It is with great sadness that I finally have to get rid of "the skip", I have had this car since 2008 and it has evolved slightly over the years, but work and SWMBO have declared it is time for something newer and a bit bigger (i.e. Van time)  I had always planned to eventually get it to a similar spec to the black beast for those forum member that remember but life and work got in the way.

 

"the skip" is a 51 plate that had just under 70K on the clock when I purchased it and is now sat just under 190K but dont let that put you off as with tlc this will still be running at 300K

its not be pretty and its not sporty looking having had mudguards removed but its quick and economical  

The Good:

• LPG - fully working, I had it fitted back in 2008 so I know the history and no VSR to worry about as the 1.8T is THE best engine to run on LPG
• Stage 1 remap (DNA Tuning) (KO3s turbo so remaps the same as the VRS)
• 2.5" Stainless system - not overly loud and pipes are hidden 
• Bilstein B6 shocks
• Heavy duty springs
• Audi S3 o2m 6spd gearbox and all necessary parts fitted when the 5spd chocolate box died a good few years ago.
• Seat Leon LCR subframe with solid bushes and Cast front arms - combined with the 4x4 ends gives more adjustability like a TT
• Seat Leon LCR  Lower Brace
• TT Upper brace (not fitted but included)
• Pagid disks and pads all round still 288mm on the fronts due to 15's but I also have the caliper carriers for 312's which I can include if I find them in the garage
• set of HEL braided stainless brake hoses included but not fitted as I never got round to fitting them.
• 15" Audi pepperpot alloys with winter tyres all four good tread at full price can also include a set of the original 16" RIDE alloys (tyres not great) OR a set of 16" Audi TT 5 spokes (again tyres not the best) if the 15's are not for you..However anyone that knows my threads will know the 15's are Forged and are the wheels used on the Race Of Champions buggies and also Boba motorsports crazy Mk1 Golf they are also a lot lighter and help both pickup and economy
• 52 plate golf GT TDI seats which are much more supportive than both the original 4x4 seats and also the VRS seats. These also have the lumbar support and the airbags and being out of a three door makes cleaning much easier.
• Pioneer aftermarket head unit with Parrot kit built in (including Microphone on door pillar)
• Boot/Vac guage
• Definned and extra porting on the air box to stop TIP collapse
• Hitachi bolt down coilpacks - will include a bag with assorted coilpacks including some spare Hitachi ones
• NGK spark plugs
• selection of Mikalor clamps on the Boost pipes
• Forge copy DV with extra shims
• All windows treated with G-Teqnic G1
• Intercooler front vent increased
• Intercooler wheel arch mod
• TDI full engine under tray - improved protection for the sump and improves airflow
• mudguards removed - improves airflow
• the brightest reversing lights you will ever see https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/289081-led-reverse-bulbs/#comment-3428957 
• electric windows all work 
• sunroof works

 

The bad:

• oil leak - had the rocker gasket replaced 2 years ago but I think it could do with being redone as I dont think its right - I have been topping up  oil every couple of weeks
• smokes occasionally 
• slight misfires occasionally if the plugs need regapping (LPG is more susceptible to misfires so I just change plugs every oil change and regap as and when needed)
• no rear headrests - I treat it as a work horse and the back seats spend more time down than up anyway.
• handbrake needs adjustment
• its done nearly 190K so my next steps would have been Hybrid turbo from BBT with rods and other supporting mods like welly cooler
• some slight rust bubbles that have appeared and been treated with rust eater - but never cleaned and resprayed
• central locking gremlins
• only one key

 

 

The only time this car ever let me down was when the gearbox blew but this is now replaced with the best box available, I regularly have to travel the length and breadth ofthe country and never worried about it not getting me there.  If I didn't need something a lot bigger I would be having the oil leak fixed at the same time as new turbo etc and run it for another 100K as these engines are pretty much bomb proof.

 

£1500-00 and I will include all the spares and also have the Haldex tool (£30) to throw in as well. unless you have a half tidy T4 to swap (preferably with a 1.8T fitted :D)

if your interested then message me through here as I would rather see this go to a forum member than have to ebay it.

I will try and get some pictures up as well later

 

Karl

 

OK need to get this shifted as my van is coming next week and I already have three other cars on the drive, £1150.00 ono

Handbrake has been rectified - new Pagid disks and pads to the rear

coilpack swapped out and misfires resolved (spark plugs were couple of months ago)

£1000.00 as I need it gone. 

 

Pics would help fella 

This is on Ebay now and finishes Sunday just before 8PM - am truly surprised that there are 40+watchers and no bids yet.. worth more than the starting price just for a handful of the parts.  Would like to see it go to someone that is going to keep it running as the 4x4 in a saloon is going to get rarer as time goes on.  If I had a pot of cash and a larger drive I would be keeping it, so you all need to hope I don't win the lottery tonight or tomorrow :P

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222567679513?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

Lots of Pics as well

Edited 7 July, 20178 yr by karlbar2k

The Skip has found a new home and I am now driving a bright yellow Fabia 3 TDI :-(