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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Picked this up last night, Its a 96 Vento TDI, One of the first TDIs i think? It has 126k!

Going to probably use it as a Daily/Resto project, Might keep me away from spending money on the MK5!

I always loved Ventos so im actually loving this now, Plenty of power...
Plans are:

Tidy it up
Different wheels
Maybe Lower, Ha!
Get some good MPG!!!

If anyone has any bits lyin around give me a shout, Im new to the resto side of VWs but i wanna learn!!!

Heres the Magic:
 

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I have half smoked back lights for a vento and smoked side repeaters for sale if this doesn't have them already.

My lights, a set of nice 16s, coilovers, gti interior, deeper splitter, 280mm front brakes and a remap would transform this car
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QUOTE (t.d @ Sep 11 2010, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have half smoked back lights for a vento and smoked side repeaters for sale if this doesn't have them already.

My lights, a set of nice 16s, coilovers, gti interior, deeper splitter, 280mm front brakes and a remap would transform this car
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And a respray! I ddnt do much with it yet, Ill have a poke later?
 
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I dont have the money!!!
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YET!!!

They all start harmless ha!
 
#10 ·
yes!!
Cant wait to see this on air, splits and rare goodies
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#14 ·
I passed a merc a 3rd jetta and a vento in the space of 5 mins this evening! What were you in doc?
 
#16 ·
Never spotted ya lad? Nice vento doh! Not mine obviously ha!
 
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QUOTE (tommyjoe @ Sep 11 2010, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I passed a merc a 3rd jetta and a vento in the space of 5 mins this evening! What were you in doc?

would have been me
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nice vento
 
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QUOTE (jetta @ Sep 12 2010, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>would have been me
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nice vento

Lad that is some class jetta! Fair play!!

Bit of an update on this already? Filled all the dents and rubbed them Down! Need to get the rust sorted and then she's going for some paint!

Ordered Gti arches and side moulding and
Also a new front splitter!
 
#19 ·
Ah, Nice vento TJ. Where did you find this?? havent seen it locally, a Tdi variant would have sparked my interest.

I have a few 'odd ball' mk3 parts round the place from years ago; dummy fog blanks and the like; small bits, you are welcome to if you want...
 
#20 ·
Jes keV I must call up! Was looking for a set of them! Workkg til 10 tonight but I'll give you a shout tomorrow of your around!

A lad in ardfinnan I know had it! Onto him with yonks to sell it bit he wouldn't! He rang me friday saying take it away!
 
#22 ·
So after a few weeks of gettings bits here and there and getting the body done, It now looks like this!

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Interior will be sorted next, Need to get it Taxed and Tested too....
 
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QUOTE (t.d @ Oct 10 2010, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Looks well, good job. Is that with the cupkit in it, it's pretty low looking!

Ya it is, I didnt think it was going to be that low!! Happy days!