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Title: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 11:44:29 am: Well, I found a set of nice "GTI" inserts on GolfGTI.co.uk - thanks to Makaveli :happy2:

As soon as they arrived, I set to installing them - went a bit nerdy on them tbh, but I pretty happy with the results.

Cleaned up the housing first - despite my keeping the car UBER clean, it's amazing how bad this gets.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv91%2FScoobyDoo555%2Fcrud2.jpg&hash=df20194f1f973c8947db25bba5e6e657ec0ee899)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv91%2FScoobyDoo555%2Fcrud.jpg&hash=3d11bdbdfc6f01fdbe1dc1b82cb6405fb97c266d)

I'd already cleaned up the metal inserts.

I didn't want to go with the red duct tape or resin option..... so I did this instead....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv91%2FScoobyDoo555%2FInsert2.jpg&hash=36dab3391c668d4946f14ec902536bc53a06977d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv91%2FScoobyDoo555%2FInsert1.jpg&hash=250ac63a254feb3d610b533e4b41fd0bddbb1465)

Yes, I know the car seats need a vacuum :tongue:

But I'm quite happy with the results - pretty subtle I think

Any comments?

Dan (also posted on golfgti.co.uk - but I know some don't go on there)
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Sie on March 28, 2010, 12:36:46 pm: Looks good what did you use to glue them down??

Sie
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 12:58:25 pm: Thanks,

I used super-sticky foam pads - this has also raised them up about 1mm, so I get a shadow on them (you can't really see it in the pics!)

dan :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Golfgirl on March 28, 2010, 02:55:58 pm: I can't really see what you've done?
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: stealthwolf on March 28, 2010, 03:12:06 pm: He's put some kind of patterned wallpaper underneath. I think!
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 03:31:17 pm: yep. Been to B&Q for some wallpaper. Looks so much better.

Bit of a sod to get the paste to stick in such a small area though. :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Golfgirl on March 28, 2010, 06:52:38 pm: I thought I could see some sort of pattern underneath but couldn't make out what it was!
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 07:03:22 pm: yeh bad light/poor photographer :grin:

It's some carbon fibre sheet.

ETTO - I like it though :happy2: or have I committed VW sacrilege by not using red? :scared:

Dan
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 28, 2010, 07:11:22 pm: Mine has Black underneath rather then red.

Red tends to faid after a while and looks pants.

Nice idea with the CF wrap :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Hurdy on March 28, 2010, 07:13:39 pm: Repeat after me...

MUST USE RED>>>>MUST USE RED>>>>MUST USE RED
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 07:22:27 pm: LOOK.

EVERYBODY knows that black is faster :grin:

Black with C/F is even better :driver:

Dan :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 08:36:59 pm: I want them inserts :jumpmove:

Any part numbers/prices?

TIA
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Tuffy on April 03, 2010, 09:25:44 pm: Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 08:36:59 pm
I want them inserts :jumpmove:

Any part numbers/prices?

TIA

Here you go mate :happy2: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-MK6-GTI-R32-ALLOY-TRIM-SEAT-INSERTS-PAIR_W0QQitemZ160418315958QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2559ad3eb6
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 03, 2010, 10:15:59 pm: Quote from: DanoGTI on March 28, 2010, 12:58:25 pm
Thanks,

I used super-sticky foam pads - this has also raised them up about 1mm, so I get a shadow on them (you can't really see it in the pics!)

dan :happy2:
.........stuck mine down the same way. Didn't bother with any coloured tape tho.
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: gulfstream11 on April 03, 2010, 11:33:50 pm: Quote from: Tuffy on April 03, 2010, 09:25:44 pm
Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 08:36:59 pm
I want them inserts :jumpmove:

Any part numbers/prices?

TIA

Here you go mate :happy2: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-MK6-GTI-R32-ALLOY-TRIM-SEAT-INSERTS-PAIR_W0QQitemZ160418315958QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2559ad3eb6

Volksbits dont do GB prices... :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 11:56:30 pm: i thought these were official vw goodies. Oops.
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:54:44 am: Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 11:56:30 pm
i thought these were official vw goodies. Oops.
..........Gulf's quality is so good you would think they were. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: VC on April 04, 2010, 11:24:47 am: Quote from: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:54:44 am
Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 11:56:30 pm
i thought these were official vw goodies. Oops.
..........Gulf's quality is so good you would think they were. :happy2:

x2

his dead pedals are superb too :drinking:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:14:51 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on April 04, 2010, 11:24:47 am
Quote from: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:54:44 am
Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 11:56:30 pm
i thought these were official vw goodies. Oops.
..........Gulf's quality is so good you would think they were. :happy2:

x2

his dead pedals are superb too :drinking:
........x2 :happy2: :congrats:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Moschops on April 04, 2010, 12:32:16 pm: Quote from: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:14:51 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on April 04, 2010, 11:24:47 am
Quote from: Gene Hunt on April 04, 2010, 12:54:44 am
Quote from: Nickyboy on April 03, 2010, 11:56:30 pm
i thought these were official vw goodies. Oops.
..........Gulf's quality is so good you would think they were. :happy2:

x2

his dead pedals are superb too :drinking:
........x2 :happy2: :congrats:
x3 :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on April 04, 2010, 02:55:34 pm: Gulfstream

Didn't you start off doing these? Did you sell the idea to Volksbits or did you just get copied?
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: gulfstream11 on April 05, 2010, 10:21:25 am: I came up with the idea when wondering why VW had left a gaping chasm on the seat height adjuster. I,m quite handy on the autocad thing and program CNC's for a living so set about developing them.......When I started selling these about 2 months later I did a search and found a company selling them with the GTI stickered on instead of cut outs.I,m sure these guys were before me and seeing as my product was different was ok with what I was doing..I then noticed the plastic footrest.its a GTI where the hell is the metal.So did the same with that.As far as I,m aware OSIR were the only company doing them and it was a totally different design and no logo.Sent em out to guys on here for feedback and started selling them..
I now know that 3 companies have bought bulk from me,all different designs and bobs your mums brother are now selling them.One firm in OZ even has the cheek to advertise themselves as,innovative when clearly it was buy all his logos,scan and cut.But at least all the tw4ts left me good feedback..I hold no license on any of these products so it does,nt bother me but I know none of them will do me on quality or prompt action on non conformance.
I have since developed the golf R stuff,the guy is well pleased with it and the GTD.Also Denmark has a Gulf,s R20 doing the rounds. :driver:Plus the yanks and our nordic friends now have the LHD stuff for both the MKIV and the MKV and that took some developing.
All the VAG range is covered.... God I can go on.. :signLOL:

Gulf
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Nickyboy on April 05, 2010, 07:43:47 pm: Edition 30 ones would look good I think.
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Garth on April 05, 2010, 08:35:21 pm: Gulf, what's the price on the foot rest part and can you do me a photo?
I need one in my life now :grin:

Thanks
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Nickyboy on April 05, 2010, 08:36:19 pm: Footrest?

:party:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Russ_leeds on April 05, 2010, 10:05:41 pm: yeah footrest pics plz :party:
how much 4 these and the seat inlays?
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: VC on April 05, 2010, 11:14:42 pm: here you go, from my build thread:

Quote from: Very Cherry on July 04, 2009, 07:12:16 pm
Not really had time to play with the car, but started tinkering this weekend as the Mrs has given me the weekend off :grin:

First job was to fit the groovy new dead pedal cover i bought from gulfstream at Inters, i promised a couple of people a How-To guide so here we go

dont fear it, it's dead simple and should take no more than 10 mins

this is how we looked before:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot01.jpg&hash=716987824838d9b42a53b99bca78308b79f3e375)

With the clutch, brake and accelerator all getting the metal treatment it seems so natural for the dead pedal to follow suit and tidy things up

first step it to remove these 2 screw heads

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot02.jpg&hash=c48d1cf1fda3b6169d131b09a23b98fc4c6b3cdd)

dont go at it like a bull at a gate, they're only plastic and will shred easy so take your time :happy2:

once out the whole panel is now free, if you look at the shot below you'll see it needs a gentle push upwards and then will pull towards you

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot03.jpg&hash=3861f1d4dcfaa8bd5472f478341d658dec6306b4)

I was tempted to markout the metal in place but its made so well theres no need to. next is the kit, it came supplied with fitting kit, and you will need a 5.5mm drill bit (5.5mm rather than 6mm as then you can drill through the plate and into the plastic ensuring accurate fit)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot04.jpg&hash=63b38405895bd077fb82038483d1fd4eb9fd6b79)

drill on slow speed with pressure and nothing will melt...like so...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot06.jpg&hash=8076978d2d6d2e73afe00704464f6aac06d7c756)

all bolted up, socket on rear allen on front...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot07.jpg&hash=7417623eaa17c115f4e98356449ceed358f86563)

and installed into the car:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMy_R32%2FCandy%2Ffoot08.jpg&hash=4e61e3d8ce99e59c8680661e42f772699d54fd8d)

now pat yourself on the back for a job well done :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Seat raiser inserts - my different approach (I think!)
Post by: Rich on April 05, 2010, 11:23:52 pm: Mate can you make a Pirelli badge ?!??!!??!!??!... for the seat adjuster bit ???? :drool: :drool: :drool:

I bet you could sell a few of them at a nice price... i will pay a good amount if they're done right.

Also, can you make a Pirelli Badge for the Steering wheel like on this picture; http://www.netcarshow.com/volkswagen/2007-golf_gti_pirelli/800x600/wallpaper_09.htm

Rich