MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Phil Mcavity on April 30, 2009, 04:19:54 pm
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Well all i can say is im blown away with the results. They have done a Fantastic job and the pics dont do it justice.
If your thinking of getting it done , my advice is get in done!!. Let me Know what you think. :drinking:
Thought about leaving a red lip, but thought no!!! didnt look right
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The Mirrors where done in just 2 sections. You cannot spot the join which as this was Racoon Hampshires 1st go at doing mirrors on a mk5 Golf, they were as chuffed as i was with the outcome.
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Front splitter for me looks great and the weave is really nice imo.
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Ive gonna have the door shuts done, we tested to see quickly what it would look like instead on the shiny Black.One for the to do list.
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The end result .... Weather was pouring down so camera got a bit wet! and exposure was not as good.
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Cant recommend Racoon Hampshire enough, great customer service and cant recommend them enough. Will be going back in the near future. Cheers again for your efforts today guys.
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A+ for effort and looks :happy2:
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looks spot-on that :happy2:
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I love it! :happy2:
Awesome work those guys there do!
Quick question.. Can you get rims wrapped?
Mike
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Love that Steve!
The front and rear looks absolutely spot on! :happy2:
P.S. I hope Mrs Mcavity approves! :wink:
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looks spot on that phil :happy2: :happy2:
you need to lower it now!! :grin: :driver: :evilgrin: :signLOL: :P
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Phyllis looks very nice in her new outfit. :happy2:
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Love that Steve!
The front and rear looks absolutely spot on! :happy2:
P.S. I hope Mrs Mcavity approves! :wink:
Oh mate , met with a Big yes :drool:
What do people think of the door shuts? shall i or shant i?
Also the black front as Topcat has done? i dont wanna overdo the look.Your opinions are needed :happy2:
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Love that Steve!
The front and rear looks absolutely spot on! :happy2:
P.S. I hope Mrs Mcavity approves! :wink:
Oh mate , met with a Big yes :drool:
What do people think of the door shuts? shall i or shant i?
Also the black front as Topcat has done? i dont wanna overdo the look.Your opinions are needed :happy2:
Im not sure about the door shuts but the front mask would pick up the vinyl on the front splitter really well! :happy2:
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Love it Steve, the front splitter is really transformed with the central section done black! :happy2:
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Loving it Steve :happy2:
Glad you could use my slot, made sense.
Will deffo be having it done.
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that looks ace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drool: :happy2: :smiley:
how much was it for your splitter done, do you know?? sorry for asking...
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steve looks absolutely spot on :happy2:
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WOW, looks stunning! ive always thought the "full colour" ed30 rear bumper somehow doesnt look right. the black breaks it all up perfectly now, it really does look stunning mate!
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My turn to say stunning!! Just right.
I'm soooo glad you didn't leave the red rim around the zorst! My heart sank when I first saw that pic!
It's much finer than real carbon and I'd prefer it if real carbon looked like that, but.
:happy2: 8) :happy2:
A bit wet for sleeping outdoors tonight. I hope Raccoon gave you enough spare vinyl to make a tent :evilgrin:
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Valance & mirrors look spot on m8. Not sure about the "Shuts" tho :confused:
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Looking again it really does make the front bumper/splitter look much more 'purposefull' :happy2:
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:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
How much did it cost if you dont mind me asking this is exactly what i want but in matt black not carbon...
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Job lot cost me £253. Have got an actual receipt as yet as lee (Cocopops) was ment to go today but couldnt make it, so i took his spot instead of next friday when he's going instead.
Mirrors were £95. £140 for front/rear :happy2: + vat there abouts
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I think you've been reading my mind, I've wanted to do the same to mine for ages!
Top work, it looks great!
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I hope Raccoon gave you enough spare vinyl to make a tent :evilgrin:
:innocent: :wink:
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If you'd like to sell me a badge sized portion of that tent, I'd much appreciate it!!
/cheek.
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thats actually real well priced! im suprised!
really does look good.. and i know i own a black car (best colour :P ) but cf always looks good on lighter coloured cars...
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Love that Steve!
The front and rear looks absolutely spot on! :happy2:
P.S. I hope Mrs Mcavity approves! :wink:
Oh mate , met with a Big yes :drool:
What do people think of the door shuts? shall i or shant i?
Also the black front as Topcat has done? i dont wanna overdo the look.Your opinions are needed :happy2:
Im not sure about the door shuts but the front mask would pick up the vinyl on the front splitter really well! :happy2:
if you had a spare mask you could chose which one you wanted , think theres one for sale in the for sale section !!!! that looks great mate think ill be having the rear apron done real soon :happy2:
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think ill be having the rear apron done real soon :happy2:
....Will you be going to Carbonskin, Ian?
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Looking good Steve :happy2:
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Looks ABSOLUTELY great!!! :jumping: The rear is what I need to do, as the previous owner had the whole bumper colour coded which I dont like!
I will google Raccon later!
Did the price include the carbon material or did you have to buy it???
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Looks ABSOLUTELY great!!! :jumping: The rear is what I need to do, as the previous owner had the whole bumper colour coded which I dont like!
I will google Raccon later!
Did the price include the carbon material or did you have to buy it???
All inclusive Neo :happy2:
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and a Black GTi badge now to follow the trend.
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Steve that looks fantastic matey, as others have said it really breaks up the red! :happy2:
Money well spent I say!
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The rear valance looks so much better now, and it looked good anyway. :smiley:
The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
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The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
.... x2 - Exactly my thoughts too.
Hey! What if Mrs Mcavity now loves it so much she wants the bonnet vinyl'd!? :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
.... x2 - Exactly my thoughts too.
Hey! What if Mrs Mcavity now loves it so much she wants the bonnet vinyl'd!? :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
But i value my life :wink:, no she is right, too much i think. Front mask is a go'er and in two minds about the black door panels :confused:
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Looks very nice that, wish they were closer
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I'm not trying to put you off vinyl'd door panels (B-pillars), Phil, but am just wondering how the vinyl will look when handled a lot, as it will be. The piano black stock door 'panels' at least polish up quite easily to lose the natural grease from human hands.
Just something for you to consider and not an opinion about whether you should or shouldn't.
HTH :happy2:
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as in any vinyl applications, its removeable and if it does fade from hand contact etc Robin , then if anything it'll protect the gloss underneath from scratch's etc. When i put it on as a test it looked very good and complimented the wing mirrors from a side perspective. :drinking:
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The rear valance looks so much better now, and it looked good anyway. :smiley:
The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
I dunno I quite like the idea of doing half the bonnet, following the lines of the front mask. Like this:
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But I'm a bit concerned as to if the edges will begin to peel after a while.
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The edges are sealed Pazz on application so that wont happen :happy2:
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Looks great Steve :happy2:
The more and more I see this done the more I want it on mine :drool:
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That really sets off the car Steve :happy2:
If I were you I'd do the front mask and the pillars but wouldn't do the bonnet. :smiley:
The GTI badge looks mint on the rear too :drool:
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That looks great! Especially the ED30 rear, much better IMO
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You absolute slut!!!!
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You absolute slut!!!!
Im soo tempted to give you a Thankyou for that Stealthy! :signLOL:
Thanks everyone for your responces, hopefully will give some Business to Racoon.
Im gonna get the front mask done asap :smiley:
Does that mask remove easy or can it be done in situ? How many screws to remove it. i know 4 screws to remove honeycombe upper, but not sure on the rest of it.
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looks cool
wonder what it would look like with the roof and black bit on the front bumper done
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and a Black GTi badge now to follow the trend.
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Steve, you need to space those letters properly. I have a spare plastic template you can have which spaces the letters as they should be? :happy2:
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think ill be having the rear apron done real soon :happy2:
....Will you be going to Carbonskin, Ian?
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dont think so mate i m sticking to the piano black , might get the rear valance done though :happy2:
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You absolute slut!!!!
Im soo tempted to give you a Thankyou for that Stealthy!
Go ahead mate. You know you want to!
Seriously the car looks lush. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've never like CF but goddamn! When it's done properly, it looks soooo lush! Would never do it, but do appreciate its effects more now.
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Badge looks great - was it hard work? i.e. how did you manage it?
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Looks really good phil, the splitter and rear are the next on the list for the car :happy2:
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I like the red lining around the exhaust.
Shall defo do that to my rear OSir Carbon Fibre diffuser when i get it.
Having the miltek quad exhaust fitted :jumping:
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Badge looks great - was it hard work? i.e. how did you manage it?
a steady hand, but tried different wraps but to cut the wrap to shape in such small letters but pretty much impossible. So to kitchen draw and pull Mr Black Perminant marker. Worked a treat. :laugh:
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Badge looks great - was it hard work? i.e. how did you manage it?
a steady hand, but tried different wraps but to cut the wrap to shape in such small letters but pretty much impossible. So to kitchen draw and pull Mr Black Perminant marker. Worked a treat. :laugh:
....But is tony_d referring to the GTI badge or the VW badge?
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You absolute slut!!!!
Im soo tempted to give you a Thankyou for that Stealthy!
Go ahead mate. You know you want to!
....I've given you a Thank You just for entertaining us. :smiley: [for the slut post]
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I like the red lining around the exhaust.
Shall defo do that to my rear OSir Carbon Fibre diffuser when i get it.
Having the miltek quad exhaust fitted :jumping:
....Oooo No!!!! Please don't do the red line!
I'm tempted to have a word with Riso and tell him not to supply you (just joking). But I'm not joking when I say please don't do the red line around the exhaust cut outs.
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Red,
Alright - won't :happy2:
I've placed $500 desposit on the kit - hope to pay the full amount soon.
Ordering the OSir diffuser from USA website. Got in contact with em, it cost $50 for delv. to UK
http://www.osirusa.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VGTI-DTMGT4-SE&Category_Code=VGTIEB
It worked out the UK prices, its about £200 cheaper from US !!!!! ( thats with delv. on too !! )
Will order this early next week along with the exhaust.
Sooo cant waittt :driver:
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The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
.... x2 - Exactly my thoughts too.
Hey! What if Mrs Mcavity now loves it so much she wants the bonnet vinyl'd!? :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
But i value my life :wink:, no she is right, too much i think. Front mask is a go'er and in two minds about the black door panels :confused:
still think you would be best getting a spare , filling the holes and then get it wrapped for the smooth look :happy2:
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The mask is a no-brainer, but the bonnet maybe a wrap to far :happy2:
.... x2 - Exactly my thoughts too.
Hey! What if Mrs Mcavity now loves it so much she wants the bonnet vinyl'd!? :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
But i value my life :wink:, no she is right, too much i think. Front mask is a go'er and in two minds about the black door panels :confused:
still think you would be best getting a spare , filling the holes and then get it wrapped for the smooth look :happy2:
You have no shame Ian! :surprised: :P
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still think you would be best getting a spare , filling the holes and then get it wrapped for the smooth look
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You have no shame Ian! :surprised: :P
....He said wrapped, not waxed for the smooth look, Nathan!
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I'll post it for you : - :indifferent: :P
RR :evilgrin:
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looks great stevo :happy2:
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Red,
Alright - won't :happy2:
....You must do what you think is best. I was only expressing my opinion. It's your car, not mine.
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love it looks stunning. im going with no for the door shuts though
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I think the door pillars will look cool as, I'd try it and if it didn't work just take it off :happy2:
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I think the door pillars will look cool as, I'd try it and if it didn't work just take it off :happy2:
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I think the door pillars will look cool as, I'd try it and if it didn't work just take it off :happy2:
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i think the same too
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Very nice, - you could get carried away but I think what you have done looks spot on.
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Looks Poo!
:signLOL: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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ONLY JOKING!!!
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Hows the dessert Dave? :confused:
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Looks fantastic Steve - I'm going the same way, but sticking with matte black and keeping the CF for inside the car.
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well raccoon in leeds is open sat and sun next week (9th and 10th), so think im going to head across on the sat..
been in touch with guys there already about my splitter..
the more i look at those pics, the more i love it! looks awesome! 8)
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well raccoon in leeds is open sat and sun next week (9th and 10th), so think im going to head across on the sat..
been in touch with guys there already about my splitter..
the more i look at those pics, the more i love it! looks awesome! 8)
Caz unless your splitter is painted then the vinyl wont adhere to it.
If you hang as well, i will have prices sometime today with a forum discount. :happy2:
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Really like that!
Surprised how good the vinyl looks :happy2:
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well raccoon in leeds is open sat and sun next week (9th and 10th), so think im going to head across on the sat..
been in touch with guys there already about my splitter..
the more i look at those pics, the more i love it! looks awesome! 8)
Caz unless your splitter is painted then the vinyl wont adhere to it.
If you hang as well, i will have prices sometime today with a forum discount. :happy2:
Mr TC, my splitter is painted, its on the car now..
ooo, we like discounts! lol *waiting* :innocent: :chicken:
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Next up front lower Number plate surround booked in Next wednesday :happy2: :jumpmove:
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Looks very nice, better than I first imaged on opening this post. :happy2:
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Looks very nice, better than I first imaged on opening this post. :happy2:
....I must admit to conjuring up images of some bird called Phylis wearing a black plastic bin liner, clutching a pet raccoon, at a party somewhere in Hampshire when I first read the thread title. :evilgrin:
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Looks great Steve :happy2:
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Weather was nice this afternoon so only one thing for it, quick wash and show off some Carbon Wraps :wink:
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Suns out for this pic!, but then disapeared quickly!.
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Cheers Nathan for the GTi spacing device :wink:. My badge is now correctly positioned.
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Roll on this wednesday for a touch more carbon :smiley:
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^^^^
Your carbon vinyl additions have made all the difference - All in the best places.
:happy2: 8) :happy2:
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she looks simular to yours Robin, black'd out in the same area's. Well with wednesdays additions she will be.
Cant believe what a difference its made to the look and stance of the car. Best few quid ive spent thus far.
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looks very nice
how about the black bit on the front bumper?
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Thats being done wednesday celica.
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Thats being done wednesday celica.
nice one
liking the look
anything else done too?
have you had any interior parts done?
or even some under bonnet?
think it would look class to have all the black engine plastics done
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steve that car looks absolute class
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steve that car looks absolute class
Thankyou :wink: :drinking:
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hott hott :happy2:
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It looks good. dont get carried away.Its knowing when to stop less is more
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Looks superb... looking at the initial posts, I thought you had gone to get bits here and there done and had decided on impulse to go the whole hog and do the entire car :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Just need a 'little' remap now :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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liking that mate...alot :happy2:
so need to visit racoon
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looks fantastic :)
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Looks very nice, better than I first imaged on opening this post. :happy2:
....I must admit to conjuring up images of some bird called Phylis wearing a black plastic bin liner, clutching a pet raccoon, at a party somewhere in Hampshire when I first read the thread title. :evilgrin:
I actually thought he'd wrapped it around a lamp post or something in a small village in Hampshire called Racoon :signIWS:
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finished today with some additions.
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and lee's little addition..
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nices touches and the door pillars
is real CF shiney out of curiosity?
does it look a little matt compared to the paintwork?
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Looks lovely Steve. I especially love the B Pillars! Very novel!
Not sure about cocopops addition to the roof spoiler though. I remember when my vinyl was temporarily taken off and they left that bit of spoiler vinyl on because there was nothing wrong with the alignment, and I kept thinking that it made the car look like a van! (Don't ask, it was just some awkward angles that make it look like that I think)...
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as said in the other thread looks great. love the rear badge nice touch.
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Looks mint Steve.. :happy2: Can't help bu think that yours would look 8) with the roof and spoiler done too..
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Looks mint Steve.. :happy2: Can't help bu think that yours would look 8) with the roof and spoiler done too..
+1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Looks mint Steve.. :happy2: Can't help bu think that yours would look 8) with the roof and spoiler done too..
+1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice sig Chris! :happy2: :wink:
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Looks mint Steve.. :happy2: Can't help bu think that yours would look 8) with the roof and spoiler done too..
+1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
....No, don't gild the lilly - It would look too much. Works extremely well on a white car (yours, Chris) but would make Phyllis no longer look oem. At the moment she looks subtley different but still fairly stock unless you look closely.
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I do think that solely a black roof still makes the car look OEM, take Matt's for example. But yes you're right I think the contrast between white/black and red/black would look totally different.
I don't think that a black roof is quite Steve's cup of tea, nevertheless I'd love to see it done on a red GTI one day (only roof, not bonnet)!
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I do think that solely a black roof still makes the car look OEM, take Matt's for example. But yes you're right I think the contrast between white/black and red/black would look totally different.
I don't think that a black roof is quite Steve's cup of tea, nevertheless I'd love to see it done on a red GTI one day (only roof, not bonnet)!
....Yes, I agree - Candy White takes it very well and both yours and Mat's illustrate this.
If I did my roof, I'd probably use Matte Black as I have various bits of real carbonfibre on the exterior. It's tempting because my rented garage has a drip leak onto my car roof in some weather conditions.
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I don't think that a black roof is quite Steve's cup of tea, nevertheless I'd love to see it done on a red GTI one day (only roof, not bonnet)!
That was kind of the point I was trying to make.. I think a red GTI with black roof/rims etc would look 8) also.. But I know what Steve is aiming for as he like his OEM stealth look.. :wink:
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That was kind of the point I was trying to make.. I think a red GTI with black roof/rims etc would look 8) also.. But I know what Steve is aiming for as he like his OEM stealth look.. :wink:
....So, someone with a red GTI/Ed30 should buy Greenouse's black 'Monza's' with red rims and vinyl their roof in black.
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Going to see a powder coating specialist this afternoon to confirm price to darken the alloys. Have a mint condition alloy on standby to start my new project.
Cheers for all the above comments, i dont want to do any more Carbon wrap, too much will ruin the look imo.
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That was kind of the point I was trying to make.. I think a red GTI with black roof/rims etc would look 8) also.. But I know what Steve is aiming for as he like his OEM stealth look.. :wink:
....So, someone with a red GTI/Ed30 should buy Greenouse's black 'Monza's' with red rims and vinyl their roof in black.
What an inspired suggestion Mr Red! :laugh:
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I think black red-lipped Monzas would go better with Phylis than black Pescaras.
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I think black red-lipped Monzas would go better with Phylis than black Pescaras.
....So do I. And especially as the European Ed30's have black 'Monza's' (Huffs?) - All very original.
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Looks Great. :smiley:
I personally think the A- pillars or door surround is a wrap to far but the rear badge i likey. :happy2:
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The pillars are more subtle looking in real time.They look better in the flesh.
Opinions will be shared no doubt at Superchips in a few weeks from now.
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looks mint, I like the pillars too :happy2:
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Would the "Phylis" look be available at other Raccoons and would it be the same price?
The reason I ask is that Maidenhead is closer than Southampton.
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Would the "Phylis" look be available at other Raccoons and would it be the same price?
The reason I ask is that Maidenhead is closer than Southampton.
Yep, it should be Hedge.
They'll certainly have the same materials.
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Nice. I feel a phone call coming although probably not Carbon Fibre. I think Steel Grey would be best suited to matt or satin black. :drinking:
Well maybe the mirrors. :ashamed:
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Hedge, id got to Racoon at Durley, because they have had plenty of practice now doing mk5 wing mirrors and have got it down to a T :happy2:
Good bunch of lads aswell. Neil makes a good cuppa
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Yes, I can vouch for Neil's great cuppa too.
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Yes, I can vouch for Neil's great cuppa too.
But no offer of Bourbans so bear that in mind Ian :wink:
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I like everything loads,.... except the door pillars as it looks from the photo's as if it is 'stick on' rather than looking 'real' like the other bits. It's probably the angles on the other bits making it look 'solid' and real. :happy2:
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But no offer of Bourbans so bear that in mind Ian :wink:
I'm not a fan to be honest. :surprised:
Now should you mention Choccy Hob Nob or McChoccy Digestive then now you're talking. :laugh:
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I like everything loads,.... except the door pillars as it looks from the photo's as if it is 'stick on' rather than looking 'real' like the other bits. It's probably the angles on the other bits making it look 'solid' and real. :happy2:
Like i said true-blue, it looks better in the flesh whereas the camera angle and light reflection makes it look like you say.
Its easy to remove if it doesnt work well for £30 to have it fitted, its peanuts and didnt cost the earth if it didnt work so to speak. :happy2:
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But no offer of Bourbans so bear that in mind Ian :wink:
I'm not a fan to be honest. :surprised:
Now should you mention Choccy Hob Nob or McChoccy Digestive then now you're talking. :laugh:
You are soo right Ian :laugh: :happy2:
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I like everything loads,.... except the door pillars as it looks from the photo's as if it is 'stick on' rather than looking 'real' like the other bits. It's probably the angles on the other bits making it look 'solid' and real. :happy2:
Like i said true-blue, it looks better in the flesh whereas the camera angle and light reflection makes it look like you say.
Its easy to remove if it doesnt work well for £30 to have it fitted, its peanuts and didnt cost the earth if it didnt work so to speak. :happy2:
Have to admit to giving serious consideration to having my bonnet done (black gti) as it has more than it's fair share of stone chips. Do they do a 'glossy' carbon finish too ?
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not as far as im aware, this wrap in very new unless some more are coming along. Best give em a call, and see what they may have to offer. :happy2:
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Like it Steve, the only thing I am not to sure on is the pillars but im sure I will change my mind when I see it in the flesh in a few weeks :happy2:
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hi guys
just spoke to this guy in essex.
he is doing a carbon fibre wrap not vinyl
heres a link to driftworks(if allowed to show the detail of the stuff.
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/sjs-design/71654-carbon-wrap.html
this is slightly more expensive(as if we didnt guess) but it has real texture to it to the touch.
he is getting back to me on prices. am hoping to wangle a deal if he thinks he can gain a few new customers from me by getting it done.thinking a few extra big bits hee hee :wink:
matsu
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Raccon's APA carbonfibre vinyl has texture : -
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mr mcavity sir!!.....meant to say loving you car mate.
its looks discreet classy and fcuk off cool!!!
as does RR's!
anyone notice the carbon covered alloys in the pics?? :evilgrin:
matsu
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couldnt stop so with my addition of The RNS510, thought id give this a go, had enough from an off cut so thought lets try it and see.
I quite like it.. :scared:
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That does look good Steve! :happy2:
Is this stuff easy to fit then as I never see any bubbles? :confused:
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peice of cake Nathan. I have a small sample to bring to Superchips to show you :happy2:.
Lee has found a supplier of this wrap btw. turns out quite cheap :happy2:
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That looks a tasty dash Steve :happy2:
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liking that surround and the mirrors look cool too mate but steve why are you listening to kelly clarkson :scared:
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liking that surround and the mirrors look cool too mate but steve why are you listening to kelly clarkson :scared:
....Because his life would suck without her. << Or have I got the word order wrong :evilgrin:
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liking that surround and the mirrors look cool too mate but steve why are you listening to kelly clarkson :scared:
:scared: :scared: oohhh errrr that was the previous owner of the Sat Nav didnt wipe his music selection from the hard disc ..........
honest :ashamed: :wink:
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Ive been looking for some pics of the center console done as i want to carbon wrap my interior (inserts, recaro backs, center console and gear stick surround)
Looks awesome! :laugh:
Might have to get a quote done for the rear exhaust surround, mirrors and interior so i can start saving :evilgrin:
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Where can I buy some of this sticky back CF stuff??
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everyone has started to jump on the CF vinal band wagon havnt they!! :surprised:
im steering clear now as all our cars will look the same :signLOL:
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I was toyin with the idea of carbon to but as above goin down another route now.
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Couldnt care less if everyone made their car identical! if you like it do it.
Last week i saw two ferrari enzos where i work, only saw one R32 so doubt ill come across another one with identical mods :laugh:
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yeah i think that all the cars on here might start to have a constant or current trendy theme to them,which will be more apparant at meets and shows where we all may get together but i reckon there are only 7 gtis in my very local vicinity and none have even lowered theirs let alone carbon or a red splitter.so ours will still jump out as different and individual!! :grouphug:
i have put my carbon plans on hold for 2 months due to spending it all on other mods so roll on july for carbon wrapped mirrors,grill mask and even poss bonnet if stone chips become an issue.
and i love the racoon look that ive seen on this thread and RR's car ... yum!
matsu
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Ive been looking for some pics of the center console done as i want to carbon wrap my interior (inserts, recaro backs, center console and gear stick surround)
.....I wonder where on earth you got the idea to do the Recaro backs :happy2:
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Robin, i guess between You and Me, i think weve started a "Carbon Frenzy"!. :laugh:
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Ive always been a fan of carbon, i built a boat out of it
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(not on my own of course :signLOL: )
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Hi...
Looks dam good the CF stuff...
How robust is it for outside applications like the door shuts, wing mirrors and front badge.
Could it suffer from stone chips and the like.
Martin
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Martin,
Vinyl is generally very durable in terms of stone chips :happy2:
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@ Martin,
It's elasticity helps resistance. Sam at Raccoon showed me some marks on his vinyl wrapped BMW and they were merely surface indents which hadn't penetrated right through.
I don't think vinyl will withstand this kind of treatment though : -
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Can any IT bods tell me why I can't see the above link? All I get is a big box with a small coloured pattern in the top left corner? Thanks.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Can any IT bods tell me why I can't see the above link? All I get is a big box with a small coloured pattern in the top left corner? Thanks.
If its a Youtube link (I can't see it either) then your company/firewall are probably blocking it like mine do.