Mk3 Nugget Rat

[Vandalism]

bet you drifted round the corner in the last pic

[axxez]

Nope, i didn't! Drifting downhill with around 35 degrees needs much more Chuck Norris in the blood than i got

[robbie.cee]

you would need excellent toe/heel skills on that last one to stop you going ass first off the cliff!!

Where were the photos taken, Axxez?

[axxez]

I took them in Bosnia, near Sarajevo. What about my question to lift the car? Any ideas? Changing springs from other models?

[AndyG]

You can fit 120 rear springs and diesel engine front springs If you don't want the front too hard, you can try some diesel minibus front springs (SWB of course)

[robbie.cee]

You could fit hydraulic rams or pneumatic like those sh*t old Citroëns

[axxez]

Pah, no airride in my car!!

[robbie.cee]

useless shyte eh .hydraulics all the way!! like rams between axle and chassis rails that extend when needed. could be a viable option

[axxez]

So here are some updates on my ride!

I didn't drive too much, some drifts in the winter, lot's of problems with the MOT that I finally passed (easily! just too many idiots before that) and some stuff that I repaired. New lambda due to some engine-problems, new rear shocks, a bit of spray here and there and I worked on the sound-system

Lately I did some carpeting, which is not done yet but as usual might stay in that state.. See pics here:








Also changed the mirrors to the MK5 version. This is not plug and play, but on the drivers side was. This car had an exident more than 10 years ago where the left door was changed, obviously to a MK5 one
So on this door the mirror fitted perfectly, on the other door only 1 hole fitted and I had to drill 2 more and use metal-screws. The mirror on the right sight has a long arm, which I didn't recognize buying them. Is ok for me now, as I have better sight but might become a problem on my next MOT.. Pins for the screw holes are missing, but I figured out that the 0,05€ fits perfectly

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[axxez]

As the Transit got never crash-tested (AFAIK) I thought it would be a good idea to make up for it. The Transit is now destroyed but kept me and a friend completely save. 2 cars crashed into my back, without braking at a speed of maybe 160 km/h while I was doing 110 km/h. Engine running, car rolling, steering, breaking. Costs for repair maybe 8000€... Will buy a Volvo now. Pics comming soon.

[AlanN]

What a shame, but at least your OK

[Vandalism]

..id still have a transit over a volvo

[axxez]

But as I don't want a van right now I'd go for the Volvo. The Transit was very expensive in total.. Much cheaper than a VW or Mercedes van though. And nicer I loved this old pinto-engine! It just feels like a car, not like a peace of rolling plastik..

[BigMonty]

:( ..id still have a transit over a volvo

Got both.

[Vandalism]

good idea, to have a spare van for when the volvo brakes down