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Title: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 24 June 2011, 15:13: Thought it's time to start a build thread and I'l do both cars in one :laugh:

Bought the gti 8v because it was mint, one lady owner, fall VW service history, leather, ac and 25,000 miles :smug:

Wanted to keep it standard and keep it in a garage, that didn't last :grin:
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First thing was coilovers

Then I got these
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fitting and rolling
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camber needed
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thats about it so far. I have de wipered the rear. Bought black a,b,c pillars. Need black grab handles and sun visors. Getting the roof lining black suede :cool:
I'm getting VW badges gold plated with the gti on the rear quarter trim, and other bit's :wink:
I want cl indicators and rear lights too.
engine will be super charged eventually, but spending money on the vr6 for now as it needs it.

bought the vr6 for the fresh engine rebuild lol
Just fitted these with fresh Yokohama's pradas
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It's got smoothed bumpers
a4 rear delocked handles
debadged grill (called it sick because it needs saving)
deleted rear wiper and badge
washer jets moved from bonnet to skuttle
rolled and flared arches
audi s3 leather recaros (working electric)
fk coilovers
fk gay lights
m3 mirrors :sick:
and some rust :grin:
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First of all I got rid of the wheels and put the gti wheels on.
lights, mirrors and coilovers are next on the list to change.

Then I will attack the rust and paint.

need 6 branch manifold and decat :laugh: got a straight through pipe, but want to hide the backbox.
inside need some work and tiding.
then the engine work will begin :grin:
so many things I have forgotten but I will post everything I change and add.
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick
Post by: SI74 on 24 June 2011, 15:30: I love them wheels. Think there one of the best around.
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick
Post by: F17BAD on 24 June 2011, 15:48: fly mate.. looking fly :cool:

turbo that 8v, 25k miles is wicked :cool:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick
Post by: Wayne on 24 June 2011, 21:40: :shocked: 25k thats is low.

Looks really nice.
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick
Post by: tweed on 29 June 2011, 19:34: update

Just bought some yellow film for front fogs and blanks, cl wing and front orange indicators, and rear lights for the gti. Also getting the front, rear vw badge gold plated along with the gti on the rear quarter trim :smiley:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick
Post by: tweed on 01 July 2011, 20:43: need to take headlights apart again to paint the back casing :embarassed:
yellow indicators will go for the orange ones
not to sure about gold vw badge :undecided:
next will be the wheel colour, and pressed plates
I'm thinking about selling the vr6 and put the money towards supercharging :evil:

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Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: F17BAD on 01 July 2011, 21:08: Badge is a bit too much for me

love the idea of supercharging tho, now that would be very cool

*EDIT - absolutly dont like that sticker in the front screen either, what does it mean
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: CCGTI on 01 July 2011, 21:27: Quote from: F17BAD on 01 July 2011, 21:08
Badge is a bit too much for me

love the idea of supercharging tho, now that would be very cool

*EDIT - absolutly dont like that sticker in the front screen either, what does it mean

you dont watch celebrity juice kells
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: F17BAD on 01 July 2011, 21:37: Na mate, fookin cant stand fern cotton
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: brett on 02 July 2011, 06:31: you'd love celebrity juice then coz all keith lemon does is take the p**s outta here lmao
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 02 July 2011, 10:30: Quote from: gti novice on 02 July 2011, 06:31
you'd love celebrity juice then coz all keith lemon does is take the p**s outta here lmao

Oh man that show is so funny. just watch one show atleast.

yeah front badge is off. it was just yellow film, I wanted to see what it looked like gold. but too bright and in ya face. I want it to match my gold caps on my wheels
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 23 February 2012, 18:49: So after buying another car (528i) and getting into kart racing I havent had the cash to spend on the golf's
But here's a little update. Better pics to come on weekend.

Changed the oil and thought I'll take some pics

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Non gti lights

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Wind deflectors and amber repeaters

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Pressed plates

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Black visors

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When changing oil I noticed low water level.

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Quick look around and found out why.

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59145949@N03/6904245683/) by tweedub (http://www.flickr.com/people/59145949@N03/), on Flickr

Suspected seal. Can anyone tell me what it could be or a part number please?

Iv also pulled the front arches more and dropped it another 10mm at the front. And I put 5mm tpr spacers on the back for a bit of poke.

More to follow on boot build :smiley:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: F17BAD on 23 February 2012, 18:52: is that the flange thats fooked?
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 23 February 2012, 18:55: Don't know. I haven't took it apart to look. Was hoping just a seal. :undecided:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: gtiballs61 on 23 February 2012, 19:01: the flange usually cracks with the heat over time.i changed mine with a new gasket.cant remember how much,but wasnt that expensive.
Loving the schmidts by the way.
schmidts + mk3 = :cool:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 23 February 2012, 19:05: Quote from: gtiballs61 on 23 February 2012, 19:01
the flange usually cracks with the heat over time.i changed mine with a new gasket.cant remember how much,but wasnt that expensive.
Loving the schmidts by the way.
schmidts + mk3 = :cool:

Crack?! Where did you get the part from?

Yeah the moderlines suit the mk3 more than anything eles :cool:
I'm starting to prefere the one piece wheels like yours :smiley:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: gtiballs61 on 24 February 2012, 05:35: mine was cracked around where the bolts go :shocked:
Twas piddling out..

Might be selling the mk3,you can have first shout on the rims if want them. :kiss:
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 24 February 2012, 06:42: Quote from: gtiballs61 on 24 February 2012, 05:35
mine was cracked around where the bolts go :shocked:
Twas piddling out..

Might be selling the mk3,you can have first shout on the rims if want them. :kiss:

Yeah man. I will have them. Why you selling up?
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: gtiballs61 on 24 February 2012, 19:50: Feel its time for a change,the mk3 is falling to bits.
It needs sills welding on both sides and other little bits.
I need to sort this fookin running issue out first.
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: Wayne on 24 February 2012, 20:36: Reference the coolant leak, the flange is not that expensive from VW.
Title: Re: the gti and vrsick (01/07/11)
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 12:27: Wow been a long time. Haven't done much because of karting. Don't get the time if I'm not racing I'm practicing and then the missis wants to do something... Women!!!

Well since last post I've put in a high lift cam. I'm yet to get it on a rolling road but its a noticeable power increase.

Put in a mk4 leather steering wheel. Looks a lot better with the leather seats and black ABC

I've gone to 195/40/16 tyres on front 8" to get same looking stretch as the 195/45/16 on the 9"

I've changed the camber shims on the rear because had too much toe in and it killed tyres.

I've changed some relays and changed all four top mounts.

Oh I put on a decat pipe because well I don't need a cat on my car. Passes mot without one :whistle: I put on a straight pipe and magnex backbox. I don't like it and need to replace with a full system like jetex. So if anyone is selling a system pm me.

Took some photos yesterday
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Mk3 golf vw volkswagen stance dub schmidt wheels moderlines split rims (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59145949@N03/8396494814/) by tweedub (http://www.flickr.com/people/59145949@N03/), on Flickr
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Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: murraymint on 20 January 2013, 12:34: Soo clean, love it! Still think dragon greens the best mk3 colour
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 12:36: Cheers man!!

Think the dishes need a polish as they going goldish colour.

Yeah I like green :cool:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: murraymint on 20 January 2013, 12:40: No worries. Think my next mk3 will be a dragon green 3door gti.

Yh they do lok gold in the photos, looks good! Not doin any damage to them tho?
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 12:48: Next one?! You've only just finished ya 16v :grin:

Hope not :huh: they're stainless maybe just a bit on deep dirt. Ill get the polish out when it's dry and shine them up.

Or it's a good excuse to split them and powder coat the centers gold and the barrels red :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: F17BAD on 20 January 2013, 13:05: im not a fan of DG really (but my mum loves it haha)

but this looks ace mate. :cool:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 13:17: Cheers man one day ill change the engine but I'm in no rush.
It's why I race on track so I don't race my cars on public roads.
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: murraymint on 20 January 2013, 13:17: Quote from: tweed on 20 January 2013, 12:48
Next one?! You've only just finished ya 16v :grin:

Hope not :huh: they're stainless maybe just a bit on deep dirt. Ill get the polish out when it's dry and shine them up.

Or it's a good excuse to split them and powder coat the centers gold and the barrels red :lipsrsealed:

Yh I know lol but gotta have a project on the go lol. Am thinking about building a v-twin flat tracker ready for when I get my bike licence but that won't be welcome on here :rolleyes:.

Yh props just need a bit of elbow greece. Gold and red you say. :smug:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 13:23: Non dub projects? :grin:

I love bikes I want to build a old triumph bobber but maybe when I'm bit older and can't race no more.

Yeah gold and red. Maybe with black bolts and center cap. Won't see the barrels but you will see a red lip when driving behind me
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: dom on 20 January 2013, 13:31: So clean! :afro:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: murraymint on 20 January 2013, 14:02: Quote from: tweed on 20 January 2013, 13:23
Non dub projects? :grin:

I love bikes I want to build a old triumph bobber but maybe when I'm bit older and can't race no more.

Yeah gold and red. Maybe with black bolts and center cap. Won't see the barrels but you will see a red lip when driving behind me

Triumph bobber, nice! Yh same here, prefer bobbers, cafe racers, flat trackers etc to sports bikes! Think if I hada sports bike I'd kill myself so gunna stay away from them lol.

Here's my inspiration

http://www.rolandsands.com/wp/2012/09/17/pastrana-build

Sounds like a good plan with the wheels! Think you should do it!!
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 14:27: Yeah man love it!!! He's a sh!t hot builder. you ever watch the old biker build offs? I like Russell Mitchell's and Marcus waltz style. Flat colours and no chrome!

Quote from: dom069 on 20 January 2013, 13:31
So clean! :afro:

Cheers man
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: murraymint on 20 January 2013, 14:33: Yh, it was biker build off day on turbo yesterday,with the golf being stuck at the garage coz of the snow all I did was watch that all day yesterday :laugh:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: Dmonday on 20 January 2013, 14:37: Glad this thing's still about, love it! Just shows how a set of wheels can really set it off ;) 400 horse charged VR would just finish it off!
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 14:42: It's all about wheels!

I got a vr6 donor car :wink:

Time will tell my friend
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: Dmonday on 20 January 2013, 14:53: This is what i like to hear ;) you rebuilding it? Or just dropping the lump in? My vr's been put to one side while i finish the daily :(
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 20 January 2013, 15:07: this is super clean love it! wish my paint was like this :sad: oem + FTW :smiley:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 15:09: I bought it with a rebuild it had only done 74,000 then had bit of bottom end knocking so it got a rebuild and now on 82,000.

Ill change some parts before I drop it in.
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: Seanl on 20 January 2013, 15:33: I thought this was the slow one with 25k............

Still looks great though! :wink:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2013, 17:39: Quote from: Seanl on 20 January 2013, 15:33
I thought this was the slow one with 25k............

Still looks great though! :wink:

Yeah it is but I just love the sound of a vw v6 :evil:
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: RattyGTi on 23 January 2013, 17:01: loving the gti mate love dragon green golfs :) & loving the wheels what j are they? also how much camber have you got on the rear?
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 23 January 2013, 19:46: Quote from: RattyGTi on 23 January 2013, 17:01
loving the gti mate love dragon green golfs :) & loving the wheels what j are they? also how much camber have you got on the rear?

Cheers man :cool: I like the mk3 red the most :wink: but this was to good to turn away from. Front is 8" et34 with 14mm hubcentric spacer making them et20. rears are 9" et20 I was running a 5mm spacer so et15. Removed it because running low just need to remove helpers on the front to go that extra bit more.

Set rear shims to give max negative camber. Have you got the ez shims?

For full neg camber it says to set to 20-20 then cut out the tabs. This gives you sh!t loads of toe in! I killed two new tyres in 4000 miles. (Slick)
I think I left a comment in your thread on settings.
If you get confused when you do yours pm me and ill help the best I can.
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: RattyGTi on 23 January 2013, 20:43: ahhh cool yea the red on mine is nice i did have a gti before the the wagon in pearl grey think the thread might still b on here, im lookin at the eibach camber shims which i should be ordering next few weeks, yea you did dude & cheers man much appreciated
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: tweed on 23 January 2013, 20:59: Any time buh
Title: Re: The slow gti
Post by: Bentley on 28 December 2014, 19:29: Hi I'm new here but just figured you would like to know where p820 ooy is

He's sat in my garage chilling and will do for the foreseeable future, picked him up yesterday down in Haverhill and had nothing but grins driving home

Credit to you because it is still so clean mileage currently is 39k

Will be at edition38 in the summer so keep an eye out

Louie

:)