Zender bodykit?
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Zender bodykit?
The only one that I think it looks like is a Zender Z20.. but they have squared arches? :dontknow:
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any more information on this, like where they were made, whether they're rare, and whether it is actually a Zender?..
Any information is appreciated
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But BBS kits seem to have a seperated black part of the front bumper, and no number plate recess.. They also seem to be more square-ish.
Like this?..
Unless there is another style of BBS kit I haven't seen or something? :?
Thanks.
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EDIT: It seems that the "Exklusiv" part is actually a part of Zender's full name, rather than the name of the kit.. So it's still a bit of a mystery :dontknow:
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The squarer kit you're probably thinking about is the Z20 (That I've cut off in the left of the 1st scan)
When it dries up you'll be looking for part # 4.171.01.03 somewhere out of sight on the underside of the kit.
(The second scan below, English translation… It's page 2 which refers to yours.)
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Personally I like your one and love the Z20, plus the BBS kit above and a few others though I'm the first to agree there's some hideous ones (in my view) out there, but each to their own.
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Yeah, I like them too, I'm planning on rebuilding at some point, so I might run it with chrome bumpers for a while, but I'll probably end up putting the Zender back on, it sets it apart from others I think
So yeah, thanks for your help, those scans are really cool
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Ellface said
Any idea whether they're rare or not? :?
Here in the States they are rare… and complete kits fetch a handsome sum of money.
Your kit is the Z2, the more sought-after kit (in the States anyway):
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richyhill said
what sort of money do these kits fetch in the states ?
This one is presently for sale for a mere $500 (£318): http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5714334-FS-Zender-body-kit-4.220.01.3-KBA-90081 .
There is also a partial Z2 kit for sale (missing the side skirts and front air dam) for only $200 (£127).
And there is a partial Z20 kit for sale (missing the front portion: flares and bumper cover) for just $300 (£191).
Back in 1995, you could buy the whole kit new for $732.
So, yeah; these kits have held their value quite well, especially the ones with all the pieces, and those are kind of hard to come by.
Then there's the rear Zender hatch spoiler: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-VW-MK1-Rabbit-Gti-Golf-Zender-3-piece-rear-wing-Very-rare-/110897636186?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d203a35a&vxp=mtr . Currently sitting at $380! 8O
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There have been a few for sale lately both here in the UK and in Germany, and no doubt there will be a few more appear now that this one's fetching so much.
Like most things condition, completeness plus what some one's willing to pay will affect value, however (excluding this one) recent prices have been between £50.00 and £80.00.
Kits on Vortex (and eBay.de) always seem to have a considerably higher asking price than those in the UK because tastes are different and demand greater.
Having said that what someone asks for and what they finally sell for are two different things.
I think Kamz has hit the nail on the head, the examples above would be better described as 'partial' kits.
Ellface's kit is the basic 'Exclusiv' that in combination with items such as the the head-light grille (which itself is only complete if it includes the 4 x 5.75" lights and rear fitting plates) becomes the Z2.
The montage above is very misleading… The white tin-top (top right) and purple item in pieces (bottom left) aren't Z2's. There's no bumper covers, (the original bumper being left visible) and the fender flares aren't integral to the spoiler ends.
These both look to be spoiler part # 4.200.02.3 which was available as a stand alone item and had a more pronounced lower lip. The fender flares may be Zender but it's difficult to say for certain from these images.
Z2's are often cited as being Z20's as they are superficially similar. The big difference is the shape of the fender flares. The Helios blue car above (GT100) and the first car below have (complete) Z20 kits. The second is a complete Z2.
The kit below is neither an Exclusiv, Z2 or Z20. It is Zender, it is complete and the seller in fairness has given the correct part # and doesn't claim it to be anything other than what it is.
Again the main differences are the fender flares aren't integral with the front bumper ends, it doesn't have a front bumper cover and the kit itself originally would not have come with a rear apron.
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Don't know why I even tried this but it worked brilliantly (For me anyway, try it out on something you can afford to ruin first!)
With the light stripped of everything immerse it in a mix of warm water and dish washer rinse aid. I used 'Finish' in case trying other types makes a difference.
Swirling the mix about the inside of the lens over a few cycles lifted most of the built up dust and dirt plus removed the milkiness.
After rinsing in clear hot water I immediately used a hair-dryer to dry off the inside through the bulb aperture before it dried naturally, preventing water stains.
Silvering sparkled like new and the glass was crystal clear.
Worth a stab, might save you getting new lights?
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