Views on Heritage slam panel June 15, 2021, 09:15:34 PM When I took my slam panel off to make a cutout for the condenser outlet I found it was quite crusty.I was thinking of getting a second hand one then notice VW Heritage have them for a resonance price. I guess the gauge of the metal isn't to original spec. Has anyone got any feedback to share?eBay ad
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #1 – June 17, 2021, 09:49:05 AM I'm in the same boat, do I refurbish or buy new?The weight says 2.7kgs, I'm sure the original ones are heavier.
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #2 – June 17, 2021, 04:01:50 PM Could probably contact these and see what theirs weighs https://www.werk34.de/de/frontblech-golf-ii-952100a1.html
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #3 – June 17, 2021, 10:00:43 PM Thanks.I'll probably keep my eyes peeled on FB marketplace etc for one locally. I'd be wary of the panel being buckled if sent from Europe plus the carriage charge.
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #4 – June 17, 2021, 11:21:04 PM Quote from: Monkey on June 17, 2021, 09:49:05 AMI'm in the same boat, do I refurbish or buy new?The weight says 2.7kgs, I'm sure the original ones are heavier.Typical, I've thrown a few away
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #5 – June 18, 2021, 02:13:09 PM I suppose the same can be asked for wishbones and subframes. You can buy new for less than it’ll cost to powder coat.
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #6 – June 18, 2021, 02:21:03 PM In my experience repro is usually inferior to originalscs
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #7 – June 22, 2021, 12:01:01 PM And heritage are just a middle man who source from elsewhere and make a bit themselves
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #8 – June 22, 2021, 07:19:55 PM Quote from: AndyBa on June 17, 2021, 10:00:43 PMThanks.I'll probably keep my eyes peeled on FB marketplace etc for one locally. I'd be wary of the panel being buckled if sent from Europe plus the carriage charge.How local is Weymouth, actually spotted spare in back of shed other day.
Re: Views on Heritage slam panel Reply #9 – June 22, 2021, 07:34:28 PM Hi Sly, Weymouth is just a few roads away....M1, A42/M42, M5..... I think it probably took 5 hours when we visited a decade ago! Shame really 'cos you've got a towbar too!