Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yes, after much faffing, effing and geoffing I have FINALLY joined you guys with a Black Mk4 Cab. I've been home about 10 minutes and heres the only pic i've got so far. It needs a good wash due to the motorway journey home but you'll get the idea It seems a good clean example, I cant find anything wrong so far (except I dont know how to work the little computer thing inside), Everything works perfectly though its taking a while to get used to such an old car again. Now is it me, or did the xr3i have suspension made out of scaffolding? lol There are plenty of other things in the boot: orange front indicators a window couple of mechanical things I have NO idea what are roof cover pack of tissues 5p peice bubble wrap Very strange, I guess its so I can build another one one day lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 also just found; a pair of rusty spotlights The mechanical thing kind of looks like a small car, it def smells of fuel and has a pull cord in the top of it 1980's/90s cassette radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 hi mate, i have to say it looks nice mate, looks to be in good condition, looks like a good buy, how much did you pick it up for? if your unsure what the parts are post a pic up, someone will be able to advise you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XxpeteyxX Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 looks nice m8...got any plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diggy Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 VERY nice mate does look clean and tidy i realy like the colour too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thankyou Guys. I paid £800 with tax (april) and mot (August) however there are a few faults which will be my priorities. Replacing Aerial as current one is snapped at the base Big Bore exhaust is too damn noisy and theres a rattling from underneath, This will probably be replaced with standard 3i one. A good service is in order, Tiny dots of rust in a few places need sorting before they become an issue (namely round windows) but the boot is clear as is the battery tray. I'm thinking of removing any trace of alarm/immobalisers and replacing them with a nice Cat 1 model (with various add-ons). Then maintaining the very good bodywork. Changing the Radio Cassette for an MP3/cd unit Here are a few more pics (still not been washed yet though, Sorry lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 90spec seats, lurvly! if your gunna change the exhaust then selling that one will pay for the new one lol, looks shiney as it is, polish it up, i bet it shines up a right treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 very nice Soggy worth the money mate... hope you enjoyed drivin it home looks clean apart from dirt on drive back mate...bet you were grining from ear to ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I was well chuffed had it not been for the traffic on the M6 and M5. I have noticed a few things when driving though that concern me, there seems to ba a grinding noice that gets louder when you brake, and it seems to struggle to get started, possibly due to the immobaliser, i'm not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 the grinding coming from the front end? when you say it seems to struggle to get started does it turn over slow or just take ages to fire up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 incidentally I put a jet wash on it, looks 200% better with all the road dust washed off. I think a trip to Chavford is in order to pick up some decent polish and interior cleaner. Should be looking jolly spiffing by monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Turns over slow to begin with, feels like it wont start every time. BUt there are 2 immoballisers on there, so I'm not sure if its the other one playing up. heres my closest impression: Re........................................re...........................................re.......re..................re.re.rere..bruuuum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 lol mate great impression!!!! most start like that, lazy starter, mine does it when the starter gets to hot after the cars been on a mega journey, it should always start tho, its a very commen problem, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 hmmm ok, It just seems like its going to die, or you have a dead battery......very unnerving, not so much when at home, but when i'm out and about. Is there nothing that can be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Very nice clean mk4 mate, did you manage to find out what exactly you found in the luggage boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Very nice clean mk4 mate, did you manage to find out what exactly you found in the luggage boot. Yeah kind of, there is a bike Carb body, 2 orange front indicators, a rear side window, a rusty spotlight and complete spotlight and some bits of metal that look like Mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s11pyk Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 will swap a full standard system for yours! almost brand new, still has stickers on it! nice cab mate, very nice indeed, will also swap you a full half leather xr3i interior for yours! did i forget to mention very nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 hmmm ok, It just seems like its going to die, or you have a dead battery......very unnerving, not so much when at home, but when i'm out and about. Is there nothing that can be done? its commen, all my escorts have done it and my mates rs turbo's, a new starter should sort it, but my starter was rebuilt and still does it sometimes when hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Ok cheers Just bought some firegum (or something) as there is a slight but noticable hole in a join on the exhaust, hopefully that will solve some little niggles I have. Some Turtlewax Premium, a few new microfibre polishing cloths..........Oh and an air freshner I have found the cause of the rattle, A gear linkage under the car is loose but secure (if that makes sense) But I cant seem to tighten it. Any ideas greatfully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Good looking car mate im liking the aladdins cave in the boot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 will swap a full standard system for yours! almost brand new, still has stickers on it! nice cab mate, very nice indeed, will also swap you a full half leather xr3i interior for yours! did i forget to mention very nice car! i thought you had your seats now or are just being greedy now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest specialtaximan Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 VERY SMART CABBIE THAT M8 LOVE BLACK 1S ESPECAILY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Cheers Taximan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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