RHD TriStar Syncro - Update 15/7/07 - For Sale!

Post by **syncroand101** » 06 Jun 2007, 11:13

Get some Rubbing Compound, then T-Cut, then Polish on that Body Work, and it will look like new...

Nice find. Not at all jealous.

Post by **Mudlark** » 06 Jun 2007, 12:25

I put 15" mercedes steel wheels on mine with BF Goodrich Mud terrains. I always felt the original VW 14 " alloys looked a little 'lightweight' on my Tristar.

I like the merc steels with the VW black centre caps fitted, and you get a far wider choice of tyre to put on.

Post by **Egg MX** » 30 Jun 2007, 18:22

Hey Stan, any more news on the Tristar? I live in Driff but aint seen it anywhere before.

Post by **Stan.** » 04 Jul 2007, 15:42

Little update.

The Tristar passed its MOT today

No real problems, just a couple of advisories (headlight loose etc).

It's had new fuel lines and filter, new brake lines, exhaust, battery, wheels & tyres and many other bits. Needed a little welding on 1 sill, but other than that its solid. Drives lovely

Gear selections are smooth and there's no prop whine. Steering feels solid too.
Anyway ill get a proper update with pics up soon.

Hi, Egg, you might see it on the road soon... im on hold with the insurance company as i type!!

Rob

Post by **famous phil** » 04 Jul 2007, 16:54

what a nice find

,,,,,,, one thing heard about these syncros you have to keep all tyres the same ,,rolling circumference

Post by **Stan.** » 04 Jul 2007, 23:45

famous phil wrote: what a nice find ,,,,,,, one thing heard about these syncros you have to keep all tyres the same ,,rolling circumference

I sourced some 15" Audi steels and some 235/70 Desert Hawk tyres. Fairly cheap, but at least look the part

Cant wait to get it taxed and on the road!

Rob

Post by **vwjon** » 05 Jul 2007, 01:03

stan, where abouts in the uk are you? also egg mx what syncro have you got?
great find tho, a fantastic vw, i dont want to sound like your mum but, look after it, and dont trash it by changing engines, or stupid bucket exhausts, and stickers!

cheers jon

Post by **KarlT** » 05 Jul 2007, 05:12

Alright....mum!

Post by **HarryMann** » 05 Jul 2007, 08:44

What's a bucket exhaust... ?

PS. I agree that a RHD Tristar is something rare enough to be best kept original... but Stan wouldn't dream of putting a V12 in it, I'm sure !

Post by **Stan.** » 05 Jul 2007, 09:42

HarryMann wrote:

... but Stan wouldn't dream of putting a V12 in it, I'm sure !

Ha, it might be a squeeze

Im keeping it as standard as possible, i even wanted to keep the original 14" steels and wheel trims, but they were beyond hope and tyres are expensive for that size

vwjon wrote:stan, where abouts in the uk are you?

Im in the UK jon, East Yorkshire.

Cheers

Rob

Post by **Stan.** » 07 Jul 2007, 16:59

The Syncro is taxed and insured and on the roads

Well pleased and it's great to drive, bit thirsty compared to my TDi tho

I took "Len" for some light offroading today and got some pics while we were out

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I think it looks cool with the sides down

Post by **Boltze** » 07 Jul 2007, 17:05

Nice!!

Post by **HarryMann** » 07 Jul 2007, 21:27

Well done, fast work, nice another handsome Tristar is back on the roads

Post by **KarlT** » 08 Jul 2007, 07:16

What happeed to the rear cover?

Post by **HarryMann** » 08 Jul 2007, 08:29

What happeed to the rear cover?

Bet it's down the powder coating factory