daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Got myself another 16v after being without my last one for about 18 months. My priorities didn't include another Rado but when this one came up at a low price AND in great condition I decided to take a look. The bad news - it was in South Wales, 200 miles from Notts :shock: It was well worth the journey though. The total mileage came to 800 miles - there and back to view then same again to collect the car. The car is a 93K 2L 16v in Flash Red. I bought it off 'andiG60' on here. Many thanks to Andi and his mum for making me feel very welcome after the long journeys I had to make. There's nothing major wrong with the car, just a lot of small issues I want to fix early on and then start to think about suspension, wheels etc later. Anyway here's a few pics I took whilst at Andi's place. Ta Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted December 9, 2006 looks nice mate - like the wheels! You're still part of the family then and don't need to change your username! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome back Andy, nice car youve got yourself there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome back Andy, nice car youve got yourself there... I think you've got crossed wires - I bought the car off Andi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted December 9, 2006 Dave - what you got planned for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Bojmobile, Not a lot immediately, it's SORN at the moment until I can sell my Passat. Gives me time to get things fixed and looking good. I've got a KR inlet Cam to go in a bit later and then probably just lower it and change the alloys. Not really thinking further down the line at the moment, only had the car a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted December 9, 2006 very nice dave , is that a moonroof i see ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome back Andy, nice car youve got yourself there... I think you've got crossed wires - I bought the car off Andi. Sorry Dave, my bad.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 very nice dave , is that a moonroof i see ;-) Yes it is, but it ain't working yet. I've got a replacement steel sunroof but I've left it in South Wales :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted December 9, 2006 hmm why not keep the moonroof ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 hmm why not keep the moonroof ? I wasn't so sure at first but think I'll keep the moonroof. Makes the car a little different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Nice one Dave. Definately worth keeping the moonroof IMHO! Nice to see another red rado too :) Glad you're back in the fold again - hope this car works out well for you :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted December 9, 2006 Dave - I like the wheels too - what you thinking of replacing them with? I'd definitely keep the moonroof too - what's the fit like? Was it a good job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Jim, thanks mate. Bojmobile, Not sure but pretty certain they'll be 16" and maybe 5 or 6 spoke design. The moonroof was already in when I got the car so can't say about the fit until I get it working. Looks good first glance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted December 10, 2006 Good to see you back in a rado Dave... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted December 10, 2006 Good stuff Dave - welcome back aboard! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 10, 2006 Thanks guys, it feels good to be back :D :D I feel part of the forum again instead of justing looking over it's shoulder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted December 10, 2006 Nice one Dave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lippy 0 Posted December 11, 2006 nice car mate, quite like the rims too ;) keep me in mind when you swap em I've got an inlet cam for sale if your interested? Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 11, 2006 nice car mate, quite like the rims too ;) keep me in mind when you swap em I've got an inlet cam for sale if your interested? Andrew Wheels - yes mate. Inlet cam - still got one I didn't fit to my old valver, cheers for the offer tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pukka 0 Posted December 12, 2006 looks good mate, first chance i've got to get on the forum and search for it! by the way - those rear lens film covers actually do let the indicators shine a dark orange, nothing to worry the law with at least! scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 13, 2006 looks good mate, first chance i've got to get on the forum and search for it! by the way - those rear lens film covers actually do let the indicators shine a dark orange, nothing to worry the law with at least! scott I'll get round to fitting them soon, cheers Scott. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted December 18, 2006 Nice 16v you've got there Dave. Get some Borbet C's on there! Must be frustrating having it on SORN! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lippy 0 Posted December 18, 2006 whoops forgot i'd posted in here :oops: No danger about the cam, Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted December 18, 2006 Nice clean car mate. Bet you're itching to sell the rat. :bounce2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
