Recent content by halfpint_fighter

I've had 2 different types of crossover. The 1st was on an L plate. Low lights and big back vents, wrap around bumpers and 6 month only brake parts. The one i have now is a bit more subtle, looks full early with the low lights and crescent vents but has the 5x112 wheels with discs up front...

A bit of thread revival here! I've just been searching all the posts as i need to replace my headlights and would like to upgrade. Bluesnailman, you mention you now have the clear flat glass headlights. Have you got any pics? I've seen lot's of headlights on ebay for mk1 golf but not usre what...

I've been trying to find out more about front reflectors as my SA 71 has them too. I've asked quite a few South Africans and it wasn't a requirement for vehicles in the 70s to have them. Seems a bit strange that VW SA decided to add them. Mine are also cracked so one day I hope to find a nice...

Only fits with standard exhausts from what i could work out! £75 Located in Farnborough, Hampshire

yeah i have!

When i had a 72 crossover my local mechanic changed the rear brakes for me to the later style so its deffo possible...i just don't know how! I do still have the original parts in my garage cos i'm a part hoarder but i now have a 71 so they are surplus to requirements if you wanna keep cross...

The only way i could tell which side to fit them was by the notches in the pistons. (the notches were at the bottom on the originals).

I asked the same question to Brakes International! The bloke confirmed they are new cast calipers but reckons they subsidise by taking in the old ones for refurbing (which is the suppliers main business)

Quality seems ok, the original castings were no oil painting so don't expect Wilwood sexyness :lol: I'm not going outside in the rain with a magnet so you'll have to wait until it's dry before i find out. BCB0292 & BCB293, £43.64+VAT each plus £20 surcharge. From what they have said they are...

One of my calipers seized and i was a bit disappointed by the lack of parts availability and price of my options. Then i came across 'Brakes International'. They supply brand new calipers from 'Budweg' in Denmark. Fitted a pair yesterday. So my Bay still has early brakes instead of having to...

I blew a couple of fuses on mine so upped it to 20 or 25 and kept checking everything for the first few journeys, all seems fine except i need a new leisure battery that will actually charge to more than 9 volts!

That was about 5.10pm, never seen so many cameras being used in the rain :lol:

After wanting one for about 4 years i finally bought a SCAT shifter from Stateside tuning. Fitted but need to trim my floor mat so that can go back down. Also got a really 80's style radio cassette for the bug for £5.

Taking the van to work today so as soon as i finish can head into the New Forest for the weekend with a bunch of friends. Just noticed that VDub at the Pub is down that way so might drive up to that on Sunday.

I have twin DRLA's and a crossover (fixed valence) and can drop the engine and put it back in no problems. I think the hole is bigger on a crossover though!?!