Post by: dubvrs on April 04, 2016, 09:26:28 pm
Roll up this little unloved GTI. One owner from new and 80k miles. Interior is ok but leather has suffered a little and some interior trim. Exterior wheels have just been sprayed but bodywork needs a lot of work but looks ok from 5m away but managed to get it for 6k.
Pic of car as I got it tonight.
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Initial jobs to do.
Rust on front wings is only just starting but also a little on the drivers sill just under the wing.
Dents in drivers door.
Damage to passenger rear arch plus dent.
Rust on boot lid under glass.
Couple of rusty stone chips need treating.
Bit of mould in the interior as not moved since September.
Look at getting leather on drivers seat sorted.
Crack in passenger side rear quarter card.
Sunglasses holder does not shut as clip broken.
Rear bumper damaged and paint missing.
Paint needs a good going over as a number of scratches and moss.
Will start to order loads of replacement bits plus some mods.
Picture of the old daily that I will miss for its uniqueness.
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Couple of my previous projects.
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Post by: Dave J on April 04, 2016, 10:32:16 pm
I had a few things to do on my ED30 when I bought it - I mean, how do you dint the ali trim on both doors. It was a good car, it's now a brilliant car with MFD, hi-line, RNS510 added, plus loads more.
You've had some tasty motors - look forward to how you get on with this one!
Post by: Gmac on April 05, 2016, 05:17:18 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 05, 2016, 07:12:00 pm
Put a new battery in my spare key as no red light came on when pressing the buttons. Red light comes on now just need to adapt it at the weekend when I get my mates Vagcom cable.
Gear gaitor looking a bit worn out so ordered a replacement.
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Picture of damage on the rear arch and bumper. Ordered a touch up paint for the moment.
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Also found some rust under the lower edge of the rear window of the tailgate.
Parts ordered.
Floor matts
Wheel nut covers
Centre caps as all have white worm
Roof console with working sunglasses holder
Can follower
Rev G diverted valve
Pair of new fog light and yellow tint film
Pair of open lower grilles
New grill and lower grill
Dark hazard switch
De wiper kit
Ram air over size induction kit
Post by: dubvrs on April 05, 2016, 11:14:49 pm
Temperature goes into the red and coolant warning light comes on. Checked radiator and feels cool. Top hose to radiator was slightly warm to the touch. Away with work now until the weekend so will have to investigate further then.
Broke it within one day of ownership :confused:. Hopefully just a stat as been sitting for 7 months.
Post by: Rippers on April 06, 2016, 06:35:13 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 06, 2016, 01:07:36 pm
Couple of my previous golfs that i have built.
Late mk2 GTI 16v
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Mk2 16v converter to 20v
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mk2 G60 Edition one converted to R32
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I do have a liking for mk2 golfs
Can see me stripping the mk5 and doing the same :laugh:
Post by: chrisr on April 06, 2016, 06:43:44 pm
Will be interesting to see what you do with the MK5 to keep up to that standerd on previous cars
Post by: rdfcpete on April 06, 2016, 07:00:10 pm
Looks good work, nothing particularly repeated across the cars which shows fresh thought, respect to you :drinking:
Guess that's kinna someone like Luke @ Plush's job, to be paid to bring that kind of creativity to a show car time and time again?
Post by: dubvrs on April 06, 2016, 09:52:41 pm
Did a lot of research on the silver mk2 as did the 20v conversion myself when they were not that common. Purple golf had the R32 already fitted but never run properly. Took me a while to find out how the conversion was done to be able to sort out the issues but was worth it.
My current daily is a Mercedes Vito Brabus+ with a 3.0 V6 TDI auto running 270ps. Could be a great vehicle if it was not for the poor auto box. Covered nearly 30k miles in it this year.
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Post by: Rippers on April 08, 2016, 09:39:16 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 09, 2016, 07:29:48 pm
Managed to get quite a bit done today.
Firstly replaced the diverted valve. Reg G fitted and old one was a G but fell apart when removed.
Removed a lot of dirt from behind the front arch liners.
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Stripped the front and fitted a Ramair intake.
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Gave the engine bay a quick clean but finish it off tomorrow.
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Tinted my fogs yellow.New open grilles along with upper and lower grille.
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Removed my broken sunglasses holder in installed my replacement. Led's fitted in interior lights as well.
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New matts fitted along with new wheel centre caps and wheel nut covers.
Ordered a set of H&R springs.
Post by: Rippers on April 10, 2016, 08:37:41 am
How tricky is the ram air to fit? Thinking that's my next upgrade.
Personally I love my H&Rs, a great choice.
Post by: dubvrs on April 10, 2016, 03:08:07 pm
Got a bit more done today.
Mainly tidying up. Polished a load of fine scratch's out and touched in loads of odd stone chips. Still needs a clay bar and waxing but came up better than I thought it would.
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Going to find out if anything can be done with the drivers seat as bit of the leather missing and bit below it has come off the backing. May try to glue it back down.
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Still needs a lot of cleaning but for a start its come up very well.
Post by: Rippers on April 11, 2016, 07:37:32 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 11, 2016, 06:09:18 pm
Temp sensor on lower radiator hose replaced today and no more fans running constantly.
Mirror indicators are full of green moss so ordered a set of smoked indicators and friend has a set of carbon caps he never fitted so will have them as well :happy2:
Post by: brinks787 on April 11, 2016, 11:36:46 pm
I only know this as mine has gone too and I'm having it retrimmed in leather next month - it's a right con as it was an expensive option from new for "full leather"!
Aparently quite a few manufacturers do it, just the bits you sit on are leather with the rest vinyl.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 12, 2016, 12:45:17 am
Post by: Andy on April 12, 2016, 01:08:44 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 12, 2016, 08:22:19 pm
The side bolsters of the seat aren't leather they're vinyl. You could try one of those generic vinyl repair kits if you want to tidy up the bits on the drivers seat that have worn away.
I only know this as mine has gone too and I'm having it retrimmed in leather next month - it's a right con as it was an expensive option from new for "full leather"!
Aparently quite a few manufacturers do it, just the bits you sit on are leather with the rest vinyl.
Ordered a repair kit that's had good review so will see how it looks just the white backing catch's your eye.
H&R springs arrived today and collected the carbon mirror covers off my mate but will get them fitted once my smoked indicates turn up.
Post by: dubvrs on April 16, 2016, 06:07:00 pm
Replaced my cam follower which looked like it was the factory one as quite worn.
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Got my H&R springs fitted along with new drop links. Rides like oem just a little harder. Spent the rest of the day cleaning. Clay bar and removed a lot of scratch's. Quick seal and polish and came up very well.
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Got a set of Highline clocks coming so just need to sort out getting them coded in.
Whilst lowering 3 of the tyres have damage to the walls on the inside. Got a set of Toyo T1R's in the garage so going to throw them on for the time being.
Post by: dubvrs on April 17, 2016, 03:46:45 pm
Found a crack in my passenger side rear quarter trim. Not to bad but the white line really showed up against the grey of the trim.
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Got out my heat gun and gently warmed it up and the White has gone plus managed to melt the two parts back together. Looks a lot better and hardly notice it now.
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Ordered some more bits.
Highline steering wheel control module.
Steering wheel with multi function.
Cruise control stalk.
Cherry hazard switch.
Carbon B pillar trims as my black ones need replacing.
Post by: Rippers on April 17, 2016, 05:33:40 pm
Still waiting for my cherry hazard switch to arrive, ordered it a month ago :sick: :doh:
Post by: dubvrs on April 18, 2016, 06:58:30 pm
Couple of quick jobs done tonight.
Smoked mirror indicators and carbon covers fitted.
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Polo stubby antenna fitted.
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New genuine gear gaitor fitted.
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Post by: dubvrs on April 20, 2016, 07:59:43 pm
Coded in first go so changed over the key and transponder and all working. Just need a new badge as had to remove it to get to the screw that holds the top piece together.
Some items got delivered so cleaned them up ready for a retrofit weekend. Just waiting for my highline clocks and MFSW airbag loom.
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Hot my Toyo's fitted today and car is a lot quieter than it was just need to get it tracked now.
Post by: Pacman on April 20, 2016, 08:27:44 pm
Love both mk2's as well :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on April 21, 2016, 09:01:44 pm
Looking good mate, the carbon mirror caps are nice I might have to get a pair for mine lol
Love both mk2's as well :happy2:
Worker out cheaper getting the carbon than repairing the mirror caps and getting painted.
Managed to get my cruise stalk, steering control module and wheel fitted.
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Tested measure blocks on the stalk and re coded the steering control module but just need a MFSW loom now. Angle sensor adaption all sorted just need to test the cruise on the road.
Highline clocks have turned up so need to get them sorted. Local garage says he should be able to do them.
Post by: Gmac on April 21, 2016, 09:55:23 pm
I'm still investigating what's needed to convert my 05 manual gti, with highline, so that I can have a mfsw. Any pointers? Buttons? Control module?
Post by: samiul11 on April 22, 2016, 12:57:13 pm
Post by: dubvrs on April 22, 2016, 09:01:54 pm
Good progress!!!
I'm still investigating what's needed to convert my 05 manual gti, with highline, so that I can have a mfsw. Any pointers? Buttons? Control module?
With your car it will more than likely needs a new slip ring also.
Slip ring - 1K0 959 653 C Can get these on eBay for £20
Steering control module their are loads of versions. You will need a highline version. More info here http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions) think mine was a 1K0-953-549-BP
I also fitted a cruise stalk at the same time as only £20 off eBay.
I purchased a wheel with controls as they cannot be fitted to a wheel without. Will need an airbag loom with the wires for the MFSW Airbag wiring loom - 1K0 971 584 C
Post by: dubvrs on April 22, 2016, 09:05:26 pm
Link for the smoked indicators and carbon mirrors?
Got the carbon covers off my mate but he got these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Carbon-Fibre-Wing-Mirror-Replacement-covers-for-VW-Golf-MK5-GTI-R32-TDI-/282013181832? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Carbon-Fibre-Wing-Mirror-Replacement-covers-for-VW-Golf-MK5-GTI-R32-TDI-/282013181832?)
Smoked indicators http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271860701515?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271860701515?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Post by: dubvrs on April 23, 2016, 01:21:10 pm
First off new plugs and coil packs.
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Got my boost gauge to fit so started the strip down.
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Found a dirty mess under the scuttle panel.
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All cleaned up and looking a lot better.
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Gauge fitted and pipe work checked.
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All finished and wired in.
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Couple more bits I have.
Cherry hazard switch but will wait until my new stereo arrives.
Ignition switch block but will fit it when my new MFSW airbag loom turns up.
Post by: Rippers on April 26, 2016, 01:59:21 pm
Post by: gmwongera on April 26, 2016, 03:22:07 pm
I like the boost guage :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on April 26, 2016, 07:12:29 pm
DVLA have screwed up transferring my plate so waiting for that to be sorted.
Stereo will hopefully be here this week.
Had a play with vagcom and done the following.
Beep on lock and unlock.
Auto lock and unlock.
USA running lights.
Fogs as cornering lights.
Still waiting for my MFSW loom to arrive.
Keep getting intermittent fault codes on the ignition so ordered a new switch that clips into the back of the barrel.
Post by: dubvrs on April 29, 2016, 08:21:06 pm
New stereo installed. Not happy with the surround so will get another one.
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Got two usb extensions into the section under the arm rest. Will get a single din pocket to go in and house my iPod.
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THS FR3 lower mount and new bolt ready to go in soon.
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Going to see Olsen tomorrow to get my highline clocks coded in :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on April 30, 2016, 05:51:56 pm
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MFSW loom arrived so got that fitted as well and all working on the Pioneer stereo :happy2:
Post by: LondonGT on May 01, 2016, 07:50:28 am
The side bolsters of the seat aren't leather they're vinyl. You could try one of those generic vinyl repair kits if you want to tidy up the bits on the drivers seat that have worn away.
I only know this as mine has gone too and I'm having it retrimmed in leather next month - it's a right con as it was an expensive option from new for "full leather"!
Aparently quite a few manufacturers do it, just the bits you sit on are leather with the rest vinyl.
So that strip with the mark in his pic is vinyl? Wow that adds insult to injury, one bit that has always irritated me it the use of cloth on the lower cushion that runs by the centre console. Utter rip off.
Post by: Mark Webb on May 02, 2016, 11:07:48 am
Thanks
Mark
Post by: dubvrs on May 02, 2016, 12:06:25 pm
Where did you get the genuine gear gaiter from vw ? If so you get a part number please?
Thanks
Mark
Got it off eBay and just put my gear knob on it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262003669052?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262003669052?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Post by: dubvrs on May 02, 2016, 02:58:05 pm
Found 5 new puddle lights for the doors with looms so will get them done some time.
Found a pair of plastic door latch covers and fitted them.
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Test fitted my pioneer amp under the passenger seat and fits spot on so will get that installed for my sub. Just need to order a box as already got a 10" JL sub.
Removed the GTI badge off the boot.
Ordered some more bits as well.
Resin 3D number plates.
OEM led number plate lights.
Pair of lower ball joints as the rubbers are starting to perish.
Mk6 boot handle and gloss black badge. Going to colour code the bit behind the badge.
Gloss black VW grille badge.
Number plate bracket for the front.
Set of new controls for steering wheel as mine have a couple of marks in.
Black coloured leather balm to restore the steering wheel and gear knob.
Set of window switch's and headlight switch with chrome on.
Post by: dubvrs on May 06, 2016, 08:15:29 pm
Oem led number plate lights fitted.
Sorted din pocked for iPod and iPhone in centre arm rest.
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Mk6 rear boot handle badge removed and started prep and paint.
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Just need to polish it and fit my gloss black VW logo on.
Number plate bracket turned up but paint was poor quality. Cameo off when you touched it so repainted.
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May shorten it so it sits closer to the bumper but allows air into the open grille as it is.
Couple of more bits to do over the weekend.
Post by: samiul11 on May 06, 2016, 09:07:09 pm
Post by: Martk19871 on May 06, 2016, 09:20:02 pm
Post by: dubvrs on May 06, 2016, 09:31:47 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Will get some pics tomorrow then I might try to reduce the depth a bit.
Post by: dubvrs on May 07, 2016, 11:13:09 am
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Managed to get it installed after trying to get the wiper out of the way.
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Come out quite well I think.
Post by: dubvrs on May 07, 2016, 05:20:54 pm
Full picture with the new plate position please :love:
As requested.
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I have cut the bracket down to try and get it closer to the bumper as it does stick out to far. Painting it at the moment.
Couple now the H&R's have settled.
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Also fitted my wiper delete.
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Post by: Rippers on May 07, 2016, 05:40:48 pm
Post by: Mitch H on May 07, 2016, 06:13:10 pm
Post by: Pacman on May 07, 2016, 06:14:42 pm
does the vw part of badge seperated from backing easily?
Post by: dubvrs on May 07, 2016, 06:19:30 pm
How much was the boost gauge? My dads just bought an ed30 with the same on fitted in that side vent and it looks great
Quake plus fitting kit and vent is about £130.
Post by: dubvrs on May 07, 2016, 06:21:18 pm
Looking very well mate,
does the vw part of badge seperated from backing easily?
Mine is from a mk6 golf. Takes a bit to get it off as quite a lot of clips holding it on.
Post by: Martk19871 on May 10, 2016, 10:15:21 pm
Ordered one off eBay and fits well with no movement.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Will get some pics tomorrow then I might try to reduce the depth a bit.
Thanks for this man, the Din arrived and as you said, fits like a dream!
Post by: dubvrs on May 13, 2016, 02:21:53 pm
Ordered one off eBay and fits well with no movement.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361470422132?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Will get some pics tomorrow then I might try to reduce the depth a bit.
Thanks for this man, the Din arrived and as you said, fits like a dream!
Glad it fitted.
Had a bit of a nightmare on Sunday with the car. Went out for a spirited drive and got the dreaded low oil pressure warning. Left it to cool for a while and limped it home and it did not come on again. Garage picked it up on Monday and did it under warranty for me. Said the oil pickup was half blocked and cleaned all the sump out. Replaced the PCV this afternoon with a rev R.
Started the car and the cam chain rattle seams to be louder than it previously was so don't know if the low oil pressure has done anything. Informed the garage so just got to wait for the owner to come back from holiday on Thursday.
Post by: dubvrs on May 13, 2016, 07:51:19 pm
Depo headlights in with HID's and amber side lights. Just need to get them adjusted.
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Post by: prp74 on May 13, 2016, 07:57:27 pm
Post by: Shoy1980 on May 13, 2016, 08:38:54 pm
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Post by: RBS on May 15, 2016, 09:10:12 am
There is something about grey mk5 ! I just love the way they look!
Keep up the nice work!
Post by: dubvrs on May 20, 2016, 10:20:15 pm
Carbon bits have arrived for my doors to replace the scratched gloss black times between the glass. Brakes are not the best after sitting for 7 months so got a full set of brembo discs and minted pads coming for the time being. Going to fit caddy rear calipers and Porsche front calipers I think at the moment.
Also ordered bits to do a evap delete as some of the pipe work looks damaged.
Found a pic from a local meeting prior to putting my lights in. Need to get my legal plates fitted as well.
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Surprised how well it looks as paint still needs mopping again.
Post by: dubvrs on May 28, 2016, 08:45:41 pm
Carbon door pillar trims fitted.
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New brakes turned up as mine are not the best with it standing for 7 months.
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Fitted my legal gel plates and Mick checked my aircon over and re gassed it.
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Got my chrome switch's to fit tomorrow and get started on my amp install for the sub.
Post by: ChrisGT on May 29, 2016, 03:14:19 am
Car will feel much better with the new brakes.
Chris
Post by: Rippers on May 29, 2016, 07:59:48 am
Post by: Dave(tm) on May 29, 2016, 08:52:45 am
Dave
Post by: dubvrs on May 29, 2016, 11:19:40 pm
Firstly removed all the plastics for colour coding and fitted the 22's
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Then got onto Phils new company caddy. Lowered and 19" wheels put on. 2016 rear caddy lights wired in. Golf mk6 mirrors modified to fit and wired in. Started rubbing down the bumpers.
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Fitted my old steering wheel after re wiring the airbag loom. Audi TT mk2 air vents modified to fit. Audio in and new heater knobs.
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Will get back onto mine tomorrow.
Post by: dubvrs on May 30, 2016, 03:03:12 pm
Ripped out the seat to get the amp in.
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All cables in and connected with bass control under centre arm rest.
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Currently using my 10"JL sub in the custom box for the Audi. Ordered a stealth box for the golf so hopefully get it fitted next week but sounds good as it is. Just need to get some front components.
Post by: dubvrs on June 03, 2016, 08:44:58 pm
Changed my grille Gti badge for one with black inserts as all my badges are black now.
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Chrome headlight switch and window switch's turned up and fitted.
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Managed to find a set of tailpipe trims that were for my A4 so tried them on as my tips are looking a bit rough.
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Started on my wiper arms as they are past there best. Also got new Bosch blades to go on.
Sub box has turned up so will try to get that fitted over the weekend.
Will be going to VW tomorrow to see about getting my wings done under warranty.
Post by: Mitch H on June 03, 2016, 10:16:30 pm
Post by: dubvrs on June 04, 2016, 01:44:03 pm
Went to VW about my wings and could not be less interested so went to my local VW approved body shop and they were very helpful. They have taken a load of pictures of the wings and boot lid and will process the claim to VW so have to wait if anything comes from it.
Got my sub box all fitted and sub installed.
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Wiper arms were all dry so got them fitted with my new Bosch wiper blades.
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Just need to get my brakes and dog bone mount done then will be happy as they are the only bits that need to de done to make it drive better then the mods can begin :happy2:
Post by: raz469 on June 04, 2016, 02:13:26 pm
I really want a sub in the boot. The amp under the seat is for all? N finally can u take the spare out with this box?
You work fast, your water must be 97 ron round them parts
Post by: dubvrs on June 04, 2016, 04:47:33 pm
What did you do to your wiper arms? I'm guessing a spray, what did you use if you don't mind.
I really want a sub in the boot. The amp under the seat is for all? N finally can u take the spare out with this box?
You work fast, your water must be 97 ron round them parts
Just painted the wiper arms as they had faded with a couple of patch's had gone light grey. I used a Matt black graffiti paint from Halfords as it adheres to anything so don't need to do as much prep plus dries very quick.
The amp under the seat just powers the sub as I got it and the sub for the Allroad but was never fitted. Loads of space to get the spare out with the box in.
Couple of pics whilst I was out at my mates doing some vagcom tweaks to get the mk6 golf mirrors working on the caddy.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F2f41077c0edf9bd08b54adf8069f22d2_zpscafvzzdo.jpg&hash=67cd3b758e2c7a3a24539a717aaa8f18cc148e06)
Exhaust trims look a lot better.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F42193fa4b8e0b1d59810644d2077e28f_zpsneq1mj4o.jpg&hash=0422a10c252d0b986cbd996f46d7fa48f4d024dc)
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Looks a lot better than when I got it but still need to go over the paintwork to remove some marks.
Post by: dubvrs on June 12, 2016, 04:44:22 pm
Engine
Audi R8 coil packs
Iridium spark plugs
Ramair over size intake
THS lower engine mount
Exterior
Carbon mirror caps
Carbon door caps
Depo headlights
Mk6 rear boot handle. Colour coded
Black front and rear VW badges
Plate removed from grille
Open lower grilles
Yellow Lamin-X on fog lights
Tinted mirror indicators
Audi A4 exhaust trims
Suspension
H & R lowering springs
Brakes
Brembo drilled and grooved front discs
Brembo drilled and grooved rear discs
Brembo pads
Interior
Stainless GTI seat inserts
Cruise control
MFSW
Highline clocks
LED lights
Pioneer mono amplifier
10" JL subwoofer in stealth box
Pioneer SPH-DA120 head unit
Chrome tipped headlights switch
Chrome tipped mirror switch
Chrome tipped window switch's
Neuspeed boost gauge
Parts ordered
12mm hub centric spacers x4
Black longer wheel bolts and lockers
Audi RS4 fuel return valve
Inlet manifold gasket
Manifold runner flap delete
Focal 165A3 3 way door speakers
Chrome tip fuel flap switch
Led door puddle lights and looms
Carbon off Carbon cleaner
Rifle cleaning kit
Post by: Rippers on June 14, 2016, 08:55:19 pm
Great work on the car.
Post by: dubvrs on June 24, 2016, 09:34:17 pm
Got back on the golf today though.
Fuel filter replaced as old on looked like it had been on a while.
THS uprated lower engine mount which was a pain in the Arse but loads better than the old sloppy oem one. Bit of vibration but should loosen up once I get some miles on it.
Got the brembo front and rear discs plus pads. Rear inner pads had siezed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F7054ddfe3bd89bf6e9c0ccd73b032b1f_zpsoaancdkr.jpg&hash=f49768da106226010b56e037491eab1cae4f37ce)
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12mm spacers added alround with longer black anodised bolts and lockers. Fills the arch's a lot better.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F434d77f3e558e61fd516ba5c7222065c_zpsltdgadgf.jpg&hash=7350f203b08efa9dcbae52f36d6f3b0bdfd036e7)
Managed to pickup a BCS prestige exhaust up for £400. Ordered a Relentless 3.5" decat down pipe to go with it.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2Fd9138bcea56e16df2e10ae5c18e96bf3_zpslt3qwzsd.jpg&hash=156b8eaf1da6ea902e314edb678f0983e450ee48)
Still waiting for my speakers but they are on back order. Will get the tracking done tomorrow once I have picked up the new car.
Post by: Mitch H on June 24, 2016, 11:24:30 pm
Post by: dubvrs on June 25, 2016, 03:20:46 pm
Wanna swap your prestige middle box for my sports middle box ? :)
Not interested in changing sorry. Don't even know what it sounds like. Front box was ordered smaller from BCS apparently but yet to confirm.
Picked up the E class this morning. Drives a lot different to the golf. Bit weird driving down the road and the Rev counted is at zero as its still on battery power. £10 road tax as well.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2Fef9a663ba9f116ea3fc8e036876b8864_zpsllv76nni.jpg&hash=7b41ff12360e1bd6f01a24de4926e40c4d3a49dc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F7f977406d776759ace5d95acf1a17061_zps19emr0c4.jpg&hash=62f463d7a0118552d75fecac9e36810f34309a5d)
Started on the exhaust tail pipes as one has what looks like marks where it was catching the bumper and plastic welded on it as it melted the bumper.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F73b4ea22c31bbd8d856ce2b8310d3dce_zpsatqrfmud.jpg&hash=2a7d25e27bf746ae0eecaec4a429d56be1150651)
Bit of elbow grease and some autosol and they are looking a lot better.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F919125e1d2480b7f037653022bdfb0b9_zpsqtqiy1q6.jpg&hash=627809ad21d60aed6c31005a5ec6208cb2dff7ff)
Post by: ReflexRob on June 26, 2016, 10:03:38 pm
Post by: dubvrs on June 26, 2016, 10:31:46 pm
An inspiring project - where are you based?
Based in Midlands Stoke on Trent.
Post by: dubvrs on July 01, 2016, 07:58:59 pm
Old exhaust off and start on the new. Relentless 3.5" down pipe going on. Bitch to get the old one off though.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F9bcd7fb81cb1fb9c204cebdd24284c55_zps0e80gtif.jpg&hash=582c1adbef6487e4c0587d486f190a2aef902a42)
Went on easier than the old one come off.
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Got the BCS all mounted up but run out of time so need to do a bit of adjustment once it has settled.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F2d2a2733fd6d11757b5c0c3fecafb4ee_zpssn4gbzri.jpg&hash=2ffa2f34cdc3d14c4dc7dda3598ce2cf2f8514fe)
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Sounds a lot better than the standard exhaust.
Polar FIS turned up today and Focal front speakers have turned up just need some good weather to get them fitted.
Post by: aaron92 on July 01, 2016, 08:41:38 pm
Post by: dubvrs on July 01, 2016, 08:47:18 pm
Did you build your sub box yourself or buy it ? As I really like it and I have a baby so have a pram in my boot most the time so can't have a normal sub
Got the sub box off eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-Custom-Fit-MDF-10-Sub-Box-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Bass-MKV-MKVI-/370799663953?hash=item565561db51:g:U08AAOSwGotWn-wG (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-Custom-Fit-MDF-10-Sub-Box-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Bass-MKV-MKVI-/370799663953?hash=item565561db51:g:U08AAOSwGotWn-wG)
Post by: Dan648v on July 01, 2016, 10:39:22 pm
Where did you get the carbon pillar trims from?
Post by: white91 on July 02, 2016, 02:21:52 pm
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Post by: dubvrs on July 02, 2016, 03:58:56 pm
Smart build so far! :happy2:
Where did you get the carbon pillar trims from?
Came of my mates mk5 as he was selling it.
Spent most of this morning doing the Polar FIS advanced. Pain in the Arse to get the canbus gateway out. Needed the firmware updating but works great. Taken a while to program the screens but pics below.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F6f7c176e196cb94c189466b311ac693f_zpslzyuuqty.jpg&hash=de370433b36f455fce68417c625a35b6eb3adbcd)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2Fda7eaffec3e29f6d045aa4957b63f5b6_zpsycyoj1p5.jpg&hash=78748abfe2ffaaad6f5ae66b1eb31c924c7ed03a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F9bcd410c2ff31faf6a801cd294be8a6d_zpsr151cwng.jpg&hash=364a832f56c0bb8cf6c2fb83d56c6cef9e9bb71b)
Just need to decide on an intercooler then I have everything for a stage 2 map.
Post by: Craig Stanley on July 02, 2016, 06:55:38 pm
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Post by: AJP on July 02, 2016, 07:10:05 pm
Hi. Will these Highline clocks be able to replace midline clocks on a 2005 gti and with programming is it possible to have the same screens and info. CheersYou need Polar FIS installed to get all that info on Highline clocks.
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Post by: bad devotions on July 03, 2016, 08:51:02 am
Not been up to a lot on the car lately as sorting out a new car as the Vito was racking up the miles. Pick up a Mercedes E300 Bluetec Hybrid on a 15 plate tomorrow. Will do me for a couple of months until my pickup arrives.Wheels look much better with the spacers.. did you have to get tracking re done after?
Got back on the golf today though.
Fuel filter replaced as old on looked like it had been on a while.
THS uprated lower engine mount which was a pain in the Arse but loads better than the old sloppy oem one. Bit of vibration but should loosen up once I get some miles on it.
Got the brembo front and rear discs plus pads. Rear inner pads had siezed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F7054ddfe3bd89bf6e9c0ccd73b032b1f_zpsoaancdkr.jpg&hash=f49768da106226010b56e037491eab1cae4f37ce)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F67dc79803f082ad4f9e943c35eb0ff1b_zps1bjfghh3.jpg&hash=418b04a4390c3f73bcb786dacd1ba87a76b75357)
12mm spacers added alround with longer black anodised bolts and lockers. Fills the arch's a lot better.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F434d77f3e558e61fd516ba5c7222065c_zpsltdgadgf.jpg&hash=7350f203b08efa9dcbae52f36d6f3b0bdfd036e7)
Managed to pickup a BCS prestige exhaust up for £400. Ordered a Relentless 3.5" decat down pipe to go with it.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2Fd9138bcea56e16df2e10ae5c18e96bf3_zpslt3qwzsd.jpg&hash=156b8eaf1da6ea902e314edb678f0983e450ee48)
Still waiting for my speakers but they are on back order. Will get the tracking done tomorrow once I have picked up the new car.
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Post by: dubvrs on July 03, 2016, 09:21:02 am
Post by: dubvrs on July 03, 2016, 04:33:17 pm
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Spent this afternoon giving it a good clean. Looks ok but still needs work and a bit of paint.
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Ordered a Anti lift kit and managed to get some bits off my mate who is selling his Gti. Got a set of R32 rear lights and a unused Intercooler and pipes. Looks like a eBay version 2 in black but got it for free so will get it put on.
Post by: Stupots on July 03, 2016, 05:06:59 pm
Great build thread, lots of useful info!
Post by: white91 on July 03, 2016, 06:14:45 pm
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Post by: dubvrs on July 03, 2016, 07:17:55 pm
Any tips for fitting the quick shifter?
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There is a good video on this page for fitting it. Mine was 20 minutes to fit but half that was taking apart and re building the Ramair intake.
http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Drivetrain/Shifter/SPULEN-Quick-Change-Short-Shifter-6spd.html (http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Drivetrain/Shifter/SPULEN-Quick-Change-Short-Shifter-6spd.html)
Post by: dubvrs on July 03, 2016, 07:23:37 pm
Id be interested to see what you think of the eBay version 2 intercooler. They look like they have the same measurements as the Darkside one, so like the S3, but with bigger inlet/outlet I believe?
Great build thread, lots of useful info!
I was looking at the dark side Intercooler so already have the creation Motorsport coupler. Reading up I have seen a picture of the two side by side and they look identical and for free I will give it a go.
Post by: Gid on July 04, 2016, 08:53:03 pm
sorry if someone has already asked, but where did you get your carbon bits from?
Post by: Matt83 on July 04, 2016, 09:03:26 pm
Post by: dubvrs on July 04, 2016, 11:23:51 pm
Lovely work mate, looking really good.
sorry if someone has already asked, but where did you get your carbon bits from?
Carbon mirror caps.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281976548240?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281976548240?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Spoken to my mate and he got the Carbon pillar trims from here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262376377678?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262376377678?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Cheers for the comments guys
Just ordered some LED bulbs for the R32 rear lights so see what they are like when they turn up.
Post by: dubvrs on July 07, 2016, 11:34:01 pm
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Opened up to find some idiot at the factory had packaged up 2 left side so currently waiting on AMD to get back to me :indifferent:
Hopefully pick up my R32 lights and Intercooler over the week end or early part of next week.
Post by: hg05lsl on July 10, 2016, 11:13:38 am
Post by: Stupots on July 10, 2016, 12:27:51 pm
Nice
6 posts in 2 minutes... somebody is grinding their post count! :congrats:
Post by: dubvrs on July 10, 2016, 09:31:52 pm
Quick pic of it at a local meeting ar Limebug VW.
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Post by: dubvrs on July 11, 2016, 08:02:22 pm
Anti lift kit fitted and went to my mates to pick up my bits.
Set of new GTI matts.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F85ad8f466ab913dfd4693b63009b0dd9_zpskvoyetts.jpg&hash=e8ff708847b436d9b481bf2282a09383729458a4)
R32 rear lights
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Intercooler
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F911df403680f6456d6c76f7f009aeec5_zps19q0f0r2.jpg&hash=e8226ed781113b8c66a0d7e05f8544bd01c2c611)
Still waiting for my rear LED bulbs to turn up and some good dry weather.
Post by: Stupots on July 12, 2016, 05:42:39 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/yjvbrlgsr8bpruw/2016-07-12%2017.22.39.jpg?raw=1)
Mine will stay in the shed until I facelift the front end. Arrived from China in 7 days.
Post by: dubvrs on July 12, 2016, 08:32:04 pm
Oh, snap... mine arrived today after you told me they looked the same (and a bit of independent research) :happy2:
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/yjvbrlgsr8bpruw/2016-07-12%2017.22.39.jpg?raw=1)
Mine will stay in the shed until I facelift the front end. Arrived from China in 7 days.
I ordered one of these as the couplers that come with it are not the best. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252078984798?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=550929120986&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252078984798?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=550929120986&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Managed to get my lights fitted. Couple of light scratch's on them but will run over them with my machine polisher. Left light has got a dark section on the bottom just under the side light but may replace it later on.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr301%2Fdubvrs%2F36b01350e89830c98dc77a5a706afee5_zpsgivhgdtl.jpg&hash=fcd93475fd24c2daa66806148edf93edc2536a66)
Post by: dubvrs on July 14, 2016, 08:16:36 pm
After the n/s R32 light had a blackened area it bugged me so managed to find a used one on eBay and it came today.
Pic of black area.
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Quickly got it fitted and decided to give the lights a clean and polish.
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All done and a lot better. All the scratch marks removed.
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Replacement light with no dark area and almost all the deeper scratch marks removed.
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Ordered a ED30 front skirt as my GTI one is a bit battered. Just need to decide if I get a ED30 rear or a R32 style with exhaust cutout in oem location.
Post by: dubvrs on July 17, 2016, 04:39:46 pm
Cleaned my wheels while they were off.
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Clean enough.
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All done and looking a lot better than the rust starting to form.
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Not bothered with the calipers as they are all getting replaced :happy2:
Adjusted my exhaust a little as one of the tailpipes was hitting the bumper
Will try and get my Intercooler on this week hopefully.
ED30 front splitter ordered and R32 rear with oem exhaust position.
Post by: dubvrs on July 19, 2016, 06:26:52 pm
Rear bumper apron arrived just need to try it on.
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Wheel nuts and centre caps just need to pick up the mondials now.
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Post by: Rippers on July 19, 2016, 08:49:32 pm
Post by: dubvrs on July 19, 2016, 09:05:54 pm
Are they a straight fit? Looking forward to seeing them on
Need a set of 15mm 5x112 to 5x120 PCD adapters for the wheels to fit but easily available.
Post by: ChrisGT on July 20, 2016, 02:18:30 am
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: gunnellgti on July 22, 2016, 05:28:33 pm
Number plate bracket turned up but paint was poor quality. Cameo off when you touched it so repainted.
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May shorten it so it sits closer to the bumper but allows air into the open grille as it is.
Couple of more bits to do over the weekend.
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Post by: dubvrs on July 22, 2016, 05:48:37 pm
Hi mate , looking for a way to mount my plate (other than the cable ties that im using now) where abouts did you source this bracket? Cheers, Sam[/quote]
Number plate bracket turned up but paint was poor quality. Cameo off when you touched it so repainted.
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May shorten it so it sits closer to the bumper but allows air into the open grille as it is.
Couple of more bits to do over the weekend.
I got it off eBay but I know the guy that was producing them does not make them anymore.
Had a trial fit of the rear bumper valance this afternoon. It does fit just not that great. Spent a bit of time adjusting on the top and got it to align up. Need to trim the arch liners down and adjust the lower bumper mounts.
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Will have another go in the morning and also try the front splitter as it turned up this afternoon.
Post by: dubvrs on July 23, 2016, 03:00:47 pm
Out of interest where did you source that r32 bumper with non r32 exhaust hole? Is it the one from Maxton design, been looking into getting one for my gt tdi.
Cheers,
Chris
It is a Maxton design bumper. I got it from ppcgb through eBay as it's cheaper on eBay than there website.
Spent a little bit of time on the bumper today. Trimmed the arch liners a little and now fit the bumper fine. All mounted up now just 2 issues that are a reasonable easy fix.
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Looks ok but on closer inspection the bumper sits slightly low above where the reflectors sit.
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Will make some packers to sit under the top of the bumper in those parts to lift it up. It does move if you lift it. Will get it dropped off at the body shop next weekend along with the front splitter.
Post by: raz469 on July 24, 2016, 02:19:22 pm
Love the car Dubby, great look.
Was it easy choosing the gti exit bumper? I'm really struggling between r32 and gti.
Ive always wanted the car to subtle & nonchalant but people keep saying the r32 bumper should have been on the gti from factory. Plus i got the wiper delete like you and fog lens so symmetry makes sense :S
Ohh how i love this car :s
Keep up the good stuff Dubs
Post by: dubvrs on July 25, 2016, 08:00:46 pm
Was it easy choosing the gti exit bumper? I'm really struggling between r32 and gti.
I already have a BCS exhaust and not a great fan of the Edition 30 rear skirt so this is a good compromise.
Went to my mates shop to pick up my wheels. Cannot beat a free set of wheels. Took a bit of time to get to them but got there in the end.
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Gave them a quick clean and tried in the centre caps I had got.
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Just need to decide what colour will go best with the car now.
Post by: Mitch H on July 25, 2016, 10:27:58 pm
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Post by: dubvrs on July 27, 2016, 08:57:04 pm
Last piece of my bits for the body shop turned up. Rear bumper but only using the top section.
Split and cleaned up top piece.
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15mm adapters for the wheels have been shipped so can test fit the wheels when they arrive.
Post by: Rippers on July 28, 2016, 10:47:46 am
Post by: raz469 on July 29, 2016, 03:20:34 pm
I love land rover wheels. Those mondials will look ridic on your car.
Vote for silver/monza colour wheels
Post by: dubvrs on July 29, 2016, 08:29:23 pm
Is there much difference between the ed30 n r32 bumpers? I thought they were both taller and wider, just the r32 had reflectors.
I love land rover wheels. Those mondials will look ridic on your car.
Vote for silver/monza colour wheels
I personally think the ED30 bumper does not really look much different from a colour coded standard bumper until up close.
Thinking of what colour I had on my old CC for the wheels. Black base with course metal flake over the top. Look dark until the sun comes out and catch's the flake.
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Maybe go for a lighter gun metal base with the flake over the top.
Might do a bit of vinyl work on them as well.
Post by: Rippers on July 29, 2016, 08:57:37 pm
This car is going to look awesome. :congrats:
Post by: dubvrs on July 30, 2016, 08:53:24 pm
Got a collection of old bits now.
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New look for the next couple of week. Front splitter removed as well as makes it easier when doing the intercooler.
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Couple of bits of rust behind there so will get that sorted.
Started on my speaker install so door card removed ready for tomorrow.
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Door warning lights installed and coded in.
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Post by: Reecey on July 30, 2016, 10:01:44 pm
Got a couple of bits delivered this week.
Changed my grille Gti badge for one with black inserts as all my badges are black now.
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how did you fit the GTI badge? i have brought red one from ebay but fits completely different
Post by: dubvrs on July 30, 2016, 10:03:10 pm
Got a couple of bits delivered this week.
Changed my grille Gti badge for one with black inserts as all my badges are black now.
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how did you fit the GTI badge? i have brought red one from ebay but fits completely different
Heavy duty double sided tape.
Post by: dubvrs on July 31, 2016, 05:09:02 pm
Finished stripping door down.
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Speakers that are going in.
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All installed and tested.
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Finished off with a bit of sound deadening.
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Added a connector in the mid wiring so I can remove the door card easier.
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Mids completed with looms and connectors.
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Drivers door complete and warning light and loom installed in door card.
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Just need to make my adapter ring for the mids then all complete.
Post by: just_coolnuh on July 31, 2016, 05:36:56 pm
Post by: dubvrs on July 31, 2016, 09:27:25 pm
Nice clean build will be watching with interest, what's the sound quality on the sub enclosure like?
Enclosure is great. More than enough bass from it.
Post by: just_coolnuh on July 31, 2016, 10:09:34 pm
Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk
Post by: Rippers on August 01, 2016, 07:38:59 am
Really interested the speaker upgrade, I've complained about mine since I've had it.
Where did you source them from? Did you make the adaptors yourself?
Post by: dubvrs on August 01, 2016, 07:44:23 pm
As always great progress. I really like this car :happy2:
Really interested the speaker upgrade, I've complained about mine since I've had it.
Where did you source them from? Did you make the adaptors yourself?
Got the speakers from my local car audio outlet. The adapters for the 16.5cm speakers were from the same place. Only adapter I need to make is for the mids as the door cards are13cm and the speakers are 10cm so will make them out of 6mm ply painted black.
Post by: Octoparrot on August 01, 2016, 07:55:23 pm
As always great progress. I really like this car :happy2:
Really interested the speaker upgrade, I've complained about mine since I've had it.
Where did you source them from? Did you make the adaptors yourself?
Got the speakers from my local car audio outlet. The adapters for the 16.5cm speakers were from the same place. Only adapter I need to make is for the mids as the door cards are13cm and the speakers are 10cm so will make them out of 6mm ply painted black.
I made mine out of 3mm thk. Abs plastic which seemed to work fine. I've got a CAD drawing of the adapters I made that I can send to you as a PDFs if you want.
Post by: dubvrs on August 01, 2016, 10:38:24 pm
Post by: dubvrs on August 06, 2016, 03:35:24 pm
As I got it. Touched up the rust to make it look better but the lower rear of the arch, about 75mm were all pushed in about 5mm and the back edge was proud and pushing the bumper back.
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Got my hammers and dolly out to give it a good beating. Managed to get the arch back to where it should be and removed the proud section. Will need a slight bit of filler when it gets painted but nothing much.
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Aligned the bumper back up and all good. Also treated a couple of rust spots where the bumper was catching the body.
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Rust proofed and touched in temporary until it's sprayed. Will flat it back a bit once it's gone hard to make it look a bit better.
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All cleaned behind the bumper so just waiting for my other one to be painted.
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Post by: dubvrs on August 14, 2016, 03:29:09 pm
Adapters have come and made sure all the threads were OK and all the wheel nuts fit. Test fit into wheel and all ok.
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Tinted my R32 bumper reflectors. 2 coats of tint and 5 of clear so I could sand them down and polish as the tint spray never gives a good finish. Came out ok.
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Will polish them again once fitted.
Wheels will be done the end of September and just sorting which tyre size to go for, 215/40/18 or 215/35/18 to give me a little more room to lower more.
Post by: ducman77 on August 14, 2016, 06:00:25 pm
Great mods and you're setting a crackin pace!!
I have focals in my doors too but I've had a mare of a time getting the crossovers packs to fit behind the door panels.
I've installed my crossovers in the same location as you but the door card stands proud by about a mm or so :ashamed:
How did you get on with yours?
Post by: dubvrs on August 14, 2016, 07:26:53 pm
Super build mate! Loving it :smiley: :happy2:
Great mods and you're setting a crackin pace!!
I have focals in my doors too but I've had a mare of a time getting the crossovers packs to fit behind the door panels.
I've installed my crossovers in the same location as you but the door card stands proud by about a mm or so :ashamed:
How did you get on with yours?
I removed the black compressed styrene section from the back of the door card as its only there to mount the oem cross over for the updated speakers.
Post by: ducman77 on August 15, 2016, 09:19:19 pm
I removed the black compressed styrene section from the back of the door card as its only there to mount the oem cross over for the updated speakers.
Great idea. Didn't think of that. I'll have a look at that. Thanks for the reply :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on August 20, 2016, 08:36:56 pm
No news on the VW claim for the front wings, been 10 weeks so ordered a set of new pre painted wings off eBay whilst I do intercooler change and fit the ed30 splitter.
Hopefully get all my bits for nest weekend.
Post by: ducman77 on August 24, 2016, 10:36:20 pm
Post by: dubvrs on August 24, 2016, 10:52:07 pm
Managed to order a set of R32 side skirts in primer so body shop are painting them the same time as my other bits.
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 10:59:02 pm
Post by: dubvrs on August 24, 2016, 11:01:53 pm
Ordering tyres soon and wheels will be done back end of September then coilovers.
Post by: ducman77 on August 25, 2016, 08:31:39 am
Navara is super practical. I had one when I lived in Australia. 16 years ago!! I really am getting old :ashamed:
Post by: dubvrs on August 27, 2016, 04:44:12 pm
You're Merc was lovely :wink:
Navara is super practical. I had one when I lived in Australia. 16 years ago!! I really am getting old :ashamed:
Shame the Merc had a reliable auto box that does not come up malfunction warnings every so often. Will be great getting back in a manual.
Went to the body shop this morning after they text me for my paint code yesterday and the barstewardss were closed. They said they were painting them this morning.
Waited for a dry spell and removed my sill trims.
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Got the toffee wheel out to remove the remains of the double sided tape.
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All done ready for my painted ones to be fitted.
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Almost finished the other side before it started pissing it down.
Got my eBay pre painted wings delivered. Paint job is good and looks a close match. Will see how they fit.
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Looking at the weather Sunday will be a washout so should be ok on Monday to get some more done.
Post by: dubvrs on August 28, 2016, 04:39:57 pm
Started to strip down the front end.
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Drivers side wing removed.
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Rust on the sill and under wing lower mount.
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Sprayed some metal ready to sort the rust out and cracked on with the other side
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Less rust on the sill this time.
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Scrap parts collection is getting bigger.
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Rust is sorted now and just covered it in primer and touch up just overnight in case it rains.
Trial fitted the wings and should not take a lot to get to fit.
Post by: dubvrs on August 28, 2016, 07:14:06 pm
Couple of coats of paint sprayed on. Paint is slightly darker but not really noticeable.
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Four coats of clear and a bit of blending. Not come out to bad. Will give it a good polish tomorrow.
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By no means perfect but looks a great deal better than the rust.
Post by: ducman77 on August 28, 2016, 10:06:42 pm
Fair play :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: SI-R32 on August 28, 2016, 10:18:41 pm
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Post by: Rippers on August 28, 2016, 10:24:39 pm
Post by: dubvrs on August 29, 2016, 11:30:17 am
Cracked on with the wings.
Bonnet lines are on just the colour is a little off but works out cheaper for me to get these and fit them then get the bodyshop to blow them over when the sides get painted.
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Passenger side wing fitted fine and all lines up.
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Drivers needs some adjustments on the top by the a pillar as it sits a little high but should be able to sort it.
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Post by: raz469 on August 29, 2016, 12:56:25 pm
Wish i had the balls and patience to do this on my drive. Before hour 2 someone from inside would probably come running out asking why i crashed the car.
Congrats dude
Post by: jon_hill on August 29, 2016, 02:16:21 pm
Post by: dubvrs on August 29, 2016, 04:03:51 pm
11/10 for effort on the sills, mine would benefit but not sure I'm brave enough! :congrats:
That's the beauty of paint. If you mess it up just sand it down and try again.
Managed to get the drivers wing to fit better. Got my hammer out and made a couple of adjustments :happy2:
Removed my sound pad off the under side of the bonnet. Cleaned up the bonnet and came up ok.
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Did a quick clean on the engine bay as spiders have taken residence it's not moved in so long.
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Hopefully the bodyshop get their finger out and get my bits finished this week.
Post by: dubvrs on September 01, 2016, 08:28:27 pm
Managed to get the rear bumper all built up and on.
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Front bumper all built back up.
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Car looks so much better now. Still got to finish off fitting the bumpers but will do that over the weekend and try to fit my sills if the weather is ok.
Post by: gixerben on September 01, 2016, 08:37:15 pm
Post by: ducman77 on September 01, 2016, 10:41:34 pm
Especially like the look at the back :happy2:
Post by: james_kav on September 01, 2016, 10:48:10 pm
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Post by: dubvrs on September 02, 2016, 08:46:21 pm
Got the front bumper complete and had to adjust the splitter mounting holes a bit.
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Still need to put the under tray and wing liners on.
New set of Uniroyal Rainsport 3 215/35/18 delivered.
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Got these side skirts off my mate that was selling his car. Cost nothing and painted for free whilst doing my other bits. Good job really as they are shocking and not going to be fitted to the car. Will go TPS and get a genuine set.
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Just need to get my wheels booked in with the refurbers. Decided on going gloss black to go with the grill and bumper accents. May vinyl the roof black as well.
Post by: Martk19871 on September 02, 2016, 09:11:35 pm
Post by: Callum45 on September 02, 2016, 10:04:21 pm
Post by: dubvrs on September 02, 2016, 10:12:00 pm
Where was the front splitter from mate?
Got it from here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578195007?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578195007?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Post by: Callum45 on September 04, 2016, 10:39:16 am
Where was the front splitter from mate?
Got it from here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578195007?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578195007?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Thanks pal. Did it fit OK?
Post by: dubvrs on September 04, 2016, 04:48:24 pm
Managed to get the bumpers fully fitted and removed my spacers so I could test fit one of the Land Rover wheels and adapter.
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Should be getting refurbed in 3 weeks and ordered some gloss black paint to do the centre caps.
Post by: prp74 on September 04, 2016, 05:10:07 pm
Post by: ducman77 on September 04, 2016, 08:57:38 pm
Looking forward to seeing this all buttoned up :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on September 10, 2016, 04:41:25 pm
Painted the outside edge of the adapters in the same paint as the discs so you don't notice them behind the wheels once they are gloss black.
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Centre caps painted just need a couple more coats of clear so I can polish them up.
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Been to the bodyshop this morning to sort out the next phase of work so will be getting done over winter.
Plan is to firstly remove the side strips on the door and rear quarter then weld up the holes left. Repair the rear arch. Paint the side and bonnet and blow it into the front bumper. Will get rear quarter glass removed and replaced with privacy version at the same time.
Will go in at a later date for the drivers side.
Going to get a non GTI boot and get it painted with a privacy glass fitted with a carbon spoiler to go with gloss black roof.
Post by: dubvrs on September 11, 2016, 03:37:42 pm
Couple of pics of the car in its multi colour goodness
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For some reason my sub box has destroyed itself.
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Will contact the supplier on Monday.
Post by: Gti_Mad on September 11, 2016, 05:48:44 pm
Post by: farhan.ali on September 12, 2016, 12:14:10 am
bought my gti about a month ago.. thinking to do one of these blogs! :thinking:
Post by: dubvrs on September 18, 2016, 04:45:58 pm
After fitting the front wings the bonnet was sitting forward so did a bit of alignment and fits a lot better with the wings.
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Cleaned and got a couple of pics.
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Cleaned up my front calipers and gave them a coat of paint along with the discs. Got to clean the discs up tomorrow once dry but looks better than it did.
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Audio shop have ordered me a new sub box. Gone for a fibreglass one this time.
Rear spoiler extension from SRS etc and thinking of there side skirts also as look better than the R32 ones.
Wheels are going in on Wednesday for refurb.
Post by: Shoduchi on September 18, 2016, 04:51:57 pm
I'd paint the wheels inserts in gloss black like the mk6 GTI have. Prefer it to grey inserts. :smiley:
Post by: gunnellgti on September 18, 2016, 05:35:21 pm
Quick question, with your rear valance have you had the lower left abs or painted it gloss? Thinking of going for a similar rear.
Post by: dubvrs on September 18, 2016, 05:55:48 pm
This is looking awesome especially the rear end.... have you thought about getting a plate made up with magnets? Would look great.
Quick question, with your rear valance have you had the lower left abs or painted it gloss? Thinking of going for a similar rear.
Police are very hot on number plates now so keep it legal as it is.
Lower section of bumper is gloss black same as the front.
Post by: GTIite on September 18, 2016, 11:31:31 pm
Post by: dubvrs on September 21, 2016, 06:05:47 pm
Finished my front brakes and cleaned up the discs.
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Rear spoiler extension arrived from Germany. Test fit before it goes to the bodyshop.
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Rear discs and calipers all painted up.
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Picked wheels up and got my tyres fitted.
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Got them all fitted.
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Looks a lot better apart from the 50 shades of grey the car is at the moment.
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Coilovers needed now but in talks with a company so hopefully get something soon.
Post by: prp74 on September 21, 2016, 07:01:15 pm
Post by: ducman77 on September 21, 2016, 07:03:55 pm
Post by: Deano45 on September 21, 2016, 07:06:30 pm
Post by: dubvrs on September 21, 2016, 07:12:06 pm
coming along nicely buddy ....is that an SRS TEC rear spoiler extension ?...was looking at one myself..
Yes it's the SRS etc one. Needs a bit of adjustment and finishing off.
Post by: Deano45 on September 21, 2016, 07:38:09 pm
Post by: Rippers on September 22, 2016, 08:50:30 pm
How did you paint the discs and what did you use? I take it the pads wear away any over spill in time?
Post by: ChrisGT on September 22, 2016, 08:57:24 pm
Great work.
Chris
Post by: raz469 on September 22, 2016, 10:11:34 pm
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Post by: dubvrs on September 22, 2016, 10:18:11 pm
I always look forward to need updates on this thread. Really nice work fella.
How did you paint the discs and what did you use? I take it the pads wear away any over spill in time?
I use engine enamel as it takes a while to dry but gives a nice smooth finish and does not get effected by heat. Two coats is normally all you need. Brakes cleaned up the excess paint but I go over it with panel wipe to get most of it off first.
Post by: dubvrs on September 28, 2016, 05:00:46 pm
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Booked some time off work at the end of November and a ramp at my mates shop. Will finally get my intercooler fitted along with RFD, RS4 fuel pressure valve and evap delete. Will do a intake valve clean as well.
Post by: S800BRN on September 29, 2016, 09:51:34 am
Post by: speedygti on October 01, 2016, 11:20:53 am
Post by: LencTPH on October 01, 2016, 04:10:15 pm
Post by: FJ1000 on October 01, 2016, 04:25:23 pm
Replacement sub box arrived at audio shop today so picked it up and got it installed.
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Booked some time off work at the end of November and a ramp at my mates shop. Will finally get my intercooler fitted along with RFD, RS4 fuel pressure valve and evap delete. Will do a intake valve clean as well.
That sub box looks ace! Hardly takes up any boot space and carpet is a good match. Details please! Where can I buy one from?
Do you happen to know the internal volume?
Great build thread
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Post by: LencTPH on October 02, 2016, 10:27:25 am
Replacement sub box arrived at audio shop today so picked it up and got it installed.
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Booked some time off work at the end of November and a ramp at my mates shop. Will finally get my intercooler fitted along with RFD, RS4 fuel pressure valve and evap delete. Will do a intake valve clean as well.
That sub box looks ace! Hardly takes up any boot space and carpet is a good match. Details please! Where can I buy one from?
Do you happen to know the internal volume?
Great build thread
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Here you can find some info:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&mod=180
Cheerz
Post by: FJ1000 on October 02, 2016, 11:05:39 am
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Post by: dubvrs on October 02, 2016, 11:41:51 am
It was replaced by my local audio shop but looking around they sell them on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-golf-mk-5-6-Sound-upgrade-speaker-sub-box-8-10-oem-stealth-side-enclosure-NEW-/152262203232?hash=item237388d760:g:~roAAOSws0lTW2LV (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-golf-mk-5-6-Sound-upgrade-speaker-sub-box-8-10-oem-stealth-side-enclosure-NEW-/152262203232?hash=item237388d760:g:~roAAOSws0lTW2LV)
I must say that with the new box the bass is a lot tighter and sounds much better.
Post by: FJ1000 on October 02, 2016, 04:28:03 pm
The one posted is the original one I had that split.
It was replaced by my local audio shop but looking around they sell them on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-golf-mk-5-6-Sound-upgrade-speaker-sub-box-8-10-oem-stealth-side-enclosure-NEW-/152262203232?hash=item237388d760:g:~roAAOSws0lTW2LV (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-golf-mk-5-6-Sound-upgrade-speaker-sub-box-8-10-oem-stealth-side-enclosure-NEW-/152262203232?hash=item237388d760:g:~roAAOSws0lTW2LV)
I must say that with the new box the bass is a lot tighter and sounds much better.
Awesome, thanks for that, saved to my eBay watchlist
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Post by: RBS on October 05, 2016, 07:51:42 am
Post by: dubvrs on October 15, 2016, 07:49:28 pm
E class Merc went this morning and picked up my Navara. A lot more suitable for my job and the places I have to go. Already added led lights and dab :grin:
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Hopefully we get some snow this year :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on October 18, 2016, 10:32:49 pm
Post by: dubvrs on November 12, 2016, 03:52:27 pm
Managed to get a NOS spoiler from TPS and a new brake light.
Got the spoiler painted and the underside done in gloss black along with the SRS tech spoiler lip.
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All the underside looks gloss black once lip spoiler placed on.
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Adds about 30mm to the oem spoiler.
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Managed to get a spare Mondial wheel just need to get it powder coated black and get a tyre.
Post by: TAPPY on November 12, 2016, 05:33:21 pm
I can't remember for the life of me what that wheel line up thingy is called you have sticking out the disc?
Also where did you get it and how much as I want at least 3 as the s3 brakes are tight under the 17s and it would make it easy for me haha
Post by: dubvrs on November 12, 2016, 06:13:10 pm
you have a lovely car there mate and I love what you have done with it. Love those wheels :happy2:
I can't remember for the life of me what that wheel line up thingy is called you have sticking out the disc?
Also where did you get it and how much as I want at least 3 as the s3 brakes are tight under the 17s and it would make it easy for me haha
These are the ones I have http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Alloy-Wheel-Bolt-Stud-Alignment-Align-Tool-M14-x-1-5-/231466008055?hash=item35e472fdf7:g:ypUAAOSwbYZXXqum (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Alloy-Wheel-Bolt-Stud-Alignment-Align-Tool-M14-x-1-5-/231466008055?hash=item35e472fdf7:g:ypUAAOSwbYZXXqum)
Post by: ChrisGT on November 12, 2016, 06:50:41 pm
Looking forward to seeing the car all put together again :drinking:
Chris
Post by: TAPPY on November 12, 2016, 07:19:04 pm
you have a lovely car there mate and I love what you have done with it. Love those wheels :happy2:
I can't remember for the life of me what that wheel line up thingy is called you have sticking out the disc?
Also where did you get it and how much as I want at least 3 as the s3 brakes are tight under the 17s and it would make it easy for me haha
These are the ones I have http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Alloy-Wheel-Bolt-Stud-Alignment-Align-Tool-M14-x-1-5-/231466008055?hash=item35e472fdf7:g:ypUAAOSwbYZXXqum (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Alloy-Wheel-Bolt-Stud-Alignment-Align-Tool-M14-x-1-5-/231466008055?hash=item35e472fdf7:g:ypUAAOSwbYZXXqum)
Brilliant thanks buddy :happy2:
Post by: dubvrs on November 26, 2016, 04:21:38 pm
Intercooler fitted.
RFD fitted.
EVAP and carbon canister deleted.
RS4 fuel pressure valve fitted.
New coolant.
Aircon regas.
Inlet valves cleaned.
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Inlet valves were covered in carbon.
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First pass with carbon off. Forgot to take a picture of them all clean.
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Inlet manifold all complete ready for fitting.
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Car does pop and crackle more on over run than before. Seams to pickup better but just need to sort out getting it mapped now and decide if I go for stage 2 or 2+.
Post by: RBS on December 13, 2016, 04:45:59 pm
Post by: dubvrs on December 18, 2016, 09:11:25 pm
DV+ ready to fit.
Waiting for my autotech hpfp internals
Need to do an oil change and put in my Millers 5W 40
More bhp will be doing my stage 2+ map once I get all the above done. Mike has mapped a number of my cars and always had great results.
Hopefully get it mapped by the end of January. Will have to see if it needs a clutch once done.
Post by: dubvrs on December 24, 2016, 12:53:35 pm
On a plus note I have all the bits now for my stage 2+. Will get my fuel pump internals and DV+ fitted in the new year.
Post by: MPS on February 03, 2017, 06:11:04 pm
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf/first-drives/2017-volkswagen-golf-15-tsi-evo-review (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf/first-drives/2017-volkswagen-golf-15-tsi-evo-review)
Post by: Palmer02 on February 06, 2017, 12:41:16 am
You're Merc was lovely :wink:
Navara is super practical. I had one when I lived in Australia. 16 years ago!! I really am getting old :ashamed:
Shame the Merc had a reliable auto box that does not come up malfunction warnings every so often. Will be great getting back in a manual.
Went to the body shop this morning after they text me for my paint code yesterday and the barstewardss were closed. They said they were painting them this morning.
Waited for a dry spell and removed my sill trims.
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Got the toffee wheel out to remove the remains of the double sided tape.
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All done ready for my painted ones to be fitted.
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Almost finished the other side before it started pissing it down.
Got my eBay pre painted wings delivered. Paint job is good and looks a close match. Will see how they fit.
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Looking at the weather Sunday will be a washout so should be ok on Monday to get some more done.
Hi
Good job
Do you mind letting me know the seller for the wings as there are a few on there but at least the one you got look ok
Thanks
Post by: dubvrs on February 10, 2017, 05:46:53 pm
Finally got my car mapped by More bhp today. Goes a lot better than it did.
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Just need to get the wings painted and blended in to make it look a lot better.
Post by: OirishGTI on March 04, 2017, 12:54:11 am
Post by: dubvrs on April 01, 2017, 01:29:28 pm
MOT was sorted and shocks were a bit tired as the original items. Decided to install a set of AP coilovers as not that bothered about going very low just wanted a little lower than the springs.
Replaced the mondial wheels as they were heavy and wanted something different. Ended up getting a set of bola b5 wheels in 18x8.5 et45 with 225/40/18 uniroyal rainsport 3. Need to roll the front arch's slightly but they fill the arch's a lot better.
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Next job is Cambelt and water pump in a couple of weeks then start on the bodywork to get it all one colour and sort out the number of rust spots.
Post by: OirishGTI on April 01, 2017, 02:14:51 pm