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Title: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Rich on June 26, 2009, 04:25:41 pm
As you know - my car went in last week for the Wide Arch Kit fitting...


There is still alot more to be done. They got to fill arches in on the inside to make it look neat and professional.

Exhaust, grey/black bonnet and roof to be done...


It looks a little high up at the rear end.. but coilovers on order and spaces to bring the wheels out... 20mil for the front and 30mil for the rear.

Shall post pictures as soon as its complete ( another 1half weeks estimated )



(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FFrontsnap-bodyshop.jpg&hash=39b3d637199cd2a09be21d2ad2d6b79a8badb920)
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Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: gazbutS3 on June 26, 2009, 04:32:39 pm
wot you doin for skirts Rich?

with the right wheel choice thats gonna look 8)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: NEWEY on June 26, 2009, 04:36:55 pm
as said with the right wheels this really will look good.
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: NB07 on June 26, 2009, 04:37:33 pm
Getting there rich, this is gonna look  8)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on June 26, 2009, 04:40:59 pm
Still alooong way to go yet...

Keeping the wheels... they'll look brill when spaces are on and lowered...


No skirts required for this kit... they fit in perfectly without side skirts  :smiley:

Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: T88OMM on June 26, 2009, 04:41:52 pm
Its gonna look awesome when its all done  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: joesgti on June 26, 2009, 04:47:22 pm
looking good rich, as others have said, itl look sweet as!!  :happy2:

although i think you need some fat skirts to come off the arches and stick right out along the bottom keeping the arch line!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Greeners on June 26, 2009, 06:38:19 pm
Fair play to you Rich, your a braver man than me!  :wink: Gotta be a bit scary looking at it at the minute!  :scared:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: gazbutS3 on June 26, 2009, 06:40:54 pm
I'm with Joe, I can't help thinkin it will need skirts of some sort to join it all up, maybe different when its all painted 1 colour :smiley:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: MAT ED30 on June 26, 2009, 06:56:42 pm
i think it defo needs skirts just to pull the bottom edge of the car out so its in line with the wings
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: plush-automotive on June 26, 2009, 06:59:06 pm
wow looking sweet can't wait to see this done :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: WhiteGTI on June 26, 2009, 07:04:38 pm
Looking good Rich  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: vwrascal on June 26, 2009, 07:09:37 pm
looking sweet rich   :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: matsu on June 26, 2009, 07:17:20 pm
at this particualr moment i would be sh*tting myself lol!
but looking forward to this thread continuinG :driver:
matsu
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on June 26, 2009, 07:45:20 pm
haha lol

Cheers for the comments

Yes - its always scary to see ur car like this i suppose....

Just thought i show some pictures... gives a rough idea of the size of arches :party:




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Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: gaz b on June 26, 2009, 08:46:24 pm


Well done buddy. Dare to be different.... 8) Keep the progress pics coming! :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: celica on June 26, 2009, 09:50:29 pm
fair play and good luck

there's the green flared arch mk5 somewhere and looks ace

i had a fibreglass kit before and personally with daily use and driving and vibrations, the mounts take alot of stress and so on the kit and hard to maintain

look forward to update pics
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on June 26, 2009, 10:35:07 pm
fair play and good luck

there's the green flared arch mk5 somewhere and looks ace

i had a fibreglass kit before and personally with daily use and driving and vibrations, the mounts take alot of stress and so on the kit and hard to maintain

look forward to update pics


This is a tough light bodykit celica... its the official VW Motorsport kit.... hence its built well.

Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Phil Mcavity on June 26, 2009, 10:52:56 pm
Good luck Rich, cant wait to see her all finished.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: celica on June 26, 2009, 11:36:28 pm
fair play and good luck

there's the green flared arch mk5 somewhere and looks ace

i had a fibreglass kit before and personally with daily use and driving and vibrations, the mounts take alot of stress and so on the kit and hard to maintain

look forward to update pics

cool

it's going to look good with the right wheels, spacers, then lowered, big brakes. the list is endless LOL


This is a tough light bodykit celica... its the official VW Motorsport kit.... hence its built well.


Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on June 27, 2009, 12:04:15 am
 :signLOL:  well i dont have that kinda money.

Just got enuf for the fitting of this kit... ive bought the spacers and coilovers...


I like these wheels... BBS is all the way for Volkswagen  :smiley:



Cheers for the comments - will defo keep y'all informed... i hope she does look good once finished  :driver:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Caz on June 27, 2009, 09:15:42 am
oooo cant wait to see it done!

as said, looks scary like that..  :scared:

keep the pics coming  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: bennylenny88 on June 27, 2009, 01:24:27 pm
niceee!! looking good so far dude!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: nick-barnes07 on June 27, 2009, 03:48:44 pm
is gonna look sweet once it all done, cant wait to see some more pics
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: tomoc2003 on June 27, 2009, 06:11:55 pm
Looks sweet that!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: White Rabbit on June 28, 2009, 09:56:02 pm
Why have I got a feeling this is going to look HUGH and AGGRESIVE  :jumping:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Edition30 on June 30, 2009, 06:50:58 pm
fair play and good luck

there's the green flared arch mk5 somewhere and looks ace

i had a fibreglass kit before and personally with daily use and driving and vibrations, the mounts take alot of stress and so on the kit and hard to maintain

look forward to update pics

This one? Belongs to x5pea which is for sale, £16,000

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fii131%2Fx5pea3%2FDSC02323.jpg&hash=ca2be816a7fc09c6dc6b12f40ccdc5514739c61d)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: celica on June 30, 2009, 08:00:12 pm
yeah tht's the one

what's the full spec?
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: VC on June 30, 2009, 08:44:40 pm
wow this is moving really fast mate  :happy2:

cant wait to see this in paint  :party: are you keeping the arch profile the same or are you blending them into the wing more?
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on July 01, 2009, 07:53:39 am
Blending them into the wing...

he done loads of fill primer sand whatever its called so it blend its with the curves...

dnno what you call this...


Shuld get it back this week... but it wont have the spaces nor coilovers on as yet.... they wont arrive till next week... so it will look a bit funny without spaces :ashamed:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Hurdy on July 01, 2009, 08:52:28 am
That will look superb when finished Rich :happy2:

The wheel options would be endless after that mod :evilgrin:

DEEEEEEEP dish alloys would look really agressive under those arches - Joes dad could even lend you his alloys off the Porker :wink: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: joesgti on July 01, 2009, 09:03:51 am
 :grin: :grin: i doubt he'd be up for that!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: VC on July 01, 2009, 09:18:22 am
he needs to sort out the bolts and center caps before he gives you them though  :P
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: andeep on July 02, 2009, 02:25:36 pm
Looks pro mate! Wish mine looked like that!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Edition30 on July 09, 2009, 12:56:52 pm
Any updates Rich?

Decided what your doing with the rims yet?
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on July 09, 2009, 01:20:19 pm
Update.


Car is ready.. bodykit fitted and sprayed... coilvers overs and spacers going on now...


Shoud get it back tommorrow. :jumping:


Wheels - im keeping them atm... spent too much already ! :scared:


Will post pictures asap !!!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: VC on July 09, 2009, 01:44:41 pm
 :party: :party:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: JPC on July 09, 2009, 02:26:16 pm
pictures as soon as you pick it up are obligatory and you will be banned if none are posted! haha! ;)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: scarpicus on July 09, 2009, 02:39:46 pm
pictures as soon as you pick it up are obligatory and you will be banned if none are posted! haha! ;)

Yeah Rich iv been going to your thread about 6 or more times a day hoping to see pics :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:

Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: joesgti on July 09, 2009, 02:40:55 pm
yea rich, go get some pics  :P :P
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Caz on July 09, 2009, 04:02:02 pm
pictures pictures pictures..  :party: :party:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Mark_GTIV on July 09, 2009, 04:06:26 pm
 
:party:  :jumping:  :laugh:

P I C C I E S   P L E A S E
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps
Post by: Rich on July 09, 2009, 04:32:16 pm
Called in today. :jumpmove:


Front bumper and rear bumper are now being primed and sprayed... :jumping:

Coilovers are still to be put on... and front spacers.... :party: :party:


The rear spacers are on....


Hope this keeps you lot happy for the time being....   :laugh:




The front fender

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FImage354.jpg&hash=389af947a19d83a17cbae46a8ef912f53d6324a0)




The Rear Fender

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FImage353.jpg&hash=67454636591d262755fbd5bc5b341f65abbb81a4)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: scarpicus on July 09, 2009, 06:59:30 pm
I Like What i Can see so far Rich.... :happy2: and once you have collies are on i'm sure its gonna look  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:

BUT I WANT MORE PICS  :party: :party: :party:

When are collies going on by the way today, 2morow i need to know.... :fighting2: :fighting2: :fighting2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: Rich on July 09, 2009, 07:14:40 pm
lol scarpius man   :rolleye:


I'm hoping tommorrow but cant guarentee everything...


I'm going on holiday for a week on Monday... and i dont think it will be finished by then....


Will post more pictures i promise as soon as more is done !! :drinking: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: VC on July 09, 2009, 07:27:20 pm
 :drool: :drool:

ooh mate this is something special

heres hoping it doesnt look like an upturned bath tub  :scared:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: Rich on July 09, 2009, 07:30:57 pm
lol VC


I promise it wont =) :signLOL:


Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: VC on July 09, 2009, 07:31:50 pm
 :P

looking forward to seeing the big picture  :party:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: gazbutS3 on July 09, 2009, 08:00:20 pm
:drool: :drool:

ooh mate this is something special

heres hoping it doesnt look like an upturned bath tub  :scared:

F me VC there's only you could get away with that and not cause offence :laugh:

this certainly is gonna be different, can't wait to see it finished, like I said earlier think the wheel choice will make or break the car :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: NEWEY on July 09, 2009, 09:56:49 pm
cant wait to see this finished. :driver:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: VC on July 09, 2009, 10:01:14 pm
:drool: :drool:

ooh mate this is something special

heres hoping it doesnt look like an upturned bath tub  :scared:

F me VC there's only you could get away with that and not cause offence :laugh:


he knows there's nuthin but lurve for him  :grin:

but i'm gunna keep digging away till we get our pictures  :laugh:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: Rich on July 09, 2009, 10:06:29 pm
lol V.C...


I'm pretty sure it'll look good...  :innocent:   i hope
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: chungster on July 09, 2009, 10:17:57 pm
first time i've checked this thread!

kit looks rather interesting i have to say!

nice work.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: illyun on July 10, 2009, 02:39:17 pm
Fascinating thread... I'm not into body mods like this because the work is often 2nd rate, but those teaser pics show the excellent quality of work thats going into the project, plus the fact you've used oem parts... get those PIC IN ASAP  :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: P10YRS on July 10, 2009, 03:56:15 pm
Rich your car is something specail... Get some bigger pics up....  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: joesgti on July 10, 2009, 04:38:01 pm
WE NEED BIG PICS YOU TART!!!  :party: :party:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: tomoc2003 on July 10, 2009, 05:01:38 pm
Bring on the proper pics  :wink:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: Rich on July 10, 2009, 05:30:30 pm
I'll have some tommorrow chaps for you !  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - PICTURE UPDATE !
Post by: White Rabbit on July 10, 2009, 10:12:51 pm
Can't wait for the updates Rich  :wink:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Rich on July 11, 2009, 05:34:44 pm

Pictures you've all been waiting for....


Its not quite complete.... the coilovers are still to be added ( as you can see... its high up at the back... )

The rear exhaust is a little wonky.... thats to be solved....

So far... everythings in good shape.... look forwards to hearing your comments... and i shall post more pictures once everything is finally done :smiley:




(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FFrontFinished1.jpg&hash=0d1b3f502dae19bf3606002c1b12c9518f9187b3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FRearFinished2.jpg&hash=8f31a78b09e3a893ef871678c27f16f7d2cad881)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FSidehalffinished.jpg&hash=366e3794532e2882503e10ff1a4392e482b24cff)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: john_o on July 11, 2009, 05:35:55 pm
WOW  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Top Cat on July 11, 2009, 05:36:47 pm
Loving that Rich it looks like a beast from the front and back, you just need some really aggressive looking alloys on it now.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: WhiteGTI on July 11, 2009, 05:38:14 pm
I like it a lot Rich. Credit to you for going ahead with it.

When its lowered its going to look great. The only thing i would say is that I don't think your new front mask works.

Looking forward to seeing it slammed!  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: VC on July 11, 2009, 05:44:40 pm
OH HELL YES!!  :jumpmove:

how PHAT does that a$$ look  :grin:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 11, 2009, 05:45:15 pm
Very impressive  :drool:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: NEWEY on July 11, 2009, 05:52:45 pm
that is  stunning
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Top Cat on July 11, 2009, 05:53:07 pm
What about some of these rims Rich, could take your car to a whole new level with red centres.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2Fcar_colour_pics%2F3442598058_8ea2d4d923_b.jpg&hash=63d89ad667a896749ef4887fb457243a542d7a49)
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Rich on July 11, 2009, 05:53:31 pm
Thanks for the comments...

Yes... i was thinking about the front grille bit... i might get that changed... will see.... would anyone here be intrested in that long term wise ???

Not sure whether i will sell yet  :grin:


Definately needs loweing cause it doesnt look right at the back yet  :signLOL:


Wheel wise.... this is something i'll purchase in the future.... im thinking of Oettinger rims again like on my old car....


Need to save up first though !!!!!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Top Cat on July 11, 2009, 05:55:10 pm
The grill looks ok i think, just needs a carbon or black badge.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Rich on July 11, 2009, 06:02:37 pm
Yes - your probably right....


Again... when i've saved up... i've decided to get a black bonnet and roof... that should finish it off nicely...


atm im skint  :grin:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: markymark on July 11, 2009, 06:08:51 pm
Hey Rich your car is looking very phat!  :happy2: I look forward to your updates!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: TomB on July 11, 2009, 06:13:03 pm
Looking great, I really like the wide arch kit.

If you added some GTI (dark insert) headlamps it'd look even better!
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: plush-automotive on July 11, 2009, 06:14:19 pm
wow can't wait to see it slammed on the coliy's will look sweet man keep up the great work. :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Phil Mcavity on July 11, 2009, 07:11:25 pm

Pictures you've all been waiting for....


Its not quite complete.... the coilovers are still to be added ( as you can see... its high up at the back... )

The rear exhaust is a little wonky.... thats to be solved....

So far... everythings in good shape.... look forwards to hearing your comments... and i shall post more pictures once everything is finally done :smiley:




(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FFrontFinished1.jpg&hash=0d1b3f502dae19bf3606002c1b12c9518f9187b3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FRearFinished2.jpg&hash=8f31a78b09e3a893ef871678c27f16f7d2cad881)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww292%2Frichardw331%2FSidehalffinished.jpg&hash=366e3794532e2882503e10ff1a4392e482b24cff)
Stunning. i didnt think id like it, but that is absolutely Fantastic.

Well done Rich :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: MAT ED30 on July 11, 2009, 07:13:38 pm
looks ace rich well done and i think some darker gti front lights would look ace on it
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Phil Mcavity on July 11, 2009, 07:19:00 pm
looks ace rich well done and i think some darker gti front lights would look ace on it

^^^ echo what Sir Matt has said ,along with tinted rear r32/30 light clusters
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: wigit on July 11, 2009, 07:25:52 pm
looks absolutely superb fella  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Greeners on July 11, 2009, 09:30:49 pm
Lost for words Richi! Top work fella and fair play for havin the cahoona's! Looks the shiz my friend!  :drinking: :happy2:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: nick-barnes07 on July 11, 2009, 09:36:20 pm
looking good, i need to get me one of these kits for my car, looks gorgeous
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: scarpicus on July 11, 2009, 09:41:48 pm
Well done rich your car looks incredible  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
I personaly like the front grill and i think if you black out vw emblem it will look even better and i don't think you should change it... :happy2:
Keep up good work and i know the empty wallet feeling rich...... :sad1:

BUT............ its all worth it in the end.... :drinking:
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: stealthwolf on July 11, 2009, 11:21:17 pm
Mate, lovin' it.

I actually like the front grille the way it is on your car. Someone else did it like that too.

Still think you need some hot rims like those in the pic above. Would look simply awesome.
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 01:29:51 am
....

WOW!!!! - I really thought I wasn't going to like those wheel arches one little bit! How wrong was I !!

I think you want some performance and handling mods to go with that look - Not fart arsing around with tints.
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: bennylenny88 on July 12, 2009, 01:48:51 am
looks good mate! but defo need slamming  :P
Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: x5pea on July 12, 2009, 07:29:05 am
looks good mate, i considered this kit when doing my mk5.

Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: Caz on July 12, 2009, 09:03:04 am
looks good hun!  :happy2:

theres something bout the front im not sure on, but kit looks good!  :smiley:
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Post by: White Rabbit on July 12, 2009, 10:06:49 am
 :laugh: how naughty does that look  :jumping: nice one Rich you need wider wheels now
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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 10:16:38 am

looks good mate! but defo need slamming  :P


....Looks very good indeed, but don't spoil the handling by slamming it too low.

[Thinks to myself: I wonder if VWR still have those 19's they offered me - Would go well if I copied Rich's idea and did big wheel arches]
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 10:27:25 am
Its definately going to be lowered a further 40-50 mil at the back...


About 20 mil further at the front....


I go on holiday tommorrow for a week... so it should all be done when i get back... en will post further pictures...  :jumpmove:


Its taken 3 weeks to do... the rear arches required a lot of work to get them smooth and looking right etc...

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Post by: illyun on July 12, 2009, 10:32:10 am
Looks very nice Rich.. only thing I would change - along with the alloys - is the front splitter which looks a bit too tame in contrast to the rest of the car. An Ed30 splitter would look better and still be subtle, unless you want to put in something like the VWR front splitter.  Also, I think the front grill looks fine  :happy2:
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 10:35:18 am
Looks very nice Rich.. only thing I would change - along with the alloys - is the front splitter which looks a bit too tame in contrast to the rest of the car. An Ed30 splitter would look better and still be subtle, unless you want to put in something like the VWR front splitter.  Also, I think the front grill looks fine  :happy2:


illyun - there isn't a front splitter on... the front bumper is completely 1 item.... if that makes sense ?

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Post by: WhiteGTI on July 12, 2009, 10:37:57 am
Thunderbunny front bumper FTW!
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 12:05:34 pm
yea that is nice.... but where do you stick the reg...  :confused:
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Post by: illyun on July 12, 2009, 12:08:21 pm
OK... :happy2:  where is that front bumper from?
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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 12:10:06 pm

yea that is nice.... but where do you stick the reg...  :confused:


....To show where the plate goes on a Thunder Bunny : -

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRR%2FRRVWRdemo.jpg&hash=d76b865dbd21a70d228c7cc8b8d0240ec8e50cc3)

It is a bit of a marmite style though.

But actually, having now done the front wheel arches, the Thunder Bunny won't fit without more work.
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 12:15:53 pm
I got my kit through here;

http://www.bildon.com/catalog/SubCat/body/G5kitcar.cfm?Nav=3



R.R - its a good agressive kit that... i like it  :smiley:


I was very unsure whether to get this wide arch kit... it was only a split mad 2nd of thinking... take the risk and go for it...

I'm pleased to say its worked very well !!

still the exhaust to fix yet... its a bit higher up on the right than it is on the left.... and also the lowering of the rear end...
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Post by: Top Cat on July 12, 2009, 12:17:56 pm

....To show where the plate goes on a Thunder Bunny : -


And you need to live in Monaco to be able to buy the bunny kit as it is the most ridiculously priced piece of kit known to man.  :chicken:
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Post by: J5BWS on July 12, 2009, 12:20:02 pm
Holy heck those kits are well expensive but they do look the nuts!

Rich I love the look of your car! Well done!
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 01:02:05 pm
I'd just like to say... thanks for the great comments !!!


When i get back from holiday... it should all be done and complete... and finally... driverable !!! :driver:


Shall post pictures all angles once back :smiley:


I leave tonight on bound to Magaluff " Meggga Puss "  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :party:


Title: Re: Wide Arch Project - Bodyshop Snaps - 90% COMPLETE NEW SHOTS !
Post by: VC on July 12, 2009, 01:35:49 pm
see i think the thunderbunny front would look all wrong, the car looks muscular and phat, start throwing huge airdams in at the front an i think its going to start getting a bit too OTT, your car though, and you definately know what your doing so far  :wink:

fyi i really like the front grill too, maybe carbon wrap it and the badge too?

 :happy2:

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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 01:43:47 pm
see i think the thunderbunny front would look all wrong, the car looks muscular and phat, start throwing huge airdams in at the front an i think its going to start getting a bit too OTT, your car though, and you definately know what your doing so far  :wink:

fyi i really like the front grill too, maybe carbon wrap it and the badge too?

 :happy2:


....I agree. Graphic designers, eh! :grin:
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Post by: VC on July 12, 2009, 01:59:06 pm
see i think the thunderbunny front would look all wrong, the car looks muscular and phat, start throwing huge airdams in at the front an i think its going to start getting a bit too OTT, your car though, and you definately know what your doing so far  :wink:

fyi i really like the front grill too, maybe carbon wrap it and the badge too?

 :happy2:


....I agree. Graphic designers, eh! :grin:

an elite band of fussy g1ts  :drinking:
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 02:32:55 pm
ooo you got me wrong... i wouldnt dream of altering the front anymore...  :signLOL:
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Post by: Edition30 on July 12, 2009, 02:38:30 pm
GTI fog light surrounds aswel.  :happy2:


Looks cool as phuck.
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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 02:58:30 pm

GTI fog light surrounds aswel.  :happy2:


....I think it would be a mistake to have GTI honeycombe fog surrounds as it would look as if it was pretending to be a GTI. But it's your car, Rich, and totally your call.

Have a great break at Megapussy(?!?)
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 03:16:59 pm
R.R - yea i'm gnna keep my GT side grilles... i like to be a owner of a TSi    :smiley:


Some people call it Mega Muff... i called it mega puss... lotta girls around there :love:


leaving 6pm tonight :smiley:
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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 03:28:51 pm

Some people call it Mega Muff... i called it mega puss... lotta girls around there :love:


....Be nice to the girlies and they'll be nice to you.

Oh, and I hope you'll find enough to eat out there :evilgrin:
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 04:22:32 pm

Some people call it Mega Muff... i called it mega puss... lotta girls around there :love:


....Be nice to the girlies and they'll be nice to you.

Oh, and I hope you'll find enough to eat out there :evilgrin:


R.R - I'm not the kinda bloke your thinking of... im just going there with mates en have a good time :jumpmove:  Its so expensive over there too !!! £9 for a McDonalds!!! £3 for a bottle of water... :confused:
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Post by: RedRobin on July 12, 2009, 04:41:48 pm
^^^^
Don't worry, Rich, I was only teasing.

I know most of us blokes like to think we are constantly on the pull but it's not necessarily so, and it's easy to assume that everyone else is.

Enjoy! :happy2: 8) :happy2:
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Post by: Rich on July 12, 2009, 05:03:47 pm
cheers man :drinking:


Will do - i'm looking forwards to some of the shows when i get back... quite a few on  :jumping:
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Post by: tomoc2003 on July 12, 2009, 05:48:41 pm
Looks really good!!! :happy2:
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Post by: JPC on July 13, 2009, 09:44:27 am
looking tasty rich!
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Post by: T88OMM on July 14, 2009, 11:52:59 am
It looks amazing Rich, I really really like it! There is a few little things that I think would make a MASSIVE difference for me personally. Darker GTI front headlights, loose all the badges on the rear of the car and get some deep dish wheels ala Jonny C's BBS's  :happy2: :wink:
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Post by: Rocket on July 14, 2009, 01:06:41 pm
wow nice job. I too wasn't sure how this would look, but its come out well!!
I say lose the GT and GOLF badge, just have the R so people are guessing :D
 :happy2:
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Post by: neg on July 14, 2009, 08:01:45 pm
Sorry if already said but looks nice, I think some GTI headlights (darker insides) would make it look cool
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Post by: Ifti on July 19, 2009, 09:59:44 pm
Lookin good!

Needs a more agressive front splitter, some side skirts, and alloys to match - all which have been mentioned already  :wink:

 :happy2:
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Post by: VC on July 19, 2009, 11:05:26 pm
...or

you could just do what you want to do  :grin:
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Post by: RedRobin on July 19, 2009, 11:28:50 pm
...or

you could just do what you want to do  :grin:


.... +1