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Finally

Posted: 18 Dec 2013, 20:14
by T3Aljezur
Finally got my alloys on
16" from audi a4 estate (and engine) running 205 75 16c Michelin agilis
New bolts, studs etc and 10mm spacers
No issues and lovin the reduced revs. Its so much quieter
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bodywork next now the motor is running well

Re: Finally

Posted: 18 Dec 2013, 20:33
by Plasticman
a nice doka sits well dont it
mm

Re: Finally

Posted: 18 Dec 2013, 20:49
by T3Aljezur
when I replace the cut springs on the back it will be much better
but I know what you mean

Re: Finally

Posted: 18 Dec 2013, 21:03
by Plasticman
oh i wasn't criticizing, i do sort of fancy one tdi'd as a runnabout
mm

Re: Finally

Posted: 18 Dec 2013, 21:05
by T3Aljezur
didn't think you were critisising
fab as a runabout, but for me it's my daily 20 or 30 km work horse
living ontop of a hill tho it never used to get home till it got a dose of A4
happy days

Re: Finally

Posted: 19 Dec 2013, 16:35
by eiret25
Doka's are like hens teeth over here. Class looking wagon. :ok

Re: Finally

Posted: 19 Dec 2013, 17:33
by Plasticman
was talking with a chap in Killaloe earlier in the year, he has an orange doka,little tatty but for the most part original, he lives out between there and scarriff up in the hills, says its about spot on for getting up the tracks
mm
may have a picky if i can find it

Re: Finally

Posted: 19 Dec 2013, 21:05
by T3Aljezur
its a fab truck
does everything I want it too
with the engine change just made it complete
gearbox, rear suspension and paint to finish
and then finish my T4
and then my DR750
and then maybe have some time off..............

Re: Finally

Posted: 19 Dec 2013, 22:14
by Plasticman
do the 750 next :D

Re: Finally

Posted: 20 Dec 2013, 09:54
by T3Aljezur
The DR has had new tyres battery and carb strip clean etc
Runs great but just a bit tatty
Stored for 12 years so only done 20000 km
Onwards and upwards