Sharkie
Volkswagenist
Last Activity: Today, 11:12 AM
Joined: 22-11-2007
Location: Brisbane
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Fully agree with you both. I still contribute financially annually (I remember when I get hit with the annual notice and receipt LOL) and will be here for as long as I can. Am on a few FB groups too, and your comments are spot on. The level of knowledge out there (or lack thereof) is actually quite... -
Initially the plan was to get my son's partner into a VW and out of her Accent, but she has her heart set on a little auto SUV, like a T-Cross, Kamiq or Kona. The plan then was to sell it and to fund a bigger and better project repair next. It is almost too good to do that with though.
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Incidentally, having my brother-in-law here visiting, we decided to refurbish a few sets of alloys we had lying around the shed taking up space.
Filled, sanded and taped ready for spraying
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End result - 1 set gloss black,...Leave a comment:
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And now registered on the road with some 16" alloys. Perfectly useable restored 66TSI.
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Fixed, roadworthy and ready for its WOVI (written off vehicle inspection)
WOVI passed
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My brother in law is a spraypainter so a new aftermarket/grey bumper (perfect fit) for $214.50 was acquired and painted (cost less than $200 in supplies).
Aftermarket/grey lower grilles ($120) and running lights (aftermarket/grey for $170) fitted.
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1 of the big surprises was the extent of damage to the oil pan.
OEM cost ~$1000, found a "OEM" replacement (made for VW China) on Aliexpress for $170 delivered....Leave a comment:
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These always look like minimal damage, but it is always what you can't see that gets you. Most repairers will quote the insurance full retail price for OEM parts and that very quickly makes it uneconomical to repair.
Parts needed to repair with rounded OEM costs was radiator cradle ($900),...Last edited by Sharkie; Yesterday, 09:52 AM.Leave a comment:
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That driveway just says fun times Up! ahead LOL....Leave a comment:
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Polo Restoration Project #3 - Another 66TSI
I really should stay off the Pickles website ....
Came across this little red 66TSI (2015 manual) and snapped it up.
With only 73000km, it was too good to not try and rescue it.
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OEM Bumper went on last month. Looks good!
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Different question .... how did you find driving the TSI350? When we bought the 2010 TDI340, the TSI350 was not available. When it was released I so wanted to trade up to it, but SWMBO said no ...Leave a comment:
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That is a great colour. IE intakes are pretty good and, yes, does look OEM ... almost.
Also, I'd bet that TFSI is much nicer to drive than the TDI too.Leave a comment:
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