MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: big al on September 07, 2009, 08:40:48 pm

Title: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 07, 2009, 08:40:48 pm
Hi guys, been looking at everyones updates pretty much every time I go on the forum, has given me lots of inspiration, and already cost me loads.
I am quite new to the modifying game. First car was a 72 VW Beetle, but as I didn't even have a licence, my knowledge of cars was limited, so sold it and bought a 52 reg VW polo, Put some alloys on, and after a while sold it, then tried a seat Leon 06.... thats all I am going to say about that car, so then onto a MK3 16V:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_0274-1-1.jpg&hash=a397810d28b6b6a1ef5b12ad20b2cddfe8881a3f)

Did a few bits to it, but never really mad on the car, so when the service quote of £1600 came in, I decided it was time to put my savings to something new:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1151.jpg&hash=e7e0a4c8b6c7e653da1d634c28c299edc333aa93)
05 reg, 52 000 on the clock  :sick: but it had the heated seats that I had been after, no xenons though, but only 2 owners, and was in the price range that I was after, £9700 later, and I had a nice new car
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1149.jpg&hash=0689a0ea93085a4c0d3c007e73b65716f92a3971)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 07, 2009, 08:46:12 pm
Before I even had the car I had the replacement gearstick, as the one that came with it was quite scuffed
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F005.jpg&hash=2e0f0e8f0a4d78127af60f8a232377eb98af861c)
Then off with the original alloys and on with the much better looking 18's,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FOriginalalloys.jpg&hash=577cd382baedf9a54745c214c82561e256b17091)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FNewAlloys.jpg&hash=142c71172eaa7d4ae076370c43494e0bc86b7383)

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 07, 2009, 08:55:24 pm
Got a pioneer touchscreen stereo, but its crap, so have bought a Kenwood one, thanks to Hurdy and his words of advice. (haven't fitted it yet though, so here's the old one)
Then last week, by carbon intake was finally ready to go in, I apologise for the mess all over the engine cover, it was like that when I bought it, but the garage has told me they will replace it as it is broken and won't fix on properly.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1280.jpg&hash=ce031e416fecea8e6706ab895a4bd8defad34cc0)
And also on with the Milltek res centre exhaust, it doesn't fit as perfect as I hoped, but is good enough for me.
(muddy bumper at the moment, can't wash the car as hosepipe is broken)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1283.jpg&hash=c6840b0e634adc7bc2f1d54713c0b290b5c0c49f)
And then most recently
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1285.jpg&hash=fdded2b95de7a451deb64ec0517e92983fb5040c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1284.jpg&hash=83653678a5212834e3598b35658c995d86b2ffa1)

New suspension on its way soon too,
Hope you like. I know its not amazing, but I am working on making it as nice as I can whilst also paying off the loan and having a house to pay for.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: H DUBS on September 07, 2009, 09:13:18 pm
Nicely done, even though u beat me to the suspension  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 07, 2009, 09:35:05 pm
Nicely done, even though u beat me to the suspension  :wink:

I am sorry for doing that mate,
But you can see, my car is desperately in need of something doing with it, yours is much nicer than mine!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: H DUBS on September 07, 2009, 09:36:44 pm
It should look the nutz when the H&Rs are on  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on September 07, 2009, 09:38:26 pm
Good going Al :happy2:

Looks like the modding bug is slowly seeping back into your bloodstream :laugh:

Hope you enjoy the Kenwood.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: VeeDubDan on September 09, 2009, 08:21:27 pm
Do I recognise those wheels?  Did you get them refurbed after buying them?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Phil Mcavity on September 09, 2009, 09:13:02 pm
Nice one al!!  :happy2:, she's coming along very nicely :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 10, 2009, 12:20:42 am
Do I recognise those wheels?  Did you get them refurbed after buying them?

Nope, not been refurbed, just don't seem to show the damage very much, they will be done at some point, think with black inserts, but its on hold at the moment as I am thinking of putting some Scirocco twisty alloys on instead for something really different.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: T88OMM on September 10, 2009, 02:13:16 pm
Some really nice mods there matey, car looks great  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 15, 2009, 08:25:21 pm
H & R lowering springs arrived yesterday, going on holiday and then will fit them when I get back.
Should take about 30mm out of the height, also going to get new stereo fitted soon.
(does anyone want to help me fit the springs please???)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 23, 2009, 12:38:13 pm
Small update, Still not fitted springs, However got aerial off e bay and now have Kenwood DVD player/Sat nav installed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fnucdplayer2.jpg&hash=1e1b5e3d33d68ac6b248f5c98ae98558a03f5e64)
(Please excuse the crazy amount of fingerprints on it, I did kill someone in the car earlier!)
Then, the new alloys. Have always said I will not get rid of the Monza's as I think they are one of the most noticeable and best looking alloys ever, unfortunately the attraction to kerbs does seem to sway that opinion somewhat, And when I saw these ones I knew that they were perfect for the car:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fsciroccotwists.jpg&hash=a52066635b4d82609020d43ece3639b7c5c72f97)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Ftwists2.jpg&hash=b16747e3f7dec0ccf94a53685b8335fe67a98fa0)
, Not got any better pics at the moment, need to get out into the countryside to really get some nice pics!



(have you noticed how often my dog sneaks into these photo's?!)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on October 23, 2009, 01:22:06 pm
Was about to comment on the Dog!  :grin:

As already said, they look the biz Al and will look even better when you get those springs on!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 23, 2009, 02:54:10 pm
Was about to comment on the Dog!  :grin:

As already said, they look the biz Al and will look even better when you get those springs on!  :happy2:

Maybe next month, though road tax is due, its so annoying as there is so much that £120 could go on my car!
Lowering probably December, got quoted £150 (unless someone wants to volunteer to help me!). So amongst that, X-mas, and me having an unhealthy addiction to tattoo's then I should be closer to the ground, want the colour coding doing too which won't be cheap, and then remaps etc.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Phil Mcavity on October 23, 2009, 06:44:14 pm
 :congrats:

Love the work youve done thus far Big al  :happy2:

Good to see you have T' forum sticker on show too mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 23, 2009, 06:46:53 pm
:congrats:

Love the work youve done thus far Big al  :happy2:

Good to see you have T' forum sticker on show too mate  :happy2:

I didn't used to use this forum too often and almost bought one from the'other' forum, glad I didn't though, that place is too clicky and full of Mk4 tanks!
May get a new set if V.C does any, as mine are slightly lopsided, rule of thumb, just because the spirit level is straight, doesnt mean the land the car is on is straight too!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on October 23, 2009, 08:02:35 pm
some nice touches there mate
do like them wheels too :happy2:
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: T88OMM on October 24, 2009, 01:02:53 pm
The Rocco' wheels really suit it Al, I like!  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 04, 2009, 04:21:29 pm
Not much of an update, I would have liked it to be that the springs are fitted, but think that is next month now.
Thanks to Hurdy and his superfast postage and dealing skills I now have a very nice looking 2 piece badge (ready to be carbonfibre backed!!!)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1307.jpg&hash=7aaed3ce9067afefca0b6dd2b53656dd4c772b2c)

Doesn't stick out as far as I thought it would.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1308.jpg&hash=6acf812647c59cf5e69fe0f47d8cffb0f913f601)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on November 04, 2009, 07:05:11 pm
Looking good Al :happy2:

Hope all those clips weren't too fiddly!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Blake-R on November 09, 2009, 03:15:14 pm
Big Al i don't suppose you live around Plymouth mate, as i saw a Gti this afternoon that looked exactly like yours? Same alloys, same colour.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 10, 2009, 01:02:48 am
Big Al i don't suppose you live around Plymouth mate, as i saw a Gti this afternoon that looked exactly like yours? Same alloys, same colour.

Fraid not mate, Wolverhampton, I'm sure he was copying my style though, I have been called the trendsetter before now...or somthing like that anyways! :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 20, 2009, 03:01:14 pm
Had a visit to Midland VW today, and they beat it with a lowering stick for 3 hours, and it came out like this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Flowered.jpg&hash=c98ae7fa3abf6a737bf564612140a50c3a30a695)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F102_1324.jpg&hash=2d8c2a125c46d393d3ca19c36c466bfa5857a8da)

Doesn't look too different at the moment, hoping that the springs wear in after a short while,
Next up is the colour coding, found a local place that is VERY cheap, and professional too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: H DUBS on November 20, 2009, 03:03:42 pm
Lookin good Mr Al... :happy2:

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 20, 2009, 03:15:14 pm
Lookin good Mr Al... :happy2:



Thanks man, were these meant to be your springs? Bet your glad you didn't bother now aint ya?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 20, 2009, 03:17:30 pm
thats deffo lower pal, have a look at some pictures of std 1's and you'll see straight away, they will settle a bit too. Lookin good :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: H DUBS on November 20, 2009, 03:23:04 pm
Quite the opposite my friend, I've bought the same ones. Gettin fitted on tuesday hopefully.
The springs are awsome, and make such a difference.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: T88OMM on November 20, 2009, 07:56:48 pm
Looks much better that  :pomppomp: :congrats: :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keith on November 21, 2009, 06:29:10 pm
Lowered :happy2: wheels not my cup of tea, but then i dont like them on the rocco either. Colour coding may help pull them of? But the GTI should never have come with bare valances in the 1st place.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on November 21, 2009, 06:51:00 pm
That looks fantastic Al!  :congrats: :congrats:

A bit of tyre sheen wouldn't go a miss mind, really make those wheels pop!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 21, 2009, 07:12:07 pm
That looks fantastic Al!  :congrats: :congrats:

A bit of tyre sheen wouldn't go a miss mind, really make those wheels pop!  :happy2:

Thanks mate, I would, but I park my car on the part of the drive that has not yet been tarmacced, therefore it is in the mud all the time.
Though I do have some of the tyre shine on the way for X-mas.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 05, 2010, 03:19:14 pm
Finally time for an update, Still parking on the muddy part of the drive, so have not cleaned my wheels properly, couple of months and i'll have the drive done.
Anyways, over Christmas took car to Midland VW for a couple of bits that needed fixing, whilst it was there Jodie kindly put my ED30 Steering wheel on, couldn't get a decent pic, but it basically looks the same as the old one, but with red stitching, you all know what they are like.

Picked the car up today after having the colour coding done at Chase Automotive in Cannock, very nice people, place doesn't look the best, but the work and price was to my liking, and the end result is really good. Took 5 days instead of 3, but didn't need it this week anyways as been at home off work. Do also need to wax the new parts as they look slightly different on the pics:
After seeing the work that people have had done on here, and the front lip not fully done thought I would have a go at that:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0632.jpg&hash=9ca826edc5d39db07d43abd2f0e8043cfa99d3c0)

Note the red GTI badge on the front courtesy of a certain friend on here,  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0631.jpg&hash=3ab5253387da67da23113d75b5d76fb4c845ab33)
Since having the H&R Springs fitted, the car now sits pretty nicely, though think I may replace them with adjustable shocks, love the low look at the shows.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0633.jpg&hash=83a457faae1559d72555580b2f7da5f3d52c0a2f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0636.jpg&hash=157ba6ff095a7cfee70bfe6af49572a1e645fca3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0635.jpg&hash=26038ba558b5ea080ed0e1a9d2d03dfe852423f5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0634.jpg&hash=ec60dc754c1f253f4bb284d7f34d001407c1babe)

Next mod coming this Sunday, And hoping for some xenons to materialise soon.
You guys cost me a fortune, When I had my Polo a few years ago I was satisfied after I put some alloys on, didn't know these sites existed then!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: paulk on February 05, 2010, 03:30:58 pm
very nice  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 05, 2010, 03:49:01 pm
very nice  :drool:

The true fastest colour eh Paul!?  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on February 05, 2010, 03:54:26 pm
Looking good Al!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: liver on February 05, 2010, 03:58:36 pm
looking good mate

i like the wheels on this

they really suite
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on February 05, 2010, 03:59:17 pm
Ride height makes all the difference.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 05, 2010, 04:10:52 pm
Ride height makes all the difference.  :happy2:
Def does mate, The pics make the suspension look really poor, and just don't look right. Which set up would you reccomend?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on February 05, 2010, 04:20:47 pm
Ride height makes all the difference.  :happy2:
Def does mate, The pics make the suspension look really poor, and just don't look right. Which set up would you reccomend?

It depends what your usage is if you just want a better stance with a slight handling improvement then the H&R springs should Suffice.  :happy2:

If you want to go round corners a bit faster then the AP coils have been getting good reviews with a reasonable price too.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: VeeDubDan on February 05, 2010, 04:30:08 pm
Good work!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: sharpey99 on February 05, 2010, 05:40:28 pm
Looking nice that. The head unit that you've got in there, does it play music from a USB stick... I'm after a new headunit but i have to have all my music on a USB stick as I cant stand having too many CDs in my car.
thanks
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 05, 2010, 07:05:51 pm
Looking nice that. The head unit that you've got in there, does it play music from a USB stick... I'm after a new headunit but i have to have all my music on a USB stick as I cant stand having too many CDs in my car.
thanks

Funny story there. It does play through a USB cable, I have mine in the glovebox, Its got a sat nav built in as well, and is a very nice player. Hurdy reccomended it to me, as its the same as his. Only problem is, my ipod has version 1.1.2 on, and you need version 1.2.1 which is older, I have the disc, but have never got around to figuring out how to back up my ipod, so that I can reconfigure it to and older verison. Aside from that, its neat, and DVD's look really good on it.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Phil Mcavity on February 05, 2010, 07:10:47 pm
Dubmeister Reg plates i see there Al!!.

Ive just fitted as set aswell with the Wolfsberg Surround on the rear aswell and really sets the German style Metal plate of a treat.

Love the look of your car. Very tidy indeed and the Rocco wheels suit very well.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: sharpey99 on February 05, 2010, 11:00:49 pm
Looking nice that. The head unit that you've got in there, does it play music from a USB stick... I'm after a new headunit but i have to have all my music on a USB stick as I cant stand having too many CDs in my car.
thanks

Funny story there. It does play through a USB cable, I have mine in the glovebox, Its got a sat nav built in as well, and is a very nice player. Hurdy reccomended it to me, as its the same as his. Only problem is, my ipod has version 1.1.2 on, and you need version 1.2.1 which is older, I have the disc, but have never got around to figuring out how to back up my ipod, so that I can reconfigure it to and older verison. Aside from that, its neat, and DVD's look really good on it.

Ahhh cool. how much do they cost brand new. iv been looking at an alpine one but its around £600.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 05, 2010, 11:23:58 pm
Brand new, not sure. I paid £350 off e bay, and then £30 for the sat nav aerial. Just checked e bay and they have some for £400.
Not sure they make this model new anymore. Mine is the Kenwood DNX 7200.
Very easy to use, the only problem with touchscreen is that it can be difficult to change tracks whilst driving, as you have to press right on the imaginary button.
Let us know if you do get one, and what you think of it.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: k6kny on February 06, 2010, 12:01:28 am
Car's looking really good, the colour coding and drop set it off  :happy2:

Rocco alloys look the biz too  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: sharpey99 on February 06, 2010, 12:01:52 am
ok thanks for that. Yeah il have a look into them and I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on February 11, 2010, 09:20:14 am
Didn't think the rims looked all that, but after the colour coding and lowering, definitely changed my mind. Looks a lot better.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 16, 2010, 09:44:45 pm
More of an update.
Now that I am getting all the cosmetic bits done, I am starting to think about the performance increases, and ICE too, So over the coming months will be updating on how much more £ I am wasting/spending on my second wife.
First, is the rear mudflaps, bought a full set off one of the members here, Not keen on the fronts, so sold them on, and was not sure about the rears either at first, not keen on breaking up the nice line of the colour coded sides and bumper, but wanted to protect them at the same time.
Not the best pic, but do like how it looks with the partially coloured rear bumper.
After that came the new interior, courtesy of PaulK, who very helpfully fitted them whilst I stood there and drank his wifes cups of tea. (only the one pic, as the dog hammock was in the back protecting the seat.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0774.jpg&hash=082be20b0bdb7d45870428d3f066986800d7eb64)
And finally, some nice new lights:
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Was quite pleased with this, £400, and £50 for the adaptors off e bay.de, Was pleased to find out that the bumpers already have the headlight washers in, just that the fuse had gone, stopping it from working. Lighting is fantastic now, could not believe how much more powerful they are.

Coming next, RNS 510, Multifunction steering, hopefully some new rear lights (not ED30 ones though) and hoping to get the exhaust sorted so that it is ready for a remap. :D
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 03, 2010, 12:43:37 pm
Hi again, been a while since I updated, not really done too much to the car, as I am SLOWLY starting to get it to where I want it to be.
Bought a MK5 Trueseal BSH Induction kit off e bay the other day, and got it for £78.00. Bargain! Fitted it yesterday, what a pain in the ass it was too, if someone can let me know if I have not fitted it correctly as it is at a weird angle right now.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0932.jpg&hash=f73ba88ca24c7967a45f985fe196dad750859938)
Was bidding on a milltek downpipe to go with it so that it would be fully ready for a remap, but got outbidded and then the bids went mad and too high for me. Did get a non res centre section though as the weld broke on my old one and it caused me to fail my MOT.
About 2 months ago I got in on the group buy and went on a jolly to meet Mort, AKA Darren, who fitted me up with a RNS510  :jumping: Fantastic unit, and got the MDI unit so that get full ipod use too. Darren also helped me fit my seats properly, fitted cruise control and my multifunction steering wheel. Very cool guy,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0934.jpg&hash=f34e761bb917e1ead31cd39a2bca97df1f2d9302)
Can't believe I forgot this one too:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0933.jpg&hash=e007c50ad248cac40e929290fefcefd862fd70cb)
And finally the other day arrived a massive parcel from Germany. The Euro LED lights, spent a couple of days breaking them up and swapping the lenses, and finished fitting them (about a 10 minute job) yesterday, Very happy with them, and they look great on the silver car IMO.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_0936.jpg&hash=48201eb6021bda11736daf0ad87a954da20111f5)

Next up, Poss new wheels, and a new rear bumper idea possibly.
Any advice, criticism welcome ta!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on June 03, 2010, 12:51:35 pm
looking verrrrrry nice mate.
everytime i see a thread like this i think,mmmmmm should have gone for that colour lol :stupid:
but then i walk back to mine poarked up and remember why i got what i did!
but really nice touches mate
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: liver on June 03, 2010, 01:09:37 pm
very nice mate done alot recently

did darren fit your cruise control or just code it for you??

what parts did you have i live near darren and have just the stalk would he be able to fit??

what parts did you have for the cruise??

any help is much appreciated
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 03, 2010, 01:17:11 pm
very nice mate done alot recently
what parts did you have i live near darren and have just the stalk would he be able to fit??
what parts did you have for the cruise??
any help is much appreciated

Thanks for the kind words.
To be honest, I was not able to have it sorted properly at the time, as I didn't have the module.
I bought the stalk, £40, and then you get a cruise module off e bay for about £45, takes no time to fit it, and then get it coded, and you are off.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: liver on June 03, 2010, 01:28:06 pm
what year is yours etc pal, do they all need the module?? its all very confusing lol
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: T88OMM on June 03, 2010, 05:42:50 pm
Looks really nice dude  :congrats: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rubber toe on June 03, 2010, 06:59:06 pm
Good work mate  :happy2:
great looking car  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on June 03, 2010, 11:03:34 pm
Coming along nicely Big Al.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Smudgster on June 05, 2010, 10:37:15 pm
Looking very nice m8. Only 1 thing, change the wheels! imo
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: paulk on June 05, 2010, 11:13:19 pm
looks great al  :happy2:  heres how my bsh fitted
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi242.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff167%2Fp7ulk%2Ftrueseal.jpg&hash=cb7ea35140185ecff80be39bb9ee9a879d5dfe81)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 06, 2010, 11:12:25 am
Cheers Paul.
By the looks of that mine is not on correctly, when I took off my engine cover I had to take off the clip that was holding the plastic piping on, and the pipe then connects with a new rubber tube with screw clips around each end, that connected on to a solid piece of metal tubing on the engine, Think will have to get the DC show next week and have a look at some there to see what I have done wrong.

Looking very nice m8. Only 1 thing, change the wheels! imo

To be honest mate, with the car being lowered 30mm, and the wheels being 235 then they rub on pretty much any bump in the road, and the noise is horrible, as such I am on the lookout for a new set of wheels, but canot decide which, thinking of going chrome and get some new BBS style wheels, again, show season will help decide on that.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Saint Steve on June 06, 2010, 02:54:32 pm
30mm!! Your near sump smashing teritory fella. I wouldnt go any lower.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 02, 2010, 04:46:45 pm
Firstly I am sorry for the poor Iphone pictures.
Have been spending rather a lot lately on the car (think that's what show season does to you!)
After having a LOT of trouble with wheels which I won't go into just yet, not until its sorted anyway! Decided I liked the look of the LM's, but unfortunately not the price tag that came with them, so had to go down the route of getting some cheap (ish) reps, I have to say though, I quite like them, a nice finish
And whilst the wheels were off gave the calipers the best clean that they have seen in their 60 000 mile lifespan, though there are still some chips here and there.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Funtitled4343.jpg&hash=9e39b6787102a058051435c90f38b07c3a84527a)
Even got some cool dice valve covers (well I think they are pretty cool anyway!)  :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Funtitledre.jpg&hash=5d6bd2003e851ab88438ce57fd5931cf126d8b3a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Funtitled22.jpg&hash=82891bc608efdc2004e2ca9446c44d48f9ef9be4)
A pound if anyone notices what my next cosmetic mod is from the third picture  :wink:

Also got some very nice looking Bilstein B16 shocks thanks to a certain member here to get the ride height/and the ride much nicer.
Just looking at them I get all excited......Look the danglies
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fspring.jpg&hash=4baafa4173980d48a382e8a8a6d1b18d513b9284)

Also had the cambelt changed, which is a £350 mod that made NO difference, wat a ripoff!
Had a Forge shortshifter put in, like it, though keep missing 6th into 4th, very tricky.
And also got an Evoms engine cover which has not gone on yet as there is a bit of work to be done on it.
Next update soon I hope

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: owen lcr on August 02, 2010, 05:01:48 pm
wow thats some nice coilies mate :laugh:, i got the spanners sent today so you should have them tomorrow! :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 02, 2010, 05:05:56 pm
wow thats some nice coilies mate :laugh:, i got the spanners sent today so you should have them tomorrow! :happy2:

You're a spanner mate!!! thanks for that, look forward to getting them on.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on August 02, 2010, 08:06:19 pm
those lm reps look the mutts on a reflex silver car :congrats:
nice drop too.... getting the urge for colis again dammit :evilgrin:
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on August 02, 2010, 10:19:24 pm
Looking good Al!  :congrats:

Oh and the cosmetic mod in the third pic will be the forum sticker!  :innocent:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 02, 2010, 10:38:10 pm
those lm reps look the mutts on a reflex silver car :congrats:
nice drop too.... getting the urge for colis again dammit :evilgrin:
matsu

The pic above is with the H&R springs on, Not got the coilovers fitted yet. Cannot wait til Thursday.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on August 02, 2010, 11:11:14 pm
Still looks great mate
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on August 09, 2010, 10:02:29 pm
Hi AL, sorry to jump in, saw your car other day in wolves drove past me stafford road, liking the motor mate, looks quality  :happy2:!!!!  i want to get myself some rear lights cant make up my mind, 30 edition or LED, where did you get yousr from and how much if dont mind me asking mate???
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 10, 2010, 01:26:11 pm
Hi AL, sorry to jump in, saw your car other day in wolves drove past me stafford road, liking the motor mate, looks quality  :happy2:!!!!  i want to get myself some rear lights cant make up my mind, 30 edition or LED, where did you get yousr from and how much if dont mind me asking mate???

Thanks mate, fist time I have been 'spotted' whilst out and about, did notice yours too, looked very nice.
The rear lights are great, much prefer them to the ED30/R32 ones. Think they are better from a safety point of view as well, as the indicators are much clearer.
You can get them new from Germany for around £220 a set, and then with a small amount of work you can change the reverse light around.
Found some on e bayGermany, but they are after £400. Will try to find the site.
Have actually seen them on e bay from Taiwan for £200, but think they may be fakes?!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on August 10, 2010, 02:12:26 pm
Come on then Al, was I right about the cosmetic mod and if so where's my prize?  :party:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 10, 2010, 02:21:58 pm
Come on then Al, was I right about the cosmetic mod and if so where's my prize?  :party:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: Sorry mate, but that wasn't it, I put hte sticker in on about page 2 of the thread, though nice try! :grin: :grin: :drinking:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on August 10, 2010, 02:40:14 pm
Bugger!!

Ok, it'll be the ED30 rear bumper then!  :star:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on August 10, 2010, 06:25:49 pm
thanks mate, I have to say cheers  to you for recommending me getting the car colour coded at chase automotive, thay did good job just like you said!!! try send me the link for rear lights if get chance, not sure what  LEDs  would look like on steel grey gti????? not seen any on this site, silver and red thay go well!!!!!!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 10, 2010, 06:43:57 pm
thanks mate, I have to say cheers  to you for recommending me getting the car colour coded at chase automotive, thay did good job just like you said!!! try send me the link for rear lights if get chance, not sure what  LEDs  would look like on steel grey gti????? not seen any on this site, silver and red thay go well!!!!!!

http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/de/fahrzeugveredelung-volkswagen-golf-v-03-08-exterieur-led-rueckleuchten-set-kirschrot-vw-golf-5-v.htm
If you want to, then feel free to come over any time and you can try mine on your car, only takes a couple of minutes to fit the outer ones.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on August 10, 2010, 07:22:31 pm
cheers mate for the link, i may test the lights out  before hand. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 11, 2010, 02:05:10 pm
Fitted some US open fog ventstoday, 5 minute job, they don't fit perfect, but look good enough unless you get the fine toothed comb out, and for £25 you can't really moan!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F017.jpg&hash=f81a4b8fdf9a13467dceb1c0ec9c50ffc2225f1c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F018.jpg&hash=4e46954ff31220e966fbd91860d9a064bde1ebf3)

Can hardly see them, and that was with my wifes £400 camera!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: markymark on August 11, 2010, 02:07:43 pm
Car is looking very tasty! :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 11, 2010, 03:05:29 pm
Car is looking very tasty! :happy2:

Would look tastier if I had managed to snag those cloth buckets that you got!  :party:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: markymark on August 11, 2010, 03:15:46 pm
Car is looking very tasty! :happy2:

Would look tastier if I had managed to snag those cloth buckets that you got!  :party:
:grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 17, 2010, 10:53:57 am
Greeners, YOu were sooo close mate.
But here is the latest update, which is finally complete after waiting forever for the lower part to arrive,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FR32rearandMilltek.jpg&hash=cd95ff8d3fd6b7248cf2a0751a94f584da049dc8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FR32Rear.jpg&hash=f8e261cb5fc665a21a537dcbf79718428c8571cc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FR32Sideon.jpg&hash=c609b5d761f85c2a4430ea90193505422a6b07f9)

Its a genuine R32 rear, with a MK5 GTI R32 style Milltek backbox, Big thanks to Jodie at Midland VW for sorting that, got it from Milltek directly at trade price for me, and fitted it for free.

The paint doesn't match perfectly, but after a bit of polishing and waxing I hope I can make it a bit closer to what the rest of the car is...Any tips?

Was in on a group buy at R32OC.Com for a carbon fibre lower diffuser cover, but that went all wrong when they finally got into the UK and were shocking quality.

Don't know what is next now.

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on August 17, 2010, 11:09:37 am
Looks the biz matey!  :happy2:

Close but no cigar!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on August 19, 2010, 11:59:09 pm
Looks great Big Al.  :happy2:

need more and better pics.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: joesgti on August 20, 2010, 09:17:06 am
LOOKING GOOD AL,  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on August 20, 2010, 09:22:15 am
looks ace mate
 if you want carbon fibre look have a look at mine. it was water transfered. thinks its baout 50-100 squid per item then laquered so its the same as painted.
i,m planning on the  wing mirrors so i dont get any unwrapping probs that a few have had with vinyl.
and the prints you can choose from are amazing... thought about an animal print for a laugh lol or wood grain  :stupid:

nice car!
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 20, 2010, 11:27:42 am
looks ace mate
 if you want carbon fibre look have a look at mine. it was water transfered. thinks its baout 50-100 squid per item then laquered so its the same as painted.
i,m planning on the  wing mirrors so i dont get any unwrapping probs that a few have had with vinyl.
and the prints you can choose from are amazing... thought about an animal print for a laugh lol or wood grain  :stupid:

nice car!
matsu

Nice one mate,
Where do you get that done? May be interested in giving that a go.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on August 20, 2010, 04:13:18 pm
my guy in essex got my stuff done. if your anywhere near essex i can give you his details.

theres this place
http://www.wtp-technics.co.uk/


i so want the metallic shiny terminator done on something... anything lol
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 27, 2010, 03:02:04 pm
Been to have the Milltek downpipe and sports cat fitted today, No pictures as that would be silly.
But with that and the non res centre pipe it is sooo loud now, Really shocked at the difference.
Getting it ready for a remap now, though would like to do a million and one other things at the same time.
Also noticed that the exhaust pipes stick out a bit more now, showing off the Milly logos!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on September 09, 2010, 04:06:46 pm
Car looks well smart, love the rear lights   :jumpmove:

any part numbers and prices of the R32 rear?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 09, 2010, 04:30:30 pm
Car looks well smart, love the rear lights   :jumpmove:

any part numbers and prices of the R32 rear?

Part # 1K6 807 433 C GRU for the bumper, (though its listed as a spoiler)
£200 primed for the bumper, £95 for the lower part, £15 per reflector.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on September 09, 2010, 05:32:21 pm
Car looks well smart, love the rear lights   :jumpmove:

any part numbers and prices of the R32 rear?

Part # 1K6 807 433 C GRU for the bumper, (though its listed as a spoiler)
£200 primed for the bumper, £95 for the lower part, £15 per reflector.
Thanks for that  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on September 10, 2010, 08:41:36 am
just read through this thread, very nice looking motor  :happy2: nice mods too....

whats next then?

 :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 10, 2010, 10:00:28 am
just read through this thread, very nice looking motor  :happy2: nice mods too....

whats next then?

 :wink:

Glad you like it mate, need to get it into town and put on some nice pictures.
New wheels next week, engine cover mod, matt black wrap for the front grille,  Hopefully a new splitter, and over the winter going to go for a Revo remap at some point. Think that's about it for now!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 16, 2010, 05:32:29 pm
Yet again, a small update (and another apology for hte crap drive pictures)

Firstly I got my windscreen fixed last week, fortunately the rain sensor was still intact, as that would have been another annoying expense.

Got a parcel on Tuesday off a dirty five. Dirty dirty stuff!!! My new set of AMG Aero alloys, which 20 minutes later were down at A1 being wrapped in the nicest tyres ever, Sessantas, feels much nicer to drive on already than the Falkens.
Wheels are 18", tyres are 225, wish I had been a little braver and gone for 215's maybe. 
As you can see from the pics, I think I need to have the wheels off shortly so that I can wind the Bilsteins down a bit to get a nicer stance, and possibly thinking of spacers at the back, though not sure if that will cause any rubbing.

Any comments,criticisms, and advice will be taken onboard, Some may not like them (most people at work keep asking why I have 4 space saver wheels on) Still trying to decide if they do work on a silver car, Though the pictures don't look as good as they do in real life.
And the wife says if I change them again then she may leave me!  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FAeroCloseup.jpg&hash=424d3dcb30f05e8f662b639434e932f209ff0569)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FAMGAero2.jpg&hash=580abab28feba1d354399f767bd97b297a90dc66)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FAMGAero.jpg&hash=6c60a5bf290c36ae9dda163bf6ef004137766971)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FAerowoutspacer.jpg&hash=ce93063799423f1c7fea26c995ded54331191d9b)

Contemplating going back to the black sideskirts because of these wheels, and hoping to get a set of the RML retro wheel arch covers too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on September 16, 2010, 05:43:57 pm
They look awesome!  :happy2:

i agree with tyre size, when lowered even more the 215s would look better with some lower profiles so can stretch them

keep the colour coded skirts also

you just need more low and stretch tyres  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Dirty Five on September 16, 2010, 06:50:15 pm
Love it  :happy2:

Really like that and not just because i'm slightly biast  :grin: The AMG badges look so much better than the Merc ones!

Only other idea i have is you could paint the AMG engravings red to match the red detail on your grilled  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: ianjmclean on September 17, 2010, 09:23:01 am
Those wheels look bad-ass! I'd keep the coded skirts myself, looks slick.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on September 18, 2010, 04:05:38 pm
that looks stunning mate. reaaly nice. :congrats:
 but man,do we need much better pics. :evilgrin:
215s i had on the lms and the drive was horrid.not fun to throw the car about always watching potholes etc so not only does this look the mutts its still far nicer to have the ride quality there too.
just my tuppence
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on September 18, 2010, 05:15:45 pm
Lovin' the rims!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: waring192 on September 18, 2010, 05:22:40 pm
AMG rims are not normally my cup of tea but they look really good! Might look even better with black bolts.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on September 18, 2010, 05:48:14 pm
Might look even better with black bolts.
I'd have gone for gold bolts with gold detail on the rim.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 30, 2010, 04:18:00 pm
Few more pictures:
Decided to have a bash at matt black wrap on the front grille, smoothed out the holes, and then stuck this on, its not the tidiest when up close, and I also realised my red stripe had snapped when I took it off (anyone have a spare?) Gone for the magnetic number plate mod as Top Cat suggested.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fmattgrill2.jpg&hash=9f690b92f33f82c39cb8ce37616fe8cf1fa99a3d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fmattgrill.jpg&hash=335c3e847497ff341171e925cd891567e064b59d)

Also got a forge twintake, ordered it last Monday, it came last Wednesday, last one in stock, once I finally fitted it, very impressed, got a bit scared by the noise at first, but used to it now, and love it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fforgeintake.jpg&hash=91f0c59e7d92687e1dffdceace2c86ef280aa20a)

Also, big thanks to Chris, drove over to Stoke a couple of weeks ago to get teh centre strip off an engine cover for my Evoms cover, but when I got there he gave me the whole engine cover, therefore as it will not fit with my forge, I have decided to hack off the sides, still got to smooth it off, and cut off a couple more bits, then send it away for a respray.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FGetAttachmentaspx-1.jpg&hash=81701e4ac7befc847d22eb0c84979359327312bf)

(sorry, can't figure out how to make my pics larger!  :ashamed:)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: BenR on September 30, 2010, 04:52:09 pm
Looking good Al, think im going to end up cutting my engine cover as im fitting a twintake tomorrow and really want to keep the engine cover on!

Everything ok for tomorrow still?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 30, 2010, 08:03:59 pm
Good luck fitting it, not the easiest thing in the world to do.
See you tomorrow and see how many fingers you lost!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on September 30, 2010, 09:47:26 pm
There's no stopping you is there mate!  :laugh:

Front grille looks good (if I squint)  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SLIVERFOX on September 30, 2010, 09:55:15 pm
where u get the mk5gti sticker from seen some but ont has nice has tha one
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 30, 2010, 10:32:15 pm
There's no stopping you is there mate!  :laugh:

Front grille looks good (if I squint)  :happy2:

It's all that is keeping me sane, gotta get it ready for the show season, (and hunt out a place to get some nice photos taken)

Almost a mirror image of yours, if I still had my Interlagos alloys on anway. The only bit of your car not wrapped is the grille.   :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: holty on September 30, 2010, 10:35:41 pm
Looking really good mate - love the rims! Would keep the coded skirts if i was you :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: holty on September 30, 2010, 10:56:21 pm
Just spotted your rims on ebay - think you have got the wrong description in the auction (looks like its your LMs)  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: savechip17 on October 01, 2010, 02:52:27 pm
how much did the side skirts and rear bumper cost you to spray mate?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 01, 2010, 02:57:21 pm
how much did the side skirts and rear bumper cost you to spray mate?

Had the original rear bumper done, but sold it mate, the R32 bumper was £100 to spray.
They charged £300 to sand and primer the front splitter, side skirts, and original rear bumper.
Would recommend Chase Automotive to anyone.
(pics of the original bumper on about page 2/3)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mortygttdi on October 02, 2010, 10:24:05 pm
Looking nice Al not keen on the alloys but I'm really more towards the OEM+ look :happy2:

Keep up the good work mate.

Darren
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on October 05, 2010, 01:23:43 pm
dude just seen your wheels for sale on edition? what you getting now???????
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 05, 2010, 06:58:02 pm
dude just seen your wheels for sale on edition? what you getting now???????

Hopefully have them tomorrow and will do a grand unveiling, Pretty certain this will be my last set though, I just change my mind that often. Do kinda like the ones I got at the moment, but think they would look sooo much better on a black MK5.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on October 06, 2010, 12:56:17 pm
 :popcornsoda:

choppy choppy Al

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: BenR on October 13, 2010, 01:12:27 pm
Need pics of the wheels Al!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: joesgti on October 13, 2010, 03:21:38 pm
Need pics of the wheels Al!

+1  :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Rich_gti on October 13, 2010, 05:35:57 pm
Looking great!

How are you finding the twintake? I'm seriously tempted to fit one on mine
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 24, 2010, 10:16:14 pm
Looking great!

How are you finding the twintake? I'm seriously tempted to fit one on mine

Would not hesitate to get one, best intake I have had so far, pretty sure there is a slight power gain, Very nice sound too, AND looks very stylish.

Just a couple of pics to add from 'The Pod' today (makes a change to the crap ones on my drive!), didn't get on the track, but enjoyed watching.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2FPod%2FPod044.jpg&hash=2cc827e92ea929b2e7d4daede0062d0f0d6d7b37)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2FPod%2FPod045.jpg&hash=76ce148a20f439f195b6b73907a04aafa6282325)

(Lets see how long I keep these wheels on then, think they need to come off for the winter weather, scratch on these could cost a bit to fix)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on October 24, 2010, 10:32:36 pm
Mate loved the rotiforms. Pics just don't do them justice!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on October 26, 2010, 01:46:37 am
more picsss  :jumping:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on October 26, 2010, 05:58:45 am
Mate loved the rotiforms. Pics just don't do them justice!

X2  :happy2:
I think the feeling was mutual amongst most people as they got loads of attention  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keano on October 26, 2010, 10:17:52 am
LOVE IT!!!  :love:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: budge28 on October 26, 2010, 10:39:25 pm
Your selling these already!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 27, 2010, 03:20:37 pm
Your selling these already!

Was, changed my mind, just keeping them for show wheels (even though my car is nowhere near being a show car)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 15, 2010, 03:27:48 pm
Another update, it's getting too cold to really do much on the car now, but what has happened to it over about the last month or so:
(more crappy pics, will be finding a nice location and getting some good ones sorted...promise!)
Bigger pic of the fantastic forge twintake and R8 oil cap:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fforge.jpg&hash=30298ed9518c999a77eabc6a82c8343a566181b8)

Winter wheels:
18" CH's,very nice they are too:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FwinterCHs.jpg&hash=d95b0677958aa745ac1a1ff4cbc41e15b80fb930)

New MK6 rear badge courtesy of Hibs, and rabbit badge courtesy of Wayne:
(bit of a lopsided pic)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fnewbadge.jpg&hash=b441e922164cbf38772ef0c8c797df9c2b4f420d)

And the best saved for last:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FRecaros.jpg&hash=f2a00ab335a10fecb60f632a974006fd9cfb613e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Frecaro2.jpg&hash=31f9747249f042e2ea7ea3367afbc21cb76e4238)

So so comfy!!!

Fantastic R32 recaros, from a MK5 R32 that crashed after 2700 miles, seats and bolsters are pretty much mint, though very cold in winter.
Got plans to have something special done to these,not quite sure what though. (also, trying to decide what I could do to cover the R logo on the headrest? Suggestions?)

Going into garage soon for possible new brakes, and FK suspension, (get a nice drop on the car then) and Possible Revo stage 2.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: apollo13 on November 15, 2010, 03:35:59 pm
Looking good Al!!

Liking the matt grille, might do that on mine come spring.

Iv got a set of seat covers from my old van in the garage, that'll cover up the R emblem nicely!   :grin:

Yours for free but you pay postage!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keano on November 15, 2010, 03:37:30 pm
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

Very envious
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on November 15, 2010, 05:09:41 pm
hi mate
never a hoooge fan of the roti's i really liked the rocco wheels and the amg's,.....oh and now the ch's,they look schmaaaaart!!
(although a tad more anthracite would be killer :innocent:)
but woooohoooo some very nice mods they transform the car.
dead jealous of the seats. :evilgrin:
and the twintake.....
 :congrats:
thats high on my list-how does it sound?

just a great loooking car., it aint far off a show car in my eyes fella¬!!¬!¬

matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: danishmkvgti on November 15, 2010, 05:13:47 pm
It's been a long time since you've updated, but i must say it's be worthwile. I ust love the seats and they look as new  :happy2:
If you are unhappy with the .:R logo on the seats i have a set of ED30 we can switch with   :laugh: i'm so envy of those  :drool:
Looks good overall so some big  :happy2:  :happy2: from Denmark

Also i've just fitted a Twintake myself, only time will tell if i can get used to it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on November 15, 2010, 06:08:47 pm
How get used to it mate?
Are they that diff from what both u had?
Matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keith on November 15, 2010, 06:22:55 pm
Liking the seats, wished I had a chance to try the forge in my ed30.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on November 15, 2010, 07:05:49 pm
love the progress of this car, i had same Recaros in my MK5 R32 and i agree sooo comfy, yours should be heated  :wink:

cant belive how much the MK6 badge makes a difference, mines been sitting in the box for weeks, too cold to fit it though lol
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on November 15, 2010, 07:43:24 pm
.
You'll find those Recaro's so comfy that you'll soon forget the .:R logo. Anyway, only the best people have .:R logos on their Recaro's  :wink:

Glad to hear you like your Twintake too  :notworthy:   :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: bugsy on November 15, 2010, 09:31:10 pm
Love what you've done with the car AL, fantastic! :happy2:

I'm sure i've seen this car local to me? i've just joined the MK5 gti stable myself.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on November 15, 2010, 10:01:14 pm
Al you are defo turning into a mad modder and your choices get better all the time.  :congrats:

The seats look in great nick, They will have the heating already inside the seats, you just need to get a couple more parts.
 could you PM me how much you paid please, as mine are going up for sale soon i think.  :happy2:



only the best people have .:R logos on their Recaro's :wink:



Nope! your wrong Robin, You just accepted second best, and never finished the mod properly. A GTI should have the GTI logo.  :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2Fpics_since_clubsports%2FIMG_0555-1.jpg&hash=bc9f42e8417286380a6bcfc2704d1168dae622da)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2Fpics_since_clubsports%2FIMG_0430-1.jpg&hash=a8abd794110c4ad5611cdda34befbf347805d9d0)


Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: QD MBE on November 15, 2010, 10:04:00 pm
What do yours say TC (at work can't see the pics!)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on November 15, 2010, 10:06:31 pm
What do yours say TC (at work can't see the pics!)

Since when do you work for a living.  :chicken:   :signLOL:  You know mine have the original GTI logo.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: QD MBE on November 15, 2010, 10:09:19 pm
I do now!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on November 16, 2010, 07:21:56 am
very nice Al, love the seats, winter wheels look  :happy2: to
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 17, 2010, 03:50:03 pm
Love what you've done with the car AL, fantastic! :happy2:

I'm sure i've seen this car local to me? i've just joined the MK5 gti stable myself.

Hi mate, live in Wolverhampton, don't do many miles, so probably seen it on my drive or in the garage having work done,
Where abouts are you?
Thanks for all the kind comments guys, means a lot.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: bugsy on November 17, 2010, 09:56:03 pm
Hi Al

I usually take a walk with my baby boy to northicote park on my day off on wednesdays, and we walk past your drive on the way.

Car looks even better in the flesh, really like what you've done bud.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 02:57:51 pm
Been a while since I updated the thread, it is winter time, so not been doing loads lately except  for constantly cleaning snow and ice off it.
First small mod was a nice piece of carbon interior, first part if you don't count the forge cans. Must say I think I may end up with a few more bits of this somewhere now.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3035.jpg&hash=d00f24d037a887370db5e738c9c52667e8af6e07)

Also, thanks to Redsnake and some poor ebay wording I managed to finally get an Edition 30 splitter, did want the votex one, but this one went for £100 and only cost £70 at Chase Automotive to have sprayed so can't  complain. Looks the dogs compared to the old standard painted one I had, gives a much more aggressive and full look, and also got the US badgeless grill which is nice.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3034.jpg&hash=921de71a3e533e99b03e905232ec4557b5f51312)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3033.jpg&hash=18935443f23c0f8d7efb5878ce7c82b35df3886a)

I was originally going to use a metal cover like the sort redrobin uses, but when I went to Chris in stoke to pick up the centre strip he kindly gave me a  complete cover, which I was very grateful for, and after seeing how he did his strip blue then I thought I may as well try the whole mod.
The garage also painted up my modded engine cover, not fitted it properly yet, as trying to figure out how to get the sensor around the one part, (any tips?) Went for the opposite of how it was originally, silver where the black was, and black where the silver was. Really pleased with it, and  quite pleased with how it looks. If you do this yourself then it is worth filling the open side up with some of the spare plastic and some filler, As you can see on the first side on picture.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3032.jpg&hash=f166422e04eedd8528f2db4aa7b72495d2ad345f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3031.jpg&hash=3ddabe1a97c9e9696ac6f2026919c81dda323259)

Lots more to  come as I am sure you have all come to realise by now.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gtiain on January 17, 2011, 03:10:23 pm
Looks great mate.  :congrats:

My gti is silver and this is how I want mine looking! Just one question how do you attach the number plate? Is it magnetic?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 03:13:25 pm
Looks great mate.  :congrats:

My gti is silver and this is how I want mine looking! Just one question how do you attach the number plate? Is it magnetic?

Yep,German style plate modded as per Top Cats magnetic number plate mod.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: damoegan on January 17, 2011, 03:21:03 pm
Al, where did you get the carbon inlay from mate?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 03:25:09 pm
Al, where did you get the carbon inlay from mate?

Got it off a member on here dude.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: damoegan on January 17, 2011, 03:26:57 pm
Ah, ok mate, cheers.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 03:31:59 pm
Ah, ok mate, cheers.

Made by OSIR think they have a site.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on January 17, 2011, 03:35:03 pm
wow dude- that engine bay looks very good!
this car looks just amazing at the mo....and more to come you say!!!

sub'd
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 03:39:04 pm
wow dude- that engine bay looks very good!
this car looks just amazing at the mo....and more to come you say!!!

sub'd
matsu

Yep, getting the front bushes replaced in the morning as they have worn down, (getting the uprated ones though, not much more)
R32 front brakes being fitted next week, Highline  dash offer just put in, show roof bars coming in a couple of weeks,
Retrim mid next month. And new wheels some time soon.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on January 17, 2011, 03:47:08 pm
Very nice Al, really liking the front end now with the ED30 spoiler. Engine will cover look good too once you've fitted it properly and you can see the oil filler cap  :signLOL:

Oh and, how many sets of alloys have you gone through already?!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 17, 2011, 03:51:02 pm
I'm a bit confused about the oil cap, as mine doesn't have the stalk neck type part so hoping that I will be able to see it ok once all fitted up.
Think that will only be about the 9th set, Not too bad if you ask me. :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on January 17, 2011, 05:22:05 pm

I'm a bit confused about the oil cap, as mine doesn't have the stalk neck type part so hoping that I will be able to see it ok once all fitted up.


....I've forgotten (typical me!) the exact detail but it's important that the seal to your oil cap neck is properly seated in place. I'd be inclined to buy a neck if it's missing.

I particularly like what you've done with the engine cover - It looks very smart and also different from all the other customisations I've seen - The silver and black are colours which look at home in an engine bay. Some of the ones done across the pond are horrendous imo - Burberry chav patterns even!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on January 17, 2011, 07:08:28 pm
 :congrats: :congrats: the engine bay looks top mate, you have done great job with the car Al!!! looks the dogs boll*cks Top to bottom  :drinking:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on January 17, 2011, 07:10:55 pm
Ah man I'm out ofthis thread lol
There are too many nice things happening that I wanna do to mine but can't
And the jealousy is killing me
But holy crap man,this is gonna b stunning!
Matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on January 17, 2011, 08:04:40 pm
All great mods Al.  :notworthy: You are right up there now with SteveP as the forum's maddest modder.  :driver:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on January 18, 2011, 07:16:42 am
looks great Al   :wink:

engine cover mod   :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 19, 2011, 01:59:30 pm
looks great Al   :wink:

engine cover mod   :happy2:

Thanks mate, wish my motor was in the same league as yours though!


Just booked in, Feb 13th to get my front seats reupholstered, not sure if I should do the  gearstick gaitor or armrest as well.
And getting my red R32 front brakes put on the same morning.  :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on January 20, 2011, 08:52:32 am
looks great Al   :wink:

engine cover mod   :happy2:

Thanks mate, wish my motor was in the same league as yours though!


Just booked in, Feb 13th to get my front seats reupholstered, not sure if I should do the  gearstick gaitor or armrest as well.
And getting my red R32 front brakes put on the same morning.  :happy2: :happy2:

lol you wouldn't at the moment mate!!!!  :signLOL:

your car is looking great, what colour are you doing the seats? or is it a little surprise?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 20, 2011, 04:29:43 pm

lol you wouldn't at the moment mate!!!!  :signLOL:

your car is looking great, what colour are you doing the seats? or is it a little surprise?


Oh, I beg to differ, would take yours any day (even though it only has 2 doors!)
I'm thinking I will go the OEM+ route and have Interlagos, but currently undecided, think that would look the best with the leather buckets?
Trying to decide on whether I should get the gearstick done, or the arm rest too?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on January 21, 2011, 11:03:30 am

I'm thinking I will go the OEM+ route and have Interlagos, but currently undecided, think that would look the best with the leather buckets?

Trying to decide on whether I should get the gearstick done, or the arm rest too?


....Personally and seeing as you're asking, I'd definitely use Interlagos - It's very oem and traditional and also looks good with leather or cloth. It's also very hard wearing and doesn't go baggy like leather.

Gearstick and arm rest might be a bit OTT, in my opinion, unless you're building a show 'n shine car.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Bignod00 on January 21, 2011, 12:18:04 pm
Good looking motor mate, glad to see someone's doing a good job there! :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: bodger00 on January 23, 2011, 08:35:24 pm
Looks great Al  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 27, 2011, 03:49:22 pm
Me again, only the one update.
Thought I had done well in 2011 to still only be on my first set of alloys, and that as a reward I should buy myself some new alloy wheels:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F010.jpg&hash=233b025e9700b29e64647f2265b39db0dbfb2547)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F009.jpg&hash=2207aa42fa4536327d06662e5c3d4d44215b8cb5)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F008.jpg&hash=a5215bf00464a667dab2b9a73797e84a481a1a47)

(appalling iPhone pics, will be taking it to a few of the scenic parts of Wolverhampton soon to get some better pics as these drive ones are awful)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: damoegan on January 27, 2011, 04:12:26 pm
Sorry Al, but I'm not a fan of those....
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JJ on January 27, 2011, 05:28:54 pm
Incredibly rare. Can't wait to see the pictures of them (scenic parts of Wolves, not the wheels)...!  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: edd666999 on January 27, 2011, 05:37:36 pm
dont like them close up...but the 2nd pic at an angle looks good
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on January 27, 2011, 05:52:56 pm
Incredibly rare. Can't wait to see the pictures of them (scenic parts of Wolves, not the wheels)...!  :grin:
  :signLOL:

I think the centre is too big! IMO, the worst alloys you have put on Al, sorry  :sick:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on January 27, 2011, 06:26:51 pm
Al big fella...

They're certainly different so you've got a niche at least, but not for me at all, sorry.

All of your wheels except that set have been absolutely excellent. Just my preference but they look like they belong on a bit of 'japcrap'  :smiley: Not classy enough for your MK5 - just my five note  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Saint Steve on January 27, 2011, 06:50:43 pm
As long as your happy with them Al , thats all the matters.... but imo i have to agree with everyone else.Youve had much nicer fitted previously. :sad1:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 27, 2011, 07:05:00 pm
you need more lowness like this on those rims
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2F114.jpg&hash=44b004b1b363236982f39103b7775e55b59746fa)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2Fdownloadfile-9.jpg&hash=7d07d74587d13378b0e0dcb65a92743707c53045)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: damoegan on January 27, 2011, 07:08:07 pm
Still dont like them on thet ^^^^...

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 27, 2011, 07:09:52 pm
you need more lowness like this on those rims
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2F114.jpg&hash=44b004b1b363236982f39103b7775e55b59746fa)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd122%2Fmat138l%2Fdownloadfile-9.jpg&hash=7d07d74587d13378b0e0dcb65a92743707c53045)

To be honest, that is what I am thinking about mate.
I am really happy with them, but appreciate the comments.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 27, 2011, 07:13:01 pm
good for you  :smiley: i think it will look good mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on January 27, 2011, 07:42:37 pm
Very unusual alloys and something I've not seen before. The side on pic looked a bit funny but in the angled pic, they look good. They look good on the jetta/estate thing too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: TrickGTI on January 27, 2011, 08:05:59 pm
if everyone had the same tastes then all our cars would look the same wheres the fun in that??? im sure they will look better in the flesh photos never do anything justice   :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: ongoing on January 27, 2011, 08:38:30 pm
really like the wheels, where did you get them from??? and how much???

if you dont mind me asking
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on January 27, 2011, 09:26:04 pm
I like em!   :happy2: most things that are different dont go down well at first. You have a choice, you can follow the crowd and fit in, or get what you like in life.  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on January 27, 2011, 10:33:05 pm
I think I like them mate.
Having said that the up close pic I didn't think I did.
But the full on pics look good and love the wagon pics!
Respect for being different
Prob with u mate is that you have so many bloody great rims on that car and these are a bit out there!!
Hence a few not so positive opinions
Keep them pics coming mate!
Matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on January 28, 2011, 08:07:09 am
i thought i was bad being on my 5th set of wheels, but i have nothing on you hahaha  :confused:

good job mate,i like them, nothing wrong with being a little different, more lows now tho buddy.

:laugh: :grin: :wink: :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 14, 2011, 03:00:49 pm
Right then.
Been about 3 weeks with no update, so here we go again!
Had a nice drive up to Bradford on Thursday where I picked up my R32 front brakes and discs which weigh a bloody ton!
Then drove just around the corner to Michael at MJ interiors, Thought that it was worth the journey as he is renowned as being one of the best in the country for upholstery and I knew he had the correct material thanks to Robin who gave me a heads up.
So enough talking, you want to see the results right?  :signLOL:

Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FRecaros.jpg&hash=f2a00ab335a10fecb60f632a974006fd9cfb613e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Frecaro2.jpg&hash=31f9747249f042e2ea7ea3367afbc21cb76e4238)



After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3038.jpg&hash=72076a077d0e237f7d33d26743897c4a38ee4a0d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3039.jpg&hash=ad1f5d95dcd378f699a7ee6d516e1e78e2b244b1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3042.jpg&hash=a1fcd0e09999b7ad2afa87f928dfbd4fbbf1b0fd)

Not as far out as could have gone, the wife said I should have done red, as the red and silver theme is all over the car. But I decided that everything I am doing on the car seems OEM/OEM+ themed, so thought subtle rather than OTT modding would suit it.
And as a last minute fine touch I called Mike up and he did this for me:
Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F005.jpg&hash=2e0f0e8f0a4d78127af60f8a232377eb98af861c)

After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3041.jpg&hash=2a5e037f7801ea47b8b778b815e7e7ef8915252d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3037.jpg&hash=29f64a57057b3656c51f9523ef0e466ebf4c530a)

To do this amount of work in 2 and a half days was mind blowing, the quality is perfect and he works to deadlines great, and at a reasonable cost too I might add!
More to come soon i'm sure.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on February 14, 2011, 03:10:01 pm
Very nice Big Al.  :congrats:

You can always get the stitching and the R logo taken off at a later date, it looks very smart.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 14, 2011, 03:12:52 pm
Very nice Big Al.  :congrats:

You can always get the stitching and the R logo taken off at a later date, it looks very smart.  :notworthy:

I did ask about the R logo, and he said he could do it, but it would be difficult to get a  perfect match for the rest of the leather.
Trying to decide if a badge or some large embroidery over it would work?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on February 14, 2011, 03:19:35 pm
I visited him also, when i wanted mine done in red, and the whole section needs replacing, i think he or you could order the GTI one if you wanted to go down that route.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: DMcG on February 14, 2011, 03:45:19 pm
Love the wheels! they remind me of the wheels of my dads mk2 91 rocco.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on February 14, 2011, 04:01:16 pm
 :congrats:WOW

matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 14, 2011, 04:10:13 pm
Love the wheels! they remind me of the wheels of my dads mk2 91 rocco.

Saw a MK2 Rocco with some originals on a couple of weeks ago, not seen them in flesh before.

Glad you recognise the style, fifteen52 make them and are all into the  retro looks and styles, think they are discussing doing the pirelli pslots too.
I have asked about an arch flare kit that they showed in PVW but it's on hold at the moment.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: DMcG on February 14, 2011, 04:25:25 pm
Just spent ages trying tofind a picutre. I want one now!

http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/faq/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/scalahel800.jpg
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on February 14, 2011, 05:52:00 pm
Just out of interest Al, what made you want to go with the Tartan from full leather?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 14, 2011, 05:53:30 pm
Just out of interest Al, what made you want to go with the Tartan from full leather?

Mainly as I have never had full leather, and since I did then I realised how cold it is  :grin:
That and I just wanted something different for the seats, just to make them look a little better in my opinion.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JJ on February 14, 2011, 06:06:28 pm
Like that a lot.  Nice one Al.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: apollo13 on February 14, 2011, 06:09:07 pm
They look great Al  :happy2:

Love the gear gaiter.

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: coullstar on February 14, 2011, 06:26:56 pm
Like the wheels.  Probably only those old enough to remember them on Scirocco's will appreciate them. 
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on February 14, 2011, 06:39:27 pm
Just out of interest Al, what made you want to go with the Tartan from full leather?

Mainly as I have never had full leather, and since I did then I realised how cold it is  :grin:
That and I just wanted something different for the seats, just to make them look a little better in my opinion.

 :signLOL: Cool. Looks very OEM+, I like it. Personally I would have kept them as they were though but as long as your happy, that's all that matters.  :happy2: there's no keeping up with you though in the modding scene  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on February 14, 2011, 07:20:12 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3041.jpg&hash=2a5e037f7801ea47b8b778b815e7e7ef8915252d)

^ That is soooo very cooool!  :notworthy: Nice touch!

I think you've got the best of both worlds, Al: Cloth where you need it most and leather where you need it most. I wouldn't be at all worried about the .:R logo - I went through asking myself exactly the same questions. The .:R is all Golf. It's really not going to stop anyone buying either your car or your seats if/when you sell one day. Can you imagine someone saying no to it because of the .:R logo? Nah!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: johnston on February 14, 2011, 07:23:52 pm
Really like the gator, nice touch  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on February 14, 2011, 07:37:28 pm
Love the upgraded interior mate.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rich83 on February 14, 2011, 11:30:38 pm
Very nice.. love the seats!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: ongoing on February 15, 2011, 11:13:11 am
That looks really good, you could imagine it was straight from the factory.

Nice touch with the gear gaiter
  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 15, 2011, 01:47:47 pm
That looks really good, you could imagine it was straight from the factory.

Nice touch with the gear gaiter
  :drool:

Thanks very much, that is the look I am after really, to anyone not into Veedubs it could look like I haven't done anything to the car, but to people who know then they appreciate the little touches.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mortygttdi on February 15, 2011, 09:35:22 pm
Looking really good mate :happy2: get some nice pics up of the full car,  ill be down in Birmingham at the end of the month if you need any thing doing.

Darren
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 15, 2011, 09:53:11 pm
Looking really good mate :happy2: get some nice pics up of the full car,  ill be down in Birmingham at the end of the month if you need any thing doing.

Darren

Will do, got a few good places in mind, just got a couple more bits that I want to do to the car first.

And cheers for offering to help out, there are ALWAYS things that I need sorting so will take you up on the offer when you are free. ta
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on February 15, 2011, 09:57:20 pm
Seats look awesome matey!  :happy2:

Gearstick gaitor is a bit OTT for me.  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on February 15, 2011, 10:50:57 pm
Looking really good mate :happy2: get some nice pics up of the full car,  ill be down in Birmingham at the end of the month if you need any thing doing.
:party: Let's get a Brummie Morty meet where he can work on all of our cars in one go!  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Saint Steve on February 16, 2011, 02:26:22 pm
Great touches there Al.

I have to disagree with Greeners about the Gearstick gaitor. I think that looks very OEM and not OTT imho.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: bugsy on February 16, 2011, 02:34:08 pm
Seats look very lush Al,

and the gaitor is a very nice touch indeed.   :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mikegemmill on March 15, 2011, 10:01:36 am
Lovely car.  I've got the same RML rims and love them  :love:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: the bruce on March 15, 2011, 11:43:19 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3038.jpg&hash=72076a077d0e237f7d33d26743897c4a38ee4a0d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_3037.jpg&hash=29f64a57057b3656c51f9523ef0e466ebf4c530a)


Great !!!  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

The Recaros with halfleather have been my dream for a long time.
I did my armrest with this. Guess you've seen it in my thread:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfvigti.com%2Fupload%2Favatars%2Futool_f_1277306079_14.jpg&hash=4f087e193be6bec7d0895237e016e51aa5e409d7)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 15, 2011, 11:53:00 am
Hi Bruce,
I did think about doing the armrest, or just have a thin strip down the centre of it as the gaitor has been done before, but decided that I liked it too much to not have one myself!

Lovely car.  I've got the same RML rims and love them  :love:

Thanks for the compliments, Though I am gutted as I have not seen any other MK5's with them on, was getting a fair few glances in the que at Ultimate dubs, though they could have been saying 'look at those crappy RML's!' :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mikegemmill on March 16, 2011, 11:57:29 am
Haha - got to confess I was gutted too when I saw this thread! Someone actually ran over to me as I was leaving UD to ask what they were.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 08, 2011, 11:30:20 am
 :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 08, 2011, 03:03:22 pm
:popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:

Can show you a pic of the mk6 steering wheel if you want, but that's about it for the time being, oh, and could show you the dashboard that is lit up like a Christmas tree at the moment with all the fault codes! :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sie on April 08, 2011, 05:09:09 pm
Can I ask where you got the material from wouldnt mind doing my armrest.

Thanks
Sie
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 08, 2011, 05:38:28 pm
Can I ask where you got the material from wouldnt mind doing my armrest.

Thanks
Sie

I went to MJ interiors in Bradford who had the material in stock and did all the work too, have heard there is not much of it left in the UK.
Failing getting some off Mike at MJ (who will sell you some if you ask nicely) try this guy:
http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=58244
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: jonm on April 08, 2011, 06:14:09 pm
have you got a price for what they charged for the Arm rest and gaitor?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 08, 2011, 06:40:36 pm
that's about it for the time being

Are you telling me your car wasn't spotted somewhere else? :P
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 08, 2011, 08:32:44 pm
have you got a price for what they charged for the Arm rest and gaitor?

£35 for the gaitor, I did not have the arm rest done.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 09, 2011, 05:15:38 pm

Are you telling me your car wasn't spotted somewhere else? :P

Moi?  :innocent: :innocent: (think I've been rumbled!)
Ah well, why not show off my latest addition, been to the garage 4 times in 2 years to get different springs, coilovers, etc, and still couldn't quite get the look I wanted, so when I spoke to a few of the people on here in the know, and pestered them with a hundred different PM's, I decided this was the best way to go.
And when you spend on this kind of kit you have to go to the person who everyone recommends, so 100 more PM's to Luke and then this Thursday (a week ahead of my booked in date, I tootled off to Leicester and picked it up: (thought as the car is now so much sexier that it needed better pictures than on the driveway!)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4504.jpg&hash=b9ffe955e16c347706f43a143f2e4762a81d01d6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4502.jpg&hash=739684b4effbdb73c350bcbf1cb4a01430c763a7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4487.jpg&hash=f992fa1772e6f8f3e888b87b58bb81d0501689c0)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4488.jpg&hash=2f7e33f96a1ebcc97c67671ed3bf4240e852925b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4479.jpg&hash=f6a26d0d2875d10107e74826c2657f23cbb9d009)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4461.jpg&hash=541dde1f85123357b7caf9c31925a4e767a8ec41)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4462.jpg&hash=8330462c88366d5809aae99bdbb6772d1603c1cd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2FIMG_4468.jpg&hash=120de736fd035c06a5503c84232a849d96a3d54d)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gtiain on April 09, 2011, 05:25:38 pm
Car looks excellent mate, how much did suspension cost?! Also are those switches under the handbrake for it? If notwhat are they for?!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on April 09, 2011, 06:13:41 pm
Very nice Big Al.  :congrats: not everyone's bag, but i like the slammed look.  :drinking:
And i am only on my work lap top but he picture quality looks to have improved, who took them for you.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SKAVIA on April 09, 2011, 06:43:02 pm
Thats looks crazy Al :congrats:
You complain about it being not low enough now!! :grin:
I got your old coilies fitted today as well :happy2: Will have to update my own build thread :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 09, 2011, 07:00:10 pm
Moi?  :innocent: :innocent: (think I've been rumbled!)

 :laugh: I wasn't trying to push you into posting it up, more just letting you know I was aware  :innocent: . Was thinking of posting this but thought it'd give the game away:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv55%2Fstealthwolf%2Fbagged.gif&hash=0dbda283738af2d886d06baff309d1c5f0e14873)

But figured you'd show it off next week at the forum meet.  :wink:

Anyway, lovin' the look, especially with those rims.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: apollo13 on April 09, 2011, 08:12:35 pm
I guessed ages ago!!!  :P

Looks really good Al, I've been thinking of getting a GTI and doing the exact same thing  :happy2:

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on April 09, 2011, 08:46:10 pm
Al the motor looks top mate  :notworthy: some great pics there bud!!!!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 11, 2011, 10:20:24 pm
Are those switches under the handbrake for it? If notwhat are they for?!

The switches are where the cup holder/bottle opener go. They are 4 seperate switches, one for each wheel to indipendantly alter the ride height.

:
And i am only on my work lap top but he picture quality looks to have improved, who took them for you.  :laugh:

...It was the wife who took them, she is a bit better at this than me :grin:

:laugh: I wasn't trying to push you into posting it up, more just letting you know I was aware  :innocent: . Was thinking of posting this but thought it'd give the game away:

Anyway, lovin' the look, especially with those rims.  :happy2:

Had figured out that you knew, who told? Maybe you should come to work with me and help solve some crimes Stealthwolf Holmes?! :wink:


Glad to be getting some more positive comments from the wheels, knew the slammed look would help pull them off. Think this is the longest I have had the same set of alloys on too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on April 11, 2011, 11:34:10 pm
Agreed the wheels now look spot on after not feeling them before! Nice one mad modder Al!  :laugh: :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 11, 2011, 11:37:04 pm
Maybe you should come to work with me and help solve some crimes Stealthwolf Holmes?! :wink:

 :grin:

Thanks but I'm going to decline. I have to do enough sleughing at work!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keano on April 12, 2011, 11:42:07 am
WOW WOW WOW!!!
 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: holty on April 12, 2011, 01:48:22 pm
Looks immense Al. Love it!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on April 12, 2011, 07:44:59 pm
oh sweet lord!! buddy, u kept that quiet lol, and how did i miss this :confused:
looks amazing!!
am dead jealous :evilgrin:
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: markymark on April 12, 2011, 08:34:11 pm
That's looking awesome Al, I look forward to seeing it in the flesh on Sunday! :notworthy: :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Geoffcarragh on April 12, 2011, 10:50:09 pm
nice work. love the seats!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swf7y on April 12, 2011, 10:57:51 pm
Gotta agree with Nath, the drop has made the alloys look the shizzle!  :happy2: :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 13, 2011, 05:47:03 pm
oh sweet lord!! buddy, u kept that quiet lol, and how did i miss this :confused:
looks amazing!!
am dead jealous :evilgrin:
matsu

No worries mate,
Glad you like it. Sorry that I didn't tell you, thought I had, though tried to keep it quiet and was only going to let people see it at the meet on Sunday, but got excited and spilt the beans. :signLOL:
Don't be jealous though, there are some aspects of yours that I am jealous of too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on April 13, 2011, 07:26:04 pm
Haha i'm green in a good way buddy.
I would never assume u would wanna tell me,it's great being that "secret squirrel"!!
 So many lil touches that take ur car to another level :evilgrin:
The wheel and drop combo is as good as any I've seen recently and beta than anything at UD with greeners the exception lol
And don't even get me started on the interior yow!! Love it!
Soon as I get paid I'll b all over the engine cover thing!

And love the photos. Current desktop status lol
Moar!!
Matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 13, 2011, 07:54:18 pm
And love the photos. Current desktop status lol


I have passed the compliments to my wife ( you remember her, the only happy female at UD!  :grin:)
No worries on the engine cover mate, just let me know when you are in a position to sort it. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on April 14, 2011, 08:26:30 am
yeah if my GF was there she wouyld have ben the only other female not loking bored and dragged arouind lol.
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on April 14, 2011, 10:20:35 am

I have passed the compliments to my wife ( you remember her, the only happy female at UD!  :grin:)



yeah if my GF was there she wouyld have ben the only other female not loking bored and dragged arouind lol.
matsu

....You know what they say:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FHotties%2FVolks_n_Chicks%2FVolksBabe_BlueLogo.jpg&hash=6caa36246064f837200074e1a178598a79d32625)

 :happy2:  :notworthy:  :happy2:

Slammed isn't my bag but I love the interior and your wifey's pics are excellent quality  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 26, 2011, 05:13:52 pm
Thanks for the compliments Robin, very kind.

Just to show how much she loves her dubs too, look what she has replaced her 2003 1.6 tank beetle with:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FLangford82%2FLupo%2Fphoto2.jpg&hash=5c0527c35557e1f9398f0aea5d4d081a80890535)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FLangford82%2FLupo%2Fphoto3.jpg&hash=82deba17c59f33fe5be6eced8220eb677a58fd4a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FLangford82%2FLupo%2Fphoto6.jpg&hash=afb3fa7b91951d6ce631197c6f003a1cc8772bc1)

Picking it up  this evening hopefully, completely standard......for now. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on April 26, 2011, 05:37:18 pm
Niiiiiice!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on April 26, 2011, 08:17:30 pm
Does the polo forum know what they are in for.It will be like China doing deals with other countries to buy all their minerals.
With all the modding bits you buy, it makes you Europe's 5th largest economy.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 26, 2011, 10:06:54 pm
This is Al's wife. It's not a Polo!!!!!!  :stupid:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on April 26, 2011, 10:19:36 pm
 :scared:  Sorry Missus Al, i do apologise.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 26, 2011, 10:40:10 pm
:scared:  Sorry Missus Al, i do apologise.  :notworthy:

So you should!  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on April 26, 2011, 10:43:43 pm
:scared:  Sorry Missus Al, i do apologise.  :notworthy:

So you should!  :pomppomp:

You should start your own build thread.  While he is out catching criminals.  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 26, 2011, 10:45:38 pm
the polo forum
Is that how you pronounce LUPO or did you just miss the huge badge on the back?  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 26, 2011, 10:46:27 pm
You should start your own build thread.  While he is out catching criminals.  :popcornsoda:
+1. sign up as an independent member. You can even call yourself big al's missus or something.  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 26, 2011, 10:47:10 pm


You should start your own build thread.  While he is out catching criminals.  :popcornsoda:

Don't you mean eating donuts?

Might have to sign up myself though rather than hijacking his account.  :fighting2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 26, 2011, 10:48:22 pm
Right, I'm off to sign up...

Mrs Al.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on April 26, 2011, 10:48:34 pm
the polo forum
Is that how you pronounce LUPO or did you just miss the huge badge on the back?  :grin:

Already been collard thanks Stealth.  :sad1:  Do you want me to dig up all of your clangers.  :angry015:  I'm thinking mice in the dash.  :innocent: as one of many.  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on April 26, 2011, 10:49:28 pm
Already been collard thanks Stealth.  :sad1:  Do you want me to dig up all of your clangers.  :angry015:  I'm thinking mice in the dash.  :innocent: as one of many.  :pomppomp:
Go ahead. I'm still laughing at the time I took the rear wheel off and scared myself silly!  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: DavidP on April 28, 2011, 05:07:14 am
G! What a load of Modes! Excellent Work
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on April 28, 2011, 06:59:14 pm
LOVE the Lupo Al! Excellent choice that  :happy2:

They are my favourite small car by some miles.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: ongoing on April 28, 2011, 07:07:15 pm
I think im in LOVE with your car Al!!  :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RussZS on April 28, 2011, 07:45:58 pm
Amazing Al! 

Where in Wolves are you from?  I'm just in Willenhall - picking up my Ed30 on Tuesday, can't wait!

I don't suppose I could be cheeky and ask if we could meet up at some point so that I could have a good look at your car??

Russ.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 28, 2011, 10:11:36 pm
LOVE the Lupo Al! Excellent choice that  :happy2:

They are my favourite small car by some miles.

Glad you like it, gave it a good clean Yesterday on Tash's behalf whilst she was at work, forgot how quickly black goes dirty.
And filled her up with petrol (the car, not the wife :grin:) cost the mighty price of £36  :surprised:
Always loved the Lupo GTI's since I bought my first polo about 8 years ago, but I skipped past it and started on Golfs.
Really nippy little gokart!


Amazing Al! 

Where in Wolves are you from?  I'm just in Willenhall - picking up my Ed30 on Tuesday, can't wait!

I don't suppose I could be cheeky and ask if we could meet up at some point so that I could have a good look at your car??

Russ.

Not cheeky at all mate, I'm just over in Bushbury, so only about 5 mins for you.
What spec ED30 you getting? Would have liked an Eddy myself but would feel a bit guilty modding it as much as I have with this one as they are slightly rarer.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 28, 2011, 10:26:25 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F208299_10150158876373440_271545148439_6771575_996422_n.jpg&hash=7eeee5bcb230466aebeaf7531f7c3be18b081147)

Just one pic. Imagine my surprise when I had a message to say that my car was on Fifteen52's facebook page, someone took a picture of it at Early Edition and put it on the page. Big Al's going Stateside! :signLOL:
Will try and dig out some better pics from the show, I didn't think to take any. :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on April 28, 2011, 10:51:58 pm
^ You were at Early Ed too?!

 :stupid: I didn't think there would be any attendees from the forum so I skipped it tbh  :ashamed:
The thread on here had little interest too. I think Alex started one. Bugger  :laugh:

LOVE the Lupo Al! Excellent choice that  :happy2:

They are my favourite small car by some miles.

Glad you like it, gave it a good clean Yesterday on Tash's behalf whilst she was at work, forgot how quickly black goes dirty.
And filled her up with petrol (the car, not the wife :grin:) cost the mighty price of £36  :surprised:
Always loved the Lupo GTI's since I bought my first polo about 8 years ago, but I skipped past it and started on Golfs.
Really nippy little gokart!


Amazing Al! 

Where in Wolves are you from?  I'm just in Willenhall - picking up my Ed30 on Tuesday, can't wait!

I don't suppose I could be cheeky and ask if we could meet up at some point so that I could have a good look at your car??

Russ.

Not cheeky at all mate, I'm just over in Bushbury, so only about 5 mins for you.
What spec ED30 you getting? Would have liked an Eddy myself but would feel a bit guilty modding it as much as I have with this one as they are slightly rarer.

Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 28, 2011, 10:59:45 pm
I wasn't even going to go to be honest, but put a post up about it on facebook, and Luke (plush automotive) replied saying to go up with him, next thing I knew I was driving up to Northampton at 6.30am and say in the show and shine arena. (didn't win anything though, no surprise!)

The lupo hasnt done enough miles to know how economical it is, the wife hasn't really driven it yet, think it's a 30 litre tank, have heard of people getting 300 miles out of them.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gtiain on April 29, 2011, 12:18:48 am
With this also being silver like mine, this is my number 1 ride on this site, its awesome mate.  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 07, 2011, 04:39:12 pm
Hey Al if you are looking for some rims for your lady's lupo there seems to be a whole lot of loveliness on wheel whores just now that would be suitable for it.  Some pretty nice RSL Cults under £600 and a couple of sets of Gottis on the cheap, both need a refurb but would come up nice by the look of them.  I'd go with the RSL Cults personally and they are already gloss black centres so would look lurvly once done up a bit :grin:

Will get a catch up with you soon, looks like I'm heading to Dubs Mania before DC so maybe see you there.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: edd666999 on May 10, 2011, 07:11:31 pm
i saw it at early edition! was very nice  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 10, 2011, 08:54:33 pm
Hey Al if you are looking for some rims for your lady's lupo there seems to be a whole lot of loveliness on wheel whores just now that would be suitable for it.  Some pretty nice RSL Cults under £600 and a couple of sets of Gottis on the cheap, both need a refurb but would come up nice by the look of them.  I'd go with the RSL Cults personally and they are already gloss black centres so would look lurvly once done up a bit :grin:


Sorry Sarah, missed this post. Wife is looking at the BBS RM's at the moment and also the Ronal R10 turbos which look quite cool on the black GTI's.
She also found out Fifteen52 are making the snowflakes in 15"nowas well so may be a proper mini golf soon. :scared: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on May 10, 2011, 09:00:42 pm
THATS SO COOL MATE
oops caps lock!!
of course we need more pics...and isnt she the genius behind the lense anyways?.....get her busy buddy!!
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 10, 2011, 09:19:32 pm
Hey Al if you are looking for some rims for your lady's lupo there seems to be a whole lot of loveliness on wheel whores just now that would be suitable for it.  Some pretty nice RSL Cults under £600 and a couple of sets of Gottis on the cheap, both need a refurb but would come up nice by the look of them.  I'd go with the RSL Cults personally and they are already gloss black centres so would look lurvly once done up a bit :grin:


Sorry Sarah, missed this post. Wife is looking at the BBS RM's at the moment and also the Ronal R10 turbos which look quite cool on the black GTI's.
She also found out Fifteen52 are making the snowflakes in 15"nowas well so may be a proper mini golf soon. :scared: :grin:

http://www.wheel-whores.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=5203&title=bbs-rm-15-26quot-3b-4x100-2-piece&cat=4

I'm posting this link but I actually have no idea what fitment is required for a lupo!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 10, 2011, 10:45:09 pm

http://www.wheel-whores.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=5203&title=bbs-rm-15-26quot-3b-4x100-2-piece&cat=4

I'm posting this link but I actually have no idea what fitment is required for a lupo!

Only £920?! I'll be honest, her budget is a lot more modest than mine (for now)  :grin: but thanks anyway.
That is the exact look she wants, but with red spokes. I have no idea on the offsets/PCD for the lupo's either. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on May 11, 2011, 07:08:50 am
haha,.....famous last words my friend....we will b seeing a mighty build thread for the loopy on here soon i,m sure :jumpmove:
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 24, 2011, 12:14:32 am


Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car  :wink:

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 24, 2011, 01:27:57 pm
Another little update before another BIG update  :wink:  :party: :pomppomp:

MK6 steering wheel, Still hoping to get highline fitted to allow full use of the controls.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F003-1.jpg&hash=16e5d89c85a3aba1599c08c07c65ee78156194ca)

Chrome light switch, which I think complements the steering wheel and chrome of the dash trim
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F004.jpg&hash=255079617dac962f206fda4714b64f199deffdc3)

And chrome window and mirror switches.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F005-1.jpg&hash=f77e212993ade6f4fe25d8c20c0ad4eedd63d22a)

And also got some nice mats made to my spec with the GTI logo on, no pictures, but I think they are too nice to use as everyday mats, so may just save them for shows too.

Couple of weeks, or maybe show time before I reveal all new spendings.  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 24, 2011, 07:20:06 pm
Goddamn you Al I want a mk6 wheel!!!! :signLOL:

What's your new plans then??
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 25, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
I thought you had an S3 steering wheel in yours Sarah? or was it put back to standard when you bought it?

Afraid I can't reveal my plans until they are done, spoils the excitement if I do that  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on May 25, 2011, 07:28:41 pm


Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car  :wink:

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!

So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: TANNER on May 25, 2011, 09:40:42 pm


Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!
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So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank?  :happy2:
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Pete, I used to get around 220 - 250 miles from a tank on average. Loved mine, probably the best car I have owned fun wise. Size doesnt matter! haha.

Al the ClubLupo members are a helpful bunch if you need any advice. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 25, 2011, 10:12:55 pm
I thought you had an S3 steering wheel in yours Sarah? or was it put back to standard when you bought it?

Afraid I can't reveal my plans until they are done, spoils the excitement if I do that  :wink:

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw  :confused:

When are the plans going to be done?  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 25, 2011, 10:48:52 pm


Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car  :wink:

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!

So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank?  :happy2:

244 miles from full to warning light coming on.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on May 26, 2011, 09:48:24 am

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw  :confused:


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FHotties%2FVolks_n_Chicks%2FVolksBabe_BlueLogo.jpg&hash=6caa36246064f837200074e1a178598a79d32625)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2FThumbShades.jpg&hash=ab5e893140795e16baf0ef950f14d5fe24ed5f27)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 26, 2011, 05:46:42 pm

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw  :confused:


Fair enough, though I am a big fan of the S3 wheel apart from the logo in the middle.
MK6 one costs about £400 all in, as you need a steering module that is about £140, though they do look very nice.
Keep seeing them pop up in the for sale area here for a decent price. Tash is tempted by one for her Lupo but not sure what is involved to get one to fit. (and cannot find any without the stereo  controls)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 26, 2011, 08:17:32 pm

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw  :confused:


Fair enough, though I am a big fan of the S3 wheel apart from the logo in the middle.
MK6 one costs about £400 all in, as you need a steering module that is about £140, though they do look very nice.
Keep seeing them pop up in the for sale area here for a decent price. Tash is tempted by one for her Lupo but not sure what is involved to get one to fit. (and cannot find any without the stereo  controls)

There's some good bargains to be had on german ebay :wink: I nearly bought a gti one but it was dsg and I just wasn't sure, then I put the money toward something for the air ride anyway!!

I think the mk6 wheel looks great, it's a nice touch for the mk5.

I will ask one of the guys round my way about the lupo as his one was very very special :drool: was the blue lupo with the red interior that's won a few times at mivw and edition, Colin will know everything!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: darkside on May 27, 2011, 02:14:41 pm
Saw this at Early Edition

Keeps getting better and better
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 27, 2011, 04:11:25 pm
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 27, 2011, 04:18:20 pm
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.

Super, do you have a link to his build thread so the wife can communicate directly?
(and because I really want to see his motor, love the blue Lupo GTI's)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on May 27, 2011, 07:11:30 pm
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.

Super, do you have a link to his build thread so the wife can communicate directly?
(and because I really want to see his motor, love the blue Lupo GTI's)

http://www.eastsidevw.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41

Think most of it is in there
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 06, 2011, 02:43:10 pm
Me again.
You know I said last update before a big update....Well, got another small update before a big update:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F0f8729a0.jpg&hash=e23bac00a6f309468d6cb36fea6db8097843ffea)
This was the result of 2 acts of stupidity that has been bugging me for a few months now, I bent in the wheel arch lining, but in doing so also caused the paint to flake off at a rapid speed that revealed lots of nasty metal, and also when letting the air out of my suspension with the wheels on full lock caused a nasty crease. So last week with the car at Chase automotive, got them to sort it out for me:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F143.jpg&hash=934a904ef48ab47f57036fdc1f52fe3ac7eb745e)

Amazed how well they did this, other arch is the same as this. (and a bargain price too)

Also brought Matsu's carbon grille, so they stuck that on for me:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F148.jpg&hash=7460f01f47c483b30297704fce8ee96b97838588)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F149.jpg&hash=5d9be649523255032b44718c9588a5cdaa7b1681)

And had the rear exhaust valance smoothed and painted, filled in the tow eye cover hole for a bit of symmetry. Just need to sort the reversing lights and maybe get rid of the GTI badge?!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F145.jpg&hash=4eead09b11a47d0da3282489635b62fe5370c614)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F144.jpg&hash=2925a1e302e913f9a852e29dece40a8e006ca301)

Pretty sure that is the last small update now as the car is off again this weekend, feel like I never see her she is in the bodyshops that much lately. :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on June 06, 2011, 07:18:12 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F148.jpg&hash=7460f01f47c483b30297704fce8ee96b97838588)
Pretty sure that is the last small update now as the car is off again this weekend, feel like I never see her she is in the bodyshops that much lately. :grin:

How meaty does that look Al?!  :drool:  :happy2: Front profile is spot on  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on June 19, 2011, 05:33:43 pm
Good to meet you today Al  :happy2:

Fully deserved the award. It got a lot of attention, justified too  :happy2:
Bet you're chuffed fella?

When we ran into that dead end in the corner just after arrival, I wondered how we'd get out without red faces  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RussZS on June 19, 2011, 09:45:18 pm
What award was it?

Nice one Al :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on June 19, 2011, 09:59:30 pm
Heard about the award, well done Al!  Sorry I wasn't there to have a chat but you seen on facebook why  :sad1: Hopefully get a catch up soon, you should come to cumbriaVAG!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 19, 2011, 10:38:52 pm
Hi guys,  :pomppomp: :drinking: :pomppomp: :jumpmove: :star: :pomppomp:

Finally sat down for the evening (with a nice domino's)
Bit of an update on the car.
Took it back to Like on Saturday last week due to the plank at local garage cutting through my airline pipe.
Whilst it was with him thought it would be daft to not get some more work done on it, so although I do like the false floor that he fits, I fancied something a little more showy but subtle at the same time:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2F8e8e11f5.jpg&hash=6b35d559364db8f92bc2c4872bb08ff9dd9359aa)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2F75e1a7b1.jpg&hash=726fee8078ed4abd180693f20f3a071aeb31adc2)

And as I have alcantara around the dials and switches he fitted last time, that some more would do the trick and be something a bit different too:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2F45faf911.jpg&hash=d612a397beea7e9ca9ae02a97d7ae4cf9c868449)
(pics courtesy of Luke/plush facebook page as not got any of my own yet!)

To really compliment all this had Russz do a detail on it (review on the detailing threads)
Amazing job for someone who taught himself and does it in his spare time, and a really nice polite and generous guy to chat to.

And as a result of all the recent work:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2FDC11%2F332.jpg&hash=77398e88f08e2c6f341e2914620e7f91ff543643)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2FDC11%2F341.jpg&hash=c585ce52ef961500f7410b261df0725db9a3acbd)

Really shocked, could not believe it, as when I was watching the judges go around it they were stopping at all the parts that I knew were in need of a little TLC.
Though there was only first and second place awards in the MK5 class, so not sure if only 2 people entered. :stupid:

Really nice to meet you all and chat endlessly about motors, and whatever else took our attention  :grin:
Still lots more planned though. :happy2:


Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JJ on June 19, 2011, 10:48:01 pm
Nice one Al.  Looking good.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RussZS on June 19, 2011, 10:56:03 pm
Congrats Al, and thanks for the kind words :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 19, 2011, 11:03:37 pm
Congrats Al, and thanks for the kind words :)

Heart sank when they asked me to open the engine bay, spent 2 hours yesterday morning before my best mates wedding (much to Tash's annoyance) cleaning the interior, but just didn't have time for the bay.
Sure the judges would have picked a lot more faults if I hadn't had your expertise to guide me through, and that quick detailer you gave me is great (again, according to Tash, I was too busy mingling to clean!)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RussZS on June 19, 2011, 11:06:09 pm
Yeah we should have done the engine bay quickly whilst I was there, we know for next time though :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on June 20, 2011, 09:11:49 am
congrats AL... the car looks reaallly good from all angles and that stance is sweet bud. green with envy lol
car was def the best mk 5 there!
and thanks for the engine cover!
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on June 20, 2011, 04:58:35 pm
 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

Congrats, AL - Looks like a nice award and not some piece of tat. Love the see-through round panel in the boot and it being lit  :notworthy:

Slammed show cars ain't my thing at all but I can appreciate how well you've done it.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on June 20, 2011, 05:04:10 pm
That's brilliant Al, :notworthy:

I know you've spent a lot of time and attention on your car and it is really great to see it getting some well deserved attention :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on June 20, 2011, 09:30:23 pm
I'd have been surprised if only two MK5's entered S&S Al? There were plenty about as ever. I thought mine was the only one MK5 that hadn't entered TBH :grin:

It was super to see the boot install in particular in the flesh  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 20, 2011, 11:09:42 pm
I'd have been surprised if only two MK5's entered S&S Al? There were plenty about as ever. I thought mine was the only one MK5 that hadn't entered TBH :grin:

It was super to see the boot install in particular in the flesh  :happy2:

Glad you liked it mate, was really nice to talk to you, didn't see you leave, be cool to catch up at some more shows.

congrats AL... the car looks reaallly good from all angles and that stance is sweet bud. green with envy lol
car was def the best mk 5 there!
and thanks for the engine cover!
matsu

Thanks too Rich. Went hunting over the car parks for yours, couldn't find it though, looked for you after our chat to carry on the gossiping.
Hope you enjoyed the show, was a nice turnout, (would have liked more trade stands)

Oh, and I now need a front numberplate as I think mine fell off on the drive home, so a new plate, and 5 even stronger magnets to come!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on June 21, 2011, 10:18:48 pm
congrats AL... the car looks reaallly good from all angles and that stance is sweet bud. green with envy lol
car was def the best mk 5 there!
and thanks for the engine cover!
matsu
I saw you parked up in the gravel car park Matsu, nicely distinctive car  :happy2:
Just caught you driving off mid afternoon too.

I'd have been surprised if only two MK5's entered S&S Al? There were plenty about as ever. I thought mine was the only one MK5 that hadn't entered TBH :grin:

It was super to see the boot install in particular in the flesh  :happy2:

Glad you liked it mate, was really nice to talk to you, didn't see you leave, be cool to catch up at some more shows.


Did look good  :happy2: I've changed my mind on the wheels for the better :wink:
Cheers fella. Was super meeting you and Natasha. I'll be about Sunday (Inters) so see you then  :happy2:

Did you notice how there wasn't one MK6 there? (not modded that I recall anyway...) Thought they would already be smattering the scene in honesty.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on June 23, 2011, 07:39:29 am
congratulations on the award Al, car is looking fantastic  :happy2:

keep up the good work...

by the way isn't it time you changed your wheels????  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 23, 2011, 10:17:11 am

by the way isn't it time you changed your wheels????  :rolleye:

Thanks mate, car would never be at the standard it is without Lukes hard work.

Regards the wheels, I am on the lookout at the moment, trying to get a set off fifteen52 as loving what they are coming up with at the moment, and very few sets in the  UK at the moment  :grin: :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on June 23, 2011, 10:48:46 am
congrats AL... the car looks reaallly good from all angles and that stance is sweet bud. green with envy lol
car was def the best mk 5 there!
and thanks for the engine cover!
matsu
I saw you parked up in the gravel car park Matsu, nicely distinctive car  :happy2:
Just caught you driving off mid afternoon too.

gee thanks bud!].....def not the "Big al" standard tho!

and a def lack of mk6's i agree. altho the audi's were out in force! and they were stunning!

matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 30, 2011, 09:47:58 pm
Inpro smoked indicators fitted today, not too much difference to normal looking at the pics, but you can see the difference in person.
And think that I will get my mirrors wrapped black and this will compliment them nicely.

Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fc25b2b47.jpg&hash=f0bd3b30bf605e3904cbbc9401132e849ee5e31e)

After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F7465a442.jpg&hash=f5a80539b4aee8231d9ae64c532ce078da9ca4b5)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 01, 2011, 10:37:36 am
No real updates lately, not been doing too much to it, Have some R32 front brakes to go on soon, And sorting out a US spec rear bumper.

Another trophy from Detailed bash yesterday  :star: :pomppomp:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2FDetailed_GTI_open_day%2FIMG_6361.jpg&hash=ff79ecea84bf141c901b0bd6ac6a0fe46b14cd79)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2FDetailed115.jpg&hash=6af38955c8f687b1a85130b75c1c234154cf0367)

And just a pic that Tash took of the boot install in the evening which I like very much:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2FIMG_6378.jpg&hash=9318bd59d1149a49b72f00420e9b847ad61cd75e)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on August 01, 2011, 12:52:01 pm
that last pic......dammmmmmm! class!

this car jsut keeps getting better mate! :congrats:

matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Pablos007 on August 01, 2011, 01:41:43 pm
No real updates lately, not been doing too much to it, Have some R32 front brakes to go on soon, And sorting out a US spec rear bumper.
Another trophy from Detailed bash yesterday  :star: :pomppomp:

Your motor looked good 'in the flesh' yesterday, and well done on the trophy.   :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GarethB on August 01, 2011, 02:14:34 pm
Stunning car Al - read the whole thread yesterday and it has provided quite a few ideas for my car.

Quick qu - where can I purchase some inpro smoked mirror indicators? can't seem to find them on Awesome's website...
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on August 01, 2011, 08:58:56 pm
Well done again Al  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: keano on August 01, 2011, 09:38:26 pm
Never mind congratulations on the award Al.

Congratulations for finding a partner who is into cars as much as you!!  :notworthy: :notworthy:  :drinking:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 01, 2011, 09:50:08 pm
Never mind congratulations on the award Al.

Congratulations for finding a partner who is into cars as much as you!!  :notworthy: :notworthy:  :drinking:
:grin:

Correction, MORE into cars than he is  :love:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on August 02, 2011, 06:39:30 am
Stunning car Al - read the whole thread yesterday and it has provided quite a few ideas for my car.

Quick qu - where can I purchase some inpro smoked mirror indicators? can't seem to find them on Awesome's website...
I got mine from tmtuning.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GarethB on August 02, 2011, 08:50:15 am
Quick qu - where can I purchase some inpro smoked mirror indicators? can't seem to find them on Awesome's website...
I got mine from tmtuning.

Cheers stealthwolf  :happy2: - checked the site but they are currently out of stock. I'll drop them an email to find out when/if they'll get more in.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 02, 2011, 02:44:54 pm
Your motor looked good 'in the flesh' yesterday, and well done on the trophy.   :congrats:

Thanks mate, has taken me ages to get it anywhere near this (as you would see from when I started this build thread with the most bog standard of MK5's!  :laugh:)

Never mind congratulations on the award Al.

Congratulations for finding a partner who is into cars as much as you!!  :notworthy: :notworthy:  :drinking:

Correction, MORE into cars than he is  :love:


She is very proud of her VW family and history, and think she is talking herself into some big spending on the Lupo so that it can come to the shows too.
Was nice to meet you both on Sunday, hope to see you at more shows in the future!

Well done again Al  :congrats:

Well done to you too Sarah, it was nice  to see you get an award that looks as good as the interior that won it.
Sure there will be more to come, and can't wait to see all your ideas come to life.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: P90NAY on August 06, 2011, 03:45:16 pm
love your car pal... always enjoy looking at it at shows :P
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 19, 2011, 07:12:22 pm
Thanks mate,
Spend a lot of time trying to work out what will go with what, and what I need to improve on it.


Small update,
Bought a second hand R32 bumper off ebay a few weeks ago and also got a US spec top half bumper,
I know how hard it is to find R32 bumpers in the UK with shortened recesses, so thought I would have a go myself as enjoy a bit of DIY and plastic welding.

Sized up the recess space and then got a cheap old lower part and cut out the number plate corners, this allowed me to glue and weld the pieces in to fill in the gaps without losing any shape of the recess.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F014.jpg&hash=b7cd98247286ca0ff89686ef1c0dec52a77e5478)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F012.jpg&hash=ed0c3b91890215e491358bf6811ae95fa1504975)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F013.jpg&hash=467cfcec13a7ecc8c9fb53d7b92b376bdb380468)

welded it as best I could and then put a bit of E38 bonding on and smoothed it out.
Then off to the bodyshop it went last Thursday.

On Wednesday this week I got a phone call from them, they had bonded the bits I did a bit stronger, but when they put the 2 bumpers together, the US green one I had did not match in size, I have no idea why and can only guess that the US one is a slightly different size as the bottom part will also be?
So they suggested I get another top part, and they will cut out the top part number plate recess and fix it to another bumper.
Straight away got on ebay and found a bloke local in Birmingham who has loads in stock, shot over and got it and had it to the body shop in an hour.

Problem solved.......not quite

Went to collect it today, and as I was going to be fitting it alone they offered to help me with fitting.
3 hours later, and we have realised that the top part bumper I bought is not a genuine part, and as a result the lines are not perfect on it, they crease slightly and dont sit flush to the other panels.
Not got a pic yet, but will do one over the weekend, the plate recess looks 100 times better, but I am going to have to take my genuine bumper in and get that adjusted too I think as a show car with imperfections is a hanging offence!

Credit again to Chase Automotive for all the hard work that they put into the car and bumper for me though! :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rex on August 19, 2011, 07:21:49 pm
I can't believe how many great cars are around here!!! This is an awesome car. I've read your thread some time ago but forgot to post my impressions. Congratulations for all the work!
Your car is a little bit too low for my taste but everything else is great.
Good luck with the rear bumper!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: vRS_Pagey on August 20, 2011, 07:33:39 pm
I can only echo Rex's comments, the car looks amazing with a lot of inovations, cracking work.

Waiting with baited breath for the outcome of the bumper.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on August 20, 2011, 10:09:48 pm
It's crap to go through all that and then find out it's a fake part!  :fighting:

Hope you get it sorted. Might have to pay these guys a visit.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: vRS_Pagey on August 21, 2011, 11:59:05 am
It's crap to go through all that and then find out it's a fake part!  :fighting:

Hope you get it sorted. Might have to pay these guys a visit.
Count me in.....(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Ffighting%2Ffighting0032.gif&hash=4ea269f17ed3050b9f105b0f5447bbc475a3a960)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 21, 2011, 10:12:28 pm
Cannot fault Chase, they were doing everything right, should have realised, it was some dodgy back alley workshop in Birmingham about 5 minutes from the Pleck Road.

Fortunately the mistake seemed to go unnoticed today at high peaks low dubs.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6182%2F6065900363_fcd505240e_z.jpg&hash=0ddceedbcf1b7d0e88220d66bdf6b08386896e23)

Only one Mrs Al took at the show of the new rear bumper:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6079%2F6065894027_5df4b67ccb_z.jpg&hash=f33f1da7c563a59283e605e03ae094d975167f2f)

Will be getting the bumper fixed soon, and possibly a couple of other small parts sprayed up such as battery cover, fuse cover as my engine bay has been slightly neglected compared to the rest of the car.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Conrad The Jellyfish on August 22, 2011, 03:36:03 pm
well done on the trophy geez :)  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on August 22, 2011, 03:50:12 pm
Sort your Photobucket out Al!!  :sad1:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 22, 2011, 03:51:25 pm
Sort your Photobucket out Al!!  :sad1:

I don't know how...... :sad1:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: vRS_Pagey on August 22, 2011, 03:51:41 pm
Sort your Photobucket out Al!!  :sad1:
+1  :mad:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: vRS_Pagey on August 22, 2011, 03:52:30 pm
Sort your Photobucket out Al!!  :sad1:

I don't know how...... :sad1:
The blank spaces mean you have deleted the picture from PB......
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 22, 2011, 08:12:09 pm
Fixed, Nicked the pictures from Mrs Als flikr account.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 26, 2011, 04:48:09 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6069%2F6082984224_355f4a95ed.jpg&hash=af51c39fdb4891565ab64d6295bed2dd2b054889)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SL03 JOE on August 26, 2011, 04:59:40 pm
car is truly stunning mate! i spoke to luke at plush and he want almost 3k just for a budget air ride system. and i couldnt warrant paying that for it. so i've got Aps which should be ok for now. may keep and eye out for secondhand Air ride setup or may go down the Hydraulic side (Seeing as i can do Hydraulics) but see what happens.


Joe.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on August 26, 2011, 05:22:57 pm
^^ remember joe, you get what you pay for buddy  :happy2:

BTW Al, car looks epic as always mate  :happy2: :wink: well done on another trophy!!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 26, 2011, 05:33:52 pm
car is truly stunning mate! i spoke to luke at plush and he want almost 3k just for a budget air ride system. and i couldnt warrant paying that for it. so i've got Aps which should be ok for now. may keep and eye out for secondhand Air ride setup or may go down the Hydraulic side (Seeing as i can do Hydraulics) but see what happens.


Joe.

It's not cheap, but it really is good to know that you are having the best done, and that it is being done properly, Plush are doing about 3 cars a month for the last 2 years so you know it's done well, and you have after care with them too, I still have not heard a bad word about them.
I was there yesterday talking to Luke and he showed me all the botched jobs that had been brought to him for correction, parts rubbing holes through the bags  :surprised:, chassis notches that were in the wrong place and causing the driveshaft to rub.
Have not heard many good things about the hydraulics, but guess it's early days for it.

And Craig, thanks for the kind words, glad you like it mate. Hope to meet you at some point next show season so we can compare kits (think you are lower than me! :wink:)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 01, 2011, 08:15:47 pm
Crap photo, but look what turned up today:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F7e179cee.jpg&hash=a98af5291e6aa74eb91402980cd83c26e1d531da)

Bit disappointed as the bolstering is like new, but the muppet couriers seem to have scuffed the sides a bit, and the seat area is a little stretched.
The quality of the leather is so much better than the R32 seats I have in at present, makes them feel like plastic.
Will have my old ones out on Monday and the new seats in (though probably not working due to the amount of wiring required!)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: baldwined30 on September 01, 2011, 10:36:31 pm
love these seats but i just cant justify the money!!! there are a few for sale on the bay at the moment!!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on September 02, 2011, 08:05:10 am
ooooooooooooooooooo  :popcornsoda: :happy2:

my favourite

chop chop get them in!!!!!


i'll be at Ultimate dubs i think mate, so hopefully will meet you there

yh think im a bit lower lol  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: danishmkvgti on September 02, 2011, 11:12:14 am
Crap photo, but look what turned up today:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F7e179cee.jpg&hash=a98af5291e6aa74eb91402980cd83c26e1d531da)

Bit disappointed as the bolstering is like new, but the muppet couriers seem to have scuffed the sides a bit, and the seat area is a little stretched.
The quality of the leather is so much better than the R32 seats I have in at present, makes them feel like plastic.
Will have my old ones out on Monday and the new seats in (though probably not working due to the amount of wiring required!)

Don't VW plastic coat their leather seats, so it makes sense that you feel the difference in the leather?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mortygttdi on September 02, 2011, 03:50:05 pm
VW use leatherette and Audi use proper nappa leather which is why you can tell the difference, 

Looking good Al :happy2: get an hair dryer on the stretched leather it should go back :drinking: the skuffs can also be sorted with the correct dye.

Darren
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 03, 2011, 05:36:08 pm
Cheers for that Darren. (keep meaning to organise a meet up for you to fit cruise and highline, maybe sometime soon?)

Another little update, engine bay hasn't had much love, so over the winter that will be my little project I think. For now have just put in a little cover from forge that looks better than the standard black plastic.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F902524b5.jpg&hash=11c4a218f7ed24f14212117e72230996e5566b6c)

Over the winter going to get a couple of chrome parts, and also a couple of bits sprayed to match the car.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on September 03, 2011, 07:02:46 pm
If you get any of the Jcaps stuff, let me know. Might bung an order with you to save shipping.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 03, 2011, 07:05:40 pm
If you get any of the Jcaps stuff, let me know. Might bung an order with you to save shipping.

Will do mate, what parts you thinking? I want to get the washer fluid cap and the coolant lid, they are OK with combined postage and also  :wink: helping with customs forms  :wink:


Looking at the engine bay pic again, I think I need some cleaner piping!  :surprised: :scared:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stealthwolf on September 03, 2011, 07:55:23 pm
Coolant and washer, maybe oil.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 05, 2011, 02:43:14 pm
Just a couple of pics from the weekend to show the second bumper to be painted in as many weeks.
Was very last minute, picked the car up on Friday from the bodyshop, they only finished the painting on Friday morning... :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F095.jpg&hash=3509b034a6888871788221695a0fd119b12cbf54)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F091.jpg&hash=6cd571993ace181be815ed315954602d8792328a)

The paint match is spot on, really happy now.
Also got a cheeky sticker that makes me and a couple of work mates chuckle: (simple things for simple minds!)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F100.jpg&hash=c0667789338fe15425f74516111ab2ad35cb8d18)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on September 05, 2011, 03:42:34 pm
looks nice mate, the only criticism (minor, unless its camera angle) is the recess a little shallow on the R32 section? plate looks a little squashed

looks sweet none the less  :happy2:

is that it for this year?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 05, 2011, 03:49:49 pm
looks nice mate, the only criticism (minor, unless its camera angle) is the recess a little shallow on the R32 section? plate looks a little squashed

looks sweet none the less  :happy2:

is that it for this year?

I said exactly the same thing to Tash yesterday about the plate recess. Too late now though, and could not find anyone anywhere that does the R32 US spec bumper, eve n VW don't have them, and to import them is a bit too expensive.

Not sure what else to do with it over the winter, think it's almost where I want it to be, Just smaller details for it now, then see how next season goes.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Stevenebm on September 05, 2011, 05:19:38 pm
great thread this :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on September 05, 2011, 07:54:47 pm
If you get any of the Jcaps stuff, let me know. Might bung an order with you to save shipping.

Can I get on this too? Need oil cap and maybe a dipstick cover and coolant cap too  :signLOL:

Looking forward to seeing what you get up to over winter mate, will need to get a mk5 catch up in the bar!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Schnaffler on September 05, 2011, 09:00:30 pm
"Someone" tested out the new seats...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6077%2F6116978619_4414f2920b_z.jpg&hash=4b9259c47f8c627d4c3f9df8f05f9f767a490cc3)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Conrad The Jellyfish on September 06, 2011, 09:07:52 am
"Someone" tested out the new seats...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.static.flickr.com%2F6077%2F6116978619_4414f2920b_z.jpg&hash=4b9259c47f8c627d4c3f9df8f05f9f767a490cc3)

Awwwww hes as cute as the pics you were showing us Sunday :)

Mrs wont le tme have one :(
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MitchGTI on September 25, 2011, 06:24:40 pm
saw this today at westside! looked awsome! wish i knew who you were ide of said hi lol i left my mk5 in the car park its not show worthy yet!

mitch
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 25, 2011, 09:24:36 pm
saw this today at westside! looked awsome! wish i knew who you were ide of said hi lol i left my mk5 in the car park its not show worthy yet!

mitch

Thanks Mitch. Got some positive comments from a few which is always nice.
Was the last show of the season for the MK5 so it's going to have 4 months away from them to put up with the winter weather and come back all new next season.  :happy2:


PS, didn't even know there was a carpark for non show cars, though you should have just parked up along side the show ones, no harm in it, and was nice to be grouped up in class specific, first show iv been to which does that.

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Westside 155 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/schnaffler/6182015435/) by Schnaffalopagus (http://www.flickr.com/people/schnaffler/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MitchGTI on September 25, 2011, 10:51:20 pm
next time i shall be bringing it in it just looks so family saloon at the min lol, the show in itself was ok was one or two arrogant people about which got on me tits but its all good! cant have it all!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Conrad The Jellyfish on September 25, 2011, 10:59:03 pm
Looking Goid Geez :) Eagerly Await my pressies :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Dave63 on September 25, 2011, 11:53:18 pm
Love it!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on October 12, 2011, 07:38:54 pm
next time i shall be bringing it in it just looks so family saloon at the min lol, the show in itself was ok was one or two arrogant people about which got on me tits but its all good! cant have it all!

Which arrogant people? I didn't meet/see any, except for the one Bimmer owner who took about 5 minutes to swagger up and collect his trophy. :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MitchGTI on October 12, 2011, 07:49:24 pm
there were a few, more of the rude boy type younger generation
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 03, 2011, 03:58:32 pm
No real update, but had Del boys tyres off him the other day.
As my one wheel kissed a curb very lightly then I took them up to A1 in Wolverhampton  this morning, who have scored them all so that they match, and removed the scrape completely. Look as good as new now, and the tyres (215/35/18's) make the car look a lot lower, but on the drive home felt no different to the Vredesteins that were taken off, which was a surprise, maybe need to do a longer journey to decide for certain.
Couple of poopty iPhone pics of the new lows, still not quite laying frame, but I think as close as I can get:

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Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Black9 on November 06, 2011, 03:34:03 pm
Balled car, keep it up
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 14, 2011, 01:51:42 pm
Now in winter mode, picked up some CH reps yesterday off 8illy, fitted them last night and this morning.:

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Also had Russ come over a couple of weeks ago and he gave it a full winter protection, some extra layers of wax/polish to keep the cold from ruining the paint even more!


Never updated with other purchases, fitted the votex splitter, which I love:

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(cheeky woofit looking after the car through the window :grin:)

Noticed that the number plate mod (using magnets) was causing slight scratching as the grille is carbon, and very very shiny. So took off the magnets, and bought some double sided suckers, glued them on using some extra strong epoxy glue, then put some waterproof ductape on to make extra sure that the suckers come away on the right side and don't come away from the plate when removing:

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Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 14, 2011, 01:59:11 pm

Great idea Al, I need to pull my finger out and whip the front bumper off and do the magnets

I'm going to cover the magnets in soft durable tape from work to help prevent scratching.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on November 14, 2011, 04:06:36 pm
Love the splitter :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: the bruce on November 14, 2011, 04:41:13 pm
Like the splitter + the BBS :wink: wheels.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: 81lly on November 14, 2011, 07:43:23 pm
Seen this in person yesterday, looked awesome mate, looks even better with CH's   :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on November 15, 2011, 11:43:31 am
AL i have to say mate- i think i prefer the ch's lol.
 that looks oem.....but gone mental!

looks looks stunning- cant wait to see it in the flesh again art a show early next year!
hopw you and urs all ok!!

matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 18, 2011, 02:52:56 pm
AL i have to say mate- i think i prefer the ch's lol.
 that looks oem.....but gone mental!

looks looks stunning- cant wait to see it in the flesh again art a show early next year!
hopw you and urs all ok!!

I'm kind of fond of them too, look cool, may even refurb them over the summer to have them looking minty new.
Maybe see yours in the show grounds next summer too I hope!

Thanks as always for the compliments Rich, and everyone else.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Little_Dave on November 18, 2011, 03:16:57 pm
Spotted your car a few times in the December issue of PVW in this years car show round up with your snowflakes on  :drool:

Dave
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 21, 2011, 02:48:36 pm
Spotted your car a few times in the December issue of PVW in this years car show round up with your snowflakes on  :drool:

Dave

Was really pleased to see it in there twice too, never been in any of the magazines even though been to about 10 shows this year so was a nice surprise.
Most people seem to recognise it from the wheels  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 21, 2011, 02:54:21 pm
At last, S3 Brakes, painted black for the steel parts and vapor blasted alloy parts.
Parts were shot blasted and painted in extreme temp primer (used on aeroplane brakes) and again in top coat black.
Was going to go for colour coding or red to match parts of the car, but when I saw these and the price for them then I couldn't resist. Can always paint the R carrier pads anyway. Hopefully fitting them in the next couple of weeks, but think I may need an extra flexi hose as the guy selling them couldn't find the pair.
(and may be remapping to stage 2 soon so def need more stopping power)

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Don't know if I should let the garage fit them, or get some mates to help out, and fit the ARB at the same time,
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: DonalM on November 21, 2011, 04:58:00 pm
Absolutely love it Al.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on December 15, 2011, 03:02:45 pm
S3 brakes fitted, brand new pads as old ones had been used on the track a bit much I think. Not noticed much difference yet, but not done many miles.
Also got the autotech ARB fitted, bit firmer than stock, but nicely so. Reduces understeer noticeably.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Bennett vrs on December 16, 2011, 12:48:08 pm
About time youve picked up some big brakes  :signLOL:

Cars looking great  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Little_Dave on December 16, 2011, 06:12:54 pm
Looks like your in PVW magazine again this month  :wink: pretty distinctive wheels and looks like the missus is helping to keep it slammed by sitting on the boot sill  :signLOL:

Which setting did you get the ARB set on? mines going on soon as  the WALK turns up  :party:

Dave
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on December 16, 2011, 08:15:35 pm
About time youve picked up some big brakes  :signLOL:

Cars looking great  :happy2:

I know mate, been putting it off, and putting it off, but next year is when all the power mods start so need to get some better stoppers, Still need to get it remapped, just not sure who to go to for it!


Looks like your in PVW magazine again this month  :wink: pretty distinctive wheels and looks like the missus is helping to keep it slammed by sitting on the boot sill  :signLOL:

Which setting did you get the ARB set on? mines going on soon as  the WALK turns up  :party:

Dave

yep, 2 months in a row, I wasn't best pleased when I came back from the bog to see her sat on it like that either, though she assured me she had been very careful.  :grin:  think I'll have the wheels on for next show season too as not got too much spare £ lying around to get new ones...

ARB is on the softest setting, can feel the difference and easy enough to change, so if not happy with it can adjust it, probably do WALK when a cheap second hand one pops up for sale on here too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 03, 2012, 04:07:03 pm
Went to do some cheap new years shopping at the Bull Ring today. (didn't find anything other than a dozen Krispy Kremes!)

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But when we got to the car park, there were hardly any other motors around, so the wife told me to drop it (the car  :innocent:) and get a couple of pics, as everyone else seems to do the carpark ones and they look really cool sometimes, and she got a photoshop app on her iPhone.

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Please excuse the off centre number plate, only a winter mod, as the suckers don't keep my pressed one on over winter due to the damp.
Think i'm replacing the rear bumper with something only seen on one other MK5 before in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: danishmkvgti on January 03, 2012, 04:11:06 pm
SteveP rear bumper me thinks  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 03, 2012, 04:21:47 pm
SteveP rear bumper me thinks  :wink:

Nope,though I do quite like that one. Just fancy something different, everyone seems to go for the R32 rears now.  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on January 03, 2012, 09:13:30 pm
awsome car matey ! got to lose that front plate tho ! put it in your window or not at all , plates look so daft on mk5s down there ! as for the rest of the car .... WOW !
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 03, 2012, 11:40:42 pm
awsome car matey ! got to lose that front plate tho ! put it in your window or not at all.

You haven't clocked what I do for a living have you?  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rich83 on January 03, 2012, 11:44:00 pm
awsome car matey ! got to lose that front plate tho ! put it in your window or not at all.

You haven't clocked what I do for a living have you?  :grin: :grin: :grin:

And you never go faster than 70 on the M'way?  8)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 04, 2012, 09:26:02 am

And you never go faster than 70 on the M'way?  8)

Cause not, 58 mpg the whole journey, (best MPG speed, and a few just incase my speedo is a bit out  :signLOL: :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: S800BRN on January 04, 2012, 04:55:45 pm
Looks stunning as always, Al.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on January 05, 2012, 08:03:40 pm
car looks so sweet on the CHs!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 05, 2012, 10:16:42 pm
car looks so sweet on the CHs!

It does a bit doesn't it thanks. Tempted to get myself a cool set of 19's for next season, or some Helios, they all seem to be very nice and cheap this time of year!  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on January 06, 2012, 11:09:01 am
get the CHs, you wont like the helios after about a week..i didn;t  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on January 06, 2012, 11:04:41 pm
awsome car matey ! got to lose that front plate tho ! put it in your window or not at all.

You haven't clocked what I do for a living have you?  :grin: :grin: :grin:

You're a very successful photographers husband aren't you Al?  :wink:  :innocent:

Interesting look on the CH's. Looks like an OEM+ car that you then fitted air too, rather than the other way round...

Personally, I'm a fan of the Helios wheels and even looked at them myself after the Audi splits. The one thing the drove me away was tyre cost as I'd always buy Continentals or Michelins in any tyre, and in 235/35/19, they're certainly not pocket money and too close to £1000 to stay a practical outgoing cost  :sad1:

So, I'd vote Helios  :happy2: And in a darker colour, you might really be onto something on your silver machine.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hulk2k on January 08, 2012, 11:40:53 am
Hi Al, I don't come on this forum much but not much going on today so logged on. As soon as I saw this thread I had to read it all. Wow I've allways liked your car but now after seeing your build thread I  love it even more looking so good and lots of nice touches. As for wheels 19s all the way for me mate, I've got a spare set of Helios wheels and also got a set of works wheels if your interested ? anyway I know your making changes to it and I bet it looking even better already.
Hope to see you at UD with it mate.
Also any updates with the lupo yet ?
All the best chris
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Schnaffler on January 08, 2012, 04:19:06 pm
Hi Al, I don't come on this forum much but not much going on today so logged on. As soon as I saw this thread I had to read it all. Wow I've allways liked your car but now after seeing your build thread I  love it even more looking so good and lots of nice touches. As for wheels 19s all the way for me mate, I've got a spare set of Helios wheels and also got a set of works wheels if your interested ? anyway I know your making changes to it and I bet it looking even better already.
Hope to see you at UD with it mate.
Also any updates with the lupo yet ?
All the best chris

Hi Chris,

No real Lupo updates http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,33430.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,33430.0.html) but hoping to get it lowered soon, it needs it badly  :ashamed:

Tash
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 09, 2012, 05:49:21 pm
You're a very successful photographers husband aren't you Al?  :wink:  :innocent:

Interesting look on the CH's. Looks like an OEM+ car that you then fitted air too, rather than the other way round...

Personally, I'm a fan of the Helios wheels and even looked at them myself after the Audi splits. The one thing the drove me away was tyre cost as I'd always buy Continentals or Michelins in any tyre, and in 235/35/19, they're certainly not pocket money and too close to £1000 to stay a practical outgoing cost  :sad1:

So, I'd vote Helios  :happy2: And in a darker colour, you might really be onto something on your silver machine.

Thanks Pete, haven't seen you around here as much lately. Hope your motor is coming along too.
I had the Rotiforms on 19's a while ago, and on 215 tyres it was like having flat tyres,  :grin: so would probably go for 235's if I was to change them.
Got plenty of time to decide what to do.... :scared:

Hi Al, I don't come on this forum much but not much going on today so logged on. As soon as I saw this thread I had to read it all. Wow I've allways liked your car but now after seeing your build thread I  love it even more looking so good and lots of nice touches. As for wheels 19s all the way for me mate, I've got a spare set of Helios wheels and also got a set of works wheels if your interested ? anyway I know your making changes to it and I bet it looking even better already.
Hope to see you at UD with it mate.
Also any updates with the lupo yet ?
All the best chris

Nice to see you joined up Chris.
Real compliment to hear that you like it. Though if you read it from the start you can see a couple of bad choices I have made, and how much it cost me each time to rectify them  :stupid:
Love how it's looking right now,so after the interior then the spending is going to be minimal as got a house move in mind this year.
Will see you at UD too, you going to be at the Premier Inn?

Also, updates to the Lupo come when I have a bit of change lying around for the it (Even though it's Tash's!) :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 21, 2012, 12:51:50 pm

Here you go Al

Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06F-907-115-AXX.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 907 115     HW: 1K0 907 115
   Component: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI G00 0070 
   Revision: --H01---    Serial number: VWZ7Z0E1863957
   Coding: 0403000318070160
   Shop #: WSC 07975 795 00500

2 Faults Found:
001384 - Cruise Control Switch (E45): Implausible Signal 
               P0568 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 118
                    Mileage: 108732 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 10:12:44

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 762 /min
                    Load: 14.9 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 88.0°C
                    Temperature: 54.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.843 V

001089 - EVAP Emission Control Sys: Incorrect Flow
               P0441 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 4
                    Mileage: 108749 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 10:41:59

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 768 /min
                    Load: 14.5 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 84.0°C
                    Temperature: 33.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.970 V

Readiness: 0000 0000

Pleasure to meet you properly this morning after throwing some leftover carbon vinyl at you at the Detailed bash  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: mvb12 on January 21, 2012, 09:36:14 pm
Cracking Car, read the whole thread and what a transformation from 1st purchased.

 :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GarethB on January 22, 2012, 02:49:17 pm
Cracking Car, read the whole thread and what a transformation from 1st purchased.

 :congrats:

+1 - outstanding  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 20, 2012, 09:29:44 pm
Right guys, Before I start the update, I will tell you there are no pics.....yet!!! (those will come in the next few days, or to anyone going to UD)

Pick up some parts tomorrow from the bodyshop.
Winter wheels part 2 are now fitted, thanks to RussZs for them. (monza reps with Vredestein wintrac tyres) Look forward to seeing how they handle in the rain.
Whilst fitting them I thought I would double check to see if the snowflakes fit over the S3 brakes, sods law, they don't!
So with 20 days to Ultimate dubs, some more parts to have returned with unique touches, and show wheels that don't fit any more I could get a bit stressed out, but I don't do stressed.
So off to see Greg Howells in the morning. I can't put spacers on, as the arch to wheel gap is so tiny already, so Greg is rolling the front arches, and fitting some spacers on to help aleviate the problem. (I hope)

Then maybe off to P Torque in Wombourne for a custom remap as APR/MRC which are all very good companies so I have been told, but are just a bit deer for me. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: markymark on February 20, 2012, 09:34:25 pm
Sounds good Al, I bet it will be good to finally take the wraps off! :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 21, 2012, 10:03:28 pm
Greg Howells is a legend!
Guy really knows his stuff, stuck the flakes on, and then grabbed a set of 10mm spacers and threw them on the front, only a tiny amount of arch work, as he didn't want to damage the sills and crack the paint, knew exactly what he was doing. He had some chrome nuts too so I had a set of them to really set the wheels off.

Then on the way popped to Chase Automotive to pick up some more of my parts, only 2 more to get now.
Here's a little taster of what's going on the car.

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Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on February 21, 2012, 10:14:06 pm
Look forward to seeing this at UD matey!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on February 22, 2012, 09:05:59 am
Green! :surprised:
I take it this will match the retrim?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JoeDarKa on February 22, 2012, 09:37:06 am
Im being thick, whats the long bit between the engine cover and the spacers? Is it the front panel of the engine bay?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on February 22, 2012, 09:45:24 am
Looks to me like the scuttle panel where the windscreen wiper mount.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 22, 2012, 10:03:40 am
Im being thick, whats the long bit between the engine cover and the spacers? Is it the front panel of the engine bay?

It is the scuttle panel,
Not had chance to sort out a slam panel yet, was going to go for a carbon one, but changed my mind and didn't bid on one in the end.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JoeDarKa on February 22, 2012, 10:41:49 am
Im being thick, whats the long bit between the engine cover and the spacers? Is it the front panel of the engine bay?

It is the scuttle panel,
Not had chance to sort out a slam panel yet, was going to go for a carbon one, but changed my mind and didn't bid on one in the end.

I saw someone fitted a carbon one and it looked pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: W8 Performance on February 22, 2012, 11:36:24 am
Excellent stuff and stunning car. Looking forward to seeing some finished pics  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on February 22, 2012, 09:06:26 pm
Looking forward to seeing how the scuttle panel pans out  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 22, 2012, 09:20:00 pm

It is the scuttle panel,
Not had chance to sort out a slam panel yet, was going to go for a carbon one, but changed my mind and didn't bid on one in the end.

I saw someone fitted a carbon one and it looked pretty awesome!
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Boxxer and Sarah both on here have carbon ones, Looks real nice.

Looking forward to seeing how the scuttle panel pans out  :happy2:

Just little touches Sarah, think Paul would have a fit trying to carbon one of these. :grin:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 22, 2012, 09:33:38 pm
Right guys, Before I start the update, I will tell you there are no pics.....yet!!! (those will come in the next few days, or to anyone going to UD)

Pick up some parts tomorrow from the bodyshop.
Winter wheels part 2 are now fitted, thanks to RussZs for them. (monza reps with Vredestein wintrac tyres) Look forward to seeing how they handle in the rain.
Whilst fitting them I thought I would double check to see if the snowflakes fit over the S3 brakes, sods law, they don't!
So with 20 days to Ultimate dubs, some more parts to have returned with unique touches, and show wheels that don't fit any more I could get a bit stressed out, but I don't do stressed.
So off to see Greg Howells in the morning. I can't put spacers on, as the arch to wheel gap is so tiny already, so Greg is rolling the front arches, and fitting some spacers on to help aleviate the problem. (I hope)

Then maybe off to P Torque in Wombourne for a custom remap as APR/MRC which are all very good companies so I have been told, but are just a bit deer for me. :happy2:

Al could you let me know how much it would cost to have my arches pulled a bit to creat a bit more clearance

Thanks

Mike
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 22, 2012, 09:51:50 pm
Not sure on pulling. Though Greg charged me £50 to roll mine.
Give him a call, really friendly and can accomodate most modding requirements.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Little_Dave on February 22, 2012, 11:27:31 pm
How much extra room have you got now they have been rolled? was thinking about doing this as my wheels have a silly low offset too  :confused:

thanks
Dave
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on February 22, 2012, 11:45:53 pm
How much extra room have you got now they have been rolled? was thinking about doing this as my wheels have a silly low offset too  :confused:

thanks
Dave

Probably about another 7/8 mm, though they were more rolled just to prevent the catching when dropping the air out of the car, he can take them right back which would probably gove about 10+ mm,
When rolling arches you always run the risk of cracking the paint though. And as mine had already been painted they were quite weak and had some filler in them.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 02, 2012, 07:30:44 pm
Had a few rest days at work, so just tweaking the little bits before UD, only 9 days to go now.
It's in for a detail with Russ on Sunday, so should look just a little shinier than it does at present.

Took off my winter wheels today, and whilst at it thought that the hubs could do with tidying up, so off to Halfords and got some gloss hammerite high temp paint. Just rubbed the metal for a minute or two with wire wool.

Also removed the old clips and put my R32 ones on, slapped my fingers a few times with them, and boy do they hurt, also glad my calipers are black, and not powdercoated, otherwise the neighbours would have had to close the windows from the swearing!


Before:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F9cd87f8c.jpg&hash=c552630ec8714a1c0ae87edba113c024ac5c0b7f)

After:
(with spacers on)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F6650f471.jpg&hash=ab2d65bb660d9511ef00005131047772a82515a4)

And how the R32 brakes fill the wheel so much nicer than the GTI ones, (with new chrome bolts too)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F6a36760a.jpg&hash=865a575b81974b622868640ac0720b9609123c84)

How the wheels fit with the 10mm spacers on, luckily the air pulls the wheels in at the last minute to get a nice tuck in.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F51f68282.jpg&hash=4d7ea7ae2335eeb249427dda9757e63cad28e22e)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on March 02, 2012, 07:37:15 pm
Nice work pal!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 03, 2012, 08:21:04 am

Great work al !
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 05, 2012, 10:04:42 pm
Thanks guys, just little nagging things really.

In with Russ on Friday now due to weekend juggling at his place. (that's about as last minute as I can get!)

Final teaser, just to try and keep people interested  :signLOL:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F558956e4.jpg&hash=4ade1565da27a58f26986572bd40fee22853bb4b)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on March 05, 2012, 10:06:01 pm
Isnt that Dans old interior.   :innocent:             
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 05, 2012, 10:06:45 pm
Isnt that Dans old interior.   :innocent:             

was just about to say that
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 05, 2012, 10:10:03 pm
Nope, this one's all mine. Dan's is still in his motor.
Though the colour is similar, but not the same. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on March 05, 2012, 10:20:07 pm
Just noticed you have had it installed for a while, i can see it in your sig Gif. Watch you don't spill whisky on it.  :P

The colour should  go great with the silver.  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SamDub on March 06, 2012, 10:33:11 am
Isnt that Dans old interior.   :innocent:             

was just about to say that

I said exactly the same on Edition38 haha  :laugh:

I stalked his photobucket  :party:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: dockermel on March 06, 2012, 12:48:40 pm
where did you get the gear knob and gaitor?? they look the bizz :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 06, 2012, 04:31:10 pm
where did you get the gear knob and gaitor?? they look the bizz :happy2:

The gearknob is an Edition 30 one, had it retrimmed in interlagos cloth by Mike at MJ interiors in Bradford.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 09, 2012, 09:13:47 am
Another late night update.
Remember those old rs4 seats that were in at the end of last season, all torn, stretched and sagging?
Check them out now:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F41148555.jpg&hash=32e4500f3d9a05538df75a30f80dab5d1e61c80e)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: higher1 on March 09, 2012, 09:36:36 am
stop teasing we need better pics lol
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 09, 2012, 11:09:41 am

Bloody lovely. Gonna be super shiny soon too!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: markymark on March 09, 2012, 11:50:07 am
Another late night update.
Remember those old rs4 seats that were in at the end of last season, all torn, stretched and sagging?
Check them out now:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F41148555.jpg&hash=32e4500f3d9a05538df75a30f80dab5d1e61c80e)
Ahhh the big reveal is almost here. She looked good all those months ago when I saw her, I can only imagine she will be even more special this weekend! :happy2:
Look forward to seeing you and the car at UD's! :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Sarah on March 10, 2012, 08:01:16 pm
Pics required on Sunday night Al  :signLOL:

Colour looks close to Luke's rs4 interior, looking forward to seeing it all together mate  :driver:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gtiain on March 12, 2012, 12:13:55 pm
When are the people who Wernt at UD get to see your new interior????
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: liver on March 12, 2012, 12:34:09 pm
look on detailing world

very nice clean thread for als car on their russ has done a top job
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 12, 2012, 02:41:40 pm
Sorry for the delay.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F008-1.jpg&hash=f78b47864320934b75ae78baefb80b38619143e2)

And for a great write up of the detailing see Russ's review/recap (far better pics than I have been able to do) and showing off some of the work that has been done over the winter months.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=255882

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on March 12, 2012, 03:36:37 pm
AL  :notworthy:  :notworthy: :notworthy:

Saw your car at UD the weekend, you were nowhere to be seen??? the car looks awesome mate it gets better everytime i see it, tasteful mods and most importantly unique!!! Russ did great job on the detailing. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: swiftlupogti on March 12, 2012, 03:42:34 pm
Really like the rear bumper,alot better.But think it may look better with black sideskirts now to match?interior is amazing,the dash looks classy. :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 12, 2012, 04:22:29 pm
AL  :notworthy:  :notworthy: :notworthy:

Saw your car at UD the weekend, you were nowhere to be seen??? the car looks awesome mate it gets better everytime i see it, tasteful mods and most importantly unique!!! Russ did great job on the detailing. :happy2:

Sorry mate, don't tend to spend much time around my own car, like to look at everyone elses, and always feel in the way if hang around too long (never like going and looking at other peoples cars if the owners are nearby or sat in it.
Glad you like it  :happy2: wouldn't really call it unique though, as pretty much everything I have has been done to another car at some point.Just take my favourite parts of all the other cars I see.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 12, 2012, 04:23:21 pm
Really like the rear bumper,alot better.But think it may look better with black sideskirts now to match?interior is amazing,the dash looks classy. :happy2: :happy2:

Think i'm going the other way and getting the top part colour coded to match the silver (like the original bumper I had, but with the R32 centre exhaust)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 12, 2012, 04:28:13 pm
He are a couple of pics of the attention to datail on this car,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FUD_2012%2F2012-03-11102546.jpg&hash=eaab99c05a649842491e0ccad3452e4c43ab456c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FUD_2012%2F2012-03-11101041.jpg&hash=d55228b45f4cfc03cae18c43e0a67d029463d3ca)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FUD_2012%2F2012-03-11101048.jpg&hash=51f2dfeeffc032e05fe84a605f6c6a15fd07f435)

Hope you dont mind me posting them Al?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Schnaffler on March 12, 2012, 05:34:17 pm
Canibeat took an ace pic...

http://www.canibeat.com/2012/03/ultimate-dubs-2012-uk-part-1/5/ (http://www.canibeat.com/2012/03/ultimate-dubs-2012-uk-part-1/5/)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on March 12, 2012, 06:50:29 pm
Some great pics of it in it's glory Al  :happy2: Can't wait to see the seats in person.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 12, 2012, 07:37:17 pm
Not at all Jaywoo, you must have been looking for a long time to make sure you spotted those.  :wink:
Sure there will be more changes over the coming months (much to Tash's/Schnafflers annoyance/despair!)

Pete, look forward to seeing you at Early Edition.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 13, 2012, 08:56:06 am
I just have a keen eye for attention to detail, big flashy stuff does nothing for me its all the small things that make a show car in my eyes,
And personally i thought your fog grills were awesome
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SamDub on March 13, 2012, 01:46:23 pm
One I got Al, the car looked great, and the little touches  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7046%2F6979177857_2073456e31_z.jpg&hash=8363136b8d011530d7e3690f09e0dc40cb4437bb) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samexley/6979177857/)
Al's Mk5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samexley/6979177857/) by Sam Exley (http://www.flickr.com/people/samexley/), on Flickr

 :wink:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: matsu on March 13, 2012, 04:33:57 pm
absolutely stunning AL!!!!!
i really wanted to get to this show again this year dammit!!
i too love all the ickle touches that are so nicely thought out.
hows the lupo coming along?
matsu
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 13, 2012, 04:35:30 pm
absolutely stunning AL!!!!!
i really wanted to get to this show again this year dammit!!
i too love all the ickle touches that are so nicely thought out.
hows the lupo coming along?
matsu

Glad you like it all Rich, sure you will see me at some of the other shows over the summer.
The lupo is still pretty much standard, looked into some nice coilovers, but saving for a new house, so most our money is going into saving now.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 13, 2012, 04:39:00 pm
Thanks to Markymark for allowing me to pinch one of his pics:
The lower part above the R32 diffuser was supposed to be silver, but the bodyshop isn't used to such random demands, so didn't realise, only picked it up 10 days ago so thought it would be a bit tight getting it painted up in time.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2F009cbfbb.jpg&hash=1b0ec19a568f9bc869e3d895b354c14c9d5679d6)

The tracking is slightly out on the front wheels due to the airride, but going to Midland VW next week, think i'm going to put a bit of camber on the rear wheels and some 5mm spacers.

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on March 13, 2012, 04:44:41 pm
...Pete, look forward to seeing you at Early Edition.

Certainly should do chief.
What's happening with the other wheels (CH's etc..), will they feature at the summer shows or are they purely for daily journeys?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 13, 2012, 04:54:21 pm


Certainly should do chief.
What's happening with the other wheels (CH's etc..), will they feature at the summer shows or are they purely for daily journeys?

CH's are sold, bought some monza reps with proper winter tyres instead.
Thinking of going for 19 inch CH's as well.

The Snowflakes are my daily alloys over the summer. :stupid:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Dave_TDI on March 16, 2012, 11:56:51 am
My favourite mk5 at the moment :love:

Silver 5doors are the only way :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Dsg steel on March 16, 2012, 02:31:02 pm
I'm liking the new look on the rear mate :happy2:

May I ask where can I get hold of this?

Billy
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 16, 2012, 05:43:48 pm
I'm liking the new look on the rear mate :happy2:

May I ask where can I get hold of this?

Billy

Custom made, Dan Hartley did it on his white MK5 a while ago.
You have to get a US bumper, or a UK one if you prefer the wider number plate recess, then weld in an R32 diffuser and spray with rough plastic spray.
Glad people like it, should be spraying the top part in the next couple of weeks I think.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: JoeDarKa on March 16, 2012, 07:00:49 pm
Looks great, love the interior
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on March 20, 2012, 01:38:51 pm
Hi all u know my thoughts on your car

Pure awesomeness

Do you mind  pm'in me what the rear lights are off, i hope u dont mind mate.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 20, 2012, 03:09:47 pm
Hi mate,
Not a problem, Rear lights are just European Valeo LED lights, available in Germany.
There is a possible group buy running at the moment on these so you may be able to get them cheap. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on March 20, 2012, 04:14:28 pm
Thanks for the information fella

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on March 29, 2012, 01:58:53 pm
Little bump for a feature that Dunclique and Sam Travis did for me the other week.
First one, and really really pleased with it:

http://dubclique.net/blog/?p=1980
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 29, 2012, 03:10:26 pm

 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: Nice one Al
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on April 04, 2012, 01:35:13 pm
Think i have just seen this driving through Burton about quarter to 12? Looked smart even on a crappy day.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 04, 2012, 04:50:10 pm
Think i have just seen this driving through Burton about quarter to 12? Looked smart even on a crappy day.

That would be my wife, borrowed it for the day to go on a training course.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Schnaffler on April 04, 2012, 09:21:53 pm
Think i have just seen this driving through Burton about quarter to 12? Looked smart even on a crappy day.

Yup, that was me! Off to a boring team meeting in Burton. You should've waved  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on April 05, 2012, 08:53:02 am
I was in my work horse vectra, so you would have just thought it was some crazy person.  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 22, 2012, 06:57:28 pm
Went to Early Edition at Northampton today, really pleased as managed to come away with third best MK5. Really happy with it as the competition at any ED38 is always immense, and the quality and number of MK5's there was really high!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F152.jpg&hash=11b2c30886c9fad3fc7ac9f57b0dd3136c7b5bba)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: dan1985 on April 22, 2012, 07:01:47 pm
Looked great today Al  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: RedRobin on April 22, 2012, 07:25:21 pm

Went to Early Edition at Northampton today, really pleased as managed to come away with third best MK5. Really happy with it as the competition at any ED38 is always immense, and the quality and number of MK5's there was really high!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F152.jpg&hash=11b2c30886c9fad3fc7ac9f57b0dd3136c7b5bba)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2FCongratulations.gif&hash=809ee0263acf4b14abb16fcb345703d0d5d02660)

 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: Well done, Al!! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 22, 2012, 07:40:08 pm

Congrats Al  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MAT ED30 on April 22, 2012, 07:43:38 pm
who got first Al? As we all know how nice your car is
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 22, 2012, 07:58:32 pm
You got first Al? As we all know how nice your car is

3rd MkV Matt  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MAT ED30 on April 22, 2012, 08:40:48 pm
should have said who got first  :smiley: was on my phone  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: boxxer1973 on April 22, 2012, 08:47:39 pm
Was going to pop over from the pod but didn't get from there till late. Well done Al
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: higher1 on April 22, 2012, 08:52:02 pm
I went today as well there were some strong mk5's there congrats mate
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gazman1011 on April 22, 2012, 09:19:47 pm
Hi mate. I saw your car today at edition. Top job on winning. I got lots of pics of your car. Look awsome in person. Didn't manage to say hi tho.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: jameelno1 on April 22, 2012, 09:24:39 pm
congrats al
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 23, 2012, 09:56:03 am
who got first Al? As we all know how nice your car is

Greg Howell got first place with his supercharged R32, and Si Sweetland came second with his static ED30 (both 2 cars that are nigh on impossible to beat nowadays, so pleased to come third)

Hi mate. I saw your car today at edition. Top job on winning. I got lots of pics of your car. Look awsome in person. Didn't manage to say hi tho.

Should have come and said hi, was only a small show, but  spent most the day chatting to people who I have met over the shows last year.

Was going to pop over from the pod but didn't get from there till late. Well done Al

How was the pod? was in 2 minds about which show to go to, but had some Carbon bits to pick up for the interior at Early edition such as this piece: (weight saving, so it's a performance part! :grin:)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F154.jpg&hash=30bc5baa6ad736e3f4eecdfa21d28923e91d23c1)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Pmoky gti on April 23, 2012, 10:06:15 am
more pics of your car please :happy2:
best mk5 on this site
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 25, 2012, 07:47:07 pm
more pics of your car please :happy2:
best mk5 on this site

Haha, thanks for saying so mate, means a lot (probably the slowest GTI on here though)
What do you want pics of in particular? I have a photobucket full of various pictures of it.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 25, 2012, 07:48:44 pm
Looked great today Al  :happy2:

As did yours mate, loved the wheels (didn't think I would from pics but looks ace in person)
Saw you leaving early, hope to see you at a few more shows over the summer.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rdfcpete on April 25, 2012, 08:20:13 pm
Fully deserved the award bigman  :happy2:

First time I'd seen the interior in person and it looked supreme  :party:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 25, 2012, 09:50:25 pm
Fully deserved the award bigman  :happy2:

First time I'd seen the interior in person and it looked supreme  :party:

Thanks Pete,  I love it, do scare myself sitting in them sometimes though.
Hope you had a good time at the show, your mate catman picked up a trophy too I believe.
See you at Inters? :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Pmoky gti on April 26, 2012, 11:45:18 pm
more pics of your car please :happy2:
best mk5 on this site

Haha, thanks for saying so mate, means a lot (probably the slowest GTI on here though)
What do you want pics of in particular? I have a photobucket full of various pictures of it.
Interior mainly as it looks awesome,think I had slOwest Gti on here,it was standard,now I've got the v6 growl to be happy with
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on April 27, 2012, 10:50:10 am
Few pics of the interior here:

http://www.plush-automotive.co.uk/index.php?view=category&catid=68&option=com_joomgallery&Itemid=12
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: GOLDENBOY on April 27, 2012, 12:40:45 pm
Another level mate !!!!  :congrats:  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 05, 2012, 06:18:06 pm
Thanks Karl, yours is looking ace too.

Picked the car up earlier today from the bodyshop, only small things that needed tidying up again, and colourcoded the lower rear valance (again, the car seems to almost be going around in circles.)
Not the best pics, but just to give an idea of how it looks now with its extra OEM+ features:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F3d213604.jpg&hash=85ff971810011328b462670368e1e7b81e6fa912)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fca4e2769.jpg&hash=46c7d7f76856d5f2a49de1e6a0c855deedc74371)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 05, 2012, 06:23:53 pm
 :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Gtiain on May 05, 2012, 06:28:00 pm
Looks excellent  :love:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: jameelno1 on May 05, 2012, 09:42:51 pm
Thanks Karl, yours is looking ace too.

Picked the car up earlier today from the bodyshop, only small things that needed tidying up again, and colourcoded the lower rear valance (again, the car seems to almost be going around in circles.)
Not the best pics, but just to give an idea of how it looks now with its extra OEM+ features:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F3d213604.jpg&hash=85ff971810011328b462670368e1e7b81e6fa912)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fca4e2769.jpg&hash=46c7d7f76856d5f2a49de1e6a0c855deedc74371)

 :drool: looks alot better colour coded again
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SL03 JOE on May 06, 2012, 03:26:29 pm
Still looking good mate! Seen quite a few pictures I yours in the VW magazine and a few others. I've sold my MKV but will be at edition 38 in my stage 2 supercharged R32 :)


Joe.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Dsg steel on May 06, 2012, 04:26:24 pm
This car just gets better and better every time I look on here   :congrats:

Can I ask what's involve in getting my r32 rear with US plates like yours?

Billy
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: ACSmith on May 10, 2012, 01:26:05 pm
Looks a lot better!!

 :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 10, 2012, 04:18:33 pm
Still looking good mate! Seen quite a few pictures I yours in the VW magazine and a few others. I've sold my MKV but will be at edition 38 in my stage 2 supercharged R32 :)


Thanks Joe, look forward to seeing it,
Which mags have you seen it in? Been in performance VW a few times from the show reports. but don't buy any of the other ones that it may have been in.


Can I ask what's involve in getting my r32 rear with US plates like yours?


Are you wanting it like mine in the most recent pics, or how I had it done towards the end of last year? To get it like mine from last year a bodyshop will need to fill in the gaps at the sides.
To get it like I have now is quite involved and needs plastic welding and spraying.

Looks a lot better!!

 :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Glad the consensus is that it looks better,
Your lights were collected today in the end so should be there soon. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: tecmk5 on May 15, 2012, 12:51:00 pm
This looks way better with the lower half colour coded imo  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 08, 2012, 04:30:20 pm
So, been without the car for almost 2 weeks now, really missing it  :wacko:
But picking up today, it spent a few days in the bodyshop/it's second home sorting out a couple of little bits that I thought needed sorting (more on that after the weekend)
Took it to FAB polishing which is owned by couple of mates of mine, Simon Lees, and Mark Povey who everyone knows as the owner of the Bentley'd Passat. New company, but the quality of the work is amazing.
They have kindly sorted out some parts that really do let the car down and make it look very worn and used.

As you can see, and anyone at DC will see, the end result is definately worth it:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F8cbd3e55.jpg&hash=34d45ff0d7d9939c43e05971c8696ac9795723d7)

And a before and after of the masterpiece:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fa1375aa3.jpg&hash=7239c1b3aed4db311dac29d3c3be4627b4a5a9c5)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 10, 2012, 07:22:25 pm
Great day out at DC12 today.
Saw a few familiar faces, missed a few more.
Really pleased too as came back with second in class for the MK5

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2Fbf916de7.jpg&hash=a113e3b468e8e8190f3d74f878987fc08e08583c)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: sub39h on June 10, 2012, 08:09:15 pm
well done mate

just a shame i didn't get to see it on thursday
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: stevw1 on June 10, 2012, 08:28:22 pm
NICE !!

Another Trophy for the cabinet, stunning motor Al  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on June 20, 2012, 11:48:31 am
So geez

U decided on ur next wheels??
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: valle on June 20, 2012, 12:16:26 pm
i would go with 3sdm 0.05...looks sick on airride :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on June 20, 2012, 12:28:50 pm
no where nearly a classy enough wheel for this car my friend  :wink:

will be as popular as rotifails in the next 6 weeks!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: valle on June 20, 2012, 12:34:01 pm
and you would choose?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 20, 2012, 03:50:59 pm
So geez

U decided on ur next wheels??

Daily wheels are sorted. (they will be on the car for Inters, Look nice but nothing too exciting.
Show show wheels should be on in time for my trip to MIVW in August.

3SDM's are really nice wheels, but as Craig said, they are cheap (due to being made in the UK so no importing necessary)
But know of 4 show MK5's that have ordered them already, and as they are such standout wheels don't want to follow the crowd.

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on June 21, 2012, 09:42:21 am
So geez

U decided on ur next wheels??

Daily wheels are sorted. (they will be on the car for Inters, Look nice but nothing too exciting.
Show show wheels should be on in time for my trip to MIVW in August.

3SDM's are really nice wheels, but as Craig said, they are cheap (due to being made in the UK so no importing necessary)
But know of 4 show MK5's that have ordered them already, and as they are such standout wheels don't want to follow the crowd.



Love it, Daily wheels & show wheels,thats how the other half live

I have to be honest I do like where 3SDM's seem to be heading tbh, the 005's are fairly common but theres something about which makes them very appealing I guess its the price and the rather lovely concave on the rear, But Im hoping your thinking about getting the 001's they are absolutly pukka, definatly an awesome wheel.

The package you've built here most wheels will look awesome tbh mate

Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: MR02LOW on June 21, 2012, 12:00:46 pm
and you would choose?

CCW classics stunning wheel, beautiful finish, well made, monster price tag = exclusivity

game over! suit the mk5 platform down to the ground would make a great addition to any show car of this high standard

but im also loving Mr Als show wheels too  :drinking:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on June 25, 2012, 10:56:05 am
Had a nice weekend at GTI international just gone.
Spent the Saturday on the Auto Finesse cleaning stand. and then returned yesterday and entered the show n shine, which filled up about 30 minutes after I got in, so was quite lucky in that regard.

Couple of pics,
New wheels for the show, 18x8 front and 9 rear:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2Fdde057c4.jpg&hash=2e97add9625f568e869de7a9925f0aabecf2a80f)

And pleased to come away with another trophy to show of all the hard work..... that my bank manager does keeping up with the incoming and outgoings.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2F5864758b.jpg&hash=b63f904d0f81f41763d7f98abb55e2c54481108d)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on June 25, 2012, 11:14:20 am
Nice one Al!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Lone_Par on June 25, 2012, 11:20:55 am
Well done, cracking MK5. Going to get started with reading this entire thread!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on June 25, 2012, 11:35:46 am
Well done Al. Lovely MK5 and some hard work gone into that. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on July 16, 2012, 01:45:05 pm
Went to an 'invite only' mini show/bbq at Meguiars HQ yesterday. Cool little meet, had a nice assortment of VAG, Jap, And Oldschool cars too.
Real head turners, that just put ones like mine to shame:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F088.jpg&hash=a3d363c8cfe2398e22e7cbde7281a310bb024363)

Once that was done it was over to Tamworth for the second all dubs mega meet. A 9 storey carpark reserved just for Vag cars.
Around 400 cars arrived I believe. cool little meet.
Got to show off the smoothed front bumper, and recently retrimmed steering wheel and boot plastics.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F557086_480439905317388_2037868766_n.jpg&hash=720a4c3afd0163dc8d5daa3812329deb10c2d294)

And at the last minute the organisers decided it would be cool to get FAB finishing involved and create some trophies for some of the cars involved.
Very happy as came away from that with 1st MK5/6 of the night.  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F524055_166447063489420_359509532_n.jpg&hash=93e0df840360bd0933adc41b1535df48b0c72eb2)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on July 16, 2012, 04:01:32 pm
It stood really well last night. Well deserved trophy. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: jameelno1 on July 16, 2012, 04:01:43 pm
congratulations Al got to admit yours was the best mk5 there by far  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on July 17, 2012, 04:57:40 pm
Thanks for the compliments.
Come a long way compared to the first few pages. (or got out of control...probably a better way of putting it)
Nice chatting to you all.
Hope to see some more MK5's coming to the shows, seems to be the same faces lately.

Malvern BVF this weekend. :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: dan1985 on July 17, 2012, 05:55:17 pm
Smoothed front bumper looks good mate. Mine’s had nothing done to it since Early Edition now I’ve got a new toy to play with  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: cupra_buzz on August 19, 2012, 05:34:00 pm
this is a sick car al. I have faith in you
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 19, 2012, 08:39:53 pm

Was you at harewood house Al?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 20, 2012, 05:41:51 pm

Was you at harewood house Al?

No mate. Went to MIVW for the weekend, set out Friday afternoon, just got home couple of hours ago.
Amazing show, lot of attention to detail. But interiors are largely ignored over there.
Def a weekend to return to though, 14 cars in convoy, including an RS5, B7 RS4, B5 RS4, MK4 R32, MK2 GTI, MK1 GTI, A5, Couple A3's
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 20, 2012, 05:46:28 pm

Yep remember seeing your status now  :happy2:

I'll do a euro show or two next season :)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on August 20, 2012, 09:08:03 pm
Car looked awesome at mivw
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 28, 2012, 03:42:19 pm
Going to Edition 38 show this weekend.
Will be on the Auto finesse stand, so come have a chat and buy some products
(and get to see the latest mods on the motor)  :happy2: :drinking:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: antman_1 on August 28, 2012, 03:43:05 pm
awesome looking 5 dude!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on August 31, 2012, 09:33:45 pm
Leaving it as last minute as I can.
Should hopefully be wearing these tomorrow for Edition38. Sure topcat will approve:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi143.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr122%2FSchnaffler%2F40D85624-4436-4DDA-87E9-6B6F7C0D1383-2235-0000035848146169.jpg&hash=3a379209c2429311526cafa935727ccd83ae1244)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Top Cat on August 31, 2012, 09:54:28 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fspock_orly.gif&hash=a8c46cd668529e33cb9e246f871872e7ee3590e4)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Aweful_Truth on September 01, 2012, 04:00:23 pm
Was admiring the car today at ed38 and certainly one of the best here!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 05, 2012, 01:56:28 pm
Was admiring the car today at ed38 and certainly one of the best here!

Glad you liked it. Even a guy at Asda came and had a chat to me about it today as I was loading up the shopping!

Couple of photo's of the little things that I have had trimmed recently:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F295240_517050874987393_665433256_n.jpg&hash=6db414c28ff89110e23e601ecf77c4978d68cb94)

(photo courtesy of alldubs)

And then at the End of the weekend I was allowed onto the Stage:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F419363_4086528236105_611276698_n.jpg&hash=cbcf462580567dcc050b69901eca81ab46036a0c)

To pick up this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F300465_4082662339460_1587732477_n.jpg&hash=e282fc506f8cdc2e828450d35026692b06fa02d2)

Second in class, which is an amazing result as the number of MK5's and quality of them blew me away!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Greeners on September 05, 2012, 01:59:56 pm
Nice one Al!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Aweful_Truth on September 05, 2012, 02:38:30 pm
Which car won the class may I ask? I must say yours was looking excellent!
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Grande_GTi on September 05, 2012, 03:00:00 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fee297%2Fgrande_gti%2F6FA2160F-B530-431E-AC77-7A34191CC266-841-000000729F141069.jpg&hash=2430e2d9b17bfdc197a15b9ef9abb874d8804202)

from MIVW That I took
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on September 05, 2012, 04:09:26 pm
Congratulations Al. Your car gets better and better every time I look in on your build thread.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 05, 2012, 04:25:42 pm
Which car won the class may I ask? I must say yours was looking excellent!

Si Sweetland won it. He has the crazily low static Edition 30, with an awesome set of wheels and brakes.

Grande, Cheers for the pic (should really change the plate surround as I don't run with Fifteen52 wheels at the moment)
Need to come introduce yourself at one of the shows, nice to put a face to the car! :happy2:

John, It's nice to get the compliments from you, and glad that you don't look down at it as mine is pretty much all show, where as I know you are a real performance whore when it comes to VW  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Hurdy on September 06, 2012, 01:31:36 am
Al, I love your car :love:. I sometimes think I'd like to be more "show" too. :happy2:

True, I love the performance side of things, but a nicely stanced car with beautiful bodywork and interior also gets my juices flowing. :jumping:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: chrisr763 on September 07, 2012, 12:15:53 pm
So jelous. You've put so much hard work and $$$ in! Looks unbeliveable!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: DanielF on September 15, 2012, 09:50:27 am
Seen this at ed38 wow so much time and effort has gone into this.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 25, 2012, 07:01:22 pm
mall update now that show season is done.

Not much done to the car, as it is all being saved for over the winter.
Went to Westside on Sunday, was determined to go as last year was great, and was sure the weather would hold out.....it didn't.
Wetside still had a good turnout though, and got to show off my new winter wheels/occasional show wheels courtesy of Outlaw (Rich)

Thanks to Chris for the photo:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F47125_10151098974683440_1933943324_n.jpg&hash=f88174f8afeb775433699d127135f934caddad09)

And came away with another trophy, great way to end the year.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSchnaffler%2Fal%2F76289_466242420063842_158498812_n.jpg&hash=c859568cd6c372518a4bc7eb4de95c8030cb87a9)

Lots more to come over the winter, including some not often seen mods on the MK5,
Still using the car over winter as a daily and love driving it still.

Also to add that I had the car mapped a couple of months ago at Midland VW, so the motor is now stage 1 and running 249bhp. Feels great, though don't often take advantage of the extra power, just nice to have it there really
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: scopes on September 25, 2012, 07:04:58 pm
 :happy2: Nice, very nice! Well done al! 

 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 25, 2012, 07:05:40 pm


watching closely to see what you got in store for next season Alex  :happy2: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: gazon69 on September 25, 2012, 08:33:41 pm
Car looks mint pal. Just found these on my phone from ed38.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1183.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx463%2Fgazon69%2FC03E81B6-2054-4399-8B4D-B22132BDDE61-8478-0000035223AC786A.jpg&hash=6b2da747b6c6483cd6fd819672d1d587fd3f7d06)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1183.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx463%2Fgazon69%2F3316B605-0360-4087-98F7-CEA8626641B2-8478-000003521857640D.jpg&hash=22d01ac241d18616fcb418063d74cf1ae04587d1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1183.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx463%2Fgazon69%2FE3D2A2D8-4F85-4E42-93DB-B09AAB8A7E22-8478-000003522D9C66FB.jpg&hash=ada59b38e5034782d08db5459503036d28da15db)
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on September 26, 2012, 11:58:34 am
Cheers Gazon.
You should have come and said hi. You can see me in the backseat eating a hotdog :popcornsoda:
I was exhausted by this point and it was only around midday then, Didn't leave the show until just before 6pm  :grin:


Also meant to add that the Work VS alloys are in the for sale section now if anyone is interested, part ex considered on most wheels.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: SL03 JOE on November 11, 2012, 10:22:02 pm
Like how the cars come along Al! I see you win at edition to, never saw your car in the show ground though, but looked fantastic on stage! Good job mate :)

Be back in a MKV shortly :)

Joe
Title: Re: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Rhys_Gti on November 12, 2012, 07:10:41 pm
Looking good, such a great development! Very impressive. I do love the tarmacs! If you ever want to sell them ;) hehe.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 12:41:12 pm
Like how the cars come along Al! I see you win at edition to, never saw your car in the show ground though, but looked fantastic on stage! Good job mate :)

Be back in a MKV shortly :)

Joe

He was hiding up near REVO on the Saturday  :happy2:
Title: Re: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on November 15, 2012, 06:41:48 pm
Looking good, such a great development! Very impressive. I do love the tarmacs! If you ever want to sell them ;) hehe.

You shouldn't have to ask that. When have I ever kept wheels longer than 12 months!  :grin:
Though I do love them at the moment, and a few people asked already about them.
I'll be sure to let everyone get a fair chance when I do decide what new wheels I'd like next.
Title: Re: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Rhys_Gti on November 15, 2012, 08:05:16 pm
Looking good, such a great development! Very impressive. I do love the tarmacs! If you ever want to sell them ;) hehe.

You shouldn't have to ask that. When have I ever kept wheels longer than 12 months!  :grin:
Though I do love them at the moment, and a few people asked already about them.
I'll be sure to let everyone get a fair chance when I do decide what new wheels I'd like next.

Ha i have noticed a good change throughout the thread!! all great choices tho!!  i did love the snowflakes but i think the tarmacs i think just appeal to the motorsport part of me  :wink: well if you everdo decide you know where to call :happy2:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Poverty on November 17, 2012, 12:05:03 am
Serious ride! Love the interior!

Imagine a lairy matt wrap to go with the loud interior  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on January 31, 2013, 11:46:07 am
Just an update.
The car is doing Ultimate dubs in March, then going back to sort of standard and being sold on.
All mods are coming off, but most have been dibsed already.
Sad to do it, as still love the car, new house and child is preventing me keeping up in the modding stakes with the big guns of the MK5 world, and a 40 miles a day to work and back hammers the petrol consumption, so onto a diesel.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: gazon69 on January 31, 2013, 11:50:22 am
Gutted for ya mate, saw this at ed38 and inters last year. Looked  :drool:
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on January 31, 2013, 01:50:16 pm
Sad to hear it going Al but fair play.

Must admit i know your situation but fortunately my MK5 has managed to stick around, Just modifications have too a back seat because of the kids and house.
Having a diesel mile muncher helps too.
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: big al on May 28, 2013, 11:16:06 am
Car is almost standard now.
But I still have the interior for sale if anyone is interested in it?
Title: Re: Big Al's slippery slope
Post by: rex on May 28, 2013, 11:36:09 am
Car is almost standard now.

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