sumpcracker
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I like the B3/B4 80s a lot,but have not owned a convertible. Every now and again I check EBAY for cheap ones, and this week the right one came up. I wanted silver (easy to keep clean and suits car) and I wanted a manual gearbox and leather interior, the other things were not important. The ad stated 1 years MOT, a good hood and not much else. Here is the EBAY pic which was the wrong way up and the add was poor. I find these kind of ads always lead to a bargain..  Anyway what I bought was a tatty 2.6 V6 Manual in silver with blue hood, blue leather interior and walnut trim - just how I like them! Collected on Friday night from and drove 1 hour home Ok, but with very bouncy front shocks. |
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sumpcracker
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Being the V6 it has the lower/better front bumper (like an S2) and it came with 16" wheels, sport steering wheel and sports seats. I didn't take before pics but here it is after a clean up, The engine. running well, leak free and smooth.  The interior after I fitted the S1 steering wheel and some fettling of the leather.   I treated the front end to a pair of projector S2 headlights and a machine polish.  And that was about it aside from a few service items.... And a set of 17" Brock B1s and a suspension kit. (you know I love this German style period)  |
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sumpcracker
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After some arch rolling, rusty bolts, swearing, and pizza, this happened..  you want to see more? There is more.. |
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craig1010cc
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After you want to see more? There is more.. sure do  So all you need now is a 4dr and you'll have had the set |
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I like where this is going, always have a soft spot for these :-)
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sumpcracker
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After you want to see more? There is more.. sure do So all you need now is a 4dr and you'll have had the set I did have a 4dr, a 2.0 16v Quattro. Also a V6 Avant, S2 Avant, 2.3 Coupe, 2.6 Coupe, S2 coupe. I still have the TDI Avant.  Have some more pics of the so far...      |
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deanchad
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http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/131936
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Jun 10, 2013 10:05:48 GMT
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Always liked these, much better with the brocks. One of these near me just layed up and hasn't been moved for a while. Does the v6 go well?
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craig1010cc
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Jun 10, 2013 10:41:35 GMT
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You truely are an addict  Does look good on those rims, bet your glad that they didn't sell |
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LAndy
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Jun 10, 2013 11:36:10 GMT
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that looks AWESOME!
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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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sumpcracker
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Jun 10, 2013 13:50:02 GMT
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These wheels are not the Brocks I had for sale, these are 17" polished the ones I had for sale are 16". 16" is a bit too small for a Cabrio or Coupe.
The V6 is a gents engine, its smooth an torquey but not fast but comfortable. I have something to make it go fast but in not sure I I am going to do it yet.
Thanks for the comments guys, makes all the headaches over offsets and spring drops/rates ect worth it!
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Ray Singh
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More German exotica in my garage now
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Jun 10, 2013 14:37:26 GMT
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As always Sumpcracker, you have mastered the art of the right mods to make the car look fantastic.
This looks the business. I really like that.
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sumpcracker
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Jun 10, 2013 15:19:41 GMT
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Thanks, I think it looks well given its a budget project. Its at £890 all in now, but I had the lights and steering wheel spare already.
Cheap summer cruising though I do need to tax it next month!
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nofrills
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my wings are made of Steeeeeeeel!!!
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Jun 10, 2013 15:38:32 GMT
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wow dude that looks amazeballs......
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Jun 10, 2013 19:08:18 GMT
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Iv'e been on the lookout for a 4 seater cabrio for a few weeks now, and hadn't really considered one of these, but this one has completely changed that  I reckon I could even convince the wife it is a good idea now ! |
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carltonx
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yardie in brum
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Jun 10, 2013 20:01:59 GMT
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just shows you don't have to throw a shed load a money at a car for it to look wicked
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Jun 10, 2013 20:06:13 GMT
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Sweet Baby Jesus! YES.
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Jun 10, 2013 20:18:31 GMT
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Gorgeous, that stance makes it look wide..... makes the need for my coupe more urgent.
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tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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Jun 10, 2013 20:51:51 GMT
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Epic looking car dude - expect nothing less from you!
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ThePollitt
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Fix up, look... at that car on eBay!
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You don't mess around, do you? It normally takes me six months to get around to just washing a car, yet you own yours for about 18 seconds before turning it from stock-as-a-rock into a bedroom wall pin-up.
You're a git. I mean that in the nicest possible way. Git.
Chris
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where do you people find these cars...its not fair :S
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So all you need now is a 4dr and you'll have had the set 
I reckon I could even convince the wife it is a good idea now !
