Finally got a tin top
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Finally got a tin top
Anyway hope this helped
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1992 1.8 8 valve Convertible GTI
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
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Finally got a tin top
Keith Usher said
whats the deal with the 5 door rabbit? Â import from santa cruz?
It's the new toy for the previous owner of my car..
He bought it off someone in the uk.
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Finally got a tin top
jamie8v said
Yep bond is probably the best way, a bit of sickaflex or some other polyurethane based product will do the job, I work in a body shop and have removed the return lip from my arches completely so I intend on doing this procedure myself, plenty of masking tape on the arch to protect the paint then lay the trim on mark and cut the new trim back to line up with the edge of the arch. Remove tape apply bond to the contact areas of the trim, place it on the arch push it into place clamp gently with some cloth in between the grips and the plastic then just wet a cloth with some panel wipe and clean of the excess, easy. Also you have the advantage of a black car so you'll never see the join, awesome car by the way Sooo jealous!
Anyway hope this helped
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Thanks that all helps allot.
I'm just worried by bonding the arches on it will create a water trap and create a moisture build up?
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Finally got a tin top
Couple of pics for you ..
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Finally got a tin top
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1992 1.8 8 valve Convertible GTI
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
Posted
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chrisL said
Lovely car but agree on the steering wheel, not sure if it looks a bit modern and doesn't suit the interior.
Its such a nice wheel and its odd how it suited my old Sportline, maybe because thats technially a 90s car, so it works better, duuno?
Ill try it for a few weeks, then try the Wolfsburg 3 spoke one and see how I feel.
I like the size of the Euro Spec Sportline wheel and its OEM
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Finally got a tin top
Wow it drives so so much better now
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Old Timer
Finally got a tin top
Wow it drives so so much better now
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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Finally got a tin top
richievr said
rear lights look
glad to see shes being looked after well
Cheers matey!
Told you she's in good hands!
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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I love those Sportline wheels and think it looks against the red stripe on your dash, know what you mean though with it being 90's . I would be different and run with it, think it looks nice :-)
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Finally got a tin top
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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do your front wheels catch? they look close to the arch.
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Finally got a tin top
chrisL said
Perfect!
do your front wheels catch? they look close to the arch.
They don't catch due to the rolled arches.
It might be a different situation once the plastic arches are on. If so I may need to rethink my wheels!
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1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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You're not putting plastic arches over that fresh paint are you?!
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MikeBott93 said
Car looked awesome at Stanford, glad we got to have a brief chat.
You're not putting plastic arches over that fresh paint are you?!
I think it needs the arches as its a 'GTI' thing and they need to be put back on.
Plus I think it will help with giving the bbs a bit more of a 'tucked up' look.
Hope that makes sense!
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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chrisL said
If the plastic arches are mint you should leave them off and sell them to me!
They are genuine, I need to clean them up and have a look.
I'm tempted to buy some new ones to match the bodywork.
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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P0jy said
MikeBott93 said
Car looked awesome at Stanford, glad we got to have a brief chat.
You're not putting plastic arches over that fresh paint are you?!
I think it needs the arches as its a 'GTI' thing and they need to be put back on.
Plus I think it will help with giving the bbs a bit more of a 'tucked up' look.
Hope that makes sense!
It does, and I sort of know what you mean, I guess it will match the bumpers. I just wouldn't want to risk ruining the perfect metal and paint that your arches have! If i was you, I'd just opt for the rear spats. I only have the arches on because they've always been there haha.
I see where you're coming from, it will still look good!
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