VW Bora SE 1.6 '99

[lindrup119]

Housemate just picked up this little peach of a Bora. We both went to have a look at it and genuinely couldn't find much fault with it, not that we let on about that to the Romanian chappy selling it. MOT till October and Taxed for another few months. £700 all in. Timing belt and water pump changed recently and no advisories on the latest MOT.

Will have some more pics later but for now here she is in her 'Ink Blue' (we think) and Beige Velour interior glory:



Despite saying that it was only a banger before he bought it some modding plans have arisen!

So far the list for parts extends to; some 18" RS4 reps, induction kit for some 'roar' from that mighty 1.6, a little lower (not excessive) and a front black lip - something like this I think:



Won't be any de-badging going on or air suspension happening.

Cheers

[lewisf182]

Incredibly slow, understeers like mad. But ultimately very comfy and spacious and a good snotter.

I have the 1.4 version.

[Nickbrapp]

I love love love a bora, miss mine everyday, it was comfy, reliable and my favorite car ive had.

the valance in that photo if a Bora 4 motion one, they also do a rear one that suits it well.

ukmkivs is a good forum full of nice ones, mainly slammed and bently wheels which is pretty over done.

mine started as a SE, and i added recaros, xenons, a us rub strip, beetle v5 daytona alloys, and a lip spoiler, and added aero wipers and arms from a 2003 model.

ide have another in a heartbeat, a fully loaded v6 4 motion or a 1.8t in the ruby red.

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[vx220]

I have a PD 130, looks good on weitec springs and shocks, but so dull to drive

It's so dull I don't even have any photos...

[DanielJames]

vx220 said:

I have a PD 130, looks good on weitec springs and shocks, but so dull to drive

It's so dull I don't even have any photos...

Oddly I've always fancied a PD130 sport. I'll probably buy one when I grow up and buy a house.

Until then the 328i will do

[ManOpener]

Don't put 18's on a Mk4 Golf or Bora. The rise is abysmal and it'll end up looking like an off-roader unless you make the ride even worse by fitting "uprated" suspension.

I know this from bitter experience.

[JFReturns]

No idea why but I really like the Bora.... But hate MK4 Golfs.

[vx220]

JFReturns said:

No idea why but I really like the Bora.... But hate MK4 Golfs.

Same here

[93Jay]

Here's my Bora, it has some of the bits he wants, front splitter is the 4motion splitter available from TPS, If your on facebook, Join the "VW Bora group"


20130815_190838_Richtone(HDR) by 93Jay, on Flickr


20130815_190610_Richtone(HDR) (1) by 93Jay, on Flickr


Untitled by 93Jay, on Flickr

[vx220]

Thought you'd posted pics of mine (my eyes are full of chlorine)

Yours is muuuch cleaner!