MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: S800BRN on April 15, 2012, 06:08:56 pm

Title: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on April 15, 2012, 06:08:56 pm: Hi peeps! Today saw me get rid of the VXR - never really gelled with it. Great car but jut something missing for me.
In a rare bout of sense I decided to go for an A3 8p sportback, S Line 140. FSH, 1 previous owner.
Really chuffed with the pescaras (or whatever the Audi equivalent is called), got some cosmetic tweaks planned but not much.
Couple of pics
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As always comments welcome.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: damoegan on April 15, 2012, 06:19:28 pm: Like that, welcome back :happy2:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 15, 2012, 07:06:28 pm: i fort u had bought an R32 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: S800BRN on April 15, 2012, 08:12:42 pm: Quote from: Gti_Mad on April 15, 2012, 07:06:28 pm
i fort u had bought an R32 :signLOL:
Had the R32 for 3 weeks (was away for 2 of those) and had the VXR after that. I do like a change!!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: sub39h on April 15, 2012, 08:15:42 pm: nice... Akoya Silver?

the wheels don't have a name, they're just called "14-spoke alloy wheels". they're a little different to Pescaras (ET 54 instead of ET51 and they're not that smoked colour the Pescaras are)
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: 81lly on April 15, 2012, 08:29:18 pm: That looks nice, how come a change to a diesel?
So it's you that had the white K1. Seen that around with your number plate in Huddersfield.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: rdfcpete on April 15, 2012, 09:01:38 pm: Lovely looking motor that.

I'm sure it will do you well for however long you keep it chap :laugh: :happy2:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: S800BRN on April 15, 2012, 09:15:43 pm: Quote from: 81lly on April 15, 2012, 08:29:18 pm
That looks nice, how come a change to a diesel?
So it's you that had the white K1. Seen that around with your number plate in Huddersfield.
Just fancied a total change. Nice looking car and cheap to run. Be a change of pace for sure.
Don't mention the plate. Sold the K1 on the understanding the new owner would put my plate on retention for me. Never happened. Stopped answering all calls, texts, emails!!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: S800BRN on April 15, 2012, 09:18:47 pm: Quote from: sub39h on April 15, 2012, 08:15:42 pm
nice... Akoya Silver?

the wheels don't have a name, they're just called "14-spoke alloy wheels". they're a little different to Pescaras (ET 54 instead of ET51 and they're not that smoked colour the Pescaras are)
Yeah, Akoya. Should be relatively easy to keep clean.
I'll prob change the colour of the wheels for a bit of contrast against the paintwork.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: djhorace on April 16, 2012, 07:44:15 pm: You hae mair cars than hot dinners min!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again.
Post by: S800BRN on April 16, 2012, 09:22:21 pm: Quote from: djhorace on April 16, 2012, 07:44:15 pm
You hae mair cars than hot dinners min!
Hid my fair share this past whiley, aye!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - 1st mod.
Post by: S800BRN on April 17, 2012, 03:32:40 pm: Black grille today. Looks better I think. Once my mirrors are changed and wheels done to tie it all together I'll be happier.
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Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - 1st mod.
Post by: bakili on April 17, 2012, 03:41:12 pm: Looks much better with black grille :happy2:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 17, 2012, 07:41:53 pm: looking good dude :happy2:

how long's this 1 sticking around for :signLOL:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on April 17, 2012, 07:42:56 pm: Much to my surprise my new mirrors covers arrived today. Excellent quality and OEM fitment.
Set off the grille nicely.
Obligatory iPhone snaps
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Next on the agenda's a set of H&Rs.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: djhorace on April 17, 2012, 08:09:17 pm: How many weeks are you keeping this one for?! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on April 17, 2012, 08:37:36 pm: Quote from: Gti_Mad on April 17, 2012, 07:41:53 pm
looking good dude :happy2:

how long's this 1 sticking around for :signLOL:
Ha ha! Who would know!!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on April 17, 2012, 08:38:43 pm: Quote from: djhorace on April 17, 2012, 08:09:17 pm
How many weeks are you keeping this one for?! :signLOL:
Hearing this alot! Ha ha.
I've said I'll keep it a year at least... See how I cope without the poke!
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 17, 2012, 08:39:38 pm: mirror caps look excellent quality :drool:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on April 17, 2012, 09:05:50 pm: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 17, 2012, 08:39:38 pm

mirror caps look excellent quality :drool:
Cheers Mike. Had a set on my GTI. They are an excellent finish and fit.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 17, 2012, 09:07:07 pm: OSIR?
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on April 19, 2012, 05:37:07 am: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 17, 2012, 09:07:07 pm

OSIR?
No, Mike. eBay specials - took a punt on them when I had the GTI and was amazed at the quality of them. Great fitment.
Whole housings rather than covers too.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on May 09, 2012, 09:42:23 pm: Got H&R springs fitted today. Looks better and should settle some more yet.
Just one pic for now.
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Comments welcome as always
Scott
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:14:18 pm: Looks very tidy Scott. I think the sportback is a cracking looking car on CH's :happy2:
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on May 09, 2012, 10:16:59 pm: Quote from: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:14:18 pm
Looks very tidy Scott. I think the sportback is a cracking looking car on CH's :happy2:
Cheers Pete. They're actually OEM Audi wheels tho. Planning on getting them anthracite to break up the silver a little.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:20:15 pm: Quote from: S800BRN on May 09, 2012, 10:16:59 pm
Quote from: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:14:18 pm
Looks very tidy Scott. I think the sportback is a cracking looking car on CH's :happy2:
Cheers Pete. They're actually OEM Audi wheels tho. Planning on getting them anthracite to break up the silver a little.

Yeah same design as the Pescaras/CH/VZ etc, know what I mean :happy2:

That would look great - silver lip perhaps? I think Monte had a similar design on his silver ED30 and it looked superb IMO.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on May 09, 2012, 10:32:38 pm: Quote from: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:20:15 pm
Quote from: S800BRN on May 09, 2012, 10:16:59 pm
Quote from: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 10:14:18 pm
Looks very tidy Scott. I think the sportback is a cracking looking car on CH's :happy2:
Cheers Pete. They're actually OEM Audi wheels tho. Planning on getting them anthracite to break up the silver a little.

Yeah same design as the Pescaras/CH/VZ etc, know what I mean :happy2:

That would look great - silver lip perhaps? I think Monte had a similar design on his silver ED30 and it looked superb IMO.
I prob won't run a lip as I find it makes the wheels look smaller. Thought so with the CH reps I ran on the K1 anyhoo.
19s pull off a lip much better but I think 18s are better suited to the A3 (or any of the mk5 platform)
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: rdfcpete on May 09, 2012, 11:12:00 pm: Probably true although you're low enough to get away with it. On standard springs, it's certainly a sin.
Title: Re: Back with VAG again - Another update.
Post by: S800BRN on May 30, 2012, 11:00:24 pm: ok so today I took my wheels to The Wheel Specialist for a refurb and colour change.
Went for the same day service. Drop car off - they remove tyres, acid dip, coat, bake, clear coat, bake, tyres back on and balanced! (probably more to it aswell) Anyway, I decided to go Anthracite - glad I did, think it ties in the mirrirs and black grille.
usual iPhone snaps. No editing though.
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oh, the smoked side repeaters are new too.
Really chuffed with the wheels, really make a big difference to the style of the car.
Will chuck up some close up shots when I get them washed and sealed.
let me know what you think
Scott
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: Superted74 on May 30, 2012, 11:23:12 pm: Really like that :happy2:
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: Frodo-anni on May 31, 2012, 06:30:41 pm: Liking the mirrors, where abouts are they from?
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: andrewparker on May 31, 2012, 06:46:41 pm: Which Wheel Specialist franchise did you use?
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: S800BRN on May 31, 2012, 09:15:06 pm: Quote from: Frodo-anni on May 31, 2012, 06:30:41 pm
Liking the mirrors, where abouts are they from?

Took a punt on them from eBay. Whole housings, excellent quality. Had them on my MK5 GTI too.
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: S800BRN on May 31, 2012, 09:15:25 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on May 31, 2012, 06:46:41 pm
Which Wheel Specialist franchise did you use?
Dyce, Aberdeen.
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: S800BRN on May 31, 2012, 09:32:26 pm: Couple o' others after a wash the day.
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Not a bad shine considering it was only a wash and dry. Werkstatt must still be doing it's job after the last coat.
Also got booked into Rood for more wrapping action next week.
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: geordie56 on May 31, 2012, 09:43:54 pm: Looks spot on pal, just one thing though now the wheels are looking spotless it really shows up how bad a state the brakes are in, needing a lick of paint! :happy2:
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: S800BRN on May 31, 2012, 09:50:20 pm: Quote from: geordie56 on May 31, 2012, 09:43:54 pm
Looks spot on pal, just one thing though now the wheels are looking spotless it really shows up how bad a state the brakes are in, needing a lick of paint! :happy2:
Yeah, calipers and hubs need a good going over! Complete PITA job but it needs doing!
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: monte on May 31, 2012, 11:37:15 pm: Wheels look Amazing mate :happy2:

Won't the S3 brakes go straight on?
Title: Re: New wheel colour!! 30/5/12
Post by: S800BRN on June 01, 2012, 12:03:12 am: Quote from: monte on May 31, 2012, 11:37:15 pm
Wheels look Amazing mate :happy2:

Won't the S3 brakes go straight on?
I believe they would!! Would only be for aesthetics tho. The standard brakes cope fine with 140 horses. Ha ha!!
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on June 09, 2012, 01:33:26 pm: Got round to sealing my wheels with a couple of coats of Poorboy's.
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Buffed off:
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Also got my B-Pillars and rear diffuser wrapped gloss black yesterday. Nice and subtle but different enough if you know what your looking at. I'll get some pics later.
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: sub39h on June 09, 2012, 02:36:21 pm: MY11+ cars have gloss black pillars - suits some colours better than others. Would look good on Akoya, esp with all your little black accessories and details

Mind pointing me in the direction of your eBay special mirror caps?
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on June 09, 2012, 04:22:36 pm: Quote from: sub39h on June 09, 2012, 02:36:21 pm
MY11+ cars have gloss black pillars - suits some colours better than others. Would look good on Akoya, esp with all your little black accessories and details

Mind pointing me in the direction of your eBay special mirror caps?

No worries. I'll PM you the item number, bud.
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on June 10, 2012, 06:53:35 pm: So as mentioned earlier I got my B-pillars and exhaust surround wrapped gloss black the other day.
Subtle but different all the same.
Should really have taken befores
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And a couple of the exhaust surround - hard to capture but you get the idea
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Appreciate any comments
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: keith on June 10, 2012, 09:30:27 pm: Its looking good subtle mods but set the car of nicely, I fancy one of them next once I punt the van
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: Bane on June 10, 2012, 09:57:40 pm: looks damn good with the wheels in that colour, min.
Faa's aboot in the 'deen are ye? :laugh:
I've a mate lives in Kingswells has a red version of this and has done pretty much the same mods,inc H&R springs!
His wheels are still anthracite coloured.Done the same with the B-pillars too, but he used carbon effect.
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on June 10, 2012, 10:01:46 pm: Quote from: Bane on June 10, 2012, 09:57:40 pm
looks damn good with the wheels in that colour, min.
Faa's aboot in the 'deen are ye? :laugh:
I've a mate lives in Kingswells has a red version of this and has done pretty much the same mods,inc H&R springs!
His wheels are still anthracite coloured.Done the same with the B-pillars too, but he used carbon effect.

I'm nae fae the 'deen. It's sunny Buckie!
Wheels and a wee drop make a big difference to the look o' these!
Far you at?
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: TheBIGJAYY on June 12, 2012, 02:14:26 pm: :happy2: smart looking A3 mate! liking the wheels and other subtle mods :happy2: considering an A3 myself but looking at the 2.0 tfsi quattro one! :smiley:
Title: Re: Akoya A3 S line.
Post by: S800BRN on June 19, 2012, 04:24:27 pm: Quote from: TheBIGJAYY on June 12, 2012, 02:14:26 pm
:happy2: smart looking A3 mate! liking the wheels and other subtle mods :happy2: considering an A3 myself but looking at the 2.0 tfsi quattro one! :smiley:

Thanks, bud. You can pick up the 2.0 tfsi ones for decent cash now, too.