Warren G
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AK talks sense
you will never get it 100% right, and will never drive the same
as for gavins, deffo not worth doing, unfortantly
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flybikeslee
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depends what other shell has aswell. is it literally bare, nothing at all to it? loom etc
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gavin18787
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has loom etc
I am awaiting more details and pics from TDI
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AndyCorsaSport
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If its got loom shouldnt be too bad. Get warren to help too. Id help, but your miles away 
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
has loom etc
I am awaiting more details and pics from TDI
not far to get it  why do they have a shell?
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gavin18787
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no idea but unfortunatly its not tdi in thurrock its their north branch 
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flybikeslee
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TDI north. trailer it?
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JM_16v
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typical huh gav
be good to find out why its there
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Ojc
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Umm, I would do it. But aren't you going to need all new rear arms, front arms suspension components anyway? All new bushes everywhere.
I suspect it's going to get expensive and time consuming.
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Umm, I would do it. But aren't you going to need all new rear arms, front arms suspension components anyway? All new bushes everywhere.
I suspect it's going to get expensive and time consuming.
What would you do im a bit lost?
The shell has all these components already afaik
other option is to just buy another and split mine. Should be able to get about 3.5k in parts
Cousins trying to sell me his 888 cdti astra. I love it but cant justify the money
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Jambo
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i wouldnt do it personally, too much hassle.
Whats your other options? Insurance claim?
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Ojc
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Sorry, I read half a story. You say its a rolling shell? So it's got wheels & suspension already fitted to it? So you just need to put your engine in?
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Sorry, I read half a story. You say its a rolling shell? So it's got wheels & suspension already fitted to it? So you just need to put your engine in?
yer complete rolling 02 plate shell for £1000
has suspension wheels etc. Just awaiting a reply to see what interior it has etc. As I need the dash and airbags etc
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Paul_J
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Gav I think it's a good plan to re shell it  plus you can sell any bits left over...
I saw your car up close and there was definately bent bits of chassis visible to the eye... You could maybe have it straightened out, but why bother to know your car is potentially still a bit bent.
In a new shell, you have peace of mind that you have a fully working car again.
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gavin18787
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yer thats the thing I dont want to start spending £££ on something thats potentionally never going to be 100% right.
Just need to find out exactly what is included in these shells so I can gauge if its going to be worth it.
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JM_16v
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good luck, keep us updated
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jr
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if its as good as it sounds go for it
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gavin18787
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Pics of shell have arrived so thats £1000
But I will still need front lights and airbags so I need to look into prices to see if it will be worth it or not.
Pics
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harrisp
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I would do it in my opinion, will probably make a few £ back in parts left over.
Take it the seats aren't included? Aren't they worth a bit on their own?
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jr
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lights would be cheap enough, airbags wise put an omp/momo/etc wheel on it, and just put the trim in place for the passenger one
[Edited on 11-06-2009 by jr]
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willay
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£1000 aint bad for all of that, looks alot different to yours though 
Find out how much transport (not sure if anyone can help here?) and like you said the airbags/lights cost first! We have one good head light remember
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P1CK4D
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I know of a good Jap breakers that seems to hold a few EP3's if you need any parts Gav 
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
£1000 aint bad for all of that, looks alot different to yours though
Find out how much transport (not sure if anyone can help here?) and like you said the airbags/lights cost first! We have one good head light remember
Where it is at the moment offer a recovery service for cars iirc so they may be able to arrange delivery as well.
All I can think that I need for it other then that is
airbags
lights
seatbelts
It looks different to mine as its not the facelift version
so no indicators in the mirrors and differnt front and rear bumpers.
Off to ebay to do some price research 
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gavin18787
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Right ebay says
Drivers head light
£69
Airbag kit ecu and belts kit
£450
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corsa bid
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passaneger airbag here.
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