Newbie from Auckland

[sp1ked]

Hey guys. I'm looking to join the Mad Dog Racing guys in the 2014/2015 2k Cup season with a 205GTI. Really enjoyed watching them hoon around in what is a very cool little car. No GTI's on Trademe at the moment so if you know of any that would be suitable for the 2KCup let me know. Cheers.

[KITSorGTFO]

Someone on frogs just posted this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/peugeot/auction-735073745.htm

Looks like too nice condition to race but it's a 205gti!

[BigPete]

A 1.6 will be a bit of a disadvantage.

[KITSorGTFO]

There must be a participation prize 

[Mungous]

A 1.6 will be a bit of a disadvantage.

Not so much if you race in the 1.6 class!

[DRTDVL]

1.6 isn't that much slower than the 1.9

[MYRUSH]

Yeah, the BE1 Short ratio gearbox makes up for that ??15hp?? or so.

[MYRUSH]

0-100km is the same as a 1.9

[Mungous]

And the 205 doing well at the moment isn't at the pointy end of the field because it's a BHP monster...

[sp1ked]

Wow. I've been told by the Mad Dog guys you all really know you're stuff. Thanks for the information. The owner of the 1.6 answered a few questions for me too so I'm now thinking maybe the 1.6 is a go.

[Mungous]

I kinda agree with the 1.6 idea. But in respect of this particular car I also kinda agree with 2052NV:

HOLY thats definately and investemnt rite there, bugger all to get it back to full factory and put in a shed for 10-15 years...... profit!

[Pee Dubbaya]

+1
A Phase1 1.6GTI in good condition has got to be worth keeping original.

[MYRUSH]

Isn't it a $2000 limit also?

[sp1ked]

Isn't it a $2000 limit also?

There is however from what I understand if a model is accepted in the series already you can pay more. I would be checking with the 2K organiser before I did anything.

+1 on the 1.6 being too nice to race if it's in great condition. They get a real beating on the track and I want to put a half cage with harness bar in whatever car I get. Wouldn't want to mess with a really nice interior.

[sp1ked]

Isn't it a $2000 limit also?

Yes there most certainly is. Checked out my understanding and nope, got to be $2k or under.