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Title: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: jv on 23 September 2008, 10:49
:)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 September 2008, 23:31
Thanks mate...

Right I've done something similar on my local site so I thought I'd share it with you lot as well. I'll start from the beginning with a list of my planned a current mods, then I'll let the pics do the talking. Anything with a :cool: next to it means it's bought and probably waiting to be fitted lol

I bought my Golf off my mate just under 2 years ago as myself and the wife needed a car to replace both her Corsa and my Escort RS Turbo. I'd spent an obscene amount of money on the Escort to get a magazine feature so it was time to start afresh. My mate was selling the Golf for £4600 and it only had 46k on the clocks! It was in very good condition so we had to have it...

Exterior:

Replica Anniversary front valance  :cool:
Genuine Votex side skirts :cool:
Colour coded 4motion rear valance :cool:
Colour coded rear Sharan badge  :cool:
enfig perfect fit aerial   :cool:
Colditz dealer plate surrounds  :cool:
Dubmeister pressed plates  :cool:
Aero wipers  :cool:
Mk5 door mirrors  :cool:
HID conversion  :cool:
Anniversary style (joey) Depo projector headlights :cool:
colour coded wing indicator blanks :cool:
Heko wind deflectors :cool:
US rear lights :cool:
Tinted mirror indicators :cool:
Smoked US side markers :cool:

Wheels:

18" Mk5 Golf Monza replica wheels painted in Alfa Romeo Grigio Carbon :cool:
10mm Eibach spacers at the front :cool:
15mm FK spacers at the rear :cool:

Brakes:

Audi TT carriers  :cool:
Front - Seat Leon Cupra R Brembo 4pots with 323mm discs and Brembo pads  :cool:
Rear - 256mm vented discs with Brembo pads :cool:
Red calipers :cool:
HEL braided brake lines :cool:
Custom intermediate braided rear brake lines :cool:

Interior:

Silver/black Net Optic dash parts  :cool:
Newsouth Mk6 Golf boost gauge :cool:
blue LED door pin lights  :cool:
Anniversary interior light with W8 stlye LED downlights :cool:
Bora vents  :cool:
Aluminium instrument rings  :cool:
Audi TT pedals  :cool:
Mk5 Golf R32 steering wheel  :cool:
Beetle Sport door aluminium pins  :cool:
Immo3 Bora Sport cluster with white/red LED backlights :cool:
Miles to empty and lit needles/gauges :cool:
Ford Galaxy Highline needles :cool:
Comfort indicators :cool:
Passat mirror switch :cool:
Anniversary style black interior :cool:
A-pillar pod :cool:
US centre console :cool:
R32 style door triggers :cool:
Richbrook Speed top leather/aluminium gearknob :cool:
Auto headlight kit :cool:

Suspension:

FK AK Street coilovers :cool:
Audi S3 upper front strut brace  :cool:
Audi S3 lower front strut brace  :cool:
Rear strut brace  :cool:
Whiteline adjustable rear ARB  :cool:
Whiteline adjustable front ARB :cool:
30mm poly wishbone front bushes :cool:
Poly ARB bushes :cool:
Audi TT wishbones :cool:
Audi TT hubs :cool:
Audi TT Roadster subframe bushes :cool:
Fabia VRS rear beam bushes :cool:
Supersport poly top mounts :cool:
S3 steering rack :cool:
Audi TT Superpro caster adjustable poly bushes :cool:
PSI Tuning poly rear spring caps :cool:

Engine:

Carbonio CAI with G-Reddy cone filter :cool:
K03s turbo  :cool:
THS FMIC :cool:
R-Tech Stage 2 custom remap :cool:
Forge 007p :cool:
2.5" stainless exhaust with twin tailpipes :cool:
3" decat :cool:
Audi S3 washer bottle cover :cool:
Later spec battery cover :cool:
Silicone boost hoses  :cool:
Audi TT short shift kit  :cool:
PCV system removed :cool:
Saikou Michi Stage 3 catch can :cool:
SFS supersize TIP :cool:
THS PCR pipe :cool:
Forge adjustable actuator with yellow spring :cool:
NGK 7 spark plugs :cool:
C20LET yellow injectors :cool:
VR6 MAF housing :cool:
Devils Own water/methanol injection kit :cool:
Badger5 ported exhaust manifold :cool:
TFSI coilpacks :cool:
Ignition amp removed :cool:

Transmission:

ABF single mass flywheel  :cool:
Techniclutch VR6 clutch :cool:
THS FR3 Engine mounts :cool:
R32 dogbone mount :cool:
B&M replica short shift kit :cool:


ICE:

Kenwood DPX303 headunit  :cool:
Pioneer 17cm speakers :cool:

I'm a bit of a sucker for ebay so most of these bits were bought on there either second hand or brand new.

The first bits I picked up were a new headunit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image234.jpg)

and a set of crystal indicators, this is them compared to the old ones...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0122.jpg)

next were a set of coilovers...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/coilovers.jpg)

followed quickly by a Forge recirculating dump valve in anodised black...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSC00132.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 September 2008, 23:44
next were some 4motion valances from my local stealers which would eventually be colour coded

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0179.jpg)

A Bora sport gearknob to rid the interior of the crap walnut one...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0180.jpg)

and also got myself a badge from a VW Sharan to colour code along with the valances

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0181.jpg)

I also ordered my grille, not to everyones taste but I liked it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/gr-vwgolf4.jpg)

and a de-locking kit...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/29_1.jpg)

I sold all my amp and my sub gear from the Escort as I've decided to keep with the standard bits for the moment so the money went on a Blueflame exhaust system that ebay yielded for a bargain price

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/1156_1.jpg)

then a decat pipe...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/f0_2.jpg)

which I found out later was actually too short and didn't meet up with the rest of the system. This required me to get a piece of exhaust to bridge the gap. I found a company on ebay that made exactly what I needed and got them to send it to me along with some Mikalor clamps to replace the exhaust U clamps

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0436.jpg)

Next up was a set of anniversary headlights, an OE armrest and a boost gauge pod for the steering column

(http://www.allworldautomotive.com/images/userphotos/5460_5113.jpg)

(http://www.performance-cafe.com/images/autometerpod500.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/GolfMK4SmokeHeadlight5.jpg)

then a W8 light

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image003-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 September 2008, 23:53
I had to then move on to some essentials, the header tank sensor gave out and was constantly telling me my water was too hot so a repllacement was needed. I was shocked at how cheap these are from the stealers!

old one

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image006.jpg)

I also changed the pollen filter as my windscreen kept misting up in the mornings

New vs old...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image002.jpg)

I grabbed myself a set of Anniversary replica GRP sideskirts to get sprayed with my other parts...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image004.jpg)

I also bought myself an N75J valve and made a sub loom for the W8 light, to save cutting my original loom about

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/9bea_1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0246.jpg)

and a Tourag torch, which is so handy to have!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/94_1_b.jpg)

I then replaced the walnut interior with lower spec matt black parts. The prats that I couldn't repllace were sprayed with satin black.

before

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image234.jpg)

and after

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image006-1.jpg)

and the W8 light fitted...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image010.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 September 2008, 00:00
all my parts came back from being sprayed by a mate of mine and he did a cracking job

The Anniversary sideskirts..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image010-1.jpg)

The rear 4-Motion valance

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image009.jpg)

New Sharan badge next to the old

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image007-1.jpg)

The Anniversary headlights being fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image014.jpg)

the bumper, grille and headlights fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0346.jpg)

along with the N75J valve and CAI while I was there

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image013.jpg)

The missing badge had arrived

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0355.jpg)

and I had some part worns fitted to the Rials

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0356.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 September 2008, 00:04
I hacked the passenger side grille about so the air flow was available for the CAI

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0359.jpg)

found these up at Inters and had to buy them

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0377.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0384.jpg)

and some German style plates to compliment them

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/09072007.jpg)

I put my Wolfsburg state seal and the German MOT equivilant sticker on them as well to make it look bit more authentic

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0396.jpg)

I also fitted my Sharan badge

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0390.jpg)

Some shots of it in the sun

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0394.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0398.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0395.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0397.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 September 2008, 00:10
next were the parts for the coilovers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0400.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0401.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0407.jpg)

so I could fit them and the Rials

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image0021.jpg)

I didn't realise I had the drop to the max on the fronts, lowered it down and couldn't get the jack out lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image003-3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image012-1.jpg)

I've also changed my fake wood handles over for the satin black versions in the back...

The old...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image251.jpg)

the new...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image250.jpg)

taking the locks out...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image255.jpg)

fitted the drivers handle...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image256.jpg)

and sorted my s/steel zorst out so I know I've defo got all the bits I need.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image257.jpg)

I bought and fitted a rear strut brace to improve the handling a bit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image265.jpg)

The exhaust fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0435.jpg)

and a Bora vent loom made for the recently purchased vents made by my good self

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0437.jpg)

Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 September 2008, 00:19
I fitted some Audi TT pedal covers and while I was there I thought it would be nice to fit the matching dead pedal as well as the standard plastic one fitted in the Golf is a bit boring.

This is how I did it...I drilled a hole into the Golf dead pedal and cut a slot into it for the locating tab.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0440.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0439.jpg)

The TT pedal has locating tabs down one side but I only needed one so the others were ground off to give a cleaner look

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0441.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0442.jpg)

then all bolted together and looks like this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0443.jpg)

and fitted, like this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0445.jpg)

looks spot on now and really updates it without being too OTT

I also fitted some tacho rings

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0447.jpg)

The column pod was rubbing on the back of the steering wheel so I modified this slightly...

I cut out this section...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0438.jpg)

so it would sit like this...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0444.jpg)

My exhaust was knocking a bit so I invested in an R32 dog bone mount, which made it feel like a new car!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0460.jpg)

I made sure all the lights worked in the Bora vents before fitting

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0463.jpg)

The tacho rings and the pod fitted along with the Newsouth gauge

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0468.jpg)

I bought some S3 upper and lower strut braces from the local stealers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0489.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0488.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0490.jpg)

Bora vents fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0514.jpg)

A k03s turned up on ebay for the right price so I've stashed it away in the shed for a later date

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0553.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2008, 23:24
right where were we...

Next up were a set of aero wipers front and rear

Rear was a combination of a Sharan blade with a Polo arm

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0582.jpg)

and now...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0583.jpg)

then the fronts were the retro fit aero blades as opposed to the whole arm conversion

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0585.jpg)

and now...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0586.jpg)

I then ordered my HID kit for fitting at a later date...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0604.jpg)

and prepped the bits I could ready for fitting

I starting prepping the parts for the HIDs and had a quick test fit in my old headlights...

First of all I had to drill a 25mm hole in the back plate of the headlight to allow the wiring to pass through

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0611.jpg)

then thread the wiring through and push the grommet into place (this seals the light again and will stop any condensation getting in, once they are fitted properly I'll use some silicone as well)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0612.jpg)

then connect the wiring from the original harness to the ballast, then back to the HID blub

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0613.jpg)

and then refit the cover making sure all the wires are free and don't get crushed

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0614.jpg)

Some Beetle Sport door pins to tart the interior up after seeing them in my mates Beetle

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0660.jpg)

and a steering wheel from a Skoda Octavia VRS, which I don't have a pic of for some reason


Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2008, 23:30
I ordered this handbrake lever cover but I didn't realise it wasn't a genuine item. But as I had it I wasn't going to waste it so I put it aside for fitting another day

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0664.jpg)

My MOT told me my brakes were shot so this was an ideal opportunity to upgrade to 312mm discs. I found some bargain Mintex front discs and pads on ebay so these were purchased and stored away

then on to the strut braces...

3x8mm holes on each

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image013-1.jpg)

then a quick test fit to make sure I'd drilled the holes in the right place

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image012-2.jpg)

then I painted the bare metal in the holes with a touch up pen. I did this twice to make sure it was all covered

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image014-1.jpg)

The bolts/washers/nuts I used

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image019.jpg)

While I was there I thought I'd fit the bottom brace, what an absolute nightmare of a job

Anyways I got it fitted after nearly 2 hours of fun

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image.jpg)

and I also fitted a bit of black silicone pipe rather than the blue rubber thing that was on there

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image020.jpg)

the strut brace finally fitted in place, bit of a mission on my own trying to feel under the arch and tighted the nuts at the same time...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0677.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0680.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0681.jpg)

The whiteline adjustable ARB turned up along with the 312mm carriers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0709.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0708.jpg)

Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2008, 23:37
The carriers recieving the first coat of red paint...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0713.jpg)

and one fitted rear ARB

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0716.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0715.jpg)

this was one of the best mods I've ever fitted, I knew a corner were I got loads of understeer and tried it out on that, it felt like the car was on rails  :cool:

One genuine R line bonnet bra

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0752.jpg)

and I ditched my CAI as I was so paranoid about sucking a puddle up and ruining my engine so I fitted this K&N instead (and no I haven't had any MAF problems since!)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/c769_1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image037.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image038.jpg)

An Audi TT 180 short shift lever was sourced and fitted...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image047.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/Image048.jpg)

and got hold of some spare calipers to paint red to match the carriers

mmmm gold  :sick:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0757.jpg)

the sliders and guides were also painted gold so these went in the nearest bin

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0758.jpg)

to be replaced with brand new items

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0760.jpg)

and after an hour of paint stripping and wire brushing, we have a caliper that's ready to paint

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0762.jpg)


Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2008, 23:46
Gas mark 2 in the oven for half hour to harden the paint on the calipers, I was very popular lol

My HID kit fitted (apologies for the daytime pics, I'll get some night ones eventually

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0764.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0773.jpg)

I also fitted the lower bumper intakes

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0776.jpg)

my mate James freshened up my engine cover for me

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0772.jpg)

and I fitted my Beetle Sport door pins (you can just about see the Octavia wheel in there)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0771.jpg)

I also took some photos of the car after it had been washed

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0775.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0774.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0777.jpg)

unfortunately I didn't get to polish it as it was too cold

I took it over to JKM in Portsmouth for a Rolling Road shoot out and got myself a figure of 174bhp which I was really chuffed with

one graph...

(http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/Misc/Gallery/rollingroaddays/UKMKIVS%2019%2004%2008/ukmkivApril2008_Graphs/JKP.gif)

and a pic of it in the rollers

(http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/Misc/Gallery/rollingroaddays/UKMKIVS%2019%2004%2008/ukmkivApril2008_Pics/MK4__.jpg)

The handbrake cover fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0795.jpg)

and my ipod cable routed to my armrest

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0796.jpg)

and added some camera foam to keep it in place while driving

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0809.jpg)

a full set of silicone hoses in black dropped through the door along with my braided brake lines

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/hoses.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0802.jpg)

my 312mm brakes and red calipers/carriers fitted...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0845.jpg)

and a dodgy A/C pressure sensor that p!ssed all my newly acquired fluid everywhere...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0842.jpg)

and the new one fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0848.jpg)

I fitted my silcone hoses while on an all nighter at work...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0847.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/DSCF0846.jpg)


Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 October 2008, 23:52
my brake hoses wouldn't fit in the clips on the inner wing so they now need modifying...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/31082008151.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/31082008152.jpg)

I also had a word with a remapper ( you know who you are lol) and he suggested getting some AUM injectors and an adjustable FPR for when I am ready to have it remapped so they were sourced and bought

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/06092008158.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14092008181.jpg)

also after cutting my ipod wire in half I modified the hinge on the armrest so it wouldn't happen again

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/03082008089.jpg)

I got myself some imitation R32 radio surround parts, no the real deal but look quite effective

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20092008185.jpg)

I've finally got myself an intercooler with pipework to fit too. Ebay gave me 20% off everything so it knocked nearly £50 off the price!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/19092008183.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/19092008184.jpg)

I ordered the right banjos for the brake lines so they are now ready to be fitted too

and that's it and up to date for now!

If you have any comments about my Golf please feel free to PM me

More updates soon
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 October 2008, 10:57
Another update...

Not done a great deal to it over the last month or so due to lack of spare time but I've been forced to fix one of VW's cock ups from the factory this week.

They had the great idea of using 2 piece metal/plastic clasps to hold the door windows in while they were positioned on the runners. The cable system used is very good and smooth, but unfortunately too powerful for the plastic clasps to cope with and ultimately, they break.

Now you can be lucky and catch it before your window disappears into your door. I wasn't so lucky.

My passenger window spent most of Tuesday sat in the bottom of the door waiting to be fished out.

When I got the door card and the metal backing plate for the window mechanism off, I found one of the clips freshly broken but the other looks like it had been sat there for some time

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14102008257.jpg)

I had to move the car into the workshop where I work temporarily to make sure it was nice and secure as a bit of tape was the only thing holding my window up now

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14102008258.jpg)

now I had the plate off I could start removing the old winder and the knackered cables with it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14102008256.jpg)

The cables had fouled on each other and bent

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15102008273.jpg)

A repair kit was ordered from the dealers which comes with 1 piece metal clasps and a new winder which were firtted on to the plate

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15102008265.jpg)

A close up of the new clasps and the superior design

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15102008266.jpg)

and where all the old stuff ended up...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17102008281.jpg)

while I was there I thought it was a good opportunity to run my cables to the new LED door pin surround I've had kicking about

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/16102008277-001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17102008278.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17102008279.jpg)

this will be connected to the drivers feed to mirror the one already there. These will then activate and flash when the doors are locked

I also went over to JKM again to see how my car would fair on their rollers. I got a figure of 165bhp which is 9bhp less than last time. The possible cause of this was my new silicone boost hoses not being done tight enough but I have the aluminium pipes from the FMIC kit to go on so they will be replaced anyways so I'm not too fussed.

Some pics and vids of it on the rollers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/th_04102008014.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/?action=view&current=04102008014.flv)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/100_13861.jpg)

(http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/Misc/Gallery/rollingroaddays/Golf%20GTi%20RR%20Day%202008/PicsB/JKP.jpg)

(http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/Misc/Gallery/rollingroaddays/Golf%20GTi%20RR%20Day%202008/Dyno%20Charts/JKP.gif)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 November 2008, 21:31
My mk5 mirrors are finally here from Germany...

As they are from Europe I can't use the glass that is supplied so these will be going stright on German ebay to fund some blue UK spec mirror glass

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/06112008347.jpg)

This then left me with the dilemma of my wing repeaters as they will be redundant. I managed to find some useful info on the new facelift Sharan; mainly that they used the same front wings as the previous version but with indicators built into the mirrors. They have a blank fitted to the hole in the wing with Sharan written on them so I have bought a set to colour code and fit to the Golf

This is them with some brackets and screws needed for the S3 engine covers that I picked up last month

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/06112008342.jpg)

and the engine covers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/06112008345.jpg)

If it doesn't rain 2moro I'll fit the window repair kit for the drivers side that I have purchased (as I'm paranoid now) and one of the engine covers
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 21 November 2008, 21:54
Not much of an update but I've fitted the battery cover...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20112008358.jpg)

and I was wondering where I could fit the bonnet sensor temporarily when I had a good idea...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20112008359.jpg)

more as it happens
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 December 2008, 19:58
I've now fitted the other engine cover and the 5.5ltr washer bottle (that was a really fun job) and also put the mirrors in for spraying. The drivers side window has also had the repair kit fitted so no more worries there. It was worse than the passenger side!

I'll get a pic of the engine bay as it is now when I go out 2moro.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 January 2009, 19:25
I've just had my mirror caps and indicator blanks back from the sprayers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14012009445.jpg)

Just got to fit them now. I'm also in the process of "joeying" some DEPO projector headlights so they look the same as my anni lights, more of that as it happens
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 January 2009, 23:44
here's a few pics of what I've been up to with the lights

as they were out of the box

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14012009444.jpg)

A pic of an anniversary light and projector to show what I'm trying to achieve

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14012009442.jpg)

I've managed to split the lamp apart and get the surround out ready to paint

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/16012009447.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/16012009449.jpg)

I've fitted my HID back into it now and all the bulbs are in too. I'm resealing the lights with some bodykit adhesive I bought to refit my anni sideskirts, it should do the trick
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 January 2009, 18:28
One coat of Halfords finest satin black and here is the result...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18012009456.jpg)

I'll add another coat 2moro and it should be done and ready to re-assemble the light and start on the other one. I'll post a pic up of how it looks and compares to the OEM anni light
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 January 2009, 19:41
one light is now assembled and finished, here is the result...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22012009456.jpg)

I've just got to run some more sealant round the outside to make sure it's 100% sealed from the elements
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 February 2009, 21:02
both lights are now finished and fitted to the car and I've got to say I'm really pleased with the result

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/26012009500.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/26012009499.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/27012009505.jpg)

I'll get some more pics of everything I've done and how she stands art the mo when I wash it 2moro
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 February 2009, 22:30
I decided to fit my Forge side mount intercooler today as I had a spare hour. It turned into a 4 hour job though lol

First of all I had to get the standard IC out which was an easy job once the bumper was off

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009532.jpg)

A pic to compare the intercoolers

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009533.jpg)

the gap in the wheel arch waiting for the Forge IC

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009534.jpg)

I had to trim the plastic front panel to allow the end tank to fit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009535.jpg)

then the new intercooler showing it's face

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009536.jpg)

Only problem is I broke a jubilee clip on the inlet manifold hose so I haven't been able to take it out and see if there has been any noticable difference but I'll give it a go 2moro once I get the new clip on there

I also fitted my LED indicator bulbs while the bumper was off

Here's a quick pic of the engine bay with the S3 covers fitted too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22022009537.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 March 2009, 14:43
Right then another update...

I've finished fitting and wiring in the mk5 mirrors I got a while back. They're not strictly mk5 mirrors but the mk4.5 versions found on the Brazilian Golf

Before...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009572.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009573.jpg)

After...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009579.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009578.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009598.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009599.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009600.jpg)

and the wiring...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009580.jpg)

Also wired up my other LED door pin

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009584.jpg)

Next on the list is sorting the suspension out, I've got a knocking coming from the front so I need to track it down...

More updates soon  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 April 2009, 11:34
I've now fitted my new THS FR3 engine mounts. The difference is like night and day, the ride is now so smooth!

It's also got rid of my knocking which was the downpipe against the floor due to the original mounts being so sloppy. There's a slight extra vibration in the cabin on tickover but I've got used to it now and I'd rather that than all the other problems the old mounts were causing

Not many useful pics of them as they aren't that glamorous but here's a few I did for the how to.

New mount out of the box

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/31032009627.jpg)

New mount compared to old

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/10042009662.jpg)

I've also done my twin rear fog light mod, upgraded the front speakers and sorted an annoying rattling out.

I got all the new parts I needed for my K03s swap too so that will be going ahead in the near future

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/24042009677.jpg)

I'm just looking to get the service done now and save up for my R-Tech remap, I'm about half way there now!

I'm gonna try and fit the cold cathode tubes I've got the for the boot light today so I'll get some pics of that when it's done

more updates soon, keep popping back  :wink:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 June 2009, 17:54
Just a small update, I'm having a full service done today so that's one thing out of the way

I've just bought myself a new set of front wishbones with bushes and ball joints included. I'm ditching the standard rear bush in the wishbone and changing it for a TT item as they are solid rubber as opposed to having gaps like the Golf bushes do. I've also got myself a set of Fabia VRS rear beam bushes to replace mine. Again they are solid rubber so shouldn't have as much give in them.

Standard bush vs. Fabia VRS bush


(http://www.vwspares.co.uk/images/863704.jpg) (http://www.vwspares.co.uk/images/2681401.jpg)

This should keep me busy over the next few weekends, I need to get the rear beam off and get it up to work to get the bushes pressed in which should be fun

I might get the turbo off at some point as well, just got to find the time to do it all!
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 19 June 2009, 14:00
another update...

I have received my oil catch can to replace the complicated and basically crap system the VAG cars have as standard.

It seems to draw too much oil vapour into the intake system, resulting in a lot of oil in the intercooler and this also gums up the throttle housing. This will be ditched as soon as I have the right pipe for it

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/PCV/IMG_0270.jpg)

I also had a tool made at work to fit the rear beam bushes, I had to take advantage of working with some very good lathe operators

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/11062009735.jpg)

I'm just waiting for a free weekend and the offer of some help to fit all the parts taking up room in my shed now, I have to fit:

both front wishbones
K03s turbo
rear beam bushes

As soon as all this is done I'm sending my ECU off to get mapped by the boys at R-Tech  :laugh:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 July 2009, 21:54
Just a small update, I've bought myself a new set of springs & shocks as my coilovers are too harsh for the island roads

I've also ordered new bumpstops front and rear which are the "sport" version rather than the standard items

Finished removing my PCV system and fitted my oil catch can yesterday, tried to keep it looking as stock as possible

No more oil vapour being recycled should clean the mixture up a bit

Also gave my throttle housing and butterfly a good clean up as they were caked with oil.

I'll be keeping a record of what I pull out of it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/05072009778.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/05072009775.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/05072009776.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/05072009777.jpg)

I've broken an exhaust mount so that has been ordered too.

I'll put some pics up when I get all the bits at the weekend
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 19 July 2009, 12:52
Fitted my new JOM shocks and springs today, only got to do the fronts as I had a bit of a problem getting the old ball joints off as I fitted new wishbones with TT rear bushes as well. I also used new bolts where needed as most of them must be replaced

All new dust boots, bearings, bushes and "sport" bump stops were used

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17072009784.jpg)

and assembled

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18072009787.jpg)

No pics of how they look yet as they will need time to settle but I'm already very happy with the feel of them, very good value for money and highly recommended

This is a pic of the solid TT bushes on the right compared to the standard voided bushes on the left

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/06062009716.jpg)

This and the new front bushes and ball joints has also contributed to the new feel while driving.

Just the ARB bushes to do up front now, followed by the rear shocks/springs and Fabia rear beam bushes which I'll hopefully do this week while I'm off
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 July 2009, 11:06
This gives you an idea of how knackered my rear bushes were in the wishbones...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/19072009791.jpg)

very distorted and twisted with a few splits in them too
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 August 2009, 00:11
Just got myself a set of 18s, they're in need of a refurb as the lacquer is peeling on the diamond cut surface but I intend to paint that surface the shadow chrome (the same colour as my wheels now) and the inside surface in satin black. They also need a couple of new tyres so I managed to get them for a decent price off a certain someone :wink:

this is how they stand at the mo

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG00042-20090720-2134.jpg)

I've also picked up a short shift for the bargain price of £15. The only problem with this kit is it doesn't accept a standard gearknob but I've found a gearknob on ebay for £8 delivered which I'll be playing with to make it fit as I want to keep it looking as standard as possible

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/16082009954.jpg)

I've also had news back on my headunit, bad news. The display is dead and not likely to be able to be repaired unless I can find the right part so it will be going up on ebay for spares or repair. I've just bought this to replace it though...

(http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2008/113/h113DPX303-o_dg.jpeg)

should be here and fitted by the end of the week
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 September 2009, 15:05
Right a decent update as it's been a while

Firstly I've emptied out my catch can and this is the result

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17082009956.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17082009958.jpg)

It looks like it's doing the job and stopping all this crap from going back into the intake so I'm happy

I also fitted my K03s which was a complete nightmare with just axle stands and not something I want to do again. I didn't get many pics as I just wanted to get it finished but here are a few I managed to take

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22082009963.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22082009964.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22082009965.jpg)

I also found the reason why my exhaust had been banging on the floor, buy cheap buy twice...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/22082009962.jpg)

My black/silver net optic interior trim arrived yesterday and was fitted straight away (also showing my new headunit)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/17092009974.jpg)

And finally the ECU has now been remapped by R-Tech. I'm just waiting for an N75 valve to turn up as my H valve is no good for the new map.

Here's an HDR pic I managed to take on the local ice rink with my mate's Canon, enjoy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/GolfonIce055_6_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 September 2009, 17:16
Got her up and running again, and I love how it goes with the R-Tech map on board!

Will report back on the power and torque figures next week and also the graph...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 09 October 2009, 20:49
as always, things never go to plan. While I was partaking in some "spirited driving" the clutch decided to make a horrible grinding noise and since then has slipped whenever the revs go over 3500. I knew the clutch wasn't going to like the remap but I didn't think it would be this soon. The clutch only has 57k on it but I guess that's what a life of driving on the island does. Consequently I couldn't run the Golf on the rollers at JKM which was a big disappointment but such is life.

Anyways the solution to this is the famous G60/VR6 clutch/flywheel combo. I already have the G60 flywheel (the same as the 16v ABF Golf engine) and I am ordering the clutch and the bolts this week.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 09 October 2009, 20:54
Just in case you hadn't seen it in another topic I found this when I changed my spring over in the Forge DV

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/25092009981.jpg)

The missing bit has long gone, it's probably sat in the intercooler somewhere lol. Had a quick check and no damage to any of the inlet blades so a very lucky escape I think

Anyways here is my new Techniclutch kit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/091020091010.jpg)

I've also picked up the bolts needed to fit it today and the flywheel will be done at work at some point this week

Won't be getting it fitted for at least 2 weeks as I'm broke lol
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 October 2009, 21:34
Right on pay day the clutch is done  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/23102009048.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/241020091022.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/241020091023.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/241020091025.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/241020091026.jpg)

I'm loving the feel of it now, can't believe how light it is!
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 October 2009, 20:12
Nearly forgot, fitted these proper bright sidelight bulbs the other day too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/181020091017.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/181020091019.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 November 2009, 21:50
Fitted my carbon fibre airbox today (and yes it is 100% real carbon fibre)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/011120091091.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/011120091094.jpg)

just waiting on some silicone hose to fit to the other end so I can run it to the gap at the front of the inner wing to get some nice cold air

Also gone back to my standard grille

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/301020091083.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 04 November 2009, 21:57
Just fitted the ebay intake hose on the end of the carbon filter box. Sorry for the night time pics (well 5pm) will get some more in the daylight 2moro

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/041120091095.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/041120091096.jpg)

It's unreal how quiet it is now which is a good thing, it was starting to sound a bit chavvy lol
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 November 2009, 22:40
daylight photos

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/051120091100.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/051120091098.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/051120091097.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 November 2009, 16:27
My net optic ashtray cover finally turned up today, just fitted it and finishes off the dash nicely

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/061120091103.jpg)

Also fitted my black interior mirror that Matt (northeast_gti) picked up for me instead the nasty cream thing

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/061120091104.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 November 2009, 18:34
the wheel project has begun...

here's a few pics to give you an idea of the water damage that was under the lacquer

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/221120091130.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/221120091131.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/221120091136.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/221120091137.jpg)

the 2 front tyres have been removed and thrown up the tip as they were a little bit worn

I took one into work to see what I could do with some 180 grit Abranet and I've got to say I'm very happy with the result

It started like this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/251120091152.jpg)

and after 10 mins of rubbing

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/251120091147.jpg)

the spoke on the right has been sanded with 320 grit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/271120091153.jpg)

I'll take it to 600 next and see how it looks, then maybe 800. When I'm happy I'll chuck a few coats of lacquer on with a light sand between each coat to seal them in and bring out a nice deep shine
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 December 2009, 21:29
I've gone crazy and gone right up to 2000 then a bit of autosol  :laugh:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/301120091162.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/301120091161.jpg)

I also received my brand new centre caps for the Monzas. I think they are meant for the Montreals but they fit in there fine  :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/071220091165.jpg)

not bad for a tenner  :wink:

Whenever it stops raining I'll be fitting this silicone pipe too...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/081220091169.jpg)

It's to replace this pipe which is the only one I had a problem with when I bought my Autobahn 88 silicone hose kit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/081220091170.jpg)

more when I get out there and fit some bits :cool:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2009, 22:58
pipe is fitted along with the removal of the final part of the PCV system. No pics as it's not that glamorous and it was cold.

As you all know the rear arches of the Mk4 never look quite right I've hopefully got a set of spacers for the rear of the Golf on the way so I'll be fitting them at some point in Jan too...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 January 2010, 23:30
been out in the cold today taking the inlet manifold off to change my injector O rings and the injector seats which are worse than I thought...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101201.jpg)

I then had a bit of a panic on as I realised I had no tool to get the seats out (they wind in/out), so it was off to the shed to try and find something I could use and I came up with this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101203.jpg)

17mm bolt with 2x17mm nuts wound on, works perfectly  :smiley:

after winding the seats out I cleaned up the inlet so I can tell if there is a leak again

before

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101213.jpg)

after

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101214.jpg)

this is the state of the old seats, you can see how wet they are on the threads and how the sealant has detoriated so it looks like it's been leaking under boost...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101212.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101207.jpg)

I had to postpone fitting them back in as I don't have any sealant, gonna pop to Halfords 2moro and get some instant stuff so they are well sealed. So I started on the injectors themselves and fitted the new O rings to each one

All ready to be fitted back on the inlet

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101216.jpg)

and as it stands now, just waiting for some daylight and I'll put it all back together

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/020120101200.jpg)

I'll update when it runs again, it goes into the body shop on Tuesday for the bumper to be repaired so I need it sorted by then
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 January 2010, 23:13
and we're up and running again, doesn't look like I ever touched it  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/030120101218.jpg)

I also took the chance to empty out my catch tank and got this lovely lot out, yummy

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/030120101219.jpg)

also got a pic to see how well the catch tank is doing with keeping the oil vapours out of the mixture and the results are very good

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/030120101217.jpg)

As you can see the throttle housing is very clean, last time I cleaned it was July
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 January 2010, 22:04
Picked the Golf up today and I've got to say I'm very happy with the repair. They've even sprayed the valance, it was looking a bit tired so that's a bonus

A quick pic of the area that was damaged, not great as it was dark when I got home.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130120101278.jpg)

Got some more plans but will have to wait until I get paid now

I also fitted my Lupo GTI grille badge...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/130120101279.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 January 2010, 22:37
A quick few pics of it the light of day

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/140120101284.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/140120101285.jpg)

Still think the badge needs to move over slightly, will do that 2moro
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 January 2010, 14:44
Had my 15mm spacers for the rears arrive today

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/260120101308.jpg)

and also fitted my LED number plate bulbs

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/220120101299.jpg)

Also ordered a pancake replacement pipe which should be here in a few days and a set of 5mm spacers for the front wheels

Will be fitting the spacers when it gets a bit warmer lol
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Purely VAG on 28 January 2010, 01:50
Best colour mate, same as mine  :cool:

Number plate leds look real good, ordered myself a set.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 February 2010, 23:44
right I've had a half productive day...

rear spacers made it on then back off as the standard bolts are too long for the threads so some modification is needed...

So I turned my attention to the front and fitted the 5mm spacers and the THS PCR pipe

from this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060220101324.jpg)

to this  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/060220101325.jpg)

no pics of the spacers but they aren't that brilliant to look at  :grin:

I'll sort the bolts out at work and get the spacers on ASAP, the back end looked spot on with the wheels sat on the hub  :cool:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 February 2010, 20:52
Had a bit of a better day today, fitted the black Hella Magic Colour rear light I have bought recently

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120220101330.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120220101332.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120220101333.jpg)

and also just fitted my rear spacers now I have the correct size bolts

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120220101335.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120220101336.jpg)

I'll give it a wash 2moro and get some proper pictures  :wink:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 21 March 2010, 19:35
Not done a great deal recently as I've been working on friends cars, but I've swapped my Forge 007 for a piston version... Also ordered some wind deflectors which should be here in a few days and some poly top mounts

Oh and a set of Bilstein B4 Sport shocks  :wink:

The plan is to keep my JOM springs and use them with the Bilsteins... Will report back when they are done
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 04 April 2010, 19:53
I've finished one of my wheels, sanded all the old machining marks and any damage out, and taken them up to 500. This one is my test wheel so assuming the lacquering comes out ok the others will be done the same as this one, albeit quicker.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/050320101428.jpg)

I bought a set of Bilstein Sports shocks as I'm fed up with keep replacing the rear shocks on my JOM kit, just cos they can't get them to survive more than a couple of months. I'll be keeping my lowered springs so that's something.

I've also got myself a set of poly top mount bushes for the suspension. These should last a bit longer than standard rubber as I've noticed mine have started to crack already and they are only about a year old. They also lower the front end by another 10mm which is good as I've never been happy with the drop on the Golf, I think it's an optical illusion as the arches are different heights.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310320101459.jpg)

The shocks and top mounts will be fitted on Weds as I'm driving down to Weymouth on Sat. I think the constant squeaking from the current rear shocks would destroy me...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 April 2010, 21:54
Quick update...

My Heko wind deflectors are on the car, not to everyone's tastes but I like them and they do the job

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/190420101531.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/190420101530.jpg)

A proper pic of the back end with the Hella Black Magic's fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/190420101532.jpg)

and I decided to clean up the engine bay too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/190420101529.jpg)

I've decided to spray my Monzas as near to the same colour as my wheels now, got all the primer ready, just need to sand them down.

I've got to pick up my adjustable drop links on Friday and I'll be fitting them along with a new set of ARB bushes and clamps, will keep you all posted
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 May 2010, 22:27
My adjustable drop links...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/030520101549.jpg)

will fit them this week if it stays dry
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 May 2010, 17:50
been busy today and got the drop links and new ARB bushes and clamps fitted...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310520101596.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310520101598.jpg)

ARB bushes were a little bit fooked

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310520101597.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310520101599.jpg)

Also had my tyres fitted, they are on but no valve or balancing yet as I want to get them painted before they get popped on

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/310520101595.jpg)

I've gone in a different direction with the finish now, the insides will be black and the spokes in roughly the same colour as my wheels now but with a black base coat to make them look a bit darker. I've ordered the paint and should be picking it up 2moro

I want the wheels ready for Inters so I have 4 weeks to get myself in gear!

A couple of random photos of how it looks at the mo

(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)

More as it happens
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 June 2010, 22:34
a quick update on the progress of the wheels

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)

will update with any more progress in the evening
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 June 2010, 13:14
I found a small dent in the edge of one of the wheels so I sorted it with some chemical metal this morning

you can just about see it under the etch prime (told you it was small)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120620101610.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/120620101611.jpg)

both front wheels are up to the same stage now and will have the first top coat going on Monday :smiley:

Also my aero wiper arms/blades have turned up (big thanks to Jordy) so they will be fitted this afternoon, might also fit the new rocker cover gasket
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 June 2010, 21:57
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 greeting 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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 June 2010, 20:33
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 July 2010, 20:47
I managed to get myself up to R-Tech last weekend to have a few tweaks and see what power I was producing... and as usual, it didn't quite go to plan

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

I also wanted my filter to be relocated to the bumper again so I've found a Carbonio pipe and a Piper X cone filter to go on the end...

(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.

Wheels are still ongoing but I've had an epic fail on one of them, down to me not putting enough paint on the edges of the rims so while polishing them I went through to the primer again which is a bit of a p!sser. So now I'm thinking of sanding the insides down and painting them black. I've only wasted a bit of my own time as well as one can of paint so not a massive problem, it's a learning curve for me anyways

More as it happens  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 August 2010, 00:31
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 August 2010, 22:39
Not had much time to do anything on the car recently due to sorting the house out but I did manage to fit the Anniversary foils the other day

before

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/221220091180.jpg)

after

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/210820101707.jpg)

Just ordered an aluminium bezel to fit on the boost gauge as well to tie it in with the other clocks

Should hopefully get it booked in to get the brake lines done on my week off too. Also need to get my arse in gear and sort the wheels out
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 August 2010, 20:26
new centre caps have arrived...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/270820101716.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 August 2010, 18:44
One wheel masked up ready for painting 2moro, wow that was fun  :rolleyes:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/290820101717.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 August 2010, 16:49
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 September 2010, 23:35
A wheel is finally 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 mucking about any more

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.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 October 2010, 21:36
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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 November 2010, 20:45
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 December 2010, 12:37
second wheel is done

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-29205416.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-11-29205437.jpg)

also fitted a 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)

rear door module has also been finished which has fixed the LED dor pins which weren't working
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 December 2010, 19:44
changed the rear lights for the final time yeasterday, now running US rears

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-24130729.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-24154054.jpg)

Now also have the parts needed to install the R32 DSG intake and some new pipe to move the catch can

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2010-12-21200110.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 December 2010, 19:51
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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 January 2011, 23:38
DSG intake parts and some new exhaust hangers for the back

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-01210115.jpg)

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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 January 2011, 23:39
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...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 January 2011, 12:40
Blimey it's been a manic few weeks but things are starting to settle down again...

I've been tidying up my engine bay with regards to the catch can and airbox and so far I've fitted the new pipe and the airbox back in

bottom half marked out for DSG snorkel

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-14235712.jpg)

and snorkel fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-20211749.jpg)

top half of airbox built up with MAF and ignition amp

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-20211618.jpg)

Airbox in with oil pipes routed and engine cover modified

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-23164355.jpg)

Catch tank secured to air duct ready to be fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-24180101.jpg)

and the Green Cotton filter to go in the airbox

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-23164425.jpg)

Got these genuine Anni skirts for the bargain price of £60 this week too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-22185343.jpg)

also a pic of my boot liner

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-01-23164208.jpg)

More pics 2moro once I get the catch tank in there
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 January 2011, 21:44
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)

S3 battery cover is being replaced with the later Golf box as it doesn't fit with the ducting on the front panel

Before the RR day I have to fit 2 exhaust mounts, then I'm good to go  :smiley:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 March 2011, 10:52
not updated for a while so here we go

RR day was a failure, I'm running way too much boost so the run was aborted  :sad:

It's down to the N75 map not being right for the new Forge actuator (it was set to the old knackered actuator to at least give me a bit of boost) so a bit more fettling is needed once I go up to R-Tech again in a few months

Been really busy with the new baby and a few bits around the house so not had a great deal of time to do anything but I've managed to get one more wheel done and the other is nearly masked up ready for the black.

I've picked up a set of black mirror indicators which I've wanted for ages

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-10185958.jpg)

will get a pic of them fitted later

Also I've decided to go ahead with the black headliner I've been thinking about for ages. I now have a spare of most interior bits to paint and the rest I will be buying new Anniversary parts. I also picked up some door seals so I can paint the grey parts with some upholstery paint

I'll try and get the other wheel finished this week and get them balanced up over the weekend
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 April 2011, 23:02
a few parts sprayed black for the headlining when it's done

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-23100558.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-01204026.jpg)

the final wheel was finished last week...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30132620.jpg)

Had them balanced on Friday and are now fitted, crap pic though

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-03184221.jpg)

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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-03-30165903.jpg)

I'm halfway through painting the door seals, just need to order some anniversary black trim bits that I can't paint and I'll get moving on it.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 April 2011, 22:59
A better pic of the wheels

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_7841.jpg)

I've painted my inlet manifold black as I hated the way it stood out in the engine bay, was also a good excuse to fit the power gasket I had bought too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-23212417.jpg)

and fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-25181203.jpg)

also bought myself an ABS plastic Anni rep valance, this is the best pic I have of it lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-24111646.jpg)

Fitted an LCR fuel pump today

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-04-28182942.jpg)

and lined my gear linkage back up. Also had a service ready to drive down to Weymouth with the missus and kids for our holiday next week :smiley:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 May 2011, 12:55
due to the missus being ill and hospitalised for a few days (and now waiting on her hand and foot till she's better) I haven't had much chance to do anything apart from getting the valance and skirts painted. But yesterday I managed to palm the kids off to my parents so I though I'd have a bash at getting the front valance fitted

Valance painted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-05-20200044.jpg)

Now as it's a replica it doesn't have the push fit tabs to secure it to the bumper so I had to have a think about how it was to be secured.

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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 June 2011, 20:56
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 August 2011, 15:04
Whoops - Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 30 days  :embarassed:

Anyways I've been busy with the house so not had a lot of spare time but I've managed to do a few bits:

New Turborevs intercooler was fitted, can't beat these for the money

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-29195450.jpg)

Tailpipes have been lopped off and the downturn pipes welded on by my mate at work

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-06-30161959.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-07-01191456.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-07-21145904.jpg)

Diesel Anni valance is ready to be fitted, should be doing that this evening

I've started my black headliner too

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-06152056.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-06165620.jpg)

and fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14100.jpg)

pillar covers just need finishing off then they can go back in

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-09124243.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-09124314.jpg)

I've fitted a black header tank cap and also sprayed the washer bottle cap black to finish the engine bay off but haven't got a pic, will take one when I get a chance
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 September 2011, 14:26
Anni rear valance is on

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-25141509.jpg)

Header tank and washer bottle cap in black

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-29135704.jpg)

Headlining is now finished, just need to get some decent pics of it. Replaced probably 80% of the bits with genuine anni parts in the end

A few pics of the parts

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-21162402.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-20124345.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-08-31175531.jpg)

Took the Golf up to R-Tech and had it custom mapped finally

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-09-06183409.jpg)

Not a bad result, 225bhp with 256lb/ft torque  :smiley:

A FMIC is on the cards next though just to keep the temps safe

I will also be testing my repair skillz with this wheel after the missus got too close to the kerb...

(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)

 :angry:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 September 2011, 18:47
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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 September 2011, 18:17
Calibra yellow injectors sourced, VR6 MAF housing found and FMIC on the way  :smiley:

injectors will be ultrasonically cleaned and a refurb kit fitted to make sure they are in top condition before they are fitted. The FMIC might not fit behind the standard bumper yet, will have to see when it arrives.

Just enjoying the new power at the mo, feels great  :cool:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 October 2011, 11:30
injectors are back from cleaning, thanks to dave_iow for getting them sorted. I'm currently fitting the refurb kit to them so they should be good as new. FMIC is here, will see how well it fits over the next couple of days
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 October 2011, 20:58
pics of the injectors and the ABD FMIC

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-09-30143004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-10-08182709.jpg)

More to follow :wink:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 November 2011, 10:39
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 10 December 2011, 11:52
A pic of the THS intercooler fitted, not got round to trimming my bumper yet so I've still got Dave's

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-20123236.jpg)

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 QS bloke at work to check the surfaces are nice and flat before fitting

The manual boost controller arrived as well, nice bit of kit for a tenner

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2011-11-22165118.jpg)

Just need some pipe and T pieces and I have everything I need for the next stage of mapping on the K03s :wink:

I wasn't happy with the amount of joins in the oil sensor adapter 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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 January 2012, 16:24
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 February 2012, 09:29
Managed to find myself a genuine Miltek downpipe/sports cat for £150 so bought that, fed up trying to get a bent MOT.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-27131225.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-01-27131346.jpg)

All did not go well though, had it fitted and it was blowing from the flexi join :(

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...

Should see if this has restricted the flow when I pop over to JKM for a rolling road day on Saturday, it will be the first time it's been tested since the FMIC and sports cat have been fitted

Speaking of the FMIC, 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

Fingers crossed for a good result on Saturday
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 February 2012, 09:30
Here are my RR results from JKM at the weekend  :wink:

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

(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 my mate took

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6858549129_e77a93b3db_b.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6857752703_05ae2aa588_b.jpg)

On another note it flew through the MOT which was another bonus

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 February 2012, 22:55
Grilles are trimmed up and fitted back in, along with the wrapped intercooler pipe to make it a bit more subtle

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14308.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14310.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-02-27163925.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/2012-02-27163933.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14340.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14339.jpg)

and a pic of the MAF sensor boss that has been plated over

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14306.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Hurdy on 08 March 2012, 02:35
Saw this at JKM and it is a lovely motor and makes good power. Keep up the good work Wes :cool:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 March 2012, 11:58
thanks mate, yours wasn't too bad either  :wink:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 April 2012, 20:47
time for an update....

I covered the pillar pod with the same material I used for the headlining and pillars to make it blend in a bit more

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14350.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14352.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14353.jpg)

and fitted the oil temp gauge

(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)

I've also got my hands on some TT arms with threads for the standard droplinks

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_0134.jpg)

and a subframe from the same car with TT bushes fitted to it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190816.jpg)

some new bolts with the larger washer (needed for the TT subframe bushes apparently) these were nearly £5 each!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190850.jpg)

The wishbone/subframe setup is being fitted tomorrow  :smiley:

stuck some later spec boot and bonnet struts in as I like the aluminium bling lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_190959.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120405_191024.jpg)

DIY'd my door triggers to make them look like the R32 versions

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120321_164237.jpg)

oh and thinking of a private plate too, very cheap at £36. I might have also put a deposit down on a Devils Own water/methanol injection kit  :lipsrsealed:  :wink:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 04 June 2012, 21:15
Not updated this in a while so here goes...

All TT bits are on and it threw the tracking out a country mile... but once that was sorted it was like driving a different car (maybe a TT lol)

Ordered my number plate which was a bargain at £36

(http://platewave.com/images/pic.php?r=WEZ%209836)

Found a cheap little mod from China, not bad for under £17

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120418_143411.jpg)

Had a full service done which meant I could fit my sump plug adapter for the oil temp gauge which works perfectly, a steady 85deg most of the time only rising to just over 90deg when I get snarled up in slow moving traffic  :rolleyes:

The controller for the WMI kit has a new home

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/IMG_20120504_205625.jpg)

just need to work out where the pump and tank will be living in the boot and also paint the inlet manifold black and I can get cracking with fitting it

Audi TT light has been modified and fitted

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)

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:

Also won some Passat clocks so I can rob the needles and trim rings from them

Ordered some new TT ball joints 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. Not a huge fail though as the old ball joints were a bit loose  :smiley:

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:

Plates arrived 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)

Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 June 2012, 23:13
The meth injection is in!

Not had a chance to test it yet but I'm sure I can do that on the way to Inters tomorrow

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 in 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 thing I'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

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 July 2012, 22:03
Not sure that the WMI nozzle was in the best place so got cracking with moving it today

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 August 2012, 15:58
Silicone sealed the VR6 into the airbox lid

 (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

As promised here 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

(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

A bit of tinkering was needed as I heard a big pop 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've also sorted 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...

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 ground a bit of the stop away on the throttle housing to get it to open up fully :wink:



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)

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 arrived

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14467.jpg)

and 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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 August 2012, 16:04
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:

Clocks are now 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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 October 2012, 18:06
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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 October 2012, 18:07
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...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 October 2012, 18:08
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 October 2012, 18:09
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 October 2012, 18:10
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: xtetx on 26 October 2012, 18:57
Go on wazzzer!!!
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 November 2012, 23:32
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 December 2012, 16:32
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 January 2013, 21:14
Right a proper update...

This arrived last week to quieten down the rabble from the exhaust. 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)

Got a bit carried away yesterday 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 a willy waving contest at JKM next Saturday

Spent this morning with Si (higher1) sorting the knocking/blowing on the joint above the rear beam

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

Some of the heat shielding needed "adjusting" though

And a pic of the silencer fitted, fits perfectly in the gap

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130126_110201.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: xtetx on 26 January 2013, 21:32
need my exhaust looking at rattles a bit too! haha so annoying!
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 February 2013, 12:16
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 April 2013, 21:14
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)

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)

If you want to know the benefits of the porting, this explains a lot more with pics of stock vs ported and the material removed

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274034

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)

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

Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 April 2013, 21:19
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)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130403_133055_zpseeff5795.jpg)

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.

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)

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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130408_193343_zps4f9c38d2.jpg)

after

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130408_193400_zps5f0d83fd.jpg)

Just waiting for the gaskets to arrive now so thought I'd sort out the gearknob as it arrived yesterday

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130412_124549_zps396f6744.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130412_124604_zps2159446e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130412_124604_zps2159446e.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130412_124718_zpsa539ad75.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130412_124718_zpsa539ad75.jpg.html)

Quite subtle and in keeping with the OEM feel of the interior :smiley:

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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130419_134243_zps5110b41d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130419_134243_zps5110b41d.jpg.html)

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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130419_134556_zps3a85c88d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130419_134556_zps3a85c88d.jpg.html)

Lastly won these on ebay for £20 delivered

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/bldp-golf99-sm-c_zps687157f8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/bldp-golf99-sm-c_zps687157f8.jpg.html)

Got a spare rub strip to fit them to so will make a template up as soon as they arrive

A few pics of what I'm up against with the rubstrip and the progress of rubbing it down

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14667_zpsa6a6ec5f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14667_zpsa6a6ec5f.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14668_zpsaa1b214b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14668_zpsaa1b214b.jpg.html)

Looks like it's been shot lol

These arrived yesterday so it's a go for the US marker fitting

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130426_193516_zps998c3c57.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130426_193516_zps998c3c57.jpg.html)

Also my wheel bearing kit arrived so I can finally build the hubs up

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130427_164448_zps080356a3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130427_164448_zps080356a3.jpg.html)

and she's off the road again while I source a new turbo bolt, I don't think I can use this one again

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130426_234033_zpse30340b2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130426_234033_zpse30340b2.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130426_234042_zps452b5bfb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130426_234042_zps452b5bfb.jpg.html)

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

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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:00
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:00
Got my hubs done at work today but didn't have time to do the rubstrip, that can be done tomorrow

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130429_165815_zps871bdc58.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130429_165815_zps871bdc58.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130429_165831_zps771ebcd8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130429_165831_zps771ebcd8.jpg.html)

I was surprised at how easy it was...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:01
LED bulbs and holders have arrived, they all fit perfectly

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14675_zps37912970.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14675_zps37912970.jpg.html)

Also picked up some of these off ebay as I was a bit heavy handed while taking the door cards off last week

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14669_zps229a965a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14669_zps229a965a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:02
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:03
Picked this up so will be fitting soon, a sports cat isn't for me...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130510_151628_zps6516960a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130510_151628_zps6516960a.jpg.html)

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?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130510_151647_zpsafba2025.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130510_151647_zpsafba2025.jpg.html)

Also fitted my Powerflex bush to the S3 steering rack and binned the track rod ends that were seized on there

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14678_zpsfa59aa91.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14678_zpsfa59aa91.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14679_zpsca02dbf4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14679_zpsca02dbf4.jpg.html)

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:04
Quick update on the progress of my side markers....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130512_112011_zps342f50c5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130512_112011_zps342f50c5.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130513_213748_zpsbcd559a5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130513_213748_zpsbcd559a5.jpg.html)

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:05
Chopped the useless 2.25" part of the downpipe off

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130521_071252_zpsbb183eb8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130521_071252_zpsbb183eb8.jpg.html)

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:05
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

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14682_zps8d393d79.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14682_zps8d393d79.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:06
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...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130601_155159_zps461c47a9.jpg)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:06
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.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14703_zps6a144b4b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14703_zps6a144b4b.jpg.html)

One cover fitted for a comparison

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14702_zpsdb8bb75a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14702_zpsdb8bb75a.jpg.html)

and both

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14700_zps6aff7b90.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14700_zps6aff7b90.jpg.html)

and a close up

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14699_zps662e8c2e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14699_zps662e8c2e.jpg.html)

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:07
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...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130627_073810_zps1e407293.jpg)     

After...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130627_163140_zpsb1490675.jpg)

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.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130629_100049_zpsdf315de3.jpg)

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.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:08
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14716_zps96c45122.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14716_zps96c45122.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14715_zps3afcf1e7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14715_zps3afcf1e7.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14714_zpsc67e2cb6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14714_zpsc67e2cb6.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/SDC14713_zps7a9c454c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/SDC14713_zps7a9c454c.jpg.html)

Time to get my thinking cap on for a heatshield now...
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:08
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.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20130706_232529_zpse0ee9595.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/20130706_232529_zpse0ee9595.jpg.html)

(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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 August 2013, 13:09
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!
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 October 2013, 19:38
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)

My new steering wheel is finally in

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.

(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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: mattyfairbro240579 on 13 November 2013, 04:13
hiya mate, did Russ ever sell that forge engine ???
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:09
(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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:10
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 2nd of November at JKM :afro:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:15
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:16
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:17
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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:17
JKM results - 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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 December 2013, 15:18
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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 June 2014, 13:10
Managed to put a nice dent in the sill and front/rear doors, 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:

Decided on some new calipers rather than try to refurb the old ones

(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

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

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)

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

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)

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 June 2014, 13:10
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)
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 December 2014, 20:43
Some pics my mate took down the quay

(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_44271_zps4ae8a886.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44271_zps4ae8a886.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_44661_zpsdfec0043.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/WesRS/media/_MG_44661_zpsdfec0043.jpg.html)

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

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

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)

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...

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)

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

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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: rio_gti on 14 January 2015, 17:34
where are those nobs from?? lol
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 30 January 2015, 13:00
like the knobs wez. also if i knew you wanted some r32 trim wouldve done a swap for your net optic before i sold the golf! actually, i proberbly wouldve done a swap for your net optic trim a long time ago as i always prefered it. also didnt you have the rarer colour net optic? think it was silver?
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 30 January 2015, 13:15
Cheers mate, I didn't do the full R32 interior trim, just the handles. The silver net optic I have around the controls was only available for the LHD cars meaning no RHD door handle being available.
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 30 January 2015, 19:27
Ahhh. Makes sence.  :

Looks good though
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 23 February 2015, 13:45
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.

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 coil pack adaptors to the cam cover 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
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 October 2015, 22:07
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

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:

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:

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:

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

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)

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

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

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

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:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: barrym381 on 18 October 2015, 09:40
that looks good  :smiley: got a r32 heater control surround if you want it
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 October 2015, 12:29
Mine's all net optic bud, cheers though :afro:
Title: Re: Wazzzer - 1.8T
Post by: barrym381 on 18 October 2015, 12:52
Mine's all net optic bud, cheers though :afro:
no worries mate  :smiley: had it lying about from 1 I broke for bits