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by lovejoy
Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Why do you drive mk1s?
Replies: 8
Views: 3318

I dont usually drive mine every day but have been for the last month. Its really fun to drive, its not that quick but is nippy enough to keep up with normal traffic and you get so many people giving you the thunbs up or waving at you, its a really nice feeling that people appreciate all the hard wor...
by lovejoy
Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Astonishing! I like your dery a lot, m8! Only thing I dare to say is that it should be lowered more on front cheers Cheers mate, i agree, ive got some lowering caps waiting to go on, should take it down another 10-15mm, gonna do it over winter when i overhaul the engine. Im also considering raising...
by lovejoy
Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: project old skool/racetrack mk1
Replies: 29
Views: 7977

Looking good mate, keep the updates coming
:D
by lovejoy
Mon May 14, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: what a day....YIPEE!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1508

Well done mate, car looks nice
by lovejoy
Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:56 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

DanDiesel wrote:saw your car at the Spring Festival yesterday mate and it looks even better in the flesh!
Cheers mate! :D

Good to meet you too Rach
by lovejoy
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Cheers mate! just thought id post a few pics of my derby from ultimate dubs, it was a great show and i bagged a feature in golf+, was well chuffed! http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/stelovejoy/derby1.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/stelovejoy/derby3.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/alb...
by lovejoy
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: my new toy
Replies: 12
Views: 2160

Looking good mate! mk1 derbys rule 8) 8)
by lovejoy
Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:25 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: My bad-boy mk1
Replies: 42
Views: 11761

Looking sweet mate! :D
by lovejoy
Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

The Derby had its Mot yesterday, and after the longest hour of my life, it passed with flying colours! I was so pleased, the blokes at the test centre really liked the car, cant wait for Ultimate Dubs next weekend!
by lovejoy
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Cheers guys, yeah i love the Smoor's!
by lovejoy
Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:26 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Here you go Ste, pics in the open. The Derby is now insured, only cost £171 with Adrian Flux, Bargain! Also got the mot coming up this wednesday, im really nervious, its not been on the road for about 8 years! Heres a few pics, just needs the chrome trim on the sill fitting, but im a bit scared of ...
by lovejoy
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

SteB wrote:Those rims suit the car perfectly.

I need to see a picture of the car out in the open !
Cheers mate, yeah i need to see it out in the open! it was dark when i fitted the wheels, i cant wait to get it out in the day time
by lovejoy
Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

New rims! Picked these up from down south yesterday, secondhand but look better than new! Couldnt afford schmidts due to new house, but think these look just as good for far less cash! 13x7 smoor roadsters, fill the arches perfectly http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/stelovejoy/S5000725.jpg http...
by lovejoy
Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Gallagher wrote:thumbs up ;) like the rims by the way..
Thanks mate, hows your polo going? Have you got any recent photos?
by lovejoy
Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Hi im new! My 78' mk1 Derby LS
Replies: 51
Views: 12100

Well, will there be any pics of the finished car soon ? looking forward to it :) Yep! heres a few mate, still not on the road but should be in a few weeks. Ive just bought a house and dont have any spare time at the moment! I was gonna get a stainless exhaust but have been having problems getting i...