Dave_ciw 507 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 got scalped by a 1.4 nova :-( I suspect the badges liedI seem to remember you stopping a thread about such incidents As this is not a street racing conquest or disaster forum? lolI had a 1.3 sr Nova which was serious on performance and destroyed many mk2 gti's but never a VR6 lolI would say he had a redtop 2.0l cavilier SRI engine which is a common conversion. (Was once a serious nova lover but the wife converted me in the right firection) Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 got my tyres fitted on my 6 spoke audi 17" rims get some pictures up tomorrow after ive fitted my 312mm brakes Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 got scalped by a 1.4 nova :-( I suspect the badges liedI seem to remember you stopping a thread about such incidents As this is not a street racing conquest or disaster forum? lolI had a 1.3 sr Nova which was serious on performance and destroyed many mk2 gti's but never a VR6 lolI would say he had a redtop 2.0l cavilier SRI engine which is a common conversion. (Was once a serious nova lover but the wife converted me in the right firection)i did indeed because it was full of people boasting about doing 125mph on public roads ;-)no speeding involved just short bursts of acceleration. went from a slow moving dual carriage way to a motorway slip road. I heard him coming but he had the jump on me so even when i floored it he came past me. traffic on the motorway proper meant neither of us could go faster than motorway speed. Link to post Share on other sites
AJmk2 2 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Found out that my car had been fitted with two right hand ,side skirts. Impressed at the effort it took to fit them rather then just buying a proper pair. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Well ive changed 2 rear caliper carriers and a rear ABS sensor Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Found out that my car had been fitted with two right hand ' date='side skirts. Impressed at the effort it took to fit them rather then just buying a proper pair. [/quote']hahaha sum people never cease to amaze me!!! Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 when i woke up it was such a nice morning i left for work mega early, and lowered the rear end a bit more on their level car park and in the gorgeous sun! when i got to the front i had a bit of a problem......borrowed a jack when i fitted the suspension and didnt even think mine would do this lolbut after getting VW Tool no. 879981 lolit was fine! but didnt make 'tool' till i got home and the sun is to nice so didnt lower front today. nearly sitting right now tho!!!!oh and 2 new front tyres...gd times!! Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 got scalped by a 1.4 nova :-( I suspect the badges liedI seem to remember you stopping a thread about such incidents As this is not a street racing conquest or disaster forum? lolI had a 1.3 sr Nova which was serious on performance and destroyed many mk2 gti's but never a VR6 lolI would say he had a redtop 2.0l cavilier SRI engine which is a common conversion. (Was once a serious nova lover but the wife converted me in the right firection)i did indeed because it was full of people boasting about doing 125mph on public roads ;-)no speeding involved just short bursts of acceleration. went from a slow moving dual carriage way to a motorway slip road. I heard him coming but he had the jump on me so even when i floored it he came past me. traffic on the motorway proper meant neither of us could go faster than motorway speed.I wasnt boasting about doing an unspecified high speed I was trying to get across what sort of speed the exotic porsche that screwed me must ave bin doing to pass me like me like I was parked. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I wasnt boasting about doing an unspecified high speed I was trying to get across what sort of speed the exotic porsche that screwed me must ave bin doing to pass me like me like I was parked. my bad. sorry. But the thread I poo-pooed would have led to extra work for the mods just saving people from incriminating themselves Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Left it at the garage so they can finally sort out my juddering problem, haven't really drove it for 2 weeks ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I wasnt boasting about doing an unspecified high speed I was trying to get across what sort of speed the exotic porsche that screwed me must ave bin doing to pass me like me like I was parked. my bad. sorry. But the thread I poo-pooed would have led to extra work for the mods just saving people from incriminating themselvesYo fella I was takin the mick I appreciate you have a job to do and think no less of any of you for it. I also appreciate all the guff and legwork you do on our behalf Nige. I also know that none of the mod or admin staff are here to put a dampner on anyones actions but someone has to take control buddy. Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Been busy wheels tyres wishbones 312mm brakes grille and vents Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 couple of pics Link to post Share on other sites
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CALICO 130 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 The brake kit Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 last night till 1am i did an oil change fitted tyres and fixed my exhaust Link to post Share on other sites
Trini 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I done my fogs at last plus a few other odd bits til i get sum more $$ so i can do evrythn else Link to post Share on other sites
Trini 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 and now im putting the front back on Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I cleaned it yes you heard that right !!! in preperation for inters Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 ( nice one Ben there will be no stopping you now. Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Fitted new starter (ebay bargain 99p). sweetas... Got Sals wings and just won a mullberry bumper so thats the lot yipeee, can arrange bodyshop now ...Watch this space... ( Link to post Share on other sites
djmorgz 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 ummmm swore at it a lot 2day... battery decided it didnt want to play and fuel gauge decides it dosnt want to tell me the truth and instead its gna confuse me by going up an down all the time.....also it decided it wanted to blow a hole in the middle silencer so replaced it with a straight pipe lol Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 still just looked at it .... mite put a pic up of how dirty she is lol Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 i made a bracket for the rad and did another oil change Link to post Share on other sites
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