Just made a new purchase!!...........

turboman6680 · 05-03-2008, 08:57

I am now the proud owner of an absolutely minted 89 G Skoda Rapid 136. 24000 miles with full skoda history, 1 years mot, full body kit, twin lamp grill, origanal alloys, minted in and out, webber carb, ashley exhaust.

I never thought i would have so much fun in an old skoda!

Now im getting the skoda 'garage' that ive always wanted. Ive got a modded vrs Fabia, the rapid and now id like to find a replica works estelle.

This is my first 'old' skoda of the rear engined variety and im having a ball!

Am i right in thinking though, that if and when the engine goes (although its running like a dream and the temp needle is constantly half way), they are quite easy to do an engine transplant from another non-skoda vehicle? Rover V8 with twin plenems anyone? Or maybe just a chv from a carb XR2?

Either way, im well chuffed. The only thing that lets it down is the dull paintwork but im hoping that after i turn into pop-eye the paintwork will shine like new. On the plus side though, there is not a single spot of rust and the car has never been welded and is unbelievably fresh underneath.

EDIT - just how many of these are still on the go in the uk? They must be getting rare now, especially in this nick with this miles

Tom_vRS · 05-03-2008, 09:01

Pics Pics Pics Pics....

Blade404 · 05-03-2008, 09:23

turboman6680 · 05-03-2008, 09:37

Once i get around to giving it a good cut/wax i'll post some piccies.

So how many of these are still going about?

andy2407 · 05-03-2008, 09:40

We can't wait that long!

Will be good to see the "before" pics, and then we can compare them later with the "after" pics!

turboman6680 · 05-03-2008, 09:54

Ok boys and girls!! See what i can do!

youngsyd · 05-03-2008, 11:18

Loads about if you look in the right places....

turboman6680 · 05-03-2008, 11:44

Its actually a 136!

daverapid · 05-03-2008, 22:05

Glad you're enjoying your new purchase, though it's very difficult not to enjoy these cars to be honest!

Keep with the Skoda engines, the extra weight of most other engines don't do the handling any favours.

Last time it was checked about 3 years ago there were 43 Rapids registered. I reckon there are more than that if you counted all the ones lying about un-sorned/registered but even so there aren't hundreds about.

There seems to be several though at a garage I know in Royston, Herts!

RobClubley · 06-03-2008, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade404

turboman6680 · 20-03-2008, 22:21

Hi Party people!

Right, just got the 'beast' today as i've just not had the time to go and collect.

Pics will follow tommorow.

First impressions are

Seems to be very (obviously) light at the front as i accidently locked the front wheels in the rain on the way back

Sounds gorgeous with the bits on it

Drivers seat seems to have a fair bit of 'play' - as if its only secured on one side?

Charging system seems to be poor - indicators slow when speed/revs drop but car starts fine

Very VERY tight to drive

VERY quick steering

Suprisingly pokey

And in the sleet, the drivers wiper decided to sweep way off to the right and rest against the side mirror - me thinks theres a bolt needing a tightning somewhere!

Pics will be grubby due to weather and also car paint is very dull hence the before and after shots.......

.......update tommorow.

rigsby · 20-03-2008, 23:26

From your last post , these are all perfectly normal!!
put a flagstone wrapped in carpet in the front end to give the front end a bit of bite on the road or as i did with my estelles and rapids, fill an old wheel and tyre with concrete and put it where the spare usually sits . Thit puts the weight lower down

Dmac1969 · 24-03-2008, 15:22

Nice to see another one of these cars saved for posterity!

surprising_skod · 24-03-2008, 22:31

they are light at the front, and the seats are a bit wobbly. but you'll learn to like these foibles lol

just get out and enjoy, firstly!

05-03-2008, 08:57	#1
turboman6680 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82	Just made a new purchase!!...........PHOTOS TODAY!! UPDATE NOW! I am now the proud owner of an absolutely minted 89 G Skoda Rapid 136. 24000 miles with full skoda history, 1 years mot, full body kit, twin lamp grill, origanal alloys, minted in and out, webber carb, ashley exhaust. I never thought i would have so much fun in an old skoda! Now im getting the skoda 'garage' that ive always wanted. Ive got a modded vrs Fabia, the rapid and now id like to find a replica works estelle. This is my first 'old' skoda of the rear engined variety and im having a ball! Am i right in thinking though, that if and when the engine goes (although its running like a dream and the temp needle is constantly half way), they are quite easy to do an engine transplant from another non-skoda vehicle? Rover V8 with twin plenems anyone? Or maybe just a chv from a carb XR2? Either way, im well chuffed. The only thing that lets it down is the dull paintwork but im hoping that after i turn into pop-eye the paintwork will shine like new. On the plus side though, there is not a single spot of rust and the car has never been welded and is unbelievably fresh underneath. EDIT - just how many of these are still on the go in the uk? They must be getting rare now, especially in this nick with this miles Last edited by turboman6680; 21-03-2008 at 07:37.

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05-03-2008, 09:37	#4
turboman6680 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... Once i get around to giving it a good cut/wax i'll post some piccies. So how many of these are still going about?

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andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 4,886	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... We can't wait that long! Will be good to see the "before" pics, and then we can compare them later with the "after" pics! __________________ The future's bright The future's yellow

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turboman6680 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... Ok boys and girls!! See what i can do!

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05-03-2008, 22:05	#9
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 719	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... Glad you're enjoying your new purchase, though it's very difficult not to enjoy these cars to be honest! Keep with the Skoda engines, the extra weight of most other engines don't do the handling any favours. Last time it was checked about 3 years ago there were 43 Rapids registered. I reckon there are more than that if you counted all the ones lying about un-sorned/registered but even so there aren't hundreds about. There seems to be several though at a garage I know in Royston, Herts! __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

20-03-2008, 22:21	#11
turboman6680 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... Hi Party people! Right, just got the 'beast' today as i've just not had the time to go and collect. Pics will follow tommorow. First impressions are Seems to be very (obviously) light at the front as i accidently locked the front wheels in the rain on the way back Sounds gorgeous with the bits on it Drivers seat seems to have a fair bit of 'play' - as if its only secured on one side? Charging system seems to be poor - indicators slow when speed/revs drop but car starts fine Very VERY tight to drive VERY quick steering Suprisingly pokey And in the sleet, the drivers wiper decided to sweep way off to the right and rest against the side mirror - me thinks theres a bolt needing a tightning somewhere! Pics will be grubby due to weather and also car paint is very dull hence the before and after shots....... .......update tommorow.

20-03-2008, 23:26	#12
rigsby Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DONCASTER Posts: 920	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... From your last post , these are all perfectly normal!! put a flagstone wrapped in carpet in the front end to give the front end a bit of bite on the road or as i did with my estelles and rapids, fill an old wheel and tyre with concrete and put it where the spare usually sits . Thit puts the weight lower down __________________ I DONT WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!!!

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surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 233	Re: Just made a new purchase!!........... they are light at the front, and the seats are a bit wobbly. but you'll learn to like these foibles lol just get out and enjoy, firstly!

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