chelle
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Sept 21, 2007 10:29:15 GMT
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With my old Skoda Cabrio sold and making its way to the Czech Republic, i needed another carto replace it. I'd known about this 1 being for sale for a while, so i made enquiries about it and bought it. Its a 1989 Skoda Rapid 136 that was originally Regal Red, but as all Skoda owners know, Regal Red fades badly, so the previous owner decided to respray it, YELLOW!!!! It was fitted with a set of white 13" minilights, but i've since fitted the 15" Empi's that were on my Cabrio. It has the Rapid 'SPORT' skirt kit fitted along with an Ellri Racing Line front bumper, a rare rear spoiler, and the 'ULTRA RARE' Autoplas rear window louvre. Inside it had a pair of Rover half leather front seats fitted, but these have been replaced with a set of standard Rapid purple seats. The engine is a 136 (1289cc) fitted with a Weber carb and Pipercross air filter, the exhaust is a Group A Ashley system. It has been lowered all round and has a set of AVO shox fitted. Now for the pics....       |
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Speedle
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Sept 21, 2007 10:39:17 GMT
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now thats cool! i love the back window venty thing (not sure what you call thoose?) question is does it live up to its name of rapid? it looks like it should have a nice fat v8 under the bonnet  |
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Sept 21, 2007 10:54:25 GMT
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I honestly thought you was crazy to sell the Rapid, but think you've picked the right car to replace it. Cant wait to see you on the road later
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Sept 21, 2007 10:55:19 GMT
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Sorry but that bodykit is just terrible! East European barrying at its best.
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Sept 21, 2007 10:57:04 GMT
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Been felling the skoda love of late. not too taken with the front bumper though... or the yellow if I'm honest
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Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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chelle
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I have a need for it...........
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Sept 21, 2007 11:19:58 GMT
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As you all now I had a yellow cabrio, and yes my favorite colour of all cars as you guessed is Yellow, am thinking of taking the front bumper but think it will look to plain, the car is not just mine it belongs to me and my kids and you have guessed it they say it is COOL!
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Last Edit: Sept 21, 2007 11:20:55 GMT by chelle
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Sept 21, 2007 12:33:28 GMT
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That looks cool! never seen one of those before, kinda reminds me of a saab 900 with a 9000 front end lol!
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stealthstylz
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Sept 21, 2007 12:39:49 GMT
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The front bumper is horrid needs a more boxy one on there but its otherwise cool.
Matt
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chelle
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Sept 21, 2007 13:07:24 GMT
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I suppose everyone is intitled to their opinion, but I like it just got to see what it like getting it up the kerb as it has not been lowered lol
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mowzer
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Sept 21, 2007 14:40:38 GMT
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I think that looks ace ;D love the colour |
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Wayne
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Sept 21, 2007 20:55:16 GMT
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will get the car tuned tomorrow so you can rip up the highway
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chelle
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Sept 24, 2007 8:10:35 GMT
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Have had the rapid tuned and have been driving it all weekend so not had chance to polish it ;D drives very different to the cabrio but alot more fun
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Sept 24, 2007 15:56:28 GMT
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good to see this car again.
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Sept 24, 2007 16:26:46 GMT
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I like it actually. Just one change id do and that would be to either colour code the or smooth and colour code the back strip on the rear bumper.
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Sept 24, 2007 21:36:43 GMT
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Love it as is. If it had only part of any section of the bodykit, it'd look crud but with it all, it works. It isn't beautiful but then nor is a Skoda! You don't have to be beautiful to be attractive though. Does that make sense?
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Sept 24, 2007 21:59:09 GMT
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its a mix and match of bodykit. the front bumper is from a different kit to the front and rear skirts.  Personally, I'd put the standard front bumper back on with the matching front spoiler.. |
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chelle
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I have a need for it...........
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Sept 25, 2007 10:27:07 GMT
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Am thinking of changing the front, have one to put on just got to get it resprayed as it is green, am also thinking of changing the colour of the back bumper but think it might be to much, but at the moment my hubby has took the car over be glad when his is on the road  |
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Last Edit: Sept 25, 2007 10:29:13 GMT by chelle
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Sept 25, 2007 16:53:35 GMT
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I'd leave the bumpers black. They go well with the wheels, windows and louvre.
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luckygti
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Sept 26, 2007 7:53:39 GMT
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Well, IMHO it looks pretty good. And the bodykit is certainly defferent. Retro? Not sure but the rear window louvres deffo are, so it gets my vote!!
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Feb 18, 2008 22:40:26 GMT
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Quick pic pf the Rapid before it leaves for its new home  |
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2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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