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How do you find the difference in fuel? are they much diffrent to drive then a 16v?

Oops I did post that yesterday, but couldnt find it this morning Doh, ha ha my raddo §6v I had went quite well for a heavy old lump, I'd love a vr but il see whats around and keep looking? Just curious as to what the 8v raddo's are like I want a fairly fast car, not to be blatting around tracks/roads, just one with a bit of poke, when loaded up, accelerates from junctions quick and can over take with ease, But fairly good on fuel I do just short of 200 miles a week £30ish pound a week in the 8v golf about £35ish with the raddo 16v Also why do people say welcome to the money pitt, I had no probs with my raddo, all electrics worked fine, just the rood rubber sills were perishing Cant beat that exclusive look of a raddo tho in your rear view mirror he he :twisted:

Ive had a 2.0 16v raddo, loved it sold it and brought a mk3 golf gti 8v colour concept, and am wanting to go back to the raddo, Just wondered what the 2.0 8v's are like, Want a late spec m/n reg, with lether or recaro's debating on the vr, but ££££££££ for fuel

I am paticulary interested in a possibly 225 BAM conversion for my 2.0 16v 94 raddo but am not sure what is involved and how much it is going to cost. Ive seen 225 Bam engines for sale with low good mileage go from £1200-£1500, Then it would be a case of how much is it to fit this engine into a 16v and what i am going to need for the conversion. New barkes/intercooler/gearbox/drivesharfts etc. Im in a position at the moment where I am waying up the pro's and cons of this. I love the colour, look and style of my raddo. Although it needs a respray and smoothing here and there. And an interior change(recaros/leather) And a new lump and I feel this will set me back best part of 10k. And for that I can get a M3 or a tasty 1.8 gti turbo. It is hard when we drive an exclusive car as a raddo. As no other car is like this but then im in a dilema of sell it and get a vr6 VERY HARD DECISION CHAPS/CHAPESSES.Been giving me a headache for some time now :mad:

Will FK SILVERLINES from a vr6 fit my 94 2.0 16v If so are they a direct bolt on job or is there any modifications needed Thanks Ken

Sweet cheers blue _joe

I have spoke these fellas on the phone before back in the day when I had a 205gti and he seemed quite clued up and gave me an honest opinion, But insisted on changing my piper cams for kent cams.(which they are a registered dealer of).Which put me off because I got the impression he was only trying to sell and promote his own stock. I see they fettled with the rat look mk1 which belongs to PVW. Suppose a trip to these over the next week is due, As they are local Northfleet/Dartford way I believe.

Currently in the dilema of considering an engine swap vr6 or 1.8t into my 94 2.0 16v 9a raddo. Or possibly getting the 16v block tinkered with by RACE POWER MOTORSPORT. Any 1 had any dealings with these price wise/quality etc

Hello people toying with the idea of a possible engine conversion. Not knowing to much as whats involved or who is who in the dub circles. Which engine conversion would be best 4 my valver. 1.8 t either model 150/180/225 bhp models or a vr6 lump If any 1 can give me a rough idea as to how much a conversion is likely to cost me including sourcing an engine. And a list of components i.e loom,shafts etc Thanks people

As above any 1 know where i can get these from coolant prefer purple or is this a group buy only ? Thanks Ken

:D As above any 1 know where i can purchase these from prefer purple. Would like to know price/location contact number-coolant obviously Need to get ready 4 the show season Thanks As above any 1 know where i can purchase these from prefer purple. Would like to know price/location contact number-coolant obviously Need to get ready 4 the show season Thanks

NO WAY WOULD A 1.1 AX BEAT A 1.3 SR NOVA NO WAY

Centre console surrounding the handbrake, has broke and does not sit right when the handbrake is up or down. The trim seems to sit up about 1cm or so. Any solutuions as to what has caused this people ?

Got a 94 2.0 16v raddo, car has standard suspension set up i.e shocks,springs,bushes etc (for now). Ive fitted a set of 17" Azev A 7.5j wide with new Avon 205/40/17 tyres. The wheel's were brought from off the forum. And I believe billingjahg60 ? had them b4 the previous owner and he tells me they were designed with correct offset. And with 4's up the rear n/s (passenger side) wheel has a tendancey to rub/scrape. The car sits like a 4x4 and is scrapping so I dread to think what the car will be like once I slam it on coilovers. The car is straight i.e never been recorded in an accident and shows no signs of being in a rear schunt. Is this common on raddo's for 1 side to rub ? Only cure I can think of is getting the arches rolled.Which I intended to do in the summer with a fresh coat of paint.

:D These look Superb, something diffrent and very classy I would consider these but have just purchased a set of Azev's. I would m8 definately BBS are lovely rims tho but these are also nice go 4 it

:lol: HA HA Every car ive ever had has had anthracite rims and a few has had the polished lip. Does look good but im getting bored with the look and as my m8's say its too predictable of me but it does work and it works well. So I might colour code the face of the rims and get the lip polished who knows What colours your raddo BRISTOL BARON ?

Could well be that there bent, But as any enthusiast knows WE shall not be beat, After the the sh**e weather is over Im going to get the wheels redone either. 1. Faces polished backs of the wheels colour coded-MULBERRY/BLACKBERRY ? unsure what you call it(similar to jay renshaws althought he has the porsche paint) 2. Lips polished and wheels in standard silver 3. Debatable anthracite with ploished lip And an almighty slam on coilovers to complement Pics will be up soon with a photoshop of how I would like it to look SLAMMED

:lol: NOPE its not me the wheels do vibrate unsure Why tho.Going to make a few phone calls to see if the rims should be supplied with SPIGGOT RINGS, 4X4 register members policy is nearly complete ha ha

:oops: It may well be me, being paranoid because the roads round here are shit, i.e pot holes, bumps, And I did have 195/50/15 which you didnt really feel much of the road due to be a smaller rim with a larger tyre. As 4 pics its sitting like a 4x4 and I may well be joining the 4X4 register until its lowered ha ha ha ha

:D SWEET cheers Henny top man

Didnt get ant SPIGOT RINGS .........HENNY the lad I brought them off said that they didnt come with them. Ok so that could be the cure then...any1 know where I can get these from for a set of 17" Azev A rims

Brought a set of Azev A's from off this forum 1 wheel was in need or a refurb and all 4 rims needed new tyres. 4 new tyres all 4 balanced up and fitted but wheels are vibrating through the steering wheel. Any ideas as to what it could be ? I know the discs and pads are low and will be replaced soon. Could that be it ?

:oops: Ive had a few ideas of what to do, But its the companys f*ck up not mine, but they seem not be in any rush at all.Options are: 1. Angel grinder 2.Try and smash an impact socket over the wheel nuts but due to their design there is little if not no room at all to do so. 3.Other option was to take it off the road. 4.Sell it as it is(seriously pissing me off) Went to VW for their opinion and they said they should be able to do it £65 an hour labour plus Vat 15 wheel nuts to remove Ouch that will be expensive

:twisted: :D I know I need locking wheel nuts people. Ive ordered 16 new alloy wheel nuts from vw £20 for the set. Still having trouble with the local tyre centre who snapped the socket to remove my current alloys.But ive got new tyres for the azev's (Avon). Locking wheel nut is a must and shall be with me soon once the rims are on

Im not after locking wheel nuts. I want a complete set of alloy wheel nuts i.e 16 wheel nuts to suit my AZEV A rims will brand new vw wheel nuts suit ?