going to see that ebay mk1. *seen it...*

as some of you may know, there is a very nice mk1 on the bay at the moment, tomorro im going to have a look at it,

i spent nearly half an hour on the phone to the seller, he is well sound and owns 3/4 other mk1's of different styles, from completely standard origional to full out track sl*g, so that boeds well,

she was very keen that i come to see it and has said that he is happy to just spend a couple of hours with me, said i can do what i like, put it on axel stands to get a good look over it, take parts off etc etc...

very sounds guy, and a credit to the word enthusiast!

i looks forward to seeing it tomorro morning and will keep you updated!

i will also take my digi cam for a few pics.







thats his track sl*g in the background on the trailer...


was going to ask advice as to what to look for really, are there common problems with modded mk1's? areas that ppl overlook that cant take extra power?

and wise words?

cheers,

tim
Edited by: Tim_mk2

 

Ah, I've already put a deposit on that one.

 

going from those pics looks like you've found a good one there!

 

Lovely wheels. If either of you get it, wanna sell them?!

 

he is joking, and if he isnt will soon die!


i may consider selling the wheels as im not a great fan of them, but let me buy the car first!

tim

 

Goes to the highest bidder I guess

 

Great car Tim

 

not if he is willing to take it from the auction

 

this is all your fucking fault so dont start!

 

I was speaking to him before and told him money no problem any offer add 250

 

Main thing to look for on any car that's A reg is rust, pull the carpets up and have a good, real good look underneath.

Don't be blinkered by the mods and snorty Webers

The listing makes it look and very good car, but just make sure it is.

 

Big words from little boys

 

Go Raider Go Raider...

Teach that snotty kid a lesson.

 

I'll give you the low down on problems wit my car.

Exhaust manifold downpipe coming in contact with antiroll bar on heavy acceleration

Steering rack mount (drivers side) spot welds giving way from excess stress

Cracked exhaust manifold from stress from 1st problem

Leaking dizzy that contaminates clutch from leaking onto bell housing

Steering rack knuckle boot disintergrating from heat from manifold

Front engine mount ripping bolts out of front panel

Saggy doors that drop when opened (easily but brutally fixed)

Also look for signs of bad jacking, bent/rusty sills, signs of rust in corners of arches all round (if rusty then arch is rusty too), blocked sunroof drains if it has a sunroof, badly refitted interior if it has been removed, badly messed with wiring, the list can go on.

 

shut it baldy,

 

I may or may not be winding him up

 

what accent does he speak with?

tim

 

What we doing playing guess who now?

All through email mate.

 

ok mate cheers for that,

any tell tail signs to look for with a cracked manifold or any thing else you said?

tim

 

any thing else?

tim