Tigerfish 10 Posted October 19, 2021 Other than some stone chips on the bonnet, and a couple rust bubbles, she scrubs up quite well. Wrap in the fogs/indicators needs redoing, and the wheels although not bad, could probably do with a refurb. I can only assume Covid has hit refurb prices, as the cost per wheel has gone up since the last time I got some done (quoted £70 each for 16” wheels, which seems a lot) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted October 20, 2021 Looks very nice in those pics. Any shots of the engine bay and cabin? Any mods, other than the lupo wipers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted October 20, 2021 Thanks Not got any pics of the inside, but can get some tomorrow. Grey leather seats and door cards. Think it must’ve been a black cloth interior original as the dash, console and side trims are all black. Stitching has seen better days where the warning triangle goes in the back seat. Not many mods, non stock lowered struts (took off the coilovers that were originally fitted when I got it as they were rock hard and bouncy). Stuff I’ve done so far16” Jetta Cup SpeedlinesSWG Scuttle Panel288mm front Disc upgradeBraided front and rear brake linesTubular manifold with heat shield wrappingAfter market exhaust, possibly Jetex.Decat pipe in garage that I’ve never used.Lupo wipers.Wind deflectorsClear tinted rear light clusters.Still got the first aid kit in the hump.Think that is about it. Rest is stock. Still to do….Gas strut bonnet stay still to fit.Short shifter still to fit.Sound proof panels for under the bonnet still to fitStainless steel petrol tank straps still to fitTeves 20 ABS setup still to fit Engine bay pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted October 21, 2021 certainly does scrub up well. What gas struts you gone for under the bonnet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Car looking good ! Would be good to see the right caps on such a rare vwms alloy - the caps are 60 mm speedline corse caps and renewart can make the decals. A guy on esty can make the alloy decals if you send him the image. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/901953415/metal-stickers-custom-car-wheels-center?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bbs+centre+caps&ref=sr_gallery-3-12&organic_search_click=1 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262872541004?epid=684171491&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d346ca74c:g:czEAAOSwZd1VcjYZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsStdebXPz4ZTXCT8FI9kPBhz31ebnuGvfhoCEym6AXuRnhoW7wAwiAxaJdMcymGtC8PBhI1gla%2Fg9%2BOwAJTmDQrC8E5l%2B6R9L1eKmh9Ku%2B066rZO7qnq0pJrh8al6CZhXdI0QwcRxKpYeTvhFT0aLHqo%2F25ibJMRC5zkHJvZbMompamaoGtjVmG9QDwtx8GhesJZSQT65E42P01GInEFuAkr1SbCyGljLSYur6U%2BMixxGbYg4nsZUJqm2K78dteIvPj5qRGDtTgh7WYjwoYPf0O2JH4Pqsmqo2FsmYOqk9YhGoUdpH3Jn8WxUaZ3UxwdhLjLcGrPgwu57lEZaJ62KQdCR9UL%2F8QVDFs7fTEKnvTElsIf%2BeEhzhUiO0BIVxRHUDK9Idn%2BfIQ77LuTi%2BatNnP4MJCOyzWKmxcp%2BGFeRzhjpNXfM3tpocsCvy01KUTfzHsvmDscYVSl6cYLaqKsY%2BMRnKULJLzmNa12oMcdhPDY5ALgg%2BrBY17Ql8TxX5TyMojxHnr%2BDuTPwpY4W5lawyNXNzmIpA7re6O9bxfQ9k81AcE2C0uuhs1mSjnxeYZGTOu06YyjTClqtu49AjeeLhivtOeXpBN2NJjJ1PKXTdATejWLgLb5j0f5gW9P%2BvgaB9LKp042BtQRA1MCaK%2BNtOVAdkOWKLSOOl%2BANWerpczvVM39CDMv2ZuOhOGGoH7NdSwLSspiar4b%2F9ciIUtFjS2uHx9R1I%2FST2yNiaMhNaTyFvOQrCsjdSPZAILP7tOkavm1SadlnMQtVlCHao1FTcEf8V8fTEC6%2BIFcMGTJAEqIWZYBC9zhve0N5O1goCR2OD6rQmJzF%2BVYQgukRz7WLZkg%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524 Edited October 21, 2021 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted October 22, 2021 It really is very shiny. A credit to your efforts. Looks like hours and hours of machine polishing has gone into that 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted October 24, 2021 certainly does scrub up well. What gas struts you gone for under the bonnet?Thanks Graham.Struts are the JOM ones for the mk3 Golf.Was looking at possibly trying more of an arrangement like the Audi TT has on the hinges themselves. All depends when I get round to fitting as I have the JOM ones already.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted October 24, 2021 Car looking good ! Would be good to see the right caps on such a rare vwms alloy - the caps are 60 mm speedline corse caps and renewart can make the decals. A guy on esty can make the alloy decals if you send him the image. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/901953415/metal-stickers-custom-car-wheels-center?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bbs+centre+caps&ref=sr_gallery-3-12&organic_search_click=1 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262872541004?epid=684171491&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d346ca74c:g:czEAAOSwZd1VcjYZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsStdebXPz4ZTXCT8FI9kPBhz31ebnuGvfhoCEym6AXuRnhoW7wAwiAxaJdMcymGtC8PBhI1gla%2Fg9%2BOwAJTmDQrC8E5l%2B6R9L1eKmh9Ku%2B066rZO7qnq0pJrh8al6CZhXdI0QwcRxKpYeTvhFT0aLHqo%2F25ibJMRC5zkHJvZbMompamaoGtjVmG9QDwtx8GhesJZSQT65E42P01GInEFuAkr1SbCyGljLSYur6U%2BMixxGbYg4nsZUJqm2K78dteIvPj5qRGDtTgh7WYjwoYPf0O2JH4Pqsmqo2FsmYOqk9YhGoUdpH3Jn8WxUaZ3UxwdhLjLcGrPgwu57lEZaJ62KQdCR9UL%2F8QVDFs7fTEKnvTElsIf%2BeEhzhUiO0BIVxRHUDK9Idn%2BfIQ77LuTi%2BatNnP4MJCOyzWKmxcp%2BGFeRzhjpNXfM3tpocsCvy01KUTfzHsvmDscYVSl6cYLaqKsY%2BMRnKULJLzmNa12oMcdhPDY5ALgg%2BrBY17Ql8TxX5TyMojxHnr%2BDuTPwpY4W5lawyNXNzmIpA7re6O9bxfQ9k81AcE2C0uuhs1mSjnxeYZGTOu06YyjTClqtu49AjeeLhivtOeXpBN2NJjJ1PKXTdATejWLgLb5j0f5gW9P%2BvgaB9LKp042BtQRA1MCaK%2BNtOVAdkOWKLSOOl%2BANWerpczvVM39CDMv2ZuOhOGGoH7NdSwLSspiar4b%2F9ciIUtFjS2uHx9R1I%2FST2yNiaMhNaTyFvOQrCsjdSPZAILP7tOkavm1SadlnMQtVlCHao1FTcEf8V8fTEC6%2BIFcMGTJAEqIWZYBC9zhve0N5O1goCR2OD6rQmJzF%2BVYQgukRz7WLZkg%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524 Yeah, I keep thinking about the caps after the previous discussions on your thread when you got the same wheels. The non-symmetrical nature of the logo kind of puts my teeth on edge… lol. I’m not OCD, but the wobble as the logo rotates could push me over the edge!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted October 24, 2021 It really is very shiny. A credit to your efforts. Looks like hours and hours of machine polishing has gone into that I can’t really take the credit for the machine polishing, i did get someone in to do that, along with applying a ceramic coating to finish it off. I just need to keep on top of it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Your Blackberry is looking lush. That engine bay is particularly fine. Not so much as a rusty screw in sight...love the scuttle trim and correct stickers in correct position👌 Edited October 27, 2021 by Billzeebub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted November 3, 2021 Your Blackberry is looking lush. That engine bay is particularly fine. Not so much as a rusty screw in sight...love the scuttle trim and correct stickers in correct positionThanks. Yeah, got the stickers from eBay to freshen up the old tired ones. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted November 3, 2021 Passed its MOT today with just advisories for corrosion on the near and offside rear brake pipes. Happy with that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
