newby saying quick hi, thanks, help & a few pics

Just got a 93 Rivage so any info on common problems, best place for parts, history etc would be great. Thanks to Bert and everyone else for advice so far, not had chance to do anything yet but will keep you informed.
A couple of other things could anybody tell me if my wheels are origional? and if there are suppossed to be Rivage badges somewhere near back arches? If so where can I get them from and how much.
Thanks all, here's a few pics

welcome to the site, great looking car.

Wheels look original, check tye size should be R15. they also came in R14 which as far as I am aware didnt come as standard on the rivage, easier to find though.

Should be decals on the rear quarters.
check this post  http://www.vwgolfmk1.o…&t=40865&highlight=rivage

dont think the centre caps are the originals, should be metal flat centres.
15" castelets are not easy to find, best bet is ebay and the like.

First things to check for me would be.
   filler neck - any signs of bubbling replace.
   check brake pads + discs on front
   top mounts + shocks - hard ride either has been lowered or front suspension may need some attention.
   change all fluids - engine oil, gearbox oil, coolent(flush system), brake fluid.
   change other service items - air filter etc.

Cheers. what do the 15" castelets look like? i think they're what's on her looking at other pics am i right? says volkswagon, forged and somthing else on wheel. Also what's the rough value on one. Not looking to sell but want to know if got a good deal

to be fair 15" and 14" castellets look the same to me, I can only tell the diff by looking at the codes on the tyres.

Prices for 14" vary according to condition, seen them go for 11 quid for 3 and 250 ish for 4 as new orginals. Prices without tyres.

Seen 15" go for 450 for 4 boxed, or 400 ish for A1(mint) with 4 decent tyes.

pic of myn below and as you can tell 14inch


below finfo from this site http://www.cabbyinfo.com/
Le Castellet (14 inch)
14.5 lbs.; 6Jx14
 ET38 offset
P/N 191601025F
 

Le Castellet (15 inch)
14.5 lbs.; 6Jx15
 ET35 offset
P/N 357601025G

has anybody got any idea where I might be able to pick a set of solid centers up from cheers

hello welcome to the club, nice collection of dubs. i'm 99% sure your centres are the correct ones and the metal centres were only on 14 inch wheels which were standard for the mk2 campaign, hopefully not sounding like an anorak ops:

hopefully not sounding like an anorak

not at all would like to know as much as pos about her, so any other info would be great. Im from Deryshire too, is there any local meets/eventsyou know of?


Cheers Nikki

there is the occasional mk1 meet ( which will change to being one a month after agm ) and also clubgti derby have a good meet, are you from near alfreton way as i'm sure i have seen the green caddy a few times at wingerwoth tyres.  did you sort your clutch out ?

hi, nice looking rivage! centre caps are the same on mine, pretty sure there original. where abouts in derbyshire?

vw_nikki looks like from other replies I have sent you on a wild goose chase regarding the centre caps.. apols for that.

Hi Nikki

Nice looking Rivage. I've been looking for the right one since January, where did you end up getting it and how much if you don't mind me asking? (pm me if you'd prefer not to say here) Was it specifically a Rivage you were after? Did you look at many?

From Chesterfield, Yeah it's my other half's caddy. Got the VW bug about 3 years ago now we stumbled on Alice the camper at right price, then the 4motion, went to Bug Jam and not looked back since gotta love the dubs!

thought i'd seen it, i'm in brim whereabouts are you?

Hi Phirefly, Yet another lucky pop up to be honest. My other half had built a bec (bike engined car) and was selling it, one of his friends wanted it so they did a deal with Rivage and cash, she was ?2,000 which I think is a bit of a steal but I'm new to Rivage so unsure, if anybody's got any ideas if she was a good deal or not I'd be greatfull for input.
This is a great site for everything mk 1 everybody's been so helpful so a big thanks again to all! I'll keep my eye out for anymore Rivage Phirefly and I'll let you know

Thanks again everybody Nikki

Newbold so not far away, what events do you recomend for parts? I'm after some chrome cross hairs for her

try the autojumble at mk1 owners annual meet, gti festival, edition 38. or might be easier to put a post up in the wanted section on here.
also volksbits sell them on www.volksbits.com

vw_nikki said

Hi Phirefly, Yet another lucky pop up to be honest. My other half had built a bec (bike engined car) and was selling it, one of his friends wanted it so they did a deal with Rivage and cash, she was ?2,000 which I think is a bit of a steal but I'm new to Rivage so unsure, if anybody's got any ideas if she was a good deal or not I'd be greatfull for input.
This is a great site for everything mk 1 everybody's been so helpful so a big thanks again to all! I'll keep my eye out for anymore Rivage Phirefly and I'll let you know

Thanks again everybody Nikki

Cheers

?2000 sounds like a good price to me, I've been looking at solely Rivages for months now and if the bodywork and mechanics are sound, thats quite a bargain. I'm looking at one this weekend thats advertised at ?3250, which is the highest asking price I've considered viewing, but it had the lowest mileage of all I've seen and only 2 owners from new. By all accounts it could well need a new roof and the seller has been honest that the leather is looking tired, but these are things which can be remedied. I certainly don't intend to part with any sum begining with a 3 though!

I look forward to hearing about your new aquesition over the coming months on here. Enjoy!