CazzaVR 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Thought it was about time I took some pics! Gave it a quick wash- started to rain before I had ime to wax it :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Looking good nice paint job and are they FK rear lights it`s got now :?: 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_vw 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Looking good Andy - love the colour 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Looks great man - chrome badges make it look much newer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Looking cool 8) Did you have any probs lining the lights up???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted February 11, 2007 Looking good Andy, like the rear lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 11, 2007 Cheers guys :) The lights aren't quite lined up- fitted them quickly :oops: I'm sure they'll line up a little better when I've had a chance to have a proper go at them ;) The lights are made by ARZ Tuning- darker smoke than the FK's, no bling chrome and they're also E coded, whereas the FK's aren't. Better all round IMHO. Some more pics: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenc 0 Posted February 15, 2007 How do you find the difference in fuel? are they much diffrent to drive then a 16v? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Rear lamps look cool...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Kenc, not that much worse on fuel, to be honest :) Big difference in the drive :twisted: Bally, thanks matey! Went out for a walk on Crickley Hill, Cheltenham yesterday. Went over a cattle grid on the way home (slowly!). Great big scraping sound- we thought the bumper had scraped on it, as the grid had a big dip in the middle. Stopped to look... :shock: Bumper broken in half, all undertrays shattered, arch-liner ripped out, nearside wing pulled out, rad broken etc etc! Absolutely gutted :cry: This was at around 4.30pm. Phoned AA- they put us on priority because we had Dan with us. They arrived at... 7pm! :mad: Freezing cold, dark, baby well past bedtime and teatime- he was absolutely frantic, bless him. Unbelievable. Anyway, here's some nice pics for y'all :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted February 22, 2007 :shock: all that damage from a cattle grid!! Gutted for you mate. Will you be able to claim for it or will you have to go through insurance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted February 22, 2007 What an absolute sh1tter! Can't believe it took 2 1/2 hours for the AA, that's ridiculous! Was that the lowest priority list then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Cheers guys- going through insurance (luckily we've both got protected no claims), and will try to get the excess back from Gloucester City Council. Everyone I've spoken to about it knows this cattle grid! And as for the AA... :mad: :snipersmile: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted February 22, 2007 And as for the AA... :mad: :snipersmile: Seems to be quite a common feeling at the moment. My mate broke down the other night and was just coming off a large roundabout. His mobile battery was very low so he rang home first and then rang The AA and told them where he was and said that his battery was about to go dead so cant ring up again. They said they would send someone out. He waited a while and then turned his phone back on to see if any family had text/called him and he had an answer phone message from the AA asking him to phone this other company who are closer and tell them his location and they will send someone out to get him!! He clearly told the guy his battery was going dead and so he couldnt ring anyone, and just then his battery did die! Luckily for him his dad decided to go fetch him anyway so he got back but he rang the AA when he got home and gave them a good mouthful! Its a bit worrying really as im insured with the AA :pale: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filofilsem 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Ouch. Having previously lived in Uley, really near to you, I probably know people who've been caught out by the same grid. Real shame though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Sorry to see that Andy! Best of luck getting it sorted mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Oft! You fancy getting a chrome VW roundel for the grill? I think it would enhance it's great looks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Cazza, those rear lights do look good ... just waiting for mine to arrive, been 3wks now :-( That's an amazing amount of damage!!! Were you able to make it over to the Air Ballon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Bojmobile, :lol: LJ, couldn't go anywhere- the coolant disappeared within a couple of minutes :( We were stuck there the whole time. Would've been nice to have a pint while we were waiting! Yeh, love the lights- still need to sort the fitment though :? They only took a few days to arrive- I was impressed with the service. Yours should turn up soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Sh*t mate that is just terrible!!! Worst nightmare as well being stuck in the middle of nowhere with a baby as well.....Shame on the AA, you should complain to headoffice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 22, 2007 Jesus! The grid doesn't look that bad - I can't believe how much it trashed your motor mate! :( You seem to be cursed! Worrying about the AA too.. been with em nearly 3 years and never had to call em out. Would be a bit peeved if they took nearly 3 hours, especially if I had a baby!! Really not good at all! :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Cheers guys. Yeh, from the pics, the grid doesn't look too bad, but it's got quite a dip in the middle where the girders have sagged. I was watching other cars go over it, and they were all close, especially a Celica which must have been just a few mm's away from hitting. Dread to think what would've happened if it was the Corrado! Think I will complain to the AA too. Not good at all :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 23, 2007 The cattle grid well and truly did you over there, hope you get it all sorted out. The VR is looking sweet as... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Cheers, chap :) Got claim forms on their way from the council ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Firstly, lovely VR all round Caz, really nice car. and as for the grid, ffs!! Have to be honest that would be my worst nightmare out with our little one, allways plays on my mind. Sounds like you got by and kept spirits up though and glad you all survived intact! I hope the bill is huge, well if the council end up offering to pay it! legally they should though i believe. My wife worked for the AA, and does'nt now (through choice) nuff said!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
