Importing a Mk2 2 door [Archive] - VWWatercooled Australia

DangerDan

19-01-2010, 04:37 PM

I know this chant sounds like a broken record but i really, really want to get my hands on a 2 door mk2 golf, whether it be now or in a couple of years. Are there any over here at all available or is everyone holding onto them.

I've been saving pretty hard so importing can be an option, but i have no contacts in uk so getting it onto the boat would be the main issue. I have researched for weeks on the regulations so im aware of them such as it needs to be pre89. I have some shipping firms im going to get some quotes for such as taurus logistics who look pretty sound.

But any info or contacts would be great as im dead serious and will be selling the mk2 i have now for funds if it goes through.

I know its costly but im really wanting one and you only live once so i dont want to waste the opportunity.
Dan

Golf Loon

19-01-2010, 05:30 PM

I can hook you up with the import scenario if you are serious mate.

OEM G60

19-01-2010, 08:02 PM

Hope you've been looking on www.autotrader.co.uk for some if you're thinking of importing one?

There are a few around in Australia, i was meaning to have a count up on them but never did, i reckon there is at least 20 odd kicking around? Remember the red one in Victoria that aussieg60 bought off eBay? Wonder if he still has it?

Also, if you're interested in a Corrado, i'll be in Sydney this weekend if you want to have a look at mine.

Stiggy_21

19-01-2010, 08:28 PM

took me 2 years to find mine
keep your eyes out, one will pop up eventually

keep it up!!

just remember if you import apparently has to be pre 90's

OEM G60

19-01-2010, 08:35 PM

Pre '89 Stiggy, says in his post! Yours looks nice, good to get a 16V too, you were lucky!

Its a shame the pre '89 law rules out big bumper 16V's! Stupid import laws!!

twin eng, twin turbs

19-01-2010, 10:07 PM

best of luck finding one, they do pop up from time to time, saw a very nice helios blue 16v in SA a few months back... I would never sell mine to be honest its not easy to find a good example in aus.

RedMk2Gti

20-01-2010, 06:47 AM

If you see one in petrol station, just go to ask him "do you want to sell your car" :stupid:

I've been approached like that a few times for my mk1 :)

Good luck, young boy.

GRN_VAGN

20-01-2010, 08:28 AM

I know of one with a 16v in it (not completed) for sale,

Its in tassy though, so dunno if it be worth you shipping it up to where you are.

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 10:44 AM

Thats for the advice, i dont mind waiting a bit, but i do want to get stuck into one. If it needs a bit of work, thats ok cause i've got an uncle who is a panel beater and would be willing to help now that he has shifted the jag taking up most of his garage.

Import option is still on the cards, but id like to be pretty certain that the rust it not debilitating.

A nice oak green 16v would be nice, but ill have to see.

Dan

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 11:49 AM

How does this one sound, is the work doable.

http://www.ozedition.org/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=753

How much would it be from tassie to sydney. Ill email him today about it.

Dan

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 11:57 AM

I've checked out this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Volkswagen/Golf/auction-266231731.htm

but it seems like its more effort then its worth with the major rust. I'd go for it if it was doable but im not sure.

Opinions on the suggestions so far?

Dan

walshydub

20-01-2010, 12:10 PM

How does this one sound, is the work doable.

http://www.ozedition.org/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=753

How much would it be from tassie to sydney. Ill email him today about it.

Dan

This car is a steal. No rust issues at all and only a few minor dents. A blank canvas.

All depends what you are looking for, a car that is ready to go or a project?

Dunno how much transport would be, but it would be far less than importing one.

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 12:16 PM

walshydub

20-01-2010, 12:23 PM

im not so worried about it being ready to go as i;ve got the 5 door mk2 at the moment. the only issue is i dont have a garage at the moment and so i'd have to get it going in the short term as i cant have it sitting on the lawn as these cars are meant to be driven not garaged.

If it goes ahead ill be selling the 5 door to either fund it or move it on for space.

I don't know how much is left to do on it. This is how it stands as of Nov 09:
http://www.ozedition.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=227&start=60

As for transport i found an old email quote from CEVA (I was looking at buying it and last year) and it would have cost me $1500 to get it to the Gold Coast. So to Sydney you'd be looking at around $1000. Only problem is that the car would have to be driveable.

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 12:34 PM

this is the best example i found on autotrader, but its very pricey.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200953349254133/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/volkswagen/model/golf/body-type/hatchback/quantity-of-doors/3/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/sw1a1aa/keywords/mk2?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpost code%2Fsw1a1aa%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fvolkswagen %2Fmodel%2Fgolf%2Fkeywords%2Fmk2%2Fbody-type%2Fhatchback%2Fquantity-of-doors%2F3%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=p

Does look nice and probably goes about the same too.

Dan

walshydub

20-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Try the classified section on Edition 38
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showforum=110

This one:
1988 Oak Green with a G60 engine 2750....
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=274592

Or pistonheads.com classifieds.

I'll stop now :)

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 01:41 PM

that oak green one is damn fine, pricey for an import which will include all the fees, hopefully the tassie guy will contact me, it seems like the most logical option.

ozgti

20-01-2010, 01:46 PM

I woudn't be buying sight unseen as you can get heaps of issues.
I searched for about a week and got mine, just need to get it registered now.

You can get some with big bumpers- mine did (but it was an add on)
16v engine shouldn't matter as long as it's on the V5 (Rego papers)

Try Edition38- They have a few on there for sale. If anything, I'd suggest saving up and going over there. You need to get it in your name and a copy of your passport pages and a few other things before you can send it off to the Aus Govt for import approval.

Also be aware that most will be high mileage- mine was 95k Miles, which is very rare for a 1984 model (ie: 95k is about a 1995 ish mileage.)
Full service history and MoT's to back them up is also a bonus.

Stay away from chavved up golfs... ie: lexus lights slammed and boy racer body kits. These will have been flogged and treated like crap.

What's your email, I'll forward the emails I sent back and forth to them.

ozgti

20-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Oh, if you can get them to put a crappy low price on the docs... Hell yeah!

I ended up paying $35 in customs!

Admittedly the golf was a bit battered and bruised, and the rims with scratches didn't help, but on the purchase price. The lower the value, the less duty you will pay.

DangerDan

20-01-2010, 11:36 PM

Well this is the email i got back:

Hey mate still have it.
I'm not shure on prices to get it up to Syd. I got it from Brisbane about 2 years ago and it cost me $890 freight. They have different pricing for "runners" and "non runners" It's a non runner as it needs some fueling so it might be around the 1g mark to freight it up there.
Parts it needs to make it go are either twin carbs or a K-Ket or Digi 1 setup.
The easy one to do would be Carbs, and I know of a few twin carb manifolds in tas to suit.
Other things it needs to go are 16v Drive shafts, as the 8v ones are a tad smaller.
other things it needs are inner door pannels (they would have to come from UK or NZ)
They are very cheap in the U.K but postage is some times a bit pricey.
other than that its all there. would come with 17x7 inch advanti fin wheels.

I would love to finish it of, but I want to concentrate more on my GTI and get that finished rather than trying to do up 3 cars at once. and i'm going to live in Japan the end of this year so I need to shift some stuff... :(

Cheers,
Benny

Should i go for it. It's really tempting but i'd need to see about those parts.

Opinions would be much appreciated

OEM G60

21-01-2010, 05:15 AM

I'd go for it mate!! Golf Loon has container loads of stuff every month iirc, you could save yourself alot of $$ if you were to put your doorcards in with his shipment, it would take longer but i doubt you'd be in that much of a rush. I'm sure he would help you out with engine parts too.

Good find i reckon, sounds like the start of a good project.

Gipson

21-01-2010, 09:33 AM

maybe throw one of the tassie guys enough for some beers and ask if they'll check it out for you to get a buyers opinion on it. always better than buying totally sight unseen?

DangerDan

21-01-2010, 04:23 PM

well i've gotten some advice and the tassie option isn't looking like such a gem.

Firstly the car doesn't run and im not sure its registered which will make shipping costly.

Also to get it running seems costly in itself with no fuelling system as of yet. I'd be happy to pay someone to view it just to get another opinion and whether it is worth the money or maybe i should lower the bid.

Importing may not seem like such a bad idea after all.

Dan

scoob02

21-01-2010, 04:32 PM

man i thought about importing one, but it seems like a bit of logistical nightmare...transport costs, customs etc and not too mention a potential plane ticket to view it....seems like a bit of hard work

we all know there arent many over here, so just bide your time, save up and wait for one to pop up for sale or even throw some offers out there to owners...u never know your luck :cool:

DangerDan

22-01-2010, 12:34 PM

well i've found some other gems:smile::

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200933339765709/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/volkswagen/model/golf/price-to/3000/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/body-type/hatchback/quantity-of-doors/3/page/11/postcode/sw1a1aa/radius/1501?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpos tcode%2Fsw1a1aa%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fvolkswage n%2Fmodel%2Fgolf%2Fprice-to%2F3000%2Fmaximum-age%2Fover_10_years_old%2Fbody-type%2Fhatchback%2Fquantity-of-doors%2F3%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F11&logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201003350388618/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/volkswagen/model/golf/price-to/3000/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/body-type/hatchback/quantity-of-doors/3/radius/1501/postcode/sw1a1aa/page/8?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostco de%2Fsw1a1aa%2Fradius%2F1501%2Fmake%2Fvolkswagen%2 Fmodel%2Fgolf%2Fprice-to%2F3000%2Fmaximum-age%2Fover_10_years_old%2Fbody-type%2Fhatchback%2Fquantity-of-doors%2F3%2Fpage%2F8%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=p

GRN_VAGN

22-01-2010, 03:55 PM

I Have Seen benny's 2 door in person, it is very clean considering.
and once the 16v is running it shouldnt be no slouch either ;)

DangerDan

22-01-2010, 11:00 PM

Yeah, true but from what I've been adviced its very tricky to setup a 16v fuel system unless someone can give a second opinion, and also a non started means shipping wont be much cheaper then importing.

I'd like to try it but id need to research all the figures to see which works out the better value.

OEM G60

23-01-2010, 05:20 AM

I'm loving the Oak Green Sixteen that Walshy posted, i love a MK2 3Dr on original BBS RA's.

Its even got Recaros in it!

Do you prefer the older >87's with the quarter lights in the doors Dan?? I like the one piece windows myself

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/oakgreenmk216v003-2.jpg

Golf Loon

23-01-2010, 07:12 AM

Oak Green 2 Door 16v. Thats the Money shot right there.
Get that one Dan.

DangerDan

23-01-2010, 12:48 PM

This one is in:

Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1307612.htm

Another nice one but a fair way:

Cornwall, UK

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1447417.htm

Another nice one :

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=279689

Looks more viable then others and good price too.

Jarred

23-01-2010, 12:53 PM

DangerDan

23-01-2010, 05:00 PM

Oak Green 2 Door 16v. Thats the Money shot right there.
Get that one Dan.

I'd love to get this one but it is the one is Manchester and he hasn't replied yet, so getting down to east sussex would be stretching it.

I'd buy it no questions asked if i knew i could get it here for certain.:(

walshydub

23-01-2010, 07:04 PM

I'd love to get this one but it is the one is Manchester and he hasn't replied yet, so getting down to east sussex would be stretching it.

I'd buy it no questions asked if i knew i could get it here for certain.:(

Don't want to be a killjoy but unless you are a member of Edition 38 he probably won't reply. When i was selling my car in the UK i got loads of scammers sending me messages asking if i would export the car, you end up just ignoring them after a while.

Good luck though would be spectacular to have this car in the country.

Young Timer

25-01-2010, 09:18 AM

Check out this one, looks a nice early example MK2 GTi.

http://www.clubgti.com/FORUM/showthread.php?t=206742

DangerDan

25-01-2010, 10:17 AM

Yeah, I love that car but its too far from where i need it to be in east sussex. So damn annoying how there's so many good ones over there and its so hard to get them here

qsz

25-01-2010, 03:50 PM

Keep searching I found my red 16v 2-door the first night of looking. Bit of a fluke but you never know. I hit refresh on carsales and it poped up!! Be carefull of buying UK cars as many loads of s**t tarted up for sale. Shippers are no fun either, my V8quattro was damaged and they would not accept liability.

Cheers,

DangerDan

25-01-2010, 04:27 PM

believe me i wont be picking just any old one, yes i have noticed many are butchered with ridiculous wheels, exhausts, paint colours, dumb grills and lights. It seems it should be a crime.

By the way, how does your mk2 go? Do you have any pics

ozgti

25-01-2010, 11:16 PM

Check out this one, looks a nice early example MK2 GTi.

http://www.clubgti.com/FORUM/showthread.php?t=206742

Damn!!! That'd be earlier than Mine, but Just! Mine was first registered in July I think, need to check my books again!

DangerDan

26-01-2010, 12:09 AM

Well we're getting somewhere:

i emailed "jizzle" aboutt the minter 16v oak green golf and this is what i got in reply:

hi mate if you are interested give me a call and i will be glad to have a chat about the car cheers phil.

so early on, it seems i've got the slightest possibility of getting this immaculate car, so I've given more details on my circumstances and about the forum and why im contacting from another country, thinking I'd get no reply and i've received this:

hi dan im wiling to sort out this sale for you to be truthfull i have had my fingers burnt before i will take the car to your friends family but you would have to have cash ready with them. dont mean to be blunt but as you can appriciate that is the only way i can go about the sale.just tryin to make thinggs as simple as poss. cheers phil.

So if i can wire the money, organise shipping, i should me on my way to a schmick mk2 golf 16v, i hope. just need to get quotes on shipping, any one got suggestions.

Can you hook me up Loon.

Also if I reduce the price on the "papers" will i get a lower wack of tax when it hits our shores.

OEM G60

26-01-2010, 06:20 AM

Well done Dan, you are talking about the Oak Green with the G60 in it aren't you?

Shipping wise there are a few different ways;

RORO, Roll on Roll off ferry service, the car would be driven on to a ship with lots of other cars, like a muti storey car park on a boat basically, this is usually the cheapest way, costs around 900 pounds.

Shared Container, where your car is put in a container, a wooden frame is built around it, and other stuff loaded in there.

Sole use container, your car is put in its own 20ft container, takes only 4 weeks to get here, mine cost 1500 pounds with www.karmanshipping.com in 2005, have a look at the website, its full of useful info on shipping cars.

Getting your own container is another option, the car can be driven on to it by yourself/someone then picked up and shipped here.

I reckon RoRo will be the go for you, you've just got to hope it doesn't get scratched or damaged, i was too paranoid when i got mine shipped so i went with the Sole use option.

You're right about getting a receipt as valueation, any evidence you supply will help you out, they'll probably look at market value of a Mk2 in Aus for valueation which could work in your favour.

Hope some of that helps.

Good luck and keep us posted!!

Matt

ozgti

26-01-2010, 10:33 AM

Mine was banged up during transit, which helped when they did the customs quote. I had 475GBP as the purchase price and the valuation I think was about $3000, less the damage:
scuffed wheels-repair $1000
Dent removal-$500
Respray -$1460 (would love to know who they use!!!)

Tax payable was $37

Does it have any history?
1 piece doors have better wing mirrors ie: they are useable! PLUS they let the air in when down, unlike the early doors which swirl the wind in th eback seat, and the front seats get bugger all air flow!

DangerDan

26-01-2010, 10:11 PM

So now that im getting closer to sorting it, i want to make sure i've got the steps corrected and at least have and idea for the est. of the pricing for each

So first step. (after paying for the car):

Import Permit

The Import Permit needs to be obtained from the DoTaRS in Canberra.
A$50

Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1989 may be imported without restriction, this means i dont need to have owned it for 12 months

What documentation do i need to go with it?

then ill need to let custom or quarantine know about it.

next i'll need to pay the customs value, how is it worked out?

costs for quarantine, any estimates would help

then blue slip and engineered, registered and driven

Any thing i've missed please feel free to fill in the gaps

Also, i've also realised that it is a g60 which makes it a supercharger, and being a p plate driver means i will pretty much wont be able to drive it for most of the year, unless i can get an exemption.

Is it possible to stop the supercharger for the period of time by taking off the belt to it.

Any help will be much appreciated

DangerDan

26-01-2010, 10:30 PM

Also the car is on the market for 2750 quid, how much should i try and squeeze off and is it worth importing such an expensive car.

Is it better if i look for one under 1000 quid (but are all molested)

Jarred

26-01-2010, 10:35 PM

I reckon it' would be best to get the best condition car you can properly afford. otherwise you'll end up with another project. parts will also be a bit harder to find (obviously not service parts and stuff)

Young Timer

27-01-2010, 12:50 AM

If you find any in the Oxford area, I can check them out if it helps. I have a freind who does vehicles collections and can deliver to East Sussex as that is where my Aussie '76 was unloaded after clearing customs.

OEM G60

27-01-2010, 03:34 AM

Did you not read my last post? All your answers are on www.karmanshpping.com and on the Dotars website with regards to the import proccess.

You can bypass the charger, i can dig up an old post on another forum for you if you like.

I don't reckon that guy would go alot lower on price, maybe offer him 2500 and keep your fingers crossed!

Golf Loon

27-01-2010, 06:45 AM

Also do cops know what a G60 is? Or the RTA for that matter?
Sounds like you are getting close.
If you dont want that G60, I`d have it. :cool:
I reckon its better to pay more for a good one and big bumper oak green 2 door is my dream.

ozgti

27-01-2010, 08:28 AM

Dan, tell the guy that you need a receipt for say-700 squids, to clear customs etc etc and see what he says.

In my Email I sent to you, it should say what is required for dotars, plus a few other things.

Be aware that if you haven't had it for 12 months, it will be a general import, not private import, so you'll need to get an engineers cert and the hassles of blue slip etc etc etc.

This is the stage I'm at now... Fun-but time consuming!

DangerDan

27-01-2010, 11:41 AM

DangerDan

28-01-2010, 10:35 PM

Ok

So the car is pretty much mine, just need to pay for it. He also is letting it go for 2500 including 50 for the trip to west sussex, what a champion.

Whats the best method to transfer money to the uk.

I've been heavily indulged in karman's shipping website, but there is no RORO i can see that they offer. They do have great links for info though and hopefully have brought me up to speed.

So once the sale goes through ill try and organise quotes for shipping

any recommendations

then i just need a proof of purchase in a receipt, hopefully i can get him to say 700 - 1000 for it. then get a photographic proof of my self and then fill out the VIA form and send it to canberra and hope all goes well.

Fingers crossed.:bowdown:

DangerDan

28-01-2010, 10:43 PM

I've got one quote returned so far (out of four)

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for requesting a logistics quote from Taurus Logistics Ltd.

Your quote comes to a total of $2,926.52 AUD

But That was for a medium car (2000kg) so next time should be lower. They will also deal with custom and let me know all the steps of the process.

They look like a good company, ill see how i go with the other bits first though.

OEM G60

29-01-2010, 04:35 AM

Good stuff Dan, awesome news, the Mk2 you've found is perfect, and for 2500 its a bargain mate, especially with the wxchange rate at the moment, theres never been a better time.

To transfer money over to the UK i'd do a bank transfer, you'll need as much info as you can get about his account;

His IBAN number (International Bank Account Number)
His BIC code (like a sort code)
His full name (as appears on his bank account)
The banks address where his account is held (this is quite important as it verefies his BIC code)

As its a fair amount of cash being transfered i'd go into your bank with all the details and get them to do it for you. I've done it 40+ times and have never had an issue, the cash takes about 4 working days to clear and it will cost you around $30 to do it.

I'm glad you had a read through the Karman site, its full of good info and links like you say. Steve White deals with them, hes the man who owns www.cargoonline.com.au so he does all the paperwork and organises blue slip/engineers/customs/valueation etc if you don't want to sort it all out yourself. Have a look at his site i think he may even be able to organise RoRo too. Hes a top bloke and into VWs himself, he'll go out of his way to help you when you tell him your importing a Mk2 GTI!!

I don't know of any RoRo companys to recommend to you, but i can certainly recommend Karman, they are an excellent comany to deal with, had my Corrado sorted without fuss or damage. Maybe you should get a quote off them to compare against RoRo, you'll have your car here in 4 weeks that way too!!

Hope this helps!

Matt

walshydub

29-01-2010, 08:19 AM

So you bought it!! Nice work mate.

Do i get a spin in it for finding it for you :google: :P

Either way congrats fella, great purchase. Are you keeping the 4 door?

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 09:02 AM

unfortunatley i cant keep both cars so will be selling the mk2 5 door.

Ill try and get a quote from karman, see how it goes, thanks.

Dan

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 09:36 AM

ok, ive emailed a quote to cargoonline and karman shipping an dwill see how it all goes, ill ring them if need be. On the application form for VIA it states that you can nominate a company to interact on my behalf, is that where cargolines details would be placed and there for they will deal with customs?

Hope all goes well.

Also do i need a quote for shipping before i get a VIA or after

Lorenz

29-01-2010, 09:42 AM

Wow looks like your going to have one very nice MK2 2 door soon, that was quick!
Hope all the importing etc goes to plan and cant wait to see some more pics of it, looks fantastic, I love oak green :D

anarchycamp

29-01-2010, 12:23 PM

awesome job mate....seems like a lot of people talk about importing cars but nice work on having the balls and drive to do it!!! I'm sure you wont regret it once you get behind the wheel! :banana:

ozgti

29-01-2010, 03:26 PM

ok, sorry for the confusion, ill try and organise the funds for the sale, whats the best way to transfer money to uk, as he wont accept aussie dollars of course.

Ill try and offer 2500 and see how i go as it will save a couple of hundred dollars at this end.

Do i need it in my name to buy it like in australia with the rta, or can someone buy it on my behalf.

So after that all i need is a receipt and do the VIA, and contact customs

I've sent away for a view quotes on shipping so ill see how i go

You'll either have to get a receipt of purchase in your name (stat dec type of thing) or get the V5 (rego papers) changed to your name. BUT, as soon as the cash has changed hands, take your time. Don't rush!!!

When the V5 is changed you'll need to get to get a copy of all the pages of your passport, a copy of the bill of sale, and a copy of the import doc from Dotars.

Quarantine, depends on which sap you get! Mine went through 2 times at a cost of $385 each time. Some have had no issues and didn't need to be cleaned. Just make sure before you transfer the cash that it's not rotten underneath. You will regret it if it is! Rust is a huuuge factor in the UK, so make sure there's no bodgey repairs.

But the biggest thing is to try to get the receipt as low as possible. This will help regarding customs etc.

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 03:33 PM

This is the quote i received from cargo online for RORO:

Shipping
Cost of Shipping by Roll On / Roll Off for Car £934.00
Origin
Origin Handling charges £25.00
Destination
Customs/Quarantine charges at destination Au$229.00
Local Valuation if required Au$605.00
Customs/Quarantine/DEWR Clearance Au$467.00
Steam Clean if required Au$302.00
Port/Statutory authority charges at destination Au$352.00
Delivery at destination (metro area) if required Au$396.00

Just need to go through with the payment for the car and then max out my credit card with fascicle costs.

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 03:45 PM

If im importing under the pre 1988 rule, do i need a passport or is that a requirement of customs/quarantine.

Here is what it states on Karman Shipping:

For the Clearance of a motor vehicle then present to the Motor Vehicle Section of the Australian Customs Service: passport, original bill of lading, shipping line delivery order, UK purchase receipt or invoice, UK registration document or certificate of export, travel documents showing date of departure to Australia, shipping details showing date of handover for shipment in the UK, vessel, sailing, arrival dates, freight and insurance costs, driving licence, personal import authorisation certificate from Department of Infrastructure Canberra, any supporting paperwork and documentation, a detailed list of any other goods or personal effects packed inside the vehicle and, if necessary, the Australian landed valuation report.

dado

29-01-2010, 04:44 PM

i saw a audi s8 in the city today with euro number plates wbc... sommething today.the euro number plates blend in with our nsw euro number plates the only thing that stud out was the left hand drive, then you could probably drive it home from the docks.

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 04:53 PM

Well as far as i know i dont need a passport since im a permanent i.e born australia citizen and residency issues to not apply to people who are importing a vehicle prior to 1989.

WHO CAN IMPORT A VEHICLE - Personal Import approval will only be given by the Department of Infrastructure to Migrants with full residency visas, or to Australian Nationals or to New Zealand Nationals, who are of driving age in Australia. You will be required to provide proof of Australian residency by way of a passport or visa. If you are a migrant you will be required to provide proof that you have been granted Permanent Resident Status in Australia. Temporary residents and Companies are not eligible. Vehicles built prior to 1 January 1989 are exempt from the Residency requirement.

dado

29-01-2010, 05:36 PM

I like what are you trying to do.You need to know you need keen people on the other side to help you push this thru.I know a few people in Japan that do this work on commision based thing,from parts, wheels,cars,bikes....whatever you want they will look for you ,buy it and send it over.commision is based on work and money involved but not to expensive as they are individuals and they work is 100% based on recomendation and reputation.Unfortunatly i dont know anyone in UK that does this kind of work.

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 08:20 PM

Well I've emailed:

the guy whose folks will help me

Phil who owns the car and try and ring him, what time is best due to time difference(dont want to ring in the middle of the night)

Dotars about the VIA and the information needed

Customs and Quarantine about if I need a Passport and where to lodge a declaration

Cargoonline who seem to have a competitive rate and will offer RORO i think and have I forwarded the details on the car so they can get a more accurate quote

I will email Taurus Logistics who look like a really reputable company and their offer of $3000AU was for a medium sized car so could work out lower (they also deal with everything for you)

I think thats all for now, next week is when it will all start the happen I hope, and ill try to take my time too.

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 08:28 PM

Also while im at it, does anyone know what a g60 motor is like. I've read up on them and understand the concept, will it be easy for cops to hear or notice it and pull me over, and lose my lisence and car.

Also, what do they go like, probably alot better then the restricted Aussie batch

DangerDan

29-01-2010, 08:39 PM

Here's something i found for an idea of what it will be like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHt6sKqXKA&feature=related

ozgti

30-01-2010, 01:58 AM

My understanding is you need the passport docs. I had to, but it's just a copy of it ... Nothing major.
What ever time it is now, add 1 hour and reverse the day, ie: 0600 is 1900, 1200 (midday) is 0100. 7am is 8pm, probably the best time to call and if you have skype, call a landline. 0.0227c a minute!!!

OEM G60

30-01-2010, 02:56 AM

You can just look at google for the time in the UK.

I'm pretty sure you only need the passport info if you're importing the car as a personal import where you needed to own the car for 12 months before shipping it, to prove that you were in the same country as the car.

I had a G60 Corrado for 6 years mate, they're awesome, fairly tweakable, the cheapest mod is the chip and pulley one (smaller 68mm supercharger pulley and ECU chip), only $400-$500, it will take it from 160bhp to 190bhp, same as a 2.9l VR6 without the weight! A FMIC/Injectors/Exhaust will take it over 200bhp easily. You just have to make sure the charger is kept in good condition/serviced, and if you're running a chip and pulley i'd put an oil cooler in it too. Have a look at www.g-werks.com and www.bahnbrenner.com for more info and parts etc.

EDIT I just realised its already running a chip and pulley! Good stuff, that RSR outlet is good too, its the first hose coming out of the charger, normally theres a baffle box there to quieten the charger, but they always leak boost.

If i were you i'd definately ask him when the charger was last re-built and by who. Not too much of a drama if it hasn't been serviced for a while, but you need to find out so you can get it sorted if it needs it.

jamesd

30-01-2010, 06:58 AM

^^ g-werks.

If it's going to be in West Sussex for a little while it'll probably be worth getting Darren to have a quick look at it before you ship it over.

If it needs anything I'd imagine parts'll be way cheaper here than over there.

ozgti

30-01-2010, 09:50 AM

DangerDan

30-01-2010, 11:35 PM

Im just having a think before i go through with the sale. The car is registered as a 16v but is an 8v g60, will this be looked at unkindly by the weigh-bridge and RTA and i could be up for fines.

Also is there someone in sydney/nsw that can service a g60. I've read that they are a reliable engine, but the supercharger needs regular servicing.

Also im a p plater till around november - december so is there a way to reduce the noise or such too not get stopped by police, or am i best not to drive it for the duration.

Also anyone had any experience insuring import such as this, is he bill greater?

Just some concerns that i want to make certain off before i buy it, as i dont want to get it hear and be stuffed for rego, insurance and then lose my license for driving it.

These are the clinchers which will make or break it. Will try have someone inspect it before shipment in the event that there is something wrong.

OEM G60

31-01-2010, 12:53 AM

I'm not sure on your first question there, i do know of other cars being imported with engine conversions and nothing being said, but surely to avoid any hassle just get him to register it as an 8V G60, or at least when you apply for import approval get the G60 engine number off him to put on the form and say its a Supercharged 8V. I reckon Steve White will know the answer to that one.

Mark Hammond in Brookvale knows G60's, and theres also Gavin (H100VW on here) who has rebuilt a few Superchargers in the UK. The charger ideally needs a rebuild every 50K miles with a standard pulley, or around 35K miles with a 68mm pulley.

You could bypass the charger, maybe even take it off and get it rebuilt so its all nice and fresh for when you're licensed to use it.

My Corrado was insured with Shannons, cost about $1100 fully comp, green slip is no different in price. A 3dr Golf will probably be cheaper as at least VW sold the 5dr version here.

DangerDan

01-02-2010, 08:57 AM

ok so here is the response to the question on rust and the supercharger:

Hi Mate

Sounds good, let me know times/dates as you get it sorted.
With regard to salt on roads, can be a problem but in this case the car & chasis is in very good condtomorroition, prior to paint there was minimal rust to take care of (pretty much perfect base project car)
The supercharger on the car has been looked after and serviced recently - had it looked over myself, internals seem to be in good worked order, the charger has not been modifed or ported (standard is good http://www.edition38.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif )
Engine blows no smoke either.

Also the engine number shouldn't be a problem - i will make note on the reciept the G60 engine number -
just to let you know i brought a vw camper over from South Africa and it didn't have the original engine but this caused no problem at all on inspection.

I will forward an e-mail in the morning with all necessary details required.

Cheers Dan - give me a call if you need to what ever time suits.

So is the go ahead, ill be purchasing in the next few days and then go from there.

DangerDan

01-02-2010, 09:09 AM

Also my email to customs did not state that I needed a passport and that I should just have a VIA and be aware of the customs fees.

"The duty rate for importing cars is 5% of the Customs value. You will also have to pay Goods and Services Taxes (G.S.T) of 10% on

The Customs value +

The duty +

The transport cost +

The Insurance (if applicable)"

evorobin

01-02-2010, 09:39 AM

DangerDan

01-02-2010, 03:52 PM

So living in australia, how would i get the rego changed to my name (V5 or something).

DangerDan

01-02-2010, 10:15 PM

Im thinking this would be the only way to get around it, sort of:

If the seller does not have a V5 registration document or V5C registration certificate, you should register the vehicle in your name by using form V62 'application for a registration certificate'. You can get one by download from the vehicle forms link below or from any Post Office® branch or a DVLA local office. DVLA will then send you a new registration certificate in your name.

This form seems to be what you fill out for it:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_067819.pdf

If there is any other way, let me know.

Golf Loon

01-02-2010, 10:58 PM

I used to work for DVLA and I think there is a form you fill in if the car is for export.
He should ring them up and ask I reckon.

ozgti

01-02-2010, 11:12 PM

It's the last page at the bottom.

You don't need the V5 (it helps) If you get a receipt from the guy saying he sold it to you for $xxx.xx, then you can use that, but i think you also need a stat dec. i can't remember. But yeah, It's not cheap to import a car..

My bill so far, including shipping, insurance customs, quarantine (2x) is about $3.5-4k.

DangerDan

02-02-2010, 07:53 AM

Well im just making sure i get the right documents, as cargoonline stated that i need:

Please send us a copy of the following documents and we will confirm space and activate your booking:
· Copy of Bill of Sale
· Copy of page 2 of the vehicles registration (V5c)
· Copy of the registered owners passport photo page
· Copy of the import approval

DangerDan

02-02-2010, 08:00 AM

Just got an email and a receipt from him:

hi dan just to let you know i am just in the process of dealing with the dvla over sale and export on v5. get back to you tomorrow with more info, want to make sure all goes smooth mate. cheers dan.

This guys a champion, and yes I understand the cost, I have just enough cash, a credit card for what goes over, but then should be able to pay it back hopefully with the sale of my current car.

ozgti

02-02-2010, 08:09 AM

Confer with Dotars OFTEN!!! That's my advice. You might get sick of doing it, but it's worth it in the end. Make sure you do everything that both Cargooline and DoTARs say you need, and make multiple copies of everything! (My shipping agents lost a copy... wasant happy!)

Get heaps of pics of the car, especially when it gets loaded into the container (or the car trailer) as they pretty much ripped my front flares off.

GET INSURANCE!!!! Insure it for more than it's worth. I'm glad I did, but I'm being messed around by the shipping company trying to claim back from them! Feckin bar stewards!
Get the car steam cleaned underneath, inside/outside etc in the UK RIGHT before you load the car. This can help with quarantine, and you will have more chance of passing (though it depends on the inspector and whether he/she got any the night before or whatever!)

Make sure that they disconnect the battery. They didn't and mine went flat. Wasn't easy to push the golf onto a ramp and steer at the same time.

IF you are putting parts in the Golf, Make sure they are steamed as well, or at least brand new and boxed/bagged. They get a bit pedantic on car parts.

Make sure you get as much info on the car as possible, ie VIN/Engine numbers along with the originals sent out to you. Not sure if they need the copies verified, but DOtARS need any passport copies certified by JP or similar (teacher etc etc.)

Pray the container doesn't fall off the ship!!!

Other than that, be patient. Mine took 28 days to get to sydney (according to them, 38 actual) and then spent another month in quarantine/customs before being released to me.

DangerDan

02-02-2010, 08:25 AM

Well i will be most likely going with RORO to save some cash. Im aware of the documents needed to send of with the carrier, I have received a bill of sale and states the VIN and Rego number, just need to get the rego papers and a passport (going to USA later anyway) and it should all slowly work out.

I will be insuring it and hopefully somehow i can get it washed under before it goes but i dont see that happening (dont want to push my luck).

Also i dont think the DOTAR need a copy of the passport, just customs, all though im probably wrong.

Will be sending the payment in a day or two, then ill go from there.

Just need to take it one stage at a time

DangerDan

03-02-2010, 09:22 AM

Ok, the business with the DVLA has been sorted so ive got the all clear from that front, just need to get a passport :yikes: (6 weeks) and ill be all set.

I should be selling my car soon so this should cover all the costs.

:banana:

DangerDan

06-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Ok, just waiting on the details to pay for the car, and will also be applying for the passport and getting wacked with the $80 fine so the waiting comes down from 6 weeks to 10 days.

I will be sending the VIA off in the next couple of days once I've transfer the funds, will be applying by email so should be a smoother process.

Also I've sent an email to CargoOnline just to confirm the details.

In the VIA form where it states "Part 2 - nominate an Agent" is this where i would fill out CargoOnline's details.

Dan

OEM G60

06-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Luck bar steward! I wish i could import a Rallye but they're all 89> :( Theres a few that are already converted to RHD in the UK but the age thing makes it impossible.

DangerDan

07-02-2010, 10:35 PM

And the rallye's would be damn fine, you could really smock a few commondores. You could always go over there and own it for 12 months.

But the weather may put you off.

Also he was going to put the hydraulic gearbox in but didn't get around to doing it. Although I wont be getting it brought over due to RORO, would it be a worthwhile conversion or will the 16v box do.

Can't wait to make that car scream, anyone is welcome to take a look, ride, drive. After all thats what these cars are for, to be enjoyed.

DangerDan

09-02-2010, 07:42 PM

Well, by the end of the week, ill be having to borrow my folks 95 commondore to drive around, as my current mk2 will be heading to a good home.

Now I can focus on the process at hand and not worry about having to sell the other.

walshydub

09-02-2010, 09:51 PM

Awesome & inspiring work sir. Keep the updates coming.

I am seriously thinking about finding a MK1 Jetta or MK2 Jetta Coupe to bring over.

I think you have sewn a lot of seeds in a lot of heads.

Oh and OEMG60 (sorry don't know your real name) here is a 1989 Rallye......
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=276077

LHD great condition and 'only' 4700 pounds............

OEM G60

09-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Oh and OEMG60 (sorry don't know your real name) here is a 1989 Rallye......
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=276077

LHD great condition and 'only' 4700 pounds............

Exactly, a 1989 Rallye, as far as i know they are the first ones, and the import laws are for pre '89 cars.
Did you get to one of the last pages and see the VW motorsport one? Only 10000 pounds!!

EDIT, actually to save you the search, check this out, 20VG60!! http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=268813&st=0&p=2419008&fromsearch=1&#entry2419008

I actually found it on another forum, (dubforce.net) and the guy had decided to keep it.

(Matt)

DangerDan

09-02-2010, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the support.

Well all my friends and family keep telling me why im bothering, and its only 2 doors (what about practicality) and that why dont i keep my 5 door, and they are probably right.

But i just want to try something different.

OEM G60

09-02-2010, 11:14 PM

We know its much more than just 2 doors difference though eh!!

Its great to read that things seem to be working out for you, you had a quick sale on your 5 dr too!

Have you spoken with Steve White from Cargo Online yet? He drove me from Manly out to god knows where south of the city - just so i could see my Corrado when it arrived from the UK and be there when it went on the back of a truck to get compliance etc!! That was back in '05, such a helpful bloke, i'm sure you'll have no dramas with them, if you're using them?

DangerDan

09-02-2010, 11:35 PM

I will most likely be going with Mr. White via RORO and have already received a surplus of information and detail. He seems to me like a top bloke and has been willing to answer all my dumb questions.

I've also just sent off my VIA about an hour ago, so hope goes well. Hopefully they notify me if it doesn't.

euroequip

10-02-2010, 10:17 PM

Mate, this is brilliant stuff. If I can't find a suitable Mk1 GTI in Aus then I think ill be importing too.. but from NZ most likely..

Will keep watching with interest as I am sure most people are :banana:

DangerDan

11-02-2010, 09:55 AM

well since i will be going from a 2L 8v to the g60 8v, i was wondering what difference would i expect to have, anyone drive or have a review of the g60.

Also is it an issue that it still has the 16v gearbox?

Golf Loon

11-02-2010, 12:00 PM

Its probably great that it still has the 16v Gearbox as it will scream through the gears and go faster.
The only one that would be better IMO is a TDI Box.

DangerDan

13-02-2010, 10:33 AM

Well im now officially golfless :banana:

Rob Burns

13-02-2010, 01:22 PM

Your driveway sucks :cry3:

I noticed you took the dead things decal off the window.

Anyway, all good. Hope you enjoy your 3 door when it arrives.

DangerDan

13-02-2010, 05:19 PM

Thats why i park on the lawn, sorry about that. Yeah, red wings that is. Hope you enjoy, give her the tlc she deserves.

walshydub

16-02-2010, 02:52 PM

How are things progressing?

Just been lurking in the classifieds of Ed 38 and the ad has been bumped by some shark trying for the interior. Didn't notice how sweet the interior is either. Recaro's, nice!!

Just wondering whether the parts mentioned in the ad, gearbox, coilovers & poly bushes are included and whether this affects the import process. Will you be taxed on their worth?

DangerDan

16-02-2010, 10:53 PM

as far as im aware, i will be sending the payment this week, he has already notified the dvla and has also given me the receipt for purchase to try for the VIA which is what im waiting on/

I emailed to find out how the process was proceeding, and another person replied saying it was going good, and will notify me of any problems.

Just been trying to sort out details at the bank as they need all these details that ive been chasing.

is an IBAN code the same as a SWIFT, that what i got to sort out.

but as far as im aware the car is mine, he just hasn't pulled the ad.

Dan

ozgti

17-02-2010, 12:13 PM

DangerDan

17-02-2010, 12:24 PM

Well the bank wants a SWIFT code, but i have the IBAN code, I should be right or will i have to get a SWIFT code? Should hopefully get the payment off this friday as im buried in study today and tomorrow.

ozgti

17-02-2010, 01:03 PM

DangerDan

17-02-2010, 09:25 PM

the aussie bank

DangerDan

17-02-2010, 09:28 PM

also, just got confirmation of my passport application, and that it has gone through successfully.

DangerDan

17-02-2010, 09:48 PM

ozgti

21-02-2010, 12:26 AM

Word of advice:

Get it insured for WAAAAAAY more than the actual value.

I'm getting screwed over, It was insured for 1200GBP, but the damage was 9351AUD. SO, they asked if I would surrender the car to the insurers for the payout.. er.. NO!

So basically, I'm screwed over! They said I could settle for less, but no idea on how much yet!

DangerDan

21-02-2010, 06:24 AM

So how did they manage to do that. Why would they ask you to surrender your car. Is there anyway of seeing a good result, seems tough.

Well i bought the car for 2550 pounds, and its 700 pounds on the papers, how much should i put on insurance then, $3000 AUD?

ozgti

21-02-2010, 09:35 AM

Put the value at something ridiculous. It's what it's worth out here. Put $9000+AUD. I stupidly put it at UK value which was nothing compared to here. They will offer me less than 1200GBP (Insured value) as compensation, but it's still a kick in the balls!

DangerDan

25-02-2010, 11:22 AM

ok, ill put it at a vale of $10 000.

Also, i got a quote back from complete car care (directed to it via steve white/cargo online) and it is an estimate of $3000!!!, here are the details, first number is the cost, second is GST:

SERVICE AMOUNT GST
Vehicle Pickup Service (within 25km radius). $0

Vehicle Pickup Service (over 25km radius). $0

Administration costs, check over vehicle & secure storage in preparation for compliance. 176.00 - 16.00

Import Blue Slip Inspection. 155.10 - 14.10

Obtain personal import Compliance Plate including airfreight to & from Victoria. 170.00 - 15.45

Install Highmount Stop Light (in vehicles later than 1989). $0

Supply & install Child Restraint Anchor Points to vehicle (every car needs to comply with Australian standards A.D.S). 550.00 - 50.00

Air-conditioning modification to Australian standard including reclaiming & destroying of air-conditioning gas. $N/A

Replace driver side door mirror (mirror must be flat, not convex). 132.00 - 12.00

Transport vehicle to Weighbridge for purpose of obtaining weighbridge certificate. 154.00 - 14.00

VIU Booking.

Deliver paperwork to RTA for registration & pickup CTP Green Slip. 176.00 - 16.00

Transport vehicle to Visual Identification Unit for inspection.

Take paperwork to RTA for registration & pickup number plates.

Transport vehicle to Engineer for purpose of obtaining Engineer Certificate

Deliver vehicle to customer (within Sydney metro area).

Deliver vehicle to customer (outside Sydney metro area).

GIVEN POWER OF ATTORNEY

Obtain Number Plate: Premium Plates 80.00 N-T

CTP Green Slip. 500.00 N-T

Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance.

Stamp Duties
Estimated value of your vehicle: $10,000
3% value of vehicle up to $45,000 300.00 N-T
5% value of vehicle over $45,000
Obtain Registration for vehicle. 285.00 N-T
Other
Engineer Certificate 330.00 30.00
Fuel 88.00 8.00
Tolls & Travel Expenses
Battery
Tyres
Complete Detail
Wash & Vacuum 33.00 3.00
Mechanical Services
Quarantine Charges
Stamp New engine number
Other
QUOTE TOTAL AUD$: $3129.10 $178.55

**NB: All prices quoted are GST inclusive and are a base estimate which may change
without notice. Once the vehicle is inspected, a firm quote can be given as a more
accurate inspection can be made for the type of compliance work that your vehicle
requires.
Please note that in order for a personally imported vehicle to pass Australian
Compliance, it must be in roadworthy condition.
Depending on the type of compliance service that is required, Complete Car Care can
provide a full service from start to finish. Alternatively, a vehicle owner’s costs can
be reduced should you choose to undertake some compliance steps yourself. This
includes taking the vehicle to the weighbridge, obtaining the green slip &
registration and picking up the vehicle instead of having it delivered to you.
Government costs such as the compliance plate, stamp duties, CTP green slip and
registration fees are set by the various government agencies and are therefore
unchangeable.

ozgti

26-02-2010, 08:21 AM

Crap! They even get it rego'd for you???

Golf Loon

26-02-2010, 09:10 AM

I reckon you could do that yourself for half that price dan.

I`ll lend you a tradeplate if you wanna pick it up.

Then bolt in a rear seatbar with the child support points, wire up the third brake light and take it for compliance / blueslip check.

That might be all it needs, then rego beckons and you are good to go.

DangerDan

01-03-2010, 05:46 PM

The golf is officially mine, now just need to get the VIA which is taking a while:banana:

mrlex

01-03-2010, 07:00 PM

:banana: :eek: :banana:
It says it all...well done mate!

Golf Loon

01-03-2010, 08:02 PM

Car is officially Dans and in the driveway at my Parents house.
All things now wait on Canberra.

euroequip

01-03-2010, 09:06 PM

PHOTOS!!! :banana:

DangerDan

01-03-2010, 10:18 PM

Well as im sure most people on here have seen the pics, ill post them here anyway has its all ive got so far:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v002-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v003-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v004-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v006-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v008-2.jpg

nice details have been taken care of, with adjustments to the rear boot, with no rear wiper(would prefer it), also no wiper holes at the front as well which and the big front windows which i prefer.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v010-2.jpg

cant wait to sit in those recaro's too :hitit:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v011-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v012-2.jpg

Thanks sincerely to everyone who has helped me get the details from the first day i posted. started out wondering how to do it with a desire to get it done, but no idea how. and now its very much in reach.

ill prob try to do all the rego work myself, as 3g is a little much i think.

anyone is welcome to take a look, anyone want to come with when i pick it up from the port.

So i drive it straight to a weighbridge, does anyone know of any?

Thanks all!!!
:banana::multi::banana:

WABIT

01-03-2010, 11:09 PM

WOW! ........ JUST...... WOW!

perfect mk2

dom

DangerDan

01-03-2010, 11:27 PM

should of maybe waited a few more weeks,

the aussie dollar is worth 1AUD = 60GBP!!!

would of saved a few hundred, oh well

ozgti

02-03-2010, 12:02 AM

should of maybe waited a few more weeks,

the aussie dollar is worth 1AUD = 60GBP!!!

would of saved a few hundred, oh well

Them's the breaks!!

Well done getting it! We'll have to do a cruise once they get registered!

mrlex

02-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Would love to come have a look at this beast!
Not sure of any weighbridges tho :(
Matt!?

peedman

02-03-2010, 10:56 AM

Theres one out in auburn but i dont know if thats close to u or not. Im curious to know that these cars dont need compliancing or what not? Just go for a blue slip?? If so why havent more ppl done this!!!!

ozgti

02-03-2010, 11:50 AM

They do need compliancing, unless it's a personal import (Owned and used for 12 months) as opposed to a general import (What both Myself and Dangerdan have done).

I'm trying to work out how to get mine to Liverpool for the Engineer to scrutinise as I have no plates on it and I don't trust the unlicenced vehicle ruling on the RTA website!!!

ozgti

02-03-2010, 11:54 AM

Found this:

http://www.beachwheels.com.au/

they have a weighbridge and located in Harbord/Freshwater area.

DangerDan

02-03-2010, 12:51 PM

well im located in bankstown, and that last one ozgti, is in warringah, which is northshore, and the car will most likely be shipped to port kembla, south coast.

DangerDan

02-03-2010, 12:55 PM

also, is it a big job to get the child restraints and get them attached, also, it seems you dont need the third brake light as it is pre 89, but ill get one just for good measure.

at what point can i go for the blueslip, is it as soon as the child restraint is in or is it rego'd first. How long does it take to be blueslipped and complianced?

ozgti

02-03-2010, 12:57 PM

Sorry, for some reason I thought you were north shore.

Public Weighbridges (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=weighbridge+sydney&fb=1&gl=au&hq=weighbridge&hnear=sydney&view=text&ei=Nn6MS4q0IY2YsgOqp43rAw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CCIQtQMwAA)

DangerDan

02-03-2010, 01:01 PM

ozgti

02-03-2010, 02:06 PM

I have the bar, but I'm missing the 2 end pieces that bolt to the seat belt mechanism bolt.

DangerDan

08-03-2010, 01:25 PM

Just got home on my lunch break to find a government letter in the mail box. And yes its the VIA. :banana:

Also got the rego details, which have the details of the previous owner, in the bit that it states new owner, do i fill that in?

I will sort out shipping with all the details tonight and should be on its way by the 11th.

Thanks matt, your folks have been fantastic. Also, can i borrow this trade plate or something for when it arrives, ill get it rego'd myself as 3g is too much.

:banana::banana::banana:

ozgti

08-03-2010, 01:32 PM

Have you got the child restraints in, was it hard?

I know you can get eylet plates that go under seat belts (My jeep had them), maybe you can use those at the seat belt anchor points??? I need to look into it, the only problem I see is that they won't be in the middle of the seats.

Does anyone know how far you can drive on trade plates? Can you drive an imported vehicle on them?

Golf Loon

08-03-2010, 01:46 PM

I can drive anything on my Trade Plate as long as it is registarable and is on Camden GTI Business.

In this case, to pick up a car that we imported to take it to a blue slip station, is more than allowable.

I also have a complete rear bar with the child seat anchor points on it, from an Aussie Car which you should bolt in before trying for a blue slip.

I reckon if you put the safety bar in and the rear 3rd brake light, then just say nothing at the inspection, it could very well pass with no talk of intrusion bars and other such nonsense.

DangerDan

08-03-2010, 04:27 PM

well as far as im aware i dont need the third brake light as it is pre 1989

ozgti

08-03-2010, 04:41 PM

well as far as im aware i dont need the third brake light as it is pre 1989

Yes, but they are soooo much cooler having a 3rd brake light! I'm looking at one which is the long wide LED strip and putting that across the top of the hatch, under the spoiler.

ozgti

08-03-2010, 04:45 PM

Hella 3rd brake light LED ( http://www.hella.co.nz/?t=9&pcid=244)

bsting

08-03-2010, 05:34 PM

DangerDan

08-03-2010, 09:40 PM

no, im shipping RORO and can not ship any items inside

DangerDan

08-03-2010, 09:52 PM

So do i just fill in the new keeper on the uk rego?

ozgti

09-03-2010, 12:03 AM

So do i just fill in the new keeper on the uk rego?

Yes, because you need to then send the notice of export off once you get the V5 in your name. Long process, about 1-2 weeks IF you are in the UK...

DUBY

09-03-2010, 01:31 AM

VW made a mk2 hatch spoiler with a highstop light built in for later mk2's (like the early mk3's got)
Can you put parts in the cabin, prior to shipping?

Like 2 complete spare doors and any 3door specific parts.

The part you talk about my good sir is as rare as hens teeth, it was a US option made by hella, basically a hard plastic version of the gti item with a 3rd brake light built in.

I finally tracked 1 down after about 2 years of searching US and UK sites. I was going to fit an internal brake light fitted to the mk3's if I couldn't find the hella unit but thankfully didn't arrive to that.

If you do want a unit I can give you part numbers but your best bet is to look on vw votex and sites such as edition 38 plus ebay usa and uk. They do come up but not very often

DangerDan

10-03-2010, 09:02 PM

So im pretty much sorted. Shipping should commence on the 12/03/2010

I've also asked about pick-up and steve has stated:

When the car is cleared through Customs we can move it from the wharf or you can go and collect it with a car trailer. It is not legal to drive it until after it has a Blue Slip. That is when you drive it to the weighbridge and then to the RTA.

So am i going to need to get it onto a trailer?

ozgti

11-03-2010, 12:02 AM

Unless you are going to the rta/blue slip, yes. I did, but some people said drive it. Do you want to risk getting nabbed in an unregistered, unroadworthy (ie, not passed blue slip etc) car?

Golf Loon

11-03-2010, 11:37 AM

STATEMENT of INTENT

You are allowed to drive it for rego purposes. Ring up the RTA and ask them.

Or Trade Plate.

DangerDan

11-03-2010, 04:11 PM

As long as it is official.

Can you put a cover note on a trade plate?

Otherwise ill get it towed to sydney but that could be costly

DangerDan

11-03-2010, 04:16 PM

Also, if anyone is looking to do the same thing, dont hesitate to ask me about it. Im pretty much now know all the details and have emails to the shipping company and DOTARS that are a few dozen in replies.

Hope the shipping doesn't take to long

DangerDan

11-03-2010, 04:24 PM

Ok, I also have received an email about the "degassing" of the aircon before shipping and will likely be paying a fee for it to be done by the carrier before shipping.

ozgti

11-03-2010, 09:00 PM

Get someone to punch the middle of the valve down (It's like an inner tube valve -Schrader I think) then it's de gassed. :)

I hired a trailer to collect mine. Active Hire. $100 for a Friday noon pickup to Mon AM drop off. Can't go wrong! Just make sure that the winch strap isn't frayed to buggery already!!!

walshydub

11-03-2010, 10:39 PM

It's got air con too?!?!? You've really landed on your feet!

Did they give you an estimate on shipping time?

DangerDan

13-03-2010, 05:13 PM

Scrap that, it doesn't have aircon. No, they haven't given an estimate, hoping only 1-2 months

DangerDan

18-03-2010, 03:23 PM

update

Pick up should be next monday 22nd, due to the pickup mob being all booked up.

Shipping should be the following friday.

should arrive around the 11 of may and pick up a week later.

So quite a wait.

GoLfMan

19-03-2010, 07:21 AM

Wooooot :d

DangerDan

19-03-2010, 07:26 PM

coming on the hoegh copenhagen, the newest ship in the fleet commissioned february 2010. Its the second biggest

DangerDan

08-04-2010, 10:00 PM

Update

the shipping got put forward and departed on the hoegh Asia on the 25/3 and is due to arrive on the 5/5. It is just off the west coast of Africa at it's last position. It is so close. Where can I pick up the conversion for the speedo. Also I have got a hold of a parcel shelf so all is falling into place.

All I can say is if you have the drive to do something or get something done that you really want to do, nothing is impossible, but maybe a bit expensive. Was wanting to get it all ready for dubfest in may but I don't think I'll get it registered quick enough. Depends if I have any issues with the engineer.

To be honest I didn't think I would get this far

ozgti

08-04-2010, 10:26 PM

The speedo will be fine. It has large MPH and smaller KPH. When's Dubfest? Might need to try to get mine done for that too (although the paint will be shocking.. just want it driveable at this stage!!!)

DUBY

12-04-2010, 06:55 AM

Update

Where can I pick up the conversion for the speedo.

fancy these

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/100_5177-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/100_5178-1.jpg

STOIE

14-04-2010, 03:05 PM

Hi there,

Can I please ask, which company did you end up going with for the import? and what was the costs in the end?

And how did you hook up the import in the UK, do you have a contact that got the car to the boat?

Cheers,

Aaron.

sports racer

17-04-2010, 02:45 AM

Sounds like someone is very interested in importing.

C'mon Aaron, tell us what you've found.

STOIE

17-04-2010, 09:42 AM

88' MkII GTI 3-Door 16v ;)

AC, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Central, the works...

sports racer

17-04-2010, 12:05 PM

Pictures? .

DangerDan

19-04-2010, 07:33 PM

sorry for no replies, just been to cameron corner and back.

The paper work was annoying, having to run around and get all the details finalised, but steve white at cargo online made it a dream. Never was too fussed to answer my stupid questions and has helped me all of the way. I had the seller drive it down to matt's folks at my expense (tank of fuel) which was awesome on his part. Then once shipping was scheduled, steve white and cargo online had a company that picked up the car and checked it over for 120pounds. didn't need to degass as has no aircon, otherwise would cost $500. Then was put on the ship RORO cause cheaper and stories of damaged cars in containers didn't seem to warrant double the price.

I ended up paying id say 6-7k so far and prob around 1k to rego im thinking. so around 8k all up for a minter. Not sure about the import duties as it is only calculated on arrival and also am going to ring the rta for details on rego. Hope to keep for a long time that is for shore.

going to hopefully make the show and shine at dubfest since its local, prob get engine bay cleaned up though as its looking a bit off (anyone know what to use or where). Also got my parcel shelf today so just need the child bars and some proper bbs caps as dont like the ones on it.

on the 15/4/10 it was sailing from durban to perth, wa. So close i can almost hear the exhaust burbling.

Ive got a long list of emails if you want them, as cargo online was excellent, they exceeded the price I paid which is more important then a cheap deal. Also Ive got to thank ozgti, he helped a stack. Love to meet up for a cruise when both ours are road legal.

ozvino

19-04-2010, 08:55 PM

interesting; my new MK6 GTI that I oredered back in January departed Southampton March 25, Durban April 15 and arrives in Freemantle April 26 (and Melb May 1), I can track it via the VIN

Vessel is the Toreador......you'd have to laugh if your MK2 is loaded on a ship stuffed with new GTI's........

Nice work mate, I admire your dedication and efforts, more young blokes could take a leaf from your book

STOIE

20-04-2010, 08:02 AM

I have had a few quotes, seems to be around $2500~$3000 to get the car here, this about what you were looking at?

DangerDan

20-04-2010, 08:25 AM

yeah, it was 2k for shipping and im hoping under 1k for the tax and duty. the exchange rate is really good at the moment so was the perfect time.

DangerDan

22-04-2010, 02:08 PM

thinking of getting custom plates again, anyone got any suggestions on content and colour

thinking of either the retro yellow and black with:

MK2GTI
GTIMK2
VW2GTI

or the premium black with bronze trim with:

GTI660

or the guy who bought my mk1 handed in the plates, so could go for a nostalgic:

HZB419

any suggestions?

ozgti

22-04-2010, 05:34 PM

I was going to get private plates but fook me they're not cheap!!

DangerDan

04-05-2010, 05:20 PM

eta 2200 at port kembla tonight, will be going on a tray to matts for rego.

walshydub

05-05-2010, 10:59 AM

When are you going to pick it up? Don't forget your camera...:banana:

DangerDan

05-05-2010, 12:10 PM

i wont forget the camera, i will pick it up sometime next week i guess, when its cleared through customs

DubSteve

05-05-2010, 12:14 PM

Damm man this is some awesome news seriously congrats bro :)

Jarred

05-05-2010, 12:19 PM

WOOT! it's finally here then!

Congrats. Will it be at nationals!?!

DangerDan

05-05-2010, 07:04 PM

ill be trying

RedMk2Gti

06-05-2010, 12:24 PM

ill be trying

Only 2 weeks to go, you have alot to do before it can be on the road, better hurry up.

anarchycamp

06-05-2010, 12:30 PM

cant wait to sit in those recaro's too :hitit:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/oakgreenmk216v011-1.jpg

Same as mine!!!!! :) They are awesome.....hold you in place brilliantly and very comfortable.

16-naulanen

11-05-2010, 04:14 PM

Congratts mate, im looking into doing same.
Wanna buy a G60 or MK2 16V.
So, it took you 4months all up?

Golf Loon

11-05-2010, 04:22 PM

Congratts mate, im looking into doing same.
Wanna buy a G60 or MK2 16V.
So, it took you 4months all up?

I know where there is a 16v 2door that could be for sale (not mine). Already in Oz and registered and complianced.
Pm me if you want the details.

DangerDan

11-05-2010, 05:24 PM

yeah, seems like ages though.

Also just wondering about the g60 vs p plates.

Can anyone suggest good reasons to get exemptions, or is it a better idea to remove until i get my fulls. Dont really want to run the gauntlet.

Is it hard to take the charger off? but this will effect the performance because of the tuning right?

Also, whats the 16v 2 door like, is it an imported one

Golf Loon

11-05-2010, 06:40 PM

Dan youd be crazy to bugger around with a G60 engine that works.
Which policeman, or person at the RTA knows what a G60 is?
Id just drive sensibly till off your Ps and enjoy cruising.
Obviously the 2 door 16v is an import. Let me know if you want the owners details. I reckon he`d want $8kish.

DangerDan

11-05-2010, 07:28 PM

Not really interested in selling mine yet (haven't even seen it), just interested when i hear there is a two door golf about.

Yeah, it would be wrong to f the g60 then, ill just take the back streets.

do they generally whistle loud or what?

DangerDan

11-05-2010, 07:29 PM

hope customs clears it soon, just want to see it all ready:(

velly_16v_cab

11-05-2010, 07:38 PM

DangerDan

14-05-2010, 03:38 PM

just been told my car has cleared through customs. hell yeah

mrlex

14-05-2010, 04:41 PM

Yeah, it would be wrong to f the g60 then, ill just take the back streets.

I'll drive you round :P

So it's cleared customs, whats the next step?

Golf Loon

14-05-2010, 09:48 PM

So it's cleared customs, whats the next step?

Yeah when can we all see it? Bring it to the Nats.

DangerDan

14-05-2010, 10:47 PM

All depends on how quickly i rego it, or how hard it is.

Ill ring you next week loon for when the drop off will be at your place. Thats when we'll get a look.

thought id also ask, do i need side repeaters, as it hasnt got any

Water Boy

17-05-2010, 12:22 PM

Be rad to see this at Nats...

Golf Loon

17-05-2010, 02:38 PM

The Eagle has landed, still sporting Pommie plates and looking deadly :)

GoLfMan

17-05-2010, 02:44 PM

pics or it didn't happen ;)

shami

17-05-2010, 03:36 PM

I'll do the honours:

:pics:

DangerDan

17-05-2010, 03:38 PM

It is definitely here. And I'm stuck at work. Pics tomorrow

Golf Loon

17-05-2010, 04:56 PM

Few Teaser pics for you all. Hope thats OK Dan.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/SDC12917-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/SDC12913-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/SDC12914-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/SDC12915-1.jpg

mrlex

17-05-2010, 05:15 PM

Hell yeh! The cars made it. Well done man.

Stiggy_21

17-05-2010, 05:28 PM

oooooooo!!!! very nice, nice RA's. need to get mine on soon

DangerDan

17-05-2010, 05:35 PM

Its finally here, boo yeah.

twin eng, twin turbs

17-05-2010, 06:52 PM

Oh yeah another 2 door MK2 GTi in Aus! Very nice example indeed congrats on your new baby, should go hard 2

STOIE

17-05-2010, 08:24 PM

Holy crap that thing is stunning! Great work, really hope you enjoy it :)

In the words of American Dad:
"I am going to take you to make out point and tongue your gas hole..." - I would :P

velly_16v_cab

17-05-2010, 09:02 PM

nice pics matt, i must admit she looks nice (well, both of them do lol)
but it show that 15" rims give the mk2 a much better stance :)

DangerDan

18-05-2010, 05:05 PM

Saw the car today, man does it look cool in the flesh, thanks for holding it matt. Had a quick drive, like matt said the clutch is slipping and the power steering is a bit noisy but i expected all these. after driving a 95 auto commondoor it was alot better. On all accounts there is no rust, just on the battery support and a few spots of surface in and around the engine bay, nothing major.

The latch on the rear window has been changed but should be sorted, side indicators needed, and the speedo doesn't work. ill have a go at the linkages got reverse a few times. All will be fixed for rego though, thanks matt. Hard to describe how driving a unique car other then its awesome.

Touch wood the compliance goes ok, and can rego it in time for Nats.

By the way, anyone got some g60 badges, you can have the 16v ones if you want loon.

dan

also the sun roof is stuck a bit

Henri

18-05-2010, 09:08 PM

That's awesome man! Been waiting to see this arrive for a while now, looks great. Well done for actually going ahead with it all and not just dreaming!

GoLfMan

19-05-2010, 07:58 AM

AWESOME!!! :eek:

looks the goods, hope it can make it to nats!

DubSteve

19-05-2010, 08:43 AM

Looks freakin sick! If this can make it to the Nats fluck yeah!

Lorenz

19-05-2010, 09:09 AM

Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Looks so rad mate, see you at the nats :D

GTi Bhoy

20-05-2010, 10:26 PM

Sounds lumpy too
Saw it yesterday as it drove off for a blue slip.

DubSteve

21-05-2010, 08:15 AM

Hows this going? Can't wait to see it in the flesh!

DangerDan

21-05-2010, 07:48 PM

few avge. pics, this thing is a storm chaser, cant believe the power. Saw a cop on the way out from campbelltown, thought just my luck, he'll ping me, but didn't. Alot of strange looks though

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_5792-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_5790-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_5791-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_5795-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_5800-1.jpg

should make it to nats on sunday, unless work screws me over. Engineering on monday, hope he doesn't rape me.

Stiggy_21

21-05-2010, 08:08 PM

OMG its soooooooo shiny!!! awesome!

dubai gti

21-05-2010, 08:54 PM

One sick-looking car...I'm with the others in saying, good on you for doing this, rather than just dreaming it !! Enjoy it and I hope to see lots of future pics.

DangerDan

21-05-2010, 09:07 PM

cost an arm and a leg, but hey young and stupid

dubai gti

21-05-2010, 09:14 PM

cost an arm and a leg, but hey young and stupid

hey Dan, don't worry, spent most of my years spurging $$$$$ on cars, wine and women....and not one regret...just make sure you fit some property in there somewhere.

Cheers

happily married with 2 kids, 2 cars (at present) and prob. a huge hangover tomorrow !!! :banana:

DangerDan

23-05-2010, 12:13 PM

Sorry, but no show to nats. Got pulled over twice, luckily they didn't check under the hood. But I thought I better not tempt fate, second guy even told me I was going the wrong way to matts

sports racer

23-05-2010, 07:10 PM

And what were you doing to get pulled over twice? Right foot keeps sinking to the floor? :cool:

DangerDan

13-06-2010, 03:04 PM

Ok, still haven't rego'd the car, needs some serious tuning, running mega rich. Need to raise it, will need coilovers, anyone have any. Also needs a standard intake boost hose, anyone know where to go other then eBay.

Am also looking for standard Gti badges and some g60 badges too.

Hopefully will get sorted before holidays, want to do some serious touring.

Damb engineer

DangerDan

13-06-2010, 03:38 PM

Water Boy

13-06-2010, 08:05 PM

Im sure loon would have some stock springs kicking around for the roadworthy!

This thing looked good when I saw it whilst at Nats.

DangerDan

25-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Update:

So loon has done a fab job rewiring to make it run better. Next is the charger is a bit noisy, hopefully wont need a new one too shortly. suspension should be good. Just need to sort the exhaust as it was 93db. Hopefully it will be on the road soon, then i can start going thru the other issues like the passenger seat always tilting, surface rust in varies places, and the working thru to get the piping for the intercooler and stuff.

Anyone know where to get g60's new and used over here. Found one on germany for 1600euro

Here is what the rego will look like:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_57921-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_5789-1.jpg

velly_16v_cab

26-06-2010, 10:21 AM

i know a guy in my home town back in the uk selling a G60 charger...i can hook you with with his email address if you like...pm me

walshydub

26-06-2010, 10:22 AM

Looks great under the aussie sun!!

Have you tried shooting a PM to OEMG60, he ran his Corrado G60 over here for a long while, might be able to help.

DangerDan

15-07-2010, 10:53 AM

just picked up a set of these:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/IMG_0184-1.jpg

Car has now been engineered, just needs the papers, then off to compliance and rego.

ozgti

15-07-2010, 11:07 AM

I have some BMW E30 BBS style rims, 15x7 with caps if you're interested?

DangerDan

15-07-2010, 12:18 PM

I'll keep my RA's for now but thanks for the offer. Has your car been rego'd yet?

ozgti

15-07-2010, 12:54 PM

=( Not yet.. trying to find the funds!

Satanstoenail

18-07-2010, 07:02 PM

DangerDan

19-07-2010, 06:05 PM

Just read this whole thread, nice work DangerDan, good to see your hard work & persistence paid off. And how many mint 2dr oak green Mk2's with recaros and a g60 do we have over here now? I'm guessing probably one.

Thanks, much appreciated. Just have a few issues with the paint to sort out, will be ringing touch up guys to see what they say. nothing major though. None of it would have been possible without he help of the people on this forum, from day one to final delivery. Im just stoked that so many people are so interested, i love these cars and just wasn't happy compromising with what i got at the time.

Has there been a count up of mk2 2 doors before, i sure there are more then what i think there are.

Dan

DangerDan

21-07-2010, 02:41 PM

does anybody have any suggestions on where to get scratched paintwork done. I've been looking into the touch up guys and will ring when i get the car back, but not sure if they are any good. Reviews seem to go both ways.

The scratches are major, one on the sun roof, another on the front left quarter near the lights, a few spots above the side skirt.

Is oak green a hard colour to match too? anything is cheaper then orange i guess

Dan

evorobin

21-07-2010, 09:39 PM

Dan,

If you go to Autobarn they can mix that exact paint for you as they have the code on their computer.

DubSteve

22-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Dan,

If you go to Autobarn they can mix that exact paint for you as they have the code on their computer.

I got this done aswell, a little expensive but if you want to have a go yourself you can actually get a really good finish providing that you take your time and follow the key steps to completing it.

DangerDan

27-07-2010, 02:44 PM

ok, how achievable is it for me to fix these scratches and bumps, ive had a look and been talking to people and seems a little worse then i thought. I was thinking of trying what evorobin and dubsteve stated and giving it a go, but the scratch on the sun roof seems a little deep. Also is the bump repairable without respraying the whole bonnet or will i need to go to a panel shop where they'll likely stuff it. Why are there so few good ones.

Man this is frustrating.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/IMG_0187-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/IMG_0188-1.jpg

Dan

DubSteve

27-07-2010, 02:48 PM

Probably best to take it to a panel shop and get it done at the same time if this is the case, it shouldn't cost to much. That second pic looking like the sun roof will need to be cut back thats for sure.

DangerDan

27-07-2010, 02:59 PM

mikinoz

27-07-2010, 03:49 PM

Time for an Oak Green meet Dan!!

I somehow missed this entire thread - it is honestly awesome.

BTW a bit of fish oil or vaseline will work better than sticky tape to protect the metal.

DangerDan

27-07-2010, 04:04 PM

yeah, will do, just need to get the charger right first, wont feel safe until it is. Loving your exhaust too!!!

DubSteve

27-07-2010, 04:35 PM

any one know an HonesT panel shop? dont trust the bankstown ones

Hmm not to sure can only vouch for the ones down in my area which are pretty good and did my car.

DVR68U

27-07-2010, 04:39 PM

ive got a mate that does awesome touch ups and repairs , all qualified and certified etc. i can hook you up if you want mate.

Golf Loon

27-07-2010, 09:32 PM

ive got a mate that does awesome touch ups and repairs , all qualified and certified etc. i can hook you up if you want mate.

Yup, I have used him and he is spot on.

DangerDan

29-07-2010, 02:43 PM

Time for an Oak Green meet Dan!!

I somehow missed this entire thread - it is honestly awesome.

BTW a bit of fish oil or vaseline will work better than sticky tape to protect the metal.

Noted, ill get some right on it.

MICAH

29-07-2010, 04:16 PM

Have you tried any dent doctors around your area?
Last week i took my wrx to a friend that does paint-less dent removal and i was shocked at the result.
Couldn't even tell there was a dent to begin with and the one in my front arch was much worse than your dent.
If it is do-able it would be much less than a panel shop.

DangerDan

29-07-2010, 04:56 PM

Dent is doable, but many places have knocked me back because of the deep scratch.

DangerDan

29-07-2010, 11:04 PM

Now for the real plates:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/07/IMG_0209-2.jpg

Sorry guys for no euro's but thought they'd look silly being really short. Going for something different.

Maybe in the future ill change to them

OEM G60

30-07-2010, 05:20 AM

Awesome mate! You'll have to keep it as a G60 now!

DubSteve

30-07-2010, 08:43 AM

They are sweeeeeeet, thats better than the euro's I reckon.

mikinoz

30-07-2010, 08:54 AM

You baller!

DangerDan

30-07-2010, 09:36 AM

well today im pulling out the charger, so should be fun.

DangerDan

30-07-2010, 12:01 PM

Ill also need a new 4L wipper bottle cause its leaking so will chase that up.

Also looking for some vinyl for the sun roof since mines is stained bad.

Half way thru pulling the charger off, some dodgy work with the bolts all wrong!

just realised i need the inside door mirror trim too.

DangerDan

30-07-2010, 12:35 PM

Ok, the charger is out, took some giving but its all good. Now onto couriers, hopefully ill send it off 2morrow.

Now just got to apply for the exemption for the RTA

DangerDan

30-07-2010, 01:00 PM

anyone know if trimsport still operate. looking for frt side and rear g60 badges, but he aint answering email.

ozgti

30-07-2010, 01:12 PM

Ok, the charger is out, took some giving but its all good. Now onto couriers, hopefully ill send it off 2morrow.

Now just got to apply for the exemption for the RTA

Exemption???

I have seen someone use an equivalent 5l Orchy bottle once.. even left the label on!

Progress is good Dan!

DubSteve

30-07-2010, 02:21 PM

Good stuff pics should follow :)

OEM G60

30-07-2010, 07:46 PM

h100vw

30-07-2010, 09:28 PM

Maurice died last year but I think that Trimsport is still going. Don't be too surprised if they tale their time getting back to you. My mate Zak makes headlight looms for them and he was asked for some this year.

Matt, I am going to have a look inside and see how it is.

Gavin

DangerDan

31-07-2010, 04:16 AM

Not sure if trimsport are still going mate, but try GPC (http://www.gpcvwaudi.com) - they're an awesome contact for badges/trim/lights and stuff like that, i got loads of stuff off them for my Corrado when i had it resprayed. Theit website is being updated but they're well worth contacting, theres aphone number and email address on the site..... (all genuine parts)

So where is the charger being sent? Glad you're keeping with the G.

Cool, ill give it a go and try my luck.

It will be interesting how the charger looks as the guy who i bought it off said he only just looked at it and had it rebuilt not too long ago, so should confirm who is right.

Just need to get onto a courier.