When I took my slam panel off to make a cutout for the condenser outlet I found it was quite crusty.
I was thinking of getting a second hand one then notice VW Heritage have them for a resonance price. I guess the gauge of the metal isn't to original spec. Has anyone got any feedback to share?
eBay ad (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183113943237?hash=item2aa27108c5:g:OZgAAOSwxPRgNYnW)
I'm in the same boat, do I refurbish or buy new?
The weight says 2.7kgs, I'm sure the original ones are heavier.
Could probably contact these and see what theirs weighs https://www.werk34.de/de/frontblech-golf-ii-952100a1.html
Thanks.
I'll probably keep my eyes peeled on FB marketplace etc for one locally. I'd be wary of the panel being buckled if sent from Europe plus the carriage charge.
I'm in the same boat, do I refurbish or buy new?
The weight says 2.7kgs, I'm sure the original ones are heavier.
Typical, I've thrown a few away
I suppose the same can be asked for wishbones and subframes. You can buy new for less than it’ll cost to powder coat.
In my experience repro is usually inferior to original
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And heritage are just a middle man who source from elsewhere and make a bit themselves
Thanks.
I'll probably keep my eyes peeled on FB marketplace etc for one locally. I'd be wary of the panel being buckled if sent from Europe plus the carriage charge.
How local is Weymouth, actually spotted spare in back of shed other day.
Hi Sly, Weymouth is just a few roads away....
M1, A42/M42, M5..... :D I think it probably took 5 hours when we visited a decade ago!
Shame really 'cos you've got a towbar too!