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Akispap's black GTI build thread
akispap:
I gave it a proper wash, clayed and then polished and waxed by hand. I used autoglym pure shampoo, SRP for polishing, and a collinite 845 wax. The colour has some swirl marks but it's pretty good condition for that age. I want to get my hands to a DA polisher and try it on the car, but I have no experience at all so I won't do anything yet. Might start with the headlights first!
Pictures after wash and polish.
Reflection from the door!
In Greece we say, if you want to rain just wash your car, here is like a standard I guess lol, good chance to see that beading from the wax!
akispap:
I also ordered and replaced my passenger's auto dimming mirror as the one I had was broken. They cost a small fortune and are getting hard to find! I have all 3 mirrors auto dimmed, I haven't seen many cars like this, but then again I'm thinking that once they break it, they replace it with a non dimming one.
Question: Can this be fixed by wet sanding and polishing the headlights?
I can't say if it's from the outside or inside..
I also got a rear xenon level sensor to change. Looking for a front one now.
Are there any differences in different MY? Or all the same? Which part number should I be looking for?
I booked it in tomorrow to change one of my engine mounts, and the rear springs as one is broken.. Will also get an alignment. I have a feeling that my rear right wheel has a slight negative camber, and I read somewhere here that it is a common issue? Not sure. Will see tomorrow!
That's all for now!
Thanks, Akis
Hryszko:
--- Quote from: akispap on May 24, 2018, 02:06:21 am ---I also did the cam follower. I was hesitating in the beginning but saw some DIYs and decided to give it a go. All good :)
P.S That banjo bolt is a real PITA..
It wasn't as bad as I was afraid it would be..
And I installed an induction kit, went for the ramair as I read good reviews and many people use them. I think I accidentally ordered the oversized but I didn't bothered changing it, might need it for later ;)
That sound is crazy now! So much noise, and that DV!
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Hi man, firstly the car looks awesome! Really good project you have going on. I have a couple of questions!
What oil do I need for a DSG service? / how much did it all cost (& is it easy to do it yourself?)
Secondly, i've literally just installed a ram-air filter myself and it looks like we've put the silicone pipes in different places.. (see picture)
I'm trying to figure out who's put the silicone pipe in the wrong place haha, I thought the one that had a bigger top and thinner bottom went onto the turbo inlet pipe?
mk1mad:
Good work paintwork has come up nice.
Yes a wet sand and polish will bring the headlights up like new. Somewhere on here is a useful guide.
akispap:
--- Quote from: Hryszko on May 24, 2018, 08:43:45 am ---
--- Quote from: akispap on May 24, 2018, 02:06:21 am ---I also did the cam follower. I was hesitating in the beginning but saw some DIYs and decided to give it a go. All good :)
P.S That banjo bolt is a real PITA..
It wasn't as bad as I was afraid it would be..
And I installed an induction kit, went for the ramair as I read good reviews and many people use them. I think I accidentally ordered the oversized but I didn't bothered changing it, might need it for later ;)
That sound is crazy now! So much noise, and that DV!
--- End quote ---
Hi man, firstly the car looks awesome! Really good project you have going on. I have a couple of questions!
What oil do I need for a DSG service? / how much did it all cost (& is it easy to do it yourself?)
Secondly, i've literally just installed a ram-air filter myself and it looks like we've put the silicone pipes in different places.. (see picture)
I'm trying to figure out who's put the silicone pipe in the wrong place haha, I thought the one that had a bigger top and thinner bottom went onto the turbo inlet pipe?
--- End quote ---
Hey, thanks!
About Dsg oil I would use either the OEM or the ones I used. I guess there are other brands as well but I wouldn’t go for them as I like Liqui Moly. The cost was slightly less than changing them in VW which was about 190£. I paid 12£ for filter, 92£ For 6 bottles but I only needed 5, 24£ for the filling hose, and around 20-25£ for some tools I was missing. It’s fairly easy I’d say. Make sure to do the basics settings through VCDS after you change the oil.
About the induction if you look closely, we have different ones, mine is the oversized one, we both installed them properly don’t worry! :)
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