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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 gallery => Topic started by: Wazzzer on 04 May 2010, 21:36
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I'd just like to hear some comments with ref to the mods and upgrades I'm doing to the Golf as you're not meant to leave comments on the project section so if you don't mind wasting 10 mins of your life have a read through here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175) and let me know what you all think. I'll do an update in here as well as the project section every time I do an update
Cheers :cool:
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Looks f*cking great.
Need a ride in it, out in the Wild Wild West Wight at some point.
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Very nice car Wazzzer! :cool:
Loving the HID liights :cool: I bet she handles real sweet, with the uprated mounts and ARB :wink:
Did you notice much of a difference handling wise when you fitted the spacers?
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Not really found any benefit from the spacers but with everything together it has made a massive difference to the handling
Cheers for the comments so far, DH will sort something out soon :wink:
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just a couple of quick pics of how she looks at the mo, wheels will be changed to the mk5 Monza reps as soon as I get them painted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/160520101587.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/160520101585.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/160520101586.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/160520101588.jpg)
Comments welcome
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ok don't bother commenting then...
anyways for anyone that is interested, a few pics of the wheel refurb so far...
sanded them down with 180 grit on a palm sander
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080620101605.jpg)
then masked up and a coat of etch prime
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/07062010273.jpg)
then a quick rub down with 500 and a coat of high build
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080620101606.jpg)
got the other wheel to the etch prime stage, will be rubbing the high build down on Friday and giving it a final prime and maybe a first coat of colour
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080620101607.jpg)
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looking good :afro:
making me wanna do my Estorils :wink:
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cheers mate, I want them on for Inters so not got long :shocked:
the actual sanding didn't take much time at all, it was the masking up that really bored me...
I'm not sure how the new colour will look against the dark grey inserts already on there so will have to see once they are done. Might have to paint the insides black yet :angry:
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mine are going orange so it doesnt really matter :laugh:
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could do them the same colour as my primer then lol
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real nice work on masking those up fella :cool:
have to say monza's look crap on mk4's though :undecided:
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well if we all had the same taste life would be very boring :wink:
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Had a little poke about today under my cam cover as I noticed a bit of an oil leak when I was changing my turbo over. I was greeted with a puddle of oil in the spark plug chambers too so the gasket was past its best.
So it was cam cover off and I soon found that the gasket had been leaking from the back of the engine. Makes sense as the turbo gives off a lot of heat
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101615.jpg)
then I found the other gasket that seals the plug chambers had also been leaking, leaving oil on the plugs and coil pack ends
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101614.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101613.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101612.jpg)
so I pulled the plugs out and gave everything a good clean up then fitted the new gaskets
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101616.jpg)
got it all back together and started it up, a small bit of smoke where the oil burnt off but all seems good :smiley:
Also fitted my aero wipers, not the greatest shot as my battery went on my phone
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130620101617.jpg)
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Productive weekend then mate :smiley:
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put some colour on the wheels today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/140620101618.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/140620101619.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/140620101620.jpg)
Will try and get some more paint on and possibly lacquer but had some bad news about my grandad today so need to go and see him this week
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love your car mate got the 3 door though what exhaust is that you have mate looking for somthing like that for my one,catalic converter went was going to pit a standard gti mk4 turbo exhaust on the front half and a customised for back half what have you done
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just caught up with this, good work.... cant wait to see the wheels on the car.. :cool:
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cheers guys much appreciated. Joe it's a Blueflame system, picked it up off ebay for £150. I have a 2.5" decat fitted too. They come with the adapter to fit to a standard cat though.
I have a standard cat in the shed if you need one, only done 50k.
Soundillusion - you and me both mate lol, cheers
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BTW, what colour is that you're painting??
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it's called spectrum silver, I just went in and picked it off the colour chips my mate gave me lol
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looks like a very pearly kinda paint..... couls just be the pic..
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Not updated for a while so here we go
Wheels are needing spraying again as I went through the paint on one of them while rubbing it down, I'll be painting them again but with the insides black this time.
I've also been up to R-Tech to have the Golf looked over and it wasn't great news although it's all easily fixable. After a few road runs and a lot of logging, Nick pronounced my MAF dead. It's not dangerous thankfully as it has failed but in a good way (if there is one) It is actually over reading the air going in so is shutting down the boost so a new one is needed. VW want £90 odd for one but I have managed to track down a genuine Bosch item for £56 + VAT which is more like what I want to pay. I have also bought a 4bar FPR for £14 to give the fuel a bit more scope.
Also another problem which could have been me or the delivery service is a bent actuator bracket which has affected the boost from day one really. I'm looking at getting a Forge actuator which can have different springs fitted to suit the state of tune of the engine. Only trouble with them is apparently the turbo has to be dropped slightly to gain access to one of the bolts but I'll see if I can get round it
Bought myself a Carbonio pipe and Piper X filter for the total of £50 delivered from ebay to cheer myself up though
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/070720101638.jpg)
and fitted today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080720101643.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080720101644.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/080720101646.jpg)
My new MAF is also fitted and giving a better drive already, just the actuator to get now and I should have it working 100% at last.
Will get cracking with the wheels again next week so will update as I go
Any comments welcome as usual
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You not finished your wheels yet? :tongue:
Need to spend less time on Ebay and more time painting your wheels
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cheeky git!
I'll be painting them this week, been preoccupied as you well know :wink:
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cheeky git!
I'll be painting them this week, been preoccupied as you well know :wink:
Truth hurts :tongue:
Dirty boy :lipsrsealed: :laugh: :laugh:
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Looking good matey :afro:
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Very nice, should look great with the wheels fitted.
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cheers people. I want the wheels on soon ish so I can get a decent pic for the calendar. I started rubbing the wheels down again last night but ran out of decent paper so i'll have to get some from work today.
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A little update on some bits I've been sorting out
Got hold of a new breather pipe for the block, I noticed mine had started to fall apart when I fitted the catch can. This is a revised version, it now has a metal liner inside which I presume is to stop it crushing so badly
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060820101687.jpg)
Next up I have finished modifying my brakes lines, they now fit through the brackets on the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060820101684.jpg)
and I also have a set of custom made rear brake lines as the ones that come in the sets are only intermediate replacements
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060820101686.jpg)
Just got to source some new banjo bolts for them now
I've also had my actuator arrive, it's been fitted with a stronger spring as instructed by Nick, I've just got the fun task of fitting it now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060820101688.jpg)
I should have one of my wheels finished over the weekend so I'll chuck a pic up of it too
More updates when I get some bits fitted
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NOt caught up on yours or a while... awesome work so far, love the induction kit.... where are these wheels! :smiley:
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Looking good! That induction kit makes the bay look alot better i reckon!
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thanks mate, it looks better as I've ditched the red pipe now
Just putting some finishing touches to one of the wheels so should get an idea of how they will look, will keep you updated.
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You finished those wheels yet? :tongue:
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no not yet, you know how much spare time I've had this week, bugger all :grin:
I did however decide to muck about with my foils today. A lot of cutting about and bodging with sellotape and we have this...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/210820101707.jpg)
I'm hoping to get the brake lines fitted next week and will also get a price for my mate fitting the actuator too
If all goes to plan with the electrics in the house tomorrow I'll get a wheel finished and chuck a pic up. Very slow progress with most stuff at the mo but the house comes first
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Looking good mate... same as me, house took over my life last 12 months, only now am i getting more time on the car but summers quickly going!
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Scene whore :rolleyes:
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Scene whore :rolleyes:
yup, without the price tag :wink:
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new centre caps have arrived...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/270820101716.jpg)
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One wheel masked up ready for painting 2moro, wow that was fun :rolleyes:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/290820101717.jpg)
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my aluminium bezel arrived today for the boost gauge, fitted it before heading off to the beach
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310820101720.jpg)
also just given the inside of the wheel I'm working on a couple of coats of black. Not too fussed how this bit comes out as it will be hidden most of the time
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310820101723.jpg)
Will pop back out there in a mo and do the front face. Should have it completely finished later
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woo hoo finally a decent update
A wheel is done. There were a few bits of overspray that had made its way under the tape so that had to be flatted back so that was done earlier. There are a few bits that I'm not happy with but I'm not about to start p!ssing about now
Pics for your perusal
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020920101726.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020920101727.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020920101728.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020920101729.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020920101730.jpg)
now I just need to get the others sorted lol
Also I fitted the window blinds I got off Rhys, will get some pics of them 2moro.
Any feedback is appreciated, and yes the wheels have a very light tinge of gold to them before anyone asks :wink:
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niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!.... :cool: great work that!... only 3 more to go :grin: .. in total how long did it take including prep to get a wheel done?
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too b*stard long... :grin:
if I'm truthful prob about 5 hours :shocked:
Will try and get a proper idea on the next one.
Cheers mate :wink:
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Just read through this, wheel looks awesome and they should look great when theyre all done and on! Love the air intake too :cool:
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Wheels look awesome, can't wait to see them on :cool:
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Cracking work :afro:
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Good skilz boyo :cool:
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new centre caps have arrived...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/270820101716.jpg)
Those wheels look superb mate, good work!
Out of interest how wide are the centre caps? Wondering it they'd fit my wheels.
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Think they are 56mm mate
Cheers for the replies people :smiley:
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Think they are 56mm mate
Cheers for the replies people :smiley:
Damn too small. Ah well, they look rather nice them :smiley:
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that looks awesome mate. nice work!
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A very quick reply as I haven't updated for a long time...
I've finally had the braided lines fitted, owned 4 of them for about 3 years now so thought I'd better get them on...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/151020101787.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/151020101790.jpg)
Also got some bolt covers for when I finally get the wheels on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/201020101792.jpg)
and speaking of the wheels, one is sanded down ready to paint when I have some spare time
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/191020101791.jpg)
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Still plodding on then.......... might see them wheels done soon then! ha ha, i can't talk, still got a car to finish first!
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yeah still going mate, it really bugs me keep seeing the finished one every time I go in the shed so I'll have to get them done ASAP. Just not had a great deal of spare time due to doing a LOT of work on the house and trying to pay my debts off before the next little one arrives in the new year.
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yeah still going mate, it really bugs me keep seeing the finished one every time I go in the shed so I'll have to get them done ASAP. Just not had a great deal of spare time due to doing a LOT of work on the house and trying to pay my debts off before the next little one arrives in the new year.
booo, havent got the little ones to worry about yet but the house!...... tell me about it!
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ooooh where did you get those bolt covers from? I need some as my stock ones won't fit my RS6's :rolleyes:
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got them off ebay mate but I think they are cheaper at the dealers :cry:
The wheel ready for some serious masking and a bit of satin black...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-12133620.jpg)
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ooooh where did you get those bolt covers from? I need some as my stock ones won't fit my RS6's :rolleyes:
I binned all mine :D
Found them so annoying to have to take off when swapping wheels over etc
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wheel has now been painted, had some bad reaction with the lacquer on a couple of parts due to the cold weather so they required some more paint
Picking it up 2moro so I should have an idea of how well it went once the masking tape comes off.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-26143041.jpg)
I've also fitted my Forge actuator. Feels like a totally different car now, no lag and bags of boost. No pics of this I'm afraid as it didn't go exactly to plan :lipsrsealed:
Anyways I'll be pushing to get the wheels done before the new year so keep looking back
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Wheels looks good Wes!
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Looking good mate the wheels look to can't wate to see them on
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you and me both :grin:
thanks for the comments guys, will put a pic up of the wheel once my mate drops it off to me
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Those wheelies are going to look tres bon when they're all on your car!
Love that silver.
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It's a strange colour, it changes with the light, some days it can look really gold, others it just looks silver :undecided:
I do like it though :smiley:
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looking good mate
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Getting there!...... when did this refurb start again? :lipsrsealed:
Oh and yeah this cold stint has made me abandon all my painting for now.... :sad:
Well, i'm going to try and at least get the body kit fitted now I have power in the shed, hoping heating it up will help.
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Just wish I had a bloody garage...
well here we are, one wheel done
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-29205416.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-29205437.jpg)
Apologies for the crap pics, the lights in this room are rubbish
I'm happy with the finish now I've polished it but I had a major disaster with the black as it got under the masking tape in places and etched itself into the lacquer!!
Had to go over it very carefully with some 1000 wet and dry but most of it has been removed but I know it's still there lol
and here is my little helper for the evening :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-29205552.jpg)
I'm doing the next 2 together so just got to get the tyres knocked off the beads and I'll start sanding them in the loft at work :wink:
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Finally got the wheels up in the loft so I can get cracking
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-13150934.jpg)
also fitted my Passat mirror switch
day
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-14161121.jpg)
night
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-13164007.jpg)
I've also finished fitting my rear door module which was a right ball ache, hope I don't have to do another one soon!
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Nice touch with the switch, is that the loft to your house?
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nah that's at work, nice asbestos roof that I'm steering well clear of lol
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Just ordered some US rears and the R32 DSG parts which should keep me busy over Xmas :wink:
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US rears picked up and fitted...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-24130729.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-24154054.jpg)
and got some nice thick pipe for the catch can relocation
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-21200110.jpg)
Also picked up the DSG intake parts so will get cracking over the next few days
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I also sanded off all the water damage on the face of one of the wheels at work
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-16123058.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-16123127.jpg)
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Lights look very smart..... Getting there with the wheels, longest refurb ever but will be worth it. :cool:
Shaun
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Finally fitted some decent lights :tongue:
Big improvement :afro:
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cheers lads. Yes wheels are taking their time, don't rub it in :grin:
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cheers lads. Yes wheels are taking their time, don't rub it in :grin:
Very nice loving the OEM mods bud :laugh: :wink: :cool:
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Yes wheels are taking their time, don't rub it down
Fixed.
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very good Mr H :grin:
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Best lights for a mk4 :afro:
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Those wheels are looking brill. There is something very satisfying about the finished article after all that hard work sanding. :smiley:
Are they going on your car when you have finished refurbishing them?
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Cheers mate. Yeah they'll be going on around March time when the road salt has washed away a bit
Will chuck them on for a few pics once they're done though :wink:
Need to investigate my slow puncture on one of my rear wheels that are on there now, if all else fails I'll have to get a new one while they're off the car
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DSG intake parts and some new exhaust hangers for the back
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-01210115.jpg)
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Been sorting out another VW design error this week which has been fun. Been noticing my rear washer jet following the wiper recently so I knew the pipe inside had broken, but what I wasn't expecting was the pipe to come off and soak my boot latch knackering the switch. So no boot light, and no rear wiper. All the parts to fix this came to a little over £90 :shocked:
Anyways after that nasty shock I've got all the parts needed to fix this, ALL of them being revised from the originals on the car :rolleyes:
The boot liner showing evidence of the leak
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-03131631.jpg)
the motor rusting from the inside due to the leak
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-03131718.jpg)
New parts ready for fitting
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-06195544.jpg)
I've also been busy on another wheel, it's etch primed and ready for some filler primer either tomorrow or Monday
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-06084004.jpg)
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Bit of a pain that... good job you spotted it when you did... not something I would want to be paying out £90 for, why was it so expensive... did you buy all new parts!?
yey.. another wheel, getting there.. :lipsrsealed:
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Yeah just the wiper motor alone was £60, £80 if I'd bought it from VW though! No point getting a 2nd hand motor, it would only happen again
I know it's slow with the wheels but half hour each day isn't a lot when I've go to eat as well lol
Will get as much done before the baby arrives, got about 10 days!
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Yeah just the wiper motor alone was £60, £80 if I'd bought it from VW though! No point getting a 2nd hand motor, it would only happen again
I know it's slow with the wheels but half hour each day isn't a lot when I've go to eat as well lol
Will get as much done before the baby arrives, got about 10 days!
So in about 10 days time this thread is going to die for a while then!
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Probably where the wheels are concerned as I've booked 2 weeks off so won't be doing them.
I don't think there's much else I need to it while I'm off, typical lol
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Probably where the wheels are concerned as I've booked 2 weeks off so won't be doing them.
I don't think there's much else I need to it while I'm off, typical lol
I wouldn't worry, 10ish days or so you wont even have time to sleep! :lipsrsealed:
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My first daughter had really bad colic so I know the worst it can be and I'm prepared :grin:
I don't think there's much else I need to it while I'm off, typical lol
Since I typed that the ignition amp has given up so I'm under orders to sort it before she has the other one :cry: :grin:
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Wez mate seriously finish them wheels ive been watching you do them for what seems a life time.. come on.. they will only get curbed again once you put them on lol honestly though mate your doing a wicked job..
Tell the Mrs i said i hope the birth goes well and the baby is all healthy.. and you too..
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Have you fitted that DSG intake yet??
I was goin to do a "How 2" but forgot to take a pic of the 3 bit at the start..lol
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Feel free to rob a pic from here mate, I think there is a pic of all 3 bits together
Righty a bit of an update for you all as I've been a busy boy this week
The latch and wiper motor is all back in and working, no pics as it's quite boring. While I was there I treated the car to a new set of wiper blades front and rear too.
Been doing the wheels at work and I now have both at the same stage
Sanded and cleaned
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-12124623.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-12124520.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-12124501.jpg)
Filled and sanded a small dent that needed repairing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-13095643.jpg)
and then a few coats of etch prime
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-13151143.jpg)
A quick rub down and a few coats of filler primer next, probably Monday now as I only work a half day Friday
She developed the dreaded misfire last week so I popped round to my mates to try her ignition amp on mine and it cured it straight away so I went about ordering a new one. From VW, £160 odd :shocked:
So I managed to find a non genuine version for £80 from ECP along with their 20% discount brought it down to just over £60 which I can live with
Old
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-09201559.jpg)
New
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-12174139.jpg)
Dunno if it's a placebo affect but I'm sure it feels like it's running better so maybe it had been on it's last legs for a while
I've smoothed my standard airbox too, don't know if I'll see any gains from iti but it only cost 10mins of my time today so no loss if not. My boot liner also arrived, fitted but no pics as I have loads of crap in the boot covering it up but I will get one at some point
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-13102118.jpg)
I've got some anniversary sideskirts on the way which will also be sprayed at work but not for a few weeks yet. Probably my last update for a few weeks as it's now only 5 days till my daughter is due...
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Went out to the car last night and got busy with ripping bits out of the engine bay. The Carbonio has gone along with all the old pipework for the catch tank.
I'll be replacing the pipes and refitting the standard airbox over the next few days along with the DSG intake parts. Catch can will be either be mounted on the air intake on the front panel or on the side of the battery cover. I made a piece of carbon fibre plate at work to do this as I have a fabric battery cover.
I'm off work now until the start of Feb so no progress on the wheels until I go back
I'll get some pics of how the bay looks in a mo
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Didn't go out to the car today as I CBA so no pics of the current progress. I do however have some pics of the other bits I've been doing
Hole marked out for the the bigger intake pipe
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-14235712.jpg)
Lower part of airbox with pipe attached
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-20211749.jpg)
Top of the airbox reassembled
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-20211618.jpg)
The bracket I made up at work to attach the catch can to the front panel
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-20211530.jpg)
All being put together tomorrow
These are my anniversary skirts I got for a bargain price
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-22185343.jpg)
More tomorrow
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Right, between spending some time with the kids and the missus this last week I've managed to run all the new pipework for the catch can and modified the engine cover to fit over the new thicker pipe
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-23164355.jpg)
a Green Cotton panel filter arrived to fit to the standard airbox
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-23164425.jpg)
and the bracket is now black and fixed to the air duct
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-24180101.jpg)
tomorrow I'll be cutting all the pipework and get it all up and running again
I've decided to ditch my S3 battery cover as it won't fit with the standard air duct on the front panel but I've bought a later spec battery cover to replace my fabric version which should look a bit better
will have some finished pics tomorrow :smiley:
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Nice...... I like you're idea with the airbox, I had some plans for mine and will be doing something similar when everything else is OK, especially when it comes to increasing the intake. :cool:
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sounds interesting :smug:
Cheers mate, hopefully will have it all back together tomorrow, spent an hour or so up the hospital with my oldest this morning as she's got a chest infection so gonna spend the day with her today instead.
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whoops where did this come from?!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-25182928.jpg)
:shocked:
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More importantly why isn't it fitted yet? :tongue:
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spent an hour or so up the hospital with my oldest this morning as she's got a chest infection so gonna spend the day with her today instead.
:smiley:
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How much for the wheel if you dont mind me asking bud? :smiley:
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spent an hour or so up the hospital with my oldest this morning as she's got a chest infection so gonna spend the day with her today instead.
:smiley:
Meh - it takes 5 minutes to fit :tongue: You got a torch haven't you? :laugh: :laugh: Fit it when the little ones are asleep :grin: :grin:
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£160 from Jordy :smiley:
Rhys, Carrie would have my balls on a plate if I went out there now :grin:
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Rhys, Carrie would have my balls on a plate if I went out there now :grin:
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£160 from Jordy :smiley:
Rhys, Carrie would have my balls on a plate if I went out there now :grin:
Not as if you're going to need them again now is it :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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very true, would save hassle at a later date :cry: :grin:
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Catch can, standard airbox and piping all in and finished
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26155205.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26155219.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26155230.jpg)
and with the engine cover back on for a standard look...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26161707.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26161730.jpg)
Just need to trim a bit more off the side of the cover so the pipes aren't snagging but it's not too bad as it is
also found 5 mins to fit this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-26155311.jpg)
comments welcome :smiley:
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looks like a good job jobbed :) :cool:
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Went over to JKM for a RR day at the weekend and it didn't go exactly to plan...
The Golf is running too much boost and was seen to hit 30psi on the rollers before the run was aborted. It was detting it's t!ts off apparently...
This is down to the N75 map on my car not being right for the Forge actuator that I have fitted recently. Nick tweaked it for my bent actuator last time I was up at R-Tech so I could have at least a bit of boost. In hindsight I shouldn't have even attempted to run it on there but you live and learn
So away I went licking my wounds but they had given me my money back so not all bad. After all that's what rolling roads are for...
So all in I let the mk4 fraternity down (I was the only one there) but I did however manage to get 168bhp and 260lb/ft at 3300rpm, the torque obviously showing the boost spike
A quick vid of the aborted run, note the black smoke when the fuelling was all over the place :sad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/th_video-2011-02-05-10-27-39.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/?action=view¤t=video-2011-02-05-10-27-39.mp4)
To console myself I have decided to throw myself at the wheels again and get them done ASAP so I've been up in the loft at work in my breaks getting as far as I can each day
Before I went off on paternity leave I managed to get them etch primed so it was a quick rub down and a few coats of high build
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-02-07124330.jpg)
a quick dust of colour
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-02-09124218.jpg)
and a few more coats of colour later
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-02-09150747.jpg)
will rub down the paint on there tomorrow and get a final top coat on, then lacquer. Then the tedious job of masking it all up to get the black parts done. Then just a quick balance and they can finally go on!
As usual, comments are welcome :smiley:
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Good work... shame about your RR run, read that somewhere else on here.. shame but was nice of them to refund... Need to do much sort the issue out?
Yeah, get them bl00dy wheels finished! :grin:
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I'll be off up to R-Tech again as soon as I can to get it sorted, I think it's just a few tweaks but I'm not the technical one when it comes to stuff like that, I only half understand it all lol
Cheers mate, I've given myself till the end of next week to get the painting finished then they can have all weekend to dry, might even stick them in the oven at work :wink:
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Cool, long awaited photo's required when you do! :cool:
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shame about the RR day.. and im sorry i couldnt be there :undecided:
as for the refurb... looking spot on.. got mine off on sunday, and stripd them down ready to start on them this weekend.. im toying on the idea of all black :\ but not 100% yet..
keep up the good work :wink:
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cheers mate, I just wish I'd got mine done sooner!
I think I'm gonna give the sideskirts a bash myself next :afro:
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Woo hoo the final wheel is done...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30132620.jpg)
Having them balanced on Friday so will be on the car by the weekend I'll definitely have pics as it's been a long time coming
Also got hold of these to add a bit more fuel when I visit R-Tech again for a map tweak.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30165812.jpg)
And a 3" MAF housing just in case
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30165600.jpg)
Also got the glue I need for the headlining and painted the spare sunvisors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30165903.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-23100558.jpg)
I'm halfway through painting the door seals, just need to order some black trim bits that I can't paint and I'll get moving on it.
More pics at the weekend :smiley:
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i see now why you had another kid - that extra child tax credit has helped pay for your bits :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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£13 a week doesn't go far lol
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Bout time Wez.. look good.. Hope your new addition is doing well...
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Woo hoo!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-03184221.jpg)
Think it needs dropping another 10mm now :lipsrsealed:
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looking good mate, another 10mm wont hurt :evil:
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Looks ok at that height tbh. :smiley:
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Nice one... wheels look great! good job.
Height looks fine, if you drop another 10mm will it not be a bit close when cornering?... Just dropped mine another 10 and it's a little too much now. :grin:
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Yeah it would prob scrub plus it's an everyday car that's mainly used for ferrying the kids and missus around so it don't need the hassle lol
Thanks for the comments, made all the hard work worth it. Never refurbing a set of wheels again! I'll get some better pics at work tomorrow, I need to see about adjusting the rear beam to get the wheels to sit right too.
On another note I've got myself an anniversary rep front valance for not as lot so I'll be getting that painted along with the skirts. No real reason behind it, just fancy a change from the 4motion front.
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Finally!!! :tongue:
Looks half tidy that :wink:
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Thought I'd take advantage of the good weather and paint my inlet manifold with some black high temp paint
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-23212417.jpg)
Will be fitting it back on tomorrow along with the power gasket
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Power gasket fitted and inlet back on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-25181203.jpg)
Engine bay is how I want it now. Next plans are to fit the new exhaust bushes I've had kicking about for ages, realign the linkage on the gearbox and get my anniversary parts painted and fitted then that's it body wise, just the map to go and I'm done with modding it. Got more important things to spend my time on now
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Another 10mm and that'll look ace. I love these wheels on the MK4, the same with the CHs, I think they both look better on the MK4.
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Thanks mate, still debating on some new springs as it gets used as a family car so it might make it a bit harsh for the roads over here
The monkeys that did my tracking have chipped the black paint slightly on one of the wheels so need to blow that in in the week too
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who did your tracking mate, mine needs doing :lipsrsealed:
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ATS mate. Careful with your wheels though
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Valance is back from spraying...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-20200044.jpg)
Should have it fitted on tomorrow
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ATS mate. Careful with your wheels though
Did they damage yours then?
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Few chips off where the black paint is, didn't realise till I got home :angry:
Anyways fitting of the anni valance...
I had to think about how to do this as the rep doesn't have as many tabs and the ones that are there don't push in and stay there so I set about with the drill and some self tappers
These were to temporarily hold it in position
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122330.jpg)
The tabs that were present under the centre grille area were secured like this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122315.jpg)
and the rest was screwed down through the valance and bumper flange where they meet. This is a good place as it pulls the valance up to meet the bumper
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122356.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122345.jpg)
and voila
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122432.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122445.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122456.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21122532.jpg)
Fitted, would you really ever know it was a rep?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21123715.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-21123729.jpg)
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Looks spot on mate :afro:
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:cool:
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Looks great :cool:
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:afro:
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I'd know it's a rep because you told me. :grin:
Looks wicked though mate, not seen one on this colour MK4 before.
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Cheers people, there's another indigo mk4 over here with the full anniversary kit so I knew it would look good :cool:
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Love it Wez :afro:
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Cheers people, there's another indigo mk4 over here with the full anniversary kit so I knew it would look good :cool:
There is? :huh:
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Been a while :embarassed:
Anyways I got my skirts on a few weeks ago, might flare them out a bit more yet
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-26130822.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-26130850.jpg)
I'm taking the back box off tomorrow and cutting the tailpipes off :laugh:
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Looking sweet mate :cool:
I see my blinds live on :grin: :grin::afro:
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Looking spot on. :afro: :cool:
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Thanks guys
I cut the tailpipes off today and my mate welded the downturn ends on for me so I can go discreet
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-30161959.jpg)
Just got to get the rear diesel anni valance painted and fitted now :smiley:
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Looking good!
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Been a while :embarassed:
Anyways I got my skirts on a few weeks ago, might flare them out a bit more yet
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-26130822.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-26130850.jpg)
I'm taking the back box off tomorrow and cutting the tailpipes off :laugh:
having my skirts sprayed ready to go on mate how would you flare them out and how did you fit them as am unsure how go about it :smiley:
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Bit of an update...
Tailpipes are done and Anni valance is fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-07-01191456.jpg)
don't have any pics handy of the valance though but will get some tomorrow. Also finished the engine bay off with a black coolant cap and sprayed the washer bottle cap black, again I will get some pics tomorrow. I've fitted a new temperature sender as I was starting to get strange readings on my gauge, seems to have solved it and the temperature gauge moves up quicker than it did before.
Fitted myself a new Turborevs intercooler
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-29195450.jpg)
and started the black headliner
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-06152056.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-06165620.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14100.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-09124243.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-09124314.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-19202130.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-19202302.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-20124345.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14117.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-21162402.jpg)
I have genuine black grab handles fitted, I painted the sunglasses holder, W8 light and will also be painting the rear interior lights and a set of sunvisors until I can find either a set from a Leon/S3/Octavia. Other black OEM parts that will be fitted are the vanity lights, middle sunvisor and tailgate trim. The door seals have also been dyed
Next plans are to finish the headliner and run up to R-Tech in two weeks to get the mapping finished :smiley:
As always, comments welcome
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awesome work mate
what did you use for the headliner ? also painting the plastics, will they still illuminate or you not bothered about that ?
cheers mate
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Ta muchly :smiley:
You mean the icons on the W8 light buttons? I'm gonna have a go at scratching them off with a scalpel and see how it goes. I can always spray them again if it all goes wrong. The material is something nadlad picked up for me, has a slight stretch to it so is ideal
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Scratching off the icons didn't work so the buttons have been blown over again. You can still see a feint glow so it will do :smiley:
Haven't got a pic of it as I forgot earlier, will get one tomorrow :embarassed:
This lot got delivered today though
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-31175531.jpg)
It's already all fitted in, again forgot to get pics :undecided:
I got a pic of my black header tank cap and the washer cap I sprayed up too
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-29135704.jpg)
I've got one more panel to fit on the C pillar inside and just waiting for the rear interior lights to turn up and the black headlining will be finished! Well apart from the tailgate trim... :undecided: :laugh:
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Power gasket leaking? :huh:
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Not sure mate, got a gasket just in case. Last thing I want is the car not being mapped due to the gasket leaking
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Anni valance on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-25141509.jpg)
and a nice power graph :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-09-06183409.jpg)
Interior is finished now, will get some decent pics of it later
and for those who haven't seen it...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14193.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14194.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14195.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14196.jpg)
thank you wifey :angry:
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pics of the finished roof lining
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14199.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14200.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14201.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14202.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14207.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14205.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14208.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14184.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14170.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14169.jpg)
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Not too shabby :wink: Nice to see my blinds live on :grin:
You doing the door seals?
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The door seals are already done mate. They just look brighter in the photos cost of the flash lol
They didn't come out as dark as I'd hoped though, more of a dark grey. I might try and cover the material on the spare set of seals I've got with the same material I did the lining with, either that or break out the engine enamel :laugh:
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Ah fair enough :smiley:
Now stop ignoring me on MSN :tongue:
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I'm not purposely ignoring you, I'm up giving April a bath so only got my phone handy. Will be done in about 10 mins :smiley:
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Headlining looks really good.
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Cheers for the comments. Update time...
Bought some C20LET yellow injectors for the next time I visit R-Tech, and also a refurb kit for them which is fitted along with a nice ultrasonic clean
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-09-30143004.jpg)
I was given a VR6 MAF housing by my mate which will be fitted with the injectors. I bought Patch's ABD FMIC from him and will be fitting it soon, just need to modify a few bits and get some new silicone pipe joiners in black as I'm a tart lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-10-08182709.jpg)
I've also borrowed Dave_IOW's spare bumper to see what I need to trim to make it fit.
Will update once the FMIC has been fitted :smiley:
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Good luck bud, hope you dont lose too much of your bumper :smiley:
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I know what you mean mate but I should be able to get it to run round the back of it ok as Patch has cut the pipe just before the bend to lift it up a bit. Ideally I'd like an inlet manifold that has the throttle body on the other side... only thing stopping me doing this would be finding a suitable throttle cable :wink:
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I've also borrowed Dave_IOW's spare bumper to see what I need to trim to make it fit.
This has my clique detector twitching. :grin:
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I've also borrowed Dave_IOW's spare bumper to see what I need to trim to make it fit.
This has my clique detector twitching. :grin:
:laugh:
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ABD cooler was going to take too much work to make fit so it's been sold again and a THS intercooler bought to replace it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14255.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14256.jpg)
it needs a small bit of modifying to fit so I took the crash bar off and drilled the spot welds out to enable a metal plate to be removed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-05132937.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-06173637.jpg)
The metal that needs removing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-05132953.jpg)
and out after a bit of beating with a hammer and chisel
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-06173728.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-06173837.jpg)
the intercooler hanger bolted on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-06174010.jpg)
Will get a pic of it on the car as it is now in a bit. I've used Dave's spare bumper as mine needs trimming and I haven't had the time yet
I've got hold of a spare airbox lid thanks to daz_veedub so that can be modified to accept the VR6 MAF housing so I won't lose the use of my current one. I should also have a manual boost controller here soon to help with the next stage of tuning.
I've also decided to fit a set of oil temp/pressure gauges just to monitor what's going on. I've bought a dual pod for the A pillar and will be using these gauges
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230678615498?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
the pod will be trimmed in the same material as I used to cover the headlining
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150687402297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Wayne has kindly supplied me with everything I need to get the gauges plumbed in so this should be happening as soon as the gauges are here and I trim up the pod
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Good progress bud, the only thing i dont like about the THS intercooler is when fitted to standard bumper, it doesnt look symetrical :sad:
Small point i know, but gets me lol sorta like...
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Sure you know what i mean :smiley:
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You mean like this?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-20123236.jpg)
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i see what dave's saying :undecided:
but tbh, if it was sprayed black! and once the vents are in you wont really notice?
looks bang tidy thou wazza!! :cool:
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Bumper looks nice :grin:
Are you going for 'the stealth look'? :laugh:
Also, does middle grill go back in?
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looking good wazzzer :cool:
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Bumper looks nice :grin:
Are you going for 'the stealth look'??? :laugh:
Also, does middle grill go back in?
Bumper is lovely mate, I love how it's distorted down the bottom :grin:
Yes all grilles go back in, they just need trimming which will commence soon :afro:
will definitely be spraying the lower pipe black as it looks a bit too bling down there for my liking, will have a look what it looks like when the centre grille goes back in
Cheers all :cool:
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Soon dullens down with the muck that gets chucked on it!
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Good work Wes :afro:
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Cheers. A few pics of it during fitting to the crash bar
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14266.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14269.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14270.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14271.jpg)
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Hmm, pipes run inside crash bar? Very clever :smug:
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This finally turned up today...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-22165118.jpg)
Will get some spare pipe and a T piece so it can be plumbed in next time I'm up at R-Tech :wink:
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That is a very neat way of fitting the pipes for the intercooler :afro:
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Managed to bag myself a set of vRS 256mm vented rear brakes this week along with a bigger manifold as I may be going with a different turbo at some point...
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Sweedish1/DSC00720_800x600.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6461283987_3b2aa790e0_b.jpg)
Will strip the paint off the calipers over the Xmas holidays and paint them red to match the fronts :wink:
Manifold just needs a good going over with a wire brush and it will look good as new, will get the QC bloke at work to check the surfaces are nice and flat before fitting
I've got hold of a spare airbox lid thanks to daz_veedub so that can be modified to accept the VR6 MAF housing so I won't lose the use of my current one. I should also have a manual boost controller here soon to help with the next stage of tuning.
I've also decided to fit a set of oil temp/pressure gauges just to monitor what's going on. I've bought a dual pod for the A pillar and will be using these gauges
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230678615498?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
the pod will be trimmed in the same material as I used to cover the headlining
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150687402297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Wayne has kindly supplied me with everything I need to get the gauges plumbed in so this should be happening as soon as the gauges are ordered and I trim up the pod. I wasn't happy with the amount of joins in the oil sensor adapter though so I asked my mate at work if he could make me something up and this is the result
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-12-07125915.jpg)
Before there were four joins now there are just two. I've done this for all the parts so there is less chance of a leak :smiley:
No more spending out on things for now, the credit card needs to be paid off first and I've got plenty to be getting on with over the winter, I've also got my wheel to repair and the seat base to fit. Might even get round to washing it :grin:
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Looking sweet mate :cool:
Keep up the good work :smiley:
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So much for being happy with the power :tongue:
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Cheers for the comments (even you Rhys)
I think I'll be going for a K04-001 :wink:
Bit of repair work carried out over Xmas, I've been putting off fitting the new seat base for ages now so thought I'd better do it before the material wears away and ends up costing a lot more
no pics of during as it was a complete arse of a job but this is the state of the base I pulled out
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-12-28174747.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-12-28174758.jpg)
Totally knackered :shocked:
new one feels lovely now but it's not a job I want to do again lol
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not easy then mate? need to sort mine but keep putting it off lol
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it's the clips that are frustrating. They are like a clasp with a hook on them as they need to stay clipped to the wire rods in the foam, but this makes them a PITA to get off and then clip back on to the new foam (as the new foam is thicker due to not being worn). Also the material is secured with the bolts that hold the back to the base but I didn't have the right tool to get these out so had to work round it
It's time consuming as you don't want to break the clips. If you do you'll have saggy material :sad:
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ah ok,al make sure i give it a full day to do it then.
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Yeah it took me a good few hours in the front room lol
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Good work mate looks like your fat arse broke the old one :grin: :grin:
As you've been busy have you fitted the 256 rears :cool:
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Good work with the seatbase :afro: I did mine last week, the new one is so much better to sit on.
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Cheers fellas. I think short journeys have killed the base and the constant getting in/out that happens with them, not my fat arse :grin:
Not fitted the brakes yet, I only took delivery just before Xmas so not had a chance to do anything with them. They are sat in the shed waiting to be cleaned up and painted which I'll do over the weekend probably once I paint the other set of sunvisors I've got out there then they can go up for sale (shameless plug lol)
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no pics of during as it was a complete arse of a job but this is the state of the base I pulled out
Oh you're good.
And unappreciated by the looks of it....
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Totally :wink:
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stripped one of the rear carriers down at work with some nitromors to get rid of that hideous green...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-05170710.jpg)
got a caliper in the shed which is getting the same treatment but it's proving a bit tough as the paint is very thick...
I've also stuck these on the mirror glass, subtle and I liked them :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-07162923.jpg)
Also fitted some new aero wiper blades as mine were shocking. Never buying cheap ones again :angry:
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Not done a great deal to the Golf other than boost leak testing it (which finally passed after having the MAP sensor boss welded over) but this popped up on ukmkivs for an absolute steal so I had to buy it. I'm just getting fed up of the constant worry of being tugged with the decat and not having any way of changing it over. Plus finding friendly MOT stations is getting harder :lipsrsealed:
Anyways a pic of the Miltek sports cat that I paid £150 for :cool:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-27131225.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-27131346.jpg)
Being fitted on Weds once the new gaskets and nuts have turned up :smiley:
Other than that I've just been making sure everything is tip top before the RR day on the 11th of Feb, I don't want a repeat performance of last year :undecided:
One thing I will be doing next week is deleting the charcoal cannister and all of the pipework with it :afro:
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sweet :cool:
pics of charcoal delete has ill be doing this mate
did u get that resister in the end, was going to order 1 earlier filled it all out etc then come payment realised my wallet was upstairs and a was 2 hungover 2 get it :grin:
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Yeah I did mate, found some on ebay but they were from China so I dunno how long it would take to get here.
Will let you know how it goes :afro:
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All did not go well, had it fitted and it was blowing from the flexi join :sad:
Got in contact with the bloke who sold it to me asking for half the cost to repair it and he gave it to me which I was very surprised about.
So it was off to Advanced Automotive to have a new flexi welded in and it runs like a dream now.
While I had the decat off I had a good look over it and I was shocked at the condition of the inside of it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14280.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14285.jpg)
The flexi on the inside has come apart so I'm glad I decided to swap it over :smiley:
While pressure testing I found a massive boost leak on the MAP sensor boss on one of the pipes. The blank that was fitted (as the early Golfs don't have a MAP sensor) wasn't sealing 100% so I made a decision to have a plate welded over the top so there was no doubt it would be sealed. I found lots of other small boost leaks on various vacuum pipes so these have all been sorted as well
Which leads me on to my RR results from JKM at the weekend :smiley:
Took it over hoping for a similar result to what I had last time it was mapped and came away very happy
222.2bhp with 243lb/ft so close enough. I was expecting to be slightly down on power due to fitting the sports cat and it hasn't felt as torquey since fitting the FMIC so I'm guessing that's down to the longer pipework run.
lovely smooth power and torque curve :cool:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14291.jpg)
It's a little lean at the top end but I knew that already, gives me an excuse to fit the VR6 MAF and Calibra injectors next time I visit R-Tech :afro:
and a few pics Rob took
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6858549129_e77a93b3db_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6857752703_05ae2aa588_b.jpg)
It's in for MOT tomorrow so I'm hoping for good news when my cousin phones me lol
Charcoal cannister delete is also done but I need to upload the photos so I can write a little how to as well
Next job is to modify the grilles to fit over the intercooler, then finally get my 256mm rear discs on
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That is a great photo :afro: nice power as well.
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Yep. Looks like a good Power curve. No over inflated pub numbers there. :wink:
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Thanks guys :smiley:
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that pic is awesomeeee :cool:
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Good skills Wes :afro:
Car is looking spot on :cool:
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it looks far to clean for my liking :grin:
did u clean it before u put it on the dyno :grin: :grin:
:afro:
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I washed it the night before, only trouble was I did it in the dark and the temperature was -2 so you can imagine what happened...
I found I had missed loads when I popped to Sainsburys so I had to take it up my parents and quickly go over it again. I think I now know why I have this stinking cold lol
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Now with a years ticket :cool:
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Great pics :cool:
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see the front bumper vents you have,can you take a pic of the back of them for me please? i bought some from fk,they have one clip kinda thing,but a set of bora ones in classifieds have 2,and you can't really bond them on as you need to be able to remove to get bumper off
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yep no worries mate, will get some tomorrow for you :smiley:
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excellent cheers :smiley:
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Just had a play with my grinder and got the centre bumper vent on :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14301.jpg)
Also took a bit off the engine cover as it was resting on one of the oil pipes
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14297.jpg)
Carbon canister is gone...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14294.jpg)
and a quick engine bay shot while I was there :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14300.jpg)
and jock you have PM :wink:
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no pm mate?
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there is now sorry, forgot to send it :laugh:
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got myself some matt black vinyl from ebay for a couple of quid and have just covered the visible intercooler pipe with it, worked a treat :cool:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14308.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14310.jpg)
Will be fitting it back on tomorrow and also seeing if I can shove the intercooler back a bit if I cut some of the front panel away :smiley:
Realised I don't have any pics of the plate welded on the MAP sensor boss so took one while the pipe is in front of me
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14306.jpg)
Hopefully have it back on tomorrow
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Pipe is back on and looks loads better
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-02-27163925.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-02-27163933.jpg)
I managed to cut away a bit of the front panel and gave the intercooler a good shove backwards, probably only gained 5mm but it's enough to get the grille on properly
Speaking of which I've trimmed up the grille as well but I left my camera at work so no pics as yet.
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a lot better black and will barely be noticeable once the grill is
does look a good clean fit that too
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Cheers mate. Yeah it's a good fit, well worth paying the extra over the eBay coolers if you want to keep it looking standard IMO. It looks a bit rough near the pipe but none of that will be visible once the grille is in. Just test fitted it and it's spot on now, will get a pic in the morning :cool:
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Looks loads better with the pipe black.
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cheers mate, best bit is it only cost £4 delivered for the vinyl and about 20 mins of my time :afro:
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cheers mate, best bit is it only cost £4 delivered for the vinyl and about 20 mins of my time :afro:
Cheap mods / fixes are always the best ones.
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I was thinking about spraying it first but with this stuff being so cheap now and so easy to fit it was a no brainer. It won't flake off either :wink:
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I was thinking about spraying it first but with this stuff being so cheap now and so easy to fit it was a no brainer. It won't flake off either :wink:
It should last a lot longer than spraying it
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Have you done a boost leak check after refitting those pipes? How do you think that vinyl will stand up to the heat?
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Looks good mate :afro:
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Great mk4...
I bet she handles a treat.
Great work with the catch can, something I must do to my mk3.
any tips for ditching the carbon canister?
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Have you done a boost leak check after refitting those pipes? How do you think that vinyl will stand up to the heat?
The vinyl should be fine with the heat, it's designed for covering cars etc, we'll see I spose :smiley:
Leak test is on my to do list, I need to borrow the small compressor from work again, might see if I can do it this weekend :afro:
Looks good mate :afro:
cheers mate, still need to take you out in it :wink:
Great mk4...
I bet she handles a treat.
Great work with the catch can, something I must do to my mk3.
any tips for ditching the carbon canister?
Cheers mate, it handles as good as a mk4 can :grin:
Carbon Canister delete how to is here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222678.0
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and the grilles back in, I don't think you'd know there was an FMIC there unless you went looking for it :cool:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14340.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14339.jpg)
My pillar pod is on route, will cover that with the spare material I've got and order my oil temp gauge when I've got some spare cash :wink:
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That looks good. Don't like it when you can see pipes sticking out of the grills. Pillar pods in the other hand. :sick: :max power: not in golf IMO.
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Stealth :cool: :cool:
Thanks for the link
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That looks good. Don't like it when you can see pipes sticking out of the grills. Pillar pods in the other hand. :sick: :max power: not in golf IMO.
Not sue on the pillar pods either....
However, the stealth front mount jobbie looks great, well, if I could see it. :grin:
cheers mate, best bit is it only cost £4 delivered for the vinyl and about 20 mins of my time :afro:
Cheap mods / fixes are always the best ones.
Depends how you look at it... That's all some people do, cover their car in cheap mods and usually the results are appalling. :grin:
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give ya grills a quick blast of black paint just done mine look brand new again :smiley:
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Yeah I think I will mate, they're looking a bit ropey lol
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lol i noticed mine the other day seem to go a dull grey but like a say quick rub and a spray look sweet again :smiley:
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I have sprayed mine before and they did look spot on, the ones I have on there are starting to flake a bit. Will be a job for the weekend I reckon :wink:
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Stealth :cool: :cool:
Thanks for the link
Couldn't see anything about carbon canister :lipsrsealed:
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Stealth :cool: :cool:
Thanks for the link
Couldn't see anything about carbon canister :lipsrsealed:
Sorry mate try again
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222678.0
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Stealth :cool: :cool:
Thanks for the link
Couldn't see anything about carbon canister :lipsrsealed:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222678.0
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haha ya beat me
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:wink:
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Thanks...I'm guessing the principle is the same for a mk3?
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I think so mate, just check the pipe takes a similar route back to the intake and go from there :smiley:
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Great thanks! :cool:
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just bought these :lipsrsealed:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_0134.jpg)
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They're not wishbones, they're control arms :tongue:
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you knew what I meant :wink:
one caliper to do then I'll be under your feet for an evening out at the barn :kiss:
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one caliper to do then I'll be under your feet for an evening out at the barn
You're a slow-burner, aren't you?
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I've now got a subframe with Audi TT Roadster bushes fitted to go with the TT arms :cool:
My pillar pod finally arrived so I've covered it with some spare material I had from the roof lining
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14352.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14351.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14350.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14353.jpg)
Just trying to decide on a gauge to fill the hole then I'll get it all rigged up and fitted :smiley:
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Got to be Newsouth; anything else is just time wasting
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Pillar pod looks good.
If you cannot stretch to a Newsouth try one of these: http://rspec.co.uk/performance-gauges/black-face-waterproof-series/52mm-clear-black-boost-gauge-bar
Well happy with mine, Stack is another choice as well.
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£72 for a Newsouth though mate :sad:
Wayne will have a look in a sec cheers
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£72 for a Newsouth though mate :sad:
Wayne will have a look in a sec cheers
Since when!??? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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£72 for a Newsouth though mate :sad:
Wayne will have a look in a sec cheers
£53.99 on Awesome:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=3784&xSec=142 (http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=3784&xSec=142)
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EDIT got that one already Dom, want an oil temp gauge which is £72
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11799
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+ VAT
Do you want to borrow my glasses?
It's INCLUDING VAT :tongue:
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+ VAT
Do you want to borrow my glasses?
It's INCLUDING VAT :tongue:
:laugh: :laugh:
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Was editing with one hand while you were typing that :rolleyes:
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Was editing with one hand while you were typing that :rolleyes:
Too slow. Typical petrol MK4 owner :tongue:
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EDIT got that one already Dom, want an oil temp gauge which is £72
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11799
Ah right, didn't realise that!
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http://www.swgmotorsport.com/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=168 :undecided:
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I don't think any of the gauges I've seen will be the right colour but I might change the LEDs for some dash LEDs if poss
ooooooooh Rich you might be on to something there... :wink:
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I don't think any of the gauges I've seen will be the right colour but I might change the LEDs for some dash LEDs if poss
ooooooooh Rich you might be on to something there... :wink:
Not quite as bright as the newsouth and the needle is not dark red like the mk4 clocks. :undecided:
Here is my boost gauge which is the same make :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/dash.jpg)
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right a proper update...
pillar pod is in and gauge fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120401_115652.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120402_163538.jpg)
and a night shot
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120404_203444.jpg)
a pic of the subframe with the TT bushes fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190816.jpg)
and some new bolts to go with it, not cheap at nearly £5 each!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190850.jpg)
also fitted some later spec alu boot and bonnet struts
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190959.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_191024.jpg)
DIY R32 door triggers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120321_164237.jpg)
Also looking at a private plate and put a deposit down on a Devils Own water/methanol injection kit :lipsrsealed:
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You got the oil temp gauge in all ok then, looks good :afro:
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looks sweet wazzzer :cool:
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cheers mate, the sensor isn't wired in yet as I'll be using a sump plug adapter so I need to wait until the service which is in a few weeks
cheers Daz. One thing my mate is also gonna have a look at is a possible exhaust leak from cold which is doing my head in. I've bought some high temp silicone sealant so all the joins can be done with it if needed.
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Also looking at a private plate and put a deposit down on a Devils Own water/methanol injection kit :lipsrsealed:
You have? :huh:
:grin: :laugh:
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All you need to do is move to the mainland so you can actually use the power :tongue:
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Gauge looks good :cool:
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Also looking at a private plate and put a deposit down on a Devils Own water/methanol injection kit :lipsrsealed:
You have? :huh:
:grin: :laugh:
well kinda, a deposit in theory :wink:
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Also looking at a private plate and put a deposit down on a Devils Own water/methanol injection kit :lipsrsealed:
You have? :huh:
:grin: :laugh:
well kinda, a deposit in theory :wink:
:afro:
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TT bits are on and... the tracking is now miles out lol
Getting it booked in for a full geo setup next week, they can make sure the subframe is central and get the camber right :wink:
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were you taking it for the geo set up, lake?
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Ryde I imagine..
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:sick:
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do the tt subframe bushes make a noticeable difference wazzer?
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:sick:
:grin:
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Ryde I imagine..
Advanced Automotive?
Is that the boys round the back of Wootton, or someone else? I seem to recall Steve Wells takes his Locost there and they know what they're doing.
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Ryde I imagine..
Advanced Automotive?
Yes, they are in Park Road in Ryde.
They have a 'Hunter Hawkeye' laser tracking machine, i expect that might mean more to you than me :grin:
The workforce are um... interesting.
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The subframe has a slight bit of play side to side on the mounting bolts which will affect the camber. Also there is a slight bit of adjustment on the ball joint bolts :wink
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Just sent my details off for my private plate so should see that in a few weeks
(http://platewave.com/images/pic.php?r=WEZ%209836)
Had the tracking sorted since the fitting of the TT arms, not had the full geo setup yet as I still have the rear beam bushed to do (yes I know DH) so will wait till they're done.
The front end feels very tight now so definitely a worthwhile mod
New boost gauge to match the oil gauge has arrived so need to plumb that in over the weekend, then a full service ready to drive down to Weymouth with the missus and kids in a few weeks :smiley:
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how an earth did you get that plate for £36 :shocked:
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literally just found it on ebay from speedyreg.co.uk
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what a find!!!! :shocked: i'm on this now, determind to find one before pressed plates are ordered :grin:
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Hmmm.... I'm not so lucky?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHERISHED-NUMBER-PLATE-DSM-73X-PRIVATE-PERSONALISED-/270254352774?pt=UK_Cherished_Numbers&hash=item3eec6a2986#ht_510wt_952
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It's the two digits that puts the price up mate :wink:
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do speedy reg have an ebay store? :laugh:
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It's the two digits that puts the price up mate :wink:
Yeah, my old dear has just bought one like yours LIZ XXXX the four X's being numbers, and think hers was still £350+
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speedyreg ebay listings
http://search.ebay.co.uk/?sass=speedyregs&ht=-1
speedyreg website
http://www.speedyreg.co.uk/
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speedyreg ebay listings
http://search.ebay.co.uk/?sass=speedyregs&ht=-1
speedyreg website
http://www.speedyreg.co.uk/
your a star :wink:
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That plate was a bargain :afro:
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V5 STILL isn't here, at this rate I'll miss out on the pressed plates GB that I organised, there's irony for you
Anyways I thought I'd add a little bit of bling to the interior so ordered this from our friends in China...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120418_143411.jpg)
Works perfectly and I can't complain for £16.27 delivered :smiley:
Service is also done and my oil temp gauge installed in the sump plug adapter. Oil gauge works perfectly, a steady 85 degrees while pottering about to pick up the water/meth injection kit yesterday :lipsrsealed:
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Oil gauge works perfectly, a steady 85 degrees while wandering about with no idea where I was going to pick up the water/meth injection kit yesterday :lipsrsealed:
:rolleyes:
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Oh I knew where I was going to get the kit, just no idea how to get to the barn :laugh:
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120504_205625.jpg)
:shocked:
Fits in there quite nicely. Buggered if it's ever coming out though :grin:
Anyways pressed plates ordered so should be here soon, windscreen went on the way to Weymouth last week so I'm £90 poorer too :sad:
I've ordered a few bits for the WMI install and eyed up where the pump and tank are going to live and had the inlet sand blasted ready for a coat of satin black.
TT interior light is a go once the LEDs have turned up to fit in like the W8 downlighters and I've got something special happening with my clocks once I find a spare set to chuck in mine so I can send them off to a certain person :afro:
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also got this on the go too
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120513_184205.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120513_184220.jpg)
picked up this rear beam from my mate for nothing as he was glad to get it out of the way so I'm using it to fit my vRS rear bushes in and also my 256mm rear discs. It needs attacking with a wire wheel to get the flaky paint off but it has good wheel bearings and I'll give it a good few coats of Hammerite. It also lets me take the lip off the splash guards while it's off the car
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Good move with the rear beam even better with it being a freebe.
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My new ball joints turned up last week so I got my mate to fit them to cure a nasty grinding/rattling that has appeared and felt like it was coming from that area when the steering was turned...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120523_184822-1.jpg)
now all done but the rattling is still there :sad:
so a bit of head scratching and poking for a hour about while it was on the ramps and the problem was found. The ball joint bolts are fouling on the brake disc splash guard. My fault for not fitting the 312mm guards when I fitted the discs a while back. This wasn't a problem until I fitted the TT arms which makes sense now.
312mm splash guards have now been ordered and should be fitted next week. Not a huge fail though as the old ball joints were a bit loose :smiley:
Plates arrived last week and the last few bits of admin have been done so they can now live on the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120516_213050-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120521_071010-1.jpg)
I've also been playing about with the TT interior light and finished the loom for it last night and just finished fitting it in the car
LEDs fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120524_160536.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120524_160545.jpg)
loom soldered
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120525_220251.jpg)
and fitted, it was a bit of a squeeze but a bit of the old brute force and it's in, not sure if it will ever come out though :grin:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120526_143720.jpg)
and button backlights and LED mood lighting all operational
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120526_143749.jpg)
Next up is getting the water/meth kit fitted, want it done before Inters really :evil:
Bought myself a set of immo3 clocks for the grand total of £19 so they will be my modified set along with MTE and illuminated needles, and a colour change from blue to....? :wink:
Just on the search for some Bora sport foils, needles and rings to finish them off now :cool:
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eBay for the foils got mine and so many ppl think they're real bora clocks :wink:
Liking the updates, nice number plate, not bad for the price u got it :wink:
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Plates look really good :afro:
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Cheers people, best bit is they are dateless so can go on absolutely anything I get in the future
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Have you changed arb bushes. These can cause a rattle like sound/feeling.
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yeah they were new not long ago mate. It looks like it's the design of the TT arms/ball joints as they have longer studs and were never meant to be fitted with the 288mm splash guards.
I'll try and get a pic of how close they are :smiley:
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looks great!! like that tt interior lights! simpleton :laugh:
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wasn't simple getting the bugger in there :laugh:
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hammer time :grin:
love the plate! but cant find none for me :undecided:
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Been out today fitting the splash guards, I really hate roadside engineering :undecided:
Anyways here is the evidence of the ball joint studs touching on the 288mm guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120603_191944.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120603_191955.jpg)
you can see the witness marks either side of the cut outs, not massive but I can't tell you how annoying it was
and the 312mm guards fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120603_180056.jpg)
Took it out for a quick blast giving it full lock in both directions with no noise or rattling so a complete success :smiley:
Next up is painting the WMI nozzle equipped inlet in stain black and getting it fitted. I've got myself a plug to fit in the nozzle hole so I can run it without having to fit the whole kit first. Hopefully I can get some time on my mates ramps next weekend and run the pipework under the car
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We're out there today, gay boy and probably some of tomorrow. You could have had it on the ramps to sort the splash guards if you'd asked.
You plank.
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it was a quick decision to go out there otherwise I would have asked. Still got my place booked for the rear beam though?
On a side note, these are the immo3 clocks I won
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180881487308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Also bought these for the rings and needles
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130705193013?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
so just a set of foils to go and I have a full set of DIY Bora sport clusters with MTE and lit needles :cool:
Also won a wiper stalk with MFA controls, just need some wire from either the scrapyard or get some new from the dealers to wire up the outside temp sensor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140752632564?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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The meth injection is in :evil:
Not had a chance to test it yet but I'm sure I can do that on the way to Inters tomorrow :wink:
Some pics of the fitting
Decided to spray the inlet manifold and throttle housing matt black as opposed to satin this time
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120613_150448.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120616_211149.jpg)
Pump and level sensor wires routed under the carpet from the controller
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120612_163952.jpg)
The feed pipe from the tank routed with the fuel pipes
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120617_173101.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120617_173110.jpg)
The pump living its new home
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120619_165505.jpg)
Tank mounted on the back of the rear seats
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120619_165528.jpg)
I've rigged up a rocker switch so the pump can be isolated if needs be. All feeds are also fused with a 20amp blade fuse
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120622_124052.jpg)
The controller is alive...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120620_165638.jpg)
Inlet manifold fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120620_182356.jpg)
And the nozzle installed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120620_183334.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120620_183328.jpg)
Just got to fill the tank up this evening and prime the pipes. I'll also be getting a level sensor to install in the tank at some point.
Another little thingI've been working on is fitting a boost gaue to my Bora vent and this is the result
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120614_161801.jpg)
Not too bad if I do say so myself :smiley:
I've also bought these PSI Tuning poly top mounts which will be fitted soon
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14441.jpg)
I'll report back with how the meth injection performs after Inters :cool:
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Good work mate thats a smart looking install :cool:
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Loving the job so far. You'll love the wmi. :wink:
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Very neat install :afro:
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Thanks guys, much appreciated :afro:
Had a little play with the WMI on, pulls very well :wink:
Just trying to gauge when it should come on, got it set to start at 8psi and full at 14psi at the mo, will see how it feels on the motorway
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Thanks guys, much appreciated :afro:
Had a little play with the WMI on, pulls very well :wink:
Just trying to gauge when it should come on, got it set to start at 8psi and full at 14psi at the mo, will see how it feels on the motorway
Make sure you fill the tank right up!
See you tomorrow :cool:
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She's full to the brim and I have a spare 5 litres too :wink:
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Wez, you DO have breakdown insurance and a spare engine, don't you? :grin:
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Yeah there's a couple of spare engines at the barn isn't there?
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Only of the ABF flavour. :grin:
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tidy job. interested to hear how it affects the performance.
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I can confirm that the water/Meth kit makes it pull like a train :cool:
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I can confirm that the water/Meth kit makes it pull like a train :cool:
:afro: How much did you end up using?
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Probably about a litre :lipsrsealed:
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Might have to re condsider my pump location, looks like youve managed to get yours in with the spare wheel :lipsrsealed:
Welcome to the W.M.I Club :grin: Wait till you get it mapped :wink:
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My clocks have arrived back from aRd...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120629_150454.jpg)
They don't look anything special at the mo but I've already started changing some bits :wink:
Passat sport rings added
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120701_161856.jpg)
Foils should be here next week so will put them together, just need to order some repair wires to get the wiper stalk working and controlling the MFA :afro:
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Yeah I would do it but I don't have a good track record with getting the fronts off the clocks in one piece :lipsrsealed:
Anyways been doing some research on my WMI kit and it seems the nozzle isn't in the best position...
It was pre drilled here before even Dave bought it so not laying the blame anywhere before you start (Dave :wink:)
To solve this I've found a nice plug for the inlet manifold and also a take off for the nozzle to be fitted in one of the silicone pipes just after the intercooler. This should allow the WMI to mix with the charge air nicely and will also let the IAT sensor actually see the lower charge temps
Oh found this on ebay for a fookin bargain too
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160637663592?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
beats £25 for the Devils Own version :wink:
I'll keep you all posted with progress :cool:
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Top man, Just ordered one :cool: getting fed up of keep having to look at the meth level :grin:
Have to let us know how you wire it in :wink:
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I think one wire goes to the controller and then then other to an earth point. Once the level sensor is earthed it should cut the controller :wink:
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I was always thinking your WMI jet is in the wrong place.
Can you not screw it into the silly takeoff on top of throttle body?
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Always wondered whether it would be better after the intercooler, spoke to Jonrandom about this a few times!
You will have to take me out in it soon and show me the difference :smiley:
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Chris - not sure if it's the ideal position as the mist may hit the throttle butterfly?
Dave, once I get a free evening we'll go for a drive and find a decent road (if there is such a thing over here) to stretch the legs a little bit :wink:
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Chris - not sure if it's the ideal position as the mist may hit the throttle butterfly?
Dave, once I get a free evening we'll go for a drive and find a decent road (if there is such a thing over here) to stretch the legs a little bit :wink:
You, free evenings? Is there such a thing? :grin:
Thursdays are car nights!
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You, free evenings? Is there such a thing? :grin:
Thursdays are car nights!
Does Wes exist in the West Wight? I've never seen him out there.
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He did find his way to Freshwater in the search for WRHQ, so I guess that kind of counts?
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had a spare bit of time today as I was off work so I decided to get cracking with the moving of the WMI nozzle
my hose take off from Devilsown...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120710_212206.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120710_212301.jpg)
Silicone hose marked out ready for the hole (eek)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120710_212017.jpg)
and fitted (phew)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120710_220854.jpg)
nozzle installed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120711_125833.jpg)
plug fitted to original hole on the inlet manifold and paint touched up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120711_160850.jpg)
pipe re-installed showing nozzle location
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120711_161042.jpg)
re-routed the pipe to make it a bit more subtle
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120711_161021.jpg)
and engine bay shot, WMI hidden away nicely :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120711_161227.jpg)
Will take it out over the next few days and do some charge air temp logs and see what I get :afro:
I've also been modifying my VR6 MAF housing and spare airbox lid to mate to each other
VR6 MAF with a piece trimmed off so not to foul part of the lid
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120709_155507.jpg)
then to the airbox, small lugs to be trimmed/ground away
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120709_155546.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120709_155619.jpg)
I then tried the MAF in the TIP, no chance it would fit without some finger file treatment, so I sanded it down and even added my own lip to aid the jubilee clip
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120710_163220.jpg)
The result is a perfect fit but I will be sealing them together as there is no rubber O ring to seal them together as there would be with the standard MAF. The TIP will need about 2" cutting off where it joins to the MAF once it's fitted as the VR6 MAF is longer but that will have to wait till I shoot up to R-Tech. I also bought myself a spare MAF to use on the car now so my newer one can be fitted to the VR6 housing :afro:
I'lll report back with some logs at some point this week
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Good work bud, more power is just around the corner.... Or halfway up the country :grin:
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Cheers mate, I've got a days holiday tucked away ready for it lol :wink:
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Always liked the attention to detail you have Wes :cool:
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Thanks buddy, means a lot :afro: :embarassed:
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oh and on a bit of a sour note, my front bumper has been "modified" again :angry:
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Silicone sealed the VR6 into the airbox lid today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120712_151625.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120712_151613.jpg)
took the sensor out of the standard MAF to swap with mine, it's a bit greasy so I'll give it a very careful clean before it goes on mine, then the newer sensor can go in the VR6 housing
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Cheers mate :smiley:
hybrid clocks are finished, pics to follow :wink:
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As promised her are some pics of the clocks I've been working on
These are the SMDs Ray (aRd) replaced for me, he also changed the blue backlights for the LED displays to red
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14451.jpg)
My Creation Motorsport Bora Sport foils turned up today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14453.jpg)
Now these aren't as straightforward to fit as they look as they don't have tinted parts for the indicator arrows or an icon on the full beam light. This is because the genuine Bora Sport foils have these built into the dash fronts. So a little bodging is needed :smug:
What I did was to cut the bits I needed from the old foils and overlay them onto the new foils with a bit of sellotape :nerd:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14454.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14455.jpg)
Then assemble them together with the needles, doesn't look pretty yet...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14457.jpg)
but with the face on you'd never know :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14459.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14458.jpg)
Very happy with the outcome and they'll be fitted soon along with MTE and lit needles enabled :cool:
The wires I need to make the MFD work have been ordered and I thought while I was there I would fit comfort indicators too so they are on their way as well
I went over a pot hole yesterday and heard a loud metallic bang so I need to get it up on the jack and have a look tomorrow, wonder if I've broken a spring :cry:
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Am only expecting good things from aRd :cool:
Look forward to seeing them lit up :cool:
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Are these the foils you fitted? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160843443401?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2107wt_1144 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160843443401?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2107wt_1144)
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That's them mate. Just make sure the icons match 100% though
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Dials look great :afro:
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Thanks..bud.
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Creations who supply the covers I use to service my car nice lads Ive had these covers fitted on every mk4 Ive owned as its such a nice little mod.Only mistake I made first time round was fit cheapo silver surrounds round the dials inside,ive since replaced these for some brushed aluminum ones which look alot better.Pic of mine with the cheapo rings in now gone.
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/17032012200.jpg)
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Yeah the cheap rings are completely shiny which look cack.
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Always love the detail and finishing touches in this thread, nice work as always. Dials are going to look sweet. :cool:
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Much appreciated mate thanks :afro:
Been tinkering today as I heard a big pop the other day while putting my foot down...
Turns out I hadn't pushed the pipe I took off to fit the WMI jet on enough and it had popped off. Not enough to affect it too badly though, it still pulled 182g/s @15psi, which using the very rough MAF/0.8 calculation comes to 230bhp :evil:
I'm also sorting the throttle angle out, I remember Nick grinding the stop away slightly last time I went up to R-Tech HQ and since then I've swapped inlets with Dave... I've got to borrow the missus tomorrow to be pedal pusher while I check if there is any more adjustment to be had to get it back to around 88deg
Also my parts for the Bora Sport clocks are here so will be picking them up and fitting ASAP
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Had a bit of time to play about today so I decided to sort my pipe route at the back end for the WMI as I wasn't 100% happy with it
Result is I managed to lose about a foot of pipe and it's a bit more direct now
Underneath
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_115154.jpg)
Inside the boot
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_115015.jpg)
I also added my tap in case I ever need to shut off the system and remove the tank (like when I fit my float switch)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_111550.jpg)
Then I moved to my throttle housing to see if I could get any more angle on the butterfly. The missus wouldn't come out to keep the throttle pedal pressed so I replaced her with a piece of wood :grin:
Luckily my VAG COM cable is log enough to get the laptop in the engine bay with me :smiley:
VAG COM reading as standard
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_123225.jpg)
and a screwdriver to open it a bit more...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_123354.jpg)
Then the reading fully open
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120721_123243.jpg)
so I've now got to dremel a bit of the stop away on the throttle housing to get it to open up fully, I'll do this once I can get the car outside my house to run some power out there :wink:
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properly admire your commitment and knowledge with this, one of the best threads i think i've seen for attention to detail :D
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thanks mate
Sorted out the throttle stop with my dremel
The wife's replacement holding WOT :grin:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120722_181222.jpg)
The stop ground back, not pretty but you can't see it unless you look for it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120722_181028.jpg)
and the result..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120722_181154.jpg)
:afro:
The comfort indicator parts are here and waiting to be fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14467.jpg)
and I've soldered the wires ready for the clocks changeover, nicely numbered both ends with some labels from work :wink:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14465.jpg)
I'll try to get started on it over the weekend but I'm lacking an outside temp sensor. I have one from a Passat but not sure it will work, only one way to find out :wink:
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Just means the throttle butterfly is a little bit less restrictive as it's near enough at 90° so will be flat.
The comfort indicators blink 3 times when you flick the stalk, good for quick signals on the motorway etc
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How much was the comfort indicator set up.
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£32 mate :smiley:
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£32 mate :smiley:
Cheers :cool: does it look easy to fit.
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Yeah it's just a case of popping about 4 wires out of the original multi plug then just following the diagram.
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Yeah it's just a case of popping about 4 wires out of the original multi plug then just following the diagram.
Thank you :smiley:
I shall have a think about getting a kit.
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Just means the throttle butterfly is a little bit less restrictive as it's near enough at 90° so will be flat.
The comfort indicators blink 3 times when you flick the stalk, good for quick signals on the motorway etc
Necessity for the Isle of Wight :grin: :kiss: :laugh:
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Just means the throttle butterfly is a little bit less restrictive as it's near enough at 90° so will be flat.
The comfort indicators blink 3 times when you flick the stalk, good for quick signals on the motorway etc
Necessity for the Isle of Wight :grin: :kiss: :laugh:
:grin:
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for when I go on the motorway you clown :rolleyes:
Anyways answer your texts :kiss:
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for when I go on the motorway you clown :rolleyes:
Anyways answer your texts :kiss:
Its ready when you are :afro:
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Nice one mate, missus has just popped out so as soon as she's back I'll come up
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Comfort indicators and WMI tank float switch fitted, pics to follow :wink:
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Love this car, very unique detail and touches. :cool:
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Thanks buddy :cool:
Had a go at fitting my vents all back in place today to make it all look neat again and.... I broke my Bora centre vent :cry:
Wasn't strictly all me though, the place I bought the vents from had broken all the tabs along the top that hold the vents to the faceplate so it kept coming apart when I tried to fit them back in. I then got the arse and tried to pull them back out but they were caught on one corner :angry:
After a quick think I remembered Baxxy having a centre vent for sale which needed a bit of TLC, a quick PM and it's on its way to me. I'm making a good set out of the two lol :wink:
Here's a few pics of the float switch fitted. It was leaking a tiny bit since I fitted it but I checked today and it's stopped :afro:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120724_124035.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120724_124042.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120729_171251.jpg)
This switch works in the reverse of the devils own version; once the float falls level it will create a connection giving me a warning light on the controller. The devils own version needs to fall to a 45 degree angle to create the connection. This means I can fit the version I have lower in the tank wall. Also it looks like it's fitted on an angle as my tank is fitted on the back seats :nerd:
Gonna try and muck about with VAG TACHO tomorrow and see if I can code in the new clocks :cool:
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Clocks are in!!!
Had to fit a different wiper stalk as my original had no controls for the MFD and also add the wires needed to control it. This was the worst bit as the airbag, steering wheel, ring gear, stalk retainer and finally stalks had to come off :shocked:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120802_123032.jpg)
After this was all back in I started on the green mutiplug. I had to run four new wires to this to add the controls and the outside temp sensor
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120803_193632.jpg)
Very fiddly job as VW fit blanks to the spare slots meaning you have to pick them out first :angry:
Put the new clocks in and coded them to my keys, then added miles to empty and illuminated needles
This is the result
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120803_210557.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120803_212452.jpg)
I absolutely love them :afro:
Just got to change the position of my boost gauge now, I hate it in the vent lol
I've bought an offset column mount pod so I'll fit that this weekend
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Not going to V-Dub Island then?
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Yes mate, just out at the White Moose, heading up there in a mo
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Haha - decided against it - sounds like there's a lot of educationally sub-normal drunks down there. :grin:
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They look really nice :cool:
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Wow.... Another job well done. They look great.
I envy you a little... I spend most of my time having a golf that demands continual love to keep me interested, where as with yours it seems to be more about adding new parts, customising and modifying things that keeps your spark alive.
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Yes DH there were a few names mentioned... :rolleyes:
I'm not camping up there, I refuse to sleep in a tent if I can just drive a few miles down the road and jump in my bed
Thanks for the comments guys. Shaun - yeah it's one of the reasons I went for a newer car over an older one. I did have a mk2 in mind before we bought this but I just didn't need the hassle of constantly listening for faults etc and generally being paranoid. Not to say the mk4 hasn't had it's fair share of factory faults to sort out
In other news, I've entered the Golf in the modified show and shine tomorrow. I actually washed/waxed it today and the paint looked lovely in the sun. Saw a few people taking photos of it which made my day :smiley:
Will let you know the results tomorrow :afro:
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I know what your saying, luckily for me these days this is not my daily. It was once and so was the Alpine white before it. Couldn't do it now. :grin:
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If I had a drive/garage it's the first thing I'd buy, especially driving about with my mates small bumper valver today. Sounds and looks lovely :kiss:
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fitted my boost gauge back on the steering column with an offset pod, looks loads better
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120814_170320.jpg)
The view of the clocks isn't as restricted as it looks as the camera was closer than my head ever is lol
Also changed the illuminated needles so the faces also light up with them. I still know my lights aren't on as the clock/mileage displays don't light up until they're on :afro:
My oil gauge is being sent back for a replacement as I've noticed the gauge face shows light through it when it's dark :sad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120815_204522.jpg)
Should have a new one through soon :smiley:
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Looks good. :cool:
What's with all that weird frosting on the oil gauge? I know you said light was shining through but that looks bad.
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Cheers mate. As for the gauge, it's the black face, I think it's kinda peeled or something like that. Boost gauge from the same company is spot on so must just be a rogue one (I hope)
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Boost gauge looks spot on in the offset pod.
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Cheers mate. As for the gauge, it's the black face, I think it's kinda peeled or something like that. Boost gauge from the same company is spot on so must just be a rogue one (I hope)
Good QC checks then. :rolleyes:
Ah well, hope for you it's rare problem not to be seen again by you....
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Just had the bright idea of replacing the front hubs with TT items to give it the proper front setup as I've found out the differences :lipsrsealed:
This is the difference in the hubs, golf on the left, TT on the right
(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Mk4%20and%20MK2%20golf%20pics/IMG_0429-1.jpg)
It should lower the arms level and help with the handling even more than just the arms. I'm hoping to get the TT quickrack too :wink:
A 3" exhaust system is also on the cards, I want the 42 draft design copy and add a cat into it at a later date (just before MOT time probably lol)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-HIGH-FLOW-EXHAUST-SPORT-CAT-200-CELL-3-76MM-CAT300-/110905879143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d2816a67
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a truly excellent build wazzer
may i ask, how do you rate the prosport gauges? would you say accurate?
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the boost gauge I would say is quite accurate. I know I'm pushing around 20psi on full boost and it seems to read the same. If I can borrow a digital gauge from work I'll see what that reads and how accurate it is :afro:
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My US spec centre console has arrived, brand new from Mexico :cool:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120831_125635.jpg)
Will get it fitted over the weekend :wink:
Also had my replacement oil temp gauge arrive so that's been fitted back in, just waiting for it to get dark to make sure it's ok lol
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US centre console is in, then taken back out again as I need to adjust the handbrake mount holes to be able to move it over. I've got myself another handbrake mechanism to play with though.
Hubs and rack are all paid for so they should be here soon. I've also bought myself the 3" exhaust system from the US which I had a bit of a nightmare with; box was damaged and I lost all the nuts/bolts and gaskets. Can't fault the seller though as I got a partial refund which was enough to buy a genuine turbo to downpipe gasket and some copper silicone sealant for the other join. I found some spring washers, bolts and lock nuts at work so that's all sorted. Just waiting on the tailpipe as I wanted a 90 degree downturn due to my Anni diesel valance rather than the one they provide with the exhaust.
One thing I've noticed over the last few weeks is a dip in power so I managed to get some logs last night to see what's occurring.
First thing I noticed was the boost gauge only reading 15psi so something was amiss. After looking over the logs I found the problem, throttle position was only 70degrees on full throttle. Manually I can get it to 89.7 degrees so the cable was at fault. Unfortunately I'm on the last adjustment so I'm ordering a new cable today
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New cable fitted and normal business has resumed :wink:
old cable wasn't stretched, it was the spring at the pedal which stops you going past the stop on the housing which had compressed by about 20mm compared to the new one. Easy job, took about half hour in total. Will get some more logs tomorrow and see how she's performing
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Logs :D
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been pouring down with rain every time I've wanted to go out so nothing yet :sad:
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Finally got my backside in gear and sorted a tailpipe for the exhaust
From this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20121002_200811.jpg)
To this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121008_185204.jpg)
Then finally
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121008_190748.jpg)
Should have it fitted next week :smiley:
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Well here we go, had a few niggly problems which I will elaborate on...
Stripped the Blueflame off with my mate today to put the 3" system on. First problem we encountered was the lack of room next to the pipe at the turbo flange end meaning you couldn't get much purchase on the nuts to do them up. Got over this with a spanner, just took a long time.
Next up was the downpipe join. Easier to join this together off the car as there isn't much room under there to get to the nuts/bolts.
All in all it fits well and I haven't had any banging off the rear beam or on any heatshields. The only problem I am getting is the joins are far too slack. I swamped them with high temp silicone but this acted as a sort of lube meaning the downpipe to mid section kept twisting. I'll be doing this again soon with a nice big U clamp.
Oh and it's quite noisy. Only around 77db on tickover but it does shout a bit at 2-3k. I'm hoping it will calm down, if not I'll have to get an extra box added in as the missus and kids will go nuts lol
Pics of the finished article
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_135348.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_135354.jpg)
My 45deg tailpipe straight onto the backbox and way too close to the valance
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_135402.jpg)
Cut the tailpipe right back to give it a bit more clearance
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_145705.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_145717.jpg)
:afro:
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How loud is it then :grin: looks ace fitted
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I thought was just right when put mine on, 'tis alright if your still part of the 'yoof'... :grin:
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67db in the car rising to about 80db with my foot down...
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Iv said it before. Excellent thread.
And for my compliments, can you please post how to change the throttle cable! I can't figure it out for the life of me :grin:
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Rowdy fooker.
Guess you were in Sainsburys the other day - spotted the car as we were driving out.
Still need to get you, Trigger and someone with a white Golf together to do an ironic red, white and blue Golf photoshoot. :grin:
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Yes I was there, we'd just finished fitting it on there. I know of a white golf kicking about...
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Indeed, with a turbo setup up for sale :whistle:
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lol I can't be doing with changing the turbo setup again
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Iv said it before. Excellent thread.
And for my compliments, can you please post how to change the throttle cable! I can't figure it out for the life of me :grin:
Much appreciated mate. It's quite easy but the bit inside the cabin has to be done blind. Disconnect the cable at the housing, push the rubber seal back through the bulkhead. Then look in the passenger foot well, find a flap in the underside of the dash (where the throttle pedal would be if it was LHD) reach up and un clip the cable.
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Iv said it before. Excellent thread.
And for my compliments, can you please post how to change the throttle cable! I can't figure it out for the life of me :grin:
Much appreciated mate. It's quite easy but the bit inside the cabin has to be done blind. Disconnect the cable at the housing, push the rubber seal back through the bulkhead. Then look in the passenger foot well, find a flap in the underside of the dash (where the throttle pedal would be if it was LHD) reach up and un clip the cable.
that was a horrible job with my fat hands.
the cable stop grommit thing on the new cable is in exactly the same place as the old one!
its showing a idle of 3.5* and full throttle of 85.5* which seems within OE specs
do you think its worth me gringing the stop to get a max of 90*?
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Definitely mate. Wedge the throttle pedal right down and see how much more you can open the throttle by hand in the engine bay, it's surprising
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Not much of an update other than the exhaust is now banging on the rear beam due to the clamps slipping and it still sounds loud so I'm booking it in to get the new silencer fitted ASAP. Kinda lost interest in doing anything for the moment due to being ripped off for some bits so I'll see how I feel in the new year
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Kinda lost interest in doing anything for the moment due to being ripped off for some bits so I'll see how I feel in the new year
Not off here I hope? :sad:
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Right I've finally sorted out some strut top caps for my poly bushes as the Polo caps were falling through the strut top
(http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab20/robinvag/IMAG0265.jpg)
(borrowed this pic from Robin over on R32OC, hope he doesn't mind)
So I came up with this idea, Robin beat me to it though lol
Standard Golf cap with the cup part cut off leaving a big washer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121106_120854.jpg)
Then the remaining lip ground flat and centre hole enlarged slightly
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121219_100156.jpg)
Polo and modified Golf cap mated together
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121219_100209.jpg)
Comparison of difference in diameter between the two caps
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121219_124937.jpg)
Rubber buffer added to both caps
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121219_100220.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121219_100233.jpg)
Fitted on now and they work perfectly
I'll be fitting the engine bits over the new year; VR6 MAF, ECU, injectors, WMI nozzle so I'll report back with some pics once that's all done
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Can't believe how much smaller the polo one is no wonder theres problems.
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yep there's gotta be just 1mm holding the cap on to the strut top
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Anyone hazard a guess at what I'm up to?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130103_204732.jpg)
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Anyone hazard a guess at what I'm up to?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130103_204732.jpg)
Well im lost... clues?
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I'm splitting something and have the ability to turn each feed off individually so I can log how efficient they are on their own and at the same time via VAG COM...
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Still no idea, thought it could have been a 2 point water/meth injection but have no idea!?
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Yes it is 2 nozzle meth :wink:
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Nice! where u r they going to b going? Both in the inlet mani?
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My current nozzle is in the charge pipe just after the intercooler. This other nozzle is fitted to an USRT throttle spacer plate. I want to see if one is more efficient than the other or possibly keep both lol
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Cool, I'd be interested to know, mines setup in the charge pipe but not up and running yet, need to get the basics running properly before I turn it on so would b good to know :smiley:
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Just got this through the door, absolutely lovely bit of kit for the money, £50 delivered.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130117_190136.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130117_190149.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130117_190212.jpg)
Providing all my measurements are correct this should fit nicely in the centre section. Fingers crossed...
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Whats the noise like with the 3" system ?
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There's a lot of noise lol
Think back to our youth and the 4" systems we had on the ERSTs, similar to that...
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Ohhh nice
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Looks beefy, looks like it will sound beefy too!..
Just bought a new system for mine that does away with the centre silencer altogether, not sure if that was a wise move or not. :grin:
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That is an extra centre box to go with my 3" system. It's only got one box at the mo and the missus is having a moan...
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Ear plugs
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That is an extra centre box to go with my 3" system. It's only got one box at the mo and the missus is having a moan...
Assuming it fits ok, I'll be doing the same :embarrassed:
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Someones been busy...
Awesomeness as usual!
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Well the centre box is on and.... it's only a little quieter :laugh:
I will get some db readings once the rain stops but once it cokes up a bit I'm sure it will be fine. It's still beating on the rear beam at the mo but that's my fault for trusting those Mikalor clamps (which are sh!te for an exhaust BTW) so I'll be sticking it up on my mates ramps at the weekend and sort it out with a U clamp
Also got another years ticket on there this week along with new insurance. It's been an expensive month lol
Someones been busy...
Awesomeness as usual!
Thanks mate, more to come over the next few weeks :wink:
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Got a bit carried away this evening and this happened
ECU pulled out of its hiding place and exchanged for another
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130125_194603.jpg)
Silicone TIP trimmed and VR6 MAF fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130125_203619.jpg)
And Calibra yellows in their new home
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130125_203605.jpg)
All went really well until it came to coding in the ECU, the battery on my laptop was dead so in had to go back home and get the charger. Then the keys needed recoding as well but it all worked out in the end. Just need to get a few logs to see if I need to run any more boost then I'm ready for JKM next Saturday :afro:
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Nice work as always... Now go check your email to see if you got a notification of this reply. :grin:
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Hows she feel mate? Drop me a message with the logs if you want to have a look over them. More than happy to do so.
Surprised you had issue with the keys. Should just be code the ECU to the clocks and thats it.
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what we hopeing for then wes next weekend ?
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Somewhere near 240 would be nice
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Shaun - cheers mate, been putting this off for ages but it wasn't too bad. I was originally going to be doing it on the road but managed to squeeze the Golf in my parents garage with both wing mirrors tucked in lol
Chris - only thing I can think of is that I've got immo3 clocks in there so that might have been the reason. All solved once I remembered how to code the keys again.
I'll get some logs later if the rain dries up and send them through to you mate, cheers. What blocks do you think I'll need to log?
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Looks good mate, is it mapped for meth?
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Silencer fitted ok then? Got a link to the eBay listing?
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I got a pic while the car was up on the ramps especially for you Dom, just uploading it
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I got a pic while the car was up on the ramps especially for you Dom, just uploading it
:afro:
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Spent the morning after work sorting the exhaust and I think we've got it pretty much bang on (by that I mean there is about 1mm between the beam and the U clamp when it's on its wheels)
It was decided to do it properly so the rear box had to come off and be cleaned up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130126_110227.jpg)
All fixed in position now and it's not moving at all :afro:
Just need some logs now and a good wash then I'm ready for Sat
Dave - no not mapped for meth so I'll do some logs with and without and see what difference it makes. I'll be getting the map tweaked at some point anyway
Some of the heat shielding needed "adjusting" though lol
And a pic of the silencer fitted, fits perfectly in the gap
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130126_110201.jpg)
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002, 013 , 025 should do it mate.
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Nice...whats the advantage of VR6 MAF?
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Cheers mate. VR6 MAF has a bigger diameter which is needed for bigger injectors. It's not something you can just fit in and run, you need your map adjusted to suit
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Interesting...where do you get all you technical info from?? :grin:
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The main man at R-Tech :wink:
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:cool:
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Was there any fault codes on ECU when you put it in haha?
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up! :)
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Sorry mate been busy this week so far with work and also having to get some new front tyres fitted that the MOT threw up so haven't managed to get out and get some logs. Plus it's been really wet these past few days and traction is a bit of a problem lol
If it's dry tomorrow I'll get some then :afro:
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Got your mail but nothing attached? according to my logs I was in the 140-147g/s area.
SHame the conversion doesnt work out with upscaled maf tho.
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Just hit 142 g/s on one run but I bottled it and changed up at 5800rpm lol
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Best run...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/neweculog_zps3232f4ec.jpg)
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:lipsrsealed:
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Ermmmmm so what do all these numbers tell us ??? Lol
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Your MAF reading G/S is basically how much air is travelling through the MAF which in turn, you can roughly work out your HP, there's a calculation somewhere for a standard housing, obviously this being wider, would need a different multiplier.
Your specified load and actual load is to do with what the ECU is being shown what's going on, and what is actually going on I think, how to check for boost leaks etc..
Good luck tomorrow Wes, let's hope for good figures :)
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Tells you quite a lot really.
Airflow readings from the MAF can give indication of a failing MAF, work out bhp roughly (altho its never precise in wazzers case due to setup), how hard the N75 valve is working to meet the boost (load in ME3.8), also can give signs of a weak actuator/limp mode.
Knock is a pretty handy one too....in this case wazzers are all 0* correction factor...this means ECU is not detecting any knock in the cylinders and not pulling the timing back. probably due to the meth running which helps a lot....a fair amount of timing can be added there. Probably on ball for quickest (highest BHP) AGU k03s if he took it back to nick and got my map altered.
If he went and logged the lambda voltage one (whichever block it is...9?) can work out a basic AFR map and plot it see whats happening fuelling related.
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interesting to know :smiley:
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lots of fuel where it shouldn't be but at least it's safe...
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So what did it make??
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Same as my sig pretty much
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No missing horses today then :laugh:
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Yes as I have bigger MAF and and injectors in there. Running rich (10.5) but It's safe and still a nice curve. Pics to follow
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Yes as I have bigger MAF and and injectors in there. Running rich (10.5) but It's safe and still a nice curve. Pics to follow
Take it you haven't had it mapped to take them into account though?
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Its mapped for yellows and VR6 MAF....JKM dyno underreads a bit, Prawn saying its a heartbreaker dyno.
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Ive been on JKM's rollers before so know them all too well
Well not as much as the MK5 lads did a few years back :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:
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Exhaust still knocks a tiny bit on the rear beam but the rubber I've got will sort that, just need to get under the car to do it.
Right the usual post dyno blues have gone and I'm now thinking with a clear head...
A trip to R-Tech is obviously needed now so I'll be doing this after my birthday in April. One good thing is at least I've got all necessary hardware fitted that I need which will free up some more time on the dyno rather than trying to fit it all once I get up there.
A pic of my dyno results, still a real nice power/torque curve with no massive spikes, just overfuelling massively lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130202_153852_zpsd3ddf367.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130202_153835_zps0e7ffc49.jpg)
waiting to go on
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130202_122439_zps2a5d3bed.jpg)
and she breathes fire...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130202_110356_126791_zps88da2692.jpg)
Plans now are to sort all the little niggly interior bits that I've been putting off (rear door handle, modify handbrake lever for US console) and get my 256mm rear brakes on. I'll be getting some Audi TT hubs from Prawny soon so those will also need fitting. By then it should be April ish and time to book in with Nikki :afro:
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Was good seeing you yesterday mate, and car is looking really good :afro:
I'll count on you and your IOW massive to attend the next one later in the year :cool:
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Yeah definitely, we'll have another mk1 1.8T to bring over as well
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Had a quick word with Nick and could be static rail pressures causing it to go a bit rich; something hes seeing a lot more of recently.
Im sure if you took it back up with him, he'd get plenty logging done and tweak it a bit more for you.
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Could that be to do with the FPR?
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Could be
Presume your @ 3bar FPR?
What intank pump you got?
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Leon Cupra R pump, and yeah 3bar FPR. Just done a run without meth, surprising how it affects the N75 duty...
Will pop it up in a sec
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With WMI
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/neweculog_zps3232f4ec.jpg)
without WMI
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/neweculognometh_zpse208eb3b.jpg)
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Vid of mine on the rollers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj7zh3vbn0U
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Well most of the figures has gone straight over my head :grin:
but the video was good :cool:
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A quick to do list while it's fresh in my mind...
buy S3 quick rack
buy TT hubs off Prawny
buy some Superpro castor bushes
fit my 256mm rear calipers
paint all the calipers again
visit R-Tech for a remap...
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Is the S3 a quick rack? Thought it was only TT, LCR and R32?
Looking at the link it looks electric? Mk4 golf is hyrdo?
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S3 had it as well :smiley:
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Electric?
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Well I'm two things down on the list, bought myself a Cupra R steering rack and a set of Superpro caster bushes...
While the rack is off I thought it would be rude not to renew the rack bush for the sake of £13 so bought a Powerflex version
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130228_170125_zps65d6a310.jpg)
and I also found these ECS poly rear spring bushes on PSI's site so thought I'd give them a bash, this is probably the only bush I haven't replaced on the Golf since owning it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130226_194100_zps33a57be9.jpg)
Need a nice weekend now and I'll grind back the lips on the rear disc splash guards so I can fit the 256mm rear discs and calipers
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Had a good look at my rear calipers and I think they're knackered from sitting in my shed for so long so I've priced up replacements, £60 each exchange at a local motor factors so might just do that, at least I'll know they're all good.
I've just got this through the post, couldn't resist it, I've been looking for a spare manifold to send off anyways so this was perfect. One Badger 5 ported manifold
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130307_165525_zps1f489e99.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130307_165538_zps440579f4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130307_165551_zpsd8fde57a.jpg)
I'm stockpiling parts ready for a good weekend session of fitting stuff, just need the hubs and I'll get it all done
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Looking good mate :smiley:
Is that all the porting thats done? Does he port anywhere else? Always wondered how much got ported when I looked to do it and wanted to do it myself. If so it looks relatively simple, guess it is once you know where and what your doing.
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Yeah it's to do with the collector on no.3 and just generally opens it all up a bit more
This explains a lot more with pics of stock vs ported and the material removed
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274034
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Cheers, yeah theres a fair bit removed. Its some good work bet it makes a good difference!
Was always just curious to what was ported out :smiley:
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Looking good mate!
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Cheers mate
Powdercoated Audi TT bearing housings sourced, will be getting hub and ABS ring off a breaker next weekend and I'll order some new bearings, ABS sensors and splash guards as soon as I get paid so I can build everything up off the car
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These arrived, just over a tons worth of poly bushes :sick:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130312_124507_zps8f3a27da.jpg)
Also decided to get shot of the 3" exhaust, it's just too loud for the family. A replacement has been sourced, just waiting for delivery. This also means a 4mo rear valance will be making a return instead of the diesel Anni.
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/dan95x/DSC_7926.jpg)
In case anyone is wondering, I've been doing a LOT of overtime lately so it's only right I should spend the extra :laugh:
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Whats the new system?
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Not sure mate, it's 2.5" all the way through Inc sports cat so should be a lot quirter
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Decided to crack on with splitting the spare hubs at work today, got this one completely stripped down ready for the TT bits to arrive
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130319_190242_zps26bcff29.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130319_190254_zps99c6bbc2.jpg)
Drilled and tapped the brake disc retaining screw out too as my current hubs have the remnants of screws in them
Will have the other one done tomorrow ready for the bearings to arrive
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I thought the quicker racks played havoc with the traction control? Is there a way round it? (bar turning it off!)
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Yes they do, it's to do with the angle sensor not reading right but I've got an AGU with no steering aid bar the PAS so I'll be ok :afro:
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Looks like the Golf has finally bitten me in the arse after a lot of relatively trouble free motoring.
I decided to change the exhaust and cat over myself a few days before we were due to drive down to Weymouth for a holiday after my mate ramps were busy for the foreseeable future due to stripping his dad's Cortina down. This is where my nightmare began.
The exhaust came off fairly easy so I turned my attention to the decat and the nuts holding it to the turbo. Within 10 mins this was the progress or lack of
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130324_135215_zps097a9a5c.jpg)
So I was stuck between a rock and a hard place. I decided to pull the turbo out and take it to work to get the studs out. After a bit of oxyacetalene treatment all the studs were out
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130325_123927_zpsb4e579f7.jpg)
I ordered new gaskets and studs and booked the day off work to get it done. It was all complete the day before we were due to go so all was well. It was also a chance to fit my modified manifold.
On the way I could hear a horrible "chattering" noise when the turbo was working so I had to do the whole trip off boost. Not very entertaining but great for fuel economy.
My only explanation for this noise is the oil feed to the turbo being restricted somehow. Unfortunately due to being on holiday I can't check anything so I'll have to wait until I get home at the weekend. I'm hoping the turbo isn't badly damaged but we'll see.
While the exhaust was off I thought it would be good to fit my B&M copy short shift kit. Relatively easy, and gives some good results. Just need to replace the heavy stainless knob with something a bit more pleasing to the eye and a bit warmer lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130326_180657_zps81d8025e.jpg)
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I've got my eye on a Richbrook leather/aluminium replacement with shift pattern. Bit restricted on styles as reverse is now lift up rather than push down but it should look OEM enough
In lighter news new ABS sensors and wheel bearings are on their way so I can build my TT hubs up ready.
More news after the weekend but I suspect I won't be good...
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Fingers x for you mate ,and keep up the good work
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What was the collector housings like?, Any signs of aging/cracks?
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No signs of any cracks at all mate. What you thinking, cracked mani?
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Things are never straightforward :grin:
How are you finding the new exhaust? I'm ditching my 3" tomorrow as well :whistle:
Does the shifter make much of a difference?
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Yeah shifter does make a lot of difference mate, just need to adjust it slightly so it's a bit easier to find 2nd lol
The exhaust is that quiet I can't even hear it running from in the car sometimes. What you going for instead mate?
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No, just wondering if it suffered the k03 inevitable cracking lol.
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Yeah shifter does make a lot of difference mate, just need to adjust it slightly so it's a bit easier to find 2nd lol
The exhaust is that quiet I can't even hear it running from in the car sometimes. What you going for instead mate?
:grin: Bet that makes a nice change!
I've got a non-resonated Milltek cat back, going to get a reducer and stick with the 3" downpipe and decat. If that's still too loud I'll get a resonated milltek centre box as well.
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Looking good wazzzer
Hope you get it sorted soon! Do you use a new gasket?
Shifter looks :cool: where you find it?
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Anything that involves touching the turbo never class as a quick job.. most of the turbo's i have removed have always pulled studs out or sheared them.. Good work as ever though mate..
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The downpipe hadn't been on long (3 months) so I thought I'd be ok lol
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lol.. Atleast your sorted now :)
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It might have to all come back out yet :sad:
At least I have an understanding mate who lets me use his facilities
Looking good wazzzer
Hope you get it sorted soon! Do you use a new gasket?
Shifter looks :cool: where you find it?
Yeah new gaskets all round (which will need buying AGAIN)
Shifter was off Ebay, it comes with or without the stainless gearknob, £30 or £40 respectively.
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Soooooo, as per your last text, not as bad as it could have been?
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Not sure yet mate, I leave tomorrow so I'll have a look Sunday
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Good luck :sad:
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Managed 42mpg on the way here though which was nice lol
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Oh and a quick pic of the new tips poking out of a colour coded 4mo valance
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130331_114509_zps47d405a0.jpg)
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Well, I'm home...
Car didn't miss a beat all the way back but I made sure I didn't run ANY boost all the way home. Hit 45mpg too :laugh:
Hopefully I can get the TIP off tomorrow and see how the bearings in the turbo feel, then some investigation can begin
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Well, I'm home...
Car didn't miss a beat all the way back but I made sure I didn't run ANY boost all the way home. Hit 45mpg too :laugh:
Hopefully I can get the TIP off tomorrow and see how the bearings in the turbo feel, then some investigation can begin
Bet it was nice to not have a headache when you got out of the car as well? :grin:
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Yeah the missus commented on how quiet it was, think she likes the Golf again lol
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Quick update
Took the TIP off earlier and the turbo shaft spins freely with only a tiny bit of side to side play (which it has always had) and no in/out play so the turbo seems fine. I'm still a little stumped TBH but I'll be pulling the manifold off this week to replace the oil feed pipe with a known working one and just to generally check over the oil way
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Had a little play with the bearing carrier tonight and got rid of the surface rust on them and tapped out all the threads
before
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after
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just waiting for the bearings to arrive and I'll get them pressed in
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Whats the diagnosis on your noisy turbo? :huh:
Everything ok? :undecided:
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Whats the diagnosis on your noisy turbo? :huh:
Everything ok? :undecided:
Quick update
Took the TIP off earlier and the turbo shaft spins freely with only a tiny bit of side to side play (which it has always had) and no in/out play so the turbo seems fine. I'm still a little stumped TBH but I'll be pulling the manifold off this week to replace the oil feed pipe with a known working one and just to generally check over the oil way
This is as far as I've got at the mo, ordering new mani and turbo gaskets tomorrow and oil pipe is on the way, as soon as I have some free time I'll get it over my mates pit and start pulling it apart (again)
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Fingers crossed then mate that its all ok :smiley:
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thanks mate.
Just waiting for the gaskets to arrive now so thought I'd sort out the gearknob as it arrived yesterday
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Quite subtle and in keeping with the OEM feel of the interior :smiley:
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Seats are ruddy filthy!! Sort it out man!! :laugh:
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Yeah I know mate. I'm taking them out soon and giving them a good wash with my Vax. Was just waiting until the threat of puke was a bit lower lol
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Decided it was about time I got the sump off to change oil pick up pipe. Not ever had a problem with the oil but it's another thing off my mind. So bought this little lot ready to be done at the same time as my service
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I've also bought some TT splash guards and new bolts for the hubs. Didn't realise the splash guards were so expensive new (£30 EACH!!) otherwise I'd have found some second hand. Anyway lesson learnt
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Lastly won these on ebay for £20 delivered
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Got a spare rub strip to fit them to so will make a template up as soon as they arrive
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Hope yours is slightly more clogged than mine was! Completely backhanded compliment as mine was still clean as the day it was made and felt like I'd wasted a few hours of my life!
I suppose knowing its all good though is well worth a few hours of your time :cool:
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Yeah I know what you mean mate. Just seeing the state of some others pick up pipes always sticks in my mind. Better to be safe than sorry. I started sanding down your old rub strip last night too, didn't realise the sorry state it was in! It's going to take me ages to get it smooth
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I think trying to get anything Dave's been associated with to be smooth is a pretty serious undertaking. :grin:
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still going strong then wez :cool: :smiley:
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Hello stranger! Dunno about strong mate... :wink:
A few pics of what I'm up against with the rubstrip and the progress of rubbing it down
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Looks like it's been shot lol
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Thats great.....answer my PM :tongue:
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:grin: been a while a know just browsing the cars for sale section :grin: :rolleyes: got bored of searching ebay etc and remembered where my roots were so am here :cool:
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That other bumpstrip looks mint, what you on about? :grin: :rolleyes:
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Wouldnt it be quicker to buy a US bumper instead :grin:
Always like seeing what you get up to mate; hopefully catch up at a show this year :smiley:
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Yes it probably would. While the strip is at work on Monday I might use a DA on it :whistle:
These arrived yesterday so it's a go for the US marker fitting
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Also my wheel bearing kit arrived so I can finally build the hubs up
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and she's off the road again while I source a new turbo bolt, I don't think I can use this one again
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I'm pretty sure this was the source of the noise I was getting while driving. The gasket had evidence of a leak on the hole this bolt came from so I'm assuming it didn't tighten down fully before it jammed... We shall see tomorrow once I put it all back together
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You dont half go to some extremes to avoid talking to your wife :grin:
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she was the one not talking to me when I got in at 11pm last night and telling her it's not finished :laugh:
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she was the one not talking to me when I got in at 11pm last night and telling her it's not finished :laugh:
:laugh: :laugh: better than her shouting at you and giving you grief :grin:
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Oh and I've sorted something this week that has been broken for nearly three years... my rear door handle.
The retaining ring for the blank pinged off when I had just finished putting the door back together after fitting my new door module and I'd not got round to fitting a new one. While I was there I also fitted some new rear window triangles as mine were rusty (ask any 5 door owner, they are a complete eye sore)
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Spent an hour or so on it today, renewed the oil sealing washers, took the water banjo off completely and renewed the washers on it and the spacer (which I didn't do last time so I think that was the source of the leak)
Tapped out all of the threads for the turbo bolts and got a bit of swarf out of the offending hole, looks like I was right and something was in there; probably something from work while I was getting the studs out. I also ran a die down all the threads on the bolts so everything screws in easily now. Manifold and nuts are also back on but not tight, will sort that next time I go up there.
Will be rocking in the missus Seicento for a bit longer lol
Ordered some amber LED bulbs and bulb holders for the side markers and taking the rubstrip into work tomorrow to mark out and cut the side markers into it. Will also take my hubs in to press the wheel bearings in too
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Productive day then mate :smiley:
Good thing about driving the missus car is you can drive it like a rental :lipsrsealed: :evil: :grin:
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I would if it had any power, 1.1 litres of Fiats finest :rolleyes:
Got my hubs done at work today but didn't have time to do the rubstrip, that can be done tomorrow
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I was surprised at how easy it was...
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Not tempted to paint the hubs? :whistle:
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Maybe, I had some red oxide handy at work today lol
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LED bulbs and holders have arrived, they all fit perfectly
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Also picked up some of these off ebay as I was a bit heavy handed while taking the door cards off last week
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It's all back to together and runs lovely. Not sure if it's cured the original problem as I've only driven about 400 yards back from my mates house but I'll do some test runs tomorrow as I'm getting moaned at for being away from the missus and kids :rolleyes:
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Do the LEDs fit? I had some tower led ones in amber and they never fit :(
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Yes buddy, only just...
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Picked this up so will be fitting soon, a sports cat isn't for me...
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Just puzzled about this 2.25" end and how I'll get it to fit to my 2.5" system, maybe get a sleeve made up?
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Also fitted my Powerflex bush to the S3 steering rack and binned the track rod ends that were seized on there
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Not much will be happening over the next few months due to me and the wife saving up to pay a nice chunk off our mortgage when it comes up for renewal. It's in need of a service which I have all the bits for so that's a priority over fitting all the bits I've accumulated
Oh side markers have been cut in so I can get cracking on that, won't cost me any money to sort and fit them lol
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Could you not just cut the pipe off where it downsizes to 2.25 then get a length of 2.5" and a couple of sleeves?
Nothing like building all the anticipation haha
Was looking forward to seeing all the bits fitted :grin:
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Yeah that was the plan I kinda had in my head mate, get 200mm 2.5" pipe and flare it one end...
I know I want all the bits fitted now too but I know it will need a full geometry setup once it's done plus I want my other rear beam with new wheel bearings and the 256mm rear brakes fitted at the same time. I haven't even started that lot yet lol
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How long till you've had enough of this exhaust and another new one is on its way :grin:
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Not a chance mate, for the price I got it it's a bloody good system, just the sports cat is a bit small at 2.5". It'll do for MOTs though
Anyway on the subject of the decat I had a little measure of the turbo flange and this is what I found...
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Interesting that a 2.75" ID flange has been used on a 3" pipe :rolleyes:
So this will be coming to work with me Monday and getting some grinding treatment to open it up to 3" or as close as I can get it.
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I'm very interested in one of these fit my AGU. Why no sports car? Are you just going to swop back the OE downpipe for every MOT?
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Why no sports car?
It just doesn't feel as free revving as before TBH.
Quick update on the progress of my side markers....
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The edges around the lights need a little bit of tidying up which I'm planning to do this week, also I'll use a tiny bit of bumper filler around them to make sure it looks as neat as possible
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Not a bad effort :cool:, but I am sure the perfectionists among us would want is smooth.
Once it has been resprayed and sanded down I'm sure it will look fine and dandy! :smiley:
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Thanks mate, will sort some bumper filler once I get paid
I love the US strip but I want to keep the plate where it is so I can't be bothered to waste the effort of smoothing it lol
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I hear ya bro. When I fit mine, probably 2 weeks time, I will be in a pickle about my plate. I could get a rectangle one and put lower left/right hand side, or just mount it a touch lower beneath the rubstrip!
Decisions decisions!
Also, have you chopped out the bumper where the repeaters will go? Took some drilling and hacking I can tell you!
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I hear ya bro. When I fit mine, probably 2 weeks time, I will be in a pickle about my plate. I could get a rectangle one and put lower left/right hand side, or just mount it a touch lower beneath the rubstrip!
Decisions decisions!
Also, have you chopped out the bumper where the repeaters will go? Took some drilling and hacking I can tell you!
If you were to smooth the strip and mount a regular sized plate just below it, wouldn't this hinder airflow to your FMIC, something you really don't want to be doing.
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Not much to report other than just replaced my front passenger door module as the old one was locking/unlocking all the time. I've replaced it with a green version which are apparently less prone to the dry solder joint but we'll see.
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Chopped the useless 2.25" part of the downpipe off
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My 2.5" also arrived to bridge the gap between the downpipe and exhaust once I fit it, will leave it full length until I fit it as I don't want to leave myself short lol
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pay day tomorrow, so...
track rod ends have been ordered along with a few sundries for the decat
Just noticed the material on my drivers door card has gone all slack and looks crap, luckily my mate had a spare so I'll be replacing that over the weekend. While I'm there I'll also change my door lock module as it's starting to play up. Only one more to go and I've replaced the whole set lol
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pay day tomorrow, so...
track rod ends have been ordered along with a few sundries for the decat
Just noticed the material on my drivers door card has gone all slack and looks crap, luckily my mate had a spare so I'll be replacing that over the weekend. While I'm there I'll also change my door lock module as it's starting to play up. Only one more to go and I've replaced the whole set lol
Tell me about it, I've only got drivers door left to replace :grin:
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The one I haven't replaced yet is the rear drivers; I hate doing the rear ones. It's not been registering that door has been opening for well over a year now so I might have to do it soon, starts getting annoying when trying to unload the kids and the interior lights go out lol
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Tidied up one of the holes for the side markers, just got to do the other one and I can give the strip a lick of paint
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Replaced the one way valve in my WMI kit with a electrical solenoid this week and also wired up my wife button. It basically cuts the feed to the N75 valve leaving the car with around 8psi instead of 21...
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Now that is sweet man...Real good work :cool:
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Cheers mate. It will also be good for long journeys to keep the fuel economy up
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Top work as always Wes :smiley:
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Replaced the one way valve in my WMI kit with a electrical solenoid this week and also wired up my wife button. It basically cuts the feed to the N75 valve leaving the car with around 8psi instead of 21...
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That is a great idea! Easy enough to do?
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Yeah just literally run the two wires from the switch out through the bulkhead then cut into one of the N75 wires so it's routed to the switch and you're done
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Love the cut off switch :cool: any chance of throwing together a basic wiring diagram for it ? :smiley:
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Aye will mock one up for you
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Top work mate,subtle as :cool:
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Good idea and nicely done mate :cool:
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great idea, but doesnt it throw up any codes?
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Probably, I'll let you know. Although the AGU won't care lol
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Decided to laminex my headlights yesterday, but not in the usual way.
I decided to cover the headlight protectors instead of the actual light unit as I didn't want to make it permanent.
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One cover fitted for a comparison
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and both
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and a close up
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I know there are loads of bubbles, I've ripped this one off and done it again since the picture was taken
At least now I can take them off whenever I change my mind lol
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Black badge next :grin:
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Makes it look pretty meaaan :cool:
I like it :cool:
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Not a huge fan I afraid :undecided:
I much prefer a contrasting front end, if that makes sense. :huh:
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Finally got round to getting it serviced this weekend and had the pick up pipe changed. There wasn't any crap in the sump which was nice so the new pipe wasn't really needed but it's on there for peace of mind now.
I've also been busy fitting a Kenwood DVD headunit I bought off my mate as I fancied something touchscreen. It was a complete nightmare fit though, I needed to remove all of the lower dash as the preout cables kept snagging on the back of the cage.
During...
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After...
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Still trying to work out how to use it but I'm getting there, really good sound from it too.
Also had my powerflex front wishbone bushes arrive for my TT arms. Just need to make up some sleeves similar to the defcons.
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Rear beam is still ongoing as is the US rubstrip and rear brakes lol. Not really had time to do anything at home so been doing everything in my lunch breaks at work.
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Time to get my thinking cap on for a heatshield now...
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Quick update...
Kinda lost interest in the Golf since the wing mirror was forcibly removed by a bus the other week so not driven it at all. Subsequently the battery is now dead (short runs all the time) so I haven't even bothered looking at it
Not being beaten I decided to have a go at repairing the mirror rather than having to buy a new pair at around £140 as they are Mk4.5 versions. The mirror body itself was broken; the die cast hinge part had completely snapped along with the mirror glass and indicator lens.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130704_102824_zps539ee196.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130704_102824_zps539ee196.jpg.html)
The indicator again is an expensive item at £40 for a pair so I decided on a cheap way to repair this but more on that in a mo
I got a guy in the machine shop at work to make me an aluminium tube which would serve as the hinge. Strangely for one of my ideas, it works a treat
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130731_185725_zps8b527962.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130731_185725_zps8b527962.jpg.html)
Then on to the indicator. I ordered the cheapest single standard indicator I could find on ebay and set about cutting it up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130731_123830_zps4c6c116d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130731_123830_zps4c6c116d.jpg.html)
I was left with a new lens which was then bonded to the existing back part. A quick smear of silicone to make sure no condensation can get in and it was fitted to the mirror body
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130802_213601_zps5537e414.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130802_213601_zps5537e414.jpg.html)
and front view
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130802_213545_zpsfd5b35b3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130802_213545_zpsfd5b35b3.jpg.html)
I've also ordered some new blue glass for drivers side as I fancied a change as well as the passenger side. Should be able to fit it back on tomorrow if the weather is ok
I've also had these made for me, they are sleeves to adapt the TT arms I have to 30mm bushes instead of 45mm. I had them made out of stainless rather than the usual aluminium
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130731_220742_zpscde6c8e1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130731_220742_zpscde6c8e1.jpg.html)
Beats paying silly money for the Defcons.
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Sorry to hear about the bus incident dude!
The cheap fix looks good though and the stainless sleeves look sweet :cool:
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Shed engineering FTW :cool:
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Yeah I love it, especially when I think of the money I've just saved...
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Did you do the OD slightly no to make it a bit more of a interference fit?
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Yes I did mate, not a lot as I can't be doing with struggling lol
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Haha sound dude
If your struggling just you can always chuck em in the feezer haha :grin:
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Just caught up with your build thread wes some great work done and looking good keep up the good work :afro:
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Just caught up with it aswell, looking great dude, :D
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Thanks guys
I gave Forge a bell this week and enquired about their revised piston for the 007p and without any provocation they offered to send one out free of charge which is damn good service IMO
It arrived next day so I thought I'd rebuild it while the kids were in the bath
What you get in the kit...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130813_171643_zps0028b14b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130813_171643_zps0028b14b.jpg.html)
new piston (left) vs old (right)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130813_171529_zps9028be1a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130813_171529_zps9028be1a.jpg.html)
You can see the added O ring for the seal on the newer piston rather than relying on the metal to metal seal of the old
All the parts cleaned up and ready for some new lube and O rings
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130813_171717_zpsd48ba8fa.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130813_171717_zpsd48ba8fa.jpg.html)
and built back up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130813_173047_zps525f09a5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130813_173047_zps525f09a5.jpg.html)
off to the bin with these bits
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130813_171744_zpsbf5014c8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130813_171744_zpsbf5014c8.jpg.html)
Definitely feels like it holds boost better but I knew the DV needed rebuilding anyways. The addition of the O ring on the piston is a definite improvement though and excellent value for money being free!
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Cracking work with the mirror repair :afro:
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Thanks mate, I've had to add some spacers under the spring now as it was a bit shakey but it's still all good
Sourced another rear bumper off a mate who's breaking his Golf so fitted that this evening with my old man. My original bumper isn't too bad but it has a few scuffs on one corner and the paint is cracked above the number plater from some dozy bint hitting me up the arse a while back
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Just ordered a Pipercross foam cone filter for the Golf, the S2000 was just to see if I liked the noise etc lol
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Well it's goodbye to the R32 steering wheel... :cry:
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Well it's goodbye to the R32 steering wheel... :cry:
Why?? :huh:
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Because he owes Mike sexual favours of some description?
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No sexual favours being exchanged, only cash and leather. Then again...
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I know your plans :lipsrsealed:
Tart :tongue:
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shush you, all will be revealed shortly...
Decided to sort something that's been bugging me, my clocks.
I had a set of clocks modified by ray (aRd) a while back but recently two of the display SMDs started flickering then completely died :sad:
So I pulled them apart and had a good look over them at work to find it was a dry solder joint on one of the diodes. This was on the same circuit as the other causing them both to go out.
Hooked up to a power source
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130923_130049_zps637623ba.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130923_130049_zps637623ba.jpg.html)
The offending diode
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130923_130059_zps08f9462a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130923_130059_zps08f9462a.jpg.html)
After a quick blast with the soldering iron
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130924_123015_zps9c3ba84b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130924_123015_zps9c3ba84b.jpg.html)
All is well again
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130924_123007_zps9349a632.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130924_123007_zps9349a632.jpg.html)
Had a note through the door for attempted delivery today as well, I wonder what that could be... :wink:
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Some of you will know what this is from...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130926_120611_zps88dc44c8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130926_120611_zps88dc44c8.jpg.html)
:afro:
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My new steering wheel is finally in and... my phone battery ran out lol
Basically I've fitted a Mk5 R32/GTI flat bottomed steering wheel. A straight fit with the wheel but the airbag loom needing to be hybridized so the plugs fitted properly and the horn worked. A new steering wheel bolt was also bought as I'm pretty sure I've had it off six times now.
I've also replaced the steering wheel badge with a rabbit emblem as the VW logo was a bit scratched. I'm not sure if I'll keep the R badge on the bottom or change to a GTI version but I'll see. Oh and I've also ordered some brushed aluminium inserts to fit where the steering wheel controls normally fit. I've got black in there for now so we'll see what they look like.
Pics will follow tomorrow but for now I absolutely love the wheel :afro:
Best bit is it cost me nothing after the sale of my Mk4 R32 wheel :wink:
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Can confirm it looks good too :afro:
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Very interesting wazzer! Lookin forward to the pics tomorrow! :cool:
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A quick pic I took earlier...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131003_172059_zps17936f0b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131003_172059_zps17936f0b.jpg.html)
I also figured out how to change the background on my headunit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131003_171939_zps0cdb9ced.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131003_171939_zps0cdb9ced.jpg.html)
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Very nice indeed :cool:
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Don't know why I didn't upload these pics before but these are my new drop links
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130823_130304_zps18f57603.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130823_130304_zps18f57603.jpg.html)
and the new monster Pipercross cone filter, I'm currently working on making a heatshield for it from some spare carbon at work
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20130831_131922_zps6438d522.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20130831_131922_zps6438d522.jpg.html)
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Steering wheel looks great, not completely sold on the rabbit badge though :undecided:
Did I send you the heatshield dimensions again? I can remember you asking but not sure if I sent them over :embarrassed:
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Yes you did mate, I've got the right size pieces just need some downtime at work to glue them together
Leave the poor rabbit alone :laugh:
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My mate has been busy today fitting my decat...and now the exhaust rattles against the heatshield near the tank :angry:
It's unavoidable as the decat kicks it over too much up front and we've bent as much as poss out the way so it looks like I'll be making up some rubber pads wrapped with Kevlar at work on Monday to stop the knocking...
Anyways I've also fitted my brushed alu inserts for the steering wheel and it now looks something like this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131011_193015_zps37fec76c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131011_193015_zps37fec76c.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131011_193029_zpsfa1bd6d2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131011_193029_zpsfa1bd6d2.jpg.html)
My SMDs are still working as they should with no flickering so problem solved with that one (they are red BTW, not orange lol)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131011_193202_zpsb86737e2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131011_193202_zpsb86737e2.jpg.html)
and I've fitted my Mk6 Newsouth boost gauge in
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131016_181819_zpsbc62c8fb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131016_181819_zpsbc62c8fb.jpg.html)
I've now realised just how bight my cluster LEDs are :grin:
A supersize TIP is on order from SFS, not sure when it will arrive as there's a big backlog on them
I'm having my 256mm rear calipers blasted next week then I'll be refurbing them, I'll also be getting the splash guards and wheel bearings if my money can stretch that far so we'll see
Oh and I'll be partaking in a bit of willy waving on the 3rd of November at JKM :afro:
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Oh and I'll be partaking in a bit of willy waving on the 3rd of November at JKM :afro:
You'll be a day late though :laugh: :laugh:
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Steering wheel looks really good but not keen on the rabbit badge.
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Awww no love for the rabbit lol
Rhys - I meant the 2nd, 3rd is the old man's birthday so had that in my head... :embarrassed:
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Boost gauge looks good :cool:
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My SFS TIP turned up today, I'll let the pic speak for itself :shocked:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131022_173455_zpsbc5d8acb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131022_173455_zpsbc5d8acb.jpg.html)
It is absolutely mahoosive.... I'll be attempting to fit this on Friday, I'd like to get it on before the RR day at JKM in a week...
In other news I've found my annoying knocking from the exhaust; the rear most clamp is touching on the rear ARB clamp so I'll have to move it slightly. I'll also be fitting some rubber wrapped in carbon fibre to any bits that look close to the heatshields under there
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Looks good that mate, be interested in results :afro:
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It's being fitted tomorrow :afro:
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This evening consisted of creating a space here...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131025_204137_zpsaa076f08.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131025_204137_zpsaa076f08.jpg.html)
and filling it with the TIP on the right...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131025_221943_zps7aa66657.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131025_221943_zps7aa66657.jpg.html)
all in and working fine, there will be some test runs tomorrow :afro:
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Did you have to bend the water pipe a little bit dude?
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Yes mate, but not as much as I thought TBH. The biggest PITA was fitting it over the inlet. After about 20 miss of fiddling there was a nice satisfying pop as it went on lol
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Good stuff mate, was the difference noticeable straight off the bat?
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Hell yeah, it feels a lot stronger coming on boost now. Well worth the hassle and expense IPO. Shame it's raining today or I'd come and take you out for a romantic drive
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Ooh you old smoothy, don't think today will be much good, traction and lower back issues, think you'd finish me off :grin:
Looks like another thing to add to the 'to buy' list then :rolleyes:
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Did you have a silicone TIP on the Golf? If not you're welcome to use the THS one for a bit
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Lets hope yours doesn't start delaminating like my SFS pipe did :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
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Looking forward to getting the hybrid tip beachbuggy is testing soon!
What the next plans wazzer?
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Engine wise, only a map left to do really. I've got loads of other bits that need fitting like the rear brakes etc to keep me busy over the winter though :afro:
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Awesome I need to get mine mapped so it runs well then rebuild the engine and then map it again haha
Sounds awesome be sure to keep us updated :cool:
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Yeah I've got one mate, not sure which one it is though, looks identical to your THS one but pretty sure it's a different make.
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Very nice car mate
As i said to you wish i had the money and knowledge you have to throw at mine
I will pop in from time to time, keep the pics coming :)
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Cheers mate, comments are much appreciated :afro:
Bought some bits today,proper splash guards for my 256mm rear discs and new bolts for the stub axles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131101_180728_zps753d858c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131101_180728_zps753d858c.jpg.html)
And found out why my indicators had stopped working, the resistor I had fitted years ago to allow me to run LED bulbs had come loose, a quick fix with a new bit of solder...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131027_123824_zps4f767090.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131027_123824_zps4f767090.jpg.html)
RR day at JKM tomorrow, I'll report back with any news :afro:
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Did I see a picture a while back you posted with some new R32/TT front splash guards? Wouldnt have the part number handy.
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218bhp with 265lb/ft torque so I'm up on torque but down on power... Remap will be done after Xmas...
Anyways I nipped down to my mates garage and gave the pipework a good check over followed by a smoke test as Niki thought I may have had a leak causing the drop in power
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131109_105753_zps9fcbb7e9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131109_105753_zps9fcbb7e9.jpg.html)
good and bad news, nothing; all joins are rock solid :afro: :sad:
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For the love of god man get some form of back to black on them engine plastics, or even wd40 lol !!!! I speak with complete lack of experience but have you changed the actuator ? You seem to have done everything else so that might be your slight power issue ? Although I deffinitly wouldnt be complaining about them figures cant wait for a map !
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Yeah it needs a bit of love under the bonnet lol
Actuator is a Forge with yellow spring. I've just added too much post map I think so it needs a good tweak to get the best out of it
It's still lovely to drive, just useless on full boost at the mo as it's so wet so I've got the N75 turned off permanently lol
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Learn to drive then :whistle: :kiss:
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I have, I just turn the boost down to stop me being tempted to press the accelerator too hard lol
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I have, I just turn the boost down to stop me being tempted to press the accelerator too hard lol
Meh where's the fun in that :rolleyes:
Nothing better than ripping up in the tarmac in 3rd or 4th if you had enough torque :tongue:
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Might have just bought a Toyosports K04-001 for peanuts :lipsrsealed:
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Sacked off the K04 idea as it was just a K03s when I opened it up and measured everything...
So I have turned my attention back to the rear brakes and bought myself a refurb kit for my 256mm calipers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131206_135110_zpslyiwhrl0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131206_135110_zpslyiwhrl0.jpg.html)
The spare beam I have is being moved up to my parents this weekend so I can strip the rest of it down and paint it
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Nice thread. Picked some good ideas up off it.
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Thanks buddy, got a few more things to do yet :afro:
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Thanks buddy, got a few more things to do yet :afro:
like bending it this afternoon :sad:
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(http://blog.inthewildtesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Doh.jpg)
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Oh dear! Much damage? :cry:
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Ooop's :cry:
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Two nice big scratches down the passenger doors and a big dent in the sill. I'll be pulling the skirt off tomorrow to make sure that's not damaged.
Already been in contact with my insurance company so hopefully getting it sorted ASAP. At least I made the woman taking my details laugh when she asked who was involved, "just me and a metal pole"
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Must be an iow, mk4' metal pole thing, sure someone else did theirs too :whistle:
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Oh aye do tell...
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How the Diamond Hell did you manage that?
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sure someone else did theirs too
Wasn't in Sainsburys was it? I hear they're buggers for it..
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Ha no, not like a certain 4motion
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Insurance has been contacted and car will be going in soon, might see if I can get the rear bumper blended in while it's there.
In other news this arrived today...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20131211_173405_zpsaj8mhai1.jpg) (http://s.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20131211_173405_zpsaj8mhai1.jpg.html)
Auto headlight module :afro:
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How OEish is that mate?
Might get one for mine, well handy on my daily.
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Plug and play bud, all you've got to do is find a place for the sensor
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still very tempted by one of them, but I cant decide weather I can justify the money over just flicking the switch :D
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Get it fitted, take lots of pics of fitting then a video of it in action...I think that will convince a lot of people to go for it :wink:
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Will do mate, I'm tempted to change a few of the LEDs in the switch first, not sure if I like the yellow and green lights on the switch for auto and on
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Looks tidy :smiley:
Been trying to find a kit for my Audi but no joy :sad: does the seller you bought it from do anything for Audi's :undecided:
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I'll find out for you mate :afro:
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What does that do?
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Turns your headlights on automatically when it gets dark. Also gives you courtesy/coming home lights
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Ooo. I will keep an eye on this :) how much did that set you back?
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Just under £50 including the switch
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I'll find out for you mate :afro:
Ta muchly :smiley: and if he doesnt tell him to pull his bloody finger out!! :grin:
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Wazzzer ive got a proper stealth place for the sensor i will get you a picture tomorrow :smiley:
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Yeah fire away mate
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Baxxy can you get some pictures of where you mounted the module ? Also do either of you know how easy it easy to change the leds like wazzer when I eventually get mine I would prefer all red ones
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LEDs are actually surface mount diodes so they're very small, you just need a very fine soldering iron. I've got loads of them off an old cluster board that's in the shed. Ad sounds random but have you got climate control?
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Ahhh sh!te I just threw my old speedo away could of robbed them lol considering im an alarm engineer and often have to do it I must admit im absolutely shocking at soldering never really got the hang of it haha.
Yeah I have climate control how come mate ?
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I'm looking at adding my light sensor to the heat sensor in the demister vent on the dash as I only have AC
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Ahhh right cannot I not do that then with climate control ? Theres a lad on ukmkivs with a r32 and loads of little trick bits im sure he done something along them lines! My plan was to run it up to the rear view and have it in that sort of region not sure yet as I haven't received mine. Where are you putting the module ?
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Not even looked at that yet but baxxy has put his right next to the CCM, I'll be putting mine somewhere in that region too. All depends on how much slack there is in the loom I guess
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No idea where that is lol
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Behind your lower dash plastics near the fuse board
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Right then the modifications to the actual module are complete, I've added a terminal in which allows the switch to dim with the rest of the lights and also swapped one of the green SMDs in the switch for a red one. Hopefully it will all work lol
More soldering needs to be done though, I want to put the light sensor in the demister vent which should be fun...
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Nice one mate did you take any pictures at all ? Id like to have a rough idea what ive got to do to do the above rather than go in blind lol my switch arrived yesterday its not actually chrome ? Well not compared to what my handles were anyway and theres a extremely tiny defect in the outa bit but hopefully it wont be noticeable :/
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This in yet ? Whats taking you so long man ! :laugh:
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Sorry mate, been ill and busy with work. Will try and fit it Monday
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Lol just messing with ya mate, il be tackling mine on the 27th I think as I have a couple of days off after xmas
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Not done anything over the holidays as I'm enjoying the time off with the family and I'm also still waiting for the insurance to get in contact with regards to the repairs.
I did however buy myself some brand new rear calipers so they will be prepped up and painted as soon as they arrive.
My rear beam is now up at my parents so next time I'm up there I'll get it painted, then all I need is the rear wheel bearings and I can get the whole lot fitted on the car and finally have some progress on it.
I've started sanding my net optic handles which are coming along slowly, I'm just doing them whenever I go into the shed which isn't that often lol
I'm also looking to get myself up to see Niki and finally get it mapped in February some time
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Rear calipers are here
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20140105_103246_zps0qyirs16.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20140105_103246_zps0qyirs16.jpg.html)
You can just about make out the VW/Audi badges here that have been ground off for whatever reason
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20140105_103316_zpsoqlgzglf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20140105_103316_zpsoqlgzglf.jpg.html)
and I've just fitted my auto headlights; a quick vid of the headlights turning on and off
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/th_VID_20140105_152537_zpsa8efd0ef.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/VID_20140105_152537_zpsa8efd0ef.mp4)
I'm still confused about the whole coming/leaving home functions but I'll leave that for another day when it's not belting it down with rain
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Headlight kit looks good :afro:
There seemed like a long delay before the lights went off again, I've no idea if that's normal or not because I've never had a car fancy enough to have auto lights :grin:
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Yeah it was a couple of second delay, I'm guessing it does this as you don't want the headlights constantly turning on/off if you're going through a few tunnels or under trees
I was wondering if I was going to look a bit of a dick on the vid while I was waiting for it to turn off lol
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Clio had a 10 second delay coming into light and split second switching on when dark.
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I'm guessing if it was instant and you went past a bright light and all your lights cut out you'd be in a bit of bother lol
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I'm guessing if it was instant and you went past a bright light and all your lights cut out you'd be in a bit of bother lol
Plus everytime you went through a tunnel, as the sensor passed directly under a light it would flash off then on then off.
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My guess with the coming home lights etc, you would leave the switch in auto position.
They would be connected to some kind of switched permanent live that comes on when fob unlocks, goes off when fob is locked.
Press button to open car, powers up the switch for auto lights, senses it's dark through sensor, turns lights on.
Get home, get out car, press lock button and powers down system.
You'd just need the live for the whole thing on something that switches with fob? Obviously you can't use anything to do with door mechanism etc as your lights would turn off when your anti-hijack operates :grin:
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The coming home function works off your indicator feed
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Oh I see, easy then :grin:
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Especially when the wire I need is right behind the headlight switch on the CCM :afro:
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Really losing patience with the Golf at the mo what with it needing spraying and now one of my TT hubs decides to crack when I was fitting it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20140125_152459_zpsp6k6kaod.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20140125_152459_zpsp6k6kaod.jpg.html)
Just nipping up the shock bolt and felt a bang, looked down and saw the dirty great big crack in the metal. So I am now running one TT hub and one Golf hub... Found a replacement but just need to get it to my door, you'd think I lived in Australia with the hassle that comes with delivery over here :rolleyes:
In other news it's booked in to have the door and sill sorted on the 10th of Feb, I'm also looking at swapping my Anni skirts for a set of Votex skirts so watch this space
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Not so good with the hub, keep with it and I am sure it will work out fine in the end.
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Yeah I'm in too deep to give up now lol. On the flipside it's better it cracking before it went on I spose
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Was womdering why you hadnt replied to my PM :tongue:
Gutted mate but like you said, better to happen now than with you and the family in the car :sad:
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Woah wouldn't have expected that to happen!
But as said glad it happened now rather then later!
Stick with it dude and you will be happy you didn't give in :cool:
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Where did the hubs come from? could they have been in an accident before they got to you?
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May very well have done mate. I bought them off a guy on here a long time ago (circa 2 years)
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Replacement hub sourced and on route. Need another new wheel bearing to fit so will get that ordered at some point. Also bought some PSI Tuning billet shifter bracket bushes and a Whiteline front ARB to stop the driveshaft rubbing on the ARB...
Rear beam will be treated to a cup brushing on Saturday and maybe a lick of paint
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You got that arb for a steal! You beat me by about half an hour on edition :grin:
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Looking forwards to a few pics! :cool:
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I look forward to the day he replies to my PM :whistle:
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Sorry mate not intentionally ignoring you, will reply tomorrow
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The reason I need the ARB...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140204_1707081_zps475aa663.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140204_1707081_zps475aa663.jpg.html)
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Snap! Got 1 just the same!
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Sorry mate not intentionally ignoring you, will reply tomorrow
:whistle:
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Hows the skirts getting on mate ?
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They're not lol. My mate has said he'll spray them so I've just got to sort the paint but I need to get the sill repaired first and that's happening Monday. Should have them done some time after then
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Wez how did you fit the anni skirts ? The bottom tabs dont reach the underside of the car lol
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I bonded them on to the sides at the top then screwed them through the tabs
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But theres like a god cm or 2 between the tab and underside of the car ? Did you just use self tappers the abit of underseal ?
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Mine were screwed into the actual floor...
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Awesome thread and the auto lights I was looking into them might have to invest into them now when they come back down £50 and not £150 the last time I checked.
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Car has been out of the bodyshop for while now and I'm starting to feel a bit more love towards it...
So with that in mind I've started to fix a few things that have been bugging me for a while, namely the material on my pillar pod. So tonight I glued it on again and it now looks spot on again.
I also found a bit of time to fit these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140203_0925201_zps24e3e49a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140203_0925201_zps24e3e49a.jpg.html)
PSI Tuning shifter bracket bushes, made from billet aluminium. Not the hardest thing to fit but a bit fiddly. My rubber bushes weren't in the greatest condition so I'm glad I replaced them.
I've also made some progress on my rear beam, namely painting it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140308_183526_zpsab4e750b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140308_183526_zpsab4e750b.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140308_183504_zps3d521a0f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140308_183504_zps3d521a0f.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140308_183536_zpsde1bf0ea.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140308_183536_zpsde1bf0ea.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140308_183545_zpsebf7173d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140308_183545_zpsebf7173d.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140308_183604_zps4d2f482a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140308_183604_zps4d2f482a.jpg.html)
Amazing what a lick of paint can do :wink:
It's up at my parents at the mo so I'll be fitting the rear beam bushes when I go up there again on Friday and maybe the stub axles and bearings.
Other things added to the list are some modded door cards, I'm going to swap the existing material on there with the same stuff I did my roof lining in as they have started to come away and look saggy and horrible :sad:
I've also got to finish the front rubstrip, get the skirts painted and fitted, make my air filter heatshield, fit my other TT hub, whiteline ARB, TT rack... There's plenty to keep me busy for now
Oh and there's the small matter of some Porker calipers :lipsrsealed:
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Best get to work then ey wes.
how come your painting the rear beam. looks alot better than one thats stone chipped and scratched etc. but for something noones really going to see i cant see the point in buying a rear beam and going through the effort of painting.
or was it just because things like bushes needed doing and rather than doing it on the car youd rather do everything off the car then quickly swap the rear beam out?
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I was gifted the rear beam and the bushes needed doing anyway, plus I've got my 256mm rear discs to go on so I thought I'd do it all off the car in the warm and dry lol.
All I'll have to do is literally unbolt the old rear beam and calipers then chuck the new one on, bleed the brakes and away I go. Something will obviously go wrong though
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Oh my god. Unbelievable!
Thought I'd never see it again :grin:
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Thought I'd never see it again :grin:
Much like your original white Golf.....
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Started painting the 256mm rear carriers with some caliper paint from Halfords, it's surprisingly good stuff
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20140316_131754_zpsvwybl6tx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140316_131754_zpsvwybl6tx.jpg.html)
Also did some more work on the beam today, vRS rear beam bushes are in, made use of my home made bush press
Started with this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_153943_zpspxxpuzzj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_153943_zpspxxpuzzj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_153339_zpsd1ukqhei.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_153339_zpsd1ukqhei.jpg.html)
a quick blast with the battery ratchet and I had this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_153648_zps7zpjtqa4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_153648_zps7zpjtqa4.jpg.html)
added the spacer and another go to get it to pull right in, done
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_153804_zps1yw8cq5x.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_153804_zps1yw8cq5x.jpg.html)
Also fitted the splash guards and stub axle on one side of the beam, didn't fit the bearing as I need to torque the bolts up properly first
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_174212_zpseahwk6jy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_174212_zpseahwk6jy.jpg.html)
Ran into a bit of problem on the other side, the threads in the beam must be a bit ropey as the bolts are getting stuck halfway. I didn't have my taps to hand so I'll have to wait until next week before I can sort that out
I've also got myself some new caliper bleed nipples with red caps for my new calipers...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140322_184640_zps0euupavj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140322_184640_zps0euupavj.jpg.html)
and here they are
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140519_191056_zpsbwejrf62.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140519_191056_zpsbwejrf62.jpg.html)
Just need to key them up and give them a good coat of paint then fit it all on
My mate at work made me a quick tool to help get the rear bushes out of my arms
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140317_202627_zpsu1crvxio.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140317_202627_zpsu1crvxio.jpg.html)
and I've also got some new top mount bearings as the old ones are shot, should have really changed them when I fitted the poly top mounts but I didn't think about that at the time :rolleyes:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140317_202645_zpsyxxwo5n3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140317_202645_zpsyxxwo5n3.jpg.html)
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Looking good mate!
Let me know how the VRs rear bushes get on. Id not polybushed mine as heard it can have a skippy effect on the back, so some nice solid OEM ones could be on the cards.
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Bit of progress...
Rear beam is finished, just need some new bolts for the shocks and beam bushes and it's ready to be fitted on. Will probably stick with the smaller rears until I get the Leon calipers finished, then I can bleed the whole system through in one go. Bought some paint to get the skirts done, just need to give them to my mate in the week. Speaking of paint, I've been finishing the carriers and started on the rear calipers...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140424_195325_zpstkcjldtk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140424_195325_zpstkcjldtk.jpg.html)
I've fitted new boots to them and renewed the grease on the slider pins
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140424_195334_zpssc2m82fx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140424_195334_zpssc2m82fx.jpg.html)
Rear caliper topside done, just the underneath to do then onto the next one
I've now got a background heater for my shed so will paint a few more bits over the weekend
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Been busy today, started at 10am with this lot..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140530_181005_zpselphfghk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140530_181005_zpselphfghk.jpg.html)
went down to my mates garage and we got cracking. He dropped the subframe off and played with the steering rack while I pressed out bushes and fitted the new ARB
My home made defcon bushes fitted (allows the fitting of the smaller TT bushes)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140531_133007_zps9ozcdtmj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140531_133007_zps9ozcdtmj.jpg.html)
and caster adjustment bushes fitted to the rear of the TT
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140531_133013_zpssh1wf5ze.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140531_133013_zpssh1wf5ze.jpg.html)
The Whiteline adjustable front ARB fitted, no more contact with the driveshaft. I also threw some 8mm spacers on in preparation for the clearance over the Leon Brembos
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140531_133019_zpsoysnxk4v.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140531_133019_zpsoysnxk4v.jpg.html)
and the resting place of the standard parts. Unbeknown to me my steering rack was leaking so it was a good move replacing it with the TT rack
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140531_161520_zpsoczbz3nf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140531_161520_zpsoczbz3nf.jpg.html)
The result? It feels like a brand new car. Without a doubt this is one mod I would recommend to any Golf owner. The steering is sharper, you get more feedback and it just gives more confidence to take corners.
Next job is a service, I noticed an oil leak today which seems to be coming from the sandwich plate behind the oil filter so I'll do it a bit more investigation on what I'll need to replace this at the same time
On another note my 323mm discs arrived so I'm good to go with that once the calipers are painted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140530_181848_zpsiglxma26.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140530_181848_zpsiglxma26.jpg.html)
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The tt setup is that all you need the rack ?
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Yeah, but with later golfs they play havoc with the traction control :angry:
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Good progress wazzer! Does make a really difference doesn't it! Makes it feel like a different car!
Dom Just do I what I did and get rid of the traction control :grin:
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Daz I wish it was just the rack lol...
TT parts I've fitted: hubs, lower arms, ball joints, steering rack, Roadster solid rear subframe bushes along with a whiteline ARB with poly bushes, Decon style inserts to convert to the smaller front wishbone bush, poly front bush, caster adjustment poly rear bushes, custom made drop links. Had all the tracking set up yesterday with the old skool method of counting threads etc and it feels awesome to drive now.
Dom/Ste - I know it messes with the steering if you have any form of traction control, it's all to do with the steering angle sensor in the column. I would have thought someone would have come up with a solution by now though?
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You pretty much have the same setup as me upfront now! Haha
You running poly rack and arb bushes too?
I don't think there is a solution as such but you can delete the traction control altogether like I have.
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yes forgot about the poly steering rack bush and poly bushes for the ARB (came with it)
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What's the advantage of the hubs?
I'd love to be in engineering like that!
Looking awesome.
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Here you go mate, you can see how much lower the ball joint mount is from the driveshaft position on the TT hub compared to the Golf hub
(http://www.myturbodiesel.com/images/a4/BBsus/spindler.jpg)
My lower arms are sitting perfectly horizantal now and the arms have slotted ball joint holes making them camber adjustable to counteract the natural camber you get from lowering. The track rod end mounts are also in a higher position allowing the track rods to be relatively horizontal too
Thanks for the comments people :afro:
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Ah awesome cheers! More on the shopping list. :grin:
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TT setup so epic compared to the stock golf one. Worlds apart in terms of grip and steering response.
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Went out for a quick blast on some windy roads last night when I dropped my missus mate home and I'm still really impressed with how planted it feels.
I think I'm going to have to change the ball joints on the drop links for rose joints as the threads are too short to go right through the ARB so I'll get them ordered tomorrow
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My mate took some lovely photos of the Golf the other week so I thought I'd share them, please visit his flickr account and have a look at his photos too
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dhrob/
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44131_zps27d44d4c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44131_zps27d44d4c.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44201_zps5ca0ff60.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44201_zps5ca0ff60.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44221_zps97ac98b3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44221_zps97ac98b3.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44231_zps08ae21b3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44231_zps08ae21b3.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44271_zps4ae8a886.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44271_zps4ae8a886.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44301_zps9871675f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44301_zps9871675f.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44371_zpsa6e0876b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44371_zpsa6e0876b.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44421_zpse98bd498.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44421_zpse98bd498.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44481_zpsd5f51b9b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44481_zpsd5f51b9b.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44531_zps4fc54c4f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44531_zps4fc54c4f.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44591_zpsfa4409a1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44591_zpsfa4409a1.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/_MG_44661_zpsdfec0043.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44661_zpsdfec0043.jpg.html)
:afro:
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also his facebook profile, again please take a look
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=213353378749175
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:cool: :cool:
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erm is that good or bad mate lol
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that link to my facebook page doesnt work lol, heres the link, cheers please check it out and give it a like :) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rob-Schaverien-Photography/213353378749175?ref=hl
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erm is that good or bad mate lol
Weird I had clicked on the smilies and they appeared when I first posted :undecided:
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Both rear carriers are now painted and have had new sliders and pins fitted as well as new silicone grease, one rear caliper is painted and also one of the Brembo fronts.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20140816_200212_zps3vswhkon.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140816_200212_zps3vswhkon.jpg.html)
Just need to fit the new bleed nipples and a sticker to finish it
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Just a quick sample of the net optic door handles I've been rubbing down.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140831_200455_zps5sv6c69t.jpg) (http://s.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140831_200455_zps5sv6c69t.jpg.html)
I've gone all the way and sanded all the rubber crap off the plastic and painting it satin black as well as sanding off the net optic pattern. I've also added a quick dust of lacquer to the brushed metal for a bit more protection. Need to finish the others now, they're very time consuming but I'm really happy with the way this one has turned out
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This is the worst one by far, glad it's done now
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140904_210042_zps6yasz3sl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140904_210042_zps6yasz3sl.jpg.html)
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Decided to finally repair the damage the wife did to one of the wheels last week and decided I'm going for a different colour.
So I got to work in my parents garage while they looked after my kids for the afternoon
Wheel flatted back and chemical metal applied on the damaged area
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_145649_zpsrnwbdgpt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_145649_zpsrnwbdgpt.jpg.html)
Damage repaired
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_162314_zps2pp3bvpg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_162314_zps2pp3bvpg.jpg.html)
Masked up ready for primer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_162319_zpslxoyj6ln.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_162319_zpslxoyj6ln.jpg.html)
Primer applied
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_163133_zpsvfyyybkn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_163133_zpsvfyyybkn.jpg.html)
and time for some colour
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_170106_zps2tzuitvv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_170106_zps2tzuitvv.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_170138_zpsij3dmtgt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_170138_zpsij3dmtgt.jpg.html)
those two pics make it look yellow due to the strip light...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_171210_zpsjjbuoiio.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_171210_zpsjjbuoiio.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20140927_171252_zpsfi5ild6c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20140927_171252_zpsfi5ild6c.jpg.html)
The colour is grigio carbon, an Alfa Romeo/Fiat colour. I'll be flatting the paint back this evening and chucking some lacquer on. I'm only going to polish the spokes, the insides can stay gun/can finish lol
One down, three to go...
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There going to suit the colour of the car well.
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I'm still struggling to get used to seeing a Mk4 on Monzas! I like it tho :afro:
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Thanks guys. It's funny I've got a set of Audi 5 spokes on there at the mo which I've always thought look good on the mk4 but I hate them!
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Added some lacquer this evening and started cutting it back and polishing, not bad for a first attempt...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20141003_180908_zpstp6qawsr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20141003_180908_zpstp6qawsr.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20141003_202259_zpsmf9iyl1k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20141003_202259_zpsmf9iyl1k.jpg.html)
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Here that looks spot on.
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great job that! looks awesome :)
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Thanks guys. One wheel is now complete, started sanding down the other one ready for priming over the weekend and maybe a bit of colour
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Two wheels done...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20141025_151948_zpsn4qcslyn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20141025_151948_zpsn4qcslyn.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20141025_151959_zps7j7mg4zv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20141025_151959_zps7j7mg4zv.jpg.html)
Should look nice with some big red Brembos behind them soon...
I've just got some new rear tyres for the rear, didn't quite realise how low they were so makes sense to get them done now
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Looks nice dude! :cool:
What tyres you going for? Anything special?
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Cheers mate, rears will be in prmier by the weekend hopefully
Nah nothing special with the tyres, as long as it keeps me on the road it will do me
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Not touched my wheels since the last update, had way too much on with various things
I've cleaned up the other caliper now, left it sitting in a bucket of water with grease cutting fairy liquid which did a really good job of shifting the baked on brake dust. It's now in the shed awaiting a few coats of paint then it will be ready to fit.
I've also bought some new brake pads front and rear for the brake setup so that's ready as soon as the painting is done.
I've booked some space in my mates workshop next week that I'm going to use to get the non res centre section fitted along with the front coilovers now I have my spring compressors.
The car mats I bought from ebay are in and looking good, not bad for £30 delivered
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_202211_zpssyvhfcsy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_202211_zpssyvhfcsy.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_202153_zpsxydkmer5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141010_202153_zpsxydkmer5.jpg.html)
The only thing I had to do was cut in the clips from my old mats on the new rears as they didn't come with any but that wasn't much of a hardship.
Got myself some big knobs too lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20141030_171714_zps44jykbgy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141030_171714_zps44jykbgy.jpg.html)
and at night...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20141030_171722_zpsj2auugvp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141030_171722_zpsj2auugvp.jpg.html)
won't be to everyones taste but I like them
Anyways more to come once I get my arse in gear and sort out the bits I've got stashed away
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Bit boring at the mo as I've got some maintenance to do on the golf, cam belt was due nearly two years ago so I'd better get that done ASAP. Bought a gates kit, just waiting on a water pump now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150116_133004_zps3idfl8lx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150116_133004_zps3idfl8lx.jpg.html)
Also got MOT and insurance due in the next few weeks. I'll hopefully get the rear beam and front/rear brakes all fitted while it's in for MOT as well.
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MOT done, only advisory was a slight creak on my steering so I need to do some investigating once we have a dry weekend and I can get underneath and have a good poke about
Finally had a set of TFSI coilpacks turn up this week so I decided to fit my conversion kit on Saturday. Fairly straightforward, just remove the AGU coils and ignition amp, plug in adaptor loom, fit the coilpack adaptors to the cam cover, fit the TFSI coilpacks and fire it up.
Coilpack looms
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150119_175943_zps1odbvtmd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150119_175943_zps1odbvtmd.jpg.html)
Looms in place
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20150221_084400_zps05sht89r.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150221_084400_zps05sht89r.jpg.html)
AGU parts removed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150222_181513_zpsagu6ttwj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150222_181513_zpsagu6ttwj.jpg.html)
OEM coilpack adaptors fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Mobile%20Uploads/20150221_090106_zpsptta0lba.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150221_090106_zpsptta0lba.jpg.html)
Ignition amp bypass loom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150223_123216_zpscc4txksl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150223_123216_zpscc4txksl.jpg.html)
and all tidy with TFSI coilpacks fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150223_123206_zpscrcwbzda.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150223_123206_zpscrcwbzda.jpg.html)
I've also fitted a brand new set of NGK7 plugs with the recommended 1mm gap. All seems well so far, the hesitation I had from pulling away seems to be gone and it feels very smooth. My original AGU coilpacks are knocking on 16 years old now!
I've also bought myself the updated handbrake cables and clips when I get round to fitting the other rear beam and 256mm rear calipers.
All parts were off the shelf and came to around £25, I've got the parts list if anyone wants it
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150222_131950_zpsbrb92hhp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150222_131950_zpsbrb92hhp.jpg.html)
The cables themselves have a thicker outer casing apparently making them more resilient against the elements. Mine are starting to stick anyway so it made sense to get these over the standard parts
I've also finished the refurb on my Brembos, added the stickers my mate made me, managed to get the size bang on :afro:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150222_131942_zps79hny0c2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150222_131942_zps79hny0c2.jpg.html)
Hopefully having these fitted in the next few weeks
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Hmmm, what could I be doing with these?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150225_164516_zps8kotqoup.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150225_164516_zps8kotqoup.jpg.html)
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A nice little idea of what I got up to this weekend...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Brembos_zps8zuchbaw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/Brembos_zps8zuchbaw.jpg.html)
More bleeding is needed but I'm bedding them in at the mo so no hard braking anyways
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I assume the Cupra R Brembo brakes fit behind OEM wheels without spacers? Are these possible to fit onto a mk3 Golf as well?
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Hey mate, they are a nightmare to find the right wheels to go over them, you need a minimum of 18" and even then you'll need spacers. It looks like the original LCR wheels were designed around the calipers as they don't need spacers.
My wheels are 18" Mk5 GTI Monza replicas with ET35 offset and I needed 8mm spacers to clear the calipers. Luckily I have a mate with an LCR so I could try my wheels on his car before I bought some
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Noted, cheers for that.
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Not looked at this in a while!
Looks like you have been busy :).
How are you finding the brembos?
They look very nice. What paint did you use?
You running a 1mm gap? Thought the recommended was .7?
Just to note my bbs rc 17" fit over the brembos with a 10mm spacer et35 :).
Also got my oz 17"s which I hope will for without a spacer :).
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Cheers mate, been busy when family/weather allows lol
I used some Halfords caliper paint, needed quite a few coats but it came out really smooth and a really nice red. Interesting to know the 17s fit over them, always thought 18s were the smallest. I'm finding them really good so far, don't need much of a push on the pedal to get them to start slowing me down and they have a really nice bite towards the end of the pedal. I still think there's more air in them so I'll bleed them again at the weekend and see what happens
1mm (0.40in) gap on the plugs has been perfect so far with no misfires even under full load, might be worth a try once you get yours sorted
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Had this spare rubstrip with cut outs for the US side markers kicking about at work for ages so decided to spray and fit it at the weekend along with my smoked markers and LED bulbs. So I turned my parents garage into a ghetto spray shop again...
primed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20150530-WA0000_zpsgklppjor.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20150530-WA0000_zpsgklppjor.jpeg.html)
Loads of coats of colour and lacquer later
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150530_174227_zpsy5sbbsox.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150530_174227_zpsy5sbbsox.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150530_174219_zpsfuqbjzbs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150530_174219_zpsfuqbjzbs.jpg.html)
Markers bonded in
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150530_174234_zpscx1vug2k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150530_174234_zpscx1vug2k.jpg.html)
The hole I had to carve in the bumper with a pad saw for wiring and to stop the back of the light clashing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150530_174251_zpsmxkidtge.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150530_174251_zpsmxkidtge.jpg.html)
Rubstrip fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14889_zpsq06yw9gs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14889_zpsq06yw9gs.jpg.html)
and with ignition on...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14890_zpsiawb8uaw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14890_zpsiawb8uaw.jpg.html)
:afro:
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Still tinkering then?? :grin: :smiley:
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Yeah got a few bits to do it it this summer then I'm drawing a line under it, not much else I can do other than abuse it daily lol
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Had a play with my clocks recently and inverted the mileage/clock display
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14898_zpskga89m2d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14898_zpskga89m2d.jpg.html)
I still want to make the background darker so only the digits show in red but it will do for my first attempt :afro:
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You've got too much time on your hands :whistle:
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:kiss:
Nice to finally have some :wink:
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This happened the other day...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150816143024_zpsrzgi75x4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150816143024_zpsrzgi75x4.jpg.html)
More pics to come :afro:
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A few more pics as promised
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150821_173321_zpsu3vculdi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150821_173321_zpsu3vculdi.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150821_173333_zpsyhyiiwxy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150821_173333_zpsyhyiiwxy.jpg.html)
Hopefully looking to get my Coilovers fitted today, if I have time I'll get the rear beam on too
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Fitted the front coilovers at the weekend along with new top mount bearings and 4motion brake hose brackets
Front end has dropped about another 10mm and is pretty much where I want it to be now, just the rears to fit when I get the chance, hopefully this weekend
You can just about see the coilover covers I have fitted to keep the threads nice and clean in this pic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150825_201949_zps27wc3zn9.jpg)
Also made the switch to the later coil packs a permanent feature...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14910_zpsxuxqtiwb.jpg)
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Managed to get a lot done on the car this week; rear beam swap with new stub axles and bearings, 256mm rear discs and brand new calipers fitted, new revision handbrake cables and clips and the rear coilovers added too.
Unfortunately I did my usual and forgot to take my camera for some pics but I need to go back up to my mates lock up with the car soon to re bleed the brakes as they don't feel as sharp as they should after the 300 mile round trip I did yesterday. First impressions with the FKs are that they're not as bad as I thought they were going to be. They're definitely a bit softer than my spring/shock setup I had but this is probably a good thing with it being a family car :laugh:
She din't miss a beat though and returned a nice 45mpg which I was really happy with.
I've also got a bit of enthusiasm back for the wheels and have started painting the rears, one is ready for clear coat and the other is in primer so getting there. Would be nice to get them both done by the end of next week but we shall see what pops up in the meantime.
One small thing I did do today was visit the scrapyard and I found some needles which I haven't seen used in a Golf cluster before so I thought why not...
From this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150907_154624_zpsxxc4iktw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150907_154624_zpsxxc4iktw.jpg.html)
to this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20150907_155219_zpsvg7dsf00.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20150907_155219_zpsvg7dsf00.jpg.html)
I quite like them, and the good thing is I've got the option to change whenever I feel like it :afro:
Apart from the wheel I don't really have much planned for the car other than a full laser alignment and possibly having the centre box removed from the exhaust but I quite like the way it sounds at the mo. I do need a remap but that will probably be the other side of Xmas
I'll get some pics once I've got her on axle stands again
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Forgot to add a pic of a finished rear wheel, just the one to go...
Rubbed down waiting for clear coat
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20150909_165457_zpsare71esi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20150909_165457_zpsare71esi.jpg.html)
Clear coated, rubbed back and polished (just the spokes)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20150911_174743_zpsuprpaqha.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20150911_174743_zpsuprpaqha.jpg.html)
Final wheel has been rubbed down and any small dings filled with chemical metal this evening, will be flatting them off tomorrow and priming it if the weather dries up a bit
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Had a good session on the car last night; fitted the two remaining wheels along with my 15mm spacers and also gave the brakes another bleed though front and back
Unfortunately I've discovered a split in my passenger side outer CV boot so that needs doing before it decides to cover everything with grease....
But anyways here are a few pics of the work carried out before (coilovers, 256mm rear brakes, rear beam swap) and some of last nights efforts
Rear coilovers fitted with new bushes in the rear beam and poly spring tops
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151002_193135_zpsjryvhzx6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151002_193135_zpsjryvhzx6.jpg.html)
256mm rear brakes with proper splash guards, new wheel bearings and new handbrake cables/springs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151002_193125_zps7jfc0gw7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151002_193125_zps7jfc0gw7.jpg.html)
Shot showing the rear wheels with 15mm spacers now I've centred the rear beam, spot on IMO
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20151002_203024_zpsjfwgv8zs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20151002_203024_zpsjfwgv8zs.jpg.html)
Rear wheel on the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20151002_203448_zps2xmgnnst.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20151002_203448_zps2xmgnnst.jpg.html)
Front wheel off to bleed the Brembos and also showing the 10mm spacers, coilover spring covers and 4motion brake line brackets fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151002_210125_zpsglx3m0my.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151002_210125_zpsglx3m0my.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151002_210109_zpshj5ypjgt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151002_210109_zpshj5ypjgt.jpg.html)
Please ignore the widowmaker, it was on blocks as well...
and my split CV boot :sad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151002_204810_zpsujr6dayj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151002_204810_zpsujr6dayj.jpg.html)
Hoping to get a decent shot of the car tomorrow once I've washed it but it's sitting really nice now and the brakes have improved massively since the bleed :afro:
Will probably give it a few weeks and I'll bleed them again just to make sure they are as good as they should be
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A quick few shots before the darkness set in
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151003_184028_zpslyez5cvj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151003_184028_zpslyez5cvj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20151003_184042_zpsrq18ggn0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20151003_184042_zpsrq18ggn0.jpg.html)
:afro:
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Split CV boot has been replaced which stopped my wheel arch being covered in crap. At the moment all I'm interested in doing is putting petrol in and driving it, really lost the motivation as the winter is setting in. I have a long list of jobs to do but I really can't see me doing them for a few months
Re-tap and helicoil turbo to manifold thread
Fit new manifold at the same time
Strip Brembos down and free up a sticky piston
Fit some sort of bright light in the boot after breaking my CCFL
Re-glue roof lining
Fix various LEDs inside
Fit puddle lights
Have centre box removed
Fit new rear discs
Re-cover door card inserts with same material as roof lining
Take it back to R-Tech for a map tweak
And the expensive ones...
Possibly fit replica R line front and rear bumpers
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Easier and quicker to sell it :whistle: :grin:
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That idea has been discussed too mate...
Anyways after finding someone has used my front bumper to gauge their bad parking AGAIN, R line bumpers are off the list
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Right quick update; after losing interest in doing anything on it for a long time...
The original list was:
Re-tap and helicoil turbo to manifold thread
Fit new manifold at the same time
Strip Brembos down and free up a sticky piston
Fit some sort of bright light in the boot after breaking my CCFL
Re-glue roof lining
Fix various LEDs inside
Fit puddle lights
Have centre box removed
Fit new rear discs
Re-cover door card inserts with same material as roof lining
Take it back to R-Tech for a map tweak
all interior LEDs are done and are a lot brighter than the others I had in there, shows how much LEDs have advanced over the years.
I've fitted new LED boot light strips which now lights up both sides of the boot as well as keeping the old light with a bright LED in there
Roof lining is being redone with dye, I've got a spare roof lining from my mate which I can do in my garage so I don't have to rush it (story of my life...) and hopefully I can source the A B and C pillar covers from the same car as my local scrapyard has now shut so no more scrapyard spares for me :sad:
I've also had to concede that my Cupra R Brembos are going to need a refurb as I've warped another set of discs :angry:
Hopefully my mate can skim them and get them true again but in the meantime I've got myself a set of 288mm discs and calipers to go on so I can sort the calipers at least. I've bought myself a complete rebuild kit consisting of 8 inner seals and 8 dust boots. I'm pretty sure the pistons are ok but I'll double check once they're out and give them and quick going over with some wet and dry and polish if needs be.
It's the usual story with 4 pots with however many pistons being lazy so an unequal pressure is being applied to the pads and also the pistons could not be retracting in as quick as the others leaving the pad generating heat when in constant contact with the disc.
While I've got them off I thought I'd swap the braided hoses over as the ones on the car at the mo are designed for the Leon and not the Golf so they are too long. HEL sell some braided hoses designed for Porsche calipers on a Mk4 Golf but they are the same fitment so I've bought some of them.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20160731_174614_zpsqyaieazi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20160731_174614_zpsqyaieazi.jpg.html)
I've also had my centre box removed from the exhaust which has stopped it banging on the floor and gives it a slightly better note now
So main things to do now are to get the brakes swapped over and start on the refurb and also get the roof lining started while the warm weather is here.
Also I've now found out the map tweak isn't going to be possible due to R-Tech no longer mapping the AGU :sad:
Anyways I'll report back once I've done something else to it but don't expect any updates for a while lol
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How come theyve stopped mapping agu?
Nice car btw
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Thanks mate.
The emulator they used to map the AGU has broken and as it's a bit old hat now they won't be replacing it. There are a few others that still do it, someone I talk to on ukmkivs is due to have a custom map done by a company in Birmingham at the weekend so I'll report back on how he goes with that
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Where did you get those engine bay covers for over the bottles on the left from ?
Looked through this project its looking damn tidy keep up the good work .
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Hi mate cheers for the comments, she's a bit neglected at the mo with the insurance claim going through etc but I'll be getting the front end sorted soon
The cover is from an S3, quite expensive if you can get hold of them (around £50) but definitely worth it as it tidies up the engine bay a treat
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Ahhh hope it gets sorted soon for you pal and thanks I'll keep a look out for some
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Okey dokey here's what I've been up to the last few months...
As I've said before I lost interest due to the damage on the front but that has now been sorted
No pics of how it looks now but I'm really happy with it, had the bonnet, tops of the wings and front and rear bumper painted
Before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20160815-WA0002_zps8r1tc56p.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20160815-WA0002_zps8r1tc56p.jpeg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20160815-WA0004_zpsp8cplk4h.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20160815-WA0004_zpsp8cplk4h.jpeg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20160815-WA0006_zpsqwptrrra.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20160815-WA0006_zpsqwptrrra.jpeg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20160815-WA0008_zpsbruj8g71.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20160815-WA0008_zpsbruj8g71.jpeg.html)
And the night I dropped it off, fuel cap removed for paint analysing to get the right colour match
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20161114_185446_zpsr0fdnqha.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG_20161114_185446_zpsr0fdnqha.jpg.html)
Anyways all done so that's a plus :afro:
One of my calipers is complete, it's no surprise they were binding, the amount of crap I scraped out of the dust boot was crazy
New dust and main seals in, used red grease to lube them up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_144747_zpsgju5jx3y.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_144747_zpsgju5jx3y.jpg.html)
Braided lines attached, kept the original brackets on there and added some fuel pipe and a grommet to stop them rubbing through
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_144815_zpsltyion3r.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_144815_zpsltyion3r.jpg.html)
Caliper now living on the bench, will strip the sticker off and touch up the paint; it's looking a bit sorry for itself due to my heavy handedness...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_144755_zpszmonohse.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_144755_zpszmonohse.jpg.html)
I also cleaned up the pad retainer and the pins
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_144836_zpsawkeych5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_144836_zpsawkeych5.jpg.html)
And the other caliper awaiting the same treatment
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_144842_zpswkk9m1k7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_144842_zpswkk9m1k7.jpg.html)
I bought some new caliper to adapter bolts but generic high tensile bolts rather than the proper Seat items, the genuine bolts are £15 EACH!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20161113_145007_zps80qfvcmh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20161113_145007_zps80qfvcmh.jpg.html)
Also while the car was being sprayed I took the opportunity to get my mate to twindicate my Depos as he owed me a favour, just need to sort the wiring out
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/WhatsApp%20Image%202016-11-24%20at%2021.03.56_zpsamobyncg.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/WhatsApp%20Image%202016-11-24%20at%2021.03.56_zpsamobyncg.jpeg.html)
And that's pretty much it for now, I'll get the other caliper done soon and hopefully have it all back on this side of Christmas. I've sourced some A and B pillar trims, just on the hunt for some C pillar trims now.
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Glad it's been repaired and lives to fight another day.
Love them brakes! 😍
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Cheers mate, when it came down to it I couldn't give up on her...
The brakes do look sexy when they're on, I originally wanted the Porsche Boxter calipers but it's hit and miss what you see people advertising as the right ones. The LCR brakes stop very well though, I know that from having the standard ones back on lol
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Hey all, I've been really bad with updates recently as I haven't spent a lot of time on the car due to family and work commitments
One thing I have managed to do over the last few weeks is rip out my old failing aftermarket alarm system and fit a remote central locking kit. As some of you will know my Golf wasn't blessed with many options from the factory and one of the things missing was remote central locking. It instead had a Laserline alarm fitted which was now showing it's age.
I decided it's time was up one day at work and set about tracing wires and removing what I could without compromising security (as I have no door locks). A few lunchbreaks at work resulted in this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170201_191648_zps0r9dasea.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170201_191648_zps0r9dasea.jpg.html)
This kit was then bought for the central locking
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REMOTE-KEYLESS-ENTRY-CENTRAL-LOCKING-KIT-VW-LUPO-POLO/380337360544
I had the central locking up and running within an hour, a really good piece of hardware, just a shame the instructions aren't up to much...
Now this kit allows me full closure on locking, flashing turn signals when locking/unlocking and also a provision for boot release from the key, but more on that later :wink:
The keys are VW style fobs with HAA blades that can be cut to your original keys and also a space inside for a transponder chip to make them fully functional. I've done all this, coded them in and added a nice VW badge to the casing and they look pretty much like the real thing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170117_220403_zpslbiuvoqp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170117_220403_zpslbiuvoqp.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170117_220412_zpsnuivst3c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170117_220412_zpsnuivst3c.jpg.html)
That's it for the mo, I'll update with some more bits I've done recently including what I've done with the boot release but in the meantime I'll just leave this here... (excuse the crap quality, it didn't upload the right one)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/th_VID_60230917_044400_580_zpsyl48bfep.mp4) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/VID_60230917_044400_580_zpsyl48bfep.mp4)
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A little insight into how the auto boot pop works...
For the boot release I ran the appropriate wire to the boot and fitted a fuel flap release solenoid to the latch
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170219_172042_zpsvczddvg8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170219_172042_zpsvczddvg8.jpg.html)
Then I went ahead and fitted brand new boot struts and also ordered some die springs and had my mate turn some aluminium ends so the springs would fit on the struts and not rattle
The result
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20170123-WA0001_zpsyizqpkch.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20170123-WA0001_zpsyizqpkch.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170201_220213_zpsadtxnlkm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170201_220213_zpsadtxnlkm.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20170201-WA0001_zpscim4e6or.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20170201-WA0001_zpscim4e6or.jpeg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170219_172048_zpsjoemlsq1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170219_172048_zpsjoemlsq1.jpg.html)
Automatic boot release and lift on the button :afro:
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Thats pretty darn cool. If i had central locking on a fob on the mk2 id be definately doing that
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Thanks mate, took me a while to figure it out as I've run a button in the car as well but I didn't want it to be able to be popped with the ignition on (as I can see that ending in tears) so I had to wire up a relay. I'm not electronically minded so I got all that info from Imagewerx over on ukmkivs.
It was a universal kit I had fitted on the Golf, pretty sure it could be fitted on the Mk2 as well :afro:
Plans now are to get the boot smoothed as the handle is redundant :smug:
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Good work Wes :cool:
Could double as a self-defence device as no-one would expect the boot to pop up all the way :whistle: :grin:
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Thanks mate, took me a while to figure it out as I've run a button in the car as well but I didn't want it to be able to be popped with the ignition on (as I can see that ending in tears) so I had to wire up a relay. I'm not electronically minded so I got all that info from Imagewerx over on ukmkivs.
It was a universal kit I had fitted on the Golf, pretty sure it could be fitted on the Mk2 as well :afro:
Plans now are to get the boot smoothed as the handle is redundant :smug:
Quite possible. Im sure ive got a boot popper somewhere that i could wire up to the rear wiper and a realay as to not open the boot while driving along.
May look into it. Cheers
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Could be a useful tool if the missus annoys me, "just pop round to the boot..."
Just another point with the keyfob, the boot pop (middle button) works if I press and hold it whenever I want but the unlock key does the same if I press and hold it when unlocking the car as per the vid
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Quick update, fancied a set of angel eyes so got some off my mate, they will be twindicated as per my current lights. Only problem with them is the lenses have had a lot of condensation in them so they are marked on the back of the glass; I'll have to pop the glass off and clean them up
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20170408-WA00001_zpst7zklapj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20170408-WA00001_zpst7zklapj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG-20170408-WA00021_zpsvjqscucr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/IMG-20170408-WA00021_zpsvjqscucr.jpg.html)
The angel eyes will be DRLs once I've messed about with the wiring and found some nice bright bulbs to fit in them
I'm off for a road trip with the missus and kids next week so I gave it an oil, fuel and cabin filter change along with a new set of plugs and gearbox oil. While I was there I also fitted a rare as hens teeth undamaged scuttle panel
All done on a nice hot day last weekend while trying not to get sunburnt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170409_1213461_zpsbhc9iml4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170409_1213461_zpsbhc9iml4.jpg.html)
I've also got myself another little bit of a project on the go, I'm fitting these bloody great things on the rear :afro:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/tmpPhoto1_zpsifknnslr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/tmpPhoto1_zpsifknnslr.jpg.html)
That's it for the next few weeks as I've had a pretty big op on my arm a couple of days ago and it's very restrictive lol
Thanks for looking
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Been playing with the headlights today, shouldn't have really and I'm suffering now but what the hell...
Pulled the worst one apart, didn't realise it but the adjustable plate for the LHD/RHD cut off that the Depos have was loose, turns out it had completely come away from the lens inside. So this meant taking the whole dipped beam shroud out from the back. Not an easy job and very delicate but it's all now back together and working a treat. I also pulled the whole headlight loom out and removed the fog light projector
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170416_0033211_zpszzkuuekp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170416_0033211_zpszzkuuekp.jpg.html)
Then a mate dropped round a couple of spare headlights he had so I pulled the indicators out of them and rubbed them down ready for some lacquer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170416_2139211_zpsdgnjsvhg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170416_2139211_zpsdgnjsvhg.jpg.html)
Test fitted in the headlight...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170416_2138181_zpsabangxap.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170416_2138181_zpsabangxap.jpg.html)
Now I've got to pull the glass off this one as all the marks you can see here are on the inside...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170416_2138321_zps3wmce0yg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170416_2138321_zps3wmce0yg.jpg.html)
Definitely a job for when my arm is sorted
The other headlight is perfect so no mucking about with anything else other than pulling the fog light out, that one should be sorted fairly quickly :afro:
Also I have ordered some very bright LEDs for the angel eyes as I'll more than likely rigging them up as DRLs
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Few little updates for you...
Decided to do something different with my angel eyes and coloured the twindicators orange
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC15019_zpsiytmzmr8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC15019_zpsiytmzmr8.jpg.html)
My rear brake adapter kit has arrived and I've also had the Phaeton rear discs redrilled at work to the correct PCD so I can start test fitting that soon on the remnants of a rear beam I have in the garage
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC15022_zpsmfzbqf7a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC15022_zpsmfzbqf7a.jpg.html)
More coming soon!
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Since I've fitted my central locking kit with the boot pop the boot handle has been redundant and as good as the boot pop button is sometimes I wish I could just pop the boot the way I used to. Cue the T5/Caddy rear hatch handle...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170512_192712_zps4gy8kufm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170512_192712_zps4gy8kufm.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170512_192723_zpsc4ffi5su.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170512_192723_zpsc4ffi5su.jpg.html)
With a few mods it will fit exactly where the standard Mk4 boot handle fits and comes with the bonus of a microswitch fitted to the rear
After a bit of research and hassling Imagewerx I've found can wire this up to the existing CCM wires in the boot with a permanent live and a latching relay stopping it from working when the car is locked and vice versa
I was gong to have the tailgate completely delocked but this tidies it up and lets me keep the handle and will probably cost less that getting the handle filled over and painted
This week I also managed to pick up an OEM load liner which someone was selling for £15!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170515_204647_zpstxp5en5i.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170515_204647_zpstxp5en5i.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170515_204706_zps8lh24qlx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170515_204706_zps8lh24qlx.jpg.html)
Unfortunately I covers up the boot eyes which I have my cargo net attached to but I've ordered some small eye bolts to fix into the corners of the load liner so I can still fix it in there
I've finished one of the headlights wiring now so will start the other one, just waiting on the bulbs from China, hopefully they'll be here soon...
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Bulbs have finally arrived!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_212026_zpsioxmcdut.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_212026_zpsioxmcdut.jpg.html)
This has given me a kick up the backside to get the headlights finished now so I fitted the bulbs to the half finished headlight today
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_203340_zps2rzhbcgi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_203340_zps2rzhbcgi.jpg.html)
Also made sure the twindicators worked
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_210750_zpsknnvkxgx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_210750_zpsknnvkxgx.jpg.html)
And finished ready to go on the car on Monday
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_183342_zpskeksqtja.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_183342_zpskeksqtja.jpg.html)
Second headlight stripped and indicator lenses in paint
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_185758_zps0udulxql.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_185758_zps0udulxql.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_180802_zpsgy3ffqhm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_180802_zpsgy3ffqhm.jpg.html)
The paint I'm using, really good stuff and recommended by quite a few people
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170510_210115_zpsr2vqot99.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170510_210115_zpsr2vqot99.jpg.html)
I've also fitted the seals, pistons and dust boots back into the other caliper so will get on painting them ASAP
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_180851_zpsyufjnwsv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_180851_zpsyufjnwsv.jpg.html)
and fitted a poly front bush to a spare dog bone I have, just need to order the back one now and I can get that fitted
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_180841_zpsssaxzcvp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_180841_zpsssaxzcvp.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170520_180835_zpsrcb9bbzf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170520_180835_zpsrcb9bbzf.jpg.html)
I also finished trimming my load liner and fitting the eye bolts during the week
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170518_211032_zpsw0ko0qyq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170518_211032_zpsw0ko0qyq.jpg.html)
Hopefully will have time to fit the headlights Monday and get the wiring done for the DRLs
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Finally finished the lights
A quick double check that the angel eyes work with the provided loom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170521_193700_zps96lu9hmd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170521_193700_zps96lu9hmd.jpg.html)
and all done ready to fit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170521_200825_zpsgqxggpof.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170521_200825_zpsgqxggpof.jpg.html)
On the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170522_195522_zpsy7egfeb0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170522_195522_zpsy7egfeb0.jpg.html)
I had the bushes come through to finish my dog bone mount, I went for the diesel variety as I don't want to be constantly moaned at by the wife and kids
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170603_194232_zpsnyachedo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170603_194232_zpsnyachedo.jpg.html)
Just need to get my mate to let me run it up on his ramps one evening, shouldn't take long to fit once it's up in the air
I also had my rear door module totally give up on me at the weekend so rather than wait for it to lock completely I changed it over for a spare I had
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170602_200832_zps4adfxgwj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170602_200832_zps4adfxgwj.jpg.html)
Anyone who has fitted one knows the struggle from this point onwards so no other pics lol
I also test fitted my Phaeton brake discs and caliper spacers with my spare 4mo carriers and rear beam, fits a treat
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170604_200225_zpsoudpxqbv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170604_200225_zpsoudpxqbv.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170604_200254_zpsq0igltdl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170604_200254_zpsq0igltdl.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170604_200307_zpsy5audlxh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170604_200307_zpsy5audlxh.jpg.html)
Picked up the OEM plug I needed for my T5 rear door handle and some wire to run a live to the boot lid, just need an inline fuse holder and that can be run through the car
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170604_202825_zpsvbeazkkw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170604_202825_zpsvbeazkkw.jpg.html)
And while the weather was good I dyed a few interior parts black, just the headlining to go but now the weather has taken a turn for the worse it will have to wait
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170602_164614_zpsm4pqib1g.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170602_164614_zpsm4pqib1g.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170602_164603_zpsfprizerd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170602_164603_zpsfprizerd.jpg.html)
That's it for now, I've just ordered myself a new headunit so waiting on that to turn up, I'll be testing it out in the shed before I put it in the car so will put up some pics then
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Some good tinkering going on there Wes :wink:
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Thanks mate, more to come!
Pics of my new headunit, it's a Eonon D2106. Cheap enough at just over £100, plays DVDs, SD and USB capable, Bluetooth connection for hands free and most importantly red illumination :rolleyes:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170609_210311_zpswa7zwpnl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170609_210311_zpswa7zwpnl.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170609_210345_zpsnnqzjbas.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170609_210345_zpsnnqzjbas.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170609_210253_zpsgcqmpcw8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170609_210253_zpsgcqmpcw8.jpg.html)
And a nice little touch for the startup logo
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170609_210421_zpsm1m728kk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170609_210421_zpsm1m728kk.jpg.html)
I'll be fitting it to the car somewhen this week
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Right a few updates, if you can't view any pics please click either of the links below as I CBA to sort another hosting site out...
Firefox: https://addons.mozil...fix/?src=search
Chrome: https://chrome.googl...nflicjjgj?hl=en
The apps allow photobucket to work on the above browsers
Anyways I fitted a new headunit, didn't like the UI of the Eonon in the end. It's a AVH-3800DAB that I managed to get from Halfords for a steal
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170818_143247_zpserckckry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170818_143247_zpserckckry.jpg.html)
and when I started having a proper dig behind the old unit I was greeted with this lot...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170613_131243_zpsowrkowkn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170613_131243_zpsowrkowkn.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170613_155748_zpsevomuirj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170613_155748_zpsevomuirj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170613_155754_zpsgxdlqcsh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170613_155754_zpsgxdlqcsh.jpg.html)
Live wires that went nowhere, and exposed.
10 minutes later I had this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170613_162145_zps9gton1bz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170613_162145_zps9gton1bz.jpg.html)
The hands free microphone was routed into the centre light and works nicely
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170623_172635_zpsswocbnwy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170623_172635_zpsswocbnwy.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170623_172644_zps5k7gd6w3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170623_172644_zps5k7gd6w3.jpg.html)
I swapped my silly boot pop button for an OEM looking spare ESP button, same function
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170818_143226_zps3wj7rmol.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170818_143226_zps3wj7rmol.jpg.html)
20170818_143226_zps3wj7rmol.jpg
Bought some more clocks with a better MFA display and also the ability to add sweepy needles on startup
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20170824_160630_zps7oqesdsd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20170824_160630_zps7oqesdsd.jpg.html)
They needed the SMDs swapping over from blue to white/red which was fun
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Finished dying my headlining, didn't come out quite as good as I hoped but it will do for now
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Finally found a 42Draft Designs pillar pod but in grey, so I dyed that too
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fitted my T5.5 rear hatch handle, all rigged up and working perfectly with a latching chageover relay
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Bought an active sub, much to the wife's disgust
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All fitted in after an hour or so and works perfectly, not bad for £65
Then went on a road trip with the family, saw some big fancy stones on the way
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Then stayed on a farm in a canvas lodge. Very nice time had by all and only caught the subframe on the road once
Next up is the big 3 cable upgrade, thermostat and alternator swap. Brakes are also on the agenda soon, missing the Brembos on the front and really need to make use of the 310mm rears I have in the garage rather than keep tripping over them every time I go in there
Thanks for looking
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Big 3 and 150A alternator swap done today, no pics unfortunately as I did most of it in the rain and wasn't in the best of moods. Managed to snap the dipstick tube and don't have a spare so superglued it back together for now, new one ordered.
For the big 3 I added a 4AWG cable to the alternator feed but added to it to a spare slot on my fuse box dropping both fuses down to 80A, added an earth from the alternator housing to the battery and also added an earth from the chassis (under the battery tray) back to the battery. Result? 14v, a damn sight better than my 13v I had before