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Jims Shadow blue gti - update 050512 - 996 with 330mm on!

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jimk04:
Hi guys

Been on here a month or so now after buying my 55 plate shadow blue from a former member on here.

Travelled to London from North Notts to collect and I have to say the 150 miles back were most impressive.....my last car was a 280 horse mk2, but the 260hp in the mk5 didnt dissappoint, the performance was a nice surprise! It came with an AMD map, Milltek full zorst with cat and DP, Forge Twin cooler and DV, also Mintex pads.

As it was.







I thought the car wanted for nothing but on closer acquaintance I realised it wants some wheel bearings - so they are on the list.

After being in here a week or so and seeing the 'rusty wings' thread -  I also found out that my wings werent so clever - and I also found corrosion to the cill, rear quarter and tailgate :surprised:

Well I think it is a blessing in disguise as the car is in with VW as we speak - should be back tomorrow -  the whole car bar the roof will have been painted as I paid em a few quid to do the rest of it!

I have some TT arrms and balls here to go on (thanks JONTFSI) and I bought some Eibach springs to go on too - sat here ready. Ialso have one S3 hub that I am going to play with big brake setups.

The missus has some HIDS for me from Santa, and my plans are get the suspension sorted, refurb the wheels over xmas.

Longer term is an induction kit, big brakes and a touchscreen OE headunit!

Cheers

Meallbhan:
Lovely colour mate, was looking for a blue one myself.  I couldn't find one so went for steel grey, which I think is still nice.  :happy2:

jimk04:
So some proper photos at last.....got it back from the paint shop last week. There are some niggles to sort but generally I am pleased...I think!






















I plan to fit my Eibach springs over Xmas - I think I will leave the TT arms and hubs until I can afford a WALK!

Top Cat:
Nice pics.  :santa:

Tfsi_Mike:

Wouldn't it be better to do them all later and only pay for one alignment?

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