Silver! Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) oooooooh very nice!!! great fun to drive arn't they! is that alex's old car? (loopty lupo?) has it got red tape around the front grille? if it is its a lovely example!I believe it is, though no red tape. Apart from the KWs it going back to original as I said earlier.I should be at Volkswing @ Biggar today, but my penance is, housework!!!...and driving to see Amandaa's Mum, darn it; another 100 mile trip... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />...50 miles of fun, 2 hours of pain (families!) and hmmm... which way can I go home???Ray Edited May 27, 2007 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 oooooooh very nice!!! great fun to drive arn't they! is that alex's old car? (loopty lupo?) has it got red tape around the front grille? if it is its a lovely example!i looked up my pics from E38 2005 and alex had a privy plate on his car so i cant see the original reg on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I am shocked, especially since you keep complaining about how poor you are!I'm just a poor IT Team Leader ...... and after a week in London last week I can't afford it! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />Congratulations. I hope you enjoy it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 i looked up my pics from E38 2005 and alex had a privy plate on his car so i cant see the original reg on itthats very true! i found his car in my ragley pics too. was one of my favourite cars when i joined this club, so if it is im so glad its gone to a good home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Looking good. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> You do realise you have to pay for Premium again though... it only covers you for 1 car (not that Im jelous or anything... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Looking good. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 i wont ask what thats ment to be growing out of the cartoons forehead ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Long time, not much updating.Who's got all the roof bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 The Arosa is looking very smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 The Arosa is looking very smart Cheers! Replacement wheels going on soon!She needs the stone chips doing and a good clean and polish inside & out.I was thinking of coilovers, but maybe I'll swap her in for a Polo/Ibiza when the dog gets bigger!R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Ooo new wheels! Keeping it a secret are you! Look forward to seeing them Hmm i know what you mean, arosas and dogs dont mix very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Ooo new wheels! Keeping it a secret are you! Look forward to seeing them Hmm i know what you mean, arosas and dogs dont mix very well Nothing special, just different. I've only had them for 2 years now.Drop them off for re-furb tomorrow and the new rubber is sitting in the shed.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Right as said elsewhere the wheels are refurbed and on.After a first drive to check wheel blance etc. and to take a couple of phot's it seems a bit more responsive.Photo's of the wheels on..I'm actually quite pleased, but I feel (as I expected) they need spaced a bit and the car may have to come down a bit for best effect,Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) Are they Tarantulas?They suit the car well Edited April 12, 2008 by Swoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks. Yes Tarantulas or 9 spokes from a MK1 GTi.As I said I'm quite pleased. I didn't want anything to open to show off my rusty drums, but wanted someting different.Took 2 years plus to get all together and get them on!Fit nice and tidy on the front discs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Very nice, i agree about the spacers though, they do look a little lost in thw wheel arches. Nice, different choice of wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 As I said I'm quite pleased. I didn't want anything to open to show off my rusty drums, but wanted someting different.Paint them!Ive painted both my TDi and 1.0 drims now, just black, looks much neater Also gave me a chance to clean up the insides of the drums a little and deglaze the brake shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks.Yes, I keep meaning to paint the drums and the front calipers/carriers, but I was looking for a satin black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Mine are satin black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talby Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 really suit your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) 25k and 6 years old.Just had the Arosa MOT'd and annual serviced inc. cambelt and waterpump kit.Cost was £282.25 at my local VW Specialist. How does that compare?Passed MOT with warnings on the discs being pitted and rust on the rear section of the exhaust.Funny thing is I got warnings on my front bushes last year from another garage, but no mention this time. Self healing bushes anyone?!?!?!Mechanic says if you're gonna replace your discs don't use VW parts as they're soft and prone to pitting. The ones I got a warning on were replaced when I bought the car 2.5 years ago and have only done 9k.You can work it out for yourself, but the originals only lasted 16k!I got to give her a wash and polish now as I'm feeling the love for her! Edited April 21, 2008 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) 1.0 brakes are very soft it seems, mine were replaced at 23K, pads were very very worn and the discs distorted, then changed the discs again at 30K for pitting and distortion. Now the discs are really badly pitted at 39K, looks like only half the discs work against the pads, although the brakes feel spot on, very sensitive. Although it does cause alot of brake dust. It passed its MOT last month at a local Ford main dealer, but they didnt mention that, had no warnings. As for the bushes maybe they were being too picky about them Why not change the pads and discs yourself? Really easy to do. That price does sound a little steep, you should be able to get the parts (discs and pads) for about £60-£80. Not sure on the exhaust, its done well to last as long though. By rust does it just mean rust or is there a hole? If its just surface rust then its fine, id leave it a little longer, the back boxes have quite a thick casing. Neither of mine have needed exhausts yet.Ooo a wash! I washed my 1.0 yesterday, hadnt been done in ages, looks a new again! Edited April 21, 2008 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Sorry, the price was for the sevice, cambelt, waterpump and MOT.Not a quote for the brakes.Yes I'll do them myself! Proably at the same time as painting drums and calipers.Changed the original post to read better!Ray Edited April 21, 2008 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh i see, pretty good price for all that i would say. I painted mine too, looks much neater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.