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Anything to give me some ideas.
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Dec 21, 2015 12:39:02 GMT
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Sumpcracker had one on here. As usual he made it looked stunning in (seemingly) easy steps.
Have always liked these - look forward to seeing yours!
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Scruffy looking' nerf herder.
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Geordie
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Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Dec 23, 2015 14:50:50 GMT
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There's a nice little Facebook group for these. Think it's the 'Audi 80 Cab and Coupe Enthusiasts' or something like that.
I think it's co-run by the lad who bought my old Purple B4 Coupe (Callum).
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Last Edit: Dec 23, 2015 14:51:43 GMT by Geordie
CURRENT FLEET
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'99 Alfa 166 (3 litre V6, 89k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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mikeymk
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'85 Polo Coupe S 1.6 16v
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Dec 23, 2015 15:16:37 GMT
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I wasn't keen on the later bonnet that the cabriolet inherited. I preferred the earlier look. Think i'd have to find an Audi 90 donor car and make an early 90 cabriolet as it would've been from factory. 2.8 12v V6 Quattro would be the version for me. On throttle bodies. I'm a bit odd, i know.  |
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Last Edit: Dec 23, 2015 15:17:10 GMT by mikeymk
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vertex
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Dec 23, 2015 15:32:10 GMT
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Years ago a friend at work had a red cab that I always admired, window shopped for one, and then entually when the time came for him to sell I was first to view. Didn't buy in the end as it was really underpowered (I felt). Really nice liking car though and still admire them.
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Earth Rocker
Part of things
Among the living.....Just!!!
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Jan 10, 2016 17:50:07 GMT
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Wasn't there a green one for sale on here a while back...
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Jan 10, 2016 18:12:29 GMT
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Wasn't there a green one for sale on here a while back... Yeah. Cricket Green I think the colour was called. Beautiful it was too. |
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CURRENT FLEET
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'99 Alfa 166 (3 litre V6, 89k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Jan 10, 2016 19:53:54 GMT
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Sold ours last year. Fantastic value for money if you get a good one. Good, solid car, well built with an almost timeless style. If I were to buy another it would be one of the later "final edition" ones with leather. Can't imagine the 1.8 is very inspiring to drive. Our 2ltr was only just fast enough for me. Easy to work on, spares are reasonably priced. Few things not available now. Good lower door rubbers are hard to find.  |
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life's short & it's hard, like a body building elf.
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maf260
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Jan 10, 2016 23:42:55 GMT
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Wasn't there a green one for sale on here a while back... Yeah. Cricket Green I think the colour was called. Beautiful it was too. My one. It was beautiful:     Sold her very soon after advertising. Buyer was delighted as she was so clean, so well looked after and such a rare colour. Unfortunately this happened on his journey home:  |
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Jan 11, 2016 16:25:58 GMT
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Yeah. Cricket Green I think the colour was called. Beautiful it was too. My one. It was beautiful: Sold her very soon after advertising. Buyer was delighted as she was so clean, so well looked after and such a rare colour. Unfortunately this happened on his journey home: That's a sad sight for sure. I was tempted to buy that car when you had it for sale. |
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CURRENT FLEET
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'99 Alfa 166 (3 litre V6, 89k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Cracking cars, I've had two and miss them both. There's one on a dealer's back row not a hundred yards from where I type this and I have been observing it's steady decline with interest - I'll bid him on it when the snow hits I think. V6 or the 5 cyl are best for noise and power, but the slower 1.8 and 2.0 are cheaper to run and repair. A V6 bumper helps the looks, a little lowering, nice rims and Porsche mirrors are all a good shout, but don't go too much further with body mods - if timeless style is what attracts you, leave it alone. I would also suggest stainless trim rings round the main instruments only - really sharpen the interior and update it in line with later Audis.
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Jan 12, 2016 16:53:13 GMT
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my old one ..   |
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Earth Rocker
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Among the living.....Just!!!
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Jan 12, 2016 17:11:55 GMT
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Yeah. Cricket Green I think the colour was called. Beautiful it was too. My one. It was beautiful: Sold her very soon after advertising. Buyer was delighted as she was so clean, so well looked after and such a rare colour. Unfortunately this happened on his journey home: So wanted this car ... |
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The other halfs old one with the summer wheels on  Gave it to her on her birthday after fixing everything even replacing the dreaded heater matrix along with a new roof  |
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Lacy
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Apr 21, 2016 11:44:25 GMT
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Unfortunately this happened on his journey home: Oh mate......just seen this thread. This was mine for a while, sold it on as it was getting very little use....you took it to the next level and you have no idea how sad I am to see this picture.....heartbreaking. I had always fostered ideas of buying this back one day. Gutted. |
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Last Edit: Apr 21, 2016 17:19:32 GMT by Lacy
2007 Porsche 987 Boxster S 'Percy'
1994 Landrover 300tdi 90 CSW 'Connie'
2001 Buell M2 'Bertie'
1976 Kawasaki Z1000 A1 'Nobby'
....and my wife has some nondescript modern box of some sort
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maf260
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Apr 21, 2016 13:41:51 GMT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I think that incident upset quite a few people, from those who had owned her to those who appreciated her stunning good looks.
The good news is that the car should live on. The guy who bought the car from me sold the salvage to somebody who said he was going to repair her. She still has a current MOT from my ownership as I had it done just before selling. Currently SORNed. There's hope!
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Jul 23, 2016 22:46:09 GMT
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I wasn't keen on the later bonnet that the cabriolet inherited. I preferred the earlier look. Think i'd have to find an Audi 90 donor car and make an early 90 cabriolet as it would've been from factory. 2.8 12v V6 Quattro would be the version for me. On throttle bodies. I'm a bit odd, i know. Yep, my own group, it's going very well thanks for the kind words, yes Callum is a valued member of the team we now have. Find us on Facebook Audi "80" cab/coupe enthusiasts |
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ie porsche bits (calipers, rims, mirrors) and that lovely blue paint:
