Post by: GibboVR on September 29, 2015, 10:12:06 am
Recently purchased a 2006 GTI in black, my wife previously had a graphite blue GTI in DSG that we loved so when it came to getting a car for work i decided on one again.
2006 06
Black
109k Full VW SH
Auto lights and wipers
Highline clocks
Cloth seats
All in all it was in good clean condition with a comprehensive service history all for under £4k.
I already have a VW money pit (below) so was planning on keeping it standard but done a few bits already.
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As with all new purchases a good clean and polish was in order first. I swear by Autofinesse stuff so it was cleaned and topped with their ultra glaze and illusion wax.
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next thing was to replace the bulbs all round, 6000k xenon upfront with matching sidelights, LEDs to the inside and rear number plate.
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Also replaced the tatty roof aerial and the shredded rear wiper.
This is the only part of the car that indicates its mileage, and i know its a weak spot as it was the same on our last GTI. At the moment im getting quotes for a proper repair but in the meantime ive patched back together as best as my sowing skills would allow.
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I then had a decent delivery....
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this was the car before fitting
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and this was after
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made a huge difference to the look and the overall drive, seems to be smoother if anything than the standard springs.
I also decided to change the rear discs and pads at the same time as fitting the springs. total nightmare as one of the calipers wouldnt wind back, had to soak it overnight with freeway before it would turn.
that near enough brings me up to date other than I have purchased these genuine BBS CH for a bargain price....
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My only concern is they are 17's, so may have to sell them on and use the profit to fund 18's.
Thanks for looking.
Post by: GibboVR on October 01, 2015, 08:19:50 am
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So the BBS CH turned up.....
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Like I said I wasnt 100% convinced before they came, as I think the CH look quite small in 18" form on the ED30.
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they are genuine 17x7.5 BBS, with two good continental tyres and two average budgets, kerbing to all wheels.
If anyone is interested in buying them/swapping them let me know.
Cars currently back on the Monza's while i work out what to do.
Heres a selection of pics.
Post by: shoaybmakda on October 06, 2015, 09:13:06 pm
Post by: GibboVR on October 07, 2015, 08:15:02 am
Yeah im looking for 19's now, i know someone with a set at a reasonable price but christmas is closing in
Post by: shoaybmakda on October 07, 2015, 09:52:15 am
Post by: GibboVR on October 07, 2015, 11:05:56 am
Post by: GibboVR on October 30, 2015, 08:30:33 am
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Which despite throwing the sensor as faulty would appear by the noise and sound to be the rear bearing....
So ordered a pair of oem spec bearings, thought it best to do both at the same time.
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Will be fitting them on saturday, already have my 6ft power bar at the ready.
And heres a pic of the car still awaiting a decent set of wheels.....
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Post by: jayha11 on October 30, 2015, 09:30:17 am
I am in need of a bolster repair like yourself so will keep a keen eye on this to see who you use and what the repair looks like.
Keep up the good work!
Post by: GibboVR on October 30, 2015, 12:05:10 pm
I had a quote for a full bolster repair from a company in Cardiff but it was £130.
Will get around to it eventually but have other priorities at the moment
Post by: Daveyboy on October 30, 2015, 01:17:35 pm
Post by: GibboVR on November 02, 2015, 12:43:01 pm
After making the common mistake of purchasing the incorrect size rear wheel bearings, they are now changed. They are 30mm not 32mm as listed........
Cars also booked into VW next week for an assessment as I have the dreaded rust on the front wings and O/S sill.
Had my old GTI done through the same dealer so im hoping its as pain-free as last time
Post by: GibboVR on November 02, 2015, 01:58:50 pm
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and photographed this.....
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Post by: Daveyboy on November 04, 2015, 10:27:58 pm
Post by: GibboVR on November 05, 2015, 04:10:35 pm
Post by: GibboVR on November 24, 2015, 05:07:07 pm
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
Post by: Hannakournikova on November 24, 2015, 05:19:50 pm
Been to VW about the rust and its a no go... Cars been painted in the past. 180 microns in places.That's worrying as my golf with slight bubbling also has paint reading of 180 all over :/
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
So have these in my watch list
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331702427390&alt=web
Been to VW about the rust and its a no go... Cars been painted in the past. 180 microns in places.That's worrying as my golf with slight bubbling also has paint reading of 180 all over :/
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
Post by: GibboVR on November 25, 2015, 01:19:44 pm
Ive had a previous car repaired by the same vw dealer so they are not messing me about, i could see once he pointed out a few bits that it has indeed been painted.
Post by: m1keh on November 26, 2015, 10:10:59 pm
Been to VW about the rust and its a no go... Cars been painted in the past. 180 microns in places.That's worrying as my golf with slight bubbling also has paint reading of 180 all over :/
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
So have these in my watch list
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331702427390&alt=webBeen to VW about the rust and its a no go... Cars been painted in the past. 180 microns in places.That's worrying as my golf with slight bubbling also has paint reading of 180 all over :/
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
Get the DA out.... Wear it thin....
Post by: shoaybmakda on November 27, 2015, 10:57:20 am
Been to VW about the rust and its a no go... Cars been painted in the past. 180 microns in places.
So ive organised getting it sorted myself...not ideal.
Wheels on hold till the new year! lol
That's strange - all I had was the body shop manager have a look and even though I told him the rear boot handle rust I touched in myself with a paint pen he was still happy to replace wings and boot lid all for free...try a different VW garage by any chance? It can be a bit hit and miss and some will say the stupidest things to get out of doing the work
Post by: GibboVR on November 27, 2015, 04:15:05 pm
Its nothing that cant be sorted without too much cost anyway.
He did say that they do approve temp repairs by the owner, or indeed documentation of a previous owner conducting a repair. I did neither so cant really force the issue.
Post by: GibboVR on January 27, 2016, 01:00:07 pm
Throwing codes 12600 and 08200. Both associated with the inlet flap system.
Done basic reset which did nothing but improve the idle a little...
Since throwing the codes i have a large hessitation at 2k revs, getting quite annoying!
I suspect carbon build up, but i wondered if anyone else had any experience of the same?
I bought a ram air panel filter and a replacement cam follower to cheer me up! haha!