*Big Update*So it been a while since a proper update but been quite busy and not really had time. Here is what I've been up to with the car over the last couple of months.
First up was a trip to see Nath at Detail My Ride to let him give the car a little TLC. Full report can be seen here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,50276.0.htmlA couple of pics from when I picked it up.
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Then a couple of weeks ago I fitted my smooth grill panel and Hella Xenon look headlights.
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This weekend I was booked in for a little trip to see Alex at AKS. He supplied at fitted a set of H&R lowering springs, Whiteline Rear ARB and the Superpro Anti-Lift Kit.
When I arrived I took some before photos.
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Springs going in.
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Rear ARB fitted.
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Old and new bushes.
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New bushes fitted.
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And all done
![happy2 :happy2:](https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/Smileys/newsmileys/happy2.gif)
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Alignment figures.
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A couple of other goodies I picked up whilst I was there. Black washer fluid and coolant cap
![Wink :wink:](https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/Smileys/newsmileys/wink.gif)
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A big thank you to Nath and Alex for the fantastic work they've put in to getting it looking like it does and thanks for reading.