Jk* 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Just thought id start more of a journal of whats happened to the VR since ownership. So here goes. Travelled for 17 hours to pick it up from Skegness on 17/10/06 and looked like this: Got it back and the first thing to fit was some new rear lights and side repeaters 25/10/06November saw the addition of a RAM AIR induction kit courtesy of VDUBGIRLEnd November/December time saw the inclusion of some crystal front indicators and fogs, new german plates, badgeless grill and some new headlight bulbs.Also picked up some TT Comps. But in the process cracked one of my fogs which then let water in! Mid December purcheased a new Remus Backbox and longlife cat back pipeThe new year saw a purchase of a new 4.2" Sony dvd Headunit, new front indicators and fogs! 12/2/07- Was dealt a blow when a Deer ran out in front of me in pouring rain, in a country lane which resulted in this and a hefty £500+ repair bill New parts required for repair- Grill- Bonnet- Bumper- Wing - Slam panel- Splitter. Moderator edit by: Admin Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Parts ive had to replace so far through general wear and tear: - New breather pipes- Starter Motor- One injector and seal- Glove box handle- Two front tyres (Two blow outs one @ 35mph another @ 70mph)- MAF Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 That's real shit luck m8 :-(I remeber you had plans for a respray to in the next month or 2. I guess that is on hold now ? Or will you do everything in one go ?Keep us Updated. ;-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Basically the car is going into the bodyshop tomorrow to get the initial damage fixed. Then i shall go from there. Got my TAX and MOT @ the end of March, so the future is looking bleak @ the moment. Just taking each day as it comes now. Link to post Share on other sites
Focker-out 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Gutted for you mate, but by looking at the pics of the crash it could have been lodas worse! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I saw it in the flesh today, certainly looks repairable and although the accident is a kick in the teeth for him, he can at least say he got off lightly.Big dent in his wallet and his plans have to go out to the right, luckily he's faithful to the DUB cause and is keen to stick with it.Big up ya mate, someday soon you will have a sweet DUB ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Definately lucky. Strange to how the front bumper seems to have popped itself out too! Maybe repairable! Just see what the week has in store i suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Good luck, this could be the start of something beautiful :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hope you get it sorted soon. Link to post Share on other sites
peanut 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 got a black front bumper here if you need it Gav Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Just thought id start more of a journal of whats happened to the VR since ownership. So here goes. Travelled for 17 hours to pick it up from Skegness on 17/10/06 and looked like this: bummer about the crash but 17 hours to pick it up? did u walk?? Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Lol! No, im in Plymouth, left on the train, got there, picked it up, then got lost coming home! Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Got the VR back today 21/2/07. Not looking brilliant but it will have to do for now. The final bill came to £677.50. Had to have the air con decompressed and re-compressed again £75. Also had the on car VAG.COM and i need 3 sensors and a new AUX belt. If that wasnt bad enough, my TAX and MOT is @ the end of March too Will get pics of the work carried out, not bad for two days. Link to post Share on other sites
Dub-Donna 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 It never rains, but it pours :-(My Gti got wrote off by the dumb white van man in january and they offered me silly money for it,I've had my new Golf (TDi) 1 week and some B*****D has keyed accross the whole of the driver and rear passenger doorsJK your not alone ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 22/2/07- Got the VR back from the body shop after 2 days being in there. Not too bad for now. Lacquer has come off on the door where the wing pushed into it and i have decided the side skirts need to come off as they are rotten. Heres what it looks like now: Moderator edit by: Admin Link to post Share on other sites
mkoneboy 1 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Much better, shame about that, looks lucky thou, could have been a lot worse looking at the bank! Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Total cost: £677.50 Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well, at least you have it back now :-)Not much of a consolation I know......Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well, it kinda is. I was so happy to have it back i rolled the windows down today and just listened to the engine. Ok, i used 1/4 of a tank of fuel, but was enjoyable! lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 24/2/07- Removed the side skirts as they were scrapping against the door when opened and they were a little rusty on top. The pictures show what i mean. Unforunately as soon as i took them off the heavens opened up and couldnt get any pics without them on and all cleaned up. Moderator edit by: Admin Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 677 is pretty dam good tbh, those rear arches look really bad mate. i have a spare set of skirt and doors if u need any btw Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 The arch on that pic is really bad, ideally the rear quarter panel needs replacing as the rear window has been put through @ some point and its bubbling up around the window. I bought it cheapish in the first place because of that, but i was never aware of how bad it was until i had travelled the 300+ miles to see it! Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 poor old cars had a hard time mate, needs a fair bit of tlc to get it back on top again Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Yeah, but im determined to let this VR survive! Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Car passed its MOT first time with no advisories, and its booked in for respray on 2nd April! Game on! Link to post Share on other sites
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