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by SiC
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
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Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I should also say that of course I'd definitely give a Robin Reliant a go but for something needing that much work I'd only want to pay £160, not £1600. Even if it's a rolly polly piece of uncomfortable shit fibreglass.
by SiC
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

It's all generational. As someone who was born in the 80s, grew up in the 90s and passed their test in the early 00s, my view on cars will be dictated by that. To me 80s cars were the crap bangers, 90s performance was cool older and 00s performance was cool modern. Those born a decade/generation or ...
by SiC
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I do really like mucking around with old cars but this is a great example of why I'm more interested in and back to more modern stuff ATM: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Gp8AAOSwjSVl~DFR/s-l1600.jpg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285776596420 That Reliant eBay auction finished today at £200 MORE than wh...
by SiC
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

Parts have arrived. I better hide this lot from Mrs SiC before I get told off for buying even more car parts again. NAPA rear arms seem decent enough. Not so sure on the NAPA springs, kinda wish I paid more for KYB now. We'll see what they're like once compressed and on the car. Hopefully enough str...
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I've found them to look like it but be of better quality and a higher QA. Basically higher grade Chinese tools. Same with much of Lasers products too.
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

Yeah I went for Sealey as I hoped they'd less likely explode than some cheap shite brand.
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I reckon those track rod threads would have been savable. However the time spent cleaning down those threads and getting everything moving is likely longer than just lobbing complete new ones on that also eliminates any play. Especially at £25 a side. https://media.partsinmotion.co.uk/images/v1/3055...
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

These are the bushes I was considering needed changing. They're good enough for now I think.
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I put my order in at lunch time. - NAPA rear springs as I decided the spec was identical to the KYB while also looking identical and decided that as NAPA don't make springs, they could be the same. - NAPA rear control arms - Febi front tie-rod sets And that's it. Almost went for the front wishbones ...
by SiC
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI
Replies: 716
Views: 66724

Re: Sics Consolidated Faded Moderns Thread - 2003 E320 & 2006 Golf Mk5 GTI

I was looking at maybe if I did spend more to get a "nicer" one. I'd be looking at £3k to £4k for something with lower miles. But that's a lot of money for a 18yr old Golf though. Many of them still have the same issues like drooping headlining and I bet I'd end up spending similar replaci...