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Black 3 door GTi
Simon_2.0t:
--- Quote from: james_kav on February 15, 2017, 02:52:43 pm ---Good article and thorough - more importantly glad you've got it sorted!! :happy2:
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Thanks James
Simon_2.0t:
Few updates.
As always with a new car I find myself looking in the classifieds, eBay etc for some new wheels. These came up on FB, plus fairly local. Guy selling didn't have spec for them (he was even unsure of PCD), but with a bit of research I took a gamble, they fit!
OZ Superturismo GTs
8x18
ET35
225/40/18 Toyos
From ad:
Was for five of them (hence one I have in the classifieds)
Got them home:
In need of some TLC but all straight, no leaks and only two have a few little marks. If the new one doesn't sell I may stick that on and sell the other cheaper.
Made a start on bringing them up. First a wash and some Wonder wheels treatment:
Was getting a bit chilly outside, so brought them in the house!!
Armed myself with this little lot:
Pray my wife doesn't see this!!!
Much better:
Ready to fit the next day:
Fronts do poke a little, I'm hoping with a subtle drop (maybe Eibach's) they will be draw in a bit. Plus front tyres will be due to be replaced in a few thous so might got for 215s
Only pic I have at the mo, will get some better soon:
Very pleased with them, plus drives and handles nice on them. I think once have a drop will be even happier. I prefer to do suspension first, but these came up first.
Si
Simon_2.0t:
Also made a start on tidying up the engine bay.
Picked up a new coolant expansion tank and a black VW cap (getting the black washer fluid one to match next).
Easy job to do, drained the fluid from old tank into a jug then fitted new one and refilled.
New vs old:
Whilst was out gave it all a clean, before:
After:
Old tank was due to go:
Putting back together:
Sprayed washer pipe bolt:
All back together:
Sleapy:
Looks smart on the OZ's! I've just got a set but realised my standard wheel bolts are too short. What bolts are you using? Unsure what length I need and whether I need tapered or radius?
lukemk5gti:
The coolant sensor is built into the expansion tank right?
Where did you pick it up from?
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