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Views on Heritage slam panel

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?
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Re: Views on Heritage slam panel

Reply #1
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.
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Reply #3
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.
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Views on Heritage slam panel

Reply #4
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.

Typical, I've thrown a few away


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Reply #6
In my experience repro is usually inferior to original
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Reply #8
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.
How local is Weymouth, actually spotted spare in back of shed other day.

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Reply #9
Hi Sly, Weymouth is just a few roads away....
M1, A42/M42, M5.....  :D I think it probably took 5 hours when we visited a decade ago!
Shame really 'cos you've got a towbar too!
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel