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Title: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 30 May 2010, 15:38: well... it's here... at last... a few of you might have guessed... a few of you knew, but I didn't want to say anything till I actually had it

after many months of searching high and low for the 'right' van at the 'right' price we finally came up trumps by the looks of things...

I had muchos spec for this as I knew what I wanted for the business, something spacious and very clean and tidy.. ie. no whacking great dents but something that I could valet up into something very good that would look smart for my customers.

also had a VW in mind as well... I like em, you lot like em... and I didn't fancy turning up to meets or shows in a transit!

so... settled on a VW caddy and after much searching at a lower budget with no joy and only finding sheds and toilets from hell I upped the budget and Mr Chuff, Mr Jord and Mr Horne and I set to work keeping an eye out for the 'right' one.

I can't remember if Mr Chuff or I found it one evening... I think I did then consulted Mr Chuff. I found it on the Wednesday and went to view it with Chuff on the Thursday evening. It hadn't even hit the autotrader paper so the bloke was surprised to get a call.

So here it is...

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4652958442_941e4900ef.jpg)

73k on the clock... new brakes and tyres not long ago, full ply lined and full bulkhead, twin side loading doors and from what Chuff and I can see its as straight as a die... but the good news is... its a TDi :cool:

thank you to Chuff for being so patient with me and for the trips to various hell holes :afro:
thank you to Jord for the auction advice and for showing me about bidding etc... it didn't happen but it is worth knowing about :afro:
thanks also to those of you that were keeping an eye out and sending me links to various forms of vans... all were much appreciated :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: warnesey333 on 30 May 2010, 15:42: Now you just need some stickers :D
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Mikester on 30 May 2010, 15:44: remap and coilovers?
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 30 May 2010, 15:46: Lovin it! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh tomorrow.

NIck
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 15:51: after a few false starts we got you there :wink:

another interesting day :grin: :laugh: as if we look strange :evil: :nerd:

Glad i can help out mate - I know how much easier life will be now :afro:

oh and [cough] remap [/cough] :laugh:

oh and a piccie to remember today :laugh: - drug dealers :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/IMG_0049.jpg)
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 May 2010, 15:57: Quote from: warnesey333 on 30 May 2010, 15:42
Now you just need some stickers :D

yes yes... need to get liveried up :cool:
Quote from: Mikester on 30 May 2010, 15:44
remap and coilovers?

keeping it 'mostly' standard mikey... I am sure the time will come eventually but for the moment just going to keep it standard... have other 'kit' to be shelling out on before the 'fun' stuff

chuff - as if we look like drug dealers! :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Mikester on 30 May 2010, 16:04: You should check out this build thread:

http://www.eastcoastdubs.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3384

(you dont need to sign up to view it)

And its not a all out modded caddy of that shape, its a work van as yours is.
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 16:06: who needs a remap - what was that comment

its quicker than my mk3 :evil: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 May 2010, 16:11: Quote from: Mikester on 30 May 2010, 16:04
You should check out this build thread:

http://www.eastcoastdubs.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3384

(you dont need to sign up to view it)

And its not a all out modded caddy of that shape, its a work van as yours is.

thats a good thread... i love some of it and I don't like other bits... but it is very useful... thank you :)
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Mikester on 30 May 2010, 16:13: I agree, still i thought it might be a good idea starter.
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 16:14: and dont forget - its the DARK pump from now on :grin:

oh and guy, remember

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/caddy.jpg)

:evil: :smug:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 May 2010, 16:14: Quote from: Chuff on 30 May 2010, 16:06
who needs a remap - what was that comment

its quicker than my mk3 :evil: :lipsrsealed:

it certainly has a bit of poke! not as quick in the twisties though!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 30 May 2010, 16:31: :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 May 2010, 16:32: I can see that looking ace with you logo over it. Good buy Guy. :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: MrBounce on 30 May 2010, 16:52: Nice one Guy. That looks a nice bit of work kit :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Toby on 30 May 2010, 17:04: you have my dream :( i love these van's.. and would have got one but did not have 4k+ so i now have a Combo.... :() not going to stay standerd for long... funds permitting but

love the van mate :)
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Rhyso on 30 May 2010, 18:19: Minty fresh :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: richw911 on 30 May 2010, 18:40: Very nice good find :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: johnson6672 on 30 May 2010, 20:14: Looks like a good find, hope to see it getting modded soon :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 20:49: so , has it been washed yet :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: jeynesey on 30 May 2010, 20:53: Nice work Guy :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 May 2010, 21:04: Quote from: Chuff on 30 May 2010, 20:49
so , has it been washed yet :rolleyes:

packed with kit, and then repacked several times... ran out of time for a wash... wash, clay and wax in the morning and then off to horney's for a date with a mini!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 30 May 2010, 21:07: Quote from: Guy on 30 May 2010, 21:04
Quote from: Chuff on 30 May 2010, 20:49
so , has it been washed yet :rolleyes:

packed with kit, and then repacked several times... ran out of time for a wash... wash, clay and wax in the morning and then off to horney's for a date with a mini!

Schweeeeet! We'll get some photos of it on it's first job for the website. Let us know roughly what time to expect you. I'll have food, tea and bits of paper with the Queen's head on waiting for you. :)

nick
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2010, 21:21: Looks a good find :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 May 2010, 21:37: nice... perfect for a man of your trade!. :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Jay on 30 May 2010, 22:50: Looks good fella :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 31 May 2010, 21:02: In full effect:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156838.0

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 01 June 2010, 11:46: Quote from: Horney on 31 May 2010, 21:02
In full effect:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156838.0

Nick

I know someone who had a little van envy yesterday :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 01 June 2010, 11:49: Quote from: Guy on 01 June 2010, 11:46
Quote from: Horney on 31 May 2010, 21:02
In full effect:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156838.0

Nick

I know someone who had a little van envy yesterday :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Oh yeah. Horney wants one. It's flipping awesome!

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 01 June 2010, 12:06: Quote from: Horney on 01 June 2010, 11:49
Quote from: Guy on 01 June 2010, 11:46
Quote from: Horney on 31 May 2010, 21:02
In full effect:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156838.0

Nick

I know someone who had a little van envy yesterday :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Oh yeah. Horney wants one. It's flipping awesome!

Nick

:grin:

I think so toooo! :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: jv on 01 June 2010, 12:39: perfect base vehicle, 'upgrading' a work van is tax deduct-able isn't it? :tongue:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 01 June 2010, 12:45: Quote from: jv on 01 June 2010, 12:39
perfect base vehicle, 'upgrading' a work van is tax deduct-able isn't it? :tongue:

:grin: :grin:

think i would have to look into that... but if it is enhancing the van for a work basis then I would think so :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 03 June 2010, 22:25: got new remap from topher http://www.tuneside.co.uk/ (http://www.tuneside.co.uk/)

mmmmm..... nippy caddy! :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 03 June 2010, 23:19: Vrooooooooooooooooom!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 03 June 2010, 23:23: Quote from: Horney on 03 June 2010, 23:19
Vrooooooooooooooooom!

tis now a BaD-VAG! :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 07:38: tell me about it , a spirited pace on the way home - only got 29mpg :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 09:49: Quote from: Chuff on 04 June 2010, 07:38
tell me about it , a spirited pace on the way home - only got 29mpg :evil:

and to think I was concerned about going through a quarter of a tank on the way home!! :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 09:52: :rolleyes: not good when i got 43 out of the other one . its what happens when you have a white van man up ya chuff all the way i suppose :tongue:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 09:53: Quote from: Chuff on 04 June 2010, 09:52
:rolleyes: not good when i got 43 out of the other one . its what happens when you have a white van man up ya chuff all the way i suppose :tongue:

you were my air wedge!! :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 09:54: just remember to slow down for roundabout :shocked: :tongue: :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 09:59: Quote from: Chuff on 04 June 2010, 09:54
just remember to slow down for roundabout :shocked: :tongue: :evil:

the mk3 corners better... looking forward to fitting the back out so things stay put! :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 10:00: well let me know when and we shall get ya sorted :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 10:04: Quote from: Chuff on 04 June 2010, 10:00
well let me know when and we shall get ya sorted :afro:

okey dokey... strangely it appears the false floor with drawer is an easier install than the racking/shelving
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 10:06: self made or is that summat you can buy as a kit :undecided:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 10:12: Quote from: Chuff on 04 June 2010, 10:06
self made or is that summat you can buy as a kit :undecided:

self made... need to source sound deadening, wood and material etc

i know a chippy this end if it is a problem
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 04 June 2010, 12:00: Road trip!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/4668310531_6a740d3016.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4668311547_2da188c9b6.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4668936458_efc322f665.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4668937712_f8d567be66.jpg)

nick
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 12:30: good shootin tex! :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Dec on 04 June 2010, 12:40: Guy, how much are topher's maps? Couldnt really find a lot on the site as its still under construction as far as i could see :)

What sort of power are these TDI's stock and how much gain did you get? :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 04 June 2010, 12:44: just send Toph a PM mate - his website is getting sorted - :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Dec on 04 June 2010, 13:11: Thanks dude :) will do! Not sure if he's too far away for me though lol
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Wayne on 04 June 2010, 13:32: For van racking in work we use: http://www.motoronservices.co.uk/
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: ...joe on 07 June 2010, 20:24: love these vans... If you're ever in need of some comfy perches or the originals tweaked I'm sure we could come to some arrangement. Also I have a mate who does livery, if you haven't already got anything sorted it might be worth having a chat to him?
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2010, 20:35: Quote from: Dec on 04 June 2010, 12:40
Guy, how much are topher's maps? Couldnt really find a lot on the site as its still under construction as far as i could see :)

What sort of power are these TDI's stock and how much gain did you get? :smiley:

didn't get it on the rollers but another one went from 104 to about 140 we thinks :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2010, 20:38: Quote from: Wayne on 04 June 2010, 13:32
For van racking in work we use: http://www.motoronservices.co.uk/

have seen a cheeky little install that I would like to emulate... its relatively simple but quite smart in its concept, and will hopefully avoid racking :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2010, 20:40: Quote from: ...joe on 07 June 2010, 20:24
love these vans... If you're ever in need of some comfy perches or the originals tweaked I'm sure we could come to some arrangement. Also I have a mate who does livery, if you haven't already got anything sorted it might be worth having a chat to him?

oooh... was thinking of taking a trip down to see you anyway (about the steering wheel for the cabby) :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 07 June 2010, 20:42: me mates not going to be down for a fair while guy - so unless we do it ourselves - its you mate the chippy :sad:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2010, 21:00: Quote from: Chuff on 07 June 2010, 20:42
me mates not going to be down for a fair while guy - so unless we do it ourselves - its you mate the chippy :sad:

got a chippy this end that I will make enquiries with and get him to price up the job - its only the 'middle' bit that we'll need a lot of help with as the rest is all cut :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 08 June 2010, 08:37: I've still got a set of springs for your cabby here actually - just saw mention of it :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 08 June 2010, 09:31: Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 08 June 2010, 08:37
I've still got a set of springs for your cabby here actually - just saw mention of it :grin:

still need em! you coming to NR?
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 08 June 2010, 10:00: Quote from: Guy on 08 June 2010, 09:31
Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 08 June 2010, 08:37
I've still got a set of springs for your cabby here actually - just saw mention of it :grin:

still need em! you coming to NR?

if not i can get them from Brissol this weekend :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 08 June 2010, 15:06: Quote from: Chuff on 08 June 2010, 10:00
Quote from: Guy on 08 June 2010, 09:31
Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 08 June 2010, 08:37
I've still got a set of springs for your cabby here actually - just saw mention of it :grin:

still need em! you coming to NR?

if not i can get them from Brissol this weekend :wink:

ooh... might have to drop you over some fundz :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 08 June 2010, 15:09: no worries - off the rest of the week :wink: get it all sorted, matt knows what to look out for car wise to drop off :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 19 June 2010, 10:41: Reversed into a frigging bollard. So cross with myself. Rear arch looks like a tidal wave. Anyone know any decent dent pullers in the reading area?
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 19 June 2010, 11:20: gutted mate - will ask on DCO for ya
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:33: new windscreen yesterday - check
new MOT today - check

I can see where I am going AND it is road legal for another year! :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Rhyso on 22 September 2010, 13:33: :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Horney on 22 September 2010, 13:37: :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 September 2010, 13:39: Quote from: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:33
I can see where I am going AND it is road legal for another year! :cool:

It's a five year old vehicle.

It bloody should be able to pass an MOT.

If it was anyone else I'd be surprised by the smugness in your post. :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:44: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 22 September 2010, 13:39
Quote from: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:33
I can see where I am going AND it is road legal for another year! :cool:

It's a five year old vehicle.

It bloody should be able to pass an MOT.

If it was anyone else I'd be surprised by the smugness in your post. :grin:

this is true :grin:

it failed its first one in 08 and you as much as one can prepare there might always be something that is a fail

and i had a bad feeling about it for the entire hour they had it in there!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 September 2010, 13:52: Quote from: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:44
and i had a bad feeling about it for the entire hour they had it in there!

You must have been SO much fun to be around when you were waiting for your GCSE/A-Level results. :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:54: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 22 September 2010, 13:52
Quote from: Guy on 22 September 2010, 13:44
and i had a bad feeling about it for the entire hour they had it in there!

You must have been SO much fun to be around when you were waiting for your GCSE/A-Level results. :grin:

indeed, tbh I am not much fun at the best of times :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 22 September 2010, 15:11: and you dont reply to PM's :rolleyes:

glad it went thru ok bud - just the dent to sort now :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 22 September 2010, 15:28: Quote from: Chuff on 22 September 2010, 15:11
and you dont reply to PM's :rolleyes:

glad it went thru ok bud - just the dent to sort now :lipsrsealed:

no, taken a leaf out of Martz's book :laugh:

russian about a bit at the mo, wanted to take time to talk to you proper like
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 29 November 2010, 10:36: right... its been a while

in the meantime I have been busy smashing up Denty some more and getting engine management lights coming up

Denty the van is off to VW in Basingstoke this afternoon to be code read but it is suspected that it is the coils, the coil loom is fine... so they'll probably be changed

I also managed to do a successful job of destroying the front bumper on a bollard so I am having a touran bumper priced up together with the slam panel cover from which the bumper sheared :lipsrsealed: so hopefully this will be in place soon...

I now know a very good spray shop so will get the bumper done at the same time as the other dent :lipsrsealed:

after that it is service and cambelt and new clutch - busy times!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 November 2010, 08:47: So... two new glow plugs in... fault codes checked and cleared and nothing returning. We happy.

Got quote for new ~~Sharan~~ Touran bumper.. eek!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 November 2010, 09:00: Thought it was a Touran Bumper :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 November 2010, 09:37: Quote from: Chuff on 30 November 2010, 09:00
Thought it was a Touran Bumper :lipsrsealed:

yes, yes it was! :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 November 2010, 10:00: Quote from: Guy on 30 November 2010, 08:47
So... two new glow plugs in... fault codes checked and cleared and nothing returning. We happy.

Got quote for new ~~Sharan~~ Touran bumper.. eek!
Thats all good then!....
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: xkaty_h on 30 November 2010, 21:05: Quote from: Guy on 29 November 2010, 10:36
Denty the van

Loving the name!!

You really should stop driving in to stuff :undecided:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 30 November 2010, 21:06: Quote from: xkaty_h on 30 November 2010, 21:05
Quote from: Guy on 29 November 2010, 10:36
Denty the van

Loving the name!!

You really should stop driving ~~in to stuff~~ :undecided:

Fixed :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 30 November 2010, 23:14: Quote from: Chuff on 30 November 2010, 21:06
Quote from: xkaty_h on 30 November 2010, 21:05
Quote from: Guy on 29 November 2010, 10:36
Denty the van

Loving the name!!

You really should stop driving ~~in to stuff~~ :undecided:

Fixed :lipsrsealed:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: clipperjay on 06 December 2010, 16:38: That blank canvas needs some decals :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 06 December 2010, 19:09: Quote from: clipperjay on 06 December 2010, 16:38
That blank canvas needs some decals :wink:

yes... yes it does!! also need some paint first!! :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: JC on 07 December 2010, 07:08: Quote from: Guy on 06 December 2010, 19:09
Quote from: clipperjay on 06 December 2010, 16:38
That blank canvas needs some decals :wink:

yes... yes it does!! also need some paint first!! :lipsrsealed:

and the rest :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 07 December 2010, 08:33: Quote from: Chuff on 07 December 2010, 07:08
Quote from: Guy on 06 December 2010, 19:09
Quote from: clipperjay on 06 December 2010, 16:38
That blank canvas needs some decals :wink:

yes... yes it does!! also need some paint first!! :lipsrsealed:

and the rest :lipsrsealed:

Oh yes!
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 December 2010, 09:35: how much paint!? what have you done to it?
Title: Re: TONA's new ride
Post by: Guy on 24 February 2011, 08:49: was waiting for this one... clutch gawn. bum.
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 24 February 2011, 09:06: Pants
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 24 February 2011, 09:10: Quote from: Horney on 24 February 2011, 09:06
Pants

yeah... just trying to get hold of Tony now :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 24 February 2011, 20:21: Quote from: Guy on 24 February 2011, 09:10
Quote from: Horney on 24 February 2011, 09:06
Pants

yeah... just trying to get hold of Tony now :lipsrsealed:

clutch being sorted tuesday - fingers crossed

now all I have to do is get the bloody thing down to basingstoke! :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 24 February 2011, 20:35: I might be able to take the day off bud, not sure that'll help much though.

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 24 February 2011, 23:56: Quote from: Horney on 24 February 2011, 20:35
I might be able to take the day off bud, not sure that'll help much though.

Nick

nah... i'll figure a way... even if I have to push it all the way! :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Bellend on 25 February 2011, 00:04: Clutchless gearchanges yo'. :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 25 February 2011, 09:44: Quote from: Guy on 24 February 2011, 23:56
Quote from: Horney on 24 February 2011, 20:35
I might be able to take the day off bud, not sure that'll help much though.

Nick

nah... i'll figure a way... even if I have to push it all the way! :grin:

Chuffs dodgy tow rope Inc got a VOLVO back from henley the other night - so if your really stuck :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 25 February 2011, 12:39: cheairs fella... hopefully won't be needed... finditngrindit bros. will hopefully get it there (find out monday arvo)
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 February 2011, 10:25: Quote from: Bellend on 25 February 2011, 00:04
Clutchless gearchanges yo'. :cool:

had a better idea suggested... recovery... I like my flywheel
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 26 February 2011, 11:18: :smug:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Bellend on 26 February 2011, 12:52: Quote from: Guy on 26 February 2011, 10:25
Quote from: Bellend on 25 February 2011, 00:04
Clutchless gearchanges yo'. :cool:

had a better idea suggested... recovery... I like my flywheel

Pussy.
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 01 March 2011, 19:42: Quote from: Bellend on 26 February 2011, 12:52
Quote from: Guy on 26 February 2011, 10:25
Quote from: Bellend on 25 February 2011, 00:04
Clutchless gearchanges yo'. :cool:

had a better idea suggested... recovery... I like my flywheel

Pussy.

tw@t. :smiley:

spoke to VW and they said no way should it be driven long distance (its 14 miles to garage).

cost of new flywheel £300 + labour
cost of recovery truck £13.44 + beer tippage for dropping me back home

you do the math :huh:

anyway... it was virtually undriveable... its all sorted with brand new clutch. fitted in about 2 and a bit hours. Apparently the old one was COMPLETELY FUBAR

collecting tomoz :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: tech1889 on 01 March 2011, 19:59: Wicked bet you will be pleased to get it back all healthy again..
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 01 March 2011, 20:42: Quote from: Guy on 01 March 2011, 19:42
Quote from: Bellend on 26 February 2011, 12:52
Quote from: Guy on 26 February 2011, 10:25
Quote from: Bellend on 25 February 2011, 00:04
Clutchless gearchanges yo'. :cool:

had a better idea suggested... recovery... I like my flywheel

Pussy.

tw@t. :smiley:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Quote
spoke to VW and they said no way should it be driven long distance (its 14 miles to garage).

cost of new flywheel £300 + labour
cost of recovery truck £13.44 + beer tippage for dropping me back home

you do the math :huh:

anyway... it was virtually undriveable... its all sorted with brand new clutch. fitted in about 2 and a bit hours. Apparently the old one was COMPLETELY FUBAR

collecting tomoz :cool:

result :afro: but it was slipping for quite a while :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 01 March 2011, 20:47: About 3 days after we got it mapped :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 01 March 2011, 20:49: :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 01 March 2011, 21:56: Quote from: Horney on 01 March 2011, 20:47
About 3 days after we got it mapped :grin:

Nick

yes... but as toph said it only points to a knackered clutch anyway

here's to actually being able to do hill starts without revving the bollocks off it! :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 02 March 2011, 14:43: its back!! and its brilliant being able to drive properly! :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 02 March 2011, 14:45: service and new cambelt next week

currently -1 inner wheel arch liner as the last one disintegrated when it was removed (might have had something to do with a bollard :lipsrsealed:)
also intercooler might have a crack in it.. ok for the moment but will undergo full inspection next week!
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: topher on 02 March 2011, 22:04: sorted. time to get some lows on that badboy... i'll start looking for rims :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 02 March 2011, 22:07: Quote from: topher on 02 March 2011, 22:04
sorted. time to get some lows on that badboy... i'll start looking for rims :grin:
:grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 25 April 2011, 22:48: so.. currently sounding like someone has thrown a bag of spanners into the engine bay... :undecided:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 25 April 2011, 22:57: Uh oh. Where's it coming from? Top or Bottom?

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 00:25: Quote from: Horney on 25 April 2011, 22:57
Uh oh. Where's it coming from? Top or Bottom?

Nick

Top
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2011, 07:46: Try using an extension bar for a socket set against your ear and then the engine that should help isolate the noise and figure out where it's coming from. I suspect it'll be something silly and not nasty.

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 13:19: well I was in a rush yesterday and we had friends over... have just had another look at the old girl

I'm not 100% but I pretty sure that the alternator pulley shouldn't look like this :lipsrsealed:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5656960557_4f4088c3e3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/)
Caddy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2011, 13:24: Told you it wouldn't be horrid. Not sure if these use the idler type pulleys or not, if so I have the tool to remove and refit.

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2011, 13:33: Quote from: Guy on 26 April 2011, 13:19
well I was in a rush yesterday and we had friends over... have just had another look at the old girl

I'm not 100% but I pretty sure that the alternator pulley shouldn't look like this :lipsrsealed:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5656960557_4f4088c3e3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/)
Caddy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr

That is not good :shocked:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 13:35: Quote from: Wayne on 26 April 2011, 13:33
Quote from: Guy on 26 April 2011, 13:19
well I was in a rush yesterday and we had friends over... have just had another look at the old girl

I'm not 100% but I pretty sure that the alternator pulley shouldn't look like this :lipsrsealed:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5656960557_4f4088c3e3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/)
Caddy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5656960557/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr

That is not good :shocked:

it certainly didn't sound healthy! :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 13:35: Quote from: Horney on 26 April 2011, 13:24
Told you it wouldn't be horrid. Not sure if these use the idler type pulleys or not, if so I have the tool to remove and refit.

Nick

:afro:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 14:28: right.. thats the old alternator off... now a quick trip to see a man who can to fit a new free wheel and get a new belt and pop it all back together!
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2011, 14:29: Lol just replied to your PM.

If you're getting it sorted just remember when you pop it back together not to over tighten the belt as it'll put extra stress on the new pulley.

nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 18:23: sometimes I even surprise myself!! :laugh:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5657868101_de4bc60aae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5657868101/)
Caddy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5657868101/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 18:29: Quote from: Horney on 26 April 2011, 14:29
Lol just replied to your PM.

If you're getting it sorted just remember when you pop it back together not to over tighten the belt as it'll put extra stress on the new pulley.

nick

its an automatic tensioner... you see that lug above the freewheel top left... you have to pop a 16mm spanner in there and lever it down so you can pop the belt on.. bit tricksy as there ain't enough room for the spanner and your hands to position the belt but I got there in the end

good job I was taking the alternator to vw when I got the freewheel as you need the alternator model correct as well as the chassis number as there are a myriad of options

anyway... all is well that ends well... running as sweet as a nut :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Jay on 26 April 2011, 21:20: Glad you got this sorted and well done for taking the alternator off and putting it back in, looks like there is a lack of space in Caddy's same as Shalaxies :sad:

Top Tip: Use Mole grips on that lug when loosening the tensioner. Much easier than using a spanner, allows you to pull on it with one hand while the other hand slots in a allen key to lock the tensioner with ease.

A bit late, but maybe it will help someone :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 23:11: Quote from: Jay on 26 April 2011, 21:20
Glad you got this sorted and well done for taking the alternator off and putting it back in, looks like there is a lack of space in Caddy's same as Shalaxies :sad:

Top Tip: Use Mole grips on that lug when loosening the tensioner. Much easier than using a spanner, allows you to pull on it with one hand while the other hand slots in a allen key to lock the tensioner with ease.

A bit late, but maybe it will help someone :smiley:

aye.. not much room... certainly not as much room as the acres of space in a mk3 engine bay.. short nosed little fcukers that caddys are!

tensioner doesn't lock as such.. just pulls up and then eases down onto the belt... vw mechanic told me to use 16mm spanner as that was what it was designed for, so who am i to argue, and it worked well enough.. just needed a small persons hands to squeeze the belt into position :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 23:18: oh and muchos thanks to Chuff, Rubjonny, Horney and a contact through BaD-VAG who have all guided me through my apprenticeship and given me the confidence to tackle something new to me on the Caddy like this on my own... I know it was only a few bolts and a belt but the knowledge gained through these chaps and the forum has been invaluable and saved calling recovery trucks, labour rates, being fleeced etc - Thank you guys :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2011, 23:20: No probs fella!

I'm now hanging with another BaD-VAG'r tomorrow night. Going to meet Fay and get some shots of her and the R8 :cool:

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 23:31: Quote from: Horney on 26 April 2011, 23:20
No probs fella!

I'm now hanging with another BaD-VAG'r tomorrow night. Going to meet Fay and get some shots of her and the R8 :cool:

Nick

hope you get to have a go in it :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2011, 23:35: In the passenger seat yes, not driving though.

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 26 April 2011, 23:38: Quote from: Horney on 26 April 2011, 23:35
In the passenger seat yes, not driving though.

Nick

hope you get some good shots! :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 27 April 2011, 10:28: Well done Mr TONA, very impressed :afro:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 27 April 2011, 10:47: Quote from: Chuff on 27 April 2011, 10:28
Well done Mr TONA, very impressed :afro:

you learned me well Obi-Wan :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 April 2011, 22:44: Quote from: Guy on 27 April 2011, 10:47
you learned me well Obi-Wan :wink:

This worries me, because it means you can only be.....

Daft Ada.
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 27 April 2011, 22:49: i have nothing to do with asda
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 19 May 2011, 16:43: decisions decisions :huh: :undecided: :grin: :laugh:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF4217.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF4218.jpg)

:laugh:

I am a bad man :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 19 May 2011, 16:48: and i am in trouble after getting an earful from her indoors about 'priorities' :sad:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 19 May 2011, 16:49: Leave them on :grin: :grin:

Quote from: Guy on 19 May 2011, 16:48
and i am in trouble after getting an earful from her indoors about 'priorities' :sad:

Nice looking van + work = priority :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Wayne on 19 May 2011, 16:50: 2nd ones look better. :cool:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 19 May 2011, 16:52: Quote from: Wayne on 19 May 2011, 16:50
2nd ones look better. :cool:

that was our conclusion.

no one mention dropping the suspension. ok? :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: tech1889 on 19 May 2011, 17:13: I prefer the second ones as well
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 19 May 2011, 17:42: 2nd for me as well!

Nick
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Seanl on 19 May 2011, 18:01: I prefer the first I think. :undecided: Oh and it needs lowering! :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 May 2011, 22:47: 2nd wheels for me to.

AND GET IT SLAMMED! :smug:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Dec on 19 May 2011, 23:44: Just me feeling the steelies then? :undecided:

Jokes, second ones look nice! Its a work van lol doesn't NEED lowering.. my mates van scrapes everywhere when its loaded up, and rode on the bumpstops to USC last year!
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 08 October 2011, 20:48: met Mr Kinetic Tuning today :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Wayne on 08 October 2011, 21:24: Quote from: Guy on 08 October 2011, 20:48
met Mr Kinetic Tuning today :lipsrsealed:

What is it like now :smiley:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 08 October 2011, 22:22: Quote from: Wayne on 08 October 2011, 21:24
Quote from: Guy on 08 October 2011, 20:48
met Mr Kinetic Tuning today :lipsrsealed:

What is it like now :smiley:

the same as it were before... for the moment! :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 15 October 2011, 20:18: I'd seriously suggest some new brakes :lipsrsealed: and watch them speed cameras
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 15 October 2011, 21:54: It's fcukin rapid! :evil:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Horney on 16 October 2011, 07:36: Schweet!
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 16 October 2011, 08:14: have you remapped the remap? :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Steve_PD on 16 October 2011, 15:56: Quote from: Rhyso on 15 October 2011, 20:18
I'd seriously suggest some new brakes :lipsrsealed: and watch them speed cameras

Or drive at the speed limit and the brakes are fine :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 16 October 2011, 17:55: Quote from: Steve_PD on 16 October 2011, 15:56
Quote from: Rhyso on 15 October 2011, 20:18
I'd seriously suggest some new brakes :lipsrsealed: and watch them speed cameras

Or drive at the speed limit and the brakes are fine :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

Don't be ridiculous!! :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 17 October 2011, 08:21: I don't think Mr Tona knows what speed limits are :lipsrsealed:

:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:18: Quote from: Rhyso on 17 October 2011, 08:21
I don't think Mr Tona knows what speed limits are :lipsrsealed:

:laugh: :laugh:

Is it a case of misunderstanding signs? Like if it hasn't got a number on it there is no speed limit.

(http://www.aspexdesign.co.uk/rants/national.gif) = No Speed Limit :grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: tech1889 on 17 October 2011, 10:27: Above is fact !
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 17 October 2011, 10:30: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:18
Is it a case of misunderstanding signs? Like if it hasn't got a number on it there is no speed limit.

I think its because our signs are in Welsh :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:33: Quote from: Rhyso on 17 October 2011, 10:30
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:18
Is it a case of misunderstanding signs? Like if it hasn't got a number on it there is no speed limit.

I think its because our signs are in Welsh :laugh: :laugh:

(http://www.health-safety-signs.uk.com/productimages/549---Sheep.gif)
(http://www.cycle-scotland.com/assets/img/single-days/pitlochry-to-blairgowrie/500_sheep-sign-image-supplied-by-john-ferguson.jpg)
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: apie2004 on 17 October 2011, 16:25: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 17 October 2011, 10:18
Quote from: Rhyso on 17 October 2011, 08:21
I don't think Mr Tona knows what speed limits are :lipsrsealed:

:laugh: :laugh:

Is it a case of misunderstanding signs? Like if it hasn't got a number on it there is no speed limit.

(http://www.aspexdesign.co.uk/rants/national.gif) = No Speed Limit :grin:

That is the case on the Isle of Man!
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: dom on 17 October 2011, 16:57: Cumbrian sign:

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/pm/images/sign.JPG)
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 18 October 2011, 10:28: golly... i had no idea this would become a sheep bothering thread after one short visit to the valleys :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 18 October 2011, 10:59: Quote from: Guy on 18 October 2011, 10:28
golly... i had no idea this would become a sheep bothering thread after one short visit to the valleys :lipsrsealed:

Notice how it's the English who brought the sheep into the thread :tongue:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 18 October 2011, 11:03: Quote from: Rhyso on 18 October 2011, 10:59
Quote from: Guy on 18 October 2011, 10:28
golly... i had no idea this would become a sheep bothering thread after one short visit to the valleys :lipsrsealed:

Notice how it's the English who brought the sheep into the thread :tongue:

i saw plenty of sheep on the hilltops.. they were there already :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 24 February 2012, 10:10: quick update...

nothing much has happened to the Caddy recently... but I have plans for this year and it has been raised up my priority list

the ramap Rhyso/Carbon did is working scweeeet... much better and more confident driving the van now.

this year:
exterior
the front bumper still needs to be replaced along with one wheel arch
the van will be sitting on lowing springs (front) and a lowering kit (back) as soon as I can afford it.
new wheels - these are being sourced at the moment :wink:
new TONA livery will be ordered and applied as soon as I can
rear windows will be limo tinted and the rear wiper removed

so the aim is for this...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151238983370182&set=a.25857450181.101709.517845181&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151238983370182&set=a.25857450181.101709.517845181&type=1&theater) but liveried

interior
fit sub and amp that I have as I miss my soundz
also put an underfloor system into place with drawers in and then interior carpet the rest
(http://www.vansystem.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-436.jpg)
+
http://www.megavanmats.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144997393 (http://www.megavanmats.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144997393)

trouble is.. the drawers in the picture are hyper expensive about about £300ea so I need another solution :undecided:

i think i might have to learn how to use a jigsaw :lipsrsealed:

if anyone knows how to build drawers (properly) or knows a chippy who wants a detail then please let me know :wink:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 04 April 2012, 12:06: well i am bored so I thought I would find Ned a private plate for his van

(http://www.maxiwebs.co.uk/numberplate/drawplate.php?plate=X+7ONA+X&style=ukfront) (http://www.maxiwebs.co.uk/numberplate/)

:grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 13 April 2012, 23:27: next up in my spend neds money quest,

cups, in 5x112 of 18ness

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/Millward123/ATS18.jpg)

:grin:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 13 April 2012, 23:53: bad Chuff... BAD! :angry:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: JC on 13 April 2012, 23:54: :kiss:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 29 July 2013, 23:10: it died a horrible death... long story short, it went t1ts up, garage spent a lot of time trying to fix it, Guy sold it to them as it was taking too long.
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Rhyso on 29 July 2013, 23:13: Quote from: Guy on 29 July 2013, 23:10
it died a horrible death... long story short, it went t1ts up, garage spent a lot of time trying to fix it, Guy sold it to them as it was taking too long.

:cry: :cry:
Title: Re: TONA's ride
Post by: Guy on 29 July 2013, 23:24: Quote from: Rhyso on 29 July 2013, 23:13
Quote from: Guy on 29 July 2013, 23:10
it died a horrible death... long story short, it went t1ts up, garage spent a lot of time trying to fix it, Guy sold it to them as it was taking too long.

:cry: :cry:

tis ok Rhys... means the mk1 gets a new lease of life :evil: