OMGZ "new" car! - Page 5

bam · 17-10-2008, 14:19

20 year old white VW's FTMFW

That was at the Nurburgring in May this year

Your golf does look pretty awesome, wish my paint was that good, not sure I can be bothered to do all that rubbing though, can I drop it round sometime....

lostkat · 14-01-2009, 22:11

Just a little update. Bought me some some 15 x 7 RH Cups for the Golf last week and finally got around to putting them on tonight. Tyres are gently stretched, which I think is just about right.

My rusty old (but original!) steelies:

New wheels

It doesn't sit quite right at the moment, but I have some lowering springs which came with the car when I bought it, which should sort that. I was going to put them on at the weekend, but unfortunately there was a little incident with a completely knackered CV joint, which took priority and prevented that. Hopefully I'll be able to do it this weekend if the weather's good.

Really pleased with them. I'd been saving up for some BBS's, but couldn't really justify the price in the end. These were only £150 and are a little curbed, but I can refurb them one by one over the summer. Dead chuffed

lostkat · 14-01-2009, 22:12

btw, I say "I"... what I really mean is "with MUCH supervision from Leon"

Matblack · 14-01-2009, 22:17

MB

lostkat · 14-01-2009, 22:18

Leon suggested I do it that way

Nutcase · 14-01-2009, 22:22

I know someone who did it recently. MIND THE SPOKES with your hands etc.!

Jonny69 · 15-01-2009, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

I know it's not everyone's bag and people will think "why's she bought a 21 yr old car", but I honestly don't give a stuff.

**** 'em, it's none of their business. Good for you

lostkat · 15-01-2009, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

**** 'em, it's none of their business. Good for you

I've been quite suprised actually. In the 3 odd months of owning the car, more people have had the reaction "oooh I have a soft spot for those old Golfs" than "WTF why did you buy such an old car?". People always ask me how its doing

It's got character and has certainly grown on me.

TinkerBell · 15-01-2009, 22:21

Ooooo looking good

You are right though will look better lowered abit

I bet it is a right hoot to drive! I would love an old car to have a laugh in, but I would be worried about it breaking down and not being able to fix it!!

Will · 15-01-2009, 22:34

SLAAAAAM IT!!!!

17-10-2008, 14:19	#1
bam Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 106	20 year old white VW's FTMFW That was at the Nurburgring in May this year Your golf does look pretty awesome, wish my paint was that good, not sure I can be bothered to do all that rubbing though, can I drop it round sometime.... __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant

14-01-2009, 22:11	#2
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Just a little update. Bought me some some 15 x 7 RH Cups for the Golf last week and finally got around to putting them on tonight. Tyres are gently stretched, which I think is just about right. My rusty old (but original!) steelies: New wheels It doesn't sit quite right at the moment, but I have some lowering springs which came with the car when I bought it, which should sort that. I was going to put them on at the weekend, but unfortunately there was a little incident with a completely knackered CV joint, which took priority and prevented that. Hopefully I'll be able to do it this weekend if the weather's good. Really pleased with them. I'd been saving up for some BBS's, but couldn't really justify the price in the end. These were only £150 and are a little curbed, but I can refurb them one by one over the summer. Dead chuffed __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

14-01-2009, 22:12	#3
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	btw, I say "I"... what I really mean is "with MUCH supervision from Leon" __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

14-01-2009, 22:17	#4
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

14-01-2009, 22:18	#5
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Leon suggested I do it that way __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

14-01-2009, 22:22	#6
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	I know someone who did it recently. MIND THE SPOKES with your hands etc.!

15-01-2009, 22:21	#9
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Ooooo looking good You are right though will look better lowered abit I bet it is a right hoot to drive! I would love an old car to have a laugh in, but I would be worried about it breaking down and not being able to fix it!! __________________

15-01-2009, 22:34	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	SLAAAAAM IT!!!! __________________ *No No!*