andyherd 0 Posted December 8, 2008 Hey all, Thought it was about time I post up some pics of my Storm. I got her back in April with 96k on the clock with a stack full of receipts from a couple in Essex. The previous owner used it very little as they bought it with the intention of transporting dogs! Looking through the doc's I found it had been really well looked after with VW receipts for everything including a new clutch. Mod-wise not much had been changed from standard. Lupo wipers, a full closure alarm and AmD remap being the only non-standard things. I have got some future plans lined up which include some new rims, coilovers and some engine changes. So far I have made some alterations but I'll make another post in a little while detailing these as I've got loads of pics and don't want to overload you! Here's some shots taken from when I first gave her a good clean. And with my now sold Mk2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted December 8, 2008 Hey they do look good dont they, even standard. Love it :) Looks like you have got yourself a nice one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 8, 2008 You'll enjoy it even more when you get coillies on!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted December 8, 2008 looking good mate :) looks like a nice tidy example :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted December 9, 2008 Very nice, lets have some pic overload, we can handle it :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 9, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys Ok BILLCOR, here's some more of the pics I've taken of stuff done. Decided to have my wheels refurbed a couple of months ago and have them powdercoated another colour. I know I said I was going to get some new rims but the tyres on the Solitudes had just been changed before I bought the car so I don't see the point in spending nearly £1500 on the rims I want at the moment when the tyres are good and I could put the cash to better use. Wheels and coilovers should come together some time next year. Here's one for the Storm purist, the wheels I had on whilst the Solitudes were being refurbed. Other changes include the old painting the inside of the headlight trick, HID's (which I still can't get working properly!), a 90mm splitter and German plates. And I've still got a ton of pics left! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2008 I don't know why but knowing its a Storm it looks well funny on [strike:332bzc4c]Solitudes[/strike:332bzc4c] Speedlines!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted December 9, 2008 Speedlines Judith?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2008 Speedlines Judith?? Oops yes. I get my S's mixed up!!! Edited.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted December 9, 2008 Looks tidy mate byt the way love the garage behind one of the shots wish I had one like that so I didnt have to work in the rain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 9, 2008 I don't know why but knowing its a Storm it looks well funny on [strike:2xtxotkq]Solitudes[/strike:2xtxotkq] Speedlines!!!! Know what you mean, looks kind of odd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 9, 2008 Looks nice mate, your going to be working with me next year so no doubt ill see this car a fair bit more once your finished in Pompey.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted December 9, 2008 Very smart indeed. The mud flaps really suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 9, 2008 Looks nice mate, your going to be working with me next year so no doubt ill see this car a fair bit more once your finished in Pompey.. Cheers Goldie Joining Vanguard in March, can't wait to get out of Sultan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted December 10, 2008 out of curiosity, which HID did you go for. and did you just do H4 kit? does that now mean that hour standard driving lamps are better than your main beam lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 10, 2008 out of curiosity, which HID did you go for. and did you just do H4 kit? does that now mean that hour standard driving lamps are better than your main beam lol. They are H4's but I can't remeber which brand, I'll let you know next week when I get back down south. Had my appendix out so couldn't drive for the past fortnight. I can't even get the main beam to work with the HID's thats the problem! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just_say_meth 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Alright andy, didn't know you'd done the wheels already!! First time i've been on the forum in ages and noticed your thread. No doubt mike has told you my cars in for paint, can't wait to get it back :D Just trying to gather some stuff for a second trip to the powdercoaters :lol: got some pics when I was up seeing the car today, i'll pm you a link. Howd you get on with the appendix op? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 13, 2008 Alright andy, didn't know you'd done the wheels already!! First time i've been on the forum in ages and noticed your thread. No doubt mike has told you my cars in for paint, can't wait to get it back :D Just trying to gather some stuff for a second trip to the powdercoaters :lol: got some pics when I was up seeing the car today, i'll pm you a link. Howd you get on with the appendix op? Hey Andy, got the wheels done back in August but the car has been down south since then and I haven't been updating any of my threads and I've only just started this one. I'm going down to get it Sunday and bring it up on Monday though so no doubt you'll get a look at them and the other bits I've just had done. Yeah Mikey has been telling me all about your Rado, it's going to look awesome when you get it back! Can't be long now till its all back together. Want to take some stuff to the powdercoater myself but that would mean taking the car off the road and I haven't got another motor just now so I'll get them done next year I think. What guy do you use? Pics would be great. Nearly back to full health now after my op, a week more and I'll be back to normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 18, 2008 out of curiosity, which HID did you go for Just checked on the brand of kit I have, it's XLS. Stands for Xenon Light Source, got them second hand on eBay for £50 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Thought I better bring my thread right upto date seeing as I've just bought myself this! Can't wait to get it fitted but I've decided to get other things sorted first such as brakes, suspension etc. so that when the charger is fitted the car is setup to handle such an increase in power. Only dilemma I have is whether to colour code the charger as I had intended or keep it gold as many of my friends are telling me? Other things I've had done are getting a SWG scuttle panel which I would recommend to any Rado owner as the fit and quality are excellent. Also had a full check over and service carried out by the guys at The Phirm who more than live up to their excellent repuation. As well as sorting all the little niggles I pointed out (and some they found) they also replaced my brake lines with Goodridge braided items and carried out some polybushing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joinerboy 0 Posted December 30, 2008 more power, im jealous (gold looks good) how much roughly for the kit if you dont mind me asking? your car looks stunning by the way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz The Rat 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Powder coated Solitude's look awesome!!! I had mine done about 6 weeks ago and love them. Nice turbo kit, where is that from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamminvr6storm 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Very nice, the Vortech superchargers are a great power upgrade. Is that a V9? In terms of colour coding you saw what mine looked like in mystic blue pearl, I have some pics if you want me to email them to you. (sorry I sold it elsewhere by the way) If you are going to colour code or keep it gold I would get the charger to TB pipe done the same coulour, will set it off nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted December 31, 2008 more power, im jealous (gold looks good) how much roughly for the kit if you dont mind me asking? your car looks stunning by the Thanks very much :D Kit cost me £1500 all in Powder coated Solitude's look awesome!!! I had mine done about 6 weeks ago and love them. Nice turbo kit, where is that from? Cheers mate, I agree powdercoating is the way forward! Got the kit from Mike at VWspeed, absolutely top chap Very nice, the Vortech superchargers are a great power upgrade. Is that a V9? In terms of colour coding you saw what mine looked like in mystic blue pearl, I have some pics if you want me to email them to you. (sorry I sold it elsewhere by the way) If you are going to colour code or keep it gold I would get the charger to TB pipe done the same coulour, will set it off nicely. Spot on it's the same kit as you had but just in gold, it came from Jay McToldridge's Mk2 show car After seeing your kit all coloured thats why I really fancy doing now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyherd 0 Posted October 23, 2009 Haven't updated this thread in ages! Been a few changes since then, the charger has now been sold on as I realised I could not afford to fit it due to buying my first house. I actually had the Rado up for sale recently but after puting it in for an MOT and getting back a large bill I've decided to keep it and sell on my A4 instead. Modifications will be limited to what I can afford in the future but looking forward to the challenge. Here's a pic from when the bad weather hit us up north and the Rado resembled more of a snow plough! Also got a few bits coloured Fitted the SWG scuttle cover Also got some new rear lights from german eBay Now going to concentrate on getting a few little niggles sorted then keep it as clean and up to scratch as possible over the winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
