Motoring Discussion > Volkswagen - Horrified.	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: R.P.	Replies: 15

New Tue 19 May 15 20:07   Volkswagen - Horrified. - R.P.

I was pleased to spot an immaculate black Mk1 Golf Gti the other evening. It was facing me coming out of a junction, as it turned out it was only then that the damn fool owner had corrupted it with a set of tiny wide wheels. He himself was sitting so low down it appeared that it was being driven by a head. (Think the tortoise thing in Breaking Bad)....seems to be a trend around here lowered VWs (including a drab green Passat) to be driven by a low slung driver on these tiny wheels...what the hell's going on ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 20:12   Volkswagen - Horrified. - sooty123

I think you are talking about eurodub, it's a look popular amongst VW owners who like to modify their cars. M'lud ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 21:10   Volkswagen - Horrified. - Boxsterboy

Each to their own, etc. but these people do look such prats in their ridiculously lowered cars that they can't even get over speed humps. Pillocks! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 21:19   Volkswagen - Horrified. - CGNorwich

Why the abuse. A harmless hobby involving a lot of practical skill. Perhaps they don't want to drive over speed bumps. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 21:22   Volkswagen - Horrified. - Armel Coussine

>> immaculate black Mk1 Golf Gti Very fine motor. Wideish alloys OK, but no one in their right mind would lower one and graunch its undercart on speed bumps and so on. They do go very well, but an example that has been mimsed for years can embarrass you with clouds of smoke when it's driven properly, with a bit of heavy foot. The valve seals harden and the oil seeps down through the worn guides... some here will know the score (but some won't). Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 22:16   Volkswagen - Horrified. - Alastairw

Seems popular on the Dub scene. Mk 2 'breadvan' Polos are particularly so at present, and I have seen an early Passat treated this way too. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 23:34   Volkswagen - Horrified. - bathtub tom

There was a local 'yoof' who had to approach speed bumps diagonally to get his 'slammed' MX5 over them. Much tooting from behind! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 19 May 15 23:53   Volkswagen - Horrified. - WillDeBeest

Sorry about that, BT. Have you tried Milk of Magnesia? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 05:42   Volkswagen - Horrified. - Duncan

>> Sorry about that, BT. Have you tried Milk of Magnesia? >> There was a piece on the Beeb Radio 4 yesterday about the aubergine, or eggplant. Apparently the word 'aubergine' in Sanskrit means 'fart stopper'. I do hope I have got that right! Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 07:49   Volkswagen - Horrified. - R.P.

I don't mind what anybody does to their cars, but to destroy an immaculate 30 year old GTi is just plain wrong Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 09:08   Volkswagen - Horrified. - CGNorwich

It's a lump of metal, an old banger destined for the scrap heap not some work of art. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 09:36   Volkswagen - Horrified. - commerdriver

Some people just don't get classic cars, I agree with R P Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 10:02   Volkswagen - Horrified. - CGNorwich

If you want to restore a 30 year old car to show room condition that's fine. If you want to "eurodub" a 30 year old car that's equally fine. Both are equally respectable pastimes neither more meritorious than the other. I'm sure there are enough old bangers to go round. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 10:48   Volkswagen - Horrified. - R.P.

I don't disagree with you to each his/her own with more or less anything, I thought it was such a shame to er...slam what is a classic in such a way. As expected I'm now seeing Dub'd VWs everywhere. A 2002 reg MK2 passed me whilst walking the dogs. Don't think it was slammed but the exhaust note on it was superb. I have no problem with that at all, turning a mundane motor into something a little different. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 09:03   Volkswagen - Horrified. - WillDeBeest

...'aubergine' in Sanskrit means 'fart stopper'. Are you supposed to eat it, or...? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 20 May 15 10:49   Volkswagen - Horrified. - R.P.

I heard the same programme...it wasn't specified. Reply to this message | Report message