Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Right for a while i have been meaning to get my rust problem sorted on my vr and i have finally come up with the money to get it done but im now thinking do i bother?Do i spend my money on getting the rusty rear wheel arches and sills fixed aswell as new pads, discs and calipers front and back? How much is this gonna cost def not gonna be cheap?Or do i sell up and put my saved money plus the money from the car once sold towards another car or even another vr? :^) Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 y u need new calipers front and rear ???? ... if u go away from a vr ull always regret it mate .... Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 They are all rusty and mank looking. Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 y not just paint them then will save u £££`s ..... Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Bit of elbow grease and a drill/wire brush, tin of paint and they'll come up like new. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Ok fare enough but we're still kind of missing the point here? Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Only you can decide but are you thinking of buying a better condition or more modified vr or a complete change? Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 hard to say mate without knowing how much the paintjob will cost you. how about get a quote first? have the chains been done? Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well im not sure what i want next tbh, could be another dub or could be something different.Chains haven't been done but they dont need doing yet anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 you won't get anything as good as a vr for the same amount of money. Only other cars i would consider over my VR just round about the price range would be an e30 325 sport or honda intergra dc2. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Funny you should say that as i was comtemplating whether to get an e30 325i motorsport. Their becoming quite rare and a friend of mine might be selling up soon.Anyway i need to get some quotes can anyone point me in the right direction of some good bodyshops in or around Enfield way. Link to post Share on other sites
D16vGTi 1 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'd say just keep in mind that you know what issues there are with your car and what needs sorting, you can spend the money sorting them and know that its good....if you buy another car it will have a whole new set of issues that you'll then need to sort again, given it may not be rust related but could be a serious engine issue or something else that will cost muchos dollars.I have a set of 5oomile old rear calipers if you do decide you want to keep yours and replace the ones you've got, come with fresh green stuff pads as well. Drop me a PM if you decide to keep it. Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 ^ ^ very true Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Funny you should say that as i was comtemplating whether to get an e30 325i motorsport. Their becoming quite rare and a friend of mine might be selling up soon.Anyway i need to get some quotes can anyone point me in the right direction of some good bodyshops in or around Enfield way.Harlow Autos mate I used them their painter trained by standox in Germany... bit pricey but imho well worth it my bonnet speaks for itself :-) http://www.harlowautos.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 oh yeah... and don't sell the VR!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Got a quote today from one bodyshop and they quoted me £300 per rear wheel arch which is to cut out the rust and weld in new arches.Does that seem about the right price? Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I`d say that's a price for a decent job... you only want it done once Link to post Share on other sites
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