheels spun so no traction control as suspected.
I waited till it warmed up then pushed the revs & they happily went to 8400 ish, will check again tomorrow.
Actually, all hell brakes loose over 6500rpm & even in 3rd... once the cams lifted the wheels were slipping & I struggled drive it straight.
After driving an old ugly Mondeo for 5 years I noticed other drivers treat you differently, eg. Sporty cars let you out of junctions & the odd Vectra/Mondeo drive up your behind trying to overtake.
I'm concerned about a judder from the clutch passing through the bit point (which is low on the peddle), especially in 1st gear. It seems to almost go when pulling off quick at higher revs. I don't know if its me not being used to it or something more sinister. Does anyone have an idea? ta
The first junction just I pulled out the wheels spun so no traction control as suspected.
I waited till it warmed up then pushed the revs & they happily went to 8400 ish, will check again tomorrow.
Actually, all hell brakes loose over 6500rpm & even in 3rd... once the cams lifted the wheels were slipping & I struggled drive it straight.
After driving an old ugly Mondeo for 5 years I noticed other drivers treat you differently, eg. Sporty cars let you out of junctions & the odd Vectra/Mondeo drive up your behind trying to overtake.
I'm concerned about a judder from the clutch passing through the bit point (which is low on the peddle), especially in 1st gear. It seems to almost go when pulling off quick at higher revs. I don't know if its me not being used to it or something more sinister. Does anyone have an idea? ta
Sorted the vibration on the clutch. Of the 6 bolts holding the clutch in place 2 of them were loose & the clutch had uneven wear as shown on the pic.
The vibration has 99% gone now & is normal. There didn't appear to be any warping on the non dual mass flywheel.
The vibration has 99% gone now & is normal. There didn't appear to be any warping on the non dual mass flywheel.