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Charlie Garrad

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  1. So being a stickler for wanting things done my way I early on decided on a course of subtle modifications that I planned to do keeping it close to factory but with a bit more of an edge (In my view). Remote central locking was next on the hit list but had to be VW style. I did buy a cheap set with flip key blades but when we stripped the boot out to fit it there was more hassle involved than I wanted with cutting and shutting the wiring! Then I stumbled across a plug and play kit for not a lot more- this was a winner for me and was fitted and all working within 5 minutes of opening the box! I do want to upgrade to include window closure but we have struggled with working out the wiring to do this as yet!
  2. So 1 st up was a headlight loom upgrade and new bulbs so I could see where I was going in the dark! Then I had the issue of stopping at traffic lights up a hill, pulling on the handbrake and nothing happening! Luckily there were no cars behind me! I opted for mk4 calliper upgrade and a set of grooved and dimpled Mintex discs and pads all round. Suspension became very stiff- investigation revealed a set of snapped rear springs so a replacement set of JOM shocks and springs all round were ordered! [ATTACH=CONFIG]79278[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79279[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79280[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79281[/ATTACH]
  3. Hi All, Well I'm sorry its taken this long but I brought my G60 on July 7th 2012. It came about as I had split from my wife and didn't need a sensible car! I was planing on buying a 16v and then after a year or so going for a 20v conversion. My main consideration was bodywork- anything else I could work with! Anyway i managed to sell my car and pretty much on the same day saw this advertised. I called the seller, had a long chat and quizzed him about it and arranged a viewing for the Saturday- in Southampton (I lived in Ipswich) I got my train at 0700, lost my ticket at Stratford, brought a new 1 and got there about 1200. After going for a drive in the car and spending the best part of an hour reading paper work and drinking coffee I was driving the beast home! If I'm honest it ticked all boxes I was after- good bodywork, nice wheels, leather as a bonus and supercharged! The difference I found out in running costs and insurance for me from 16v to G60 was negligible hence the change in choice! Anyway a lot has happened with the beast over the last 2 years and I do have a load of pictures I can share and knowledge in what I have done so the thread commences now. please note- this wasn't all done in a week as the pics may show from when I am able to post them and I will try to give a general idea when it was done. If anyone has any questions, please shout! [ATTACH=CONFIG]79270[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79271[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79272[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79273[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79274[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79275[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79276[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]79277[/ATTACH]
  4. Hi James- early or late spec? I have both and am at my office in Ipswich tomorrow if you can collect from there- happy to help! :-) Charlie...
  5. Awsome- well done Jim. Make sure I'm still on your hit list please for 2 pairs :-) Charlie...
  6. Hi, Interested in audioscope door pods if you would split- based about 10 miles from you :-)
  7. Is it possible to get a photo of it in the Corrado please? Thanks Charlie...
  8. Hi Was your ABS light curved? If so do you have the plug that it connected to still as mine is fried so need to re do this- preferably with a short amount of the wiring coming out of the back. Thanks Charlie...
  9. Hi Was your ABS light curved? If so do you have the plug that it connected to still as mine is fried so need to re do this- preferably with a short amount of the wiring coming out of the back. Thanks Charlie...
  10. Hi Was your ABS light curved? If so do you have the plug that it connected to with a short amount of wires from it as mine is fried so need to re do this. Thanks Charlie...
  11. Hi, I'm after ABS light if still available? Can you advise cost to post. Thanks, Charlie...
  12. Hi, Do you have the ABS light still and if so cost to post please? Charlie...
  13. Hi, I have a G60 set with no emblem available if anyone is interested- £35 posted. pm me. Charlie...
  14. Go for Mk 4 Golf callipers- fit in the carriers well and a lot better quality! I have a set for sale on forum! Charlie...
  15. Hi Dave, Picture uploaded. PM me if interested and I'll send you payment details.
  16. No G60 only- unless put into an old car- I have a VR6 bonnet and it doesn't fit- pictures should help identify if it will fit yours. Charlie...
  17. Hi, will take blank if still available? Charlie...
  18. [ATTACH=CONFIG]76975[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76973[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76971[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76969[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76974[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76972[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76970[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]76968[/ATTACH]Hello All, Well new year is here and I've had a tidy up. As such I have some goodies up for grabs. De badged 3 bar grille- £20 posted.****SOLD**** Original rear callipers with Goodridge braided hoses- £50 delivered. Mk4 Golf Callipers- I had 2 sets and used 1 set for a rear upgrade- really easy! £95 delivered.****SOLD**** Late style dash console (The part the stereo and heater controls sits in)- Unfortunately 1 of the screw tabs has snapped off but find me 1 without at least 1 missing- £35 delivered.- ***SOLD*** Remote central locking kit with instructions etc.- uses the late style flip key £25 delivered. ****SOLD**** G60 Hood Liner- the same as on the forum group buys- £30 delivered. PM me if interested.# Pictures uploaded- ill let you work out what is what but the centre console- the 2 broken tabs are at the bottom of the stereo not the top.
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