MM Dronten to the UK parts run - who needs rare Nova bits?

[nova_niek]

Hi all,

seeing as I'll be over in the UK to attend a wedding, I might just as well bring over bits from Opel parts specialists www.mmdronten.com (http://www.mmdronten.com) who are local to me.

Should you need anything from them, simply order it with them and tell Niek from Lelystad will bring it over to the UK for a modest fee. In the past, this has worked splendidly for fellow PNG members, so why not do it again? Saves you massively on P&P and you get a chance to sample Holland's finest waffles.

UPDATE: this morning I spoke with the friendly people at MM Dronten and they explained they have about 5,000 items in their webshop. They have another estimated 15,000 items that are not yet online so if it's not on their website, send them an e-mail to see if they have it!

Below you find the map and itinerary of where I'll be going. And when. I am willing to make a bit of a detour, but don't expect me to drop off a couple of headlamp clips in John o'Groats. lol

Map
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/vakantie%20en%20uitjes/UK%20tour%2021-08-2014/UKitinerary21-08-2014v2.jpg~original

Itinerary
Thursday the 21st of August: Dover => London => Alvaston => Brierley Hill => Swansea
Sunday the 24th of August: Swansea => Exmouth
Monday the 25th of August: Exmouth => Dover

Please understand that I can't bring full rear quarters or any other massive parts because I'll be travelling in this... :eek:
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Lupo/43-lxr-9/43-lxr-9a.jpg~original

It's a VW Lupo 3L (no it doesn't have a 3 litre engine - I bloody wish!)
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Lupo/43-lxr-9/43-lxr-9f.jpg~original

PM in case you have any questions.

Cheers,
Niek

[Maddukeman]

Maybe the 3L is boot size ha ha

[Johnny A]

WTF is that!?!?

[dgbnova#1]

Not getting a full roof in that tin box lol

[tommy8252]

You have pm niek

[Southie]

Could you not get hold of a roof box and maybe bring more parts that way ;)

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/gal/rbx/Karrite_'Odyssey'_325_litre_roof_box_03Z.jpg

[nova_niek]

Maybe the 3L is boot size ha ha
Boot space is quite limited, but I managed to get a full interior, 4 alloys with tyres and a suitcase in. ;)
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Lupo/43-lxr-9/DSC07472.jpg~original


Not getting a full roof in that tin box lol
Errrrrmm :d


Could you not get hold of a roof box and maybe bring more parts that way ;)
http://www.roofbox.co.uk/gal/rbx/Karrite_'Odyssey'_325_litre_roof_box_03Z.jpg


Ski boxes will only be used for transporting mothers-in-law. :p

[scott.parker]

I've sent you a message via Facebook mate.

[nova_niek]

I've sent you a message via Facebook mate.

No access to FB at work - will check tonight.

[jeremy fisher]

Bit off topic... but that's the super eco version isn't it? Can I ask what the best mpg you've achieved is? I got 71 from my Arosa TDi but it was quite painful!

[Vlietje]

The Lupo 3L uses 3 liter diesel per 100km hence the name...

[Vlietje]

Hairdressers car btw... Oh wait Niekos, your hairdresser died many moons ago! LOL
Did you kill her for the car? :)







Only joking matey! Love this car! :thumb::thumb:

[nova_niek]

Bit off topic... but that's the super eco version isn't it? Can I ask what the best mpg you've achieved is? I got 71 from my Arosa TDi but it was quite painful!

Yes this is the (ultra boring dead slow) super eco version. Does 86 mpg quite easily. :thumb: Admitted, I can't go over 60 otherwise it plummets to 71, but there's guys on the 3L forum who manage to touch 100 mpg. On average, I do 750 miles on a tankful (40 litres).

Averaging 3.3 litres (86 mpg) while momentarily cruising on the happy side of 100 mpg. :d
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Lupo/43-lxr-9/Lupoeerstedag3.jpg~original

[Rednova1990]

Only part I would of needed is towing eye cover for a gsi.

i wish my nova got close to that mpg haha

[Alex J]

Waffles in there i hope! Lol

[nova_niek]

Waffles in there i hope! Lol

Waffles left right and centre! :d

[tommy8252]

Parts ordered niek awaiting your collection :thumb:

[Kev Turbo]

Hi guys

Had a look around the site, what exactly are you ordering as I don't see a whole lot bar panels available and a few consumables on the website. Do they hold extra stock which isn't listed on the site?

Very kind gesture for you to do the parts run Niek!

[ivauxhallkyle]

Can you get blue gear knob

[nova_niek]

I might just as well bring over bits from Opel parts specialists www.mmdronten.com (http://www.mmdronten.com) who are local to me.
Should you need anything from them, simply order it with them and tell Niek from Lelystad will bring it over to the UK for a modest fee.


Can you get blue gear knob

I hope this answers your question.

[srs1]

I think you should drive north a s swap lupo switch me. I have a 1.4l and I love it there fun cars to drive and you get loads of stuff in them. Have a safe journey.

[nova_niek]

I think you should drive north a s swap lupo switch me. I have a 1.4l and I love it there fun cars to drive and you get loads of stuff in them. Have a safe journey.

Thank you sir! :)

edit: I'm afraid I won't be travelling that far north.

[nova_niek]

Update 1:

I have sorted a roof box/ski box - Tommy 8252 you will appreciate that. :d

Update 2:
This morning I spoke with the friendly people at MM Dronten and they explained they have about 5,000 items in their webshop. They have another estimated 15,000 items that are not yet online so if it's not on their website, send them an e-mail to see if they have it!

Update 3:
I have added the village Alvaston (near Derby) to the itinerary.

[scott.parker]

I did ask a few members with epc access to try find the part numbers for me, but no luck yet...

[Edd]

What you need checking Scott?

This is a EPC site

http://www.ecat24.com

[Southie]

Edd I can't believe Scott's not saved that site yet for part numbers... Bad Scott lol

[scott.parker]

I still don't know for sure from that lol
I want to try find a full set of side mouldings, stick on early type like what's on the car.

[Novasport]

PM me what you need Scott I will look it up for you. You need plain grey or grey with ochre stripe?

[nova_niek]

I've sent you a message via Facebook mate.

PM sent

[TeddyThom]

Nick, according to that map, you're effectively going past my house on your first stop lol

Not that I need anything, but if you're stuck on the m20 anywhere near jct 7 give me a shout!

[nova_niek]

M20 near jct 7? That'll be Maidstone then! Cheers for the offer, I'll keep it in mind. :thumb:

[philip]

Will see if they can do 20xe flywheel ring gears and sort out with you matey

[nova_niek]

Will see if they can do 20xe flywheel ring gears and sort out with you matey

If MM Dronten can get it in on Wednesday at the very latest, I can pick it up and bring it over to the UK on Thursday. Keep me posted mate.

[tommy8252]

Massive thanks to Niek for this offer.

Oh and the waffles are awesome.

[nova_niek]

Cheers Tom, it was good meeting up mate! :thumb: