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[Craigvx]

Picked my vx up today! I am simply in love and have not been able to get this grin off my face!
I had it from a member on here (Capps) And I'm more than happy with it! Cheers Capps!!







Admittaly it needs some work but a little tlc will go along way!
I am good mates with Fred666 and id like to thank him for joining me today on the journey!
Btw...you may all hate this and think its only asking for trouble, (I respect the car and will spend a long time getting used to it before any hard driving) but....I'm only 20 years old
Any opinions are welcome.
Thanks

[Goosenka]

Welcome.

[Craigvx]

Thanks mate. I understand it'll take time for me to get used to the car but Iv been viewing this forum for a while now and noticed this is a great forum for help and advice! Seem like a great bunch of lads!! (I'm sucking some serious arse now!! Lol)

[Goosenka]

If I may, don't start the whole I'm 20 and it might fcuk people off thread. Well done and learn the bitch as she can bite. Age means bugger all. ::

[Craigvx]

I certainly hope not, I only said my age to explain why ill be asking some silly questions and how inexperienced I am. I'm hoping to get on some meets and get to know you all!

[turboluca]

Good luck Craig . Lucky u had Fred with u . Any plans for wheels diffuser ?

[H1 HWK]

Welcome Craig, Good to see another Welsh VX,....... treat it with care for a good few months until you get more familiar with what it can do. I'll bet fred will be wanting a go to remind him of what he's missing! Good time to buy, just as the summer hits, Enjoy

[Judderman]

Welcome Craig If you ever fancy a cruse through the beacons give me a shout, I'm up in Llandovery so not to far away from blackwood giving me a good excuse to cut across the beacons

[Craigvx]

Cheers Luca, Fred is very useful at times! I have a things I want to sort out before I start modding properly, eg. Seat bolster, drilled and groved break disks and a few paint bubbles. H1hwk- thanks, I'm really hoping to get maximum use out of it this summer. I will be driving like a granny for a while to get used to the non powered steering. Lol need arms like arnie to do full lock! Judderman-that would be great mate! I'd love to do that at some point. Need some practice with the car 1st though as I know it can kick out when cornering if not careful. Ill defo keep that in mind for the summer! Thanks for the welcoming. Really appreciated!

[turboluca]

Judderman we can o a Vx meet mini one

[Judderman]

Sounds like a plan Turboluca, a mini meet would be good with the weather finally looking like its breaking

[turboluca]

I'm in Swansea your up by Lampeter way

[Judderman]

about 20 mins from Llandeilo if you pick up the A40 but heading to swansea is a great excuse to go via the A4069

[turboluca]

Yes that's it great roads we got. We will plan a run ok sometime soon

[ChrisS1]

Welcome. Looks to be in decent condition from the photos. Enjoy and take it steady

[Craigvx]

Thanks chrisSC, I will take my time, I know how easy these things break, it deserves to be looked after. Ill be well up for the mini meet in the summer, hopefully ill work out how to get In and out properly by then! Ha

[Craigvx]

Ordered some drilled and grooved discs yesterday so will hopefully get them fitted this weekend. Is there a 'how to thread' hiding somewhere explaining how to change the discs? Iv obviously used the search bar but can't find anything. :/ Also my ABS light came on last night! could this be due to the discs or will I need to check the sensor on the rear hub? Thanks

[rizo9]

H1hwk- thanks, I'm really hoping to get maximum use out of it this summer. I will be driving like a granny for a while to get used to the non powered steering. Lol need arms like arnie to do full lock!

check your tire pressures, when i picked mine up it only had 12psi in the front and 16 in the rears, stearing was HEAVY.

[rizo9]

Ordered some drilled and grooved discs yesterday so will hopefully get them fitted this weekend. Is there a 'how to thread' hiding somewhere explaining how to change the discs?
Iv obviously used the search bar but can't find anything. :/
Also my ABS light came on last night! could this be due to the discs or will I need to check the sensor on the rear hub?
Thanks

you can jack the whole of one side up using the central jacking point, its inline with the door/vent area.

there are guides on here, but its not too difficult to do, had mine all off to do the front pistons and seals and paint the caliper.

[rizo9]

one last thing, change the screws in the number plat to some velcro just incase you catch it on something