timgt
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Sept 4, 2013 21:12:04 GMT
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Alright chaps, Thought introduce Polo No. 2. I purchased the car on Sunday after winning the auction the Monday previous. It's a little black GT, always wanted one Nan offered to lend me the money so I got this one  It does mean I'll be broke paying my nan back but it's bloody worth it!  Unfortunately I don't have any of my own pictures as of yet, but here's some pictures from the advert.     ^^ Genuine 71k!^^ The previous owner gave the car a good going over before I bought it, polish, treated bumpers plastics ect ect so it looks a lot tidier now. I haven't added much to it apart from a Pipercross panel filter, Votex cassette holder, late spec rear lights, Audi window winders and a few other little bits. Most of the parts were taken from my other Polo. Plans? Well I'm not sure really, I love the car the way it is. I'll more than likely add OEM parts if/when I can afford to. I have a Votex grille (has two built in round spot lamps) but I not keen on the idea of butchering the radiator cowling. For now I'm gonna just enjoy it as is, would be a shame to tear apart a low mile original car considering there's not many like this left. It certainly puts a smile on my face and the revy little 3F lump has plenty of poke to keep me more than satisfied. Up to date pics to follow... Thanks for looking guys. |
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2013 22:28:43 GMT by timgt
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Sept 5, 2013 12:42:22 GMT
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I miss my old gt so much and this doesn't help :/ Looks like you've scored a great one though. They're only going up in value at the moment though so look forward to seeing where you go with this one.
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timgt
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Thanks Sparks, it's a real gem this car, I feel very lucky to be owner in all honesty. Unfortunately some curse word thought they'd attempt to nick it Wednesday night so now I need to replace the locks and bend my passenger door back into place!
This hasn't put me off though, I'm determined to make this car better than before. Only subtle changes inside and out but the engine is gonna have some decent goodies in the future. Watch this space...
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79cord
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Sept 6, 2013 10:41:10 GMT
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Sorry to hear of its misfortune, it does look special, though I think I'd be terrified of anything developing/hidden under those arch trims.
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timgt
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Sept 6, 2013 17:46:19 GMT
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Thank you cord. I was a bit worried about the arches. but there's not a hint of rust/rot  |
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Sept 6, 2013 18:23:58 GMT
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Nice Polo. I could do naughty things to that!
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timgt
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Sept 9, 2013 20:42:38 GMT
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^^^ Haha thanks mate, I'm trying to prevent myself from doing naughty things to it! Got images of it at home, there a bit curse word/rushed, I don't get anytime to myself at the moment so took them when I could.     Please excuse the pink floor mats, there the original owners but I haven't bothered replacing them yet as they do the job haha. I'm gonna start gathering parts soon when funds allow, seriously love driving this car. I've got a performance chip on it's way to me which will raise the rev limiter to 7.3K and give car a claimed 5-8 extra BHP and eliminate any flat spots, should make it a lot more interesting to drive. Future plans: 40/30 AP Suspension kit, S/S Exhaust system with mid box removed, Upgraded 8.00mm HT leads (some lovely red ones) Upgraded cam (268) 14" alloys (more than likely BBS Ra's or RZ's) Upgrade Suspension bushes (Poly thingy's or whatever there called) Stage 2 sub frame, Upgraded ARB blocks, Sort out any body work niggles. Basically the general idea is make it handle well, go like stink but maintain originality. |
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Dan P
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Sept 18, 2013 13:24:09 GMT
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loving the look of your polo! looks so clean for a car of its age! |
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timgt
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Oct 15, 2013 23:54:05 GMT
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^^Cheers man, it's fairing very well for 22 year old car. Well Monday 14th I passed my driving test and am fully insured and loving Polo life MUG SHOT:  Today my boss turned round to me and said the AA badge is in his words 'nerdy' does anyone agree with that? I'm having thoughts about removing it now haha. |
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Last Edit: Oct 15, 2013 23:55:23 GMT by timgt
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Oct 16, 2013 14:06:22 GMT
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Tell your boss hes a curse word. It looks good on there.
Congrats on passing your test! I had a lot of fun in my Polo!
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Dan P
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Nov 11, 2013 16:14:45 GMT
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not too sure about the AA badge... I probably wouldn't have it on mine
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Nov 11, 2013 18:34:27 GMT
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Polo looks great, congrats on the test  , personally i'd ditch the AA badge, suits a Rover P6 (or similar 70's ride) but looks lost on a 90's Polo. don't know where you are but i have a set of 14" BBS RA's laying around here. |
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timgt
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Nov 13, 2013 22:25:00 GMT
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Thanks Mark!
I have removed the AA badge now, I did like it but soon changed my mind, it wouldn't fit in with style I aim to go for with this car.
Nothings been done to the car due having little cash at the minute, but it's been treated to a full polish and the all plastics treated and are now a really nice deep black. Might take a trip to the New Forest tomorrow and get some decent snaps.
Mark: RA's would definitely interest me, I'm down in Bournemouth. I'm heading to London next Saturday. Don't mind travelling a sensible distance though.
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2013 22:25:53 GMT by timgt
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timgt
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Nov 14, 2013 17:07:49 GMT
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g40jon
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Nov 14, 2013 17:16:03 GMT
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nice looking gt, nice to see one that hasn't been overly modified! You mention earlier in your thread you have a votex grill. Do you still have it and would you be interested in selling it?
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timgt
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Nov 14, 2013 18:09:45 GMT
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Thanks Jon! It'll be remaining pretty much standard apart from spec'd up factory options, only the engine will be getting noticeable changes in the future. I do still have the grill, I'm unsure weather I want to part with it though, I'll test fit it soon and make my decision. Seems daft and unfair to keep it if someone else has a use for it. You'll be the first to know it I decide to part with it. (My user name is the same on CP and is TomMK3 on Polo3)
I've actually just seen you're wanted ad on CP, did you buy Martins Breadvan GT? Going by his build thread you actually owned the car a while ago? Lovely little car and with some tlc would look top notch.
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g40jon
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Nov 14, 2013 19:13:52 GMT
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Yeah I did buy my old polo back, minus all the good bits I fitted to it! Martin is a mate of mine, so I got the car back for less than I paid for it first time round. Needs a lot of cosmetic tlc though! heres my original build thread from nearly 4 years ago retrorides.proboards.com/thread/59414/1991-polo-gt-squarebackIf you do decide you want rid of the votex make sure you tell me first! Keep up the good work! |
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timgt
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Wow! You did a brilliant job with that car, those rear arch trims must be stupidly rare as I've never seen a set before! Do you intend to start a build thread? I would love to see the progress.
Don't worry, you'll be first to know about the grill.
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g40jon
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tbh I think I will just pick up my old build thread from where I left off! My aim is to get it back to somewhere close to how it was when I previously owned it. I don't think I will get the rear arches again, as they are no longer available from the place I bought them from (from what I can tell, they weren't genuine vw items. Not really sure how they came into existance.)
First jobs will be to fit a new clutch and re-make an uprated headlight loom (If your car doesn't have one, I woulf highly recommend making one, it'll give your healights around 20% more light output)
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timgt
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Nov 15, 2013 15:42:16 GMT
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That's a good plan, I'd definitely be watching if you decide to do so. That's a shame about the arches, I had a feeling they weren't OE VW items although they should have been, they look awesome.
I'd love to upgrade the lighting, unfortunately me and wiring aren't very good together basically I'm useless when it comes to that side of things. I'll have to sort something in the future though as the lights aren't great.
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It does mean I'll be broke paying my nan back but it's bloody worth it! 
, personally i'd ditch the AA badge, suits a Rover P6 (or similar 70's ride) but looks lost on a 90's Polo.
