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  1. Birchy
    100% Genuine Standard Car. Fully stamped up to date service book. Folder full of bills and history Genuine 85k miles from new ( car is used occasionally at weekends if we have sun so mileage will creep up ever so slightly ) Engine and automatic gearbox are superb 5 Owners - 1st the original dealer, 3 are known and all mature non boy racers MOT expires 18th March 2018 All old MOTs 2 Keys 2 Cobra immobilsier fobs 4 matching Avon tyres with good tread Full service in February this year Every electrical component works
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    Please can anyone let me know the VW part numbers for the following panels off a 1997 Rreg Highline... She needs some TLC and copy panels have been awful quality so going for genuine items. Front bumper Rear bumper Drivers front wing Passenger front wing Front grille Thats the lot, thanks gang.
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    Anymore pics...?
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    Im in.
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    OOOOOOH what have you bought get some pics up!
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    Here is M'lady Sruffy on the day of purchase...!
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    Would love to put the engine in but wife would have a heart attack. I had to battle to get M'lady as a toy and to change the car to that magnitude would be like.. well I may as well pack my bags...! I will stick with what I have and slowly build her up in stealth mode so the wife is failry oblivious to what Im doing. Knowing my luck she will be a typical women and know exactly what is going on! So 18s are a NO for the car, no problem. Time to move on to the next bit....
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    Friend of mine has written off his 2006 06reg Golf R32 and I have firts reserve on the alloys. Will they fit my MK3 1997 Highline and if so what mods will I have to make to the arches/car please? Thanks for your help. Birchy.
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    Boys & Girls, A friend of mine has written off his 2006 06reg R32 and told me I can have the steering wheel complete with airbag. Will it fit my 1997 Rreg Highline and if so what do I have to do in terms of getting it fitted to the car???? Thanks for your help peeps. Birchy.
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    I have seen a climatronic unit for sale, can you retro-fit climatronic to a MK3 Highline with A/C???? Just a thought....!
  11. Birchy
    I cant say anything else other than amazing! The attention to detail when diagnosing the faults on my car was astounding. They will now be fixing every single one of them & their sister company the body work! Use them you will NOT be dissapointed. www.thephirm.co.uk 08454 505760
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    Wheel alignment, balancing and camber were all taken care of on Monday last week. Yet, she still pulls to the left and The Phirm said its not right and needs checking. The Phirm uncovered funny little things such as: Mainbeam bulb out. Drivers Rear Light needs an earth. Power steering nose coroding Exhaust centre section slightly blowing Front discs worn Rear pads need replacing Slight weep from 2nd water pump Sump acraped Rear number plate discouloured Requries coolant flush Coolant pressure cap weeping Play in both rear wheel bearings Coolant weep around oil cooler Rear wishbones both split
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    'The Phirm' are superb...! Spent an hour with them on friday looking over my new girl and boy are they particular, which is a good thing as so am I. The list from VW wasnt that bad, I coped when I first saw it as she is 13 years old in September. However, The Phirm found another 14 items that need attention which is great as it means when all the mechanical work is complete she will be tip top. I cant recommend 'The Phirm' enough. Ultra friendly, Ultra Knowledgable, Ultra good at what they do...! Use them people... I will be!
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    Have checked through the fourm but cant find a post that dteails how to close the drivers window manually. Mine is stuck all the way down and cant for the life of me get the window back up! I have a new regulator and motor arriving Tuesday but in the mean time need to close the window. How do I close the window manually please?????? Thanks gang, Birchy
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    NowVR6, booked it in with them for tomorrow so thanks for the info. Im going to call Euro Car Parts tomorrow and ask for a quote on all the parts I need. As for the steering rack, Im not convinced it needs replacing. I asked them to look into why the car pulls to the left (tracking, balance etc complete monday) and they came back with 'worn steering rack'. Hopefully The Phirm will be able to advise differently.
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    Thanks guys, I will have a look on google for local VW specialists and get them to fit genuine VW parts for the repairs. Body work, as expected the car has a few bumps and scrapes. Can anyone recommend a decent body shop in Hampshire please?
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    Do you mean crazy to pay any of those prices or the steering rack in particular? Anyone got some ideas on where in the Basingstoke area I could get it cheaper? Thanks B7D VR, Birchy
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    Just collected the car and sat with service receptionist, who is brilliant, talking about pricing for the repairs, all include VAT & fitting, see below: Near Side Rear Regulator - £205.41 Off Side Front Window Motor - £395.46 Steering Rack - £1015.46 Inner Off Side CV Boot - £121.61 4x Alloy Wheel Refurb - £160.00 Paint Front & Rear bumpers, touch up stone chips and other body marks - £250.00 Im taking her to a VW speacialist tomorrow for them to check her over and give an opnion on repairs as two sets of eyes are better than one. Plus, I feel a Specialist will have more attentio
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    Hello Im wanting to upgrade the headlights bulbs on my MK3 VR6 as the standard bulbs are pretty poor and would like some advice on the xenon type bulbs you can buy please. Are they any good? Will they fry my electrics? Whats a good alternative? Cheers, Birchy
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    Yes please E38 VR. PM me if you can with costs and part numbers so I can double check the fit. Really appreciate your help...!!!
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    I havent bought one yet but there are plenty on ebay and in my area, Basingstoke, the scrap yards have 4 MK3 Golfs with regulators. I would say £25+ rather for a second hand one, the trouble with a second hand one is you dont know when thats going to give up the ghost. VW charge £195 to supply and fit a new one which is expensive, quoted me this morning, so look at Euro Car parts or someone of that ilk. You can pop the door card off, easy job, and slide the window back up. To stop the window sliding down again I placed some cloth on the top edge of the glass which has wedged into the top of
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    I imagine, but could be wrong, it will be the regulator thats failed and you will need to buy a new one Im afraid Dan...! Exactly the same has happened to my VR6
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    Brilliant, thanks again VR6 Nat. PM me when you get any information and we can discuss further. Really appreciate your help! Ive been in touch with the south west VR6 team and am waiting on some meeting dates but will defiantly get along to shows and pick some brains and hopefully some bargain buys on parts. My two boys keep wanting to go for a drive as its 'really fast', I have to tell them to keep it down or they will get Daddy in trouble with mummy! I feel like Im 18 again rebuilding my MK1 GTi... Bloody brilliant... Think you could say Im hooked...!
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    Thanks VR6 Nat. I will become a premium member when I get some spare cash. All funds are taken up buying the car and getting it sorted. I will hold off the repairs until I become a premium member. If the discounts are as good as you say it will save me a tidy sum and earn me some brownie points with the wife. I think she is sick of VR6 conversations already!
  25. Birchy
    I couldnt believe they listed the stereo as 'missing' it did make me chuckle. Can get a brand new steering rack for £150, anyone have an idea as to how much it will cost to get it fitted please? VW want £205 to fit a new passneger window regulator and a stonking £395 for the new drivers window motor. Thanks for the tip will check out ebay and also speak with Tony to get his feel on things. Im a bit OCD and want her as close to factory as possible so will get the missing tool kit pieces and badges.
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