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  • #2072
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    dar83 wrote: »
    Nothing makes the omnipresent regular shape of the Golf look like an actual washing machine more than white does. :(

    Where are these "nicer colours"?

    There are 4 different shades of grey, 2x blues, 2x reds or black or white.

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    The non metallic grey is desperate looking, as is the red. Plain silver is the definition of "I picked this colour for resale value" and the other 3 shades of silver/ grey really take away from the car imo.

    The white looks fresh and smart imo, particulalry so with the contrast offered from the privacy glass and pan roof. I also found with the Astra that it's a fairly low maintenance colour which is good because it will be a high mileage car.

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  • #2073
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,564 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    I'd tend to agree. The available colour palette on the standard Golf isn't too inspiring. White with the pano roof will look very smart imo.

    But Limestone grey is actually very nice if you're looking at alternatives, it'd look really well with the 18's and the rear led's (it can look a bit drab on base spec).

    If you've got the budget, spec xenons. Does wonders for the front end look.


  • #2074
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    White would probably be my choice too, but red would look class too.


  • #2075
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭dar83


    Red actually looks really well on the Mk7 Golf (and I don't like it generally). But Limestone Grey is lovely in the right spec, which you've gone for, so I'd choose that over white any day of the week.

    I'd go as far as choosing that on an R also, if I decided for some reason not to go for Lapiz. It looks gorgeous with the right alloy colour combo.

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  • #2076
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,448 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Where are these "nicer colours"?

    There are 4 different shades of grey, 2x blues, 2x reds or black or white.



    The non metallic grey is desperate looking, as is the red.

    The non metallic red is far nicer than the metallic variant which is shocking. Your right about the grey though (although looks really well in the GTi), but the pacific blue is by far the worst colour :eek:. With the highline, most of the colours won't appear as dull as say the comfortline or base model.

    My missus has the highline in Limestone grey and I think it's the classiest colour available. White just does not do it for me either and only saw one yesterday. My opinion of course :pac: just have a good look before you pull the trigger!


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  • #2077
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,066 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    I'm with Dar on this one. I know white has become a lot more popular but to me it always screams poverty spec / white goods.


  • #2078
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,564 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    A lovely day today for a spin out the wild Atlantic way...

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  • #2079
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    I love the way on the current Golf the fuel tank door is styled, great attention to detail, looks great.


  • #2080
    rizzodun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭rizzodun


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    A lovely day today for a spin out the wild Atlantic way...

    Ugh... that blue though... horrid.... :pac:


  • #2081
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,867 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    The pair looking well this morning :)

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  • #2082
    tc20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭tc20


    ^ W202 looking very good there fp. What model is it?
    Is that a Supra behind?


  • #2083
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Great colour on the Mercedes. Come's up an absolute treat I must say. :cool:


  • #2084
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,867 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    tc20 wrote: »
    ^ W202 looking very good there fp. What model is it?
    Is that a Supra behind?

    It's a 220 CDI, daily driver! Faithful, reliable sod of a car :)

    What's behind it is my twin turbo Z32 :)


  • #2085
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,540 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    fancy pigeon wrote: »
    What's behind it is my twin turbo Z32 :)

    twin turbo z32... it does sound a LOT better than "What's behind is my fair lady" ;)


  • #2086
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    The 202 needs more boo. I couldn't even hear it when we passed each other, fp :P Great colour on it though!


  • #2087
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,867 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    shietpilot wrote: »
    The 202 needs more boo. I couldn't even hear it when we passed each other, fp :P Great colour on it though!

    They never boo even when straight piped and I'll never get this one to, even if I know how to make it boo... I have my ears on better sounds from the engine ;)

    406 D-turbo: king of the booooooo :cool:


  • #2088
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,540 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    fancy pigeon wrote: »
    They never boo even when straight piped and I'll never get this one to, even if I know how to make it boo... I have my ears on better sounds from the engine ;)

    406 D-turbo: king of the booooooo :cool:

    Fake it til you make it, VW shtyle - just "repurpose" a VW soundaktor to make demonic pigeon noises rather than the usual "really drunk lion in a tunnel" noise.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtjZFZ6Lbhc


  • #2089
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭dar83


    That video reminds me of why I deactivated my Soundaktor and I've been much happier since. :)


  • #2090
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    New badge fitted today.

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  • #2091
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Went for a blast out of Westport once again this weekend, lovely roads and views!
    Car is very dirty, really needs a serious wash!

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  • #2092
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    my latest fixerupper purchase

    got a bit bored of buying 1 liters for the moment

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  • #2093
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,327 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    1.0 performance, 1.6 tax :)

    Seriously though, they've aged very well. Still a pleasant enough car.


  • #2094
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    *wonders how you knew it wasn't a diesel* haha

    but yeah the brother has a 99 one and I think it's a nice car to drive.


  • #2095
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,327 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    You can see the 1.6 badge :)


  • #2096
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,466 ✭✭✭h3000


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    You can see the 1.6 badge :)

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  • #2097
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    New gear stick, gaiter and surround from a dutch company that make them to order, there's a good list of different options and specs. I went for a heavyweight knob (ooooooo) with red details and black alcantara upholstery,the gaiter is also black alcantara with red stitching - i've a bit of a long term alcantara plan formulating (steering wheel mmmmm)

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  • #2098
    Gavman84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Gavman84


    Thats a sportshifter is it saw them advertising on st owners club too? Was half thinking of it too not sure if would suit the focus tho.


  • #2099
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    Gavman84 wrote: »
    Thats a sportshifter is it saw them advertising on st owners club too? Was half thinking of it too not sure if would suit the focus tho.

    Yeah that's them, Roy is a helpful lad and the quality is superb.


  • #2100
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    OSI wrote: »
    Flat top shifter, with a flat bottomed wheel. :cool:

    Was eyeing up an alcantara steering wheel myself, but I'd have concerns about their longevity.

    I guess it's down to the quality of the alcantara used, I've some with a bit of mileage on them and they've aged well.


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  • #2101
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,872 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


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