CazzaVR

Anyone know if the front and rear black VW badges are still available?

Wipers + uprated headlight loom are a must on a Rado. Wait until your driving at night and it starts chucking it down- now that's an experience :lol: The G60 front brake conversion is a good idea too. Other than that, it just depends how far you want to go. Personally, I wouldn't bother uprating the suspension, exhaust etc until the standard stuff starts to fail. Enjoy!

Really like it- you've done well there :) Any plans (apart from KR cam ;) ) ?

Hi Jim, it's tempting, although I'd prob do them myself to save money (very, very skint! :( ). How much would you be after for them?

Didn't realise yours was silver too, Paul. Very nice :D

Cheers, Stu 8) You coming to CCGB National Day?

Thanks, Judith. It is stunning- recon it's got concourse potential, but doubt whether I'll ever have the time to find out + I'm too lazy :lol: It was pretty much top whack for a 1.8 16v, but there is NOTHING that will need doing. Everything that I would do, has pretty much already been done. Much better to spend a bit more for real quality.

That's the way I'm leaning TBH... guess I'll need green bulbs?

Looks nice- only silver 8v I've ever seen. Lovely colour 8)

Well, for those that don't know, I'm getting (yet another! :roll:) Rado! I wasn't looking to get another at all- plan was (still is) to find a minty low mileage VR6 in around 4 years time. However, I saw the ad for this and was intrigued! It was only a few minutes up the road... There are some pics here - I tried to copy them over into this thread, but it just says 'extension not allowed' :confused4: I'll get some more when I pick her up on Tuesday. It's stunning! :D :shock: :norty: :nuts: :luvlove: :luvlove: :luvlove: Took a while to persuade Mrs Cazza to part with her 1999 Focus, but she saw the good reasoning behind the swap in the end. I honestly don't think it will cost any more to maintain than a 10 year old Focus. It will probably be cheaper in all honesty, as it's had everything changed!Was a little worried about selling the Crocus in the current climate, but it went within a day! The 16v feels slow compared to the vRS, but then that's running 220-230bhp vs 150-ish. Speed isn't the point here, and at least I'll still be able to drive the vRS pretty much when I want 8) Here's the spec: Body Full bare shell professional re-spray. Built back up with Genuine VW trim: Roof Gutters, 90mm front spoiler, side rubbing strips, headlights, window seals. Chassis All new bushes throughout including anti-roll bar. New brake discs and reconditioned calipers all round, upgraded to 280mm G60 at the front. New flexible hoses throughout. Weitec Ultra GT suspension kit lowering 40mm. Original Sebring alloys profressionally reconditioned. Engine TSR Performance fitted PackA gas flowed head, including new followers, cambelt and tensioner. Stainless steel 4 branch manifold. Full Supersprint exhaust system. K&N airfilter element. New radiator New clutch New battery New ignition coil and hall effect sensor. Stereo Apline single CD headunit. Infinity component speakers in doors and dash. Infinity upgraded speakers in rear. Don't want to change anything around too much, so will leave it as is for the mo. Maybe in the future I'll go for some 16" BBS or Borbet C wheels + I can't live with orange tail lights! Dunno whether to go down the aftermarket route or just paint them all red :confused4:

Nice one, Swomp-monster! Get a Gallery thread up and running :D

Agree- should defo not have split again in that time. Go get 'em! :lol:

:( That is very annoying, at least it's an easy fix and there's nothing else to worry about :)

Cheers Jim- doesn't sound too bad. All the best with the MOT- always a touch worrying with a Rado! I'm sure it'll be OK :)

Huge congrats, guys- it's all looking great! When's the RR going in?

That quote's pretty good- nice one! Bet you can't wait to get your mits on it! Hopefully picking mine up this weekend too 8)

Cheers, Jim. How much was the cover?

Wot Tom said /\/\/\ They totally know their stuff. Really good guys who are both total enthusiasts themselves, which makes a big difference IMHO. Dave's car is pure genius!

Was gonna suggest that too- fair bit further to travel (although undoubtably worth it!). Bear in mind, you'll probably come back from there with a 400bhp monster :lol:

Not heard of them. TBH, I'd go with a VW specialist. There's a good (but quite pricey one) in Stonehouse, as well as Blake Services (as mentioned above :) ). There's also a very good place in Bristol called Streetwise, who I will try in the summer as their MOT/Service (using genuine parts) offer is amazing!

It will give around 15 bhp and rev better. You can get the cam for around £20 and will be around 1 hour labour.Do a search ;) Good opportunity to change the rocker cover gasket while you're in there ;) Which local garages do you use? Blake Services in Thrupp near Stroud are very good- they've looked after my last 2.0 16v, VR6 and now my Octavia vRS.

Looks very, very nice mate- well done! Cracking colour too 8) Get yourself a KR cam in there- must-do mod for a 2.0 16v and cheap to do 8)

Octavia vRS or 4x4 estate.

It was worth the wait- looks fantastic! Really neat and tidy :) Where did you get the rad cover and stickers? Just about the only thing missing from my new C :(

Gutted for you mate :( Take a deep breath. Would an ABF work? Would think the KR would work.