MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: JoeDarKa on May 30, 2011, 10:31:25 pm
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So here goes...
This is my new car, iv only had it a week! Its a 58 plate GT Sport with 16k miles on the clock. I used to be driving a SportKa ( :signLOL:) but i wanted something a little better on fuel. Looked at a focus but didnt really like them and then i saw these!
I got it on Monday from VW Bolton. First job was a good old clean as the valet was pretty rubbish. What it looked like when i got it home...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv117%2FSamdarley%2FIMG_0476.jpg&hash=868f93137ee094c6ef8fe048998f49747905b44f)
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In the pictures it looks pretty good but the bodywork had a really powdery substance all over it.
After a wash...
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So the first mods began today!
Tinted indicators...
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We put another layer on after this and made them too dark so I think Il change them soon for lighter ones!
Open GTI grills and we painted the inside of the bumper black as the silver bits really stuck out
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(looks blue for some reason!)
Also fitted a GTI lower grill:
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All back together:
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Also painted my wing mirrors black (may not be everyones taste)
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And thats it so far! Next plans are to tint the rear lights, GTI upper grill and fit some wind deflectors!
I will update the thread when i can but it will probably be quite slow going
Cheers,
Joe :drinking:
PS Who ever first notices whats wrong with the front end gets a cookie!
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U got 1 GTI/dark headlight
O and welcome
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Looks like its got a black eye :signLOL:
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Nice looking car how much were the grills makes a difference to the looks
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looking good mate :happy2:
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Looks like mine I have just sold which I loved, so I am sure you will too :happy2:
Out of interest I am guessing yours is the 140ps, do you know if you have a DPF fitted as I believe the later cars did but not 100% sure?
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U got 1 GTI/dark headlight
O and welcome
Well done! It looks as clear as night and day on a picture but its not that obvious in the flesh but its getting fixed today FOC.
Looks like mine I have just sold which I loved, so I am sure you will too :happy2:
Out of interest I am guessing yours is the 140ps, do you know if you have a DPF fitted as I believe the later cars did but not 100% sure?
Yeah its a 140 but Im not sure it has one fitted, how can i check?
And cheers for the comments
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Nice car Joe :happy2:
By the way only the 170 diesels had the dpf,
Darren
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I now have matching headlights :drinking:
I knew the 170 has the dpf then others have said that the later models of the 140 has one aswell??? Probably just rumours!
Im absolutely chuffed with MPG so far. Iv driven 90 miles and its still above the full line! Nearly died when it was £77 for a full tank of v-max diesel! :notworthy:
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Usually I get over 100mile before it starts moving from the full line :happy2: no golf had the dpf even later one other than the 170 pd :happy2:
happy smogging mate :driver:
Darren
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Compared to my old Ka where I used to get 75 miles to a 1/4 of a tank if I was lucky this is awesome! :jumpmove:
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Usually I get over 100mile before it starts moving from the full line :happy2: no golf had the dpf even later one other than the 170 pd :happy2:
happy smogging mate :driver:
Darren
That's good to know as I want to buy another GT Sport but a 140 this time to avoid the potential DPF issues from short journeys :happy2:
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U got 1 GTI/dark headlight
O and welcome
Well done! It looks as clear as night and day on a picture but its not that obvious in the flesh but its getting fixed today FOC.
Where's my cookie :laugh:
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U got 1 GTI/dark headlight
O and welcome
Well done! It looks as clear as night and day on a picture but its not that obvious in the flesh but its getting fixed today FOC.
Where's my cookie :laugh:
Click Me! (http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://beneaththewig.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookieMonster.jpg&imgrefurl=http://beneaththewig.com/cookies-not-oats-and-raisin&usg=__riatI1pEqtLW8cAHWSPv2FehaIQ=&h=363&w=350&sz=46&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=3tsXKyKye0eRBM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=130&ei=6ojmTZzaIsKa8QO0humQCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcookie%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26biw%3D1525%26bih%3D743%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=579&vpy=245&dur=1485&hovh=229&hovw=220&tx=125&ty=116&page=1&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0&biw=1525&bih=743)
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Just had a bit of banter on another golf forum and it seams the 140hp pd did have the dpf has an option for some stupid reason so if your going to buy one make sure it doesn't have it.
Darren
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U got 1 GTI/dark headlight
O and welcome
Well done! It looks as clear as night and day on a picture but its not that obvious in the flesh but its getting fixed today FOC.
Where's my cookie :laugh:
Click Me! (http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://beneaththewig.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cookieMonster.jpg&imgrefurl=http://beneaththewig.com/cookies-not-oats-and-raisin&usg=__riatI1pEqtLW8cAHWSPv2FehaIQ=&h=363&w=350&sz=46&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=3tsXKyKye0eRBM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=130&ei=6ojmTZzaIsKa8QO0humQCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcookie%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26biw%3D1525%26bih%3D743%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=579&vpy=245&dur=1485&hovh=229&hovw=220&tx=125&ty=116&page=1&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0&biw=1525&bih=743)
Thanx :happy2:
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Well Iv had no problems so far. My next mod was fitted today, some wind deflectors! Il get the pictures up tomorrow!
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Hi Joe, car looks very nice......... do you still have your old grills?
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Hi, cheers! I do indeed!
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Pictures, Black mirrors and wind deflectors...
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lookin good Joe, u based in Bolton?
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Yea I am! How did you know that?! :congrats:
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you said you got the car from VW Bolton in the first thread :laugh:
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Oh yea! :scared: I thought you might have seen me driving around
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No not seen you but will keep an eye out for you :happy2:
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Are you Bolton / NW? :happy2:
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Yes pal
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Il keep an eye out aswell then!
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Does anyone know if the GT Sport front spoiler is the same as the GTI front spoiler? :happy2:
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i like it! :drinking:
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The black and silver works well on this car, a set of black CHs will be a nice touch as well :wink:
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think thats going to be one of the mods he does soon! will need lowering then though lol
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The black and silver works well on this car, a set of black CHs will be a nice touch as well :wink:
If i only had the cash and you were closer to me and id snap your hands off for them!
Has anyone seen this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380344350305&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (sorry cant remember how to do hyperlinks)
Its meant to be a replacement for the GTI lower spoiler but it looks like the insert to me and its certainly cheaper compared to others! Iv bought from them before and quality of the bits are pretty good!
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so with the black and silver theme, im thinking that the honeycomb should stay as it is but the mirror bases, B-pillers, ariel and rear wiper arm should all be painted gloss black but joe is thinking matt or satin, what do you guys reckon?!
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My ED30 front spoiler came today, nice one kiddfrost! :happy2: Havent got any pics, going on holiday tomorrow so havent had time! :jumpmove:
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Right so its now time for an update! Iv been quite busy really, been on holiday in Turkey for a week! So onto the car:
First is my new ED30 front splitter from kiddfrost:
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Its going for a repaint into silver with the insert being black!
Also got some sill protectors off ebay for cheap:
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Then moved onto changing the red strip to:
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Personally i love it! Its a bit of fun and not too be taken seriously! As there only stickers with lacquer over the top, water has got to them already so going to buy the vinyl sheet off ebay and re-do it!
My favourite buy so far........ CH Reps!!! Managed to bag 5 wheels for £300 and there all in amazing condition bar one scratch and some marks:
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And finally a spare front grille and strip incase anything happens to mine! (Cheers dmellor!)
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Future plans are to sticker bomb some interior stuff and then not sure!!
Thanks for reading
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Looking good! Glad i helped lol
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Well I've finally (hopefully) got my rear bumper sorted. I've never been happy with the bumper since I bought the car, its been painted very very badly.
I took it back to where I bought the car (Smith Knight Fay in Bolton) and the best they could do was attempt to machine polish it. They did this and managed to get through to the plastic underneath! Then he said he could re-paint it at a cost of £50, so I agreed with this. Booked the car in and got it back and they had only painted one bloody corner of the bumper! Not only was it a poor job, the colour didnt match, they had covered the car with overspray including all lights and also dripped some substance onto the plastic and it had eaten away at it!
I kicked up a fuss and eventually spoke to the customer services manager, who has been brilliant. He was shocked at how bad it was so I took my car in on Monday and its gone to some VW central repair place to be sorted properly! Im due to pick the car tomorrow as he wanted to make sure it was perfect. They are also going to refund me my £50 with some extra for my inconvenience and being messed around. Iv also been driving around in this for the past few days....
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Its a 2.0 tdi with DSG (which i like at higher speeds, not so much with normal driving) cruise control (which is awesome) and a reversing camera (which is even more awesome!)
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did I see u go past Leverhulme park bout 7pm, in the silver golf Joe???, if not u got a lucky likey :smiley:
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Today? Nope not me!! Il hunt them down and get them, dont you worry! :fighting: :grin:
Well I've finally picked my car up! They have done a pretty good job actually! The paint has dimples in it on one side (crap in the paint / on the bumper???) but it actually matches the colour of the car!!!! They have also replaced the lower black part of the bumper for a better one! They are refunding me double what I gave them, a full tank of fuel, applied the vehicle paint protection and included the retail price protection (e.g. gap insurance) for free!!! They were wanting roughly £300-400 each when i bought the car! :notworthy:
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result :happy2:, yep u got an imposter then , went past the park and turned right through Darcy lever
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I'll keep an eye out for it if I'm over that side of town!
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nice to see your little projects coming along nicely, really love the sticker strip looks awesome and defiantly different!
just one quest was it hard to switch the grill or just a few bolts/pop off?
Joe
P.S Sick RS :evilgrin:
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nice to see your little projects coming along nicely, really love the sticker strip looks awesome and defiantly different!
just one quest was it hard to switch the grill or just a few bolts/pop off?
Joe
P.S Sick RS :evilgrin:
I've just had to get the strip re-done as the water got to the stickers and they started breaking up! Got a vinyl sheet this time though!
The top grill? Really easy, 2 bolts and 2 clips at the top and 2 screws underneath the number plate facing upwards at an angle!
The RS is my brothers, roughly 330bhp (i think?) but im sure he might be along in a bit if I've got it wrong!
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hello! yeah its my RS and its about where joe says 330bhp not had it rolling roaded recently!
joe will post some pics of his retrimmed grill surround soon.
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Here we go:
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So the next update!!
Gave it a good old wash with multiple snow foams, 2BM and a machine polish. Unfortunately the weather has been a bit dodgy lately so havent been able to do all the cleaning I wanted
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Finally got my strip back on (lets see how long this one lasts!!!)
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As i had some vinyl left over, a very kind mate of mine was able to wrap me some more bits......
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Livens up the interior a bit!!
And also got these on...
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As you can see it needs lowering a tad....
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I also managed to pick this up off ebay:
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And thats it!! Its all nice and clean for tomorrow at the show at Tatton!
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well ive just got in from finishing off my brothers car!
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Love it :happy2:
The grill surround and the inlays look awsome :smiley:
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heres this weeks mods:
Numberplate surrounds and bonnet bra!
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looking good mate.
are the front strips easy or hard to remove?
Joe.
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well got back from VW fest today and had spent a couple more pennys on stickers so we did some more! we arent doing anymore after this though as we dont want to have too much.
Petrol Cap:
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looking good mate.
are the front strips easy or hard to remove?
Joe.
Pretty easy to be honest! Just need to bend the rear clips a little and pull from the front!
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Here we go:
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I really like this :happy2: I am think of doing somethink like that also but first I want to find a US specs frontgrill (without the numberplate holes) :wink: and then I will give it a go, any tips :innocent:
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I got the vinyl sheet off ebay! A mate of mine did it and he split it into 3 sections. The 2 sides and the long centre part. Lay it on and use a heat gun to warm it up a bit and just cut it to fit! Its been on 2 weeks now and its still going strong even in the torrential rain we have been having! We also lacquered it to protect it even more!
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So got another update for you all! An autoelectrician friend told us about an Ed30 in a scrapyard, so my brother went down to look early last week and there were some useful bits on it. The front end, rear lights and rear spoiler had already gone (damn it) but we did get some useful parts for pretty cheap!!
The new bits include....
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The top vent!!
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Much nicer peddles im sure you will agree
And my favourite part, black headliner with complete A, B and C pillars, grab handles, visors, rear view mirrors and lights!!
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Future plans are to save some cash back up :signLOL: then want some lowering springs, fit the highline and MFSW and then ? Im sure il think of something!! :driver:
What do you think?
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very nice mate are those gen r32 tails or tinted? the headliner looks ace will defo improve the interior slighty jelous :ashamed:
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very nice mate are those gen r32 tails or tinted? the headliner looks ace will defo improve the interior slighty jelous :ashamed:
Just tinted with spray, too expensive for the r32 lights! Was going to get it fitted today but it was raining :fighting:
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cars looking great, did u just tint the whole of the rear lights? looks good just like the ed 30 ones in the pics
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we masked out the circles in the centre and tinted around them! im not happy with them though tbh im going to redo them i think!
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well in the pics they look great i might give this a try. cars looking great btw. lush wheels
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looking good dude, B'N'B FTW :)
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looking good dude, B'N'B FTW :)
Cheers! B'N'B?!
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Got a bit of an update again!
Gave it a good old wash. It was hoovered, foamed x 2, washed, dried, polished with autoglym super resin and then waxed with dodo juice hard wax. The wax was a nightmare to use as I could hardly see it! It was worth it after it had rained overnight, shame I havent got a picture of it!
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Me and my brother got on with swapping the headliners over including all pillars, handles and visors. Took us in total about 6 hours! But the results are well worth it
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I asked a friend to mock up some photoshops up for me, prepare for sun glasses!
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It looks a million times better lowered but what colour?? I quite like the pink ( :ashamed:) but the more i look at the dark grey it looks quite mean!
This is what my "storage unit" has looked like the past few weeks!
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I've recently bought an ed30 rear bumper (can be seen in the above pics - cheers holty) and a mk5 MFSW!
A friend has got some spare lamex left over but Im not sure it will look right on my fog lights, opinions?
Cheers
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Car looks really good looks very similar to my old mk5 before i got the gti.
Personally i think blue would look really good on your car, i have kawasaki green bbs co for my reflex silver so dont go green :grin: also had them done in a satin black but got bored with it as they get lost IMO
keep up the good work :happy2:
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Got any pics mate?
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love the bottom wheel colour.... its the same as i had mine powder coated :happy2:
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heres my old golf before i changed the bumper and eventually sold it to get the gti.
Personally i like how the bright colour wheels give the car a motor sport feel :happy2:(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi929.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad140%2Fjaffa_2010%2Fapril%25202010%2FIMAG0015.jpg&hash=977ac800e26e7fb76bfab6152205a3814924457c)
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that looks cool on green wheels!
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i like the last pic in the anthracite looks awesome. suits the car perfectly in my opinion
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I strangely like the pink wheels too, although I don't think I would be brave enough to have them on my car. Dark grey looks mean but I do like them standard too.
I think you car would look even better if you got some skirts like mine.
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Ukshaun - cheers!
Daboy - there on their way soon hopefully, just need to save some more cash up or use the credit card :evilgrin: ! Think they are going to stay black as i like the contrast!
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just got one of these my self mate yours is coming along well, are your wheels 18" or 19"?
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There 18s, may go upto 19s in the future and i also like the 9j rears (mine are just the normal 8j at the mo!)
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What can you get away with arch wise without rubbing? I thought 8.5 18" or same but 19". I like 19" wheels but wasnt sure over the 35 profile tyres had them before and remember them being very harsh.
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I can imagine being them very crashy! Iv not looked into it properly, you can always do the screw arch mod!
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Pink FTW !
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I could be incredibly stupid and buy another set of wheels, one pink and one anthracite! :evilgrin:
Since selling my steering wheel and phone, got some cash so going to get some side skirts i think!
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you can also trim the inner plastic arch liner and rear fibre one back to allow bit more room on edge of arch
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Side skirts are being picked up from TPS Stockport tomorrow! Will get some pictures up. Iv now collected all the main exterior changes, so iv got:
Edition 30 front splitter
Side skirts
Edition 30 rear bumper
Votex top spoiler
GTI exhaust
Im taking it for its MOT and brake fluid change next week and the painter is next door..... Think i will have to dip into my savings and get everything painted up and fitted!
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Side skirts are being picked up from TPS Stockport tomorrow! Will get some pictures up. Iv now collected all the main exterior changes, so iv got:
Edition 30 front splitter
Side skirts
Edition 30 rear bumper
Votex top spoiler
GTI exhaust
Im taking it for its MOT and brake fluid change next week and the painter is next door..... Think i will have to dip into my savings and get everything painted up and fitted!
Cars coming along nice, look forward to the pics getting me inspired to start on mine
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Deffo pink FTW!
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It needs slamming on its ass!!! :booty:
Picked up my side skirts but only managed to pick up 2 adapters as they were out of stock, what the hell are they used for?!
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Whats the difference between these 2 sets of springs? (apart from the price!)
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=14560&manufacturer=HR&category=Suspension
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=14552&manufacturer=HR&category=Suspension
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I think the more expensive ones are for the heavier 4 motion, but I can't find a big difference.
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Tiny update, got a quote for painting all of my bodywork, £350! happy with that to be honest! All the bits are going in on saturday so will update next week!
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So dropped some bits off:
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Will update over the next few days hopefully! :happy2:
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got your lowering springs as well!
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Keep the pics coming, i have just dropped my bumper off to be painted hope they do a good job be gutted if doesnt match or isnt smooth.
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well im due to go and pick up all the kit today so will update it with pics!!
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well here are the pics of the bodykit all done and dusted in one day, just needs lowering and thats happening on wednesday!
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and then we fitted the exhaust
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nah not really:
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and then the part which has caused the most disagrement!
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the sideskirts are standard gti ones that have been painted satin black, i personally dont think they look right im also unsure on the wong mirrors as well at the moment!
opinions and coments please for my brother so we can decide what to do next!!
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I saw it today for the first time and i like it! Still not sure on the side skirts, i need to get it lowered. The painter said he can do them body coloured free of charge if i decide to change colour!
Any comments?
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Think they need to be body colour pal :happy2:
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Think the skirts and wing mirrors need coded mate. the skirts dont tie in well with the side on rear bumper being silver. love the twin pipes tho and is that an ed30 rear valance. looks cool and way better
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The skirts will get repainted soon! Mirrors are staying black! Yep, ed30 rear bumper with gti exhausts! :happy2:
I think if i had the black plastic GTI rear bumper and black front splitter, they would look fine!
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Got it lowered today on H&R springs, very happy with the results
Before:
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After:
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Picture was only taken an hour after they were fitted! :evilgrin:
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They arent the greatest of pics but hopefully this will show how much its dropped
Before
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After
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Ride quality is practically the same! Massive thanks to profile automotive for doing these today for a good rate! :drinking:
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Thats sitting nice now on the h&r s, side skirts look better from that pic too. have you decided to colour code or not?
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Yeah, its going back in soon to colour code the side skirts. The lower grilles, mirror base plates and rear wash wipe are going satin black!
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Definatly go colour coded with the skirts, the rest will look good satin. If you dont mind me asking where did you get it sprayed and how much?
I got my rear bumper smoothed and sprayed 200 quid but not to happy with the results its pitted or summet in the paint but not the laquer as to touch its smooth.
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Got it lowered today on H&R springs, very happy with the results
Before:
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After:
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Picture was only taken an hour after they were fitted! :evilgrin:
Sunny and dry turns to Grey and wet :signLOL:
Loving the progress on this mate :happy2:
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Definatly go colour coded with the skirts, the rest will look good satin. If you dont mind me asking where did you get it sprayed and how much?
I got my rear bumper smoothed and sprayed 200 quid but not to happy with the results its pitted or summet in the paint but not the laquer as to touch its smooth.
i think i just replyed in general section :signLOL: looks like you beat me to his thread, anyway its sprayed by robbo in bolton, he is a great painter, good prices as well
UNIT 3 CHORLEY STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CHORLEY STREET BOLTON BL1 4AL
07837387745
Hope you get it sorted
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It was £300 for entire rear bumper silver and black insert, side skirts (which are being painted silver for free), front splitter silver and black, front gti grille in black, front and rear badges, mirrors! Then it was £20 for the exhaust welding on from CSG next door!
Cheers for your kind comments! :smiley:
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Looking good Joe! Could almost be my car's twin!
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300 for all that, thats good going isnt it. And for a spot on job cant be bad thats cheap.
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300 for all that, thats good going isnt it. And for a spot on job cant be bad thats cheap.
have you got a thread for your car neil?
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Cars looking schweet buddy, I need an ED30 lower splitter in my life.
I may have missed it, but how low are the springs?
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They were the 45-50mm springs but not 100% what they actually have lowered!
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300 for all that, thats good going isnt it. And for a spot on job cant be bad thats cheap.
have you got a thread for your car neil?
I havnt mate not great with uploading pics and that. I havnt got that far with mine yet just sprayed my rear boot handle then wrapped the badges front and rear. detailed the car myself can't get rid of the bloody swirls. Oh and the smoothed bumper with a bad colour match HA HA
Wheels and suspension next when i get a bit of money, my insurance is due having fun with that at moment.
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300 for all that, thats good going isnt it. And for a spot on job cant be bad thats cheap.
have you got a thread for your car neil?
I havnt mate not great with uploading pics and that. I havnt got that far with mine yet just sprayed my rear boot handle then wrapped the badges front and rear. detailed the car myself can't get rid of the bloody swirls. Oh and the smoothed bumper with a bad colour match HA HA
Wheels and suspension next when i get a bit of money, my insurance is due having fun with that at moment.
Log onto photobucket. Load your pictures onto your computer (or there is a iphone app if you have one). Upload your pictures to photobucket and then copy the img link into your post! You should get one up!
On another note, my ed30 lights turned up today! Yay! :party:
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Are they the same as r32 ones? You dont half manage to find parts quick. I managed to get dash parts, I painted them to match door inserts done a top job in my opinion but dont think they will look right now, talk about a waiste of money may sell on :signLOL:
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Are they the same as r32 ones? You dont half manage to find parts quick. I managed to get dash parts, I painted them to match door inserts done a top job in my opinion but dont think they will look right now, talk about a waiste of money may sell on :signLOL:
Yeah they are the r32 ones! Might get them fitted today but the weather is vile!! Im sure they look fine, what colour are they?
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Metallic black, to match my car as the little inserts are metallic black lol. I did the main dash parts in the centre, i will do a trial fit.
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Im sure they will look good! I cant remember what colour my inserts are to be honest!
I gave the old girl a clean today:
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Also got my edition 30 / r32 lights fitted to replace my self tinted ones (thanks Veedubdan via my brother!):
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I snipped away that annoying piece of plastic for the inners so its much easier to change them if required for the future!
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Looking good, glad i didnt have to do anything this time lol
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Kinda of went a bit mad on payday:
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haha must have been paid too much
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loving this mate , so tidy and simple :)
is your stereo a genuine one or an ebay special as im in 2 minds of which to get
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loving this mate , so tidy and simple :)
is your stereo a genuine one or an ebay special as im in 2 minds of which to get
its genuine mate!
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Me and Joe been down to Awsome and got it remaped today, pulls soooo much better very impressed for 150! Just need advice on gateway and steering wheel module, these are the codes:
1K0907530Q 0062 is can gateway will this be ok for drainage issues with RNS510?
1K0953549CA is steering wheel is this ok for MFSW and cruise control?
Cheers people!!
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Looks great. Very clean, simple and effective. I like it a lot mate.
-Neil
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is this just a standard map, am guessing not custom with rolling road etc.
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Cheers for the comments! Yeah Neil its just a standard map, its not in your face that its been remapped, you just get there slightly quicker! The guy who did it has found my crankshaft position sensor is broken / faulty so hopefully VW will do it under warrenty or it will be £400! Not good news just before christmas! :sad1:
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Tiny update, VW replaced my camshaft position sensor under warrenty! Result! Also got some winter wheels, £18 for some 15 inch steelies! I predict some mad colours coming along :laugh:
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Get them banded 8 front 9 rear lol.
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Get them banded 8 front 9 rear lol.
Dont tempt me! Shame there not 16inch to be honest but i was driving, my brother on his phone on ebay and saw them and told me so he put a bid on and we won! Didnt even know the size til after the auction :grin:
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Joe any symptoms of your cam positions sensor or did you have nothing.
Darren
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Joe any symptoms of your cam positions sensor or did you have nothing.
Darren
All it did was took about 5 seconds to fire when warm and ran a bit lumpy when warm and stationary. I thought i just needed that hot start map but obviously not!
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if you search web am sure theres a guy in leeds that does it, band them ha ha
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Any idea on prices?
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330-350 from what i can gather on the website pends how wide they are now and what you wana go too.
Bandedsteels.com brighouse there at.
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Picked the wheels up today.... Gave them a good clean and im pretty sure they are 15x8j with ET47?? I was looking at 195/65 tyres so obviously not going to fit now! Any ideas which tyres will fit? 225s? and why the hell are they so wide?!
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definatly 5x112 and not 5x120 transporter van steelies came in a 8j. Go 205 or 215 for stertch lol.
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definatly 5x112 and not 5x120 transporter van steelies came in a 8j. Go 205 or 215 for stertch lol.
Balls! Thats looking pretty likely they are van steelies then! il double check tomorrow the sizes. Think il get rid and not bother if they are!
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Here are the pics of the rims:
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So anyone any ideas what this wheel is from then?
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Is it just the pictures or have they been welded to make them wider?!
If they're not welded then i'd say they are T4 Transporter Wheel as the stud pattern matches.
Are they 15"? I didnt think 15" wheels would fit over standard GT brakes?
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no they havent been welded, seller is a garage and he states they have been taken off a Golf they have in stock at moment and its a 1 owner ex mobility car they were removed from, just going to try and bolt one on tonight and find out!
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Just had a look at the pictures again and it looks like its stamped as 6J on the wheel and not 8J?!
If they are 15" x 6J then they will be off a Golf S
Let us know how you get on with the trial fit - imafter some steelies so it'll be useful to know :happy2:
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they dont look like transporter wheels joe the wide van wheels were silver with a nice design for steelies, they go for decent money aswell.,
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just googled that part number
http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Volkswagen-VW/Golf-Variant/Rally-black/5179741/1K0601027T-03C.html
so 15" mk5 steel wheels, 6" wide :smiley:
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Cheers for all your input guys, really appreciated! Didnt want to go loosing a lot of money on these with buying tyres if they wouldnt fit! I mistook the 6j for 8j too! Im hoping they will clear my brakes which are 288mm as only the 170s and GTIs came with the larger 312mm! Wish me luck!
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Cheers for all your input guys, really appreciated! Didnt want to go loosing a lot of money on these with buying tyres if they wouldnt fit! I mistook the 6j for 8j too! Im hoping they will clear my brakes which are 288mm as only the 170s and GTIs came with the larger 312mm! Wish me luck!
I hope they do fit - be cheaper for winter tyres. I might have to go down 15" route if they fit!
Good luck :happy2:
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I read on uk mkivs i think it was, that they should fit. The car that these came off have 255mm brakes so its only an inch different! Wonder what size the space saver is?
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Ah right. Fingers crossed.
My space saver is 16"
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well if it all goes ok it should fit! i might throw em on tonight in cold and dark to see if they fit or not!
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Sorry chaps, only just got home from work so havent got them on. Will try tomorrow night
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THEY FIT....... JUST! :xmassmiley:
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I think the bolts i need are M14 x 1.5 x 27? Can anyone confirm?
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i have 15" wheels on my 140 tdi with winter tyres . they were off a golf tdi s and fit no probs . do you need different bolts? i just used the ones that were holding the 17" classics on
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I gave the lad who bought my wheels the bolts :ashamed:
Iv now got tapered ones on my existing alloys so not sure which ones I will need :confused:
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Not sure what a tapered bolt looks like mate . the ride quality on the 15 s is immense tho its amazing what a bigger side wall does especially on this countrys knackered roads
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The head is V shaped and not flat. What tyres have you got on yours? Any hub caps or centre caps?
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THEY FIT....... JUST! :xmassmiley:
Nice one - thats good to know - :happy2: The hunt begins......... :smiley:
i have 15" wheels on my 140 tdi with winter tyres . they were off a golf tdi s and fit no probs . do you need different bolts? i just used the ones that were holding the 17" classics on
I know steelies aren't meant for their looks but do you have any pictures of what your car sits like with them on :signLOL:
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Ive got debicia frigo winters made by goodyear. and the steels are with wheel trims as on the basic golf models . they look ok . the best thing is i got the full set of steels with og vw trims and one brand new budget tyre ,the other 3 were bald for £30 . will get a pic up asap mate it sits ok
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THEY FIT....... JUST! :xmassmiley:
Nice one - thats good to know - :happy2: The hunt begins......... :smiley:
i have 15" wheels on my 140 tdi with winter tyres . they were off a golf tdi s and fit no probs . do you need different bolts? i just used the ones that were holding the 17" classics on
I know steelies aren't meant for their looks but do you have any pictures of what your car sits like with them on :signLOL:
There was a set on ebay but i think they have sold now. No pics on as yet, they are currently being powder coated :party:
Iv got 195/65 tyres :driver: Its going to look like a 4x4!
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Ive got debicia frigo winters made by goodyear. and the steels are with wheel trims as on the basic golf models . they look ok . the best thing is i got the full set of steels with og vw trims and one brand new budget tyre ,the other 3 were bald for £30 . will get a pic up asap mate it sits ok
Cheers, i dont really want hub caps, can you get centre caps that fit on these? something like this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280707469005&category=36677&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
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not too sure mate ,have never seen centre caps fitted to steels
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not too sure mate ,have never seen centre caps fitted to steels
No worries, il just go without!
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Nice!
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Well got my wheels back, just need to go on the car! Bit better than boring, rusty black i think!
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The colour changes depending on what light they are in! :xmassmiley:
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I like them - very unique :happy2:
Looks like they've done a good job too! Where did you get it done? Need to get mine done :party:
Come on, get your trolley jack out and get them on!!! :smiley:
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they are already fitted but as it was dark when they were finally on we couldnt get pics! they were done by vanden powdercoaters in bolton, they charged 140 including shot blasting to remove the rust! think it was £60 for shot blasting and £80 for powdercoating.
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:congrats: they look cool. quality winter tyres too . bring on the snow.
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car has come along way buddy ! liking this alot
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Thanks for all your comments guys! :love: Im quite liking the steelie look... Comp THs any one?! :drinking:
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We need pics of it rocking the steelies :happy2:
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We need pics of it rocking the steelies :happy2:
Just nipped out for some pictures! Shame the weather is bad as they look really dark (and i only have crap cameras in the form of my iphone and my mums rubbish olympus!)
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I love it, they look tiny but will be good for winter.
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they are tiny, but they work well and give great MPG! haha
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The F**KING turbo has let go (i hope its only the turbo) We were coming up a hill going for an over take on a duel carrigeway and it just lost power, felt / heard something metal like drop down and bounce under the car and then began to smoke / whirr / sound like a siren!! Joined AA on the side of the road and got picked up and dragged to my mums house up here in the lakes. Many MANY thanks for Gaz to actually turn around after going past and check we were all ok :congrats: (Sorry if i wasnt talkative!!)
23K miles and its gone!
On other news got my MFSW and cruise control, my brother fitted it with no problems. MFSW has been coded no problems but cruise control isnt working but we know why. Cant be fecked going to sort it now, need to work out how much it will be to be fixed, where to be fixed and how to get my car back to Bolton
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Sorry for your bad luck today pal, like I said spotted your car earlier in grasmere recognized the wheels,, give us a shout if I can help in anyway gettin u or u car back to bolton
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Sorry for your bad luck today pal, like I said spotted your car earlier in grasmere recognized the wheels,, give us a shout if I can help in anyway gettin u or u car back to bolton
Cheers, thanks very much. Will give places a ring around tomorrow, too late to it now! My brother knows a couple of people with low loaders who should hopefully be able to bring it back down. I hope there is no engine damage as there is no oil left! Dipstick is pretty much dry :sick:
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I know a lad that's an ex vw tech but works mobile now who would probably do it, he's local to bolton, can send u his number, he's a pal of another member on here
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I know a lad that's an ex vw tech but works mobile now who would probably do it, he's local to bolton, can send u his number, he's a pal of another member on here
That would be great, PM me please!
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Is there any way of telling which turbo i have without physically taking it off? I presume the turbo is at the very back of the engine and out of reach?
Just trying to work out where to get it rebuilt, any recommendations?
Cheers
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Feel for you. My turbo went on my GT TDi 140 too. As it shat itself it took the oil cooler and cat with it. Had mine at Hawco group vw. £1100 for turbo alone. Total bill of a little over £3k! And that was with 10 hours labour knocked off!!
Let's hope it's only the turbo that's went.
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Gutted to here about this for you mate hope it doesn't get too costly, did the engine rev up and did you have to stall
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It revved upto about 3.5k and then went pop. We pulled over and it would only rev to 2k and then turned it off and left it.
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Sorry to hear bout your car,the turbos cost £700for a new one,hopefully none of it will have circlulated back round into the engine
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Sorry to hear bout your car,the turbos cost £700for a new one,hopefully none of it will have circlulated back round into the engine
I saw you were having turbos problem too. Do you mind me asking me what problems you have been having? Where did you get your turbo from? PM me if you like as any information will be helpful! :happy2:
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The first turbo went on awesome rollers,the propeller shaft hit the side of the turbo which is a common fault in the year of my car.Cost me £1200for the turbo which was from turbo dynamics..My engine has been filling the turbo with oil for some reason and making the last 2 weeks,had 4 turbos on until the garage decided to look further into
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The first turbo went on awesome rollers,the propeller shaft hit the side of the turbo which is a common fault in the year of my car.Cost me £1200for the turbo which was from turbo dynamics..My engine has been filling the turbo with oil for some reason and making the last 2 weeks,had 4 turbos on until the garage decided to look further into
Cheers :happy2: Are you still running an awesome remap?
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No i have had 2 since then,the current one was from r-tech and it was excellent,car is running a revo standard map at the mo
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No i have had 2 since then,the current one was from r-tech and it was excellent,car is running a revo standard map at the mo
Was it the remap that made the turbo destroy itself or was it just random? (Sorry for all the questions! :santa:)
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Sorry to see this, I hope the best case scenario is just a new turbo.
I replaced mines about 18 months ago as it was wooing a lot. Got a brand new replacement from Turbo Dynamics and fitted at a local indy - was about £900 with a new feed pipe and oil change.
Starting to make wooing noises again - I always hope it is a weird trait of the TDI's then a situation like yours happens :scared:
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It was just random when it went,when the warranty runs out on the turboI will put a hybrid on
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Sorry to see this, I hope the best case scenario is just a new turbo.
I replaced mines about 18 months ago as it was wooing a lot. Got a brand new replacement from Turbo Dynamics and fitted at a local indy - was about £900 with a new feed pipe and oil change.
Starting to make wooing noises again - I always hope it is a weird trait of the TDI's then a situation like yours happens :scared:
Get it checked out at least to out your mind at rest! Do you know which one you bought? One is an exchange / re-conned one at £400 - £500. Then there is one at £626 or £765, These last two are the same i think?!
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It was just random when it went,when the warranty runs out on the turboI will put a hybrid on
Cheers, well i hope mine is just the turbo and nothing else.
http://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/shop/7249300009x-exchange-turbo-for-vwaudi-1920tdi-135140bhp-p-4062.html
http://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/shop/7249305009s-new-genuine-turbo-for-vag-20tdi-140bhp-p-2290.html
http://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/shop/7560625003s-new-genuine-turbocharger-for-vw-golf-20tdi-140bhp-p-4126.html
Turbo's in order of price. Not sure of my existing part number for turbo yet!
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Get it checked out at least to out your mind at rest! Do you know which one you bought? One is an exchange / re-conned one at £400 - £500. Then there is one at £626 or £765, These last two are the same i think?!
Everyone else thinks I'm hyper sensitive about it and say they don't hear it, maybe I'm going nuts!
I got a new 724930-5009S and it was £625 at the time.
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Get it checked out at least to out your mind at rest! Do you know which one you bought? One is an exchange / re-conned one at £400 - £500. Then there is one at £626 or £765, These last two are the same i think?!
Everyone else thinks I'm hyper sensitive about it and say they don't hear it, maybe I'm going nuts!
I got a new 724930-5009S and it was £625 at the time.
Im neurotic about noises aswell, especially rattles. Other people might not hear it as they dont drive the car every day like you do!
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The 140 turbo does have a slight whine on them
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The 140 turbo does have a slight whine on them
Well thats always good to know! :jumpmove:
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Bloody expert on them now :signLOL:the new turbo that's going on mine is going to be a long stronger when i get it back
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Bloody expert on them now :signLOL:the new turbo that's going on mine is going to be a long stronger when i get it back
Is it a hybrid? I like the sound of it already!
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Sort of a hybrid,it will hold more boost than a standard turbo
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Sounds good! :drool:
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Hope so,can't wait to get my car back
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Get a hybrid banged on it joe! does anybody know the official name of the Turbo? like a Garrett or a kkk or an airtech?
Cheers
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It revved upto about 3.5k and then went pop. We pulled over and it would only rev to 2k and then turned it off and left it.
wouldnt of thought it would of sucked the oil out i know a few people that when the turbo went they rev up and wont turn off with there cars it sucked the oil out and fubarred them.
But if yours is still running hopefully just the turbo.
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It revved upto about 3.5k and then went pop. We pulled over and it would only rev to 2k and then turned it off and left it.
wouldnt of thought it would of sucked the oil out i know a few people that when the turbo went they rev up and wont turn off with there cars it sucked the oil out and fubarred them.
But if yours is still running hopefully just the turbo.
There was no oil left in the engine when the AA turned up!
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Bit of an update, the car is now at the garage back home after our friend came up for it and was miles cheaper than the AA! I need to find out my engine code to make sure i get the correct turbo. Its either a GT1646V or GT1749V. I hope it isnt the first turbo as its smaller and meant to be quite limited on power levels. Il find out my engine code tomorrow when i go and see it and discuss a price ( :sick: :sick: :sick:)
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do you have the service book at home, the engine code will be on the spec sticker on the first page :happy2:
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do you have the service book at home, the engine code will be on the spec sticker on the first page :happy2:
Im such a noob but got to learn somewhere! I cant give you a thank you post for that for some reason! The engine is a BKD which means the GT1749V hopefully!
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Sorry to hear about your turbo, but the car is looking great and how I would of liked my golf to look. Coloured wheels would be a nice touch too, be brave :happy2:
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Joe why don't you go the Hybrid turbo route like what darren has done,his car is amazing!!!
when my turbo goes that will definitely be the way I'm going
scott :happy2:
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Joe why don't you go the Hybrid turbo route like what darren has done,his car is amazing!!!
when my turbo goes that will definitely be the way I'm going
scott :happy2:
If i was a little bit older so insurance wouldnt be a killer then i would! I also havent got the cash for a hybrid either!! What else do you need for say, a stage one hybrid? e.g. manifold, exhaust etc?
And dont worry, my CHs will be painted before they go back on!! :happy2:
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Here is how u break a turbo:
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Smashed the full turbo housing!!
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When i do something, i may aswell do it properly! :happy2:
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Yep thats deffo broke :smiley:
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Gutted for you on your turbo , what sort of power was your re map running ? also thought the turbos were a stronger unit on later model 140 tdi s . . anyway hope you get it sorted with not too much stress
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Was about 170ish! We will never know the reason why it went.
It should hopefully be done quite quick now christmas and new year are out of the way. My brother has asked the guy who supplies all the turbo's for the focus RS lot for one (My brother has one of his hybrid ones) so hopefully getting a price tomorrow!
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In your opinion do you reckon it was the remap extra power putting stress on turbo ?
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In your opinion do you reckon it was the remap extra power putting stress on turbo ?
no the map won't have done it,thier just crap turbos
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Slightly off topic , what wind deflectors are these . are they HEKO ? and are they any good . thanks
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They are the climair ones, were approx £50! Yeah they are good, water still drips in occasionally but they do reduce wind noise a fair bit. There was a review in the product review part of the forum a while ago
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Slight turbo news, I can get a standard re-furbed one £460 delivered or a standard hybrid one for £600 with cut back blades so it spools quicker, compressor side has the housing machined for a bigger compressor wheel. But im not sure if this will run without another remap and other bits and bobs! Any pointers?
Cheers all
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Turbo is sorted! Cant get insured for a hybrid as Iv not been driving a high enough powered car for long (I was driving a ka before which wouldnt take the skin off custard) Iv gone with a turbo technics one with 2 years warrenty! :grin:
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Happy days, bet you're glad the turbo didn't wreak havoc elsewhere when it popped.
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Very happy indeed. Bought a magnetic oil sump plug aswell just incase
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Good news mate, is it just a case of fitting the turbo and turn on, or will it have to be set up.
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Turbo on and turn on i think! (Well i hope so) Its a completely standard unit thats going back on so nothing would have technically changed :happy2:
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should just be a case of fitting then mate and deleting any error codes i guess if they popped up. Lets hope your back on the road soon then.
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This was my standard turbo that blew the turbine shaft out and under the car doing 70 on the m621,
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Darren
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Looks similar to mine! What killed yours?
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When you guys kill a turbo at least u do it properly!! Lol
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Good to see the turbo is getting sorted 2 year warranty should give you some peace of mind . thanks for the info on the wind deflectors going to order some for mine and hopefully it will reduce the rain coming in off the roof
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should be all back together tonight!
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Its alive and back home!! :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp:
It needed a new intercooler and a new pipe that was leaking following the test drive. Going to take it easy for the next few hundred miles, bit scared to give it some now :ashamed:
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new intercooler why? Does it feel the same as before or not? Glad you have it back!! bet your made up or really peed off for it breaking in the 1st place.
You going to carry on with the mods?
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new intercooler why? Does it feel the same as before or not? Glad you have it back!! bet your made up or really peed off for it breaking in the 1st place.
You going to carry on with the mods?
They couldnt say if any metal shards had been sucked into it so thought it would be wise not to risk it! Drove to work and noticed the turbo was quite whistling in 4th at 40+, thought not to push it so going back to be checked at the weekend! Better to be safe than sorry!
Not sure about mods yet, need to pay some of the bill off!
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Dont blame you mate better to be on The safe side especially the money it's cost you. Although if your anything like me you will be paranoid over every little noise for a while.
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Dont blame you mate better to be on The safe side especially the money it's cost you. Although if your anything like me you will be paranoid over every little noise for a while.
Im very paranoid and ruddy hate any rattles or squeaks! The whistle has been diagnosed as boost leak as the pipe is split that comes off the turbo to the engine, new one has been ordered and will be fitted asap! They could only see it by spraying water onto it and placing it under some load from the engine and watching for bubbles (the mechanic was sat on the engine with the bonnet up while his brother drove the car up and down the units!! :grin: :grin:)
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cars looking good, the sticker bombing looks nice aswell. im deffo going to have change my monza for some bbs ch's there 10x nicer :happy2:
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I like there methods mate!! bet you were thinking what are they doing!!
you can buy a spray that you put on then you, put a secondary die on it turns purple and shows up cracks etc, where i worked they use to use it on chemical plant equipement welds as they have to be perfect.
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cars looking good, the sticker bombing looks nice aswell. im deffo going to have change my monza for some bbs ch's there 10x nicer :happy2:
Cheers! The good thing is, if a ever get bored i just peel it off and start again!
I like there methods mate!! bet you were thinking what are they doing!!
you can buy a spray that you put on then you, put a secondary die on it turns purple and shows up cracks etc, where i worked they use to use it on chemical plant equipement welds as they have to be perfect.
I just saw them drive past out of the little window and was like "WTF?" :signLOL: :signLOL: Thats a great idea for that spray!
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Joe not sure what broke it, possibly 2 years of mindless hammering it into the ground :evilgrin:
The hybrid I have on now is coming back off in the next few days has its started whistling like a trooper..will be send back to C R Turbo's and sorted under warranty, the clutch will be fitted at the same time.
Nice to see your all sorted mate, I had to have the cooler done and I'm kicking myself now has could have bought an S3 one for the same money has this standard one cost, That pipe is the same one that split on mine? the small 90degree one coming out of the turbo, caused loss of boost and loads of black smoke.
Darren
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Joe not sure what broke it, possibly 2 years of mindless hammering it into the ground :evilgrin:
The hybrid I have on now is coming back off in the next few days has its started whistling like a trooper..will be send back to C R Turbo's and sorted under warranty, the clutch will be fitted at the same time.
Nice to see your all sorted mate, I had to have the cooler done and I'm kicking myself now has could have bought an S3 one for the same money has this standard one cost, That pipe is the same one that split on mine? the small 90degree one coming out of the turbo, caused loss of boost and loads of black smoke.
Darren
I have no idea how the previous owner drove it (it was a woman too :signLOL: :signLOL:) but I mainly do motorway journeys with a good thrash now and again. Hopefully now it will be all good!
I could have got the extra bits now, like the cooler as you say but it was off the road for nearly 3 weeks and getting to work and back again was starting to get annoying asking people for lifts! If i decide to go for more power in the future, il do it in on go, its only money at the end of the day! (and i need to start paying for this repair!! :signLOL:)
I havent given it any yet, as the whistle didnt sound too healthy! I wonder what caused it? Piece of metal? Who knows!
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3 weeks :happy2: try 12 weeks off the road I was using my mountain bike for work which got me back in shape but on cold mornings at 5:15 and 12 hours work behind you its not a nice feeling trying to cycle home :sick:
I would say if it was a women I can bet she never warmed it up before giving it any sort of boost and never left it running for a minute or so to cool down :fighting:
If its your first turbo I would have the EGR valve and manifold off and cleaned out and if money permits get one of the EGR delete kits from Darkside :happy2:
Darren
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is it hard to remove the egr and manifold? Do you mean inlet or exhaust side manifold?
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No and No and Inlet mani clean it out with mr muscle oven cleaner, no joke :happy2:
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Have you got any guides how to get them off? Looked at darkside website and the egr delete is only £75 which is pretty cheap! My brother is pretty handy so might be able to do it!
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Ye that would be good or just point me I. Direction of egr, pretty handy aNa have most tools so will be able to remove. Joe there's a meet tomorrow unphased mite go
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This was the egr delete pipe i was looking at
http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/2-0-16v-tdi-pd140-pd170-egr-delete-race-pipe.html
and possibly this aswell if required
http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/2-0-16v-tdi-pd140-bkd-egr-cooler-delete-pipe.html
This was the source of the whistling turbo
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They replaced the pipe and i got half way up the road and it started running very lumpy and wouldnt rev much :scared: :scared: :scared:
Turns out he hadnt tightened the "jubilee clip" up enough so all sorted now :pomppomp: :pomppomp:
Also got some key covers
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I got a lime green cover month or so ago, thought great no ones got one, now every one has he he
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Glad you got the leak sorted. I've too been looking at the egr deletes. Might treat myself somewhere down the line. Have messaged Darkside on facebook for a few more details.
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Should have got a pink one! I was going to email them as on the cheaper pipe it says they will post a guide up how to do it but nothing as of yet!
Im just glad to have my car back, got some ideas in mind on what to do next for summer, monies pending! :happy2: :happy2:
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:happy2: the pics on Darkside are of my car in the engine bay :wink: it was the first one prototype design I also have the EGR cooler delete.
If you are reasonable with a spanner then you'll do it easily but its not fully documented how to do the cooler and its fiddly I certainly wouldn't do another one :fighting:
Darren
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well ive just got in from finishing off my brothers car!
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How did you get the chrome front off without taking the badge off! I've been trying the get the badge off but it's just impossible to removed the plastic on the in side of the boot, so the only way would be to just take the chrome off in position!
Thanks
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It was really easy! If you flip the badge as if you were going to open the boot, there is a thin tab where you can get a pick in or use a firm card that wont bend, ease that up and off then the badge is just got sticky sided tape and little clips in. Took us 5mins!
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I took the car to get its tracking done as the steering wheel has been cock eyed of the right for a bit. After they have done it the steering wheel is now pointing to the left :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
They have also scrapped the drivers side wheel in 4 places and taken all the paint off it. The manager is giving me a call on monday. Not happy!
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Did you have a look at your egr valve mate tried to do mine but I don't have a star tool large enough lol, different to a torx bit I think.
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It will be me doing the EGR pipe as im more handy with the tools, he hasnt bought any parts yet and ive been working this weekend so might do it wednesday when im off
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I will only be cleaning mine, for now but it must be a cooler pipe or summet on the side I didn't have a star socket unshore of the correct term for it
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I took the car to get its tracking done as the steering wheel has been cock eyed of the right for a bit. After they have done it the steering wheel is now pointing to the left :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
They have also scrapped the drivers side wheel in 4 places and taken all the paint off it. The manager is giving me a call on monday. Not happy!
That is bad crac where did you take it for the tracking , and how did they manage to scrape the paint off your wheels i assume its still rolling on the winters?
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I took the car to get its tracking done as the steering wheel has been cock eyed of the right for a bit. After they have done it the steering wheel is now pointing to the left :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
They have also scrapped the drivers side wheel in 4 places and taken all the paint off it. The manager is giving me a call on monday. Not happy!
That is bad crac where did you take it for the tracking , and how did they manage to scrape the paint off your wheels i assume its still rolling on the winters?
ATS, first and last time i will use them. They are all retarded gorillas who work there, including the manager who was fat and thicker than the rest! He was on facebook when i turned up and took his time to come and see me. :confused: :confused:
Went to a garage in town who did 4 wheel laser allignment for £90 with spot on service and a good old chat about my car! Nigel Langs in Bolton if anyone is near, were the ones who did it. Very happy indeed :happy2:
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I will only be cleaning mine, for now but it must be a cooler pipe or summet on the side I didn't have a star socket unshore of the correct term for it
Spline bit? Sure we have got some you can borrow if you need! :happy2:
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I took the car to get its tracking done as the steering wheel has been cock eyed of the right for a bit. After they have done it the steering wheel is now pointing to the left :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
They have also scrapped the drivers side wheel in 4 places and taken all the paint off it. The manager is giving me a call on monday. Not happy!
That is bad crac where did you take it for the tracking , and how did they manage to scrape the paint off your wheels i assume its still rolling on the winters?
Have used Nigel Langs several times pal, always been spot-on, dialled some of the understeer out of the S3 too :happy2:
ATS, first and last time i will use them. They are all retarded gorillas who work there, including the manager who was fat and thicker than the rest! He was on facebook when i turned up and took his time to come and see me. :confused: :confused:
Went to a garage in town who did 4 wheel laser allignment for £90 with spot on service and a good old chat about my car! Nigel Langs in Bolton if anyone is near, were the ones who did it. Very happy indeed :happy2:
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Just read the whole thread :smiley:
Car is looking awesome :happy2:
Loving the rear end, it looks really smart.
But I can't believe what happened to the turbo especially with the year of your car :sad1: I just hope mine will be ok.
Keep up the progress,
Cheers,
Ben
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Just read the whole thread :smiley:
Car is looking awesome :happy2:
Loving the rear end, it looks really smart.
But I can't believe what happened to the turbo especially with the year of your car :sad1: I just hope mine will be ok.
Keep up the progress,
Cheers,
Ben
Thanks, its getting there slowly!
I blame the person who owned it before me!! Im just a but gutted that i could have bought loads of mods with the cash iv spent on the turbo!
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I will only be cleaning mine, for now but it must be a cooler pipe or summet on the side I didn't have a star socket unshore of the correct term for it
Spline bit? Sure we have got some you can borrow if you need! :happy2:
Managed to borrow one In work not taken it off yet I was told by a vw technician your car gets use to the build up and resets itself. By me clearing it I would need to reset the perametres is this guy talking crap
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Id say the guy is talkinc crap mate!
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Got a new project to play with:
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My uncle (who passed away recently) has left me and my brother a Brooklands Capri in his will (Thats not an actual picture of the car but you get the idea)
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my uncle has one there megger mate, you will love it keep it original but mint soo nice, the old power bulge bonnet lol.
How will you run it being leaded fuel are you going to convert it.
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my uncle has one there megger mate, you will love it keep it original but mint soo nice, the old power bulge bonnet lol.
How will you run it being leaded fuel are you going to convert it.
Yeah it will be left standard and just looked after. I think the converters are meant to be a bit suspect so we will just use normal unleaded and use an additive. Il get some pictures when we go down for the funeral next week :sad1:
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SOrry to hear that mate hope funeral goes ok well as can be expected for one
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Time for a small update but I havent really done much as mega busy at work!
Headlights have been changed to Mtecs, sidelights to LEDs and a full set of interior LEDs too. No pictures as not been in it in the dark for ages!
A box arrived.....
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They sent me a box full of green foam things....
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Also got another update but waiting for them to be all done before letting spill :wink:
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All fitted:
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What do you think?
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What do the Mtec headlights look like ? like the new steering wheel tho , must be nice to be able to control the stereo volume from the wheel. that bugs me about my standard gt one and i think its somthing VW should have included at that spec
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What do the Mtec headlights look like ? like the new steering wheel tho , must be nice to be able to control the stereo volume from the wheel. that bugs me about my standard gt one and i think its somthing VW should have included at that spec
Just much whiter, not had chance to actually drive it in the dark, not needed to! Il try and get a picture. Can also cycle through the midline too.
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Get the pics uploaded ive sent em you twice!
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Mtecs:
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Loving the new lights, inside and out. My Philips Diamond Vision Headlights popped recently and I was looking for equivelants to replace them with. You've made my mind up for me, do you have ebay (or other shop) links to then H7 bulbs. Also where did you get you're interior lights?
Loving the progress, that steering wheel looks mint. Makes me really want to fit mine. I've had it in my room since November! :laugh: Was it a hard job? Did you disconnect the battery before removing the Airbag?
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Loving the new lights, inside and out. My Philips Diamond Vision Headlights popped recently and I was looking for equivelants to replace them with. You've made my mind up for me, do you have ebay (or other shop) links to then H7 bulbs. Also where did you get you're interior lights?
Loving the progress, that steering wheel looks mint. Makes me really want to fit mine. I've had it in my room since November! :laugh: Was it a hard job? Did you disconnect the battery before removing the Airbag?
Cheers!
Bulbs are from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593
Interior LEDs are from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-IV-INTERIOR-LED-Car-Light-Bulbs-KIT-WHITE-/310314464143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item48402ef38f
Sidelights are from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-T10-501-W5W-8-SMD-LED-Side-Light-Bulb-/320665464032?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa926ace0
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I love the steering wheel, my car handles much better aswell which is a benefit! :signLOL: Airbag was easy, disconnected the battery, pinged the airbag off and then its just a 10mm spline bit i think!
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Chhers for the link, I'll hopefully be making some purchases soon. :happy2: I think the steering wheel is held on with an M12 Splined Bit is it not? I've really no excuse as I've even had the tools (Entire bit set and torque wrench) since Xmas!! :rolleye:
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Chhers for the link, I'll hopefully be making some purchases soon. :happy2: I think the steering wheel is held on with an M12 Splined Bit is it not? I've really no excuse as I've even had the tools (Entire bit set and torque wrench) since Xmas!! :rolleye:
Some kind of spline bit anyway! I didnt look at the size, I might be getting confused with the seatbelt runners as thats a spline aswel i think! The interior kits in 9 or 11 bulbs. I bought the 9 bulb set but my boot and glove box are still crappy yellow bulbs, maybe thats where the extra 2 bulbs go :wink:
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Someone thought it would be funny to paint my wheels.........
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(Ignore the crap on the wheel!)
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Is it excessive to have 3 sets of wheels?? Winters, these and some others? Monzas possibly?
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:drool: Mate, I love you for having the gonads to do this. I had a Mk4 Golf in silver and always thought that it's the best colour, an almost blank canvas, to work with whatever colour wheels, mirrors, roof etc. I almost had my BBS CH 002's in lime green, but chickened out at the last minute.
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I thought my white wheels were bright, you get use to them after a while
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Also finally got round to repainting my side skirts to body colour...
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Got my exterior b pillars, wiper arm and wing mirror base plates painted satin black too!
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Got the wheels back on :grin: :grin:
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:surprised: actually look quite good in the pics.
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Brave , but work in my opinion :happy2:
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Just read the whole thread. Good work mate. Interesting as I'm looking to trade my S3 in for a 140 GT TDI. Think I'll be fitting a mixture of R32 and GTI body parts and some BBS as well in the long run. It looks brilliant and fair play for having the balls to try the pink wheels.
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:surprised: actually look quite good in the pics.
Thanks, i wasnt sure on the colour when off the car but they work!
Brave , but work in my opinion :happy2:
Thanks, will probably change them after summer is over and go for something different, dull and boring probably!
Just read the whole thread. Good work mate. Interesting as I'm looking to trade my S3 in for a 140 GT TDI. Think I'll be fitting a mixture of R32 and GTI body parts and some BBS as well in the long run. It looks brilliant and fair play for having the balls to try the pink wheels.
I think the GT 140s are really good cars, especially when remapped. I dont know what else to do with it now, r32 rear possibly?! Im sure i can think of something! :happy2:
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Just had a really good read and am thinking of doing alot of the stuff you have done mate.
Iv got a 06 140, would your lowering springs be same fitment as mine? If so where from how much?
Cheers
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^^^^ they should be the same if you have the 55mm struts. I dont know the code for the springs off hand as i think they are lower than the "GT" ones
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Where did you get them from? Have a link or something mate?
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Think they are these ones:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=28526&xSec=157
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Where did you get them from? Have a link or something mate?
http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/categories/Volkswagen/Golf-Mk-5/Lowering-Springs/
Some good prices there mate :laugh:
Joe, I really rate the 140 TDI. My S3 is 350bhp but in a strange way I'm looking forward to selling it and getting the GT TDI. I have always wanted a Mk5 and nearly bought the R32 before the S3. Don't get me wrong S3's are great especially when tuned but I like the idea I can have nearly 200bhp and 45+mpg. I rarely use all the power in the S3.
I must admit I have been looking at the Darkside Developments stuff though :laugh: I fancy 315bhp and 440 Lbs/ft in a Golf diesel!
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Where did you get them from? Have a link or something mate?
http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/categories/Volkswagen/Golf-Mk-5/Lowering-Springs/
Some good prices there mate :laugh:
Joe, I really rate the 140 TDI. My S3 is 350bhp but in a strange way I'm looking forward to selling it and getting the GT TDI. I have always wanted a Mk5 and nearly bought the R32 before the S3. Don't get me wrong S3's are great especially when tuned but I like the idea I can have nearly 200bhp and 45+mpg. I rarely use all the power in the S3.
I must admit I have been looking at the Darkside Developments stuff though :laugh: I fancy 315bhp and 440 Lbs/ft in a Golf diesel!
I needed a car better on fuel as I do a round trip of 50miles per day. Previous car was struggling to reach 250miles to a tank on £50! I caught myself looking at the darkside stuff too when my turbo went but my insurance wouldnt cover me! :sad1:
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Where did you get them from? Have a link or something mate?
http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/categories/Volkswagen/Golf-Mk-5/Lowering-Springs/
Some good prices there mate :laugh:
Joe, I really rate the 140 TDI. My S3 is 350bhp but in a strange way I'm looking forward to selling it and getting the GT TDI. I have always wanted a Mk5 and nearly bought the R32 before the S3. Don't get me wrong S3's are great especially when tuned but I like the idea I can have nearly 200bhp and 45+mpg. I rarely use all the power in the S3.
I must admit I have been looking at the Darkside Developments stuff though :laugh: I fancy 315bhp and 440 Lbs/ft in a Golf diesel!
I needed a car better on fuel as I do a round trip of 50miles per day. Previous car was struggling to reach 250miles to a tank on £50! I caught myself looking at the darkside stuff too when my turbo went but my insurance wouldnt cover me! :sad1:
Very frustrating!
I think I'll end up doing it eventually but just stage 1 will do me for the 1st year or so. Need to get it looking good first.
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To be honest, i think the golf is a very good looking car compard to the other cars!
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I somehow locked this thread?! Must have been in my drunken iphone antics! :drinking:
Not much progress is going to be made on this over the next few months as we go and pick this up soon..
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:notworthy: mate you have some chunks for having pink wheels but i actually dig em! actually works really quite well with the other mods you have done. love it! :happy2:
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:notworthy: mate you have some chunks for having pink wheels but i actually dig em! actually works really quite well with the other mods you have done. love it! :happy2:
:signLOL: Cheers!
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New car....
Brooklands Capri, still running on leaded fuel! :signLOL:
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Brought it home from my Uncle's house in Birmingham who passed away a few months ago. It never missed a beat apart from brakes that are horrendous!
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:notworthy: mate you have some chunks for having pink wheels but i actually dig em! actually works really quite well with the other mods you have done. love it! :happy2:
+1 I think they are ace!
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Mate Ian so envious my uncle has a brook lands and a rs2000 sat in a lock up not see daylight for years maybe even 10 won't part with them they just sit there. I would love to get one maybe one day.
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Mate Ian so envious my uncle has a brook lands and a rs2000 sat in a lock up not see daylight for years maybe even 10 won't part with them they just sit there. I would love to get one maybe one day.
....That's criminal. Performance cars should be driven!
Btw, I love the pink wheels :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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So not much has changed really and havent done much! I wanted to wrap some more interior parts but my first attempt was crap....
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Looks ok in the pictures but its not the greatest, picked in places as my blade wasnt sharp, the wrap around the dials is crap so i re-did it...
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I changed the type of vinyl wrap and this stuff was much more flexible and easier to work with!
And all back together with my new bluetooth unit that me and my brother fitted last night:
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(You can just see the Brooklands poking out the garage, it fits with about 5cm to spare with the garage door closed!!)
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looks great, adds a bit of colour.
must have taken a while to do
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Took me about 2hrs. The vents were a pain in the arse to be honest!
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looks good liking the sticker bombing
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Im looking at some staggered 18x8j et45 and 18x9j et45. I think i have 225/40s on my current 18x8j (im away from my car) will those tyres fit on the wider wheels with a bit of stretch? Will they also fit the arches with not many problems? Cheers all
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Going to sell my current wheels with tyres to a friend. So on the lool out for new tyres, rainsports 2 or FK452s? Going to get 225/40 all round. Any pointers or other tyres i should look at? :notworthy:
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Anychance you could post a link to that vinyl? its fricking amazing!!!
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Im on my phone so the item number should be 200754194593
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So a bit of an update...
After on the spur of the moment to sell my pink wheels to a mate at the garage I use (they are going on his caddy) i needed new wheels!
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vmr 710 reps by any chance?
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^^^ Unfortunately not! Im a creature of habit so....
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So its time i finally put my recent purchase up...
The seat fairy brought something for me! Woke up one morning and there they were under my pillow!! :signLOL:
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have you got her phone number :signLOL:
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0800 MYDREAMS :signLOL:
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So i have made my airbag resistors, wasnt too difficult. Taking the seats on Saturday to Autotrim to have a couple of bits sorted out then hopefully fit them soon! Does anyone know the part numbers for the metal connectors, that are in under seat plugs? Bought a new plug and there are no new ones in there! :happy2:
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Its finally arrived!
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Cars looking stunning!!!
Those seats are pure class, they look awesome!
i'd love a set of recaro's!!! :happy2:
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:drool: diamond pearl :drool:
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Cant see the pearl in pic but they look really good in real life!
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Very impressed with those seats mate
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^^^ Cheers Neil! Hopefully picking them up tonight or tomorrow. The best i could do to capture the pop is:
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Rubbish picture i know!
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Did you get your seats mate? How are they going to be to fit direct replacement
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Yeah i picked them up today! Just need to polish the backs. Its a direct replacement but just got to sort out the airbags and see what error codes are thrown up!
But this is todays project:
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My brother is machine polishing it as i type!
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Mate I am very jealous of the Capri, I would have that over the seats any day ha ha.
You should put your build thread on unphased aswell I have one on there done a bit since we last spoke
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We are getting a 2.0 laser in white before the new year.... Its been dry stored but minus a door and hasnt run in about 10yrs. Il go over and take a look!
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Where are you going to keep all these mate? You and your brother will have a forecourt going on.
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Where are you going to keep all these mate? You and your brother will have a forecourt going on.
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My brother has bought a house so is building a double garage so we can get 2 in there and my mum has a single garage which we can use to!
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Fair enough I would love a little unit to work on things and store all my junk ha ha.
Don't know why it double posted last night
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Im really looking forward to being able to mess and clean the cars in the warm and dry! Think the garage is like 7mx6m so plenty of room!
Had a look on unphased quickly last night, your car looks awesome. Wheels are :drool:
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Ta mate, mine isn't as highly specked as yours inside, I would like nice seats the standards are good but would love a retrim just too much money. Ha ha. Oh and bags as coilovers are ok but when you go low not too hot in my opinion.
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Ta mate, mine isn't as highly specked as yours inside, I would like nice seats the standards are good but would love a retrim just too much money. Ha ha. Oh and bags as coilovers are ok but when you go low not too hot in my opinion.
Wants some leather fronts?! Heated and electric lumbar! :signLOL: I dont want mine mega low but the rear end is too high now on springs. Which coilovers are you on?
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Got no leather rears ha ha, eibach I went for decent ones but they are fully wound down half a spacer removed at rear. The shocks are kw springs eibach
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Did you resolve your knocking?
May have gone overboard on the seats... I may have polished, jetseal 109 then collinite 476s x2 layers :innocent:
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No ha ha, I think it's the springs settling when first driving as it isn't constant. I put the ecs bolt and shims in and it didn't do anything.
I don't know what colonite is mate! Some polish or sealant? I have a tub full of gear now for washing and polishing the car it's ridiculous must be over a hundred quid easy more probably.
I borrowed a buffer not as easy as it looks
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Its meant to be a mega tough wax. 2 or 3 layers should be enough for winter! We put one layer on the capri but mine is still holding well with dodo juice and jetseal. Jetseal 109 is the sealant! I just leave the buffering to my brother, i get bored!
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Fair enough it's getting the panels to look all the same my red van I can get to come up well but patchy
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My girlfriends red car has an orange quarter not matter what we do it! :laugh:
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Awesome car mate, loved your progress thread! :happy2:
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Awesome car mate, loved your progress thread! :happy2:
Cheers mate!
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Cracking work mate!
Ive just picked up a 140 GT sport myself along with some CH's - Dont think ill be having mine done in pink tho, altho they do look the boii on your ride!
Keep up the work, its a good read!
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Loving the seats mate
Nice work
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Cheers for your kind comments! Hopefully get the seats in this week, weather dependent! :happy2:
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is your car still mapped? would you recommend getting it done
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Yeah it is. Got mine done at awesome gti. I would get it done as it makes it better in all ways
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Fair enough where would you go mate to get it done
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Joe had his done at awesome gti i beleive they have an offer on atm for the gt tdi only 150 thats cheap. I would also recomment r-tech in leicester if they are local to you as they will give you a rolling road before and after. I believe they charge around 250
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To be honest that's just a generic map did look at that, but in my head no two cars are the same so can't see how generics work very time I am happy to pay more and get a custom set up, been told about that place not local but neither are the other two I was looking at ta for that
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To be honest, i would go for one thats tailored to my car next time. Since my turbo exploded last christmas im super paranoid about everything!
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That's what put me off, but am tempted to go for it but custom just don't know we're to go
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I would go with Darkside, as they deal with diesels! Ring around and see what others say!
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No updates :mad:
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No updates :mad:
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Love them mate. Need to know what you give for them a steal or just had to have them.
Forgot to ask Erm what did they come out of we're they a straight fit.
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They came out of an r32 as they have R in the headrest area.
I just wanted them as i was considering some corbeau ones but saw these!
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They came out of an r32 as they have R in the headrest area.
....Mine did too, but are Interlagos cloth now I had them re-upholstered.
The .:R symbol is VeeDub family so who cares!
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They came out of an r32 as they have R in the headrest area.
....Mine did too, but are Interlagos cloth now I had them re-upholstered.
The .:R symbol is VeeDub family so who cares!
Definitely! I plan to get them re-trimmed in the future anyway with some better quality leather but thats way into the future!!
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I know I like the leather seats a lot but Audi leather seems to hold up better my mates got a 52 plate a4 and the seats are mint after 160k miles yet these golfs seem very worn quickly.
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I know I like the leather seats a lot but Audi leather seems to hold up better my mates got a 52 plate a4 and the seats are mint after 160k miles yet these golfs seem very worn quickly.
They keep the good leather for audi's and give us the rubbish stuff!
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The price the cars cost it shouldn't be the case lol
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Not putting new pics on?
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So some little updates! Iv decided with the springs on at the moment, its not low enough so bought these:
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KW V1 Basics and many thanks to GNJ!
Winter mode has finally set in so now its rocking these again:
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I always enjoy jacking the car up and notice the car is falling off the jack due to a dodgy paving slab so we moved it onto the road and sorted it there.
The summers needs to be packed away but needed a good clean first
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And finally its nearly ready so we did some measuring up (this is my brothers new place / my new cleaning station!)
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I take it thats your brothers Focus, I've seen it knocking round Bolton a few times, was behind it on the A666 not long ago
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Yeah thats his! Hes bored of it now though so looking to change it
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Loving the sticker bomb wrap mate :happy2:
Where did you get it from?
I bought some off ebay when i had my type r, it was easy to work with but all the graphic faded and rubbed off after a short period of time!
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I got mine off ebay aswell, iv had a quick look but can't find the seller. Iv had x2 types and its all been good. One lot has been on the red strip on my grille for over a year with no problems!
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I got mine off ebay aswell, iv had a quick look but can't find the seller. Iv had x2 types and its all been good. One lot has been on the red strip on my grille for over a year with no problems!
Ill have a look, might give my boring leon dash ago!
Looks top on your golf mate
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Wottasticker is the seller! Iv been using the big sheets of the stuff
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Finally got my headlights in
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Looks good, nice use of my garage lol
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Loving your car joe and the mods you have done, are your xenon headlamps the genuine ones as I've seen a few people on here with after-market versions ?
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They are just the xenon look ones. Couldnt find any good actual xenons!
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Lights look good mate,
Whats the fit like??
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Lights look good mate,
Whats the fit like??
look smart them joe!
iv considered the hella ones and getting hids installed to give a very similar look/output to genuine xenons...
ill be having a good look around your car when i come and visit :grin:
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Lights look good mate,
Whats the fit like??
Fits not bad! They have the lugs on them to alter the position so just matched them to the ones i took off
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Lights look good mate,
Whats the fit like??
look smart them joe!
iv considered the hella ones and getting hids installed to give a very similar look/output to genuine xenons...
ill be having a good look around your car when i come and visit :grin:
My brother bullied me into putting hids in mine. 35w canbus friendly ones iv used and they are fine. I dont do a great deal of night driving but iv put osrams in the main beam bulbs. Just need to change the sidelights now
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:grin: they would look slightly odd tbh with normal bulbs!
yeah get some led sidelights in there, they look real smart in the xenon style headlights :happy2:
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The sidelights are mtec ones which are pants. Got some 9 led ones to go in but not sure if they will actually work! We shall see over the weekend
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The sidelights are mtec ones which are pants. Got some 9 led ones to go in but not sure if they will actually work! We shall see over the weekend
You'll probs need some resistors mate, mine worked fine for a week or so the. Got a bulb error, resistors fitted and all is peachy!
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Is it them x-tec ones you are using?
New mods:
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I think i might tint these slighty but not sure!
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Folding and puddle lights, hence my annoying questions about door controllers!
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Tint them mate
I bought some Orange tint film a while back too just aint got round to doing it
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Where did pu get orange/amber tint film I want to do my indicators but can't fin any
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Well the headlight covers simply dont fit, completely the wrong shape so i sent them back!
On other news, some good and some bad!
Good first:
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Just need a headlight switch now
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Now the not so good:
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My brother must have caught his hoody zip on the steering wheel getting out the car so its going in for a re-trim soon. Not sure if to get a "custom" job but not sure what to do with it!
Sorry if the pics are huge, photobucket is rubbish
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Looking good on the puddle light front! Jelous you now have VCDS! Shame about the steering wheel man :sad1: Hope you get it back to perfect
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Cheers Chris. Had the day off today so i though i would go and ask about the steering wheel where i got my seats done at..... Needs to be sent off and they cant just replace the scratched portion so needs to be all done, its pretty expensive to get it done but it needs doing.
On other news my boot pop arrived so i was bored and wrapped the struts:
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And also got some new shiny 312mm brake upgrade off here:
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And my CHs are getting re-painted as i type!
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Lights...
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Camera...
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Errrrr action....
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Just read this through .....really impressive ...lots of hard work there ....
sent using my own fingers
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Just read this through .....really impressive ...lots of hard work there ....
sent using my own fingers
Cheers!
This arrived today, debating what to do with it
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Lovely new mirrors! :love:
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Pretty easy to swap over and get working if you have the right door controller! Im going to upgrade the puddles further as not bright enough!
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Updates, finally! KWs and 312mm brake upgrade.
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On the front with about 4 threads left and no rear adjuster
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Now iv dropped the front a little further it looks much better
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Its gone even lower now iv filled with fuel. I think im going to have to get the arches rolled
Iv also bought a boot tidy as im realising i need to carry oil and a small tool set in case of emergency!
Audio and camera upgrades coming soon
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Very nice :happy2:
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Looks really good! Are those replica xenons or genuine?
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Looks really good! Are those replica xenons or genuine?
They are depo ones with a headlight protector on them
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Looks really good! Are those replica xenons or genuine?
They are depo ones with a headlight protector on them
How do u find them in comparison to the standard halogens? U got hids in them?
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Looking good Joe. Liking the wheels. They really suit it :happy2:
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Looks really good! Are those replica xenons or genuine?
They are depo ones with a headlight protector on them
How do u find them in comparison to the standard halogens? U got hids in them?
I dont do a great deal of night driving but i would say they are a litttle worse as its just a hid kit i found in the garage :happy2:
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Looking awesome as always joe :happy2:
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Sitting pretty now Joe :happy2:
Are the CH's anthracite or is it just the light?
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They are a mix of anthrecite and reflex silver as joe didnt like anthrecite on its own.
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Car is looking excellent Joe
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As my Brother said, i find anthracite too dark / almost black so i asked the painter to work his magic. So its subaru grey mixed with reflex silver :happy2:
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As my Brother said, i find anthracite too dark / almost black so i asked the painter to work his magic. So its subaru grey mixed with reflex silver :happy2:
Thanks guys, i am thinking about changing the colour of my VZ's, might try black first as I got some plastidip rattle cans and go from there. :drinking:
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Iv been a bit bored this weekend so made an ipod dock! Its amazing what you can do with some foam and felt:
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The lid even closes too
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that looks excellent Joe
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that looks excellent Joe
Hopefully it will actually charge it, not tried it yet!
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Really nice little mods... i like that phone dock too... any update on if it works!!!
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Great thread. Lots of cool mods here.
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Really nice little mods... i like that phone dock too... any update on if it works!!!
It does, just my bullet charger doesnt so bought another. The dock was £4 and the foam etc about £7!
Great thread. Lots of cool mods here.
Nice one :happy2:
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Fantastic, loads of inspiration here !
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A nice unique mod there joe. Looking awesome on them coilovers too :happy2:
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Nice ipod dock install!
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Updates....
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New winters
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nice winter wheels Joe..
Do I spy a 2.0 laser capri under them dust sheets
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nice winter wheels Joe..
Do I spy a 2.0 laser capri under them dust sheets
You do indeed!
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Theres no going back now.....
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look forward to seeing the finished article at harewood
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This is certainly bigger than a bit foam and felt Joe - could be a few sleepless nights there!
Will watch in envy - keep up the inspirational work.
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look forward to seeing the finished article at harewood
If its ready!! :laugh: :laugh:
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Part 2 of the update....
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Part 3 of the update..... Il just leave these here.....
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Stay tuned for parts 3.5 and 4 soon.....
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Looking great as always. How hard was the light mod it looks like a right pain in the ass :booty:
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Looking great as always. How hard was the light mod it looks like a right pain in the ass :booty:
It wasnt very hard if im being honest, just time consuming and scary at times!
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You can come do mine then :happy2:
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You need to cut away some metal on the boot.....
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Hmm don't think I'll be doing that in a hurry then
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Looking good Joe :happy2:
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Cheers guys. Happy with them as they took a while and some inventive thinking!
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So..... The quad lights look pap at night, the photo makes them look a hell of alot brighter than they are. Back to the drawing board i suppose. I also need some more ed30 lights as the silver ring around reverse / fog has gone black!
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Very nice mate. I've only just bought my 07 gt tdi and you've given me loads of ideas. :happy2:
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Very nice mate. I've only just bought my 07 gt tdi and you've given me loads of ideas. :happy2:
Cheers. Enjoyed modding it!
So..... The quad lights look pap at night, the photo makes them look a hell of alot brighter than they are. Back to the drawing board i suppose. I also need some more ed30 lights as the silver ring around reverse / fog has gone black!
New design thought of and will be put into action soon. In other news, its currently being repainted, winters are getting powder coated and i have another set of rear lights so can do the new design on the pap looking ones!
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I want a sub enclosure like that sooo stealth!!
Was it a squeeze to get that amp under there?
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I want a sub enclosure like that sooo stealth!!
Was it a squeeze to get that amp under there?
The amp is under my front seat, i just use my boot alot so didnt want to compromise space! Iv just realised i never updated this with the stereo actually in. You can enclosures like that off ebay now
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The sub is a sh*t one but i had trouble finding a slim enough one to fit in the box and didnt want to spend mega bucks
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Noice !! Looks good looks almost OEM. If like something like that!
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Hello,
Some good mods you have done the mate, is that a 10" sub in that box.?
My mate ordered one of them sub boxed off ebay and the sub he used was a hertz
This one
http://caraudiosecurity.com/hertz-es-f25-5-900w-subwoofer
and its sounds really good.......But it depends on what your wanting to spend....
Nice motor
Cheers Dan
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This car just gets better and better! :notworthy: :congrats:
Love to watch the progress!
Keep up the good work!
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Just re-bought a GT grille for £21..... Bargain!
Thanks for the comments
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May have bought some r32 calipers and discs too....
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Just re-bought a GT grille for £21..... Bargain!
Thanks for the comments
Selling your GTI grill? :evilgrin:
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Just re-bought a GT grille for £21..... Bargain!
Thanks for the comments
Selling your GTI grill? :evilgrin:
Unfortunately not! That one is having some work done to freshen it up :laugh:
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Just re-bought a GT grille for £21..... Bargain!
Thanks for the comments
Selling your GTI grill? :evilgrin:
Unfortunately not! That one is having some work done to freshen it up :laugh:
:sad1:
Always worth asking. :happy2:
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I got it off ebay. Its a non-gen one but you cant tell
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I got it off ebay. Its a non-gen one but you cant tell
I'm about to PlastiDip my original red front grille. Will put up pics & comments how it goes. If that fails I might look at Carbon wrap.
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What colour are you doing it?
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Plastidip is great stuff, dead easy to use, did my grill in Black too:
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Might try the winter wheels next, haha.
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Can you get gloss plastidip?
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IIRC there's something you can add as a seperate layer to make it glossy. :happy2:
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Can you get gloss plastidip?
Yeah you can get a gloss-ifier spray can as well. Goes on as a top coat. I'm just going for the plain matt black. I don't envisage it lasting forever so I'll buy a GTI grille then or wrap mine in carbon fibre 3M stuff. Keep an eye on my build thread in the next week or so.
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Here you go mate:
http://plastidip.co.uk/eStore/index.cfm?type=Home_Solutions/PlastiDip_Glossifier&stage=1&menu=0
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Looks pretty good
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Smooth!!
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:notworthy: :notworthy:ooh very nice
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:notworthy: :notworthy:ooh very nice
Cheers Andy, itching to start washing but been told to let it cure for a bit
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:notworthy: :notworthy:ooh very nice
Cheers Andy, itching to start washing but been told to let it cure for a bit
Seeing yours with the gt bumper keeps me thinking to change mine--Best to leave it to cure as it will be better
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It does improve the looks massively, including all the different splitter and grille options
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It does improve the looks massively, including all the different splitter and grille options
yeah if i can find all the bits i need or part numbers i think i might do it whem i get my car painted next year
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Just take your time, all the bits show up eventually
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This car looks sweet, love the colour of the wheels especially!
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This car looks sweet, love the colour of the wheels especially!
Cheers! I really like them, not too dark and not too light! Shame i dropped off a kerb and scuffed one so will need repainting. Double shame as its a custom colour so will need all 4 doing to make sure they match :fighting:
You should also see my new winter wheels i got back from the powdercoater earlier.....
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Got a bmx done too
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Does anyone where to get cheap wheel bolts for my splits from? Need these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titanium-Split-rim-bolts-M7-for-BBS-wheels-/160546208114?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item25614cb972
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Does anyone where to get cheap wheel bolts for my splits from? Need these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titanium-Split-rim-bolts-M7-for-BBS-wheels-/160546208114?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item25614cb972
They come up often on ed38 forum.
I don't know if I'm being a spoon and have missed it in your thread but do you have eddy front and rear on this looks good coded!
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Cheers tim. I have my old used ones, but some of the heads have chewed a little. Yep, both ed30 front and rear colour coded with gloss black inserts
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Cheers man I'm looking for some eddy parts makes it look so much better :) build looks good!
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They come up rarely second hand and you lay a bomb for new stuff
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Not bad i think for a silver :happy2:
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:notworthy:
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Machine polish, white diamond glaze, jetseal 109 and collinite 476s
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Joe, do the H7 bulbs as listed on page 19 fit both the main beam and dipped beam? So I would have to order 4x H7 12V 55W bulbs and 2x sidelight bulbs. Or are the main beam and dipped beam different bulbs?
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Joe, do the H7 bulbs as listed on page 19 fit both the main beam and dipped beam? So I would have to order 4x H7 12V 55W bulbs and 2x sidelight bulbs. Or are the main beam and dipped beam different bulbs?
All H7s. I had nightbreakers in my main beams and mtecs in my dipped for the best of both worlds
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I want a sub enclosure like that sooo stealth!!
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The sub is a sh*t one but i had trouble finding a slim enough one to fit in the box and didnt want to spend mega bucks
Hello Mate
looking at putting a sub enclosure in like yours just wondering how does it sound
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It sounds pretty good i think. The sub is a cheap one as thats the only one i could find to fit in as its pretty shallow! The amp gives loads of options to change too. I havent spent loads on it so happy with it
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Cheers Jo
going to buy the box of ebay and run a jl10" sub but was advised to run 12"sub for better low down bass but thing the sub box will look to big
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-12-VW-golf-mk-5-6-Sound-upgrade-speaker-sub-box-oem-stealth-side-enclosure/151128691259?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=005&category=38771&cmd=ViewItem
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That thing does look pretty big and it sticks out a fair bit too
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that was my thought as well--think i will stick to the 10" sub--wish i hadnt sold my 4 channel amp now :signLOL:
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Are there any other enclosures?
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Are there any other enclosures?
the 10" ones and also the ones that fit in the spare wheel well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/visual.ice/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686
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That looks a better fit
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Cheers for that mate, just ordered some from here... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271012333099
Really enjoying this thread too! you've given me some great ideas for my GT :)
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I've ordered the 10" version of that enclosure last Friday. Managed to find a JBL sub on eBay for £5.50.
Hopefully I will be spending next Thurs/Friday installing it all. I'll let you know if it's any good f I manage to get it all working!
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Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?
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I've ordered the 10" version of that enclosure last Friday. Managed to find a JBL sub on eBay for £5.50.
Hopefully I will be spending next Thurs/Friday installing it all. I'll let you know if it's any good f I manage to get it all working!
look forward to your comments onthe build and fit of the sub box
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Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all. I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.
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^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?
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Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?
Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.
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Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all. I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.
It's a bleedin' nightmare......take it to the dealers, apparently they have to change them for free.
When I installed my Xenon's I put the LED sidelights while they were off the car.
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Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?
Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.
Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it
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^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?
Well from what I can gather, you have two wires leading into a plastic connector that is plugged into the back of the headlight housing. I've looked on various forums and some have pulled the wires but it seems risky to me. Did he use pliers or just bare hands?
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Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all. I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.
It's a bleedin' nightmare......take it to the dealers, apparently they have to change them for free.
When I installed my Xenon's I put the LED sidelights while they were off the car.
Well I was contemplating that but I thought you might have to pay for labour. I'll have another good go at it tomorrow, and if it doesn't work I'll take it to the dealership on Friday. :happy2:
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^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?
Well from what I can gather, you have two wires leading into a plastic connector that is plugged into the back of the headlight housing. I've looked on various forums and some have pulled the wires but it seems risky to me. Did he use pliers or just bare hands?
I think he grabbed the plastic housing and just pulled
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Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?
Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.
Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it
Well, not normally I wouldn't imagine but I picked up one of them funky Digital Alpine's that's about the same size as yours.
The problem I have now, is that it's so powerful, I've had trouble finding speakers that can take it.
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Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?
Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.
Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it
Well, not normally I wouldn't imagine but I picked up one of them funky Digital Alpine's that's about the same size as yours.
The problem I have now, is that it's so powerful, I've had trouble finding speakers that can take it.
Thats the fun part!
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UPDATE!!!!! I love this car!!!!!
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Not alot really. Some wheels, footrest and not alot else!
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Car looks killer mate
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No updates as such! Got everything to do the quad lights, apart from time to actually do them!!
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Votex gear knob!
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Some nice touches there mate :happy2:
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Liking the updates mate. Did you get footrest from creation motorsport? Like it without the gti logo.
Si
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Liking the updates mate. Did you get footrest from creation motorsport? Like it without the gti logo.
Si
I think i did! It was ages ago when i bought it. I didnt like any "GT" or "TDI" ones, the text looked a little odd.
All the stickerbomb stuff is going soon to be replaced by something more mature, hate the stuff now!
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I sticker bombed my whole driver side front wing on one of my previous cars.....my missus face when She came home priceless .:signLOL:
What you going to change it for just standard?
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I sticker bombed my whole driver side front wing on one of my previous cars.....my missus face when She came home priceless .:signLOL:
What you going to change it for just standard?
Something else :innocent:
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Some nice touches here mate. Any more plans before ud?
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I sticker bombed my whole driver side front wing on one of my previous cars.....my missus face when She came home priceless .:signLOL:
What you going to change it for just standard?
Something else :innocent:
Something carbon ?
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Not decided!
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First thread I've read from start to finish and the cars looking good!
It's defo a wise choice to get rid of all the sticker bombing though :signLOL:
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beautiful vehicle :congrats:
I would like to ask where you got the mirrors with the lights under them?
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beautiful vehicle :congrats:
I would like to ask where you got the mirrors with the lights under them?
Wing mirrors with puddle lights? They were off ebay.
Back to basics too:
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read from start to finish. very nice car, did you notice the difference in braking performance when you had the GTI setup on?
cheers Aaron
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read from start to finish. very nice car, did you notice the difference in braking performance when you had the GTI setup on?
cheers Aaron
Yeah it does it improve it no end. If you have a 2.0 tdi you only need some carriers to convert your existing calipers. Iv got some r32 fronts to go on at some point
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Will be doing this upgrade soon as I need to replace disks and pads. Standard brakes on a remapped jetta are rather shocking to be honest.
Cheers Aaron
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Will be doing this upgrade soon as I need to replace disks and pads. Standard brakes on a remapped jetta are rather shocking to be honest.
Cheers Aaron
I hear you on that!
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Forgot iv not updated this. So stickerbomb is gone....
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My phone makes it look purple but its black!
Also fitted my battery box
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Finally made a start on these today, relatively straight forward if you take your time.
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And also washed it
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The collinite is holding up incredibly well but its desperate to be stripped all back, de-tarred etc and re-waxed
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What a beaut this car is, and we have the same knobs - they make such a difference.
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What a beaut this car is, and we have the same knobs- they make such a difference.
Ooooooo-er!!! The heater ones or the gearknob?
Have you taken your arch liners out too? Iv been meaning to ask!
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Got a link to you're knobs?
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looking great :happy2:
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looks alot better now Jo--Are you going to the cumbria show this year
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looks alot better now Jo--Are you going to the cumbria show this year
Yep hopefully!
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What a beaut this car is, and we have the same knobs- they make such a difference.
Ooooooo-er!!! The heater ones or the gearknob?
Have you taken your arch liners out too? Iv been meaning to ask!
Heater knobs :-). No, my front arch liners have been cut out slightly around the wing edges but that's about it. so there's now a gap of about an inch between the wing and the arch if that makes sense, but they're all like that from when they were flared any way.
Also, how did the front outer heater vent trim bits comes out? do they just pull off?!
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What a beaut this car is, and we have the same knobs- they make such a difference.
Ooooooo-er!!! The heater ones or the gearknob?
Have you taken your arch liners out too? Iv been meaning to ask!
Heater knobs :-). No, my front arch liners have been cut out slightly around the wing edges but that's about it. so there's now a gap of about an inch between the wing and the arch if that makes sense, but they're all like that from when they were flared any way.
Also, how did the front outer heater vent trim bits comes out? do they just pull off?!
The outer vents ping out just using a trim tool. I think its easiest to lever them from the top and they come out as one full piece. Takes 10secs max!
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Got a link to you're knobs?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390729253314?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D390729253314%26_rdc%3D1
Theres someone selling this for £28 :stupid:
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Cheers joe, they easy to fit?
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Cheers joe, they easy to fit?
Yeah. Get some plyers and a microfibre cloth and pull the old ones off and put these in there place
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What a beaut this car is, and we have the same knobs- they make such a difference.
Ooooooo-er!!! The heater ones or the gearknob?
Have you taken your arch liners out too? Iv been meaning to ask!
Heater knobs :-). No, my front arch liners have been cut out slightly around the wing edges but that's about it. so there's now a gap of about an inch between the wing and the arch if that makes sense, but they're all like that from when they were flared any way.
Also, how did the front outer heater vent trim bits comes out? do they just pull off?!
The outer vents ping out just using a trim tool. I think its easiest to lever them from the top and they come out as one full piece. Takes 10secs max!
Should have got mine sprayed when I got the other trim done recently :stupid:
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^^ they pop off really easily so just send them away, you are just left with a hole as they come out as the full unit. How come you got rid of the air?
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What part of manchester you living in fella? Good work on this...
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What part of manchester you living in fella? Good work on this...
Work in cheadle so i just sit on the m60 everyday but live more Bolton way
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Bloody hard to picture but they look pretty spot on if you look at them
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Not changed anything on each picture, its just the angle taken from
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Such an improvement, top marks!!
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Such an improvement, top marks!!
:drinking:
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What have you done to your rear lights dude?
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nice work joe
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What have you done to your rear lights dude?
Quad lights so the inners light up on the normal ed30 / r32 lights
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Ahhh, gotcha, I'd like to have a nosey at that at some point :signLOL:
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Ahhh, gotcha, I'd like to have a nosey at that at some point :signLOL:
Sure :happy2:
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Like that Jo :happy2:
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Like that Jo :happy2:
Cheers Andy. What else have you got planned for yours?
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Like that Jo :happy2:
Cheers Andy. What else have you got planned for yours?
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The next plan is to get the audio in..then i keep telling myself thats it am all done until I see the big brake kits for sale then its mm I want a set :grin:
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Havent you got r32s on there at the moment?
Have a bash doing some quad lights! :driver:
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I took these pictures last year but never put them up. Cars changed since then though!
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Excellent pics Joe..might give it a go the quad lights as it looks excellent..Got r32 brakes on but its just fancy bigger brakes behind my 19" wheels
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Cheers. I have no idea why i never put them up! Best get some more soon
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Your car sits perfect my friend :happy2:
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Your car sits perfect my friend :happy2:
It doesnt when theres a full tank of fuel in :grin:
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What colour are those wheels?! Looks perfect for them
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Lovely pics Joe! :congrats:
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What colour are those wheels?! Looks perfect for them
Subaru grey mixed with reflex silver!
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Some great shots and the wheels look awesome :happy2: ... sits very nice :laugh:
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Car has come a long way!
Had a relatively quick read over all this, you mentioned you may have to roll your arches, did you get this done in the end or have they been left untouched?
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I got them done. £15 a corner and rolled a bit further when the car went into paint. I probably catched as i ran 8j on 225 and 9j on 225. Swapped to 215s and hardly catch now.
I also believe running 8.5j and 9.5j with tyres on a bit of stretch gives better clearance.
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Car looks great Joe :love:
Was running 215s on my 8j 9j setup on the GTI and had no clearance issues with just me in the car :innocent:
Stance is spot on and that darker wheel colour suits your car perfectly, good job :happy2:
Dave
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I got them done. £15 a corner and rolled a bit further when the car went into paint. I probably catched as i ran 8j on 225 and 9j on 225. Swapped to 215s and hardly catch now.
I also believe running 8.5j and 9.5j with tyres on a bit of stretch gives better clearance.
Thanks a lot, I'm considering getting the same coilovers as you due to what you've said about them!
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I love mine. Im not sure how / why you want to go lower
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Car looks great Joe :love:
Was running 215s on my 8j 9j setup on the GTI and had no clearance issues with just me in the car :innocent:
Stance is spot on and that darker wheel colour suits your car perfectly, good job :happy2:
Dave
Thanks very much. I asked for a lighter version of anthracite or however its spelt and thats exactly what i got!
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So.....
Nothing has changed! Iv literally had no time to do anything with buying our first house, redecorating, money taken up by the house.
Iv hardly been posting anything as getting home at 7pm and working on the house til late.
Today was a well overdue wash as it hasnt been done since like April ish!! :scared:
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Oh bad luck there bud, typical eh? Car looks great though. :happy2:
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That is a very tidy GT Sport Joe and equally inspiring, you have definitely given me the impetus to add some side skirts, MFSW and a few other ideas.
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Cheers guys
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Hello stranger
car is stil lookin excellent Joe..Usually rains when I wash mine
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That is a very tidy GT Sport Joe and equally inspiring, you have definitely given me the impetus to add some side skirts, MFSW and a few other ideas.
Cheers dude. Its getting pretty well spec'd now! The skirts add alot to them i think
Hello stranger
car is stil lookin excellent Joe..Usually rains when I wash mine
How you doing Andy? Iv not even been to any shows this year. Might get to Tatton if im lucky!
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All okay mate changed few things on my car and a few things to come . Hopefully make the show at weather by and Harwood house
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No golf updates, just driving it! The capri won something and i might be buying a new project
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Very nice Joe,is that your capri
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Very nice Joe,is that your capri
Yep, mine and my brothers. 2.8 brooklands
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Oh very nice mate..used to have a 3.0s mk3 capri wish l kept it
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very nice mate, good work!! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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Cheers guys. Hopefully will have something new to mod soonish
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Cheers guys. Hopefully will have something new to mod soonish
Speaking of that....
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T4 Camper Yo! :happy2:
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Hiya mate you got a contact number for the bbs alloys? :happy2:
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Just read through the whole thread, you've added some nice mods and have given me lots of ideas! I've always been a fan of CHs and had a set on my old Mk4, think I'm going to end up getting some for the MK5 after seeing yours.
Quick question about the reversing cam, I know it was a while ago but can you remember which one you bought? Also how are you finding it being mounted on the bumper opposed to behind the badge? I'm tempted to get a number plate light cam but I'm not sure about the angle of the camera being a bit too low.
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Hiya mate you got a contact number for the bbs alloys? :happy2:
Sent you an email.
Just read through the whole thread, you've added some nice mods and have given me lots of ideas! I've always been a fan of CHs and had a set on my old Mk4, think I'm going to end up getting some for the MK5 after seeing yours.
Quick question about the reversing cam, I know it was a while ago but can you remember which one you bought? Also how are you finding it being mounted on the bumper opposed to behind the badge? I'm tempted to get a number plate light cam but I'm not sure about the angle of the camera being a bit too low.
The camera is the VW scirocco one, but if you google "scirocco bumper camera" im sure you can find a part number. The angle is fine i find, i use it for looking out for low kerbs or whatever. I dont see why you need to look for anything higher up
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The camera is the VW scirocco one, but if you google "scirocco bumper camera" im sure you can find a part number. The angle is fine i find, i use it for looking out for low kerbs or whatever. I dont see why you need to look for anything higher up
I agree. I have the mk6 Golf RVC and my brother-in-law has the Scirocco camera and comparing both, if you want to save a few £, the Scirocco camera does the business.
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Give us a text mate 07909220227 genuinely interested
Cheers Scott
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Text you brucey
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So no new updates. Just been driving it.
The steering has started to get a bit sloppy so going to polybush it. Does anyone know the size of the front and rear ARBs?
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doing the konsol bush makes a huge difference
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Get a SuperPro ALK. I bet you'll love it. :wink:
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doing the konsol bush makes a huge difference
Another to add to the list!
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it never ends
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it never ends
Was just going to get the front bushes done to start me off. Might get the s3 console bushes
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Hi Joe where did you buy the rear bumper valance
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Hi Joe where did you buy the rear bumper valance
Second hand off here luckily!
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Hi Joe where did you buy the rear bumper valance
Second hand off here luckily!
Looks good matey
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Hi Joe where did you buy the rear bumper valance
Second hand off here luckily!
Looks good matey
Cheers. £218 including a ALK from powerflex. Front bushes only though, might buy them. Anyone know fromt ARB size? I thought it was the same as GTI but maybe not!
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Lovely mk5 Joe - some really good mods have gone into your car!
Just a quick question - did you ever get folding mirrors and puddle lights working? Trying to upgrade the MIN controllers on mine and it is a nightmare...!
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Lovely mk5 Joe - some really good mods have gone into your car!
Just a quick question - did you ever get folding mirrors and puddle lights working? Trying to upgrade the MIN controllers on mine and it is a nightmare...!
I got the puddle lights working off my standard min controllers, tried the coding just to see and surprisingly it was accepted and worked.
I did buy some max controllers off eddie probably 18 months ago but never fitted them, same with mirror dip in reverse! Would be useful now as i need to clip my mirrors in to get into my garage so get out everytime! Lol
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Anyone know the front ARB size? Iv tried googling but get no clear answer
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You have the same bar as the GTI. Just the rear is 1 mm thinner.
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You have the same bar as the GTI. Just the rear is 1 mm thinner.
Thanks
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Your car is pretty much the spitting image of how I want mine to look, haha. Those CH's work so well :jumping:
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What size front tires you got on there dude! I'm scrubbing on mine!
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That's looks excellent
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What size front tires you got on there dude! I'm scrubbing on mine!
215/40 on a 18x8 i think. Iv done the screw arch mod and have maybe one thread left on the fronts
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That's looks excellent
Ta andy!
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What size front tires you got on there dude! I'm scrubbing on mine!
215/40 on a 18x8 i think. Iv done the screw arch mod and have maybe one thread left on the fronts
Cheers man I have a 225/40 on a 18x8 with screw mod and scrubbing and have about a inch of thread left... Saying that my coilies do
Go mega low. I think I'll get slight skinnier tires :)..looks amazing though mate!
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Looks very smart there :happy2:
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That looks awesome mate! :happy2:
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Can someone check something for me? When you turn your ignition on and leave it, does the battery and engine light stay on until your start the car? Mine are showing up and i cant remember if they have always been like that or they go off?? Iv scanned it and have no errors. Anyone have any idea why they are on, if they should go off after a bit??
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Can someone check something for me? When you turn your ignition on and leave it, does the battery and engine light stay on until your start the car? Mine are showing up and i cant remember if they have always been like that or they go off?? Iv scanned it and have no errors. Anyone have any idea why they are on, if they should go off after a bit??
Really late reply, but mine does this, pretty sure it's normal haha.
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Still nothing new with the golf!
We have been to Norway in the van for a few weeks which was epic
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Nice picture
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What suspension have you went for here?
How did you fix on your side skirts? I tiger sealed mine on and the Mrs has decided to use it as a step out of the car. Wondering if theres a better way of fixing them on.
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KW V1s.
They are on with tiger seal or similar too
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Hi Joe great car what size wheels and tyres are you running as I'm wanting to put 19s staggered on my gt tdi been lowered on springs 30mm??? HELP!!! Anyone