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Hi all, bout time I posted here I reckon. I bought J723LNH back in Sept/Oct 2010, she was not very happy looking, but still a very solid car, with sweetish sounding motor. this is a link to first thread when she was stolen. retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=stln&action=display&thread=82443So, I started to tart the old girl up a little. First, paint. These 4 pics are prior to paint. You can see the dent on O/S/F wing, I think this was an impact from when it was stolen. No attempt to repair performed, just got the plastic painted and fastened it back on to cover it up....some people.     [glow=red,2,300]Then took her to my mate Grant, he repairs accident damaga and such, but lately theres a lot of guys with VW's had full resprays as he does a cracking job. This is how she came out of the ovens.[/glow]    [glow=red,2,300]And after i'd just about finished putting her back together.[/glow]       [glow=red,2,300]And finally, how she looks today.[/glow]      Today i'm going to pick up a 2.0l engine i've had lightened/balanced. Its an old TSR Brands Hatch motor that my friendly engineer has breathed on a bit. He knows his stuff, so it should run as sweet as a sewing machine when I get it in there, hopefully with a lot more Bhp than a sewing machine. |
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Last Edit: May 16, 2012 9:49:38 GMT by seanr68
1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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The pictures really only tell a small part of nthe story. She really has had a lot of care. All front suspension renewed, bushes, bearings, track rods, track rod ends, ball joints, discs, pads the lot. Interior has been tranformed into a place that is now fit for human presence. Seats throughly shampooed, dried, then a set of covers fitted to keep the curse word off. VDO gauges from Audi in centre console, nice shiny new Toad Ai606 alarm with proximity sensor, and tilt sensor. Rear drums, pads and the complete retaining kit(that gets so often overlooked). She'll be needing a new exhaust soon, been looking at a jetex aluminsed one on the bay, wont be buying stainless though, bit broke at the minute.  |
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Last Edit: May 16, 2012 9:41:46 GMT by seanr68
1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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May 16, 2012 10:27:04 GMT
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Very nice. Brings back fond memories of my old one. Good to see another of these kept on the road and looked after.
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May 16, 2012 10:40:06 GMT
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Thanks mate.
Forgot to mentioned she's my daily. Its great fun to drive, and turns quite a few heads.
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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LAndy
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May 16, 2012 11:05:45 GMT
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LOVE THIS!
I used to own a Black Scala and I loved it!
One of those cars I wish I'd kept.
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Previous retros: 92 AX GTi 92 Scirocco Scala 94 80 sport 87 Golf Cab GTi Current retro: 1965 Clark Cortez YouTube Website Instagram |
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May 16, 2012 16:34:20 GMT
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Get another before the prices rise. They're on their way up a bit now. Get a Red one, they're definately faster than the rest! |
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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adi
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May 16, 2012 18:00:41 GMT
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I've never been able to find the love for scirocco's. I think my experiences have put me off. First drive in one was years ago when I had my first golf and it was knackered and an awful drive, plus it was up for too much money. The second bad experience was one I bought for 200quid last year that was dead tbh, was a rotbox and ran poorly, so I sold it on. I'd love to drive a nice looked after one, just to make sure they are actually better than what I've experienced! That one however looks showroom fresh  |
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May 16, 2012 18:59:57 GMT
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I've never been able to find the love for scirocco's. I think my experiences have put me off. First drive in one was years ago when I had my first golf and it was knackered and an awful drive, plus it was up for too much money. The second bad experience was one I bought for 200quid last year that was dead tbh, was a rotbox and ran poorly, so I sold it on. I'd love to drive a nice looked after one, just to make sure they are actually better than what I've experienced! That one however looks showroom fresh Cheers mate. i've had VW's in one form or another since 1995, many Mk2's among them. I've had a Beetle, Polo's, Passats, Mk3 Golfs, Mk4 Golfs even Mk1's. The Scirocco is probably on a par with any Mk1 or 2 ive driven. Its all about buying the best you can afford. I wouldn't spend £200 on a car and expect it to be any good to be honest. I've still got a bit of work to do on the handling/steering side of things but she drives like a dream. It does have an annoying rattle somewhere though. lol |
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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May 16, 2012 19:05:35 GMT
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Nice very very nice!
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Sig pic too big!
83 MK1 Golf 1.3 Driver-sold
83 Mk1 Golf GTI Pirelli-sold
95 BMW 520i Individual-sold
94 BMW 525i Sport-R.I.P
04 Audi A4 1.9TDI 130-55mpg:)
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adi
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name me a vw of this era that doesnt have a rattle of some kind! lol
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g40jon
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great looking car, not too over-done!
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jonw
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Lovely!
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[quote author=g40jon board=readersrides thread=129563 post=1585156
time=1337238235]grkeat looking car, not too over-done![/quote]
Cheers mate. That's exactly what I wanted to achieve.
I just need to keep on top of things now, I plan on resealing the floor this year at some point.
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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ChasR
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My Stolen/Recovered Rocco.ChasR
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What a way to resurrect a car from its stolen origins. Certainly looks like something I'd be happy to roll in. I am liking the sound of your engine plans. Looks lovely from the outside, any interior shots? . |
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Last Edit: Jun 2, 2012 23:59:11 GMT by ChasR
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Great looking car, with the new engine in the smile on your face factor will be immense.
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Ford Capri III 2.3S
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Nice. Must get mine mot'd this week.
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What a way to resurrect a car from its stolen origins. Certainly looks like something I'd be happy to roll in. I am liking the sound of your engine plans. Looks lovely from the outside, any interior shots? . I'll get some chap. The original interior is a dark tartan pattern, all seat covered at the mo. I'll get the covers off and take a shot or two.....when this goddamn rain stops. |
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1991 Scirocco Scala, 2.0litre Brands Hatch motor, SOLD!!
2000 curse word Polo.
1997 Audi S8 in a kinda grayish. (Gone.)
violetish,darkish colour.
BMW E28 518i Lux
ON the lookout for something interesting/uniqueish
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