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well, its been a few weeks since it was picked up, some mods already done, a couple small ones made since

Mods Completed:

Engine / Drivetrain:
ITG Induction Kit
Forge upgraded diverter valve
Iridium plugs
Milltek 3" downpipe & decat
TorqueTronix remap 260 bhp

Wheels / Suspension:
AP racing coilovers
bbs ch alloys mad offset with rubber bands

Cosmetic:
Rear Wiper Delete
Team Heko wind deflectors
HID's 8000k
LED sides & plate bulbs
Carbon grill bib
Black VW grille badge
Ducted fog lamp covers
color coded rear bumper
ipod connection
VW mat set


To Do List:
Intercooler
Switch Carbonio & pipercross for ITG
Fit Carbon Engine Cover
Catch can / PCV fix
Fuel pump
REVO Stage 2+ (bin the TT map)
Bigger brakes (996?)
Front brace
Body brace
Walk kit
Rear ARB
Wheel change
this list will grow by the week i suspect......................

[Lone_Par]

Nice mate, will keep a look out for you round Aberdeen and the shire. Fair list of mods already completed! 

[ktlstar]

Nice , i have 996 bbk for sale in the for sale section ;)

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Nice , i have 996 bbk for sale in the for sale section ;)

hey there, yes i noticed that BBK  , downside is i can get ksport 6's for 100 quid more... so i guess if i go the 996 route itll be when one of those unusual cheapness deals come up 

[Harry171]

Loving that, where did the front plate holder come from?

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aha well, it looks like a plate holder but in fact isnt. the plate is fixed directly to spacers which are stuck to the grille bib. it looks decent and i think i get away with it due to the small size of the plate (just 5 digits)

[Banham]

Always wanted a red gti  car looks very tidy. Car looks a perfect height how are the AP racing coilovers? as im think about get some coilovers soon

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Always wanted a red gti  car looks very tidy. Car looks a perfect height how are the AP racing coilovers? as im think about get some coilovers soon

so far im really liking the AP's. with them being only height adjustable and fixed damping i was a bit skeptical at first, but they seem just great especially for the price.  drop wise im not sure as didnt do the measurement, though im planning 19's in the correct offset soon so ill likely adjust the height again to get a similar appearance.
as for the tornado red, the pics arent the best due to my phone camera being useless, so hopefully ill get some decnt pics soon which will show its real deep red shade as it looks nicer in the flesh

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Rear wiper delete complete and thats an ITG intake kit now on order from Awesome off the shelf  so of course im hoping for instant delivery 
will now be in the market for a suitable engine cover (you can never have one mod without a knock on effect meaning you need at least another 2 to accompany it  )

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well, the rain finally stopped after several days so the ITG Induction Kit is now fitted. no hassles at all with this, the OEM cover came off really easily, the turbo pipe came off after just a small wrestle (i have no hose clip clamper) and the rest was a breeze. a quick test drive and it certainly sounds and feels as if its breathing now!


now im just awaiting the non OEM cover i bought from a member here to finish off, and obviously the PCV will be next

[Dan@puredents]

   cleannnnn!!! Nice whip man!!!

[Simon_2.0t]

Looks lovely mate 

Best colour 

Si