The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XIX)
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Daaaveee said:
MattsCar said:
On the subject of Alfa 145s...I learned the other day that there was a facelift dashboard, that RHD versions never got, presumably due to manufacturing costs.
Interesting, I did not know this!Love a bit of 145/146 chat. Here was mine back in 2005, loved that thing and wish 19 year old me never sold it, like many of us with our previous cars I guess. The best spec in my opinion, proteo red facelift 155bhp Cloverleaf with the tan Momo leather
The GTA’s interior is more sculptured in the dash area and around the binnacles, but the silver plastic bits look a bit own-brand Argos stereo and as for the artists formerly known as soft-touch surfaces - it’s like a teenage boy’s curtains in my GTA, foul.
I prefer the stark black scratchy plastic of the 145, more Tonka toy. And of course, the door window cutouts…
I had a minty low mile 8 valve MK3 Golf GTI, such a let down after having had a really early 8 valve MK2 GTI.
And on the subject of ducktails, I'm thinking of getting one for my 996. Bottom edge of my engine lid has started to go rusty where the car has had to live outside since we moved house. Garage build is starting shortly so think I might go ducktail when the car has somewhere cosy to live again
And on the subject of ducktails, I'm thinking of getting one for my 996. Bottom edge of my engine lid has started to go rusty where the car has had to live outside since we moved house. Garage build is starting shortly so think I might go ducktail when the car has somewhere cosy to live again
Crook said:
Has anyone ever done a highspeed corner rear end feel with / without the spoiler deployed in a 964 to see if it makes a noticeable difference?
In the way Autocar used to do the lateral G skid test.
As I understood it the 964 spoiler deployed over 130kph and retracted again below 50kph but this was lowered to 100kph after it was pointed out that the Police in the UK would just be able to prosecute any Porsche driver tooling about with a deployed spoiler.In the way Autocar used to do the lateral G skid test.
Probably an urban myth.
Hi guys. The 911 backdate is mine. The rear spoiler only really makes a difference for reducing lift abve 80mph. They tend to get a bit floaty without one at autobahn speeds. It also guides more air into the engine bay which helps with cooling.
There's lots of parts of the car that were picked by me as I wanted it that way, rather than to look like any particular model. I still love the car, but after a 12 year journey with it I feel like it's time to move on. Collecting Cars have been in touch about putting it on their site so it may well go to auction yet.
There's lots of parts of the car that were picked by me as I wanted it that way, rather than to look like any particular model. I still love the car, but after a 12 year journey with it I feel like it's time to move on. Collecting Cars have been in touch about putting it on their site so it may well go to auction yet.
BrewsterBear said:
Hi guys. The 911 backdate is mine. The rear spoiler only really makes a difference for reducing lift abve 80mph. They tend to get a bit floaty without one at autobahn speeds. It also guides more air into the engine bay which helps with cooling.
There's lots of parts of the car that were picked by me as I wanted it that way, rather than to look like any particular model. I still love the car, but after a 12 year journey with it I feel like it's time to move on. Collecting Cars have been in touch about putting it on their site so it may well go to auction yet.
If I had the budget for a nice aircooled i'd certainly be seriously considering yours! It's hard to fault for my tastes. I would be reminding myself that although it feels like it's a lot to pay, I would 100% end up spending the same amount buying a cheaper a car and then taking years to make it more like your car. There's lots of parts of the car that were picked by me as I wanted it that way, rather than to look like any particular model. I still love the car, but after a 12 year journey with it I feel like it's time to move on. Collecting Cars have been in touch about putting it on their site so it may well go to auction yet.
Good luck with the sale.
Daaaveee said:
MattsCar said:
On the subject of Alfa 145s...I learned the other day that there was a facelift dashboard, that RHD versions never got, presumably due to manufacturing costs.
Interesting, I did not know this!Love a bit of 145/146 chat. Here was mine back in 2005, loved that thing and wish 19 year old me never sold it, like many of us with our previous cars I guess. The best spec in my opinion, proteo red facelift 155bhp Cloverleaf with the tan Momo leather
snotrag said:
On the theme of 90's Hatches - I was never a VW guy - I had a GTi-6 and loved the 145 too.
This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
Brilliant, love that engine, ran two vr6 engined mk2 golfs..absolute hootThis tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
Fast Bug said:
I had a minty low mile 8 valve MK3 Golf GTI, such a let down after having had a really early 8 valve MK2 GTI.
And on the subject of ducktails, I'm thinking of getting one for my 996. Bottom edge of my engine lid has started to go rusty where the car has had to live outside since we moved house. Garage build is starting shortly so think I might go ducktail when the car has somewhere cosy to live again
I had an 8 valve as well, and as you say it was a bit of a let down. Ok in the corners, that engine was a shocker though. And on the subject of ducktails, I'm thinking of getting one for my 996. Bottom edge of my engine lid has started to go rusty where the car has had to live outside since we moved house. Garage build is starting shortly so think I might go ducktail when the car has somewhere cosy to live again
My 16 valve was an entirely different kettle of fish - much much better.
bodhi said:
I had an 8 valve as well, and as you say it was a bit of a let down. Ok in the corners, that engine was a shocker though.
My 16 valve was an entirely different kettle of fish - much much better.
The ABF engine in the Mk3 16v is a masterpiece. We had one with cams, Supersprint headers and exhaust. Typical Italian import - the oil probably had never been changed, neither had the belt, but it had Supersprint and Schrick cams on it. It just loved revs… Decent chassis too. Not as fun as the Mk2 16v that was its predecessor, but certainly a lot quicker… My 16 valve was an entirely different kettle of fish - much much better.
L100NYY said:
I always quite fancied (and still do) a Dragon Green
Mk3 16v.
I had a mk2 GTI but that, errrr, ummm, ‘fell over’ in a field one night
I saw a Dragon Green mk3 on Facebook marketplace a few days ago, looked decent.Mk3 16v.
I had a mk2 GTI but that, errrr, ummm, ‘fell over’ in a field one night
I had a Storm Grey 16v, it was such a good car.
Had polished Merc S500 wheels and Weitec coilovers.
snotrag said:
On the theme of 90's Hatches - I was never a VW guy - I had a GTi-6 and loved the 145 too.
This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
I love these, always wanted to own one just for the engine, I think the design has aged really well too.This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
MightyBadger said:
snotrag said:
On the theme of 90's Hatches - I was never a VW guy - I had a GTi-6 and loved the 145 too.
This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
I love these, always wanted to own one just for the engine, I think the design has aged really well too.This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
There was a 2.9 VR6 Syncro (I only knew of the 2.8, with the 2.9 being in the Corrado)
And the version I now want, they made a limited edition called colour concept that was either yellow, green, blue, red or black, with matching two-tone interior.
https://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/vw-golf-2900-vr6-s...
(But not this one, 30k for a 300’000km golf with chav wheels is a tad optimistic
)[quote=L100NYY]One of my favourite Matchbox cars;
https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-skoda-...
Soft spot alert! The first cat I got to drive alone a few hours after passing my test. A bright ORANGE (!!) Estelle 1050 that belonged to my mum. They built them tough, even I failed to break it but it did teach me about understeer.....4 speed 'box, single speaker for the MW radio and alloys that looked a bit like a Caterham's from back then.
https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-skoda-...
Soft spot alert! The first cat I got to drive alone a few hours after passing my test. A bright ORANGE (!!) Estelle 1050 that belonged to my mum. They built them tough, even I failed to break it but it did teach me about understeer.....4 speed 'box, single speaker for the MW radio and alloys that looked a bit like a Caterham's from back then.
stickylabels]100NYY said:
One of my favourite Matchbox cars;
https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-skoda-...
Soft spot alert! The first cat I got to drive alone a few hours after passing my test. A bright ORANGE (!!) Estelle 1050 that belonged to my mum. They built them tough, even I failed to break it but it did teach me about understeer.....4 speed 'box, single speaker for the MW radio and alloys that looked a bit like a Caterham's from back then.
My mate used to borrow his mum’s Estelle and we’d go off driving the green lanes in Barton. One evening we found a canoe (this is absolutely true) and having a tow rope in the car I was towed behind in the canoe around the tracks.https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1985-skoda-...
Soft spot alert! The first cat I got to drive alone a few hours after passing my test. A bright ORANGE (!!) Estelle 1050 that belonged to my mum. They built them tough, even I failed to break it but it did teach me about understeer.....4 speed 'box, single speaker for the MW radio and alloys that looked a bit like a Caterham's from back then.
Life was different back then…
Chris944_S2 said:
MightyBadger said:
snotrag said:
On the theme of 90's Hatches - I was never a VW guy - I had a GTi-6 and loved the 145 too.
This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
I love these, always wanted to own one just for the engine, I think the design has aged really well too.This tab just seems to be a frequent ficture of mine for some reason though. My 'toys' have always been 4 seaters I keep thinking of some sort of modern classic that the whole family can take for days out, pub lunch or a trip to the seaside in the summer.
- We used to think these were the 'worst' one - but now its from the past, I'm not sure it is, especially now its just a car to cruise in, take to a show, park up, enjoy, keep it shiny. Who cares if it understeers more than 4 pot.
- If you remember what these used to cost, it seems like a lot. But its a bona fide modern classic, its survived the early 00s Max Power era unscathed, not been VW scene'd, and has that fabulous party trick engine note.
- As a 1985 vintage, I'm an absolute sucker for dog cock red, shiny black trim, lovely shiny silver lattice wheels... This is the car that ten year old me would look up in the index of Autocar, mouthing "two point eight litres....wowwwww"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326050144858?mkcid=16&a...
Like I said, not typically a VW guy but it is pretty lovely hey?
There was a 2.9 VR6 Syncro (I only knew of the 2.8, with the 2.9 being in the Corrado)
And the version I now want, they made a limited edition called colour concept that was either yellow, green, blue, red or black, with matching two-tone interior.
https://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/vw-golf-2900-vr6-s...
(But not this one, 30k for a 300’000km golf with chav wheels is a tad optimistic
)
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