8vMatt

The guy holding the alloy up against the car for the pic ... does he shave his legs?

 

I think we need a Mk2 appreciation thread seeing as though quite a few of us on the forum have them (myself included).

I think you could be right Tom, I'll ask Langers if he does shave or not. I had another look at your mk2 thread, very nice after the detail session. It looks so clean and dink free on the panels. You can see the extra cost compared to mine! Nice purchase mate.

And a mk2 Appreciation thread would be nice to have.

Thanks for the recommendation Clumpy1, I've run out of the current batch. I'm waiting to hear back from the manufacturers whether they can make me anymore.

All I have is a brand new gen VW switch that cost me big money before getting my ones.

Best kiss it goodbye :nurse:

Cheers guys, nice response to the car. I've had 3 8v gti's but this is the first 16v for me. It's good fun to drive but not as quick as a VR understandably.

When I first saw the wheels, I never had any thoughts of buying them. Once I picked up the 16v, the red wheels sounded good against the black car. Gold bolts will prob devide opinions but hey, you don't see them on every modded car. I like the flashiness to them.

Sorry, mine is script also.

I've got a chrome badge. I'll get you a pic mate.

Cheers guys. I don't know too much about the 16v's, I owned 8v's hence my username. What's the common issues to check for?

Haha, bloody pink! Their a deep red in real life.

Had a guy stop me in the street last night asking if could buy it. So that was a nice chufty! I said no as I've only driven it 3 times.

Hi guys,

I've now let my Corrado go to a builder friend of mine in exchange for a load of work in the garden and a cash amount. We're both happy with the deal, I'm having all the posts and joists ready for a good size decking (I'm doing the design layout of boards), handrails, steps, paint the back of the house, new fascia, soffits and gutters.

I've loved having the car but used it less and less over the last year. Some of the reason for this was not enjoying the hassle of moving it and wondering where to park it without paint chips etc. I've had a few chips since the front end was painted and its annoying. I can just jump into the mk2 and not have any worries with it. Its the same with the new T5, I drive that without worries even though it cost shed loads, strange but the Rado stressed me!

So, I had to have a play thing to keep me entertained. I found this mk2 16v in North Devon. Its had a few young owners in the last 2-3 years and as a result of this, its nice and low but the general condition and maintenance has been lacking. In 2010, it sold for £2,600 but I was able to get it for £800. I'll have a go at improving things cheaply and revive it to former glories. The original 4 light grill will be back on asap and I'm picking up a set of bling BBS RM's next week to throw on.

Disclaimer- Thats not my sparrow legs! ( Hey Chris!)

Yep, run out. I'm trying to see if there is a possibility of any more in the future. Not heard back from the company yet.

harder to get hold of then u think mate, coulda sold them for alot more, going for over £100 each from VW.... bin after some myself for a while now!

Pretty sure I've got another two at home to make up another mint pair, might have to be more expensive haha.

Well if things get any worse you could always invest in the Gerber Apocalypse Survival Kit.

http://www.gerbergear.com/Apocalypse/Gear/Apocalypse-Kit_30-000601

Oh YES, now we're talking. I've just said to my mrs that's my Christmas wish pressie right there!!!!

Its only a matter of time until the Apocalypse! Be ready.

Crap in the wet. If wet weather performance concerns you then avoid them!

 

And I can give a thumbs up for dealing with mr.lobitos - he sorted me out with some Uniroyal Rainsport2's a few weeks back at a great price and with prompt postage.

Cheers Jim,

Had a feeling that was the case, hence asking. What sort of money are Uniroyals then guys?

A Paslode nailgun is handy :thumbleft:

excellent price if that's fitted, i could do them @ £28.20 inc vat delivered

I would go for a set at that price!

Are these any good when it gets to wet or cold weather? Or are they just a good sticky dry tyre?

Bargain!!!!

I do try to be fair.

Bugger, should of asked for more!!!! Haha, better to have parts selling quicker than waiting ages for top dollar.

All gone now guys. Done, dusted, finished!

Saying that, I've emailed the company to see what the chances are of them doing a small limited run of them for me. Not holding my breath though.

Would there be anymore interest, to see if its worth trying to get more?

Thread cleaned up and sold items identified. All sold items were posted during the week, sorry for not saying so earlier.

Wow, one minute!!!

I'll pm you details then. Thanks so much.

Bought some leather door handles from 8vmatt. Smooth deal. Thanks.

Glad you like them buddy. Cheers, Matt.

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Bought some leather door handles from 8vmatt. Smooth deal. Thanks.

Glad you like them buddy. Cheers, Matt.

Hi guys,

I have this set of foglights available, mint glass etc.

£100 posted.

Hi mate,I think the forum or my phone is throwing a wobbly. Can't see a pm yet.

Go on, I'll take this please buddy. PM your details and I'll get it paid.

Cheers, Matt.

To everyone that's paid for parts this week-

Due to work I've been unable to post this week. I had planned to send everything Sat morning but have been expectantly called away this weekend. It means I can't get it sent until tues or weds next week. I'm really sorry and not speedy enough to be seen as a good service to you all.

Normal quick postage will resume shortly! Thanks for your understanding.

Are handles/lock set gone? If not I may well have them, if still available just confirm that the key fits all the locks please then I'll take them

Hi mate

Full set still here. Yep, the key fits all of them. All removed from a Storm.