Cressa 44 Posted February 27, 2022 Today got me thinking. I paid daft money (£30) for a square piece of plastic to fit over some relays. I had it 6 weeks b4 I fitted it. It took less than 30 seconds to fit 🤣🤣🤣😜 why did it take sooo long So, tell us your crazy story....what is it....how much was it....... how long have you had it...... fitted or not fitted..... why/why Not.... Cmon people 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 27, 2022 When I bought the Bilstein B12s back in 2014, I had to get the correct spring cups and a full set of top mounts etc.... I deployed in April 15 and hadn't got round to fitting them by then. As I didn't get back til December anyway, I think I finally fitted them in February 2016 - approx 18 months after buying them! As it turned out, they had the incorrect rear springs. After getting the replacements via Demon Tweeks (great service considering time between buying), I SORNd the car until July 20, when I finally put the correct springs on and put the car back on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stone0311 0 Posted February 27, 2022 Bought my Compomotive MOs in 2008, not yet done a mile in anger... same with alot of my build actually Sent using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Stone0311 said: Bought my Compomotive MOs in 2008, not yet done a mile in anger... same with alot of my build actually Sent using Tapatalk I bought ABT a23s in 2001, the only time they've turned is on the balancing machine. Weitec coiloivers P and i springs Bilstein front, Koni rear Schrick 3L pistons 4mo alloy sump MK3 16v gearbox for the diff. 02J tower, Polo shifter 17 BBS, 16 Compo THs, 16 BBS RS771, 16 OZ Crono, 16 Scooby fit??, Solitudes 3 DAB radios, still in their boxes, sub box and amp - there's never even been a radio in the car - I like the engine noise 288s, 312s And more............. The car has never been anything other than stock.... Edited February 28, 2022 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted February 28, 2022 🤣🤣 both beat me. Although the wheels reminded me that I have had some BBS split rims for nearly 2 yrs too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted February 28, 2022 🙈 great list Dox 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted February 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cressa said: 🙈 great list Dox 🤣 Tip of the iceberg spare 2.9 tall block, 2 cylinder heads, engine block (to make a coffee table) 5 late wings, a pair of rear archs, rear panel, complete rolling storm shell (going this year) Then there's loads of MK4 stuff, 1.9 PD engine and box, 1.4 TDi engine, turbos, axle, brakes, suspension........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted February 28, 2022 New drivers rear quarter panel 3 or 4 years ago bargain compared to Herritage or classics, don’t need it now but what if, I can’t get it in the loft it won’t fit, so it lives in my office 😖. 10 years ownership of new fog lights, indicators and side strips and a spare roof strip set. 5 years of non turbo stuff in the loft in case I go oem, 11” spall fan set up, oem fans and new shroud with hella radiator, switches, fixings little bits of plastic in a box worth a fortune. It goes on, but if you own a carrado you want quick fixes not moths of searching and over pricing so I buy when I think it’s a reasonable price that I can get my money back, it’s not a profit thing, I wish it was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Dox said: Tip of the iceberg spare 2.9 tall block, 2 cylinder heads, engine block (to make a coffee table) 5 late wings, a pair of rear archs, rear panel, complete rolling storm shell (going this year) Then there's loads of MK4 stuff, 1.9 PD engine and box, 1.4 TDi engine, turbos, axle, brakes, suspension........... The abt alloys they would fight over them in classifieds. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted February 28, 2022 Oh I have an early wing as well that is bugger all good for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted February 28, 2022 The way parts are now, not as much as I’d like. I really should have had better foresight and hoarded more. Hey ho 😞. 90mm spoiler - 10 years Battery cover - 12 years Bonnet foam - 12 years Various bolts / nic naks from Germany. Bought some door striker pins last week for the 8v. Found a set in the boot of the VR 🙄. Along with door to jamb foams, bonnet pin / slam panel plastic shrouds and other forgotten about trinkets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 1, 2022 20 hours ago, James. said: The way parts are now, not as much as I’d like. I really should have had better foresight and hoarded more. Hey ho 😞. 90mm spoiler - 10 years Battery cover - 12 years Bonnet foam - 12 years Various bolts / nic naks from Germany. Bought some door striker pins last week for the 8v. Found a set in the boot of the VR 🙄. Along with door to jamb foams, bonnet pin / slam panel plastic shrouds and other forgotten about trinkets. Haha, I've done this a few times! Bought new parts then discovered I actually previously bought them and forgotten about it! 😣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stone0311 0 Posted March 1, 2022 Haha, I've done this a few times! Bought new parts then discovered I actually previously bought them and forgotten about it! Glad I'm not the only one who does this, have spent ages searching for a stray part and bought it; then found it tucked in the ashtray or similar Sent using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted March 1, 2022 Maybe the new mouse invasion will give everyone a bit of encouragement to fit before they get chewed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Keyo said: Maybe the new mouse invasion will give everyone a bit of encouragement to fit before they get chewed up. I swear down when I saw what it had done to all the other items in the roof space, I felt sick thinking about the leather interior I have sat up there 😞. Alright, it’s in a well used condition, but so far all seems ok 🙂. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
