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Title: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: hyland770 on 03 April 2009, 12:04
thought this would be a good thread, basically what have you done to your golf today!?

ill start:

changed my thermostat as it was leaking (quite a common problem) and managed to get the bit from a scrappy for £10 bargain!

your turn.....
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Post by: Woxy on 03 April 2009, 12:29
Changed my front grill for a debaged one not sure but got the headlights to do later when i've sorted the wiring out on them

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/Andyj2001/VW%20Golf%20Gti/DSC00127.jpg)

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Post by: golf newbie on 03 April 2009, 12:43
Was about to pour petrol onto it.

still got a misfire... :cry:
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Post by: Len on 03 April 2009, 12:49
Checked all four tyres ready for drive home!
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Post by: Adam on 03 April 2009, 12:55
New centre caps for long beach alloys, look really gooddd :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 03 April 2009, 13:09
Nothing yet as I've being at work since 8...but later I must get under neath after a bad speed hump (or should that be mountain? !) collision last night!!  :angry:   I made sparks aparantly?  :cool:
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Post by: Vdubbster on 03 April 2009, 13:49
This thread on Vortex is huge  :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 03 April 2009, 13:54
Drove it to the shop  :grin:
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Post by: davero on 03 April 2009, 14:16
Walked past it on my way to the company car :laugh:
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Post by: GOLF_MK on 03 April 2009, 14:23
Connected the wiring on my hella quads after a blonde moment last night  :grin: 





See my other thread 'help finding something' if you're confused!!
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Post by: rob026 on 03 April 2009, 14:41
am about to fit smoked repeaters  :cool:
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Post by: ace on 03 April 2009, 15:09
drove it to work this morning, but i fitted my D90's yesterday  :smug:
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Post by: Paul86S2 on 03 April 2009, 15:12
I'm about to start fitting brake duct caliper brackets and some new ducting to try and keep my brakes cooler on the short airfield circuits.

Then will start angle grinding some useless stuff off the car.

Paul

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/Paul86S2/brakecoolingbrackets.jpg)
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Post by: tyler on 03 April 2009, 15:27
just fitted a different engine but now i have no clutch bloody auto adjustable  :sad:
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Post by: operaghost on 03 April 2009, 15:34
Just fininshed fitting remote central locking kit got off ebay for less than a tenner.  Much to my amazement, it works!!  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 03 April 2009, 15:37
Just washed it  :smiley:

Now I'm going to check me fluids (on the car!) .
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Post by: 6sr on 03 April 2009, 15:46
Dropped it off to get my suspension and magnex system fitted.

Hopefully get it back later or in the morning  :smiley:
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Post by: Wayne on 03 April 2009, 15:47
just fitted a different engine but now i have no clutch bloody auto adjustable  :sad:

You may need a new cable if it is at the end of its travel.
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Post by: Vdubbster on 03 April 2009, 16:42
drove it to work this morning, but i fitted my D90's yesterday  :smug:

lets see then
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Post by: ToRo on 03 April 2009, 17:20
I'm about to start to put it back to standard me thinks :o
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 03 April 2009, 17:39
Put petrol in, but bought new rear bumper, and some more cleaning stuff for it.
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Post by: Vdubbster on 03 April 2009, 17:46
I got some Auto Glym stuff, need to use it all now
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 03 April 2009, 17:49
I got some Auto Glym stuff, need to use it all now

The metal polish and shampoo and wheels cleaner...all Auto Glym :P
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Post by: ace on 03 April 2009, 19:08
drove it to work this morning, but i fitted my D90's yesterday  :smug:

lets see then

will put pics up this weekend once shes had a good cleaning session
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Post by: Vdubbster on 03 April 2009, 19:45
I got some Auto Glym stuff, need to use it all now

The metal polish and shampoo and wheels cleaner...all Auto Glym :P

Thats just what I got, resin, shampoo & alloy cleaner haha
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 03 April 2009, 19:54
Haha, nice one, one and the same you and me  :tongue:
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Post by: crankycalf on 03 April 2009, 20:37
bought some new seats, gonna have to colour code the rest of my interior now  :undecided:
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Post by: Adam on 03 April 2009, 20:51
Also did my sub/amp properly today.

Also, fitted seats, rear windows, central locking, speakers in to a PUG 306  :sad:

Been a really productive day today I'm happy  :smiley:
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Post by: sharki786 on 03 April 2009, 23:05
Got exhaust mount fitted yesterday and got the cat heat shield welded (much worser now) lol, took it out all day gave it a good thraping and going up to lancashire tomorrow  :grin: big mission!!!
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Post by: dub268 on 03 April 2009, 23:14
Just looked at it thinking that i need to do something with it but not sure what....my clean it in the morning :grin:
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Post by: Khare on 03 April 2009, 23:16
put petrol in it and drove it to college...and bashed out choonez with my new sub amp and headunit  :cool:
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Post by: bobbito on 03 April 2009, 23:42
Not today but recently bought this from a vento

(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/bobbito83/DSC_0641.jpg)

and took them apart so the material all matched in my golf

(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/bobbito83/03042009402.jpg)

In the last 7 months its had
-coilovers
-up rated 22mm front and rear H&R ARB's
-BBS RX11's
-De-arched
-Smoked headlights
-Slim cl side strips
-Front and rear drilled and vented discs + green stuff pads

You would think, as I get through the list of things to do, it would get shorter but unfortunately......
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Post by: Adam on 04 April 2009, 01:33
-up rated 22mm front and rear H&R ARB's


Are they worth it? On the edge of buying them....much of a difference?
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Post by: MrClifford on 04 April 2009, 01:50
put petrol in it and drove it to college...and bashed out choonez with my new sub amp and headunit  :cool:
i got tinnitus from my old sub, gladly after 4 months without it no more ringing in my ears! now im at 2 front doorspeakers :(! o well less weight i spose lol.

btw today i: delivered my meals, went 2 the missus, drove bak home, and a trip to the petty station 2moz!
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Post by: monzablue16v on 04 April 2009, 12:28
Got some work done on the project yesterday :)
More work done recently, lots of messing about trying to get the coolant pipes to run properly and oil pipes for the turbo in, these are now sorted bar the shouting and my new intercooler arrived along with some silicone hoses, so I am now onto running and planning boost hoses and mounting the intercooler.
I had to put the grill on to check the centre spots still fit with the intercooler in place which has made me want to finish it soon. :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/sharemaster/IMAG0061.jpg)

16v Sump is now fitted and also has the oil return in. need to make a bracket to hold the alternator in a different position so it clears the throttle body.
Got some twin pot 280mm S2 brake calipers and carriers so building those up and just hoping they will clear the inside of my wheels :)
Got a bracket missing from the gearbox, need to go hunting around scrapyards.
ECU is delayed so not going to make Elsecar hoping to have it ready for Big Bang at the end of April.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/sharemaster/IMAG0063.jpg)
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Post by: laurielaeks on 04 April 2009, 12:37
i Fitted a set of Mk4 polo coilovers to my golf lol, had to change the strut top mounts on the front to the golf ones and they fitted perfect (and really low)

but when i came to the back coilovers :sick: they were way to small so had to use the standard ahocks n springs on the rear, the gti looks like stilts at the rear right now,
ordering a full proper mk3 golf coilovers today lol

anyone want to buy some front coilovers or sell me some rear ones? lol
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Post by: 01664gti on 04 April 2009, 12:47
I have spent the last week trying to find a front engine mounting bracket for my 16v so i can come out to play lol :cry:
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Post by: bobbito on 04 April 2009, 13:31
-up rated 22mm front and rear H&R ARB's


Are they worth it? On the edge of buying them....much of a difference?

If you can find them cheap enough then I would do it but not for near £300 as I think they are. I got mine for £120 nearly new off ebay.
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Post by: Woxy on 04 April 2009, 13:54
Put my new headlights in after some messing about with the wiring fecking fleabay

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/Andyj2001/VW%20Golf%20Gti/DSC00131.jpg)


Now just to sort out the fogs and reflectors
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Post by: boneybradley on 04 April 2009, 14:29
well I've being undermine looking at the dents it got on thursday...oh and after grounding my abs light is on constantly!! fkin shi77y roads and speed mountains!! best get it vag-commed i suppose!
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Post by: Caz on 04 April 2009, 14:51
drove it to work, then washed it and dove it home..  :smiley:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 April 2009, 14:57
I'll be delcoking my car today :)
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Post by: avengedslayer on 04 April 2009, 15:14
Fitted my newly sprayed mirror cover :smiley:
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Post by: Woxy on 04 April 2009, 16:21
Even better got my immobiliser sorted so now I can go and play yeeha  :laugh:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 04 April 2009, 16:40
Was gonna get some eleccy windows from a scrappy GTI but the dude didn't get off his ass to have a look in the hour he told me to phone back after. So next week perhaps
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Post by: dan_apps on 04 April 2009, 17:29
2 cars, first car:

grey mk2 - tried to sort speaker problem in back, turns out speakers are just that crap and nothin can be done!

car 2:

wht mk5 - interior cleaned, clayed, washed & waxed! took like 3hrs to do but looks the nuts, and no i havent got ocd just trying to sell it :afro:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 04 April 2009, 18:47
Today I bought Oil, Oil filter, dizzy cap, rotor arm, Inlet Manifold Gasket and cam cover gasket

Just need an air filter and thermostat and im good to go
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Post by: daniel-1986 on 04 April 2009, 18:48
fixed a broken brake light bulb, had to be done
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Post by: Khare on 04 April 2009, 18:58
im bout to hit town in zee golf. NO need to change any bits on it as its running sweet. although i need to top up pas fluid, coolant, washer bottle and pump some air into the tyres.
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Post by: T_J_G on 04 April 2009, 19:10
nothing today, haven't even driven it!
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Post by: eightyeightmph on 04 April 2009, 20:36
Dropped a tax disk screw behind the dash, washed it & got friendly with the touch up paint! :afro:
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Post by: jepc86 on 04 April 2009, 23:55
Fitted the sounds to my car, then gave it a clean!
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Post by: lee_lee08 on 05 April 2009, 17:09
Changed the gearbox oil AGAIN!!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 05 April 2009, 18:58
Boot struts are now my way of holding the bonnet up and also changed the brake fluid cap for a black one (it was blue before).
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Post by: VRDan on 05 April 2009, 19:45
Boot struts are now my way of holding the bonnet up and also changed the brake fluid cap for a black one (it was blue before).
Brake fluid no no it was coolant bottle lol.  :grin:
I also fitted a new black coolant bottle and power steering cap's to match my engine plastics and De-badged the ''Golf '' bit off the back,and have also fitted new gas struts under my bonnet.  :smiley:
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Post by: dan_apps on 05 April 2009, 21:09
ad a weekend of dub, today been preping and priming the rear vw badge to be painted black + a mk5 one for someone here :lipsrsealed: + been valeting my old mans mk4 gti for him!
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 05 April 2009, 22:24
Washed and waxed the dub, plus took some photos with the Hella Twins on.

Looks awesome!!  :grin:
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Post by: Adam on 05 April 2009, 22:31
Coilovers  :drool:
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Post by: Andy! on 05 April 2009, 22:36

Fitted an inner cv joint, started and driven her for the first time since fitting a new(ish) gearbox, put air in the tyres and washed her too.
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Post by: Thom89 on 05 April 2009, 23:26
I fitted the vinyl decal that covers the sill on my MK2 valver,  A pig to put on, but got there in the end, sorry, not the best pic, but you get the idea..

 (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/fe03b69d.jpg)
Tom
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Post by: Madone_si on 06 April 2009, 09:16
started the paperwork and plans on moving my golf from the UK to USA.
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Post by: jamrock on 06 April 2009, 10:02
started wiring up the 16v. LOOOONG.  :cry:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 06 April 2009, 11:27
not today but yesterday I got my alloys back on after 3 new tyres, also back to blacked the plastics :smiley:
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Post by: ineson on 06 April 2009, 11:54
Decided to sell it.
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Post by: Adam on 06 April 2009, 12:04
Decided to sell it.
:shocked: :shocked: Whats next?

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Post by: ineson on 06 April 2009, 12:34
Not sure got 4k to spend currently looking at Audi A3.
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Post by: capoot on 06 April 2009, 19:45
Ok, Ok.. Not A Golf But Still.. I Spent 5HRS! Cleaning My VRS;

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/capoot/SL271049-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/capoot/SL271050.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/capoot/SL271055.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/capoot/SL271058-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/capoot/SL271065-1.jpg)

Comments? Opinions?

Dan
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Post by: kells on 06 April 2009, 20:13
drove it to sainsbburys and back...and adjusted the bag on the magic tree

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Post by: crankycalf on 06 April 2009, 20:17
fitted some gti seats
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=112318.0
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Post by: JC on 06 April 2009, 20:24
abused it and introduced it to Avon n Somerset Constabulary  :grin:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 06 April 2009, 21:06
Did you make a whoopsy?? Do tell  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: SoVW on 07 April 2009, 01:22
Took her to the local VW dealer to have a squeak fixed, which they did under warranty, yay.

Also washed her, but left lots of water marks (as I'm a noob at washing). So bought some wax and waxed her up good.

Oh and then scraped a lawnmowers wheels along her bonnet, trying to tidy up the garage a bit while she was in it. Won't be doing that again...
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Post by: mr self destruct on 07 April 2009, 06:47
Well, at the weekend I went to Wales and bought a correct interior for it. So yesterday I fitted it, fitted a tow bar I got for free off my sister's Ryder, and fitted some 15" P-slots, and bought the correct 7 slot quad light grill for it.  :smiley:
Oh, and found rust. More than I'd like. Along a sill and a door.  :sad:
So welded a patch on the sill and gave it a lick of Hammerite, which will do until I can afford a proper resto!  :smiley:
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Post by: hyland770 on 07 April 2009, 08:34
i put new sills on too neaten her up a bit (new ones have plastic insides so they wont rust anymore!) bought debadged grill and about to go to the scrappy where i spotted some 4 stud porche wheels, need to find some coilovers too  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 07 April 2009, 09:07
Did you make a whoopsy?? Do tell  :laugh: :laugh:

German plates  :grin:

yellow headlights  :laugh: ( but he then admitted they were legal )

making " good " progess  :rolleyes:

sum total of a " warning "  :afro:
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Post by: xAx on 07 April 2009, 11:25
Got it a shiny new bosch battery from ECP, half the weight of the old brick that was in there  :shocked:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 07 April 2009, 11:47
Got my new rear bumper today, about fecking time. Mind you was a pain in the ass to get on, as my tow hoop at the rear is bent, so had to cut into the bottom trim plastic of the bumper to make it fit properly, but it's on now and it's straight, unlike my last one  :grin: :grin: :grin:


Also just priming an old badge right now, spraying it Pearl Black for the front grill badge :)
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Post by: gjroe78 on 07 April 2009, 12:49
Gave her a good goin over interior wise and fitted the new R32(grey) floormats and Ally finger plates(cheers Max GTI  :wink:) Oh and a new magic tree as it still (faintly)stinks of sick :grin:
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Post by: Max GTI on 07 April 2009, 13:18
No worries gjroe78 im grad your happy  :smiley:

I fitted the R32 intake, pipecross panel filter and Forge DV. It now pulls better lowerdown and sounds SWEEEET  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just need to fit my Forge TIP and the R32 air box.
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Post by: ReDBull on 07 April 2009, 13:20
Checked that my re fitted BBS RM's have not been leaking since a winter in the shead. Looking much better now for it.
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Post by: Jay on 07 April 2009, 13:33
Checked when the Tax was going to expire, end of this month so have a few more days to get what I want out of it before scrapping  :laugh:
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Post by: jeynesey on 07 April 2009, 13:36
Realised how dirty it is.... wax to come out on the weekend i think!!
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Post by: MarkS on 07 April 2009, 13:42
Went on the rolling road today!

Still holding strong at 112.3 hp  :cool:
 :tongue:

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Post by: the dude on 07 April 2009, 16:09
took off the standard GTI wheels and took it to the garage to put the new BBS' on that I bought, only the locking nut had rusted in place, so need a new set, also got a new front number plate, as my wolfsburg surround decided to drop my old one somewhere between the NEC and wolverhampton!!!
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Post by: kittie on 07 April 2009, 16:10
Looked at it and prayed for money/emotional strength, then went to work.

Incidentally, this actually worked in a way, my other half got a pay rise. And I'm rather good at spending his money as it happens. Keep praying!
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Post by: Mew on 07 April 2009, 16:17
Given up :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 07 April 2009, 19:49
Changed rear axle bushes and had a nightmare bleeding the brakes, am going to carry on tommorrow and change wish bone bushes aswell.
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Post by: JC on 07 April 2009, 19:52
Given up :lipsrsealed:

that bad mr mew  :shocked:
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Post by: vw_sarah on 07 April 2009, 21:19
I put air in my tyres with a home air compresser, used it to spray my garden fences too  :smiley:
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Post by: stevie boy 01 on 07 April 2009, 21:31
drove it back from work .. lol. .. but fast...
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 07 April 2009, 22:35
finally fitted my boost guage  :grin:
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Post by: MrBounce on 07 April 2009, 23:10
Looked at it when I walked past on the way to work this morning, and managed not to scratch it with the wheelie bin this evening!!  :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 07 April 2009, 23:20
Got the tug through its MOT, thank F@#k :wink:
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Post by: boneybradley on 07 April 2009, 23:23
I got pi55ed off with mine as the abs can't decide what it wants! and my lap top is not working to scan it!!  :angry:
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 07 April 2009, 23:33
looked out the window and realised it's a jetta..


...came to terms with selling the lovely golf for a £200 jetta.. :(

...sighed.
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Post by: VW BUSH on 07 April 2009, 23:39
Also got pissed off with it for Rudolph impression

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4880/dsc00045z.th.jpg) (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00045z.jpg)
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Post by: xAx on 08 April 2009, 12:45
New starter motor fitted, now it cant wait to get going  :cool:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 08 April 2009, 20:48
Bled the brakes again, all sorted now, no need for vagcom!!  To for a spin and found some gravel to test the abs, then some clear back road for some 100-0 testing.
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Post by: Khare on 08 April 2009, 20:50
Bled the brakes again, all sorted now, no need for vagcom!!  To for a spin and found some gravel to test the abs, then some clear back road for some 100-0 testing.
i use a local road which is covered in sea weed  :grin:
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Post by: Andy! on 08 April 2009, 21:20
Removed the bootlid trim and spoiler, fitting a non holy glass
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Post by: gjroe78 on 09 April 2009, 13:12
bought new aero blades and a magic tree for it  :grin:
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Post by: the dude on 09 April 2009, 20:25
washed it, watched it get wet, got depressed, then drove it, whilst getting the feeling one of my new wheels has a slow puncture.
Bugger!!!
Oh, and put my number plate back on the front!
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Post by: boneybradley on 10 April 2009, 15:14
well mine has had a service, new anti freeze, temp sensor, rotor arm, cap, filters and I found i have a broken breather pipe!!  :angry:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 11 April 2009, 18:27
Replaced the inlet manifold gasket, cleaned the inlet manifold and throttle body, replaced the cam cover gasket, rotor arm, dis cap, oil, oil filter and fixed the blow in the exhaust

And I also noticed I have a broken breather pipe  :angry:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 April 2009, 18:31
Took some pettles that feel off a flower tree overlooking my car, there were lots  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: T_J_G on 11 April 2009, 18:34
I have removed the door card to replace a part and the new part broke again. Was trying to cure a squeak, thankfully I think it' gone. It also got a bit of a hoover and present arrived in the post today for her :)
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Post by: Thom89 on 11 April 2009, 21:34
Took my dash out, after discovering that my centre consol was full antifreeze!!  1 1/2 hrs to get the dash out, and both heater mounting bolts on the engine side of the bulkhead came undone! result!  will be fitting the new matrix on Tuesday night...hopefully!
Tom
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Post by: GOLF_MK on 12 April 2009, 19:45
Yesterday i fitted a Supersport 60/40 lowering kit and gave it a wash
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 13 April 2009, 22:55
Fitted a leather interior  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Dan34 on 13 April 2009, 22:56
Fitted a leather interior  :cool: :cool:

pictures?  :tongue:

Dan
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Post by: boneybradley on 13 April 2009, 22:58
I've bought a passat and put my golf up for sale!!  :wink:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 14 April 2009, 14:15
Fitted a leather interior  :cool: :cool:

pictures?  :tongue:

Dan

Soon enough. Trying to get my mate round with his cam, he's out most of today, so hopefully tomorrow
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Post by: Khare on 14 April 2009, 14:17
I've bought a passat and put my golf up for sale!!  :wink:
you gonna still be moderating mk3 section then?
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Post by: Len on 14 April 2009, 14:19
I've bought a passat and put my golf up for sale!!  :wink:

Bought? :undecided:

Thought daddy was giving to you?
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Post by: uta_flyinghigh on 14 April 2009, 14:21
Fitted new stereo.
Fitted smoked tails.
Yay.

UTA
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 14 April 2009, 15:32
I've bought a passat and put my golf up for sale!!  :wink:
you gonna still be moderating mk3 section then?

I'd imagine so, he has a lot of helpful input :)
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Post by: dubcheryl on 14 April 2009, 16:00
I changed my rear wheel bearing on Saturday - go me!
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Post by: Petec82 on 14 April 2009, 16:38
This weekend I fitted seats from a mk4 gt tdi into my mk3 gti!  :smug:
Pete :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 April 2009, 16:52
This weekend I fitted the new suspension and new top mounts and bump stops all round  :smiley:

Feels like a different car now.

Also set about giving it a good claying  :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 14 April 2009, 19:18
I washed my Golf today and replaced a dead indicator bulb.
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Post by: Khare on 14 April 2009, 20:00
fitted new front coolant flange, topped up PAS fluid, and a full clean inside.  :smiley:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 14 April 2009, 20:53
MOT and passed!
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Post by: Adam on 14 April 2009, 21:51
Got round to fit the Golf GTi.co.uk window stickers! Looks good  :drool:

tomorrow is ARB drop link time. I think I have a split on my CV boot  :sad:
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Post by: RandomJord on 14 April 2009, 21:55
I busted my corrado.
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Post by: Adam on 14 April 2009, 22:03
I busted my corrado.
:shocked: Explain!

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Post by: RandomJord on 14 April 2009, 22:05
Oil went everywhere, it was messy, but luckily on the road an not my drive!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 14 April 2009, 23:48
Bought a mk5 rear wiper arm for my mk4 and a 6" Gulf Sticker for her  :cool:
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Post by: uta_flyinghigh on 15 April 2009, 07:59
Converted the Euro parking lights back to the NA setup of amber parking lights and functional sidemarkers (see build thread). Yay.

UTA
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Post by: ineson on 15 April 2009, 14:28
Decided to sell it.

And today decided to keep it  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 17 April 2009, 10:56
my black vw grille badge arrived today  :cool: loads to do this weekend  :laugh: New plates, plate surrounds, black front badges, de badge the rear and fit the rear aero wiper arm  :cool:
oh and i just bought a new knob too  :cool:
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Post by: T_J_G on 17 April 2009, 14:46
Haven't even looked a t it today. But I have bought some goodies for it :)
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Post by: Petec82 on 17 April 2009, 19:50
I have checked it over ready for its MOT tomorrow.  :sad:
Pete :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 17 April 2009, 20:16
well i sold mine today  :cry: :cry:
I'm carless until the morning now  :wink:
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Post by: wampablo on 18 April 2009, 14:46
i just looked at mine with tear in my eye cuz its bust !!!!!! fecking gearbox
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 18 April 2009, 17:06
Fitted a VR6 front splitter and refitted the exhaust cos it was blowing and sitting pissed  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 18 April 2009, 17:10
nowt - too busy with the Polo  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: T_J_G on 18 April 2009, 19:04
Bought some more goodies :)
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 18 April 2009, 19:15
Fitted a leather interior  :cool: :cool:

pictures?  :tongue:

Dan

Here we go (finally):

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Interior1.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Interior4.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Interior3.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Interior2.jpg)

and a semi mugshot for the hell of it:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Car16.jpg)
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Post by: zippster on 18 April 2009, 19:25
got a checkered roof and started to smooth my boot
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 April 2009, 20:33
Bought some silicone hose an carried out the N249 by-pass mod :smiley: and hoovered it out to  :wink:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 20 April 2009, 09:27
Fitted ABT number plate surrounds and new plates(no not pressed ones :cry:) and fiddled with my knob for a while
Black badge goin on tonight  :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 20 April 2009, 22:50
new oil temperature sender... hopefully that'll stop the oil leak!  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 April 2009, 00:07
New heater matrix fitted, carpets and under felt power washed, antifreeze is now all gone! roll on the build up! :rolleyes:
Tom
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Post by: wampablo on 21 April 2009, 18:48
fitted gearbox yesterday flooded engine last night fitted ecu drained petrol and oil mix today got new gearbox oil and engine oil and will finish it all tomorrow im knackered and want to spend time with the misses. ive had enough of the joys of motoring for two days !
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Post by: erb91 on 21 April 2009, 21:41
Began the bodywork  :tongue: got the boot and N/S 1/4 pannel dent free and ready for a good coat of primer after work tomorow  :cool:
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Post by: billy_vw on 24 April 2009, 21:27
Today i fitted my Forge 007p DV, ready for my remap next week  :smiley:
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Post by: jeynesey on 24 April 2009, 22:47
Fitted ABT number plate surrounds

That was part of my plans today, but ran out of time  :cry:
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Post by: boo on 25 April 2009, 09:36
waiting for a new alternator bloody car  :laugh: its one
thing after the other with it at the moment !
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Post by: gjroe78 on 25 April 2009, 10:00
Fitting rear aero wiper later  :cool:
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Post by: capoot on 25 April 2009, 12:07
Fitted new aero wipers all round...
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Post by: T_J_G on 25 April 2009, 13:09
Sorted my car so I can get in the bonnet. :)
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Post by: DarnPB on 25 April 2009, 22:29
I drove mine just over 400 miles today.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 April 2009, 22:32
I drove mine just over 400 miles today.

340miles here baby ;)
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Post by: Dan34 on 25 April 2009, 22:35
changed my rocker cover gasket and changed oil and filter!

but couldnt make it to shady's meet! :cry:

Dan
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 April 2009, 22:38
changed my rocker cover gasket and changed oil and filter!

but couldnt make it to shady's meet! :cry:

Dan

Not good enough, you're herby banned from all future Shady Meets. Everyone else however are more than welcome.
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Post by: Dan34 on 25 April 2009, 22:44
changed my rocker cover gasket and changed oil and filter!

but couldnt make it to shady's meet! :cry:

Dan

Not good enough, you're herby banned from all future Shady Meets. Everyone else however are more than welcome.

 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

proper gutted i couldnt come! my bloody car's leaking like a sieve atm!

Dan
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Post by: davero on 25 April 2009, 23:49
Changed the gearbox oil, all quite again :smiley:
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 26 April 2009, 19:44
Kicked the front bumper and hurt my foot. damn thing drinks water like there is no tomorrow  :cry: . And kicked the wheel because the tracking is out and its eaten my tyre (so kicking it might have made it a icle bit worse  :tongue: ). And not forgetting, my brakes failed and handbrake cable snapped  :laugh: . Gotta be awake to dive my 4 wheeled tomb  :grin:
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Post by: jezza16v on 26 April 2009, 21:37
Spent all afternoon on the drive doing an 8v mk2 thermostat change from hell! :angry: Bolts seized, couldn't get PAS pump off for ages, had to drop the whole thing out on the brackets  :angry:. At least the stat housing bolts came off ok this time and I didn't end up breaking the water pump. Mind you she warms up a treat now and gauge sits in the middle, hardly registered at all before, but now no heater at all, was at least luke warm before  :sad:  I sense a binning of the heater bypass valve is going to be the next job.  :undecided:
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Post by: Andy! on 27 April 2009, 20:35
Front discs and pads, new Hella oe headlights and numberplate light.
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Post by: vwlemon69 on 27 April 2009, 22:21
dryed them both off with a chamois after they sat in the rain all day :wink:
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Post by: red on 27 April 2009, 23:06
I bought another 1.....

Im poor again thanks to VW!
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Post by: mumbles on 29 April 2009, 00:36
got new centre caps for mk3 long beach alloys. really set the wheels off  :smiley:

ebay is my new friend.  :cool:
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Post by: Hoke on 29 April 2009, 01:22
Removed exhaust manifold, couldn't undo down pipe nuts so had to take off inlet and pull the whole lot up through, man that was tight :angry:
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Post by: barry-gti on 29 April 2009, 12:05
done an N249 bypass last night...
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Post by: jezza16v on 29 April 2009, 16:23
Went to the local scrappy, got a perfect slam panel for the mk2 £10  :grin:, six mk2's in there of various types and quite a few of mk3. Back there tomorrow to get a mint bonnet and osf wing.
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Post by: ToRo on 29 April 2009, 16:28
Yesterday I put my standard lights on it and removed my Hella twins :)
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Post by: danny_p on 29 April 2009, 17:33
today the mk2  has been given 2 new window wipers,  2 new drivers side door handels,  2 new frount wheel bearings and a cv boot.

and about to be offerd a new mk3 GTi rad with seat twin fans and a few more sillicone hoses
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Post by: Khare on 29 April 2009, 18:05
US style sidelights in the indicators. Cos thats how i roll.... :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 29 April 2009, 22:05
I opened the garage door and stared at it, got my tools to fix the lawnmower and then closed it....................... :D
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Post by: JC on 29 April 2009, 22:07
tidied her up anfter the weekend jaunt, and put her away in the garage  :cool:

Polotime  :grin:
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Post by: boneybradley on 29 April 2009, 22:14

Polotime  :grin:

Lighweight....passattime is where its at  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 29 April 2009, 22:15

Polotime  :grin:

Lighweight....passattime is where its at  :cool:

Lightweight, V5 Passat is where it's at! :D
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 29 April 2009, 23:01
technically not today but replaced the front discs n pads ready for mot  :undecided:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 30 April 2009, 00:19
Gave it a wash. Am contemplating crystal lights.
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Post by: JC on 30 April 2009, 07:39

Polotime  :grin:

Lighweight....passattime is where its at  :cool:

Lightweight, V5 Passat is where it's at! :D

Nowt light about the polo when I am in it  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 30 April 2009, 14:38

Polotime  :grin:

Lighweight....passattime is where its at  :cool:

Lightweight, V5 Passat is where it's at! :D

Nowt light about the polo when I am in it  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

You fat bar steward Chuff! :D
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 April 2009, 14:41

Polotime  :grin:

Lighweight....passattime is where its at  :cool:

Lightweight, V5 Passat is where it's at! :D

Nowt light about the polo when I am in it  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

You fat bar steward Chuff! :D

"Hello, I am chuff, and this is my life"

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Oxford%20Meet%20and%20Heritage%20Museum/DSC_0220.jpg)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 30 April 2009, 17:23
suddenly i cant seem to find my spare tent  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 April 2009, 18:15
suddenly i cant seem to find my spare tent  :grin:

Oh it should be in the corner with "Sarcasm" and "Jackass"  :smug: :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 30 April 2009, 18:17
suddenly i cant seem to find my spare tent  :grin:

Oh it should be in the corner with "Sarcasm" and "Jackass"  :smug: :laugh:

how do you know my kids names  :shocked: :undecided: :grin:
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Post by: Guy on 30 April 2009, 20:30
coolant flush and new expansion tank
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Post by: Thom89 on 30 April 2009, 22:46
Nothing....
Tom
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Post by: tony_ack on 30 April 2009, 23:15
Ordered a new clip for the heater air directional cable and an oil filter from VAG (after destroying the old clip while trying to get the old damn cable off)
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 April 2009, 23:25
VAG-COMmed my MK3 and found out there's nothing wrong with it :D
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 01 May 2009, 14:02
It's at the garage getting remote central locking
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2009, 14:50
left it at home and took the polo out  :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 01 May 2009, 14:55
Ordered my bushes for it, p o w e r f l e x !
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Post by: JakerGTi on 01 May 2009, 16:10
 :angry: got it towed home for £115 because some old lady pulled out and across 2 lanes then smashes into the side of me! sends me onto central embankment and i almost flipped, her excuse was " i couldnt see you" :shocked:  so yeh my mk3 aint in too good nick now!
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Post by: shepgti on 01 May 2009, 16:12
polished my rocker cover :evil:
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Post by: MrBounce on 01 May 2009, 16:33
Left it on the drive and walked to work (which gave me an ENORMOUS sense of wellbeing...) but will be using it tonight to go to friends' house to have CURRY mmmmmmmmm  :smiley: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
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Post by: the dude on 01 May 2009, 16:49
put the original wheels back on, and booked her in for a well overdue service! :tongue:
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 01 May 2009, 17:23
Cleaned it, Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle, its nice. Still dont like it tho  :cry:
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Post by: dan_apps on 01 May 2009, 20:28
today i bought a new power steering belt & ordered 2 new front discs (drilled and grooved brembos) & some mintex pads :cool:

..............fiitting will commence next weekend!
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2009, 20:43
today i bought a new power steering belt & ordered 2 new front discs (drilled and grooved brembos) & some mintex pads :cool:

..............fiitting will commence next weekend!

but I'm not here  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: jepc86 on 01 May 2009, 20:50
Gave it a quick wash as had a little accident in scotland on a break away and was covered in mud!!
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Post by: dan_apps on 01 May 2009, 20:58
today i bought a new power steering belt & ordered 2 new front discs (drilled and grooved brembos) & some mintex pads :cool:

..............fiitting will commence next weekend!

but I'm not here  :lipsrsealed:

i can do sum things myself dial-a-canic! :rolleyes: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2009, 21:01
today i bought a new power steering belt & ordered 2 new front discs (drilled and grooved brembos) & some mintex pads :cool:

..............fiitting will commence next weekend!

but I'm not here  :lipsrsealed:

i can do sum things myself dial-a-canic! :rolleyes: :grin:

bet I get a call  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: tony_ack on 01 May 2009, 22:32
Had a long list and some spare time today...
First the good...
1. Cleaned idle stabilisation valve. Idles a little better now
2. Cleaned my Jetex panel filter
3. Changed the plates as the old ones were damaged. Pleased to see no rust at all under the rear plate!
Now the bad...
4. Jacked it up to change the DTM back and centre silencer for genuine VAG ones, only to find a full custom system fitted. Need a downpipe and front silencer now!
5. Tried to fit new a new heater cable. Got one clip off the old one. Cursed. Cursed some more. Got the other clip off. Cursed again. Fed the new cable through. Cursed some more... you get the picture... Took about two hours until I got it 'close enough'. Those clips are a pig.
6. While half the dash was in pieces I decided to go the whole way and try to fix my rev counter. Turns out the clocks have gone. At least I managed to break the remote central locking in the process!
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Post by: jezza16v on 02 May 2009, 21:53
Took the grille, front bumper and slam panel off and straightened out the n/s chassis leg using an axle stand and the self weight of the car to bend it up, did a bit of hammering to shape things up properly and fitted a new slam panel, all back together now the o/s front of the car is now the same height as the n/s and the bumper and grille looks straight at last. Gave it loads of waxoyl everywhere to preserve it. Just need to get the new s/h bonnet sprayed up now and it'll be well sorted  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam_C on 03 May 2009, 12:49
Hi,

I have replaced all 4 discs and pads on my R32 as one of my old discs was warped and was making a sketchy noise. the new brakes are fantastic.

I have also gave it a clean and a put a layer of Dodo Juice blue velvet wax on it, i would recommend this wax to anyone who has a darkish coloured car it really gives it a nice shine.
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 03 May 2009, 23:21
Drove to London, kept kicking out of 5th gear. New gearbox ahoy  :cry: :cry: fun times
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 May 2009, 00:02
Me well i have fitted my 'A' pillar pod and boost gauge and gave it a hoover out and cleaned the interior with some 'poorboys' excellent stuff imo  :cool:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 May 2009, 00:03
Cleaned some bird shizer off of the rear quarter panel  :smug:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 05 May 2009, 09:12
On sunday I Cleaned it! First time for months :laugh:

On Monday I back to blacked it and re pinstriped my grill
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Post by: ReDBull on 05 May 2009, 13:28
Kicked the F**king thing as the battery is flat AGAIN and it would not start!!!
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Post by: ineson on 05 May 2009, 13:40
Nothing as it has been in the local garage since last wednesday and not expecting it back until Friday at the earliest!  :angry: :angry: :cry:
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Post by: mumbles on 05 May 2009, 16:23
sorry to hear it bullyboy..

Just replaced my battery today.
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Post by: JC on 05 May 2009, 18:36
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:
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Post by: gavL on 06 May 2009, 09:29
Past few days have been spent with new fluids, oil filter, new lower thermostat housing and thermostat, ball joint end, cv boots on inner and outer on a driveshaft plus a load of hassle sourcing parts!

Oh the joy of Mk2's and sourcing parts, got a Mk1 Alu lower Thermostat Housing for £2!!! Polished up it looks brand new!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 May 2009, 10:30
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:

That's not big, and it's not clever  :grin:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 06 May 2009, 10:35
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:

That's not big, and it's not clever  :grin:

Tis fun tho!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 May 2009, 10:38
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:

That's not big, and it's not clever  :grin:

Tis fun tho!
:lipsrsealed: **I know  :grin:**  :lipsrsealed:

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Post by: MrBounce on 06 May 2009, 10:45
Pumped up my tyres...  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: danny_p on 06 May 2009, 11:21
decided it was poorly.   looked at the garage and decided that it's engine out time.   not done anything about takeing it out yet tho
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Post by: JC on 06 May 2009, 11:53
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:

That's not big, and it's not clever  :grin:

And  :rolleyes: :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 May 2009, 11:58
ragged the sh1te out of it  :grin:

That's not big, and it's not clever  :grin:

And  :rolleyes: :grin:

Was waiting for you to reply :P
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Post by: davero on 06 May 2009, 22:26
Changed wing mirrors, replaced missing clip on outer cv, noticed gearbox mount shagged.
Ordered a vibra technics one.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 May 2009, 23:18
Put a Guy's aero wipe mod on mine, looking slick and sexy now :)
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Post by: mumbles on 07 May 2009, 23:17
kicked it because it broke down... although that was technically yesterday..

today, ordered new dizzy.
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Post by: boneybradley on 07 May 2009, 23:21
mines not a golf anymore.....but the pissat has an audi rs lower front bumper fitted now!! without damaged knuckles too!!
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Post by: shepgti on 07 May 2009, 23:23
mines not a golf anymore.....but the pissat has an audi rs lower front bumper fitted now!! without damaged knuckles too!!


pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil:
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Post by: boneybradley on 07 May 2009, 23:24
weekend when the 18's get fitted on!!  :cool:
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Post by: MrBounce on 07 May 2009, 23:40
I collected a vintage pram for my posh aunt and it's now sitting in the back (coz it won;t fit in the shed) waiting to be taken down to Oxford on Sunday...  :cool:
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Post by: shepgti on 08 May 2009, 11:27
I collected a vintage pram for my posh aunt and it's now sitting in the back (coz it won;t fit in the shed) waiting to be taken down to Oxford on Sunday...  :cool:

 :huh:
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 08 May 2009, 13:24
Taken it to the garage to get de-cat'd, carburettor fixed/tuned and the rear bench modded so I can use golf interiors in the jetta.

Also ordered coilovers :D
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Post by: ineson on 08 May 2009, 13:32
Decided to get it back from the garage where it has been for the last week and a half and decided to break it.

Thread soon to be written out with all parts available.

Bye bye VW ownership, time for a change!  :wink:
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Post by: davero on 08 May 2009, 14:02
Fitted smoked indicators/fogs.
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/davero_photo/dave1146-1.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 08 May 2009, 14:07
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 14:13
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Has chuff been naughtay?  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 08 May 2009, 14:29
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Has chuff been naughtay?  :grin:

tell you in 14 days  :grin:
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Post by: T_J_G on 08 May 2009, 14:30
Nothing today, may get a drive later if it's lucky.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 14:33
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Has chuff been naughtay?  :grin:

tell you in 14 days  :grin:

LOL! Oh dear, I've been lucky, never been caught doing anything naughty, that's because I'm a sensible driver... :evil:
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Post by: Khare on 08 May 2009, 14:34
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Has chuff been naughtay?  :grin:

tell you in 14 days  :grin:

LOL! Oh dear, I've been lucky, never been caught doing anything naughty, that's because I'm a sensible driver... :evil:

no its because you dont have a gti  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 14:34
had its picture taken by a nice man in a van  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Has chuff been naughtay?  :grin:

tell you in 14 days  :grin:

LOL! Oh dear, I've been lucky, never been caught doing anything naughty, that's because I'm a sensible driver... :evil:

no its because you dont have a gti  :grin: :laugh:

Touche.  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Khare on 08 May 2009, 14:36
tbf, i dont drive slow, yet ive never been pulled for a random check. I guess im just lucky.
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Post by: AlanD on 08 May 2009, 14:37
Office people wanted to go out in it to see how quick it was so since mods. Ragged it to pub lunch and back :D

Its wash day tomorrow, needs a good air, all my farts are starting to soak into the seats lol
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Post by: T_J_G on 08 May 2009, 14:38
Office people wanted to go out in it to see how quick it was so since mods. Ragged it to pub lunch and back :D

Its wash day tomorrow, needs a good air, all my farts are starting to soak into the seats lol
Lovely!

Christ washing your car Alan! Must be ill!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 14:38
Office people wanted to go out in it to see how quick it was so since mods. Ragged it to pub lunch and back :D

Its wash day tomorrow, needs a good air, all my farts are starting to soak into the seats lol

That's just grim, mind you it does happen lol! My interior could do with a good clean...haven't done it for 2 months  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: AlanD on 08 May 2009, 14:40
Iv got a BBQ party at mine tomorrow so want it to look nice. Im sucha shallow tosser.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 14:44
Iv got a BBQ party at mine tomorrow so want it to look nice. Im sucha shallow tosser.

I'm the same man lol! You're not the only one.
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 08 May 2009, 23:01
was about to gt my scorpion backbox fitted but because its off a mk2 it needs a bit of chopping and changing.
but because the mid section is a bit f**ked im just looking to get a full system now for my MK3 And flog the backbox !

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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 09 May 2009, 00:29
I found out my car was a Cat D write off today  :cry:
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Post by: davero on 09 May 2009, 00:38
I'm sure there are plenty of cat d's on here looking better than ever. Nothing to annoy yourself over. :wink:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 09 May 2009, 00:45
I'm sure there are plenty of cat d's on here looking better than ever. Nothing to annoy yourself over. :wink:

This is what everyone's telling me, not to worry, so I shouldn't?
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Post by: davero on 09 May 2009, 00:59
At the and of the day it is a 13 year old car, it has already lost all the value it is going to lose
regardless.  If you were selling it it would not be worth any less. Cat d was probably only a fender bender.
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Post by: shepgti on 09 May 2009, 01:00
I'm sure there are plenty of cat d's on here looking better than ever. Nothing to annoy yourself over. :wink:

This is what everyone's telling me, not to worry, so I shouldn't?

only issue you have with it is your wonky rear quater.... :undecided:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 09 May 2009, 01:41
I'm sure there are plenty of cat d's on here looking better than ever. Nothing to annoy yourself over. :wink:

This is what everyone's telling me, not to worry, so I shouldn't?

only issue you have with it is your wonky rear quater.... :undecided:

Not really wonky anymore, you can't notice it lol!
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Post by: AlanD on 09 May 2009, 07:42
Death trap if you ask me ! ;)

Just kidding mate, just echoing what other have said, CAT D is nothing, its fine :) Looking as good as ever :cool:
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Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2009, 08:11
I found out my car was a Cat D write off today  :cry:

Why did it take so long to find out and how did you find out.
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Post by: shepgti on 09 May 2009, 11:01
I found out my car was a Cat D write off today  :cry:

Why did it take so long to find out and how did you find out.

a little thing called a hpi check  :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2009, 11:13
I found out my car was a Cat D write off today  :cry:

Why did it take so long to find out and how did you find out.

a little thing called a hpi check  :grin:

Call me silly but would it not be better to do that when buying the car instead of a lot later.
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Post by: gjroe78 on 09 May 2009, 11:15
I found out my car was a Cat D write off today  :cry:

Why did it take so long to find out and how did you find out.

a little thing called a hpi check  :grin:


Call me silly but would it not be better to do that when buying the car instead of a lot later.

Errr YEP  :shocked:
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Post by: JC on 09 May 2009, 11:16
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:  yes wayne, but some people dont - not til they go to part ex it in  THEN the dealer tells them.

shady - wouldnt worry to much - I will happily buy it off you for a REDUCED price now i know its cat d  :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2009, 11:52
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:  yes wayne, but some people dont - not til they go to part ex it in  THEN the dealer tells them.

shady - wouldnt worry to much - I will happily buy it off you for a REDUCED price now i know its cat d  :grin:

I always hpi a car before buying it, has saved me from buying a dud in the past.
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 09 May 2009, 16:02
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:  yes wayne, but some people dont - not til they go to part ex it in  THEN the dealer tells them.

shady - wouldnt worry to much - I will happily buy it off you for a REDUCED price now i know its cat d  :grin:

I always hpi a car before buying it, has saved me from buying a dud in the past.


Ermmm im young n dumb  :laugh: What is a ermm HPI check, never really looked into what it is  :embarassed: :embarassed:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 09 May 2009, 16:15
It's a check through the DVLA that tells you a car's history, if it's been declared a write off, if it's been stolen/recovered, etc
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 09 May 2009, 16:20
It's a check through the DVLA that tells you a car's history, if it's been declared a write off, if it's been stolen/recovered, etc

Ahh right so its like that thing advertised on TV, Mytext Check or something  :cool:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 09 May 2009, 17:28
Yup, one in the same
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Post by: JC on 09 May 2009, 21:36
took the old girl for a run up the hozzy - not the best thing for me mate whose knee felt every pothole - stone - rumble strip  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: chrisford_vw on 09 May 2009, 22:16
Put a badgeless grill on today and won a set of gti doorcards on the bay for £1.25 (collect and fit tommorow)
Here is a pic of the grill
(http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo172/ctdarkchris_vw/DSCF1408.jpg)
Fitted as was with the grey finish, I don't know if I should paint it or not.
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Post by: AlanD on 10 May 2009, 10:08
Did this  yesterday, but you get the drift. Gave a 2 hour clean and polish, she look like shes come out the showroom inside and out. I love her when she is this clean

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0179.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0180.jpg)
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Post by: Martz on 10 May 2009, 10:18
Took pictures of mine overlooking Hrow. Will post them later! :D
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2009, 11:48
Managed to get almost all the dent out of the rear door  :cool: fooking supermarket drive off  :evil:
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Post by: AlanD on 10 May 2009, 11:56
:( arrgh sorry about that chuff, how anoying :(

I was at Tesco yesterday, parked right at the back, loads of spaces and someone still managed to park next to me  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2009, 12:01
its been there a month or so alan, was very noticeable  :angry:  thankfully a good push from inside got it out  :cool:
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Post by: captin manering on 10 May 2009, 12:11
i managed to snap my rear wiper blade of while trying to polish it up lol.

Dont no why i bother cause you cant polish a turd :smug:
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Post by: antz on 10 May 2009, 12:21
going to wash and polish tonite
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Post by: MrBounce on 10 May 2009, 21:26
Drove mine 340 miles round trip to deliver a vintage pram to my Aunt who's going to become a Grandmother for the first time (she wanted somehting "posh" to push her grandchild around Oxford in). My dad paid for all the fuel then filled up again when I dropped him home  :cool:

Didn't exactly hang around and still got 40mpg and averaged about 57mph. Very happy  :smiley:

I've also now got the boot and rear seats back coz the sodding pram wouldn't go in the shed it was so big!!!  :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Post by: andyg16v on 10 May 2009, 21:40
Washed two MK2 Golfs and hoovered the inside. Need to get some better cleaning stuff, bloody tree sap everywhere  :angry:
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Post by: Ticalion on 11 May 2009, 10:20
Hah bloody rear calliper carrier bolts, only managed one side. Took a lot longer than I was expecting, they were stuck on but a tickling with the grinder soon sorted them out. Get the other side done next week, MOT soon woop woop!
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 18:27
Oil change, replaced alternater/water pump belt and adjusted PAS pump.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 May 2009, 19:01
Drove to Bridport to collect a couple of tyres. Will get them fitted tomorrow.


Also cleaned the bad boy :P

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Random%20Pics/DSC_0413.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Random%20Pics/DSC_0414.jpg)

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Post by: barry-gti on 11 May 2009, 19:08
replaced my clutch pedal....what a B0ll0ck!
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 19:09
Drove to Bridport to collect a couple of tyres. Will get them fitted tomorrow.


Also cleaned the bad boy :P

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Random%20Pics/DSC_0413.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Random%20Pics/DSC_0414.jpg)



looking good Shady  :cool:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 May 2009, 19:25
Cheers matey :) got something on the cards now I think, hopefully will make it look a lot better :)
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Post by: R32UK on 11 May 2009, 20:09
Put in £60 of petrol.... an all too familiar story  :cry:
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 20:56
Cheers matey :) got something on the cards now I think, hopefully will make it look a lot better :)

what you got in mind or is it a secret and you'd have to kill me If you tell me??  :grin:

Just used mequiars "shine" to bring up my black trim.... think I may have to respray some parts tho coz they just wont come up any better... on the other hand it has made a huge difference to the look of the car!   :smiley:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 May 2009, 21:07
I'd have to kill you  :grin: I'm just gonna go ahead and do it when I get round to doing it :) the reason for not telling is because I want to just do it, and not have anyone influence my decision, if I like it, I like it, and whatever anyone else thinks, well... LOL!
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Post by: Mikester on 11 May 2009, 21:09
Took it to http://www.ddalecoachworks.co.uk/home.html (http://www.ddalecoachworks.co.uk/home.html)
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 21:12
I'd have to kill you  :grin: I'm just gonna go ahead and do it when I get round to doing it :) the reason for not telling is because I want to just do it, and not have anyone influence my decision, if I like it, I like it, and whatever anyone else thinks, well... LOL!

Don't do it man!!! Don't paint it pink.... its just not cool....  :grin:

Hope it goes well! let us see some pics when you do!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 May 2009, 21:25
Who told you that???!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: Of course I'll get pics, I'm the biggest pic whore on this forum you know lol!
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 21:32
Who told you that???!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: Of course I'll get pics, I'm the biggest pic whore on this forum you know lol!

LOL, ye I'd noticed (not a bad thing) If I ever manage to get some pics of my car done then I may require your help and sig making service  :grin: Don't think I could handle the shame of trying to make one myself....

Anyway we better stop hijacking this thread or we'll get banned!!  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 May 2009, 21:34
Who told you that???!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: Of course I'll get pics, I'm the biggest pic whore on this forum you know lol!

LOL, ye I'd noticed (not a bad thing) If I ever manage to get some pics of my car done then I may require your help and sig making service  :grin: Don't think I could handle the shame of trying to make one myself....

Anyway we better stop hijacking this thread or we'll get banned!!  :grin:

 :rolleyes: You will...I won't  :grin: :grin: :grin:

No problem my man, just give me a shout, I do need to get one done for another member though which I still haven't done and also one for cookiemonster when he sends me some photos...
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Post by: mumbles on 11 May 2009, 21:52

 :rolleyes: You will...I won't  :grin: :grin: :grin:


HAHAHAHA!!!  :grin:.....  :undecided:... :cry:
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Post by: Martz on 12 May 2009, 00:52
Gave it a damn good clean about 1 hour ago! :D
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 12 May 2009, 01:44
Rode past it on my bike. Jumped in, put the key in in the hope that it might start...it didn't   :sad: :sad:
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 12 May 2009, 09:14
Purchased some prezzies for it, a new sump and some engine mounts  :laugh:


Watch this space................................. It will without fail guaranteed faulter again  :evil:
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Post by: mumbles on 12 May 2009, 18:31
Gave it the best damn clean inside its ever had! got some fabric cleanign stuff (baisically just carpet cleaner although it says its for car seats too) really got all the muck out my seats, hoovered it to within an inch of its life and rubbed in another layer of megs shine on the bodywork trim. still waiting for new Mass Air Flow meter to arrive....
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Post by: T_J_G on 12 May 2009, 19:20
Put new mats in and received some goodies!
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Post by: JC on 12 May 2009, 20:27
won the traffic light GP  :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 12 May 2009, 20:55
You know my Fronterror is no match for your 16v :tongue:
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Post by: antz on 12 May 2009, 21:05
took it out for a good drive :cool:, love the whistle from the turbo when windows are down hehe
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Post by: the dude on 12 May 2009, 21:24
went for a service, then found out need to spend £ on TLC'ing it, many many £'s
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 May 2009, 21:32
Found out it's my valve stem seals busted, gonna cost a lot to replace, lovely jubly. £350 +....I don't think so.


Also got my Toyo Proxe T1-Rs on the rear today, I'm "scene" now lol!
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Post by: AlanD on 12 May 2009, 21:34
Im about to get the old man from Gatwick airport in 20 minutes so going to go for a nice spirited drive :)
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 12 May 2009, 22:29
Picked up my new engine for the conversion :D Hard stuff lifting the engine by hand out of the back of my dad's car. Had to get some assistance from the neighbour :p

Also just sourced nearly all the parts I need for the conversion all from one person. VERY HAPPY!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 12 May 2009, 22:39
Fixed the rear aero wiper
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Post by: rob026 on 13 May 2009, 00:14
put my new colour coded spoiler on, halfrauds dragon green isnt the same as vw dragon green, so will probs be back off to try again :sad:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 13 May 2009, 09:09
put my new colour coded spoiler on, halfrauds dragon green isnt the same as vw dragon green, so will probs be back off to try again :sad:
Bodgit & Scarper Inc  :tongue:
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Post by: VRDan on 13 May 2009, 18:28
Got up some new sparkplugs through work so trade price  :smiley:,they are overdue but its still not cheap paying for 6 platinum plugs.
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Post by: Martz on 13 May 2009, 22:53
Cleaned the tree sap off it from parking in Focus under a tree? Was so confused as it looked like Coke....................
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Post by: DANNYGCL on 13 May 2009, 23:55
purchased a new sump pan and gasket. Engine mounts and gerbox mount from GSF (all in at £60) Trade  :smug: :smug:


Go on ENVY ME  :evil: hehe
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 May 2009, 00:31
Completely finished screwing my dash back together, and not one single screw left over!  but managed  to lose one of the little springs from the seat runner... Doh..
Tom
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Post by: ineson on 14 May 2009, 05:17
Nothing as it is still in garage after a fortnight now. Definately selling / breaking now as put a deposit down on another car last night.
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Post by: dubcheryl on 14 May 2009, 09:50
Checked oil and water and found my breather has broken - it all became clear as to why it didn't like to start in the mornings! Now a trip to GSF for me... :sad:
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Post by: Dan34 on 15 May 2009, 19:36
sheered an exhaust clamp! oh joy  :angry: lol

Dan
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 15 May 2009, 23:50
Collected it from having valve stem seals replaced, along with cambelt change, tensioner change and camshaft seal changed :)


Also got a passenger's bottom trim seal replaced too.
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Post by: JC on 16 May 2009, 01:18
purchased a new sump pan and gasket. Engine mounts and gerbox mount from GSF (all in at £60) Trade  :smug: :smug:


Go on ENVY ME  :evil: hehe

is that like getting FORUM discount but  different words  - on the owners club trade account  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: davero on 16 May 2009, 01:31
Fook all it rained all bloody day  :sad:
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Post by: Adam on 16 May 2009, 01:51
Drove to TSR and got some pressed plates, put on my rear 1 series wiper and collected a car from Taunton  :rolleyes:.
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Post by: MrBounce on 16 May 2009, 10:47
Gonna park it in the manager's underground carpark in town today as I've blagged a carpark pass. Free town parking  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: re2 on 16 May 2009, 20:07
nothing as its at the back of the garage and im driving a jetta
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Post by: Grazy on 16 May 2009, 20:40
Took it for a nice hard rinse round town

And tried to polish rubbish paint on sunroof , Not happening - Anyone got an Oak green sunroof for sale  :laugh:
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Post by: richard s on 16 May 2009, 20:41
gone for a drive as been on hols for 2 weeks to find hand brake siezed again  :cry:
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Post by: Grazy on 16 May 2009, 21:13
gone for a drive as been on hols for 2 weeks to find hand brake siezed again  :cry:

    Is it a MK2 per chance bruv   :grin:
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Post by: Bounty_Hunter on 16 May 2009, 22:24
well i fixed my electic window on the drivers side finally! plus took the window frame out on the hood as i dont have a window!
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Post by: Mikester on 16 May 2009, 23:38
gone another day without it in my life.
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Post by: mumbles on 17 May 2009, 01:42
new mass air flow meter... checked more wiring for the ignition system.... still not running right. ordered new coil... fingers crossed for this solution...  :sad:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 17 May 2009, 15:30
Refilled washer bottle, bloody warning thing gets so anoying.
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Post by: Andy-H on 17 May 2009, 16:56

Fitted my amp in the boot after colourmatching the top plate on it.

Made a speaker box for the boot.

Got it Sh!t up going to Focus for supplies  :angry:
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Post by: richard s on 17 May 2009, 20:04
unsiezed handbrake and think hammers and wd40 are wicked
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gone for a drive as been on hols for 2 weeks to find hand brake siezed again 


    Is it a MK2 per chance bruv   
how did you ever guess  :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 17 May 2009, 20:14
Swapped to small bumpers and original style rear lights.

Nick
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Post by: edpryce on 19 May 2009, 20:23
at the weekend I finally lowered it and de-stripped it. Been meaning to change the suspension for ages as it was on the original shocks/springs.  Never tackled anything like that before. Took ages.

(Thanks Jacko for the coilovers)

before

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/EdPryce/Image010.jpg)

after

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/EdPryce/IMGP2568.jpg)

Shame its outside my house, want to get some decent photos. What do you reckon?

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Post by: dTEA on 19 May 2009, 20:28
ordered a set of inserts for the seat adjusters...first mod  :laugh:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 19 May 2009, 21:12
Found matching bonnet for £40 Non rusty door for £40 and Grill £20

If its still there on the weekend i will be back in black!
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Post by: westfield on 19 May 2009, 21:15
Re fitted the carpets in the Cab and put the seats back in.  :smiley:
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Post by: antogoof on 19 May 2009, 21:17
thought about driving it and then thought about toyo proxes in the wet! :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 21:59
crashed it into a post  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 May 2009, 21:59
thought about driving it and then thought about toyo proxes in the wet! :smiley:
:huh:

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Post by: shepgti on 19 May 2009, 22:01
crashed it into a post  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :huh: :shocked:
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Post by: antogoof on 19 May 2009, 22:19
only kiddin shady, im just getting used to driving fast again! :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 22:25
crashed it into a post  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :huh: :shocked:

too little sleep, too much cockiness that it would fit thru the gap left to get ti on my drive at 7am  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 May 2009, 22:43
only kiddin shady, im just getting used to driving fast again! :smiley:

I was referring to the Toyos... :kiss: :grin:
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Post by: antogoof on 19 May 2009, 22:45
? :smiley:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 May 2009, 22:46
I dunno, I've lost myself lol!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 19 May 2009, 22:53
Just bought it some TT comps  :cool:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 May 2009, 22:54
Just bought it some TT comps  :cool:

Change your friggin' sig already lol!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 19 May 2009, 22:57
I will when the wheels are on but my ickkle 15's make me blush  :embarassed:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 May 2009, 23:03
I will when the wheels are on but my ickkle 15's make me blush  :embarassed:

LMAO, you girl :P
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Post by: gjroe78 on 19 May 2009, 23:04
 :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
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Post by: dTEA on 20 May 2009, 18:37
crashed it into a post  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :huh: :shocked:

too little sleep, too much cockiness that it would fit thru the gap left to get ti on my drive at 7am  :grin:
that mean a nice dent in the mk2 then?  :huh:
only kiddin shady, im just getting used to driving fast again! :smiley:


I was referring to the Toyos... :kiss: :grin:
I went for a spin last night on the Dunlop Sport's...abysmal aint the word...I was spinning up at 65 in 3rd :evil:
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Post by: the dude on 20 May 2009, 21:59
Sold it,
And hopefully bought a new one.
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Post by: Horney on 20 May 2009, 22:03
Got my indicators working, fitted my bumper brackets and went for a razz.

nick
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Post by: antogoof on 20 May 2009, 22:10
just took it on the a628 woodhead pass for a tool about, it was good heading for barnsley but coming back the heavens opened!! :angry:

twisty, smooth, quick, love it. :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 20 May 2009, 23:42
Refitted all my freshly power washed seats, re greased the seat runners and tracks, seats now glide backwards and forwards silently
Tom
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Post by: Adam on 21 May 2009, 10:08
Spet far too much money on it this week.
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Post by: danny_p on 21 May 2009, 10:40
going to see if it still goes
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Post by: AlanD on 21 May 2009, 11:42
Managed to smack someone up the arse and ruin my front bumper, front grille and VW badge :(
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Post by: gjroe78 on 21 May 2009, 11:47
Managed to smack someone up the arse and ruin my front bumper, front grille and VW badge :(
Gutted Alan  :cry:
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Post by: AlanD on 21 May 2009, 11:59
Ordering parts from VW today so should be sorted by next weekend. Its just the cost of getting it all sorted :(
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Post by: antz on 21 May 2009, 13:48
debadged and orderd new rear bushes  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 21 May 2009, 13:50
checked the oil, then going out for a play, as i have been woken up FAR too early again  :rolleyes:
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Post by: dTEA on 22 May 2009, 11:10
Ordering parts from VW today so should be sorted by next weekend. Its just the cost of getting it all sorted :(
get the carbon front you know you want to :wink:
sorry to hear bout the shunt tho
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 May 2009, 11:16
Spat on it from the upstairs window by mistake.  :laugh:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 22 May 2009, 22:36
Took all the wood trim out and started spraying and fitted new Momo gear knob!
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 22 May 2009, 22:43
She got taken to the garage today, me and the old man are swapping the engine on sunday...can't wait to get her back on the road
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Post by: AlanD on 22 May 2009, 22:56
Ordering parts from VW today so should be sorted by next weekend. Its just the cost of getting it all sorted :(
get the carbon front you know you want to :wink:
sorry to hear bout the shunt tho

Id love a carbon front, but need somwehere to put my plate :(

Coopers around here would cum in their pants if they saw me with no plate on the front of my car.
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Post by: andyg16v on 22 May 2009, 23:04
Sold it :(
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 23 May 2009, 01:44
Fixed it! :D It no longer cuts out :)
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Post by: MrBounce on 23 May 2009, 10:37
Went to the gym in it, took the Mrs to the Railway station. Might clean it...  :grin:
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Post by: vdubman on 23 May 2009, 10:48
fitted a knew oil pressure sensor,oil temp sensor,light switch,checked all the fluid levels and gonna take her for a wash later :smiley:
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Post by: VRDan on 23 May 2009, 14:07
fitted a Mk4 Gti three spoke steering wheel  :smiley:
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Post by: monzablue16v on 23 May 2009, 17:32
Got pissed of with it and thought about burning it :(
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Post by: Chris-White on 23 May 2009, 19:52
Broken it.  :sad:


(although it isnt actually golf)
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Post by: dTEA on 23 May 2009, 21:05
Went to view a good few other golfs in it for my mate...got very p1ssed off with arrogant "lock up" dealers taking the proverbial, saying "meet my brother, he's at the shops in it"  or "my boss is out in it with the family" - do they want to sell the fooking things or what :angry:

Then finally drove all the way to nottingham and saw a 24,000 2004 plate Leon Cupra and he's bought it  :cool:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 May 2009, 21:42
I got stuck into overhauling my rear brakes on my mk3 GTI, id like to say id finished but only managed to fit the new disc, pads, wheels bearings, hoses and cleaned up caliper on the passenger side as once i started the drivers side one of the caliper carrier bolts sheared out - MEH!!! ...looks like a trip to Halfrauds in the morning to get some bolt / stud removers.  :angry:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 23 May 2009, 23:49
Got bonnet from worthing in X5, blew MK3 valver off roundabout :shocked:
Fitted bonnet drove home and snapped suspension roll bar link, feked CV boot, stripped link and cv boot ready to fit new bit if i can get em tmrw if not its the fiat uno back up until tuesday :sick:
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Post by: Adam on 23 May 2009, 23:53
VR6 splitter, rear handles on the front and painted my calipers, well half way there  :drool:
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Post by: antz on 24 May 2009, 13:06
smoothed inner airbox  :smiley:
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Post by: shepgti on 24 May 2009, 13:35
parked it on the driveway where it will probly sit for a loooooong time :grin:
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Post by: Grazy on 24 May 2009, 16:29
Me and a mate put speakers int the doors , some tweaters on dash and head unit in Sounds at last , And also fixed leaking fuel pipe at top of injector rail  :cool:
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Post by: Horney on 24 May 2009, 16:36
Cracked out the rattle cans!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4082.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4083.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4086.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4087.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4089.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4093.jpg)

Nick
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Post by: clipperjay on 24 May 2009, 22:29
Washed it!
Cracked out the rattle cans!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4082.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4083.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4086.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4087.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4089.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4093.jpg)

Nick
Nick that MkII is coming along fella! :cool:

WASHED
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Rallye4sale/P1010768.jpg)
WASHED
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Rallye4sale/P1010769.jpg)
WASHED
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Rallye4sale/P1010770.jpg)
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Post by: MrBounce on 25 May 2009, 11:09
Drove it to the gym, and used the windscreen washers coz the screen was dusty.  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 25 May 2009, 16:52
parked it on the driveway where it will probly sit for a loooooong time :grin:

 :shocked:


 :huh:
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Post by: dTEA on 25 May 2009, 20:27
washed it and the missus's and then its rained :cry:
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Post by: Khare on 25 May 2009, 20:37
changed oil and oil filter  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 25 May 2009, 20:38
checked it was still in the garage  :grin:
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Post by: uta_flyinghigh on 25 May 2009, 21:33
Dewipered trunklid, sprayed rims black, fitted aero wipers.
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Post by: shepgti on 25 May 2009, 22:22
parked it on the driveway where it will probly sit for a loooooong time :grin:

 :shocked:


 :huh:

tax and mot up at end of the month and have just fixed my rx7, god i forgot how much i love speed :evil:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 May 2009, 23:30
well i'v fitted my painted engine and battery covers  :laugh:
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Post by: mumbles on 26 May 2009, 17:52
fitted new crankshaft sensor. coolent pipe has corroded real bad and sprung a leak while moving it to get engine mount out so got a new one of those on the way.
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Post by: T_J_G on 26 May 2009, 18:49
fitted a new coil pack.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 26 May 2009, 19:14
Fitted new exhaust mounts and repositioned the exhaust to stop it banging all the time!!
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Post by: AlanD on 26 May 2009, 20:46
fitted a new coil pack.

I thought "Team Brands" where going to fit them tomorrow?
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 26 May 2009, 21:45
Almost fitted new spark plugs and HT leads, got the plugs in, but turns out the leads are the wrong ones...
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Post by: euro dave on 26 May 2009, 22:16
Soldered, unwrapped insulation tape, soldered some more, twisted lots of wires, and then applied hand cream after my fingers could take no more of the punishment!  :)
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Post by: T_J_G on 27 May 2009, 10:59
fitted a new coil pack.

I thought "Team Brands" where going to fit them tomorrow?

It was annoying driving with it misfiring lol. I had to use the car so I put it in. I'll bring something esle for you to fit :
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Post by: gjroe78 on 27 May 2009, 12:26
New timing belt and raised the front a little  :wink:
Trying to find somewhere to refurb and spray my new wheels for a decent price
Oh and new tyres for them  :sad:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 28 May 2009, 09:04
Exhaust fell off!   :angry:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 28 May 2009, 10:52
Exhaust fell off!   :angry:

Hehe. Is it sorted now?
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Post by: dubcheryl on 28 May 2009, 11:01
nope, its hanging on by a thread, so driving very gingerly trying not to let it happen again!
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Post by: AlanD on 28 May 2009, 11:13
Getting it sorted before next weekend?
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Post by: dubcheryl on 28 May 2009, 11:15
Ooh yes! Hopefully sorted by this evening so I can go to Bath! All I need is an exhaust rubber and a screwdriver!
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Post by: mumbles on 28 May 2009, 16:31
new water temp sensor! fixed and runnin good again =)
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Post by: Chris-White on 28 May 2009, 16:37
Polished 'n hoovered. Not actually fixed though!

and its still not a golf.
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Post by: hib747 on 28 May 2009, 16:40
Changed my induction kit for a carbon air intake and ordered some new wheels for sat!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: JC on 29 May 2009, 16:11
checked the Radiator fan works - LOTS  :grin:
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Post by: davero on 29 May 2009, 17:42
Finally changed my fubared gearbox mount. There is not a lot of room in a vr6 engine bay :grin:
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Post by: danny_p on 29 May 2009, 18:24
removed my tubular manifold,  found broken ness -  snaped collector will be welding that up shortly
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Post by: johnson6672 on 29 May 2009, 19:10
Washed and polished twice, all nice and shinney now!! :cool:
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Post by: MrBounce on 29 May 2009, 21:43
Went and bought some beer!  :laugh:
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Post by: DigiDub on 29 May 2009, 21:53
Sat in the boiling heat on the M25 for and hour trying to get home!

Then added some window decals  :cool:
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Post by: turbo.jon on 29 May 2009, 22:07
Changed oil&filter
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Post by: dTEA on 30 May 2009, 15:42
cleaned it inside, and removed the lil uns baby seat, and put in a new sun blind.  Gonna give it a go to do a GTI logo stencil and colour code it all!  :grin:  After that it was get in and drive to work.  :sad:

Also getting a price on poly bushes and front n/s wheel bearing for the GTTDi :rolleyes:
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 30 May 2009, 15:50
I Put my new Ronal Turbos on :)

Getting it Slammed on Monday !

(http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss26/Amer_Khammash/Photo-0077_1.jpg)


What ya think ?
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Post by: Komenda on 30 May 2009, 15:52

New throttle cable and thermostat, all ready for the trip to Stonor  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 30 May 2009, 16:56
parked it up on the road and neglected it  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

Garage space taken up by the polo, all polished and trim blackened ready for stonor  :cool:
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Post by: Grazy on 30 May 2009, 20:13
Put some G60 steels on it  :smug:
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Post by: MrBounce on 31 May 2009, 17:33
150 miles, 2 1/2 hours, 1 traffic jam, 39 mpg, aircon on, 60mph average, Dartford Tunnel, 1 bottle of water and 12 jelly babies. Got home and realised I'd left my beer at my mates. So I bought some more!  :evil:
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Post by: mumbles on 31 May 2009, 17:48
rewired a connector to the crankshft sensor as one of the wires decided it would like to be corroded and snap off at the end. new metal water pipe as old one had sprung a leak, resprayed lower rear bumper black because it had decided to turn old and go gray.  cleaned all the windows properly and got sticker marks off rear and both side windows (been meaning to do this since I got the car) and adjusted windscreen washer spray nozzles so that it hits the window! :smiley: not bad for a days work. here's some pics of bumper, before and after =)

(http://www.force10.co.uk/pics/before.jpg)
(http://www.force10.co.uk/pics/after.jpg)
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Post by: whiter_than_white on 31 May 2009, 18:51
replaced both front wings  :smiley: car just looks a bit odd now as the front end is all nice shiney new paint and the rest is still to be done
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Post by: JC on 31 May 2009, 19:24
washed ,  polish ad refueled ready to get loaded up on Friday for a weekend away  :cool:
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Post by: the dude on 31 May 2009, 20:17
gave it its first wash, put my new tax disc holder in, ED30 gearknob, new red bulbs in the footwells, GTI inserts in the handles,
And put a jellybelly red airfreshener in, definately the best smelling one out of all of them!!!
Oh, and filled her up and finally got to test 6th gear on the motorway...
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Post by: Thom89 on 31 May 2009, 23:49
I completed the build on my interior, everything is now back in place, washed, cleaned and polished, and not one single screw, nut, or bolt left over  :laugh: :laugh:
Tom
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Post by: dubcheryl on 01 June 2009, 09:10
Exhaust fell off AGAIN :angry:
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Post by: Martz on 01 June 2009, 09:13
Exhaust fell off AGAIN :angry:

How? Should not fall off if fitted correctly, ask the Qwik Fit sh1itters! :D
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Post by: dubcheryl on 01 June 2009, 09:18
My exhaust doesn't have the correct hangers to keep it on, jubilee clip FTW until the rubber broke, I then had it on temporarily with zip ties :lipsrsealed: which broke before I could get it fixed. How annoying!!!
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Post by: boo on 01 June 2009, 21:05
found a hole in the  nsf floor ! fix it tomrow
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Post by: mumbles on 01 June 2009, 21:19
cleaned underside of bonnet, then polished and waxed under there too. looks like new again =)

now i just have to clean the engine up... maybe paint rocker cover black...  :undecided:
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Post by: JC on 01 June 2009, 21:30
took it apart  :shocked:
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Post by: Khare on 01 June 2009, 21:31
took it apart  :shocked:
again? :undecided:
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Post by: JC on 01 June 2009, 21:33
yes - rear bumper and the front end. - i tend to spanner when i have things on my mind  :laugh:
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Post by: westfield on 01 June 2009, 21:36
yes - rear bumper and the front end. - i tend to spanner when i have things on my mind  :laugh:

Not more cars on your mind ??  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 01 June 2009, 21:37
nope,  BOTH will be on sale  at this rate   :cry: - ( again - i know  :lipsrsealed: )
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Post by: westfield on 01 June 2009, 21:43
I did think i saw a for sale sign on the olop on a stonor photo of Nick's  :shocked:
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Post by: stealthwolf on 01 June 2009, 22:10
I plugged in VAGCOM for the first time (received the cable today). Managed to test the speakers  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 June 2009, 23:59
Repaired my bonnet to inner wing earth strap! by re crimping the stainless steel tab, to the braided copper wire, and then re heat shrinking to make it look like new!
Tom
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 June 2009, 10:27
I ordered some car cleaning stuff hopeing to clean it today but ordered it to th wrong address. So it will be dirty for another day or two.
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Post by: JC on 02 June 2009, 20:41
gave the front end a good going over

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=70382.msg1041450#msg1041450

 :cool:
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Post by: boo on 02 June 2009, 21:21
fixed my hole  :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 02 June 2009, 21:54
Hobbled outside, looked at it and then hobbled back inside.

Nick
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Post by: Guy on 02 June 2009, 21:59
Hobbled outside, looked at it and then hobbled back inside.

Nick

 :grin: :huh: :lipsrsealed: :cry:

get well soon!
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Post by: B-chi on 02 June 2009, 22:23
Removed the rear wiper, sound deadened the inner & outer skins of the drivers door, made up plates to house new tweeters, ordered fiberglass for door cards, picked up new rcas, speaker wire & dizzy blocks.

Been a busy day at work today!!! Plenty more work to be done tomorrow!
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Post by: hooblah on 02 June 2009, 22:36
stripped a load of bits from my mk2, declined 3 OZ wheels being given to me for free, sold some bits, had a smoke, totally reorganised my garage, received my nice shiny porker calipers (fooking mahoosive btw), sold some more bits, rest...
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Post by: rob026 on 03 June 2009, 02:15
ordered new genuine sump and gasket from dealers, my wallet is now 140 squids lighter :cry:
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Post by: MrBounce on 03 June 2009, 17:17
Picked up a 4 ft fan from work (they're getting rid of all the stuff in the basement before the office closes) and brought it home via the supermarket (needed lunch...!)  :smiley:
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Post by: B-chi on 03 June 2009, 20:50
Another busy day, finished deadening & routing all cables. Fitted amps in boot.
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Post by: Jimp on 03 June 2009, 21:01
Kerbed the living f**k out of one of my alloys  :cry:
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Photo-0009l.jpg)
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Post by: AlanD on 03 June 2009, 22:59
Oh no ! You did a proper job of that.

I picked up car from the garage with the front end all repaired now. Got new metal pressed plates black VW badge and Carbon Fibre grille.


Hummmmmmmmm  carbon fibre, i get a semi just saying the word.
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Post by: dubcheryl on 04 June 2009, 09:08
My exhaust fell off for the third time, this time its the middle part. Some pretty cool sparks were coming from my car last night though! :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 04 June 2009, 11:28
lol DOH !

Better get the spanner out for the weekend ;)
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Post by: JC on 04 June 2009, 11:30
considered giving it an oil change, but after the week i have dont want to tempt fate before the weekend  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 04 June 2009, 11:31
lol DOH !

Better get the spanner out for the weekend ;)
I will do! Or some unlucky person following me will get exhaust in their face!
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Post by: AlanD on 04 June 2009, 11:32
Make sure Shaddy is behind you then :D

(if anything so your not behind him and get killed by the smoke  :shocked:)
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Post by: JC on 04 June 2009, 11:33
Make Shaddy is behind you then :D


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 04 June 2009, 11:39
Make Shaddy is behind you then :D


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I certainly will especially since he is in a fooked mk3 :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 04 June 2009, 16:24
considered giving it an oil change, but after the week i have dont want to tempt fate before the weekend  :lipsrsealed:

well i jinxed mesen well and truely.


had to take one of the kids into town and it was gridlocked.

Heat got to me and the Golf and it turned itself into a

(http://www.industryplayer.com/images/licrespic/kettle.gif)

Pipe had come off. then after fixing that I was on my way home when

BANG.

Summat had just tw@ted the roof of the car.

Yep some swishfookit w@nker had decided my car was a

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Archery_Target_80cm.svg/600px-Archery_Target_80cm.svg.png)

and tw@tted a

(http://students.umf.maine.edu/~mcintirm/rebeccawebquest/golf_ball.jpg)

At it. Thankfully only hitting the roof not a window.

The scuff mark

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2747.jpg?t=1244128741)

Sat waiting for the third thing to happen now  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: AlanD on 04 June 2009, 16:30
'King hell ! What are the chances ! Spose you cant make the weekend now. (http://fc04.deviantart.com/images2/i/2004/03/2/c/Fingers_Crossed_emoticon.gif)
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Post by: JC on 04 June 2009, 16:31
polo is all juiced up and ready to go alan  :laugh:
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Post by: mr self destruct on 04 June 2009, 22:57
Today I installed a gearshift linkage repair kit as detailed in this thread:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33100.0

Only problem I had was all those piddly little clips on the link bars snapping. 2 return trips to GSF sorted it though.

Although next time I'm gonna take the cylinder head off to do it. Then I'll be able to reach it without wishing I had an extra elbow on each f***ing arm!  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 05 June 2009, 00:35
Cleaned the f**k out of it lol!
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Post by: Martz on 05 June 2009, 00:47
Just finished cleaning the cabrioghey (0040) in the workshop. Looks lovely, photo tomorrow in the sunshine looking good! :D
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 05 June 2009, 11:01
Today I installed a gearshift linkage repair kit as detailed in this thread:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33100.0

Only problem I had was all those piddly little clips on the link bars snapping. 2 return trips to GSF sorted it though.

Although next time I'm gonna take the cylinder head off to do it. Then I'll be able to reach it without wishing I had an extra elbow on each f***ing arm!  :grin:

lol :)
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Post by: bomp on 05 June 2009, 14:35
Sprayed a servo unit and master cylinder with Hamerite black smooth after a couple of layers of brushed on smooth Hamerite didn't look too neat.

Pleased with the results, looks powder coated.  Good sugestion Dinx :afro:
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Post by: mumbles on 05 June 2009, 16:28
nice new alternator!  :smiley:
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Post by: MrBounce on 05 June 2009, 16:46
Showed my Dad 6200rpm overtaking a truck  :laugh:
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Post by: antz on 05 June 2009, 21:19
orderd a newsouth boost gauge :cool:
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Post by: mumbles on 06 June 2009, 00:07
cleaned it   :smiley:  drove it  :grin:  now it needs another clean...  :angry:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 06 June 2009, 01:10
Showed my Dad 6200rpm overtaking a truck  :laugh:

Brill! Bet he had something to say about that! :grin:
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 June 2009, 11:11
Showed my Dad 6200rpm overtaking a truck  :laugh:

Brill! Bet he had something to say about that! :grin:

He's a speed freak at heart - he LOVED it!    :evil:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 June 2009, 15:29
Poured coffee all over my centre console and gearstick - doh!  :angry:
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 June 2009, 15:57
fitted a flocked dash  :cool:

Dan
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Post by: Horney on 06 June 2009, 18:19
Fitted new daily wheels/tyres and also fitted the freshly painted valance. It's starting to look proper cool!

nick
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Post by: antogoof on 06 June 2009, 20:14
got the exhaust fixed, and the stereo properly fitted :smiley:
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Post by: jamie16v on 06 June 2009, 21:44
well, today i decided to amp my components with the amp i was using to run the subs with and then run the subs with a cheap boss sound amp i picked up for a tenner.
after all the hard work of running the cables neatly for the components, having to nip out then to get some fuses for the boss sound amp got it working and then blew it up after 5 mins..
now i need a decent amp to run my subs..
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Post by: Chris-White on 06 June 2009, 21:54
tried to change the fuel filter and failed. I'd like to meet the man who thought it would be a good idea to design a car where the fuel filter is mounted between the fuel tank and the cars floor  :sick:
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Post by: DubFan on 07 June 2009, 00:43
I unblocked the drainage hole behind the brake master cylinder in my A4 because the tray had filled with water during the 3 weeks I was on holiday and I didn't want it draining into my footwell.
Exciting huh.

Oh and driving my car again after 3 weeks did remind me how nice it is to drive compared to the borrowed Ford Cougar V6 I drove on holiday in the USA.
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Post by: gazpowells on 07 June 2009, 12:06
Just finished raising the suspension up about 15mm so i can get on and of the drive  :smiley:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 07 June 2009, 21:20
Took out my putrid smelling washer bottle and cleaned it out. It stunk so much i thought a mouse may have cralled in there an died. In the end it was just stinking gunge. All clean now tho. :smiley:
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Post by: Horney on 08 June 2009, 13:25
The sun was out this morning and it had more petrol in it than the Rado so decided to take it to work. Bumpy, noisey, huge fun!

nick
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Post by: JC on 08 June 2009, 13:34
backs better then ?   :grin:

oh and today i have mainly decided to SELL my golf  :lipsrsealed: :shocked: ( again  :laugh: )
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Post by: Horney on 08 June 2009, 13:37
Better but not 100%. The car doesn't make it hurt really, it's walking and lifting stuff that's painful.

Oh no, not again!

nick
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Post by: Jay on 08 June 2009, 13:42
I thought it was always for sale?  :grin:
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Post by: captin manering on 08 June 2009, 13:47
i decided it was time to send it to meet its maker by breaking it for spares and hit it with a BIG hammer
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2009, 17:37
i decided it was time to send it to meet its maker by breaking it for spares and hit it with a BIG hammer

Can't wait for the pictures.  :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 08 June 2009, 18:14
Had a real sh!t day at work today so drove it home in anger and it didn't disappoint :D
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Post by: barry-gti on 08 June 2009, 19:38
gave my interior a damn good seeing to!
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Post by: JC on 08 June 2009, 19:40
washed it after the weekend and new oil n filter sorted :afro:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2009, 19:43
Scrapped the massive seagull pattie from my drivers door window.  :drool:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 09 June 2009, 00:02
Sorted out indicator problem after it lashed down the other day. Must find out why water gets into my fuse box when it pisses down, not good. :sad:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2009, 00:23
Could be a blocked roof drain tube or dodgy windscreen seal.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 09 June 2009, 00:31
Quite right mate, one of the 2 i rekon. :smiley:
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 09 June 2009, 01:05
finally sold one of my golfs  :cool:
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Post by: mr self destruct on 09 June 2009, 01:14
Could be a blocked roof drain tube or dodgy windscreen seal.

Cured mine with the use of some clear windscreen sealant from Frost round the sunroof seal. What I'd like to know is, can you buy replacement seals and if so, are they any good?
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2009, 01:16
Yes, i know GPC used to stock them as that's who supplied mine. IIRC VW might even stock some as well, i'm sure i read that the mk3 ones were available. Not so sure about mk2's though.
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Post by: mr self destruct on 09 June 2009, 01:20
Cheers bud, I'll look them up.  :wink:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2009, 01:29
Here ya go, give these a bell

http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/ (http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/)
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 09 June 2009, 09:43
Got the old girls front engine mount changed, she can run for a bit more now :P
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Post by: MrBounce on 09 June 2009, 20:43
Brought a chair and set of drawers home from work, smashing a rear window in the process....  :embarassed:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2009, 21:46
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo
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Post by: mr self destruct on 10 June 2009, 03:39
Today (ok, yesterday) I got home and heard a worrying cracking noise coming from the left hand front strut area, so I jacked it up and wobbled things around a bit to see if I could recreate it.
No such luck, but went for a drive and it seemed to happen when reversing after going forward and vice-versa.

I took the Focus to work tonight!  :grin:
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Post by: antz on 10 June 2009, 22:14
fitted my forge 007
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Post by: VRDan on 11 June 2009, 19:25
I have arranged a Re-map for mine and my farthers car with R-Tech cant wait.  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 11 June 2009, 19:30
raised the sump a little  :shocked: :embarassed:
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Post by: Thom89 on 11 June 2009, 21:16
Finished it!     MOT tomorrow, Tax and number plate transfer next week Yipeeee :laugh: :laugh:
Tom
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Post by: Martz on 11 June 2009, 21:17
Sold it.
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Post by: mumbles on 13 June 2009, 01:36
ragged it out of town and then hooned it back!! i love this car!  :grin: 59 and a half miles an hour all the way of course!  :grin:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 16 June 2009, 00:36
Got back from Download festival this morning at half 4. over 300 miles without a hitch :)
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Post by: mumbles on 16 June 2009, 17:01
resprayed the spoiler black because it was all grey and horrible!! looks like new now tho!  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 16 June 2009, 19:36
hit me sump again, fookign country roads - time to go UP me thinks  :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
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Post by: avengedslayer on 16 June 2009, 20:18
painted a caliper yellow!, can only do one at a time only one axle stand and waiting for paint to dry!
 :grin:
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Post by: bomp on 17 June 2009, 01:02
Fitted a nice shiny servo unit, master cylinder, solid/copper brake lines and put new plastic brake line clips on the axle to hold them, and bled the sytem  :smiley:

It's nice to have brakes without having to pump them.
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Post by: Guy on 17 June 2009, 07:19
cleaned it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: antz on 17 June 2009, 22:06
fitted boost gauge and pilla pod  :cool:
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Post by: Jay on 17 June 2009, 22:30
Drove it to work with a smile on my face  :smiley:
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Post by: tweed on 17 June 2009, 22:31
took a induction hose off to get to master cylinder and then thought I would do the rest tomo :)
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 June 2009, 22:33
replaced a split coolant pipe and put new coolant in, wheel bearings seem a tad noisy all of a sudden so there gonna be next to change.

Dan
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Post by: MrBounce on 17 June 2009, 23:09
Thought I saw a chip in the windscreen on the way home from Mum & Dad's tonight but thankfully it turned out to be a bugsplat!  :laugh:
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Post by: dubsport on 17 June 2009, 23:55
looked at it  :grin:



cant drive her til the 1st july  :sad:
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Post by: JC on 19 June 2009, 17:42
 :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: mainly cursed at it - and swore - and kicked it. its trying to tell me NOT to do summat to it, but i WILL WIN  :grin:



 :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:
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Post by: avengedslayer on 19 June 2009, 17:44
Fitted new tyres! Toyo,s all round and tracking sorted :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 19 June 2009, 19:28
taken her to higher places  :huh:    :laugh:  :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 19 June 2009, 19:51
Drove her home with a huge smile on my face. The smile got even bigger when the Zafira behind me (trying to riding up my arse) had to slow down for the corners while I carried on at full pelt  :grin:
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Post by: DigiDub on 19 June 2009, 21:29
Had a stainless exhaust fitted plus 2 tyres ready for the MOT tomorrow!!  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: MrBounce on 19 June 2009, 23:18
Did the weekly supermarket shop  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: doely85 on 20 June 2009, 13:52
sorted out my arch rust, respraying tommorow weather permitting  :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 20 June 2009, 15:35
Washed it, thrashed it.

nick
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Post by: Martz on 20 June 2009, 15:56
Driven it with a HUUUUUUUUUUGH smile on my face! It's all about the noise!
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Post by: JC on 20 June 2009, 17:22
decided to sell up  :lipsrsealed: for sale post coming soon  :rolleyes:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 June 2009, 17:51
Ooo do i smell a MK3 on the horizons then, Chuff?  :smug:
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Post by: JC on 20 June 2009, 17:52
nope - b4 passat estate  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Martz on 20 June 2009, 17:54
Ooo do i smell a MK3 on the horizons then, Chuff?  :smug:

Chuff knows better than to do that. He has taste anyways.....................................  :tongue:


nope - b4 passat estate  :lipsrsealed:

 :wink:
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Post by: Guy on 20 June 2009, 18:07
met rubjonny so that he could give the mk1 a once over... found a few things wrong with it and he fixed, checked and cleared multiple things! the guy is a genuis and nothing was too much trouble  :smiley:

among the more interesting things found were the wrong fuel pump relay fitted and a relay for a rear wiper fitted - i don't have a rear wiper?
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Post by: JC on 20 June 2009, 18:10
Ooo do i smell a MK3 on the horizons then, Chuff?  :smug:

Chuff knows better than to do that. He has taste anyways.....................................  :tongue:


nope - b4 passat estate  :lipsrsealed:

 :wink:

so up ya offer, dont forget all spares included  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 20 June 2009, 18:11
I cleaned my badboy today :)
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Post by: Martz on 20 June 2009, 18:12
I cleaned my badboy today :)

Washed your knob????
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Post by: Martz on 20 June 2009, 18:13
Ooo do i smell a MK3 on the horizons then, Chuff?  :smug:

Chuff knows better than to do that. He has taste anyways.....................................  :tongue:


nope - b4 passat estate  :lipsrsealed:

 :wink:

so up ya offer, dont forget all spares included  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

I have a garage full of spares mate, need to reduce my stuff not increase fella! Can I have the head lights?
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 20 June 2009, 18:14
I cleaned my badboy today :)

Washed your knob????

About to do that before I goto the girlfriends lol!
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Post by: Chris-White on 20 June 2009, 18:42
fitted lovely spanking silicon boost hoses with the sh!ttest jubilee clips ever, thus making the whole exercise pointless.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 June 2009, 18:57
I cleaned my badboy today :)

Washed your knob????

About to do that before I goto the girlfriends lol!

Don't bother, i can assure you she loves it caked it smegma.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 20 June 2009, 19:31
Sorted a deep scratch on my front wing, cleaned the engine bay while waiting for the paint to dry and installed some bonnet lifters.

Thanks Shady pioneer for the How To  :smiley:

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Post by: chrisowen85 on 20 June 2009, 20:08
got my car remapped at R-tech and had a massive smile on my face all the way home!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 20 June 2009, 20:12
started porting my throttle body...

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Post by: Guy on 20 June 2009, 20:18
got a visit from the mrs in my mk3 to tell me the central locking was shagged... then i noticed it had a slow puncture!  :angry:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 June 2009, 20:20
Double whammy - NICE.  :sad:
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Post by: mumbles on 20 June 2009, 20:25
I cleaned my badboy today :)

Washed your knob????

About to do that before I goto the girlfriends lol!

you ought to get her better trained, she should clean it for you  :evil:

as for what i did today, packed lots of music gear in it then emptied it... then it rained so i couldn't spray front valance...  :sad:
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Post by: Martz on 20 June 2009, 21:24
Just gave Oakey a good clean. Polish will be out tomorrow!  :cool:

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Post by: JC on 20 June 2009, 21:26
i just went out for more ice from the freezer to keep mr smirnoff cool so kicked the fc*king cnuting old golf  :cool:
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Post by: antogoof on 20 June 2009, 21:59
thought about how much i have spent on ebay recently.....ouch!

polybush kit
16v brakes
bottom arms
ball joints
wheel bearings
rear discs and pads
air tools for all the above!

gotta stop spending now, going on holiday soon!

and i still need bloody tyres!!!! :shocked:
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 June 2009, 01:50
Fitted new exhaust, changed power steering fluid, changed gearbox oil, and waxed to death  :wink:
Tom
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Post by: tweed on 21 June 2009, 14:55
Finally got round to fixing the master cylinder. Got it apart to find out I have a 23mm bore but, I ordered 22.2mm bore seals :( not happy.
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Post by: Khare on 21 June 2009, 16:24
modified air box even further.
Turned the holes into cut out sections, and also rather than direct the cold air intake to the original intake, I made another cut out for it, so now its got the original intake hole (without the trumpet) and its also got the cold air intake above it. Sounds much louder and throttle seems a bit more responsive.
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Post by: tweed on 21 June 2009, 16:54
modified air box even further.
Turned the holes into cut out sections, and also rather than direct the cold air intake to the original intake, I made another cut out for it, so now its got the original intake hole (without the trumpet) and its also got the cold air intake above it. Sounds much louder and throttle seems a bit more responsive.

What car do you have? sounds like a plan. and where have you put your cold air feed?
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Post by: Khare on 21 June 2009, 17:00
I'll get pics and post them up in the mk3 section dude.
gti 8v.
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Post by: Guy on 23 June 2009, 16:20
bought a shed load of spares yesterday

fitted new fuel pump relay (the correct one!) today  :smiley:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 23 June 2009, 16:24
Nowt as its raining again  :sad:
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Post by: AlanD on 23 June 2009, 16:29
Not a cloud in the sky, cant wit for the drive home from work today. 30 minute and counting ! :D :cool:
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Post by: tweed on 24 June 2009, 11:32
Went to buy a green cotton panel filter, they wantede about £63, laughed that off. Got a 60mm cold air feed, so I can cut a hole in the air box now. Ordered a new brake master cylinder, that should be here tomo.
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Post by: AlanD on 24 June 2009, 11:43
All nice and clean for the Brands Hatch meet tonight :D

Camera is on charge :cool:
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Post by: Jay on 24 June 2009, 16:47
Scraped her arse on a gigantic speed hump :cry:
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Post by: Guy on 24 June 2009, 20:59
fitted an interior light  :sad:
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Post by: stealthwolf on 24 June 2009, 21:22
wiped the exhaust with some WD40, cleaned the bird poo off it and park it away.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 June 2009, 21:25
Had a blether with an old mate and bought another VAG family throttle body to play with... Hope it works....
Tightened up Altenator bracket as it was rattling and decided probs not wise to pull off inlet manifold as I had to go collect my GF...

That can wait till the weekend... :wink:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 25 June 2009, 09:17
Buying a new grill and badge for the mk4 as the wife has smashed the smeg out of it  :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 25 June 2009, 09:20
Gtuted about that :(

More proof why women shouldn't be allowed to drive our Golfys.
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Post by: gjroe78 on 25 June 2009, 09:51
Very true, i'm sure she's tryin to kill it to get a new car  :sad:
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Post by: AlanD on 25 June 2009, 09:52
You going to let her near the Evo?
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Post by: gjroe78 on 25 June 2009, 10:31
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: errr NO  :angry:
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Post by: MrBounce on 25 June 2009, 15:10
Ignored it and walked to work, enjoying the sunshine  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 June 2009, 15:16
Considering swapping it for a Mk2  :undecided:
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Post by: fieldspor on 25 June 2009, 19:19
changed my oil filter
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Post by: Guy on 25 June 2009, 23:16
fitted an original rear view mirror... then swore when it came off in my hand - any suggestions for decent rear view (metal to glass) glue then please let me know!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 26 June 2009, 09:20
Bought a Pipercross panel filter(to see if it really is any better than the K&N), a black rear badge and a couple of DubWay stickers even though im skint as a bint(thanks to the trip to Bath   :sad:)
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Post by: dubcheryl on 26 June 2009, 09:38
Drove it to East Sussex and back to pick up another mk2!
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 09:41
Drove it to East Sussex and back to pick up another mk2!

you have bought another?
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Post by: dubcheryl on 26 June 2009, 09:52
Drove it to East Sussex and back to pick up another mk2!

you have bought another?

Another yes, but not for me sadly, I am having the wheels of it however ..... G60 steels! Woooo :smiley: Time for banded goodness!
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 09:54
Drove it to East Sussex and back to pick up another mk2!

you have bought another?

Another yes, but not for me sadly, I am having the wheels of it however ..... G60 steels! Woooo :smiley: Time for banded goodness!

very trendy... you going for stretch too?
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Post by: dubcheryl on 26 June 2009, 10:00
Drove it to East Sussex and back to pick up another mk2!

you have bought another?

Another yes, but not for me sadly, I am having the wheels of it however ..... G60 steels! Woooo :smiley: Time for banded goodness!

very trendy... you going for stretch too?

Not sure yet, Im not a fan of the uber stretched look, I may have a little just to keep it legal though.
I'm thinking rusty wheels .... to match the rest of my car! :grin:
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 10:01
ooh ratty... you'll be sanding your bonnet next and washing with salty water!
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Post by: wampablo on 26 June 2009, 10:33
i took mine for an mot . it passed and now this weekend im gonna make sweet sweet love to it  :laugh:
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Post by: FuzzyDubber on 26 June 2009, 10:41
Just modified the old headlights so i can fit xenon replacments  :smiley:

Fuzz
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Post by: tweed on 26 June 2009, 11:05
fitted an original rear view mirror... then swore when it came off in my hand - any suggestions for decent rear view (metal to glass) glue then please let me know!

double sided foam pads? I've got a tape and that stuff is great for things like that.
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Post by: Martz on 26 June 2009, 12:49
Put new tyres on the valver!

Uniroyal Rain Sports!
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Post by: Mr Blue on 26 June 2009, 12:56
on the mk2...

mk4 calipers, stripped paint off the rear axel, hubs, calipers, carriers, new metal brake lines, goodrich hoses, mk4 pads, new bearings. All fitted and painted.



now raining so cant bleed the brakes :angry: typical
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Post by: JC on 26 June 2009, 12:57
oooooooooooooooo how much martz, feedback please, was going for these next mesen or at least on the golf Rims

oh and as for what have i done with mine, FILLED IN THE SORN notification  :sad: :lipsrsealed: :cry: and looked for its replacement
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 13:00
fitted an original rear view mirror... then swore when it came off in my hand - any suggestions for decent rear view (metal to glass) glue then please let me know!

double sided foam pads? I've got a tape and that stuff is great for things like that.

double sided foam pads... useless
loctite rear view mirror superglue and mesh thing... useless (i even got two packs cause i thought i had done it wrong)

might be cheaper to smash the windscreen and get autoglass to do it for me?  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 26 June 2009, 13:02
DONT use superglue, it CAN  crack ya screen ( I know these things  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: )

I shall return forthwith  :wink:
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Post by: Goops on 26 June 2009, 14:55
Driver side lower trim courstey of Martz  :cool:
Snapped a BBS RS bolt on rebuild  :cry:
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Post by: tweed on 26 June 2009, 15:52
Fitted a new master cylinder and bleed the brakes on my mk3 16v. Still no better though  :angry:
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Post by: FuzzyDubber on 26 June 2009, 16:10
fitted an original rear view mirror... then swore when it came off in my hand - any suggestions for decent rear view (metal to glass) glue then please let me know!

double sided foam pads? I've got a tape and that stuff is great for things like that.

double sided foam pads... useless
loctite rear view mirror superglue and mesh thing... useless (i even got two packs cause i thought i had done it wrong)

might be cheaper to smash the windscreen and get autoglass to do it for me?  :laugh:

My mate used that real strong number plate tape, like double sided tape but mega strong its quite thick to so shouldn't vibrate with car.

Fuzz
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Post by: dubcheryl on 26 June 2009, 16:13
ooh ratty... you'll be sanding your bonnet next and washing with salty water!

I really don't need to - its doing it all by itself!
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Post by: Adam on 26 June 2009, 18:32
HIDs  :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 18:45
added +10bhp by fitting 'the' stickers and tax disc holder :afro:
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Post by: Horney on 26 June 2009, 19:31
This:

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609038.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org2606091114.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609229.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609230.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609925.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609956.jpg)

Nick
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Post by: dubcheryl on 26 June 2009, 20:08
^^ Awesome! Looks like you had a good time, deffo jealous!
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Post by: Guy on 26 June 2009, 20:12
:afro: nick!!
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Post by: Martz on 26 June 2009, 20:37
Nice one Nick, fun day it looked.

Martz
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Post by: Neo Badness on 26 June 2009, 20:38
oooh nice. looks like fun horney
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Post by: Martz on 26 June 2009, 20:48
Also ordered more tyres for the valver! Yoko's innit! :D
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Post by: Horney on 26 June 2009, 20:55
You know you wanna come down the VAG on the 25th mate!

Nick
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Post by: Martz on 26 June 2009, 21:28
You know you wanna come down the VAG on the 25th mate!

Nick

Depending on the Mrs (her 30th next month!) I will see what my schedule is like and may very well be coming mate! :D
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Post by: jeynesey on 26 June 2009, 21:29
Got a flat tyre  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Horney on 26 June 2009, 22:05
You know you wanna come down the VAG on the 25th mate!

Nick

Depending on the Mrs (her 30th next month!) I will see what my schedule is like and may very well be coming mate! :D

Schweeeeet! Tell her it's her birthday present to go out as a passenger. :grin:

nick
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Post by: gjroe78 on 27 June 2009, 09:42
Looking good Horney  :cool:
Looks mildly moist to me  :wink:
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 17:45
today i started off by turning my Golf into a mobile smoke machine  :grin: :huh: :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

then after she got laser aligned ( the guy has never seen one so far out  :lipsrsealed: and i thought she was driving well  :laugh: )


i took her home to remedy the smoke machine status.

so after the home made ramps had the front end a foot off the ground so i didnt have to bend over, i once again, removed all the crap to get the rocker cover off and  refit a new seal  :grin:


Then the Heavens open, by fcuk it rained  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: but it dida great job of washing the oil way that had dripped since getting home .

so out came the snow foam and after a quick once over the old girl was looking good once again  :cool:

then loaded up the wheels to drop off at newbury and all me tools to go down and fettle guys Rivage tomorrow afternoon :afro:
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Post by: Martz on 27 June 2009, 17:52
Got the Valver on the ramp to have a good nose around. Not bad at all for a 20 year old car!  :smiley:

Even more pleased with myself. Next week these go on her in new fresh streched rubber !  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Martz/ghetto135.jpg)

And there was me not wanting to start something with this! Oh dear,  :nerd:
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Post by: HongKongStewie on 27 June 2009, 17:57
Not very exciting.  resprayed the wheel nut covers black 'cause they were looking very old!  :grin: :grin:

Also but in a Pipercross panel filter yesterday.
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 18:02
and to think martz we nearly lost you to BMW world  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :tongue:
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Post by: bratty on 27 June 2009, 18:11
dismantled the front of my car, disconected everything and unbolted the gearbox, drop it out in the morning put new box in :)
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Post by: Martz on 27 June 2009, 18:19
and to think martz we nearly lost you to BMW world  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :tongue:

Would have been headline news that even Jackson would not get a look in if I did! :D
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Post by: Chris-White on 27 June 2009, 19:46
Fitted a new clutch master cylinder to my barge.
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 20:02
oh and i removed the bonnet lifters now shady has some  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 21:40
then lowered her a tad more

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2826-1.jpg)

 :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 27 June 2009, 21:50
Looks lower than mine that does  :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 27 June 2009, 21:51
Looks lower than mine that does  :grin:

Sump thumping time! :D
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 21:54
Looks lower than mine that does  :grin:

erm it is - you might recognise the humps  :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2800.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2801.jpg)
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Post by: Jay on 27 June 2009, 21:58
Those look VERY familiar :laugh: I'm sure I see the everyday  :grin: 

I see you managed all but the LAST mega hump  :laugh: 


PS: Should have some in for a drink  :wink:
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 22:00
thats the MIDDLE hump on the way out,

1st ok both ways

middle, fail on way out

last, FAIL .
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Post by: Jay on 27 June 2009, 22:03
I'm really considering asking someone if I can use their spot before the humps or taking her to higher places.
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2009, 22:05
I'm really considering asking someone if I can use their spot before the humps or taking her to higher places.



 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

told ya mart  :lipsrsealed: :tongue:
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Post by: Martz on 27 June 2009, 22:07
I'm really considering asking someone if I can use their spot before the humps or taking her to higher places.



 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

told ya mart  :lipsrsealed: :tongue:

 :shocked:



 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 27 June 2009, 22:21
She'll be staying low for a good while yet, I don't have the money for decent coil overs so she'll stay as is for now. Just have to park her before the humps because sommat scrapes sometimes :laugh:  :undecided:
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Post by: stevo211 on 28 June 2009, 07:09
i purchased it.lol :grin:
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Post by: bondbill2k2 on 28 June 2009, 08:54
driving to work....and bk
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Post by: JC on 28 June 2009, 13:04
good rag down the a34,  thank fook the plod where on the northbound stopping some very nice motors off to a trackday  :laugh:

then down to guys, for a FAILED  waterpump change again.

No oil leaks, but lots of scrubbage  :grin:
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Post by: RandomJord on 28 June 2009, 13:28
Today, i was awesome, the water temp light thing flashed, i thought, hmmm this could be a very serious issue!



but i put water in an now its fine. Hurrah me!
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Post by: bomp on 28 June 2009, 13:33
Fixed the loose spade connections on the horn, as it was this that the MOT failed on. Next to align the lights level and retest in the week.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 28 June 2009, 13:35
Today, i was awesome, the water temp light thing flashed, i thought, hmmm this could be a very serious issue!



but i put water in an now its fine. Hurrah me!


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Hoke on 28 June 2009, 18:13
Finally got my mk2 running again after replacing exhaust manifold :grin: many thanks to Leroy for the manifold, cheers mate, just need to fit exhaust,set up replaced gear linkage,weld in battery tray,bottom of wings and front valance, overhaul brakes..................please tell me it's all worth it....some one.... please :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 28 June 2009, 18:25
Topped it up with screenwash, checked oil and coolant and was amazed at the amount of splatted bugs that had cause to be suicidal...  :laugh:
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Post by: hyland770 on 28 June 2009, 18:39
topped up oil, sprayed my vdub logo white, screenwash now gotta get the coilovers!.....
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Post by: bratty on 28 June 2009, 19:27
finished fittin new gearbox, clutch and gear selector need bleeding and adjusting but took it round the block and everythings fine well chuffed me vr6 is alive again :D
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Post by: bungwa on 28 June 2009, 19:34
Stripped and sorted my drivers side electric window, polished the underside of the bonnet and fitted a vr6 front chin spoiler.
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Post by: Guy on 28 June 2009, 20:01
good rag down the a34,  thank fook the plod where on the northbound stopping some very nice motors off to a trackday  :laugh:

then down to guys, for a FAILED  waterpump change again.

No oil leaks, but lots of scrubbage  :grin:

water pump change.. FAIL... soooo frustrating!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121170.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121170.0)

also in the news... rescued the good lady driving my mk3 at the garage... central locking FAIL... couldn't open petrol flap  :angry:

got home.. cleaned both cars.. everything is ok in the world  :smiley:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 28 June 2009, 20:02
Cleaned inside, outside and under the bonnet(and my Navara an my bro's Q7(he's using a work van for his moto x bike and lent it me again  :smiley:) so i'm pooped now after a BBQ and a few beers  :laugh:
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Post by: Jay on 28 June 2009, 20:18
Had 2 windscreen stone chips repaired, £35 for both :cool:

Replaced the speedo cable. I now know how easy it is to remove an intercooler.

The hunt for a front mount intercooler starts  :evil:
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Post by: dubsport on 28 June 2009, 21:50
polished the fook outta her! haha
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Post by: omex_uk on 29 June 2009, 10:13
brought another mk3 ....  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 29 June 2009, 10:17
i am bidding on 2 mk3s at the mo  :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
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Post by: tweed on 29 June 2009, 13:15
Changed the pads all round on the mk3
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Post by: dubcheryl on 29 June 2009, 14:56
i am bidding on 2 mk3s at the mo  :lipsrsealed: :shocked:

:shocked:

Why??
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Post by: JC on 29 June 2009, 15:40
i am bidding on 2 mk3s at the mo  :lipsrsealed: :shocked:

:shocked:

Why??

polo is " hopefully " going  V soon, so need a daily and the 2 will become a  Weekend away toy  :cool:
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Post by: Dan34 on 29 June 2009, 16:01
Found out i need two new front wheel bearings! thats what that noise was on the way back from inters!  :shocked:  :lipsrsealed:

Dan
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Post by: Jay on 29 June 2009, 20:43
Bought her a new fuel filter - will be installing it tomorrow afternoon/evening.
Hopefully this will cure the bubbles in my fuel lines  :undecided:  (still getting 1 a second under acceleration and usually none at idle.)
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Post by: DrewiD on 29 June 2009, 21:25
took her and me out for another lesson, around town and through town.{god i hate CITY traffic}.Did a few hill starts and reverse round corners.{think i just might pass my test }  :smiley:
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Post by: andyg16v on 29 June 2009, 21:54
Put some modern style VW centrecaps in my wheels, Sebrings, dont like the big nut covers they come with. Also refitted the boost hose for the second time in 2 days Gggggrrrrrrrrr
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 June 2009, 23:08
Tried to get it started, oh no, that was yesterday, oh and the day before!
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Post by: bomp on 30 June 2009, 15:16
Past the MOT  :smiley:
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Post by: bungwa on 30 June 2009, 21:09
Whacked on my badgeless grill today although it'll be off again at the weekend to paint.
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Post by: Horney on 30 June 2009, 23:48
Not my Golf but I managed to boil the brake fluid in the Rado!

nick
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 July 2009, 12:41
Not my Golf but I managed to boil the brake fluid in the Rado!

nick
Ah, that life affirming moment of managing to get round a corner after the middle pedal goes to the floor with no perceptible change in velocity :grin:

Once managed to make my Drivers discs glow like a Le Mans car after a 'spirited' night drive in the wilds 5 up... :wink:
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Post by: Horney on 01 July 2009, 13:34
Aye, it was quite a brown trouser moment as I was braking from *cough* 70 *cough* on a dual cway down to 20 to take a first exit off a roundabout. There was a moment when I thought I really wasn't going to make it and considered an aborted straight on manouver.

nick
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 July 2009, 16:49
Aye, it was quite a brown trouser moment as I was braking from *cough* 70 *cough* on a dual cway down to 20 to take a first exit off a roundabout. There was a moment when I thought I really wasn't going to make it and considered an aborted straight on manouver.

nick
:laugh: So you have discovered that 'real' adrenaline is brown...?
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Post by: mumbles on 01 July 2009, 17:13
new cranckshaft pulley, drives alternator belt and powersteering belt, its nice and shiney. Although it is a smaller diameter than original so had to get some shorter belts. runs like a dream now, no juddery steering in the wet and no squeeling belts!!!  :smiley:
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Post by: Jimp on 01 July 2009, 22:01
Drove my Golf to buy a new Vento  :grin:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 02 July 2009, 19:49
Replaced the rear right ABS sensor  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 03 July 2009, 11:28
Replaced the rear right ABS sensor  :smiley:

Replaced the same bloody sensor, twice now in 2 months. Got one from VW..........77 quid!!! Fucking hope it works
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Post by: mumbles on 03 July 2009, 17:17
washed it to within an inch of its life! should be faster now all the dirt is off it... haha!  :grin:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 03 July 2009, 17:32
Replaced the rear right ABS sensor  :smiley:

Replaced the same bloody sensor, twice now in 2 months. Got one from VW..........77 quid!!! Fucking hope it works

Unlucky fella, Makes me wonder if mines gonna hold out!! I went for the cheap non vag option
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Post by: rossie b on 03 July 2009, 17:59
yesterday i fitted my vr6 splitter along with my angle eye headlights and debadged grill and short shift kit i have lowering springs to fit when i can get someone to fit them as am a bit of a novis at this modiefing game  :cool:
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Post by: tweed on 03 July 2009, 19:33
yesterday i fitted my vr6 splitter along with my angle eye headlights and debadged grill and short shift kit i have lowering springs to fit when i can get someone to fit them as am a bit of a novis at this modiefing game  :cool:


If you can change your lights and grill, springs wont be a problem for you.
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Post by: tweed on 03 July 2009, 19:38
I changed two tyres. Greased up the sliders on my front calipers. And got the car a M.O.T for the year. Might insure it tonight and then get tax tomo.
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 04 July 2009, 13:13
Fitted an internal horn (air zorb).
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Post by: rclifton4 on 04 July 2009, 16:34
Nothing yet but am just about to get the trusty multi meter out to check my abs sensor on the front and give it its weekly wash, polish etc although doesn't really need it.


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Post by: Jay on 04 July 2009, 16:42
Took her for a good spin on the Ring Road  :cool:
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Post by: DrewiD on 04 July 2009, 17:00
Got my golfgti.co.uk stickers today ,, so put um on   :grin:
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Post by: andyg16v on 04 July 2009, 19:24
Fitted 280mm brakes to my MK2 (well offered support to the people who knew what they were doing  :grin: )

and put my electric window switches in a temporary panel until I find/make a better one.  :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 04 July 2009, 19:53
swore at it a lot as it made me miss the bbq  :angry: :angry: :angry:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121702.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121702.0)
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Post by: Jay on 04 July 2009, 20:22
That's a bugger Guy  :sad:

I missed it because my sister came down for all of an hour (From Leicester!)  with her new born, our families were meant to go to the park and have a picnic etc... FFS I could have gone to the BBQ!
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Post by: Jay on 05 July 2009, 19:55
I installed the 6 loader CD player into the boot this evening, I now have a glove box again ! :grin:

I was also going to install the aerial but realised I didn't have correct size spanner/socket to remove the wing and didn't have my jack either  :sad:  A job for next weekend.
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Post by: JC on 05 July 2009, 19:56
Opened the garage door, checked the Golf was still there, closed it again.  :shocked:
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Post by: MrBounce on 05 July 2009, 21:27
Used it to go bowling. They told me to use my ball instead...  :laugh:
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Post by: Jay on 05 July 2009, 22:00
Used it to go bowling. They told me to use my ball instead...  :laugh:

Which one?
 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: DarnPB on 05 July 2009, 22:27
I turned my speedo from kmh to mph today, and encountered problems. Surprise surprise. But got it done in the end. Yesterday, got my car retuned with yet another chip and it's STILL not right. Thanks to Jabbasport for cocking up the initial program. That little episode cost me over 200 quid. :angry:
Details in my project section coming this week.
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 05 July 2009, 22:30
i broke it lol  :grin:
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Post by: G864 TST on 07 July 2009, 01:42
Cleaned/polished its exhaust - nice and shiney now
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Post by: gazpowells on 07 July 2009, 21:25
Fitted new rear suspension top mounts...

rattle gone at last  :grin:
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Post by: mumbles on 08 July 2009, 11:54
washed it, then polished and waxed the bonnet, all i have time to do. will do the rest whenever i get a chance.
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Post by: bondbill2k2 on 08 July 2009, 12:18
*waiting for it (at garage) *
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Post by: JC on 08 July 2009, 14:03
dragged the old girl out of the garage , first time in 5 days,  and it RAINED  :rolleyes:
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Post by: omex_uk on 08 July 2009, 15:36
pulled out the head lining along with the 4 grab handles, sun visors, a+b+c pillars.

glued the new fabric to the lining and started spray bits black. not bad for 3 hours after work  :smiley:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 July 2009, 16:10
Mahoosive clean inside and out, haven't cleaned the inside for like 3 months  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 09 July 2009, 22:08
Made the horn work......... peep peep! :cool:
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Post by: rclifton4 on 09 July 2009, 22:32
Replaced the sleeve clamp and some lovely exhaust paste to cure that annoying blow i had!!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 10 July 2009, 01:20
Took pictures of mine and others Golfs :)
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Post by: exiledjack on 10 July 2009, 17:38
Painted My bonnet Pink !
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Post by: vdubman on 11 July 2009, 00:53
got the golf a k&n panel filter,works nicely with a drilled box,and cleaned the throttle body. :grin:
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Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 11 July 2009, 17:58
Fitted me pressed plates  :wink:
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Post by: JC on 11 July 2009, 18:05
considered dropping the BBS off and fitting the steelies for it to sit on whilist laid up.

then decided i couldnt be arsed  :laugh:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 11 July 2009, 18:09
Cleaned the interior plastics and steering wheel.  Haven't cleaned the wheel since taking possession of the car in March and I was staggered at how disgusting it was.  Took 6 large interior wipes to even take the edge of the filth.  6!!!!!

And yesterday (meant to participate in this thread last night but forgot) I took the throttle body off and gave it a proper clean and new gasket.
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Post by: AlanD on 11 July 2009, 18:41
Thought about cleaning it then decided against it and will do it Thursday night instead before Bugjam.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 July 2009, 19:32
Vaxed the interior and cleaned the bird crap off it.

Then enjoyed scooting around the twisties in the sunshine.

Going to miss my dub whilst on holiday...
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Post by: Jay on 11 July 2009, 19:47
ermm...   Lowered her ANOTHER inch  :shocked:











(http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/images/column/7108/fatties.jpg)

 :laugh:  Raised her once the drop off was made :grin:  It was FUCKING scarey and thought the poor girl was gonna break.
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Post by: Steve_PD on 11 July 2009, 19:47
Sprayed my new front grill after some cnut stole the old one  :sad:

Thought about cleaning it then decided against it and will do it Thursday night instead before Bugjam.

Ill be doing the same  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 11 July 2009, 19:50
Sprayed my new front grill after some cnut stole the old one  :sad:

Thought about cleaning it then decided against it and will do it Thursday night instead before Bugjam.

Ill be doing the same  :smiley:

i wouldnt worry about cleaning for bugjam, doubt anyone will notice ya car after 3pm friday  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 11 July 2009, 20:01
no, but it would have done 2k without cleaning by then, there's about 10,000 bugs stuck on the front  :rolleyes:
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Post by: T_J_G on 11 July 2009, 20:09
I fitted a couple of boost hoses. And pumped a tyre up. GO ME!
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 11 July 2009, 20:52
had a productive day  :smiley: took the intercooler off cleaned and painted it, removed my lower fogs and replaced em with some nice bumper vents, cleaned the throttle body replaced my boot lock and cleaned the bonnet catch  :cool: :cool: gonna sort the started motor next week  :smiley:
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Post by: dirtydub on 11 July 2009, 22:47
Been tidying up the exterior with some new bits and bobs
Tryin to get her lookin tip top (as much as a 23 year old car can  :grin: ) for bugjam. Goin with some tidy campers so got to fight the water cooled corner  :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 12 July 2009, 09:01
Sprayed my new front grill after some cnut stole the old one  :sad:

Thought about cleaning it then decided against it and will do it Thursday night instead before Bugjam.

Ill be doing the same  :smiley:

i wouldnt worry about cleaning for bugjam, doubt anyone will notice ya car after 3pm friday  :grin: :laugh:

says you who has just had yours polished?  :rolleyes: :tongue:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 12 July 2009, 15:33
Just put the new black front grill on and resprayed the front badge and made a carbon backed resprayed black badge ready to be fitted :wink:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/3712432373_6af1fa0126_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3712436961_ee1506523f_b.jpg)
And yes it is real carbon before anyone asks  :smiley:
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Post by: ianw3321 on 12 July 2009, 16:20
I spun mine today going round corner after fitting new rear pads little too fast damp road after long dry spell touched brakes and tail end let go full lock into skid no use right round, lucky never hit another car rear tyre hit kerb but no damage done cars stopped in front and behind, had to do three point turn and with a red face and my wifes shouting in my ears drove off.
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Post by: Steve_PD on 12 July 2009, 17:05
Just put the new black front grill on and resprayed the front badge and made a carbon backed resprayed black badge ready to be fitted :wink:

snap  :smiley:
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Post by: stevo211 on 12 July 2009, 19:29
timing belt :grin: no bent valves here
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Post by: Jay on 12 July 2009, 20:13
Changed the fuel filter at last, car idles a bit better now.
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Post by: gjroe78 on 12 July 2009, 22:26
Just put the new black front grill on and resprayed the front badge and made a carbon backed resprayed black badge ready to be fitted :wink:

snap  :smiley:
Copycat  :tongue:
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Post by: Guy on 12 July 2009, 23:14
today I (well, mostly rubjonny) has done lots and lots and lots...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=119235.msg1081563#msg1081563 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=119235.msg1081563#msg1081563)

soooo pleased... finally feel as though things are getting there and the change from knackered old banger to quite a smart old car is beginning to happen!  :cool:
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Post by: VR6-Joe on 14 July 2009, 06:13
I spun mine today going round corner after fitting new rear pads little too fast damp road after long dry spell touched brakes and tail end let go full lock into skid no use right round, lucky never hit another car rear tyre hit kerb but no damage done cars stopped in front and behind, had to do three point turn and with a red face and my wifes shouting in my ears drove off.

Amateurs.




 :grin:
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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 14 July 2009, 12:08
Just picked up a gearbox   :wink:
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Post by: jettagolf on 14 July 2009, 19:57
not today but i did this last night :
cleaned and checked brakes, changed dodgy wheel bareing, put 2 new falkens on the back, fixed exhaust heat sheild back on, changed fuel filter oil filter and put new oil back in, reattached door moulding
mot tomorrow :grin:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 14 July 2009, 20:01
Taken the front grill off, taken the badge apart and rubbed down in prep for spraying.
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Post by: the_stink on 14 July 2009, 23:43
Had it valued by a garage as px on a R32  :rolleyes:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 15 July 2009, 09:20
Got a drip on my foot, from the inside somewhere, now could this be something to do with my dodgy heater?? The fun begins...
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 15 July 2009, 09:33
Got a drip on my foot, from the inside somewhere, now could this be something to do with my dodgy heater?? The fun begins...

Seems like your MK2 has more problems than my MK3 :P Nice and dry in mine ;) haahaha
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Post by: dubcheryl on 15 July 2009, 09:53
Got a drip on my foot, from the inside somewhere, now could this be something to do with my dodgy heater?? The fun begins...

Seems like your MK2 has more problems than my MK3 :P Nice and dry in mine ;) haahaha

Twas but a small drip! And no Shady, my mk2 does NOT have more problems!! I'm not thinking about getting mine scrapped and it being beyond economic repair am I? LOL!

Tis all good, tis a small problem tis all! :wink:
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 15 July 2009, 14:44
cleaned all the bottles and rubbish from inside the cave :D
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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 16 July 2009, 14:27
Just washed and polished it and also cleaned the glass   :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 16 July 2009, 14:45
Got my replacement intake pipe today, will be fitting it asap!
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Post by: Guy on 16 July 2009, 17:58
fitted new front flange as the old girls old flange was suffering from seepage

and fitted shiny new VW emblem on the front ready for bugjam  :cool:
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Post by: Jay on 16 July 2009, 20:16
Nothing like a wet flange...  :drool: 
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 16 July 2009, 21:50
Nothing like a wet flange...  :drool: 

So wrong, but it feels so right!


Fitted a new drivers headlight.  Sadly a little yellow-er than my original but at least I can see more than the verge of those b-roads now  :evil:
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Post by: Andy-H on 17 July 2009, 19:04
Bought it a bra  :smiley:
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Post by: ianw3321 on 17 July 2009, 19:09
Changed oil and filter
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Post by: MrBounce on 18 July 2009, 11:29
The weekly shop. Found we'd won a tenner on the lottery. Yay!  :laugh:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 18 July 2009, 14:28
Fitted an OEM roof aerial, and replaced the circuit board in my interior light fitting, so now the interior light works when I open the door.

Luvly stuff!!  :smiley:
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Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 July 2009, 15:42
sprayed my r32 side skirts .... fiitting next weekend i think :wink:
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Post by: warnesey333 on 18 July 2009, 16:09
yesterday and day before ok?

Lowered 40mm on JOM springs and shocks :D
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Post by: Jay on 18 July 2009, 20:47
Changed the PAS and alternator belts - then fooked my back in the process, I felt a load of pops in my lower back   :cry:  :sick: So grabbed the missus and had her help me finish it off  :grin:


F*ck, need more pain killers  :cry: 
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Post by: R32UK on 19 July 2009, 14:15
Bought some new wheels  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: topher on 19 July 2009, 14:16
Bought some new wheels  :lipsrsealed:

pics or gtfo!
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Post by: R32UK on 19 July 2009, 17:02
Bought some new wheels  :lipsrsealed:

pics or gtfo!

they are currently sleeping in the garage :grin:

bought for the mk6.... but might just give them a little run on the .:R! (would my insurance company have to be told :huh:)
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Post by: johnson6672 on 19 July 2009, 17:04
Sprayed the lower grills in primer, lacqured the rear badge and put the front grill and badge in the downstairs toilet to finish drying(warmest and most kid free room in the house)
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Post by: Horney on 19 July 2009, 17:07
Lots of work for the MOT.

nick
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Post by: Ninja on 19 July 2009, 19:34
Nothing because I'm skint. So as it is, my Golf is sitting outside with a leaking radiator, a blowing exhaust and a knackered handbrake... and MOT day is quickly approaching!
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Post by: Thom89 on 19 July 2009, 22:05
I got caught out in the rain! first time the car has got wet in over 5 years :lipsrsealed:
So spent the early part of the evening, drying it off :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: Martz on 19 July 2009, 22:34
Broke the power steering!  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: barry-gti on 19 July 2009, 22:49
took all my grills off, prept and primered them
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Post by: JC on 20 July 2009, 11:40
finished off stripping her out for winter lay up or Scrapping Her.

Plates off,

Wheels off ( some lush oversize nankangsto roll on )

before

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2969.jpg)

after

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2970.jpg)

Finished off removing the ICE.

Bra off  :laugh:

and she now sits under cover at the back of the garage  :shocked:

 :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 20 July 2009, 14:36
polish those lips on them rims chuff, they're a bit dirty  :grin: 
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Post by: JC on 20 July 2009, 14:41
62ks worth of soot I am imagining going by the rest of the car  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 20 July 2009, 17:14
Cleaned out all the crap from Bugjam. What a mess !
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Post by: golf newbie on 20 July 2009, 18:35
Wife>>>>alloy wheel.

goning to be fun getting that fixed :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 20 July 2009, 19:23
Another example why they shouldnt be allowed to drive them. Lesson learnt the hard way :(
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Post by: VW BUSH on 20 July 2009, 19:27
ditched it for the treader/Bus, funds have forced it to be driveway ornament :smiley:
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Post by: Ninja on 20 July 2009, 19:31
Wife>>>>alloy wheel.


I shouldn't laugh. But hehehehe  :laugh:
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Post by: DoogalDoogz on 20 July 2009, 19:50
Took out my 1.3 clocks, swapped the speedo onto the Gti ones i just bought, then fitted them into it. Beware 1.3 owners, its a bloody MISSION unless you got the whole dash out.
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Post by: jeynesey on 20 July 2009, 19:56
Nothing, I cant drive  :sad:
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Post by: golf newbie on 20 July 2009, 20:01
Quote
I shouldn't laugh. But hehehehe

She borrowed car to do some shopping.was getting stuff out of car and noticed wheel.

massive row. :angry:

still upset :angry:

50 quid down the drain :angry:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 20 July 2009, 20:24
Quote
I shouldn't laugh. But hehehehe

She borrowed car to do some shopping.was getting stuff out of car and noticed wheel.

massive row. :angry:

still upset :angry:

50 quid down the drain :angry:

"its only a wheel" by any chance :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 21 July 2009, 15:55
Got her a ...

(http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Cadburys_Boost_Glucose.jpg)

Well actually myself, but will be putting the wrapper in the engine bay  :grin:
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Post by: T_J_G on 21 July 2009, 16:22
I tried to fix someone elses bodge job on my car...then I lost the screw I needed and back to square one!
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Post by: VW BUSH on 21 July 2009, 17:40
Stored some stuff in the boot, might as well use it like a shed :grin:
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 21 July 2009, 21:20
finished fitting fuel pump and trial fitted wiring to 1.8t and looked over the engine, AGAIN, to try and understand it better. they are WELL complicated! :D

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Post by: Ninja on 21 July 2009, 21:35
Bought an exhaust, and some interior bits!
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Post by: Rolfe on 21 July 2009, 21:39
Named it.  (It doesn't even have a build week yet though....)

Rolfe.
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Post by: spacerat on 22 July 2009, 17:58
today i emptied out the boot of my 8v for the first time in 18 months of ownership, and found its actually a very clean place to be, with all the factory stickers in tact. was worth a photo really but im gonna polish under the spare wheel first lol
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 22 July 2009, 18:54
Changed the front pads on my 8v mk3 gti.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 22 July 2009, 21:32
Washed and did stage one of Mequirs 3 stage polish system, stages 2 and 3 tomorrow, after 3 hours in the gym in the morning then hoover and clean inside.
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Post by: Reasty on 22 July 2009, 22:44
Left the mk3 at worked and drove the van home and left the mk2 in the garage.......infact havnt seen the mk2 since i put it in the garage and covered it up on sunday afternoon.
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Post by: mumbles on 23 July 2009, 19:18
replaced oil pressure sensor. adjusted pas belt and alternator belt.  :grin:
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Post by: DrewiD on 23 July 2009, 19:54
I hit the fcuking kerb and took a big peice of my tyer off.about 1" long and 1/2" wide.the wheels were kerbed already when i got the car.only just had 2x new frount tyers for the MOT.Thay only done about 500 miles......... gutted   :angry:
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Post by: Reasty on 23 July 2009, 20:20
Got the mk2 out the garage breifly when i got home from work,to fit the new chromed armour door plates  :smug:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 23 July 2009, 20:23
I 'back to black'ed the plastics on my MK3.  Well, 'back to slightly darker grey'ed it to be perfectly honest.

Will definitely try the shoe polish route as it's so well used on the forum with good results bit I've got a bleeding great bottle of the Simoniz to go through yet.  Will be offering to do other people's cars to try use it up  :evil:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 24 July 2009, 11:33
New rear tyres and ebc green stuff pads all round, maybe that will stop the wife drivin into the back of stuff  :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 24 July 2009, 11:34
What ones you go for Joe?
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Post by: johnson6672 on 24 July 2009, 11:36
Got it dirty  :cry:. now i am going to have to clean it again, bloody british weather, and all the workman digging the place up where i work.
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Post by: gjroe78 on 24 July 2009, 11:42
I assume you mean me Alan  :laugh:
Just got some cheap Pirrelli P6000's for £42 fitted as gonna get some rubber for my TT Comps in a couple of months
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Post by: AlanD on 24 July 2009, 11:44
lol yeah, ignore my Pr0 keyboard skills.
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 24 July 2009, 15:06
Gave it a good wash!
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Post by: JC on 24 July 2009, 15:59
robbed some more bits off it for the 'sat  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: tweed on 24 July 2009, 23:01
Tightened the power steering pump belt and bought some twin hellas for £45
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Post by: Jay on 24 July 2009, 23:15
Almost got out and kicked it on the A34  :angry:  Same loss of power I had last time with air bubbles, it's lucky it didn't break down  :angry:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 25 July 2009, 16:07
Broke down on the circuit at coombe, on the childrens parade lap!!!!!!!!! Had to be towed off the track :embarassed: Bloody MAF!!
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Post by: tweed on 25 July 2009, 17:10
fitted some twin hella's
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Post by: buzzkip on 25 July 2009, 20:49
Hoovered and treated the leather  :smiley:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 25 July 2009, 20:55
got medieval on it with the grinder
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Post by: Horney on 25 July 2009, 21:00
Thrashed it round Castle Combe.

nick
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Post by: Jay on 25 July 2009, 21:12
Almost got tempted to fit the new aerial, then got offered a beer and sat in the sun on a sun lounger for a while. Might get round to fitting it tomorrow if I can be arsed.
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Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2009, 21:20
gave my new intercooler clamp a good testing on the run to and from Castle Combe - its still on  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 25 July 2009, 21:59
Took the engine out :D
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Post by: Nicky753 on 25 July 2009, 22:27
Spent 6 hours cleaning inside and out and it's gonna f**kin hammer it down tomorrow apparently :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Post by: Jay on 25 July 2009, 22:52
Weather forecasts are great aren't they  :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 26 July 2009, 00:35
Fitted a new radiator, which was HARD. One of the bolts snapped as it was corroded beyond belief, so now it's basically stuck in my car. On top of that, I left the coolant resivour cap off and coolant started boiling over. It was one of those days.
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Post by: tisme on 26 July 2009, 09:36
got me some new glaze to use so spent the day washing, claying, washing, polishing, sealing and waxing it looks  :cool: but ouch my arm hurts  :embarassed:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 26 July 2009, 10:05
Tightened my fanbelt.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 July 2009, 11:12
Sorted out an annoying squeak behind the centre console.

Silenced my very annoying squeaky handbrake button.

Checked front disc, yes it is warped / running out again.

Sorted a leaky rear cluster.  Temp fix until I can get a new rubber strip thing, it didn't have one!

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Post by: VW BUSH on 26 July 2009, 15:52
New exhaust mount, Exhaust off and re position, bit of undersealing to boot :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 26 July 2009, 15:57
gave it its BBS back off the 'sat  :grin:
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Post by: billy_vw on 26 July 2009, 16:14
Replaced passenger electric window motor/regulator and replaced the front speakers  :smiley:
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Post by: mumbles on 26 July 2009, 16:15
new grille badge, much nicer =)
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Post by: spunkymonkey on 26 July 2009, 23:33
Painted my wheels a ridiculous colour.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 27 July 2009, 20:36
Ordered a new MAF, some vacuum hose and some caliper paint, also removed old MAF and the vacuum pipes ready for new ones to go on.

Oopps nearly forgoy ordered a Sharan badge aswell.
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Post by: Jay on 27 July 2009, 21:57
Hit a bump and it didn't feel good either, I was only doing 20mph (if that as I had just pulled away from traffic lights) and it felt like it smacked the sump...  :sick: I still feel sick thinking about it
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Post by: orbit48 on 27 July 2009, 23:32
renewed near side outer cv boot

cleaned it

within 6 hours it had bird poo on the roof

and muddy cat paw prints on the bonnet

 :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Post by: Jay on 27 July 2009, 23:34
^^ Thank funk where I live no one is allowed pets  :grin:  Although there are still some cats around, but they have more choice and probably sit on posher cars  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done too your Golf today?
Post by: Andy-H on 28 July 2009, 08:58
Fitted wind deflectors to the doors............big improvement  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 28 July 2009, 09:07
Fitted wind deflectors to the doors............big improvement  :smiley:

Oh where from? I had some on my last car and miss them,
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 28 July 2009, 16:21
Today I regreased and tightened the rear wheel bearings on my mk3 gti 8v.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 28 July 2009, 16:35
I have been staring at mine through the window, as it stands there in the pissing rain. :sad:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 28 July 2009, 16:46
Last 2 days work - Wash, clay, polish, wax, linseed oil'd bumpers, hoovered. Still got engine bay to do.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_3246.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_3244.jpg)
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 July 2009, 19:25
changed the balljoints, rod ends, top mounts, wishbone bushes and arb bushes on the corrado. feels much nicer now! also remembered how sh!t the slotted nuts are
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Post by: Andy-H on 28 July 2009, 19:27


Oh where from? I had some on my last car and miss them,

Got them off the bay mate. Second hand but good as new  :wink:

They're selling them new on there but they are wanting £13 for postage  :angry: got mine delivered recorded for £3.75.
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Post by: Ninja on 28 July 2009, 19:31
Shouted at it. Clutch gone. Exhaust blowing. Rad leaking. Handbrake slack. Mot due. Nuff said.
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Post by: bodgeandlegit on 28 July 2009, 21:03
I washed and dried mine and managed to get it back in the garage before it starts raining again :grin: :grin:
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Post by: danny_p on 29 July 2009, 17:09
just nipped out and made mine a bit lighter  :smiley:

clips for 1 rubbing strip were a bit sub optimal so orderd some grommets  and ripped the other 3 rubbing strips off  pull the two bits of clip out the doors and replaced with grommits.   proper lazy way to fill the holes  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 July 2009, 18:25
Sorted a leaky rear cluster.  Temp fix until I can get a new rubber strip thing, it didn't have one!

Leaky light sorted proper with fitment of VW gasket part # 1J6945191

Received ignition coil loom to replace the damaged section across cylinder head (hardcore wiring project for later on in August) VW part # 1J0971658M (AUM engine)

Ordered the heat shield to protect all the hard work on the wiring loom, Audi part # 8L9121659 (not originally fitted by VW, even though Audi identified a problem on the same engines)
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Post by: johnson6672 on 29 July 2009, 18:54
Changed the MAF, which didn't solve the problem, also changed the oil and filter and one of the side light bulbs.
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Post by: JC on 30 July 2009, 11:54
put it back on it original plate  :cool: back to being Wck  :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 30 July 2009, 12:20
Put it in for an MOT.

Nick
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Post by: dubcheryl on 30 July 2009, 12:29
Taken the cat to the vets in it, cat decided he didnt like the box, thought he would stare at everyone out of the back window whilst sitting on the parcel shelf, he weed on it :sad:
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Post by: Martz on 30 July 2009, 12:39
Poked a hole in the rubbish paint work on the near side wing that has servely bubbled! lol, why do people go cheap when painting a car????

Respray is now seriously on the cards! :D
Title: Re: What have you done too your Golf today?
Post by: Horney on 30 July 2009, 13:58
Failed MOT, going to cry.

nick
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Post by: AlanD on 30 July 2009, 14:10
Noooo ! :( gutted

Anything big?
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Post by: Jay on 30 July 2009, 14:17
Bugger, hope not too bad Nick  :sad:


Checked my oil, seemed a bit low so will top it up later after I've checked it again when it's cooled down.
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 30 July 2009, 16:27
Thats a sh!tter Horney, so not looking forward to putting mine in for my first MOT of ownership in November.

Today, I finally worked out why I've been having a pony driving experience recently.  The cold air hose to the filter had completly shredded so was out of breath.  Gonna investigate replacement hose now so that the masking taped old one doesn't have to stay in there too long.
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Post by: Horney on 30 July 2009, 18:33
Er leaking front shock and rear caliper seized. Not to bad till you look up the price of a pair of Koni top adjustables!

Nick
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Post by: VW BUSH on 30 July 2009, 18:38
Walked past the Tug on the way to the Bus :smiley:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 30 July 2009, 19:14
Tried unsucessfuly to change rear abs sensor. Will have another go next week this time I will remove the caliper and if neccessary the disc.
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Post by: Jay on 30 July 2009, 19:38
Er leaking front shock and rear caliper seized. Not to bad till you look up the price of a pair of Koni top adjustables!

Nick

Bugger mate  :sad:  what about the set Mew have if they're still available ? I know they're not Koni but will be enough to get you sorted until you can get Koni's?
Title: Re: What have you done too your Golf today?
Post by: Horney on 30 July 2009, 19:39
I don't want to have to buy twice just to get through the test, besides I can't afford to do that.

Nick
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Post by: Andy-H on 30 July 2009, 19:46
Fitted aero wipers.

Now I can see again in the rain  :smiley:
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Post by: buzzkip on 30 July 2009, 20:28
- Cleaned the boot mat and got rid of an old subwoofer / amp.
- Added my new GolfGTI.co.uk stickers  :nerd:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 30 July 2009, 21:54
Played around with the MAF fault again, might be the N75 valve hopefully will find out tomorrow, also got rapped for £48.99 from dealers for 1/2 hours labour to find out if the new MAF was duff or not, it wasn't :cry: :cry:
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Post by: avengedslayer on 30 July 2009, 22:31
Fitted a new power steering belt and cleaned up dog sick  :sick:
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Post by: orbit48 on 31 July 2009, 00:30
Fitted a new power steering belt and cleaned up dog sick  :sick:

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
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Post by: johnson6672 on 31 July 2009, 20:34
Found the cause of my fault, boost pipe off at the turbo, all fixed now and have boost and it runs and ticks over  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: dTEA on 31 July 2009, 20:39
Fitted a new stereo, (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124684.0) emptied the boot, fitted the dog guard, and washed it....quickly before it rained again :rolleyes:
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 August 2009, 07:52
Fitted the cat-back powerflow exhaust yesterday afternoon   :cool:

Going to boots today for some earplugs until the dynamat arrives   :sad:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 01 August 2009, 16:29
Put some new jubilee clips on th N75 valve and some nice blue cable ties in the vac pipes, then had a play around with some ideas for the engine cover.
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Post by: MrBounce on 01 August 2009, 17:22
Went to see my mum & dad and was able to park on the driveway next to the house - they don't own it but the bloke who does says we can now use it when he's not there. Why couldn't he have said that 15 years ago when I lived there??!! :angry: :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 August 2009, 11:47
In a half drunken / hungover state I thought it would be a good idea to give her a bit of spit and polish. Im now totally f**ked from it lol but it was alllllll sorth it afterwards :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0074.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0075.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 02 August 2009, 11:56
wheres the after shots then alan  :grin: :kiss:


mine was dragged out of the garage, started first time, and had its new G60 rims and tyres fitted, next up, engine work  :sad:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 August 2009, 12:01
Pissrat it looking gangsta now hommie.
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 August 2009, 16:53
Been and booked the golf into the bodyshop  :grin:

Two weeks until complete rustlessness  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 02 August 2009, 16:54
changed my spark plugs.
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Post by: JC on 02 August 2009, 20:19
new ( ex 'sat ) wheels and tyres fitted so i can move it again  :shocked: and original plate back on  :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3004.jpg)

and direction to go regarding the engine work decided :afro:
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Post by: Jay on 02 August 2009, 20:35
Topped up the oil again  :lipsrsealed: f@cking rip off price @ Halfrauds which is why I wanted to go to GSF yesterday and use the same oil as I've been using & came in the car.

Might have a rocker cover oil leak too which could explain the rapidish oil loss :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 02 August 2009, 20:38
i was in gsf yesterday  :grin:

and halfrauds, gotta love the trade card prices  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 02 August 2009, 20:39
and direction to go regarding the engine work decided

And?
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Post by: JC on 02 August 2009, 20:39
option 2  :tongue:
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Post by: Horney on 02 August 2009, 21:26
Looked at it and then drove off in the wife's fiesta.

Off on holiday for 5 days tomorrow and when I get back neither of my cars will have a valid MOT. Public transport for a while it is then!

nick
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Post by: VW BUSH on 02 August 2009, 21:28
Looked at it and then drove off in the wife's fiesta.

Off on holiday for 5 days tomorrow and when I get back neither of my cars will have a valid MOT. Public transport for a while it is then!

nick

Dont forget your Ipod :wink:
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Post by: Horney on 02 August 2009, 21:34
Already fully loaded for the holiday so it'll be fine for a week of bus>train>bus>work>bus>train>bus.

Nick
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Post by: MrBounce on 02 August 2009, 22:05
Took a chest of drawers to my Mum & Dad's house. Interesting on the corners...  :grin:
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Post by: billy_vw on 02 August 2009, 22:19
Stripped out leather interior and door cards, replaced full cloth VR interior.
Took of 17" alloys and fitted 15"
Swapped all lights front & back onto new golf
did a triangle change of 3 stereos

Knackering day
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 August 2009, 00:26
well i fitted my newly tinted side indicators as well as my black front grille and badge removed front brake pads gave them a little antiseize compound and painted the fronts washed the front wheels all over polished and sealed just the rears to paint and wheels to seal tomorrow  :grin:
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Post by: dTEA on 04 August 2009, 00:00
got my sub in the boot...gotta actually redesign the box but not too bad for now, and took it back for the components to be sorted.  They managed that, but in the process seem to have broken the mirror adjustor!! :angry:
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Post by: tony_ack on 04 August 2009, 00:53
washed her! still putting off the clay, polish and wax though...
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 04 August 2009, 17:06
Replaced the rear abs sensor.
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Post by: mumbles on 04 August 2009, 17:34
took it to the garage for the first time since i got her, the fitted door barrel in driver side and they also fitted the new lambda sensor because i just couldn't be bothered with even trying that one.
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Post by: weazgti on 04 August 2009, 19:19
swore at it cos heater matrix went and i got wet feet
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 05 August 2009, 06:52
This was strictly last night, but I parked it outside the garage after the kindly AA man finally got it started.  He reckons the starter motor's knackered and after the birmingham screwdriver didn't work (for fear of waking the neighbours) it was a bump start and a warning of "don't turn it off until you get to where you need to be".

So today I will be talking to the nice mechanic man.  Joy
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Post by: dubcheryl on 05 August 2009, 09:41
Found an inch of water in the driver foot well :sad: :cry: :sad: :cry:
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Post by: davero on 05 August 2009, 16:05
got a new mot :smiley:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 05 August 2009, 16:15
Cleared out all the rubbish rattling around in the boot.
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 August 2009, 20:49
Took the rocker cover off and squirted Hylomar all over the gasket faces to hopefully stop the oil weeping out  :angry:
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 August 2009, 10:47
Took it to the supermarket and put beer in the boot  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 06 August 2009, 12:34
Today I have cleaned and hoovered the interior.
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Post by: plasticfantastic on 06 August 2009, 14:25
Today i have been mostly washing her,

but i also plucked up the courage to go on the hunt for rust, remover the collar around the petrol filler and she is sound as a pound, so im well chuffed! :smiley:
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 August 2009, 16:08
Changed the grill  :cool:

Dan
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Post by: Ben_1uk on 06 August 2009, 16:32
Bought a brand new front splitter and grill.
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 06 August 2009, 17:24
Changed a driveshaft after the inner CV joint shredded itself and popped out :(

I changed it in LIDL car park  :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 06 August 2009, 23:31
Changed a driveshaft after the inner CV joint shredded itself and popped out :(

I changed it in LIDL car park  :grin:

Thats so ghetto :grin:
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Post by: monzablue16v on 07 August 2009, 01:26
Got my 1.8T engine running on Megasquirt at last :D
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 August 2009, 07:40
Completely covered the boot floor and under the rear seat with sound deadening  :smiley:

Not quite sorted the noisy exhaust issue though  :sad:
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Post by: mumbles on 07 August 2009, 14:51
ordered some new treads for her.... god knows she needs them  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 07 August 2009, 15:27
Fitted a freebie MK4 gear knob.

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4564/img0083w.jpg)
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 07 August 2009, 15:35
Got a new tyre fitted at front near side.
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Post by: jeynesey on 07 August 2009, 16:02
Fitted a freebie MK4 gear knob.

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4564/img0083w.jpg)


FREE??? Bar steward. Just going outside to fit my new 1  :cool:
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Post by: T_J_G on 08 August 2009, 08:00
Haven't even driven it for 6 days!
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Post by: AlanD on 08 August 2009, 10:04
Fitted my footrest which has been sitting in my room for MONTHS.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0084.jpg)
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Post by: shepgti on 08 August 2009, 10:34
Haven't even driven it for 6 days!

havnt driven mine for 3 months!  :cry:
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Post by: JC on 08 August 2009, 11:47
wont be drivng mine for the next 6 at this rate   :grin:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 08 August 2009, 13:17
Just a wash and a polish.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 August 2009, 15:12
Removed eyebrow spoiler that it came with. Sorted the high beam spot that used light up the trees. :smiley:

However found a large bolt without a home and an alarming crack in the bit that the body shop repaired. :angry:

Back to the garage Monday and Bodyshop Wednesday...

Until then it's ragging aroundf in the van for me.
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Post by: Reasty on 08 August 2009, 16:10
Full wash and polish! and hovered inside,treated all the leather and fitted the new bonnet bra,then put her back in the garage!  :grin:
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Post by: blacko on 08 August 2009, 20:01
put it through the NCT (MOT) AND IT PASSED with flying colours!!! spot on,no bother! :laugh:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 August 2009, 23:50
I fitted the mirror adjuster in the driver's door foamalux card.

Then I washed it, chamois-ed it down, back to blacked the bumpers and wheelarch trims and then T-Cut and polished the bonnet, before losing the will to live.

I only had to do this because DannyP showed up and removed the side rubbing strips, as he got a bag of grommits that fit in the holes where the rubbing strips go - weight loss is a cruel mistress.

First time I've washed it since it became a track slag.
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Post by: raferackstraw on 09 August 2009, 00:05
adjusted rear wheel bearings  :smiley:

and having done that the high idle problem returned with a vengance  :huh:

fooking valvers!  :sad:



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Post by: Reasty on 09 August 2009, 17:18
Took the old sh!tty windscreen wiper arms off,stripped em,primered em,painted em satin black and put em back on,now they look like new again! :nerd: (yes im anal :laugh:)
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Post by: JC on 09 August 2009, 17:19
broke it some more  :laugh:
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Post by: R32UK on 09 August 2009, 17:36
spent the last 5 hours trying to work out if i can upgrade my sat nav to version b!!

downloaded a copy of the new firmwear to find i need nero, which has now been downloading for 3hrs. this could work.. or cook the unit  :undecided:
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Post by: Jay on 09 August 2009, 18:26
Plenty free cd burning software out there that isn't going to be virus ridden  :laugh:

Done nawt to her, I was going to give her a really good wash and rearranged a load of stuff....


... then wake up at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep until after 6am  :angry: 
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 August 2009, 21:23
Left it parked in a field at Tatton Park  :smiley:
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Post by: dTEA on 10 August 2009, 09:00
Left it parked in a field at Tatton Park  :smiley:
At least you got the field...i was in the stone covered car park with the general population!! :sad:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 10 August 2009, 12:28
Cleaned my air filter!
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Post by: Horney on 10 August 2009, 12:37
Looked at it, swore and then got on the bus to work. Damn old dubs!
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Post by: Reasty on 10 August 2009, 13:42
Looked at it, swore and then got on the bus to work. Damn old dubs!

So i take it you wont be attendin no rice tmmorow then?
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Post by: Horney on 10 August 2009, 14:00
maybe, Rado failed MOT today but I might have it back wednesday!

nick
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Post by: R32UK on 10 August 2009, 16:53
spent the last 5 hours trying to work out if i can upgrade my sat nav to version b!!

downloaded a copy of the new firmwear to find i need nero, which has now been downloading for 3hrs. this could work.. or cook the unit  :undecided:

Firmwear upgrade done!!  :grin:

New V4 maps done !!  :grin:

Speed cameras updated!!  :grin:
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Post by: blacko on 10 August 2009, 20:38
took off the bumper indicators,reflectors and side repeaters and tinted them with a 10euro tin of black spray paint,bye bye tangerine lenses!JOB DONE!!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 August 2009, 20:41
Fitted new o/s headlight.  A bit too nice and new and shiny - makes the n/s look sh1te!  The bumper really is so easy to remove, I could have done it all during my lunch break.

Also Silvatec indicator bulbs now fitted to both headlight units, looks fantastic, no more grizzly orange bulbs on show.   :laugh:

Wiring to coil packs is shot to pieces (all fractured and split due to heat from the head), so started to strip down the gubbins from around the head and wiring.  I'm tackling fitment of the overlay repair harness over the next couple of days.  Gulp!  Got the nice Audi TT heat-shield to protect all my hard work too.
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Post by: dubcheryl on 11 August 2009, 09:56
Managed to knock off my front arch and sill coming out of a VERY muddy field at the big chill - ooops!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 August 2009, 11:29
^^^

That sucks :S
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Post by: richard s on 11 August 2009, 11:36
found my k&n sat on my chassis leg due to crappy plastic mounting plate breaking  :cry:
then found a place down road from me who is going to make a me a replacement out of box section & sheet metal  :smiley:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 11 August 2009, 15:15
^^^

That sucks :S

Seriously... I know, the poor golf is now looking extremely sorry for itself with all the bits that need doing!
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 11 August 2009, 16:43
Changed the front drivers abs sensor.
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Post by: Khare on 11 August 2009, 17:09
Managed to knock off my front arch and sill coming out of a VERY muddy field at the big chill - ooops!
Not a bad effort. Last night my exhaust fell off again, but this time at about 80mph. WOOPS  :laugh:
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Post by: Jay on 11 August 2009, 17:23
 :shocked:


















Your tug can reach 80mph?  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 August 2009, 18:44
Dropped the golf off at the body shop today. Carless now untill Saturday at the earliest  :cry:
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Post by: Jay on 11 August 2009, 20:01
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=120103.msg1114904#msg1114904

I should have taken a pic really :shocked:
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 20:26
one mine I supervised the Engine bay clean

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3017.jpg)

And on the visiting DIRTY  :shocked: tug boat I " cured " the rattle for now  :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3013.jpg)
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Post by: Guy on 11 August 2009, 20:33
ok - i admit... the interior is a little dusty... but to be fair she is being used as a workhorse/child carrying thing a lot

and the exterior... i only cleaned her on sunday... but i had to drive through a flood on monday going to pick up some cleaning supplies for you Chuff!

any pics of your shiny engine bay?
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 20:34
nope, cant find me keys  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: topher on 11 August 2009, 21:41
today's job!

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/estate/DSC00037.JPG)

i shall also be playing with c-spanners tomorrow :grin:
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 21:43
wanna do mine too  :huh:
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Post by: topher on 11 August 2009, 21:44
if you want it lopsided.. sure!
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 21:48
 :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 August 2009, 11:50
Replaced / re-wired loom to ignition coils, got to finish fitting boost pipework and tidy the new wiring up a bit - pics to follow! 

Spent the last 24 hours trying to dry out a wet rear light unit  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 August 2009, 16:31
Changed both rear wheel bearings
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Post by: johnson6672 on 12 August 2009, 21:27
Picked up an interior for the MK2 and fitted it, really chuffed on how good condition it is.
Also ordered some bits and pieces to get her back on the road and spoke to a mate about an MOT for end of next week.
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Post by: mumbles on 13 August 2009, 21:39
got 2 new front tyres, got to be gentle on the driving for a while...  :lipsrsealed:

booked it in to the body shop for some much needed love and attention. will post up some pics when she's done start of next month.
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Post by: MrBounce on 13 August 2009, 22:39
Agreed to trade it in for something else VAG...   :lipsrsealed::rolleyes:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 14 August 2009, 15:47
Gave her a wash and polish.
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 August 2009, 16:05
Picked car up from body shop as I had a call to say it was finished early  :grin:

The guy has done an amazing job, absolutely spot on!  :laugh:
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Post by: th3_f15t on 14 August 2009, 16:30
I took the wheel off, brake callipers and pads, and a bolt that holds the hub to the wishbone, then put it back together as I didn't have the right tool to seperate the two parts and also out of time. Next week, I will be changing the front CV joints.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 14 August 2009, 18:58
Changed the engine/gearbox mounts on the mk4, then changed the spark plugs, rotar arm, dizzy cap, and rocker gasket on the mk2, cleaned the engine bay, refitted the bumpers and front grill and had a good look round the mk 2.
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Post by: ade1703 on 14 August 2009, 21:34
Sold it  :sad: :sad:










But bought another  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: dannydubs on 14 August 2009, 22:15
smashed the front end cuz of a twit :angry:
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Post by: JC on 15 August 2009, 21:42
whipped the bra off, and gave her a quickie  :laugh:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3026.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3029.jpg)

then covered her up in the garage til Spetembers Departure  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Chicken McFat on 15 August 2009, 21:53
Removed the badges from the boot lid today.
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Post by: joker6789 on 17 August 2009, 13:17
cleaned off BBQ sauce from my passenger door (inside)  :sad:
Cleaning bill sent to my friend!
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 17 August 2009, 14:01
Today I have vaccumed the interior.
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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 17 August 2009, 15:26
wash,vacuum,polish,cleaned glass and then ripped the stereo out and binned it(annoying thing)   :grin:

looks like i am whistling for a while...
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Post by: gazpowells on 17 August 2009, 20:04
today i refitted my dash and started work on the wiring   :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 17 August 2009, 21:58
ruined the front top mounts some more on our great roads  :angry: They're really rattly now  :cry:
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Post by: Reasty on 17 August 2009, 22:49
Fixed the reversing light,which is now working again and went for a spin! Yeeeeeawwwww! then bottomed the sump out on a speed bump,became very angry,bought car home and put her back in the garage,least it's bloody safe in there! (I hope)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 August 2009, 00:19
Picked it up from the garage after them taking 4days to fix a fault that should not have occured in the first place.

Then removed about 500miles of cruising tread off my tyres when some berk in a new Merc decided they wanted the specific piece of road I was using at that moment in time. Fortunately I have not flat spotted them.

Now going to pull more of the chavvy bits off it at the weekend.
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Post by: VW BUSH on 18 August 2009, 00:43
Put more crap in the boot and walked past it to bus stop :cry:
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Post by: Adam on 18 August 2009, 01:43
Made a big desission.............

Might be time for a MK4 GT TDI...... :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:  :rolleyes:
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Post by: th3_f15t on 18 August 2009, 11:34
I've changed the dizzy cap, spark plugs and HT leads, plus cleaned the area around each spark plug on the head. Lovely stuff.
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Post by: *tell* on 18 August 2009, 18:52
replaced wishbone and ball joint (n/s).
and only cost under £30  :huh:
 
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 18 August 2009, 19:10
today I got a new tyre fitted.
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Post by: Jay on 18 August 2009, 19:44
Topped up the oil again  :grin:  :shocked:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 August 2009, 20:00
Drove it to work for the 1st time in 7weeks! Hurrah! It liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiives!! :grin:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 18 August 2009, 21:26
MOT'd with 0 advisories!!!  :cool:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 18 August 2009, 21:42
Picked it up from the spray shop. Very happy with the repairs  :smiley:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 19 August 2009, 16:21
Touched up my alloys with silver paint.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 August 2009, 16:23
Mine is off the road atm so I cleaned the shiz out of it, took two days lol! I think even Guy would be proud of it :)
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Post by: AlanD on 19 August 2009, 16:29
You cleaned the jiz out of it? Go on my son ;)
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Post by: th3_f15t on 19 August 2009, 16:45
Changed both front CV joints today, Pipercross air filter yesterday evening too. :wink:
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Post by: richard157 on 19 August 2009, 20:04
fitted my 16" audi tt wheels to my mk3 16v,need spacers for the rear to make them look 100%
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 19 August 2009, 20:06
You cleaned the jiz out of it? Go on my son ;)
(http://sp0.fotolog.com/photo/32/47/22/ramonmadee/1241351696481_f.jpg)

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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 20 August 2009, 11:14
replaced the gearstick gaitor from the blue leather chavvy thing somebody put on..and also that plastic thingy on the dipstick tube as it was broken....
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Post by: MrBounce on 20 August 2009, 12:46
Took my aftermarket gearknob off and emptied the boot in preparation for part-ex next week  :smiley:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 20 August 2009, 16:40
After hearing a clunking noise discovered I am needing new top mounts  :sad:
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Post by: DrewiD on 20 August 2009, 17:16
got 6 onths tax , {was gunna get 12 but hols coming up and dosh is tight}
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Post by: Neo Badness on 20 August 2009, 17:31
Abndonded it on my mates drive after the central locking packed up in the p!ssing rain when it was supposed to go into bodyshop today :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 20 August 2009, 18:49
Replaced near side dipped as a bulb had blown :(
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Post by: VW BUSH on 20 August 2009, 19:01
picked up the keys, put them down got on the bus.
Off all next week so she will get some welding and painting and loving may fit new cam if i get it cleaned up in time who nows :wink:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 August 2009, 19:22
Had the oil and filter changed with proper VW longlife III and a genuine VW filter.  Went with VW stuff after becoming thoroughly confused over all the conflicting, contradictory oil info available.

Also had the front discs machined true on the car for braking pleasure!   :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 August 2009, 19:25
Did the Thursday big shop in it  :wink:
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Post by: volkston on 21 August 2009, 14:05
Fiddled with my linkages to try and get it going in 5th better.... no luck. :( but also fitted a new breather hose much improvement!!! :D
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Post by: Jay on 21 August 2009, 16:28
drove to work, topped up the screen wash and will drive her home   :smiley:

Oh while I had the bonnet open I checked the alternator belt as well  :cool:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 21 August 2009, 16:31
Checked the oil and water everything A ok.
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Post by: Adam on 21 August 2009, 16:47
Had bad ideas,



Anyone want to buy a MK3 White Golf GTi 8v 88k 11months mot, 6 months tax.
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Post by: mikcle60 on 21 August 2009, 17:30
Fitted remote central locking :smiley:
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Post by: wampablo on 22 August 2009, 06:26
fitted crystal headlights and half tinted the rear lights looks ok now the question is do i replace the spotlights with a single light grill ?
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Post by: billy_vw on 22 August 2009, 09:25
Fitted central locking pump & glove box mech/handle to yellow concept  :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 22 August 2009, 15:22
Changed the rocker cover gasket... now we know why I was loosing so much oil... a good portion of the old gasket was GONE  :grin: :shocked:  :embarassed:

No worries though, new gasket in and she feels better on the test run I took her on :cool: 

Now to do f@cking tip runs  :angry: 
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 22 August 2009, 16:28
Cleaned all the sh*t out of the back.
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 22 August 2009, 17:42
put back to standard ready for selling

Anyone wonna mk3 golf gti 8v??
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Post by: JC on 22 August 2009, 17:43
checked it was still in the garage

oh and how much  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 22 August 2009, 18:10
lol

If your seriously interested Mr CunnyFunt PM me.

Seriously and Mr CunnyFunt in the same sentence!!  :laugh:
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Post by: Horney on 23 August 2009, 11:46
Driven it illegally fast round my private test track to test the brakes for the MOT. Bouncing off the rev limiter in 3rd FTW!

Nick
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Post by: jamie_pyrite on 23 August 2009, 12:13
Driven it illegally fast round my private test track to test the brakes for the MOT. Bouncing off the rev limiter in 3rd FTW!

Nick

Sounds fun! :D

Not done anything, but making a list of all the faults I need to fix on Tuesday..

Car is losing about 0.5-1 litre of water per journey..

Interior light doesn't work at all

Boot light doesn't work

The blue LED on the new clocks doesn't work. Been a few times I haven't realised my full beams are still on!

Create a makeshift throttle switch plug to do for now.. I don't have one!
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Post by: stevo211 on 23 August 2009, 16:20
well yesterday i put a new waterpump on changed the p/s fluid put the original airbox back on (well its off a seat toledo but it will do for now) and gained 20 mpg instantly,cleaned the t/b and replaced the breather pipe from off the block and give it a bloody good clean
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Post by: Adam on 23 August 2009, 17:52
Decided to keep the MK3, and still get the MK4.
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Post by: wampablo on 23 August 2009, 20:03
changed the radiator, sprayed up the metal bit under the grill cleaned it polished it and tinted the front indicators what ya think ?


(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/wampablo/SSL21075.jpg)
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 23 August 2009, 20:47
Drove to a car boot sale started pi**ing down before I got there so drove home again.
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Post by: Jimp on 23 August 2009, 21:24
Hoovered it out and gave the interior a good clean  :cool:
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Post by: MrBounce on 23 August 2009, 22:09
Changed the CD head unit for the original Sony Tape Deck before this week's part-ex  :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 24 August 2009, 19:28
changed the cambelt time consuming pain in the a**e but thats it done, noticed my water pump bearing is dodgy while doing it too.
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Post by: AlanD on 25 August 2009, 09:50
changed the radiator, sprayed up the metal bit under the grill cleaned it polished it and tinted the front indicators what ya think ?


(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/wampablo/SSL21075.jpg)

Lovely, I do like a bit of (Alpine ? ?) white.
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 25 August 2009, 16:47
Went to the car wash.
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Post by: Horney on 25 August 2009, 19:06
Picked it up from the garage with 12 months ticket. Result!

Nick
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Post by: johnson6672 on 25 August 2009, 21:40
Chnaged the lh rear wheel bearing, refitted the sump after cleaning it, painted rear calipers and carriers, removed battery, gave the inner wing a quick rub down and gave it a quick coat of hamerite smooth :smiley: Not bad for a couple of hours work after work.
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Post by: wampablo on 26 August 2009, 10:12
changed the radiator, sprayed up the metal bit under the grill cleaned it polished it and tinted the front indicators what ya think ?


(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/wampablo/SSL21075.jpg)

Lovely, I do like a bit of (Alpine ? ?) white.

its white all i know lol and a b-stard to see polish ive missed lol
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 26 August 2009, 23:00
Rechecked cambelt tension after changing it.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 August 2009, 16:49
Scanned for codes, just the one today!  Related to oil/filter change last week.

Ordered a new thermostat etc for some tinker time at the weekend.
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Post by: MrBounce on 27 August 2009, 16:57
Part-exchanged it for a 54-plate Bora TDi Highline  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 27 August 2009, 17:05
Fitted a new water pump £30 off ebay  :smiley:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 27 August 2009, 17:27
Put these in

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_3400.jpg)
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Post by: Jay on 27 August 2009, 20:59
Fix the intermittent wiping of the rear wiper, the nut was done too tight... oh and I broke the swivel cap hinge to get to the nut  :cry:  :angry:
Also adjusted the rear squirter so it hits the rear window and not the roof/front wind screen :laugh: 

Need to clean the engine where all the oil and 20 years of crud have built up on it.
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Post by: JC on 27 August 2009, 21:05
Need to clean the engine where all the oil and 20 years of crud have built up on it.

speak to guy - he has made the golf and phatsat engine bays GLEAM  :cool:
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Post by: Chris-White on 27 August 2009, 22:00
sold one of them.
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Post by: Jay on 27 August 2009, 22:11
Need to clean the engine where all the oil and 20 years of crud have built up on it.

speak to guy - he has made the golf and phatsat engine bays GLEAM  :cool:

Think I'll have to, I hope he has a leaf blower, got a load under the washer bottle & header tank  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 27 August 2009, 22:12
Need to clean the engine where all the oil and 20 years of crud have built up on it.

speak to guy - he has made the golf and phatsat engine bays GLEAM  :cool:

Think I'll have to, I hope he has a leaf blower, got a load under the washer bottle & header tank  :laugh:

the passat was the same - gleams now,  :cool:

and the golf looks that good i was tempted NOT to sell it on for an engine transpant  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 28 August 2009, 16:51
Took car to the garage to garage to get both top mounts replaced only to find that one of the springs was broken.
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Post by: laurenceyon on 30 August 2009, 16:01
Fitted a nice shiny Hella Heater Matrix to my Mk2 16V! WHAT A MISSION!! I've now got some nice lovely warm air to tackle this years winter with!  :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 30 August 2009, 16:27
You made sure it doesn't stink the car out ?  :evil:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 August 2009, 16:39
Fitted new genuine VW Thermostat and replaced coolant with proper G12++.
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Post by: Khare on 30 August 2009, 16:40
Made sure it was still parked out in the street....Guess what!?!  :shocked:


It was thankfully  :smiley:
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Post by: Horney on 30 August 2009, 17:04
Kicked it, punched it, swore at it.

Nick
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Post by: Khare on 30 August 2009, 17:06
Kicked it, punched it, swore at it.

Nick
typical mk2 owner then  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 30 August 2009, 17:10
checked the buyer still wants it  :cool:
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Post by: pink witch on 30 August 2009, 17:32
Kicked it, punched it, swore at it.

Nick

 ^^^ x2  :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 30 August 2009, 17:35
^^ X3  :grin:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/jayton82/lilred/Photo-0453.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 30 August 2009, 17:36
thats why ya boot is popping  :grin:
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Post by: robiwill on 30 August 2009, 20:06
had a new mohair hood fitted to my mk3 cabriolet :-)
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Post by: dan_apps on 30 August 2009, 20:10
hoovered the inside, (2nd time since owning it :lipsrsealed: and stuck the rear black badge back on :cool:
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Post by: JC on 30 August 2009, 20:11
so much for looking after it better then the G5  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dan_apps on 30 August 2009, 20:13
so much for looking after it better then the G5  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

i knew you would be along as soon as i posted this! :grin: im trying me best :cry:
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Post by: JC on 30 August 2009, 20:15
 :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: bet it aint seen polish again either  :cry:
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Post by: dan_apps on 30 August 2009, 20:17
:rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: bet it aint seen polish again either  :cry:

u free before JKM day? :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 30 August 2009, 20:18
:rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: bet it aint seen polish again either  :cry:

u free before JKM day? :laugh:

no, but i know a man who is  :wink:

www.tonavaleting.com - say i recommended you, - we get bonus points :afro:
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Post by: Guy on 30 August 2009, 20:35
had a new mohair hood fitted to my mk3 cabriolet :-)

muchos buckola?

i got the mk1 back on the road reliable like with the help of rubjonny who came to the rescue with the right part :afro:

then cleaned and polished it in the vain hope that the G2B run will be sunny tomorrow  :undecided:
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Post by: ace on 30 August 2009, 21:20
started the vr, but still cnt drive it after my operation. still managed to bring a smile to my face
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Post by: Wazzzer on 31 August 2009, 16:51
nothing to mine but just fitted full R32 alu trim to my mates along with some new top mounts and bearings
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Post by: Rhyso on 31 August 2009, 16:56
nothing - just watched it get rained on  :grin: :grin:

update coming on Wednesday though, providing Steve's car doesn't cause problems again  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 31 August 2009, 23:57
Seriously been getting the fecking hump with the 'valver after a 600.00 MOT. The remote central locking papped out jamming the drivers door so haven't been using it, along with a few other issues means it's done about 30miles in the last 2months :rolleyes:

Decided to have a pop at getting the drivers door open as my new bits arrived. Ended up taking the interior out for better access still couldn't get the solenoid out. After muchos cursing, threatening with scrappage scheme etc we cut the safety plate out and unscrewed the catch from the quarter panel side and 'manning' it out...

Door is now open at least, however I now need to fit the new handles/ central locking kit tmrw after work, but obviously I have to work late Tuesday.
 Also need to sort the slight scrape it aquired whilst 'manning' it out in the sodding rain/dark :angry: Will be hidden when all refitted, but still.

All I can say is that it's lucky she's a pretty car, else I'd have taken my tire iron to her in a chewin the fat stylee...

Sigh...

Hopefully once she has all her new bits fitted she'll be resuming daily duties. :undecided:


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Post by: l333 on 01 September 2009, 00:47
hi ive changed pas pump again oil,filter,flush to try and stop fcukin buzzer found n,s,r brake fluid leak,two ehaust leaks and preety much thrown my flippin rattel out of my very oily pram, mk2 what a joy quality pain in the asssssssss car to have :wink:
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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 01 September 2009, 11:23
changed the radiator switch and ripped the central locking pump out as the locks
have a mind of their own...manual unlocking now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Chris-White on 01 September 2009, 12:32
Pondered an offer that ive been made for it  :undecided:
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Post by: wampablo on 01 September 2009, 14:19
replaced the dash lights with super bright leds now i can see my mfa at night woohoo  :laugh:
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Post by: Jay on 01 September 2009, 14:50
Changed the glow plugs this morning instead of going into work - there was no way I'd be going into work if I hadn't changed them.

What a f@cking pain in the arse it is without proper tools  :sad:

Got it all back together, cranked her over she was running  :cool:

only to take #1 & #3 fuel line off again to get clearance to #2 to tighten it up as it was spewing fuel down the block  :sad: 

17mm spanner is on order!
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 01 September 2009, 15:14
Changed fuel filter pain in the a**e
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Post by: Steve_PD on 01 September 2009, 15:34
nothing - just watched it get rained on  :grin: :grin:

update coming on Wednesday though, providing Steve's car doesn't cause problems again  :lipsrsealed:

If it wasn't my car it would have been yours  :rolleyes:

I serviced mine the other day and its having a cambelt and water pump fitted now along with a new alternator pulley as mine has seized = £450ish
Tomorrow off up to R_tech for a few toys, expensive week for me, got insurance next week as well and Edition 38 on weekend
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Post by: JC on 01 September 2009, 19:32
started it, dumped it on the road so i could do some work  :evil: on the Phatsat  :laugh: :cry:
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Post by: ...joe on 01 September 2009, 21:52
fitted a new air con pump and did all the belts/tensioners on the passat and tonight.... I started the next project, by starting the engine bay smoothing!
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Post by: Horney on 01 September 2009, 21:54
fitted a new air con pump and did all the belts/tensioners on the passat and tonight.... I started the next project, by starting the engine bay smoothing!


Mmmmm smoothing.

(http://scott.club365.net/uploaded_images/drooling_homer-712749.gif)

I razzed mine round silverstone and nearly grinned my face off. Good times.

Nick
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Post by: jamiegoth on 02 September 2009, 02:09
Stared at it with the rain bouncing off it. Dreaming about it being on the road, then thinking about the work to be done :cry:.
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Post by: Martz on 03 September 2009, 07:55
Bought oak green panels, wings, bonnet and front and rear bumpers. Cardiff is not far! Now need time to fit them!
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Post by: Rhyso on 03 September 2009, 08:51
Yesterday - mainly smoked out the industrial estate where R-Tech are based  :evil: :evil:

This morning - i've been bedding in my new exhaust  :cool:
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Post by: Chris-White on 03 September 2009, 09:33
Failed its mot  :laugh:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 03 September 2009, 11:21
The mk2 is not having a good time of it lately, on top of all the other problems I have been too busy / lacking in funds to fix ..... last night the full beams failed on me, started flickering on and off then seemed to be ok, then went off with a little bit of flickering on. Not good.

Have now upped my search for a cheapish mk1, the future for the mk2 is not looking good!
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Post by: Reasty on 03 September 2009, 11:34
The mk2 is not having a good time of it lately, on top of all the other problems I have been too busy / lacking in funds to fix ..... last night the full beams failed on me, started flickering on and off then seemed to be ok, then went off with a little bit of flickering on. Not good.

Have now upped my search for a cheapish mk1, the future for the mk2 is not looking good!

Poor little mk2 it's probably sulking coz it knows your trading her in. :cry:
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Post by: dubcheryl on 03 September 2009, 11:53
Sssshhhhh she doesn't know yet!

I may be using her as donor for engine and maybe other parts :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: yorkshire_gti on 03 September 2009, 15:53
Drained the rad and filled with some nice new coolant  :wink:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 03 September 2009, 18:31
Fitted osram nightbreaker bulbs.
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Post by: jamiegoth on 03 September 2009, 23:26
Cleaned it up a bit, BUT STILL CAN'T GET THE F**KING DOG HAIR OUT!!!
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Post by: Martz on 04 September 2009, 07:40
Cleaned it up a bit, BUT STILL CAN'T GET THE F**KING DOG HAIR OUT!!!

Elephant tape mate.
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Post by: *tell* on 04 September 2009, 21:55
fitted sebring alloys with new tyres  :cool:
ready for ed38 and made it well shiney
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Post by: Martz on 05 September 2009, 19:47
Was working today and in tomorrow so no shows. Still got the streeeeeeeetched tyres on and the tidy rear bumper. No one told me how fooked your knuckles get when attempting to get the front bumper bolts off! Airgun struggled and then used a hugh modified bar for it! Will have all panels on soon.....................
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Post by: Jay on 05 September 2009, 19:58
replaced rocker cover gasket again, good thing I had a spare!
I found 1 of the studs was loose and thus leaking oil, probably from the last time it was replaced  :angry: 
Used a fresh bit of the fuel hoses on the fuel filter, the end bits that had been clamped in place were a bit worn, so cut it short and jubilee clipped them back on.
bodged the "correct" bolt I got from VW with a 13mm nut & some thread lock  :lipsrsealed: I'll be calling them Monday to find out WTF happened to it being the "correct" bolt  :angry:  oh and adjusted the alternator belt.


That little lot seems to have solved the WIF light flickering when booting it!  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 September 2009, 22:08
Swore at it again, or more accurately cursed all previous owners who've dciked about and bodged wiring. :evil:

I will solve the central locking issue.... tomorrow...
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Post by: Horney on 05 September 2009, 22:26
Sorted the windscreen blowers and stuck skateboard grip tape on the peddles. Much improved wet weather visibility and peddle grip. Lovely.

nick
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Post by: vdubman on 05 September 2009, 22:46
gave her the second polish session and sorted all the black trimming out
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Post by: Neo Badness on 06 September 2009, 03:14
skateboard grip tape on the peddles :grin:

Genius
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Post by: Horney on 06 September 2009, 09:43
skateboard grip tape on the peddles :grin:

Genius

Not my idea, I got the tape and the idea from Veedubgti16v after seeing it in his the other week. Works really well.

nick
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 September 2009, 11:43
Found out that the cambelt change has been done at 58812 miles. Mileage now 60003 so no need for a cambelt change for a bit  :smiley:
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Post by: Chris-White on 06 September 2009, 16:40
Lambda probe, CV boot, track rod end, 4 wheel alignment.

Retest monday, touched some wood.
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Post by: Andy-H on 06 September 2009, 18:38
Gave it a good hoovering out  :smiley:
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Post by: westfield on 06 September 2009, 22:34
Applied the first coat of glosss to my new wing  :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 07 September 2009, 11:49
Hoovered it out, may get an exterior clean later...if it's lucky.
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Post by: mumbles on 07 September 2009, 15:54
dropped it off at the body shop for some much needed love and attention.
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Post by: louis_23 on 07 September 2009, 16:11
locked my bloody key's in the thing there still in there and i cant get into it :(
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 September 2009, 16:13
Took it out for a spin after a long weekend by itself.  Tried a CDRW in the VW Gamma head unit....... DISC ERROR!

locked my bloody key's in the thing there still in there and i cant get into it :(
Spent another day worried I haven't got a spare key!
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Post by: Chris-White on 07 September 2009, 18:23
Passed the mot  :smug:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 07 September 2009, 19:51
Fitted my ebay bargin gear knob and gaitor and got round to putting the tax disc in the holder, all in the mk4.
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Post by: vdubman on 08 September 2009, 18:46
replaced front and rear brake pads,give the pads afew miles before i unleash the power again :grin:
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Post by: AndyStephens on 08 September 2009, 23:21
Finally equipped my mk4 with remote locking (lol) and considered fitting my new mk4 gear knob and gaiter but chickened out because I'll probably break something >.<
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Post by: monzablue16v on 09 September 2009, 00:43
Taken my engine out to replace my turbo :(
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Post by: DubFan on 09 September 2009, 11:22
Washed the wagon last night. Unfortunately was too dark to appreciate it by the time I finished.
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Post by: Dan34 on 09 September 2009, 13:13
Changed engine and gearbox oil.

Dan
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 09 September 2009, 13:38
fitted a chavtastic sunstrip
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 September 2009, 14:22
Gonna be empying me stuff out of it tonight  :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: ace on 09 September 2009, 18:41
started driving it again, the first time in 3 weeks.

gotta love the noise of a vr6  :laugh: :laugh: :grin:
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Post by: MrBounce on 09 September 2009, 20:25
Ordered the warning triangle that's missing from the boot. Also noticed it's a pain in the arse getting the bins out on a Tuesday night and there's a boot in the way...  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Am looking forward to when we move in a couple of weeks...
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 September 2009, 01:04
Removed my interior. Dismantled my door from the inside to get it unjammed. Got the door open, discovered reason was shoddy work by the bodyshop. going back in tomorrow to get it sorted, like I haven't got anything else to be doing :rolleyes:
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Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 11 September 2009, 11:30
Spent 3 hours cleaning the car yesterday and spent all today looking at how the rust now shows up even more  :sad:
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Post by: Martz on 11 September 2009, 15:56
Stripped the front end and replaced the panels with original VW parts.     :)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 September 2009, 16:06
Had to replace the battery in remote.  Doesn't sound much, but when your car's been de-locked and you only have one key.......

Initially I couldn't lock it, then found I couldn't unlock it at all.  Ran off to buy a battery, then thought I'd lost the sync and wiped the code.

One of the most stressful half hours of my life!  :cry:
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Post by: hyland770 on 11 September 2009, 16:30
fitted a cone filter then a diy ram air tube to helpout with the heatsoak!
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Post by: JC on 11 September 2009, 16:33
removed the cover  :smiley:

and began the countdown clock  :undecided:
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Post by: vdubman on 11 September 2009, 21:36
replaced my driver's safety belt with a new one. :smiley:
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Post by: mumbles on 11 September 2009, 23:15
got it back from bodyshop (had driver side and bonnet resprayed) looks great!! only problem is my driver door lock doesn't work now, so will have to take it in tomorrow to get that sorted.

still happy with the spraying they did though, it's like new again  :smiley:
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Post by: Chris-White on 11 September 2009, 23:59
Fitted a biley diverter valve, still getting some copressor surge and stalling though  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 September 2009, 00:55
Dropped the car off at the body shop again so they could fix their sh!tty work. Found out that gearbox is still leaking despite being back twice, add to that I haven't driven it properly in 2 months and now my rev counter etc isn't working :evil:

Keep telling myself it'll be worth it when I get it all sorted/ reliable...

I will be giving the guy in the body shop a crude attitude re-adjustment if he doesn't get his act together. Been keeping cool past few weeks but seriously loosing of my patience.

If you read about a auto painter being punted into space with a spray gun shoved in an unmentionable place, you'll know it was me. :evil:

Ahhhh, feel better now... :grin:
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Post by: MrBounce on 12 September 2009, 09:57
Did the weekly shop. Still astonished at the amount of space in a Bora's boot. Could've fitted a whole pig in there as well as the Sunday roast and the bacon...  :shocked:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 September 2009, 15:24
Reconnected breather tube that I inadvertantly left off when cleaning throttle body.
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Post by: VW BUSH on 12 September 2009, 17:03
Parked it behind the Mondeo i was working on  :smiley:
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Post by: Jay on 12 September 2009, 17:27
Got mesen a MK5 GTI  :cool:  :smug:
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Post by: gazpowells on 12 September 2009, 20:37
finished painting my door strips and fitted them today  :smiley:
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Post by: snap-on on 12 September 2009, 22:07
Fitted a new sump to my mk4 golf turbo today as when i got it up on the ramp and undone the sump plug last night it pulled the thread out with it !!!! rushed around this morning to find a helicoil kit but none available to fit the original sump plug size and even my local vw dealer get a mobile guy to come out to them when they have the same issue at a cost of £100  :shocked:
so on phone to my dealer and £75 for the sump , £13 for the sealer and 2 gaskets and a sump plug all in all £107 and took me an hour to do !!!! only got the car on wednesday !!!!
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Post by: MrBounce on 13 September 2009, 20:19
Washed it.

Dried it.

Clayed it.

Polished it.

Waxed it.

Now it needs a hoover...  :rolleyes:
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Post by: mumbles on 13 September 2009, 20:23
adjusted power steering belt.
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Post by: Hoppum on 13 September 2009, 21:15
Collected it (first golf :grin:), washed off the sawdust it was covered in, took pictures for here and fixed the permanent live on the stereo.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 September 2009, 23:48
washed mine
dried it off
masked all the trim etc
polished
cleaned all the glass
dressed the tyres
and then admired how shiny it now looks  :cool: :smiley:

then
sprayed a front grill badge for jonnyturbo
re-aligned his new bonnet
sorted out his broken washer jet hose
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 September 2009, 17:25
Forked out on a new key (VW  :sick: ) and picked up replacement bits for damaged D/S door mirror.

Fixed damaged mirror.
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Post by: T_J_G on 14 September 2009, 17:36
Ive done precisely nothing again!
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 September 2009, 18:46
Had a stone chip repaired  :smiley:
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Post by: Chris-White on 14 September 2009, 19:06
picked up a stone chip
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Post by: Jay on 14 September 2009, 19:17
Gave the MK5 a quick wash  :cool:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 14 September 2009, 20:53
Bought an original airbox for my 8v on Fleabay decided to take it back to stock.  Getting rid of k & n 57i filter.

Have I done the right thing?
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Post by: antogoof on 16 September 2009, 18:09
took it to work and enjoyed every minute of going there and coming home, i love my car! :smiley:
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Post by: mumbles on 16 September 2009, 18:28
washed it, damn kids making a mess!!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 September 2009, 19:11
Told the guy who runs the bodyshop in no uncertain terms that it would be in his best interests to get my car finished.
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Post by: gazpowells on 16 September 2009, 20:39
Repair some rust on my rear archs today  :smiley: just need to paint now

but i hate winter it gets dark to early  :angry:
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Post by: joker6789 on 17 September 2009, 13:40
excavated about £5 of change from under the drivers seat  :laugh:
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Post by: Hurdy on 17 September 2009, 17:21
Decided to upgrade the rears on the ED30. Full S3 rear brake upgrade. :cool:

Found out at the same time that the front pads need doing, so some new TAROX pads on order. Also found out that the Eibach dampers are leaking. So took the chance to order some Bilstein B16 PSS10's. Spoke to Regal about the forged pistons and rods I've ordered, but they still seem to be somewhere in Limbo at the moment :sad:
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Post by: MrBounce on 19 September 2009, 15:33
Received the missing fold-up warning triangle from e-gay and put it in its proper place on the inside of the bootlid where it belongs  :smiley:

And still haven't hoovered it...  :laugh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 September 2009, 17:05
Sold it  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: T_J_G on 19 September 2009, 17:45
Unplugged maf, took it for a drive, plugged it back in.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 September 2009, 19:27
Got my car back from body shop, door fits now. Locks still don't work.

 But in all honesty I could have done a better job myself
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Post by: *tell* on 19 September 2009, 20:14
replaced the cabin filter  :huh:
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/vwtell/Image002-1.jpg)

guess which is the old one  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 19 September 2009, 20:23
Checked and reset the ignition timing.
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Post by: Horney on 19 September 2009, 21:08
thrashed the sh!t out of it.

Nick
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Post by: Guy on 19 September 2009, 21:17
driven it for 10+ hours in the last two days... its getting a bit knackered now, needs a service, just like me!  :sad:
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Post by: Hoppum on 19 September 2009, 23:10
Changed the scuttle panel and cleaned underneath it, scraped off the sealant on the windscreen some tit used in place of the perished rubber, vacced out the inside and tinkered with the speakers and windows.
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 September 2009, 00:06
Driven it out of the workshop, driven the Polo in and started work on fitting Koni struts to the Polo..... then realised there's a bucketload of stuff I need to do to it before it comes down off the axle stands and I don't have nearly enough parts to finish it tomorrow.

Arse.
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Post by: MrBounce on 20 September 2009, 21:33
Did a dump run after clearing out the shed. Managed to get a full sized plastic table, the entire frame to a small greenhouse, a big strawberry pot, 3 large bits of chipboard, a bit of plasterboard, a full-sized kitchen bin, some knackered garden tools, a frying pan and a bag of cement in without folding the seats down.

Awesome!  :laugh:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 20 September 2009, 21:37
Checked all my breathers are clear and in good condition.
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Post by: westfield on 20 September 2009, 21:39
Fitted the new painted wing and put the BBS body kit back on  :smiley:
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Post by: Guy on 22 September 2009, 00:07
went a bit ape sh!t on the interior! :lipsrsealed:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3942915820_8041fa3e51.jpg)
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 22 September 2009, 00:18
Gave it a good wash.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 22 September 2009, 14:26
refitted my interior after getting back from clowns at bodyshop.

Got my central locking working and my rev counter :cool:
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Post by: Dan34 on 22 September 2009, 15:47
finally cleaned it.

Dan
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Post by: T_J_G on 22 September 2009, 16:49
Did you do the bay Dan? :wink:
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Post by: Dan34 on 22 September 2009, 16:52
Did you do the bay Dan? :wink:

i wish, pussied out and only did the outside and interior. poor form

Dan
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Post by: Andy-H on 22 September 2009, 18:06
The deal has been completed and so now the Golf lives in Nottingham  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: billy_vw on 22 September 2009, 19:00
2 new tyres fitted to bbs on scirocco.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 22 September 2009, 19:32
Had a new tyre fitted, a puncture repaired and the wheels rotated front/back
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Post by: Guy on 22 September 2009, 22:03
went a bit ape sh!t on the interior! :lipsrsealed:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3942915820_8041fa3e51.jpg)

so... ummm refitted it all today...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3945797310_7612056551.jpg)

tidied up the wiring & fitted dynamat and jetwashed and cleansed the carpet

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=119235.msg1160196#msg1160196 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=119235.msg1160196#msg1160196)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Neo Badness on 22 September 2009, 23:38
Fitted my leather seats :cool:
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Post by: louis_23 on 22 September 2009, 23:40
bosch areo flat wipers  :smug:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 22 September 2009, 23:41
Checked and adjusted my tyre pressures.
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Post by: l333 on 23 September 2009, 00:51
done some accidental hedge diving steering wheels a bit off, sum suspension/steering damage some bent metal broken plastic scraches
and glass but other than that not a lot :cry:
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Post by: hyland770 on 23 September 2009, 15:31
boot struts for the bonnet, tracking done and adjusted my induction kit and spent a few hours cleaning, vacuming and polishin and finally picked and ordered some coilovers  :smiley:
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Post by: Hoppum on 26 September 2009, 22:22
Replaced all the standard speakers with alpines :cool:.
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Post by: mumbles on 26 September 2009, 22:27
new fuel filter, ordered 2 new rear tyres.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 September 2009, 23:31
fitted a pipercross panel filter gave it a hoover ot and then a good wash before it got dark  :laugh:
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Post by: T_J_G on 27 September 2009, 10:32
Realised I need two new front tyres :(
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 September 2009, 10:33
Took part in a 'let's stop Khare's GTI running' session.  :grin:

Sorry Andres!

Oh and we did replace his steering rack and he ported his throttlebody while he was here, too.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 September 2009, 10:50
Removed the ghey rear diffuser that prev owner fitted with about 20 rusty bolts.
Made a bracket for re hanging exhaust and raised it about 3in.
Removed rattling heat shield, replaced other broken heat shield.
Changed panel filter/ spark plugs....
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Post by: Khare on 27 September 2009, 12:34
Took part in a 'let's stop Khare's GTI running' session.  :grin:

Sorry Andres!

Oh and we did replace his steering rack and he ported his throttlebody while he was here, too.
that was fun  :grin:

No worries DH, it's part of the learning curve and sometimes risks are worth taking for the benefit of the future. Now both you and Danny and myself know  :smiley:
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Post by: Guy on 02 October 2009, 18:44
Took part in a 'let's stop Khare's GTI running' session.  :grin:

Sorry Andres!

Oh and we did replace his steering rack and he ported his throttlebody while he was here, too.

did porting the TB make much difference?


with the help of horney today...

on the mk3
cleaned the TB
cleaned and did a temp repair on the oil breather pipe
cleaned the air filter housing
checked the fitting of a strut brace  :wink:

on the mk1
replaced a couple of gear linkage bushes

with the help of guy today

on the mk3
changed the spark plugs and HT leads
enjoyed a spirited drive to clear the system  :evil:

on the mk1
replaced fan belt
replaced side flange  :smug: and topped up and checked coolant
drove about, top down, with some old skool chooz on with Nick to pick up me beeatch  :cool:

tomorrow - cleaning both inside and out  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dub268 on 03 October 2009, 12:52
Replaced a blow out on my tyre :angry:, finished painting engine cover and fitted my new rubber mats  :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: T_J_G on 03 October 2009, 14:34
Had tracking and balancing done.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 October 2009, 15:09
Had tracking and balancing done.

Did you get a 4 wheel track/alignment done?  Where locally and what's the $$$ pain?
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Post by: T_J_G on 03 October 2009, 15:10
Had tracking and balancing done.

Did you get a 4 wheel track/alignment done?  Where locally and what's the $$$ pain?

STS in Rainham. £40 for alignment and front wheels to be balanced. Front tyres are shot though!
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Post by: mumbles on 03 October 2009, 17:04
fitted new front bumper vents! looks the nuts  :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 03 October 2009, 17:52
full on inside and out clean on the mk3  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 04 October 2009, 10:58
Gave the levels their weekly once over.  All good!
Had a scan for fault codes, no codes today!
Took piperX panel out, jiggled housing around and had another go fitting it.  Still a pain in the arse!  Is it only me that has to shoe-horn it into the air box?
Sized up the driver's door for project "hinge adjustment". 
Walked away.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 04 October 2009, 22:14
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 October 2009, 22:18
wash n hoover out also vag-com'd and no codes  :smiley: fitted my new nology sparkplugs as well as my new look r-tech sticker  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: robz on 06 October 2009, 16:11
got piss wet through changing my oil and filter :(
useless wet country!!
whilst i was a walking puddle i thought i may aswell do a credit crunch car wash at the same time, lol!!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 06 October 2009, 17:29
changed a bulb... all on my own  :smug:

(and did some other jiggery pokery with some bits of wire etc behind the dash  :lipsrsealed:)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 October 2009, 17:38
Got THS Dog-bone fitted today.  Had a quick blat around and seems all good! 
Brake fluid and fuel filter also replaced.

Picking up a new key tomorrow, spanked out on a VW one!   :sick:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 06 October 2009, 19:16
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again

And again....
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dub268 on 07 October 2009, 15:08
Unwilling given my keys to the girlfriend for the day
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: gtigolfthree on 07 October 2009, 16:06
Replaced a headlamp bulb.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: gtigolfthree on 08 October 2009, 19:53
Gave it an oil and filter change.  :smiley:
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Post by: mk3jak on 08 October 2009, 20:07
fitted my exhaust system whilst i had it up on the ramp trying to find out why it isnt running. possible doing things the wrong way round  :tongue: lol lookin for sum coil ovas aswell better wait till it running again befor i splash out dat sort off money
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Jay on 08 October 2009, 22:01
Smoked the n/s/f tyre breaking to not hit a toss pot driving with a frosted window!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Neo Badness on 10 October 2009, 17:33
Fitted my coilovers, top mounts front and rear, put in some antifreeze, topped up the oil, pumped up the tyres.

Took it for a spin, brought it back raised coilovers till nasty burny scrapey noises stopped. Job done.

Drove home.

Swore at it as clutch has started slipping after 1000miles :shocked: Sh!tey techniclutch!!!! stupid free clutch :evil:

Hohum.... Better get the socket set out again.... :rolleyes:
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Post by: Adam on 10 October 2009, 17:34
Sold it!!!

MK4 left
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: gtigolfthree on 10 October 2009, 17:45
Checked and topped up the oil.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: patty on 10 October 2009, 17:48
gave mine a oil and filter change today.


and got a new power steering belt fitted yesterday.

pat. :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 10 October 2009, 18:06
new oil breather pipe fitted to mk3 - deserved it as she passed mot yesterday  :laugh:

replaced some missing trim on mk1

found something which might stop heatshield rattle on mk3  :evil:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 11 October 2009, 00:24
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again

And again....

Yerp...again....
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 11 October 2009, 10:44
found something which might stop heatshield rattle on mk3  :evil:

angle grinder?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 11 October 2009, 10:50
found something which might stop heatshield rattle on mk3  :evil:

angle grinder?

if i had one then that might do the trick... still looking for the right way to solve it though  :undecided:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MrBounce on 11 October 2009, 10:57
found something which might stop heatshield rattle on mk3  :evil:

angle grinder?

if i had one then that might do the trick... still looking for the right way to solve it though  :undecided:

Drive down the road to Grundisburgh in Suffolk - that's where mine fell off. It solved my rattling issue permanently  :grin:

As for what have I done today? Filled the boot with bits of tree...  :laugh:
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Post by: Sam on 11 October 2009, 16:05
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again

And again....

Yerp...again....

Phew this is getting knackering... still rattles
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 October 2009, 23:45
well fitted my forge tip although i dont want to be fitting anymore for a while  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 12 October 2009, 11:53
found something which might stop heatshield rattle on mk3  :evil:

angle grinder?

if i had one then that might do the trick... still looking for the right way to solve it though  :undecided:

Drive down the road to Grundisburgh in Suffolk - that's where mine fell off. It solved my rattling issue permanently  :grin:

As for what have I done today? Filled the boot with bits of tree...  :laugh:

let me know when you need a proper valet  :laugh:
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Post by: DarkGti on 12 October 2009, 12:37
well fitted my new THS engine mounts then engine flush, new oil, oil filter, rear bumpstops and painted my rear calipers!  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 12 October 2009, 12:55
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again

And again....

Yerp...again....
still not great...

Phew this is getting knackering... still rattles
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mew on 12 October 2009, 13:06
I can reply in this topic now :smug:

In the last week I have adjusted the ignition timing (feels a bit better now, but wasn't out by much), fitted my head unit and speakers, made up a lights on warning buzzer (forgot to turn them off several times in just over a week of ownership :lipsrsealed:), picked up some tailgate number plate grommets from VW, but forgot to take my v5 slip to get some new plates made up, so will pop back within the next few days.

Up next: Investigate the engine rattle and purchase some new Hella headlamps and spots to replace the current crystals.
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Post by: JC on 12 October 2009, 13:08
you got your project up and running then Mew ?  :huh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 October 2009, 14:10
had to remove my faulty rear arb and cut it in half for proof to whiteline so they can send me a new replacement arb out what a pain in the ar$e it was to cut  :sad:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 October 2009, 16:11
Tightened the fan belt.
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Post by: player.777 on 12 October 2009, 16:22
washed, clayed, collinite and then a nice little £213 interim-60,000 mile service.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 October 2009, 14:39
replacement rear arb arrived at dinnertime so got that fitted back onto the car before i go to work  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 October 2009, 17:49
Fitted a long over due pollen filter, ordered a new N75 valve to be fitted later in the week.

While fitting pollen filter saw the bulk head was covered in crap.  Pulled out what I could then popped off the arch lining to see the most almighty amount of mud, stones and guff had built up!  Will be doing the off-side when I have a mo.  Deffo something to investigate on your mk4s, if not other VWs!
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 13 October 2009, 18:59
Vaccumed the interior.
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Post by: ANDYJJ on 13 October 2009, 20:34
bought it  :grin:
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Post by: popleyruss on 13 October 2009, 20:56
Let it get hot then acidently broke the vr6 plastic cover on the engine as it looks pony anyway oh and sold me strut brace to len
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Post by: Adam on 14 October 2009, 11:21
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Horney on 14 October 2009, 11:40
Drove it to work Hamilton style in preparation for razzing it down to No-Rice this evening.

nick
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Post by: Sam on 14 October 2009, 12:46
Tried to fix engine bay rattle..again

And again....

Yerp...again....

Had another browse at the bonnet area.. still rattles. Just popped out of the office to get some lunch and switched my lights off (ooops!)
still not great...

Phew this is getting knackering... still rattles
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: patty on 14 October 2009, 12:59
well i didn't actully do it................

but i  had a new windscreen fitted


pat.
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Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 14 October 2009, 13:20
Drove it to work Hamilton style in preparation for razzing it down to No-Rice this evening.

nick

Win!
4 of us are coming up tonight!
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Post by: Horney on 14 October 2009, 13:27
Drove it to work Hamilton style in preparation for razzing it down to No-Rice this evening.

nick

Win!
4 of us are coming up tonight!

Nice, catch you guys later then :-)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 October 2009, 13:31
removed the top engine cover again to re-cut another small piece out so as not to catch on the d/v and touched the edge in with some paint re-fitted and looking better now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 14 October 2009, 15:29
Adjusted the handbrake.
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Post by: JC on 14 October 2009, 15:53
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and rhyso in ya rear view mirror  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 October 2009, 15:59
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and Rhyso laughing as he passes you on the side of the road  :grin: :grin:

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Post by: JC on 14 October 2009, 16:00
 :laugh:
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Post by: Len on 14 October 2009, 16:22
Bought a strut brace last evening!  :smug:
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Post by: Adam on 14 October 2009, 19:28
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and Rhyso laughing as he passes you on the side of the road  :grin: :grin:



Hello Hybrid...
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dan_apps on 14 October 2009, 19:32
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and Rhyso laughing as he passes you on the side of the road  :grin: :grin:



Hello Hybrid...


oooooh a little derv rivalry! ho ho ho!
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Post by: Mr.Tom on 14 October 2009, 19:36
Fixed up a rust patch on a door, filled it and re-sprayed it (over last couple of days). Cleanest part of the car now, damnit :D
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 October 2009, 19:48
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and Rhyso laughing as he passes you on the side of the road  :grin: :grin:



Hello Hybrid...


oooooh a little derv rivalry! ho ho ho!

hello faster car  :tongue:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Adam on 14 October 2009, 19:52
Full turbo back Milltech exhaust, panel filter, EGR Delete pipe, turbo cleaner and a Race clutch.

Cheers R-Tech :afro:

Bye bye turbo and Rhyso laughing as he passes you on the side of the road  :grin: :grin:



Hello Hybrid...


oooooh a little derv rivalry! ho ho ho!

hello faster car  :tongue:

there isn't any rivalry?! I love the DERV!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: popleyruss on 15 October 2009, 09:00
Drove to work slow as u like as I'm in the red hopeing to sort me electric windows during me lunch
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: gtigolfthree on 15 October 2009, 16:03
Topped up the brake fluid.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 October 2009, 00:23
Topped up the brake fluid.

Err, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the brake fluid supposed to go down as the pads wear thus indicating when the pads need changed?
If you top it up then you potentially suffer brake failure as there will be no pad gripping the disc...?

Unles you mean completely changing your brake fluid, bleeding the brakes etc then I can understand the logic as you do need to that every year or so.
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Post by: MrBounce on 17 October 2009, 12:00
Taking the missus to her first wedding dress fitting  :shocked:
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Post by: Rhyso on 17 October 2009, 14:53
let the missus drive the car for the 2nd time since passing her test yesterday  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

and tested my auto-dimming mirror which has sat on the shelf for 10 months - it works!!
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Post by: babyvw on 17 October 2009, 15:12
took all the rubish out the car the previous owner left in the car including the old grey car mats found silver gti alloys under all the break dust on a four of the alloys and gave it a good hover out in inside as well as a new air freshner emm smells good!! :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Neo Badness on 17 October 2009, 15:39
Went out, opened bonnet checked clutch cable travel. Seems fine. Shut bonnet again.
 Going to see if I can get to the bottom of the slippy clutch issue.... :angry:
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Post by: chrismk2boyd on 17 October 2009, 16:29
ive been playing with my mk2 wiring and doin my head in,still havent got rev counter working ,found that green wire works rev counter on mk3 clocks but not on mk2 ,there must be a pin change i have to do but cant suss it
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 17 October 2009, 17:05
Replaced the front knock sensor on the VR.

What a b!tch that was!!

Hopefully it'll drive a bit better now
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Post by: bmm on 17 October 2009, 17:56
Sorted out this mess!  :sick:

(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs204.snc1/7134_187814235930_572665930_4351653_1819031_n.jpg)

And stripped as much of the interior as possible so I can sort out what the previous cowboy owner did...
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Post by: gazpowells on 17 October 2009, 21:08
sorted out my rusty sill today  :smiley:

car ready for winter now
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Post by: mumbles on 17 October 2009, 21:21
ordered some new discs and pads.
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Post by: MrBounce on 18 October 2009, 12:36
2 bucket wash and dry  :smiley:
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Post by: dub268 on 18 October 2009, 22:20
Checked all fluids where fine, then gave it a quick clean inside and out and put her away for the night :grin:
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Post by: crazyjas on 18 October 2009, 22:44
fitted some lockwood white dials and a chrome strut brace
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 19 October 2009, 06:56
2 new front wipers so now I can actually see and don't have to put up with the shrieky juddering noise every time I tried to clean the screen.  Now all I need to do is refill the washer bottle as I've emptied it by overusing the wipers in excitement.

Asbo  :evil:
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Post by: mumbles on 19 October 2009, 16:20
gave it a good wash, inside and out  :smiley:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 19 October 2009, 16:40
Hooved out the interior
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Post by: popleyruss on 19 October 2009, 16:46
Lookd at the vr6 and fault shall I swap u haha
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: beth on 19 October 2009, 17:30
i'v fitted an induction kit, and a forge 007. :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mumbles on 19 October 2009, 17:33
i'v fitted an induction kit, and a forge 007. :grin:

welcome and good work  :cool:

just put my new mats in... they look so much nicer than the crap i had before  :smiley:
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Post by: beth on 19 October 2009, 17:43
thanks took me ages but sounds awesome.
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Post by: mumbles on 19 October 2009, 18:08
thanks took me ages but sounds awesome.

get some pics up, and a thread in the new comers section  :cool:
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Post by: Vesper on 19 October 2009, 18:21
Finally completed major alloy refurb project & fitted them today. Just in time for the MOT which she passed with no advisorys  :cool:

Months of refurbing these wheels from this - kerbed beyond belief:
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o98/BridgesideRats/2009_06020100thumb.jpg)

to this:
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o98/BridgesideRats/_MG_0907thumb.jpg)

Never, never again. OK they only cost me £30 for the set. But the amount of times I bodged the paint....well, blood sweat and tears is all I can say  :grin: First time the masking tape ripped all the chrome off!  :angry:

And on the car:
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o98/BridgesideRats/_MG_0914thumb.jpg)

So next job is clearly to get smoked headlights / indicators to match as they now stand out like a sore thumb. Oh and wash the car to match the clean wheels  :smiley:

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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 22 October 2009, 16:34
Sent back another airbox - this one arrived smashed in the post.  Parcelforce taking the strike action to heart and stamping on my parcel - although I have asked the geezer to box the replacement rather than just use bubblewrap.  Fingers crossed eh?

Whoever would of thought that taking the car back to stock would be so hard!

Asbo  :evil:
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Post by: Chris-White on 22 October 2009, 18:40
bought rimz.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 October 2009, 21:22
fitted my audi tt short shift  :smiley: tonight
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Jay on 22 October 2009, 21:45
Emptied 3 months worth of junk of of her  :lipsrsealed: 
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Post by: dubcheryl on 23 October 2009, 18:38
drove it for the first time in a week last night, I have been an official bus wayne kerr!
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Post by: squires on 23 October 2009, 18:49
got a genuine corrado leather steering wheel for 28 quid from local scrap yard  :smiley:, one went for 100 on the bay :shocked:
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Post by: ANDYJJ on 23 October 2009, 19:35
front wishbone
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Post by: nick_thomas on 23 October 2009, 19:46
Washed, polished and waxed.
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Post by: popleyruss on 24 October 2009, 20:22
Took the plastic vr6 cover off my engine to paint as the tit who ownd the car before painted it crackle black with red writing and a blue vw badge and it looks pony.
Gonna go matt black then lime green for vw and writing
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Post by: MrBounce on 24 October 2009, 23:08
Filled up the screenwash. And used it to move a 42" Plasma TV  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 October 2009, 00:29
attended the r-tech golfgti & bri skoda r/r day  :smiley:
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Post by: DubFan on 25 October 2009, 13:42
Filled up the screenwash. And used it to move a 42" Plasma TV  :cool:
Hope you kept the Plasma upright, you know they're not meant to be layed down flat?
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 October 2009, 15:10
Filled up the screenwash. And used it to move a 42" Plasma TV  :cool:
Hope you kept the Plasma upright, you know they're not meant to be layed down flat?

They can be, just have to be left upright after being laid down for at least 24 hours, just like a fridgefreezer  :wink:
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Post by: Len on 25 October 2009, 16:06
Charging up a flat battery!  :angry:

Sorted position of strut brace.

Couldnt do anymore until I can start car and turn it around!  :angry:
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Post by: the_stink on 25 October 2009, 16:07
fitted my front splitter
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Post by: AlanD on 25 October 2009, 16:31
Cleaned and polished and put her in "storage" mode :( dark day today.
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Post by: MrBounce on 25 October 2009, 17:51
Drove 250 miles to see my bro - 58MPG :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 October 2009, 18:00
well fitted a new thermostat and coolant temp sender and re filled with new G12 coolant gave underneath the engine a clean and then hoovered it out and a good wash and filled up with petrol
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Post by: dub268 on 25 October 2009, 19:50
Fitted my Xenon lights blubs and painted the front VW badge
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 October 2009, 20:02
Gave it a proper cleaning and good once over on everything.
Took it for a nice long drive, parked it up and crossed my fingers for MOT tomorrow!   :cool:
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Post by: Jay on 25 October 2009, 20:08
Drove her to the Abingdon Tesco and back, got a cheer from a bunch of guys coming out a pub  :laugh:
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Post by: gazpowells on 25 October 2009, 20:36
Not dont anything  :sad: another weekend with no work done and it gets dark early now  :sad:
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Post by: leeroy20vt on 25 October 2009, 20:46
put my part rebuilt engine back in the mk2  and took it for a drive  :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: popleyruss on 25 October 2009, 22:04
Sod all sat and lookd at the vr6 cover still as I can't get hold of kawasaki green spray paint
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Post by: mumbles on 25 October 2009, 23:39
drove it, first time in 5 days, just back from holiday  :smiley: i missed my car so much.... i know it's sad....
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Post by: patty on 26 October 2009, 12:15
just adjusted my rear wheel bearings   :smiley: :smiley:

pat
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 October 2009, 14:37
just sorted out my air lock in the cooling system  :rolleyes: all good now :afro:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 26 October 2009, 15:46
Fitted Osram nightbreaker bulbs.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 October 2009, 16:56
Gave it a proper cleaning and good once over on everything.
Took it for a nice long drive, parked it up and crossed my fingers for MOT tomorrow!   :cool:

Passed no worries.  Stoked  :smiley:
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Post by: crazyjas on 27 October 2009, 17:11
put a powerboost valve on, and dispate all the mixed reactions im actually impressed, next to chip or cam
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Post by: nadlad on 27 October 2009, 20:44
erm ended my fronted policy
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 27 October 2009, 22:30
Checked the oil and the water.
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Post by: Ninja on 27 October 2009, 22:45
Got the clutch replaced and also the clutch cable!
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Post by: westfield on 27 October 2009, 22:57
Finished fitting the BBS kit, started to machine polish with my new Meguiars G220  :smiley: And soon For Sale  :sad:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 October 2009, 12:41
sorted out an oem clip to hold my boost gauge outer tubing to the pipes near the cam cover as i didnt like the cable tie i had used previous  :rolleyes: been and collected a new N75 valve and got that fitted now looking at ordering my rear spoiler
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Post by: Sam on 28 October 2009, 13:59
Ripped of my rattly heat shielding!!!!! No more rattle and attemted to change my headlights from left hand to right hand to no avail.. so now i just have messed up headlights
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 October 2009, 14:32
just ordered a GTI rear spoiler
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Post by: Adam on 28 October 2009, 15:01
Got my carbon trim fitted, all from jimbooboo.
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Post by: Ninja on 28 October 2009, 17:05
Gave it a proper cleaning and good once over on everything.
Took it for a nice long drive, parked it up and crossed my fingers for MOT tomorrow!   :cool:

Passed no worries.  Stoked  :smiley:

Nice one! Wish mine would've passed and not cost me £520.00
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Post by: laurielaeks on 28 October 2009, 21:17
started to bore out my throttle body(damn this is gna take ages)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 28 October 2009, 21:34
started to bore out my throttle body(damn this is gna take ages)

Use a dremmel/ grinding stones, shouldn't take more than a day. Knife edge your buterflies, good fun.
 Good luck
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Post by: paulhgti on 28 October 2009, 23:24
i had my golf re mapped and a milltek non res 4motion system fitted
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 29 October 2009, 15:40
Got a new tyre fitted on th rear.  :smiley:
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Post by: VRDan on 29 October 2009, 17:47
Clean and T-Cut  :cool:
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Post by: popleyruss on 29 October 2009, 22:11
Just been driving around done a bmw up the slip road and down the duel carriagway ooopppsss so much for being sensible haha
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 30 October 2009, 16:17
Bought and fitted a new battery.
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Post by: rocketron on 30 October 2009, 17:04
fill with fuel, bought some detailing clay a new expansion tank for coolant coz i cant be arsed to clean mine. bought a new ECU and fuel relay to stop it kangarooing occasionaly. bought paint for my wheels(candy apple red) and new back box(cheap stainless on till i can convince myself that miltek is worth every penny.  :cool:
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Post by: tonyg on 30 October 2009, 21:25
Not had my golf much over a week so far just sorting out niggles.. today i replaced the orange dipstick guide/holder thingy, fixed my passenger wing mirror from ratling when i close the door and removed the standard cassette and cd players ready for my sony unit.......just waiting for my bits to arrive now; cubby hole, mats, armrest and number plate holders............
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Post by: Thom89 on 30 October 2009, 21:46
Taken out the garage for a quick spin, couldn't resist :evil:
Thom
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Post by: rclifton4 on 31 October 2009, 00:09
Anti roll bar link
Wiper blades
both front top mounts
re test for mot
Cleaned the inside and install (stuck suction pad on window) new phone holder
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 October 2009, 01:06
ordered a new short aerial  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 31 October 2009, 15:52
Figured out that I probs need a new water pump :sad: Add that to a growing list of (expensive) parts needed and I'm generally F***'d off with the car.
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Post by: popleyruss on 31 October 2009, 16:48
Been to a1 today managed to get windscreen rain tray new earth strap and sum other bits also got the paint mixd up for the wheels and I must say it looks sweet can't wait to spray away 
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Post by: Toby on 31 October 2009, 16:57
Wrote £75 whole car Bargin on the back screen to try and shift it! with tipex, no joy yet!! :)

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Post by: Mr_Orange on 31 October 2009, 18:26
N249 bypass, yet to be road tested proper....

Now got even more spare bits to add to my box full of other spare bits!

edit:
ITS ALL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: vdubman on 31 October 2009, 19:38
got new side skirt covers from the dealer today,and placed a order for a new vr6 front spoiler-getting there :grin:
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Post by: popleyruss on 31 October 2009, 21:17
How much did u pay for the skirt covers
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Post by: phatsam2003 on 01 November 2009, 09:56
Sold the VR6! looking for something different
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Post by: patty on 01 November 2009, 16:24
fitted some new bits:
new coil.
new headlight.
new rear light.
new dark lenses next to the indicators on the front.
new parcel shelf.


it was like the golf's birthday   lol

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Post by: rocketron on 01 November 2009, 17:03
pulled the heater dials out coz non of the lights worked(ashtray/cig lighter or heater nobs) will pop into dealers morra and get new ones. cleaned all the lenses etc while they were out. oh and figured that the cheap(jom) back box i fitted had more chance of fittnig in the glovebox than on my exhaust. :angry:
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Post by: vdubman on 01 November 2009, 17:16
How much did u pay for the skirt covers

hello buddy,got them from the dealer-£28 for one so £52 for both which is good i thinks,have u changed these before?
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2009, 17:58
Looked on various ebay's around the world trying to locate rare parts for the 2 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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Post by: madgti on 01 November 2009, 19:12
put a new tax disc in the window  :angry: :sad: :cry:
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Post by: JC on 01 November 2009, 19:20
Looked on various ebay's around the world trying to locate rare parts for the 2 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Thom

thats all things innit  :grin:
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Post by: simonpolly on 01 November 2009, 19:24
Changed the dust caps  :smug:(i`m running a sweep on how long it takes before the thieving paperboy decides they would look better on his bmx :grin: P.M me for the odds :smiley:)
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 November 2009, 19:25
Looked on various ebay's around the world trying to locate rare parts for the 2 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Thom

thats all things innit  :grin:

Top secret.. don' you know :wink:
Thom
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Post by: crazyjas on 01 November 2009, 19:59
just brought a bora sport gear knob & gaitor :smiley:
looks cool
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Post by: AndyStephens on 03 November 2009, 10:17
Got crackly door speaker fixed finally.
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Post by: Sam on 03 November 2009, 10:51
Looked at it and smiled
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Post by: T_J_G on 03 November 2009, 11:53
replaced N75 valve.
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Post by: patty on 03 November 2009, 14:43
well yesterday really.......and i didnt do it ,my mech did


new cambelt kit fitted. :smiley:

pat.
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Post by: beth on 03 November 2009, 17:33
aero wipers, de-badged, and fitted a new breather hose as the other one was split in two  :shocked:.
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Post by: dTEA on 03 November 2009, 22:41
dropped the GTTDi off and await the verdict on master cylinder or slave for the bloody clutch (again!)  This will be the 3rd in 6 years so unsure what is going on...hopefully RAC (ex-VAG) technician is right with his verdict on the master as its sealed in the closed position after trying to bleed some of the air out, and giving it a fair amount of pumping.  Otherwise its a gearbox out and bigger bucks than the missus has at present, cos i aint got the time nor the workspace at the mo :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 04 November 2009, 13:00
Finally got round to replacing the pollen filter.  :smiley:
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Post by: patty on 04 November 2009, 14:30
bleed the brakes and clutch




pat
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Post by: popleyruss on 05 November 2009, 13:37
Made sum new brackets for the air filter the same as mine for a mate
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Post by: T_J_G on 05 November 2009, 16:28
Put an R8 oil cap on it, and received dog bone mount bushes.
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Post by: crazyjas on 05 November 2009, 16:32
fitted some chrome heater controls
a steal at 4 quid
just waitingg for the bora sport gearknob to turn up

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/crazyjas/IMG_0189.jpg)
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Post by: shepgti on 05 November 2009, 16:42
spent 4 hours removing 1 bolt  :sad: only 2 more to go :cry:
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Post by: mumbles on 05 November 2009, 17:20
new rear discs, pads, both handbrake cables and one new steering rack boot.... and need to adjust alternator and PAS belts. still puts a massive smile on my face though  :grin:... see  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 November 2009, 20:17
fitted my new short aerial that i collected tonight and just trialled my rear spoiler to see how it looks  :smiley: will be painted and fitted early next week
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 05 November 2009, 20:26
Changed my dizzy cap and rotor.
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Post by: MrBounce on 05 November 2009, 22:44
Drove it to the sports centre and warmed my butt on heated seats  :smug:
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Post by: bmm on 07 November 2009, 17:11
Replaced the dodgy 'uprated' headlight wiring the previous owner did with two sets of my own, and it actually works.  Also managed to get my high beams back, somehow.   :cool:
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Post by: shepgti on 07 November 2009, 23:07
pulled the back box off at work :shocked: i HATE exhausts!!!
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Post by: popleyruss on 08 November 2009, 00:21
Fixed my electric windows and central locking then alarm tomoro fun fun fun
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Post by: luke on 08 November 2009, 11:15
sat in it, looked at all the scratches, got pissed off, went on xbox
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Post by: dubsport on 08 November 2009, 11:20
put my golfgti.co.uk stickers on  :cool:
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Post by: gtigolfthree on 08 November 2009, 11:20
Car wash!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 November 2009, 16:35
Cleaned throttle body again (DBW so very carefully with carb cleaner on cotton buds and rags).

Investigated a possible leak around the suction jet pump, nothing of note but will keep an eye on it.

Swapped DV for a fresher unit, nothing to report as my old one seemed to function OK afterwards with the "pop" test.

Gave it a good clean with my new wool mitt and waffle towel, then treated it to some Super Resin!

Noticed how tired the alloys are looking.  Time for a refurb in the new year me thinks!
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Post by: Mew on 08 November 2009, 16:43
Made and fitted a relay controlled headlamp loom, much much better now :smug:
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Post by: JC on 08 November 2009, 16:53
passat - rear wheel bearings repacked with grease and tightened up

skuda, new cv boot  :cool:
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Post by: Matty-MK3 on 08 November 2009, 17:30
Fitted clear front indicators although not sure I like them that much. Look a little cleaner against the purple. Might get me some tint film.
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Post by: golf-sib on 08 November 2009, 18:17
Tok 4bar regulator off and placed 3 bar back on as it broke, feels sluggish  :sad:
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Post by: Jay on 08 November 2009, 18:46
Thought I was driving a MK3 and took it through some deep water  :lipsrsealed: 
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Post by: Martz on 08 November 2009, 19:20
Swore at it.

Needs petrol and a match!
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Post by: gazpowells on 08 November 2009, 20:33
new front brake pads fitted today  :smiley:
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Post by: jamrock on 08 November 2009, 21:56
fitted isv loom and controller. it now idles properly
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Post by: MrBounce on 08 November 2009, 22:18
Gave it some Dodo Juice Born to be Mild and a quick dry off  :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 08 November 2009, 22:21
extracted a ton of standing water from the carpet - it was like that both front and rear, driver and passenger side :sad:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4087496270_45af1fd650.jpg)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=134530.msg1210463#msg1210463 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=134530.msg1210463#msg1210463)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 November 2009, 22:23
ordered a new black aluminium gti tax disc holder  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 08 November 2009, 23:44
Fitted my TT shifter - little difference.
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Post by: Sam on 08 November 2009, 23:56
Picked up full driveshafts with cv for £6.50 on egay and looked into aero wiper blades
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 08 November 2009, 23:58
Gave it a name
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Post by: Sam on 09 November 2009, 00:22
Gave it a name

Hitler? vag lover
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 09 November 2009, 00:26
It's called John and Edward
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Post by: vdubman on 09 November 2009, 16:10
took her for wheel alignment,spot on now.cleaned the tb and slammed a k&n panel filter in,what a difference it makes on a vr and the noise is even better  :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 09 November 2009, 17:02
here vdubman was that you in hornsey today about 2pm stopped at wightman road lights going toward crouch end?
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Post by: popleyruss on 09 November 2009, 19:29
Started taking out the trim for the wireing for an amp and new leads
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Post by: vdubman on 09 November 2009, 21:02
here vdubman was that you in hornsey today about 2pm stopped at wightman road lights going toward crouch end?

yeah thats me dude,had to go and collect my k&n filter,ordered it about 11ish from euro car parts.what was u driving then and where was u?

anthony
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Post by: raferackstraw on 09 November 2009, 21:10
mk1 cab was sitting on inside of you but slightly back, the vr looked mint and very clean really stood out, i was off to gsf for injector seals  :cool:
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Post by: vdubman on 09 November 2009, 21:29
aah,nice one buddy,didn't notice much around me,i was in a hurry to get home-new toys to play with :grin: :grin:

have to meet up one day,thanx for the kind words.
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Post by: MrBounce on 10 November 2009, 18:21
It was yesterday, but did 342 miles (had to go to a funeral) on just over 1/2 tank and was grateful for the cruise control and heated seats  :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 10 November 2009, 20:44
Agreed a deal on it.
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Post by: JC on 10 November 2009, 20:52
martz, your a bad bad man  :grin:
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Post by: dTEA on 11 November 2009, 00:19
MK4 TDi = fixed the clutch...or rather the garage did...clutch release plate, bearing, shaft seal, clutch kit, master cylinder = a lot of dosh!!!  :shocked:
Mk5 GTi = some new Goodyear Asymmetrics and they are soooo much better  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 11 November 2009, 08:47
martz, your a bad bad man  :grin:


 :lipsrsealed:
  :laugh:
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Post by: crazyjas on 11 November 2009, 12:52
fitted some german number plate surrounds
just waiting for my german plates to arrive

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/crazyjas/IMG_0373.jpg)
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Post by: popleyruss on 11 November 2009, 19:59
Fitted an amp wireing kit and sun kenwood front speakers (better than standerd)
Took half my dash apart ready for the underneath glove box that should be hear friday . And also trying to find sunwhere for the multi changer

Undercoated my vr6 engine cover and painted the first coat on (looks quality) painted the badge in my grill ready for another coat tomoro
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 November 2009, 10:34
modded my front gti badge to fit the red 20th anni gti badge and fitted the rear one
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 November 2009, 10:36
fitted my new black aluminium gti tax disc holder
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 November 2009, 10:38
just got my tyres changed around so the rears are decent and the worn ones are on the front to be replaced asap been told there down to 2mm of tread!!  :shocked:
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Post by: laurielaeks on 12 November 2009, 16:06
fitted my vento front end with gunsmoked headlights from lamin x film

looks awesome
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Post by: mumbles on 12 November 2009, 16:25
fitted my vento front end with gunsmoked headlights from lamin x film

looks awesome

guessing you were in a garage with the weather we've got here! haha! post up a pic if you can, would be interesting to see what it looks like, seeing as my car is very similar!  :cool:
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Post by: laurielaeks on 12 November 2009, 16:47
lol well yo should see what ive got covering my car, a 3'' 2'' frame with tarpaulins covering it, just hope the wind doesnt blow it away this weekend.
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Post by: mumbles on 12 November 2009, 16:51
lol well yo should see what ive got covering my car, a 3'' 2'' frame with tarpaulins covering it, just hope the wind doesnt blow it away this weekend.

forecast aint looking good mate....  :lipsrsealed: hope it's ok too!
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Post by: rclifton4 on 12 November 2009, 17:13
Replaced my amp fuse......no expense spare when it comes to my golf  :grin:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 12 November 2009, 19:30
today fitted new radiator, yesterday renewed all spade connectors in engine bay and tidied the wiring, day before changed injector seal on no1

mk1 maintenance, better to change if it even looks like it might break, rather than waiting for it to break  :wink:
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Post by: Rhyso on 12 November 2009, 19:32
removed old intercooler, swore at it cos the screws holding the MAP sensor on rounded off and had rusted so had to get out the angle grinder  :evil:

Then swore as it was a potch to refit, then drove home praying the pipes would hold  :lipsrsealed:

So far so good........
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Post by: Martz on 12 November 2009, 20:46
Bought it. Hmmmmmmm what should I do, repair or break............

Mwaaaa haaaaa haaaaa haaaaa
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Post by: Jay on 12 November 2009, 20:47
Bought it. Hmmmmmmm what should I do, repair or break............

Mwaaaa haaaaa haaaaa haaaaa

Another?  :shocked: :grin:
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Post by: dub268 on 12 November 2009, 21:18
Fitted my black Vw badge on the rear and removed the golf & gti badge
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Post by: danny_b42 on 12 November 2009, 22:00
bought mine!  :laugh:
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Post by: Roverdose on 13 November 2009, 14:21
FINISHED WELDING! Sweet sweet victory!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 November 2009, 15:34
Fitted a new MAF in the pishing rain
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Roverdose on 13 November 2009, 17:45
now polishing alternator!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: popleyruss on 13 November 2009, 17:50
Picked up underneath glovebox thanks to acme in the classified section nice one mate quality .
Also got my new headunit and still waiting for my neuspedd thermostat and temp sender.
Lookd at the rain and decided not to do anything
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MrBounce on 13 November 2009, 18:49
Bought a speaker grille from Ebay to replace the cracked one I damaged when moving house...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Golf R on 14 November 2009, 00:21
Pulled out on an Audi.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 November 2009, 00:34
finally got my rear roof spoiler fitted  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: crazyjas on 14 November 2009, 11:47
german plates came today so fitting them at the mo, inbetween the rain lol
look wicked
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 14 November 2009, 12:12
raised it, due to poor weather and winter roads near me :shocked:

road tested it  :cool:

broke it, :cry:

summat large in the bottom of

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/autumn.jpg)

new exhuast please,  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Chris-White on 14 November 2009, 13:17
summat large in the bottom of

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/autumn.jpg)

new exhuast please,  :rolleyes:

was it a red gtd per-chance?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 14 November 2009, 13:21
summat large in the bottom of

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/autumn.jpg)

new exhuast please,  :rolleyes:

was it a red gtd per-chance?


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Neo Badness on 14 November 2009, 15:49
^^You boys look like you need Snorkel Kits... :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Jay on 14 November 2009, 15:52
summat large in the bottom of

new exhuast please,  :rolleyes:

was it a red gtd per-chance?

 :laugh: 

Not deep enough for the old red submarine  :lipsrsealed: 



Back on topic, almost fixed her just need a jump start now to get the battery going, (still waiting for the brother in law to get his arse here).
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MrBounce on 14 November 2009, 16:19
Supermarket shop and dump run. How exciting!!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: T_J_G on 14 November 2009, 16:24
Built up a gearbox mount with PF bushes.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: raferackstraw on 14 November 2009, 17:11
chauffered my mum to and from bingo where she won £200 pounds  :smiley:

which in the last 8days brings her total upto £390  :grin:

she's 80 and gambling mad when it comes to bingo  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: popleyruss on 15 November 2009, 18:37
fittrd my new painted engine cover
fitted the rest of the wiring kit and sub and amp and new door speakers

fitted a underneath glovbox as i have a passenger airbag so didnt have one also put a new tax disk holder
relised my ht are nakerd so now need new ones at idle the bloody thing is hunting badly (all i need at this time of year )
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mwep201081 on 15 November 2009, 19:37
new clutch and fitted 5 speed box from a Seat Ibiza!!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: RhosneigrGaz on 15 November 2009, 19:40
Got all the bits together for a rear end rebuild, calipers refurb, new pads and discs, wheel bearings and a general fettle!

Oh and started degreasing and cleaning the shed of an engine bay.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: laurielaeks on 16 November 2009, 17:58
Ordered my new rims :) £1100 worth :sick:
but at 9 inches wide  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Jay on 16 November 2009, 18:15
Done lots over the weekend, almost got her running but might need to replace the GP relay and try force the GP to stay in then she should be up and running again.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MrBounce on 16 November 2009, 18:56
Took Sherman to the vet   :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 16 November 2009, 19:00
Took Sherman to the vet   :sad:

that is what your car did to your cat... not something that you did to the car? shirley?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 November 2009, 18:15
Fitted new upper gearbox mount (1J0 199 555 AP)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Martz on 17 November 2009, 18:32
Parked it up 1/2 a mile from work as it broke down (suspect fuel pump). Collected 2 hours later and it was fine. :(
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 18 November 2009, 00:43
thought this would be a good thread, basically what have you done to your golf today!?

ill start:

changed my thermostat as it was leaking (quite a common problem) and managed to get the bit from a scrappy for £10 bargain!

your turn.....

My turn? Blast from the past!!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 18 November 2009, 11:37
Hit a large puddle at speed.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mumbles on 18 November 2009, 14:20
looked out the window after an hour of getting home and saw that both front windows on the car were right down and it was raining..... confused, as i definately didn't have them down when i parked up, so guessing it's goin to have to be a door card off and check all the wiring(possible switch aint workin right so will need to check that too). plus now the window doesn't go all the way up unless you stop it before it hits the top or it comes right back down again.....  :angry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: laurielaeks on 18 November 2009, 22:49
looked out the window after an hour of getting home and saw that both front windows on the car were right down and it was raining..... confused, as i definately didn't have them down when i parked up, so guessing it's goin to have to be a door card off and check all the wiring(possible switch aint workin right so will need to check that too). plus now the window doesn't go all the way up unless you stop it before it hits the top or it comes right back down again.....  :angry:

not good,

 took the golf to town today for a blast, slight burning smell, need to check everythings connected up nice and not leaking, coul dbe because the engines not been run in a while.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mumbles on 18 November 2009, 22:52
any ideas?? are more than welcome! haha!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 18 November 2009, 23:13
fluid check on mk3... topped up where necessary

keeping an eye on fan belt as its sounding a bit 'scratchy' down there  :undecided:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: raferackstraw on 19 November 2009, 17:33
made sure all drain holes in the sills were clear and had a good look underneath for any other problems, cleaned around inner cv trying to track down a possible gearbox leak, changed top radiator hose and bled system
mk1s need constant watching, soon as you turn your back summat will break or fall off  :rolleyes:  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mew on 19 November 2009, 18:00

keeping an eye on fan belt as its sounding a bit 'scratchy' down there  :undecided:

Waterpump :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 19 November 2009, 18:06
made sure all drain holes in the sills were clear and had a good look underneath for any other problems, cleaned around inner cv trying to track down a possible gearbox leak, changed top radiator hose and bled system
mk1s need constant watching, soon as you turn your back summat will break or fall off  :rolleyes:  :grin:

ain't dat the truth


keeping an eye on fan belt as its sounding a bit 'scratchy' down there  :undecided:

Waterpump :lipsrsealed:

yeah... i thought so too... will keep an eye on it and if that is the case swap that and the thermostat out - shouldn't cost too much from GSF
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: popleyruss on 19 November 2009, 19:56
Trying to find a thermostat housing for the vr6 that's not expensive
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: beth on 20 November 2009, 00:26
fitted my leather armrest  :smiley:, and lost my mini air filter  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: tweed on 20 November 2009, 12:41
Gave it maximum camber  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Martz on 20 November 2009, 13:39
considering getting the wheel bearing and the running sorted. It is starting to annoy me now! :(
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 20 November 2009, 14:21
and the other one martz ?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: tonyg on 20 November 2009, 14:24
Fitted my flea bay spesh sun glasses holder, perfect addition for winter  :laugh:

And going to get my new wheels fitted shortly  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 November 2009, 17:41
shortened my gearstick by an inch and fitted a replacement drivers side bora vent and a light switch  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 20 November 2009, 18:03
got more power..........
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Adam on 20 November 2009, 18:13
got more power..........

More than me yet?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 20 November 2009, 18:14
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Adam on 20 November 2009, 18:16
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:

f**k the beers man get uploading and take her out! Stage 2?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 20 November 2009, 18:17
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:

f**k the beers man get uploading and take her out! Stage 2?

haven't been out in a couple of months so it can wait.  From what I gather it is a Stage 2 map based on my original file  :undecided:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Adam on 20 November 2009, 18:20
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:

f**k the beers man get uploading and take her out! Stage 2?

haven't been out in a couple of months so it can wait.  From what I gather it is a Stage 2 map based on my original file  :undecided:

Fair one have a good'un :afro: no posting when your drunk, we all know what leads to *Shady*

I think that's what they did to mine. You will see it hold the boost a lot better. It doesn't fall off boost at 2.6k like stage one.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 20 November 2009, 18:26
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:

f**k the beers man get uploading and take her out! Stage 2?

haven't been out in a couple of months so it can wait.  From what I gather it is a Stage 2 map based on my original file  :undecided:

Fair one have a good'un :afro: no posting when your drunk, we all know what leads to *Shady*

I think that's what they did to mine. You will see it hold the boost a lot better. It doesn't fall off boost at 2.6k like stage one.

map uploaded......got to drop the missus into town then head in myself  :evil:

when you say drop off what do you mean?  Mine peaks at 27PSI and then holds 23PSI to the redline at the moment......
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Adam on 20 November 2009, 18:28
got more power..........

More than me yet?

dunno - need to upload the map but I'm about to go have a few beers so it will have to wait  :tongue:

f**k the beers man get uploading and take her out! Stage 2?

haven't been out in a couple of months so it can wait.  From what I gather it is a Stage 2 map based on my original file  :undecided:

Fair one have a good'un :afro: no posting when your drunk, we all know what leads to *Shady*

I think that's what they did to mine. You will see it hold the boost a lot better. It doesn't fall off boost at 2.6k like stage one.

map uploaded......got to drop the missus into town then head in myself  :evil:

when you say drop off what do you mean?  Mine peaks at 27PSI and then holds 23PSI to the redline at the moment......

Sweet let us know how if goes.

It just keeps pulling to about 3.5....
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JonLeeper on 21 November 2009, 08:15
Well technically it was yesterday but;

I finally finished the doors on the project car.  The interiors have been cleaned and the drain holes checked.  I fitted a new plastic liner and then manufactured a thin fibre-board door card.  Now it looks clean and smart and no-one can catch any body part in the exposed metal.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 November 2009, 14:58
Replaced spark plugs with some nice new NGK Platinum PFR6Qs   :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Horney on 21 November 2009, 15:03
Sold the 17's it's been sat on since the COrrado went and put it back on the wet weather 15's. Looks much better. Just need to get 4 tyres ordered and fitted and I can start using it on nice days again.

Nick
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 November 2009, 22:48
cut a little bit more from the gearstick and now happy with my short gearstick and went out in the sh!t weather and gave it a good wash  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: babyvw on 22 November 2009, 13:34
fitted new battery just now swar at it a few times as alarm went off soon as i refitted it then got soaking wet as it started to rain!!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: weazgti on 22 November 2009, 15:16
canged water flange in the rain and stood there for ages getting the airlock out.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 22 November 2009, 18:27
Washed it yesterday.
Looks like new.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 22 November 2009, 18:28
Gained one for my collection, Even if only for a week. :evil:

 Next house must have a longer drive or access to park in the back garden  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 22 November 2009, 18:54
Gained one for my collection, Even if only for a week. :evil:

 Next house must have a longer drive or access to park in the back garden  :laugh:

lost one of my collection... if only for a week!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mumbles on 22 November 2009, 20:00
started it up and heater blower aint blowing! haha! checked fuse and looks good, did a search and boney bradley had a similar problem so ordered new resistor... hopefully be here soon and hopefully sort it  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Guy on 22 November 2009, 20:02
started it up and heater blower aint blowing! haha! checked fuse and looks good, did a search and boney bradley had a similar problem so ordered new resistor... hopefully be here soon and hopefully sort it  :smiley:

yeah.. i had similar problems... with mine too.. least of me worries at the moment!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: patty on 23 November 2009, 11:27
fitted my new sebring back box........(well yesterday really)

i was going to fit my rear mudflaps today..........but its pi**ing down,
and i got wet enough fitting the exhaust !!!!

pat.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: patty on 23 November 2009, 13:11
sod the rain...............fitted my mudflaps anyway :smiley:


pat
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 23 November 2009, 13:27
started breaking the gearbox  :sad: :angry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Jay on 23 November 2009, 13:38
Ordered the Glow Plug relay I need from http://www.veewservice.com/ thanks again Beavis  :wink:
They were cheaper for the Relay + VAT + P&P than GSF were for just the relay.


started breaking the gearbox  :sad: :angry: :cry: :cry:

What happened? :shocked:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 23 November 2009, 14:56
started breaking the gearbox  :sad: :angry: :cry: :cry:

What happened? :shocked:

its making a grinding / rattling / bag of nails sort of sound - initial diagnosis is its the input shaft on its way out  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 November 2009, 17:41
Replaced coil pack cylinder 1 (after very crappy running and fault codes 16684, 16685).

Also bought a 2nd pack, as a spare for the next one that goes!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 23 November 2009, 18:04
Made myself a new rad bracket...
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rhyso on 23 November 2009, 20:03
started breaking the gearbox  :sad: :angry: :cry: :cry:

What happened? :shocked:

its making a grinding / rattling / bag of nails sort of sound - initial diagnosis is its the input shaft on its way out  :cry: :cry:

fixed this - broke the exhaust instead  :lipsrsealed: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: gazpowells on 23 November 2009, 20:08
put my seats back in golf today  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 24 November 2009, 11:13
as I am sitting here for paint to dry - yes really  :laugh: I got thinking ( and i know, I posted in here loads.  :tongue: )

This thread is VERY large, yet there are two very similar but different sections with very little input in comparison.  :undecided:

aka

Dub Rides and Dub Projects.  :huh:

A lot of piccies and info will be getting lost in here on what you have all done to your cars and not posted in either of the two sections which people wont be able to view / gain from.  :cry: when searching/

Just a viewpoint.  :lipsrsealed:

Must dash, paints gone tacky  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dub268 on 24 November 2009, 14:45
Fitted my black review mirror
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: luke on 24 November 2009, 15:19
Fitted my black review mirror
review mirror, sounds fun.
don't suppose anybody has a review on it  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dub268 on 24 November 2009, 18:16
Fitted my black review mirror
review mirror, sounds fun.
don't suppose anybody has a review on it  :laugh:
well i think my review is a good one  :grin:...o and my rear view mirror is fitted aswell  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: babyvw on 24 November 2009, 18:17
had a full service run sweet as a nut now!! oh and a chip fitted hehe
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Dan34 on 24 November 2009, 18:25
Picked up some winter wheels for it.

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: luke on 24 November 2009, 21:18
Fitted my black review mirror
review mirror, sounds fun.
don't suppose anybody has a review on it  :laugh:
well i think my review is a good one  :grin:...o and my rear view mirror is fitted aswell  :grin:
haha :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 24 November 2009, 21:35
Picked up some winter wheels for it.

Dan

is that incase you loose ya white ones in the snow  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Dan34 on 24 November 2009, 21:37
Picked up some winter wheels for it.

Dan

is that incase you loose ya white ones in the snow  :grin:

 :grin: my two front tyres are like slicks, so took a leaf out your book and bought 4 wheels with decent tyres on for £50  :cool:

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 24 November 2009, 21:38
i got issues now, 26 wheels  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Dan34 on 24 November 2009, 21:40
i got issues now, 26 wheels  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

Certified wheel whore!  :grin: il have some ...

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Martz on 24 November 2009, 21:45
i got issues now, 26 wheels  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

Want some 17" BMW mini cooper wheels Chuff? You know you want them, in stock and ready to collect! :D
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 24 November 2009, 21:47
how much, Discount obviously for buying in bulk  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: luke on 24 November 2009, 21:50
i got issues now, 26 wheels  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
lol, yes please..
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Martz on 24 November 2009, 21:58
how much, Discount obviously for buying in bulk  :grin:

I will do a deal for you fella. I also have some odd BMW rims sitting around somewhere!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: mumbles on 26 November 2009, 18:10
well on sunday got in my car and my heater didn't blow at all, no matter what setting, so ordered new resistor and waited for it to arrive. just get a text to say the part has arrived, go to drive home, start the car and blower kicks into life again!!! so not gonna bother changing part unless it happens again. so i fixed my heater by doing nothing...  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: T_J_G on 26 November 2009, 18:11
I paid for an item tht should be here in a week or two and tried to sus out why my engine management light is on since last night. Need to borrow my mates VAGCOM.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 November 2009, 18:31
I got home to find my brake lights don't work!  Good job I found out now and ordered a new pedal switch before someone ploughed into the back of me!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: antogoof on 26 November 2009, 19:23
took it and kicked its arse on the a640. 112mph is my best so far! :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dannydubs on 26 November 2009, 19:42
fitted a complete set of leather interia into my mk2 which i got as a BARGAIN

(http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/d4nnydubs/P261109_1427.jpg)

 :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mew on 26 November 2009, 19:45
fitted a complete set of leather interia into my mk2 which i got as a BARGAIN

(http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt271/d4nnydubs/P261109_1427.jpg)

 :smiley: :smiley:

I hate you :tongue: Is it as good as it looked in the for sale ad?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: dannydubs on 26 November 2009, 21:45
if you mean on dco then year mate i cant fault it,it is minnnnnnnnnnnnnn :grin:nttttttttt
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: shepgti on 26 November 2009, 21:57
good price for a full interior  :wink:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Golf R on 27 November 2009, 00:24
Sat in it wondering if I should change it for a secondhand RS6 or a Jag XJR.  Imagined how often I'd use the spurt of straight line speed and recalled the misery of filling stations with my old XJR (16mpg).  Decided I love my car.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: RandomJord on 27 November 2009, 00:49
Punched it for not starting then toyed with the idea of selling it
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 27 November 2009, 00:59
It stopped raining today so i washed it.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Martz on 27 November 2009, 01:54
Punched it for not starting then toyed with the idea of selling it
:shocked:

I know that feeling mate. lol

Pondering, should I shell out or should I walk.........................



Easy, get the fecker fixed! De damn ting!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 11:32
Cleaned off all the dirty and filthy rain marks that had started to form. There was also some sort of organic moss begining to form on the inside windows, got that all off and gave her a good airing.

:( Dark days, she looks so sad just sitting there :(
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: T_J_G on 27 November 2009, 11:49
Shouldn't have been a plonker then :P
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 11:52
We have gone past the abuse / piss taking stage now Tim. We have moved onto the sympathy stage now as its bloody cold outside :D
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: T_J_G on 27 November 2009, 11:57
We have gone past the abuse / piss taking stage now Tim. We have moved onto the sympathy stage now as its bloody cold outside :D

I don't think I've given you enough abuse yet :P
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 November 2009, 12:03
Cleaned off all the dirty and filthy rain marks that had started to form. There was also some sort of organic moss begining to form on the inside windows, got that all off and gave her a good airing.

:( Dark days, she looks so sad just sitting there :(

"Organic moss" sounds like something from a sci-fi movie!  :shocked:  Perhaps put a couple of those de-humidifier things under the seats save it going manky inside?   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-x-Interior-Dehumidifier-Stop-Damp-Mildew-Condensation_W0QQitemZ250536563721QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air?hash=item3a55249409
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Post by: AlanD on 27 November 2009, 12:06
Was going to do that.

A mate of mine works for BT and has a load of them they put in the junction boxes to stop it happening. He is just taking FOREVER to get back to me with them :rolleyes:

It was a sort of white and green moss thing lol, looked rank. To be fair I haven't even opened the doors on her in about 3 weeks so she was due a good airing and bit of a clean.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 November 2009, 12:47


A mate of mine works for BT and has a load of them they put in the junction boxes to stop it happening. He is just taking FOREVER to get back to me with them :rolleyes:


That's BT engineers for you  :grin:
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Post by: Organisys on 27 November 2009, 12:51
Insured Mine!
 :smiley:
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Post by: lenny84 on 27 November 2009, 17:55
made the mistake today of researching the MOT history of my new project car ('91 gti 8v)
as the last owner didn't supply the MOT advisory list!

Wondering if anyone can beat 12 items on the ticket!!

looks like i'll be busy this winter  :undecided:
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Post by: MrBounce on 28 November 2009, 10:35
Have finally got round to resetting the service message on the clocks...  :cool:
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Post by: Jay on 28 November 2009, 15:35
Nawt, waiting for a part  :cry:
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Post by: JC on 28 November 2009, 15:39
drove someone elses :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: weazgti on 28 November 2009, 16:23
started doing door seal, and then it started raining.
at least i could see how the carpet got so wet.
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 November 2009, 16:53
made the mistake today of researching the MOT history of my new project car ('91 gti 8v)
as the last owner didn't supply the MOT advisory list!

Wondering if anyone can beat 12 items on the ticket!!

looks like i'll be busy this winter  :undecided:

how do you do this? mot tester?
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Post by: Horney on 28 November 2009, 16:55
made the mistake today of researching the MOT history of my new project car ('91 gti 8v)
as the last owner didn't supply the MOT advisory list!

Wondering if anyone can beat 12 items on the ticket!!

looks like i'll be busy this winter  :undecided:

how do you do this? mot tester?

Online, can't remember the adress but you need the number of the latest MOT cert.

nick
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Post by: shepgti on 28 November 2009, 16:57
made the mistake today of researching the MOT history of my new project car ('91 gti 8v)
as the last owner didn't supply the MOT advisory list!

Wondering if anyone can beat 12 items on the ticket!!

looks like i'll be busy this winter  :undecided:

how do you do this? mot tester?

Online, can't remember the adress but you need the number of the latest MOT cert.

nick

vosa website-- http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/html/home.html
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 November 2009, 17:00
this could be interesting, my corrado came with a fresh mot and no advisories. i know quite a few things should have been advised on so its either gonna have a page of advisories or a dodgy mot  :laugh:
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Post by: martin_jg on 28 November 2009, 17:09
a nice productive day on my "was standard" tdi:
had my drivers window regulator replaced by garage for free
new debadged front grill
debadged boot
removed mud flaps
gave it a dam good clean and polish
booked it in for tints
sourced some rs4 19's

 :smiley: and ive only had her a week today :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 November 2009, 20:09
washed and hoovered it out and went to breakers for a passenger side aero wiper arm got one fire damaged so have rubbed both down and painted satin black and picked up my correct aero wipers from vw just got to get them fitted now  :laugh:
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Post by: TJJONESVDUB on 29 November 2009, 00:13
Taken all my alloys off, cleaned them right up, ready to fit my sexy but o so common (but i love them ) rs6 alloys tomorrow :)
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Post by: lenny84 on 29 November 2009, 09:55
this could be interesting, my corrado came with a fresh mot and no advisories. i know quite a few things should have been advised on so its either gonna have a page of advisories or a dodgy mot  :laugh:

there should be a section on your MOT that says if any advises were issued. that was the only clue i got. if it was a fresh MOT i wouldn't rule out a friendly examiner for your last seller for a clean bill of health!  :wink:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 29 November 2009, 10:45
well i looked it up and it had 2 tests in one day. failed the first and passed the 2nd, but the fail items blatantly werent done! well at least i have a number for a dodgy mot'er now  :laugh:
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Post by: hyland770 on 29 November 2009, 15:22
took of my cone filter, put my airbox back on with a cold air feed going from the bumper into it, gained a few lot horses plus cold starts are much better!!!  :smiley:
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Post by: popleyruss on 29 November 2009, 15:37
Fitted ne plugs and leads was a ba#@ard as haven't got the right tool for the leads to go on the plugs and its still not running right
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 November 2009, 16:22
well fitted my newly painted aero wiper arms and blades,a newly painted front grille and a new jom rear shock all in the p!$$ing rain
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Post by: Chris-White on 29 November 2009, 17:33
got my new one home (on an AA lorry) and discovered my wiring loom has been modified by a stevie wonder / ape cross breed  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 November 2009, 20:21
I got home to find my brake lights don't work!  Good job I found out now and ordered a new pedal switch before someone ploughed into the back of me!

Fitted the new brake light switch over the weekend. 

Removing the trim panels is a fine art and some plonker before me had already damaged most of the screw fittings   :angry: 
Wasn't much fun working under there (a pain to see / get to) but got it fitted in the end.  Old black 4 pin switch replaced by massive green 4 pin switch that barely went in.  All good now!

Old one: 1J0945511B
New one: 1C0945511A
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Post by: JC on 29 November 2009, 20:24
got my new one home (on an AA lorry) and discovered my wiring loom has been modified by a stevie wonder / ape cross breed  :rolleyes:

(http://www.vwcaddyforum.com/images/smilies/worthless.gif)
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Post by: Guy on 30 November 2009, 11:28
yesterday troublestarter popped down to oxford to remedy some interesting wiring which was causing the leak into the cabin... this has now been sealed by the lovely chuff who looked after the cabby in my absence for a week - a big thank you to chuff for doing this  :kiss:

today I declared the car SORN for the winter... its such a shame as on the drive home last night it was superb!
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Post by: JC on 30 November 2009, 11:57
started looking for the next one  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: popleyruss on 30 November 2009, 12:58
Almost sold my vr when sumone waved 2k in my face haha but had the mrs make me see sense when she said I won't a cleaner one for the money I paid for it plus I do like the car a lot haha

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Post by: mumbles on 30 November 2009, 18:33
first day of this winter to have to clear ice off the windscreen  :rolleyes: here comes the cold!!
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Post by: JC on 30 November 2009, 20:55
oil n filter change and a good check over  :cool:
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Post by: TJJONESVDUB on 01 December 2009, 01:34
become really angry with it, if i had the strength to pick it up and throw it i would of lol firstly it fell of the jack how this happened i really dont know, caved in all my sil  :embarassed: and then i realised my digi display is now reading a constant 200.00mpg and 99.9mpg ( i really wish) and i dont know how to make it work proply again..tried resetting etc total fail today lol o and i put a new filter on lol yay
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 December 2009, 12:12
become really angry with it, if i had the strength to pick it up and throw it i would of lol firstly it fell of the jack how this happened i really dont know, caved in all my sil  :embarassed: and then i realised my digi display is now reading a constant 200.00mpg and 99.9mpg ( i really wish) and i dont know how to make it work proply again..tried resetting etc total fail today lol o and i put a new filter on lol yay
sounds like a leak in the vaccum hose...
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Post by: hyland770 on 01 December 2009, 15:33
took out old head unit, realised no one sells an adapter for the new one, ordered the right adapter now waiting for it to turn up so i can play my tunes!
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Post by: tobz. on 01 December 2009, 16:04
Had it mot'd, straight through and not even an advisory sheet :)
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Post by: lenny84 on 01 December 2009, 21:14
lucky you tobz, still pricing up all my advises from my new acqusition, still car was only £190!!

pics will be up when i get camera sorted in time for full engine strip.
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Post by: popleyruss on 02 December 2009, 09:23
Put my winter wheels and my pepperpots in the car as thr mrs is gonna kill me if I use the flat as a shed again haha
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 December 2009, 09:38
Bought some new rear discs and pads and some spark plugs..
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Post by: Mew on 02 December 2009, 15:47
I do believe i have fixed it :smiley:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 02 December 2009, 16:04
primered the engine bay, feeling a little high. good times!
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 02 December 2009, 16:05
I do believe i have fixed it :smiley:

which one?  :laugh:
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Post by: Horney on 02 December 2009, 16:20
Aquired some plexiglass windows :-)
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Post by: Mew on 02 December 2009, 17:08
I do believe i have fixed it :smiley:

which one?  :laugh:

Ha, the one that "works" the most
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Post by: dubman85 on 02 December 2009, 17:18
ive almost got my engine out! ready for a new one whatever i decide on, any ideas?
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Post by: rclifton4 on 02 December 2009, 18:08
taxed, insured, washed, hoovered, polished...........oh and petrol haha

Very pricey day but a years worry free now
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Post by: Sam on 02 December 2009, 19:42
Replaced by two front spax rsx coilovers... can you beleive the the ones i took off had been on for ten years!
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Post by: Mew on 02 December 2009, 19:44
Replaced by two front spax rsx coilovers... can you beleive the the ones i took off had been on for ten years!

yes
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Post by: weazgti on 02 December 2009, 20:09
Drove with a thermostat in got toasty heating now.
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Post by: the-rabster on 02 December 2009, 20:15
I changed my thermostat and headlight bulbs in the bitter cold!
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Post by: Jay on 02 December 2009, 22:54
Gave her the finger driving out of the car park this morning, again gave her the finger coming home.
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Post by: Martz on 02 December 2009, 23:30
Gave her the finger driving out of the car park this morning, again gave her the finger coming home.

It's not her fault Jay!  :kiss:




Collected the old gal from the garage and filled her up. Runs sweet and no noise from the fuel pump OR the wheel bearings. What a lovely runner I have now!  :smug:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 03 December 2009, 00:25
Today i fitted my new winter wheels. :smiley:
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/zacstrummer/golf4-1.jpg)
Baz.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 03 December 2009, 02:31
 :smiley:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 03 December 2009, 12:14
i know you have edited it out but the ride height is spot on imo
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 03 December 2009, 13:34
Thanks, I agree but someone i know was telling me to lower it more but i have set the car up to handle well instead of looks. :smiley:
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Post by: Roverdose on 03 December 2009, 15:51
porting throttle body, running out of grinding bits!
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Post by: kells on 03 December 2009, 20:38
bought it a private plate  :cool:
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Post by: hyland770 on 04 December 2009, 13:40
finally fitted new headunit, no more driving in silence/listening to bits fall off!!!!
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Post by: DaveSurf on 04 December 2009, 16:41
Put it in the for sale section  :cry: as am after a new toy  :grin:
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Post by: babyvw on 04 December 2009, 18:01
cleaned her well actually i didnt i got the guys at work to do it for me!!  :laugh:
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 December 2009, 18:04
fixed the rattling exhaust by getting a new one  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 04 December 2009, 20:15
Got a box of goodies when Beavis, it was like Christmas came early I tell thee :grin:

Thanks again bud :afro:
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Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2009, 10:35
Got it even dirtier!
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Post by: Martz on 05 December 2009, 10:59
Got a box of goodies when Beavis, it was like Christmas came early I tell thee :grin:

Thanks again bud :afro:

Is it working then Jay?
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Post by: Sam on 05 December 2009, 11:05
Modified the emergency jack so that in an emergency it can actually be used
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Post by: Jay on 05 December 2009, 11:39
Got a box of goodies when Beavis, it was like Christmas came early I tell thee :grin:

Thanks again bud :afro:

Is it working then Jay?

It would be if I could get the f*ing cyl #1 glow plug back in square  :sad: Everything else ready to go on her (bar oil change).
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Post by: popleyruss on 05 December 2009, 21:04
Took the vr to the scrapyard to find one bit of plastic and ended up coming out with a 20v turbo agu engine box and hubs and gear linkage for my cuz all for 600 quid all ready for the polo to take haha 
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 December 2009, 13:44
Finally replaced the broken rear speaker grill in the door trim. And didn't get rained on!  :cool:
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Post by: babyvw on 06 December 2009, 14:17
finally fitted a panel k and n air filter and modified my air box all thanks to this great forum!!
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Post by: Horney on 06 December 2009, 17:26
Emptied all the water out of the rear footwells with a bucket and ran it up to temp.

Nick
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Post by: Martz on 06 December 2009, 17:48
Drove it hard.
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Post by: andybod on 06 December 2009, 21:50
removed the bl**dy heat shield that was rattling on the cat,welded the exhaust bracket that was also rattling removed and lubricated the noisy starter motor left the windows open whilst i went in and let it rain inside the car  :angry: shecked the brakes and put some air in the tyres that'll about do today
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Post by: kdiz on 08 December 2009, 14:02
removed the bl**dy heat shield that was rattling on the cat,welded the exhaust bracket that was also rattling removed and lubricated the noisy starter motor left the windows open whilst i went in and let it rain inside the car  :angry: shecked the brakes and put some air in the tyres that'll about do today

removed part of my heat shield the other day also as it rattling like mad at 2,500 rpm
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Post by: babyvw on 09 December 2009, 08:17
fitted new brake light blubs as  i been driving arouns without any opps!!
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Post by: Horney on 09 December 2009, 14:33
4 new tyres fitted and balanced. Nice!

Nick
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Post by: popleyruss on 10 December 2009, 05:35
Keep looking at all the parts building up and bookd the vr in at autobarn as its doing my nut
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 10 December 2009, 09:26
Left it on the kerb on Redcliffe Way in Bristol as the chuffing barsteward died on me on my way to college.  Just trying to work out how the free recovery service with my bank account works.

Grrrrrrr  :angry:  :angry:  :cry:
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Post by: Khare on 10 December 2009, 10:19
Emptied all the water out of the rear footwells with a bucket and ran it up to temp.

Nick
Just any other mk2 in the mornings  :grin:
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Post by: beth on 10 December 2009, 15:25
washed and waxed! and put some new plugs in  :smiley:
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Post by: Mew on 10 December 2009, 16:30
Fixed the broken bits, broke the working bits :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mumbles on 10 December 2009, 16:53
Fixed the broken bits, broke the working bits :lipsrsealed:

lol, want to wash mine but it's pitch black and rain hammering down.
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Post by: Mortimer Hill on 10 December 2009, 16:59
took mine for its MOT

passed!

 :grin:
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Post by: Sam on 10 December 2009, 23:56
KILLED IT :evil:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 December 2009, 10:25
Walked past it frozen solid in the carpark and got in a nice toasty skoda :undecided:
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Post by: Sam on 11 December 2009, 18:19
Looked at it frozen over and dead, then climbed into my big ass jeep and went to work
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Post by: weazgti on 11 December 2009, 21:59
Put on my knock sensor relieved from an audi in the scrapyard and gave somebody a working blue temp sensor in exchange for use of nice snap on timing light tomorow.
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Post by: dan_apps on 12 December 2009, 10:05
tried to start it after leaving it standing for 2 weeks.....I FAILED!
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Post by: JC on 12 December 2009, 10:06
shall be fitting the legal plates that just arrived  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: kdiz on 12 December 2009, 11:13
just fitted a rubber guard over my accelerator as not having one on it really annoyed me when its been raining, also replaced the plastic lock thingy as it was snapped somehow by the previous owner
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Post by: mark-mk3gti on 12 December 2009, 11:18
just had a rear caliper fitted as it was leaking so bad, i had no brakes,  :shocked:  and had to drive home, double   :shocked: :shocked:
its 11.15 and already im 120 lighter,  plus i bought a master cylinder incase as use car for work everyday, so if anyone want one, i'm listing now, for what i paid, 25 inc postage
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Post by: Ninja on 12 December 2009, 17:10
Got a new cambelt/tensioner installed!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 December 2009, 00:46
gave it a good wash as it was filthy  :angry: how i hate this time of year!!!! :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 December 2009, 09:56
Washed it to bits then washed it again to get the areas I missed.  Started to clean the alloys then realised what a sad state they are in.  Spring refurb me thinks!

Drove 20 miles yesterday got home, looked at the state of it.  Walked away.

Might try and adjust the drivers door again today now that I've got the right multi-spline bits!
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Post by: Guy on 13 December 2009, 17:18
mk3

fitted new cambelt
PAS belt
fan belt
dizzy cap and rotor arm
side flange
thermostat
coolant flush

BIG thank you to rubjonny who basically did it all but is teaching me little by little :afro:

and NO thanks to GSF who decided they should give me the wrong parts AGAIN  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 13 December 2009, 17:20
sounds good guy :afro: , and heres me been bored and drinking all avo  :grin:

goood old GSF.  you need to try eurocarparts  :laugh:
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Post by: Guy on 13 December 2009, 17:27
sounds good guy :afro: , and heres me been bored and drinking all avo  :grin:

goood old GSF.  you need to try eurocarparts  :laugh:

rubjonny has been a star today overcoming all sorts

not least the fact that GSF gave me the wrong cambelt and two fanbelts instead of a PAS belt.. and also gave me a tensioner that had a hole in it that was too big!

trouble with GSF is that it is near and cheap... but the old boy in there is such a grumpy fcuker I am not sure it is worth the trouble
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Post by: JC on 13 December 2009, 17:29
eurocarparts is in reading and the bitz i have had to use them for were still well priced  :wink:

Time to sell the 3 now then  :shocked: :lipsrsealed: :tongue:
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Post by: bobbarley on 13 December 2009, 17:31
Fitted my rear ARB this weekend  :smiley:
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Post by: Guy on 14 December 2009, 10:34
eurocarparts is in reading and the bitz i have had to use them for were still well priced  :wink:

Time to sell the 3 now then 
:shocked: :lipsrsealed: :tongue:

whyyy? i did this work so i could keep it on the road for another year!  :laugh:
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Post by: hyland770 on 15 December 2009, 14:42
gave it a damn good clean, now when i drive im finding im aiming for the driest bit of the road to try and stop it gettin dirty as quick!
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Post by: Adam on 15 December 2009, 14:43
gave it a damn good clean, now when i drive im finding im aiming for the driest bit of the road to try and stop it gettin dirty as quick!

There is no point of cleaning your car in this weather. :(
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Post by: JC on 15 December 2009, 14:47
gave it a damn good clean, now when i drive im finding im aiming for the driest bit of the road to try and stop it gettin dirty as quick!

There is no point of cleaning your car in this weather. :(

 :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Guy on 15 December 2009, 14:47
gave it a damn good clean, now when i drive im finding im aiming for the driest bit of the road to try and stop it gettin dirty as quick!

There is no point of cleaning your car in this weather. :(

 :rolleyes:
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Post by: Adam on 15 December 2009, 22:13
Oil change and had bad thoughts
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 16 December 2009, 17:41
Heard back about the MOT...

Passed with no faults aside from a quick headlight realignment (strangely the rust hole in the sill was not a problem).  The trouble from last week may be crank sensor though, fingers crossed I can hold out on that one for a while.  Can anyone spell intermittent??  :rolleyes:

Asbo  :evil:
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Post by: mumbles on 16 December 2009, 18:34
adjusted my pas belt so that it stops screaming at me!   :rolleyes:
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Post by: gazpowells on 16 December 2009, 22:58
fitted new cam cover gasket today, hopfully stops leaking now  :smiley:
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Post by: Hoppum on 17 December 2009, 20:07
Replaced the temperature sensor.
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Post by: Martz on 17 December 2009, 20:54
Checked my front spoiler is scrapping so my snow plow is in place for the morning.
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 December 2009, 21:19
Broke down  :cry:

Dan
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Post by: JC on 17 December 2009, 21:21
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 December 2009, 21:24
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lol! il put some up tomorow possibly, its amazing how cold you can get waiting in a mk2 for 2hours with NO heater lol.

Dan
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Post by: Martz on 17 December 2009, 21:25
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lol! il put some up tomorow possibly, its amazing how cold you can get waiting in a mk2 for 2hours with NO heater lol.

Dan

It at that point you realise that it is ok because it could be worse. How embarresed would you be in a MK3?
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Post by: JC on 17 December 2009, 21:27
 :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 17 December 2009, 21:28
That is true Martz. Broke down MK2 > broke down MK3. :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Dan34 on 17 December 2009, 21:29
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/worths.gif)

lol! il put some up tomorow possibly, its amazing how cold you can get waiting in a mk2 for 2hours with NO heater lol.

Dan

It at that point you realise that it is ok because it could be worse. How embarresed would you be in a MK3?

lol, well im meant to be selling the mk2 next week for a mk3  :lipsrsealed: what am i on........

Dan
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Post by: JC on 17 December 2009, 21:33
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/worths.gif)

lol! il put some up tomorow possibly, its amazing how cold you can get waiting in a mk2 for 2hours with NO heater lol.

Dan

It at that point you realise that it is ok because it could be worse. How embarresed would you be in a MK3?


recovery takes longer too

(http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/blue-marlin-pic1.jpg)

 :laugh:
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lol! il put some up tomorow possibly, its amazing how cold you can get waiting in a mk2 for 2hours with NO heater lol.

Dan

It at that point you realise that it is ok because it could be worse. How embarresed would you be in a MK3?

lol, well im meant to be selling the mk2 next week for a mk3  :lipsrsealed: what am i on........

Dan


and thats why she broke down  :wink:
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 December 2009, 21:35
indeed the amount of money i have put into it to get it up for sale and this happens, lovely  :grin:

ahh well see the mk2 section for mroe details lol

Dan
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Post by: T_J_G on 17 December 2009, 21:48
That is true Martz. Broke down MK2 > working MK3. :grin:

Fixed for you Jay.
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 December 2009, 21:56
That is true Martz. Broke down MK2 > working powerhouse MK3. :grin:

Fixed for you Jay.

Ive gone one better  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Sam on 18 December 2009, 00:13
Mk3s are gay, even though my 2 is shagged
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Post by: Dan34 on 18 December 2009, 00:22
Mk3s are gay, even though my 2 is shagged

We both have fecked cars! lets make a club.

Dan
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Post by: popleyruss on 18 December 2009, 14:08
Got almost to autobarn to drop my car off with roy had trouble getting in the thing then slid down a hill after trying so many times to get up it haha
Then bounced off the mud bank 3 times then gave up and left it at a kind old ladys house and dropd my keys off instead
Fingers crossd I haven't got any damage I was too annoyd to even look
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Post by: rocketron on 18 December 2009, 14:18
fitted my new rimmage and new rear lights. started sorting a dent in the rear and also fitted my drive n play. need to wash it real bad though.  :grin:
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Post by: Jay on 18 December 2009, 14:50
Mk3s are gay, even though my 2 is shagged

We both have fecked cars! lets make a club.

Dan

Well there's 3 of us in the club then  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 December 2009, 14:50
Tested the traction control and ABS.

Fitted new washer nozzles (6E0955985B) and popped a VW hazard triangle into the boot  :lipsrsealed:

Sat in it for 3hrs appreciating the scenery, while stuck on the M2.  If I'd got to work in the usual 20mins I'd have missed Terry Wogan's last radio show.  Good ol' Wogan.
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Post by: madgti on 18 December 2009, 16:11
scraped the ice off it lol
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Post by: MrBounce on 19 December 2009, 16:39
scraped the ice off it lol

Removed 4 inches of snow from it, then after getting it up to temperature realised that driving into town was a futile measure as the queue was past my road (1 1/2 miles!) so I left it on the drive and walked!!  :grin:
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Post by: Mew on 20 December 2009, 10:20
Tried to get in it: locks frozen
i then managed to unlock the boot and reach through to back door and open it. After starting and trying to reverse off the drive it became apparent that the handbrake was frozen on. The combo of this and a frozen driveway that points slightly uphill meant i was going nowhere.

To top it all off, when pushing the (stiff) front door of the house after i had given up, my feet gave way on the icy front path and i ended up on my arse  :rolleyes:

so the result is i got cold and i'm not going to get my abf bits today. Might aswell have stayed in bed!
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Post by: JC on 20 December 2009, 10:24
i shouldnt, but i did.  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 20 December 2009, 10:27
tightened the handbrake cables for some icy fun
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mew on 20 December 2009, 10:52
i shouldnt, but i did.  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I didn't, but i'm sure it would have been amusing for anyone watching
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 December 2009, 11:54
As you can see..............................feck all!!!!  :angry:

(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/Picture339.jpg)
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Post by: Horney on 20 December 2009, 13:16
Collected and paid for a bucket seat for it. £67, result.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4199372459_78274fa1ce.jpg)

Nick
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Post by: MrBounce on 20 December 2009, 16:06
Made it extremely dirty after a coastbound drive. And almost slid it into the house. Twice...  :laugh:
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Post by: Chris-White on 20 December 2009, 16:41
Sold one of them.

Got the other one running for the first time in 3 weeks. 
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Post by: col on 20 December 2009, 17:00
drove to tesco for 3 crates drove back  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Mew on 20 December 2009, 18:10
Sold one of them.

Got the other one running for the first time in 3 weeks. 


Wo wo wo, does this mean that you're now S2less?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Chris-White on 20 December 2009, 22:27
Sold one of them.

Got the other one running for the first time in 3 weeks. 


Wo wo wo, does this mean that you're now S2less?

Yep  :cry:
Shares in Esso just dropped.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: hyland770 on 20 December 2009, 23:32
i perfected the handbrake turn/drift in ice on my front drive woop woop  :cool:
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Post by: Alec on 21 December 2009, 14:45
Looked at it, cursed a bit then put it on charge. Gonna drain some water out of it and stick some much needed anti-freeze in it.
Lets hope its not too late! Not used it for a while
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Post by: luke on 21 December 2009, 15:00
it's not been driven for a few weeks so quickly started it up, 2nd time  :shocked:, then pulled it off the drive forgetting there was some ice on the path and about put it into next doors 4x4, luckily my brakes are good, not, quickly reversed it back in before i crashed hah
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Post by: Alec on 21 December 2009, 17:48
Got it running, turn of the key, and for some reason it idled perfectly........ what goes on there! Its never idled right

Ah well haha good times. Now just gotta get the heater blowing hot air again because the interior is completely covered in ice....  :shocked:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 December 2009, 19:51
Re-adapted throttle body again as I didn't wait for it last time I undid the battery.

Cleaned up the contacts for the coolant level sensor.  Dash warning's been going off these cold mornings when I've parked on a slope   :undecided:  Contacts looked OK but I gave them a brush up, level has been constant since summer so not sure what that's all about.... ?

Scanned for codes like I do once in a while - nowt  :smiley:

Re-set clock  :grin:
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Post by: mowlamb on 22 December 2009, 14:26
Today I have been mostly de-badging the rear of my TDI. Just letting the polish dry then gunna buff it up and I'll then get some pics up. It looks so much better  :grin:.

Here's the pics:

Before
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/PC210232.jpg)

After
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/PC220240.jpg)

Now to get that Sharan badge!  :grin:
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Post by: VR6-Joe on 22 December 2009, 15:09
Took all red rear lights off

Fitted Mk3 VR6 rear lights

Took car for thrash

Rinsed off the snow that was left on it

Washed it

Now spraying the VR6 badge black
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Post by: Martz on 22 December 2009, 15:37
Moved it from round the corner. Parking has gotten sh!t where I live.................
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Post by: madgti on 22 December 2009, 15:47
Took all red rear lights off

Fitted Mk3 VR6 rear lights

Took car for thrash

Rinsed off the snow that was left on it

Washed it

Now spraying the VR6 badge black

whats the diff with vr6 lights then joe
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Post by: VR6-Joe on 22 December 2009, 16:09
They're smoked, the same as the GTI ones. Only said VR6 because they were removed from a VR6, but they're all the same lol
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Post by: madgti on 22 December 2009, 16:21
They're smoked, the same as the GTI ones. Only said VR6 because they were removed from a VR6, but they're all the same lol

lol fairplay mate
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 December 2009, 16:53
well hoovered it out gave it a good interior clean with poorboys removed passenger seat and fixed the connector wiring to the airbag and vag-comm'ed and lights out  :smiley: and then dropped the newly fitted coillies down :afro: loving it although the exterior is minging desperately want to get it washed  :cry:
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Post by: beth on 22 December 2009, 22:58
had my gti spoiler sprayed and fitted  :cool:, she's getting there slowly!
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Post by: Andy-H on 23 December 2009, 07:45
Feck all, it's still under a snow drift  :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2009, 12:01
Haven't started her up since all the snow and ice arrived and she is dead :(
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Post by: Jay on 23 December 2009, 13:41
Just a flat battery?
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Post by: mowlamb on 23 December 2009, 13:41
This...

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/PC230241.jpg)

Only vinyl sticker but for £15 I think it does a job.
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Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2009, 13:44
Just a flat battery?

Well I think so.

I went to start her up as its been over a week since I have and all sorts of faults appeared on the screen (airbag fault, handbrake fault, pretty much every fault you can think off came up) and the LCD display was really weak and faint, lights were also really faint. Sounded like it was trying to start but just making a loud ticking noise, was getting 8v across the battery then 2 minutes or so later she just died on me and now nothing lights up and it wont even attempt to start so I'm guessing it is the battery. Also you can lock it via the fob but you cant unlock, you have to manually unlock the door. Going to try and jump start her later when the oldman gets back with the jumpleads as their in his boot.
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Post by: JC on 23 December 2009, 13:45
Haven't started her up since all the snow and ice arrived and she is dead :(

and to think she could have been in a nice dry garage  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Jay on 23 December 2009, 13:51
You need a good battery charger to keep it in good shape for the next 7 months :wink:

The one I got a few weeks ago is ace and it automatically switches to trickle/maintenance mode when the battery is fully charged.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_210939_langId_-1_categoryId_165629

Cat code: 181750-0
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Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2009, 13:59
I ummed and arrrrred about getting one of them but after todays fiasco I shall be getting one.
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Post by: Alec on 23 December 2009, 14:09
I got sick of my battery going flat every 5 minutes since the weather got pants, charger was the best thing I ever bought.
Failing that, take ur battery off and keep it somewhere warm...
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Post by: *tell* on 23 December 2009, 15:55
tryed to move the wagen yesterday but run out of electricity  :embarassed:
but used my halfords charger  :smiley:

(and cleaned the snow/ice off)
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Post by: tonyg on 23 December 2009, 18:06
lowered it today! And lots of handbrake induced drifting  :laugh: gotta love the snow!
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 24 December 2009, 02:23
I got sick of my battery going flat every 5 minutes since the weather got pants, charger was the best thing I ever bought.
Failing that, take ur battery off and keep it somewhere warm...
Buy a new battery? :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 December 2009, 15:02
finally been out and gave it a wash had to defrost the hose but feck it needs must had to be done and it started snowing but i worked through that just so as to get it clean  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 24 December 2009, 16:23
Changed the colour of my 16v grill badge
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Post by: Alec on 24 December 2009, 21:01
I got sick of my battery going flat every 5 minutes since the weather got pants, charger was the best thing I ever bought.
Failing that, take ur battery off and keep it somewhere warm...
Buy a new battery? :smiley:

It has crossed my mind, but its either the alarm or stereo thats putting a massive drain on things, gonna try n figure it out when the weather gets a bit nicer. I dont use th car much anyway
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Post by: luke on 26 December 2009, 12:10
got some fake xenon blue headlight bulbs for xmas, fitted them, don't even make a difference lol
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Post by: gavL on 26 December 2009, 12:24
Got annoyed at it when the Imobiliser wouldn't disarm till I promised to refresh a load of wiring (I actually promised it to the car in front of a friend) then it just disarmed its self :)
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Post by: Chris-White on 26 December 2009, 18:22
changed it to small bumpers, fitted my dinky steering wheel, took it for a test drive and......


....cooked my clutch  :cool:
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Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2009, 14:21
Went all the way to Halfruads to by a battery charger and they have sold out of 2000cc chargers. FFS ! :angry:
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Post by: JC on 28 December 2009, 14:33
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: reserve online FTW  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2009, 14:38
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: reserve online FTW  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

They get delivery on Thursday so going down then to pick it up.

In the mean time I need to wash off all the dirty water marks that have formed on her, after lunch that is :D
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 December 2009, 19:34
washed and cleaned alloys and applied sealant and then had to fit some 5mm spacers as they have been rubbing on the adjuster rings hopefully sorted now
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Post by: Jay on 28 December 2009, 19:52
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: reserve online FTW  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

They get delivery on Thursday so going down then to pick it up.


Reserve on-line then phone them before you leave to make sure they actually have it, been caught out a few times with reserving on-line but the goods not being in store.
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Post by: T_J_G on 28 December 2009, 19:59
The car has sat on the driveway today. Going to VW to order some bits for it tomorrow and hopefully another goody.
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Post by: AlanD on 29 December 2009, 13:55
What you ordering Timmy booi?
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Post by: T_J_G on 29 December 2009, 18:09
What you ordering Timmy booi?

Some bolts from VW. ;) and possibly some new sounds.
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Post by: boxxer1973 on 29 December 2009, 18:11
Fitted 2 new topmounts only to discover the CV has gone aswell
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Post by: Neo Badness on 29 December 2009, 19:32
Cleared 6in of snow and ice off it, and started 2nd attempt having stood for about a month :cool:

Will be ordering a new waterpump belt and tensioner etc tomorrow.
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Post by: hyland770 on 29 December 2009, 20:56
Ordered top mounts and coilovers, waiting for push button start and mk4 knob and gaiter!
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Post by: JC on 30 December 2009, 12:57
spent an hour cleaning my soon to be refitted wheels  :grin:
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Post by: T_J_G on 30 December 2009, 13:26
Spent £50 at VW :lipsrsealed: there goes my fun fund :(
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Post by: Rhyso on 30 December 2009, 13:46
I didn't but the nice man at the local MOT centre passed my Golf

Another 12 months ticket - that's 4 straight MOT's now without work being needed  :smug:
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Post by: gazpowells on 30 December 2009, 15:11
Just finished fitting new cam cover gasket  :smiley: really hope it stops leaking now
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Post by: JC on 30 December 2009, 15:23
new tyres are on the cleaned rimmage, just need a break in the weather now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Chris-White on 31 December 2009, 01:14
Looked at it, then took the family passat to work instead.

Then looked on pistonheads, for i have money burning holes in my pockets.
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Post by: martin_jg on 31 December 2009, 11:43
coilovers, top mounts, top bearings, mini aerial and hid's :)

now i just need to find some rims  :undecided:
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Post by: vdubbergti on 31 December 2009, 17:14
today i spent ages putting in an a new alternator with the help of my old man hehe, for a girl, i like to get ma hands dirty ...

Finally got in it and went to start my car and it wouldnt go, i was gutted, after checking all the wires and checking if it was charging my battery, we thot we had done everything,

checkd wires
tryed other places in the engine that would have an electric charge
checked the battery charge etc etc

After all that hassle the little black box that sits on the battery that some wires are attached to, the metal links, i took them off and i found the problem, they were croided, After all the hassle on a new battery, a new alternator and three different garages checking it, I sorted it..
I was So happy, so just to double check everything and make sure the rest of the engine is ok, i got a mechanic pal of mine round and it was all good..  :cool:

Now tho my standard golf radio aint working, how annoying  :cry:

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Post by: vdubbergti on 31 December 2009, 17:24
(http://file050a.bebo.com/1/original/2009/12/31/17/267821303a12039156745o.jpg)
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Post by: T_J_G on 31 December 2009, 17:59
I had the same problem, those metal bits are fuses!
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Post by: vdubbergti on 31 December 2009, 18:05
woops thanks lol

its a bloody nightmare
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Post by: hyland770 on 31 December 2009, 18:39
well what havent i done today!!

Coilovers on, and slammed (not too much just subtle and it looks hot as sh!t now!!)
Mk4 gear knob on, and made it really stubby with help from my hacksaw  :evil:
Push button start, i started then thought f**k it!! ill do it when its raining, right now i just wanna drive......
Tommorrow, detailing session for sure  :cool:
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Post by: Adam on 31 December 2009, 18:42
Took the damaged panels off.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 December 2009, 20:09
Fitted my new longer bolts to the front wheels and cut two new locking bolts to suit and got them fitted at the same time was hoping to fit my 20mm spacers to the rears but they haven't arrived yet  :angry:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 31 December 2009, 20:35
Made the signs flash on the Mad Mile  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 January 2010, 11:15
just been out and scraped 6 inches of sh!tty snow from the bonnet and windowscreen so as to remove and realign the passenger side aero wiper arm to sit better and fit the locking bolt covers that i modded
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Post by: Apps on 01 January 2010, 16:33
New year new start so enjoying the bright sunshine I washed clayed washed dried polished sealed waxed now truly ready for my roast beef dinner with all the trimings mmm yumm
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Post by: Deano2711 on 02 January 2010, 13:42
Just been out to remove the scuttle panels, pollen filter and wipers. Then had to break up the dirt and leaves that had turned solid and blocked up the drains in the wings. Then put it all back together again!!!!!  A couple of days ago went through the car wash and my feet went cold....soon realised water was gushing in from by the pedals all over my new mats!!!!!  Hardest bit of today was sneaking the missus's hair dryer outside to dry all the carpet in the footwell!!!!!      Cheers     Deano
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Post by: ace on 02 January 2010, 18:00
topped my screenwash  :shocked:
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Post by: vwjack on 02 January 2010, 18:25
took my air filter housing off to find chelm. so i cleaned it all out . the air filter had chelm on it to cleaned that to. then i realized  the cam cover breather was cracked. so i took it off. waiting for a new one. then i cleaned out my carb for sh!ts and gigs. seems to run better!
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 January 2010, 19:37
Fitted Spark Plugs
Fitted powder coated rocker cover
Fitted an oil catch can.
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Post by: Alec on 03 January 2010, 15:06
FINALLY going to brave the cold and fit the blue temp sensor thingy and hope that it sorts the cold idle out a bit
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Post by: hyland770 on 03 January 2010, 16:47
Cleaned polished and waxed the sides and bonnet but the wax froze to the roof so had to leave it on there!!
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Post by: Alec on 03 January 2010, 16:56
Fitted blue sensor, made things worse, swore at it and now want to sell it
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 January 2010, 13:36
topped up the screenwash and fitted my new 6months tax disc that turned up no spacers or bolts yet tho  :cry:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 05 January 2010, 20:47
Fitted some nice PIAA silicon wipers, £40 well spent!!!!
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Post by: DrewiD on 05 January 2010, 21:18
A few hand brake turns,,, OMG it was scarey, but keeps the adrenalin pumpin.{at my age thats a good thing, lets me kno im still alive}  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 January 2010, 23:55
Ordered cambelt, tensioner and waterpump, direct from VW!!

Not in stock locally should be here in next few days... hopefully get my car in the garage in next few days
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Post by: JC on 06 January 2010, 16:19
Well I beached the passat - the snow is toooo deep for a lowered wagon  :lipsrsealed:

so the skoda went sledging , into a hedge  :grin:

then got a puncture

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/06012010016.jpg)

a tad of speed reduction

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/06012010015.jpg)

and is now tucked up ready for tomorrows adventures

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3285.jpg)
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Post by: joker6789 on 07 January 2010, 15:24
wiped the snow off the windscreen/windows. ran engine, checked for signs of HGF :sad: looks like ive been had again! god damn
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Post by: MrBounce on 07 January 2010, 15:38
Defrosted it  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 07 January 2010, 15:56
Just got in from putting back the battery after charing it in my dads BMW and removed my battery (as its also dead) and put it inside ready to charge sometime next week once all this snow f**ks off.

The BMW was a pig to remove (bolts that hold it in were as if someone had welded them on, SO hard to remove), the VWs was a millions time more accessible and easy to remove.
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Post by: dTEA on 07 January 2010, 16:49
Decided to let a random blonde young thing drive steer it, whilst i pushed it out of the parking space i was stranded in.  Never one to turn a lady down when they ask "do you need some help with that" :grin:
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Post by: JC on 07 January 2010, 16:54
found out that the hamdbrake has frozen on  :cry:
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Post by: mumbles on 07 January 2010, 16:55
haha! ^^ good show dTEA

booked mine in for MOT tomorrow.....  :undecided: hope it passes...
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Post by: Chris-White on 07 January 2010, 17:45
Drained coolant, replaced with 50/50 mix, because im not khare  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: patty on 07 January 2010, 22:46
found out that the hamdbrake has frozen on  :cry:

mine did that the other day, as did the missus's car  :cry:

pat
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Post by: MrBounce on 08 January 2010, 11:39
Got stuck trying to drive up my road, so turned round and drove down instead. Then went and ordered a new key.  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mew on 08 January 2010, 12:26
Got it off the driveway at last! Didn't think about where i was going to park once off the driveway though, and i'm not to comfortable with where it is now. It's not in a dangerous place, but as the tw@t in the mk4 has just demonstrated, a lot of people around here are driving a bit too quick to come to a controlled stop :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 January 2010, 15:29
Another coil pack (just one oldie left now) and a new boost elbow pipe.   :tongue:
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Post by: vwlemon69 on 08 January 2010, 18:57
could,nt get to far in the bora so got the golf country out yesterday and went sledging,found it amusing as the only cars on the top of the hill were 4wd.
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Post by: mattyg127 on 09 January 2010, 04:15
i removed my front splitter with the help of some snow/ice  :laugh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 January 2010, 08:09
Had to take the GF's Polo GTi out to do the big shop yesterday as the Corrado refuses to move in any direction other than the way gravity and ice wants to take it  :angry:
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Post by: Larrychips on 10 January 2010, 14:53
Got a PowerFlow cat-back exhaust system fitted to my 97 black mk3 8v GTi yesterday from the nice people at RSR in Croydon. I would recommend them to anyone, they are very friendly and knowledgeable...good customer service...although a little pricey, but hey...you get what you pay for I guess.   I had a Supersprint manifold fitted a few months ago, and got them to do a flexible joint and a new sports cat...at the time I did not have the cash for the rest of the system, but now its all finally done.  While I was there, they discovered that a rear engine mount had broken...hence all the rattling and odd noises coming from the old system that Kwik-fit failed to fix (or even find!!) even though I took it back SEVEN times. Never use Kwik-Fit people...trust me!  That was replaced and the whole system works like a charm now!  I can feel the difference in power up past 3k revs, and she sounds a whole lot better...and exhaust rattles & rubbing are a thing of the past!  It works well with the K&N panel filter & airbox mod I've done...and I had her remapped a while ago too. 

Next, I plan do replace the cam with either a "fastroad" or Kent cam and of cause all the followers & springs.  I am busy doing some research on the topic...  I'd really like to have the head cleaned out and ported at the same time, as well as possibly replacing the cam belt and the injectors & fuel filter. A Kent Cam kit is around £280...but finding someone to fit it at a reasonable price is the problem.  I am fairly technical...and I think I have all the tools I need to do it myself, I just have not attempted even taking the head off myself...I fear I would make a hash of it and damage something.  Well...when I have the cash to spend, I'll look into it...for now I am going to enjoy the new exhaust, and the bliss of rattle/clonking/vibration free acceleration!

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Post by: Horney on 10 January 2010, 15:36
Tried digging it out of the close, gave up.

nick
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Post by: patty on 10 January 2010, 17:47
Tried digging it out of the close, gave up.

nick

i dont blame you nick. i had to go to basingstoke last week, although its only 18 miles from andover. it's like being on another planet.

i crashed the car loads of times.....and still didnt get to where i was going.........i turned back..

pat.
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Post by: mumbles on 10 January 2010, 20:46
my tug failed it's mot. emissions and offside lower front suspension ball joint. only just over the limit on emissions so going to take it for a good run and keep the revs nice and high before i take it around to get re-tested. i think the problem is it has just been in town for a couple of weeks and never really has a chance to warm up or rev high. might have to replace the cat it if it doesn't pass the re-test on wednesday after they replace the ball joint. fingers crossed though!
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Post by: Ninja on 10 January 2010, 22:07
Drove it  :smug:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 January 2010, 22:44
wahaaay finally managed to get it back on the drive since had to park on a main road all week cos of the snow around our estate and doesnt help when it beaches  :laugh: so me n my lass decided to clear the street of snow to be able to drive up :afro:
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Post by: mumbles on 12 January 2010, 20:15
replaced my heater resistor pack and now have a full working heater... which is usefull at this time of year  :shocked:  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 13 January 2010, 18:14
Took it out in the snow and black ice, first time in ages (since the bad weather arrived) taking it to the garage to be left there for the MOT.









Need a large brandy now  :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: Ninja on 14 January 2010, 00:28
Tracking  :smiley:
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Post by: mumbles on 14 January 2010, 00:36
new lower ball joint front nearside. ordered new cat....
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Post by: MrBounce on 15 January 2010, 10:39
Picked up my new key from the Stealers...  :rolleyes: :smiley:
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Post by: gavL on 15 January 2010, 10:42
Bought and fitted a new bulb  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 15 January 2010, 12:29
Bought and fitted a new bulb  :grin:

You might want to show Dan34 how to do that ;) :D :D
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Post by: Dan34 on 15 January 2010, 12:33
Bought and fitted a new bulb  :grin:

You might want to show Dan34 how to do that ;) :D :D

Shut it!!! i got some new bulbs through today might have a go at swearing fitting them later  :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 15 January 2010, 12:36
Beached it on the snow in the car park in work   :huh: :lipsrsealed: :laugh: :laugh:

A shovel and derv power soon broke it free though  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: mowlamb on 15 January 2010, 12:39
Oh dear, still no snow here :(

Today I removed the Aluminium effect vinyl I had put on my centre console. Looked alright when I first put it on but the more I looked at it the less I liked it lol.
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Post by: T_J_G on 15 January 2010, 12:42
washed it and did an interesting photoshop..
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Post by: laurenceyon on 15 January 2010, 13:22
Lost it on the icey roads at 20mph and stacked the offside wheel into a curb  :angry: I managed to get it repaired at Northampton tyres, they basically re-jigged the the wheel back into place; £90 .. Still doesn't feel right though...
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Post by: Andy-H on 15 January 2010, 14:39
13 months MOT  :laugh: :laugh:

and tax  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 15 January 2010, 14:40
Failed its mot  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
 :grin:

but one small thing, be fixed in a soon enough  :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 January 2010, 22:39
Finally got my spacers for the rears so fitted those earlier along with longer bolts and locker and a wash in the morning  :smiley:
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Post by: mowlamb on 17 January 2010, 13:56
Gave it a wash, done all inside the doors and everything  :smug:

Can anyone recommend some good shampoo etc to get rid of the stubborn stuff? All I've got is Turtle Wax wash and wax. Will be buying some stuff from Waxamomo soon, wanted to wait till I had got the stuff but it really needed a clean.
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Post by: patty on 17 January 2010, 13:57
boot strut bonnet mod on my mk 3  :cool: :cool:


pat
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 January 2010, 15:25
Washed, clayed, polished and waxed it. Also fitted new dip and side light bulbs!
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 January 2010, 23:52
Failed it's MOT and got keyed by some complete c^nt the entire length of the body - DIE!!  :undecided: :cry: :angry:
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Post by: dub268 on 18 January 2010, 01:00
Oil and filter change :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 18 January 2010, 09:39
Not today but yesterday she got washed and cleaned inside and out. I managed to get a bit of snow stuck inside it when I changed the battery last week, was all steamed up with condensation so gave it a good wipe down and airing. All clean now. Its amazing how dirty she got from just sitting there.
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2010, 09:43
Yesterday i washed it, replaced the gaskets on the rear lights and then cracked the windscreen  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: braderz on 18 January 2010, 10:52
fitted a new drivers door lol
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Post by: madgti on 18 January 2010, 11:01
Yesterday i washed it, replaced the gaskets on the rear lights and then cracked the windscreen  :laugh: :laugh:

where did you get the light gaskets dude . think one of mine is leaking
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2010, 11:11
Yesterday i washed it, replaced the gaskets on the rear lights and then cracked the windscreen  :laugh: :laugh:

where did you get the light gaskets dude . think one of mine is leaking

Dealers - about £2 a side IIRC  :smiley:
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Post by: smiiithy on 18 January 2010, 11:33
Took it back to the garage for them to fault find and fix the very baldy leaking coolant since the clutch was replaced last week :rolleyes:
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Post by: madgti on 18 January 2010, 11:44
Yesterday i washed it, replaced the gaskets on the rear lights and then cracked the windscreen  :laugh: :laugh:

where did you get the light gaskets dude . think one of mine is leaking

Dealers - about £2 a side IIRC  :smiley:

nice one cheers fella
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Post by: mumbles on 18 January 2010, 16:37
new s/s cat from bm catalysts arrived so gonna get that on the car and put through mot... hopefully!  :smiley:
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Post by: luke on 18 January 2010, 16:43
booked mot for tomorrow morning.
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Post by: AlanD on 18 January 2010, 16:57
Battery is back in, SHES ALIVE ! SHES ALIIIIIIIVE! :D :D

Although battery is f**ked, dont know how long it will last so need a new one :(
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Post by: luke on 18 January 2010, 16:58
Battery is back in, SHES ALIVE ! SHES ALIIIIIIIVE! :D :D

Although battery is f**ked, dont know how long it will last so need a new one :(
lol  :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 18 January 2010, 16:59
Battery is back in, SHES ALIVE ! SHES ALIIIIIIIVE! :D :D

Although battery is f**ked, dont know how long it will last so need a new one :(

Yeah boyyyyyyy!  :grin: :cool:
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Post by: Komenda on 18 January 2010, 16:59
Battery is back in, SHES ALIVE ! SHES ALIIIIIIIVE! :D :D

Although battery is f**ked, dont know how long it will last so need a new one :(

I'd get someone to take it for a drive mate, stop the rubber deforming and get some air in the tyres. Also be able to see if the battery holds a charge now.
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Post by: AlanD on 18 January 2010, 17:07
Dads taking it out after work. Im going for a passenger ride, only going around the block. I've not been in her for 2 months now, Im just a bit excited lol
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 January 2010, 00:10
Cleaned throttle body, tightened up o/s rear wheel bearing and run VAGCOM... result - buggered ABS sensor! On the plus side ive picked another one up for a quid YAY!!
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Post by: luke on 19 January 2010, 11:34
failed mot on brake pipes
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Post by: patty on 19 January 2010, 13:17
stuck my golfgti.co.uk stickers on my windows  :smug:

pat
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 January 2010, 16:10
Left it in bits at the garage getting flywheel and clutch done.  Getting a new LUK DMF kit fitted and replacing drive-shaft oil seals (which have spilt their arse everywhere).
While he was doing all that I stripped down the starter and cleaned it up to (hopefully) stop cold start grinding noises.
On the train of shame to work again tomorrow!!!   :cry:
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 19 January 2010, 18:59
got a good condition genuine middle exhaust for the corrado today after searching for a good 6 months!

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Post by: madmk4 on 19 January 2010, 19:08
had it remapped at r tech 192 bhp had a boost issue ( leak ) :smiley: :smiley: forge 007p
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 January 2010, 18:13
Left it in bits at the garage getting flywheel and clutch done.  Getting a new LUK DMF kit fitted and replacing drive-shaft oil seals (which have spilt their arse everywhere).
While he was doing all that I stripped down the starter and cleaned it up to (hopefully) stop cold start grinding noises.
On the train of shame to work again tomorrow!!!   :cry:

All done.  All good (kinda), most of the vibration has gone and hope the new diff/oil seals do the trick.
Starter noise gone!   :wink:  Surprised rally as there wasn't much to look at, it all looked pretty clean inside.  The only thing I did notice was the drive gear that engages with the flywheel was pretty clogged up?
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Post by: martin-gti on 21 January 2010, 19:42
today i fitted my black vw badges, they look awesome!! :drool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 21 January 2010, 19:50
Hoovered it out  :smiley:
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Post by: Ant168 on 21 January 2010, 21:54
went on the rollers today and chuffed to bits 195bhp & 213 ft/lb of torque confirmed at R-tech!!  Big thanks to Topher for sorting out my boost leak too!!  If u're reading this...please send whatever you was meant to save to my usb to send to my email addy-cheers   :tongue:
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Post by: mumbles on 22 January 2010, 00:02
got my mk3 back from garage. new s/s cat fitted, passed emissions test no problem. So that's a new MOT for another 12 months! =) good times  :cool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 22 January 2010, 10:36
New windscreen fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: popleyruss on 22 January 2010, 12:27
Been up to the yard now think the running issue with my vr is a ignition switch or its a air leak great haha
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Post by: Horney on 22 January 2010, 13:46
Fitted my oil pressure gauge, whoop!

Nick
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Post by: Chris-White on 22 January 2010, 13:55
planned my trip to look at 2, possibly 3 tommorow!
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Post by: stuyhird on 22 January 2010, 14:58
Took the window film out, can see where im going now :laugh:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 January 2010, 17:01
Swapped the o/s/r ABS sensor..... and the friggin dash light is still on!!!  :undecided:
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Post by: Larrychips on 23 January 2010, 01:38
Swapped the o/s/r ABS sensor..... and the friggin dash light is still on!!!  :undecided:

Did you reset the ECU fault codes?  Has to be reset before the light will go away me thinks..
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Post by: Khare on 23 January 2010, 01:49
Drove danny_p to the pub, then IOW ferry terminal. Discussed future plans with him  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dub-addict on 23 January 2010, 08:34
Admired pictures of it today. I left home for a few months and am now away from my baby  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 January 2010, 17:40
Oil & Filter change

Driver's door re-hung after sagging on hinges
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 January 2010, 19:53
Swapped the o/s/r ABS sensor..... and the friggin dash light is still on!!!  :undecided:

Did you reset the ECU fault codes?  Has to be reset before the light will go away me thinks..

Yeah did that, still the same. must be a dodgy sensor..bolloks!
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Post by: westfield on 23 January 2010, 20:11
Got it out of the garage, 1st time in 3 months and it started 2nd turn  :smiley: Now deciding whether to MOT or Break it  :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 January 2010, 12:41
The sun's out so gave it a proper good wash down.  Got that nasty grit and crap all off!  Same again next weekend but with some heavy waxing.  Might even invest in a clay bar.

Stripped out the rear seats, shelf and trim to try and pin-down an annoying creak, to find that had solved it.  Slowly putting it all back together to find the culprit creaker!   :laugh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 24 January 2010, 12:45
Topped up the screenwash and checked the tyre pressures  :smiley:

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Post by: Horney on 24 January 2010, 15:11
Took it for half an hour and cained the crap out of it. I'm still grinning :grin:

Nick
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Post by: madgti on 24 January 2010, 15:28
plugs /leads , oil change
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 January 2010, 15:53
Started it after it sitting the carpark for about 2 months, will need TLC ( truck loads of cash) most likely, but it was running and doesn't seem to have spat it's core plugs in the freeze :shocked:

Has a nocking sound underneath now but it's either exhaust, new shock or a binding rear caliper. Will find out when I get it in the garage...

But it started so it's a step in the right direction.
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Post by: VR6_ROB on 24 January 2010, 16:10
did a couple of brake pipes on the golf

then did a pair of ball joints on the audi
and put some repair bandage on the exhaust
stripped the rear brakes and greased them mot has ran out
hopefully should pass tomorrow
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Post by: Rhyso on 24 January 2010, 17:38
last two days I've mainly done the following

LED rear number plate lights
Fitted push fittings to the rear mats
Hoovered the interior
Wired up my auto dimming mirror
Installed some LED puddle lights
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Post by: Reasty on 24 January 2010, 18:32
Started it up and pulled her out the garage for the first time in 3 months,sulked abit but after I got her warmed up everything was sweeeet! then gave it a goood clean treated the leather then put her back in the garage  :grin: then realised the mot is due next month and it's only done 340 miles since theast one  :laugh:
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Post by: Khare on 24 January 2010, 18:36
cleaned out the washer jets, hoovered it, sorted the alignment on the full beam, tightened up the PAS belt and topped up fluids.
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Post by: luke on 24 January 2010, 18:42
looked on ebay, seen some nice mk2 alloys, bought them for my dads mk3, now he's thinking of doing a 2.0 16v engine swap
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Post by: dub268 on 24 January 2010, 19:05
Spent 2hrs trying to get rid of a woodpecker from behind my glove box  :grin: faulty recirc air flap motor so just removed led and now its gone  :grin: and sprayed some wd40 on door hinge squeak gone
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 January 2010, 23:19
Abandonded it on my parents drive as the central locking kept unlocking then setting the alarm off. Will investigate when I'm less tired/ likely to smash it with a hammer....
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Post by: Martz on 24 January 2010, 23:30
Gave it a well deserved clean last night. Night time images -

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Martz/picsay-1264252713.jpg)
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Post by: DrewGTI on 25 January 2010, 00:53
i didn't do it but its had.....


45mm drop, oil change, coolant, brakes done, filters, all belts changed, PAS fluid!


more being done tomorrow!  :smiley:
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Post by: b1gdub on 25 January 2010, 19:43
Today the vr had its new alternator fitted along with a new set of spark plugs.

Also replaced the inlet manifold. Took forever to do but well worth it.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2010, 21:07
took it for its mot and hoovered it out when i got home as they managed to mess inside up  :angry: ordered up some bits for the weekend job to  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 26 January 2010, 21:09
took the passat on a trip to south wales.  :wink: shame it was a waste of time, but it was an afternoon out on full pay  :cool:
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Post by: gazpowells on 26 January 2010, 22:19
been trying to put golf on some ramps, but with no luck (she to low) need to try again tomorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 January 2010, 01:10
been trying to put golf on some ramps, but with no luck (she's too low) need to try again tomorrow  :smiley:

Builders planks, put them on top of the ramps and drive up.  Crude, but effective.
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Post by: gazpowells on 27 January 2010, 07:26
been trying to put golf on some ramps, but with no luck (she's too low) need to try again tomorrow  :smiley:

Builders planks, put them on top of the ramps and drive up.  Crude, but effective.

thanks mate  :smiley:  getting some boards today so will try that tonight
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 January 2010, 12:27
been trying to put golf on some ramps, but with no luck (she's too low) need to try again tomorrow  :smiley:

Builders planks, put them on top of the ramps and drive up.  Crude, but effective.

thanks mate  :smiley:  getting some boards today so will try that tonight
Cool good luck, meant to say reinforce with breeze blocks or the like, best to take a belt and braces approach as a golf in the face can ruin your day.
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Post by: Sirminty on 27 January 2010, 16:12
Broke my hand trying to replace the lambda probe!!!!! :cry: Addmitted defeat now and the garage are gonna fit new one for 40 sheets :wink: why did i even bother trying  :undecided:
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Post by: JLCoad on 27 January 2010, 16:16
In the dealers, new cambelt and tensioner
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Post by: ace on 27 January 2010, 18:44
couple of days ago changed the wheels D90's off and my old rs4's on for now while new wheels get sorted  :wink:
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Post by: patty on 27 January 2010, 19:40
spent the last 3 days installing my new audio.

new headunit,  amp,  and 6x9's -only in my spare parcel shelf @the mo ,until i get a stealth shelf.

sounds good so far. :smiley:


pat
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Post by: dub268 on 27 January 2010, 20:23
Fitted my smoothed & dsg air box and fitted new pipercross filter :grin:
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Post by: beth on 27 January 2010, 20:38
Took mine for a MOT and passed with no advisories!!!  :smug:
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Post by: Chris-White on 27 January 2010, 20:43
Rolling roaded it for sh!ts and giggles.
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Post by: gazpowells on 27 January 2010, 20:44
Got Car up on ramps tonight, just need to get some welding done now   :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 28 January 2010, 11:13
Broke it :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mew on 28 January 2010, 15:27
Took it for it's mot. It failed.  :cry:

I now have a lower ball joint to replace, a brake bias valve to try and free up and a downpipe to replace. The downpipe is turning out to be a bit of a ball ache though...
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Post by: Rhyso on 28 January 2010, 15:28
Currently having two new rear tyres fitted - then I'll be Falken free  WHOOP! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: dannyd126 on 28 January 2010, 15:29
cleaned it lol  :grin:
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Post by: Chris-White on 28 January 2010, 18:08
Aquired a centre box for dub ver1

Drove dub ver2 to work, where  commence my hunt for bits for a cheeky summer engine build.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 28 January 2010, 18:27
Splashed out on mk5 rear aero wiper and got new door pulls to rid the Alan Partridge "wood" ones.

Wiper Arm 6Q6955707C
Wiper Blade 6Q6955425A
Cover Cap 6Q6955435D

3dr Door Pulls (satin black colour)
Driver's side 3B2867172DA94 & 3B0867175A94
Passenger side 1J0867171AA94

Rear tow eye cover 1J0803663B41

Tidy
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Post by: JC on 28 January 2010, 19:27
Guys has been recovered - TWICE  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142147.0
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Post by: topher on 28 January 2010, 19:44
Sold it and drove home in a passat :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 January 2010, 22:17
Sold it and drove home in a passat :lipsrsealed:
so the 'R's gone then chris  :cry: :cry: happy or not? mind you money would be handy tho  :grin:
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Post by: asik on 28 January 2010, 23:31
cleaned it lol  :grin:
i'd wish the temp here would be above zero... my car is so dirty that one would not know whether it's light green or grey xd

but getting back to the topic-
i've bought two new rear bearings :grin: [hope i used the correct eng word xd] and tanked the car full lol xd
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Post by: mumbles on 29 January 2010, 00:23
new indicator bulb... not usually worth a mention or very interesting but at 69 pence probably the cheapest part i've bought for it  :cool:  :wink:
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Post by: MrBounce on 29 January 2010, 10:52
Bought a years' worth of road tax - the first time in 16 1/2 years of driving I've been able to do this. £125  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Post by: JC on 29 January 2010, 10:56
Sold it and drove home in a passat :lipsrsealed:


ooooo what passat  :undecided: the dwarfs, or another one  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: patty on 29 January 2010, 11:05
Bought a years' worth of road tax - the first time in 16 1/2 years of driving I've been able to do this. £125  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

£190 for mine !!!! :angry: :angry:


pat
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Post by: Andy-H on 30 January 2010, 17:01
Fitted a replacement drivers seat and also replaced a dodgy fuse holder in the alarm system  :smiley:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 30 January 2010, 17:08
sprayed my grill pikey style :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Chris-White on 30 January 2010, 17:39
Blew brake fluid into my face when my 'easibleed' kit exploded. Bad times.
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Post by: Mew on 30 January 2010, 20:05
Blew brake fluid into my face when my 'easibleed' kit exploded. Bad times.

I'm going to guess you went for a full 30 psi rather than letting the tyre down first?
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Post by: T_J_G on 30 January 2010, 21:10
Realised I need anew waterpump.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 January 2010, 22:34
got it washed and fitted my S3 lower strut brace  :smiley:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 30 January 2010, 23:06
looked at it and smiled :smiley:
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Post by: MrBounce on 31 January 2010, 10:56
Ordered some interior mats  :cool:
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Post by: whiter_than_white on 31 January 2010, 11:31
brushed more fcuking snow off it!!!!  :angry: :angry:
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Post by: luke on 31 January 2010, 11:55
drove to southampton and back to collect some bbs ra's, seen 3 astons, 1 bentley, about 20,000 mk4s, one of the astons got pulled over  :grin: also a saab 93 which was being driven like it was stolen, undertook us at about 120mph, probably was nicked..
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Post by: MrBounce on 31 January 2010, 18:55
drove to southampton and back to collect some bbs ra's, seen 3 astons, 1 bentley, about 20,000 mk4s, one of the astons got pulled over  :grin: also a saab 93 which was being driven like it was stolen, undertook us at about 120mph, probably was nicked..

Almost exactly the same thing happened to me yesterday, except it was a silver BMW 3-series and only doing about 90...  What a cnut  :angry:
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Post by: luke on 31 January 2010, 19:01
drove to southampton and back to collect some bbs ra's, seen 3 astons, 1 bentley, about 20,000 mk4s, one of the astons got pulled over  :grin: also a saab 93 which was being driven like it was stolen, undertook us at about 120mph, probably was nicked..

Almost exactly the same thing happened to me yesterday, except it was a silver BMW 3-series and only doing about 90...  What a cnut  :angry:
seen some polish driver in a hgv undertake highway patrol aswell  :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 31 January 2010, 19:01
put another 100 miles of dirt and sh!t on it and added another 100 miles towards the destruction of the front wheel bearings

Going to be an expensive month this one  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: AlanD on 01 February 2010, 11:22
Finally got my re conditioner in the post at the weekend so I've stuck her on charge and fingers crossed get to go out in her tonight with the old man for the first time in months !

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0345.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 01 February 2010, 15:04
put another 100 miles of dirt and sh!t on it and added another 100 miles towards the destruction of the front wheel bearings

Going to be an expensive month this one  :lipsrsealed:

try 200, to Brum and back to pick up another B3 Wagon - thank fook me mate bought it or I would have  :grin: Its been a hard day at work  :laugh:
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Post by: naturn007 on 01 February 2010, 17:25
Put on these headlights, which I got for free.

(http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu265/naturn007/P010210_12530001.jpg)
(http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu265/naturn007/P010210_12020001.jpg)
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Post by: Dan34 on 01 February 2010, 17:26
oil/fuel filter and oil change.
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Post by: AlanD on 01 February 2010, 19:01
SHES ALIIIIIIIVE !!!

Just got back from a passenger drive with the old man. She hasnt moved in nearly a month and half so was good to see her all light up and running again. Didnt hear any funny sounds and she appears to be running nice and smooth so all good

:cool:
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Post by: dan_apps on 01 February 2010, 19:36

Just got back from a passenger drive with the old man.

tell the truth u had a sneaky drive didnt u! :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 February 2010, 10:36
haha !

He stopped it on the road and I drove it about 6 feet up to the drive way :D

Was nice to use the pedals and find a biting point, even tho it was only a few yards up a drive.
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Post by: Khare on 02 February 2010, 10:41
Nice one Alan :afro:

I changed oil + filter and cyl head water flange and cam cover gasket on Sunday afternoon. Running smooth once again!  :cool:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 February 2010, 10:50
Was she running a bit rough?
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Post by: Khare on 02 February 2010, 10:52
Yeah, bit tappety on cold starts and bit rough overall but smooth once again! I love oil changes  :cool:
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Post by: Organisys on 02 February 2010, 12:41
Taxed mine again, even though it's been sat in the Garage for months.
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Post by: Rhyso on 02 February 2010, 12:45
haha !

He stopped it on the road and I drove it about 6 feet up to the drive way :D

Was nice to use the pedals and find a biting point, even tho it was only a few yards up a drive.

O.M.G.








I'm sooo going to shop you to the polis  :evil:  You criminal you!!






Mikester - where are you??  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 February 2010, 12:46
Private land init :D :D
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Post by: Rhyso on 02 February 2010, 12:50
Private land init :D :D

way i read it you drove FROM the road onto your driveway

Pavement before your driveway?? That's a public path innit  :tongue:
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Post by: AlanD on 02 February 2010, 12:55
I live in my own kingdom and own everything around my house . . . .
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Post by: Rhyso on 02 February 2010, 12:58
I live in my own kingdom and own everything around my house . . . .

 :lipsrsealed: :tongue:
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Post by: luke on 02 February 2010, 15:47
Private land init :D :D

way i read it you drove FROM the road onto your driveway

Pavement before your driveway?? That's a public path innit  :tongue:
i've drove on the path before pulling the golf out, if i want to drive it i pull it out the garage onto the car park at night or weekends and have some fun there..
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 February 2010, 17:06
Left it on the drive feeling sorry for itself. Silly thing.
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Post by: Mew on 02 February 2010, 22:06

i've drove on the path before pulling the golf out, if i want to drive it i pull it out the garage onto the car park at night or weekends and have some fun there..

Oooh you rebel.....
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Post by: Dan34 on 02 February 2010, 22:07

i've drove on the path before pulling the golf out, if i want to drive it i pull it out the garage onto the car park at night or weekends and have some fun there..

Oooh you rebel.....

haha!  :grin:
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Post by: Khare on 02 February 2010, 22:11
 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: luke on 03 February 2010, 09:29

i've drove on the path before pulling the golf out, if i want to drive it i pull it out the garage onto the car park at night or weekends and have some fun there..

Oooh you rebel.....

haha!  :grin:
isn't it just, I felt like a big boy  :wink:
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Post by: mumbles on 03 February 2010, 17:28
had four wheel laser alignment done. cost more than i was expecting, comming in at £76.98!  :angry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 03 February 2010, 21:37
Purchased a pile of new parts:- Heater Matrix, door membranes NOS, Number plates ( have to recommend no1showplates), alternator adjusment bolt, striker pins, steering wheel few other bits and bobs. Will be fitting at the weekend.
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Post by: beth on 03 February 2010, 23:10
bought tax the other day a whole £118.25p worth lol
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Post by: FLOYDMAX on 03 February 2010, 23:13
DONE THE REAR ABS SENSORS,,NEW CALLIPER HANGER BOLTS,,,WHAT A BASTARD TO DO  :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 February 2010, 23:14
painted the end faces of my locking bolts as i lost a couple of covers  :rolleyes: wound the front coilies down and removed the rear adjuster rings to drop the rear down that bit more  :evil: :smiley:
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Post by: vdubman on 04 February 2010, 19:30
replaced the coil pack on the vr and made all my decisions easier  :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: westfield on 04 February 2010, 20:57
SOLD IT  :sad:
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Post by: weazgti on 04 February 2010, 22:33
realised i have a 5 door with 1 blue tint window and the rest normal
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Post by: JC on 05 February 2010, 14:21
dropped the dub off with me daughter, collected the Vauxhall CORSA  :shocked: :sick:

an hour later and £45 - 12 months MOT  :cool:

I get to watch the rubgy tomorrow after all  :smiley:
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Post by: dan_apps on 05 February 2010, 18:27
dropped the dub off with me daughter, collected the Vauxhall CORSA  :shocked: :sick:

an hour later and £45 - 12 months MOT  :cool:

I get to watch the rubgy tomorrow after all  :smiley:

:afro: 1 down a couple more to go!
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 February 2010, 18:32
Booked the wheels in for their well overdue refurb  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 05 February 2010, 19:08
dropped the dub off with me daughter, collected the Vauxhall CORSA  :shocked: :sick:

an hour later and £45 - 12 months MOT  :cool:

I get to watch the rubgy tomorrow after all  :smiley:

:afro: 1 down a couple more to go!

yep, next one on monday  :grin:
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Post by: shorty0100397 on 06 February 2010, 15:59
eye'd up a new grille on ebay.  In the red at the min, awaiting some mular.
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Post by: Sirminty on 06 February 2010, 16:25
Re hung my mk3 doors, ahhh no sagging, finnally sounds like a golf  :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 February 2010, 16:34
Cleaned it inside & out, also fitted my old head unit, f*cked my hands in the process!
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Post by: whiter_than_white on 06 February 2010, 16:43
replaced both rear window regs  :smiley: i can now leave my car without worrying about the window just 'falling down'
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 February 2010, 17:35
Fitted the 4th and last new coil pack and revived some poke.  Didn't sort lumpy idle though...

Tomorrow I will be mostly fitting a temp sensor, tracing a possible vac leak and giving the old girl a clean.
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 February 2010, 23:16
Two bucket wash with and rinsed with my new hosepipe  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 February 2010, 23:55
hoovered and washed it also painted the domed locknuts and washers i recieved this morning finally collected my S3 strut brace and drilled and painted the holes out in readiness to fit  :smiley:

and tommorrow i should be getting it finally fitted
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 February 2010, 14:16
Fitted new coolant temp sensor.
Removed, cleaned and re-aligned throttle body.
Removed and cleaned intake air temp (IAT) sensor.
Fiddled around under intake manifold looking for possible vac leak.
Found one of the SAI hoses was loose at the air box.

Seems to idle a bit better now from cold, though still a little "jumpy".

Thoroughly washed it and then admired all my hard work.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 07 February 2010, 14:30
Did nothing to the car its self, but picked up a 1.8 16v engine and gearbox, a Rainbow back seat, 3 front grills and a set of arch  for my mk2(s)., Got quite a collection of VAG parts going on in my garage now.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 February 2010, 14:31
finally got my S3 upper strut brace fitted!! admired it and gave it a polish and took some pics for my build thread
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Post by: shorty0100397 on 07 February 2010, 18:59
I used a hair dryer to de-badge.  The glue is a nightmare, loads of it is stuck on and you can easily notice where it was.  Got too dark to continue and the torch battery was low.  I also took the ariel off, leaving the stump awaiting delivery of my new one.  It's starting to look better already apart from that glue. 

I notice the paint is quite tatty, you can see where the previous owners have cleaned without removing the thick off first.  Lots of swirl scratches.  There is an old plasic receiver stuck on the rear window too, stuck with the same glue.  I tried to remove this and it sounded like the glass was cracking/flexing.  Shat myself and left it along  :cry:

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Post by: gazpowells on 07 February 2010, 21:30
finished welding under car  :smiley: got her back off ramps, but now she has misfire  :cry:
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Post by: shorty0100397 on 08 February 2010, 17:52
Came home, managed to remove the glue now and screwed on my extra small new ariel that i received today  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 08 February 2010, 18:34
Dropped it off at the wheel refurb place.

Pick it up Thursday night  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: GOLF20VTURBO on 08 February 2010, 21:08
Brought new rear bushes and bolts more money lol :sad:
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Post by: leeasson on 08 February 2010, 21:38
only day 3 of owning my mk3 golf gti 8v, so mainly showed it off to work colleagues  :smiley:

impatiently waiting for lighter nights, too long between weekends. Or i could fix the light in the garage i suppose  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Oakey on 08 February 2010, 21:41
Took it for a Mot and it failed with corrosion to both of the sills and brakes.
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Post by: beth on 08 February 2010, 22:43
picked up my new wheels the other day thanks to p6ul k.   :grin:

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu308/beth85_2009/newwheels.jpg


and then failed miserably trying to get the calipers off  :cry:
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 08 February 2010, 22:50
packed it up with a new g60 box, new wheel bearing, mk4 shift mech setup, new low pressure mk3 oil pressure switch, new thermostat and new green temp sensor. ready to roll to the garage :) ohh and did i mention a new sump to replace my cracked one :( but at least it gets some new quantum platinum 5w-40 :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 09 February 2010, 10:28
Bit the bullet and booked it into the garage for cambelt/waterpump... Possibly clutch.

Also solved the mad arcing from starter motor till I can get it refurbed. My Dad is a legend :cool:

Sometimes I'm amazed how these cars still work despite previous owners best efforts.
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Post by: Cory on 09 February 2010, 14:05
just gave her a bath =) . . and a little drive into bristol in a little while =)
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Post by: MrBounce on 09 February 2010, 18:14
Took my lovely new mats out to it, then took them back inside again as the Ebay seller had sent me round peg holes rather than the oval ones I had asked for...  :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Post by: Guy on 09 February 2010, 18:21
replaced the clutch cable... all by myself  :smug:
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Post by: JC on 09 February 2010, 19:00
but does it work  :grin:
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Post by: Guy on 09 February 2010, 19:01
but does it work  :grin:

well... so far it all seems good!  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142877.msg1309813#msg1309813 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142877.msg1309813#msg1309813)
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 February 2010, 19:02
Received the long awaited headlight protectors  :cool:

Shame the car is over having the wheels refurbed  :sad:
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Post by: leeasson on 09 February 2010, 23:05
nothing again  :angry:

tried to replace the light in the garage (never worked since i moved in) and found i needed an 8ft flourescent tube!

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Post by: Khare on 09 February 2010, 23:12
New FPR, new coolant temps sensor and made my very own oil catch can.
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Post by: gazpowells on 10 February 2010, 17:34
drove her today for the first time in 6 months... everything was working just fine  :smiley:
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Post by: shorty0100397 on 10 February 2010, 18:31
Took it back to the gargage where the timing belt was changed as it was making a scraping noise.  Garage sorted it, a clip had come loose around the back.   Also washed her which become very dirty an hour later.  Waste of time.  :undecided:
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Post by: T_J_G on 10 February 2010, 21:22
Fixed it :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 10 February 2010, 23:01
Just bought a K03s  :lipsrsealed:  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 10 February 2010, 23:05
Noticed a nice 3" crack on the bottom of the screen......brill!
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Post by: Sirminty on 11 February 2010, 10:23
Cleared the snow off then decided against driving it to work,  :sad:. Got a lift in with my boss who 400 yards down the road caught the kerb a bit heavily  ( :smug: )in his new 330 beemer and we ended up with three proper wheels and one under the car  :grin: oh well snow day it is then.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 February 2010, 00:11
Dropped off the ISV to the garage/ ordered some more parts from VAG and will be popping down to check progress tomorrow
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Post by: gazpowells on 12 February 2010, 19:49
my new front grill came today so just been out and fitted it  :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 12 February 2010, 19:55
Fixed it :lipsrsealed:

broke it again.
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Post by: JC on 12 February 2010, 20:11
shouldnt but  :grin:
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Post by: flexiblefish98 on 12 February 2010, 23:23
Left it in the mechanics garage over night again! :sick:
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Post by: patty on 13 February 2010, 12:13
just fitted a cat back exhaust with my mate.


dont know what make it is(ebay jobbie) but it fitted well ,and looks ok, so im happy :smiley:

pat
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Post by: AlanD on 13 February 2010, 12:59
Fixed it :lipsrsealed:

broke it again.

:( This is dragging on now mate, still overheating?
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Post by: T_J_G on 13 February 2010, 13:37
Fixed it :lipsrsealed:

broke it again.

:( This is dragging on now mate, still overheating?

Ayup.
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Post by: Sirminty on 13 February 2010, 15:34
tried to repair the rattling heat shield and succeded in multiple cuts and for me and still a rattle :sad:
i think the score now is golf 11 miky 2 :cry:
I'm determined to win!!!!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 February 2010, 15:46
Stripped out the PCV / vac system from under the inlet manifold and crankcase breather etc.  It was full of gunge and taking pipes out I managed to get it all over me and the engine.  Crankcase breather valve and suction jet pump were rammed full of it!

Stripped it all down and cleaned out all the crap.  A couple of the pipes had seen better days and gone all soft inside, so these will be replaced next week.

After all the effort, there's been f#$% all improvement to anything I was trying to sort out.
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Post by: Horney on 13 February 2010, 16:58
Removed the passenger side carpet which was screwed down. Wish I hadn't :cry:

Nick
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Post by: JC on 13 February 2010, 17:54
spent the day earning my Free Iphone  :grin:

What a difference a day makes, My mates is a TAD happy

Well from

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/09022010042.jpg)

Via

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3324.jpg)

a set of coilies, set of discs and pads a trip to the Laser ALigners to this

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3325.jpg)

Finished off with some freshly refurbed Rimmage give the end result of

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3327.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3331.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3332.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3333.jpg)
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Post by: Guy on 13 February 2010, 18:11
nice result there chuff... obv I would add that it needs a clean  :laugh:

umm... does it make a difference to the laser alignment having new rimz put on?
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Post by: JC on 13 February 2010, 18:23
it is his daily, does 50 odd miles a day

and no, and as they were recently refurbed, didnt fancy the kit getting fitted to them  :wink:
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Post by: Horney on 13 February 2010, 18:31
Twins Basil, Twins!

Nick
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Post by: AlanD on 13 February 2010, 18:44
LOL !! I was just about to put that Nick :shocked:
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Post by: JC on 13 February 2010, 18:50
we both had red mk2s  :grin: its where both sets of wheels came from  :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 13 February 2010, 18:55
Im now thinking more lover boys than twins . .
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Post by: JC on 13 February 2010, 18:56
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

i will let you tell dom that, he makes me look small  :evil:
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Post by: AlanD on 13 February 2010, 19:01
Theres me thinking it was Guy that bought that ! :D
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Post by: rocketron on 13 February 2010, 19:08
Decided to sell it. :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 February 2010, 19:56
Got it back from the garage, have considerbly lighter wallet but have new water pump cam belt thermostat return valves and now have heat in the car for the first time since I bought it :shocked:

Now all I have to do is to sort the knocking suspension and get it tracked and the clutch cable and and and and, but the list is getting shorter :grin:
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Post by: flexiblefish98 on 13 February 2010, 21:39
Left it in the FECKING mechanics overnight again!!!!!!!!! :angry:
Can any of them be trusted to do stuff when they say!!!! :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 13 February 2010, 21:40
do it yasen  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 February 2010, 23:53
attempted to sort out the fact my milly is hitting the rear beam since i removed the adjuster rings on the rear coillies  :laugh: tempary measure has been to fit one of those exhaust bandages around the pipe/area where it hits seems ok for now but may have to remove a piece from the beam if it starts rattling again  :angry: oh and gave it a wash to

tommorrow i'l be looking at adjusting my droplinks getting fed up hearing the d/s making a horrible noise on full lock  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Khare on 14 February 2010, 00:17
Cleaned throttle body, re-seated the cam cover gasket as it was leaking, fingers crossed it's OK now.
De-greased engine block and cylinder head and gearbox, and renewed the anti freeze with some Comma Red stuff  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 14 February 2010, 11:30
My dad cant get enough of it !

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0369.jpg)

Shes still healthy  :cool:
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Post by: snifferdog on 14 February 2010, 12:45
Just removed the handbrake light bulb cos it was staying on...  :lipsrsealed:

 I had the braking system checked and everything was fine so it seems like the easiest thing to do  :laugh:
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Post by: shorty0100397 on 14 February 2010, 14:27
Chased some kids away from climbing the bumper. Looked at it out the window, and looked some more.
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Post by: kniterider on 14 February 2010, 15:19
trial fitted some surfboards in the mk4 to see whether i needed to buy roof bars or not, the 7ft  and the 7ft 6" went in easy.... i had doubts that my 9ft 2" long board would fit in , and it bloody well did so im chuffed... no roof bars needed for solo surfin trips ... haha
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Post by: mowlamb on 14 February 2010, 15:24
Fitted my new shorter aerial I got from ebay. £7 BARGAIN  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 February 2010, 23:28
Managed at the second attempt to adjust the droplinks to clear the front arb (just) and now no rubbing/noise on r/h full lock  :smiley:
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Post by: Chris-White on 16 February 2010, 02:13
Nearly died in dub #1

honestly, life flashing before my eyes type sh!t, not cool.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 16 February 2010, 02:58
What happened? :sad:
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 16 February 2010, 11:16
Nearly died in dub #1

honestly, life flashing before my eyes type sh!t, not cool.

been there in my mates leon, took me a while to stop sketching out and shaking. we laughed :D


As for me, straighten up my exhaust by tightening clamps and fitting an exhaust mount. also fitted a big M10x150 that was missing. goes through the starter, engine, box and front mount :shocked: (so thats what that clunking was :D )
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 February 2010, 11:29
Drove it to work for the first time in about 4months :shocked:

It snowed...!
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Post by: dub268 on 16 February 2010, 18:45
Fitted my German style plates and surrounds  :cool:
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Post by: DarkGti on 16 February 2010, 18:58
fitted my new rear FK 20mm wheel spacers! :shocked:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 16 February 2010, 19:02
Cleaned it and added new badges (loads of pics in the detailing section)  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 16 February 2010, 19:03
got spotted at a strange location  :shocked: :undecided: :grin:
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Post by: Guy on 16 February 2010, 19:04
got spotted at a strange location  :shocked: :undecided: :grin:

work?  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 16 February 2010, 19:19
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

erm, no  :smiley:
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Post by: Horney on 16 February 2010, 19:23
got spotted at a strange location  :shocked: :undecided: :grin:

What have I told you about going dogging in your local area? :grin:

nick
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Post by: Guy on 16 February 2010, 19:27
got spotted at a strange location  :shocked: :undecided: :grin:

What have I told you about going dogging in your local area? :grin:

nick

he knows people know him up in deepest darkest oxfordshire... today he was dogging in your neck of the woods!  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 16 February 2010, 19:32
inside the m25 actually  :kiss:
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Post by: dannydubs on 16 February 2010, 19:44
took everything off ready to crane the engine out tomoz and had a nightmare with the drive shaft bolts and down pipe bolts bt i surpose they are 21 years old......
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Post by: Mew on 16 February 2010, 19:58
took everything off ready to crane the engine out tomoz and had a nightmare with the drive shaft bolts and down pipe bolts bt i surpose they are 21 years old......

 :lipsrsealed:

Just about to reply to your text mate
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 February 2010, 22:00
Got a new set of unusual steel wheels... :lipsrsealed: :smiley:
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 16 February 2010, 22:13
had a g60 box fitted, happy days :)
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Post by: flexiblefish98 on 17 February 2010, 11:33
New stat, new fuel filter and hopefully, fingers crossed, sorted the rattling exhaust! :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 February 2010, 14:20
cut my new longer locking bolts to size  :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 17 February 2010, 14:21
Fitted another new thermostat. Definitely pro at this now.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 February 2010, 14:37
fitted my 13mm spacers and new bolts and locking bolts to the fronts
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Post by: T_J_G on 17 February 2010, 16:43
Fixed it :lipsrsealed:

broke it again.

Fixed it (hopefully)
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Post by: Mew on 17 February 2010, 17:16
Spent far too much money on the POS....
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 17 February 2010, 17:47
raised the back 10-15mm and raised the coolant tank in the bay. trying to get the temp sensor to work properly! it keeps thinking its running cold. dont think any coolant is getting to the temp sensor.
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Post by: JC on 17 February 2010, 18:23
got spotted again, i got a stalker  :grin:
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Post by: flexiblefish98 on 17 February 2010, 18:27
raised the back 10-15mm and raised the coolant tank in the bay. trying to get the temp sensor to work properly! it keeps thinking its running cold. dont think any coolant is getting to the temp sensor.
Stat change on my mk3 has made all the difference. Now holds at 90c :smiley:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 18 February 2010, 15:27
Trimmed the lip on the front splitter as the wife ripped it off last week, so off comes the lip for an extra couple of mills clearance  :laugh:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 18 February 2010, 15:34
Got an MOT  :smiley:
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Post by: lfcscott on 19 February 2010, 03:22
put petrol in it :grin:
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Post by: Mew on 19 February 2010, 10:50
Got an MOT  :smiley:

Ditto
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Post by: flexiblefish98 on 19 February 2010, 10:55
put petrol in it :grin:
+1 And its not lasting very long! :angry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 February 2010, 11:59
Sworn at in several languages after it refused to start making me late for work this morn :evil:

£14 in a goddam taxi :angry:
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Post by: Cory on 19 February 2010, 13:23
took it up to uni, and herd a few nice comments about it  :cool:
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Post by: Chris-White on 19 February 2010, 13:59
Repainted the boot floor in Volvo Penta Red paint.
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Post by: Sirminty on 19 February 2010, 18:00
Established it was a very good shout not to get a pug 306 as it dissapeared behind me in a cloud of white smoke :evil:
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Post by: shepgti on 19 February 2010, 18:22
Established it was a very good shout not to get a pug 306 as it dissapeared behind me in a cloud of white smoke :evil:

it wasnt a gti6 then else you would have been trailing  :wink:
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Post by: Logie on 19 February 2010, 21:34
Today found the expansion tank leaking, so changed that. Also the metal rad pipe, got all the pipes out except one which is right next to the oil cooler. With the PAS pipes in the way, its impossible to get to the f**king annoying spring clip!

 Dremel tomorrow! That one will be changed to a stainless steel hose clip with screw :P
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Post by: patty on 20 February 2010, 10:15
well yesterday ,

fitted a new downpipe/cat gasket and 4 x new exhaust rubbers.....nice easy job we thought   lol

all the cat bolts had to be cut ,seized solid.....as were the exhaust rubber bolts that bolt underneatth to the chassis !!!!!!!!!!

4 bloody hrs.........  but least it's all done now :smiley:

pat
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 February 2010, 18:45
Well gave it a good hoover out and got it washed and dried off properly for a change
also solved how my d/v and N75 valve is close to the S3 strut brace by cutting a small section of pipe off each outlet refitted both and sorted theres now clearance to stop any rubbing of the silicon pipe into the top of the d/v :afro:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 February 2010, 13:02
Replaced entire PCV system up to crankcase breather valve (puck).
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Post by: Micah on 21 February 2010, 13:04
This week;

Fitted front discs and pads, replaced rocker cover gasket, new dizzy cap and rotor, max cleaned the interior, new clutch cable, replaced brake fluid, ripped out old Nokia phone kit, water pump pulley, cat/downpipe gasket, hung up Magic Tree :tongue:

On order;

Scorpion stainless system, Anniversary wheels, mats, window regulator, boot carpet, airbox and rear washer jet!

Phew, will be glad of my holiday this Friday! :laugh:
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Post by: lfcscott on 21 February 2010, 13:12
scraped snow off it  :sad: god i hate the f***ing snow :angry:
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Post by: Chris-White on 21 February 2010, 18:56
Stripped rear seats & parcel shelf out, covered exposed metal with boot carpet.

Fitted fire extinguisher

changed headlamp bulb

replaced two fuel lines
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Post by: Cooper_si on 21 February 2010, 19:31
Yesterday a new heaterbox and mk3 matrix....BIG JOB!!

Today just the airfilter....EASY lol  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 22 February 2010, 19:06
Popped in the made to measure car mats  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 22 February 2010, 19:07
used it to do some " servicing by comparision "    :laugh:
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Post by: Sirminty on 22 February 2010, 20:37
finished installation of components in the front, much better :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 23 February 2010, 10:29
Reduced it to component parts
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Post by: Micah on 24 February 2010, 00:07
Fitted Scorpion exhaust, looks a beaut!
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Post by: lfcscott on 24 February 2010, 00:19
fitted a standard headlight bulb as my xenon just went f***ing bang :cry:
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Post by: mumbles on 24 February 2010, 18:08
dug it out of it's space outside the house, snow was pretty deep so took a while!
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Post by: Logie on 24 February 2010, 19:41
New metal water pipe, new expansion tank. Also changed the rear lights as one was cracked, leaking a bit of water in the car!
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Post by: JC on 24 February 2010, 19:44
recieved a VERY tempting offer for it  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:


decisions time  :laugh:
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Post by: mumbles on 24 February 2010, 20:02
recieved a VERY tempting offer for it  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:


decisions time  :laugh:

Packet of choclolate hobnobs??  :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 February 2010, 21:31
Been and picked up a cam cover from my local breakers got home and gave it a good wash and clean ready for the next stage  :wink:
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Post by: jonnypolish on 24 February 2010, 21:45
Realised that the numpty who replaced the battery didnt screw it back in so the poor power steering fluid was holding it in place so i bolted it back in place and tyreshined the horrible faded grey spoiler :)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 February 2010, 19:21
picked up some bits from tps and also got a new car hoover and my cam covers been left for some work  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: walchy01 on 25 February 2010, 20:02
Took it out for a spin for the first time since I have owned it, 2 months, was impressed with it 16v mk2, not had one for years, every pot hole I hit felt like my suspension had collapsed but it has been changed recently all round, is this unusual or is it me being used to my mk4 gtiT?? Looking forward to putting my new rubber on my refurbed BBS RA's asap, will post some pics then.
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Post by: Andy-H on 27 February 2010, 15:06
Replaced the earth strap on the bonnet.

Re-painted the wiper arms and primed the VW badges ready for paint  :smiley:
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Post by: dub-addict on 27 February 2010, 15:16
dream of her (mk1) while we are so far apart  :laugh:
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Post by: Snoopy on 27 February 2010, 16:28
Cleared the snow off the drive to move the mk1 out of the garage to have a bit of a clear out so that i can hopefully when im finished squeeze both the mk1 and mk6 (when it arrives) in there till the winters over. So basically all i did to it was pump up the tires. Get the oil pressure up, then let it run till it was nice and warm. Then put it back in after a few hours :grin:
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Post by: gazpowells on 27 February 2010, 19:37
took her for MOT and she Passed no problems  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 February 2010, 21:25
Hoovered it out with my new hoover and got loads of bits up  :laugh: also sorted out the exhaust from hitting the rear beam so no more noise now  :grin: :smiley:
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Post by: rclifton4 on 27 February 2010, 23:29
Bought: Clutch, gearbox, oil for gearbox, oil, oil filter, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm, fuel filter, haynes manual, VAG-COM lead.

All to be fitted this week
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Post by: mumbles on 27 February 2010, 23:37
^^Enjoy!^^

Had to dig it out of the snow again, think the underside has taken a bit of a beating with the snow, exhaust mounts werent great anyway... oh well, it's not fallen off yet!!
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Post by: MrBounce on 28 February 2010, 11:09
Topped up the screenwash. Wanted to clean it but the 36 litres per minutes falling from the sky has made me think otherwise...  :undecided:
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Post by: Cory on 28 February 2010, 14:23
re-sealed the throttle n clutch cables . . .she had sprung a leak . . . :sad:
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Post by: JC on 28 February 2010, 14:28
checked the skoda over ready for loaning it out again  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

thought about looking for the knocking on the passat, but couldnt be arsed  :laugh:
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Post by: Mew on 28 February 2010, 14:29

thought about looking for the knocking on the passat, but couldnt be arsed  :laugh:

Same, but Golf obviously
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Post by: gti_copey on 28 February 2010, 15:05
changed my thermostat on my mk4 what a pain in the rear!!!!! :cry:
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Post by: PT82 on 28 February 2010, 17:02
Fitted polycarb windows  :cool:
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Post by: dtjgti on 28 February 2010, 20:19
fitted a new interior and topped up the screen wash.
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Post by: lfcscott on 01 March 2010, 01:07
towed it to a garage as the gearbox seems to have disintergrated :sick: also had a blow out waited 6 hrs for the AA :angry: what a day(saturday) :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 March 2010, 12:45
Pulled the ABF out of the mk3 late last night. PITA.

Next to get it moved and get the car dumped.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 March 2010, 12:55
will be taking my cam cover to the powdercoaters shortly and my new oil filler cap turned up in the post earlier  :smiley:
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Post by: Dan34 on 01 March 2010, 17:22
Found out the pothole i hit friday night buckled one of my wheels, yay.
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Post by: beth on 01 March 2010, 18:58
nothing today BUT....

got the calipers off and painted them, fitted rear coilovers, fitted pressed plates and mk5 aero rear wiper

and bought another load of bits for fitting before Ultimate Dubs!  :grin:
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Post by: evo1986 on 01 March 2010, 19:51
Fitted my new monza shadows to my gtd........
Love them
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 March 2010, 17:51
Fitted another Forge 007
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 March 2010, 18:24
 Changed the rear badge :smiley:
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Post by: VRDan on 02 March 2010, 19:22
Test fitted new alloy wheel front and rear to check for clearance issues and aranged for the refurb / polishing to be done  :smiley:
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Post by: Cory on 02 March 2010, 21:15
got her 2 new front tyres . . .and a £35 parking fine . . . expensive day
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 02 March 2010, 21:18
Got lots of new stuff through the post for her  :tongue:
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Post by: twistedblack69 on 02 March 2010, 21:59
Changed the PAS belt. No more squeaking and locking up steering round corners. Proud of myself :)
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Post by: dub268 on 02 March 2010, 23:04
Had to take her to have two locking nuts removed as the inside of the head decided to round off  :angry: but it was fun watching two fitters a power bar and about 6ft of scaffolding piping and about 50min just to remove them 2 bolts lol  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 March 2010, 09:38
Got my cam cover back yesterday so when i got in from work this morning gave it a wash etc and will be putting a couple of coats of polish on it  :wink: the fixings i ordered for it have just turned up to :afro:
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Post by: walchy01 on 03 March 2010, 17:09
Dropped her off this afternoon for cam belt,water pump and rocker cover gasket, 4 new tyres arrived pirelli p6000 that were a steal and tommorow will be putting them on my refurbed BBS ra's, wicked :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 March 2010, 17:43
On the hunt for an annoying creak behind the drivers seat, so stripped out the interior in the back again.  Tried to get the side trim panel out but after some jiggling gave in as realised the seat back had to come out 1st!  Repositioned the panel anyways and it sits much better.  Fingers crossed!   :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 March 2010, 18:01
Fitted new gearknob and topped up screenwash..  :smiley:
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Post by: dub268 on 03 March 2010, 20:52
Fitted mk5 rear wiper, areo blades on the front & made my gearstick shorter and fitted new gear knob :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 March 2010, 13:02
sized up the fitting of my forge catch in the engine bay  :laugh:
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Post by: babyvw on 04 March 2010, 13:47
fitted my vr6 deep chin spoiler another box ticked...
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Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 04 March 2010, 13:53
Nothing today, but lastnight I actually managed to get parked outside my house  :shocked: 1st time in about a month, weather permitting I'll be fitting a gearshift repair kit tomorrow then give it a damn good polish  :cool:
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Post by: veedubFanatic on 04 March 2010, 21:15
I gave it a very good clean after few weeks. took me ages to bring it back to shine :grin:
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 05 March 2010, 16:21
new thermostat, coolant and screen wash :)
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Post by: walchy01 on 05 March 2010, 17:26
Went to fetch her back and she still isn't ready, mechanic can't get pulley off the old water pump and a bolt is shears off somewhere else and seems to be holding the job up :angry:
want to get her home and the new rubber and refurbed bbs ra's on it :grin:
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Post by: patty on 05 March 2010, 17:59
had a right old day fitting a mk3.5 steering wheel !!!!!

but all done now , fingers crossed.

pat.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 05 March 2010, 18:20
Cleaned the f**k out of mine. It's been needing it for 3 months!  :shocked:
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Post by: Dan34 on 05 March 2010, 20:43
Found out my old mk2 is still going strong! and being looked after well  :cool:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 05 March 2010, 20:48
Cried because some tw+t smashed my wing mirror and drove off  :cry:
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Post by: moutains on 05 March 2010, 21:40
bought it yesterday autoglym today looks stunning
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 March 2010, 22:58
cleaned out and then sprayed the t/b made up a bracket for the catch can and painted removed everything needed to fit new pipework and started fitting hoses and catch can
tommorrow just got to fit the breather hose and new cam cover put all the parts back replace some of the vacuum hoses and fit some new sleeving onto the boost gauge vac hose and try and hoover and give it a wash
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Post by: Sirminty on 06 March 2010, 09:27
Just given her a good polish before a nice little trip to sunny Southampton :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 March 2010, 10:37
Gave it a damn good hoovering and then fitted new mats. It's in desperate need of a clean though Maybe tomorrow??  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 06 March 2010, 13:45
2 coats of poorboys wheel sealant  :smiley:

Just applied a layer of rainex anti-fog to the inside of the windows..................phew that stuff stinks!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 March 2010, 16:05
got my catch can install finished of re-done the vac pipes and fitted my powdercoated cam cover and R8 filler cap :afro: gave it a good hoovering out and then admired under the bonnet  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 06 March 2010, 17:20
Fitted my Weitec GT coilovers  :) :)  (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=127037.msg1340602#msg1340602)
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Post by: JC on 06 March 2010, 17:29
quick once over ready for the first meet of the year  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 March 2010, 18:21
Changed oil and confirmed my hatred for removal of oil filters..
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Post by: harry bum on 06 March 2010, 21:36
polishing the porsche 928s, (2 down 2 to go) :laugh:`
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Post by: walchy01 on 07 March 2010, 20:23
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/15551d8d.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/b673bb32.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/3dcb0114.jpg)


Cleaned up and ready to go, the Gti turbo looking good :grin:
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Post by: leigh_harty on 07 March 2010, 20:42
painted frontvw badge black... painted the 16v badges red coz they was faded. painted all the i's in gti red. Painted my calipers from gold to dark blue like the car. and washed it. fresh oil. Modded airbox with cold air feed. touched up my key marks ready to be flattened. busy day but the sun helped me along :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 March 2010, 22:24
well managed to give it a good wash and polished up the tail pipes on the miltek
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Post by: lfcscott on 07 March 2010, 23:29
just gotmy car back from the butchers(sorry i mean garage) now with another gearbox fitted all`s good :tongue:
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Post by: beth on 08 March 2010, 09:53
Yesterday, got clutch slave cylinder fitted, US spec rear lights and Sharan boot badge fitted.  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 March 2010, 18:17
Had the dreaded rotating rear wiper jet, so fitted a new wiper motor unit to my mk4....

Surprised how difficult the tailgate panel is to remove, got the power shakes trying to get it off.  Came off with some massive creak and a bang.

Removed old wiper unit, retro-fitted some water protection over the lock etc (a bit ghetto but basically a piece of carefully positioned plastic sheet and some gaffer tape) and fitted the new wiper unit over the top of that > Part # 1J6955711C

Realised taking washer hose off I'd damaged the brittle plug, so did the DIY fix with some Halfords hose and cable ties.  Hardest part again was getting the tailgate panel back on, I really needed 4 pairs of hands!!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 March 2010, 18:33
cleaned up some of the hoses in the engine bay  :laugh: fitted a new more substantial jubilee clip to the lower boost hose/throttle body as i would not tighten properly and the hose had moved also got some new rear tyres fitted this afternoon and had some good comments about my golf at the dealers :afro:  :smug:
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Post by: mumbles on 08 March 2010, 18:46
washed it for the second day in a row, looks better ever time  :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 10 March 2010, 13:09
Went to start her yesterday and she was dead as a dodo, again :(

Charging her up again on Saturday.
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 March 2010, 16:46
Got caught speeding  :cry:, ah well is my own fault.
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Post by: Alec on 10 March 2010, 16:48
Charged it up and got me some linseed oil for the trim etc ready for a mega clean tomorrow
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 10 March 2010, 17:24
Had New cambelt/Aux belt/P.Steering belt fitted........£130.00p all in  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 10 March 2010, 17:40
Got caught speeding  :cry:, ah well is my own fault.

i shouldnt but  :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 March 2010, 17:55
Got caught speeding  :cry:, ah well is my own fault.

i shouldnt but  :grin:

yes yes chuff, let it all out  :grin:

was doing 70 in a 60, how stupid of me.
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Post by: JC on 10 March 2010, 17:56
 :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 10 March 2010, 17:59
You should get a 9 month ban, its only fair . . . . . :D

The 3 points shouldn't effect your insurance tooo much so count yourself luck.

People like you make me sick, so dangerous  :sick:
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Post by: Khare on 10 March 2010, 18:03
Gave it a quick clean at the jetwash, installed my new boot build (pics to come at some point) and sorted tire pressures out.
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 March 2010, 18:04
You should get a 9 month ban, its only fair . . . . . :D

The 3 points should effect your insurance tooo much so count yourself luck.

People like you make me sick, so dangerous  :sick:

lol!  :grin:
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Post by: leeasson on 10 March 2010, 20:37
fitted a new screenwash pump, the clown who last fitted one put in a renault part that only had one outlet for the back washer.

So finally, I have a clean windscreen
 :grin:
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Post by: Carl MK3 GTI 8V on 10 March 2010, 20:58
Todays list
Fixed the horn loose wire!
Done the tire pressures
Gutted the rear of the car didnt go to mad just seats, carpet, trim, spare wheel!!
Track day is getting ever closer!! :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 March 2010, 19:12
ordered some front and rear discs and front and rear pads ready for saturday and then re-painting the calipers to hopefully  :smiley:
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Post by: MrBounce on 11 March 2010, 19:54
Sorted out the bulb which didn't work - was actually a loose connection. Disconnected the block, put it back together, now works...  :grin:
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Post by: mark-mk3gti on 11 March 2010, 20:00
cleaned throttle body and all ancilary pipes to it, air filter pipe and extras and cleaned out filter etc,  runs ok, then washed and polished all over, nearly finished it too, before it went dark..
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Post by: jmsheahan on 11 March 2010, 23:06
found some p*ick has snapped the aerial off  :angry:
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 12 March 2010, 12:21
fitted new front brake pads and sorted out the broken wire for the electric window
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 March 2010, 14:10
Just had TB properly re-aligned on a Bosch KTS650, suddenly got power again!
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Post by: walchy01 on 12 March 2010, 18:53
New waterpump, rocker cover gasket, cambelt changed, got 1 of my refurbed bbs ra's on, then it pissed it down :cry:
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Post by: Dan34 on 12 March 2010, 18:56
Changed the headlights
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 March 2010, 21:54
picked up my discs and pads fitted new front discs and pads and re-painted the front calipers this afternoon
rears tommorrow :afro: be good to have some decent brakes once done  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: christomk3gti on 13 March 2010, 00:06
Just fitted these Audi rims to mine got them at a great price with mint tyres. and fitted the Deep vr6 splitter and give it a good washage.

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8384/sn850666.jpg)

Just need some lowering kit now :afro:
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Post by: tisme on 13 March 2010, 07:35
Put two of my new wheels on then took em back off to have them colour coded with polished dishes swwweeeet.
Today I am going to give both cars a good hover out... Sometimes I hate sand :(
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Post by: JC on 13 March 2010, 08:09
 cheked when the MOT is due, then its time for trip north  :cool:
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Post by: AlanD on 13 March 2010, 10:04
Just put her back on charge AGAIN to try and get her out this afternoon / evening.

Shes like my own little Frankenstein, have to charge her up every time we want to move her :D
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Post by: MrBounce on 13 March 2010, 12:17
Wash, dried and polished  :smiley:
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Post by: Sirminty on 13 March 2010, 16:59
Brought her some new wheels but was too late to get tyres sorted :angry:
Fitted new pads and discs to the rear. :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 13 March 2010, 17:54
Gave it a coat of meguiars ultimate compound followed by some poorboys natty paste  :smiley:

Then put the newly painted badgeless grill.
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Post by: Chris-White on 13 March 2010, 18:31
4 wheel laser alignment

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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 March 2010, 21:51
fitted my rear discs and pads painted the rear calipers and gave it a bit of a clean inside hoovered and gave it a good wash also washed the alloys inside to to get rid of all the salt  :smiley:
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Post by: Khare on 13 March 2010, 21:53
Cleaned inside and detailed outside.
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Post by: Martz on 13 March 2010, 22:04
Took it for a run down to the hospital, still needs a new alternator! Bloody Passat has got a problem to, it turns over but all the electrics are going mad??????
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Post by: drapergti on 13 March 2010, 23:33
Had a new alarm fitted and custom sub and amp install. Thanks to Troublestarter! Pics to follow...  :smiley:

discovered heater matrix blown and clutch went on the way home :angry:

ups and downs of mk2 ownership...
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Post by: Thom89 on 13 March 2010, 23:44
Fitted new Bosch battery, speedo cable, and a full valet, tyre pressures in the morning, before heading off to Ultimate Dubs :cool:
Thom
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Post by: JC on 13 March 2010, 23:46
sat in it at 43 mph for mile upon mile of fooking roadworks all up the M1.

foooking outside lane wanakers - PULL the foook over or at least do 50  :evil:
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Post by: christomk3gti on 14 March 2010, 00:28
Does that pissrat do 50 tho??

 :grin:  :grin:

:afro:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 14 March 2010, 10:24
I lubricated the drives door hinge.
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 14 March 2010, 12:51
got some wheel bolts. 2 of mine were f#*ked
4 for £2 from volk a part :smiley:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 14 March 2010, 14:10
got some wheel bolts. 2 of mine were f#*ked
4 for £2 from volk a part :smiley:

got a website for them mate so i can see if ones near me?  needing some wheel bolts and no were near me seems to sell them and the places that do are rediculously expensive 
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Post by: Cory on 14 March 2010, 17:55
gave her a much deserved clean! . . .came up a treat for just a bit of soap and water  :cool:
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Post by: Dahmich on 14 March 2010, 18:17
washed it..took photos drove to work...got the poor girl dirty...ffs! :laugh:
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Post by: Dan34 on 14 March 2010, 19:39
drove 350 miles in it  :shocked:
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Post by: Steve_B on 14 March 2010, 22:29
replaced rear wheel bearing. no more droning  :cool:
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Post by: Alec on 14 March 2010, 23:36
Ripped the rear interior out to find a HUGE amount of this
.... (http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/alec01_photos/14032010057.jpg)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 March 2010, 07:00
Fitted new water pump and thermostat. She#s running sweet now.  :drool:
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Post by: tg1 on 15 March 2010, 07:52
chopped the bumper grill to improve airflow to the cai, and refitted my painted interior trim
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 March 2010, 10:28
Thumped an unpainted speed bumpin the pitch black other night. :evil:

Some sort of signage would've been nice, a sporting chance if you will.

Doesn't seem to have done any permenant damage.
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Post by: Martz on 17 March 2010, 12:49
**Sunday - collected little fella and wife from hospital. His first ride in a car was a MK2 Golf GTi 16v! Lucky little boy! lol**

Today, collecting new alternator so that will be replaced soon.
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Post by: WillGTTDi150 on 17 March 2010, 16:31
*Yesterday* Changed the standard badges for black ones from Awesome GTi..... Looks tasty  :cool:
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Post by: beth on 17 March 2010, 17:03
finally fitted my de-locking kit!
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Post by: DubFan on 17 March 2010, 17:21
The Audi wagon passed it's MOT with nothing needed!!

So I treated it to a wash (first in months), new plugs (needed a new plug wrench as I hadn't done them on this car yet) and new air filter. Found out it's a b*gger to get to the airbox on a longitudinally mounted 1.8 20v n/a engine, but it did enable me to get rid of a ton of leaves from the airbox.
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Post by: walchy01 on 17 March 2010, 18:18
Given it a quick once over whilst the sun was out:)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/08d8aae6.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/0f046e96.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/72216da4.jpg)
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/583c189b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/4be17223.jpg)

fitted alloys to new rubber, looking good now, bill starting to get bigger and bigger :)
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Post by: MrBounce on 17 March 2010, 18:23
Moved it back from the road to the driveway. F***ing c0ck of a builder still hasn't come to finish the garage  :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Post by: Dan34 on 17 March 2010, 18:35
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/72216da4.jpg)

wow them ra's look imaculate!
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Post by: benvictors on 17 March 2010, 18:41
Changed dizzy, sparkplugs and HT leads and put 2 new tyres on the front of my newest MK3 gettin it ready for the MOT on Friday, just realised theres hardly any jacking points left at the front, oh dear!!! Looks like there my well be some welding needed after Friday!!
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Post by: JC on 17 March 2010, 20:09
recieved and offer subject to MOT that i am finding hard to ignore  :shocked:
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Post by: drapergti on 18 March 2010, 08:18
Buying a proper rad from VW and taking the GSF one back.

Oh and will be emptying the humidifier strategically placed in the car to collect up the last of the water from the matrix...
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 March 2010, 13:44
Had it on vag com as the airbag warning light came on last night  :angry: maybe it was when i caught the connector under the seat  :laugh:
correct the code is down to that cleared it and if it comes back i'l take the seat out and sort it passenger side ones done  :grin:
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Post by: Brads MK2 GTI on 18 March 2010, 16:04
Bodged expansion tank where the hose goes onto the side, got a little angry doing something else the other week and slung a tool at the engine resulting in snapping this nipple (!) clean off the expansion tank. Solution? Drilled the nub left out to 8mm and glued in a piece of broken hollow pen to clamp the hose onto! Did it at the weekend and has done a hundred and fifty mile journey no problem or leaks! Oh got a new expansion tank to put on Sat too! Teach me my lesson there :(
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 March 2010, 00:11
gave it a hoover out and some 'poorboys' treatment on the interior  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 21 March 2010, 06:48
Bought it some shiny bits  :cool:
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Post by: tisme on 21 March 2010, 13:02
Gave the mk2 a wash, dry and gave it some dodo juice lovin with red mist..... Looks spanking again  :cool:

washed and dried the mk6 a coat of purple haze to finish looks good just not as cool as the mk2  :cool:

now sitting in dub camper drinking tea.... Knackered  :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 March 2010, 13:04
given it a wash and dry and checked the tyre pressures
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Post by: dom on 21 March 2010, 13:07
Discovered a rear wheel bearing has gone  :angry:


on the plus side, 100th post  :grin:
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Post by: tweed on 21 March 2010, 14:56
last weekend I gave it a good clean, inside and out. yesterday I checked the tyre pressures and tried to change oil, but couldn't undo the sump bolt   :angry:
Today I got the car higher and used a 2ft bar to undo the bolt  :laugh: and then changed oil and filter. Also sprayed black my hella covers, the two slates on the grill and smoked the reflectors and indicators. vw badges all ready black  :smiley:

All I want to do now is spay my wheels ford graphite grey and lower it 110/100mm  :laugh:
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Post by: drapergti on 21 March 2010, 15:11
Old rad out...
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 21 March 2010, 17:44
Tinted headlights, sprayed front badge and grilles matt black  :cool:
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Post by: Toby on 21 March 2010, 17:53
Brought a mk 2 and poked the rust lol
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Post by: Cooper_si on 21 March 2010, 20:50
did my wheels ....

(http://www.essentialmini.co.uk/golf4.jpg)
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Post by: RandomJord on 21 March 2010, 20:56
Abandoned it in Wokingham
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Post by: Stu.750 on 21 March 2010, 20:57
you now if your gunna do an insurance job you shouldnt let anyone know  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: RandomJord on 21 March 2010, 21:58
you now if your gunna do an insurance job you shouldnt let anyone know  :lipsrsealed:

ssssshhh! Our secret  :evil:
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Post by: gazpowells on 21 March 2010, 22:32
broke my rear window  :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 21 March 2010, 22:36
broke my rear window  :cry:

Got a spare one with a free tailgate if you want PM for a price posted :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 March 2010, 19:12
cleaned all my interior glass when i got in from work  :smiley:
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Post by: Toby on 22 March 2010, 22:08
Started attacking the rust :) she's looking poorley :(
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Post by: Baylez8v on 23 March 2010, 13:34
jacked her up up and removed the gear box, but i hant got the poxy tool to get the drive shafts off, so its just kinda dangling there
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Post by: walchy01 on 23 March 2010, 16:13
Set of new wheel bolts added, drilled out old fittings ready for to fit a  brand spanking new genuine passenger side wheel arch trim collected today :grin: can't wait to get it fitted Friday, if it don't rain :angry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 March 2010, 17:02
Stripped the rear interior out again to find the creaky floor-board noise behind my head.  What do you know, it went away with it all out!   :angry:
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Post by: JC on 23 March 2010, 20:23
went parts shopping  :grin: changes are a foot
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Post by: spear on 24 March 2010, 14:39
left the car at the gargae to have an oil leak and increasingly dodgy steering investigated.
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 March 2010, 19:05
Bought it a pipercross panel filter  :smiley:
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Post by: moutains on 25 March 2010, 19:46
cleaned it then it peed down
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Post by: shepgti on 25 March 2010, 20:24
looked at it parked up next to my new car and thought 'do i really need it?'  :undecided
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Post by: JC on 25 March 2010, 20:25
oooooooooooooooooooo what shed  car you bought  :laugh:
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Post by: shepgti on 25 March 2010, 20:29
oooooooooooooooooooo what shed  car you bought  :laugh:


oh just a corsa :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Post by: beth on 25 March 2010, 20:30
looked at it sat in the garage dirty and priced up a leather re-trim!  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 25 March 2010, 20:35
thought about checking it over ready for the MOT tomorrow  :cry:

then decided i couldnt be arsed and what will be will be  :grin:
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Post by: dub268 on 26 March 2010, 08:49
check all my fluid levels, then was thinking about fitting my 312mm brakes but its started to rain so there goes that idea! :sad:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 March 2010, 14:17
just hoovered it out and checked all the fluid levels and also been and picked up all my parts for my new grille mod :afro:
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Post by: capri_rob on 26 March 2010, 17:33
Bought It  :smiley: And gave it an "italian tune-up" on the 50 mile journey home :evil:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 March 2010, 17:56
Cured creaky interior
Had new dog-bone engine mount fitted
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Post by: Khare on 26 March 2010, 18:21
well yesterday I bought a bigger brother for it  :cool:

To the 8v, nothing in a while.
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Post by: Andy-H on 26 March 2010, 18:32
Tinkered under the bonnet  :smiley:
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Post by: jeynesey on 26 March 2010, 19:02
Swapped it  :smug:
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Post by: patty on 26 March 2010, 19:44
had my new front suspension mounts fitted.....................i know i should have done it myself,but i would have buggered something up   lol


pat
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Post by: Snoopy on 26 March 2010, 21:45
I washed them both today. Between rain showers  :grin:
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Post by: DubFan on 26 March 2010, 22:30
Replaced the missing alloy wheel centre cap with one from ebay. Now have a full set.
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Post by: hyland770 on 26 March 2010, 22:48
got the gearbox linkage sorted, and re blacked the bumpers, it was a good day.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 March 2010, 23:14
washed it and it started raining  :angry: carried on anyway and also made some progress on my grille mod :afro:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 March 2010, 01:28
Thrashed it soundly as the world was peeing me off today.

Always cheers me up.
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Post by: Snoopy on 27 March 2010, 09:57
washed it and it started raining  :angry: carried on anyway and also made some progress on my grille mod :afro:
Did you get hit by that sudden huge down splash like i did, it was like the sky just opened?  :huh:

Today on the GTIs ive polished them and will now move on to sealant.
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Post by: moutains on 27 March 2010, 17:57
washed  autglym shampoo. autoglym sil. resin, extra gloss, wheel laquer, vinyl and rubber care for all plastics and tyres door shuts and under bonnet looks bl--dy gorgeous
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Post by: Toby on 27 March 2010, 18:14
took the wing off, brought a new wing, and dash board :) interior out tomorow :D
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Post by: Adam on 27 March 2010, 18:21
Fitted Recaro seats.
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Post by: capri_rob on 27 March 2010, 18:22
Removed the lower windscreen trim in the engine bay and cleared about 10 Years worth of leaves and gunk from the drain holes

Also gave it a wash and vac out to try and get rid of the smell of cigar smoke from the previous owner :sick:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 March 2010, 20:44
took the wing off, brought bought a new wing, and dash board :) interior out tomorow :D

There.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 March 2010, 22:44
got my R32 bumper grille cut to fit my grille mod and tonight got all the grille fillered and rubbed down a little loads to rub down  :sad:
oh well
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Post by: Snoopy on 28 March 2010, 17:32
Engine oil and filter change on the mk1 and a nice coat of paint wax on them both.
I need to sort waxoyl'ing the new one this coming week.
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Post by: hyland770 on 28 March 2010, 19:05
de-badged the rear of the mk3 so it looks smoooooooth  :cool: lots of cleaning, hoovering, polish and waxing also.  It was a good day.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 March 2010, 23:24
some more sanding down the filler on my front grille mod to level up ready to fill any imperfections in before final sand and then smoothing up ready for primer
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Post by: Dan34 on 29 March 2010, 00:56
Cleaned the hell out of it!

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll313/Dan34_photo/VR6/DSC_0135.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 March 2010, 12:56
sanded the rest of the filler down on my front grille and then smoothed it all down in preperation for primer :afro: am i glad that bits out of the way  :grin: nearly there !!
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Post by: AlanD on 30 March 2010, 13:25
Fitted red front GTI badge

A total pain to fit as it was an eGay special. I decided against drilling as I want to be able to put the old one off so took a hack saw to the badge and stuck it on with strong adhesive pads.

Im still undecided so may well still put the old one back on  :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0139.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0140.jpg)
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 30 March 2010, 14:46
+1 on the badge AlanD!
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Post by: Adam on 30 March 2010, 14:57
+1 on the badge AlanD!

The sh!t right there.
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Post by: mumbles on 30 March 2010, 15:09
adjusted PAS belt and Alternator belt. considered doing rocker cover gasket but it can wait till the weekend when  i have more time and it isn't so cold.
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Post by: FLOYDMAX on 30 March 2010, 15:17
JUST OUT HOSPITAL,, HAD A HEART ATTACK AND MUST TAKE IT EASY FOR A WHILE SO NO MORE PLAYING AROUND WITH  THE GOLF OR MY MOTORBIKE  BUT STILL ALIVE AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS :wink: ALL THE BEST ALLAN.
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Post by: hyland770 on 30 March 2010, 15:31
jut walk it offf allan ul be fine!  Started preppinf my bits ready to be resprayed!
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Post by: mumbles on 30 March 2010, 16:32
Started preppin my bits ready to be resprayed!

what colour?.. what you doin with the car too?  :evil:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 March 2010, 18:13
Found a massive coolant leak..........  :cry:
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Post by: Sirminty on 30 March 2010, 19:26
fitted new alloys :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 31 March 2010, 11:50
Taken it to the garage - to get its tracking done! then im going to see my mate about the colour for my wheels!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 March 2010, 12:09
got my front grille all primered  :smiley: tommorrow its the turn of the black and nearly finished
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Post by: Adam on 31 March 2010, 14:14
Touched it
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Post by: VR6_ROB on 31 March 2010, 14:33
took the front crossmember for powder coating
removed the engine
fitted a bolt to the steering rack
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 March 2010, 14:48
Showed it the 3" Downpipe and Sports cat that arrived this morning  :shocked:
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Post by: Adam on 31 March 2010, 14:52
Showed it the 3" Downpipe and Sports cat that arrived this morning  :shocked:

Did it cry?
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Post by: p34chy on 31 March 2010, 16:54
today I have bought a jamex lowering kit, cant wait  :smiley:
yesterday I bought a replacement boot lid in mint condition of ebay  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 31 March 2010, 19:08
Found a massive coolant leak..........  :cry:

Carried on with this delightful job, in the rain, under the car, at the side of the road this afternoon.
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Post by: gazpowells on 31 March 2010, 20:48
bad weather back again so got nothing done again  :sad:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 April 2010, 00:54
just finished painting my grille satin black 2 coats of laquer to spray on later this morning and its finished  :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 April 2010, 10:52
just finished spraying the 3rd coat of laquer its done!! just the badge to fit tommorrow and then get it fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: mowlamb on 01 April 2010, 11:25
Fitted my black wing mirror covers.

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/wingmirrors2.jpg)

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/wingmirrors.jpg)
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 01 April 2010, 11:47
Found a leak in the Rad on the VR, sourced a new one to fit. Then i dropped it on its arse  :evil:
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Post by: hyland770 on 01 April 2010, 14:01
finished prepping the rust patches, sprayed them today and everything is hunky doory now! now about to polish an old piston and make it my gear knob  :cool:
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Post by: capri_rob on 01 April 2010, 17:27
Replaced the battery after last nights cold weather killed the last one :evil:

Bought a load of service bits from the dealer to hopefully get fitted over the weekend  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 01 April 2010, 18:15
Fitted new coolant flange and replaced coolant.
Flange 06A121132AP (£12)
Coolant VW G12++  (£8 / 1.5L)
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Post by: dom on 01 April 2010, 19:10
Changed my front grill to a debadged one, not too sure about it tho  :undecided: What do people think?

Before:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/Gti/IMG00066.jpg)

After:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMG00092.jpg)
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Post by: Adam on 01 April 2010, 19:48
Dom069, but your old one back on please.
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Post by: walchy01 on 02 April 2010, 13:04
Fetched her back from the garage, new clutch and waterpipe, no more water leaks for now :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 April 2010, 13:46
removed the gti badge from my old grille and cleaned up some new trim/badge tape applied and fitted it onto my new front grille ready for fitting  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 April 2010, 17:28
Washed it and parked it up inside ready for the big clean up and paint of the brake calipers tomorrow  :cool:

Would be rude not to give it a couple of coats of wax while its in there as well  :grin:
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Post by: robz on 02 April 2010, 18:13
oiled the bottom of mine and washed it,
re badged the wolsfurg emblem, but its past it now though, new one when i repray the back!
touched up a few scratches and put it in my new lovely warm garage, lol!
look forward to the caliper pics andy!!
dom, i think they both look smart, and im normally dead against debadging them, lol.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 April 2010, 18:13
Got it hoovered out and then fitted my new look front grille now well happy !!  :smiley: :cool:
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Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 02 April 2010, 20:16
refurbished 3 of the alloys and painted the front calipers red, pics to follow

Brian
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 April 2010, 21:43
Changed my front grill to a debadged one, not too sure about it tho  :undecided: What do people think?

Before:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/Gti/IMG00066.jpg)

After:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMG00092.jpg)

Tough one, to be honest i think they both look good???
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 April 2010, 14:38
just been to the dealers to pick up a chrome front vw badge for my grille and got that fitted on car just needs a wash now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Andy-H on 03 April 2010, 16:52
Painted the calipers and gave it a damn good clean  :cool:
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Post by: capri_rob on 03 April 2010, 18:22
Cleaned out throttle body with carb cleaner
Cleaned out breather system
Fitted new genuine Air filter
Fitted new genuine Dizzy cap & rotor arm
Cured creaky/stiff clutch pedal with WD40 & grease


 :cool:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2010, 19:34
need to do electrics, watched it get pi55ed on all day!  :sad:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 03 April 2010, 20:41
Changed my front grill to a debadged one, not too sure about it tho  :undecided: What do people think?

Before:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/Gti/IMG00066.jpg)

After:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMG00092.jpg)

Tough one, to be honest i think they both look good???

Keep the de badged grill but take off the GTI badge and think about spraying the two slats black. Would look well smart then. I did this with mine in my sig picture.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 April 2010, 21:17
Quote
Keep the de badged grill but take off the GTI badge and think about spraying the two slats black. Would look well smart then. I did this with mine in my sig picture.
Agreed, that is a good look.  :smiley:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 03 April 2010, 21:31
Sorry to throw a spanner in the works but badged one! Hate debadged grilles with a passion!
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Post by: hyland770 on 04 April 2010, 11:37
tinted front, side and rear repeaters, put a vw badge on the windscreen and drove it, also ordered some clay to get the paint BANGING   :cool:
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Post by: walchy01 on 04 April 2010, 12:01
Started to take a look at swapping the steering wheel and putting the MFA stalk back on, but i aint got a big enough socket head, only upto 19mm in my cheap set, need to sort this another day now :cry:

 
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 04 April 2010, 12:13
more stickers on it! and adjusted the handbrake (although i think there an underlying problem with it, nothing bad/major though)

also moved my plate onto the splitter to make room for some front bumper smoothing! was going to start at it earlier, but 1. I couldnt be assed! and 2. Its raining on and off.

looks like I will start it next week now!
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Post by: p34chy on 04 April 2010, 12:54
just spent the last 2 hours striping the interior of a dragon green mk3 golf gti with cream leather to put in my red mk3 golf gti (with shabby fabric interior)! lol, everything from the seats to the carpet and all inbetween is now in my garage before the grey clouds came over  :sad:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 April 2010, 14:48
just given it a good wash while the weathers nice  :smiley:
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Post by: Cory on 05 April 2010, 08:30
replaced the sunroof seal, and changed the rear lights to 16v units =)
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Post by: IBD4vid on 05 April 2010, 12:18
Done a service on it and gonna wash it now b4 a drive to london
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Post by: Deano2711 on 05 April 2010, 18:13
Give it a damn good clean it needed. Fixed the problem of my dropping door and hopefully stopped the water from coming in to the footwell....oh and then ironed the footwell....yes ironed the footwell. Needed to dry it out but the mrs's hairdryer was crap so out with the iron.  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: BaD-BoY on 05 April 2010, 18:19
As i didnt insure it yet , was sitting inside and admiring :)
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Post by: capri_rob on 05 April 2010, 19:41
Nothing today - but yesterday I did :

Pollen Filter
Fuel Filter
Spark Plugs
Oil flush/Change & new oil filter.

Getting there slowly :wink:
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Post by: Snoopy on 05 April 2010, 20:51
I pulled the front drivers wheel arch out and started to waxoyl it in there. Then it got too cold and windy. so i called it aday.
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Post by: hyland770 on 05 April 2010, 21:05
is getting gti seats and winding down the coilovers for santa pod this sunday, oh and gonna clay it too!
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Post by: tg1 on 05 April 2010, 21:25
checked the levels and pumped up the tyres.
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 06 April 2010, 10:44
Fitted a new radiator in the pissing rain :(
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 April 2010, 13:52
Failed the MOT, yeah boy  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 06 April 2010, 13:52
What did it fail on?
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 April 2010, 14:00
What did it fail on?

Mostly brakes, and some balljoints. Already had the front disks etc on order for next week so just gotta order back ones now lol still not gonna be cheap though but ahh well least itll stop pretty quick  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 06 April 2010, 15:28
You have dodgy brakes on the VR6 !? You failed to tell me this when I was in it last time :D
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Post by: Dan34 on 06 April 2010, 16:16
You have dodgy brakes on the VR6 !? You failed to tell me this when I was in it last time :D

Meh  :grin:

Naaa they stop fine just starting to get abit low. So black diamond front/rear discs & pads going on! along with bearings and balljoints lol
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Post by: T_J_G on 06 April 2010, 16:43
Hope it goes alright Dan meant to be fitting my new brakes but person on eGay being
slow to send them
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Post by: hyland770 on 06 April 2010, 22:44
fitted gti seats, clayed it, now just got to wind down the coilies for the gti festival, oh yeah got a new parcel shelf too!
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Post by: archie837 on 06 April 2010, 23:02
driven in extreme anger!
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 April 2010, 14:39
Got the German Plates  :cool:
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Post by: BaD-BoY on 07 April 2010, 16:37
I was watching my Golf and i just get new rear lamps for him ;) (white/red clear ones)
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Post by: N900 MJT on 08 April 2010, 09:36
Fitted new fog lights to it!
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Post by: T_J_G on 08 April 2010, 09:50
Yesterday:

replaced rear diss & pads
fitted new style aero wiper arms and blades
Tried to sort leak.
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Post by: capri_rob on 08 April 2010, 10:00
Completely solved my hesitation issues by cleaning the MAF sensor :cool:
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Post by: hyland770 on 08 April 2010, 14:54
wound down the coilies for this sundays gti festival  :cool:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 April 2010, 16:24
I looked at mine and thought "Bloody Hell your dirty" then i got food  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 April 2010, 19:36
rang tps and ordered up a TT arch liner for my little mod work at the weekend  :grin:
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Post by: s-l-i-x on 08 April 2010, 20:00
Drove it to work & back  :smiley:
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 09 April 2010, 11:16
took the headlining out of my freebie mk2!
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Post by: inivid on 09 April 2010, 21:20
My car is still in the U.S. awaiting shipment to Germany.  :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 April 2010, 21:37
picked up my tt arch liner from tps and got my tt arch liner vent mod done  :smiley: also got a new coolant bottle to fit over the weekend to
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Post by: Andy-H on 10 April 2010, 17:07
Rolled me arches  :smug:
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Post by: Alec on 10 April 2010, 19:14
Just got my Mum to help remove the strut brace, was a good laugh lol.
Next, see if it starts and where all my coolant is going
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Post by: Organisys on 10 April 2010, 19:14
Painted her home.............

 :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 10 April 2010, 19:19
Had a new alternator fitted then thought, I might keep it??????
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Post by: JC on 10 April 2010, 19:21
fettled someone elses  :evil:
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Post by: bmw156 on 10 April 2010, 20:02
rehung my exhaust for the GTi spring festival.
fitted a smooth rear wiper
thought about cleaning it.

on the chevette, i removed the front subframe, degreased all the parts and totally took apart the wishbones set up etc for painting/powder coating.

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Post by: Dan34 on 10 April 2010, 20:37
Cleaned it ready for the pod tomorow!
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Post by: T_J_G on 10 April 2010, 20:42
Helped fit 4 items on a members Golf, then cleaned mine!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 April 2010, 21:24
hoovered it out then onto fitting a new coolant bottle,altered the lower engine cover a little,modified the battery cover and emptied the oil catch can didn't get the time to give it a wash  :laugh:
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Post by: clipperjay on 10 April 2010, 21:38
Got it naked and stripped the front of the engine bay! :smiley:
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Post by: stuyhird on 11 April 2010, 02:44
Finaly got a new bonnet in dragon green mint fitted today with boot struts fitted, also lost my brakes on the way to work so a new brake line needed to be fitted which ment taking  the zorst of again rhat i only fitted 2 nights ago, oh and a new tyre fitted :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 April 2010, 11:55
Fitted some recon injectors and gave it a good scrub down
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Post by: Hoppum on 11 April 2010, 11:59
Finally got round to changing the passenger side electric window mechanism.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 April 2010, 17:47
got it washed and finally got some tyre gel applied to the tyres  :smiley: checked coolant level
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Post by: hyland770 on 11 April 2010, 19:39
took it to gti festival and had a hell of a good day!
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Post by: FLOYDMAX on 11 April 2010, 19:51
Clean all my bumpers and back spoiler  :smiley: with shoe polish  :smiley:
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Post by: Dan34 on 11 April 2010, 20:02
took it to gti festival and had a hell of a good day!

+1  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 12 April 2010, 11:24
Had my wash guys clean it inside and out, nice and clean now. Will change all the fuses next because I want too.

Really am leaning towards keeping it and getting it made to my spec!

The 8v nicked a bits off it!
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Post by: Deano2711 on 12 April 2010, 12:05
Just watched some twit park his Transit pick up in the bootlid  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 12 April 2010, 12:24
chased some sodding pigeons off the roof!
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Post by: Dan34 on 12 April 2010, 14:46
Dopped it off at my mates garage to have the brakes etc sorted for the mot, running about in a 1.4 8v polo at the moment, torque is insane...
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Post by: AlanD on 12 April 2010, 14:49
running about in a 1.4 8v polo at the moment, torque is insane...

I had one of them (all be it a new one) when my MK5 was in for repairs, rev the nuts off it and drive it like you stole it, great fun :D :D
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Post by: Dan34 on 12 April 2010, 14:51
running about in a 1.4 8v polo at the moment, torque is insane...

I had one of them (all be it a new one) when my MK5 was in for repairs, rev the nuts off it and drive it like you stole it, great fun :D :D

haha! my mate said it hasnt got a rev limiter this one so gotta be abit careful  :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 12 April 2010, 14:55
When you hear it bouncing you'll know its time to change up :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 April 2010, 13:09
ordered some new injector o rings and inserts from vw ready for my next job aswell as t/b and inlet m/f gasket
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Post by: Khare on 13 April 2010, 14:58
Finally fixed my drivers window. Used the regulator and motor from the 16v donor.
Also swapped over a broken side mirror case.
Stripped the donor off it's door cards ready for sale.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 April 2010, 13:35
1900 miles down n counting till its next service  :sad: rang my local dealer for price for inspection service looking at £270ish  :cry: expensive next month for me then  :rolleyes:
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Post by: AlanD on 14 April 2010, 13:38
You still taking yours to rip of central dealers for service?
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 April 2010, 17:43
Replaced brake light switch...... fitted it properly this time!
1C0945511ARDW £9 from VW
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Post by: Martz on 14 April 2010, 20:36
Picked up a lovely set of wheels!
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Post by: JC on 14 April 2010, 20:37
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 14 April 2010, 22:04
repaired the electric window on the mk3
glued the headlining on the mk2
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Post by: Sam on 14 April 2010, 22:23
fixed me horn! parp parp
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Post by: Martz on 14 April 2010, 22:28
fixed me horn! parp parp

Viagra?
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Post by: Sam on 14 April 2010, 22:58
fixed me horn! parp parp

Viagra?

No, a dodgey screw left me parping left, right and centre  :rolleyes:
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Post by: dish on 15 April 2010, 19:18
Fitted spacers and longer bolts on the rear and gave it a wipe down!  :smiley:
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 15 April 2010, 19:49
bought a short stubby aerial and a new leather gaiter off ebay :-)
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Post by: Sam on 15 April 2010, 19:51
Put the red stripe back on the grill  :smiley:


(http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu324/caistor_bmx/15042010152-1.jpg)


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Post by: Martz on 15 April 2010, 21:24
Put the wheel arch back on.
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Post by: Toby on 15 April 2010, 21:27
SCRAPPED IT !!
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Post by: Martz on 15 April 2010, 21:28
SCRAPPED IT !!
:shocked:
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Post by: Sam on 15 April 2010, 22:40
SCRAPPED IT !!

awsome news!  :smiley:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 16 April 2010, 09:04
Taken the engine and gearbox back out and split it.

Obviously that was the bit after midnight.  Before that I took the engine and gearbox out, put it back in and hooked everything back up, only to find it was the flywheel that was knackered.
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Post by: JC on 16 April 2010, 09:12
SCRAPPED IT !!

gotta be one of the shortest projects ever  :grin:
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Post by: VR6_ROB on 16 April 2010, 11:12
plumbed the radiator and fans in with the slam panel and modified the power steering bottle to fit on the radiator
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Post by: Andy-H on 16 April 2010, 19:47
Changed the offside wishbone  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 April 2010, 20:15
Stripped the doors.

Window regulators slides = sharp :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: tweed on 16 April 2010, 20:43
pushed my key through the wing and after the engine mount bolt snapped, I kicked it  :angry: gently of course
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Post by: gazpowells on 17 April 2010, 20:24
washed it  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 April 2010, 20:59
Got it hoovered out after painting my inlet manifold and fitting new injector seals never got time to wash it tho today  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Snoopy on 17 April 2010, 21:36
Ive been doing more waxoyl'ing today and will be doing the same tomorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 April 2010, 11:52
Got it washed and it started raining halfway through it  :laugh: carried on anyway and also had a look at re-positioning my oil catch can hose so thats the next job up
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Post by: tweed on 18 April 2010, 12:22
fixed my engine mount and got new bolt for 40p and now getting two new front wings. same colour, rust free and £50  :smiley:
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Post by: RnP on 18 April 2010, 13:02
washed the car and even got the wife to wash our Audi before chucking some meat on the BBQ and sitting down with a a few cold ones
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Post by: dom on 18 April 2010, 15:20
Washed it and drilled the airbox  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 19 April 2010, 00:59
Washed it, twice!
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Post by: drapergti on 19 April 2010, 08:03
Opened the Garage door, its still there...reminded myself to get the clutch replaced. May be next week!
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Post by: AlanD on 19 April 2010, 09:08
Washed it yesterday and got asked by a neighbough why my car was always clean and asked how I kept it so clean. I just said I cleaned it all the time . . . .  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 19 April 2010, 13:12
Washed, new black wing mirrors and new smoked side repeaters yesterday
oh and did my ipod cable to oem head unit the other day too
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 April 2010, 19:01
Finished weekend projects;

Alloys back on, sub installed, boost gauge plumbed in, colour coded rear badge with emblem black  :smiley:

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Post by: smitty12 on 19 April 2010, 19:24
sprayed my interior mirror black from Beige  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 April 2010, 19:57
Carefully washed the ash off the car today  :smiley:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 19 April 2010, 20:05
Loaded it onto the back of a recovery truck to go to the bodyshop. Looks like being a write off with a bill of 850 quid plus vat.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 April 2010, 21:34
ordered some more oil hose for my catch can in readiness for re-routing it this weekend  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 April 2010, 23:28
ordered some more oil hose for my catch can in readiness for re-routing it this weekend  :lipsrsealed:

Even after this, you know theres going to be another thing he finds to point out!
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 20 April 2010, 12:43
Fitted my new aerial
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 April 2010, 18:53
Replaced the aerial as some tw@ had bent it  :angry:

Replaced one of the headlight relays so I now have high beam again  :cool:
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Post by: Amzy-Bear on 21 April 2010, 12:49
Fitted my new clear side repeaters as current ones were steamed up big time. Also fitted the mk5 rear wiper to replace my mk4 one :-)
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Post by: Martz on 21 April 2010, 14:59
Took oakey to my friendly garage to have a few bits sorted out that I can't be bothered to spend time on. Will/should be nice n ready for Stoner. It will be all about the wheels...………
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 April 2010, 18:47
Fitted Euro rear light clusters
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Post by: smitty12 on 21 April 2010, 19:06
sprayed my grill black  :cool:
Well primed and 1st coat of paint on  :smiley:
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Post by: dom on 21 April 2010, 19:18
Fitted new center caps because my old ones were knackered!
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Post by: bmm on 21 April 2010, 19:49
Ordered some Eibach coilovers and daydreamed about how it's getting on in the bodyshop :smug:

So excited about getting it back next week!
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Post by: beth on 22 April 2010, 16:26
Popped down to the bodyshop where my bootlid is. I'm having it a smoothed out, hopefully i will have it back tomorrow with some pictures.  :smug:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 April 2010, 21:29
recieved my 90 degree elbow today so got out there tonight and re-routed my oil catch can hose with some new hosing and did'nt use the elbow after all  :rolleyes: :sad: oh well its all sorted now and i'm happy  :smiley:
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Post by: Sam on 22 April 2010, 22:25
Fitted a new ISV and wire brushed my calipers ready for a touch of red.
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 22 April 2010, 22:29
went for a drive! first time in 10 weeks!broken ankle.
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Post by: smitty12 on 23 April 2010, 00:34
went for a drive! first time in 10 weeks!broken ankle.

Nice  :grin:

I've fitted my new black front grill and picked up my rear sharan badge  :cool:
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 23 April 2010, 14:07
cleaned it
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Post by: Andy-H on 23 April 2010, 17:26
Had the engine bay valeted  :cool:

Then washed the rest of the car  :smiley:
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Post by: BJD on 24 April 2010, 10:45
Sold my mk2  :sad:
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Post by: robiwill on 24 April 2010, 12:45
Mk3 cabriolet treated to new gas shocks all round and worst new screen and because no glass cover on trade insurance £250!
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Post by: dub-mike on 24 April 2010, 17:58
Fitted my 312mm ebc front disc and a set of ds5200 pads  :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 24 April 2010, 18:01
Sprayed the engine cover and washed it.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 24 April 2010, 20:30
Removed rear wiper, refixed exhaust and put a horny vw sticker in back window :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 April 2010, 23:16
Hoovered it out then drained off the oil catch tank checked oil level and then decided to remove under bonnet insulation to clean it remove the front seal and wash/polish under the bonnet  :laugh: :rolleyes:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 25 April 2010, 00:25
Booked it into the specialist garage to see if they can sort it :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Gambs on 25 April 2010, 08:25
Waved bye bye to my mk3 so I can now concentrate on the Mk2  :cool:
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Post by: tweed on 25 April 2010, 16:57
just spent £218.29 on brakes and a pipercross panel filter for the mk3 16v
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Post by: billy_vw on 25 April 2010, 17:00
Yesterday fitted addittional water pump & today fitted different alloys.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 April 2010, 21:18
Finally managed to get it polished  :smiley: and the tyres dressed also touched in the paint on the bonnet catch and re-altered my top oil hose of my oil catch can to a position that i'm happy with now :afro:
also ordered up a c.a.i last night so waiting for this to arrive with me  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 26 April 2010, 14:24
Dropped it of at the Garage for them to diagnose sh!t running and general lack of oomph. Fingers crossed it's something simple (read cheap).

Hopefully hear tonight.

Also sold my alloys in a record 3hrs on fleabay with buy it now... :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 27 April 2010, 11:21
Picked it up from the garage and blatted it back home! I forgot how great MK2's are. So glad I hate mK3's...................
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 27 April 2010, 11:34
Nearly had the back end smashed in afte some woman decided oo were on a round about my light is red there's are green ill just go anyway.

And scratched the top of my door when taking my bag off :( only a small scratch tho and barely noticeable so its all good
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Post by: JC on 27 April 2010, 11:45
Picked it up from the garage and blatted it back home! I forgot how great MK2's are. So glad I hate mK3's...................

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: adzgti3 on 27 April 2010, 13:15
Snap my rear badge! :cry:
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Post by: spear on 28 April 2010, 11:55
Hit my dash several times to try and get the stereo to come back to life  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 April 2010, 22:47
my carbonio arrived with me this morning so got it fitted this afternoon  :grin: :evil:
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Post by: T_J_G on 29 April 2010, 08:58
I helpe fit some 312mm brakes.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 29 April 2010, 20:37
Fit the alloy pipe to make cone filter end in bumper and will now have to remember to dodge puddles  :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 29 April 2010, 23:41
Got it back from the garage, setup camber, new fuel filter, ISV few other bits. Looking for a WUR now.
 Runs bit better than it did.

Now drives in a straight line :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 30 April 2010, 09:43
Fitting a smaller steering wheel today, ordering bumper bolts from the steeler.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 April 2010, 12:25
sorted out the p/s headlight cover to fit around the cai pipe at the base  :laugh: gave the outside glass a clean,hoovered it out and checked oil level and coolant
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Post by: christomk3gti on 30 April 2010, 13:10
nothing at all coz it keeps bluddy raining. It'l stop for 5 mins then bucket down again. grr
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Post by: Cory on 30 April 2010, 18:56
spilt water everywhere checking out my temperature sender  :sad:
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Post by: capri_rob on 30 April 2010, 20:58
Bought a secondhand Radiator for £15 :smiley:
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Post by: vdubman on 30 April 2010, 21:23
replaced two coolent hoses on the vr,got it new from dealers as its just dodgy getting ones from scrappy, and sh!te loads of
scratches and bruises on my arms  :grin: :grin: but a job well done.
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 May 2010, 08:32
Replaced the nearside wishbone......that's both sides done now  :cool:

New numberplates also fitted  :smiley:

Going to try and get main beam working again now  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2010, 08:33
ripped it apart, plastic trim and screws everywhere  :laugh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 May 2010, 08:36
ripped it apart, plastic trim and screws everywhere  :laugh:

I bet you have some spares when you put it all back together  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2010, 08:39
ripped it apart, plastic trim and screws everywhere  :laugh:

I bet you have some spares when you put it all back together  :smiley:

i bet i have some lickle bits of broken platic too  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: the_stink on 01 May 2010, 09:09
f**king crashed  :angry:
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Post by: beth on 01 May 2010, 09:25
^ bad times   :sad:
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Post by: the_stink on 01 May 2010, 09:30
^ bad times   :sad:

EPIC bad times had the mkii for not even 24 hours! But looks worse than it is and have already sourced all the parts i need to fix :P but would of been easier not having crashed!
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 01 May 2010, 11:35
thats a shame, is there much damage?

i'm guessing you found out the brakes are pretty wank compared to the r32's  :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 01 May 2010, 11:45
f**king crashed  :angry:

Gutted! Much damage? You finally got shot of the R then??
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Post by: the_stink on 01 May 2010, 11:59
f**king crashed  :angry:

Gutted! Much damage? You finally got shot of the R then??

well some dmg to front bumper nothing massive it was mainly the slam pannel and bonnet that took the brunt of it! Sourced a oak green bonnet last night and going round my mates to grab a slam panel he has and a front grill, me and my mate just too the bonnet off and straightened it as best we could so at least it shuts, the wings are fine could of been alot worse the car still runs fine no leaks
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Post by: Martz on 01 May 2010, 12:44
Purchased a nice bonnet bra for the oakey!
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 May 2010, 17:35
Two coats of poorboys black hole and a coat of natty's paste  :cool:

Also got the main meam working again............ :cool: :cool:
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Post by: billy_vw on 01 May 2010, 19:32
today i smoothed my airbox, drilled a couple of holes & fitted a pipercross panel filter

waiting for when my bro can fit my scorpion exhaust
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Post by: Sam on 01 May 2010, 20:31
looked at it and it broke, will asses the damage tommorow  :tongue:
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Post by: JC on 01 May 2010, 20:36
f**king crashed  :angry:

Gutted! Much damage? You finally got shot of the R then??

well some dmg to front bumper nothing massive it was mainly the slam pannel and bonnet that took the brunt of it! Sourced a oak green bonnet last night and going round my mates to grab a slam panel he has and a front grill, me and my mate just too the bonnet off and straightened it as best we could so at least it shuts, the wings are fine could of been alot worse the car still runs fine no leaks

mate you could have done it in the R just before selling it  :shocked:


gutting all the same  :cry:
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Post by: Martz on 01 May 2010, 20:57
Two coats of poorboys black hole and a coat of natty's paste  :cool:

Also got the main meam working again............ :cool: :cool:

what's a main meam? lol


Got the black MK2 on a schedule. Wait and see folks.
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 May 2010, 21:01
Two coats of poorboys black hole and a coat of natty's paste  :cool:

Also got the main meam working again............ :cool: :cool:

what's a main meam? lol


Got the black MK2 on a schedule. Wait and see folks.
Ooooooooops!  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 May 2010, 23:42
moved the sai filter to the lower engine cover  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 05 May 2010, 18:46
De-badged the tailgate   :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 05 May 2010, 19:37
Just quick detailed the valver, and a blast over to Coventry to the Dubclub/Pureklas meet at the Sainsburys car park, just up the road from the Ricoh Stadium.... anyone :wink:
Thom
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Post by: marty341 on 05 May 2010, 19:45
Got some black paint and primer for my front badge :cool:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 05 May 2010, 20:04
changed the drive flange seal on gearbox, what a PITA! if ever you have to do this on a 020 box i would thoroughly recommend to make up the tool used on www.brokevw.com it makes the job so much easier with the box in situ.

i used 2 large g clamps and took ages to press the flange back in due to lack of space but eventually got there
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Post by: brv172 on 05 May 2010, 22:52
drove as economical as possible... :sad: damm these fuel prices are gettin to me..
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Post by: sharki786 on 05 May 2010, 22:54
new front tyres, and fitted new aero bosch wipers  :wink:
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Post by: Martz on 06 May 2010, 01:57
Got the laquer peel sorted. Looks rather yummy now.
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Post by: Martz on 07 May 2010, 02:24
Received my bonnet bra but can't find it as I have just got in from work. Why do women hide things that are of great interest?

Also got in to a conversation about a 6a conversion.........
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Post by: Martz on 07 May 2010, 10:46
Recieved my passenger side window bits. Will have a passenger window on the button after 6 months! Whooooo hoooooooo!
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Post by: adzgti3 on 07 May 2010, 10:50
Re-fitted the coilovers on my mk3 , gone abit lower aswell. (cant get of the drive now oops)  :embarassed:
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Post by: Martz on 07 May 2010, 11:16
Re-fitted the coilovers on my mk3 , gone abit lower aswell. (cant get of the drive now oops)  :embarassed:

that's the only downside to slamming. All my golfs get slammed.
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 May 2010, 11:52
This should just be a Martz build thread  :grin:

I've ordered fog lights, front and side indicators and rear lights for the VR. I also need to blend in my newly painted sill.
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Post by: Martz on 07 May 2010, 12:00
This should just be a Martz build thread  :grin:

I've ordered fog lights, front and side indicators and rear lights for the VR. I also need to blend in my newly painted sill.

lol, I think I have one. Problem is, I only have my iPhone and can't be arsed updating.


Wrap the roof next.
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Post by: Nutty_Chappie on 07 May 2010, 13:48
I actually got it out the garage and cleaned her! then drover her hard and remembered why i own a mk2 20v T! big smiles now!

Also decided to change wheeels and leather trim. wheels are too big and leathers borin!!!!
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Post by: MotorPsycho on 07 May 2010, 14:14
broke down :( alternator fail (yesterday technically)

so tonight I'm fitting a replacement
also I bought a new backbox
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Post by: Hurdy on 07 May 2010, 16:22
New windscreen to replace the cracked one. Great to have a windscreen with not cracks, chips or scratches :cool:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 May 2010, 16:43
Took of the standard spoiler to be colour coded!  :smiley:
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Post by: dom on 07 May 2010, 16:48
Washed it  :smiley:
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Post by: Dan34 on 07 May 2010, 16:53
Overtook 6 cars at once in 3rd gear all the way to redline and nearly jizzed my pants  :grin:

On a serious note i ordered some new aero wipers for it as mine are foobared.
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 May 2010, 16:58
Washed it and then cleaned all the glass followed by a hoovering  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 07 May 2010, 17:13
Pushed it to the side of the road and left it there.  :evil: Stupid Kjet :evil:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 May 2010, 23:38
Removed the sai pump to modify the rivets with bolts once drilled out what a biatch!! to get at  :laugh: got it all done and it seems quieter on cold start up now also found a leak i think on the rear pressure pipe hose to the pancake pipe was covered in oil  :sad: :cry: vw want £70+ for the pipe  :shocked: could be something to do with my 17705 fault code
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Post by: gazpowells on 08 May 2010, 07:44
have just fitted a new temp sensor  :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 08 May 2010, 09:51
Was going to get it taken for weekly spin (I say weekly but shes not been out in 2 weeks now) around the block . . ..  dead . . again.

Back on charge. I think she knows there isnt long left :)
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Post by: Rhyso on 08 May 2010, 10:22
yesterday fitted new MAF and data logged

this morning it was full wheel alignment and a B road blast on the way home :afro:

also picked up some oil and filters
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Post by: clipperjay on 08 May 2010, 10:32
Still stripping the old gal and looks like it will be a long project! :cool: :drool:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 May 2010, 11:02
Spoiler is primed, ready to be painted. Finished the painting on the sill all looks great now :afro:
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Post by: JC on 08 May 2010, 11:04
finishing off the trim colour change after a new roof lining.   :smiley:

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Post by: TinuxGTI on 08 May 2010, 11:09
New locking wheel nuts :(
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Post by: archie837 on 08 May 2010, 11:14
Just had some gti seats fitted from southcoast on the sunny isle of Wight. The cars a comfier place to be now. More than this ferry which comes complete with a group of dickhead rudebois whose dads going to buy him a 7 grand Beemer 1 series and an old dude in a trilby complaining about his wife combining cheese and ham in a roll, because he likes cheese sandwiches
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Post by: archie837 on 08 May 2010, 11:15
I forgot to say he looks a bit like john Cleese
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Post by: JC on 08 May 2010, 11:16
useless without piccies  :grin:
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Post by: archie837 on 08 May 2010, 11:25
He's sitting rather close. I don't think I could get a ninja pic of him. Also worried that if he caught me, he'd hitler kick me over the side of the ferry in a fawlty towers kinda way.

The rude boi has just decreed to his friends "this is breadddd boiiiiiiiii!" WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN
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Post by: Snoopy on 08 May 2010, 11:38
Changed the sump pan for a new one.
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Post by: Jimp on 08 May 2010, 11:48
He's sitting rather close. I don't think I could get a ninja pic of him. Also worried that if he caught me, he'd hitler kick me over the side of the ferry in a fawlty towers kinda way.

The rude boi has just decreed to his friends "this is breadddd boiiiiiiiii!" WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 May 2010, 16:10
Discovered I don't have the tools to repair my WUR until Monday :evil:
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Post by: the_stink on 08 May 2010, 16:27
fixed my front end
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 May 2010, 21:01
He's sitting rather close. I don't think I could get a ninja pic of him. Also worried that if he caught me, he'd hitler kick me over the side of the ferry in a fawlty towers kinda way.

The rude boi has just decreed to his friends "this is breadddd boiiiiiiiii!" WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN
:grin: :grin: :grin:

Our old people do have that aura about them  :laugh:
Not to sure on the bread comment, he must be one of you 'englanders'  :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 08 May 2010, 21:38
Tried to realign front bumper and failed. It's a beeatch!

Also saw a MK3 and thought, my god that's sh1t!
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Post by: mikemk4gti on 08 May 2010, 21:44
Removed wheel no.3 for a propper clean ready for All types show next weekend
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Post by: dweb1989 on 08 May 2010, 23:19
Attempted to do front discs, pads, and CV boots, only to find a tiny rip in a brake pipe, and play in a top mount, so i'll leave it as is until i get them bits. GAYYYYY! Haha.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 May 2010, 00:27
rang vw and ordered a new charge pipe/hose as mines leaking oil badly  :cry:
job for next weekend  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 May 2010, 09:39
Just finished washing it was going to get the hoover out and now its started p!ssing down  :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 09 May 2010, 10:11
Changed the blown rear light bulb. Thanks Mum for pointing it out to me  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 May 2010, 19:02
Been doing the laborious job of swapping all the rusty ols bolts/screws for fresh, greased items under the bonnet  :cool:
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Post by: Snoopy on 09 May 2010, 19:24
Cambelt change.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 10 May 2010, 18:25
Fitted new rear valance after cutting gap for exhaust

Thx Wazzzer for part :afro:
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Post by: Wazzzer on 10 May 2010, 22:58
no worries mate :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2010, 23:03
ordered another lower pancake hose from the dealers just incase  :laugh: and got a quote for the next little alteration to the golf  :wink:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 May 2010, 09:38
Machined up a repair on the metalwork lathe for my WUR and fitted it yesterday. Fingers crossed solved my hot starting issues :cool:

Got new locking wheel nuts so no one will be making off with my BBS's.

Replaced my speaker covers, steering wheel and a few interior bits and bobs.

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Post by: JC on 11 May 2010, 09:48
fault diagnosed - by comparsion  :grin:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 11 May 2010, 10:19
Nothing, but it's been emptying my wallet big time with all the parts I need  :undecided:
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Post by: Martz on 11 May 2010, 10:49
Took out the rear wiper motor on the black 8v so my mates son can fix his. Could this be the start of a strip down on the J plate 8v? Is it the end?   :huh:
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Post by: luvmygti on 11 May 2010, 14:53
Ive had it auto glym'd inside and out  :grin:

Shiiiiiiiiiney  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 May 2010, 19:35
New spark plugs, bosch super 4's  :nerd:
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Post by: smitty12 on 11 May 2010, 20:05
Finally bought some VW centre caps  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 May 2010, 22:25
Think I've broke it.................................again  :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 May 2010, 22:50
Fixed it, hopefully :cool:

Replaced WUR after a bit of precision bodging...

New steering wheel,OEM speaker covers scored from scrappers. :cool:

Just few more things to do...
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Post by: BanburyCo on 11 May 2010, 22:56
New spark plugs, bosch super 4's  :nerd:

just had them fitted today with the rest of the Bosch stuff ie filters for £15 labour and oil plus the stamp :)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 May 2010, 23:25
New spark plugs, bosch super 4's  :nerd:

just had them fitted today with the rest of the Bosch stuff ie filters for £15 labour and oil plus the stamp :)

If you saw the state of mine that came out, you could of guessed they had been in there since the car left the factory  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Martz on 12 May 2010, 01:18
Fitted the window mechanicism, wrong connectors though so will complete tomorrow (later today!)
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Post by: johnson6672 on 12 May 2010, 09:56
Washed, polished and waxed, all shiney now and fitted Sharan VW badge on the back.
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Post by: FLOYDMAX on 12 May 2010, 10:21
put pipercross cone back on and getting better mpg :grin:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 12 May 2010, 17:09
Ragged the fcuk out of it  :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 12 May 2010, 17:15
Fitted some wipers, and failed at fitting some spark plugs  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 May 2010, 17:26
Diagnosed the latest issue and will be attacking it on Friday  :smiley:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 12 May 2010, 21:05
Full service to make it run sweet and eradicate the misfire !!!!  Running like a new car now and really starting to love it now  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: mick ov mids on 12 May 2010, 21:08
full water and antifreeze change along with a oil and filter change  :smiley:

tommorows job = fitting the new turbo gauge after iv seeked some wireing advice on here lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 May 2010, 21:46
called in at the stealers to pick up the parts i ordered got home and decided i may as well fit them  :laugh: so got my new lower charge pipe hose fitted and another hose on the pancake/smic fitted and the result....................feck me my boost's hitting 20psi peak  :smiley: was worth doing even tho i'm all scraped down my arms  :grin:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 12 May 2010, 22:44
Full service to make it run sweet and eradicate the misfire !!!!  Running like a new car now and really starting to love it now  :grin: :grin:

Nothing like when you fix a problem and fall in love with it again after it starts running just as it should have done!  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 May 2010, 22:53
Pulled the sunroof wind deflector to rub down and paint.

Stinking out the house with primer just now :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 12 May 2010, 23:51
I now have a fully working passenger side window.   :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 12 May 2010, 23:52
Oh and I got some adhesive taken out of the roof as it looked a mess.
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Post by: DubFan on 13 May 2010, 15:49
Washed the car, stuck GB sticker on back and checked things ready for the drive to France.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 May 2010, 16:58
Washed the car, stuck GB sticker on back and checked things ready for the drive to France.

Hope you aint forgot the spare bulbs, reflective vests, warning triangle, lens reflectors......    :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 May 2010, 17:11
Had it on vag com to check for the infamous 17705 fault code  :sad:
well it seems to have gone now after replacing the lower chargepipe boost hose so fingers crossed  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Sirminty on 13 May 2010, 17:32
went to fit my new 'fin' aerial then it started to rain so gave up :angry: :angry:, oh well the weekend it is then. finally be able to listen to the radio again!!!!! :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: smitty12 on 13 May 2010, 17:40
Finally got my genuine anni front valance on  :evil:
Also gave her a wash  :smiley: really pleased with the way its looking now  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 13 May 2010, 18:21
Finally got my genuine anni front valance on  :evil:
Also gave her a wash  :smiley: really pleased with the way its looking now  :cool:

No good without pics! Is it yellow?  :cool:
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Post by: DubFan on 13 May 2010, 18:28
Washed the car, stuck GB sticker on back and checked things ready for the drive to France.

Hope you aint forgot the spare bulbs, reflective vests, warning triangle, lens reflectors......    :laugh:
Spare bulbs and warning triangle already in the car. Lens reflectors going on tomorrow. Didn't think reflective vests were a requirement  :undecided:
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Post by: Dan_GTI on 13 May 2010, 18:31
Finally got my genuine anni front valance on  :evil:
Also gave her a wash  :smiley: really pleased with the way its looking now  :cool:

where did you get it from mate?
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Post by: smitty12 on 13 May 2010, 19:00
Finally got my genuine anni front valance on  :evil:
Also gave her a wash  :smiley: really pleased with the way its looking now  :cool:

No good without pics! Is it yellow?  :cool:

I'll be gettin pics up on my project page asap   :wink:
and naa i decided to do it mat black, i bought it from a guy off here and it was in the primer when i got it  :smiley:
Far to dear to by buying them new! lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 May 2010, 19:11
Finally got my genuine anni front valance on  :evil:
Also gave her a wash  :smiley: really pleased with the way its looking now  :cool:

No good without pics! Is it yellow?  :cool:

I'll be gettin pics up on my project page asap   :wink:
and naa i decided to do it mat black, i bought it from a guy off here and it was in the primer when i got it  :smiley:
Far to dear to by buying them new! lol

Good stuff Adam :afro: so hurry up n get the pics up  :tongue:
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Post by: Snoopy on 13 May 2010, 19:31
Nearly cried as i watched a rotovator crash into the front bumper of the mk1. So i spent most my time digging out my spare one to fit and finding that too had been damaged. So made the best of the two.  :sad:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 May 2010, 21:31
Nearly cried as i watched a rotovator crash into the front bumper of the mk1. So i spent most my time digging out my spare one to fit and finding that too had been damaged. So made the best of the two.  :sad:
ah that sucks!!.... :sad:

 started sealing the areas where id removed stuff. got cramp in my hands!
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 May 2010, 13:48
Replaced the front top mounts  :cool:

the next 36 hours will be spent cleaning it  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 May 2010, 15:11
Bought a new set of mats from VW.  £23.....  They don't seem to be genuine though  :huh:
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Post by: Martz on 15 May 2010, 02:59
Cleaned it and put the rear wiper to lay flat.
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Post by: FLOYDMAX on 15 May 2010, 13:09
STRIP ALL CALIPERS AND CLEAN THEM :shocked:
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Post by: Chris-White on 15 May 2010, 16:31
Sold Corrado 1

Hopefully selling corrado 2 in an hour

Ran Jetta for a few minutes to keep her lubed up. About to start looking for a centre exhaust section and a caliper rebuild kit to get her recommisioned for a couple of weeks use before selling up.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 May 2010, 16:51
Called into vw for my badges  :smiley:,got it washed and then removed the old crap badges and fitted the 25th anni ones  :cool: much better
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Post by: mowlamb on 15 May 2010, 16:54
Called into vw for my badges  :smiley:,got it washed and then removed the old crap badges and fitted the 25th anni ones  :cool: much better

Pics? It's unlike you to not have any  :tongue:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 May 2010, 17:04
Called into vw for my badges  :smiley:,got it washed and then removed the old crap badges and fitted the 25th anni ones  :cool: much better

Pics? It's unlike you to not have any  :tongue:
:grin: just put them up now  :wink:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 15 May 2010, 17:40
completely striped the interior out of the mk2 in prep for it being a track slag :evil:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 15 May 2010, 20:22
alot
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Post by: Thom89 on 15 May 2010, 23:02
Took some pics of my car...http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=155051.0
Thom
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Post by: Martz on 16 May 2010, 10:16
Failed it's MOT yesterday On 3 silly things

1. Leaky rear shock
2. Twisted brake pipe
3. No rubbers on pedals

so today, I will mostly be doing my car.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 17 May 2010, 21:56
Well tonight i have removed the sun roof (hope it doesn't rain there is a plastic bag taped over the hole at the moment) removed the roof lineing, some more trim, and some bits and pieces of the dash and the steering wheel, tomorrow the dash is coming out :grin:
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Post by: Kerrse on 18 May 2010, 09:58
Just had to buy new lower arms and new inner track arms and a coolent sensor set me back a cool £370  :cry: on top of just servicing the car a week ago !
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Post by: johnson6672 on 18 May 2010, 12:44
Well the dash is out!! Wiring loom out apart from engine bay side, removed the alarm that was fitted and didn't work (there are soem cowboys about that fit these things) Tonight i am going to try and get all the insulation out and give the inside a tidy up, next big job is relocate the fuse box and build new loom :shocked:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 May 2010, 13:52
been and picked up a new steering wheel bolt and called into local vw breakers to aquire a octavia/fabia steering wheel  :wink: :smiley:
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Post by: mowlamb on 18 May 2010, 13:55
Oooooooooooo sounds sexy  :kiss:
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Post by: chaz30 on 18 May 2010, 16:12
today i  have condtioned my hood washed and waxed my super sexy mk1, all ready to go and show off :laugh:
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Post by: smit10 on 18 May 2010, 16:41
tried fixing my oil leaking through my air filter ended up putin standard air box back on and for to night im gonna put my 3-1/2" back box on should be a fun experience last time i nearly cut my hand off with the grinder
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 18 May 2010, 20:44
Put 5mm front spacers on, no more rubbing  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 May 2010, 10:22
sorted my windscreen washers, happy days.
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Post by: Sirminty on 19 May 2010, 19:35
A good rub down and polish. Scrubs up good. Happy days :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 May 2010, 20:37
Bought flywheel for clutch convertion, Diamondhell isnt such a bad man after all    :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 May 2010, 13:13
spent abit of time getting my vrs steering wheel clean and the result now is that it looks just like it came of the shelf  :cool: :smug:
just gotta fit it now!  :grin:
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Post by: Adam on 20 May 2010, 14:01
Looked at it.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 20 May 2010, 16:01
Cracked on a bit more with project weight loss and got rid of some more insulation and sound proofing.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 May 2010, 19:34
Turned on alarm beep and anti-hijack locks  :wink:
Picked up a missing boost hose heat shield from scrappy.  Was a bit manky, cleaned it up and repaired it. Saved myself £20!
Removed baffles from a spare air cleaner box (cheers Tim!), to be fitted along with heat-shield tomoro arvo.
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Post by: boxxer1973 on 20 May 2010, 20:08
Fitted 16v rear lights and washed and waxed the car
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Post by: dom on 20 May 2010, 22:04
Discovered yet another problem with it  :cry:
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Post by: smitty12 on 20 May 2010, 23:24
Discovered yet another problem with it  :cry:

+1
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Post by: Martz on 20 May 2010, 23:42
New shock fitted. MOT winner and ready for selling in 6 weeks time!
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Post by: Dahmich on 21 May 2010, 01:15
sourced some rocking horse s**te for the mk4  :cool:
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Post by: dub-mike on 21 May 2010, 08:33
Got around to use vag com and enabled alarm beeps, one touch open and coded out brakepad sensor  :grin:
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Post by: lloydGTI on 21 May 2010, 11:44
Fitted new ariel as old one was crumbling, cleaned up the back end by taking off the golf GTI badges. Also rung around some scratch repair to get some quotes.

Can anyone recommend any scratch repairers in the southampton area??

L
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Post by: the_stink on 21 May 2010, 13:47
spraying up a new front bumper back garden ghetto paint shop style haha :evil:
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Post by: AlanD on 21 May 2010, 14:37
Just got off the phone to Tuning Wereks and got her booked in for cambelt, water pump and HUGE service.

Tomorrow morning Im buying my insurance. After lots of hours Im pretty sure I have found the "best" deal *gulp*  :sick:

39 days . . . . . tick tock tick tock
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Post by: the_stink on 21 May 2010, 15:02
Just got off the phone to Tuning Wereks and got her booked in for cambelt, water pump and HUGE service.

Tomorrow morning Im buying my insurance. After lots of hours Im pretty sure I have found the "best" deal *gulp*  :sick:

39 days . . . . . tick tock tick tock

awesome :)
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Post by: lloydGTI on 21 May 2010, 23:12
Just got off the phone to Tuning Wereks and got her booked in for cambelt, water pump and HUGE service.

Tomorrow morning Im buying my insurance. After lots of hours Im pretty sure I have found the "best" deal *gulp*  :sick:

39 days . . . . . tick tock tick tock
Who you going with??
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Post by: Baylez8v on 22 May 2010, 11:18
chased up wheel selling situation to fund final repairs for eventual mot..... god damn i hate depending on other people
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Post by: joker6789 on 22 May 2010, 13:09
Had it recoverd for the second time! god dam
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Post by: AlanD on 22 May 2010, 14:41
Just got off the phone to Tuning Wereks and got her booked in for cambelt, water pump and HUGE service.

Tomorrow morning Im buying my insurance. After lots of hours Im pretty sure I have found the "best" deal *gulp*  :sick:

39 days . . . . . tick tock tick tock
Who you going with??

CAR INSURANCE IS NOW PAID BABY YEEAAAAAAH !

I also managed to knock £200 off it aswell. Im proper chuffed now, that little bit closer to being back.

I went with Bell by the way. Im really not fussed about service etc. In my situation its all about getting as cheap a price as possible.
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Post by: JC on 22 May 2010, 15:00
sold one fo the fleet  :shocked: money talks  :laugh: ebay here i come
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Post by: Dan34 on 22 May 2010, 15:10
sold one fo the fleet  :shocked: money talks  :laugh: ebay here i come

What you sold?
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Post by: JC on 22 May 2010, 15:16
sold one fo the fleet  :shocked: money talks  :laugh: ebay here i come

What you sold?

 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Dan34 on 22 May 2010, 15:19
sold one fo the fleet  :shocked: money talks  :laugh: ebay here i come

What you sold?

 :lipsrsealed:

Come on now chuff  :grin:
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Post by: nealey on 22 May 2010, 16:15
Stripped most of the interior out of my project to give it a good clean up
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Post by: kniterider on 22 May 2010, 16:48
lowered the mk4 turb, was an easy job apart from the drivers side front.... now sits a bit better was going to wash n polish and take some pics with the new wheels on too but the garage door decided to throw a cable so have spen the last hour sortingthat and retensioning the spring lol

 :cool:
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Post by: dan_apps on 22 May 2010, 18:29
sold one fo the fleet  :shocked: money talks  :laugh: ebay here i come

What you sold?

 :lipsrsealed:

Come on now chuff  :grin:

sounds like bye bye skonda???
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Post by: Mew on 22 May 2010, 18:33
If "money talks" then maybe the Passat has gone :huh:
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Post by: Dan34 on 22 May 2010, 18:36
 :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dan_apps on 22 May 2010, 18:46
If "money talks" then maybe the Passat has gone :huh:

he wouldnt....i think he'd sell one of his kids before that!
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Post by: JC on 22 May 2010, 19:04
and i am the one drinking  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


replacement getting viewed tomorrow

and its a DARK pumper  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 22 May 2010, 19:26
Fitted smoothed air-box  :cool:

With air box out noticed grease from n/s inner CV sprayed all over the place   :cry:
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Post by: kirk on 22 May 2010, 20:24
lowered the mk3 and found tyres are rubbing on coilovers!!!  :angry:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 22 May 2010, 20:35
I cleaned, polished, waxed and bumper cared the car, and my lovely girlfriend tyre dressed the tyres (funny enough  :grin:).
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Post by: JonLeeper on 22 May 2010, 21:04
Drove her 250 miles, first time I've even opened the door since parking her up after Brands last year, and then fitted an oil catch tank.  Well a 1 litre skimmed milk carton secured with zip ties and acting as an oil catch tank anyway!  I've booked Brands on Tues so needs must and all that...
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 May 2010, 21:33
Got up early this morning and washed it and hoovered it out,then got the rears tinted and later this afternoon cleaned some of the interior and got my vRS steering wheel fitted  :smiley: :cool:
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Post by: JC on 23 May 2010, 13:14
went to look at a replacement - the search continues  :cry:
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Post by: Organisys on 23 May 2010, 20:41
Sealed the concrete floor in the garage where it lives.
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Post by: clipperjay on 23 May 2010, 20:44
Stripped the main bean de rusted it and then smoothed it off and a few coats of paint to seal it!
Stripped down the metering head and de rusted LOL :rolleyes:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 23 May 2010, 21:05
Started degreasing the engine bay and underside of bonnet. Bloody thing bit me and sliced right through my finger  :angry:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 24 May 2010, 10:49
Thanked it for passing the MOT! with no problems at all - hmmmm i think its time to treat her to some toys!!!!
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Post by: Andy-H on 26 May 2010, 18:20
Copper greased all the threads on the coilovers ready for fitting this weekend  :cool:
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Post by: gazpowells on 26 May 2010, 20:30
fitted new crank sensor, hopefully engine will run ok now  :smiley:
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Post by: Dan34 on 26 May 2010, 21:52
Put a deposit down on som new wheels, also the car has developed a odd metal on metal grinding noise on full lock and i also have some wheel bearings to fit. All in all expensive times ahead  :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 May 2010, 10:20
Yesterday got my actuator setup properly

Today - got told my aircon is broken  :angry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Dahmich on 27 May 2010, 10:23
Yesterday got my actuator setup properly

Today - got told my aircon is broken  :angry: :cry: :cry:
knew i shouldnt have said anything about it  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 27 May 2010, 22:36
Changed the power steering belt and dizzy  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 May 2010, 17:18
My brother's mk3;
New radiator, new pollen filter and cleaned gutters, removed the naff car kit that was fitted, removed aerials, repaired damaged handle on glove box, replaced some missing trim with bits from the breakers!

My mk4;
Reset gear linkages

Dad's 307;
Replaced brokeheadlight bulb  :tongue:
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Post by: Rhyso on 29 May 2010, 17:23
Yesterday got my actuator setup properly

Today - got told my aircon is broken  :angry: :cry: :cry:
knew i shouldnt have said anything about it  :grin: :laugh:

Ha - I fixed it Thursday night - would help if I hadn't removed the fuse  :lipsrsealed:  Still the monkey at VW couldn't work that out.......

Today I've mostly looked at it when I'm passing the window  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: am1w on 29 May 2010, 23:46
Mileage 1140 miles.
Had an oil change with Motul VW Specific 5W30 504 00, new filter, plug + Boron Silk engine additive + Boron Silk fuel additive to full tank of BP Ultimate 97RON. Done at my VW dealership.
Running like a dream. So very smooth now & probably due to new oil in engine.
The other stuff will take 500 to 1000 miles to be felt I am told.
Ahhhh! :smiley:

PS: Also collected my new Ed30 Manual shift. Looks and feels ver' nice. :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 May 2010, 23:48
Been down to the midlands today and got to the cause of my lack of boost at times  :sad: and the result now is a car that boosts like foook!!  :smiley: :evil: oh and a run on the rolling road with good results  :evil:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 30 May 2010, 01:11
been busy doing the car so i havent posted any progress in th last few days but here it is.
oil, filter, plugs, gearbox oil, new dipstick tube, new vaccum pipes, front bumper, grill, and both front wings spray mat black with plenty of over spray to encourage me to do the next panel as soon as possible lol.
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Post by: Charge on 30 May 2010, 01:26
Removed Headliner for refit. Can anyone tell me if the Headliner in a 3dr is the same as a 5dr?
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Post by: Andy-H on 30 May 2010, 09:10
Yesterday I finished fitting the coilovers and also fitted the fuel pump while it was on the ramp  :cool:

Good polish up today.....................it deserves it  :grin:
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Post by: clipperjay on 30 May 2010, 15:33
Took my tool box to the engine bay, then said Fook it and went back in :laugh:
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Post by: patty on 30 May 2010, 18:38
sold it !!!! :sad:


pat
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Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 18:42
crashed one into the other  :rolleyes:

(http://indyposted.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/homer-doh-square.jpg)

(http://www.allposters.com/IMAGES/HPM/SM902.jpg)

(http://mrsponsorpants.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551f9630d883301156fcba3c0970c-800wi)

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Post by: johnson6672 on 30 May 2010, 19:47
/\/\/\/\ Pics, thats not good, is it bad or easy repair? :sad:

Fitted my Aero Catches to the MK2 today :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 20:50
no piccies - i feel a Viking King of England as it is  :lipsrsealed:

dented NSR door on the 'loon below the trim

another scuff on the bumper of the Wagon

 :rolleyes:
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Post by: Dan34 on 30 May 2010, 21:02
Found out my metal grinding noise is actually a top mount, so easy fix! good times  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 30 May 2010, 21:07
sorted ,  whats ya route then - ? for 2 weeks time  :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2010, 22:47
cleaned some of the bits under the bonnet  :laugh: try and get it washed tommorrow
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Post by: Neo Badness on 30 May 2010, 23:44
To Glasgow and back just under a half tank of petrol and no disasters :cool:

that was until the speedo cable broke about 20miles from home, MOT at the end of the week :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 May 2010, 10:27
Just got it washed and rid of 400 mile of roadkill splattered all over the front end  :laugh: off for a drive  :evil:
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Post by: clipperjay on 31 May 2010, 12:12
Took my tool box to the car this morning, put my Nitril gloves on sat in the drivers seat saw how much work was needed and turned right back and said "Bollocks I'm too tired" :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Adam on 31 May 2010, 12:19
Took my tool box to the car this morning, put my Nitril gloves on sat in the drivers seat saw how much work was needed and turned right back and said "nuts I'm too tired" :lipsrsealed:

Are you ever going to start it? :grin:
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Post by: clipperjay on 31 May 2010, 15:42
 :laugh: Yeah I lied it looked like rain and thought I would push myself! I'm self motivated you know! So to get one union PAS nut of the rack its taken me about two and half hours! First dremel F'n pipe of then found an extention bar at a bloody stupid angle a crow bar started to smack it hard took of some underseal off, but ok can live with that. Slipped the stubby spanner into the firewall against my knuckles!
Then finally decided to shortern the bar then use a 60mm copper pipe tube to get more leverage and by the way it was soaked in plus gas night before and lock freeze.
NEVER in my life it has taken me two hours to undo a nut. I was at the point of dropping the subframe off and engine!!! :angry: You want to see how this little 18mm union bolt nearly defeated me Ad?
Jay
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 May 2010, 21:48
Bloody airbag warning light came on this morning  :sad: so this afternoon drivers seat out and sorted out the wires to the plug re-fitted seat and checked on vag-com and now no warning light  :smiley:
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Post by: Rhyso on 31 May 2010, 21:49
Bloody airbag warning light came on this morning  :sad: so this afternoon drivers seat out and sorted out the wires to the plug re-fitted seat and checked on vag-com and now no warning light  :smiley:

what code did you get Matt??  :huh:
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Post by: squires on 31 May 2010, 22:02
nearly finished sorting out the engine bay, and fitted single light grille, still unsure whether to leave it on, pics aint tht good as they were done on the mobly :smiley:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/48765/eng.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/48765/slam.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/48765/en2.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/48765/grill.jpg)
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Post by: am1w on 31 May 2010, 22:13
Removed a hugh pat of bird poo from my lovely red roof using waterless car wash. It was as easy as pie (to remove) but I am sure would not be as tasty! :laugh:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 01 June 2010, 14:58
nearly finished sorting out the engine bay, and fitted single light grille, still unsure whether to leave it on, pics aint tht good as they were done on the mobly :smiley:

 :shocked: take it off, fool. buy a ford if you wanna deface the badge lol
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Post by: Guy on 01 June 2010, 18:46
nearly finished sorting out the engine bay, and fitted single light grille, still unsure whether to leave it on, pics aint tht good as they were done on the mobly :smiley:

 :shocked: take it off, fool. buy a ford if you wanna deface the badge lol

its his car... if we all kept everything the same life would be very dull  :undecided:
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Post by: JC on 01 June 2010, 18:49
nearly finished sorting out the engine bay, and fitted single light grille, still unsure whether to leave it on, pics aint tht good as they were done on the mobly :smiley:

 :shocked: take it off, fool. buy a ford if you wanna deface the badge lol

this from the owner with a rusted bonnet  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: AlanD on 01 June 2010, 18:55
this from the owner with a rusted bonnet  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

DAMM YOU !

lol beat me to it :D :D
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Post by: JC on 01 June 2010, 18:57
this from the owner with a rusted bonnet  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

DAMM YOU !

lol beat me to it :D :D

as usual  :grin:

 :wink:
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Post by: clipperjay on 01 June 2010, 20:13
Got up took my tool box :smiley: , opened the garage door looked at the golf wet and dripping :undecided: , then shut the garage door and said Boll*ocks :sad: , then went inside had coffee :smiley:!
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Post by: TinuxGTI on 01 June 2010, 20:19
Bought spacers and CAI :)
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Post by: walchy01 on 01 June 2010, 20:49
Fitted oil pressure switch mk2 16v
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 June 2010, 21:09
Fitted my new forum window stickers  :smiley:
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Post by: adzgti3 on 01 June 2010, 21:30
Removed aireal and fitted blank!!
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Post by: 46Bones on 01 June 2010, 22:43
Today I have given the GTI a run out to pick other half up and finally found out what the wires to the washer jets are for ..... Quite a productive day.
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Post by: Baylez8v on 02 June 2010, 15:27
ok fair point, mines not even on the road yet. guess im just not a fan of debadged grills. and as for the rust..... well i have no explanation, i just like rust lol

but back to the topic in hand.

just recieved bottom ball joints, gear linkage kit and relay arm from ebay. now gonna go fill a few holes up on the boot panel and get involved with the mat black again.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 June 2010, 22:44
Removed,cleaned,checked the 007p re-fitted
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Post by: bourbon on 03 June 2010, 17:10
Put rent in window and removed dealer stickers
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Post by: Osh on 03 June 2010, 18:07
Had four new shocks fitted at VeeW Bristol - make sthe car drive propoerly now... :shocked:

Fitted a new catch to the glove compartment; can lock the stere front away now...

Osh
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Post by: Charge on 03 June 2010, 19:00
Fitted crosshair Front lights, wired up door speakers, and started to change door handles/locks to chrome, but gave up.
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Post by: jamrock on 03 June 2010, 20:33
FITTED MY SOUNDS!!!

only a set of 6*9's in the rear shelf and comps in the front, but it made me  :smiley:

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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 June 2010, 21:33
dropped it off into my local stealer to service it tommorrow missing it already especially as im driving a brand new polo until then  :sad:
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Post by: danny_p on 03 June 2010, 22:32
finished building one of my engines  :evil:
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Post by: Guy on 03 June 2010, 22:39
in short... drove to tuneside... had a remap... drove home (quicker) :afro:
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Post by: clipperjay on 03 June 2010, 22:46
Pissed off got some parts sent to me and I asked before if they were a 16V Cambelt and alternator Belt with tensioner. Guess what I got 8V NO alternator belt and did get the tensioner but not sure if the 8V is the same as the 16V?
Kicked the tool box and went inside! :angry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 04 June 2010, 13:27
Fitted a very tasty number plate holder  :cool:
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Post by: Adam on 04 June 2010, 13:29
Dropped it off to VW
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Post by: Baylez8v on 04 June 2010, 14:21
waiting for standard air box to arrive along with aero blades, got top mounts yesterday. now gonna go and fit gear linkage repair kit, do a bit more spraying and generally drool over her
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Post by: jmsheahan on 04 June 2010, 14:52
Sent it away to have the head rebuilt
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 June 2010, 15:34
Ordered a new Master cylinder.

Hopefully it'll arrive tomorrow and be fitted an Cinders can still go to the ball....
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Post by: Adam on 04 June 2010, 16:48
Paid £90.38 to get my bonnet cable replaced by VW.
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Post by: johnson6672 on 04 June 2010, 17:08
Changed the passenger side electric window regulator, now both front windows open, a much need bonus in this great weather :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 04 June 2010, 17:10
Got my R888's fitted on the front wheels ready for trackday action on the 25th.

Tomorrow gotta give the car a going over in prep for Stonor Park on Sunday.

Nick
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 June 2010, 20:35
collected it from vw and paid them £197 for an oil service,brake fluid change,air con service and a new fuel filter
air cons nice n cold now  :cool: got a map sensor and keyfob badge to pick up tommorrow after work as well as some lower grille vents from jonnyturbo  :smiley:
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Post by: Charge on 05 June 2010, 00:13
Fitted new door handles, changed MOMO steering wheel to OEM steering wheel. Hate it now though >.<
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Post by: Dan34 on 05 June 2010, 19:58
The windscreen cracked, oh joy  :rolleyes:
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Post by: AlanD on 05 June 2010, 20:17
Didn't it already have a crack or chip in it already or am I just dreaming that up?
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Post by: Mr Blue on 05 June 2010, 20:45
fitted windscreen, Adjusted wing, adjusted door, fitted sunroof and other trim bits. stone guard under wings.


THEN IT RAINS :rolleyes: could have done a lot more !
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Post by: bourbon on 05 June 2010, 22:16
Washed 2bk method claybar and machine polish need to wax but ran out of light
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Post by: Dan34 on 05 June 2010, 22:40
Didn't it already have a crack or chip in it already or am I just dreaming that up?

Millions of chips!

but didnt crack on any of the old chips  :grin:
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Post by: Niebz on 05 June 2010, 23:04
Washed it, shammy leathered, polished it, tee-cut the scratches/bugs, blackner on the trims and wheels, crazy acid stuff on the alloys :D looks sweet now hands burnt from the acid tho :/  :undecided:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 June 2010, 03:11
well yesterday actually  :grin: picked up a map sensor from vw and some oem lower grilles kindly given to me :afro:
cleaned and treated the lower grilles removed smic and gave it a good clean out and fitted a new map sensor also gave the air inlet temp sensor a good clean as it was black now its back to its original colour  :laugh: see if this cures my prob  :undecided: oh and hoovered it out and then fitted the oem grilles and went for a quick drive  :evil: today i'll probably wash it
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 June 2010, 11:23
Finally fixed the rear passenger door which wouldn't open from the inside. Cable had come unclipped. It now works! Woo-hoo!!  :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 06 June 2010, 11:51
Had replaced snapped speedo cable, sorted the not working wipers, blower controls died. Brake Master cylinder died so order up a new one, arrived Sat as supposed to be at my first time trial today (Sun). Fitted new M/c, replaced corroded brake lines topped off fluid. Bleeding the brakes I knackered the bleed nipple and thus the caliper @ 1145pm last night in the rush to get it finished. Now can't go to said trackday/ meet :rolleyes:

Such is life
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Post by: dom on 06 June 2010, 14:57
Started to paint the calipers, then it started raining  :angry:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 June 2010, 15:05
hooverd the inside out :)

hoover posibly doesent work anymore due to the raid  :rolleyes:

my mats changed colour when i goovered them  :undecided: :grin:
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Post by: Snoopy on 06 June 2010, 16:20
Washed the mk1 and was going to detail it then I was also going to replace the alt power lead as one of them is looking worse for ware but it started to spot on to rain and is now raining properly typical :grin: . I spent the rest of the afternoon under the garage ramp changing a crank sensor on a mates car.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 June 2010, 16:38
washed it and went out to get another hosepipe for it as the old ones sh!t  :laugh: and got back and it starts raining
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Post by: Adam on 07 June 2010, 01:35
Properly washed, polished, waxed, waxed, and re-waxed her :cool:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 07 June 2010, 09:37
Fitted my new hofle lower bumper vents, now i just need to get the cold air feed pipe for the BMC CDA.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 June 2010, 12:25
Another scan for engine fault codes  :laugh:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 08 June 2010, 17:29
Changed a temp sender and swore at it. Profusely.
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Post by: Charge on 09 June 2010, 00:17
Headliner changed. DAMN.
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Post by: Adam on 10 June 2010, 14:59
Booked her in for a front respray at last :cool:
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Post by: johnson6672 on 10 June 2010, 17:31
Changed the blown indicator bulb, those spare headlights i got that have bulbs in have come in quite handy :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 June 2010, 17:34
Ordered coilovers at a discount rate!  :cool:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 10 June 2010, 18:21
Cleaned it thoroughly for Volksfest tomorrow.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 June 2010, 19:17
Spent another hour today polishing an inlet manifold.....   :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 10 June 2010, 19:46
Took car for MOT, no work required :cool:
Thom
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Post by: JC on 10 June 2010, 19:46
result
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Post by: Thom89 on 10 June 2010, 19:47
Indeed

Thom
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Post by: Andy-H on 10 June 2010, 20:02
Took it to the body shop for a quote  :embarassed:
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Post by: adamfernadam on 10 June 2010, 21:27
Finally gotten time to fit shiny new discs and pads all round..and stopped the missus whinging bout the light on the dash....happy days  :grin:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 10 June 2010, 23:16
Finally got my n/s/f shock back and put on, now sitting low and level on Bilstien all round.
Porsche wheel in for repair  :smiley: .
Both front top mounts and bottom ball joints replaced.
Backbox removed so i can match up the hanging points and pipe bend for newer more
discreet twin exit backbox to be welded. So it's straight through stainless pipe at the moment  :evil:
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Post by: Charge on 10 June 2010, 23:44
Drove it. Put Reblack stuff on the bumper, its gone all streaky >.< Does look better I suppose.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 10 June 2010, 23:48
Not that Auto Glym spray on stuff was it? If so that stuff NEVER comes off. :sad:
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Post by: Charge on 11 June 2010, 01:33
No it was stuff from Halfrauds. Its like leather polish fluid (it seems).

Comes in a Green Bottle. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_248448_langId_-1_categoryId_165682
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 11 June 2010, 03:10
If it looks bad then you could cover it up with some kiwi shoe polish. The stuff thats in a small botltle with foam aplicator. Make sure you rub it in with a soft clean cloth and it will last for ages. :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 June 2010, 15:15
Spent another hour today polishing an inlet manifold.....   :laugh:

Same again  :grin:

Also got a second quote for a rear quarter respray....... reflex silver ....  D'oh!

Quote 1) 400
Quote 2) 180
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Post by: tweed on 11 June 2010, 20:28
parked it round the back of the house so I don't have to look at the battle scars  :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 June 2010, 12:11
Gave it a wash and dressed the tyres with my new cleaning products  :smiley: also sorted out my front lower engine cover to get it to sit properly and altered the sai pump brether filter again  :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 June 2010, 20:46
Re-located the sai filter again!! to a position i'm happy with now  :grin:
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 12 June 2010, 20:51
Sprayed up and fitted a new badgless grille to replace manky old one.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/zacstrummer/golf/DSC_0221.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/zacstrummer/golf/DSC_0227.jpg)
 :smiley:
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Post by: Ninja on 12 June 2010, 21:42
Bought it!  :cool:

And sold my MK2  :sad:
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 June 2010, 23:26
I let my wife drive the Mk2 today for the first time in 7 years!.... as I was dropping my mates Aston  Martin Vantage back to his house, and needed picking up, Its fair to say that she struggled to keep up :grin: :grin:
Thom
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Post by: clipperjay on 12 June 2010, 23:28
Woke up had coffee took my tool box and starter motor stuck three bolts in didn't do them up said Feck it and went back in!  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: walchy01 on 13 June 2010, 15:49
Looked at the poor sod sitting there in the piss rain, nothing done on her today :angry:
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Post by: Cory on 14 June 2010, 07:59
replaced a broken clutch stop. - pain in the arse!!!  but after about 4 hours of messing around, i now have a quick n easy method if anyone needs it  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 14 June 2010, 14:14
replaced a broken clutch stop. - pain in the arse!!!  but after about 4 hours of messing around, i now have a quick n easy method if anyone needs it  :smiley:

Give it to someone else to do?
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Post by: Cory on 14 June 2010, 18:41
not quite.   just a case of 2 tie raps to tention it, then cut em off once fitted
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Post by: Neo Badness on 14 June 2010, 18:56
not quite.   just a case of 2 tie raps to tention it, then cut em off once fitted

ingenius :cool: there are few problems that cannot be eased or solved by duck tape, WD40 or cable ties... :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 June 2010, 19:21
Dropped it off at local garage; Oil service and sort out a knackered CV boot.
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Post by: slamvan on 14 June 2010, 19:26
smashed the passenger side window  :sad:
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Post by: beth on 14 June 2010, 21:12
bought a miltek cat back system, and a 4 motion rear valence  :smug:
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 June 2010, 21:58
Dropped it off at the paint shop  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 15 June 2010, 17:13
Engine oil + filter (5w40 fully synth every 5k).

Replaced missing strap on CV gaitor.

Thought some more about booking it in for that spray job....    :laugh:
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Post by: Charge on 15 June 2010, 17:16
Changed the locks, sold the old steering Wheel.
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Post by: Snoopy on 15 June 2010, 17:23
Waxoyled the backend of the mk6. I think i got more on me and in my hair than on the car  :grin: I also got lots of odd looks from people passing i think they were prob thinking why does he havw a new car up on the 4 poster ramp. :evil:
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Post by: bmm on 15 June 2010, 17:33
Finally got my Eibach coilovers fitted, and fell in love with the car all over again  :laugh:
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Post by: Adam on 16 June 2010, 09:48
Changed the locks, sold the old steering Wheel.

Did you sell it to Tom by any chance? :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 June 2010, 17:47
Electronic wheel alignment... sorted!  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 16 June 2010, 18:35
Quick spootle, and off to the VW meet at Coventry...
Thom
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Post by: N900 MJT on 18 June 2010, 09:03
Fitted new headlights - just need to get the HID bulbs now!
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Post by: Organisys on 18 June 2010, 12:18
Broke the gear linkage, parked it back in the Garage in disgust.   :angry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 June 2010, 12:29
picked up my spare rear calipers, just need to get my finger out/ find time to fit them over the weekend.

Then book MOT and we're back in the game...

Fook me are BBS centre caps expensive... :shocked:
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Post by: MickeyC on 18 June 2010, 13:39
mines at Pipewerx now gettin front poly bushes fitted

front wipers are officially f***ed. out of sync and everythin, totally gone.... and as if by magic, its raining
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Post by: Charge on 18 June 2010, 13:54
Did you sell it to Tom by any chance? :grin:

Pretty much yea, just gotta find the allen key screws. Theyve gone walkies!
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Post by: shaolindan on 18 June 2010, 14:06
Should be about 30 quid.

picked up my spare rear calipers, just need to get my finger out/ find time to fit them over the weekend.

Then book MOT and we're back in the game...

Fook me are BBS centre caps expensive... :shocked:
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Post by: Ninja on 18 June 2010, 14:36
Put it on ebay!!!!!  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 June 2010, 22:43
Checked all the levels and gave it a hoover out and some poorboys treatment on the interior  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 June 2010, 06:41
Not done yet but the plans for today are.............

Nip up the rear wheel bearing as it's getting quite loud and it isn't having a new one this weekend  :evil:

Sort out the rattling exhaust issue I've had since lowering it  :cool:

MASSIVE clean up, polish, wax, dust hoover etc.etc.etc.  :smiley:
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Post by: Adam on 19 June 2010, 12:18
Picked her up from the bodyshop a very happy man.

Did you sell it to Tom by any chance? :grin:

Pretty much yea, just gotta find the allen key screws. Theyve gone walkies!

He rang me and asked me if a MK2 steering wheel will fit on a Lupo.....
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Post by: Ninja on 19 June 2010, 14:45
Took delievery... WOOHOOO Sexy car!  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 June 2010, 18:26
Washed it  :smiley: Then had a look at how a fmic will fit behind the std bumper hopefully should have an answer in the next 2-3 weeks  :evil:
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Post by: Adam on 19 June 2010, 18:29
Changed rear pads and disks.

Fitted legal pressed plates.
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Post by: bourbon on 19 June 2010, 18:53
Rinsed it off 2bkt wash claybar polished and waxed (arms aching now lol)
then cleaned out the inside hoovered dash polished and all plastics looks mint inside and out, just waiting for a bird to sh!t on it now lol
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Post by: Snoopy on 19 June 2010, 19:50
Washed it  :smiley:
I was going to do that myself today but as it was howling a gale out there, bloody freezing and every so often spotting on to rain i chickened out. I feel such a lazy soft barstuard now!
I just cleaned the windscreen inside, checked fluid levels and tyre pressures and called it aday  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 19 June 2010, 20:01
and called it aday  :grin:


another one naming his car  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue:
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Post by: Matty-MK3 on 19 June 2010, 20:23
and called it aday  :grin:


another one naming his car  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :tongue:

:laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 19 June 2010, 22:29
Contemplated the task ahead of Inters, and just how far the cleaning process should go... at this moment, not very far :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: dan_apps on 19 June 2010, 22:48
Put a battery on her, haven't started her in 5 months andshe started after a splutter on the first turn of the key! :afro:
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Post by: Thom89 on 19 June 2010, 23:48
Put a battery on her, haven't started her in 5 months andshe started after a splutter on the first turn of the key! :afro:

Doesn't "She" have a name :evil: :evil: :wink:
Thom
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Post by: Guy on 20 June 2010, 02:02
dented the fcuker  :angry:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 20 June 2010, 10:58
dented the fcuker  :angry:
nooooooo the mk1? how bad?  :sad:

i feel your pain
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Post by: Steve_B on 20 June 2010, 15:30
replaced the windscreen. washing line trick worked a treat  :cool:
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Post by: Snoopy on 20 June 2010, 15:48
Washed them both as the guy up the hill made me feel guilty i did not do them yesterday. :grin:
I also changed a seat lift cable on the mk1 as it had snapped.
I then fitted some sticky back foam pads in certain areas of the mk6 (B-pillar trim joins and behind the fuse panel cover as shown in one of the threads on the forum) to try to reduce some of the rattles and squeeks.
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Post by: dom on 20 June 2010, 16:20
Washed and polished it  :smiley:

Also resprayed the red on the grill as it was beginning to look tired!
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Post by: Little JT on 20 June 2010, 17:00
changed 2x rear wheel bearings 2x hand brake cables 1 wheel cylinder and 2x brake drums + cleaned two lots of bird sh!t of of the old girl
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Post by: MrBounce on 20 June 2010, 17:12
Hoovered the interior and the unfeasibly large boot!!
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Post by: Rhyso on 20 June 2010, 17:39
Yesterday I tided up my MK5 handle wiring and fitted new boot trim.  Also put some anti-rattle tape under the ashtray and gave the car a wash

Today my lovely girlfriend stitched the gaitor on my gear stick as the Beetle and Golf one's are different - only been like that for 3 years mind  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 20 June 2010, 17:41
fook all  :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 20 June 2010, 17:42
fook all  :grin:

That's cos you don't own a Golf  :tongue:
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Post by: Guy on 20 June 2010, 19:47
dented the fcuker  :angry:
nooooooo the mk1? how bad?  :sad:

i feel your pain

no... the shiny straight van which isn't very straight anymore  :sad:

(not too bad... only a knackered wheel arch)
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Post by: Dan34 on 20 June 2010, 20:10
Failed epically at fitting new wheels  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 20 June 2010, 20:11
fook all  :grin:

That's cos you don't own a Golf  :tongue:

o really  :huh:



 :laugh:



might have been shopping, it is fathers day  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 June 2010, 16:57
Booked it in for some spray work on the rear qtr.  6th July can't come soon enough, bring it on!
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Post by: spear on 22 June 2010, 15:51
sorted out the annoying heat sheild rattle   :smiley:

yesterday i also fitted new side repeaters, vr6 splitter and experimented with window tint film on my front indicators and tow eye covers. looks  :cool:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 22 June 2010, 16:19
Growing increasingly tired of it's rattling from the cat. Considering whether I should break it or not, or at least begin taking bits off to sell....
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Post by: dom on 22 June 2010, 22:51
Growing increasingly tired of it's rattling from the cat. Considering whether I should break it or not, or at least begin taking bits off to sell....

I thought it had to last until August?  :grin:
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Post by: Alec on 22 June 2010, 22:56
Washed it, removed faded horrible VW badge from rear and "Golf GTI" badge for painting. What colour should they be standard? I am guessing silver but I might paint them black.

Put the grille back on so it fit's properly

Removed centre caps to replace BBS inserts and maybe get them painted as they are bubbling a tiny bit round the edge.
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Post by: Ninja on 23 June 2010, 09:43
Growing increasingly tired of it's rattling from the cat. Considering whether I should break it or not, or at least begin taking bits off to sell....

Do it! I'll buy a bolt from the rocker cover to get you started. 5p posted?
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 June 2010, 22:36
sorted out one of my last mods for the golf with nick  :wink: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: barnysGTI on 24 June 2010, 21:05
totally stripped the interior out on my mk2 gti and half the dash to start on heater matrix and fitted a new track rod end on the mk3gti..
also pressure washed the carpets from the mk2 as the interior is proper mouldy.....
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Post by: Snoopy on 24 June 2010, 21:16
More waxoyling but this time a yearly upkeep of the mk1.
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Post by: smitty12 on 24 June 2010, 22:11
Got my sharan rear badge properly colour coded and put back on the car  :cool:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 26 June 2010, 10:17
Put some fuel in, air in the tyres and got it washed for the 1st time in weeks.

Still hoping to sell if anyone wants a bargain Mk3 Gti 8V.

On ebay so take a gander if you fancy it:  190408334803
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Post by: richard s on 26 June 2010, 16:40
did  a bit of welding on n/s  floorpan then looked around n/s rear chassis as there is a small hole in the rear arch and got sad at how much rotten crumbly steel is being held together with sealer  :cry: and after poking around the hole in the arch that isnt as small now either
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 June 2010, 22:28
bit of a hoover out then painted the tops of the coil packs to finish off the look in my engine bay  :cool: fitting them tomorra  :smiley:
n then give it a wash
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Post by: Snoopy on 26 June 2010, 22:48
Washed the mk6, was hovering it, then there was a power cut as i was half way through. Then it rained. So that was time wasted.  :undecided:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 26 June 2010, 23:09
went to the shops in it

parked legally

came back and it was stil there

drove home in it

.... :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 26 June 2010, 23:13
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 26 June 2010, 23:40
went to the shops in it

parked legally

came back and it was stil there

drove home in it

.... :lipsrsealed: :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: archie837 on 26 June 2010, 23:55
tinted my lights and painted the grill
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 June 2010, 00:09
Full compound machine polish, after sorting some minor imperfections with 2000 wet/dry, steam cleaned, then washed with a sponge! allowed to dry, then Megs quick detailer used to clear the water marks, followed by 2 coats of Megs Gold Class wax, followed by a full detail session, inside and out.... started at 11am finished at 9.45pm! and thanks to James for impressive Hoovering skills :cool:
Looks alright now...
Thom
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Post by: tom-gardiner on 27 June 2010, 02:16
Full compound machine polish, after sorting some minor imperfections with 2000 wet/dry, steam cleaned, then washed with a sponge! allowed to dry, then Megs quick detailer used to clear the water marks, followed by 2 coats of Megs Gold Class wax, followed by a full detail session, inside and out.... started at 11am finished at 9.45pm! and thanks to James for impressive Hoovering skills :cool:
Looks alright now...
Thom

now thats what i call dedication! any pics mate?
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 June 2010, 02:30
Full compound machine polish, after sorting some minor imperfections with 2000 wet/dry, steam cleaned, then washed with a sponge! allowed to dry, then Megs quick detailer used to clear the water marks, followed by 2 coats of Megs Gold Class wax, followed by a full detail session, inside and out.... started at 11am finished at 9.45pm! and thanks to James for impressive Hoovering skills :cool:
Looks alright now...
Thom

now thats what i call dedication! any pics mate?

Only these i'm afraid....(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/64561e73.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/535f9a0e.jpg)

Just took them :grin: :grin:  Oh, and I'd already done nearly 4hrs of work before I'd started the Golf!
Thom
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Post by: tom-gardiner on 27 June 2010, 02:34
wicked, how much that numberplate set you back if ya dont mind me asking?
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 June 2010, 02:39
wicked, how much that numberplate set you back if ya dont mind me asking?

You'll like this.. 1 hrs work, to get a knackered Datsun 120Y through its MOT, the price of the MOT £25, and the transfer fee :evil: :evil:

Plate now valued at well over 3K!
Thom
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 June 2010, 10:43
Been out and fitted my painted coilpacks polished the camcover at the same time  :smiley: and took some pics quick drive out for some v-power and sometime today am going to have to get it washed all this dry weather n dust rained yesterday night and the cars filthy now  :sad:
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Post by: Andy-H on 27 June 2010, 12:53
Yesterday I sorted the exhaust rattle I've had since I put the coilovers on  :rolleyes:

Today it's had 3 coats of wax  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 June 2010, 17:00
got a set of 280mm claipers :cool:

will need to refurb them and make them pretty
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 June 2010, 18:16
Blown the turbo
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2010, 18:17
Blown the turbo & left it in England

Fixed  :wink:
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 June 2010, 18:18
Blown the turbo & left it in England

Fixed  :wink:

I just hope you English are better at fixing cars than playing football
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Post by: JC on 27 June 2010, 18:20
i did offer to fix it - PERMANANTLY  :grin: :laugh: :kiss:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 June 2010, 22:40
Finished washing it about an hour ago  :laugh:
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Post by: glamourgirllexus on 29 June 2010, 00:05
I cleaned it inside and out, got new...
Door pins, chrome temp dials and door handles, chrome based black leather gaiter, gear knob, valve caps, ed hardy seat covers (still cant find new seats) serviced it, got a quote of 200 to get every dent and scratch out with respray on back door (bloody kids need to learn not to slam there door onto my car  :angry: )
LOL, all silly things, but need to keep myself occupied whilst looking for lowering springs and alloys =[
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 June 2010, 12:57
ordered some blue silicone hose for the catch can and some for the oem charge pipe/dv hose  :smiley: hopefully that should arrive before the weekend
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Post by: Dan34 on 29 June 2010, 13:36
Ordered some spacers & carbon wrap.

Also preped my new wheels so there ready to go on!
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 29 June 2010, 15:22
Picked up the first tranch of parts for my mk2 valver.  Fitted new dizzy and plugs at the weekend but just been to GSF to get new Brembo discs for the front and pads g60 top mounts and new rears as well and a full exhaust system. All in £217 and they gave me a heafty discount. Picking up a Boge turbo kit tomorrow as well. 
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Post by: dom on 29 June 2010, 15:48
Fixed my 'only revving to 5k' problem  :grin:

Also ordered some new top mounts for when the coilovers arrive  :evil:
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Post by: MrBounce on 29 June 2010, 15:51
Sorted the rear door trim out (it wasn't sitting right) and have booked an appointment to get the windscreen chips repaired - I've finally got round to it since first noticing them in February...  :rolleyes: :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 29 June 2010, 16:27
GOT HER BACK :D :D :D
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 June 2010, 19:20
Repaired the "spinning nozzle" rear wiper motor with Audi repair kit 8L0998711

Works a treat and was good fun fixing it!   :cool:
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Post by: archie837 on 29 June 2010, 20:25
GOT HER BACK :D :D :D

I like this.

I put new fronts on today
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Post by: Ninja on 29 June 2010, 20:29
GOT HER BACK :D :D :D

Congratulations mate!!!  :cool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 29 June 2010, 20:29
Missed it.

Badly  :sad:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 29 June 2010, 20:35
You calmed down a bit now then
Keeping it of flogging it?
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Post by: JC on 29 June 2010, 20:36
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:  nice steve -  :laugh:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 29 June 2010, 20:43
no f**king around with me, straight to the point
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Post by: JC on 29 June 2010, 20:58
suppose he was the same with you in a pub in hinckley  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 29 June 2010, 21:03
 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 29 June 2010, 21:20
You calmed down a bit now then
Keeping it of flogging it?

Make my mind up when I get it back.  Today I missed it though as I had to go to Monmouth then got picked up a work colleague and went to Leeds and back in a car with a leather interior and NO AIRCON  :sick: :sick:

Missed the power - a 1.4 Clio just doesn't cut it  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 30 June 2010, 07:16
Sold it in eBay. 

Guy picks it up tonight and pays me cash. 

At least I think that's how it works.
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Post by: bourbon on 30 June 2010, 20:50
Cleaned all rust off callipers and painted with smooth red hammerite
Look loads better 
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 July 2010, 01:35
got my blue silicone hose for chargepipe and catch can made a start re doing the catch can hosing wasn't happy so ordered some more  :laugh: also had to order a 25mm elbow to sort the chargepipe/dv one so both jobs have to wait until i recieve the parts  :laugh:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 01 July 2010, 06:38
Given away the keys and filled out/posted the V5.

No longer a golf owner  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Ninja on 01 July 2010, 19:52
Given away the keys and filled out/posted the V5.

No longer a golf owner  :cry: :cry:

You'll get another  :wink:
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Post by: AlanD on 01 July 2010, 20:34
Thought it was broken (ALREADY !!!!?) but then realised I hadn't tightened the negative back to my battery properly when re-wiring the sub and amp back on the other day lol

DOH !  :embarassed:
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Post by: DubFan on 01 July 2010, 23:02
Watched the clock tick over to 140,000 miles....  :undecided:
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Post by: Asbo Sovfinger on 02 July 2010, 08:05
Given away the keys and filled out/posted the V5.

No longer a golf owner  :cry: :cry:

You'll get another  :wink:

With a baby on the way the Missus is less keen on Gti's now although I've spotted a rather nice 5 dr MK5 not too far away so maybe we can change her mind...who's with me?

Mind you, I've managed to get approval for a Mondeo ST TDCI so it's not all bad as family cars go.
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Post by: Dubway on 02 July 2010, 16:45
Repaired my exhaust with some exhaust sealer, a bean can and some jubilee clips :) about to put camo bonnet on
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Post by: Rhyso on 02 July 2010, 19:05
Ordered a new turbo
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Post by: glamourgirllexus on 02 July 2010, 19:36
well i didn't but southcoast_gti put my new door handles on and fitted my door cars and my sub is now wired in thanks to another friend!! also i no longer have a VW badge on the back as we pulled it off then realised i have no glue to fit the new one =[ but i did manage to get all the stickers off the windows!!
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Post by: stugtd on 02 July 2010, 20:00
 washed and waxed it ready for bvf tomorrow  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 02 July 2010, 20:40
Sold it.
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Post by: Mr.Tom on 02 July 2010, 20:55
Re-attached cat heat shield using 2 2p coins as washers to replace the rusted clips. Also removed the skirt trim (as the usual rusted strips were already missing, and it looked messy)
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 03 July 2010, 00:17
gave the motor a good Valet :D


(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/4e30cc10.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 July 2010, 00:17
Recieved a nice square box and a large rectangular box both slightly heavy  :smiley:
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 03 July 2010, 00:44
Recieved a nice square box and a large rectangular box both slightly heavy  :smiley:

FMIC ? lol
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 03 July 2010, 00:47
gave the motor a good Valet :D


(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/4e30cc10.jpg)
Very shiney. :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 03 July 2010, 00:54
gave the motor a good Valet :D


(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/4e30cc10.jpg)
Very shiney. :cool: :cool:

why thank u :D didnt even use any crazy priced products either, just some auto glym, gonna get some better stuff once i get used to detailing  :grin:
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Post by: drapergti on 03 July 2010, 11:47
At AMD having some AP coilovers fitted to the mk2 :cool:
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Post by: shaolindan on 03 July 2010, 12:23
Replaced the clutch and brake pedal rubbers.
Passenger door pin broken, so replaced all four with red anodised aluminium ones. Subtle bit of bling.

Applied the new dodo juice trim sealant. Awkward like working with fast drying nail polish, but end result looks fantastic. When the sun moves I'm going to put another coat of Poorboys Ex-sealant on.

Tomorrows mission is to find out why the rear washer jet is now not working....
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Post by: MrBounce on 03 July 2010, 17:03
Got the windscreen chips "fixed" (they look no different) although I am now told they won't crack any further... And have washed, dried and hoovered it. CBA to polish it as it's too hot.
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Post by: benvictors on 03 July 2010, 21:56
Fixed my annoyingly rattling exhaust, sorted my camber out on the front nearside, put a slightly darker tint on all my lights apart from the headlights and gave it a damn good clean inside, another 2 weeks an I'll have my coily's and then I'll be happy with it.......................... for a while at least  :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 03 July 2010, 22:02
Attempted to fit coilovers but was defeated by seized bolts on the struts  :angry:

Gotta wait til monday to get some new bolts so I can cut the old ones off  :sad:
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Post by: JC on 04 July 2010, 07:09
Slept in it in the middle of an airfield  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 July 2010, 09:06
well more yesterday and abit of today  :laugh: washed it first thing and then later in the morning the job was to fit the ths fmic to mine and jonnys golfs turned into a mission  :laugh: i finally got my bumper sorted at 12.30 am this morning todays mission is to fit the washer covers and sort out the catch can hose etc still scarred and ache from yesterday  :laugh: :cry: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Khare on 04 July 2010, 10:12
Outer CV boot and front top mounts yesterday.

Today I shall clean it and hoover it.
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 July 2010, 11:00
Still nothing

Been looking at replacements  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Khare on 04 July 2010, 11:03
do tell...
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 July 2010, 11:04
do tell...

about how its sat at R-Tech doing fcuk all........

Or the fact I've been looking at MK5's and MK6's
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Post by: Khare on 04 July 2010, 11:05
I've heard it all now  :smiley: :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 04 July 2010, 11:24
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1263749131)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201025361827265/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/10000/price-from/9000/fuel-type/diesel/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/3/keywords/gt/radius/1501/postcode/se256pu?logcode=p

:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

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Post by: Rhyso on 04 July 2010, 11:26
thats bloody cheap

No xenons though  :sad:  I'm determined my next car will have them lol
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Post by: AlanD on 04 July 2010, 11:29
Theres one round where I live (used to see it all the time at the bus stop in the morning lol) just like that but 3 door (same colour) with xenons and it looked bloody nice.
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 July 2010, 11:30
Theres one round where I live (used to see it all the time at the bus stop in the morning lol) just like that but 3 door (same colour) with xenons and it looked bloody nice.

Fail  :sad:

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Post by: AlanD on 04 July 2010, 11:42
Its a failure you dont want one :D

The MK4 isnt as bad but the MK5 looks SOO much curvier and better in 3 door, well IMO anyway (which is pretty much fact lol).
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 July 2010, 11:44
Its a failure you dont want one :D

The MK4 isnt as bad but the MK5 looks SOO much curvier and better in 3 door, well IMO anyway (which is pretty much fact lol).

5 door more whores FTW

Sod getting out of the car to let someone in - especially if its raining!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 July 2010, 15:23
It's simple, you don't give people lifts.

You drive off laughing, especially when it's raining, safe in the knowledge that they should have learnt to drive or had the foresight to have brought their own car.

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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 July 2010, 15:31
fitted the headlight covers back on modified the battery cover and re-fitted the catch can hoses also trimmed the drivers sider lower grille cover to fit back into the bumper both l/h and r/h on and middle one out to show the fmic :afro:  :evil:
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Post by: glamourgirllexus on 04 July 2010, 15:35
new dials =] (silver)
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Post by: barnysGTI on 04 July 2010, 16:35
well i brought a mk2gti a few weeks ago, driveway find.....£150 notes later its sittin on my drive....got a thread goin on mk2 section...
anyway got the heater matrix out this morning just gotta put it back in,
then i thought to myself as this has been sitting for 2yr's think i had better play with the engine just to make sure its ok its a 2.0 16v abf.
guess wot yes its ceased solid :cry: :cry: was hopin this wasn't goin to be the case but it is
so now im on the hunt for a donor lump..
but all in all ive had a good day playin on the dub.....
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Post by: emery1990 on 04 July 2010, 17:03
had to reverse bump start it= Dodgy! now at home ready to be sorned for a few months. :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 04 July 2010, 19:54
nah mate - TEAM Wagon - its all about the BOOT

loan car can be taxed tomorrow  :grin:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 04 July 2010, 20:22
Emergency drive shaft swap at me ma and da's after broke down in Boston on me way home from Skeg!! Inner CV joint shot to pieces!! Brother in law very impressed that firstly I had a spare drive shaft and secondly it took me less than an hour to do..... :cool:
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Post by: glamourgirllexus on 05 July 2010, 00:09
parked it at petrol station ready for the morning  :embarassed:

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Post by: VR6-Joe on 05 July 2010, 01:45
I haven't got a Golf! :cry:
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Post by: Organisys on 05 July 2010, 13:41
Opened bonnet, examined broken cable change. Closed bonnet.
 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 July 2010, 20:37
25mm elbow arrived this morning so finally got my blue silicone hose for the chargepipe to d/v fitted  :smiley: engine bay all sorted and looking  :cool:
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Post by: clipperjay on 05 July 2010, 20:55
Took my tool box walk to the car lifted the bonnet, got too hot, shut the bonnet went in for a beer!
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Post by: stugtd on 05 July 2010, 21:07
fitted a new gearbox mounting so no more engine jumping :smiley:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 05 July 2010, 21:21
Changed the spark plugs and fitted new locks. One key for everything  :smug: :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 05 July 2010, 22:31
Took my tool box walk to the car lifted the bonnet, got too hot, shut the bonnet went in for a beer!


Dude, when was the last time you actually managed to get the toolbox out and actually do something to your car?  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Hurdy on 05 July 2010, 23:31
Not quite fitted today, but just before Inters and then I got back from holiday today to post it up :laugh:

Full Wizards of NOS kit,progressive race controller and double bottle system and running 75bhp and 75lbft jets :evil:

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/NOS.jpg)
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Post by: AlanD on 05 July 2010, 23:33
Because you clearly didn't have enough power already :shocked:

:cool:
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Post by: Dan34 on 05 July 2010, 23:37
What times were you running up the strip hurdy? saw your car going up the strip but i was feelin lazy and stayed in the camping area so didnt see your times  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 July 2010, 09:01
Got in from work and decided to trim the centre grille in front of the fmic to make it nice and tidy much better now that done i can get off to get some sleep shortly
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 July 2010, 18:20
Rear quarter panel respray.  Guy's at SCH Coachworks (Rochester) done a fantastic job!  Reflex silver paint matched perfectly and very reasonable price.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/06072010187.jpg)

Also received and fitted nice stumpy OEM look aerial mast.  Looks great!  Kept the original in the boot if reception on this one turns out to be pants or it gets nicked.   :grin:
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Post by: Robdub on 06 July 2010, 21:39
I picked up a Magnex backbox off the bay for around 70 quid delivered.

Went from this.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/robster33/r1/06072010059_800_x_600.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/robster33/r1/06072010058_800_x_600.jpg)

To this after a fair bit of elbow grease will try and get it fitted befor the weekend,come up ok i thought  :smiley:

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/robster33/r1/06072010060_800_x_600.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/robster33/r1/06072010061_800_x_600.jpg)
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Post by: Hurdy on 06 July 2010, 23:59
What times were you running up the strip hurdy? saw your car going up the strip but i was feelin lazy and stayed in the camping area so didnt see your times  :grin:

13.15 and the terminals were all around 120mph. Grip with the NOS was rare as you have to be WOT, so even in the dry I was spinning the wheels up to 70mph. The settings need a little modification to get the most from it. I'm happy that I'll get mid 12's at the Pod :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 07 July 2010, 00:15
Bled the brakes and then left dirty great tyre tracks on the private road after testing the braking a little enthusiastically  :lipsrsealed:

Seems the new master cylinder is doing it's job.

Looks like I'm doing some bodywork this summer.

Just need to book it for it's MOT this week.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 July 2010, 08:45
just tidied up the fmic install finally now i'm happy  :laugh:
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Post by: vdubman on 07 July 2010, 09:24
got fed up with my noisy serpentine belt tensioner and decided to clean and regrease it.took bout 10 min to do and she drives like a new motor-happy days are back.

here a good link for how to - www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?155363.0
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Post by: Rhyso on 07 July 2010, 16:11
Got its heartbeat back  :smiley:
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Post by: smitty12 on 07 July 2010, 16:26
Cleaned, washed and polished  :cool:
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Post by: Adam on 07 July 2010, 16:49
Replaced the springs on the rear.......STILL hasn't fixed the bouncyness.

Noticed that the rear damers are leaking and have no dampening effect at all, KW are sending them out today on warranty :)
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Post by: gjroe78 on 07 July 2010, 16:51
ghetto fixed my exhaust with zip ties  :laugh:
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Post by: bourbon on 07 July 2010, 18:09
Fitted vr6 splitter
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 07 July 2010, 19:31
well ive been fitting a set of miglia`s to mine, plus i purchased a badgeless grill and sprayed it to suit in 2k paint/laquer, fitted a catback, done the airbox mod, serviced the car too, im quite happy with the weekends work really. :smiley: just need to get it lowered now, not sure wether to go for coil overs or springs? any ideas? im saving for some nice 16inch polished bbs alloys too, these alloys are just for time being. ive put a few pics for you to see (http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/th_golfjuly020.jpg) (http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/?action=view&current=golfjuly020.jpg)
(http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/th_golfjuly022.jpg) (http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/?action=view&current=golfjuly022.jpg)
(http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/th_golfjuly021.jpg) (http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/?action=view&current=golfjuly021.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 July 2010, 19:35
Put a new lift pump in the fuel tank  :cool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 07 July 2010, 20:18
Also got my reminder that my tax is due  :sad:
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Post by: Sirminty on 07 July 2010, 20:51
new number plates
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Post by: bourbon on 07 July 2010, 21:51
Painted callipers red and fitted my rs4 rims
Oh and fitted stainless cat back system
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Post by: dom on 07 July 2010, 22:47
Fitted coilovers and new tyres all round  :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 08 July 2010, 18:21
Got it taken to a garage by the AA.
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Post by: barnysGTI on 08 July 2010, 19:06
not alot as i found out the abf lump in my mk2 is ceased so i've just spent the last hour trying to find another lump!!!!!! :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 July 2010, 21:40
Booked in for MOT on Monday 8am, how uncivilised. :undecided:
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Post by: Dan34 on 08 July 2010, 22:15
Had new wietec coilovers fitted, along with front wheelbearings and topmounts

Also rolled the rear arches.
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Post by: dom on 09 July 2010, 21:49
4 Wheel laser alignment  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 July 2010, 22:25
made and fitted a small blanking piece for the r/h side bottom corner of the fmic also fetched some paint and got on with a little job to finish off just needs de-masking tommorrow  :wink: :smiley:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 09 July 2010, 23:48
put the dogs in the back to take them for a walk.

My b!tches are on heat!
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Post by: lingl9z on 09 July 2010, 23:58
Gave the car a quick wash (was a poor attempt to say the least) then opened the bonnet, twisted the idle control screw (I think) to reveal it did absoloutly nothing, closed the bonnet and grabbed a beer.
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Post by: smitty12 on 10 July 2010, 01:18
finally put in my bora vents and W8 light  :laugh:
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Post by: Adam on 10 July 2010, 01:56
3 new tyres. There goes my pay :cry:
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Post by: Rhyso on 10 July 2010, 07:37
3 new tyres. There goes my pay :cry:

When did the Golf become a tri-cycle?  :huh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 July 2010, 09:28
3 new tyres. There goes my pay :cry:

When did the Golf become a tri-cycle?  :huh:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 July 2010, 09:30
Got my little job all de-masked  :cool: then just finished washing it checking under the bonnet and gave the interior abit of a clean  :smiley:
Pics will be in the mkiv section  :wink: (soon as i get around to posting  :grin:)
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Post by: AlanD on 10 July 2010, 09:51
Techinally not today but yesterday. New CF mirror covers.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC00391.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC00392.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC00393.jpg)
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Post by: Adam on 10 July 2010, 16:09
3 new tyres. There goes my pay :cry:

When did the Golf become a tri-cycle?  :huh:
:grin: :grin: :grin:

New mod im trying. Didn't go well....(See top gear episode 2 for results)   :rolleyes:

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Post by: jmsheahan on 10 July 2010, 16:32
Testfitted my new rims.
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Post by: Rhyso on 10 July 2010, 16:37
Drove it for the first time in 2 weeks
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 10 July 2010, 16:38
Drove it for the first time in 2 weeks


:drool:


whys tht?
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Post by: JC on 10 July 2010, 16:39
Drove it for the first time in 2 weeks


:drool:


whys tht?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=159427.0
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Post by: Obvious on 10 July 2010, 16:46
Bought new 'boots' (Michelin Pilot Sport 3's) ready for wheel refurb Monday... oh and cleaned it despite Manchesters hosepipe ban  :evil:
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 10 July 2010, 16:59
Drove it for the first time in 2 weeks


:drool:


whys tht?

ah ok, gutted, glad its fixed though  :wink:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=159427.0
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Post by: Horney on 10 July 2010, 17:04
Spent ages cocking about with bolt and nut combinations to drop my steering column down for a better driving position with the bucket and dished steering wheel. All done and it feels awesome. Just need to pack the tools away and take it for a spin.

Nick
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Post by: v5_jay on 10 July 2010, 20:06
Removed my engine and loom in 33 degrees   :sick:
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Post by: AlanD on 11 July 2010, 10:43
Washed and cleaned :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSCN0116_1.jpg)

Pic whore :D
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Post by: Steve_PD on 11 July 2010, 10:45
have you forgotten how to park since last year? :tongue:












looks awesome :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Charge on 11 July 2010, 12:22
Drove it?
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 July 2010, 19:24
Fitted some forum stickers on our mk4 and my brother's mk3  :cool:
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Post by: lingl9z on 11 July 2010, 20:31
Added some colour to stop it getting to the near pink stages.

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/lingl9z/photo8.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/lingl9z/photo2-5.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/lingl9z/photo3-2.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 July 2010, 21:54
Gave it a hoovering out,dressed the tyres with some mguaires admired it! and filled up with some v-power and checked all the levels in readiness for the northeast roadtrip to hinckley in the morning :afro:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 July 2010, 23:25
Got feckin' locked in my new car thanks to the alarm. Didn't know how to stop the alarm going off.  :embarassed:
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Post by: Wayne on 11 July 2010, 23:27
Got feckin' locked in my new car thanks to the alarm. Didn't know how to stop the alarm going off.  :embarassed:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 11 July 2010, 23:30
Got feckin' locked in my new car thanks to the alarm. Didn't know how to stop the alarm going off.  :embarassed:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

+1  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 July 2010, 23:31
Yeah, you may laugh, but when you've got an alarm going off and the doors are locked, and a simple "disarm" button doesn't do the job, you wonder what to do.

In the end I sat completely still, and then disarmed it. I think a good read of the manual would be a good idea.

And on that note, must ring the insurers to let them know I have a Cat 2 alarm with certificate.  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 12 July 2010, 07:24
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: popleyruss on 12 July 2010, 07:39
Washed and cleand and used auto glym bumper care for the first time what a quality product can definatly recomend it.

Pick up recaros and coilovers and brakes allround for her today sweeeet
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Post by: Wayne on 12 July 2010, 09:45
Yeah, you may laugh, but when you've got an alarm going off and the doors are locked, and a simple "disarm" button doesn't do the job, you wonder what to do.

In the end I sat completely still, and then disarmed it. I think a good read of the manual would be a good idea.

And on that note, must ring the insurers to let them know I have a Cat 2 alarm with certificate.  :cool:

Oh for the joys of having a Clifford fitted.
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Post by: Rhyso on 12 July 2010, 09:49
Driven it and not broken down.........
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 12 July 2010, 12:12
Driven it and not broken down.........


:grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 July 2010, 16:16
Failed it's MOT :cry:
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Post by: tweed on 12 July 2010, 16:18
sold it!
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Post by: Adam on 12 July 2010, 16:39
Scrapped one!
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Post by: JC on 12 July 2010, 16:42
Scrapped one!

:afro:
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Post by: walchy01 on 12 July 2010, 19:16
Dropped her off at the paintshop to be sorted after a stupid i repeat stupid woman reversed into me, poor valver... should come back looking a treat, gone to a proper paint shop...also going to fit a colour coded bumper that fits right this time, other one cost me £60 quid and fitted sh!t and slided on the mounts, not this time, cant wait for her to come back......i'm missing her already :cry:
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Post by: dom on 12 July 2010, 23:08
Painted my final brake caliper, raised the rear a bit, bought new rear top mounts, and oil/filter.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 July 2010, 01:31
well yesterday actually trip down to r-tech and spec 2 map  :evil: didn't go entirely smoothly had to have the fronts raised about 20mm and once on the dyno after fitting my fmic last week as everything had settled and it being low it decided to rub my new chargepipe hose against the driveshaft resulting in a blown/split hose  :cry: :sick: luckily for me nick sorted it :afro: all good now!!
today have to sort my instrument cluster as it went funny  :huh: and level the front coillies and clean the driveshaft up now
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Post by: Rhyso on 13 July 2010, 08:59
Still not broken down

And I left a BMW for smoke  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 13 July 2010, 09:06
Still not broken down

And I left a BMW for in smoke  :lipsrsealed:

 :wink:
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Post by: bigstring on 13 July 2010, 13:48
Stubby arial and Flat wiper blades.....

weekend air temp sensor.
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Post by: Rhyso on 13 July 2010, 14:14
Still not broken down

And I left a BMW for in smoke  :lipsrsealed:

 :wink:

Same thing  :kiss:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 July 2010, 19:33
Re-adjust the front coillies from yesterday cars now alittle bit higher than how it was slammed before mainly for the practicality and don't want the same issue happening as yesterday  :cry: :lipsrsealed: result to as no more driveshaft rubbing on the arb on r/h lock wahaaay tbh it still looks fine lifted a little and sorted my instrument cluster one re-alignment later put back and result they are working fine now :afro: also today although not a golf managed to fit disks and pads all round on jonnys gf's beetle
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Post by: golfalicious on 13 July 2010, 19:50
Curbed an alloy..............not happy bunny  :angry:
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Post by: bourbon on 13 July 2010, 20:22
Fitted flatblade wipers
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 July 2010, 23:38
Swore at it :angry:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 14 July 2010, 00:00
Fitted new aero wipers to the front, fitted my old Hella Twins which transformed the front. Then I smiled at it.
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 July 2010, 18:27
Taxed it  :angry: :angry:
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Post by: Ninja on 14 July 2010, 19:22
Swore at it because the window broke last night.
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Post by: dom on 14 July 2010, 21:30
Changed the rear top mounts, then took my dad for a drive in it  :evil:
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Post by: Hurdy on 14 July 2010, 21:35
 I had a "clonking" sound when going around corners and quickly realised it was coming from the nitrous install. Had a quick investigation only to find out that the bottles were mounted on a small piece of MDF and a piece of floorboard :sick: and were moving against the rear well making the noise. So on Monday I decided to set about rectifying the shonky plinth and make a better one. Still have some finishing off for the wiring, but the clonking noise has disappeared and I think the new layout looks better.

Before...

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/NOS.jpg)

After...

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/NOSposition2.jpg)
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Post by: jmsheahan on 14 July 2010, 21:43
Taxed it  :angry: :angry:

Ditto  :angry: £205. That would have paid for a wheel refurb nicely.
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Post by: Andy-H on 15 July 2010, 06:20
Taxed it  :angry: :angry:

Ditto  :angry: £205. That would have paid for a wheel refurb nicely.

I could have used the money for the removal of all the stone chips off the front of mine  :angry:
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Post by: mumbles on 15 July 2010, 19:23
Well after two weeks of having no car I went to pick it up from the garage after having the clutch replaced. got 300 yards down the road, turned around and took it back because the tracking was screwed. There is also quite a deep scratch behind the drivers door... the side i just had resprayed end of last year.. not very happy. Hopefully get it back tomorrow after getting tracking sorted and they'll sort out a date with the body shop to get the scratch sorted.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 July 2010, 20:36
ordered some more silicone hose to re-alter the catch can yet again!  :laugh: hoping its here for saturday  :undecided:
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Post by: Dan34 on 15 July 2010, 22:25
Bought more wheels  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: AlanD on 16 July 2010, 11:15
Hit the big 50,000 !

Was on the motorway so quite tricky to keep still lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0619.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 July 2010, 14:03
Fitted smaller Sharan tailgate badge 7M3853630AULM  @ £19
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Post by: vr6team on 17 July 2010, 02:57
some very interesting ideas in here, might need to try some
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Post by: barnysGTI on 17 July 2010, 18:13
i have finally finished cleaning the mouldy seats and door cards out the mk2 gti 2moro will bring cleaning the rest of the inside of the car...................WOOHOO gotta love a bit of mould to clean lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 July 2010, 23:19
Silicone hose arrived early this morning  :smiley: so after a drive this afternoon i removed the catch tank and hoses and finally sorted it out how i want it  :smiley: :rolleyes: thats about the third change in a month  :grin:
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Post by: kreams on 18 July 2010, 07:36
drove it to work this morning, but i fitted my D90's yesterday
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 July 2010, 09:52
Got it washed  :smiley:
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Post by: Ninja on 18 July 2010, 11:24
Took it to McDonalds.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 July 2010, 12:15
Took it to McDonalds.

cheers now i want a macdonalds

back in twenty minuits  :rolleyes:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 18 July 2010, 12:47
repaired the tailgate wires. I now have heated rear screen and a rear wiper (laying flat of course :smug:)
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Post by: gimrel on 18 July 2010, 14:25
Just fininshed fitting remote central locking kit got off ebay for less than a tenner.  Much to my amazement, it works!!
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Post by: popleyruss on 18 July 2010, 17:51
Absolutly nothing popd to halfords for sum auto glym interior cleaner to find they have none left man I wanna put my new seats in badly
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Post by: Snoopy on 18 July 2010, 18:14
I gave the mk1 a good clean out inside today. Then replaced the badges, number plates and number plate lights with brand new ones i have had for a few years and just never got round to fitting. :embarassed:
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 July 2010, 18:30
Washed it yesterday and drove it today

8 days later and its still not broken down  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Andy-H on 18 July 2010, 18:32
Actually been out in it for the first time in about 8 days  :shocked:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 July 2010, 18:41
bought a new areal thats not a foot and a half long and found some film for my window tints that my mate is working his magic with his boss to get a little discount for  :evil:
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Post by: barnysGTI on 18 July 2010, 18:47
well i cracked on wiv the mk2 today and re-fitted the heater matrix and the underlay behind the dash then fixed the boot lock as i couldn't get into the boot,just bent the rod and now as good as new :wink:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 July 2010, 20:23
Used it for me first commute to me new job  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: dom on 19 July 2010, 21:52
Fixed the ABS light on the dash by removing and plugging back in each sensor  :grin:
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Post by: bigstring on 20 July 2010, 09:17
Bocsh super4's in last night.....
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 July 2010, 13:19
catch can keeps moving onto the coolant pipes  :sad: so worked out this morning that if i drill through the back cover for the battery and bolt thru that and into the bracket it will be sorted :afro: ran out of time so job for tommorrow now hopefully
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Post by: benvictors on 20 July 2010, 17:47
Clutch cable broke on my way to work this morning  :angry: Went and bought a new one and did a quick road side repair, didnt put the all the car back together to get it home (i.e scuttle panel and wipers) and it started pissing it down as soon as I set off so had to drive very carefully home  :shocked:
Got it home put it back together and fixed my rattling exhaust, 3 times before getting right  :grin:
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Post by: mumbles on 20 July 2010, 19:21
Finally got it back from garage. gave it a damn good clean, adjusted handbrake cable, decided to get a straight through exhaust instead of replacing centre silencer  :cool: That's a job for tomorrow though.
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Post by: CHRIS_MC on 20 July 2010, 20:55
rebuilt the engine

AHF 110 back together after a snapped timing belt
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Post by: Khare on 20 July 2010, 22:30
New sump gasket, new aux belt, new oil, new front engine mount.
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Post by: mk2majik on 21 July 2010, 20:18
Finally sorted electric windows,and adjusted rear brakes ready for mot on sat 24
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 July 2010, 01:38
Yesterday actually  :laugh: finally sorted and secured the catch can drilled a hole into the rear plastic battery tray and lined it up with catch can/bracket tightened up and it sits nice and clear of the top coolant pipes now  :smug: and nice and secure.
After work today stopped off at a local retail park near to work for my mate to take some night shots of my golf with his camera  :cool: should get a fair few pics via e-mail tommorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: dannyd126 on 22 July 2010, 01:48
fitted 18 inch kei force 10's
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Post by: gjroe78 on 22 July 2010, 09:05
screwed my undertray back into place and re-fitted my front valence as it was smashed off by a huge speed bump  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 July 2010, 01:17
going to vw to order a few bits for the last little touch to my engine bay and also sorting a front grille idea as i have decided to change once again  :laugh: keep me busy while on a two week holiday from work :afro:
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Post by: axewielder on 23 July 2010, 13:43
last night replaced crank position sensor + in my lunch break today, tightened pas belt+ put in my new bumper vents from bored welsh lad  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 23 July 2010, 18:32
Fitted new clutch kit, and new clutch cable, and a pair of new outer CV boots, and replaced all linkages, and bushes etc on the gear lever rods, Service history of my car pointed towards my car never having a clutch fitted as a replacement, the clutch that I removed was the original LUK O/E parts... not bad  for a 21 year old car. the new kit is LUK, and identical to the OE part.
Gear change, and clutch now feel silky smooth.... which I like :cool:
Thom
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Post by: Rhyso on 23 July 2010, 19:48
Threw some water over it and rubbed it off with a nice manky sponge
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Post by: barnysGTI on 23 July 2010, 21:47
brought some side skirts for the mk2 and a suspension kit and alloys for the mk3.............
dam its gettin expensive doin two cars up lol
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Post by: CHRIS_MC on 23 July 2010, 22:33
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs094.ash2/38031_413994981827_684076827_5189445_5671595_n.jpg)

test fitted my 2 slat hella rear spoiler  :smug:
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Post by: JC on 24 July 2010, 05:44
draged the wagon out of the garage to find a blowing exhaust ( knew i hit that speed bump a tad hard the other day )

and a wheel bearing / brake binding noise . . . . . .  . ..  :undecided: :huh:

oh well, Roadtrip with the AA card handy me thinks  :grin:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 24 July 2010, 08:04
For goodness sake, you're driving Oxford to Combe - I've commuted further  :tongue:
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Post by: barnysGTI on 24 July 2010, 18:05
this afternoon i spent about an hr sorting engine bay out on the mk2 for removal of the dead ABF lump :cry:
top end sorted now just to do eveything under neath then remove the front end of the car......
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 July 2010, 20:04
Yesterday I wrapped jubilee clips round all the rubber exhaust mounts to lift it slightly to stop the exhaust banging on the anti roll bar caused by some VERY bad influence  :rolleyes: :grin:

Today I have driven round in complete silence  :cool:
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Post by: dom on 25 July 2010, 21:17
Taxed it  :sad:
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:19
fitted the old new rims on, considered going a tad lower  :evil:
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Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2010, 21:25
Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:28
Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next



 :shocked:

 :lipsrsealed:

 :laugh:

 :grin:

but understand why bud,

any vehicles u find down my way just shout, will do an initial viewing if required :afro:
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Post by: Wayne on 25 July 2010, 21:31
Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next

 :shocked:

Are you replacing it with a Audi wagen  :smiley:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 25 July 2010, 21:32
Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next

mk4 section will be turn into these

(http://www.outofbox.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/457-vultures-kill.jpg)

......... :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2010, 21:32
Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next



 :shocked:

 :lipsrsealed:

 :laugh:

 :grin:

but understand why bud,

any vehicles u find down my way just shout, will do an initial viewing if required :afro:

Cheers Chuff :afro:

Thought long and hard about selling it and decided it will be for sale when I come back from holiday week after next

 :shocked:

Are you replacing it with a Audi wagen  :smiley:


Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

Lol @ Steve  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:34
let the bidding begin  :grin:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 25 July 2010, 21:36
Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:36
Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!


that from a dark sider  :shocked:
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Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2010, 21:39
let the bidding begin  :grin:

Brakes are sold  :grin: :grin:

In negotiations for steering wheel, radio trim and wheels  :lipsrsealed:

Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!

I've found a couple  :cool:

Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!


that from a dark sider  :shocked:

I know!  :shocked: :shocked: :huh:
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Post by: Wayne on 25 July 2010, 21:39
Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!


MK5 GT Sport 170 ftw
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:40
Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!


MK5 GT Sport 170 ftw

looked at them after you went offline this afternoon Rhyso,  look nice and still dirty  :laugh:
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Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2010, 21:42
Short list is A3 S Line 170 derv, MK5 GT Sport 170 derv or an ED30  :smiley:

ED30!!!!!!!!!


MK5 GT Sport 170 ftw

looked at them after you went offline this afternoon Rhyso,  look nice and still dirty  :laugh:

I'm looking at them now  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 25 July 2010, 21:43
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 25 July 2010, 21:44
Rhys does 4 miles a day commute to work so doesn't warrant a diesel. might use a bit more when going on holiday or to shows but will be more fun driving there and the mk5 170 is the same price as a private sale ED30. no brainer in my eyes. If I wasnt doing 30k+ a year I wouldnt be driving a diesel
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Post by: Adam on 25 July 2010, 23:46
Rhys does 4 miles a day commute to work so doesn't warrant a diesel. might use a bit more when going on holiday or to shows but will be more fun driving there and the mk5 170 is the same price as a private sale ED30. no brainer in my eyes. If I wasnt doing 30k+ a year I wouldnt be driving a diesel

Ditto....oh wait as of 10mins ago I wont be  :evil: I can walk to work now!
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Post by: Rhyso on 26 July 2010, 08:41
Put it up for sale

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=162014.0
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Post by: Rhyso on 26 July 2010, 14:41
And then booked a test drive for a MK5 GT TDI 170 for Saturday morning........ :undecided:
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Post by: JC on 26 July 2010, 18:30
And then booked a test drive for a MK5 GT TDI 170 for Saturday morning........ :undecided:

:afro:
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Post by: barnysGTI on 26 July 2010, 21:43
well today has been all about vdubs lol mk2 and mk3.......posty has been very busy with 3parcells been delivered :laugh:
my suspension and breather turned up for the mk3 and my side skirts for the mk2..................

could say i was very happy plus i paid for my alloys from paul7278 off here, so they should come some time this week :smiley: :cool: :drool:

so i got home and unpacked everything and then fitted the breather pipe,before it rained lol

now to wait for the weekend so i can fit the rest of the stuff to the mk3
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:07
And then booked a test drive for a MK5 GT TDI 170 for Saturday morning........ :undecided:

:afro:


And got a test drive after work tonight in a MK5 GT TDI 140.  Looks crap but at least it will give me an indication of what to expect  :smiley:
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Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2010, 12:10
And then booked a test drive for a MK5 GT TDI 170 for Saturday morning........ :undecided:

:afro:


And got a test drive after work tonight in a MK5 GT TDI 140.  Looks crap but at least it will give me an indication of what to expect  :smiley:

Is the 140 not a better bet than a 170 from what I have read.
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 12:10
Is it not the facelight one with all the sporty grille and wheels?
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 12:12
Is the 140 not a better bet than a 170 from what I have read.

Yeah I've read that and dont get it. How can more power be worse? Im not quite understanding it. Plus you get a nice twin exhaust (like the GTI) with the 170.
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Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2010, 12:13
Is the 140 not a better bet than a 170 from what I have read.

Yeah I've read that and dont get it. How can more power be worse? Im not quite understanding it. Plus you get a nice twin exhaust (like the GTI) with the 170.

I think it is to do with the 170 having more problems
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:24
Is the 140 not a better bet than a 170 from what I have read.

Yeah I've read that and dont get it. How can more power be worse? Im not quite understanding it. Plus you get a nice twin exhaust (like the GTI) with the 170.

I think it is to do with the 170 having more problems

Fits and starts I believe - just wanting to test drive both to see how they perform and get a performance yardstick  :smiley:

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/retailers/00423/used-cars

3rd page of that link and its the 4th one down - does nothing for me looks wise; even Linzi says its 'not all that'  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 12:27
The DPF GT Sport one? Black?

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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:29
The DPF GT Sport one? Black?


That's the one  :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 12:32
Dont think it looks that bad . . . .

Well compared to a GTI maybe . . . which you can get for that money  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:34
Dont think it looks that bad . . . .

Well compared to a GTI maybe . . . which you can get for that money  :lipsrsealed:

I could get an Edition 30 for that money  :lipsrsealed:

Only driving it to see what its like.  Ideally I'd find one which had the bigger wheels, few bits and bobs; anything to try and stop me tinkering!  Hence why I'm also looking at A3 S Lines as cosmetically they are pretty much sorted
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Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2010, 12:36
The DPF GT Sport one? Black?


That's the one  :smiley:

Looks ok but very plain
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:40
Biggest problem is the MK5 will never look as good as my MK4  :sad: :grin: :grin:

Guess some part of me hopes the MK5 will be a load of crap and I'll hang onto the 4  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 12:43
Your just kidding yourself. Me and Nick and have both been there, you will see the light in its full brightness, its just a matter of time :D
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 12:49
Your just kidding yourself. Me and Nick and have both been there, you will see the light in its full brightness, its just a matter of time :D

And money - people are more interested in the bits of my car rather than it as a whole  :sad:

In an ideal world the perfect car for me is the chassis of the MK5 wrapped in the body of the MK4 and with the power of the R15 Plus Le Mans winning car   :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: AlanD on 27 July 2010, 14:00
But that still makes it a diesel . . . ?  :evil:
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Post by: Rhyso on 27 July 2010, 14:13
But that still makes it a diesel . . . ?  :evil:

I said 'power' not fuel  :tongue: :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 27 July 2010, 18:32
All belts and tensioner.
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Post by: popleyruss on 29 July 2010, 07:06
Was yesterday but finally changed the exsaust bracket back box finally sits nicely . Also swapd my interior over to my cloth recaros looking sweet and swapd over the a b and c pillar plastics to black
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Post by: MotorPsycho on 30 July 2010, 10:19
painted mirror covers, front badges and lower bumper fins Ford Frozen White  :cool:
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Post by: mumbles on 30 July 2010, 16:17
Fixed my central locking!!!! not worked since i got the car last march! also fixed the windows. Over the last few days have clayed polished and waxed it. looks much nicer.
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Post by: raferackstraw on 30 July 2010, 20:31
took it for mot, passed no advisories  :cool:

gotta love a reliable mk1  :cool:
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Post by: MrBounce on 30 July 2010, 21:13
Found out it needs a brake light switch...  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: benvictors on 30 July 2010, 21:50
Fitted my HID's, now I can see in the dark  :laugh: :grin:
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Post by: clipperjay on 31 July 2010, 00:33
Fook all!  :smiley:
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Post by: walchy01 on 01 August 2010, 11:36
Had a phone call to say the valver is ready to be picked up from the Paintshop, can't wait to see it  :grin: :grin: :grin:

3 weeks gone by and I miss her....
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Post by: MrBounce on 01 August 2010, 17:13
Checked it actually fits in the garage (moved in last September but it's always parked on the drive...) and did some pre-MOT checks for a couple of weeks' time. 2 new tyres needed...  :angry: :rolleyes:
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Post by: Rhyso on 01 August 2010, 17:19
Yesterday I used it to go looking for its replacement

Today I wasted 3.5 miles worth of fuel going to the local garage to check my tyre pressures ready for tomorrow to find the machine was out of order  :angry:
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Post by: MrBounce on 01 August 2010, 17:28
Yesterday I used it to go looking for its replacement

Today I wasted 3.5 miles worth of fuel going to the local garage to check my tyre pressures ready for tomorrow to find the machine was out of order  :angry:

Foot pump FTW  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: T_J_G on 01 August 2010, 17:48
Haven't driven it for 3 or so days, took something more reliable on holiday!
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Post by: gazman1011 on 01 August 2010, 23:45
long list for the car today,
1. pre-checks for MOT (please pass) :undecided:
2. gave her a good wash and wax she looking good.
3. gave ger a deep valet, took me 3 hours.
4. took off the old k&n and put original one back on.
5. drove to see her replacement, from golf mk3 1.4 and soon to be getting golf mk3 gti colour concept

bring on the MOT
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 August 2010, 01:53
picked it up from a mates lock up where i kept it for the week whilst away drove it home looked at it today got the hoover out but couldn't be ar$3d to wash it not driven it properly since last saturday  :shocked: couple of little jobs i want to finish on the engine bay this week  :cool: halfords later this morning for some paint
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Post by: VanGuy on 02 August 2010, 09:41
So far nothing because "he" is sitting somewhere in the store and waiting for me to buy "him".

I just woke up some minutes ago and I don't have too many big plans besides making and drinking a hot coffee and sitting in the bed with my laptop one more hour. :P
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 August 2010, 17:21
Driven it  :evil: first time in over a week and had a look under the bonnet
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Post by: MrBounce on 02 August 2010, 18:56
New brake light switch, oil and filter change and 3 new tyres. Luckily the spare is full size and had a brand new full size Michelin still with stickers on so was able to save a bit on that. 2 new Dunlop SP Sports on the front. Got a good deal via ATS as Blackcircles couldn't deliver to their fitter until the weekend. As I had a bulge on the sidewall I thought that for the sake of £20 I'd go with the deal I got on the Dunlops...  My credit card now hurts.  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 August 2010, 16:20
Picked up yet another front grille from vw,removed the fpr and got that painted up then got the centre 'vw' piece of the front grille painted in reflex silver slats not done as there getting a touch of carbon wrap  :cool: oh and my front anni gti badge is still on back order at vw  :cry: want it to arrive so that i can get it fitted to the grille and all finished off
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 August 2010, 16:50
Also fitted a new piece of blue silicone hose to replace the black one that i originally fitted from the breather elbow to t-piece on my catch can set up and touched all the paint in on the blue jubilee clips  :smiley:
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Post by: walchy01 on 03 August 2010, 18:44
Collected the valver from the Paintshop,looks brilliant, new sunroof seal fitted and a mint original bumper.

Really enjoyed the drive home after not having her for 4 weeks :grin:
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Post by: JC on 03 August 2010, 20:03
half dismantled the interior of a Mk3  :laugh: shame i had to rebuild it afterwards  :cry:
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Post by: beth on 03 August 2010, 21:49
Had my miltek, and de-cat fitted along with my 4 mo rear valence. painted my track wheels yellow ready for the nurburgring end of the month  :grin:  and picked up my drivers side lupo mirror which has to be rebuilt...job for tommorow!!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 04 August 2010, 13:04
fook all, i'm in the beetle today  :cry:
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Post by: spear on 04 August 2010, 14:03
think i've finally managed to stop my exhaust from banging around and also rubbing and vibrating on the beems under the car.  :smiley: had to take a hacksaw to the bolts on the clamps to do it.

Weeks of annoying noises may finally be over!!

hang on, heatshiled still rattles.   :sad: thats for another day!
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Post by: spear on 04 August 2010, 14:17
also getting Toyo T1R's fitted on the front after work and getting tracking sorted. might have some grip for a change then!!
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Post by: Rhyso on 04 August 2010, 16:29
Put nearly 500 miles on it over the last couple of days, including a blast around the EVO triangle in North Wales  :cool:
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 05 August 2010, 13:49
ive fitted new fox evo4 alloys which makes her look much better, still need to lower it when ive saved more pennies lol heres a piccy, the missus isnt very impressed cus shes in it lol (http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/th_golfjuly22002.jpg) (http://s911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/?action=view&current=golfjuly22002.jpg)
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Post by: Jack3559 on 05 August 2010, 20:30
Bought another one.  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 August 2010, 11:26
Finished off a mammoth 4 hour wash/clay/wax session!
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Post by: Kyle! on 06 August 2010, 12:36
continued putting my doors back together and prepped my boot + roof for painting later this afternoon
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 August 2010, 23:57
Got my front grille carbon wrapped on the four slats  :cool: got to get round to fitting it on the car now
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Post by: popleyruss on 07 August 2010, 12:31
May have sold it sad times
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 August 2010, 12:32
Picked up some reflex silver paint masked of the carbon fibre and re-painted the centre vw piece so won't be fitting it untill tommorrow now also my 25th anni front gti badge is now on supplier back order which means it could be weeks before it arrives  :cry: thanks to my friendly vw parts staff they have secured me one from a dealer down south fingers crossed it should be here tuesday  :lipsrsealed: :smiley: also got it washed for the first time in 3 weeks and as i finished it p!$$ed down typical!!
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Post by: Snoopy on 07 August 2010, 13:20
I think we must have been washing at the same time  :laugh: bloody rain  :angry:  Only reason i washed it was i could not go to the detailing open day with a car with 2 weeks of dirt on it, just seemed wrong  :undecided: :grin:

I also fixed two rattles, one from the dash which was the fuse cover clips rattling off the heater pipe and the other was the rear seat catch. Now to try and fix the others!
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 August 2010, 16:40
Polished it, dried it, waxed it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it.  :angry:

Been a bit showery today  :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 August 2010, 17:03
I think we must have been washing at the same time  :laugh: bloody rain  :angry:  Only reason i washed it was i could not go to the detailing open day with a car with 2 weeks of dirt on it, just seemed wrong  :undecided: :grin:

I also fixed two rattles, one from the dash which was the fuse cover clips rattling off the heater pipe and the other was the rear seat catch. Now to try and fix the others!
good work  :wink: yep rains been a pain today the gf told me to go and get my grille fitted instead of going out this afternoon  :laugh: got the old one off and set about re-adjusting the bonnet catch decided i would polish the opening where the old one had been and just got the polish on and yep it poured down  :angry: had to wait for it to stop and get out eventually and got my new carbon grille fitted  :cool: :afro:
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Post by: bourbon on 07 August 2010, 20:30
Fitted new gearbox mount and fitted new decat pipe, no more blowing exhaust wahey
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Post by: jmsheahan on 07 August 2010, 20:52
Polished it, dried it, waxed it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it, dried it.  :angry:

Been a bit showery today  :rolleyes:

Ditto. Gave up and just did the roof and bonnet in the end as I could do those with it in the garage  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 August 2010, 17:02
Hoovered it out and found out that i can't get into my boot  :sad: looks like a microswitch or opening solenoid is playing up so phonecall to my local dealer in the morning to ordser up the parts  :laugh: also removed the chargepipe heatshield cover from the rear of the engine tidys that up now
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Post by: kells on 08 August 2010, 17:40
made a porno movie in it
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Post by: Rhyso on 08 August 2010, 18:50
Removed some bits and washed it
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Post by: popleyruss on 08 August 2010, 18:56
Haha to kells comment
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Post by: kells on 08 August 2010, 19:08
 :grin:
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Post by: popleyruss on 08 August 2010, 20:16
All I've today in it is changed the for sale thing haha oh and lookd at it and almost changed mind
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Post by: kells on 08 August 2010, 20:19
mines had a full detail, gets one every weekend tho so its nothing new haha
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Post by: Andy-H on 08 August 2010, 20:22
Left mine parked in a field  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Charge on 09 August 2010, 04:56
Left mine parked in a field  :rolleyes:

Mine has been in my back garden for two weeks getting covered in bird sh!t >.<
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Post by: archie837 on 09 August 2010, 07:45
swapped the bumpers over to coded ones
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Post by: Martz on 09 August 2010, 08:44
Replaced n/s front handle. Polish up Wednesday then pop it in the classifieds! :0)
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Post by: clipperjay on 09 August 2010, 11:24
NOTHING STOP ASKING ME? :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 August 2010, 17:20
Admired the fine surface beading after the run to work!  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 09 August 2010, 19:36
Loaded it up Ready to head up T'north on Wednesday including cleaning products for VW Fest @ Harewood

Keep em peeled if your on the  M1 Wednesday  :cool:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3775.jpg)
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Post by: kells on 09 August 2010, 20:38
Dammm loads of folk i know are going to VW fest, i cant make it FFS, would have been nice to say hello chuff  :grin: you camping ?
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Post by: Rhyso on 09 August 2010, 20:46
Got a phonecall and arranged a viewing of the Golf for this Wednesday  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 10 August 2010, 19:50
Dammm loads of folk i know are going to VW fest, i cant make it FFS, would have been nice to say hello chuff  :grin: you camping ?

yes bud - with the B3 militia -  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 10 August 2010, 19:51
Got a phonecall and arranged a viewing of the Golf for this Wednesday  :cool:

blind skool day out is it  :grin: :laugh:



 :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 August 2010, 20:34
Picked up my boot lock solenoid,pushrod and microswitch as well as my front anni gti badge that arrived at the dealers :afro: got that fitted too the front grille and the boot lock can wait until the end of the week  :laugh: :rolleyes:
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Post by: dazzawest1987 on 10 August 2010, 20:39
today i have just fitted a stubby aerial to my car
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Post by: Rhyso on 10 August 2010, 20:49
Agreed to sell it

New buyer collects Saturday
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Post by: Phil1980 on 10 August 2010, 21:55
Replaced my discs and pads all round, saving a fortune on what the dealer wanted to do the job, :smiley:
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Post by: bourbon on 11 August 2010, 00:08
Fitted polo delocked door handles and unseized boot lock, so can get in if have any problems  fitted new drivers door card as old one was split.
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Post by: rumlad on 11 August 2010, 13:11
Purchased it.  :smiley:

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Post by: Andy-H on 11 August 2010, 20:12
Started painting me door pins  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: M13LE U on 11 August 2010, 23:45
got it remapped yesterday  :smiley: i know the thread is today, but its close
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Post by: Charge on 12 August 2010, 12:36
Cleaned it after 3 weeks in the garden.
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 12:40
About to refit the induction kit  :grin:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 12 August 2010, 15:25
Cleaned it........and now its raining :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 August 2010, 19:31
picked up a new locking/latch mechanism for the tailgate got back fitted the new solenoid and the new latch and still the f****ing things the same!!!  :angry: looks like key operation with it now then this cars p!$$ing me off !!
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Post by: MrBounce on 13 August 2010, 15:50
Put it in for MOT...
































Passed with just an advisory on a tyre I'm replacing soon anyway!!  :smiley: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Plus the test only cost me £40...  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 13 August 2010, 22:48
Bought myself a 21st bday pressie for it - mocal cooler  :cool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2010, 09:17
Swapped wheels, steering wheel and oil cap with Adam

Today I'm hoping the new owners come and collect it
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Post by: AlanD on 14 August 2010, 10:16
A sad day indeed Rhyso :(

The only way is up ! BAAAAABY !
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2010, 10:17
A sad day indeed Rhyso :(

The only way is up ! BAAAAABY !

Strange how you lot think its a sad day.  Me personally I think its great - cash in exchange for a 9 year old car with over 100K on the clock  :grin: :grin:

WIN!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 14 August 2010, 10:23
Yeah, but are you not emotionally attached? I had a spanking new MK5 on my driveway when my MK4 went and I was still pretty upset.

Maybe I'm just a loser :D
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Post by: Jack3559 on 14 August 2010, 10:39
I was well upset about sending my 14 year old estate down the scrapyard.

So upset that I bought a 13 year old estate to replace it.  :drool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2010, 14:49
Yeah, but are you not emotionally attached? I had a spanking new MK5 on my driveway when my MK4 went and I was still pretty upset.

Maybe I'm just a loser :D

Nope.  Since the turbo went I've had no love for the car whatsoever
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Post by: bobbarley on 14 August 2010, 14:52
I remember being gutted when I watched the bloke drive my old C2 off  :sad:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 14 August 2010, 15:02
I remember being gutted when I watched the bloke drive my old C2 off  :sad:

Best thing to do is not watch. I was in a foul mood when my Beetle went. After the years of time, money and effort I'd put in I just couldn't watch him drive it away. Just heard it go off into the distance  :cry:

Needed a few stiff drinks that night. Still, if I hadn't have sold it I wouldn't have the golf. Silver lining and all that!
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Post by: dom on 14 August 2010, 15:14
Cleaned it and noticed the number of stone chips/marks in the paint is increasing quite rapidly  :cry:
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Post by: Rhyso on 14 August 2010, 20:29
Swapped it for cash  :grin: :grin: :smug:
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Post by: TalisaJade on 14 August 2010, 21:49
thrashed it up the a38 :)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 14 August 2010, 21:59
finished tinting the windows, with the back to be removed tomorow. "parents always know best" my arse. his way was a lot longer and ended up with loads of crap geting under the tint!!!. the rest are looking ok tho, gonna have a ring around and see how much places charge for just the back window cause TBH i really cant be arsed to it :)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 August 2010, 22:51
Didnt get that much done i had planned to polish the chargepipe and miltek tailpipes and wash it but didnt wake up until quarter to 2  :shocked: so earlier thought i'd have a look at why boot doesn't lock with remote and soon found out the cause two snapped wires feeding electric supply to the connector  :shocked: managed to get them re-connected temporarily and its all working again now.......well happy  :smiley:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 14 August 2010, 23:48
Debadged and destickered it.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 15 August 2010, 13:46
Washed it.  Hoovered it out.  Scanned for fault codes.  All good!
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Post by: Dan34 on 15 August 2010, 15:00
Cleaned it for the first time in about a month  :shocked:

Might be up for sale soon
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Post by: AlanD on 15 August 2010, 15:07
Sale ? How comes?
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Post by: Dan34 on 15 August 2010, 15:14
Sale ? How comes?

Got a few reasons (cant be arsed to say on here haha il say on msn if your about), not gonna put it up straight for sale or anything like that. But if someone offered me the right cash i would let it go.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 August 2010, 21:47
Washed it and made a permanent repair now to the damaged boot solenoid wires happy days  :smiley:
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Post by: adzgti3 on 15 August 2010, 21:48
polished the wheels!!  :cool:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 15 August 2010, 22:02
Repaired a gazillion stone chips. Then gave up.
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Post by: jepc86 on 16 August 2010, 15:09
Gave the outside a good clean until it was nice and shiny!
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Post by: AlanD on 16 August 2010, 17:06
I spend so much time cleaning the outside I always forget about the inside so went to town on the interior yesterday, you should have seen some of the sh!t that came out of there :D
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Post by: MrBounce on 16 August 2010, 17:52
Clocked up 66,666 miles on the odometer. Was doing 70 mph so didn't take a piccy...  :rolleyes: :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 17 August 2010, 23:06
Painted my RA's....  :cool:
Thom
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Post by: popleyruss on 17 August 2010, 23:14
Decided not to sell the vr and just turbo it over the winter :)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 August 2010, 01:41
Decided not to sell the vr and just turbo it over the winter :)

good lad :cool:
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Post by: sharki786 on 18 August 2010, 02:20
took it for a drive to lancashire (nelson) and then to blackburn to see my unc in hospital who had a 7 hour op and then back to nelson and then back home 300mile trip not bad with £45 of fuel (v power). not bad but could do better
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Post by: archie837 on 18 August 2010, 11:50
Swapped the rears from a knackered cup kit to coilies. No more rubbing but harsh ride means no teeth left
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Post by: raferackstraw on 18 August 2010, 13:57
drove 150mile round trip to thatcham for an interview, car never missed a beat, surpised the life out of a civic type r and got tailgated by a farking w4nker in a new scirroco outside thatcham on the a4 where there was no possiblity of him overtaking due to traffic, but no he had to sit like 4feet from my bumper the knob
what is it with new volkswagen owners when they are behind an old vw  :huh:
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Post by: archie837 on 18 August 2010, 14:30
Dunno mate, think they get a fast car and believe everyone should get outta their way because they are so fast and how dar the traffic get in their way they are busy people with things to do!!

What's the job for? Good luck!
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Post by: Snoopy on 20 August 2010, 18:11
I don't think it makes a difference if its new or old. Theres a lot of idiot VW drivers out there. Im regular tailgated by mk4 especially but also mk5, mk3 and mk2 owners when in the mk6. But wehn im in the mk1 it seems to be mk3, mk4 or mk5 owners. I know from the early mk5 days there was a huge amount of BMW drivers got the GTI mk5 and brought with them there driving habbits. :sad:
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Post by: mick ov mids on 20 August 2010, 18:17
had the mk4 fully tinted got her home then fitted the new german pressed plates id brought and also did the gear box oil change due to gears feeling crunchy, made a big diffrence now my box feels as smooth as my wifes... well yeh ya get the drift :grin:


mick
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Post by: jeremybarker on 20 August 2010, 20:47
Sanded the left hand side of the bay ready for new paint before i put the airbox and afm back in, now have sore fingers :)
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Post by: T_J_G on 20 August 2010, 20:54
Bought some stuff for it.
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Post by: Thom89 on 20 August 2010, 21:03
Finished painting my RA's.... polish the rims on monday, new boots tuesday :cool:
Thom
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 August 2010, 21:38
Not mine so much i just gave it a hoover out  :laugh: mostly helping jonny out with fitting his carbonio  :cool:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 21 August 2010, 22:06
Watched it get wet. Oh and painted a clip on the airbox that was bugging me.
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Post by: archie837 on 21 August 2010, 23:30
Fitted the front coilies. Surprised at how good it handles now.
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Post by: MrBounce on 22 August 2010, 14:49
Washed it and dried it and now it's likely to get rained on...  :rolleyes: :angry:
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Post by: LowlifeDubber on 22 August 2010, 15:41
Washed it polished it with some Meguiar's 2.0 which i dont like as it looks like man juice.
Watched the rain bounce off it :evil:
Then plugged fit into vag-com to deal with a lumpy idle and now im doing a search for the fault :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 August 2010, 16:08
Got round to giving it a wash and dressed the tyres up its looking good again haven't any decent polish so unable to do that  :sad: so gave the tailpipes of the milly a good polish up and got underneath the car to put a substancial cable tie around the hanger mount near the rear box to pull it away from the rear beam slightly to see if it makes any difference will see later  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Jimp on 22 August 2010, 16:53
Vento needs a bit of a cooling system overhaul, which I can't afford from a garage for a long time and some of the bits that need doing seem beyond my skill level  :lipsrsealed: Thought about selling it and getting a mk2 shell  :lipsrsealed: Realised nobody would buy my sick Vento and forgot about mk2s  :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2010, 16:55
currently doing more sanding, painting and undersealing!  :sick:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 22 August 2010, 16:59
Stopped the water leak on the Mark 3 with a £2.50 o ring from VW dealers and spare ecu temp sensor housing from the shed. Oh and totally ignored the Mark 4....happy days  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 22 August 2010, 18:51
I've done this today, and chuffed with the results so far, shame you won't see most of it underneath the airbox :)

Sarted off like this,
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/golfparts010.jpg)

Prepping almost done
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/engineparts2002.jpg)

White primer done, Just need to paint it Alpine white and i can put the restored airbox and afm back in
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/painttime004.jpg)

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Post by: Andy-H on 22 August 2010, 19:05
Left it parked in a field all day.......................again  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 22 August 2010, 19:23
Left it parked in a field all day.......................again  :rolleyes:

if you can keep getting it in fields easily it obviously needs a tad more of the lowering stick treatment  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 22 August 2010, 20:10

if you can keep getting it in fields easily it obviously needs a tad more of the lowering stick treatment  :grin:

You Sir..........................................are a bad influence  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: gazman1011 on 22 August 2010, 21:39
today been a busy day, gave her a deep deep clean. seats out the lot, gave her a dam good clean and a polish, intera valeted, and engin bay all clean, pics will follow!
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Post by: purple nurple on 22 August 2010, 22:37
ran a direct feed from the front chanel on my head to the 180w alpines that i just replaced the dash top tweeters with as whoever wired up the stereo before had ran a single feed to the amp and then fed every single speaker from it, so the more you turned it up the more horrible toppy tweeter noise you got.
so now i have some nice chunky power from the two sets of uprated 6"s with some moderate level full range sounds from the dash, far less ear bleedy.
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 22 August 2010, 22:39
after a week up in north wales, i mucked my mk3 out, sand,more sand and omg even more fookin sand!!!  :grin: :laugh: then gave it a damn good wash, wax and valet, lovely now after a 989mile week!!  :cool: mk3`s all the way!!!! lol
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Post by: jeremybarker on 23 August 2010, 22:12
Fitted the airbox and cleaned out washer bottle and all the plastic scuttle trims, best thing is the car still worked after i put it all back :)
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Post by: archie837 on 24 August 2010, 11:37
Donked the underside on the work speedbump
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Post by: AJ.DUB_ on 24 August 2010, 12:28
trying to debadge tailgate, but adhesive stuff is not coming off the paintwork :embarassed:

Anyone got any tips?
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Post by: AlanD on 24 August 2010, 14:12
She was the work horse for me and few mates who went V Fest. Getting out the field left some interesting marks on her :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/DSC00905.jpg)
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Post by: jeremybarker on 24 August 2010, 15:47
Cleaned it and polished it all over :)
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Post by: AlanD on 24 August 2010, 16:05
Come and clean mine lol
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 24 August 2010, 16:46
i had the same probs!!! were you in that awfull bloody traffic jam on the m54? about two thousand miles long!!!! lol all worth it though
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Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 24 August 2010, 17:18
trying to debadge tailgate, but adhesive stuff is not coming off the paintwork :embarassed:

Anyone got any tips?

hair drier, use ur nails to pick off what u can, then polish the rest out
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Post by: AlanD on 24 August 2010, 18:10
i had the same probs!!! were you in that awfull bloody traffic jam on the m54? about two thousand miles long!!!! lol all worth it though

We sat in the field for about an hour and a bit waiting to get out and then sat in traffic pretty much all the way down the A12 and then M25 till Dartford. Took 4 hours to do what should have been an hour and a bit, but like you say, all worth it :D
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Post by: jeremybarker on 24 August 2010, 20:11
I'd love to but i take it you haven't read the "my wife drove through a "small puddle" thread then. Makes yours look like a Pebble Beach contender. :)
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Post by: AlanD on 24 August 2010, 20:25
Yeah, I did see it and thought it put mine to shame :D
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Post by: Cov golf on 24 August 2010, 21:12
Had my noisy starter motor changed had my anti rollbar nut put back in now she handles like a dream full service and engine sensor changed no ecu light well chuffed she's running sweet as a nut  :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 24 August 2010, 22:02
Wheels all polished now, new BBS stainless steel valves fitted, new BBS center caps waiting to be fitted after the new tyres are fitted.... Toyos again I think?
Thom
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Post by: Mew on 24 August 2010, 23:52
Wheels all polished now, new BBS stainless steel valves fitted, new BBS center caps waiting to be fitted after the new tyres are fitted.... Toyos again I think?
Thom

Pics please :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 25 August 2010, 00:21
As soon as I get tyres fitted and on the car :wink:
Thom
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Post by: Dan34 on 25 August 2010, 10:53
Finally having 4 brand new yoko paradas put on my new wheels today! Bout time...
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Post by: AlanD on 25 August 2010, 11:15
Damm right about time. Cant wait to see how the wheels turned out once they are on.
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Post by: Dan34 on 25 August 2010, 13:18
Cheers buddy! I'm glad there gonna be on for rr day now. Anoying I can't lower the car how I want though cause I won't get on the rollers then lol!
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 25 August 2010, 14:54
fitted and adapted a viper i had in the shed, swapped it for an old cone filter, these things are £190 lol its much more responsive now!!


(http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/enginebay013.jpg)
(http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/jonnygsi66/enginebay012.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 August 2010, 18:42
Painted a couple of bits  :wink:
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Post by: Cov golf on 25 August 2010, 19:46
Took my baby son to the doctors in her  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 25 August 2010, 21:57
Hmmmm tyre dilema :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 August 2010, 00:49
Got my blue joiner hose for the maf/carbonio only to find once opened the internal dia was the same all the way along  :sad: so no good given it to a mate and re-ordered a correct size joiner/reducer should be here this morning  :smiley: also got a new pollen filter cover coming to  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 August 2010, 13:18
fitted a new pollen filter cover and when my hose reducer arrived got that fitted between the maf & carbonio job done all blue hoses all sorted now  :laugh: also gave it a hoover and wiped over in the engine bay got to get it all cleaned up in the morning ready for the r-tech r/r day  :cool:
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Post by: Cov golf on 26 August 2010, 19:46
Got in my golf to go to asda and my tax disc had fell off tryed to stick it back on  :rolleyes:cheap sh!t from howfords
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Post by: Thom89 on 26 August 2010, 20:25
Tried to buy some tyres! :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: X4MGS on 27 August 2010, 02:12
Took my lady to work to have a final check on the new rear badge I have fitted when my Keyring desginer popped rould with the samples of my Golf GTI Keyrings.... Had to take some photos of the Badge now fitted and the Keyring together....

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf%20Keyrings/GOLF-GTI-Keyring-on-Car.jpg)

The Keyrings are listed in the Classified section if anyone is interested... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=164908.0

Tomorrow I'm off to the stealers to pick up my new Water Temp Sender & G12 Antifreeze, will fit it during Lunch.....
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 August 2010, 10:17
mmmmmmm /\ /\ those keyrings look  :cool:

got up early this morning and gave it a good wash and got the tyres etc all done shame i gotta go to work later and try and keep it clean  :laugh: :rolleyes:
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Post by: X4MGS on 27 August 2010, 11:53
Fitted New OEM Temp Sender... Picked it up today.... £22.00 Plus VAT....

Guess what the Temp Gauge now works properly.... Yippeee....

Topped up the coolant with G12... So Happy Bunny...

Moral of this Story is;

GSF Senders maybe cheap.... But Guess What - There's a reason why... "THEY ARE CR4P"....

Stick To OEM Ones.... Maybe Twice The Price But They WORK Properly....


Also Fitted New Gear Knob That I bought From a Member... Better Than The Old One I Had... :cool:
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Post by: BanburyCo on 27 August 2010, 12:42
Aero wiper blades and half a tank of petrol  :smiley:
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Post by: X4MGS on 27 August 2010, 15:20
Bored at work...

Been out and hoovered her out...

Gauwd I hate having dogs at home, even thoo shes not allowed with in 10 feet of the car, her bl00dy hairs get everywhere....

 :rolleyes:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 27 August 2010, 21:02
Carried on with cleaning the engine bay, toothbrush, white spirit cleaning off and dressing all the hoses, cleaned and polshed the rad fan plus a few other bits. I've also taken off the plastic grille underneath the bonnet as it's gone milky so it'll be cleaned and painted before going back on, best of all i had my five year old helping me out  :cool:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/oli1.jpg)
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 August 2010, 21:27
Ordered my Tyres........Hoooray :smiley:
Thom
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Post by: Horney on 27 August 2010, 21:58
Nothing. But tomorrow I'll start getting it ready for the dreaded MOT!

Nick
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Post by: vdubman on 28 August 2010, 11:23
replaced the rear wheel bearings and the drive belt-just in time
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Post by: AlanD on 28 August 2010, 11:26
Left it last minute to wash the car for the R-Tech RR day and its stunning sunshine so had to wash in the sunshine.

WHAT A MISSION
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Post by: bobbarley on 28 August 2010, 11:27
Left it last minute to wash the car for the R-Tech RR day and its stunning sunshine so had to wash in the sunshine.

WHAT A MISSION

Lol, this weekend I have not washed the car, nor the last dozen weekends!
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Post by: AlanD on 28 August 2010, 11:30
(http://www.lostrepublic.us/Graphics/DoubleFacePalm.jpg)
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Post by: Dan34 on 28 August 2010, 14:02
Same alan! jsut washed mine inside and out, went to dry it and sun started beating down on it  :huh:

then once i finished drying it, it started raining!

Ahhh well my wheels are rather bright  :cool: :grin:
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Post by: X4MGS on 28 August 2010, 14:15
Just Gonna get my "Lady" Cleaned on the way home from work...

Polish her and the other MK2 tomorrow then that one is going up for sale....
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Post by: daz veedub on 28 August 2010, 14:28
just got 1st wheel off to fit spacers and it hammered it down so thats that over with till another day  :sad:
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Post by: Cov golf on 28 August 2010, 20:45
Thought about vacing hur out but then it started raining :cry:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 28 August 2010, 22:37
Dremelled the starter motor to get some of the crud off it so i can polish it, took the plastic grill from underneather the bonnet off which is being satin blacked to get rid of all the faded plastic and treated all the bumper,arches and sills to a coating of rapeseed oil which seems to have worked a treat and only £1 for the bottle, happy days.
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 28 August 2010, 23:14
interesting that, think of the money we could save not buying back to black  :laugh:
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Post by: MrBounce on 29 August 2010, 09:23
Made the low fuel warning light come on so put a shedload of diesel in it  :laugh:
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Post by: Cov golf on 29 August 2010, 21:06
Got a new tax disc holder
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Post by: dom on 29 August 2010, 21:41
Lowered it some more  :evil:
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Post by: Snoopy on 29 August 2010, 21:46
Spent the day fixing rattles on the mk6 :angry: , so had the dash tobits, B-pillar trim apart, and stripped the boot out.
I fixed all but 2 rattles.  :cry:
Ones at the back somewere(very loud) , the others the sunroof when on tilt(v.quiet one)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 30 August 2010, 10:30
Moved it slighty further up the drive :rolleyes:
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Post by: smitty12 on 30 August 2010, 10:37
Spent the day fixing rattles on the mk6 :angry: , so had the dash tobits, B-pillar trim apart, and stripped the boot out.
I fixed all but 2 rattles.  :cry:
Ones at the back somewere(very loud) , the others the sunroof when on tilt(v.quiet one)

Is it not still under manufactures warranty? Get it sent back!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 August 2010, 13:16
not actually today but over the weekend  :grin: had my rear spoiler carbon wrapped on saturday morning then drove down to r-tech in the afternoon spent the rest of the day there then sunday over to the forum charity rolling road day  :cool: won a couple of prizes  :smiley: and admired a few of the cars that were in attendance  :cool: also nick found time at the end of the day before i left to sort out a fault with my wastegate actuator rod :afro:
today cleared some old engine codes with vag-com,admired it,checked the oil level and gotta go and fill up later with some v-power as the low fuel light came on as i got home last night  :rolleyes:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 30 August 2010, 15:24
NS inny and outy CV boots. Only the inner one had gone but I thought best to do them both while I was in the mood.
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Post by: Cov golf on 30 August 2010, 18:55
Fitted new tax disc holder  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 August 2010, 19:42
Fixed a rattly trim under the steering wheel.  Looks like someone before me was a bit heavy handed taking them and damaged some of the fittings  :cry:
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Post by: Tazzy on 30 August 2010, 19:45
today i have removed the centre arm rest for a tray, fixed my rear ash tray (even though it doesnt get used) and reglossed all the centre consol
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Post by: jeremybarker on 30 August 2010, 22:44
Polished it this morning and took it to the beach for the No Rice run, won a prize in the show and shine too :)
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Post by: DubFan on 31 August 2010, 15:18
Replaced battery so the car now starts !
Some idiot had put too small a battery in the car so it had exhausted itself.

Also put the new tax disk in.
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Post by: Cov golf on 31 August 2010, 18:03
Today I have installer my new pippercross panel filter just about to take her on a test drive  :grin:
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Post by: X4MGS on 31 August 2010, 19:53
Cut, Polished and Valetted my White MK2 which is now up for sale....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=161663.0

Knackered!!!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 August 2010, 21:47
Just been out and checked it on vag com after nick sorted my actuator wanted to make sure that those codes previously were old ones.....all good no fault code found  :smiley:
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Post by: dub268 on 02 September 2010, 12:22
Fitted my arm rest, waiting for wheels to have the new rubber fitted and they should on later today and quick clean and polish ready for the weekend of shows  :grin:
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Post by: Snoopy on 02 September 2010, 17:48
Spent the day fixing rattles on the mk6 :angry: , so had the dash tobits, B-pillar trim apart, and stripped the boot out.
I fixed all but 2 rattles.  :cry:
Ones at the back somewere(very loud) , the others the sunroof when on tilt(v.quiet one)

Is it not still under manufactures warranty? Get it sent back!
I simply cannot get time off work to take it back at the moment. :sad:
If i do it i know its done right :wink:
I will take it for the rear rattle and sunroof one though but they will have to wait till later.
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Post by: MissGTI on 02 September 2010, 17:52
Parked it round the back of my house untill i can tax it  :cry:
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Post by: Cov golf on 02 September 2010, 18:34
Just bought an aero Rear wiper for my mk4 £8.00 delivered eBay bargin
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Post by: Thom89 on 02 September 2010, 19:32
Wheels done, and on the car! pics later iicba....
Thom
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Post by: jeremybarker on 02 September 2010, 19:51
Looked at company car to take to get milk from shops and decided to wind back sunroof and take the Golf for a drive instead :)
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 02 September 2010, 22:33
Dropped Forest on a nice new shiney set of coillies, had a new bespoke headlining fitted and Wolfsburg dials with Lime Green hands  :laugh:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 02 September 2010, 22:40
lol at mk6 owners  :rolleyes:

buy a mk1 mate, less money, twice the fun  :wink: 
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Post by: dom on 02 September 2010, 22:42
Drove the b0llocks off it!  :evil:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 02 September 2010, 23:01
Failed the MOT :sad:
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Post by: Thom89 on 02 September 2010, 23:13
So, at long last, I got the RA's finished... very pleased with them.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1958.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1944.jpg)

Thom
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Post by: jmsheahan on 02 September 2010, 23:15
Swish  :cool:
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Post by: bomp on 02 September 2010, 23:41
Made a foam mould of a Recaro headrest, to fit on my standard golf/rocco seats. Just need to reupholster a new cloth cover for it now.

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/Recaro-headrest-foam-front1.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 03 September 2010, 04:08
So, at long last, I got the RA's finished... very pleased with them.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1958.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1944.jpg)

Thom


colour coded centre hey  :smug:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 September 2010, 07:28
Driven it to the garage with what might aswell be no exhaust (nothing after the cat I don't think) to get it fixed.
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Post by: Thom89 on 03 September 2010, 08:44
So, at long last, I got the RA's finished... very pleased with them.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1958.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_1944.jpg)

Thom


colour coded centre hey  :smug:

Not quite, they're not metallic like the car, and a little greyer in tone, more like a 1960s VW colour that you would see on a Beetle... :smug: :smug: :grin:

Thom
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Post by: Charge on 03 September 2010, 13:04
Fixed front main beam light, fitted door speakers, put new rubber pedal pads on, changed to OEM front lights, gave it a wash.
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Post by: jeremybarker on 03 September 2010, 20:56
Loving the wheel refurb Thom, it's on my todo list (along with many other things  :grin: )

Well today i polished the inside of the sunroof and did my best to get rid of 20 years worth of crap, also used a toothbrush with some white spirits to clean off the waxoil back to white paint in the front wheel arch (did this with the wheel on, man it made my arm ache), need to take wheel off really to finish off.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 September 2010, 20:59
Got it washed tonight and gave the tailgate alittle polish lifted the bonnet to admire my engine bay  :cool:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 03 September 2010, 21:00
Fitted some sidelights in my indicator housing. (Check sig)

Not sure if I like it yet, might be changing to a clear indicator and an orange bulb for the indicator so I can have clear lights.
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Post by: bourbon on 03 September 2010, 22:13
Fitted front fogs,wiring and switch and put some h3 led bulbs in, just need to wash polish n hoover it now. :-)
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Post by: Dan34 on 03 September 2010, 22:25
Thom i wanna see some better pics of that! I love it  :cool:

I miss my jade green gti  :sad:
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Post by: Thom89 on 03 September 2010, 23:47
Thom i wanna see some better pics of that! I love it  :cool:

I miss my jade green gti  :sad:

Sorry about pic quality, It was a lot darker than the pics would lead you to believe, and no tripod! I will get some better pics over the weekend, and hopefully some from ED38....
Thom
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Post by: Cov golf on 04 September 2010, 18:20
Washed polished and waxed her first time iv ever done it it's quite addictive she looks sweet as a nut  :cool:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 04 September 2010, 20:48
Took the rubber seal off the boot and polished the inside edges with a toothbrush oh and i've done the same with the inner edges of the sunroof, now nice and shiney  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 September 2010, 22:15
just moved it off the drive  :grin: also spoken to james about carbon wrapping my old wing mirror covers also ordered some pre cut carbon wrap for my keyfob :afro:
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Post by: ballin on 05 September 2010, 01:14
fixed the gear selector issue and finally fired it up but struggling to bleed the hydraulic clutch by myself!  :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 05 September 2010, 01:18
Full hit on the valet front! ready for ED38 in the morning...
Thom
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Post by: tg1 on 05 September 2010, 06:06
had it lowered, new cv joint and sparkplugs.

still squeaks though ffs  :angry:
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 September 2010, 12:59
Popped a couple of smooooooth bits on it  :grin:
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Post by: Tazzy on 05 September 2010, 14:43
today i havnt done much interesting, but every little thing adds up

ive sprayed the rear tow hole gloss black as it was tatty, with the original silver paint flaking

ive modified the orginal ariel, its just a short term fix till i get down the scrappy

ive cleaned the dash board with megs quik detailer and simoniz fruit of the forest dash board shine

and lastly ive gave the alloys a quick wipe down and touched up the tyres with simoniz back to black, as yesderday i had to new tyres put on the front

i also had it de-catted yesderday as my cat was rotten and couldnt be arsed to buy a new cat yet
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 September 2010, 15:58
Had a sample of carbon wrap james had given me so had the idea to remove the black double din surround as it looks plain and put the wrap on that much better  :cool:
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Post by: Snoopy on 05 September 2010, 21:03
carbon wrapping my old wing mirror covers......carbon wrap for my keyfob.....double din surround  :afro:
Carbon addiction. :wink: :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 September 2010, 22:52
carbon wrapping my old wing mirror covers......carbon wrap for my keyfob.....double din surround  :afro:
Carbon addiction. :wink: :grin:

:grin: i know i gotta stop boxed my wing mirror covers this afternoon ready for posting off tommorrow hoping by the end of the week two nice carbon mirrors will be ready for me to fit at the weekend  :grin: :cool:
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Post by: glamourgirllexus on 06 September 2010, 01:47
after a long time only doing bits here and there i finally got it lowered!! Just need some alloys now  :undecided:
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Post by: beth on 06 September 2010, 21:43
walked past it, sat in the same spot for a week due to my turbo blowing up on the way back from the nurburgring  :sick:
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Post by: 5miffy on 06 September 2010, 21:57
Lowered + alloys 18" = looks good.. handles well tooo....
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Post by: 5miffy on 06 September 2010, 21:59
Coudn't have done it without a fellow member, thanks mate...
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 September 2010, 17:50
Made for and put some shiny bits on under the bonnet  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 07 September 2010, 18:48
Quick spootle and off to the Leicester meet...
Thom
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Post by: Charge on 08 September 2010, 01:02
Got electric windows fitted, and new fogs fitted.
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Post by: Andy-H on 08 September 2010, 19:30
Received yet more drunken weekend purchases and popped them on under the bonnet  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 September 2010, 19:39
Put some carbon wrap on my keyfob  :cool:
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Post by: Cov golf on 08 September 2010, 22:14
Fitted my new mk5 rear wiper arm to my mk4 nice easy mod looks good to
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Post by: jeremybarker on 09 September 2010, 11:22
Let my wife drive it to work :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: Tazzy on 09 September 2010, 14:40
today guys, ive been replacing some broken parts by going round scrapyards around bham

electric wing mirror switch
parcel shelf
rear wiper blade
d/s side repeater plug
centre consol screw cover
d/s scuttle panel/under bonnet cover thingy (which i now realise i dont need...)

all this came to £25  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 September 2010, 16:53
today guys, ive been replacing some broken parts by going round scrapyards around bham

Good job.  That sounds like my ideal day off work!   :grin:
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Post by: Tazzy on 09 September 2010, 17:44
trust me, i would much prefer to be in work earning money than trecking around scrap yards looking for parts, however, i wasnt needed in work today, so thought id do something constructive and spend some money on my golf (it was either the golf or corsa?), so i just bought bits that needed replacing, the modifications will come next yr after the gfs bday, xmas, and every other money sucking event! lol
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Post by: dom on 09 September 2010, 18:04
Gave the interior a right good clean  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 09 September 2010, 18:16
Nothing today.... well deserved break :cool:
Thom
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Post by: Dan34 on 09 September 2010, 18:34
Nothing today.... well deserved break :cool:
Thom

Any pics yet?   :grin: :smiley: :cool:
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Post by: Simpson on 09 September 2010, 18:54
was supposed to be fitting power steering to my mark 2 only the bottom pulley doesnt fit over the original pulley! I did fit all new bushes, front end,  new wishbones, anti roll links and new top mounts, makes a nice tight little car, just need to lower her now.  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 09 September 2010, 19:14
Nothing today.... well deserved break :cool:
Thom

Any pics yet?   :grin: :smiley: :cool:

Bother! took some last night, i'll have to go hassle his nibs and rob the card out his camera... :evil:
Thom
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 09 September 2010, 20:17
F**king broken it by trying to fix it :D
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Post by: Neo Badness on 09 September 2010, 22:19
scored a mint passenger door to replace my rotten one. all for a half tank of diesel and a crate of carling.

Throughly sound bloke too...
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Post by: Thom89 on 09 September 2010, 23:14
Nothing today.... well deserved break :cool:
Thom

Any pics yet?   :grin: :smiley: :cool:

Bother! took some last night, i'll have to go hassle his nibs and rob the card out his camera... :evil:
Thom



Ok a few more pics, again, sorry not the best quality....
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_2388.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_2391.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/DSC_2387.jpg)

Also some halfway down this thread.. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=53627.320

Thom
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 September 2010, 07:52
Sweeeeeeeet, looks awesome on the ra's!  Yours & Blue's mk2 golf's on my drive would make me a happy man  :grin:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 10 September 2010, 11:25
Loving the Ra's, very nice job  :laugh:

I just managed to get myself a set of RA's to replace the crappy Vauxhall immitaions that are currently on the car plus a very nice friend has a new set of coilovers that were gathering dust which i can have fornothing.

Looking forward to refurbing my RA's and dropping them on some coilies. The MK2's white so do i stick with silver go white or maybe graphite, decisions decisions :)
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Post by: shaolindan on 10 September 2010, 16:35
Sweeeeeeeet, looks awesome on the ra's!  Yours & Blue's mk2 golf's on my drive would make me a happy man  :grin:

As my motor is Tornado Red, do you think the RAs would work with a red coating?
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Post by: Dan34 on 10 September 2010, 16:53
Sweeeeeeeet, looks awesome on the ra's!  Yours & Blue's mk2 golf's on my drive would make me a happy man  :grin:

As my motor is Tornado Red, do you think the RAs would work with a red coating?

Red could work! but i think if it was my car i'd go for standard silver, a darker anthracite silver or even white  :lipsrsealed: my mate has a red g40 polo on white ra's and i think it looks awesome:

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll313/Dan34_photo/springs%20fest%202010/DSC_0366.jpg)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll313/Dan34_photo/springs%20fest%202010/DSC_0361.jpg)

They are a pain in the ass to clean though  :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 17:05
clicky!! (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.220)
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Post by: JC on 10 September 2010, 18:42
got a buyer for one of the B3s  :wink:

but which one  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 September 2010, 19:13
Recieved my parcel of carbon wrapped wing mirror covers but no one was in so they are now sat back at the sorting office  :sad:
ready for me to collect tommorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 September 2010, 19:53
got a buyer for one of the B3s  :wink:

but which one  :lipsrsealed:
im guessung the wagon.  :undecided:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 11 September 2010, 09:59
Failed the MOT :sad:

Passed the re-test :smiley:
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Post by: popleyruss on 11 September 2010, 10:38
Thinking about selling !!!! Bad times
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 September 2010, 18:22
Got my carbon wrapped wing mirrors fitted  :smiley: do look nice now they are fitted
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Post by: JC on 11 September 2010, 18:27
got a buyer for one of the B3s  :wink:

but which one  :lipsrsealed:
im guessung the wagon.  :undecided:


who failed to turn up,

then was coming later

then had bank sort code issues.

no coming tomorrow - hopefully
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 September 2010, 18:52
Popped a cheeky California Scent tin under the passenger seat in the mk4. Mmmmmmmm. Nice!

My bro's mk3 1.8GL failed its MOT on just about everything:

No front side lights?
No ABS light - turned out the dash panel was un-plugged (?) Plugged back in and OK now
Wrong colour reflectors on the "CE approved" rear clusters I bought him  :angry:
Rust near one of the seat-belt points...  :sick:
Failed emissions - high CO at fast idle ?  Max was 0.5% and he scored 0.6% or something.  I recommended he change the air filter and oil+filter and thrash a tank of redex through it then get a re-test.
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Post by: Stokie Mac on 11 September 2010, 20:37
Got my carbon wrapped wing mirrors fitted  :smiley: do look nice now they are fitted

Any Pics Matt??.
 :cool:
Who Wrapped ur Wing Mirrors for you as thats what im planning on doing soon myself..
 :wink:
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Post by: BanburyCo on 11 September 2010, 23:08
f**ked my passenger side speaker turning base to max and listening to some pretty heavy dnb not even a 1/5 of volume :(
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 September 2010, 23:19
Got my carbon wrapped wing mirrors fitted  :smiley: do look nice now they are fitted

Any Pics Matt??.
 :cool:
Who Wrapped ur Wing Mirrors for you as thats what im planning on doing soon myself..
 :wink:
Aye got some pics  :wink: but got a couple of interior jobs to do next weekend so planning to post everything then  :wink:
james (jimbooboo JTPerformance) did the wrap and a top job he has done to,nice one should look good  :cool: liking mine loads and does look different to my previous black ones
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Post by: randomman on 12 September 2010, 10:03
Blu-tak'd a broken side repeater back in. . . which worked at least 10 times better than I thought it would.
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 September 2010, 13:16
Just went out for a quick blast, then a full detail before Players next weekend....
Thom
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Post by: JC on 12 September 2010, 13:36
Sold one of them  :shocked:

 :cool:
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Post by: dom on 12 September 2010, 17:38
Sold one of them  :shocked:

 :cool:

:afro:
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 September 2010, 17:43
You rollin' high or low now Chuff??
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Post by: JC on 12 September 2010, 18:16
At this moment in time I ain't rolling at all

No road legal dub at all  :cry:

Footpath or pushbike Wayne Kerr
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 September 2010, 18:55
Cleared my garage out, and made room for maybe another project :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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Post by: JC on 12 September 2010, 21:38
tease - spill the beans thomas  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Dmonday on 12 September 2010, 21:52
Broke my VR :(
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 September 2010, 22:02
tease - spill the beans thomas  :rolleyes:

In good time.... may have something rather nice lined up :lipsrsealed: :wink:
Thom
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 12 September 2010, 22:10
well i had alot planned for today! to do with the car but due to alot of alcohol last night all i managed was to take the front grill off try a new grill on, decided i didnt like it put the original one back on then went back down the pub to have a think about what i just did gutted waste of a sunday !  :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 September 2010, 13:31
ordered a sheet of carbon vinyl and primer ready for the weekend job  :grin:
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Post by: T_J_G on 13 September 2010, 15:07
Raised it and added a cable tie to my exhaust until my new rubber comes in.
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Post by: Ninja on 13 September 2010, 15:27
Put £5 in my tank, only for the petrol gauge not to move.

I am POOR.  :cry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 September 2010, 17:04
Dropped it off at garage for a new timing belt, water pump etc ........ $$$$ !
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 September 2010, 17:50
Dropped it off at garage for a new timing belt, water pump etc ........ $$$$ !

All done.  £300 with a courtesy car too.   :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 14 September 2010, 22:23
Got a loan of a MIG welder.... :evil:

The weldathon is on.... :grin:
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Post by: bvr on 14 September 2010, 22:29
Just spent ages fighting with rusty bolts on the bottom of the suspension struts, in order to put shiny new springs in. Then when putting new springs on realised bottom cup is rusted through!! Just gotta love 20 year old cars!
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Post by: N900 MJT on 15 September 2010, 09:15
Nearly lost my front splitter after hitting something!!
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Post by: chrismac89 on 15 September 2010, 19:45
i have replaced my passenger side wing as it had a massive dent in it from when i bought it, and i added some boot struts onto my bonnet looks mint and is so much easier.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 15 September 2010, 19:49
Ragged it..
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 September 2010, 02:08
will be ringing vw  :laugh: for a new air inlet temp sensor
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 September 2010, 11:40
Just ordered a new a.i.t sensor from vw  :sad: collect it tommorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 September 2010, 13:25
Just wrapped one of the interior parts i was going to do at the weekend as the sheets are all here  :rolleyes: i could'nt wait  :grin:
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Post by: DeanO.72 on 16 September 2010, 21:22
Gave him a quick jet wash because the tyre soap was splattered all over  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 16 September 2010, 21:45
sent the staff to buy me another car  :laugh: :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 16 September 2010, 21:53
Rear wheel bearings.....................peace at last  :smug:
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 17 September 2010, 07:54
fitted a morette headlight conversion and got shut of them ugly oe`s  :sick:
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Post by: mickey on 18 September 2010, 14:50
fitted a new oil pressure sensor on the mk3  ,which solved the oil leak, but now the oil pressure lights flashing all the time :angry: :angry:

its starting to do my head in  :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 September 2010, 17:03
Stripped my new door for paint prep. Took all the old foam out of the spare wheel bit. Cleaned up my 280mm callipers. Sanded my knuckle with wire wheel. Swore.
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Post by: JC on 18 September 2010, 17:44
collected the new school wagon  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 September 2010, 18:40
Cleaned/wd40'd the N75 valve fitted a new a.i.t sensor had a drive and its not acting up  :laugh: boosts like fcuk  :evil: also got some interior parts carbon wrapped too a productive day  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 September 2010, 20:24
Cleaned/wd40'd the N75 valve fitted a new a.i.t sensor had a drive and its not acting up  :laugh: boosts like fcuk  :evil: also got some interior parts carbon wrapped too a productive day  :smiley:

I had it in mind this little (always overlooked) sensor would come into play at some point....  :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 18 September 2010, 21:20
Full spootle ready for Players tomorrow..... its bound to rain on the way down :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: Deano2711 on 18 September 2010, 21:48
Started spraying my headlining until the bloody rain put paid to that idea so now car is in bits waiting for the good weather to return  :angry: :angry:
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Post by: bourbon on 18 September 2010, 23:07
Fitted 2 new Yokohama rear tyres, and booked in for MOT on Tuesday!! Wish me luck
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 September 2010, 23:08
got the mot done on it :)
passed all good :)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 September 2010, 23:19
Cleaned/wd40'd the N75 valve fitted a new a.i.t sensor had a drive and its not acting up  :laugh: boosts like fcuk  :evil: also got some interior parts carbon wrapped too a productive day  :smiley:

I had it in mind this little (always overlooked) sensor would come into play at some point....  :laugh:
Might be my mind(probably)but it seemed a bit better running when i drove it earlier the old sensor still looked bad even tho i cleaned it abit back but at nearly 79k its gotta be tired  :undecided: i'll keep it for nick so he can test it out at some point and see what happens with mine now  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 September 2010, 18:50
Washed it
Dried it
Polished and waxed it
Hoovered it out

I can think of nothing better on a Sunday morning

I will never get those 2 hours back
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Post by: Thom89 on 19 September 2010, 19:21
Home....... Players........ Home
Fantastic day out, good to catch up with some faces... you know who you are!
 :cool: :cool:
Thom
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Post by: delirical on 20 September 2010, 09:44
Cleaned it.
Fitted dynamat, new headunit, Fli sub+amp enclosure, all wired up down both sides of the car.
Fixed bonnet release
Driver seat welded and put back in all.
All carpets, doorcards and rear seats back in.
Inside hovered
Standard steering wheel off.

Roll on next weekend
 :tongue:
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Post by: Mitching on 20 September 2010, 14:13
Got the wheels balanced, now I can go 60 or faster!
Waheey!!!
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Post by: TalisaJade on 20 September 2010, 14:29
threatened to drive it into a brick wall  :undecided:
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Post by: DubSociety on 20 September 2010, 14:31
Cleaned it.
Fitted dynamat, new headunit, Fli sub+amp enclosure, all wired up down both sides of the car.
Fixed bonnet release
Driver seat welded and put back in all.
All carpets, doorcards and rear seats back in.
Inside hovered
Standard steering wheel off.

Roll on next weekend
 :tongue:

What did you dynamat? the boot or?
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Post by: Thom89 on 20 September 2010, 16:50
Decorated the Bathroom instead :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: bourbon on 21 September 2010, 11:55
Went for mot and passed, with only 1 advisory slight play in nsr bearing
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Post by: delirical on 21 September 2010, 14:12
Cleaned it.
Fitted dynamat, new headunit, Fli sub+amp enclosure, all wired up down both sides of the car.
Fixed bonnet release
Driver seat welded and put back in all.
All carpets, doorcards and rear seats back in.
Inside hovered
Standard steering wheel off.

Roll on next weekend
 :tongue:

What did you dynamat? the boot or?

Just the boot surrounding the spare wheel and the rear and the inside edge, couldnt justify spending any more and doing the rest of the car.
Got more pressing issues to spend the cash on unfortuantely.
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Post by: Dan34 on 21 September 2010, 18:09
Put it up for sale  :undecided:
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Post by: golfalicious on 21 September 2010, 18:44
Decided to get rid of one of them, the mk4 turbo
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Post by: loki86 on 21 September 2010, 19:01
threatened to drive it into a brick wall  :undecided:
preferrible without you in it  :huh:
and drive it into the lake so you can watch it drown....a lil more dramatic but worth it  :evil:
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Post by: TalisaJade on 21 September 2010, 20:51
threatened to drive it into a brick wall  :undecided:
preferrible without you in it  :huh:
and drive it into the lake so you can watch it drown....a lil more dramatic but worth it  :evil:

yep, nice bit of brick on the accelerator lol... have a look at my new thread pls, let me know what u think, kahn alloys :) not crashing now haha
x
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Post by: loki86 on 21 September 2010, 21:19
limited access while at work please send link
would love to see
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Post by: TalisaJade on 21 September 2010, 21:22
I'm such a spaz,didn't even think to put a photo on! Will do it in mornin and send u the link :)
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Post by: loki86 on 21 September 2010, 21:24
I'm such a spaz,didn't even think to put a photo on! Will do it in mornin and send u the link :)
thanks dear  :grin:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 22 September 2010, 11:59
just about to fit a new thermostat and housing fit new downpipe and throttle body and if i got time paint my callipers green and re copper slip and free them up as ones sticking ! :D
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Post by: JC on 22 September 2010, 12:00
took it to the garage  :grin:
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Post by: popleyruss on 22 September 2010, 14:30
put it in the breaking for spares section cant beileve im doing it the cars mint
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Post by: Mikesps on 22 September 2010, 16:51
De-badged rear and hoovered the interior! well over due
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Post by: MrBounce on 25 September 2010, 17:21
Got 2 new tyres fitted on the back and had the decent tyre put to the spare  :smiley:
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Post by: Snoopy on 25 September 2010, 17:31
Changed the brake fluid on the mk1,  i can tell its nearly winter im frozen.
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Post by: Tazzy on 25 September 2010, 17:33
today ive actually done something to the car

ive checked/cleaned the airbox and filter

and ive noticed someone has caught my p/s arch, so ive had to buff that out

oh, and ive tested some glass cleaner i found at the back of the garage, lol
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 September 2010, 19:10
Removed approximately 30kg  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 September 2010, 01:20
looked at it abit was going to wash it but couldn't be bothered as F1 qualy today and ps3 F1  :grin: i'll try tommorrow did go out for a drive to get a new tv for the playstation  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 September 2010, 17:59
Fitted an Audi TT "short" shift gearbox lever selector pendulum thing.

8N0711046 (this number supersedes the old Audi number 8N0711051A)

Feels neat and noticeably shorter.  Well worth the £21 it cost me through VW/TPS!
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Post by: dom on 26 September 2010, 19:07
Fixed my knocking exhaust, buzzing speaker and rattley glove box, peace at last  :smiley:
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Post by: chrisr103 on 26 September 2010, 19:29
Enabled miles to empty & illuminated needles

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/S7000314.jpg)
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Post by: AaronGS on 26 September 2010, 21:23
Got very frustrated with it.
And worried by the squealing from the front of the engine bay!

But have decided to get the bits of dash that are currently in the shed flocked!
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Post by: ValexW on 26 September 2010, 21:35
Hey everyone,
I bought a W reg 1.8t golf at long last, (I've always wanted one) knowing that the oil pressure light keeps coming on, this wasn't much of a worry as it's a common thing?
Anyway, down to the point, I drove the car 60miles home and the water temp guage appeared to be reading correctly, (just under 90) but I went out in the car the day after and it overheated....
I managed to get the car home by releasing pressure from the expansion tank every few miles.
The top radiator hose gets hot and the fans kick in when they should, the ?bottom? rad hose (the one to the thermostat housing) stays cool, if I continuously squeeze/pump the hose it starts to warm, there is no flow of water in the tank with the engine running, would I be right in thinking that the water pump has failed?
Any help will be greatly appreciated
Alex
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Thom89 on 26 September 2010, 21:48
Hey everyone,
I bought a W reg 1.8t golf at long last, (I've always wanted one) knowing that the oil pressure light keeps coming on, this wasn't much of a worry as it's a common thing?
Anyway, down to the point, I drove the car 60miles home and the water temp guage appeared to be reading correctly, (just under 90) but I went out in the car the day after and it overheated....
I managed to get the car home by releasing pressure from the expansion tank every few miles.
The top radiator hose gets hot and the fans kick in when they should, the ?bottom? rad hose (the one to the thermostat housing) stays cool, if I continuously squeeze/pump the hose it starts to warm, there is no flow of water in the tank with the engine running, would I be right in thinking that the water pump has failed?
Any help will be greatly appreciated
Alex

Get a new water pump fitted (impellor falls off shaft, very common fault) also fit a new thermostat while your at it... Oil light will be more than likely the oil pick up pipe blocked, I would run a "Forte" engine flush, drain oil, remove sump, and fit a new oil pump, and clear all the sh!te that collects in the sump, new OE filter, and the correct oil should get you sorted..
Dont forget to check into the Mk4 section for further advice/abuse... :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: Thom89 on 26 September 2010, 21:55
Went to Westside today, impressive show of mostly Mk1s/2s... didn't miss a beat in well over 200 miles, on top of the 200 it did last week to Players as well, so did nothing to my Golf today, other than drive it :cool: :cool:
Thom
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 01 October 2010, 10:12
Taxed it!now back driving a mk2! I'm so happy :laugh:
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Post by: ramrod on 01 October 2010, 10:41
Had the exhast system checked for an annoying rattle under load & quote for tyres, ouch!! :nerd:

Topped up Oil & screenwash, washed car with 2 buckets, applied colour magic & buffed off, applied AG HD Wax and buffed off, applied another coat as the 1st went on/off so easily, blacked up the bumpers & installed a new DVD/headunit :laugh:

Now i just need to fix the passenger window & find the original red anni badges on fleabay or somewhere... :smug:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 02 October 2010, 00:43
Picked up my set of BBS RA's and starting to prep them for a diy refurb. Had to do a bit of metal manipulation to straighten the lip on two of them from kurb damage, amazing how much fun hitting things with a hammer is :)
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Post by: AlanD on 02 October 2010, 08:36
Looked at whilst having my morning cuppa and spent 5 minutes debating washing it. Then decided I couldn't be bothered as its only going to rain later :(
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 October 2010, 08:55
Took some more crap out of it  :evil:

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Post by: Snoopy on 02 October 2010, 09:56
Yesterday I Tightened up the boot latch, covered the door rubbers with some stuff a mate got from a Merc dealer through the trade for me to stop them squeeking. (as the stuff VW used lasted no time at all) This seems to have stopped most but not quite all my rattles.... yipee :cool:
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Post by: JC on 02 October 2010, 09:57
Looked at whilst having my morning cuppa and spent 5 minutes debating washing it. Then decided I couldn't be bothered as its only going to rain later :(

slacker  :rolleyes:

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Post by: tdi_blu on 02 October 2010, 10:03
Yesterday I put my BBS back on cause I just cant be arsed to paint them myself now so there going in next year for refurb,fitted a new stero  :smiley:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 02 October 2010, 13:33
New Brembo discs and pads all round.  New suspension and top mounts all round.

MOT this morning - passed first time.

Taxed it.  All in all £257 well spent.

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Post by: JC on 02 October 2010, 15:53
should stop better than your forza car now jonny  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: Ardz83 on 02 October 2010, 15:56
Tried to put my magnex full system on. FAIL!
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Post by: ramrod on 02 October 2010, 16:18
Today I installed a K&N panel filter, Im looking for a 2nd hand airbox now so i can drill it :grin: I am not noticing any performance gains, The exhaust note is a touch quieter and the she has a nice deep purr all thro the rev range now.  i also fed the usb cable from the back of my headunit down the back of the dash into my ashtray (dont use it)

I also fitted some nice shiny silver door pins :laugh: and gave her a thorough hand wash, cleaned the alloys with a toothbrush and applied a layer of Autoglym High Def Wax.

She also got a full valet inside too :cool:

Now I am waiting for it to rain so i can take her up the muddy lane out back :wink:

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Post by: mk3dan on 02 October 2010, 16:56
ive fitted new number plates and orded an airbrush kit so i can paint my petrol flap
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Post by: emery1990 on 02 October 2010, 18:25
Took one brake disc off, couldnt stand seeing it getting rusty. other disc one though couldnt get a bolt out  :angry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: ramrod on 02 October 2010, 18:26
Bugger!

Just been out for a drive an all my interior dash lights are out :laugh:

guess what i will be doing 2moro :undecided:
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Post by: Mortimer Hill on 02 October 2010, 19:51
4 new Goodyears!

and a trp through the car wash
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Post by: lenny84 on 02 October 2010, 20:10
new cv boots, track rod ends, wishbones, balljoints and arb links!

also a thorough de-rusting of the front end, then found out i have no wheels to fit it as my dad robbed them for his trailer!

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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 October 2010, 20:10
nothing to mine  :grin: apart from drive it down to jon (jdm82) to fit his newsouth boost gauge and pod as well as his kamei front grille :afro: enjoyable day and abit of talk about dubs was nice to meet you and put a face to the name jon  :wink:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 02 October 2010, 22:23
painted my callipers british racing green got them all copper slipped re assembled and are working great then drove to heathrow to pick my mates up from airport just got back 4 hour round trip feeling good got a can of beer on the go now :D
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Post by: ramrod on 02 October 2010, 22:26
Bugger!

Just been out for a drive an all my interior dash lights are out :laugh:

guess what i will be doing 2moro :undecided:

I was sat here and the dash lights were bugging me, so i went out and fixed them. lol :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Andy-H on 03 October 2010, 11:15
Bought some spares for it  :smiley:
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Post by: clipperjay on 03 October 2010, 12:13
Got up 6.00am
washed, had a piss.
Fry up & tea
Got the tool box
Stepped outside
Opened the bonnet
Starts to rain
Fook it went back inside
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 October 2010, 14:23
Half fitted Polo GTi gear knob this morning, then went to the seaside for a fry-up.  Chucked it down, so come home with the intention of finish fitting it..... or shall I go back down the coast and play some more arcades?
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 03 October 2010, 14:44
Half fitted Polo GTi gear knob this morning,

How to you "half fit"  a gear knob? it screws on.

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Post by: bmm on 03 October 2010, 14:48
Bought some shiney round things...  Thanks Dubster2!

(http://stuff.benlacey.com/imgs/DSC_5607.jpg)

Next summer can't come quick enough!  :cool:
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Post by: AlanD on 03 October 2010, 15:01
Came home drunk (wayne kerred?) from a night out with Jeynesey and gave it a kiss this morning  :embarassed:

Very smart wheels btw  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 October 2010, 15:08
Half fitted Polo GTi gear knob this morning,

How to you "half fit"  a gear knob? it screws on.


It doesn't screw on mate, its fitted on a collar with a pressed steel clamp over it, that I've got to somehow wrench or cut off.  I released all the trim and transferred the mounting plate to the Polo one ready to remove the old one from the lever stick.  It'll be re-fitted with a small jubilee clip over the collar.
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 03 October 2010, 15:23
Half fitted Polo GTi gear knob this morning,

How to you "half fit"  a gear knob? it screws on.


It doesn't screw on mate, its fitted on a collar with a pressed steel clamp over it, that I've got to somehow wrench or cut off.  I released all the trim and transferred the mounting plate to the Polo one ready to remove the old one from the lever stick.  It'll be re-fitted with a small jubilee clip over the collar.

  :grin: Didn't see you were a MK4 owner.  That sounds a right potch.   :shocked:

MK2 screw on gear knobs FTW!
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Post by: Ardz83 on 03 October 2010, 16:14
Bought some shiney round things...  Thanks Dubster2!

(http://stuff.benlacey.com/imgs/DSC_5607.jpg)

Next summer can't come quick enough!  :cool:

Stunning rims mate!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 October 2010, 12:12
Waiting in for a stupid parcel for it when I could be up at the shop working on it.  :angry:

3rd times the charm DHL :rolleyes:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 05 October 2010, 13:45
Same, I'm waiting on something that should've been delivered tuesday last week.

I've called and complained and they said it should be today or tomorrow.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 October 2010, 14:06
Same, I'm waiting on something that should've been delivered tuesday last week.

I've called and complained and they said it should be today or tomorrow.

 :grin: God, I love how efficient the UK is :rolleyes:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 05 October 2010, 14:16
I know, it really extracts the Michael.
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Post by: Ardz83 on 05 October 2010, 20:45
I have put my crystal crosshairs on and single grille. Looks great!
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Post by: TalisaJade on 05 October 2010, 21:06
bought gti seats & door cards :)
pickin up on fri, cant wait!
also... flash put my new rears in for me :) yeahhh, thanks love!! x
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Post by: jeremybarker on 05 October 2010, 22:57
Sanded down the second BBS RA, 2 more to go, reckon there's about 10 hours prep on each wheel so far :)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 October 2010, 23:05
Rolled my front wing, tiger sealed all the seams, filled the rolled lip. Sanded it down, primed it. Still stone chip and gloss to do, then finish the welding and the bits that people wil actually see :grin:
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Post by: shaolindan on 06 October 2010, 15:00
Sanded down the second BBS RA, 2 more to go, reckon there's about 10 hours prep on each wheel so far :)

Sanded? Why?

Have you got photos?
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Post by: Khare on 06 October 2010, 15:16
I'll be crawling under for an oil change and sorting out an oil leak from the cooler. Got the new VW seal I needed.
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Post by: mk3dan on 06 October 2010, 19:45
i have just been and brought a second gti for spares for not a bad price then once i got it home relised it had a vr6 trim in it a decat pipe and lowering springs so defo worth its money
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Post by: Tazzy on 06 October 2010, 19:46
broke it!  :sad:
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Post by: stev0090 on 06 October 2010, 20:46
well, not strictly today, it was yesterday but i sold one mk3 and bought another  :laugh:
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Post by: delirical on 06 October 2010, 21:10
Slammed it 50mm
Cleaned it
Clayed it
Cleaned it
Chamois
Polish
Paint renovator
Waxed
 :smiley:
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Post by: sparks03 on 06 October 2010, 22:25
Bought it  :cool:
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Post by: popleyruss on 07 October 2010, 09:03
Well I swapd my mint mk3 vr6 for an almost finished mk2 vr6 with raylle front end
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Post by: JC on 07 October 2010, 09:08
well, not strictly today, it was yesterday but i sold one mk3 and bought another  :laugh:

didnt learn the first time then  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 07 October 2010, 14:16
fitted my recovered headliner - just need the black sunvisors and grab handles to finish the roof then spray the A/B/C pillars!
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Post by: jeremybarker on 07 October 2010, 14:22
sanded down BBS RA number 3, repaired the one remaining bent lip so one more to go and then i can start acid etch priming all four.
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Post by: stev0090 on 07 October 2010, 18:20
well, not strictly today, it was yesterday but i sold one mk3 and bought another  :laugh:

didnt learn the first time then  :lipsrsealed:

nooo! i did not!  :grin: see how long i last before a mk2 arrives on the drive!
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Post by: tommy Dee on 07 October 2010, 18:26
Slammed it 50mm
Cleaned it
Clayed it
Cleaned it
Chamois
Polish
Paint renovator
Waxed
 :smiley:


all on your own?  :laugh:  :laugh:
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Post by: TalisaJade on 09 October 2010, 20:24
broke it!  :sad:

ohh :S

iiiiiiiiiiii bought meguiers paint cleaner, and clear acrylic for a few little bits inside... new wheel nuts... havnt used the paint cleaner yet though cos tcut it yesterday but everyone on here said it was a big no no?! AFTER id done it... looks better than it did before though, may do paint cleaner tomorrow :)
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Post by: AlanD on 09 October 2010, 20:26
FINALLY ! got the handbrake micro switch sorted so it no longer goes DING DING DING DING  when I drive. Front grille was meant to be getting re lacquered but change of plan at work means I need the car for Monday so that will have to wait till next weekend.

Was such a peaceful drive back from the garage (big thumbs up to Ruben and http://www.tuningwerkes.com/ :afro: )
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Post by: Rhyso on 09 October 2010, 20:27
Drove my posh Golf to Castle Combe and parked it amongst other posh Golf's

Then drove it home and showed a Saxo Chav just how quick a posh Golf is  :evil:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 09 October 2010, 20:38
New shiny front shocks and G60 top mounts.....

Now I have an annoying metallic rattle in the engine bay.  :angry:

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Post by: Jack3559 on 09 October 2010, 20:44
Washed it at the tesco jet wash bad boy pay and go thing... I actually found it did a good job of making the car clean.

Fitted some new plates and surrounds.

Ordered a few litres of LB5R to give to the college kids so they can make my car all nice and blue and un-rusty.

Sent an e-mail complaining about the fact that my coilovers STILL aren't here and it's been a good couple of weeks now.

Took some pictures of the OEM dog gate and boot tray that came with the car to shove on ebay to put in the new engine fund.

Took a cat I found dumped in the forest to the cat sanctuary in it.

Drove to the bank to cash in a cheque so I can order some new tyres on Friday!
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Post by: tech1889 on 09 October 2010, 20:52
lots of action lol saving cats the lot..

I got rid of the wooden interior in my mk4 1.8t  :cool:

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0218.jpg)

And am painting my sharan rear badge..
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Post by: AlanD on 09 October 2010, 20:53
^ MUCH better :cool:

New gear knob now ;)
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Post by: tech1889 on 09 October 2010, 20:55
yer i know the gear knob is  :sick: .. whats a good cheapish one for it any ideas ??
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Post by: Rhyso on 09 October 2010, 20:58
yer i know the gear knob is  :sick: .. whats a good cheapish one for it any ideas ??

load of lads bought one from Hong Kong for less than a tenner last year - good quality by all accounts  :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 09 October 2010, 21:00
Looks on eBay, there are LOADS on there.
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 09 October 2010, 21:03
Keep it!

Buy some leather, string backed driving gloves...

You can be Alan D Partridge for a day.

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Post by: tech1889 on 09 October 2010, 21:04
Cheers guys..
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Post by: marky-gee on 09 October 2010, 22:44
DONE.....

1: Pollen Filter

2: VR6 splitter

3: New wipers, brake fluid, discovered i need a new bonnet earth strap,

4: fannied about with the Conlog alarm tring to get it to reprogram the Fob = FAIL  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 October 2010, 23:13
400 mile round trip to r-tech :afro: some tweaks to the stage 2 map alls well and the addition of full throttle launch control and left foot braking  :cool: fecking awesome!! the first customer to have it  :grin: :evil: :smug: GREAT DAY
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Post by: Jack3559 on 10 October 2010, 11:27
Chopped down the gear stick, feels a lot nicer now.

Hoovered it.
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Post by: Snoopy on 10 October 2010, 13:42
Oil and filter change.  :smiley:
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Post by: ramrod on 10 October 2010, 13:50
I was up at 7am and I washed my car, didnt bother with any polish or wax as in the last fortnight she has had about 5 layers of wax put on her, ready for the harsh winter thats predicted :wink:
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Post by: mk3dan on 10 October 2010, 16:26
today ive done

1fitted new crank sensor

2 fitted magnex back box

3checked the timing was correct and all was fine

4 just need to find out now why it wont rev over 5k
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 10 October 2010, 17:31
Took it to the beach today.

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Post by: stainesy on 10 October 2010, 18:06
tried to fit front coilovers as installed the rears yesterday but kind find my 21mm leg spanner so going to have to drive it to work lowered at the rear and standered at the front lol.
Also sprayed set of mk4 golf 5 spokes white ready for wen car is low low low
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Post by: dom on 10 October 2010, 18:08
today ive done

1fitted new crank sensor

2 fitted magnex back box

3checked the timing was correct and all was fine

4 just need to find out now why it wont rev over 5k

New Hall Sensor  :wink:
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Post by: mk3dan on 10 October 2010, 18:10
hall sensor im not looking forward to changing that then but thamks for the advice

dan
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Post by: tech1889 on 10 October 2010, 18:30
Ordered new gear knob..

Bought some foam tape for my sharan rear badge..

Dan
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 October 2010, 19:07
finally gave it a wash for the first time in 3 weeks now its back in my good books  :rolleyes: then drove it  :evil:
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Post by: Cov golf on 10 October 2010, 19:19
Washed polished and waxed her for the first time well chuffed with the results my wife thinks I'm mad  :laugh:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 10 October 2010, 19:36
Washed polished and waxed her for the first time well chuffed with the results my wife thinks I'm mad  :laugh:

My wife would think I was mad if I tried to wax her as well...

 :huh:
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Post by: tech1889 on 10 October 2010, 20:47
lmao at above  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: emery1990 on 10 October 2010, 21:05
Started my MS install  :laugh:
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Post by: Charge on 10 October 2010, 22:54
Washed and polished, re-blacked bumpers - got new driver side glass to fit =]
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Post by: bomp on 10 October 2010, 23:18
Started reupholstering the headrests.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/Seats/Recaroheadrestuphstr1.jpg)
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Post by: jeremybarker on 11 October 2010, 01:11
After about 30 hours i've finally got all four BBS RA's ready for first shot of etch primer.
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Post by: Khare on 11 October 2010, 01:42
Cleaned it and checked fluid levels.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 October 2010, 17:39
Very little as I'v "done" something to the welder :rolleyes:
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Post by: AlexMozza on 11 October 2010, 19:10
Finished my wheels and de rusted the door :)
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Post by: mk3dan on 11 October 2010, 20:08
finally stop the cutting out problem on my car now to just put it on a vag com just to see what fault codes it puts up 
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Post by: Jay on 12 October 2010, 13:58
forgot about this thread...


Robbed it's battery, exchanged it at Halfords as it was under 5v and wouldn't charge, put it in the family car because it's battery had pretty much died :grin: Now to get another battery for the Goof.
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Post by: Mitching on 12 October 2010, 15:00
Cleaned it.
Changed air filter.
oil and screenwash top up.
Jiggled with the alternator, tightened the belt after failing to remove it  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 October 2010, 20:13
Fitted a Polo GTi gearknob with its funky fresh leather gaitor:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/09102010357.jpg)
/\ Also cleaned off the tatty rubber coating from the centre console

Also recently fitted the Audi TT short shifter (shiny):
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/25092010341.jpg)
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Post by: jonnygti66 on 12 October 2010, 20:29
cleaned it, then got shamed by mk2 owners on here lol  :angry:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 12 October 2010, 20:41
Taxed it, put a whole tank of diesel in it, tried to put some air in the tyres.... but the machine was broken so it deflated them.

So annoyed.
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Post by: Ardz83 on 12 October 2010, 22:41
Ragged the fook out of it!!!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 October 2010, 19:48
Started flatting down my new door for welding and primer. Smoothed my rolled/front wings, and figured out what was wrong with the MiG welder.

Happy days.
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Post by: sparks03 on 13 October 2010, 20:36
Collected it  :grin: lovely lovely lovely. Though some git in a Focus thought he'd have a go
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Post by: shaolindan on 14 October 2010, 14:42
Took her an MOT and service.
I told them before hand that the horn wasn't working since I had replaced the MFA stalk.
They fixed that and then it failed because of the brake balance on the front was fubared.
Turns out there was a massive air lock in the new hoses, so they bled them and re-filled the system.
Then passed with an advisory on the rear passenger door handle. Apparently that would have been a fail, but was changed last year.
No idea where I will get a replacement though...

Change from £300, so could have been worse.
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Post by: mickey on 14 October 2010, 17:54
t cut and polished it, put my new red gti.co.uk tax disc holder in and fitted a new front splitter  :smiley:

looks better from a distance now  :grin:
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Post by: sharki786 on 14 October 2010, 18:21
replaced the gearbox mount and tightened the hub nut that was causing the knocking noise
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Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2010, 18:47
Kerbed another wheel ffs :(
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Post by: Dec on 14 October 2010, 18:49
Kerbed another wheel ffs :(

AGAIN?!

You need to get one of these bad boys:

(http://www.cruisermotorsports.com/Curb%20Feelers.jpg)

or, adjust the mirrors so you can see the curb :kiss:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 14 October 2010, 18:49
Booked it in for a service, and cleaned it.
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Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2010, 18:53
Kerbed another wheel ffs :(

AGAIN?!

You need to get one of these bad boys:

(http://www.cruisermotorsports.com/Curb%20Feelers.jpg)

or, adjust the mirrors so you can see the curb :kiss:


Yep, I put the one I did the other day to shame ! This one has really f**ked it up, hence the request for a mobile refurb company in the "Off Topic" section as it needs sorting :(
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Post by: Dec on 14 October 2010, 18:57
Ah sh!t sorry dude :( Didn't see the other post! Hate curbing alloys, I royally f**ked the Merc ones that I had on my mk3 up, too chunks out of the lip :undecided:
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Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2010, 19:00
Ive taken the lacquer AND the paint off it, bad times :(
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Post by: Dec on 14 October 2010, 19:05
Long as it hasnt taken the lip off? My merc rims were totally f**ked lol

Can just about see the mangled up lip at the bottom of this pic:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/Dec_012/Car/refurb1.jpg
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 October 2010, 00:02
Welded up the trim holes in my pasenger door, ground down welds filled and primed. Finished sanding the wings, stone chipped then gloss painted the inside of them, primered the outside ready for top coat. Time to move onto the drivers door...

It will be finished, one day.
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Post by: rob.043 on 15 October 2010, 12:10
Odered a set of Eibach springs for my mk2!  Need to get a slotted nut tool next....
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Post by: sparks03 on 15 October 2010, 12:12
Finally got a pair if front fogs ordered  :laugh: and got brother in law to start looking at MkIIs to compliment his T2 camper
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Post by: AlanD on 15 October 2010, 12:18
and got brother in law to start looking at MkIIs to compliment his T2 camper

Good work that man.
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Post by: sparks03 on 15 October 2010, 12:20
and got brother in law to start looking at MkIIs to compliment his T2 camper

Good work that man.


 He's just sold his Mondeo and has been looking for a replacement. Two minutes drive in mine and he's straight on eBay to find his own  :grin:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 15 October 2010, 13:30
Finally finished painting my wheels  :laugh: Just need to wait for the lacquer to harden so i can spiv them up and get em onto the car.
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Post by: mickey on 15 October 2010, 17:59
lost the will to live trying to line up a replacement tailgate and front grill :angry: :angry:
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Post by: AlanD on 15 October 2010, 18:42
Got a shiney new amp installed :D :D :D

CHOOOOOONEZZ !
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 October 2010, 21:02
hoovered it first thing then to the dealers to collect a small trim piece a new rear aero wiper blade and a rear back box mounting/rubber got them fitted this afternoon but as usual it was p!ssing down but glad its done now  :smiley:
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Post by: Ardz83 on 16 October 2010, 01:01
Changed my crosshairs for crystal angels,put my crystal indicators on and put a gear linkage weight on. Nice!
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Post by: AlanD on 16 October 2010, 10:51
Dropped it off at the garage, again :(

Wont get her back till Monday night :( waaaaaaaaaa :(
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Post by: Dan34 on 16 October 2010, 14:42
Sold it, im now officially dubless!  :sad:
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Post by: JC on 16 October 2010, 14:43
close the door on your way out  :wink:

 :grin:
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Post by: Dan34 on 16 October 2010, 14:45
close the door on your way out  :wink:

 :grin:

haha! Im still gonna hang about  :grin:
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Post by: mk3dan on 16 October 2010, 16:17
washed and hoverd mine and lowerd the wife astra for her
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Post by: car clinic on 16 October 2010, 17:56
Fitting 256 disc and 54 for girlings on my mk1.

Couldn't slot the new hub onto the leg. So i took the Sus. leg off and chopped a piece off today and the hub slides in great  :smug:.
Tomorrow will try the most dreaded part taking the old trackrod end off, its stuck.  :sad:
Any advise would be useful although i may try chopping it off   :undecided: risky
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Post by: apie2004 on 16 October 2010, 18:00
Washed, Tcutted the sh!t out of the scratches and waxed the badboy. New backbox rear hangers and took some pictures
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Post by: Snoopy on 16 October 2010, 18:13
exterior washed and waxed ready for the winter,

Just need to finish the waxoyling off now ready for the winter.
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Post by: seano7015 on 16 October 2010, 20:29
scrubbed it, hoovered it and polished it!!!! then spent the las 3 hours looking for some new 18s for it!!!
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Post by: Tazzy on 16 October 2010, 20:54
added another sticker, and checked all my fluid levels for tomorrow at shakespeare county raceway  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 16 October 2010, 21:30
Yesterday -

Rear beam bushes
Cam belt
Power sterring belt
Alternator belt
Water pump
New rad hose


Today -

Bought a set of toyo's for the new wheels
Re-trimmed one of the door cards, just got to wait for the green piping  :cool:

Tomorrow -

Gonna buy some new top mounts for the rear suspension.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 October 2010, 22:15
Today I have been mostly flatting and wet sanding.



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Post by: bourbon on 16 October 2010, 22:55
Gave it a wash
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 October 2010, 22:56
Todays job got it washed and admired it  :cool: also removed the crap wood effect trim from jon's (JDM82) golf ready for him to send it for some wrapping  :wink:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 October 2010, 23:18
Turned her on.  Took her to Swansea.   Brought her back.  She's stiil dirty.

Got a "My God...Look at that awesome Mk2 GTi" look from a MK4 owner in Neath.

Came home...Kudos.

Still don't want to buy a "new" car.

Feck you all.  Old School Cool.



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Post by: Ardz83 on 16 October 2010, 23:20
Fitted new gear linkages and added a weight. Smooth as silk now. Also took my magnex off and gum gummed the joins.
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Post by: jeremybarker on 17 October 2010, 01:50
Polished all the lacquer up on the wheels i've ust re-furbedm now looking nice and shiney. Just need some new centre caps and they can go on the car.  :smiley:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 17 October 2010, 02:16
i looked at it very hard then decided its not worth it and then washed my new range rover :D
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Post by: ramrod on 17 October 2010, 03:19
I checked the oil and I have put fuel in...

driven 40miles to pick up a spare alloy with new tyre i got off ebay

AND

bought a "Rare US Spec" Genuine VW mk3 cup holder for the front dash :laugh:

 :rolleyes:

I might wash, polish and wax 2moro :nerd: and install my stealth subwoofer :cool:
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Post by: dazzawest1987 on 17 October 2010, 10:07
fitted my decat, some new mats, diddy aerial, new window regulator and gave it a good clean, oh and fitted new alternator and pas belt
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Post by: TalisaJade on 17 October 2010, 13:15
had 2 new tyres, wanted it tracked but apparantly my wheel bearings on front have both gone... and he said he could tell just by driving it?! which sounds a bit bullsh!te... but hey, mot mid nov so may as well get it sorted now!! arrrrgh the joys of driving!!
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Post by: Ardz83 on 17 October 2010, 14:35
Polished her right up for tonights meet and clean my rank pipercross filter.
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Post by: ramrod on 17 October 2010, 15:49
I have just looked at my Anni today and thought about washing her but then found 101 other things that needed doing indoors :rolleyes:

maybe 2moro she will get a wash, polish and wax :)

I have some new black VW wheel caps to put on too :cool:
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Post by: CHRIS_MC on 17 October 2010, 16:15
swapped it for a corrado :laugh:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 17 October 2010, 16:35
You did the deed then  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 October 2010, 16:54
Cleaned it up right nice.

Fixed broken foot rest.

Worked out why the ciggy lighter aint been working, my bad  :embarassed:

Tried to fix heated mirrors, haven't got that one worked out just yet.
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Post by: sparks03 on 17 October 2010, 20:11
Took her on the 50 mile round commute to work, fueled up, gave engine bay a wipe around, gonna spend the next three days sorting out bits and pieces
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Post by: Snoopy on 18 October 2010, 09:34
So far pulled the drivers side rear arch liner out to waxoyl behind them.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 October 2010, 10:25
Nothing as back at work :undecided:
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Post by: golfalicious on 19 October 2010, 18:42
Arranged to swap it with another car on Saturday  :shocked:
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Post by: postie on 19 October 2010, 18:45
stopped the wife driving it  :grin:
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Post by: tech1889 on 19 October 2010, 20:42
fitted my sharan rear badge and sorted a boost hose  :smiley:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 19 October 2010, 20:43
Polished it ready for the new wheels to go on and my new BBS centre caps arrived today  :smiley:
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Post by: levelone on 19 October 2010, 21:24
 :cool: Carbon Fibra skin on Dan's GTI bonnet...cheap... if someone need more info about vehicles visual performance centre there is a nice place i Nottingham where professionall team can give you good kick ...need more ? contact me levelone@signslevelone.co.uk
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Post by: Jack3559 on 19 October 2010, 21:55
:cool: Carbon Fibra skin on Dan's GTI bonnet...cheap... if someone need more info about vehicles visual performance centre there is a nice place i Nottingham where professionall team can give you good kick ...need more ? contact me levelone@signslevelone.co.uk

Uhoh!

First post is an ad!

Not sure if the mods will like that!!
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Post by: smitty12 on 20 October 2010, 07:38
Not today but yesterday,

Washed it after far too long! 3degrees at 8oclock in the evening  :smiley:

Looks great this morning thou!
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Post by: redgolf on 20 October 2010, 14:23
cleaned out about 30 cigarette packets and empty drink bottles lol oh and forgot i overheated because i now have a leak somewhere which means i can play about with it later  :smiley:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 20 October 2010, 15:23
Fixed the spotlight in the grill that had fallen back in and removed the VW badge so it can be painted satin black.
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Post by: smitty12 on 20 October 2010, 23:56
Tightened the wheel nuts up again! Bloody wheel nearly came off on the A1!!!!!!! all finger movable tight!!!  :sick:
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Post by: Andy-H on 21 October 2010, 10:11
Made a boot for it  :grin:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 21 October 2010, 22:29
Fitted the grille badge back in, taxed it and took for a drive  :laugh:
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Post by: AlanD on 22 October 2010, 09:13
Cleaned it last night. That twice its been cleaned in nearly 3 months, how pathetic as it look so nice when its clean.
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Post by: N900 MJT on 22 October 2010, 09:19
Put it into the garage to have the camber and alignment done!  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 22 October 2010, 12:25
Ordered some more  new panels
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Post by: jeremybarker on 22 October 2010, 12:38
your cars going to be triggers broom by the time you've finished with it  :grin:

I'm currently in the process of removing some rust in the rear door well.
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Post by: lemski on 22 October 2010, 17:58
I raced a mk5 gt tdi and a saxo vtr just cos the 16valve needed a good old run. :D :D
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Post by: sparks03 on 22 October 2010, 21:07
took it out for a glower at the Scooby down the road  :angry: grrrr
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Post by: jeremybarker on 22 October 2010, 21:13
Sorted the rust on the top of the sill.

Went from this
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/Doorjamrepair008.jpg)

To this and all done with a trusty rattle can  :smiley:
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/jeremybarker/Doorjamrepair014.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 23 October 2010, 10:15
stereo swapped
sub n amp swapped
paperwork  found
£10 of fuel put in

or in short - prepped ready for sale  :smiley: roll on 12 and fingers crossed
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Post by: sparks03 on 23 October 2010, 15:18
stereo swapped
sub n amp swapped
paperwork  found
£10 of fuel put in

or in short - prepped ready for sale  :smiley: roll on 12 and fingers crossed

I read that as 12 fingers crossed. Habit of working near Tipton  :shocked:

Removed rear bumper, sanded back couple of little rust patches and treated. New bumper looking good
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Post by: JC on 23 October 2010, 15:20
 :grin:




and crossing 12 fingers must have worked

sold  my only modified dub.  :cry:

Standard is the new thing for 2011  :smug:
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Post by: tech1889 on 23 October 2010, 17:00
you keep telling yaself that Chuff lol
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Post by: JC on 23 October 2010, 17:01
i am


i am



i am



i am




i am





i am



 :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 23 October 2010, 23:06
Alarm went off. Turned alarm back on.

That is all.
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Post by: E.E.D 25TH on 24 October 2010, 10:28
washed him and made him shine :cool:
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Post by: JC on 24 October 2010, 10:40
loaded him up with the remnants of anything 4x100 wheel related

I haz empty garage of car and Wheels  :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: Andy-H on 24 October 2010, 11:25
Washed it

Dried it

Polished it

Waxed it

Cleaned it's windows

Now I'm back in the house trying to thaw out  :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 October 2010, 15:43
Absolutely nowt, stupid work :angry:
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Post by: Thom89 on 24 October 2010, 15:52
Took some pics  :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: Len on 24 October 2010, 20:25
Fitted a new leather interior!
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Post by: Deano2711 on 24 October 2010, 20:34
Serviced the Mark 3 ready for the winter, then cleaned the throttle body, steam cleaned the engine bay and cleaned the outside. Looks loads better under the bonnet and running smoother.

Also tried to sell the Mark 4 and got very tempted into another Scooby but just could not prise myself away from the VW family  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: sparks03 on 25 October 2010, 16:25
Took it to look at Tiptonites  :undecided:
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Post by: lemski on 25 October 2010, 20:55
Refitted and positioned my exhaust. Brought some spacers to go onto the rear to stop the wheels rubbin. And sorted some air/fuel mixtures, neg ticks over a beauty now.
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Post by: mk3dan on 25 October 2010, 22:16
started to refurb my vr6 wheels
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Post by: dom on 26 October 2010, 14:46
General service, oil, filters etc. Also brake fluid change, alternator belt and rehung the exhaust. Productive day so far!
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Post by: ramrod on 26 October 2010, 16:33
I sprayed wd40 in the boot lock as it was sticking, works mint now. :wink:

I played musical cars and put the anni closer to the garage :) and grinned :grin:
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Post by: kano on 26 October 2010, 18:04
debadged and sprayed front and rear vw badge black and red  :smug: even in this weather  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 October 2010, 21:32
Put my ihone aux lead in and tidied the cable so looks oem now using the iphone for music  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 26 October 2010, 22:32
took the mk2 on tow to my mates lock up. was exciting in the dark and rain without wipers or brakes.

Let the games commence...
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 October 2010, 17:47
Dropped it off for its yearly interrogation (MOT)!  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 28 October 2010, 17:31
Passed no worries.  Stoked  :smiley:

Ditto, phew   :laugh:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 28 October 2010, 17:40
Let the wifey drive it to work
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Post by: sparks03 on 28 October 2010, 17:41
Due to the M6 being at a stand-still took the route home through Cannock Chase and gave it a right old blast  :evil:
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Post by: tisme on 28 October 2010, 19:27
went for a nice drive around the coast, gave it a wash to get all that salt off, quick polish, bit of black hole and dodo juice purple haze before tucking it away in the heated garage (cos its getting chilly)  :smiley:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 28 October 2010, 21:04
Fitted a new temp sensor, i now have a working temp gauge :grin:

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Post by: Neo Badness on 28 October 2010, 23:48
chopped holes in it :wink:
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Post by: thatwillis on 29 October 2010, 00:33
I finished ripping apart my old one and took it to scrap and bought my pretty new one  :laugh:
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Post by: byebye on 29 October 2010, 11:07
went and got 4 new toyo proxes T1RS fitted to my newly refurbed bbs ra's ssssswwwwwwwwwweeet :cool: :cool:
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Post by: spear on 29 October 2010, 14:37
fitted a clod air feed from bumper to air box...waiting to go for a good drive after work now   :wink:
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Post by: lemski on 29 October 2010, 19:53
Fu**ed a driveshaft 108miles from home :(
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Post by: smitty12 on 29 October 2010, 20:16
Yesterday,
Bought new part  :smiley:

See my project thread
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Post by: thatwillis on 29 October 2010, 21:33
Bought my shiny new car home  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:\/ \/ \/
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Post by: byebye on 30 October 2010, 19:16
hoovered it out cos sand gets everywhere  :angry:
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Post by: dom on 30 October 2010, 21:07
fitted a clod air feed from bumper to air box...waiting to go for a good drive after work now   :wink:

That sounds interesting, whats that then  :laugh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 30 October 2010, 21:31
Sorted the fuelling issue  :smug:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 October 2010, 21:35
Traded the mk4 in  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dom on 31 October 2010, 00:16
Suprised some little chavy scrote in his 306 Turbo Diseasel  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 October 2010, 00:27
Suprised some little chavy scrote in his 306 Turbo Diseasel  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
ha ha nice one

Today I have mostly been............... Clicky (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1590293#msg1590293)
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Post by: MrBounce on 31 October 2010, 13:32
Washed it yesterday then found grubby little paw prints all over the bonnet and roof. I love my cats...  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: ramrod on 31 October 2010, 16:54
Washed it yeasterday then found grubby little paw prints all over the bonnet and roof. I love my cats...  :lipsrsealed:

I have the same problem. I did cover the cars overnight for a while but the novelty wore off & i cant be arsed most nights, I washed, polished & waxed my anni yesterday & this morning when i checked the oil there were no paw prints on the car.. i thought "Great!!"

i put fuel in & thought i would check my tyres at the same time & noticed muddy paw prints on my nice clean tyre walls!!

 i swear its a conspiracy bcos they sit on the bins watching me when im cleaning.... :evil:
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Post by: Thom89 on 31 October 2010, 17:39
Went to get some Autumn pics, weather closed in, so made a dash for home  :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: sparks03 on 01 November 2010, 17:08
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:
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Post by: AlanD on 01 November 2010, 18:01
Almost went into the side of a Land Rover today  :embarassed: :shocked:

New pants please.

I LOVE YOU ABS !
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 01 November 2010, 18:03
Almost went into the side of a Land Rover today  :embarassed: :shocked:

New pants please.

I LOVE YOU ABS !

Only "Almost"  you're skilz is slippin'

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/demolitionDell.png)
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Post by: JC on 01 November 2010, 18:04
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:


a post that will haunt you for the rest of your days  :evil:





Almost went into the side of a Land Rover today  :embarassed: :shocked:

New pants please.

I LOVE YOU ABS !

Only "Almost"  you're skilz is slippin'

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/demolitionDell.png)


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 01 November 2010, 18:20
Fixed it with the help of RubJohnny as opposed to a RubberJohnny.
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 November 2010, 10:14
From the sounds of it, Fecked a front wheel bearing this morning  :angry:
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Post by: Snoopy on 02 November 2010, 16:52
Today
I did more waxoyling ready for the winter months and also fitted my winter wheels/tyres.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 November 2010, 13:54
Replaced damaged cam-belt cover: 06A109108K (£16)
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Post by: T_J_G on 03 November 2010, 14:28
Washed it.
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Post by: Mitching on 03 November 2010, 14:28
Fitted new rear 6x4 speakers.
Also finally got the dash speaker out to see what colour the wires are, and put the right ones in place  :nerd:
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 03 November 2010, 14:31
fitted a bonnet bra!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 November 2010, 16:30
Washed it.

Wahey!  :laugh:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 03 November 2010, 17:38
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:

No problem, have you saved my number for next time? :laugh:
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Post by: kirk on 03 November 2010, 19:23
visited a guy breaking a mk3, took the rear lights with holders, set of hella fogs with complete loom, brand new back box and a set of genuine mats all for £50!! bit of a result i think :cool:
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Post by: sparks03 on 03 November 2010, 21:28
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:

No problem, have you saved my number for next time? :laugh:

 No, unfortunately not. However i've installed a handy little compartment to keep Grace in. Who needs to remember their phone when they go out?!  :grin:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 04 November 2010, 15:31
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:

No problem, have you saved my number for next time? :laugh:

 No, unfortunately not. However i've installed a handy little compartment to keep Grace in. Who needs to remember their phone when they go out?!  :grin:

kids do come in handy sometimes, i thought she hid in that compartment so her mates couldn't see her :grin:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 04 November 2010, 16:34
removed dash at the expense of a bit of blood
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Post by: sparks03 on 04 November 2010, 21:07
Got rescued by a Mk3 owner  :embarassed:

No problem, have you saved my number for next time? :laugh:

 No, unfortunately not. However i've installed a handy little compartment to keep Grace in. Who needs to remember their phone when they go out?!  :grin:

kids do come in handy sometimes, i thought she hid in that compartment so her mates couldn't see her :grin:

 Na mate she goes in there so nobody can see i've got her on board  :laugh:
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Post by: lemski on 04 November 2010, 21:16
Fluffed my 2pin clocks on my valver. Ne 1 got spare set please?
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Post by: jeremybarker on 04 November 2010, 21:21
Fitted the rear lights, rubber seal and other bits after painting my rear panel with a rattle can and a damn good job it was too, even if i do say myself  :grin:

Cut back and polished said rear panel until i could see my face in it, Gave it a wash and found myself stood their gawping at it.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 November 2010, 22:09
Said goodbye to it and watched it leave with the delivery driver from dealers new car was from  :sad:
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Post by: JC on 04 November 2010, 22:10
 :shocked:
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Post by: JDM82 on 04 November 2010, 22:23
Said goodbye to it and watched it leave with the delivery driver from dealers new car was from  :sad:

And I thought my day was bad.....................
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Post by: JDM82 on 04 November 2010, 22:24
Today I have fitted my newly carbon fibre'd interior and my R-line gear knob/gaitor  :smug:
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Post by: tech1889 on 04 November 2010, 22:28
got a deal on forge adjustable actuator for £70 new in box.. pick it up tomo..
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Post by: Martz on 05 November 2010, 10:32
Bought a 3 owner from new MK2 8v 3 door GTi. Collecting tomorrow.  :cool:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 05 November 2010, 14:13
changed the drive flange seal for the 3rd time this year  :angry:  hopefully this time it stays sealed. last two seals were inferior quality to the one i've just fitted, with weak garter springs and a lack of flare to the inner face of the seal  :angry:
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 November 2010, 20:18
Washed it














Tonight


























In the dark


































Think I missed a bit  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Martz on 06 November 2010, 14:54
Collected my near perfect MK2 8v. Very, very happy with it.  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 06 November 2010, 17:27
Rebuilt the front end after I went off the road into a verg.
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Post by: tech1889 on 06 November 2010, 17:52
bought forge adjustable actuator for £70 brand new bargain !!!   :grin:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 06 November 2010, 19:55
Drove it and put some more fuel in :laugh:
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Post by: sparks03 on 07 November 2010, 11:58
Checked oil, filled up washer bottle, cleaned windscreen and will treat to a tank full of Shell Optimax en route to work
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Post by: Martz on 07 November 2010, 13:57
Gave it a good clean. Found a few little marks but nothing major. Also discovered I don't have keys for the drivers door. Not a major problem either!
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Post by: Tazzy on 07 November 2010, 15:58
also cleaned the car today, found yet more scratches which seem to be appearing, and noticed yet more lacquer is flaking off

also changed the bulbs in the driver door and the boot
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Post by: archie837 on 07 November 2010, 17:22
Got it stuck getting on the driveway
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Post by: jeremybarker on 07 November 2010, 17:26
Get some pics up of the new 8v then Marty :wink:
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 07 November 2010, 18:37
Washed it and sprayed the badgless grill  :cool:,adjusted the beam on the quad headlights
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Post by: Jack3559 on 07 November 2010, 19:09
Drove it to Somerset and back.

Absolutely no problems.

I love my mk3.
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Post by: tsr_adi on 07 November 2010, 19:26
added some CF to my golf  :smiley:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/071120101280.jpg)
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Post by: Ktuludays on 09 November 2010, 07:28
added some CF to my golf  :smiley:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/071120101280.jpg)

is it me or is your drivers side elec switch on the wonk?
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Post by: Phil1980 on 09 November 2010, 17:12
Replaced all my wiper blades, how exciting. :smiley:
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Post by: tsr_adi on 09 November 2010, 18:21
added some CF to my golf  :smiley:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/071120101280.jpg)

is it me or is your drivers side elec switch on the wonk?

Must just be the pic, its in the right place, as its fitted into the original slot
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Post by: lemski on 09 November 2010, 18:26
Got to see my mpg up 40 + 4d mpg. Wat a return on a 16valve mk2
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Post by: tsr_adi on 09 November 2010, 18:35
I used to get 46mpg on a good run at 50mph out of my old 16v campaign. It had done 196k at the time as well!
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Post by: Mitching on 09 November 2010, 19:06
Took it into a garage; 4 new tyres, tracking and a rear O/S wheel bearing.
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 09 November 2010, 19:23
Went and got a nice original parcel shelf :smiley:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 09 November 2010, 20:41
drove it to the dealers and got raped buying some nuts n bolts  :shocked:  :angry:
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Post by: Ninja on 10 November 2010, 10:06
Got new fogs in on over the weekend. Looking NICE!

Thanks Adi for the help in removing the rust welded nuts  :wink:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 10 November 2010, 11:05
Put some air in the tyres.

Gonna give it a service tonight too.
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Post by: tsr_adi on 10 November 2010, 16:50
Got new fogs in on over the weekend. Looking NICE!

Thanks Adi for the help in removing the rust welded nuts  :wink:

what did I do? lol
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Post by: watercool on 10 November 2010, 17:19
I took my oil breather pipe off, decided it was indeed jiggered, taped it back up and put it back on.  :grin:
Went to VW to get a new one...£60. Errr no.
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Post by: MissGTI on 10 November 2010, 19:25
had two new tyres on the back, that are actually bigger than the front,so now she looks like a dragster lol  :undecided:
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Post by: R32UK on 10 November 2010, 19:32
had two new tyres on the back, that are actually bigger than the front,so now she looks like a dragster lol  :undecided:
haha!!

now who needs brains bigger than a M&M!!  :laugh: :laugh: :wink:
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Post by: Guy on 10 November 2010, 20:56
mk3 warmed up and running again  :smiley:
mk1 moved into winter quarters thanks to the chuff :afro: still lots of work to do on that front  :undecided:
caddy bumper/side destroyed by a low flying bollard  :sad:
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Post by: MyFirstVw on 11 November 2010, 01:23
jacked back end up to find hole in backbox and went to put some fuel in
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Post by: Ninja on 11 November 2010, 12:40
Got new fogs in on over the weekend. Looking NICE!

Thanks Adi for the help in removing the rust welded nuts  :wink:

what did I do? lol

Not you, lol. Another adi on here  :laugh:
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Post by: delirical on 11 November 2010, 13:21
re positioned my Lambda sensor and now she flies!!!!!
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 November 2010, 21:03
Got me a new set of samco hoses coming  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 12 November 2010, 21:29
Got me a new set of samco hoses coming  :cool:

Hmmmmmmm, I need samco hoses for mine now you mention it.  :smiley:

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Post by: rich1977 on 12 November 2010, 21:39
took it for a run and started to get second thoughts over getting rid  :undecided: oh and fixed the blower as it wasnt working turned out to be loose conection
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Post by: Martz on 12 November 2010, 21:42
took it for a run and started to get second thoughts over getting rid  :undecided: oh and fixed the blower as it wasnt working turned out to be loose conection

Keep it. You know it makes sense!   :wink:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 12 November 2010, 22:41
spent a few hours renewing the rear shock assembly on my mk2, on both sides of course  :smug:
an extra pair of hands would have been useful but she was at the shops buying me more beer  :grin:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 12 November 2010, 23:38
took an angle grinder to her  :cry:
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Post by: Martz on 13 November 2010, 12:03
Nothing as the misses has taken the keys to the car with my tools in! Slap time! lol

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Post by: lemski on 13 November 2010, 12:04
Cleaned some sh!t out of it. Might even but my front plastic arches back on it.
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Post by: Andy-H on 13 November 2010, 17:36
Replaced the rear top mounts and fitted two of me new hoses  :cool:
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Post by: bmotormad on 13 November 2010, 22:03
walked past it and got into my work van :cry:
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Post by: postie on 13 November 2010, 22:07
i wiped a big gift from one of the local birds off the bonnet
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Post by: panzer kommander on 14 November 2010, 00:15
today i washed it then decided while i was out there i would tighten the power steering belt as it was squealing. but because i just washed it i ended up soaked but i turn in silence now :cool:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 14 November 2010, 00:18
Fitted me GolfGTI.co.uk sticker in the back, replaced the centre horn button on my steering wheel and removed the plastic sill trim. Then just enjoyed the drive in it. Tomorrows plan is to clean it again !!!!
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Post by: gixer1400 on 16 November 2010, 02:24
fitted the new shiny idle control valve only £55 delivered on e-bay  :smug: smooth  :grin:
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Post by: wessexgti on 17 November 2010, 17:49
put her through the dreaded m.o.t-b!tch failed! :embarassed:

only a rear shock fooked,so getting them done then she'll be back as new. :smiley:
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Post by: sharki786 on 17 November 2010, 18:08
washed car and the plastics in the car. need to vac it
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Post by: thatwillis on 17 November 2010, 20:00
Just go home to hear the squeaky hiss of a puncher..... JOY!  :angry: Ill i Safe it till tomorrow to do rather than tackling it in the rain.
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Post by: Deano2711 on 17 November 2010, 20:04
Put my pressed plates on it to make it look loads better  :wink:
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Post by: Andy-H on 18 November 2010, 06:34
Sent the dash & glove box off to have some work done to them  :wink:
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Post by: jeremybarker on 18 November 2010, 13:03
Dropped the kids off and picked up a table and chairs which fitted in nicely, now watching it get wet.
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Post by: wessexgti on 18 November 2010, 18:27
put her through the dreaded m.o.t-b!tch failed! :embarassed:

only a rear shock fooked,so getting them done then she'll be back as new. :smiley:

PASSED!-what a differance a oil/filter change and new (standard) rear shocks make! oh,and had the gear linkage greased-i love my GTi  :smiley:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 19 November 2010, 08:58
Repaired my sagging door - need a little tweek to get near perfect!
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Post by: golfalicious on 19 November 2010, 17:28
Had a new alarm fitted then put in some new interior
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Post by: Mitching on 19 November 2010, 17:30
Bought a new sag free headling and fitted it.... well helped!  :laugh:
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Post by: delirical on 19 November 2010, 17:51
stopped my exhaust from banging on the rear axle! new shorter rubber did the job. :smiley:
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Post by: JDM82 on 19 November 2010, 19:32
Ordered some genuine R32 pedals including the dead man  :smiley:
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Post by: xAx on 20 November 2010, 16:58
From this:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5191946331_0e602f8f5d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56119969@N05/5191946331/)

To this:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5191948935_03dc61e58d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56119969@N05/5191948935/)
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Post by: jmsheahan on 20 November 2010, 17:20
Changed the steering wheel to a G60 leather one and broke the starter motor  :rolleyes:
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Post by: golfalicious on 20 November 2010, 17:40
Put it in for MOT, well chuffed she went straight through, not bad for a 21yr old car.
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Post by: rich1977 on 20 November 2010, 18:51
found another water leak :cry: :cry: but then got it all sorted so crapets are dry again :laugh: also sorted out the wirring as was a bit dodgy in places, and got a few bits sorted that need replacing
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Post by: thatwillis on 20 November 2010, 19:38
New rubber Toyo proxies 4s yum :laugh:

Just gotta sort out the extreme camber... :angry:
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Post by: sparks03 on 21 November 2010, 14:15
Hand washed, hand dried, ready for hand polish and its started fkin raining  :angry:
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Post by: tech1889 on 21 November 2010, 14:52
purchased a milltek cat back for the mk4.. Also gave it a quick wash yesterday

Going to look at a mk2 in a minute will let you know how it goes !!
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 November 2010, 17:40
Tucked up for winter...

Thom
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Post by: Martz on 21 November 2010, 20:30
Stripped the sparesmobile for parts. Red one will be wearing its stainless steel exhaust (complete) and Koni adjustables by the end of the week.  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 21 November 2010, 20:33
Tucked up for winter...

Thom

Wuss  :rolleyes:


 :kiss:

Stripped the sparesmobile for parts. Red one will be wearing its stainless steel exhaust (complete) and Koni adjustables by the end of the week.  :cool:


Should have let me know mate, sat with me thumb up me arse all day bored  :cry:
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Post by: Martz on 21 November 2010, 20:36
Tucked up for winter...

Thom

Wuss  :rolleyes:


 :kiss:

Stripped the sparesmobile for parts. Red one will be wearing its stainless steel exhaust (complete) and Koni adjustables by the end of the week.  :cool:


Should have let me know mate, sat with me thumb up me arse all day bored  :cry:

Awe mate! lol

Still need the suspension off, all ready for it. I want to take the fronts off and clean em up before I put them on though. You could help with the power steering setup though.................................... need help with that (and fitting it)

Oh, and dash board removal! When you off next mate?
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Post by: JC on 21 November 2010, 20:38
Tomorrow, but got a day under a Rivage booked in  :tongue:

Week on wednesday is my next clear day  :wink:
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Post by: Martz on 21 November 2010, 20:41
Tomorrow, but got a day under a Rivage booked in  :tongue:

Week on wednesday is my next clear day  :wink:

Booked in on my course then mate, I will be on my 30th alloy by then! What about the Saturday (4th I think)?
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Post by: rich1977 on 27 November 2010, 17:04
decided it was time to sort engine bay out, so have striped down and removed everything I can, tooke inlet plenum off and rocker cover for cleaning (will be dead if wife comes back as i have scrubbed all oil off and shoved them in dishwasher  :grin: :grin:). just got some proper loom tape from a mate that makes engine looms so going to strip mine back and re-tape it in morning and then paint rocker cover and re-fit.

*note* aqssuming wife doesnt find out whats in dishwasher
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 November 2010, 17:05
Moved it to make some space in my garage...
Thom
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 27 November 2010, 17:36
stripped interior out and gave it a damn good hoovering ready for my leathers to be dropped in tomorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: Tazzy on 27 November 2010, 19:20
today ive had the windows tinted, didnt do it myself mind, my mate done it, good job as well
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Post by: rich1977 on 27 November 2010, 19:22
had to clean dishwasher as its a bit of a mess  :grin: :grin: :grin: but the rocker cover looks like new on the inside mmight have to buy a scrap one to clean the head when that come off in the summer
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Post by: JDM82 on 27 November 2010, 19:47
Got my R32 pedals and dead man but couldn't fit because of the snow  :cry:
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Post by: JJH on 27 November 2010, 20:51
gave it a jolly good thrashing......I'm sure it likes it....dont think the traction light ever flashed so much,....
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Post by: tech1889 on 27 November 2010, 22:31
its late but i bought a mk2 8v 3dr on wednesday to keep my mk4 1.8t company  :grin: think i may have the dub bug !!
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Post by: tommy Dee on 29 November 2010, 13:04
Snapped the lock barrel  :embarassed:
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 December 2010, 14:29
blew indicator fuse  :sad:  parked up until the snow dissapears using the missis tigra which is awesome in snow  :smiley:
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Post by: postie on 01 December 2010, 14:33
washed it :laugh:. now nice and clean :grin:
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Post by: Sam on 01 December 2010, 14:50
Looked at it to make sure non of the dick head youths on my street hit it last night when playing in there cars aka wheelspining in the snow  :huh:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 02 December 2010, 17:16
Cleaned my wheels!

Before:
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/83325e97.jpg)

After:
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/9c419e45.jpg)
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Post by: Thom89 on 02 December 2010, 18:15
SORN  :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: delirical on 03 December 2010, 13:25
Ordered a wheel bearing  :smiley:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 03 December 2010, 21:17
finally got my leather interior in fully and new exhaust on straight through quite loud tbh not sure i like it yet does sound awesome but head doing !
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Post by: sparks03 on 04 December 2010, 11:51
As soon as the rain stops trying to strip the paint off the car I'm off out to fit the new wiper stalk. With a bit of luck will stop the constant wiper action  :smiley:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 04 December 2010, 18:31
had a new tinted top windscreen fitted to my mk2 gti :cool: i can now see out which helps; no more scratches and chips  :smug:
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 December 2010, 18:40
Finally managed to wash them both  :cool:
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Post by: JDM82 on 04 December 2010, 18:46
Ordered some front and rear aero arms and blades which is a silly thing as im looking at selling my golf soon and since deciding im gunna sell it ive spent a small fortune on R32 pedals and aero wipers and a few more bits but its hard not too theres always something catches my eye  :wink:
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Post by: Mortimer Hill on 04 December 2010, 21:26
changed a headlamp bulb

topped up the windscreen washers

put it through a car wash

had it MOT tested (passed fortunately)

had the wheels balanced

and finally treated it to 50 litres of Shell V power!
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 December 2010, 21:30
a sad day for me today, havnt done anything to the golf today, but had to re-garage the show car, from a dry, secure garage, to a damp, leaking, unsafe, damaged garage

my poor car  :cry:
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Post by: thatwillis on 06 December 2010, 17:18
I painted my badges  :smiley: Its a nice red background but still with the chrome front on both. I just looks black the way the photos came out.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1225.snc4/155703_10150343594845046_636185045_16018899_6370199_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1214.snc4/156661_10150343595140046_636185045_16018905_1237846_n.jpg)

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Post by: Martz on 06 December 2010, 22:57
Bought a new battery and refurbed an alloy. Will do the other 3 Wednesday!  :laugh:
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Post by: Lewy on 06 December 2010, 23:03
Hoovered the boot, wiped off the exhaust tailpipes, 4 wheel drifted it around the yard for a laugh!!
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 06 December 2010, 23:25
paid £270 to get it from the recovery yard after writing it off saturday after a patch of black ice decided to be on the corner of a roundabout not a great day tbh bought a new car though so thats a plus side i guess
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 December 2010, 18:52
paid £270 to get it from the recovery yard after writing it off saturday after a patch of black ice decided to be on the corner of a roundabout not a great day tbh bought a new car though so thats a plus side i guess

Bad times :sad:
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Post by: Tricky71 on 09 December 2010, 01:26
Broke it!! but sort of fixed it so its win - lose
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Post by: lemski on 09 December 2010, 18:19
Got some bucket seats. And ripped my bumper off. All in a days work
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Post by: JDM82 on 09 December 2010, 18:56
Got my aero wiper kit but too dark to fit them. Must say a nice mod but way too expensive for what they are  :cry:

Oh and ordered a neuspeed P-flow kit  :grin:
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Post by: Tazzy on 09 December 2010, 22:58
happy day for me

took the golf to thor racing in coventry, they fixed it after weeks of grieve, poor car looked like it was on life support in the garage with wires hanging from it and parts off

but in the process of having one thing fixed, ive knackered something else, the starter motor...
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 December 2010, 18:19
Managed to give it a clean at last!  Phew!!  My OCD was truly kicking in after it being manky for a couple of weeks.  :grin:

Also replaced one of the heated mirrors.  Got heat back in one now at least.  With the problem nailed down, I just ordered a new one for the other side.
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 11 December 2010, 17:23
Made a start on replacing my heater matrix
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Post by: N900 MJT on 11 December 2010, 18:00
Cleaned it and lowered the back end a tad more!
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Post by: Adam on 11 December 2010, 18:02
Bought another one
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Post by: postie on 11 December 2010, 18:08
gave it a nice wash and polish :smiley: then tried to get the wife to lie on the bonnet with a smile on her face and nothing else apart from my sponge and a bottle of car polish :grin: covering up her naughty bits :laugh:
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Post by: gazman1011 on 11 December 2010, 18:12
well today i gave her a good clean, and got another winter wax coat on, then i went to take some pics
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Post by: postie on 11 December 2010, 18:14
my wife moans if i try to wax her after a wash :drool:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 11 December 2010, 20:37
Cleaned it up, changed my stereo and fitted my Bluetooth hands free kit. All this and managed to miss the recorded delivery of my heated seat relays  :angry:
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Post by: Tazzy on 11 December 2010, 20:53
changed both lower arm wisbones and broke something else in the process...  :huh:
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Post by: tech1889 on 12 December 2010, 15:15
fited 4mo rear valance and cracked a lense doh !!
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Post by: AlexMozza on 12 December 2010, 15:24
Sprayed rear VW badge black to match front.
Sprayed the 'I' in GTI red :)

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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 12 December 2010, 16:13
Got my heater matrix out

Off to local vw tomorrow to get a new one and some other bits
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Post by: JDM82 on 12 December 2010, 16:32
Today I ordered a BMC CDA kit for my golf. Hope it makes a difference cause it wasn't cheap  :shocked:
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Post by: thatwillis on 12 December 2010, 18:02
Spent 4 hours covering my roof in carbon fibre vinyl So much harder than it looks. Probs didnt help that it was quite cold....  :tongue:

Its the edges that are such a  b!tch! I couldn't seem to get them to stick down neatly! I wanna do my wing mirrors next.

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/roof.jpg)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/DSC_0037.jpg)
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Post by: rob.043 on 12 December 2010, 18:56
Nothing- really wanted to drive it, but there was too much frost and ice around in the local country roads, so after seeing a ford focus crashed very 'off' the road, I left it tucked away in the lock-up!
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Post by: sparks03 on 12 December 2010, 20:05
Brimmed it, had a bit of a thrash but unfortunately not enough time for a good wash and scrub up. Will have to wait until Wednesday now.  :sad:
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Post by: rich1977 on 12 December 2010, 20:12
more engine bay cleaning what started as a simple tidy up has ended with half my engine bay being in the shed!!!!!! awaiting spraying/cleaning
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Post by: bmotormad on 12 December 2010, 22:25
That carbon fibre film looks sh#t hot, is it expensive and where can i get some??? 
Oh and i had to drive mine, luckily not that far :undecided:
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Post by: thatwillis on 12 December 2010, 22:47
That carbon fibre film looks sh#t hot, is it expensive and where can i get some??? 
Oh and i had to drive mine, luckily not that far :undecided:

Glad you like  :smiley: I will warn you it is a real pain to do. I got mine for 24 quid for 2m x1.5ms. Which is cheap! From a place in Slough called All Print Services way cheaper than all the online places. Have a look about your local industrial estate for something similar.
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Post by: Nokey on 12 December 2010, 23:46
Drove the old girl until I was reminded that the oil pressure light/alarm are still working correctly.
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Post by: rich1977 on 13 December 2010, 23:45
painted a load of brackets that where removed from the engine bay, stripped cleaned and painted throtle body, painted injector pipework and cleaned metering head prior to painting. just awaiting the new bolt kit to arive now
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 15 December 2010, 17:41
Changed cheap nasty multicoloured boost gauge for a newsouth one  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 15 December 2010, 23:22
took the front suspension of the doner car and cleaned up my Konis ready for the red one to wear!
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Post by: mk216vmcj on 16 December 2010, 21:02
got it really f@«#ing dirrrrty
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Post by: JDM82 on 17 December 2010, 15:29
Ordered some H&R spacers 10mm front 15mm rear  :grin: They weren't cheap but match my H&R springs
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Post by: AlanD on 17 December 2010, 18:12
Embarrassed a MK6, made my day that. He couldn't work out why his was slower, priceless stuff :D
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Post by: Martz on 18 December 2010, 21:57
Cleared the snow off it.
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Post by: sparks03 on 18 December 2010, 22:00
Ploughed the snow down to a managable three inches outside work then destroyed some p3nis in a Mk4 on the way home. Civic duty and all that....  :grin:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 December 2010, 22:01
Peered at it through the blizzards from the warmth of my front room.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 18 December 2010, 22:53
Replaced the front caliper, bled the brakes ( with a little help) Got 4 wheels on it and on the ground for the 1st time in about a month, that was yesterday.
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 19 December 2010, 00:14
Peered at it through the blizzards from the warmth of my front room.

Me too, thinking am sure it was there last night, but it is under all that fooking snow and still need to put my dash back together :angry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 December 2010, 12:26
Also replaced one of the heated mirrors.  Got heat back in one now at least.  With the problem nailed down, I just ordered a new one for the other side.

Replaced the other heated mirror this morning.  Tested it out by throwing a snowball at each one to see what happened.......  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 December 2010, 13:24
Fitted a new amp, put a battery jacket on as well  :cool:

But I won't be washing it  :sad:

(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/Photo0333.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 19 December 2010, 15:21
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: rich1977 on 19 December 2010, 16:33
yet more painting of brackets and stuff, still awaiting my s/s bolts and nuts to arrive so i can put it all back together  :angry:
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Post by: Thom89 on 19 December 2010, 19:07
Measured the length of my rear wiper blade! at the request of Mr Blue...
How exciting...

Thom
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Post by: tech1889 on 19 December 2010, 19:07
just subscribed to a year of PVW..  :cool: :cool: my xmas present to myself..
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 December 2010, 23:54
Found this in my toolbox, guess there must be a leak in that garage then :rolleyes:

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/038.jpg)

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Post by: rich1977 on 20 December 2010, 23:00
painted and detailed my metering head
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Post by: sparks03 on 20 December 2010, 23:03
just subscribed to a year of PVW..  :cool: :cool: my xmas present to myself..

 Got that for the Mrs. She WILL be converted!!! Did you get last month's with the 365bhp Mk2? Keep looking at the photos of it thinking 'want it'  :smiley:
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Post by: tech1889 on 21 December 2010, 00:27
i keep looking at my mk2 and going hmmmm...  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 21 December 2010, 15:04
Fixed the dreaded 'dropped window'  :cool:

Warmer times ahead  :grin:
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Post by: sparks03 on 21 December 2010, 15:27
Sorted the frozen washbottle with a bit of hot water and even more screenwash, put new wiper blades on and chipped all the frozen slush out of the wheelarches. Much better  :grin:
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Post by: i_am_me on 21 December 2010, 19:28
also deiced my washer bottle with hot water then screen wash and it seams to have done the trick :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 21 December 2010, 19:30
Me n martin got my exhaust fitted perfect. Also but some clear pipin in my engine bay and changed a few things. Also got heaters. Wooooooooooooooo!
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Post by: i_am_me on 21 December 2010, 19:33
take it that means the heaters work then :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 21 December 2010, 19:36
Yeh on and off think its bleeding up slowly
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Post by: maisy on 22 December 2010, 21:24
got the ice off the windscreen, demisted the inside, drove it gingerly to the supermarket bought it home and watched it get covered in snow again  :rolleyes:
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Post by: maisy on 22 December 2010, 21:45
just been out to cover the windscreen brrr freezin
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Post by: sparks03 on 22 December 2010, 22:57
cleared the snow, had a bit of a blast to keep the battery topped up, put her back in the garage  :smiley:
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Post by: i_am_me on 22 December 2010, 23:28
changed the cv joint on the drivers side. :cool:
it now runs smooth and quiet :wink:
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Post by: sparks03 on 23 December 2010, 10:11
changed the cv joint on the drivers side. :cool:
it now runs smooth and quiet :wink:

I've only just noticed but your GTi is the spit of mine. Good taste sir  :smiley:
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Post by: i_am_me on 23 December 2010, 16:12
doesnt look like my sig anymore,i change the look regularly because i get bored easily :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 23 December 2010, 16:16
What you done now?
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Post by: i_am_me on 23 December 2010, 16:21
today i have only put a sticker on.but will hopefully change to the compos soon and i still want that cam(got to keep reminding you :grin:)
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Post by: lemski on 23 December 2010, 16:36
I'll get you it mate. Eventually... Just need you to let us take you spair bike carbs to see if I can get em set up.
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Post by: i_am_me on 23 December 2010, 16:43
fair enough
you can take the bike carbs,i will see if i can get the cam out of my old engine for you aswell.
i need to attatch the gti spoiler and the arch tomoro aswell. :rolleyes:
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Post by: lemski on 23 December 2010, 16:47
Well we have a deal then sir.
What I'll do is speak to someone about getting it for me. Then I'll bring it to you mate.
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Post by: i_am_me on 23 December 2010, 16:48
cool :cool:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 23 December 2010, 17:43
Put an original air box back on the beast
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Post by: clarkeygti on 23 December 2010, 18:08
i'm considering buying a ( pioneer avic f920bt  ) double din head unit

does anyone know if it will fit a mark 4 golf gti
and what fascia i'll need ?

thanks 
:cry:
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Post by: garrardrj on 23 December 2010, 18:35
Driven it  :grin:
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Post by: Andy-H on 23 December 2010, 21:34
Received a nice little engine part in the post  :wink:
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Post by: sparks03 on 23 December 2010, 23:10
Cleaned the battery and earth leads, brimmed her with super, got stalked by an R32 and had a right old blast back up the quiet motorway tonight. I still love the exhaust note of the car even after a 26 mile journey  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 December 2010, 12:35
Gescannten ECU für Fehlercodes - alles klar  :cool:

Tailliert "Forge" Umschaltventil   :smiley:

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Post by: i_am_me on 24 December 2010, 20:13
fitted some new harness mounting plates and a new front arch,been a good christmas eve :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 24 December 2010, 20:32
no time for spoiler then martin? and have you updated your build thread with this?
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Post by: i_am_me on 24 December 2010, 20:36
no and no :smiley:
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Post by: The Doc on 25 December 2010, 21:50
De iced her  :smiley:
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Post by: i_am_me on 25 December 2010, 23:37
cleaned the spark plugs and charged the battery for a few hours
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Post by: Martz on 26 December 2010, 14:03
Bought a new heater matrix for her. Happy belated Xmas car! :smiley:
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Post by: The Doc on 26 December 2010, 15:20
De iced her  :smiley:

Again lol
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Post by: paul69 on 27 December 2010, 00:19
Replaced my sagging headlining!!!!! Came out of my old car in one piece and went in to the new one fairly easily! The only problem I had was with the sunroof trim. It took me a while to put back on, and now I think it must be on wrong as the sunroof catches on it when closing.  I put the thicker side on top, but I assume it must go the other way round. I will attack it again tomorrow but I am still chuffed to bits that I have a mint headlining and it didn't cost me a penny! :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: maisy on 28 December 2010, 21:21
today, i machined polished the golf and the camper, put on a coat of black hole for the golf and poor boys for the camper, put one coat of super natural wax on and buffed off before the heavens opened  :grin:
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Post by: The Doc on 28 December 2010, 22:41
Dropped my nephews off at their parents house in it.
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Post by: thatwillis on 28 December 2010, 23:20
Washed my car in the rain becuase i got fed up for how dirty it was. No where near as satisfying as washing your car in the dry... :angry:
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 29 December 2010, 00:52
installed 2 12inch subs!

2 6 inch woofers

and 2 tweeters

1800 + 240 whats worth of sounddd!
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Post by: JDM82 on 29 December 2010, 20:10
Fitted some LED number plate bulbs  :smiley:

A simple "mod" but I think they look the nuts.

Tomorrow Im gunna fit, with the help of Matt aka Northeast_Gti a BMC CDA induction kit, aero wiper arms and blades (front & rear), R32 pedals and deadman, "GTi" sills.

Cant wait but shame Im gunna sell the car on but have all the parts here so thought mite as well fit them as I wouldn't make me money back if I was to sell them  :cry:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 29 December 2010, 20:18
spent several hours investigating the lack of warmth from my non working heater and broken fan; and then finding several other issues  :sad:
but these are the fun things about enjoying an older car  :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 29 December 2010, 22:00
Rolled and pulled front arches, rolled rears slightly. Filled flatened. All for a set of wheels
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 December 2010, 16:05
Fitted Audi TT alloy pedals!  A cracking gift from my kid brother  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 30 December 2010, 16:17
drove it for 1st time in a week  :smiley: forgot how much i love my car after using the wifes fiesta  :cool:
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Post by: dom on 30 December 2010, 16:20
Ordered £60 worth of cleaning products for it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JDM82 on 30 December 2010, 17:11
Today I fitted aero wiper arms and blades, "GTi" sills (look great but a pain in the ass to fit), R32 pedals and deadman and a BMC CDA induction kit and ordered a mini breather to complete the set up.

Still waiting on my H&R spacers  :angry:
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Post by: Nokey on 30 December 2010, 18:06
Refreshed her number plates. This was the least costly on the list of many issues with my mk2.
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Post by: T_J_G on 30 December 2010, 20:00
Fitted Audi TT alloy pedals!  A cracking gift from my kid brother  :cool:

Most awesome!
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Post by: Rolfe on 30 December 2010, 22:02
Managed to use the screenwash for the first time in weeks, due to the garage skimping on the mixture when the car was serviced in November.  (We've had -18.5oC in the freaking daytime recently.)  Topped it up with neat -25oC rated Halfords stuff, so here's hoping.

On the other hand, temperatures haven't gone below freezing today at all and the forecast is mild.

Rolfe.
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Post by: seano7015 on 30 December 2010, 22:10
brought it home for the first time!!!! mk1 clipper for an xmas present!!!! :smiley:
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Post by: sparks03 on 30 December 2010, 22:15
brought it home for the first time!!!! mk1 clipper for an xmas present!!!! :smiley:

 Good work sir!  :smiley:

 Let mine have a rest today and took one of the other cars to work.
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Post by: Jack3559 on 31 December 2010, 00:12
Serviced and valeted the estate.
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Post by: MotorPsycho on 31 December 2010, 10:22
Fixed the gearbox selector cables
New stalks
New cambelt
New aux belts
Air/oil/fuel filter
Oil
Plugs
Rocker cover gasket
New glovebox catch
New front reflectors/covers

Ordered kw coilies and poweflex rear beam bushes :)
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Post by: seano7015 on 03 January 2011, 17:31
stripped out the lash up of wireing that some previous owner had installed.
replaced the aeriel
washed it :smiley:
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Post by: Mitching on 03 January 2011, 18:04
Drove it after 5 weeks off, got a new engine in Sunday.
Lifted the old engine out of the boot! oof!  :undecided:
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Post by: Lewy on 03 January 2011, 19:28
Grinded to a halt after the alternator packed in.
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Post by: sparks03 on 03 January 2011, 21:21
Spent all day trying to find a suitable replacement for the stolen rear offside arch moulding. And failing  :angry:
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Post by: Mitching on 03 January 2011, 22:02
Grinded to a halt after the alternator packed in.
I found it's more of a judder to a halt as the last bit of juice is squeezed from the battery  :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: paul69 on 03 January 2011, 22:19
Undertook my first ever oil and oil filter change.  :smiley: Spent ages correcting twisted seat belts but driver's belt now not retracting very well :rolleyes: Gave it a quick wash and polish :smiley:
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Post by: JDM82 on 03 January 2011, 22:24
Full detail..........Started yesterday and finished today  :shocked:

Hard work but it looks the bollocks  :grin:
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Post by: tdi_blu on 03 January 2011, 22:34
Mine took me to essex to look at some new rimage and they turned out to be shocking and not as described  :angry: waste of a day but got to take the car on a run anyway  :nerd:
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Post by: rob.043 on 05 January 2011, 12:45
Passed its MOT with no issues, having sat in the garage for over a month while there was poor weather.  pleased as punch!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 January 2011, 13:25
Brought it back from the dead :cool:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 05 January 2011, 15:23
fitted some new alpine speakers to my mk2 gti old ones were toast   :cool:

but sadly managed to break the boot light switch at the same time  :cry:
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Post by: thatwillis on 05 January 2011, 16:35
Spent the day taking my bumper off and fitting angel eyes and front fogs... took ages due to bolts spinning in the bumper arghh got there in the end tho =]. Fogs won't work tho.. just buzz at me  :angry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 05 January 2011, 17:04
Took it in for an oil change, picked it up and it'd had a full service............  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Lewy on 05 January 2011, 21:57
Spent the day taking my bumper off and fitting angel eyes and front fogs... took ages due to bolts spinning in the bumper arghh got there in the end tho =]. Fogs won't work tho.. just buzz at me  :angry:

The foglights are buzzing at you because you fitted f**king angel eyes to a Mk4 Golf!

If you get really close to the foglights a hand will emerge from the light and b!tch slap you.
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Post by: sparks03 on 05 January 2011, 22:22
Brimmed with super and felt the extra £8 for the tank. Ouch.
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Post by: tech1889 on 05 January 2011, 22:31
become the owner of a mk3 16v (breaking)

currently i have a mk2 a mk3 and a mk4  :grin: :grin: getting a collection now ?
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Post by: sparks03 on 05 January 2011, 22:33
become the owner of a mk3 16v (breaking)

currently i have a mk2 a mk3 and a mk4  :grin: :grin: getting a collection now ?

 Lucky boy. I'm strictly banned from obtaining more Golfs until i've off-loaded two cars  :sad:
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Post by: tech1889 on 05 January 2011, 22:34
so am i banned doesn't really mean you cant have another lool the mk3 felt so heavy to drive not a fan..
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Post by: gixer1400 on 06 January 2011, 20:49
replaced idle valve on my mk2 again after old one decided to rev up and down by itself a few times then stall and refused to start  :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Rolfe on 07 January 2011, 11:32
Full detail..........Started yesterday and finished today  :shocked:

Hard work but it looks the nuts  :grin:

Now I feel really bad.  Took mine through a very upmarket carwash with some hand detailing, because it's -8oC out and he was carrying his own weight in road salt....

Rolfe.
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Post by: JDM82 on 07 January 2011, 15:46
Just fitted a mini breather and went to start her up and joy oh joy the batteries dead  :cry:
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Post by: Mitching on 07 January 2011, 18:31
Oil and filter change.
First time I used the pit in my garage  :nerd:
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Post by: tech1889 on 07 January 2011, 19:09
jealous at above i want a pit.. they are illegal now though aren't they for commercial use ??
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Post by: Lewy on 07 January 2011, 19:41
jealous at above i want a pit.. they are illegal now though aren't they for commercial use ??

Not at all. Mine is 60ft.
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Post by: Mitching on 07 January 2011, 19:58
Dunno how long it's been there, only been in the house 3 years.
Only a little 'un though.
Still have to squat down a bit when I'm under the car  :grin:
Quick iPhone snap:
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad168/NR_BB/0312.jpg)
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Post by: Sam on 07 January 2011, 20:15
Not alot, took my mate for a straight line full boost blast. He likes  :evil:
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Post by: i_am_me on 07 January 2011, 20:19
put a new set of compomotive alloys on :cool:
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Post by: Neil gti on 07 January 2011, 23:40
Had the mk6 stage 2 revo'd today, what a difference  :shocked:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 January 2011, 23:59
Had the mk6 stage 2 revo'd today, what a difference  :shocked:

Nice!

I've done feck all, back on the case tomorrow
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 08 January 2011, 19:53
Drove to Morecambe and back. 
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 09 January 2011, 02:43
took the m3 style lights off it ready for sale  :sad: what a crapper when you have to break such a nice car !
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Post by: Andy-H on 09 January 2011, 08:11
Took it to Long Eaton yesterday and recorded 46.7mpg on the motorway  :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 09 January 2011, 12:32
Went to ASDA and bought a washing machine for £147.  Brought it home and will take it to Morecambe next Sunday provided my Ryanair flght from Alicante gets back to Liverpool on time.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 09 January 2011, 13:55
yet again spent ages looking for the water leak that soaks my carpets in the front  :cry:

looks like the fan surround is the fav even though it was resealed before xmas  :sick:
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Post by: damien010685 on 09 January 2011, 14:05
Bought golfgti.co.uk number plate holders for her :D
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 January 2011, 17:24
Went to ASDA and bought a washing machine for £147.  Brought it home and will take it to Morecambe next Sunday provided my Ryanair flght from Alicante gets back to Liverpool on time.


Why would you take a washing machine on a plane, have you set up some kind of mile high laundry service now?
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 09 January 2011, 19:34
The washing machine is in the garage.  Just me and a haversack to Spain.
I am hiring a Ford Ka for £8 per day when there.
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Post by: Mew on 09 January 2011, 19:51
I am hiring a Ford Ka for £8 per day when there.


Better steering than a mk5
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 09 January 2011, 20:11
I am hiring a Ford Ka for £8 per day when there.


Better steering than a mk5

I doubt it.  My old style Ka has fantastic steering but the new one I'll be hiring has new style electic steering (like the Mk5).  We'll see.
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Post by: Martz on 10 January 2011, 16:11
Lightly nudged the front end with the Passat. No damage, PHEW! :grin:
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Post by: Andy P on 10 January 2011, 18:02
Unlocked the door, opened it and took out my wallet. Closed the door and locked it :)
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Post by: N900 MJT on 10 January 2011, 18:14
Fitted new timing belt, Alt Belt & PAS belt.
Cleaned TB

Next is a rad flush and brake fluid change!
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Post by: walchy01 on 10 January 2011, 20:20
Took it out for a warm up spin, as it is not my daily driver, puts a smile on my face every time i take it out, better than the X5 by miles :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Getting her ready for the MOT and preying it sails thru :smug: :smug:
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Post by: Lewy on 10 January 2011, 21:50
Mk4 - drove it to work, sideways on the frosted up roads. 4wd, yay!

Mk2 - took the RS's off, put my Sebrings on, raised the suspension, removed the seats and rear door cards.
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Post by: tech1889 on 11 January 2011, 10:16
Mk4 is in for yearly mot as I write this.

Mk2 is sitting pretty at home  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 January 2011, 12:19
New stainless steel bolts arrived, fitting tonight :nerd:
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Post by: T_J_G on 11 January 2011, 18:34
Opene the for to find a lake. Got dressed into Speedos and drove to work with aid of a snorkel.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 11 January 2011, 19:34
yet again changed the idle valve  as it just stopped dead in the middle of rush hour

traffic  :angry: :angry: 

 narrowly missed being squashed by an HGV  :sick: :sick: :sick:

really thinking of getting rid  :sad: :sad: :sad:
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 January 2011, 19:46
Fitted the replacement door cards :afro:
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Post by: Lewy on 11 January 2011, 20:30
Mk2 - fitted the powerflex exhaust mounts, removed the passenger door card and seat. Bleedin' heavy them Recaros!
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 11 January 2011, 20:33
Carbon wrapped front grill (2 slats) :cool:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF0531.jpg)
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 11 January 2011, 21:02
Carbon wrapped front grill (2 slats) :cool:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF0531.jpg)


good job dude looks sweet!
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Post by: R32. on 11 January 2011, 23:31
Drove to Warrington to visit a patient.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 January 2011, 23:50
took photo's of the weekend work:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting5.jpg)

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Post by: PynkGTI on 12 January 2011, 02:12
OK so it's not quite today....


But the f**king window clips broke on the passenger side so the window ended up inside the door.... £190 and 2 days later I get my car back (the parts company delivered the wrong part leaving me with no car for 2 bloody days)

Now fitted my stereo:

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/PynkGTI/Golf/photo14.jpg)

And a stubby aerial.... no pic as yet...

Too busy trying to sort out the fact that my Stereo has now decided to pack up on me (Volume knob doesnt go into the settings when pushed in, took it to Oxford Car Audio "Approved Kenwood Dealers/Repairers" and he reset it....it's now in demo mode, and you know how you get out of that? By pushing the f**king volume knob!!!!)

Also need to get rear washer jet sorted as it's not working :(
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Post by: Toby on 12 January 2011, 07:39
Bourght one yesterday  :grin:
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Post by: Mitching on 12 January 2011, 17:04
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting.jpg)

'Wheel clamping in operation'  :lipsrsealed:
 :wink:

Look forward to seeing it complete mate!
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Post by: tech1889 on 12 January 2011, 17:17
sound illusion that is a sweet ride mate.. how much till done ??
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Post by: maisy on 12 January 2011, 18:47
looked at mine out of the office window and thought geezzz you need a bath, so washed and waxed it in my extended lunch break  :cool:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 12 January 2011, 20:55
Well I had a leak in one of the coolant pipes.  The one that goes from the block to the heater matrix valve.  It had a spilt on the large bore flange at the block.

Well, took it off and as you know the bore at one end (block) is larger than the other end (matrix valve).

Managed to take a pipe off the 1.3 in the garage that had similar bores, but the 1.3 pipe bend the wrong way.  Bit of a trim and and fitted like a charm.

Almost justifies keeping the 1.3 for the last 12 years.  :grin:



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Post by: Martz on 12 January 2011, 21:35
Booked black one in for scrap (£100) so I have my garage back now!   :cool:
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Post by: MrBounce on 12 January 2011, 21:38
Did "Meals on wheels" in it (Kind of...)
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Post by: Bellend on 13 January 2011, 22:56
Lowered it; broke it. :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 January 2011, 22:59
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodykitFitting.jpg)

'Wheel clamping in operation'  :lipsrsealed:
 :wink:

Look forward to seeing it complete mate!

I know!... the bastids!  you can never be too careful!
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 January 2011, 23:02
sound illusion that is a sweet ride mate.. how much till done ??

Rest of kit to fit, more painting, replace heater valve, new camber bolts, new bumpers to fit, grille and lights, drop exhaust a tad. bleed the new brakes, fit tyres, MOT.......... fail MOT.  fix failed stuff.  work on the quattro bonnet... DRIVE IT!  :evil:
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Post by: Toby on 13 January 2011, 23:09
put 40 liters of go go juice in it  :laugh: how long will that last  :undecided:
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Post by: Mitching on 14 January 2011, 15:09
Top up brake fluid.
Fit wolfsburg number plate surrounds.
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Post by: spear on 14 January 2011, 15:32
just a quick wash and it's green again  :grin:

and for tomorrow.....coilies being fitted at a local garage for beer tokens :cool: and hopefully getting them to take the heat sheild off before i smash it off
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Post by: luke_kellygti on 14 January 2011, 16:00
Spent 20 minutes breaking into mine after locking the keys inside it at the gym
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Post by: Jack3559 on 14 January 2011, 16:12
Spent 20 minutes breaking into mine after locking the keys inside it at the gym

D'oh!
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Post by: gixer1400 on 14 January 2011, 17:31
managed to fit in a whole double bed to take to a mates new flat  :laugh:

thats the joy of owning a 5 door  :cool:
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Post by: swede28 on 14 January 2011, 19:50
fixed the fog lights ,tested car on speed bumps  :rolleyes: far too low scrapes its arse  :sad: ordered some coilover spanners on ebay to raise it  :cry: gonna wash hoover and polish it tomorrow  :grin:
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Post by: Martz on 14 January 2011, 21:08
removed a few engine parts, removed interior then replace with cr@ppy interior, removed dashboard then a nice man came a long with a cheque to take away the old girl for scrap!  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 January 2011, 23:20
Drove over a speed bump and now sounds like a tractor, job for tomorrow now :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 January 2011, 00:32
Found my spare fuel distributor and fuel lines. Dug out floor pan repair panel in preperation of a busy day tomorrow.

One day I may even get to drive the thing :rolleyes:
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Post by: b1gdub on 15 January 2011, 10:36
had to raise my drivers sidefront to stop the arb-driveshaft loving.
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Post by: AlanD on 15 January 2011, 12:06
Front grille is off and am reapplying my number plate as on the adhesive pads came off in the snow. All very exciting this morning.
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 15 January 2011, 13:39
Lowered it 30mm more and sorted out a tie rod end.
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Post by: JC on 15 January 2011, 13:41
functional tested the limiter - LOTS  :evil:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 15 January 2011, 14:53
Looked in the footwells to discover a little bit of Brisbane.

Fubar'd martix.  :angry:

Jonathan.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 15 January 2011, 16:13
took it to the local Polish car wash £5.00 for wash and wax , the door jams ,sills,tyre dressing and inside

 glass ; jobs a good un  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 15 January 2011, 18:56
Picked up the dash from being re-done in a more acceptable colour  :cool:

Next week = fitting :afro:
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Post by: stainesy on 15 January 2011, 20:37
today i lowered my car another 20mm, ripped off the small torsion bay thingy that scrapes on speed bumps and realised i have the flywheel cover missing
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Post by: JDM82 on 15 January 2011, 21:00
Put it up for sale on here and on pistonheads  :wink: :grin:
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Post by: stainesy on 15 January 2011, 21:04
Put it up for sale on here and on pistonheads  :wink: :grin:

yeah thought it had bodged gearbox fitted and freaked out but wasnt lol  :laugh:

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Post by: JDM82 on 15 January 2011, 21:10
Put it up for sale on here and on pistonheads  :wink: :grin:

yeah thought it had bodged gearbox fitted and freaked out but wasnt lol  :laugh:



Eh?????????????????
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Post by: Tazzy on 15 January 2011, 21:11
struggled to get in and out of it as the drivers door now wont open...

gota love vw's  :smiley:
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Post by: stainesy on 15 January 2011, 21:29
Put it up for sale on here and on pistonheads  :wink: :grin:

yeah thought it had bodged gearbox fitted and freaked out but wasnt lol  :laugh:



Eh?????????????????

sorry mate i dont no why i quoted you instead of clicking reply lol
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Post by: Toby on 15 January 2011, 21:31
 washed it... and this happend
:cry: :cry:(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/DSCF2001.jpg)
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Post by: JDM82 on 15 January 2011, 21:36
Ouch  :undecided:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 15 January 2011, 21:38
thats not cool  :shocked:
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Post by: Toby on 15 January 2011, 21:39
nearly cryed  :cry:

only got the car tuesday  :huh:
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Post by: stainesy on 15 January 2011, 21:40
oh thats not good
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Post by: tech1889 on 16 January 2011, 20:15
thats some bad painting there bud...

Well i removed the ABF form the mk3 over yesterday and today.. cant get the bloody drive shafts off !! removed all the coilovers and all the goodies...

Sat in the mk4 and wished i had more power and ive only been this power for a month !!!  :laugh:
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Post by: mumbles on 16 January 2011, 23:16
Put the mk3 tug in for it's MOT and despite pissing it's pants while on the lift and leaking most of it's coolant all over the garage floor it passed with 3 minor advisories! And now it's up for sale!

Bought a 2004 Audi A4 s line =) I love having a new, better paying, job! Gonna miss the mk3 if i can ever get it sold...
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Post by: Thom89 on 17 January 2011, 00:20
I put the battery on trickle charge for the day, as its not been driven for nearly 2 months

Thom
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Post by: Khare on 17 January 2011, 00:46
Pressure washed the engine  :cool:











Then called the RAC..... :angry:










Followed by a cancellation of the help request  :smug:












Followed by a reactivation of recovery  :cry:











And finally a last call to cancel the 2nd recovery attemp  :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 01:10
Pressure washed the engine  :cool:











Then called the RAC..... :angry:










Followed by a cancellation of the help request  :smug:












Followed by a reactivation of recovery  :cry:











And finally a last call to cancel the 2nd recovery attemp  :grin:

Booo.... get yourself a pressure washer.
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Post by: Khare on 17 January 2011, 01:18
Read the first line  :laugh:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 01:25
Read the first line  :laugh:

I was confused by the fact you needed recovering.  :huh:
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Post by: Andy-H on 17 January 2011, 12:48
Bought the new seats for it :afro:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 January 2011, 12:55
Admired it as a nearly complete car!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/BodyComplete.jpg)
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Post by: rob.043 on 17 January 2011, 14:25
^ Nice! Just ordered new leads, cap, rotor arm from GSF. hoping to remove some roughness from cold starts....
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Post by: lemski on 17 January 2011, 14:31
Drove it too the shop and realized its heaters are super warm these days
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Post by: Thom89 on 17 January 2011, 17:58
Pressure washed the engine  :cool:














Then called the RAC..... :angry:










Followed by a cancellation of the help request  :smug:












Followed by a reactivation of recovery  :cry:











And finally a last call to cancel the 2nd recovery attemp  :grin:


Congratulations Andres for killing your car! you should know that Mk3s and water don't mix well!....................... :rolleyes:
Actually, I take that back :lipsrsealed: :grin:
 :kiss:
Thom
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Post by: Khare on 17 January 2011, 18:01
 :grin: My car hates the rain/wet, it needs new leads, cap and rotor. Need to pay my insurance tomorrow so I'm back in the single figures  :sad:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 17 January 2011, 18:12
spent the day and yesterday taking bits off that i put on over the last 2 years due to crashing it now im going to list all the bits on ebay slowly  :sad:
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Post by: Mitching on 17 January 2011, 18:39
Jacked it up to see why the O/S rear was knocking, turned out the top mount wasn't tight enough and also the arm had come away from my rear wiper motor so that was knocking a bit.
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Post by: Toby on 17 January 2011, 21:57
replased this
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/IMG_0076.jpg)

now it runs  :cool: with no problems..
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Post by: tech1889 on 17 January 2011, 22:01
removed 10miles of loom from the mk3 engine  :smiley: have no idea what goes where and what plug is what so this conversion should go well  :grin: :grin: rubjonny to the rescue please  :cool:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 17 January 2011, 22:04
Bought the 3rd set of wheels for it... Hopefully I'll like this set.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 January 2011, 00:39
Got a gas analyser up her ass to see how bad it was after all these years, 2.5 - 3% CO2 not bad considering when the motor was built it should have been 1.8% few tweaks in order.
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Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 16:36
raised it 2" so i dont botton out on speed bumps at work and discovered a water leak argggg
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 January 2011, 16:43
Bought some treats!  :grin:

(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/18012011392.jpg)

Bilstein B4 dampers (VNE4575 / BNE2917)
H&R Sport springs (29526-2)
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Post by: Seanl on 19 January 2011, 17:57
put in a amplified shark fin aerial, sorted out my dodgy wiring to the high vis break light, and fitted a dodgy dummy alarm led that now makes the head unit flash in time! Serves me right for being a tight ass and not actually getting a proper alarm!!
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Post by: daz veedub on 19 January 2011, 18:41
got rid of wooden gear stick and replaced with this  :smiley:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320636573159&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Post by: dubmandave on 19 January 2011, 19:14
Re-attached rear washer pipe and all's working as should  :smiley:
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Post by: dTEA on 19 January 2011, 23:45
Fixed the bloody wiper motor nut after unseizing the linkage on the missus mk4 but when attaching the motor back last Thursday forgot to nip the nut right up :grin: gave me summat to do on a day off again
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Post by: thatwillis on 20 January 2011, 20:25
I got carbon fibre happy today  :laugh: wrapped my wing mirrors, grill, and rear view mirror.

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/CSC_0048.jpg)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/CSC_0046.jpg)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/CSC_0047.jpg)

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/DSC_0024.jpg)

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Post by: Phil1980 on 20 January 2011, 20:42
Cleaned inside in preparation for selling.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 20 January 2011, 21:33
Chopped the rear arch off and then prepared to replace the sill too...
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Post by: Andy-H on 21 January 2011, 21:06
Ripped the old dash out and popped the new one in  :cool:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 22 January 2011, 00:36
borrowed a dehumidifier to put in my mk2 overnight to see how much water is in the beast  :shocked:
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 22 January 2011, 00:40
Drove to Barrow-in-Furness to see a new born child.
Perfect
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Post by: flc1962 on 22 January 2011, 09:51
New wheels

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5375396561_58fb7de073.jpg)
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Post by: tech1889 on 22 January 2011, 15:59
Cleaned up the mk4 hoping to swap with a Leon Cupra diesel  :lipsrsealed:

Filled the mk2 with more bits from the mk3 i scrapped..
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Post by: Toby on 22 January 2011, 16:29
got bora vents this morning for £12...  :laugh:

fitted them, gave it a wash, polish and seal then put the sticker on the back!! just covers the f**k up of paint... it will do untill i have a spare £130 for a respray!
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Post by: tech1889 on 22 January 2011, 16:55
how big was the sticker  :laugh:
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Post by: Toby on 22 January 2011, 16:56
will upload pics tonight! :)
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Post by: Tazzy on 22 January 2011, 21:31
fitted the new lowering springs all round, as well as cleaning the rear shocks, rubber mounts and front shock covers...  :cool:

but also knackered the driveshaft!  :angry:
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Post by: JDM82 on 23 January 2011, 14:11
Today I sold my golf  :smiley: and  :cry:
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Post by: Khare on 23 January 2011, 16:49
Changed gearbox oil and radiator fan  :smiley:
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Post by: tech1889 on 24 January 2011, 00:42
Swapped the 1.8t for a Seat leon cupra DIESEL  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: HeavySmoker on 24 January 2011, 00:49
cleaned her inside AND out, haha
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Post by: Phil1980 on 24 January 2011, 12:32
Booked it in for a service, then its going up for sale. :cry:
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Post by: madmanluke on 24 January 2011, 12:35
Took the cover off. Sat in the car. Wanted to give it a drive, but its declared off the road. Put car cover back on. Sulked.
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Post by: lemski on 24 January 2011, 13:14
Sanded and sprayed front wing in red primer. Will do til the respray in the summer
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Post by: gixer1400 on 24 January 2011, 14:14
Finally took the big step to replace the heater matrix on my mk2 golf :shocked:

what a PITA but now at long last i have HEAT   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

only took 4.5 hours start to finish including a coffee  :cool:
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Post by: JC on 24 January 2011, 15:05
booked it into the garage  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:
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Post by: Guy on 24 January 2011, 15:09
booked it into the garage  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:

sounds ominous?  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 24 January 2011, 15:23
its making a funny noise.  :huh:

I cant be arsed looking at it  :lipsrsealed:

Will update at lunchtime tomorrow, just before i go to the dentist  :laugh:  tomorrow is going to be a BAD day  :cry:
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Post by: daz veedub on 24 January 2011, 15:50
in process of respraying engine cover  :cool:
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Post by: golf_mk3VR6 on 24 January 2011, 16:02
New airfreshner, and 16 L of petrol :).
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Post by: chrismac89 on 24 January 2011, 18:16
fitted vento front end and then swore at it coz she wont start grr.
shall investigate tommorow.
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Post by: mk2_abf on 24 January 2011, 18:53
Golf caught fire  :sick: managed to disconnect the battery in time and saved it investigated found the fault on the ignition, still on pulling out the damaged loom.
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Post by: trog_nfs on 24 January 2011, 20:51
Booked the golf in for some welding work, stupid drainage plugs!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 January 2011, 21:44
Admired it from across an empty car park, thinking how great it will look with the new springs, shocks and mounts fitted.
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Post by: dom on 24 January 2011, 22:05
Renewed the insurance  :sick:
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Post by: JC on 25 January 2011, 15:14
got it back from the garage  :smiley:

booked it back in for friday  :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 26 January 2011, 12:37
Welded on a shiny brand spanky new rear arch :cool:
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 26 January 2011, 13:48
Nearly hit a pothole x50
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Post by: sharki786 on 26 January 2011, 13:49
serviced it and cleaned all the breather pipes out and the throttle body (on sunday) what a junk was all mayo shizzle in there, car cant stop wheel spinning in 1st and even in 2nd sometimes. always puts a smile on my face  :wink:
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Post by: whereufromnosecity on 26 January 2011, 14:20
Changed both my rear wheel bearings

No wonder they were making a noise, i had to use my big breaker bar to undone the hub nuts

All noise free now
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Post by: davies1644 on 26 January 2011, 15:35
fitted a stack boost gauge and american style centre armrest wow its a bit good
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Post by: Phil1980 on 26 January 2011, 16:15
Had it serviced, no problems, hopefully weather holds off tomorrow so I clean it and up for sale at the weekend. :smiley:
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Post by: Seanl on 26 January 2011, 19:43
Tried to change the thermostat by got a bit confused so sacked it for the day! Put in my cold air feed instead!
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Post by: walchy01 on 27 January 2011, 20:22
Dropped the valver off for its mot failures to be corrected....just waiting for the dreaded phone call and the costs that will come with it :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

Just love these cars....
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Post by: dom on 27 January 2011, 20:26
Taxed it  :sick:

Tax and insurance in the same week, my bank account has taken a hammering  :sick: :sick: :sick:
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Post by: stow1985 on 27 January 2011, 20:31
just put £20 in it!  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 January 2011, 20:34
Looked at it

Thom
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 28 January 2011, 09:40
Looked at it

Thom

same just before i left the house!
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Post by: Toby on 28 January 2011, 10:09
Looked at it today, and will go for a drive tonight , more petrol :( vrooooom
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Post by: gjroe78 on 28 January 2011, 13:11
Snapped the knob off the electric wing mirror control  :embarassed:
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Post by: lemski on 28 January 2011, 15:00
Starting to clean inside and out as its off to a meet on sunday and last time it looked like I can fresh from a rally stage.
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Post by: Tazzy on 28 January 2011, 15:14
new stainless steel exhaust, removing cat and middle box

also tweeked the rear washer jet so it actually sprays on the window...
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Post by: Seanl on 28 January 2011, 15:19
Got some coolant and oil from the local dealer, and got a 10% forces discount and a new sump plug and washer bunged in for free! Fair play to them, will defo be going there again for anything I need!
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Post by: AlanD on 28 January 2011, 16:45
Just got back in from giving her some TLC. Shiney :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_1290-1.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 28 January 2011, 16:48
Well my afternoon has involved removing a load of vinyl squares off the roof  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 28 January 2011, 16:48
picled it up from the garage. . . . . .

I now haz brakes  :grin:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 28 January 2011, 18:14
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/9cb2634e.jpg)

 :sick:
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 28 January 2011, 20:14
Washed it with a bucket and sponge.  The Golf really picks up winter dirt.
Tornado red is a great colour.
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Post by: GolfTi on 28 January 2011, 20:15
Hi Egbutt

Where is R32.  ???
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Post by: Egbutt Wash on 28 January 2011, 20:17
Hi Egbutt

Where is R32.  ???

Egbert Nosh is my log in name.  I've no idea where Egbutt came from but I like it.
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Post by: stow1985 on 28 January 2011, 20:23
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/9cb2634e.jpg)

 :sick:


OUCH!  :shocked:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 29 January 2011, 00:10
Fuel prices are an absolute disgrace.
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Post by: Toby on 29 January 2011, 00:25
:O i only put £25 in today.... what will last a few days  :laugh: and its nice n dirty now... so wash.. and hopefully new 20" wheels tomorowooo!! :D:D:D:D:D
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Post by: gixer1400 on 29 January 2011, 22:45
fixed the heater flaps with some aluminium backed stickers to cover the holes  :laugh:

now have heat on the move  :cool:

and the temperature gauge now works   :shocked:

whats that about ????
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Post by: gixer1400 on 30 January 2011, 16:31
gave the mk2 gti a good scrub today cleaned the door cards mats and carpets  :grin:

then washed it down polished it up and went over the plastics with some boiled linseed oil

now all look like new  :smug: :smug:

i even checked the tyre pressures and all the levels for good measure  :cool:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 30 January 2011, 17:19
NEW WHEELS + door handels  :D

before:
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0532.jpg)

now:
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0533.jpg)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 30 January 2011, 17:24
a good move i'm sure there is a porky 924 looking for some new wheels somewhere

you should easily get rid of those bad boys  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 30 January 2011, 17:29
ya some guy in a decked corsa is taking them off my hands then with the money get exhaust finished lol and some centre caps for the wheels
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 January 2011, 17:31
Washed it. 
Took it out for a spin. 
Got it muddy.
Caught a branch hanging out of a hedge and put a scrape down the side.....
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Post by: swede28 on 30 January 2011, 17:32
found the air leak for my central locking cut tube taped and heatrapp tubeing now its working fine  just need to find howto get my remote working for it now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 30 January 2011, 17:45
Talking about scratches some fool keyed my car and like 20 other cars few months ago where i park for work and i tried to t-cut it out and it didn’t work and i deffo don’t have the dollar to get it sprayed at the moment
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0158.jpg)
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0159.jpg)
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0160.jpg)
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0161.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 January 2011, 17:49
Talking about scratches some fool keyed my car and like 20 other cars few months ago where i park for work and i tried to t-cut it out and it didn’t work and i deffo don’t have the dollar to get it sprayed at the moment

That is the pits man   :cry:  I hate walking out to my car after leaving it for a few days, always expect the worse........ 
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Post by: Adamdubz on 30 January 2011, 17:53
ya it sucks so hard just looks s#*t on that side now i hate looking at it makes me very sad  :sad:
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Post by: Rob_g60 on 30 January 2011, 21:14
well it was three days but finished today

started like this friday morning

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Corrado/DSCF1765.jpg)

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Corrado/DSCF1764.jpg)

and end like this

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Model%20cars/DSCF1843.jpg)

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Model%20cars/DSCF1842.jpg)

just about dead on my feet now
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Post by: Adamdubz on 30 January 2011, 21:25
looks fat rob
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Post by: MrBounce on 30 January 2011, 22:26
Washed it, topped up the screenwash and pushed out the dent in the wing. Still looks sh!t though - anyone got a L041 black o/s Bora wing??  :angry:

Oh and noticed a sidelight is out. Should be pence to fix though  :smiley:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 30 January 2011, 23:36
Cleaned it inside & out again, photographed and put it on pistonheads. :sad:
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Post by: Cory on 31 January 2011, 00:54
interior was stripped, ready for re sound proofing, re routing wiring, cleaning, and rebuilding
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Post by: daz veedub on 31 January 2011, 16:05
is currently at my mates garage having new cambelt kit, waterpump and thermostat  :smiley:
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Post by: stow1985 on 31 January 2011, 21:36
looks fat rob

il second that....

..., skirts and remaining mud flaps removed, smooth grill sprayed and fitted, checked levels cant beleave it has lost a drop of oil in 6 months!  :cool:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 31 January 2011, 22:01
Ordered new centre caps and light wiring loom today good times,
 ordering OSRAM Night Breaker Plus bulbs for my fogs, headlights and spotlights next week

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Post by: KIX on 31 January 2011, 22:03
Changed the original tiptronic lever to a DSG lever..
ORIGINAL  (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f64/redbarchetta54/Sportwagen1.jpg)

NEW
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f64/redbarchetta54/IMG_1380.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 February 2011, 17:38
Bought black carpet for it  :cool:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 02 February 2011, 15:16
Gave it a good clean and new centre caps fitted :)

(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0536.jpg)
(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0540.jpg)
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Post by: the_stink on 02 February 2011, 15:43

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/180052_10150398328390626_558070625_17148617_5202577_n.jpg)

played with the power steering
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 02 February 2011, 16:36
Got pi55ed off with yet more creaky interior trim, so over last few days steadily removed parts. 
Creak has gone. 
Still not sure what does it. 
See if it comes back when I put it all back together.
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Post by: bricey on 02 February 2011, 17:28
well i started smoothing out the oem airbox,
whist the postman delivered some late presants lol
stilol waiting for my r32 spoiler tho....
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Post by: Tazzy on 02 February 2011, 19:06
today ive spent money on the car that i cant afford to this month...

went to gsf for a fuel pump relay (£45) 2x anti roll bushes (£5) and pipercross panel filter (£34)  :cool:

golf is coming along nicely, although i have seemed to abandon the show car, which isnt good considering we are 2 months away...
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Post by: Alec on 02 February 2011, 19:31
Fixed passenger door locking mech  :cool:
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Post by: matg340 on 02 February 2011, 19:37
Fitted a set of tsw spa 18" with yokohama parada 2 :)

Made a huge difference to how the car looks and next week comes the lowering and pollybushing :)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 February 2011, 16:51
Got pi55ed off with yet more creaky interior trim, so over last few days steadily removed parts. 
Creak has gone. 
Still not sure what does it. 
See if it comes back when I put it all back together.

Creak ahoy!   :angry:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 03 February 2011, 17:55
removed door, set fire to the wing in order to remove it, killed 2 grinder discs removing yet more rot from the base of the A pillar
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 03 February 2011, 19:32
washed it!
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 February 2011, 19:42
washed it, hovered it, polished it, removed tar bits, fitted stubby ariel, fitted carbon surround and new gearknob.....ready for r-tech magic tomorrow now  :smiley:
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Post by: Toby on 03 February 2011, 21:59
had it remaped, couldt drive it as the ignition  amplifier  has gone!
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Post by: Lewy on 04 February 2011, 21:28
Mk4 - Oil and filter, and re-fitted the exhaust due to blowing and poorly fitted.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 February 2011, 21:37
fitted the new carpets and modified my rear lights  :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 February 2011, 22:49
had it re-mapped couldnt give it full beans as was running 2 lean and need new fuel pump  :sad:
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Post by: boxer1968 on 04 February 2011, 22:56
made a new brake pipe, fitted it ,bleed the brakes and thrashed her to test it out :grin: Happy Days :wink:
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Post by: Toby on 05 February 2011, 00:23
made a new brake pipe, fitted it ,bleed the brakes and thrashed her to test it out :grin: Happy Days :wink:

still got it then mate! lol well i say it... hard to keep up with what one lol
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Post by: swede28 on 05 February 2011, 16:54
fitted new chin spoiler washed it polished it and blacked all the plastic bits  :nerd:o yes and refitted back wiper ready for a bmw areo blade and arm conversion
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Post by: daz veedub on 05 February 2011, 18:59
spent 535 squid in 2days on it   :laugh:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 05 February 2011, 23:31
Pulled my rotten back box off of it.  :angry:
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Post by: Toby on 06 February 2011, 00:17
looked to see if new wheels will look  :cool: and started lookin to get clutch fixed :D
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Post by: s-l-i-x on 06 February 2011, 10:30
Going to yank the front valance off ready to be sprayed silver  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 February 2011, 10:53
Finally cured the latest creak that's driven me to despair.
Took a trip to breakers yesterday and picked up some trim I was missing and identified some for next time (with appropriate tools).  Also found some heated seat controls (hated looking at blanks in dash) - thanks Tim!
Washed it right nice this morning.
Attempted to polish out some scratches from a low flying branch.  Not totally happy with result. TBH they aint that bad, but I know they are there. 
Taking her and her out for a spin this arvo......... mmmmmmm pub lunch!
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Post by: Phil1980 on 06 February 2011, 13:14
Put it on autotrader.
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Post by: Toby on 06 February 2011, 19:18
fitted the wheels and washed the poor thing  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Richie_C on 06 February 2011, 19:29
New clutch new starter motor. Then a quick wash for 16v anniversary
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Post by: lemski on 06 February 2011, 20:15
put new clocks in with working mfa, bad thing there 120mph 8v clocks. so on them private roads it'll go off the clocks now.
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 06 February 2011, 21:15
Last week fixed passenger rear electric window (yeeesss its a 5door),
sorted stiff clutch pedal, unblocked washer jets,

yesterday treated to a new set of plugs

Took for a spin on Motorway today - Awsome
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Post by: trackday on 08 February 2011, 20:25
took the gearbox out ready to have a 3.94 diff fitted
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Post by: Martz on 08 February 2011, 22:24
Charged the battery up.
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Post by: beth on 09 February 2011, 15:59
Fitted a new front coilover as mine broke due to a massive pothole after the snow, bought and fitted a maf, and got a new mot....happy days
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Post by: Jimmy Filth on 09 February 2011, 16:09
Finally fitted the bumper vents and B3 lip spoiler.  Trying to get the motivation to vinyl the roof...
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Post by: swede28 on 09 February 2011, 17:32
washed it removed my 16"merc alloys (to be refurbished ),fitted mudflaps all round  :drool: silver pinstriped all the trim and fitted my MK3 GTI Long beach alloys which i like more than the mercs  :rolleyes:
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Post by: xxpenxx on 09 February 2011, 17:49
fixed mine, no more wasted fuel  :grin: diesel cooler got replaced  :cool:
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Post by: chrismac89 on 09 February 2011, 18:46
put it into garage to get the knocking from the back sorted, got a phone call earlier both rear wheel bearings have collapsed. ordered parts for major service which will do at the weekend. o and ordered the new battery. so all in all an expensive week lol.
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Post by: daz veedub on 09 February 2011, 19:02
new fuel pump and new set of plugs  :smiley:
weekend job fit all new boost pipes
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Post by: Martz on 09 February 2011, 19:54
cleaned and put newly refurbed wheels on it.
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Post by: Toby on 09 February 2011, 20:47
droped it off to get the clutch done tomorow  :evil:
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 February 2011, 16:56
half way through fitting new boost pipe kit :smiley:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 10 February 2011, 17:19
looked at it and had to stop myself crying at the amount of rot im set to tackle
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Post by: Jack3559 on 10 February 2011, 19:14
Yeah, your bonnet does look a little rusty...
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 10 February 2011, 19:43
took some bits off it for jimmy filth lol  :sad: soon be back in a golf vr power !
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Post by: Toby on 10 February 2011, 19:47
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/myclutch.jpg)
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Post by: trackday on 10 February 2011, 22:08
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/myclutch.jpg)
either you have lots of power and torque running or ya missus has been learning to drive in it and slipping the clutch like f##k lol
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Post by: Toby on 10 February 2011, 22:09
just had a remap... 8 owners.. and 128000 miles  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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Post by: vwlemon69 on 10 February 2011, 22:21
walked past them on the drive in the dark  :sad:
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Post by: Andy! on 10 February 2011, 22:34
Found a hole in the downpipe.
Joy.
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 10 February 2011, 22:38
installed dummy alarm led
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Post by: jmsheahan on 12 February 2011, 15:38
Mentally set fire to it  :angry:
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Post by: mick ov mids on 12 February 2011, 15:42
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/myclutch.jpg)
either you have lots of power and torque running or ya missus has been learning to drive in it and slipping the clutch like f##k lol
what clutch u gone for? g60 ? what price u end up paying?
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Post by: AlanD on 12 February 2011, 16:01
Mentally set fire to it  :angry:

:D :D :D
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Post by: Toby on 12 February 2011, 17:22
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/myclutch.jpg)
either you have lots of power and torque running or ya missus has been learning to drive in it and slipping the clutch like f##k lol
what clutch u gone for? g60 ? what price u end up paying?

yeah vr6 and g60.. paid  :lipsrsealed:£ 150 suplied and fitted  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mick ov mids on 12 February 2011, 22:51
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/myclutch.jpg)
either you have lots of power and torque running or ya missus has been learning to drive in it and slipping the clutch like f##k lol
what clutch u gone for? g60 ? what price u end up paying?

yeah vr6 and g60.. paid  :lipsrsealed:£ 150 suplied and fitted  :lipsrsealed:
where u get that done?
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Post by: Khare on 12 February 2011, 23:00
Fitted 288mm brake set up, Mintex M1144 pads and Goodridge braided hoses all round.
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Post by: dom on 12 February 2011, 23:06
Cleaned it!

From this:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0496.jpg)

To This:

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0500.jpg)

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/111_0510.jpg)
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Post by: walchy01 on 13 February 2011, 12:36
Just checked the mileage for my insurance re newal on limited mileage policy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Painfull too a massive £118 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 February 2011, 14:18
Tried to clean up the BBS Montreals.... looking a bit neater but they really need a refurb  :undecided:
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Post by: Toby on 13 February 2011, 14:23
wanted to clean it.. but the weather is poo.. so i just sprayed the rear badge black :D
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Post by: Steve Mk3 GTI on 13 February 2011, 14:36
I have fitted some bonnet (boot) struts and coilovers


Also a quick clean.......comments welcome!  :grin:

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/stevencranfield/DSC_0155.jpg)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/stevencranfield/DSC_0168-1.jpg)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/stevencranfield/DSC_0164.jpg)

Think i might put some spacers on the rear wheels, get them out a bit too
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Post by: Reasty on 13 February 2011, 15:19
fitted polished ally rad and kenlow fan, combined with a new neuspeed low temp fan switch,the valver is gonna stay coooooooll this summer!  :cool:
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Post by: bricey on 13 February 2011, 20:58
i half arsed painted one caliper in hammeright gold  :grin:
just to see how it would look against a black car
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Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 February 2011, 21:01
I stuck some stickers in a window...  :rolleyes:
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Post by: HeavySmoker on 13 February 2011, 21:12
i half arsed painted one caliper in hammeright gold  :grin:
just to see how it would look against a black car

sh!te? :grin:
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Post by: benvictors on 13 February 2011, 21:20
I drove it to the shop and back  :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 13 February 2011, 21:34
Had a nice drive in her. Handles nicely and goes nicely too.
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Post by: JakerGTi on 14 February 2011, 00:29
Bought a MK4 anni today :D pics up tomorrow
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Post by: Cunning stunT on 14 February 2011, 02:14
Fitted a boost gauge!!
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Post by: xxpenxx on 14 February 2011, 09:50
drove it  :smiley:
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Post by: delirical on 14 February 2011, 11:50
Dove it back from Luton airport  :wink:
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Post by: Adam on 14 February 2011, 13:41
Traded it in for something COMPLETELY different!
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Post by: Dan34 on 14 February 2011, 14:22
Traded it in for something COMPLETELY different!

Welcome!  :cool: :grin:
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Post by: xxpenxx on 14 February 2011, 15:55
Traded it in for something COMPLETELY different!

I know what got  :laugh:
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Post by: Dan34 on 14 February 2011, 16:02
Traded it in for something COMPLETELY different!

I know what got  :laugh:

Well it does say it in his sig....  :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 February 2011, 17:44
Looked at it today, and thought, not long now :tongue:

Thom
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Post by: lemski on 14 February 2011, 19:44
fitted new tyres to bbs's and put them on car.
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Post by: IWestyI on 15 February 2011, 00:17
Nothing! As I do not yet own it!

But soon... :D (http://www.begin-driving-lessons.co.uk/)
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Post by: JakerGTi on 15 February 2011, 02:15
Gave it a quick jet wash as it was utter filthy from driving it up from Greenock on Sunday!

Good clean is on the cards at the weekend  :cool:
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Post by: Mitching on 15 February 2011, 12:33
Took it for an MOT, sat in the car while they did the test  :lipsrsealed:
Failed the test, CV gaiter and ball joint and exhaust mounting from the down pipe, could be worse!  :smug:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 February 2011, 12:44
broke the arm rest, now to try and fix it tonight by retaping it and find a suitable screw.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 February 2011, 21:01
Ground down the welds on the sill, smoothed the bodyfiller down ready for some wet sanding...

Looked into getting a sexy new compressor/ gravity feed paint gun... Should be here in next few days :cool:
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Post by: HeavySmoker on 16 February 2011, 22:31
got a free carwash at asda because i claimed it stripped the lacquer off my car  :smug:
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Post by: Adamdubz on 16 February 2011, 22:42
took a pik  :grin:

(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0561.jpg)
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Post by: Steve Mk3 GTI on 17 February 2011, 10:02
Took her for an MOT......PASSED!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :grin:

No advisories either!
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Post by: walchy01 on 17 February 2011, 17:33
Fixed starting problem and arking issue, fitted new dizzy cap, cleaned it hovered it, fixed radio bloody fuse in the radio blown new to me that one :undecided:
 Took both seats out pulled carpets up and sorted sound proofing out put all trim etc back in....
Car all sorted well happy :grin: :grin: :grin:
Till tommorow !!!!!
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Post by: walchy01 on 17 February 2011, 17:37
Oh pictures

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/301381f2.jpg)
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/d96a252e.jpg)


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Post by: Jimmy Filth on 17 February 2011, 18:16
I just vinyl wrapped the mirrors to go with the roof and put red LED's in the front window buttons in the doors.

A damn good clean on saturday is next up before the trip 8ball.
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Post by: Adamdubz on 17 February 2011, 18:19
Oh pictures

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/301381f2.jpg)
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af253/Walchy01/d96a252e.jpg)




I wish my interior was as beautiful as yours
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Post by: cobalt6700 on 17 February 2011, 18:40
Today i have found out both my bottom's of my wings are rusted through, my steering rack has alot of play, and the new wheels i bought are too small to go over my brakes

 :sad: :sad:
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Post by: swede28 on 17 February 2011, 19:03
got remote central locking fitted to my Mk3  :cool: modified the circuit board from the ugly remote given  :sick: and fitted it into a Mk4 flip key remote  :cool: and couldn't be happier with the result it was a pain to do but well worth it  :smug:
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Post by: walchy01 on 17 February 2011, 19:32
Thanks Adamdubz

Yes was really lucky with this one, was not like this when i got it, was covered in mold and had a small pond in the rear footwells :grin: :grin: :grin:    No fish thou :sad: :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 17 February 2011, 22:30
Spot of welding

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/Welding.jpg)
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Post by: shepgti on 17 February 2011, 22:49
took a pik  :grin:

(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0561.jpg)

nice to see it on the wheels fella :cool:



neo are you going to seam weld that arch or just leave spot welded?
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Post by: Adamdubz on 18 February 2011, 00:17
Thanks Adamdubz

Yes was really lucky with this one, was not like this when i got it, was covered in mold and had a small pond in the rear footwells :grin: :grin: :grin:    No fish thou :sad: :sad:
ah that dont sound good and sucks there were no fish tbh would have bin jokes :D
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Post by: Adamdubz on 18 February 2011, 00:18
took a pik  :grin:

(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0561.jpg)

nice to see it on the wheels fella :cool:



neo are you going to seam weld that arch or just leave spot welded?
ya i am really feeling them so nice to drive on, dont think i will ever get anyother wheels i am set for life :D
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 18 February 2011, 04:39
Spent money i havent got! anni headlights, r32 gearknob and rear sharan badge for my mk4. happy days!
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Post by: swede28 on 18 February 2011, 14:32
fitted polished struts for bonnet lifters
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Post by: HeavySmoker on 18 February 2011, 17:03
went to fit new brake pads.. realised the caliper bolts are frozen  :undecided:
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Post by: trackday on 18 February 2011, 20:51
put my gearbox back in with a 4.24 diff fitted gonna be mental lol
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 February 2011, 12:21
Bugger all in this snow  :angry:
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Post by: dkw on 19 February 2011, 16:00
Fitted a Pipercross panel filter, alternator belt, dog bone mount (took far too long after bolt sheered into sub and had to cut the old mount off), rear disc and pads on one side (piston wouldn't wind in,took me effin ages and it's too cold and wet to start the other side).

Just ordered a gearbox mount and now surfing for a Milltek or similar that I really can't afford to buy  :cry:
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 19 February 2011, 20:22
Put kenwood mp3 player in - finally can listen to my CD's again!!

might give her a wash tommoz if rain holds up
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 20 February 2011, 15:26
gave her a wash hour before work! was not clever idea sh!t i need to get to work  :sad:
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Post by: JakerGTi on 20 February 2011, 17:50
De-badged the "GOLF" and the "GTI" off the back of my anni   :smug:  now thinking about getting the sharan vw badge and need a new boot handle
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 February 2011, 17:52
Charged the battery.....................................again  :angry:
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 February 2011, 18:22
stared at it out the window  couldnt find the motivation fit godspeed smic
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Post by: trackday on 20 February 2011, 18:55
finished off refitting the gearbox got so exctied at goin on test drive forgot to lock off bonnet pins hence i now need a mk3 windscreen and bonnet anyone got one? on the plus side its fookin rapid now i have the 4.24 diiff in it would reccomend!!!!
REMEMBER ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR BONNET IS SECURE BEFORE FLIGHT!!!!!
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Post by: daz veedub on 21 February 2011, 16:02
fitted godspeed smic in sh**e weather   :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 February 2011, 18:26
Dropped it off at garage to get the suspension freshened up a bit.  126k on original setup, so new dampers, springs and top mounts all round.
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Post by: The Doc on 21 February 2011, 18:32
Nowt, the Mrs robbed it ao I've got my Disco bus  :smiley:
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Post by: trackday on 21 February 2011, 21:51
fitted new second hand bonnet (20 quid get in) and started making brackets for the quick release front bumper!!
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Post by: Adamdubz on 22 February 2011, 21:44
Fitted a new air intake pipe   :grin:

(http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/Adamdubz/IMG_0569.jpg)
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Post by: MissGTI on 23 February 2011, 12:31
SOLD HER
 :grin: :laugh: :grin: :laugh: :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: jmsheahan on 23 February 2011, 17:22
Finally got an MOT

New rear discs, pads, wheel bearings, cables, front flexi and one new rear caliper. Bloody car has cost me a packet this month.
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Post by: *tell* on 23 February 2011, 19:32
fitted my lower bumper vents.
adjusted my exhaust so it not hitting.
refitted my front splitter.

 :smiley:
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Post by: GolfTi on 23 February 2011, 20:03
Swapped over winter tyres to summer tyres.

Put bluefin back on. :smiley:
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Post by: Mitching on 24 February 2011, 16:33
Fixed the rear wiper (again  :rolleyes: )
Decided to change it from a lay flat wiper to how it should be, as it was the only way I could get it to work!
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Post by: Toby on 24 February 2011, 17:21
taxed it for 6 months  :embarassed:
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 24 February 2011, 19:27
Just bought one of these off ebay!!

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/mksmk3gti/taxdischolder.jpg?t=1298576116)

No doubt get millions of tickets now!!
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Post by: rusty-86 on 24 February 2011, 19:49
just fitted HID lights BIG inprovement and rear clusters makes her look much nicer.
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Post by: daz veedub on 24 February 2011, 21:42
haha mksmk3gti i have same tax holder  :cool:


sorted smic out and started polishing up manifold and head
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 February 2011, 14:11
Modified the exhaust mount positions so the exhaust doesn't clang about anymore  :cool:


Also cleaned out the metering head off the airbox  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 25 February 2011, 16:49
started cleaning up engine bay
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/007-1.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 February 2011, 17:38
/\ Good job there  :cool:

I need to do something interesting with the AUM lump this summer.  Might start with some matt black paint on the inlet manifold and see what else happens....  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: stupow on 25 February 2011, 20:07
left my mk3 with a mechanic and said let me know when it works properly, dont think ill see it again lol
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Post by: bulk66 on 26 February 2011, 17:55
Got some new mats from Halfrauds for the new MK3 16v and poped up the jet wash, the wifes just seen the list of bits i need or want shes not happy bunny .... :angry:
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Post by: Toby on 26 February 2011, 18:01
fitted my headunit :smiley:, taxed it  :angry: and washed it  :smiley:
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Post by: emery1990 on 26 February 2011, 18:19
Put a £20 vent filter on a hose that needs to be blocked off  :grin:
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Post by: walchy01 on 26 February 2011, 18:32
Fitted new door membrain to the passenger side door, just waiting for it to piss it down and wait for the water to start pissing in :laugh: :laugh: :shocked: :shocked:

Another job crossed off :wink:
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Post by: trackday on 27 February 2011, 19:06
perspexed the front windows,removed the sunroof and ali plated it and removed head lining making her ready for rockingham on saturday!!!!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 27 February 2011, 22:28
Chopped a big hole in the floor, it's experimental hybrid technology.

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/DSC00249.jpg)
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Post by: Mini Mark on 28 February 2011, 07:38
Gave it a good clean and polish over the weekend going in to the garage today to try and sort out the abs traction control light out!
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Post by: jcook6788 on 28 February 2011, 09:03
Changed N75 valve, then investigated my mysterious electronics failures. Reverse light, electric seats and washer jets all gone down at different times in the last 2-3weeks  :laugh:
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Post by: The Doc on 28 February 2011, 09:36
Driven into work and looked at my driving score profile and got this:

Registration
Xirgo CJM625 GTD
Distance(M) 33
Duration 01:01:03
RPM Score 84
Idle Score 100
Accel Score 82
Brake Score 72
Speed Score 22
TOTAL SCORE 71

Meaning: I need to slow down  :grin:


 
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Post by: delirical on 28 February 2011, 12:50
Almost died from the toxic fumes coming from the filter on the catch tank.. this is not good!
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Post by: mwep201081 on 28 February 2011, 18:24
changed the points, condenser, rotor arm, distributor cap, plugs and plug leads. Timed her up and now running like a good 'un again.. :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 28 February 2011, 18:52
went back down r-tech an produced 197bhp 223 lbft  :smiley:
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Post by: r32_wales on 28 February 2011, 19:46
Gave into the modifying bug. Coilovers ordered
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 01 March 2011, 03:24
went and got a quote for some body work to be done!
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Post by: gjroe78 on 01 March 2011, 12:29
Full major service and new front and rear discs and pads, should be good but i'm £250 poorer  :sad:
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Post by: r32_wales on 01 March 2011, 16:54
Couldnt resist temptation and ordered a Milltek cat-back  :huh:
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Post by: tech1889 on 01 March 2011, 17:49
Just started taking the engine out the mk2 for the ABF conversion... is going well so far  :smiley:
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Post by: Mini Mark on 02 March 2011, 11:13
I've been to see the garage who are trying to sort the ABS module thingy out and asked them for a price to sort out the dent in the cill and stone chips as since I clayed, polished and waxed it it really shows them up now!
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Post by: gino-93 on 02 March 2011, 13:54
what you recon?
change the headlights to put in HID's or just keep the original unit?
bit tight on cash like
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Post by: Jack3559 on 02 March 2011, 14:01
HID kits are illegal.
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Post by: daz veedub on 02 March 2011, 17:50
new k an n filter on  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 02 March 2011, 18:22
Threatened to Tax it

Thom
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Post by: bricey on 02 March 2011, 19:05
nothing
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Post by: Adamdubz on 02 March 2011, 19:12
what you recon?
change the headlights to put in HID's or just keep the original unit?
bit tight on cash like
get some osram plus night breaker bulbs off ebay they are so good i had hids on my mk2 police will hate you and the osrams are nealy as good just not such a white lite imo
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Post by: Dirtydodger on 02 March 2011, 19:13
trying to start it lol ........ hmmm a trip to halfords is in order .......hello mr bus  :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 02 March 2011, 22:53
Finished welding the floor back in.

Fitted some new bumper bolts. Mended the bumper bracket.

Welded up the trim holes on the passenger side.

Welded up and smoothed tailgate. Not too bad for 5hrs work

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Post by: DubAndDubber on 04 March 2011, 03:04
fitted some new smoked headlights, powerflex dogbone bushes finally done. not easy when youve just had an operation!
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Post by: seano7015 on 04 March 2011, 12:08
put a new clutch in it and serviced it, totalling 500!! drives lovely now tho!!!!! :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 March 2011, 20:20
renewed the insurance, shopped around and saved £155  :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 March 2011, 22:32
Battery on charge... first outing will be UD :cool:

Thom
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Post by: vwgolfmk3gti8v on 04 March 2011, 23:37
 andy cool on insurance quote,had a new clutch fitted,oil seal let go/clutch was £305 fitted
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Post by: Andy! on 05 March 2011, 13:07
New downpipe and backbox £70, new -60mm springs £40 (gotta love that employee discount).
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Post by: Thom89 on 05 March 2011, 13:31
Battery Off charge, start it later when I've cleared some space...

Thom
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 March 2011, 18:06
Replaced a snapped spring on the Golf  :angry:

Chuff did offer a replacement but I'm not sure it would have been much better  :laugh:
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Post by: emery1990 on 05 March 2011, 18:17
Put a nice hole in my floor pan.
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Post by: tech1889 on 05 March 2011, 19:26
found the rust on thursday not a happy bunny..

Couldn't undo a bolt so obviously being a man i needed a new tool.. 24v cordless sealey impact wrench on way  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 05 March 2011, 19:30
Gave her a good clean - Took throttle body off and cleaned - Car Runs so smooth now its unbelieveable!!!
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Post by: Sii on 05 March 2011, 21:55
Fitted a new rear washer jet nozzle (had to take whole wiper motor assembly off to get old broken nozzle out)!  :smiley:
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Post by: tech1889 on 06 March 2011, 14:25
Removed dash from the mk2.. was quite easy when you know how and you find the bolts under the scuttle panel !!

removed the immobiliser and alarm from the mk2 as it was fitted by a proper cowboy and once the car is up and running again it will have a Thatcham CAT 1 alarm fitted..

Going to remove the brake servo tomorrow so i can pull all the engine related wiring out much easier and less chance of chaffing !!

Its all happy progress !!  :grin:
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 March 2011, 15:57
Changed the air filter - I pulled the old one out complete with 4 dead moths and a small twig. Just given my car a good run down to see my brother 270 mile round trip. Runs nicely  :smiley:
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Post by: emery1990 on 07 March 2011, 17:00
Put new battery in  :laugh: still no start up  :cry:

The wirings still petty tight after removing the servo, mine was anyway.
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Post by: r32_wales on 07 March 2011, 17:10
Showed some kiddy in a VXR what the back end of an R32 looks like!  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 07 March 2011, 18:24
haha sweet rear end of a r32  :cool:


polished yet more of the engine bay i just cant stop  :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 07 March 2011, 18:36
Started it, first time in 5 months.. disconnected the coil, wound it over for 20 seconds, reconnected the coil, and started first time  :cool: :cool:

Thom
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Post by: dub268 on 07 March 2011, 20:48
Done its yearly service and washed it? going to tackle fuel filter in the morning  :smiley:
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Post by: rich1977 on 07 March 2011, 22:06
sold her and bought a bora v5
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Post by: Mitching on 08 March 2011, 23:02
Wash, gloss and wax.
Polished the zorst  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 09 March 2011, 00:28
Undersealed it
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Post by: gino-93 on 09 March 2011, 09:33
gave it a reaqlly good clean, and changed the glow plugs, spayed my wheels black  :cool:

is it worth trying to clean the throttle body or should i leave it alone?
got 150,000 miles probs never been touched hah  :tongue:
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Post by: Sii on 09 March 2011, 09:45
Removed the rear Golf GTI badge, removed the Golf part so just left with the GTI part and sprayed that red. Yes I am sad and bored!
 :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 10 March 2011, 23:52
Swore at it profusely after snapping my ratchet trying to undo 19mm bolts.

Think it's getting some "heat treatment" over the weekend and some percussive force using the largest tapping stick and breaker bar I can fit in the space. :evil:
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Post by: gti gaz on 11 March 2011, 00:14
took my golf badge off the rear and the gti badge off the grill also am starting to sort cold air feed just need my panal filter now, got the new head unit in, and avons on the frunt.
also head lining coming soon just waiting on funds and finding the right fabric
 :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
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Post by: r32_wales on 11 March 2011, 19:47
Had my car written off  :cry:
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 March 2011, 17:44
Replaced the grey A,B & C pillars for black items  :cool:

Took the headlining out and painted that black too  :cool: :cool:

Tried to see why the sunroof didn't slide and completely broke the fecker  :angry:
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Post by: tech1889 on 12 March 2011, 18:49
loads loads loads
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 March 2011, 20:35
Dust cover back on Golf, decided not to take it to UD's, so going in the Pug! :sick:

Thom
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Post by: JC on 12 March 2011, 20:37
Dust cover back on Golf, decided not to take it, so going in the Pug! :sick:

Thom

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/2gay.gif)
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Post by: dkw on 12 March 2011, 20:38
Had my car written off  :cry:

Awww dude, bad times  :cry: Hope you're ok!!

For once I didn't touch mine with a spanner!!!  :smiley: I just washed it!!
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 March 2011, 20:39
Dust cover back on Golf, decided not to take it, so going in the Pug! :sick:

Thom

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/2gay.gif)

Bloody Tart!

I managed to edit that, without it showing! strange things are going on on this forum

Thom
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Post by: T_J_G on 12 March 2011, 20:47
Returning it to standard.
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Post by: JC on 12 March 2011, 20:49
Bloody Tart!

I managed to edit that, without it showing! strange things are going on on this forum

Thom

(http://www.coolopticalillusions.com/eye-tricks/optic-pictures/blue-black-spinning-circles.gif)

 :tongue:
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 March 2011, 20:52
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://www.fullfreestuff.com/free-graphics/downloads/animated-animals/Cartoon_animals/animated-cartoon-animals1/animated_animal%20cow.gif)

Thom
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Post by: D-M0NK3Y on 12 March 2011, 20:54
i took my engine out  :cool:
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Post by: gti gaz on 12 March 2011, 20:57
not much today washed it. then it rained about 5 min after, and the forcast not looking good for morra either so head linning will haft to wait till next week     :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
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Post by: daz veedub on 12 March 2011, 21:02
washed waxed hoovered and polished ready for ultimate dubs hope it dont rain
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Post by: JC on 12 March 2011, 21:13
(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/animated_animalcow.gif)

Thom

you complete mother trucker.

I HATE spilling vodka, let alone spraying my laptop with it  :angry:


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Lewy on 12 March 2011, 21:29
Stripped it for bits

(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/461/imag0257en.jpg)

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7835/imag0254.jpg)

The dog is dead!
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Post by: JC on 12 March 2011, 21:31
nice mobile ramp  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: The Doc on 13 March 2011, 06:03
61.4 mpg average  :wink:
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Post by: mumbles on 13 March 2011, 12:51
Sold my mk3. Have a 2004 audi A4 s-line now though  :smiley:
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Post by: delirical on 14 March 2011, 11:57
Almost killed it putting in £30 diesel  :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 March 2011, 16:55
At the weekend:

Gave it a good clean
Fitted battery jacket
Fitted cleaned up standard ash tray cover, ie removed more Alan Partidge interior trim  :wink:
Cleaned MAF sensor
Cleaned IAT sensor
Gave the panel filter a good hoovering off
Cleaned and re-aligned throttle body
Cured a persistent creak  :grin:
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Post by: Bellend on 14 March 2011, 18:06
Almost killed it putting in £30 diesel  :sad:

How did you manage to put derv in a petrol?  :huh:

Or do MK2's not have the petrol only filler necks like most cars?
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Post by: tech1889 on 14 March 2011, 18:20
not twenty years ago i dont think lol ^^^
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Post by: Bellend on 14 March 2011, 18:21
Fairy muff, MK3 has it.  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 March 2011, 19:56
still thinking of Taxing it... after todays nice weather :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: delirical on 15 March 2011, 14:59
Almost killed it putting in £30 diesel  :sad:

How did you manage to put derv in a petrol?  :huh:

Or do MK2's not have the petrol only filler necks like most cars?

Nope its too old skool, first time ive ever done it and was miles from home- cost £240 in total to sort out, not the best end to the weekend  :sad:
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Post by: Mitching on 15 March 2011, 19:07
Stuck my golfgti.co.uk stickers in my windows  :cool:
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Post by: mart25 on 15 March 2011, 21:29
spent all morning cleaning it and re wired my sub :smiley:
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Post by: dantheman6554 on 16 March 2011, 12:20
Cleaned it, dewipered the rear, siliconed in the grommet and filled the washer bottle up!    :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 16 March 2011, 21:30
Set about my new front bumper with the grinder  :evil:
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Post by: Toby on 17 March 2011, 16:45
put my dice dustcaps on!  :cool:
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Post by: gino-93 on 17 March 2011, 17:07
put in amp and new speakers  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 17 March 2011, 17:13
keep looking at my new rims down the celler cant decide when to get them on
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Post by: delirical on 18 March 2011, 08:15
Removed a cobweb from the pas mirror as i walked past it at 06.34 this morning.
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 March 2011, 14:01
just dropped it off to be wax oiled  :smiley:
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Post by: Jimmy Filth on 18 March 2011, 14:11
Looked at the rain covered body with anger in my eyes after cleaning and polishing it yesterday.  Saying that, the rain is beading beautifully....
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Post by: AlanD on 18 March 2011, 15:59
Transformed it from van / skip back to a MK5.
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Post by: gti gaz on 18 March 2011, 22:35
the amp and sub is all back in but will be looking in to a rear arch build very soon as there is not a lot of space in my boot now i know why i took it all out :cry: :cry: lots of cleaning up making wires look nice and tidy.
was going to be doing head lining this weekend but still waiting on cloth  :angry: :angry:
will upload pics when all is done
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Post by: MrBounce on 18 March 2011, 22:38
Changed the blown and missing rear light bulbs  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 19 March 2011, 16:50
Dropped the wheels off at the refurbers  :cool:

Pics will be up next weekend  :wink:
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Post by: polo6n222 on 19 March 2011, 17:49
got the hump with it trying to get the broken arb drop link off
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Post by: tech1889 on 19 March 2011, 19:51
gave it a new cover  :cool:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 19 March 2011, 19:58
Fixed the interior light, took door panel off and fixed the mechanism.
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Post by: daz veedub on 19 March 2011, 21:12
fitted new temp sender bit more polishing on engine bay  :smiley:
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Post by: MiiTCH-GOLF on 20 March 2011, 11:13
Looked at it out the window because I have no money to drive it :(
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Post by: Gavv8 on 20 March 2011, 11:20
Washed it...... :smug:
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Post by: AlanD on 20 March 2011, 11:43
Washed it...... :smug:

Come and do mine please.
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Post by: gino-93 on 20 March 2011, 14:16
got a apline sub for 30 quid put a pipercross airfilter on and fully wired up the amp :) pics to follow.
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Post by: Andy-H on 20 March 2011, 14:42
Fitted a new sunroof  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: dan_apps on 20 March 2011, 16:53
clean it inside, fixed a couple of annoying niggles all in the lovely sun :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 March 2011, 18:04
2 new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres  :cool:

Cleaned out compost from behind the front wings..... again.  While in there I noticed and re-attached the pancake pipe to its bracket.

Fitted these bad-boys to the Montreal IIs:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/20032011475.jpg)
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Post by: emery1990 on 20 March 2011, 21:28
Electrocuted me big time. Done a few tests on it.
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Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 21:38
started stripping the 20 years of putty type stuff and waxoyl from the engine bay of the mk2.. i can see this taking quite some time  :grin: :grin: then just left it with a coat of zinc primer so more rust doesnt come through
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Post by: gti gaz on 24 March 2011, 17:41
have done rotor arm dizzy, leads, plugs, oil, filter, fuel filter, got wheel barings and water pump to do and cold air feed and pannal filter then the headlining woooooooo     :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: MBChB on 24 March 2011, 18:48
Fitted new flange/housing (personally I prefer the term 'flange') from engine block to heater matrix feed pipe.

Result = one cured water leak :)
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Post by: bulk66 on 24 March 2011, 18:49
Just gave it a wash, my list keeps getting bigger.... :smiley:
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Post by: lee-n-lottie on 24 March 2011, 19:49
Gearbox mounts  :angry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 March 2011, 18:34
New front bump stops and dust boots.

Also fitted nice new nut covers to the BBS.
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Post by: Tazzy on 25 March 2011, 22:17
had my shiny new refurbed and resprayed alloys fitted today with new kumho tyres, for only the tyre place to damage one of the alloys, depsite me delibrately leaving them to get done as the fast show is sunday, doh!! oh well, back to the refurbers on monday to be resprayed!
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Post by: tech1889 on 26 March 2011, 15:18
bought a newly rebuilt engine  :laugh:
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Post by: daz veedub on 26 March 2011, 16:36
took spacers off and lowered her more  :cool:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 26 March 2011, 21:07
Changed the thermostat, now the heater's not working grrrrrrr :angry:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 March 2011, 21:13
Airlocked?
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Post by: Gavv8 on 26 March 2011, 21:29
Airlocked?
Possibly, followed advice from other site members, all went quite smoothly and the temperature sits bang in the middle.
The problem is that the top heater hose is hot and the bottom one is cold so most probably an airlock.
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Post by: sharki786 on 26 March 2011, 21:36
fitted mt hellas!!  :cool:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 26 March 2011, 21:52
New exhaust.

£240  :sick:
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Post by: gti gaz on 26 March 2011, 22:11
detailed, and replaced some bulbes due to age before they blow, cleaned glass inside am, cleaned glass pm due to kids running fingers down them lol
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Post by: Gavv8 on 27 March 2011, 11:13
Changed the thermostat, now the heater's not working grrrrrrr :angry:
Been to carwash, let a bit more air out of the expansion tank, heater working now, temp gauge bang in the middle,checked fan all working fine, seems to be running even sweeter :cool:..bring on the summer!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 27 March 2011, 22:25
Fitted a new cambelt, tensioner, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs.....and now ive got a massive friggin water leak!  :embarassed: :cry: :sad: :angry:
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Post by: Ferdinor on 27 March 2011, 22:27
joey moded headlights and rubbed down cam cover ready to be painted  :smiley:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 27 March 2011, 22:47
Lowered it.
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Post by: delirical on 28 March 2011, 08:31
Bought it a new boost gauge & pod.

found out i have a loose engine mount......
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Post by: Cory on 28 March 2011, 13:05
drove it 10 mins down the road, water pump died, got her towed back home  :angry:
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Post by: daz veedub on 28 March 2011, 15:30
fitted ths pancake pipe
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 28 March 2011, 18:52
Sorted my water leak and some how buggered my alarm and remote central locking up in the process - FFS!  :angry:
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Post by: vdubman on 28 March 2011, 21:17
replaced the reverse light sensor,fitted new coils on nr 2 and 3-running sweet now,replaced the heater controle bulp and think how to fix the drivers hanging door  :cry:
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Post by: vdubman on 29 March 2011, 22:10
took out the middle console,gave it a super clean and replaced all the missing screws.
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 29 March 2011, 22:15
Gave the vr a wash then a coat of Duragloss and then a coat of Megs gold class wax. Veerrryy shiney!! :cool:
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Post by: Ferdinor on 29 March 2011, 22:30
Sprayed my cam cover de wipered and removed the golf badge, then i sprayed the vw bagdes but they turned out rubbish  :sad:
Also gave the inside a nice clean  :smiley:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 29 March 2011, 22:37
Changed the gearbox oil and power steering belt.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 29 March 2011, 23:44
Sorted the fog lights, and number plate lights.

low beams and indicator to sort.
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Post by: Jimmy Filth on 30 March 2011, 12:33
Got an arch rolled, then lost the resulting piece of trim on the drive home.  Fail  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 30 March 2011, 17:42
Bought new bulbs all round. And screenwash some what randomly.
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Post by: Ferdinor on 30 March 2011, 22:31
Nothing  :grin:
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Post by: Adezmk3 on 30 March 2011, 23:01
Got new interior, headlights and front splitter, just need to fit them sometime....
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Post by: Toby on 30 March 2011, 23:03
Looked at it can't wait to drive it sunday
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Post by: mart25 on 30 March 2011, 23:09
washed it polished it thrashed it
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Post by: The Partsman on 31 March 2011, 11:33
Modified the front slightly with the help of a deer.......... :cry:
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Post by: vdubman on 31 March 2011, 13:04
replaced oil and filter,fitted new floor carpets and she's looking sweet now.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 March 2011, 13:07
Played with the tuning and drove it because I can now!  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 31 March 2011, 21:30
Got the front wheels sitting a little better  :cool:

also repaired the passenger window that was playing up  :rolleyes:
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Post by: tech1889 on 01 April 2011, 02:11
loads im having to much fun receiving parts  :smiley:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 01 April 2011, 10:09
Fitted the ecu chip.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 April 2011, 12:48
Drove it for the first time since July :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: shaolindan on 01 April 2011, 16:05
Discovered that the code card was missing from the Meta Alarm - so now the missis has lost the fob I couldn't turn the alarm off. :angry:
Found a great company local to me who removed the dead alarm, and fitted an Autowatch 457RLi which is a thatcham category 1 alarm, with wireless sensors.
The guy who installed it treated it like it was his car - 3 hours work and the trim inside fits better than when I last played with it! He has owned 3 GTis in the past.
He even replaced the blank switch plate that the LED sits in as the previous one had been butchered. He also said he had a brand new stealth shelf for the back that I could have for a tenner! I already have one, but if anyone wants one I can give you his number. Abacus Alarms, good company that I would recommend.
 :laugh:
As I took the time off from work, I made the most of it by fitting Hill Armour plates to all four doors and replacing the two rear handles with new ones (that work!).

Oh and I topped up the screenwash...... :tongue:
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Post by: chedder_bob on 01 April 2011, 16:17
fitted a new windscreen  :sad:
played with the coilovers :lipsrsealed:
ripped front lip off that was fitted yesterday on the 1st speedbump :sick:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 01 April 2011, 16:21
Pollen filter
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Post by: vdubman on 01 April 2011, 18:11
got bored so i decided to clean the tb and changed the rocker cover gasket,whoooo
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Post by: daz veedub on 02 April 2011, 19:07
cleaned it  :cool: with a killer hangover  :sick:
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 April 2011, 20:21
Replaced the fuel filter,

Polished & waxed, wheel sealed, tyre gelled, linseed on the splitter, hoovered and then left in the pub car park while we went in for tea  :cool:
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Post by: gti gaz on 02 April 2011, 22:03
pannal filter  and cold air feed in new ipod cable more next week  when the bits turn up
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Post by: bourbon on 02 April 2011, 22:55
Decided to sell the mk3
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Post by: vw_gti on 02 April 2011, 23:00
Washed it, Changed the spark plugs and leads  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 03 April 2011, 00:06
Tax on monday :smiley: :smiley:

Thom
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Post by: legohead on 03 April 2011, 00:13
Put new rear wiper arm and wiper blade on and replaced front bumper tow eye reflector covers
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Post by: dan_apps on 03 April 2011, 15:46
tried to fix it.....FAILED!
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Post by: Andy-H on 03 April 2011, 15:51
Ordered a new ISV for it  :rolleyes:
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 03 April 2011, 18:13
Lowered the front end more,changed the breather pipe and broke my flying saucer thingy,oh and changed the clutch release bearing,and painted my calipers red. :shocked:
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Post by: gti gaz on 03 April 2011, 19:37
washed it, painted calipers red on one side, cleaned plugs thats about it for today
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 05 April 2011, 19:35
Fitted 'Aero' Wipers off EBay - Work and Look SUPER!!   :shocked:
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Post by: brianpologti on 05 April 2011, 22:09
Washed the daily beater , after 6 months and i forgot how good it looked :cool:
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Post by: tech1889 on 05 April 2011, 22:25
ordered loads of paint for the mk2  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 06 April 2011, 00:11
Driven today , first time in 7 months, perfect :cool: :cool:

Thom
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Post by: Thom89 on 06 April 2011, 00:12
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Post by: AlanD on 06 April 2011, 09:29
Driven today , first time in 7 months, perfect :cool: :cool:

Thom

Fantastico !! :afro:
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Post by: Andy-H on 06 April 2011, 12:50
Fitted ISV  :cool:

Collecting more shiny parts tonight  :wink:
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Post by: ads2010 on 06 April 2011, 14:57
knocked 1 out over it  :grin:
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Post by: Charge on 07 April 2011, 20:58
Changed driver side glass, started to get the new boot ready!
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Post by: T_J_G on 07 April 2011, 20:59
Stripped more parts off it!
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Post by: daz veedub on 07 April 2011, 21:14
got it dirty then 10mins before was gonna wash it missis dissapeared in it  :angry:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 07 April 2011, 21:29
Got it back from the MOT place and cleaned it like mad.
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Post by: avengedslayer on 07 April 2011, 21:46
Jacked drivers door up as it had dropped, Cleaning plastic grab handles of grime from ex owner  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 07 April 2011, 22:56
Needs waxing... maybe sat afternoon :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: Bellend on 09 April 2011, 00:00
My mate: "been preparing my car for the trip, serviced it, checked all the pressures, changed the aux belt, cleaned it, screenwash new antifreeze blah blah blah....... what did you do to yours before the trip?"

Me: "Slammed it, put some masking tape on the front and wrote "my car has more swag then your mum" on it"
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Post by: bulk66 on 09 April 2011, 08:49
Going down to Newbolds VW to get a drivers side body kit moulding the one that rusts on the inside and ive had to change on all my mk3s  :smiley: just ordered a new badgless grill as the origanals seen better days and got to ring to get it booked in for a new immobilizer might get some stuff for oil and filter change as well...... busy day then.. :grin:

+ finaly took the cd player out the wifes car to sort the aerial its only taken me a year lol..........
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 April 2011, 09:37
Just about to tackle my much needed oil and filter change, suspension work and de-GTIing of the bodywork
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Post by: dantheman6554 on 09 April 2011, 17:12
Changed dog bone mount for uprated type, dosconnected secondary air pump!  and cleaned it!
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Post by: Jimp on 09 April 2011, 18:23
Bought some 18" Octavia Zenith wheels  :cool: Need tyres now  :undecided: :grin:
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Post by: tech1889 on 09 April 2011, 18:31
bought even more parts.. my room is getting full..
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Post by: lemski on 09 April 2011, 19:00
Collected some doors and rear poly windows for the new mk2. Not much left to source now.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 09 April 2011, 22:25
Dumped it on my folks drive and stomped off... :evil:
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Post by: Thom89 on 09 April 2011, 22:46
Just been out for a quick spin.. just for the hell of it :smiley:

Thom
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Post by: madmanluke on 09 April 2011, 23:14
wished i never started.. haha
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Post by: tech1889 on 10 April 2011, 12:19
Bought a new turbo and downpipe..
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Post by: smitty12 on 10 April 2011, 12:47
well yesterday - sent it to a show room, hopefully it'll sell soon!!!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 April 2011, 13:19
Topped up oil a wee bit.
Washed and dried car.
Started to clay it (mainly to try and remove some droplets of spray paint down one side  :angry: ).
Waxed what I clayed and dressed tyres.
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Post by: MrBounce on 10 April 2011, 16:17
Washed it.

And also disconnected the stupid reverse sensor bleeper after it stopped working and just screamed at me every time I selected reverse...  :angry:
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Post by: Jimp on 10 April 2011, 17:45
Cleaned out the interior, cleaned the air filter and gave the engine bay a quick wipe  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 10 April 2011, 18:27
Put the a4 engine in
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Post by: Neo Badness on 10 April 2011, 23:12
Bled the brakes, well, I had a man do it for me... :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 11 April 2011, 00:44
Just finished polishing and waxing :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 11 April 2011, 01:12
Just finished polishing and waxing :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Thom

What time did you start??  :huh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 11 April 2011, 09:37
Just finished polishing and waxing :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Thom

What time did you start??  :huh:

About 7pm   :grin:

Thom
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Post by: shaolindan on 11 April 2011, 13:02
On Friday, fitted new JVC 811 iphone radio cd player with two usb and bluetooth. It's great. 80gb ipod on rear usb, hidden in the dashboard. Bluetooth connects to my iphone, so I can play music, use tomtom on the iphone which lowers the music to give the directions. I can also make calls and access the phonebook on the stereo which has fitted a small microphone next to the alarm sensor - so proper handsfree. And with the same 6x9s and the alpines in front, the sound is truly fantastic.  :grin:
As a consequence the other JVC along with the 12 CD changer will be going on ebay. :smiley:

Then on Saturday washed it and took it to fill up with petrol. Driving back, I couldn't change out of third. When I got home I had a look, the little plastic ball socket to ball socket on the gear linkage - one of the sockets had split. So I drove to gsf, changing gear carefully and bought a new one. Had a good chat with the guy there, he has a mk2 with a 20vt in it.

Considering getting one of these now...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-volkswagen-Golf-mk2-mk3-GTI-TSR-gear-linkage-kit-/310286934120?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483e8ae068#ht_639wt_907

Then drove with the missis down to Rye and Camber Sands - great gti roads down in that part of Kent.
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Post by: Jack3559 on 11 April 2011, 13:26
Camber to Rye is great fun on a bike.
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Post by: vdubman on 11 April 2011, 20:26
Drove her from north london all the way to skegness,she behaved really well.was touching 40 mpg,is that good for a 1.8t?
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Post by: lemski on 11 April 2011, 20:28
Wow all that way. What brings u to lincolnshire. 40 seems okay but is that ethusiastic drivin
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Post by: dan_apps on 11 April 2011, 20:30
not today but end of last week.
bought new coil & ht leads to sort the non starting issue :cool:
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Post by: vdubman on 11 April 2011, 20:41
Wow all that way. What brings u to lincolnshire. 40 seems okay but is that ethusiastic drivin
Hi there mate,cruising her at 80. Joined the missus and her sister with her hubby and kids at butlins.anyone close for a beer?
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Post by: lemski on 11 April 2011, 20:49
Skegvegas is miles away. Am in lincolnshire, near louth. 80 not bad on the fuel I don't think. What's been done to it
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Post by: vdubman on 11 April 2011, 22:00
Just bought her 3 weeks ago,was told its stock,but i changed the oil filter,engine oil,coils and cleaned the tb,she pulls very nice with 97k on the clocks.shame your a few miles away dude,maybe next time
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Post by: lemski on 11 April 2011, 22:02
Yeh. Take ur on a visit then and don't live in the shire
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Post by: vdubman on 12 April 2011, 21:19
Yeah just a visit mate,going back to london on thursday
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Post by: lemski on 12 April 2011, 21:33
Too bad. There's a meet and end of the month
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Post by: bulk66 on 13 April 2011, 21:47
Fitted new front break cover grill thing from flea bay  :smiley:
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Post by: Andy-H on 14 April 2011, 18:12
Broke it again  :cry:

No car till next Wednesday now  :angry:
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 April 2011, 18:23
just put the Tax disc in the windscreen

Thom
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Post by: lemski on 14 April 2011, 18:24
Took back seat n such out again. And then drove it :)
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Post by: daz veedub on 14 April 2011, 18:27
put ma new bbs ch,s on  :cool:
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Post by: vdubman on 15 April 2011, 20:14
Too bad. There's a meet and end of the month
Hmmm,i might show up then.
So today i decided to fix the secondary air pump,she sounded like a dodgy henry hoover but no more,a job well done i think
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Post by: lemski on 15 April 2011, 20:17
Whey. Get ur self over to www.bombercountydubs.co.uk
The info is on there if you feel like poppin along
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Post by: bulk66 on 16 April 2011, 13:45
Nothing coz Venom MS has still not sent my debadged grill yet  :angry:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 16 April 2011, 19:07
fitted and new clutch, flywheel, slave cylinder, oil change, oil filter and fuel filter.
6 speed boxes are f**king heavy awkward bastards  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 16 April 2011, 19:13
took it for a lickle drive to the nw

got it thrown on the rollers and let a guest driver run it up  :huh:

 :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 16 April 2011, 19:19
New rear discs, pads, bearings, ABS Sensor, Head cooling flange.
One side the caliper bracket bolts were stuck and rounded out, drill + hammer and a few scrapped knuckles got the first one.
Second one was a stilsons and pipe job.
All done now.
Hope to be on the road in her next weekend :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 16 April 2011, 19:38
Replaced the fuel accumulator (nice and cheap that was  :shocked:) along with a couple of fuel lines  :wink:

Let's hope that cures me problems  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Thom89 on 16 April 2011, 21:33
Just a quick spin :evil:

Thom
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 April 2011, 15:56
Washed it with an almighty hangover
Clayed and waxed a bit more 'til my arms ached!  :laugh:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 17 April 2011, 18:03
Washed, hoovered and cleaned out some of the little nooks and crannies. :smug:
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Post by: Bellend on 17 April 2011, 18:11
Cleverly fixed my sub down, cleaned it out, installed my USB power to the glovebox light so that it comes on with ign. and gave it some lift off oversteer on some quiet roads.

I'm in love. <3
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Post by: Toby on 17 April 2011, 18:14
gave the interior a hoover, fitted net optic trim fitted tt pedal's and footrest!
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Post by: Thom89 on 17 April 2011, 18:27
I think I have a leaky water pump :cry:

Thom
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Post by: bulk66 on 18 April 2011, 14:07
Just been to pick up a set of Montreal 2s for the mk3 at a total cost of nowt ( Rick your a star ) and he got me some 3mm spaceres for £20........  :wink:
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Post by: andyj775 on 18 April 2011, 15:56
fitted mk5 rear wiper, new interior handles to rid the car of some wood effect, and modified my CAI so the filter sits snugly in the corner of engine bay
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Post by: delirical on 18 April 2011, 16:54
I took my vibe sub/amp apart to try and fix it and then discovered the issue was the fuse in the engine bay  :embarassed: it didnt look f**k*d but changed it from a 30 to a 20 and it works fine.

I then fitted my new boost guage and pod in my centre console and put in the rest of the dash which has been out for the whole time i have owned the car. tis looking very smart inside now!! :tongue:
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Post by: WattyGTi on 19 April 2011, 12:59
Got Revo'd :smug: So happy with the results!!
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 April 2011, 15:58
Washed it, got new audi front ARB at home waiting, collecting bushes tonight, ordered new diesel center section of exhaust  :cool:

CV bot really needs doing..  :sad:   click click click
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Post by: tech1889 on 22 April 2011, 16:04
Stripped more of the putty form the mk2 but i get bored after an hour each time its such frustrating stuff to remove !! Any ideas of removing this quick and how to remove waxoyl so the area can be painted ??

Let me know ideas via pm  :smiley:
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Post by: Len on 22 April 2011, 16:29
Fitted a new ABS sensor!

Yes Craig it was the front nearside! Can brake hard again now! :grin:
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Post by: dom on 22 April 2011, 17:50
Fitted a new ABS sensor!

Yes Craig it was the front nearside! Can brake hard again now! :grin:


**Like**
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Post by: lemski on 22 April 2011, 18:02
Reattatched exhaust. Finished of makin cold ait go into it. Now running a cold air feed
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Post by: bmm on 22 April 2011, 19:02
Had a quick 5 min test drive in the newly-ABF'd mk2 down in sunny Southampton.  It's like Christmas at Easter time!  :cool:
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Post by: bourbon on 22 April 2011, 21:01
Washed,polished,hoovered it and now up for sale !
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Post by: Neo Badness on 22 April 2011, 21:07
Had a quick 5 min test drive in the newly-ABF'd mk2 down in sunny Southampton.  It's like Christmas at Easter time!  :cool:

lucky f**k*r
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Post by: Gavv8 on 22 April 2011, 21:28
Replaced rear top mount rubbers and repaired/re painted the gash left in the n/s flank by the previous owners (my brother) missus.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: bmm on 22 April 2011, 22:07
lucky f**k*r
Just wish my bank balance felt that lucky...!
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Post by: aaron1980 on 22 April 2011, 22:40
done some mot work. hand brake adjusted and a new tyre :smiley: not bad so retest on tuesday and back on the road after a full engine rebuild, good times :grin:
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Post by: AlexMozza on 24 April 2011, 04:08
Timing belt and tensioner. :-):D
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Post by: emery1990 on 24 April 2011, 12:07
New master cylinder, new bias valve to follow  :angry:
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Post by: Sii on 24 April 2011, 12:17
Jacked her up, got underneath and sorted out some minor surface rust!

I HATE RUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: xcore on 24 April 2011, 13:26
started it after a week of sitting there. made sure it was running and turned it back off ha
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 April 2011, 20:42
Poked about under the bonnet and checked for vac leaks. Royal wedding? Nah mate I'll be working on the heap.
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Post by: kniterider on 24 April 2011, 22:10
t cut it, polished it and fitted some sounds :) the joys of buying a old mk2 16v thats been stood for about 8 years lol....
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Post by: Toby on 24 April 2011, 22:13
attepmted to joey mod my headlights and the internal bit has bubbled up.. i think ill put them back in next saterday  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Thom89 on 24 April 2011, 23:19
Put it back under it cover...

Thom
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Post by: trog_nfs on 24 April 2011, 23:21
Ripped out the broken dealer fit alarm and dodgy 90s hands free kit.
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Post by: lemski on 25 April 2011, 10:04
Looked at how high it is now. But handles about the same
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 April 2011, 17:24
Left it parked on the clubstand at Elsecar all day  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 25 April 2011, 17:28
played an early morning fuel gamble as my local garage was shut  :rolleyes:

still it was a spirited drive to the next garage 13 miles away  :evil:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/218883_1977102835610_1484283576_32240573_651619_o.jpg)
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Post by: boneybradley on 25 April 2011, 17:55
played an early morning fuel gamble as my local garage was shut  :rolleyes:

still it was a spirited drive to the next garage 13 miles away  :evil:


That's at least a week or two before needing fuel to me! (and yes I go through fuel filters quickly!)

I gave my Passat to a polish guy to look after for a week!! (It may come back with some lost horses or more though?)
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 April 2011, 19:47
Cleaned the Anni today.  :cool:
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Post by: Organisys on 25 April 2011, 19:53
Been and fetched a new bumper for the wrong Golf.
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Post by: Toby on 25 April 2011, 19:54
jus won a fmic  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 25 April 2011, 20:14
jus won a fmic  :cool:

ebay special?
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Post by: 1toomanyuk on 25 April 2011, 20:16
mk1 brakes bled gud times :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 25 April 2011, 20:48
Cleaned the Anni today.  :cool:

I'm spamming but that's bullcack! I saw your misses doing the hard work on facefook.....You should of said "watched the misses clean the anni today"  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 25 April 2011, 21:40
Cleaned the Anni today.  :cool:

I'm spamming but that's bullcack! I saw your misses doing the hard work on facefook.....You should of said "watched the misses clean the anni today"  :grin:

She did the wheels and windows. She said she was knackered after that. Lazy cow. :grin:
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Post by: vdubman on 26 April 2011, 09:49
resprayed all the nasty wood trimmings in black and looking fresh
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 April 2011, 18:44
Picked up some illuminated R32/Bora vents from a pal   :lipsrsealed: :cool: 

Will get them fitted next weekend!
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Post by: Ant1981 on 27 April 2011, 20:49
Changed my pollen filter. Should see me some more bhps  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 April 2011, 22:25
Nothing today...

Thom
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Post by: AlanD on 27 April 2011, 22:29
Gave it a good spanking to Brands Hatch and back, needed the cob webs cleared.
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Post by: Jack3559 on 27 April 2011, 22:54
Got jealous of a mk2 on D90's in it.  :lipsrsealed:

Very wound up at the moment, desperate to change cars.
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Post by: Guy on 27 April 2011, 22:59
rocker cover gasket... amongst other things
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Post by: kniterider on 27 April 2011, 23:03
fitted new fan belt and cleaned up pullies to stop squeal like a pig noise on start up :) , then decided to get oe speakers in the rear parcel shelf supports wired up.... damn there sh!te... forgot how bad they sounded and now remember why i shouldn't have bothered!! serviced leccy window switches as a bit hit n miss and removed manky looking sunroof deflector and rotted arms and made sure all drain lines clean....
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Post by: Ant1981 on 28 April 2011, 11:12
fitted new fan belt and cleaned up pullies to stop squeal like a pig noise on start up :)

What's that, a MK1?
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Post by: daz veedub on 29 April 2011, 11:23
fitted tt short shifter, magnetic sump plug and new aux belt  :smiley:


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Post by: vdubman on 29 April 2011, 14:06
gave her a good wash
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 April 2011, 14:50
Fitted illuminated Bora/R32 vents

Cheers TJG !

With a little bit of claying and waxing thrown in for fun  :cool:
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Post by: brett on 30 April 2011, 15:03
its just been treated to some leather door cards and bout to get its birthday wash lol
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Post by: daz veedub on 30 April 2011, 21:18
wanted to do something to it so badly but couldnt find the motivation  :sad:
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Post by: lemski on 30 April 2011, 21:52
Painted needles in clocks red and put a bombercountydubs sticker in there. Thats dedication to lincolnshire dubbing
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Post by: Toby on 30 April 2011, 23:43
brought some oil ready for the change tomorow  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 May 2011, 08:59
Today I will be investigating the strange noise from the front offside driveshaft  :rolleyes:
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Post by: lemski on 01 May 2011, 11:14
Cleaned ready for the meet
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 May 2011, 11:15
Quick dust off before Stamford hall :cool:

Thom
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Post by: boneybradley on 01 May 2011, 20:47
I still don't have a golf but I will continue to post here too (at least I'm still VW). Today I have painted my wheels (when done I will put some pic's in my dubride thread) and bought an exhaust piece to stop it blowing (and hopefully get more boost?)
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Post by: bobbarley on 01 May 2011, 20:50
Fitted two new wings this weekend, very pleased  :smiley:
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Post by: MrBounce on 01 May 2011, 21:12
Washed it. Then watched as the horrible tree pollen coated it again...  :rolleyes:
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Post by: emery1990 on 01 May 2011, 21:21
One rear disc done, next one this week  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 May 2011, 22:23
Cleaned and put away for a few weeks

Thom
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Post by: PaulPearson on 02 May 2011, 14:43
Full clean Colour Tcut & Polish yesterday. Nice drop of bird poo on my bonnet today not impressed  :sad:

(http://i53.tinypic.com/r01kcx.jpg)
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Post by: PaulPearson on 02 May 2011, 14:45
Left it parked on the clubstand at Elsecar all day  :laugh:

D'oh have i missed the Elsecar show? had my old Golf in that a few year ago nice little show that
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Post by: lemski on 02 May 2011, 18:09
Red and black cammo'd the vw badge, clock surrounds and just done my spare bonnet. Just see how the bonnet looks on the car
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 02 May 2011, 19:04
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/30042011526.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 May 2011, 20:12
Drove it to the coast and back trouble free  :cool:

(anyone that's had a Corrado will know that's quite an acheivement  :grin:)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 02 May 2011, 22:34
bled the brakes, again. Should have fitted centre lock wheels :rolleyes:
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 May 2011, 11:50
Fitted an amplified aerial base onto the car......




The radio now works  :cool:
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Post by: Organisys on 04 May 2011, 12:45
Ordered new Hella headlights
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Post by: sharki786 on 04 May 2011, 12:47
washed the beast. going to get the gearbox cleaned & flywheel lightened and then fitted by  tuesday  :cool: CANT WAIT!!!
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Post by: Andy-H on 05 May 2011, 16:03
Fitted some tweeters & crossovers into the door cards and replaced another standard rad hose for a samco one  :cool:

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Post by: jmsheahan on 05 May 2011, 21:55
Taken the engine and box out.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 06 May 2011, 17:07
fitted a new digifant fuel relay no.80.... still a sick mk2 gti  :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: brett on 08 May 2011, 22:40
new water pump ,cam belt ,alt belt and power steering belt ,would have been fairly easy if it wasn't for the allen bolts that seemed to be welded to all the pulleys
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Post by: Thom89 on 08 May 2011, 23:19
Quick detail session ready for a local all car meet on Tues night :cool:

Thom
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Post by: dan_apps on 09 May 2011, 18:30
new front mount of the solid variety :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: T_J_G on 09 May 2011, 18:31
Sorted it's replacement :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 09 May 2011, 18:55
engine out, sump off, oil pump off, flywheel off, REOS off, mains off, pistons and crank out.


the devil makes work for idle hands :rolleyes:
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Post by: Guy on 09 May 2011, 21:02
tarted up the wheelz

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/5704571402_916362695f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5704571402/)
Longbeach II alloys (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/5704571402/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
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Post by: The Doc on 09 May 2011, 21:05
Went to work in it, strapped it onto the dyno and hammered the life out of it while logging the DPF ash content  :angry:

Then drove her home -fast  :grin:
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Post by: Steve30 on 09 May 2011, 22:07
Went to work in it, strapped it onto the dyno and hammered the life out of it while logging the DPF ash content  :angry:

Then drove her home -fast  :grin:

 Brilliant , how's the DPF now?  :rolleyes:
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 May 2011, 16:20
fitted new filter with heat shield  :cool:
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Post by: dantheman6554 on 10 May 2011, 16:39
Had Milltek Cat back fitted, and driven it hard !
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Post by: AlanD on 10 May 2011, 18:25
Realised that If I lower it I wont be able to get it on the drive way. Waiting for the old man to get back so I can find the lowest point and measure it. FAIL :(

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/2a847707.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2011, 18:32
plenty of clearance there u wuss . . . . .
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Post by: AlanD on 10 May 2011, 18:57
Yeah all 20mm of it :(

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/2ba48cbd.jpg)

So whos coming to help me dig up the pavement outside my house. f**ks sake :(  :angry:
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2011, 19:25
reverse on then  :rolleyes:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3388.jpg)

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF3389.jpg)

its the only way i could get on even then it was scrubbing  :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2987.jpg)

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Post by: daz veedub on 10 May 2011, 19:26
 :laugh: :laugh: :cool:
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2011, 19:29
 it aint dubbin if it aint rubbing alan after all

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2801.jpg)

perhaps its time for that diesel  :tongue:
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Post by: lemski on 10 May 2011, 19:33
it aint dubbin if it aint rubbing alan after all

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2801.jpg)

perhaps its time for that diesel  :tongue:


chuff, did u own this peach of a mk2?
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Post by: JC on 10 May 2011, 19:36
it aint dubbin if it aint rubbing alan after all

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/DSCF2801.jpg)

perhaps its time for that diesel  :tongue:


chuff, did u own this peach of a mk2?

that i did  :cry:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=70382.0
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Post by: AlanD on 10 May 2011, 19:44
Ohhhhhh reverse on, didnt think of that! Ive had a few beers so will give it a go tomorrow :afro:
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Post by: lemski on 10 May 2011, 19:54
that was nice chuff, sould of been a struggle to get on them rollers
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Post by: kniterider on 10 May 2011, 21:14
fitted oe rear spoiler, gear knob and gaiter and the missing jacking point cover, was planing on taking it round cadwell tomorrow evening but only two places left and javelin have bunged the price up so its a no go and will have to wait now till after boardmasters......

have similar scrape issues with this since dropping it last week, the drive isnt so bad once im on it, its the bit in the back ground coming off the drive over the path onto the road that has scrape probs, front spoiler and center exhaust box.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: hopefully better next week once gravel is laid ontop of the type 1 ... lol
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 May 2011, 17:37
Fitted new posh (genuine Bosch) starter motor and oil change 5w30 fully synth.

Oh and the cat heat shield has said bye-bye!
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 May 2011, 17:44
Made mesen a little bracket out of some 304 stainless  :cool:

(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/Photo0492.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 May 2011, 17:49
That's very pretty indeed.  What's it for?
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Post by: Andy-H on 11 May 2011, 18:17
It's a numberplate bracket Mate  :wink:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 22:40
Very swish indeed.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 May 2011, 23:59
Picked up a set of tyres for my 14's

Servo,

Mastercylinder,

NOS foglamps :cool:

And a tasty 16v badge that you don't see too often.

Now that's that my kind of shopping..
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Post by: Kerrse on 12 May 2011, 14:54
Just bought a new flywheel & clutch plus a 2nd bonnet as mine had a dent that couldn't be removed by paintless dent removal.

i feel poor now  :cry: :grin:
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Post by: beth on 12 May 2011, 17:30
while cleaning out the engine bay, noticed a coil pack was loose, so took them all out and cleaned them, suprisingly it's runs a lot smoother  :rolleyes: also changed the pollen filter.
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Post by: daz veedub on 12 May 2011, 18:32
nearly sold it but glad a didnt  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 May 2011, 20:55
Stripped my servo ready for a lick of paint.
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 May 2011, 21:50
nearly sold it but glad a didnt  :grin:

:afro:
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Post by: Jamin on 14 May 2011, 22:04
Today I gave my car a mini-valet
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Post by: Guy on 15 May 2011, 11:26
yesterday - sold it  :wink:
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Post by: AlanD on 15 May 2011, 11:42
Which one? MK3?
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Post by: Guy on 15 May 2011, 11:44
Which one? MK3?

yeap... its passed its MOT first go too!
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Post by: sharki786 on 15 May 2011, 13:50
just sprayed the gearbox black n red. hammerite is a ryt b1tch. its proper runny. prefer the halfords 1.
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Post by: porter_89 on 15 May 2011, 18:44
bought it bora needles and silver rings £20 posted
also bought well next week front mount intercooler £150 posted
last week- fitted a newsouth indigo boost guage with a vent pod looks lush

so fitting soon
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Post by: daz veedub on 15 May 2011, 18:59
just bought a garage of ma mate to keep her in  :cool:
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Post by: stow1985 on 15 May 2011, 22:56
bought some more stickers for her   :laugh:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 15 May 2011, 23:25
fitted a new set of plug leads to my mk2 ... oh yes it doesn't misfire  :smiley:

but still a bit of hesitation  :sad:

off to the dyno shop to get it tuned  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 May 2011, 23:31
Put a new servo in after pulling everything out.

Got rained on.

Thought I'd done something wrong so pulled it all out a again. Turns out it was ok in the first place...

Why do a job once when you can do it twice?

Need to finish fitting servo etc tomorrow. :rolleyes:

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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 May 2011, 12:03
Fitted my new headlight tints  :cool:

Also bought some big shiney things  :smug:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 May 2011, 18:30
left her at home and rode to work pedal powerrrr  :laugh:
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Post by: bulk66 on 19 May 2011, 07:29
Got to go and get a battery other one dead as Osama Binlarden.... :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 19 May 2011, 17:11
Finally got use of my own garage so tucked the old girl away  for the first time in 8 months of ownership

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/bb9fc84a.jpg)

:cool:

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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 May 2011, 17:19
Finally got use of my own garage so tucked the old girl away  for the first time in 8 months of ownership

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/bb9fc84a.jpg)

:cool:



That's not a Golf.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 May 2011, 17:57
Fixed a rattle* with a couple of 3" self tapping screws  :grin:




*the polystyrene sound deadening blocks around rear speaker
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Post by: daz veedub on 19 May 2011, 17:59
Finally got use of my own garage so tucked the old girl away  for the first time in 8 months of ownership

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/bb9fc84a.jpg)

:cool:



That's not a Golf.

its a vw tho were all family  :grin: :kiss:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 May 2011, 23:26
Finally got use of my own garage so tucked the old girl away  for the first time in 8 months of ownership

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/bb9fc84a.jpg)

:cool:



That's not a Golf.

its a vw tho were all family  :grin: :kiss:

Aye, I was only
kidding
:kiss:
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Post by: lemski on 20 May 2011, 06:39
Well yesterday I used the valver to deliver the new shell up. Sweet
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 May 2011, 15:37
painted calipers silver  :cool:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 20 May 2011, 16:01
fitted a new electric mirror knob as the misses snapped the last one off  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 20 May 2011, 16:13
considerd scrapping it....
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Post by: rolty_gti on 21 May 2011, 19:59
swapped the standard clear wing indicators for some clear/chrome ones from eurocarparts today

before
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/My%20mk4%20golf%20gti%205dr%20satin%20silver/mods/IMG_0344-768x1024.jpg)
after
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/My%20mk4%20golf%20gti%205dr%20satin%20silver/mods/IMG_0343-768x1024.jpg)

can't moan for £5.88 each!i only got charged £4.80 each when i picked them up tho  :grin:
link for the lenseshttp://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.8_2000/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/lighting1/indicator/?477440300&1&f1e72c259f94ab7f3931eea8e4bc72784b3aa415&INDI

also started on some interior bits and fitted 2 new license plate bulbs for the rear bumper and gave my bbs's a wash!
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Post by: dom on 21 May 2011, 21:06
Nearly killed it going for a spirited drive along some very sketchy lake side roads....was great fun though :evil:
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Post by: lemski on 22 May 2011, 10:42
Yesterday: started weldin up the 3door. Took all the interier out. Cut unneeded metal out and fitted pollycarbed back windows.
O and sprayed my roof
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Post by: dazzawest1987 on 22 May 2011, 16:38
Removed the top half of my interior ready to be trimmed and painted
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Post by: lemski on 22 May 2011, 18:17
Welded some more holes up. Then ran out of welding wire.
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Post by: Thom89 on 22 May 2011, 19:26
Fully spammed up and under cover till its next outing, probably GTI international :rolleyes:

Thom
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Post by: dan_apps on 22 May 2011, 19:27
ripped the rear seat out hoping i could solve the ill fitting issue but alas no :sad:
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Post by: JC on 22 May 2011, 19:30
ripped the rear seat out hoping i could solve the ill fitting issue but alas no :sad:

you need a 'ssat- Chuffs Financial Services can assist if required  :smug:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 May 2011, 17:22
Fitted aero arms and blades.  Mmmmmmmm  nice  :cool:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 23 May 2011, 17:23
sent block and head to get skimmed....
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Post by: CCGTI on 23 May 2011, 18:15
taken y slam panel off to replace for a new 1 and need to take my raidiater off tomorrow
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Post by: T_J_G on 23 May 2011, 21:10
Sold it :(
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Post by: lemski on 23 May 2011, 21:17
Reblacked my small bumpers on the 3door. Make em look okay untill the gti bumpers arrive
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Post by: JC on 23 May 2011, 21:19
Sold it :(

yeah, another member for Exgolfgtiforum.co.uk  :laugh:
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Post by: T_J_G on 23 May 2011, 21:41
We should start a club :lipsrsealed: maybe one day I'll own a Golf GTI again
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Post by: AlanD on 23 May 2011, 21:47
Showed the insurance person the damage done by retard woman. Hopefully getting it sorted ASAP, just waiting to hear back from them now.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 26 May 2011, 21:17
Fitted a scorpion oval backbox, swine of a job. :angry: but looks nice now.
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 28 May 2011, 22:50
I have replaced a rotten wing painted my calipers and painted my wheels a very productive day  :smiley:
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Post by: mellow yellow on 28 May 2011, 22:58
despoilered, dewipered, destickered, debadged, demudflapped, washed.
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Post by: DapperDan on 29 May 2011, 20:11
Bought a clear distributor cap from dubs at the park for the mk2 golf gti.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 30 May 2011, 12:02
just foud out that the replacement headlight i've bought are for a lhd golf  :sick:
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Post by: lemski on 30 May 2011, 12:32
Fitted the new windscreen in the rain. And sprayed lots of panels yesterday. 3 door is getting there now. Only got a sil to weld in. But its raining still
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Post by: mattyb12345 on 31 May 2011, 01:45
had a blow in my standard mk3 gti exhaust so brought a after market exhaust today, plus new gti badges back and front :)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 31 May 2011, 21:29
spent 3 hours trying to find a misfire and flat spot , checked everything on the ignition system but no

luck its still bad :cry: :cry:
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Post by: lemski on 31 May 2011, 21:37
Stripped my 5door mk2 down and removed engine. Put it all in the 3door mk2. Only fuel pump, lines, exhaust and bleeding the breaks left
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Post by: gixer1400 on 01 June 2011, 20:38
have given my mk2 gti more door a thorough scrub , waxed and polished it still looks the dogs  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 June 2011, 21:01
just bought vr6 clutch and g60 flywheel thought id treat her  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 01 June 2011, 23:08
Felt the need to drive it tonight, but managed to resist :smiley:

Thom
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 02 June 2011, 15:16
New front wheel bearing and CV boot. £70 all in thanxverymuch.

 :wink:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 02 June 2011, 20:01
fitted a new genuine vw blue temp sensor, o-ring and :shocked: plastic retaining clip

whatever next ..................  :rolleyes:
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Post by: lemski on 02 June 2011, 20:14
Sorted all electrics on the mk2 part from fog and main beam. Only rear brake line to do tomorow and the caliper can go on. Getting there now like
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Post by: Thom89 on 03 June 2011, 00:35
Quick spin, thats all

Thom
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Post by: gixer1400 on 03 June 2011, 19:41
took it in to a vw specialist who thinks the timing is an issue but as will be working away for two weeks :shocked:  for now gti is off the road  :cry:
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Post by: lemski on 03 June 2011, 19:44
Fixed everything for mot and then flipped a d/s
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 June 2011, 14:25
Having it detailed  :cool:
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Post by: Jimp on 04 June 2011, 18:45
Moved house again. Had all ym stuff loaded in the back. Then kerbed one of the wheels  :sad: Only a tiny bit though but it will still bother me forever  :grin:
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 04 June 2011, 19:46
By passed heater matrix  :cry: Vaxed the coolant and water from car :sick:
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 June 2011, 19:56
Photo session :cool:

Thom
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Post by: T_J_G on 04 June 2011, 21:05
oooo...share Thom!
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 June 2011, 21:19
oooo...share Thom!

I will. I will :grin: :grin:

I will put them up in the Mk2 photo section when ready :wink:

Thom
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Post by: gixer1400 on 04 June 2011, 22:21
got a replacement boot light switch from X4MGS top bloke  :smiley:
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Post by: vdubman on 05 June 2011, 16:00
washed the engine bay as i got bored at work doing nothing  :evil:

(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/antman78/golf%20gti%20turbo/tanya085.jpg)(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/antman78/golf%20gti%20turbo/tanya084.jpg)
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/antman78/golf%20gti%20turbo/tanya083.jpg)
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Post by: Guy on 05 June 2011, 16:02
picked up a new steering wheel for a fiver  :wink:
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Post by: lemski on 05 June 2011, 19:05
Finished it just gotta mot
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Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 13 June 2011, 19:58
Finished it just gotta mot

looking forward to it!

ow finally finished the service!
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 13 June 2011, 21:44
cracked my windscreen trying to take the interior mirror out :(, thank god for windscreen cover!
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Post by: Tazzy on 18 June 2011, 21:51
today me and my nutty mechanic have replaces the lower anti roll bushes/brackets, repainted the front calipers a different colour and gave the front wheels a good clean to remove the cv grease thats leaking and the brake dust

tomorrow we shall be giving the rear wheel a full clean and painting the rear calipers as im changing the colour scheme of the car

 :cool:
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Post by: kahunajb on 18 June 2011, 23:10
Taxed my new anni and took it for a ride around the back roads. Monday going to get a couple of new tyres and the day after that going to get the wheel bearings sorted and new rear pads. Going to end up being an expensive week.
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Post by: brett on 19 June 2011, 02:23
oil and filter change yay,rear shocks tomoro grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat lol
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Post by: kareena87 on 19 June 2011, 17:25
Was about to pour petrol onto it.

still got a misfire... :cry:

mines the same m8!!!
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Post by: Cory on 20 June 2011, 12:31
put front coilovers on, resealed a cv joint, did a wheel bearing, and front topmounts  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 June 2011, 22:21
gave her a super clean and then it feckin pissed it down  :angry:
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 June 2011, 20:16
Thought about selling it :evil: :evil:
Then thought Nah!

Thom
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Post by: Martz on 21 June 2011, 22:37
serviced, mot'd then ragged it.

Going, going, gone (on Saturday)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 23 June 2011, 08:42
Drove it back from the garage and made a mental list of "to do's"
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Post by: The Doc on 23 June 2011, 08:51
Dropped my son off at nursery then came home in it  :wink:

Later on it will be taking me to the Isle of Man  :wink:
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Post by: delirical on 23 June 2011, 10:26
Looked at the parking dents on it as i walked past it this morning
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Post by: Jack3559 on 23 June 2011, 12:21
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/d3edcc24.jpg)

 :sick:
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Post by: mellow yellow on 23 June 2011, 12:43
 :sick: indeed jack!


dropped mine off at the garage.

now awaiting a phonecall notifying me of its fate! could be rip gti!!!
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Post by: MrBounce on 23 June 2011, 17:17
Took it to the Bodyshop so they could inspect the damage matey boy did when he drove into me...  :angry: Booked in for next Wednesday.  :smiley:
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Post by: vdubman on 24 June 2011, 11:10
renewed her tax online,job done so now i can get back on the xbox-halo rulezzzzzz :grin:
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Post by: mattyb12345 on 26 June 2011, 01:36
new exhaust, fixed central locking motor new dizzy, new rotar arm, new spark plugs, new oil filter / oil change rdy for gti international 2011 tmoz  :cool:


(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/mattyb26/golf91.jpg)
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Post by: Sam on 26 June 2011, 12:18
Broke it  :angry:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 26 June 2011, 14:36
replaced the LHD headlights with hopefully RHD units  :cool:

even though they look the same   :undecided:
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Post by: mattyb12345 on 28 June 2011, 12:18
new number plates couple of white dub stickers to eventually match my white powdercoated wheels  :laugh:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 02 July 2011, 11:56
oh dear yet again ive been sent LHD headlights  :shocked:

even though the seller insisted that they were the correct UK units  :huh:

the saga goes on, will the RHD ones ever arrive  ??????   :cry:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 02 July 2011, 12:01
Removed the german style plates after a tug and stern talking to by the filth, no sense of humour that lot :wink:
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Post by: ashbreed on 02 July 2011, 14:20
Dunno if u guys can see that well in the picture but I took all the a,b and c pillars out and painted them black. Also covered my headlining with black felt.

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/ashbreed84/2b6f1ade.jpg)

Quite proud of myself tbh!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 02 July 2011, 16:23
Dunno if u guys can see that well in the picture but I took all the a,b and c pillars out and painted them black. Also covered my headlining with black felt.

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/ashbreed84/2b6f1ade.jpg)

Quite proud of myself tbh!
Looks good that! :cool:
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Post by: mellow yellow on 02 July 2011, 16:45
picked it up from the mechanics, painted my grill back to red and gave it a quick wash!
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Post by: Andy-H on 03 July 2011, 07:32
Got another engine for it  :cool:
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Post by: SRGTD on 03 July 2011, 10:50
Washed it, and tried out my new Bilberry wheel cleaner. Awesome stuff, and smells really nice too!
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Post by: brett on 03 July 2011, 11:28
gonna treat it to a clean on the inside as it passed mot yest and only advisory was a tyre gettin close to the limit,and got a lick of boiled linseed oil on the trim as had been mentioned as the stuff to use,and  gotta say well impressed ,£5 for a bottle and will last forever,cheers people
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 July 2011, 18:52
Air-con recharge.   :cool:
Noticed the front o/s wiper was rubbing on the scuttle, the whole thing was sitting off to one side (!) so gave it a tug and got it all lined up again central.
Gave it a good clean down (long overdue :undecided: ) and a once over on the in side.  Tyres shined up and looking proper nice again!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 04 July 2011, 17:53
Removed and cleaned all sill covers and attachments, gave the sills a good clean and a thick coat of wax, replacement is reversal of removal...
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Post by: lemski on 04 July 2011, 18:14
Tax'd and mot'd the mk2 3door. So happy am back on the road after a month. :D
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 July 2011, 18:18
motd it thursday, it flew through

yesderday a mate and i spent 5 hours cleaning/drying out the ecu again (3rd time) and half the sensors on the engine were full of water as well, dont know how this is happening but its getting annoying, took the ecu apart, done vagcom readings, everythings clear but the problem is still there!  :huh:
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Post by: RTechUK on 04 July 2011, 18:25
Fitted the first ever (as far as I know) K04s turbo to my mk4... :-)
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Post by: MrBounce on 06 July 2011, 20:09
Got it back from the bodyshop woo-hoo!!  :cool:

And the doughnut that ran into me then drove off has owned up so no need to mess about claiming back an excess   :rolleyes: :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 July 2011, 20:22
Cleaned it ready for MOT..
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Post by: Lewy on 06 July 2011, 21:20
Got the Mk2 MOT'd and proceeded to get pissed off at requiring a new splitter!!

Poxy fcuking ramp!
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Post by: Mr Blue on 06 July 2011, 21:38

Poxy fcuking ramp!

I sent it
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Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 06 July 2011, 22:27
cam belt (kit)
steering
tyres
abs

:)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 July 2011, 17:51
Picked it up from garage minus knocking noise from rear end  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 07 July 2011, 18:16
Stuck another sticker on the bonnet
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Post by: Warby on 08 July 2011, 18:06
Looked at it and thought I really should get round to changing wheels, suspension, rusty wing..................
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 July 2011, 20:29
Replaced driver's seat foam.......... sh1t job that was :sick:
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Post by: lemski on 08 July 2011, 23:45
Set fuel up better. Stuck another sticker on it. Got new speedo cable ready two fit tomorow. I quite like me new mk2
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Post by: dTEA on 12 July 2011, 23:18
Well tried to not put it up for sale :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Andy P on 13 July 2011, 20:47
Hoovered the Bora and the Mk2 and washed the Rms ;)
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Post by: Ant1981 on 13 July 2011, 21:26
Today I moved it from one side of the house to the other.
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Post by: scarr89 on 13 July 2011, 21:54
Fitted a new stubby aerial and some aero wipers! Makes it look alot smarty, well happy, and for less than £20!
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Post by: lemski on 14 July 2011, 13:43
Collecting new wheels tonight. Gunna be rockin some solitudes. Then oil change when the oil turns up
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Post by: Gavv8 on 14 July 2011, 21:10
Changed the rear shocks.
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Post by: Phil1980 on 14 July 2011, 21:14
Cleaned it and put it on e bay.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 July 2011, 00:22
Fitted my refurbed calipers and new pads, sorted the speedo cable.

Tomorrow I might even bleed the brakes and fit uprated wishbones.
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Post by: Tazzy on 16 July 2011, 11:49
just been to GSF to buy a new abs sensor and pollen filter

ive also just worked out how much ive spent on the car in total (not including buying it)... £1844.73, and thats just on fixing it!  :huh:
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Post by: vr6ed on 16 July 2011, 21:50
Replaced one of the  Parcel Shelf Supports, and accidentally took half the interior out and cleaned it all :smug:
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Post by: scott64 on 17 July 2011, 07:39
cleaned all the carpets and treated the leather seats to some cream cleaner just to keep them nice and soft :smiley:
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Post by: Jamin on 17 July 2011, 16:59
Today me and a mate fitted new lower arms to the car and new track rod ends. We also fitted the number plate to the splitter as the MOT is on Wednesday and it's been living on the dash since we bought the car. Also, finally got round to putting some self tapping screws into the vr6 splitter as it was popping out on both sides.

Car handles so much better now  :smiley:
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Post by: Chris-White on 17 July 2011, 17:35
hoovered it and won some wheels for it on ebay
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Post by: CHRIS_MC on 17 July 2011, 23:56
dropped it & fitted 3 spokes :shocked:

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271168_10150243506481828_684076827_7963718_7681225_n.jpg)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 11:38
dropped it & fitted 3 spokes :shocked:

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271168_10150243506481828_684076827_7963718_7681225_n.jpg)

 :grin:

Don't care what anyone says, they're making a come back  :laugh:

(http://api.photoshop.com/home_8d19c1b01f164fec89aa6c0c8a5e2c82/adobe-px-assets/d4e8e339388d4a02ac966380f3b7f184)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 July 2011, 11:39
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1864340#msg1864340
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Post by: gixer1400 on 19 July 2011, 18:18
took my mk2 gti more door to Demon Tweaks in Wrexham for some new brakes today :grin:

EBC groved and dimpled discs and Green Stuff pads

a huge improvement on stopping power  :cool:

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/19072011468.jpg)

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/19072011470.jpg)

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/19072011469.jpg)

and a drool over a set of Ronal Turbo's  :smug:

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/19072011467.jpg)
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Post by: Screech16v on 23 July 2011, 19:06
Finaly had a bit of spare time ,changed my rear axle bushes, after making a tool that is  :rolleyes:  also put in some poly inserts,what a difference from fooked  to firm and taught febi ones,oh and cut a bracket off my backbox then welded it back on in a better position,just a million other jobs to sort  :smiley:
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Post by: emery1990 on 23 July 2011, 19:27
Hopefully sorted my on going exhaust problem  :angry: If not I'm pushing it down my hill....
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Post by: gjroe78 on 23 July 2011, 21:10
making and fitting carbon bits and fitting new gear knob and aero wipers on the Bora
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5967964186_d1c0255b30_b.jpg)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 July 2011, 21:12
Feck all again as I was roped into Garden chores.  :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 July 2011, 00:07
Drove it on my private road to bed the brakes in. Forgot what a good sound my car makes :smiley:
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Post by: scott64 on 24 July 2011, 15:37
washed her down and then gave her a good waxing with meguires  :smiley:
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Post by: murraymint on 24 July 2011, 16:21
washed and cleaned out the inside, them straight after cleaning the glass with window cleaner a bird did a massive sh!te down the rear window, and then it rained :undecided:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 July 2011, 19:27
Washed it up real good.

Randomly got given a genuine VW bike rack by a passer by  :shocked:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 25 July 2011, 00:08
promised the misses she could borrow mine whilst her megane goes in for a service  :shocked: :shocked:

what have i done  :cry: :cry:

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Post by: daz veedub on 27 July 2011, 18:41
fixed my exhaust rattle
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Post by: tg1 on 27 July 2011, 19:49
thought about ringing the guy who i sold it to to buy it back

not feeling the love for the passat really  :cry:
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Post by: i_am_me on 27 July 2011, 22:55
polished my alloys and painted my sunroof wind deflector.
also removed the headlining and cleaned all the rubbish out of it
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Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2011, 23:41
Worked out what I have spent on it this month  :shocked:
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Post by: mrDMH on 29 July 2011, 17:35
Yesterday / Today I have fitted coilovers and some wind deflectors!
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Post by: Wazzzer on 29 July 2011, 22:42
I've pulled the headlining out in preparation to cover it with black material  :nerd:
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Post by: scarr89 on 29 July 2011, 23:25
Went outside just to look at the beading after it rained   :cool:
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Post by: scott64 on 30 July 2011, 14:34
just gave the golf a full polish (meguires) had the floor mats out and scrubed the carpet (what ever numpty thought HHHHMMM CREAM CARPETS THATS A GOOD IDEA ...should be shot :grin:) until they are spotless and finally cleaned all the dashboard and door panels whilst having a bottle of carlsberg export  :cool: :wink:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 July 2011, 16:26
Picked it after leaving it at work this last week.  Washed all the seagull crap off it and gave it a moderate raggin on the way home  :evil:  Actually missed it and forgot how nice it is to drive!
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Post by: daz veedub on 30 July 2011, 18:58
had no boost  :sad:

found the problem being a broken wire on n75v managed a quick fix fo now

and i have boost again  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 July 2011, 20:36
had no boost  :sad:

found the problem being a broken wire on n75v managed a quick fix fo now

and i have boost again  :smiley:

That's from all that time you spend under the bonnet cleaning the bay!   :laugh:
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Post by: vdubman on 30 July 2011, 21:34
replaced my drivers window regulator and the door module,also cleaned a 500+bhp mk4 r32 turbo :cool:
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Post by: joey on 30 July 2011, 21:58
the weekly wash, and tyre spray.....btw, how often do you guys wax your cars?
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Post by: vdubman on 31 July 2011, 08:44
depends on how much you love her  :grin: i would say once every 3 months,some do it monthly  :laugh:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 31 July 2011, 08:56
Went outside just to look at the beading after it rained   :cool:
i do that too.. :cool:
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Post by: bricey on 31 July 2011, 10:51
Joey modded headlights  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 31 July 2011, 18:22
Took it for a drive. Think coil needs changin.
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Post by: kellywild83 on 31 July 2011, 18:28
Attended Awesome GTI summer bash... Wasn't too pleased with the fact that by the time i got there, there was some power crazy traffic controller who insisted i park my car around the corner from awesome which meant i had to walk an extra 20 yards in my killer heels (seriosly what was he thinking) Maybe i should have made more of an effort to get there before 11am  :rolleyes:  :rolleyes: EPIC FAIL!!! Enjoyed having a good look around at some of the cars there and spoke to a lovely guy with an R32 who offered me some lights for the arse end of my girl but he left before we swapped details  :cry: Missed opportunity!!
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Post by: Andy-H on 31 July 2011, 19:57
Left mine in the carpark at Awesome for the day  :cool:

some very nice cars there :afro:
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Post by: bulk66 on 01 August 2011, 09:54
Sold it and got a MK2  :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2011, 10:45
Sold it and got a MK2  :grin:

Really! Pics?
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Post by: scarr89 on 01 August 2011, 12:37
Went outside just to look at the beading after it rained   :cool:
i do that too.. :cool:

So pleased I'm not the only mega cool person on here!!  :cool:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2011, 12:59
Went outside just to look at the beading after it rained   :cool:
i do that too.. :cool:

So pleased I'm not the only mega cool person on here!!  :cool:

Oh Dear.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: brett on 01 August 2011, 15:45
had to fork out for another 6 months tax grrrrr lol
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Post by: Neo Badness on 01 August 2011, 19:27
Fiddled with the idle speed then noticed an important, yet disconnected, plug.
Then marvelled at how it had managed to actually started in the first place. :smiley:
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Post by: kellywild83 on 02 August 2011, 16:10
Took my passenger seat out because it keeps flying backwards and forwards freely and giving my friends and family the ride of their lives (and not in a good way)  :evil: Need to fix the thing now before i attempt motorway driving tomorrow with my dear old Dad in the passenger seat  :grin:  :grin:
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Post by: tech1889 on 02 August 2011, 16:53
bought it a new keyring from X4MGS on here
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Post by: CCGTI on 02 August 2011, 16:54
driven it hard
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Post by: delirical on 02 August 2011, 17:33
Wiped off bird poo and realised i should have done it 3 days ago  :sad: Autoglym paint renovator had to come out!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 02 August 2011, 17:47
Had a new oil pump and oil pick up pipe fitted, and sump de-gunked.  Got it done before oil pressure problems occurred.  Big moneys  :sick:
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Post by: scarr89 on 02 August 2011, 18:06
Just removed both the Golf and GTI badges from the rear! Well happy with the new look!  :smiley:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 02 August 2011, 18:47
Replaced that little coolant hose that comes from the left hand side of the block and up to the temp sensor, then topped up with G12.
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Post by: m.i.k.e on 02 August 2011, 19:37
Vw dust caps!
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/cdc3495b.jpg)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 03 August 2011, 20:40
took it to my local Polish car wash, full wash, wax, tyres dressed ,interior clean and vac

a whole £10  :cool:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 04 August 2011, 15:38
Bought a new gear knob from X4MGS top bloke  :cool:

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/CYG24wBGkKGrHqFlkEz6BECSBNCq2JcyPQ_12.jpg)
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Post by: kellywild83 on 04 August 2011, 16:18
Bought a new gear knob from X4MGS top bloke  :cool:

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/CYG24wBGkKGrHqFlkEz6BECSBNCq2JcyPQ_12.jpg)

I like this ^^^^^ very much  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 August 2011, 16:38
Mot time, failed! Blown fog lamp bulb... Sorted

Thom
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Post by: MrVictorRong on 04 August 2011, 16:42
Kicked the cheap rubber and muttered "your days are numbered come Saturday morning..."
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Post by: scott64 on 04 August 2011, 16:53
oil (5/30 fully synthetic) and oil filter change this morning  :smiley:
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Post by: Seanl on 04 August 2011, 17:12
Bought some underseal, and some filler for the rust thats getting sorted in the near............................future! And got some flash red paint and did the rear tweater pods in it.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 August 2011, 17:23
fixed the door handles.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 07 August 2011, 17:19
fitted new gear knob and new leather gaiter with red stiching  :cool:

gave it a good polish ..... the gti not the knob  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 07 August 2011, 17:33
Coded a new key in.
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Post by: Seanl on 07 August 2011, 17:48
Refitted the engine, and its back on the road, YAY!!!!!  :grin:
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Post by: sharki786 on 07 August 2011, 18:57
looked at it & carried on walking :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: BJD on 08 August 2011, 16:27
Bought a new project  :cool:

(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/Baz3230/Picture041.jpg)
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Post by: jmsheahan on 08 August 2011, 19:43
Stripped the front end and started plumbing a Mocal in.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_5306.jpg)

And dug the other 'Golf' out of hibernation for the first time in months!
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/IMG_4697.jpg)
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Post by: lemski on 08 August 2011, 21:05
Wanna see more of that beatle. Oil cooler looks good aswell.
I drovemine today. Need a better cold air feed though as mines ripped to pieces
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Post by: Jimp on 08 August 2011, 22:05
Went to the shops. Came back to find big scratches in the drivers side rear arch  :cry: :sick:
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Post by: Rob_g60 on 08 August 2011, 22:38
it broke then broke again, now i have a oil leak and a duff ignition switch, its going to be a busy weekend

oh and i did wash it, then it rained :rolleyes:

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Model%20cars/DSCF2674.jpg)
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Post by: Jack3559 on 08 August 2011, 23:16

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o63/Rob_FR/Model%20cars/DSCF2674.jpg)


(http://www.gifbin.com/bin/4007g6675.gif)
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Post by: The Doc on 08 August 2011, 23:19
I've driven it in a most economical manner getting 69mpg going to work and 67mpg on the way home, collected my son then my wife then off to home - happy days
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Post by: gixer1400 on 10 August 2011, 14:14
just gone and booked it in for some rust removal  :sad:

will there be anything left ?  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: dcln on 10 August 2011, 16:59
I just fitted a badgeless grille my girlfriend got me as a bit of an early birthday present, i just need to get rid of my hideous headlights and it'll look much better
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Post by: scarr89 on 10 August 2011, 17:05
Pinched my old mans arm rest and fitted it in mine  :evil: Certainly makes for a comfier journey, soo pleased!
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 10 August 2011, 22:46
locked my keys in the car and spend the next 3 hours with a slim jim to hook the keys out!
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Post by: scarr89 on 11 August 2011, 19:48
Just 'toothbrushed' it. Spent a good 2 hours with a tooth brush cleaning every nook and cranny the outside  :cool:
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Post by: The Doc on 11 August 2011, 22:00
Driven him home from work as I've been using my transporter the last few days - I've missed him  :wink:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 12 August 2011, 00:58
Fitted aero rear wiper kit...

(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5402/p1000902m.jpg)

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/269/p1000904s.jpg)

Thanks go out to jamie8954 for supplying it  :wink:

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Post by: tsr_adi on 12 August 2011, 06:21
Last night I bought pretty much everything my mk3 GTI was missing, GTI rear lights, arch trims, side skirts, door speakers, front tweeters, speaker covers, rear golf gti badge, rear electric window switches as one doesn't work on the dash, and next week the same guy is hooking me up with 2 wings and 2 doors! I love getting a big pile of golf stuff  :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 August 2011, 16:01
Put it up for sale  :cry:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2011, 16:10
Put it up for sale  :cry:

Woah!!! Why the fcuk have you gone and done that?  :shocked: :sad:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 12 August 2011, 16:13
spent along time taking the drivers hub off my old 8v to refurb and put new wheel bearing in only to find it dosn't fit what a complete waste of time !  :angry:

Tomorrow plan on changing both ball joints, drop links, oil and filter change and new starter motor whats the chances that dosn't go to plan either  :undecided:
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Post by: Andy-H on 12 August 2011, 16:13
Put it up for sale  :cry:

Woah!!! Why the fcuk have you gone and done that?  :shocked: :sad:

I need something more suitable for me mate  :sad:

Plus I hate having to use it as a daily  :angry: It deserves better
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Post by: lemski on 12 August 2011, 17:35
spent along time taking the drivers hub off my old 8v to refurb and put new wheel bearing in only to find it dosn't fit what a complete waste of time !  :angry:

Tomorrow plan on changing both ball joints, drop links, oil and filter change and new starter motor whats the chances that dosn't go to plan either  :undecided:

joys of a golf, think positive and it will all come into place. good luck.

i looked at my mk2 and now definatly want a mk1
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 August 2011, 18:17
6 hr detail  :smiley:
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Post by: thatwillis on 12 August 2011, 20:19
I got a Genuine anni front valance for 29 quid =] just needs a bit of tlc  :smiley:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 12 August 2011, 20:37
Pipercross panel filter and new battery box...

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8902/p1000905a.jpg)

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/373/p1000906s.jpg)


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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 12 August 2011, 20:40
I got a Genuine anni front valance for 29 quid =] just needs a bit of tlc  :smiley:

Bargain, find me one  :drool:
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Post by: thatwillis on 12 August 2011, 20:58
I got a Genuine anni front valance for 29 quid =] just needs a bit of tlc  :smiley:

Bargain, find me one  :drool:

Haha I've been trawling ebay for agess.    :grin:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 13 August 2011, 18:49
Coin/pen holder from ebay arrived so popped that in the car, then fitted a new set of numberplates  :cool:
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Post by: i_am_me on 13 August 2011, 18:53
bought and fitted an omp rear strut brace :cool:
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Post by: tsr_adi on 13 August 2011, 19:32
Was that off Gary? If so I wanted that!

Today I fitted the coilovers off the mk2 onto the mk3  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 13 August 2011, 20:34
Fitted a new cold air feed. Alternator belt got the last one
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Post by: i_am_me on 13 August 2011, 23:40
if he lives on the wybers probably
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Post by: dcln on 14 August 2011, 02:04
i found out today that the beaten up morettes that came with my car were cable tied on so went to the scrappy and replaced them with some OEM headlights
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Post by: gixer1400 on 14 August 2011, 04:16
just gave it a good hoover and polish at work as have finished all my jobs early  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 August 2011, 04:42
Let my son drive it  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
on a disused airfield...

Thom
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Post by: scott64 on 14 August 2011, 16:42
quick wash and a hoover out
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Post by: scarr89 on 14 August 2011, 20:47
Wrapped a few bits and pieces with carbon vinyl, the rest will come tomorrow...
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Post by: scarr89 on 15 August 2011, 16:49
New oil and filter.  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 15 August 2011, 18:06
Removed and cleaned out the intercooler.  :sick:

Deleted the SAI, combi-valve etc and did the resistor mod.

Replaced the header tank and refilled with new coolant.

Et voila' :
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/15082011673.jpg)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 August 2011, 00:01
Mended my alternator pulley in an A-team stylee
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 August 2011, 07:30
Did you use a bail of hay, some wire mesh and a cucumber then?
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Post by: scarr89 on 16 August 2011, 14:09
Had a wrapping sesh

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1000565.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1000566.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1000567.jpg)
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 16 August 2011, 15:27
Wow looks like a pukka job there scarr89  :cool:

Has anyone ever made up a white vinyl sticker of the cup holder logo?
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Post by: scarr89 on 16 August 2011, 17:33
Wow looks like a pukka job there scarr89  :cool:

Has anyone ever made up a white vinyl sticker of the cup holder logo?

So easy to do, just a little bit of effort required  :smiley: I was wondering about the cup holder logo aswell! Would be very tough to do I'd imagine, perhaps something you would have to design on a computer and then get one of those CAD machines to cut it out...I'd pay for one if anyone could it!
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 16 August 2011, 18:03
Wow looks like a pukka job there scarr89  :cool:

Has anyone ever made up a white vinyl sticker of the cup holder logo?

So easy to do, just a little bit of effort required  :smiley: I was wondering about the cup holder logo aswell! Would be very tough to do I'd imagine, perhaps something you would have to design on a computer and then get one of those CAD machines to cut it out...I'd pay for one if anyone could it!

Or cut it out and use as stencil, spray through and lacquer over the top  :wink:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 16 August 2011, 18:20
I have a contact on model car forum he makes all kinds of small decals from vinyl, will be cheap! I can make enquiries if you like?
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Post by: daz veedub on 16 August 2011, 18:35
jus purchased anni rear valence....full kit now complete
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 August 2011, 21:52
Mended my alternator pulley in an A-team stylee

Some pictures for your amusement...

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/DSC00734.jpg)

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/DSC00738.jpg)
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Post by: scarr89 on 16 August 2011, 22:09
I have a contact on model car forum he makes all kinds of small decals from vinyl, will be cheap! I can make enquiries if you like?

Please mate, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one!
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Post by: deano lfc on 18 August 2011, 23:55
Totally striped my golf mk5 Gti today , resprayed all the front end ( stone chips) doing my head in!!! Blend the wings for colour match , plus iv taken all the Plastics off , rear bumper ( bottom half) , fog light covers, front valance, and sill covers, lost the faded grey platic look, by giving them a good scotch down, plastic primer, a coat of matt black , then a dry dust coat of laquer to give them that fresh new matt black finish !!! No need for bumper dressing again to bring the colour back !! Oh and I also sprayed the top half of the rear bumper ( tornado red ) to freshen her up a bit !! Bought new bulbs for my lights too !! Nice flat and polish in the morn now, then she will be like glass !! No chips, no marks !!! Just mint !!!!!!! Will take a few pics in the morn !!!! Deano lfc
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Post by: daz veedub on 19 August 2011, 01:41
took induction kit off, modded original airbox an stuck a new pipercross panal filter in  :smiley:

powerflex wishbone bushes and tt anti roll bar going on today then get anni skirt and rear valence fitted  :smiley:

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Post by: gixer1400 on 20 August 2011, 21:11
just had to wash it as on the way home was attacked by a flock of geese who all let go at once with

 at least 30 turds  :sick: :sick:

could barly see out of the windscreen and the car was caked  :sick: :sick:

and then just as i finished it started to lash down...........................

this is a very close representation  :sick: :sick:

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd478/gimp6969/Bird-poop-does-not-damage-your-car-paint.jpg)
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Post by: Screech16v on 20 August 2011, 23:06
Put her in for MOT ,flew through with one advisery on both front top mounts slight play ,pretty happy with that  :smiley:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 21 August 2011, 01:21
Hoovered out then cleaned wheels
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Post by: scott64 on 21 August 2011, 16:54
full wax with weguires and hoover and clean the inside  :smiley:
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Post by: sychosis on 22 August 2011, 09:15
Bought it some new shoes

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/WP_000002.jpg)
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Post by: lemski on 22 August 2011, 09:47
They pcd adaptors or fat spacers?
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Post by: sychosis on 22 August 2011, 10:18
Spacers  :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 22 August 2011, 10:23
25mm?
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Post by: sychosis on 22 August 2011, 10:41
Not too sure, haven't measured them, got them yesterday, but only got pic up today.

Wheels are 15x7.

Got 4 sets of spacers altogether, dont like the look of one set as they're flat.

Theres a set that are 4/5x100, will take measurements later.
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Post by: lemski on 22 August 2011, 10:57
whens the wheels going on?
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Post by: sychosis on 22 August 2011, 12:06
Hopefully next weekend, got to sort out my suspension first, giving it a good clean, may get some lowering caps. Will take pics when they're on  :grin:
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Post by: chrisbeg34 on 22 August 2011, 18:19
Watched my wife drive of in it this morning, to go to work as I have week off, will have to stop that happening as I could be doing stuff
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Post by: sychosis on 22 August 2011, 19:49
25mm?

Right I have the following sizes, 25mm, 15mm, 10mm and 5mm flat ones. I've also noticed I have no et number, but if I've measured correct it's either 40 or 45.
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Post by: chrisbeg34 on 22 August 2011, 20:41
Never let the wife take the car, she has just phoned me the car has a flat battery and will not start doh
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Post by: Neo Badness on 23 August 2011, 10:28
Never let the wife take the car, she has just phoned me the car has a flat battery and will not start doh

dizzy arm fits in your pocket :wink:

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Post by: Andy-H on 25 August 2011, 21:44
Popped it back on the bay for one last week before it's broken for spares  :cry:
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Post by: chrisbeg34 on 25 August 2011, 21:49
Fitted new ignition switch after it broke after 6hrs cleaning :cry:
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Post by: lemski on 25 August 2011, 21:49
ripped my cold air intake to pieces with it beint to close to the wheel, must now buy another one. could be worse i suppose
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Post by: elephantman on 26 August 2011, 09:03
Changed the front bumper after my wife had a slight mishap with the throttle and garage door.
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Post by: allenthehat on 26 August 2011, 13:41
Cleaned the throttle body on my Mk3 and fitting a new aerial rubber seal.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 26 August 2011, 19:22
got my mk2 back from the garage after having the rear valance repaired and painted and the sills stripped

 back and rust removed and painted   :smug:
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Post by: scarr89 on 26 August 2011, 19:35
Smoothed my air box and went and looked at the beading  :nerd:   :smug:
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Post by: kahunajb on 26 August 2011, 19:36
Beading......aaaaaaaahh :drool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 26 August 2011, 21:57
Spanked it... :wink:
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Post by: allenthehat on 27 August 2011, 12:38
Gas struts on my bonnet.....sweet
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Post by: porter_89 on 27 August 2011, 16:35
Getting a 3" stainless steel.straight through exhaust should sound good lol
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Post by: raferackstraw on 27 August 2011, 19:10
gave the engine a service, new oil, filter, plugs, dizzy cap, new coolant and fitted mocal oil cooler ghetto style wiv cable ties strapped to the rad  :cool:
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Post by: scott64 on 28 August 2011, 12:27
just cleaned the inside out and gave her a good hoover, after dinner going to change the fuel filter :smiley:
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Post by: porter_89 on 28 August 2011, 23:03
Got car back.today sounds evil.totally different to other golfs where I live haha
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 August 2011, 13:51
Replaced plugs, took it for a blat and realised the exhaust is rattling like a good un.
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Post by: NickH-D on 29 August 2011, 14:15
looked at it out the window, contemplated cleaning it.. heavens opened and pissed down with rain.. decision made..  :rolleyes:
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Post by: bricey on 29 August 2011, 17:04
clenaed and hooverd the car
looks brand new
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 29 August 2011, 17:43
Cleaned it for 4 hours and now waiting for the rain   :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 29 August 2011, 17:51
Spent £4 for 6 minutes at the pressure washer trying to remove half a fields worth of mud. It worked, only a bit. Still horrible muddy streaks all down the sides. Ruined all my hard work I put in a couple of weeks ago  :sick:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 29 August 2011, 18:12
driving it to work in the rain and finding that the rear wiper has stopped working  :cry:
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Post by: jnufcuk on 29 August 2011, 18:19
tried to change the bulbs to brighter ones and didnt realise it would be such a pain in the ass  :angry: :angry:
stupid design fault lol
had to take bumper off which didnt turn out as bad as i thought luckily  :smiley:

all ok in the end :afro:
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Post by: DanChave on 29 August 2011, 19:27
Drove down to the shops and got a parking ticket. that was some expensive natural yoghurt  :angry:
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Post by: archie837 on 29 August 2011, 20:32
Got stuck getting off tue driveway and nearly punched a hole in the sill as it fell off the widowmaker
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Post by: vr6ed on 29 August 2011, 20:52
Tried to figure out what the clicking noise I hear from one of the wheels is.  Took all the wheels off, stripped the brakes, reassembled found nothing.... :undecided:
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Post by: scarr89 on 30 August 2011, 20:00
Found I have a may have a boost leak...just what I need. :sick:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 31 August 2011, 02:17
took it to my local fast fit centre to have the tyre refitted with new valve as was losing

 1lb/hour  :shocked:

 fitted a new pair of front wiper blades and ordered a new no72 relay for the rear  :smug:
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Post by: sychosis on 31 August 2011, 08:54
Changed rear suspension yesterday, put vr6 style valance on, :smug: tried to do front suspension but going to have to drill the nuts off, and have knocked the tracking out :cry:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 August 2011, 09:32
Declared SORN.  :cry:

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Post by: Mr_Orange on 31 August 2011, 19:59
Declared SORN.  :cry:

Happy hibernation!
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Post by: Andy-H on 31 August 2011, 21:20
Confirmed the collection date with it's new owner  :cry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 31 August 2011, 22:06
Confirmed the collection date with it's new owner  :cry:

You are sick.
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Post by: Toby on 31 August 2011, 22:07
realised tax runs out today  :lipsrsealed: not getting new one till friday!

and washed her ready for the new owner - hopefully soon
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Post by: Lewy on 31 August 2011, 22:27
Took the LHD condensor back to Sercks, only to be told they can't find a RHD one.

Balls!

Start searching tomorrow.
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Post by: DanChave on 31 August 2011, 22:36
Gave her a wash and took a few more pics for my build thread :)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 01 September 2011, 15:50
fitted a new no72 relay for the rear wash wipe ..... still not working  :angry:

ordered a used rear motor from X4MGS  top bloke  :smiley:

ordered some new RHD crystal headlights from VW Heritage    :cool:

had to as 'Eurowagons' keep sending me the wrong  LHD pair and insisted they are legal in the uk  :sick:
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Post by: Screech16v on 01 September 2011, 18:47
Changed the oil n filter,great just found the sump plug washer in the oil catcher :angry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 01 September 2011, 21:10
Cleaned my MAF...with strange results, I think  :shocked:
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 02 September 2011, 12:04
Sticker bombed p*ss flap :smug:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF2269.jpg)
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Post by: DanChave on 02 September 2011, 13:48
Sticker bombed p*ss flap :smug:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF2269.jpg)

YES!!
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Post by: sychosis on 02 September 2011, 15:30
Nothing yet, but did receive my new toy http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-Impact-Digital-Display-Configuration/dp/B0036YHBMM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-Impact-Digital-Display-Configuration/dp/B0036YHBMM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)  :laugh:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 02 September 2011, 17:04
Nothing yet, but did receive my new toy http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-Impact-Digital-Display-Configuration/dp/B0036YHBMM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-Impact-Digital-Display-Configuration/dp/B0036YHBMM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)  :laugh:

Linky no work :sad:
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 02 September 2011, 17:17
Works for me :wink:
Liftmaster 12V Impact Wrench Digital Display with Torque Configuration
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Post by: DanChave on 02 September 2011, 18:01
Works for me :wink:
Liftmaster 12V Impact Wrench Digital Display with Torque Configuration

I want one!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 September 2011, 20:46
Sticker bombed p*ss flap :smug:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF2269.jpg)
looks good. were did you get all the stickers from?


gave the car a wash and a polish now she has her new shoes on
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Post by: bulk66 on 02 September 2011, 23:00
Getting up at 6am got loads to do fuel filter, change water, weighted shift rod to fit, need to lift mi back end a nats cock give it a wash polish and a hoover, take kids swimming move a freezer and go to the gym  :shocked:
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Post by: bulk66 on 02 September 2011, 23:04
.
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Post by: Andy-H on 03 September 2011, 18:38
remap  :cool:
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Post by: kuvalee on 03 September 2011, 19:13
looked at it.
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Post by: scarr89 on 03 September 2011, 19:53
Cleaned it...finally got all the mud from Creamfields off  :smiley:
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Post by: Thom89 on 04 September 2011, 19:35
Thought better of taking it to Ed38 today :shocked: wanted to hang on to those rare parts for a while longer :evil:

Thom
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 September 2011, 19:48
Polish, polish & more polish.......................feck me this car is a lot bigger than the last one!!!!  :shocked:
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Post by: T_J_G on 04 September 2011, 21:09
Thought better of taking it to Ed38 today :shocked: wanted to hang on to those rare parts for a while longer :evil:

Thom

:grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 05 September 2011, 10:20
Finally got the front suspension done and new shoes on  :grin:

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/WP_000007.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/WP_000008.jpg)
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Post by: DanChave on 05 September 2011, 11:26
Finally got the front suspension done and new shoes on  :grin:

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/WP_000007.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/WP_000008.jpg)

Looking good! Are you gonna go any lower?
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Post by: sychosis on 05 September 2011, 12:04
Looking good! Are you gonna go any lower?


Lower!!! having trouble getting the jack under the car now  :laugh:

Maybe in the future, but not at moment. I want to get some longer bolts (40-50mm)for the front, as got 15+5 spacer (just clears brakes) and not too confident of the bolts i've got in.

Plus want to get my bike back on the road.

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Post by: DanChave on 05 September 2011, 12:38
Haha, fair enough! I have to drive my car onto blocks of wood to get a jack under it lol! I really hope I never get a flat tire!  :shocked:
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Post by: sychosis on 05 September 2011, 13:55
Haha, fair enough! I have to drive my car onto blocks of wood to get a jack under it lol! I really hope I never get a flat tire!  :shocked:

I never thought of that  :shocked:
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Post by: DanChave on 05 September 2011, 14:14
Haha, fair enough! I have to drive my car onto blocks of wood to get a jack under it lol! I really hope I never get a flat tire!  :shocked:

I never thought of that  :shocked:

 :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 September 2011, 16:41
Haha, fair enough! I have to drive my car onto blocks of wood to get a jack under it lol! I really hope I never get a flat tire!  :shocked:

I never thought of that  :shocked:

 :cool:

Tyre weld. Compressor. Wrecks inside of tyre but will get you home. Just hope you don't get a blow out. Or get a lower entry jack.
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Post by: DanChave on 05 September 2011, 17:54
I do need to pick up a lower jack  :smiley: And some of that tire weld stuff lol!
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Post by: gixer1400 on 05 September 2011, 20:08
fitted  replacement rear wiper motor in hope. :cry:

sadly nothing happened ........................... :cry:

must be the wiring at fault ....................... :cry:

oh the expense ...................................... :cry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 05 September 2011, 21:14
Fitted new rear aero wiper, does so much for look of a mk4 I feel!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 05 September 2011, 23:59
refitted my 16v lights.
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Post by: Wayne on 06 September 2011, 00:06
Remap  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 06 September 2011, 08:42
I do need to pick up a lower jack  :smiley: And some of that tire weld stuff lol!

Yep lower jack next big purchase  :rolleyes:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 September 2011, 10:16
Just fitted my new battery in the pissing hard rain before work....fun.  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: lemski on 06 September 2011, 10:54
Remap  :grin: :grin:
Really?
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Post by: _Adam_ on 06 September 2011, 12:47
Remap  :grin: :grin:
Really?

+1 for Sunday  :smiley:
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Post by: mwep201081 on 06 September 2011, 15:30
Took it for MoT test

failed on emissions, tuned it, retested it.. Passed

The guy was amazed at how solid it was underneath......needless to say he drove a ford
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Post by: Andy-H on 06 September 2011, 19:33
Replaced the front splitter,

Pipercross filter

Fly eye on the headlights

Replaced the cracked rear light :afro:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 06 September 2011, 21:06
realised that my raspy twin exhaust is not sporty but blowing quite badly  :shocked:

now where's that 3 year guarantee ?  :smug:
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Post by: Lewy on 06 September 2011, 21:22
Finally found a RHD condensor!!

Fitted the drier ready for tomorrow's antics.

Heat wrapped the 4branch flexi.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 07 September 2011, 20:00
realised that my raspy twin exhaust is not sporty but blowing quite badly  :shocked:

now where's that 3 year guarantee ?  :smug:

oh dear its not the new bits but the other mid box thats got a big hole in it  :sad:

no cash for food for nxt week then..... need to loose weight anyway  :laugh:
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Post by: DanChave on 07 September 2011, 20:14
Discovered a knocking noise from the drivers side front somewhere!  :angry: Ball joint maybe??
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Post by: Lewy on 07 September 2011, 20:27
Heat wrapped my brand new Milltek 4branch.

Got pissed off at the rain halting me from fitting my condensor!
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Post by: sandieVW2002 on 07 September 2011, 22:15
 :sad:Hmmmm had a diagnostic test carried out, only to be told car was 100% alligned, although I had to replace to date, 4 rear tyres on drivers in the last 14 months. Still do not know why the tyre(s) have all worn on the inside and why the garage where orginal repairs to accident will not take any responsiblty. Only found out about last tyre as I had to have a water pump fitted and garage picked up on another tyre worn, same place as the previous 3. Any suggestions  :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 September 2011, 01:02
:sad:Hmmmm had a diagnostic test carried out, only to be told car was 100% alligned, although I had to replace to date, 4 rear tyres on drivers in the last 14 months. Still do not know why the tyre(s) have all worn on the inside and why the garage where orginal repairs to accident will not take any responsiblty. Only found out about last tyre as I had to have a water pump fitted and garage picked up on another tyre worn, same place as the previous 3. Any suggestions  :sad:

If it's eating tyres then it is not aligned my friend. Better to put up a separate thread and get some more input and give model, engine year etc to help with the enquiry.
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 10 September 2011, 18:13
gave it a wash and polish.
May have to sell  :cry:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/IMAG0110.jpg)
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Post by: Lewy on 10 September 2011, 18:46
Tres bien ^^

Finished fitting the condenser, filled the new rad with coolant, ran it up, bled it and then took it to work for the fun to start before Players next Sunday.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 10 September 2011, 22:46
had a new front exhaust section fitted and had an oil change done :smiley:

its a bit quieter and a lot smoother too   :cool:

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Post by: Andy-H on 11 September 2011, 15:45
Cleaned and conditioned the leather.................smells like new again now   :cool:
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Post by: Warby on 11 September 2011, 18:14
Sold it :smiley: No more 8v just the van
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Post by: curtis1993 on 11 September 2011, 19:03
took some updated pics and updated my thread :D
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Post by: Neo Badness on 11 September 2011, 23:18
Studiously ignored it and got on with welding the van back together :rolleyes:
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Post by: Wazzzer on 12 September 2011, 11:50
Finished fitting all the black interior parts  :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 12 September 2011, 11:58
Added LED sidelights over the weekend :cool:
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Post by: Tazzy on 12 September 2011, 16:50
its good fun spilling a £46 bottle of castrol edge all over your engine when trying to top up  :embarassed:
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Post by: topman2u on 13 September 2011, 17:41
raced a super saxo pmsl still waiting for him to come through the village  :grin: im sure he will get eya soon enough :tongue:
bless him he may get a real car soon lol 
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 14 September 2011, 14:31
raced a super saxo pmsl still waiting for him to come through the village  :grin: im sure he will get eya soon enough :tongue:
bless him he may get a real car soon lol 

I bet if it was a VTS you wouldn't be saying that...

At best your looking at 8 seconds 0 - 60 in your V5

Saxo - you're looking at 7.5 seconds. Top end no where near as yours but it is only a 1.6..
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Post by: Tazzy on 14 September 2011, 17:15
fixed the passenger side wing mirror, had to change the motor unit as i snapped one of the adjuster rods, luckily a mate had bought a new unit for his cupra so i used his old unit as a spare to find what i broke...

what more can i have off his cupra???? lol
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Post by: emery1990 on 14 September 2011, 19:05
removed my ms loom  :cry: Miserably failed on that idea!
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Post by: Tazzy on 15 September 2011, 18:23
repaired (plastic welded) both front bumper side vents, as well as cut some of the slots out of them ready for the direct air pipe  :cool:  also had to spray some bits black as you can now see them through the bumper

next on my to-do list...

change, repair and service rear brakes
regrease and refit cv boots
fit new ecu and fabricate new cover - needs vagcom
oil change - oil, filter, sump plug and washer
rehang driver side door card
underseal car
repair bonnet, recess needs welding
repair bumpers, fit badgeless grille

if anybody would like to help me with these, itll be much appreciated, there will be endless amounts of tea/coffee, biscuits and home made cake by the gf, lol
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Post by: Andy-H on 15 September 2011, 18:36
Sold off more of my old school parts  :cry:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 September 2011, 19:18
Replaced the handbrake button that had chrome flaking off..
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4571/p1000944wb.th.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4571/p1000944wb.jpg)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 16 September 2011, 23:23
took it out in the darkness for the 1st time since fitting my new rhd headlights only to find that i couldn't see any further than 10 foot in front of the car  :cry:

and its going in for an mot tomorrow ..................... will it pass ?  :undecided:
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Post by: DanChave on 17 September 2011, 08:05
Did you adjust the beam settings on them at all? If don't then that's probably your problem! Any decent MOT guy shouldn't fail you on something he can adjust with ease in most cases :)
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Post by: tech1889 on 17 September 2011, 11:27
took part numbers from the gearbox as its being a f**king pain in the arse !
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Post by: porter_89 on 17 September 2011, 11:41
bought a new rear bumper as mine has a hole it haha
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Post by: bullzeye on 17 September 2011, 12:39
mot yesterday, only needed a bulb and offside wheel bearings so not too bad, although the garage did scratch my alloy  :angry: which im fuming about,
retro fit aero wipers just arrived so gonna put them on when rain stops, id prefer the whole aero new arms but cant justify the price for wipers when i need other stuff  :laugh:
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Post by: golfgti4wd on 17 September 2011, 19:12
put it on ebay! lol


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170698188759?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1557wt_1270
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Post by: Wayne on 17 September 2011, 19:54
Looked at cleaning it but did not bother.

Did lamin x the boost gauge to try and tint it however.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 17 September 2011, 20:37
Started switch out belts, it rained heavily, we got wet, said sod it and went for a cup of tea. Off beers now for a job not done :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 17 September 2011, 21:05
at work on 12hr overtime sat nite :sick:

but ive created a little spray booth at back of machine whilst its running spraying my interior bits  :cool: :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 17 September 2011, 23:54

Outer cv boot replacement
Attached all components back onto gearbox (did a clutch change yesterday)
Bled the clutch
Aligned gear linkages
removed both wishbones and removed the 2 larger bushes (less for the garage to do)
rebuilt starter motor
rebuilt starter again
and now the starters off again  :rolleyes: can't get it working

Are you a qualified mechanic that has an entire garage available? I wish I could do all that stuff...I just drove mine to the golf course and back  :smiley:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 18 September 2011, 00:06
washed and hoovered checked all the levels and pumped up the tyres ready for the mot  :smiley:

took it in for a brake fluid change and the mot ................. it passed with no advisories  :cool:

on the way home the radiator let go  :sick: :sick:

a new rad was fitted with new coolant and all is well  :cool:

apart from the bank balance  :cry:
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Post by: Cory on 18 September 2011, 09:25
new tyres fitted, and tracking all straightened up. feels like a car again now  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 September 2011, 15:01
Checked levels and cleared an SAI related code.
Washed a weeks worth of the west country off it, and started waxing just in time for it to start raining!
Will be cleaning and hoovering the inside when it brightens up a bit.
Job well done Red-Stripes waiting in the fridge.
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Post by: Andy-H on 18 September 2011, 17:11
Bought some new wheels for it  :cool:

Body shop tomorrow for a few tweeks  :wink:
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Post by: Thom89 on 18 September 2011, 21:52
Enjoyed what Mk2's are truly all about!  Dawn start, great fast, but empty B road driving, great mates, a real laugh, then home after a 200 mile drive, without a single hitch, roll on Westside next weekend for more of the same :cool: :cool:

Thom
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Post by: lemski on 18 September 2011, 21:59
Relocated cold air feed as it was rubbin on my wheel. Now its not.
Also sruck front number plate on.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 September 2011, 23:02
Swore at it and the rain and went back inside :rolleyes:
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Post by: gm8 on 20 September 2011, 13:31
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/golf1.jpg)

cleaned and waxed up for winter
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 13:35
Kicked the sh*t out of it!
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Post by: Len on 20 September 2011, 13:39
Hope you had steel toecaps on!




Oh on second thoughts that would have damaged the car!
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:17
Hope you had steel toecaps on!




Oh on second thoughts that would have damaged the car!

No it was a huge rubber mallet and luckily the mallet came off worse.
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Post by: Wayne on 20 September 2011, 14:26
Looked at moving the boost gauge.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:29
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 September 2011, 14:30
got engine bits ready for powdercoating  :smiley:
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Post by: Wayne on 20 September 2011, 14:34
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio first.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:36
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio 1st.

Ya see it was worth a poke, to begin with it just sounded like a vague thought.
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Post by: Wayne on 20 September 2011, 14:38
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio 1st.

Ya see it was worth a poke, to begin with it just sounded like a vague thought.

I also need to work out which other gauge to get as it is a 2 gauge panel, I am thinking voltmeter maybe.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:40
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio 1st.

Ya see it was worth a poke, to begin with it just sounded like a vague thought.

I also need to work out which other gauge to get as it is a 2 gauge panel, I am thinking voltmeter maybe.

Get something more exciting to look at like VAC or oil Pressure.
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Post by: Wayne on 20 September 2011, 14:42
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio 1st.

Ya see it was worth a poke, to begin with it just sounded like a vague thought.

I also need to work out which other gauge to get as it is a 2 gauge panel, I am thinking voltmeter maybe.

Get something more exciting to look at like VAC or oil Pressure.

Maybe, worth thinking about I guess.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 September 2011, 14:48
Looked at moving the boost gauge.

And then................

Ordered the newsouth din panel to do the job, wanted to make sure I could move the radio 1st.

Ya see it was worth a poke, to begin with it just sounded like a vague thought.

I also need to work out which other gauge to get as it is a 2 gauge panel, I am thinking voltmeter maybe.

Get something more exciting to look at like VAC or oil Pressure.

Maybe, worth thinking about I guess.

Might as well get something you can use, Volts rarely need monitoring on a gauge IMO.
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Post by: crazy_e on 20 September 2011, 16:05
finished the LPG conversion to my 1.6  :cool: i got good miles to the gallon before and it was cheap to run but now im paying about half price so cant really complain  :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 20 September 2011, 16:18
finished the LPG conversion to my 1.6  :cool: i got good miles to the gallon before and it was cheap to run but now im paying about half price so cant really complain  :grin:

How much did the conversion cost you? I wouldn't mind halving my petrol costs either lol!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 September 2011, 18:20
Dropped it off at garage for (suspect) wobbly knocky exhaust.
Also checking out creaky / juddering clutch  :sick:
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Post by: T_J_G on 20 September 2011, 18:23
Again?!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 September 2011, 18:29
Again?!

Yarp.  Furking thing, I love it!
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Post by: crazy_e on 20 September 2011, 20:36
I got a brand new kit for 900 and fitted myself as I'm in the trade and fit LPG weekly it is easy to do but you can pick up the kits of eBay for like 100 all in and if you feel you can do it then do it I know most LPG fitters will finish a job if you get stuck mate so give it a go and if you get stuck take it to your local
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Post by: DanChave on 20 September 2011, 20:55
I got a brand new kit for 900 and fitted myself as I'm in the trade and fit LPG weekly it is easy to do but you can pick up the kits of eBay for like 100 all in and if you feel you can do it then do it I know most LPG fitters will finish a job if you get stuck mate so give it a go and if you get stuck take it to your local

Cheers man! I'll have a look into it!
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Post by: scarr89 on 20 September 2011, 21:07
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2011-09-20205842.jpg)

Just carbon wrapped my front grill...very pleased with the results. Know lets see how long it will last in the elements!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 September 2011, 21:18
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2011-09-20205842.jpg)

Just carbon wrapped my front grill...very pleased with the results. Know lets see how long it will last in the elements!

i did the front vw badge about a year ago, still going strong  :grin:
was going to do what you did and do the side parts aswell but thought it might look too much. still undecided on it.
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Post by: scarr89 on 20 September 2011, 21:34
I also fitted pressed plates aswell! They look brillaint IMO. Will post some pics up tomorrow for you to help you decide!
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Post by: dan_apps on 20 September 2011, 22:57
pushed the thing onto my drive as its still not running :sad:
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Post by: Bellend on 20 September 2011, 23:57
pushed the thing onto my drive as its still not running :sad:

What's wrong with it?
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Post by: scott64 on 23 September 2011, 17:02
washed/waxed the outside then hoovered the inside and cleaned all the leather :smiley: gonna have a lager now  :grin:
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Post by: thatwillis on 23 September 2011, 18:50
Fitted my new front end. Ive been working on for the last week or so.  :laugh: Quite pleased with it.
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294893_10150814979290046_636185045_20754459_998561898_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/318768_10150814979605046_636185045_20754464_365291650_n.jpg)

Yeah Ive got my grill wrapped in carbon vinyl too.
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Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:38
picked up new oil pick up pipe and inlet gasket

looking sweet willis  :cool:
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Post by: wessexgti on 23 September 2011, 21:57
had to replace my vented disc's and put new pads on the rear (upgraded Audi TT one's) as they where rusted to fcuk-the down side of not having to use the car for work,it  sits on the drive for days on end,so the hand brake makes the pads stick to the disc's and you end up with knackered brake's  :sad: (obvious solution just pointed out to me,apart from use the car more,is to leave the hand brake off/car in gear when parked  :wink:)

also brought a full service kit inc oil pick up pipe,now need to just get a 007p and it'll be happy days!
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Post by: minimat on 24 September 2011, 19:17
finished painting it after doing three 12 hour days in a row! lets hope its worth it

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/minimat1988/photo-27.jpg)
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/minimat1988/photo-31.jpg)
mat
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 24 September 2011, 19:33
^ Mars or Tornado?



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Post by: AlanD on 24 September 2011, 20:11
Doesnt look Mars so Im going Tornado.
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Post by: Adam on 24 September 2011, 20:21
Stripped it
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Post by: minimat on 24 September 2011, 20:55
mars but on a white base so its BRIGHT!  :grin:

mat
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Post by: Charlieessex on 24 September 2011, 21:06
Boost gauge :smiley:
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Post by: AlanD on 24 September 2011, 21:16
Oh and the lovely people at Tuning Werkes gave it a nice 60k service today so all fresh and clean :)
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 24 September 2011, 21:28
Forget to say. Yet another MOT pass.

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Post by: Thom89 on 25 September 2011, 00:37
Just filled up with Shell V-Power for the last time this year :sad:
SORN next week till next April, or possibly longer :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:

Thom
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Post by: scott64 on 25 September 2011, 12:27
just did the smoothed airbox / pipercross mod  :wink: engine revs a lot smoother and is more responsive  :cool: well pleased :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 25 September 2011, 13:45
Fitted a de lock kit on drivers door  :smiley:
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Post by: bully79 on 25 September 2011, 17:18
Fit half leather seats in the front :smiley:Just got rears to re-trim....
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 September 2011, 17:37
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311661_10150452900713906_559108905_10863633_130406583_n.jpg)

looks weird in the pics though, asif its not on streight, but it is  :smiley:
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Post by: Bellend on 25 September 2011, 18:20
Drove it. Fast.

Gonna miss it.  :cry:
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Post by: clipperjay on 25 September 2011, 18:34
Kicked the dam tyres.......
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 25 September 2011, 18:44
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311661_10150452900713906_559108905_10863633_130406583_n.jpg)

looks weird in the pics though, asif its not on streight, but it is  :smiley:

Is the I upside down :undecided:
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Post by: daz veedub on 25 September 2011, 19:15
bidding on some bits  :wink:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 September 2011, 19:21
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311661_10150452900713906_559108905_10863633_130406583_n.jpg)

looks weird in the pics though, asif its not on streight, but it is  :smiley:

Is the I upside down :undecided:

put the wrap on the wrong way around.

at first i thought it was on the wrong way and turned it around then realised that no matter which way up you put it its always like that :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 26 September 2011, 00:15
Westside! was an awesome day out with the boys, thanks lads :wink:
Golf to be SORN next week :cry:

Thom
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Post by: The Doc on 26 September 2011, 00:19
Looked at it and wondered why I didn't buy an evoque  :grin:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 26 September 2011, 07:39
Cleaned her and got a new interior.
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Post by: jonlord321 on 26 September 2011, 11:02
Just bought mine, not done much yet.
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Post by: daz veedub on 26 September 2011, 12:22
won some bits on ebay  :wink: :smiley:

started spraying roof lineing  :smiley:
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Post by: Milby on 26 September 2011, 16:15
fixed the common driver door central locking problem with fixing kit ;)
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Post by: gixer1400 on 27 September 2011, 22:28
yet again took in to my local vw specialists due to intermittent misfire/ revs jumping up also found out the fan motor is on its way out  :sad:

just when i thought it had it cracked the beast needs yet more money spending on it ....................£2500 and counting  :sick:

i think its time to let it go ...................................... :embarassed:
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Post by: scarr89 on 27 September 2011, 22:59
Attempted EGR delete and manifold clean...ended up with my cuts knuckles and arms covered in coolant...tearing
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Post by: sharki786 on 28 September 2011, 13:19
ordered some bbs centre caps in red carbon and will be getting pressed plates & plate surrounds  :tongue:
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Post by: vdubman on 28 September 2011, 14:53
picked up a new set of floor mats from the stealers,ordered the blank for the armrest as i took it out and a new steering colum cover,milltek was ordered so might get it fitted by friday. whooooo
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 28 September 2011, 15:28
picked up a new set of floor mats from the stealers,ordered the blank for the armrest as i took it out and a new steering colum cover,milltek was ordered so might get it fitted by friday. whooooo
you know the part that the bolt goes into on the arm rest. dont suppose you wana sell that?

If not anyone in darlington / middlesbrough with a tap and die kit?
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Post by: vdubman on 28 September 2011, 15:33
sorry mate,gave it a mate for free,yours free if i still had it  :cool:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 28 September 2011, 16:13
Ah righto. cheers anyway
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 28 September 2011, 18:24
Bagged myself a nice set of GTI sills off fleabay by bidding last few seconds  :grin:
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Post by: Toby on 28 September 2011, 22:27
sold it!  :cry:
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Post by: minimat on 28 September 2011, 22:28
finished putting it back on the road and got 12 month test on it
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Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 22:35
loads  :smiley: :cool:
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Post by: scarr89 on 28 September 2011, 22:58
Finished egr delete. Very pleased.
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Post by: vdubman on 29 September 2011, 17:55
got my replacement dials reprogrammed,fitted new steering colum cover,fitted the armrest blank,fitted pipercross panel filter and gonna wash her later tonight.
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Post by: Andy-H on 29 September 2011, 18:10
Mk4 - got the new wheels back from the refurbers  :cool: :cool:

Audi - decided on the wheel colour for the new wheels the Audi will have on. Also ordered a few more treats for it  :wink:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 29 September 2011, 21:33
Refitted my bumper properly.
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Post by: gixer1400 on 29 September 2011, 21:42
took off the rotor arm and disi cap to find it burnt on all the contacts so bought another set and now it barely runs at all and is almost undrivable  :sick:

will be leaving it with my specialist tomorrow to fix it before putting it up for sale ...........................

it's time for someone else to enjoy it  :shocked:
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Post by: Lurky on 30 September 2011, 10:20
Replaced the 15amp fuse my darn iphone adapter blew this morning had me paniking when i turned the car off and the clock displays whent off and my car wouldnt restart
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Post by: scott64 on 30 September 2011, 17:43
hoovered the inside and cleaned all the leather then washed the outside ready for a good waxing tomorrow :smiley:
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Post by: The Doc on 30 September 2011, 19:10
Picked up a pollen filter, to be fitted @ the weekend with a couple of small other jobs.

You got a golf mate - kudos  :wink:

I looked at mine again today, using it tomorrow  :wink:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 30 September 2011, 20:48
Fitted my GTI door sills  :wink:

Oil/Filter change and top up   :wink:

Washed  :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 30 September 2011, 21:50
fitted genuine VW aero wiper arms and blades and team heko wind deflectors
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 30 September 2011, 21:59
fitted genuine VW aero wiper arms and blades and team heko wind deflectors

How much were the aero wipers dude?
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Post by: MBChB on 30 September 2011, 22:18
New washer bottle pump fitted after much buggering about :P
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Post by: jockgti on 01 October 2011, 00:11
fitted genuine VW aero wiper arms and blades and team heko wind deflectors

How much were the aero wipers dude?

120 inc delivery
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Post by: Andy-H on 01 October 2011, 06:46
Today will be finishing off the fitting of the FMIC and then a little bit of lamin-x on the headlights then polish time  :cool:
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Post by: dan_apps on 01 October 2011, 09:54
new starter motor to fit and hopefully an auto electrician coming out to rip the sh!te alarm off the car!
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Post by: scott64 on 01 October 2011, 11:12
waxed (meguires) the outside this morning  :smiley:
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Post by: Bellend on 01 October 2011, 17:02
Stopped the exhaust rattle and lowered it more.  :cool:
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Post by: DanChave on 01 October 2011, 17:46
Drove to Plymouth and picked up my new bonnet bra  thanks to Dan7 :smiley:
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Post by: kahunajb on 01 October 2011, 18:19
Just finished oil and filter change and also replaced power steering and alternater belts. :smug:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 01 October 2011, 18:20
Spent some time at the pub thinking what it might look like with R32 bumpers and skirts.  Finished that pint.  Tried to find a copy of Golf+ in the local paper shops.  Went somewhere else for another pint or two.  Looked forward to washing it tomorrow early doors before a birthday trip to Brands Hatch for BTCC.
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Post by: vr6ed on 01 October 2011, 20:38
Fitted my coilovers, minor disaster when the bearings in the topmounts disitigrated, luckily ECP had a set in stock  :laugh:
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Post by: Toby on 02 October 2011, 00:02
Tried changing my pollen filter with no luck apart from cracking my windscreen (I have had better days :grin: )

epic fail  :laugh:

Brought another golf  :cool:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 October 2011, 12:44
Tried changing my pollen filter with no luck apart from cracking my windscreen (I have had better days :grin: )
how on earth did you manage that? trying to take the cover off with a sledge hammer?  :grin:

havent done it today, but once i get out of bed i will be sorting the starter motor squeel out :)
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Post by: Andy-H on 02 October 2011, 13:00
Removed the dump valve....................anyone want to buy it??

Gonna change the temp sender next  :smiley:
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Post by: kahunajb on 02 October 2011, 20:59
Did a coolant change for nice pink G12+. Just need a new expansion tank to show it off.

Also sorted my brake light switch as brake light was staying on.
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Post by: Deano2711 on 02 October 2011, 21:05
Painted my Calipers.....sorted out my noisy CV Joint.....cleaned inside and out and just generally enjoyed it  :wink:
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Post by: Thom89 on 02 October 2011, 22:47
Put it under it cover till next year! :cry:

Thom
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 October 2011, 18:57
ripped old pvc unit off ready for catchcan install
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Post by: Neo Badness on 03 October 2011, 19:03
Made my Tdi sound like a Vtec...
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Post by: bully79 on 03 October 2011, 22:10
Fit some horrid wheels :sick:,while I refurb my others :smiley:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 04 October 2011, 12:38
fitted a new radiator fan assembly as the bearings had failed on the old one  :cry:

hopefully will be nice and cool now  :cool:

still running horribly though  :shocked:
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Post by: Bazza1975 on 04 October 2011, 14:23
Fixed my electric window  :smiley:
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Post by: Phil1980 on 04 October 2011, 14:29
Dropped it off to have some rust dealt with.   :angry:
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Post by: delirical on 04 October 2011, 17:41
Ripped my G6O arch off going over a speed bump = black duck tape FTW... kinda :undecided:
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Post by: Toby on 04 October 2011, 17:44
added another cable tie to my exhaust mount, to try and stop it hitting the rear valance.
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 October 2011, 17:59
in 3 minds what to do with her  :undecided: think its just a downer day  :sad:
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Post by: Lewy on 04 October 2011, 20:11
Had the aircon regassed on the mk2, and washed the Mk4.

Now the mk2 is bloody freezing, maybe not the right time of year, but ah well.
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Post by: scarr89 on 04 October 2011, 20:47
Made my Tdi sound like a Vtec...

epic thread

Can no one see the sarcasm in the thread?!

Fitted some HIDs, very pleased.
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Post by: Jamesl94 on 04 October 2011, 21:58
Gazed at mk1's on Pistonheads  :embarassed: :sad:
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Post by: Bellend on 04 October 2011, 22:32
This:
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/IMAG1200.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/IMAG1202.jpg)
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 October 2011, 22:33
^^ouch^^
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Post by: Bellend on 04 October 2011, 22:34
Fully aware of the oil leak (that's what you get for being impatient and ordering "OEM Quality" rocker gaskets).  :rolleyes:

Also the aux belt does need changing. Fridays job. :)
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Post by: DanChave on 05 October 2011, 07:49
When curbs attack! You should see my sills lol!
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Post by: Lewy on 05 October 2011, 20:28
Fitted the 100w bulbs and loom, and lowered it another thread all round.
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Post by: Lewy on 05 October 2011, 21:11
Had a new windscreen and pollen filter fitted.  :smiley:

Do you own a Golf?
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 05 October 2011, 21:21
 :wink:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 06 October 2011, 21:38
rang the vw specialist today to see if my mk2 was ready its been in since friday and still not running right

this could be a very expensive month :sick: :sick:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 07 October 2011, 22:51
pleasantly suprised that my mk2 it now running after the hall sender wiring was replaced   :grin:

the specialists had it for a week and only charged me £50.00  :shocked:

thanks to the guys at Auto Volks Birkenhead ....top work   :smug:
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Post by: scott64 on 08 October 2011, 13:20
had my gti mopped and waxed today by a friend who is a valeter for the local ford dealership :wink: here is the golf before the work started
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7873/2011100809opt.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/2011100809opt.jpg/)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3913/18736201.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/18736201.jpg/)

then the work started with the mopp and the cutting compound to get rid of all the small scratches and swirlls in the painwork :smiley:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7066/71482250.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/71482250.jpg/)

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6334/77950153.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/199/77950153.jpg/)

and finally the wax went on we used AUTO GLYM HIGH DEFINITION WAX wich has a lot of carnuba wax in it a very nice deep shine :cool:
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/605/60604134.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/60604134.jpg/)


(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6138/64745879.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/64745879.jpg/)

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Post by: Ant1981 on 08 October 2011, 18:11
Today, I changed the engine oil and filter, fuel filter and air filter.

The jubilee clip for the fuel fiter needed to be cut out as the nut was rusted, so there was no way of undoing it, so fitted a new one.

Also used a large jubilee clip to re secure the cat heat sheild.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 08 October 2011, 18:32

The jubilee clip for the fuel fiter needed to be cut out as the nut was rusted, so there was no way of undoing it, so fitted a new one.

same happend to mine, 2 wrap ties sorted it  :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 08 October 2011, 19:52
Gave her a good clean and quick wax.
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 08 October 2011, 19:56
Left her in the work car park and drove my van home  :wink:
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 08 October 2011, 21:41
took my air box off, to find a 3x3 inch peice of cardboard in the way of the maf!  :huh: how the hell did that get there! no wonder my car was running like dogturd.
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Post by: PATEMANUK on 08 October 2011, 22:16
SPRAYED MY MATE WHEELS TO DAY FOR HIS MK5 GTI IN SEAT TECHNO GREY IN SIDE AND OUT HAVE A LOOK
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/GetAttachment.jpg)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/GetAttachment2-1.jpg)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/GetAttachment2.jpg)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/3.jpg)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/GetAttachment6.jpg)
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 08 October 2011, 22:42
LOOKS GR8
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Post by: Warby on 09 October 2011, 12:55
Took some pics of it for Dub rides section. Oh and gonna clean it in a bit
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Post by: xr2 crazy on 09 October 2011, 16:01
put £25 petrol in it at £1.35 per liter :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 October 2011, 18:03
Checked levels.
Tried to figure out the wobbly wiper blades... scuttle is coming off soon...  :sick:
Cleaned up the tatty looking glove box and centre console (Armor All, I salute you)
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Post by: stevesdub on 09 October 2011, 18:47
watched the cat leaving muddy foot prints all over it... :rolleyes:
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Post by: bully79 on 09 October 2011, 18:49
Finally replaced n/s/f sidelight bulb :rolleyes:
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Post by: The Doc on 09 October 2011, 21:52
Took him to the local BP for 53 litres of their finest black stuff  :wink:
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Post by: scarr89 on 11 October 2011, 23:03
Fitted new lowering springs, struts and new dog bone mount, difference is night and day! Very pleased.
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Post by: MBChB on 13 October 2011, 20:21
Fitted some new door lock pins and finally replaced my knackered MFA light bulb. In the process though, I broke the handbrake bulb, so now have another (although slightly easier) job to contend with tomorrow :P
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Post by: MBChB on 14 October 2011, 21:03
Fitted some new door lock pins and finally replaced my knackered MFA light bulb. In the process though, I broke the handbrake bulb, so now have another (although slightly easier) job to contend with tomorrow :P

Handbrake light and new dash fascia fitted thanks to X4MGS. New gear link bushes and MK3 weighted shifter fitted courtesy of eBay.

A good Golf day!
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Post by: Thom89 on 14 October 2011, 23:13
Re taxed..... just for Sunday :rolleyes: :rolleyes: better be a good day! :evil:

Thom
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Post by: Phil1980 on 14 October 2011, 23:19
Cleaned it, polished my pipes. :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 15 October 2011, 12:04
Took my starter motor off and re greased it.. And guess what.. No more terrible noise  :grin:

Saved my self £63.00
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 15 October 2011, 12:06
Re taxed..... just for Sunday :rolleyes: :rolleyes: better be a good day! :evil:

Thom

I'm sure it will be. Weather is looking good  :cool:
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Post by: scott64 on 15 October 2011, 13:18
washed and cleaned her  :smiley:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 October 2011, 13:22
Took my starter motor off and re greased it.. And guess what.. No more terrible noise  :grin:

Saved my self £63.00
i say im going to do this every weekend, but i can never be arsed  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 15 October 2011, 13:46
Took my starter motor off and re greased it.. And guess what.. No more terrible noise  :grin:

Saved my self £63.00
i say im going to do this every weekend, but i can never be arsed  :grin:

I couldn't stand it any longer.. Plus the longer you leave it  :evil: it can damage the thread and cost you more in the long run.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 October 2011, 14:02
Took my starter motor off and re greased it.. And guess what.. No more terrible noise  :grin:

Saved my self £63.00
i say im going to do this every weekend, but i can never be arsed  :grin:

I couldn't stand it any longer.. Plus the longer you leave it  :evil: it can damage the thread and cost you more in the long run.

thats the reason i wana get it done, but i really cant be arsed haha, might give it a go later depending on how long this hangover decides to stay
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Post by: Deano2711 on 15 October 2011, 19:57
Cleaned the inside which was really bad, removed a carrier bag full of excess wiring running through the car, messed up the immobiliser and repaired it, took the bolt on tat off the back and removed thousands of stickers from the car.

A very productive day and tomorrows plan is to clean the outside and the engine bay and post some piccies up in the Mark 3 section  :wink:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 16 October 2011, 12:04
gave my mk2 a good clean out and polish and a new pair of pedal rubbers  :smiley:

 ( easy to fit if put in hot water first  :wink: )

before it gets  put away in the  garage before it goes on sale in 2 weeks time  :cry:
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Post by: bulk66 on 17 October 2011, 19:29
Fitted a radiator and now it wont start  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 17 October 2011, 20:18
Got my buddy to remove various unused immobilisers and wiring saving at least 750g's  :cool:

More importantly I now have a working heater after almost 8months of not having one. Must have taken him all of 25mins :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 17 October 2011, 22:43
Replaced offside CV boot. Had to grind of the nut that held the steering control arm, just kept on spinning good damn it! All back together now though. Phewwwwwww
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Post by: GTI Nodger on 17 October 2011, 23:29
Well I bought 5 litres of oil and book her in on Friday for a new cambelt.  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 October 2011, 18:12
put few things back together  :cool:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/001-20.jpg)
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Post by: scott64 on 20 October 2011, 18:48
gave her a quick hoover inside and a clean around the dashboard :smiley: also picked up some high def wax for a bargain price  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=210196.0  :grin:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 21 October 2011, 18:56
Fitted a radiator and now it wont start  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

this happened to mine and when it did eventually go it ran like a bag of s*** no power and wouldn't tick over properly  :sick:

replaced the hall sender wiring but still has bad flat spots below 3000 and on tickover spikes up and down  50-100 rpm very annoying  :sick: :sick:

and today had it washed and polished again after a 330 mile round trip to milton keynes  :cool:
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Post by: topman2u on 22 October 2011, 10:14
well just dropped the golf off at the garage to have 2x new wisbones and up graded drop links fitted  :cry: missing her already :cry: :undecided:
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Post by: DanChave on 22 October 2011, 16:54
Fitted my new ignition switch, only to find out its the starter motor that needs sorting! Thats a job for next weekend then!
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Post by: gixer1400 on 22 October 2011, 20:35
filled it up with xmas pressies before the rush  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: scott64 on 23 October 2011, 10:41
just gave it a quick wax before the rain starts  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 October 2011, 10:57
Took it for a back-road mega blast last night!  I love night time driving.  Gave it a good wee while to run down when I got home.
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Post by: Tazzy on 25 October 2011, 16:58
fiitted a pedal/brake switch, £7.30  :sad:
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Post by: DanChave on 25 October 2011, 17:47
Ripped out the starter motor ready to be stripped down, cleaned and regreased  :rolleyes:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 October 2011, 18:18
the wire for remote on my amp wasnt put on very well and got riped out by a mate so i re routed that through the car.

then re-tapped the base metal for the arm rest cause i had crossed the threads on mine, then i went and got a bolt big enough, (trust me to use the hardest bolt to find ) then realised that were the screw goes through was to small to fit the bolt through, so out comes the drill and i get to work. after about a hour of drilling (couldnt be botherd to take it out to drill it properly) i was able to re-fit the arm rest.

(if anyone ever crosses the threads on the arm rest metal, dont try tap it. just go to vw, its about 8 quid, and its alot more easier, belive me, i thought it would only take ten mins, more like a hour. oh and my cars coverd in swarf and crappy bits of metal from drilling, didnt think that through when i needed to make the hole bigger)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 October 2011, 00:05
Tried and failed to fit bora sport clocks.
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Post by: Sam8989 on 27 October 2011, 12:57
Drove to work and stared at it out the window  :grin:
www.purenature24.co.uk (http://www.purenature24.co.uk)
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Post by: Cory on 27 October 2011, 17:41
after cleaning it, drove it up to uni for a tutorial, and got told i had a nice car by a cute girl, and winked at by her friend  :cool:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 27 October 2011, 19:05
after cleaning it, drove it up to uni for a tutorial, and got told i had a nice car by a cute girl, and winked at by her friend  :cool:

And then you woke up and ate your cereal?
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Post by: daz veedub on 27 October 2011, 20:47
after cleaning it, drove it up to uni for a tutorial, and got told i had a nice car by a cute girl, and winked at by her friend  :cool:

And then you woke up with your face in your cereal?

^^^ corrected for ya ^^^^  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 28 October 2011, 10:24
after cleaning it, drove it up to uni for a tutorial, and got told i had a nice car by a cute girl, and winked at by her friend  :cool:

And then you woke up and ate your cereal?

 :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Warby on 28 October 2011, 18:24
Just finished cleaning it (in the dark :rolleyes:) Everyone where I live now thinks I need help :laugh:
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Post by: Snowman_© on 28 October 2011, 18:29
Cracked my fu*$in windscreen!!  :angry:

Anyone with rough ideas of costs?
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Post by: DanChave on 28 October 2011, 19:21
Fitted my new Red/Crystal rear lights that arrived today :)
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Post by: scarr89 on 28 October 2011, 20:15
Just finished cleaning it (in the dark :rolleyes:) Everyone where I live now thinks I need help :laugh:

Tell me about it mate...I was out in the rain with my alloys off cleaning them the other day  :evil:
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Post by: Hurdy on 28 October 2011, 21:25
Well I fetched my brakes today and they are brand new TAROX B30 - 6pots. The first set in the UK 

OEM brake disc, caliper and carrier weigh-in = 13.5kg

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0236.jpg)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm shiny new things  = 12.5kg, so bigger AND lighter = deep joy too.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0233.jpg)

Caliper comparison to OEM

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0234.jpg)

Going on nicely.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0235.jpg)

Even got my hands dirty today! 

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0237.jpg)

The final money shots....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0238.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0240.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0239.jpg)

First impressions are excellent. The brake feel is superb and very progressive. There is more "feel" to the brakes and when used in anger are phenomenal at retarding speed. I'd even go as far as to say that they are better than the 10 pot TAROX's I had on the Golf - but the Golf is a heavier car. I can thoroughly recommend these if you have the money and there aren't many brake sets that look this good either.  :cool:

Next for some wheels to show them at their best  :laugh:

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/Jonnyrockbikes/IMAG1651.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 October 2011, 14:21
/\  Hey Hurdy!  Holy sh1t, they are immense!  Glad they perform as well as they look.  :cool:
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Post by: jonk710 on 29 October 2011, 21:28
Removed the leather recurs and cards. Bought a rainbow interior for fitting tomorrow
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Post by: Neo Badness on 30 October 2011, 11:54
Noticed I've driven over 3k in it since it's MOT.
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Post by: Wooosh on 31 October 2011, 00:28
Gave it a wash with some Autoglym goodies for it then to rain as i finished  :embarassed:
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Post by: daz veedub on 31 October 2011, 10:41
put a jubilee clip on fuel rail pipe then locked her back up  :grin:
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Post by: Junior74 on 31 October 2011, 16:41
Changed the window mechanism so it goes up and down again and i can have a fag when i'm stuck in traffic everyday, replaced drivers side wingmirror...  :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 31 October 2011, 16:51
Was supposed to be fitting my new starter motor that didn't arrive!
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Post by: Hurdy on 31 October 2011, 17:05
Had the Polo on the Rollers today. :cool:

So onwards, and the dyno plots today are all comparative on setting 2 and the run today was on OEM intake and full turbo-back exhaust, whereas stage 1 was done with just NGK plugs and setting 2.

As you can see from the photo below there is a decent difference between stage 1 and stage 2.

Stock to stage 1 gave an increase of 27.8bhp and 44.7lbft
Stage 1 to stage 2 gave an increase of 14bhp and 9.5lbft
Stock to stage 2 gives an increase of 41.8bhp and 54.2lbft = an increase of 23.4% in power and 30.4% in torque.

As you can see from the graphs it is a different beast to drive now, with stage 2 torque being higher than stock peak torque all the way from 2100rpm to 6000rpm   :evil:
Also stage 2 power is greater than peak stock power all the way from 4100rpm to letting off at the pedal on the dyno at 6500rpm.   :cool:

The downside is I need an intercooler and intake for sure as the car gets heatsoaked after just a few dyno runs.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0243.jpg)
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Post by: jonk710 on 31 October 2011, 17:56
Fitted the rainbow interior, looks ok but not as good as the leathers.
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Post by: Tazzy on 31 October 2011, 19:58
ive been to dub unit today to have my new ecu and a maf sensor fitted

top lad, that topher!  :cool:
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Post by: Bazza1975 on 03 November 2011, 23:43
I odered some Eibach -50mm springs & a pair of bonnet lifters for my VR6.

Baz
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Post by: DanChave on 04 November 2011, 08:07
Waiting for the rain to stop then I will continue re-wrapping my loom with fresh loom tape :)
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Post by: Tazzy on 04 November 2011, 17:02
nobody get up to much in the past 5 days? i can still see my old post, lol

well my car has been back at dubunit again today for crank sensor, thermostat, cv boots, rear brakes and handbrake

bloody genius that topher is, somebody make him admin...

 :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 04 November 2011, 20:37
f**ked a fuel line, lost all my fuel. went to work in the polo
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 November 2011, 22:40
Got a heater, radio and sat nav in a mk2, oh and got it tracked properly.
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Post by: RandomJord on 04 November 2011, 23:58
......whheeeeelllss!!!!


well, narrowed the selection to 2 sets
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Post by: Cory on 05 November 2011, 00:40
got a new headliner, turret carpets, c pillars, and complete lock set and a straight door with glass :cool:
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Post by: scott64 on 05 November 2011, 08:59
just hoovered the carpet and wiped all the leather down :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 05 November 2011, 15:24
Give it a blast down the M40 at 3.00am @120mph  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: DanChave on 05 November 2011, 15:50
Continued re wrapping my loom!
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Post by: lemski on 05 November 2011, 16:00
put some fuel in, found my lift pump is still working, now confused y it stutters mid range
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Post by: scott64 on 06 November 2011, 16:30
waxed the outside and sorted out my cleaning stuff in my boot :smiley:
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Post by: Baylez8v on 07 November 2011, 11:46
borred ma mums mk1 cab, clutch exploded leaving me stranded AGAIN (6 times now). so i abandoned it in the worst end of town and walked 6 miles home in the rain :)
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Post by: Steve_PD on 07 November 2011, 12:23
Ordered a new battery as mine failed to start the car this morning :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: topman2u on 07 November 2011, 18:09
well started my new job today as a valeter for evans halshaw so thought id take advantage and wash and polish the car lol looks mint as the products they have are fantastic :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :evil:
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Post by: DanChave on 07 November 2011, 18:14
Painted some random bits in the interior and Spent a good two hours cleaning the engine bay :)
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Post by: jockgti on 08 November 2011, 10:01
took it to garage to have sump dropped and pickup changed,oil filter changed and lovely new oil put in and fitting Milltek downpipe/decat and new tie rod and track rod end
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Post by: topman2u on 10 November 2011, 11:04
put her for sale as the wife wants a family car now :cry: :cry: women
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Post by: DanChave on 10 November 2011, 11:43
Stripped out the rear bench in readiness for the VR6 leather interior that I'm collecting on Saturday :)
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 November 2011, 12:22
is up for sale reluctantly  :cry: :sad: :cry: :sick: :sick:
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Post by: herr schimdt on 10 November 2011, 13:09
took her to quickfit to find out where the exhaust was leeking all the guys there came out and had a look dont think theyd seen a mk2 gti before  :grin: they stuck it on the ramp and took all the exhaust apart resealed it all put on new clamps for free  :smiley: pulled the front lip off getting it off the ramp but just pushed that back on
bet i wouldnt get free work done on a modern car probs would have charged me £50  im well happy still sounds rorty but not raspy  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 November 2011, 17:48
is up for sale reluctantly  :cry: :sad: :cry: :sick: :sick:


????????????

check classifieds mate  :cry:
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Post by: lemski on 10 November 2011, 23:40
toom some paint of the bonnet. 6 layers and just got to the galvanized.
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Post by: scott64 on 11 November 2011, 16:35
just a quick clean on the inside :wink:
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Post by: DanChave on 11 November 2011, 16:38
Finished taking out the seats, ready to pick up my VR6 Black leather tomorrow  :wink:
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Post by: Hurdy on 11 November 2011, 16:39
Another little mod for today...

Wrapped the two front grey plastic sections with the carbon wrap to see what they look like. Not bad actually. Livens the front end up too.  :cool:

OEM
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/DSC00348.jpg)
Wrapped
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/DSC00352.jpg)
OEM
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/DSC00350.jpg)
Wrapped
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/DSC00349.jpg)
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Post by: Hurdy on 11 November 2011, 16:41
Finished taking out the seats, ready to pick up my VR6 Black leather tomorrow  :wink:

That bit sounds rather sexy Dan  :cool:
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Post by: DanChave on 11 November 2011, 16:53
Finished taking out the seats, ready to pick up my VR6 Black leather tomorrow  :wink:

That bit sounds rather sexy Dan  :cool:

Cheers mate! :cool: I've wanted to get my hands on leather for a long time!
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Post by: Hurdy on 11 November 2011, 16:57
Finished taking out the seats, ready to pick up my VR6 Black leather tomorrow  :wink:

That bit sounds rather sexy Dan  :cool:

Cheers mate! :cool: I've wanted to get my hands on leather for a long time!

 :grin: I know what you mean!  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 November 2011, 18:42
Took it in for MOT*  Its all good  :cool:


*printed on a rather shoddy piece of A4, what happened to nice green watermark certs?
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 November 2011, 00:31
This morning in the rainy mist I had a near miss with a stationary grain lorry sat in the fast lane on the motorway with no lights on.  :rolleyes:

Suffice to say I'm delighted with the work I've done on my tyres, alignment and 280mm calipers. Pulled up straight with minimal fuss, the car and I bonded today. :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 November 2011, 18:50
3 hour detailing sesh. All ready for the winters weather now!
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Post by: ortega277 on 12 November 2011, 18:55
Tryed to fit 5 door vr6 leather into my mk3 estate fronts went in and fit like a glove the rears. Yea there still down the shed need a fair bit of modding but will hopefully get there in the end.
Oh and put the fuel tank back in my beetle, plumbed it all up and done an oil change.
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Post by: DanChave on 12 November 2011, 18:57
Picked up and installed my leather interior and found out they were heated leather front seats! Bonus!
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Post by: Wooosh on 12 November 2011, 20:09
Finally got R32/Bora vents just need to wire them into the loom now  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 November 2011, 11:55
New headlight bulbs and exhaust hangers.  :cool:

Have detected a weird noise from NS rear wheel, suspect wheel bearing. :rolleyes:
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Post by: vdubman on 13 November 2011, 12:01
gave the polo her first wash and looking sexy again
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Post by: jockgti on 13 November 2011, 13:14
Nowt  :sad: had planned to fit catch can and boost gauge but its bloody started raining
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Post by: Gti Tim on 14 November 2011, 15:54
Found loads of scratches on my bonnet when i went out to the car this morning  :cry: i hate cats!! Went to Halfords and bought a bottle of G3 scratch remover for a tenner and it removed most of them so it will do for now
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 14 November 2011, 16:00
Changed her spark plugs for Super 4's  :cool:
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Post by: shaolindan on 14 November 2011, 16:28
Found loads of scratches on my bonnet when i went out to the car this morning  :cry: i hate cats!! Went to Halfords and bought a bottle of G3 scratch remover for a tenner and it removed most of them so it will do for now

Unlikely to be pet cats, unless your neighbours have panthers. More likely to be foxes, I have had fox paw prints and scratches on mine in the past.
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Post by: Gti Tim on 14 November 2011, 16:58
Found loads of scratches on my bonnet when i went out to the car this morning  :cry: i hate cats!! Went to Halfords and bought a bottle of G3 scratch remover for a tenner and it removed most of them so it will do for now

Unlikely to be pet cats, unless your neighbours have panthers. More likely to be foxes, I have had fox paw prints and scratches on mine in the past.

Where i live is surrounded by fields so it could be foxes, but nearly everyone around here owns at least 1 cat so i thought it might be them. They are always sat on someones car. I'l stick to my staffordshire bull terrier, she hasn't tried to sit on my car yet lol  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 14 November 2011, 16:59
Air rifle come to mind  :lipsrsealed: :evil: :grin:
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Post by: mksmk3gti on 15 November 2011, 23:14
Not been on for a while. Few things checked off my list.
1. Bought and fitted lowering kit. eBay bargain £16.00
2. Removed crappy smelly underlay and re fitted new thicker stuff
3. Removed corrosion from wheel centre caps
4. Removed crappy chrome finish from gti badges (not sure what colour to do)
5. Had 2 massive holes in footwells welded up

Gettin there......
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 November 2011, 23:35
These arrived so I can replace the nasty mild steel ones that have rotted off the old s/s system

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/DSC00833.jpg)

Heavy duty stainless too so shouldn't need to replace them again :cool:
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Post by: sharki786 on 15 November 2011, 23:55
had to get jump started AGAIN today :angry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 15 November 2011, 23:58
Walked past it a couple of times and stared in awe at how clean it is after my 250mile journey on Sunday! Oh what a fresh layer of wax does to your car...and my smile  :grin:
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Post by: Guy on 17 November 2011, 15:43
new rear view mirror the other day and a new ashtray today... the old one was fcuked and wouldn't come out of its holder!
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 November 2011, 16:55
Walked past it a couple of times and stared in awe at how clean it is after my 250mile journey on Sunday! Oh what a fresh layer of wax does to your car...and my smile  :grin:

Just this for me most days at the moment.  :grin:  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 November 2011, 18:26
Played dodgems with a Ford KA that got shunted out in front of me.  My ninja reaction skills/ handling / braking were truly tested as I was doing 60mph!  Thanks VW!
Other drivers were OK, but the driver at fault didn't hang about for long :angry:
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Post by: DanChave on 17 November 2011, 19:01
Smoothed the washer jet holes in my Vento bonnet, got the bonnet and rear bumper in primer and got some paint on the side mouldings and grill :) Back on it tomorrow to finish!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 17 November 2011, 23:04
Picked up an ABF head to play with.
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Post by: jv on 18 November 2011, 12:22
Checked it was still there.
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Post by: DanChave on 18 November 2011, 14:08
Blocked and re primed the bonnet (painting on Monday!) and Painted the rear bumper :)
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 November 2011, 14:13
fitted a free net optic set free from my mates smashed bora
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 November 2011, 15:43
Put £50.00 of fuel in her and give her a drive as she has not moved in a week
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Post by: scott64 on 18 November 2011, 16:34
usual hoover out and wipe over the inside
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 November 2011, 16:38
Checked it was still there.

 :shocked: and was it!?  :grin:
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Post by: weazgti on 18 November 2011, 20:12
Watched the blue smoke come past it whilst in traffic now starting to idle on 3 cylinders.
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 November 2011, 20:28
put my alloys up for sale

big changes coming  :wink: :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 19 November 2011, 00:28
Fitted my new tyre, and picked up an ABF head to play with.

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Post by: Gti Tim on 19 November 2011, 14:02
Went to fit my new abs sensor, took the wheel off, disconnected the sensor and then the lead crumbled in my hands  :angry:. Now i need to order a new lead
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Post by: wessexgti on 21 November 2011, 11:11
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!
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Post by: DanChave on 21 November 2011, 15:51
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!

Good luck mate!

I painted and fitted my Vento bonnet as well as giving her a nice wash :)
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 21 November 2011, 15:55
I painted and fitted my Vento bonnet as well as giving here a nice wash :)

Pics or it never happened! :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 21 November 2011, 16:09
I painted and fitted my Vento bonnet as well as giving here a nice wash :)

Pics or it never happened! :grin:

Just uploading some pics and resizing them at the moment :)
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Post by: daz veedub on 21 November 2011, 17:21
sold my ch,s  :cry:

put smooth bumper up for sale, some changes to be made  :smiley:
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Post by: wessexgti on 21 November 2011, 17:44
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!

the good news is-she didnt fail!
the bad news is-they didnt have time to test her,as it took longer to fit the new'ish gearbox!! so its got to wait till tomorow-good job ive got the week off i guess.
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Post by: The Doc on 21 November 2011, 17:49
Driven it  :wink:
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Post by: scott64 on 21 November 2011, 17:52
 :embarassed:just paid £143 for six months road tax  :sick:
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Post by: DanChave on 21 November 2011, 18:40
:embarassed:just paid £143 for six months road tax  :sick:

Ouch :(
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Post by: GeorgeyBoy on 21 November 2011, 22:46
Taken out me blown ECU after a bad ground...can't wait to get a new one in there and test drive me new engine  :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 22 November 2011, 08:26
Drove the missus home and stared at it for a bit. I'm still unsure of that new rear bumper......
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Post by: sychosis on 22 November 2011, 11:23
Got an insurance quote :shocked:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 22 November 2011, 11:38
paid my insurance yday.

getting winter tyres today
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Post by: DanChave on 22 November 2011, 13:05
Fitted my colour coded front bumper, VR6 splitter and colour coded side mouldings. I am in love! Soooo happy with the outcome! Still not sure on the rear bumper though.....
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Post by: sychosis on 22 November 2011, 15:20
Got an insurance quote :shocked:

tpft £719 - fully comp £1000+ if I decide to mod in future or......













£460 fully comp withs mods already done  :grin: from the same company  :shocked:
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Post by: wessexgti on 22 November 2011, 16:59
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!

the good news is-she didnt fail!
the bad news is-they didnt have time to test her,as it took longer to fit the new'ish gearbox!! so its got to wait till tomorow-good job ive got the week off i guess.
FAILED!
rear center seatbelt mechanism doesnt work-anyone know how much one of these would be?
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Post by: DanChave on 22 November 2011, 17:03
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!

the good news is-she didnt fail!
the bad news is-they didnt have time to test her,as it took longer to fit the new'ish gearbox!! so its got to wait till tomorow-good job ive got the week off i guess.
FAILED!
rear center seatbelt mechanism doesnt work-anyone know how much one of these would be?

 Just take out the centre seatbelt! I'm pretty sure if it aint there they cant test for it  :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 22 November 2011, 17:56
stripped front end  :lipsrsealed: :smiley:
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Post by: wessexgti on 23 November 2011, 18:42
just dropped her off for her m.o.t  :undecided:-wish me luck!

the good news is-she didnt fail!
the bad news is-they didnt have time to test her,as it took longer to fit the new'ish gearbox!! so its got to wait till tomorow-good job ive got the week off i guess.
FAILED!
rear center seatbelt mechanism doesnt work-anyone know how much one of these would be?

passed!! just had to undo the bracket,retract the belt and heypresto. and wot a difference a non-notchy gearbox makes n'all!! HAPPY DAYS
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Post by: Toby on 24 November 2011, 21:53
just hit 115000 miles  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 25 November 2011, 12:47
refitted washer bottle and had a polish round engine bay  :cool:
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Post by: emery1990 on 25 November 2011, 12:56
Took out my first engine  :smiley: It went bad
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Post by: wessexgti on 25 November 2011, 21:13
drove 110 miles to my mums,picked her up,drove to the toby carvery in old windsor,had a f'ing great big roast dinner for a fiver,drove her home,had a brew,then drove 110 mile's home again-lovely!!

oh,and wot a difference brighter bulbs make-last time i drove home along the A303 in the dark,it was hard work with the candles that are standard bulbs,those 100% brighter ones are the dogs dodar's imo  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 25 November 2011, 23:30
Broke the bonnet catch on it :cry:

Fixed tomorrow if it's not peeing down/ snowing
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Post by: Nexus6 on 25 November 2011, 23:35
Sadly, not a lot  :undecided:
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Post by: Tucky on 26 November 2011, 12:10
Dtrove int 5 minutes up the hill to my dads house to descover the water l;eak is a mjor cuase of concern on my vr6  :sad: paked it up and drove back home in my mk4 tdi  :grin:
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Post by: Cory on 26 November 2011, 13:15
failed at seperating a wheel from a brake drum  :angry:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 26 November 2011, 14:13
Replaced broken rear ABS sensor  :smiley:

Washed her and took for MOT ( FAILED ON A DODGY FRONT BALL JOINT ) They wanted £54.00 just for the joint!! I went to my friend at a certain car spare shop and got a NEW ARM AND BALL JOINT FOR.................. £21.56  :grin:

Just shows you how much money garages rip off the unknown public on parts  :angry:

It's not what you know... It's who you know  :wink:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 26 November 2011, 15:39
Highered it by 10mm and put my white wheels back on with brand new rubber on  :smiley: much better handling  :cool: i also changed the gearbox oil, put new starter motor on and changed the coolant with 50/50 antifreeze  :smiley:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 26 November 2011, 15:57
bought winter tyres, washed down old alloys and going to nip to halfords now to get some paint primer and laquer to spray them
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Post by: Cory on 26 November 2011, 21:24

Just shows you how much money garages rip off the unknown public on parts  :angry:


they completely take the p*ss sometimes . . .
my mrs peugeot 206  :sick: needed a new top mount, catalytic converter, and head gasket, so went to her parents usual garage and she got quoted £1078  :shocked:

so i ordered the parts for a little over £100 and a new outfit from her work (anne summers) as a treat for me doing the work for her  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 26 November 2011, 22:07
Took off driveshaft, got covered in CV grease to find out the joint i got sent wont fit.

On trolley jack, overnight, in a public carpark  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 27 November 2011, 10:50
Took off driveshaft, got covered in CV grease to find out the joint i got sent wont fit.

On trolley jack, overnight, in a public carpark  :grin:

and is it still on the trolley jack today or has some cnut been and niked it? :grin:
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Post by: Ninja on 27 November 2011, 11:08
Washed it. Wished it was a my MK3 anni.

Meh  :cry:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 November 2011, 15:04
Took off driveshaft, got covered in CV grease to find out the joint i got sent wont fit.

On trolley jack, overnight, in a public carpark  :grin:

and is it still on the trolley jack today or has some cnut been and niked it? :grin:

Safe and sound  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 27 November 2011, 15:59
loads  :cool: :wink: :smiley:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 27 November 2011, 16:32
Took off driveshaft, got covered in CV grease to find out the joint i got sent wont fit.

On trolley jack, overnight, in a public carpark  :grin:

and is it still on the trolley jack today or has some cnut been and niked it? :grin:

Safe and sound  :cool:
:grin:

staying on the jack tonight aswell? or get the driveshaft back on yet?


and today ive primed my winter alloys, and givent them two layers of colour, actually looking prety good for a bodge job with a few rattle cans from halfords  :grin: :lipsrsealed:

this was them after the very first thin layer of paint
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388426_10150563735658906_559108905_11454138_146718606_n.jpg)

now had a second good layer, no primer to be seen now, and hopefully winter tyres will come tomorow, then stick two last layers of colour, a few layers of laquer then get the winter tyres on them in a few days :)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 November 2011, 23:26
Took off driveshaft, got covered in CV grease to find out the joint i got sent wont fit.

On trolley jack, overnight, in a public carpark  :grin:

and is it still on the trolley jack today or has some cnut been and niked it? :grin:

Safe and sound  :cool:
:grin:

staying on the jack tonight aswell? or get the driveshaft back on yet?

Yes, and most of next week, i may swap the jack for an axle stand though  :grin:
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Post by: golfyste on 27 November 2011, 23:50
Yesterday I spent many hours removing the gearbox to it a vr6/g60 clutch and flywheel set up to find that I had been sent the wrong friction plate so it didn't fit  :cry:  and today fitted my interior LEDs, led side sidelights and number plate lights, Hid's, gti lettering on the ashtray, heko wind deflectors and silicone turbo induction pipe along with a new n75j valve and different maf and then washed her ...... So had quite a busy weekend haha
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Post by: Milby on 28 November 2011, 10:30
going to deep clean the inside :) because it looks like a bomb has exploded in there :L
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Post by: AD1.8T on 29 November 2011, 21:11
Anni/r32 Mirrors :cool:

(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab25/yellowmgzr/7914c43d.jpg)
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Post by: Tazzy on 05 December 2011, 16:16
back to dub unit today for new fob battery and recode, as well as picked up a few bits a needed :)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 05 December 2011, 16:32
Had day off work to potter about and took it on a trip to some local breakers  :cool:
Looked in all the Passats to find wing-mirror switch and wiring all wripped out.  Some fool had wrecked the rare as poop door handles in all of them too and left them behind in bits.
So I found the necessary connector is also fitted on a Polo 6N  :wink:  Also got rest of bits for alarm LED fitment into passenger door.
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Post by: scott64 on 05 December 2011, 17:27
just wiped the leather over and a quick hoover :rolleyes:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 December 2011, 18:46
Now its turning bitter cold I realised the old girl hadn't been started in a while!

it reminded me why its off the road. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1987348#msg1987348
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 December 2011, 19:14
Now its turning bitter cold I realised the old girl hadn't been started in a while!

it reminded me why its off the road. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg1987348#msg1987348


any one else think it sounded a bit like a train  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 07 December 2011, 00:48
Oil and filter change. Fook me it's cold.
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Post by: X4MGS on 07 December 2011, 02:48
Mine; Replaced a sticky passenger door light switch & tried a new battery on the remote so get the central locking working like it should but no joy so door card off next... Arrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh to get to the actuator...

Wifes MK2 - fixed the passenger seat release mech & swapped the handles over!!
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Post by: DanChave on 07 December 2011, 07:27
Nothing because the weather is foul and my interior bits STILL haven't arrived!
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Post by: vdubdave91 on 07 December 2011, 19:56
changed the side repeaters to crystal ones and replaced a snapped parcel shelf strap  :smiley:
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Post by: lemski on 07 December 2011, 21:07
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....
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Post by: DanChave on 07 December 2011, 21:13
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............
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Post by: X4MGS on 07 December 2011, 21:17
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............

Tartan  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mind your footer has that sort of already... :tongue:
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Post by: lemski on 07 December 2011, 21:24
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............

Tartan  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mind your footer has that sort of already... :tongue:

army green/ you mean nato green?
i just dont know. burbery  :cool:
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Post by: X4MGS on 07 December 2011, 21:25
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............

Tartan  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mind your footer has that sort of already... :tongue:

army green/ you mean nato green?
i just dont know. burbery  :cool:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 07 December 2011, 21:53
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............

Tartan  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mind your footer has that sort of already... :tongue:

army green/ you mean nato green?
i just dont know. burbery  :cool:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
it will fit in when i go back to grimsby  :laugh:
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Post by: DanChave on 08 December 2011, 07:50
looked at it. still not sure what colour to spray it. hmmm....

Pink! Black? Army green. Egg shell blue! Beige? Met brown..............

Tartan  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mind your footer has that sort of already... :tongue:

army green/ you mean nato green?
i just dont know. burbery  :cool:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
it will fit in when i go back to grimsby  :laugh:

Yeah Nato Green, Thats what I meant! I couldn't think of the damn word at the time :)
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Post by: sharki786 on 08 December 2011, 10:29
fitted new thermostat 3ltr's of G12++, new cooltant bottle, new rotor arm & a new distributor cap (car fires up with in a mili second) very happy and warms up ALOT faster and is alot more responsive!!! :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 December 2011, 10:30
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/burberrycookies.jpg)

 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Milby on 08 December 2011, 10:37
was going to clean it but i cba and it too cold for my liking  :grin:
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Post by: chrisenglish on 08 December 2011, 12:23
Tested a new handbrake cable, but fitting another caliper and refitting the cable later today
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Post by: brianpologti on 08 December 2011, 17:30
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/burberrycookies.jpg)

 :lipsrsealed:

Liking them a lot
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Post by: Ninja on 08 December 2011, 18:07
DROVE IT. And put £5.00 fuel in. My Turbo laughed and spat it back out
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Post by: DanChave on 08 December 2011, 21:40
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/burberrycookies.jpg)

 :lipsrsealed:

Liking them a lot

DAAAAAMMMNN!!!!!

Loving those :)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 December 2011, 23:48
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/neobadness/burberrycookies.jpg)

 :lipsrsealed:

Liking them a lot

DAAAAAMMMNN!!!!!

Loving those :)

As seen on http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2009/11/theme-tuesdays-chop-shop/ :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 10 December 2011, 09:05
If all goes to plan i'll be visiting a guy in Carnoustie about painting my front end,removing the 249/112 valves and also removing rocker cover and inlet mani and getting them cleaned up for painting,also finishing off my catch can install,cleaning interior of throttle body and painting outside of it,tidying up the metal plate that the 249 stuff was attached to and painting that and that's going back on as I've got my home made bracket for the catch can attached to it.Think that's about it lol
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 10 December 2011, 12:23
Dropped mine off to get some fancy laser tracking done  :laugh:
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 December 2011, 12:27
replaced heater bulb, brake bulb and sorted bit of rust out on the mk3   :smiley:
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Post by: AlexMozza on 10 December 2011, 15:59
Bled brakes, got ABS back  :cool:
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Post by: X4MGS on 10 December 2011, 16:39
Replaced Power steering pump on the Mrs MK2....
Bloody Messy Job!
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Post by: RnP on 10 December 2011, 16:48
added california scent cherry to the mk4
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Post by: DanChave on 10 December 2011, 19:58
Picked up my Porsche Cups :)
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Post by: jockgti on 10 December 2011, 20:41
Today i finally got round to removing the rocker cover,inlet manifold,249/112 valves,throttle body and for all the folk thinking of doing it its not an easy as some would say,even threads I've found on vw vortex didn't explain everything,i had wires in places nobody had mentioned,i asked in the other thread about anything underneath the inlet and was told there's nothing underneath yet i had 4 hoses to remove(aum),the old gasket for the rocker cover snapped into pieces it was so brittle,tomorrow i'm getting on with the sanding and painting,couldn't believe the state of some of the bits,i'll let the pics do the talking

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111210-00245.jpg)
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 December 2011, 21:15
you,ll notice the difference once that tb is clean  :wink:

good work jock  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 10 December 2011, 21:17
Sanded, fillered, sanded and painted. Then put it back together. Update later
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Post by: jockgti on 10 December 2011, 21:30
you,ll notice the difference once that tb is clean  :wink:

good work jock  :cool:

so on an aum is it the flat bit across the middle of the tb i can't touch? was gonna do the pcv edit but all the how to's i've seen have a slightly different setup to mine and i'm not 100% sure so i'm leaving that just now
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 December 2011, 21:31
the butterfly  :wink: if u open it will need setting up again with vagcom i beleive
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Post by: jockgti on 10 December 2011, 21:43
ok i'll try not to touch it lol
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Post by: garethmarshall on 11 December 2011, 12:59
started refurbing my alloys :)
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 11 December 2011, 13:14
Welded my bonnet notch then sanded and smoothed off bonnet
Changed side light bulbs
Test fitted new front bumper
Fitted Anni valance to new bumper
Started to prep wings
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/New008.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/New005.jpg)
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(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/New002.jpg)

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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 December 2011, 15:28
Fitted Passat wing mirror switch.  Used a connector out of a Polo.
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/xxxxxxxx.jpg)

It looked green before I got it wired in and I got used to the idea, but then it illuminated red!  :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 11 December 2011, 16:48
Picked up my new custom Porsche adapters and Porsche bolts :)
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Post by: jockgti on 11 December 2011, 21:19
Cleaned,sanded and gave them a few coats,its not as red as it looks in pics its the crappy flash on my phone now to finish them off and talk my wife into letting me put them in the cooker,as it says on the tins of paint it needs to be heated to 160 for 30-60 mins hopefully that will give it a glossy look as just now its matt ish

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111211-00254.jpg)
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(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111211-00249.jpg)
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Post by: jockgti on 12 December 2011, 23:33
underneath of inlet done,throttlebody painted just got to finish cleaning inside of it,basically if i get a speedy response to a question on ukmkIV's about the pcv simplification i'll be ready to bake the red parts and rebuild tomorrow

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111212-00268.jpg)
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Post by: sharki786 on 13 December 2011, 13:46
underneath of inlet done,throttlebody painted just got to finish cleaning inside of it,basically if i get a speedy response to a question on ukmkIV's about the pcv simplification i'll be ready to bake the red parts and rebuild tomorrow

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111212-00268.jpg)


AAAAH SEX RED I LOVE IT!!! :grin:

had it washed and looking gleaming making me smile again now.
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 December 2011, 13:47
stared at the mk4  :cool:

replaced fuel filter, air filter on mk3  :rolleyes: still cutting out issue  :undecided:

smashed crankshells on the wifes focus

all in a days work  :smiley:
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Post by: vdubdave91 on 13 December 2011, 17:22
Sexy red paint job   :tongue:
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Post by: Cory on 13 December 2011, 21:28
drove her up to uni and smiled like this for about 6 hours   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: jockgti on 13 December 2011, 23:07
cleaned tb,and started the rebuild not much to do now

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20111213-00279.jpg)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: lemski on 14 December 2011, 00:07
gone through yet more wiring. its a very tedious and boring job
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2011, 00:19
cleaned tb,and started the rebuild not much to do now

Looking good!  :cool:

gone through yet more wiring. its a very tedious and boring job

Don't know what you mean.  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 14 December 2011, 18:44
^^ good Job mate ^^

 :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 14 December 2011, 18:45
got the mk3 running, no stopping me now  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2011, 18:45
ooooh get you MR AKA.  is a good job though, need pic of it on car now.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 December 2011, 19:06
^^ good Job mate ^^

 :cool:

looks crap up close  :grin:
ooooh get you MR AKA.  is a good job though, need pic of it on car now.

you talking ta me ?  :huh:

Yeah.  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 14 December 2011, 19:33
it's dark.

i'll do it after work tomorrow

 :rolleyes:  :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 14 December 2011, 20:17
Dropped my girlfriend home in the morning and stared back at it as I went back inside :sad: I want to trial fit my new rims!!!!
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Post by: robiwill on 15 December 2011, 14:49
 :smiley:
Quiet in the workshop as always this time of year so the valver is being treated to a host of new parts

pair of wishbones and balljoints, advisory last mot
new starter motor as old one works only half the time terminals well corroded
new mk3 rear calipers as fed up with one sticking on
new disks pads for the rear and wheel bearings as scored from brakes sticking on
6 line braided brake hose kit as hoses starting to perish so might as well do it properly

should all be done for tomorrow as needed to get replacement sleaves for the lower wishbone mounts
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Post by: scott64 on 16 December 2011, 17:26
a good hoover inside and cleaned all the leather ... again :rolleyes:
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Post by: Tucky on 16 December 2011, 19:11
ripped out all the old split coolant   :smiley: bar two whcich i dont where they are  :rolleyes: see link mk3 section started re tapeig wireing loom as this was left open weni got  it back  :cry: discovered my sunroof was leaking and now need to replace the tracks as well as the headling
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 17 December 2011, 15:15
replaced my door handles for delocked colour coded from a vr6 highline what an improvement  :smiley:
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Post by: Tucky on 17 December 2011, 15:19
re taped 80 percent of my wireing loom and fited a few of my van air hoses into situ (inbtween hail showers )   :tongue:
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Post by: Toby on 17 December 2011, 15:26
gave it a good wash! and put my gti anni badge on the back with a little wabbit!
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Post by: scott64 on 18 December 2011, 11:51
finally got a chance to give it a good wash today after a month of sh*t weather :rolleyes:
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Post by: DanChave on 18 December 2011, 13:28
Finished modifying and fitted my MK4 Golf gear knob and gaiter :) It really needs a good wash and a hoover out though.......
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Post by: jockgti on 18 December 2011, 16:33
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cars all back together now just been out replacing blue cable ties with black ones and putting resistors in the 249 and 112 plugs and in a few hours i'll be dropping him off at the spray shop getting whole front end painted and rear bumper painted with the 4 mo valance de-textured and colour coded then its going next door to the workshop part to get the rear beam bushes fitted
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 18 December 2011, 16:46
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/IMAG0294.jpg)
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 December 2011, 17:41
mk4....nowt  :cool:

mk3....sprayed repaired arch and fitted new front spiltter
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 20:30
Full front respray  :smiley:

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/new007-1.jpg)

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Post by: daz veedub on 18 December 2011, 20:32
bumper looks sweet mate  :cool:

why didnt u get anni valence
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 20:34
Cheers daz   :smiley:

I wanted to be a little different with this one  :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 December 2011, 20:35
cool man  :cool:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 20:36
Do you think it's ok though daz or have i made a mistake  :undecided:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 December 2011, 20:39
Do you think it's ok though daz or have i made a mistake  :undecided:

a wont lie mate i did quote on some1 elses thread saying the airblade valence was  :sick:

if id of known u were going down this route id have pulled u up on it
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 20:41
Yeah i know what you mean mate.. Oh well you live and learn ay!

I can always take it off and get the Anni  :rolleyes:

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Post by: daz veedub on 18 December 2011, 20:42
Yeah i know what you mean mate.. Oh well you live and learn ay!

I can always take it off and get the Anni  :rolleyes:



was gonna say its not the end of the world mate easy to change if u do decide to  :wink: :smiley: :cool:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 20:46
Yeah i know what you mean mate.. Oh well you live and learn ay!

I can always take it off and get the Anni  :rolleyes:



was gonna say its not the end of the world mate easy to change if u do decide to  :wink: :smiley: :cool:

Will see if it grows on me over the next week or so.. if not then it's coming off  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 December 2011, 21:13
i think the airblade looks ok mate. what matters is you like it. :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:20
i think the airblade looks ok mate. what matters is you like it. :smiley:

Cheers mate  :wink:

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Post by: Dave_IOW on 18 December 2011, 21:24
Personal preference pal  :afro:

Nice spray job!
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:26
Personal preference pal  :afro:

Nice spray job!

Thanks Dave  :wink:

I'v got my brother in law to thank for this one  :grin:
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Post by: PATEMANUK on 18 December 2011, 21:28
A quick wash and wax before the snow comes lol :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:29
^^looking good^^
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Post by: PATEMANUK on 18 December 2011, 21:33
^^looking good^^

Cheers Gibbo i was frezzing my tits off  :laugh:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:37
^^looking good^^

Cheers Gibbo i was frezzing my tits off  :laugh:

I bet.. I was in the garage all day and it was bad enough in there. Kept going into the spray booth and turning the heat on  :laugh:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 December 2011, 21:38
^^looking good^^

Cheers Gibbo i was frezzing my tits off  :laugh:

i was gonna give mine a wash today, but decided ide just wait till tomorow and go to bubbles :D
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:42
Bubbles... Is that not Michael Jackson's pet monkey? Or should i say was  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Screech16v on 18 December 2011, 21:43
Got my winter wheels out of the back garden ,gave them a quick spruce up in "winter safety orange"  :shocked:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:44
Damn there BRIGHT  :laugh:
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Post by: PATEMANUK on 18 December 2011, 21:53


I bet.. I was in the garage all day and it was bad enough in there. Kept going into the spray booth and turning the heat on  :laugh:
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Mate i do the same when im at work  :grin: you working on a sunday  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 December 2011, 21:58


I bet.. I was in the garage all day and it was bad enough in there. Kept going into the spray booth and turning the heat on  :laugh:

Mate i do the same when im at work  :grin: you working on a sunday  :smiley:
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Only on my car mate  :wink:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 December 2011, 22:24
Bubbles... Is that not Michael Jackson's pet monkey? Or should i say was  :lipsrsealed:
haha also a car valet place up my way, pretty cheep for a wash down and wax
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 19 December 2011, 02:26
New set of Continental PremiumContact2's fitted
Washed car
 :cool:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 09:56
^^^^ Different........... not my cup of tea though.  What made you go for Blue or does the first word of this post answer that?
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 19 December 2011, 12:44
(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/church-says-wood/20111217_154110.jpg)
(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/church-says-wood/20111217_154059.jpg)
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to be fair i did a crap job... door handle surround and interior light bit to do today i recon

simelar to what ive done to mine, only i got mine flocked in the same blue as my seats :)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299556_10150489653203906_559108905_11083511_1281617618_n.jpg) crap pic mind :D not sure on the blue carbon wrap to me though, just doesent look right cause ive never seen blue carbon, but fare one, aslong as you like it thats all that matters


also if you want the shelf that goes were you have the hole in your dash pm me, got one that im never going to use (you may have one already and just have it not fitted in the pics but yeah options there if you need it
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Post by: GTI.T on 19 December 2011, 15:06
Today i have decided new year i am taking my golf of the road and im going to attempt a few jobs that need doing wheels coilies that sorta stuff so i will be using many links and asking many questions
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Post by: DanChave on 19 December 2011, 16:15
Got as far as getting out the jack and a trusty block of wood to aid me in test fitting my Porsche Cups, then decided it was cold and wet so didn't bother  :angry:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 16:18
Got as far as getting out the jack and a trusty block of wood to aid me in test fitting my Porsche Cups, then decided it was cold and wet so didn't bother  :angry:

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Post by: DanChave on 19 December 2011, 16:28
Hhaha, I may give it a go tomorrow, weather depending........
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 16:30
Hhaha, I may give it a go tomorrow, weather depending........

If it's not actually raining, just get it done, you know it'll be worth it.  :cool:  Then again, what are you testing?
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Post by: DanChave on 19 December 2011, 17:15
I just want to get them on to see what tyre size I need to go for :)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 December 2011, 17:58
I just want to get them on to see what three size I need to go for :)

I bet if you already had the tyres you wouldn't be hanging about.    :grin:
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Post by: DanChave on 19 December 2011, 18:49
I really would!! Although I really want to polish the lip so I have to try and wait till the weather improves  :sad:
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Post by: emery1990 on 22 December 2011, 21:13
Put engine in near enough, took it back out wrong flywheel, whole day wasted  :laugh:
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Post by: travisreeve on 24 December 2011, 01:20
 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: scott64 on 24 December 2011, 12:55
put a new rear wiper blade on and filled it up with petrol :undecided:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 24 December 2011, 15:25
£61.23 of petrol and new spark plugs. Decent alternator belt and power steering on order for new year.
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Post by: brianpologti on 24 December 2011, 15:48
Fitted my newly painted bonnet, finally  :cool: then the Anni will be parked up for winter too many idiots  on the road , Daily will be getting a beating , again haha
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Post by: DanChave on 24 December 2011, 16:05
Ordered my tyres for my cups :) All I need now is base coat and lacquer and I'm all set!
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 24 December 2011, 18:24
Topped up anti freeze and give her a wash  :smiley:
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Post by: postie on 24 December 2011, 18:30
fixed my boot light at last, only taken a couple of months to get round to it.
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Post by: scott64 on 30 December 2011, 13:17
fitted a new rear wiper blade also some alloy dust caps and a alloy beesting ariel on the roof :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 30 December 2011, 14:36
Drove to Tragos, came back and my tyres had arrived :) :) :)
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Post by: tech1889 on 30 December 2011, 16:22
Bought even more parts for it !
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Post by: Screech16v on 30 December 2011, 16:22
Fitted vr6 leather steering wheel,new leather gear and handbrake gaitors,waiting for orange indicators to go with my now orange winter wheels  :cool:
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Post by: Junior74 on 30 December 2011, 16:35
fitted new oil breather (at last...)  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 December 2011, 17:37
Drove it fairly hard all the way home after Xmas at the folks  :evil:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 31 December 2011, 12:56
hopefullly have new rear beam bushes and coilovers fitted before going to the pub tonight :)
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Post by: DanChave on 31 December 2011, 14:02
Drove to my mates workshop to start repainting the Cups only to find out he was ill and the place was locked up :( roll on Friday!
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 14:41
hopefullly have new rear beam bushes and coilovers fitted before going to the pub tonight :)

Good luck bud, you got a job on your hands there!  :afro:
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Post by: tech1889 on 31 December 2011, 15:16
Picked up parts i ordered yesterday..
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 31 December 2011, 15:51
hopefullly have new rear beam bushes and coilovers fitted before going to the pub tonight :)

Good luck bud, you got a job on your hands there!  :afro:
stuck already  :grin:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 15:52
hopefullly have new rear beam bushes and coilovers fitted before going to the pub tonight :)

Good luck bud, you got a job on your hands there!  :afro:
stuck already  :grin:

Whats up?
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Post by: scott64 on 01 January 2012, 13:15
just given it the FIRST clean of the new year  :laugh:
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Post by: bully79 on 01 January 2012, 16:13
Just gone outside to find some W4NKER has keyed all down the nearside and the bonnet :angry:.If someone has a problem they should be big enough to knock on my door.....feckin muppets
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Post by: postie on 01 January 2012, 16:55
fitted parrot hands free.
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Post by: jockgti on 02 January 2012, 21:04
gave him a wash to get rid of all the polish residue left on him after being in the paint shop,as you can see by road and path it started raining so took pic from kitchen,whole front end repainted and rear bumper inc valance much happier now with bodywork black side repeaters from whoosh in classified section and just barely see the checky roof its anthracite squares on the sides kind of diamondy also had rear beam bushes done,still got dogbone mount to do,rear wiper to reinstall with mk5 aero arm/blade and boost gauge still to fit but its getting there

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Post by: gizago on 03 January 2012, 10:56
Havent had my mk2 long, and the weather is shocking here today  :rolleyes:, but yesterday I sorted out the exhaust blow, discovered my n/s/f rim is buckled, and started to go through the wiring, as there are a few loose connections that need sorting. Also went through one of the boxes of spares that came with it and found and fitted the missing drivers window winder handle, complete with cover and screw, and the missing mirror knob and bellows from the passengers door. Also robbed the gearstick gaiter and an exhaust hanger from the scrap mk3 at the top of my drive for it. Minor victories really but it all adds up  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 January 2012, 13:37
started her up, been a while  :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 04 January 2012, 14:17
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120102-00299.jpg)

Like the roof mate.

I made my golf legal only moments ago...can anyone guess what I did?

I think I am ready for the grilling that will ensue...
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 04 January 2012, 14:21
^^ :cool:^^

Nice Golf mate!

What did you do to it?   :undecided:
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 January 2012, 17:03
c,mon scarr what ya done
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Post by: thatwillis on 04 January 2012, 17:17
Its clear outside. Gets half way through fitting new speakers and its starts raining... :angry:

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/thatwillis/2012-01-04155240.jpg)

Builds shelter  :smiley:

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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 04 January 2012, 17:18
 :grin:

Typical British weather  :angry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 04 January 2012, 17:41
c,mon scarr what ya done

Removed my HID and fitted some Osrams, about to take it for a spin and try them out  :smiley: I feel bad for fitting HIDs in the first place but I was young and impressionable back when I only had 50 posts  :smiley:
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Post by: thatwillis on 04 January 2012, 17:56
Just couldnt deal with the abuse   :tongue:

Get some projectors.
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 04 January 2012, 17:59
Take some pics of the result  :cool:
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Post by: scott64 on 06 January 2012, 15:54
washed the outside and cleaned the alloys, hoovered the inside and cleaned the leather :smiley:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 January 2012, 17:26
Picked up a replacement starter motor..
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Post by: Wazzzer on 06 January 2012, 17:41
Picked up a replacement starter motor..

I know one thing you haven't done...  :wink:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 January 2012, 17:53
On it now  :embarassed:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 06 January 2012, 19:42
Made a heavy duty new bracket for my gear linkage.
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Post by: DanChave on 07 January 2012, 20:19
Finished repainting my Porsche Cups :)
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Post by: gixer1127 on 07 January 2012, 21:11
Got Stainless system through from Ebay including decat, jacked motor up with the intention of fitting then realized how corroded the nuts were on down-pipe so sat back with a beer to think about it before deciding to attack it another day, (instinct tells me to leave alone until im ready otherwise i break things!!). Instead waxoyled brake pipes and re-undersealed sills in preparation for mot end of month!! Then discovered Golf Gti Forum.
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Post by: scott64 on 08 January 2012, 10:48
waxed with autoglym high def` wax and cleaned the wheels again :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 08 January 2012, 11:04
Got Stainless system through from Ebay including decat, jacked motor up with the intention of fitting then realized how corroded the nuts were on down-pipe so sat back with a beer to think about it before deciding to attack it another day, (instinct tells me to leave alone until im ready otherwise i break things!!). Instead waxoyled brake pipes and re-undersealed sills in preparation for mot end of month!! Then discovered Golf Gti Forum.

 :grin: :grin:

Good Man!
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Post by: Horney on 08 January 2012, 11:13
Bought a 6 point OMP Roll cage.

Nick
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Post by: jockgti on 08 January 2012, 20:25
fitted new rear wiper motor and mk5 aero arm blade(not getting any water through though,also removed some more vw piping i'll need a new box soon for all the bits i've removed lol,also added a pic of my newly colour coded 4mo valance

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120108-00301.jpg)
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Post by: Jimble on 08 January 2012, 21:33
Gave it a bath. :smiley:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 January 2012, 21:36
Boost leak tested it  :cool:
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Post by: scarr89 on 08 January 2012, 21:59
Gave it a wash then drove it 200miles to get it nice and dirty again...Got smoked by a mk5 on the Mway. Damn those petrols are quick  :sad:
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Post by: Knacker on 09 January 2012, 00:14
Axle bushes replaced :)
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Post by: dTEA on 09 January 2012, 11:38
Rung round to get quotes for two new tyres and will be getting them fitted later...more GY Eagle F1s. Even beat black circles prices :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 09 January 2012, 12:01
Aquire'd four window motors, now all i need is the wiring loom and I can fit my leather doorcards, window switches and chrome door pulls :)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 January 2012, 15:10
Straps for the cover got ripped off in the nasty wind leaving the car exposed, so did some sewing and fixed it!
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 09 January 2012, 16:42
Drove her to the shop and bought a Pipercross air filter  :cool:
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Post by: RnP on 09 January 2012, 16:46
fitted some led interior bulbs and led number plate bulbs
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 09 January 2012, 22:17
Watched it get winched onto the AA low-loader  :sad:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 09 January 2012, 23:01
Watched it get winched onto the AA low-loader  :sad:
how come?

edit : just seen your thread in the mk4 section, sump meet speedbump/road?


drove it for the first proper time since i got the new axle bushes on, so much difference  :)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 09 January 2012, 23:09
Bump in road, only had it back on the road 2 days  :grin:
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Post by: dTEA on 10 January 2012, 08:14
Remembered how much grip new tyres have! Heavy right foot on way home to scrub them in :evil:
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 January 2012, 16:54
sprayed rest of my interior bits  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 10 January 2012, 19:41
Got some silicone hoses from mike (dragongreengti, just gotta make em fit now and my induction piping will have no more splits and leaks. Just gotta ring forge tomorow for some parts
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Post by: rsgolf on 10 January 2012, 20:54
managed to get my rear washer jet cleaned out.can now see out the rear window lol
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Post by: jockgti on 11 January 2012, 20:51
Took delivery of some new bits and new grill arrived but nobody was in so picking that up tomorrow,then the skirts and grill are off to the painters,also some osram nightbreakers and W5W cool blue bulbs to fit and powerflex dogbone mount to fit

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Post by: daz veedub on 11 January 2012, 20:54
managed to get my car out on bigger wheels and turn it around  :grin: start sanding tomorrow  :smiley:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/024.jpg)
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/023-2.jpg)
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Post by: Thom89 on 11 January 2012, 21:56
Pondered whether to sell or not!

Thom
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Post by: pickles on 11 January 2012, 21:57
f**ked it changin the stat lol, 5 mins to change, 1 day to try and stop leak  :laugh:
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Post by: lemski on 11 January 2012, 22:16
Sprayed a wheel. Will eventually do the others
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 11 January 2012, 23:07
Pondered whether to sell or not!

Thom

Noooo.. You will regret mate  :cry:
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Post by: turbokid23 on 12 January 2012, 00:50
Wheels on order,, bidding on a Fmic,, got my ko4 turbo and manifold,, wot else is there to do apart from injectors and samcos??
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Post by: Thom89 on 12 January 2012, 10:48
Pondered whether to sell or not!

Thom

Noooo.. You will regret mate  :cry:


Depends on what you replace it with! :evil:

Thom
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 12 January 2012, 13:28
Pondered whether to sell or not!

Thom

Noooo.. You will regret mate  :cry:




Depends on what you replace it with! :evil:

Thom

 :grin:  :wink:
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Post by: Ali MK2 :-) on 12 January 2012, 19:26


Drove it...swore at it........stroked it better!  :grin:

Ali
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 12 January 2012, 21:29
Bought some fog lights off ebay and towing eye blanks need to get them tinted now and put on hopefully over the weekend  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 12 January 2012, 22:03
Purchased the following

1 Pipercross Air Filter
2 Two Super bright 24 LED Brake lights
3 x1 can of plastic primer
4 x1 can of Gloss black

All ready for an afternoons tinkering  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 12 January 2012, 23:37
New plug leads, runs properly and back making proper power again :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 January 2012, 14:38
started to sand car and hammerited front and rear crash bar in the process
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Post by: bobbarley on 13 January 2012, 14:39
Today I have dropped it off at the garage  :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 13 January 2012, 16:36
Fitted new drive shaft and took it in for MOT. Needed new track rod end and they had to bodge the rusted/broken exhaust mounts to secure it back on. Passed in the end  :smiley:

 1 advisory - Front right brake imbalance of 21% <<<<<< What does this mean?
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 13 January 2012, 17:50
Your right brake is either working 21% more or less than your left..
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Post by: brianpologti on 13 January 2012, 19:54
Got pissed off with it as the alarm went off again at 3am again randomly
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 13 January 2012, 19:58
Got pissed off with it as the alarm went off again at 3am again randomly
dodgey door module ?
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Post by: scarr89 on 13 January 2012, 21:01
Your right brake is either working 21% more or less than your left..

How bad is that? Would that cause swerving under heavy braking right?
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 January 2012, 21:06
means there not working the same so will pull to 1 side on brakeing
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 13 January 2012, 21:10
Your right brake is either working 21% more or less than your left..

How bad is that? Would that cause swerving under heavy braking right?

I would have thought so.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 13 January 2012, 21:26
Your right brake is either working 21% more or less than your left..

How bad is that? Would that cause swerving under heavy braking right?
try it go down your road at 30, make sure no cars are behind/next to you and slam on the anchors see what happens.

i recon you would feel a slight pull.
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Post by: scott64 on 14 January 2012, 14:53
washed it this morning filled it up with petrol :cry: and gave it a good waxing this afternoon :rolleyes:
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Post by: scarr89 on 14 January 2012, 16:13
Fitted de-cat  :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 14 January 2012, 21:44
Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
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Post by: Screech16v on 14 January 2012, 21:52
Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:
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Post by: scarr89 on 14 January 2012, 23:40
Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:

Pics ASAP...Why would you even bother telling us without having a pic ready? I'd put a pic of my de-cat up but...not quite the same really is it?  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI JIMMER on 15 January 2012, 01:41
Got my car fixed, after 2 months of it being dead  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 15 January 2012, 09:10
Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:

Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:

Pics ASAP...Why would you even bother telling us without having a pic ready? I'd put a pic of my de-cat up but...not quite the same really is it?  :smiley:

Cos I knew people would want pics ;) I'll upload some today, once I have given her a nice wash!
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Post by: gixer1400 on 15 January 2012, 13:14
put a de-humidifier in it for 12 hrs to dry it out , as it mists up 5 mins after i stop using it  :sad:

and it has frost on the inside every morning at the moment  :shocked: brrrrrr.
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Post by: Toby on 15 January 2012, 13:57
insured it !! robbing wayne kerrs  :laugh:
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Post by: DanChave on 15 January 2012, 17:32
Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:

Fitted my Porsche Cups :)
Pics  :evil:

Pics ASAP...Why would you even bother telling us without having a pic ready? I'd put a pic of my de-cat up but...not quite the same really is it?  :smiley:

Cos I knew people would want pics ;) I'll upload some today, once I have given her a nice wash!

Pics now up :)
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Post by: leigh_harty on 15 January 2012, 17:50
Beefed up the brakes... suprised my old ones stopped me :laugh:

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/leigh_harty/a274a78a.jpg)
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Post by: scarr89 on 15 January 2012, 21:32
Beefed up the brakes... suprised my old ones stopped me :laugh:

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/leigh_harty/a274a78a.jpg)

Is that a 312mm set up with green stuff pads and which disk? Hope it works out well for ya!!
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Post by: scarr89 on 15 January 2012, 21:55
Put my newly modified grill and plate surrounds on...What you guys reckon? Marmiteish I'm guessing...

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1010603.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1010604.jpg)

Going to take my rear badge off and stickerbomb that aswell...
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 January 2012, 00:04
Not really my thing but it looks like you done a good job  :cool:
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Post by: Thom89 on 17 January 2012, 20:08
You'll get pulled having your numbers and letter like that!

Thom
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Post by: scarr89 on 17 January 2012, 20:25
You'll get pulled having your numbers and letter like that!

Thom

I knew there wasn't something quite right about them... :smug:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 January 2012, 22:03
You'll get pulled having your numbers and letter like that!

Thom

I knew there wasn't something quite right about them... :smug:

 :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 17 January 2012, 23:32
Very nearly parked it backwards up a lamp post.








 Jedi like reflexes saved the day though. :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: DanChave on 18 January 2012, 07:31
That doesn't sound good! Much damage?
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 January 2012, 13:00
watching my fuel gauge plummet as im doing 34 miles 4 days a week, just for a 4 hour shift  :sick:
try doing it 7 days a week like i used too...


only do it 5 days a week now, still bloody expensive though
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 January 2012, 18:08
Cheeky little 5k oil service (sitting at 135k miles now)
Fitted 20mm hubcentric on the rear axle.  Looks the shizzle  :cool:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 January 2012, 18:48
Fitted Pipercross Air filter... Sounds awesome  :cool:
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Post by: Wooosh on 19 January 2012, 13:33
Fitted new sump as speed bump cracked my original  :angry: oil change and new oil filter lastnight
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 January 2012, 15:31
Fitted my new heated leather interior.  :smiley:
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Post by: wessexgti on 19 January 2012, 15:33
fitted my 008 valve-sweet!  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 19 January 2012, 15:44
Fitted my new heated leather interior.  :smiley:

Pics??
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Post by: jockgti on 19 January 2012, 16:28
fitted new pollen filter and washed him

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120119-00324.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120119-00325.jpg)
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Post by: xcore on 19 January 2012, 20:51
wore at the bastard thing for not starting thismorning.
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Post by: scarr89 on 19 January 2012, 21:23
wore at the fatherless son thing for not starting thismorning.

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:...The swearing at part only!
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Post by: scott64 on 20 January 2012, 17:13
bought a new pollen filter ready to fit it tomorrow :rolleyes:
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Post by: garethmarshall on 20 January 2012, 17:15
taken all the wiring looms out o the mk2
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 20 January 2012, 19:34
Put £45.00 worth of fuel in her  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 January 2012, 19:46
got pissed off with her  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 January 2012, 19:47
got pissed off with her  :grin:

whats she done ?  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 January 2012, 20:01
got pissed off with her  :grin:

whats she done ?  :grin:
used half a tank of fuel in a very short period of time (woops heavy right foot  :grin: )
and developed  a noise which i cant decide what it is, and  i have also been living off a credit card for the past week cause i went a bit crazy at the start of the month and forgot ive not won the lottery so im going to have to put more stuff on the credit card to fix this :sad:  :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 20 January 2012, 20:21
Thought how dirty the White paintwork looked...

Thom
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Post by: lemski on 20 January 2012, 20:25
WhIte thom?

On the golf I found the problem (I think), the vdo box is knackered.

In other news so far me and the boss have spent 9 hours building a ek civic witha d16 lump out of an ef. Going good so far
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 21 January 2012, 12:46
got pissed off with her  :grin:

whats she done ?  :grin:
used half a tank of fuel in a very short period of time (woops heavy right foot  :grin: )
and developed  a noise which i cant decide what it is, and  i have also been living off a credit card for the past week cause i went a bit crazy at the start of the month and forgot ive not won the lottery so im going to have to put more stuff on the credit card to fix this :sad:  :grin:
well that was a simple fix :grin:

went around my cusns garage so i could put it up on the ramp and have a proper look, see if there was any play in wheels/struts.
bit of play in wheel, initial thought, bearings, then shine a torch down behind the wheel and notice the hubs not moving, the other day when i went to put coilovers on my mate must have cracked a few of the nuts off and forgot about it so the wheel nuts just needed tightning :lipsrsealed: glad i didnt get overtaken by my own wheel the other day on the way to work  :smiley: phew, free fixes are the best, now to put the front coilovers on, wish me luck :)
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 January 2012, 13:50
New cherished plate fitted...

Thom
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 January 2012, 16:18
Give her a wash and changed brake bulbs to LED one's
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Post by: Milby on 21 January 2012, 16:40
just washed her :) shes now red instead of grit covered mud ;)
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 January 2012, 17:07
New cherished plate fitted...

Thom

What plate Thom?
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Post by: DanChave on 21 January 2012, 18:05
Stripped the bumpers, grill, front wings and rear lights and started cutting out rust on the silks and the rear light section!
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Post by: Thom89 on 21 January 2012, 18:43
New cherished plate fitted...

Thom

What plate Thom?

JU11ES L  :lipsrsealed:

Thom
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Post by: leigh_harty on 21 January 2012, 18:47
Beefed up the brakes... suprised my old ones stopped me :laugh:

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/leigh_harty/a274a78a.jpg)

Is that a 312mm set up with green stuff pads and which disk? Hope it works out well for ya!!

Nope a 280mm jobbie  :smiley:

They dont half squeak at low speeds tho
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Post by: scott64 on 22 January 2012, 11:42
new pollen filter fitted and the leather interior cleaned and conditioned :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 22 January 2012, 14:22
Had a super smooth cruise home from my pals.  Washed it, admired it and took some pictures.
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 22 January 2012, 14:32
New cherished plate fitted...

Thom

What plate Thom?

JU11ES L  :lipsrsealed:

 :grin:

Thom
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Post by: kahunajb on 22 January 2012, 19:06
Fitted some Osram Nightbreaker Plus bulbs and a new  ariel gasket.
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Post by: scarr89 on 22 January 2012, 19:14
Fitted some Osram Nightbreaker Plus bulbs and a new  ariel gasket.

Yes. Osrams are good.
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Post by: Jimble on 22 January 2012, 20:35
Given it a quick wash.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 January 2012, 08:38
New DAB beesting aerial and cables rerouted (pain in the arse job)
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Post by: wessexgti on 23 January 2012, 11:36
taken my beloved border collie to the vets to have a operation to remove a ugly sist thing off her rectum (dont ask!).hope its not the big 'C' as she is a lovely,gentle souled dog.wish her luck chaps.
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Post by: brianpologti on 23 January 2012, 19:51
Got myself a new n75 valve 'e' please bob .
Hopefully bye bye 17705 , hopefully , very hopefully . (ok maybe a pretty please) haha
And a filter, inlet gasket , temp sender for the girlfriends diesel.
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Post by: DanChave on 23 January 2012, 20:46
Got the rear light section welded in today, had a play with my new arch roller and rolled my arches on the new nearside wing and the nearside quarter panel :) also, on my way home I picked up 6 M10 washers! Can anyone guess why?................. My Damn phone ran out of battery so pics of progress tomorrow!
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 23 January 2012, 22:21
Camber?......Am i allowed to say that on here?!
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Post by: DanChave on 23 January 2012, 22:54
Shhhh!  :lipsrsealed:  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Horney on 23 January 2012, 23:02
Started writing a hopping list for the build. Ouch!

Nick
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Post by: gixer1400 on 24 January 2012, 19:04
went to order some new temperature senders for my mk2 gti from the vw dealer over the road from work

 only to be told that they are no longer available :shocked:

so rang the local independant vw specialist and found that he had them on the shelf   :smiley:

so thanks to colin at ' discount vw audi wirral '  :cool:
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Post by: daz veedub on 24 January 2012, 19:36
hit 162k on the mk3
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Post by: blackpool1980 on 25 January 2012, 08:17
selling the bora 130 tdi for a audi a3 2.0 tdi boo hoo. :embarassed:
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Post by: lemski on 25 January 2012, 08:30
Another aldi convert
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Post by: Neo Badness on 25 January 2012, 12:25
Got the tools I needed to pull the wheel bearings out but it's peeing down so will content myself welding up the rear arches on this Scooby we have lying here taking up valuable workshop space... :rolleyes:
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Post by: jockgti on 25 January 2012, 12:27
raining in Dundee? surely not,usually the best weather for my job keeps the old buggers in doors
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Post by: RFC84 on 25 January 2012, 14:18
De-wipered my mk3 & clocked 186k  :cool:
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Post by: wessexgti on 25 January 2012, 16:38
spent all day trying to get a definitive answer to which bloody wheel bolts i need to use on the 'new' alloys-tapered or radius. asked 6 different people,its split 50/50. hope to get a definate answer tonight off someone off here!  :laugh:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 January 2012, 18:59
60 Degrees Taper Cone, Radius Seat or Flat Seat - That is the question! ha

This might help: http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-nuts-wheel-bolts.aspx
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 25 January 2012, 22:17
Finally fixed my aerial which i've been meaning to do since i bought the car (4 months ago)

Looked at my Porsche D90's

Looked at 1.8t's on ebay!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 January 2012, 22:25
Finally fixed my aerial which i've been meaning to do since i bought the car (4 months ago)

been  meaning to fix mine for almost a year  :grin: :lipsrsealed:

never use the radio anyway...

have a new antenna base now just cant be arsed to fit, too cold  :grin:
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Post by: Hoggy on 25 January 2012, 22:33
Washed it at work and put my new stubby aerial on :)

Then the fuel light came on.. :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 January 2012, 19:32
Got carried away at pumps and put full tank of fuel in, for the first time in about a year  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 26 January 2012, 20:32
Got carried away at pumps and put full tank of fuel in, for the first time in about a year  :grin:
most expensive thing to happen in this thread!
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Post by: scott64 on 27 January 2012, 18:11
gave the inside a quick clean
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Post by: DanChave on 27 January 2012, 19:11
Stone chipped and painted the nearside inner arches and sill and painted the door shuts arches and sill! Build up tomorrow and back down to the MOT station to get a fresh ticket :)
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Post by: stow1985 on 27 January 2012, 20:23
Got carried away at pumps and put full tank of fuel in, for the first time in about a year  :grin:
most expensive thing to happen in this thread!

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 January 2012, 22:54
Got carried away at pumps and put full tank of fuel in, for the first time in about a year  :grin:
most expensive thing to happen in this thread!

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Won't be doing it again.  Feels like I got a couple of fat birds sat in the back.
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Post by: scarr89 on 28 January 2012, 17:44
Snapped the corner of my scuttle panel trying to get it off while trying to fit my boost gauge, I then proceded to drop the boost connection adaptor into my engine bay which I have not found  :angry: So the insides are still in bits and its on axle stands as I will have to have another look in the morning  :angry: x 78
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Post by: scott64 on 29 January 2012, 10:48
just gave the golf a quick waxing (meguires) before the snow hits us (so the weather people say) :shocked: :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 January 2012, 15:45
Bought a head-unit on eBay.  Kenwood DPX503U double din.  Looking forward to that arriving and enjoying listening to music in the car again!
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Post by: daz veedub on 29 January 2012, 15:56
sent her off to mates spray unit  :smiley: :cool:

(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/002-29.jpg)
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Post by: mowlamb on 29 January 2012, 16:00
A bloody good wash and changed my fuel filter.
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Post by: lemski on 29 January 2012, 16:16
Started fixing wiring looms. 16 broken wires so far. The rub jonny wiiring guide has done well so far
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Post by: Thom89 on 29 January 2012, 18:49
Put it through the car wash

Thom
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Post by: jockgti on 29 January 2012, 18:58
picked him up from bodyshop had rear 3/4's painted r32 skirts painted and fitted and standard grill and badge colour coded looking good now,also fitted osram w5w and h7 cool blue,fitted powerflex dog bone mount and figured out the rear wiper motor i bought from classifieds on here is gubbed
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Post by: Neo Badness on 30 January 2012, 13:00
4x brand spanky new wheel bearings fitted. Rear one appeared to have welded itself on but got there in the end. Lot smoother now.
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Post by: scott64 on 30 January 2012, 17:52
cleaned the snow off :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 30 January 2012, 19:08
Dropped her round my mates ready for fitting of new suspension tomorrow (weather permitting?
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Post by: lemski on 30 January 2012, 19:39
Picked up my mk2 5door ready to rip to pieses tomorow.
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Post by: simpsonstarwars on 01 February 2012, 11:02
What ive done so far today to my mk4 golf gt tdi

Installed and wired up some black halo's,

Removed the armrest and fitted delete tray,

Ordered  some xenon bulbs,

And booked her in for some tint  :)


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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 01 February 2012, 11:28
What ive done so far today to my mk4 golf gt tdi

Installed and wired up some black halo's,

Removed the armrest and fitted delete tray,

Ordered  some xenon bulbs,

And booked her in for some tint  :)



out of interest you selling arm rest. my mates lookig for one
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 February 2012, 11:38
bought some fk 15mm spacers  :smiley:
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Post by: simpsonstarwars on 01 February 2012, 13:21
hey mcgee9t2  ive allready promised to a friend otherwise i would have sorry :/
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Post by: Martz on 01 February 2012, 13:22
Taxed it and washed it (for my wife)
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Post by: turbokid23 on 01 February 2012, 13:26
Washed it,, put forge 007p on, bage less grill,
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 01 February 2012, 14:35
hey mcgee9t2  ive allready promised to a friend otherwise i would have sorry :/
no worries dude
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Post by: Neo Badness on 02 February 2012, 01:09
ordered dash LED's as tired of working out my speed from RPM and gear selection at night.

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Post by: pickles on 02 February 2012, 15:26
Fixed my drivers window after the regulator chewed the cable :(, was really impressed as its the first job iv done start to finish with no problems whatsoever.

used this repair kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220934605415

and this guide http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/243313.aspx

hope it helps
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Post by: Milby on 02 February 2012, 17:13
fixed the common heater stuck on setting 4 problem ahha  :grin:
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Post by: SRGTD on 02 February 2012, 23:41
Tucked it up in the garage when I got home from work tonight. With the current sub-zero temperatures, saves the early morning scraping!  :smug:
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Post by: dagzie on 03 February 2012, 00:22
de-slammed it so it can get on the brake rollers for its mot :P
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 February 2012, 12:58
std exhaust back on today.... well the cat and middle box anyway
std suspension at the weekend
std arb at the weekend
std airbox at weekend
std tip at weekend

sad sad days

you selling the arb?
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 February 2012, 13:16
std exhaust back on today.... well the cat and middle box anyway
std suspension at the weekend
std arb at the weekend
std airbox at weekend
std tip at weekend

sad sad days

How come?
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 February 2012, 16:28
selling!

probably buying a merc  :cool:

not the usual choice for drifting  :grin:
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Post by: luke on 03 February 2012, 16:32
stopped the alternator back bearing squealing which was doing my head in!
also got annoyed how i've cleaned it twice this week and it's filthy after 10 miles  :sad:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 February 2012, 17:56
stopped the alternator back bearing squealing which was doing my head in!
also got annoyed how i've cleaned it twice this week and it's filthy after 10 miles  :sad:
do mine if you want, havent cleaned her since long before xmas  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 February 2012, 18:43
just bout go pick this years winter wheels up pics later  :smiley:
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Post by: mowlamb on 03 February 2012, 18:48
I done this  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy80/mowlamb/0012-2.jpg)
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Post by: Martz on 03 February 2012, 19:15
Done nothing to it but decided I actually do like it. :embarassed:
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Post by: Jay on 03 February 2012, 19:32
Done nothing to it but decided I actually do like it. :embarassed:

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Someone must have hacked Martz account!
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Post by: Guy on 03 February 2012, 22:43
Done nothing to it but decided I actually do like it. :embarassed:

ha haaaa!  :grin:
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Post by: pickles on 03 February 2012, 22:53
stripped the lacquer n paint off my boot n some flaky bits on the car using my karcher pressure washer, lesson learned  :laugh:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 04 February 2012, 14:10
due to its lack of power and ability to idle or rev, had a new idle valve a fresh set of plugs and a new rotor arm and disi cap

wow what a difference the gti has got its mojo back  :grin: :grin: :grin:

also sorted the hatch wiring as the wiper had stopped working along with the number plate lights  :shocked:

now clear ,bright and legal  :cool:

all thanks to Alan at 'discount vw audi center hoylake' a mk1-mk2 god  :smiley:
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Post by: Martz on 04 February 2012, 18:24
After doing a power slide on a roundabout I decided to put winter tyres on. Nearly Hirt the old girl! :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: jockgti on 04 February 2012, 18:25
picked bits up from vw,its amazing how little 49.90 gets you  :laugh:,block breather,o ring,retaining spring clip,some screws and 2 interior bulbs
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Post by: palmtree on 04 February 2012, 18:26
Been a busy day had a load of stuff fitted by my mate i went to lend a hand not that i was much use!

Genuine cambelt kit, metal impeller water pump, fresh G12++
Genuine oil filter, oil, spark plugs, pipercross panel filter,
k03s, silicone TIP, 3" downpipe and decat

need a new exhaust manifold as well mines got a nice big crack in it!
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Post by: Horney on 04 February 2012, 18:28
Moved it from it's hiding place in a council garage and started pulling it to bits:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6817654413_fb4f217f7b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817654413/)
IMAG0084.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817654413/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr

nick

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Post by: olliemk3 on 05 February 2012, 11:37
went to fit a jom vr6 splitter to my car!

and snapped it  :angry: made of thin china it seems
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Post by: Jack3559 on 05 February 2012, 11:56
went to fit a jom vr6 splitter to my car!

and snapped it  :angry: made of thin china it seems

Cold plastic is brittle.
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Post by: Screech16v on 05 February 2012, 12:03
went to fit a jom vr6 splitter to my car!

and snapped it  :angry: made of thin china it seems

Did you try and fit it as one piece? best to fit them seperatly starting from the outside then joining them in the middle  :smiley:
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Post by: jonrandom on 05 February 2012, 16:11
Cleaned the engine bay and spay painted a few bits in there. Finished welding up my TIP, then dropped my maf and the sensor snapped!  :angry:
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Post by: scott64 on 05 February 2012, 16:49
cleaned the ice and snow off it ready for work in the morning :grin:
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Post by: luke on 05 February 2012, 16:58
pulled a fiesta out of a ditch in the snow  :wink: :cool:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 February 2012, 17:00
put on my golfgtiforum stickers  :grin:
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Post by: jockgti on 05 February 2012, 18:39
washed him,then ripped the inlet manifold out to remove all pcv stuff and redo all pipework for catch can,fitted some new interior bulbs
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Post by: leigh_harty on 05 February 2012, 19:23
Pull a couple of tons of Plastic out of my oil pick up pipe :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 February 2012, 20:02
Done nothing to it but decided I actually do like it. :embarassed:

Oh....................My...................God.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: topman2u on 06 February 2012, 10:27
well just dropped the golf off at the local garage to have a new steering rack fitted, new adjustable drop links, and an oil change  :shocked:

then when thats done its off straight to the tyre place to have balance and tracking done omg the mrs is going mad money money she says lol

always come in 3s dont they lol
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 February 2012, 18:03
Turned off the traction control  :laugh:
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Post by: daz veedub on 06 February 2012, 18:21
prepped 2 wheels ready for refurb
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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 06 February 2012, 18:45
Cleaned up, refurbed, painted all the rod shiift gear selector assembly on my Mk3. Then cracked my knee off the alternator on my newly painted engine so went home. Planned to fit some brake pipes but can wait till tommorow.
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Post by: wessexgti on 06 February 2012, 18:48
washed all the salt n grime off

fitted new wheel bolts (110 nm torque settings the correct setting i believe/hope?)
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Post by: jv on 07 February 2012, 08:20
8am MOT on a ffffreeezing cold morning.
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Post by: Len on 07 February 2012, 08:47
Drove it down some country lanes! Fast!  :evil: :grin:
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Post by: R32UK on 07 February 2012, 08:50
Drove it down some country lanes! Fast!  :evil: :grin:

mk3???  :huh:

who-ya-kidding




























 :laugh:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 07 February 2012, 09:14
Fell out of it before realising ive parked in a 10metre wide patch of black ice   :embarassed:

A fit girl saw too.  :embarassed:
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Post by: jv on 07 February 2012, 10:10
^ lolz

MOT passed! A huge 1100 miles done in a year! Came home to find car tax renewal! :grin:
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Post by: Len on 07 February 2012, 10:11
Drove it down some country lanes! Fast!  :evil: :grin:

mk3???  :huh:

who-ya-kidding




























 :laugh:

Not kidding anyone! I'm a country lane specialist as I am used to Cornish roads! :tongue:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2012, 12:26
^ lolz

MOT passed! A huge 1100 miles done in a year! Came home to find car tax renewal! :grin:

Bet it needed loads of work to get through it!  :grin:

Jesus, even mine nearly managed to do 3k for the year!  :laugh:  MOT due again end of next month,  :sad:
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Post by: jv on 07 February 2012, 13:30
But that's offset by the 10 years or so it did 0 miles eh? :tongue:
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Post by: gm8 on 07 February 2012, 15:14
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/DSCF0012.jpg)

rear discs/pads and a lick of paint
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Post by: sychosis on 07 February 2012, 15:58
I managed to change a rear disc and bearings on one side before the snow got me saturday, but now need to get new caliper bolts   :sad:
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Post by: scarr89 on 07 February 2012, 16:29
Sprayed up my front grill matt black and removed the wrap of my front badge. Took apart my new sharan badge, colour coded the back then slapped it on!

One of my fav mods for sure, gives the car such a cleaner look  :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2012, 17:11
But that's offset by the 10 years or so it did 0 miles eh? :tongue:

What an absurd exaggeration, it was only a mere 7 years!  :laugh:

Yes it would have been even more than 3k if the car would have let me and funds permitted. If it never came off the road the mileage would probably be insane by now!  It's predecessor is still on the road and should be rocking well in the mid 250s now :shocked:  :cool:

 
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Post by: jockgti on 07 February 2012, 21:27
finally finished the pcv simplification,tidied up all the catch can hosing,polished the fpr and fuel rail and finished off the coilpack cable tidy thing properly,excuse the white and blue cable ties i'll get black or red ones asap to replace and took a better picture of roof for the guy that asked the other day and laid all the bits i've removed out on the ground and chuckled
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120207-00356-1.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120207-00358.jpg)
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Post by: jonrandom on 07 February 2012, 21:58
Looks good  :cool:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 08 February 2012, 00:11
Nice work :cool:

See you hooring up the bypass anytime soon?
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Post by: jockgti on 08 February 2012, 18:38
me?
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Post by: Lewy on 08 February 2012, 19:43
Replaced the corroded to fcuk fuel pump pipe with a braided stainless one.
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Post by: daz veedub on 08 February 2012, 19:44
been out in the cold replacing snapped alternater belt on the mk3 only to find the motor place have give me the wrong fecking belt  :angry:
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Post by: lemski on 09 February 2012, 20:10
got more wiring put bck in. it may evem fire up again tomorow with any luck
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Post by: scott64 on 10 February 2012, 17:55
had the brake light switch replaced  :rolleyes:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 10 February 2012, 18:01
got more wiring put bck in. it may evem fire up again tomorow with any luck

any luck firing it up mate?
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Post by: lemski on 10 February 2012, 19:55
Nkt yet mate, need ro get better wiring diagrams to see where the plugs in the dash cobbect
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 February 2012, 19:56
just ordered a coolant bottle and a flange seal for the mk3   :rolleyes:
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Post by: gixer1400 on 10 February 2012, 20:15
had a new engine mount fitted to the mk2 and the mixture set up adjusted   :smiley:


now goes like a missile  :cool:
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Post by: pickles on 10 February 2012, 23:31
fitted my exhaust at long last :)
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Post by: Martz on 11 February 2012, 10:34
Got a compliment on the ship, 'looks lovely mate, let me know when you sell it!'
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 11 February 2012, 16:35
(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150768485588906&set=a.317212198905.193945.559108905&type=1&theater)

fitted my anni valance (doesent look like that good fitment in the pic from the light :D  but isnt too bad, need to trim about 1mm more off bumper on drivers side and will be perfect fit.

next step, going to go down the US spec route, and smooth the anni valance in and then get it sprayed :)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 February 2012, 16:56
Washed some frozen spit off it  :undecided:  :cry:
Took it out for a spin with 4 up.  Tickled a couple of speed bumps  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 11 February 2012, 18:14
Fitted new shark fin and had her washed by the polish guys down the road for a fiver...  :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 11 February 2012, 18:17
Fitted new door mirror after some cnut smashed it off and did a runner :sick:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 11 February 2012, 18:20
Fitted new door mirror after some cnut smashed it off and did a runner :sick:

I had that done to my old car.. but i actually watched the little fecker do it so i gave chase caught him and roughed him up a little bit  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 February 2012, 09:56
Just fitted a new head-unit - Double din Kenwood to replace factory Gamma.  10 minutes tops (even with numb fingers)  :cool:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/DSC_0004.jpg)
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Post by: stow1985 on 12 February 2012, 09:59
Fitted new door mirror after some cnut smashed it off and did a runner :sick:

I had that done to my old car.. but i actually watched the little fecker do it so i gave chase caught him and roughed him up a little bit  :lipsrsealed:

 :grin: :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 February 2012, 13:36
Remap :)
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Post by: symsymma on 12 February 2012, 13:43
Replaced fooked cupholder and fitted bora knob(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff379/symsymma1/2012-02-12133510.jpg) no more sh!te wood effect
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Post by: Ktuludays on 12 February 2012, 16:05
dizzy cap and rotor arm, new leads, earth point clean up and eventually got her starting up properly
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Post by: detritus on 12 February 2012, 23:58
What did i do today? Came within 3" of being a victim of a 'crash for cash' scam. A38 in Birmingham on the Kingsbury island, 5:20pm. Saw an old grey Vauxhall Zafera swerve from lane 3 into the path of a old Nissan Primera in front of me before driving off at speed. The Primera driver looked at me in his mirror whilst jamming on his brakes to a complete stop (no brake lights). Luckily I stopped well in time (god bless the GTD  :cool:) - his response? Slammed the car into reverse and came back at me! I took avoiding action and he missed me by inches. The car - full of Eastern Europeans (just an observation) shot off round the roundabout and back the way we had come at Mach 3.

I had to pull into a carpark next to the scene to change my pants; 5 minutes later and what do I see? The grey Zafera do the exact same thing to the same Primera! They missed their new target again, by luck rather than judgement. My temperament went from trying to calmly collect what was left of my insides from the back seat to wanting to catch, abduct, torture and disembowel the lot of them with a rusty spoon. I felt sick with rage.

Be warned guys and girls. They are out there…  :angry:

Detritus. 
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Post by: Jack3559 on 13 February 2012, 01:09
What did i do today? Came within 3" of being a victim of a 'crash for cash' scam. A38 in Birmingham on the Kingsbury island, 5:20pm. Saw an old grey Vauxhall Zafera swerve from lane 3 into the path of a old Nissan Primera in front of me before driving off at speed. The Primera driver looked at me in his mirror whilst jamming on his brakes to a complete stop (no brake lights). Luckily I stopped well in time (god bless the GTD  :cool:) - his response? Slammed the car into reverse and came back at me! I took avoiding action and he missed me by inches. The car - full of Eastern Europeans (just an observation) shot off round the roundabout and back the way we had come at Mach 3.
http://jjizzle.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/393199_10150390820664249_101228694248_8275774_15343550_n.jpgnto a carpark next to the scene to change my pants; 5 minutes later and what do I see? The grey Zafera do the exact same thing to the same Primera! They missed their new target again, by luck rather than judgement. My temperament went from trying to calmly collect what was left of my insides from the back seat to wanting to catch, abduct, torture and disembowel the lot of them with a rusty spoon. I felt sick with rage.

Be warned guys and girls. They are out there…  :angry:

Detritus. 

Have you informed the police?

You could save their victim a lot of trouble if you provide the number plates.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 February 2012, 01:18
Abandoned in the pub carpark after failing to start when I went back to collect it.  :evil: Happy birthday to me.... :rolleyes:
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Post by: lemski on 13 February 2012, 09:01
Abandoned in the pub carpark after failing to start when I went back to collect it.  :evil: Happy birthday to me.... :rolleyes:
Birthday?
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Post by: detritus on 13 February 2012, 12:07
Have you informed the police?

You could save their victim a lot of trouble if you provide the number plates.
[/quote]

Certainly did. Should have mentioned that in the first post. I'm going back that way later on today. I'm packing my spoon especially.

Detritus.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 February 2012, 13:05
Abandoned in the pub carpark after failing to start when I went back to collect it.  :evil: Happy birthday to me.... :rolleyes:
Birthday?

Yeah Sunday buddy. Out Saturday, car is in pub carpark parked next to another abandoned Mk2 :grin:. Fortunately the owner is understanding and I'm going back down today to see if I can get it sorted. Fortunately me being me I have a few spares to try.
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 February 2012, 13:25
had puncture fixed on the mk3

had tyres removed on winter alloys for mk4 ready for refurb  :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 February 2012, 18:18
Fixed it :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 14 February 2012, 10:25
Put big bumper kit on. Put wheel back on. Wondered if ill have to raise it
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Post by: brianpologti on 14 February 2012, 12:09
Tried to fix my fault code 17705 , ordered some more bits , another 100 quid at mr vw,  :laugh:
But upset a bloke in a new passat , who tried to give it , showed him haha then slowed down waited for him ,
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Post by: gm8 on 14 February 2012, 13:27
brake fluid flush and oil change  :smiley:
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Post by: RhosneigrGaz on 14 February 2012, 16:22
Drove home like a saint and got 40 mpg in the GTi, not bad over 100 miles down the A5, then changed my rear pads and was thouroughly disgusted a proper garage can sell a car in such a state, should've looked more carefully to be fair but still not impressed!  £30 on a caliper winding tool was a ballache too but was impossible without it!

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/RhosneigrGaz/02%20Golf%20Turbo/IMAG0802.jpg)

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/RhosneigrGaz/02%20Golf%20Turbo/IMAG0803.jpg)
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Post by: jockgti on 14 February 2012, 23:08
purchased a 24mm whiteline adjustable rear arb to compliment the 21mm front whiteline arb i bought a while back
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 15 February 2012, 20:39
Collected my new summer wheels  :cool:  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 February 2012, 19:25
fitted new wishbone bolt and nut....

as old one vanished.

feels odd to drive  :grin:

Doesn't drive around in circles all the time now?
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 February 2012, 19:41
Just finished fitting side skirts.. Easier said then done!
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Post by: daz veedub on 16 February 2012, 20:07
Just finished fitting side skirts.. Easier said then done!

got mine to do aswell  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 February 2012, 20:21
Just finished fitting side skirts.. Easier said then done!

got mine to do aswell  :lipsrsealed:

Only took 3 hours  :lipsrsealed:

 :grin:
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Post by: jockgti on 16 February 2012, 20:41
stripped the rear wiper motor down to try and fix it,only to find insides rusted to hell small brass pipe that goes through middle of it is snapped off and for the price of a repair kit i would be just as well trying to source another motor,obviously not from 1toomanyuk in the classifieds on here as hes a lying thief.so i've ended up going for one of these http://www.gecleant.de/shop/stopfen/design/vdub.html and will sell the mk5 wiper arm and blade i've just bought from vw.and i also replaced some more jubilee clips in engine bay slowly but surely i'm getting through them all and getting rid of rusty ones
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Post by: symsymma on 18 February 2012, 16:28
Fixed broken wires going int boot so now i have a heated rear screen again.picking up projecter headlights as i write this to.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 February 2012, 19:12
Got carried away at pumps and put full tank of fuel in, for the first time in about a year  :grin:

320 miles and 3 weeks later the petrol light comes on. I hate short journeys and winter warm ups.
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Post by: shaft69 on 18 February 2012, 19:24
Changed oil and filter, used k&n oil filter see what there like. Topped up water/meth inj tank and got valeters wash and vac it.
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 February 2012, 19:35
fitted new coolant bottle won for 99p on ebay and new flange no more leaks on the mk3  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 February 2012, 19:42
fitted new coolant bottle won for 99p on ebay and new flange no more leaks on the mk3  :smiley:

Can't beat finding a bargain  :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 February 2012, 19:47
lol need a bargain on 2 wheel bearings and possibly a clutch aswell  :grin: cant see my mk4 being done by end of this month so gonna get mk3 up2 scratch
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 February 2012, 19:54
It's a good job you bought the boat  :lipsrsealed: I mean Mk3  :grin:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 February 2012, 20:13
so true mate  :grin: scary going round corners  :laugh:
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Post by: jockgti on 18 February 2012, 20:38
changed the piece of hose i was using for the brake booster line after doing the pcv edit,only using 1 booster line now,drove home and felt like a hard brake pedal and very dodgy brakes when i checked the hose it had basically vacuumed itself shut,totally flat lol
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 February 2012, 21:23
so true mate  :grin: scary going round corners  :laugh:

 :grin:

Mate get them bearings.. The last thing you want is the wheel coming off on a corner!

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Post by: jonrandom on 19 February 2012, 00:58
Got seriously pissed off that my manifold is not back from being skimmed! Now a second wkend and its problems after excuse.  :sad: :angry:
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Post by: leigh_harty on 19 February 2012, 09:23
Took the 16v clocks out of my vr and put in proper clocks that cost me a £1

Bought a coilpack for a £1

And got myself a lightened flywheel for £20  :laugh: Hard day on the wallet  :tongue:
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Post by: symsymma on 19 February 2012, 16:56
Cleaned the old tb to see if it cures my idleing prob.time will tell :smiley:
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Post by: Horney on 19 February 2012, 17:07
Chopping, grinding, welding (Not by me though!) and general fixing:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6903479697_05f094c1b7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903479697/)
IMAG0097.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903479697/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
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Post by: Mitching on 19 February 2012, 17:10
Put it in the garage ready to SORN it :sad:
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Post by: Wazzzer on 19 February 2012, 17:16
modified a few plastic bits with a grinder  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Panthera on 19 February 2012, 18:30
Washed the GTi for the 2nd time in two days.
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Post by: Screech16v on 19 February 2012, 18:35
Stuck my golf GTI.co.uk stickers on  :cool:
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Post by: lemski on 19 February 2012, 20:10
Let itsee daylight,.and didnt take the lowersplitter off over the ramp, luckily
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Post by: sychosis on 20 February 2012, 16:17
I put a powerflow catback exhaust on it on friday  :grin:
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Post by: symsymma on 20 February 2012, 17:00
Skived off work today and fitted depo projecter headlights and sprayed me delock kit.car is very dirty i know lol.(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff379/symsymma1/2012-02-20163540.jpg)(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff379/symsymma1/2012-02-20165408.jpg)
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Post by: X01X on 21 February 2012, 13:44
I fitted the loom and switch to make my heated seats work and stole the cage off my mums stereo so mine now fits correctly  :laugh:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 21 February 2012, 14:43
Had my last 2 wheels wrapped in rubber and drove off without paying... Me being an honest man went back and they diden't even realise that i had not paid !!! I could of had 4 new tyres for £135.00 but Noooooo not me  :angry:  :angry:
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Post by: performancevw on 21 February 2012, 14:56
opened up the timing belt cover, checked what condition the belt is in. was happy with it. then tried to open the glovebox compartment with a screw driver (broken handle) but found nothing inside. shut the lid back. opened the bonnet. disconnected the battery terminals, shut the bonnet. walked around the golf for a bit and thats it!  :smiley:
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Post by: Dean_W on 22 February 2012, 21:27
Booked in for major service, discs, pads, stat, temp sensor and cooling issue.

Also bought some anniversary wheels.......nice one.

Oh yeah, and bottomed it out on the way home   :embarassed:
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Post by: DanChave on 22 February 2012, 22:17
Bought a new one!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 22 February 2012, 22:29
forgot i had a ramp up to my house that the car door no longer fits over cause the cars lowered and smashed the side of my door off it  :sad:
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Post by: shaft69 on 22 February 2012, 22:42
Topped up water/meth inj bottle, and ragged it home on motorway.
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Post by: murraymint on 22 February 2012, 22:44
Bought a new one!

So what did you get then? Vr6?
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Post by: s-l-i-x on 23 February 2012, 00:42
Got these beauties in the post  :smiley:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3218/img29041.jpg)
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Post by: DanChave on 23 February 2012, 08:16
Bought a new one!

So what did you get then? Vr6?

Mk3 GTI 8v :) high mileage, but solid shell so good base for an engine conversion ;)
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Post by: daz veedub on 23 February 2012, 11:49
Cleaned it so i could take pictures to sell it

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/church-says-wood/20120221_171524.jpg)
(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/church-says-wood/20120221_171142.jpg)


never seen it so clean jack  :cool:
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Post by: Fletcha on 23 February 2012, 11:52
changed the ignition coil. this has not fixed the running issues :sad:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 25 February 2012, 18:01
Went to fetch two Mystic Blue doors as I needed a passenger side as mine had a big dent in it. While I was there I noticed the last two pieces of sill trim just sitting in the chaps garage so had them as well. Returned home to strip the old door and fit the new. Then fitted the sill trim. Car looking loads better and now just needs a good clean which is tomorows job.
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Post by: ryanmacdonald1 on 25 February 2012, 18:14
Put it up for sale.....

But on the plus side got a gt tdi 130 coming my way  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 25 February 2012, 19:09
Cleaned and painted all 4 calipers
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Post by: symsymma on 25 February 2012, 21:54
Dewipered rear and touched up some stone chips :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 26 February 2012, 00:05
Lamin X'd the clear repeaters on my front bumper to match the ones on the wings.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 February 2012, 14:01
Gave it a good wash down.  Got all that horrible gritty salty crap off it   :sick:  Door shuts and hinge areas spruced up too.  Got a little carried away and started cleaning underneath, just a token gesture as I though it perhaps a waste of time this early in the year.

The sun was shining so I started to polish and wax it up.  Will carry on over the next few weekend and get it looking nice again.  It really needs a quick claying over before I get too carried away.
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Post by: scott64 on 26 February 2012, 17:32
washed the outside and gave the inside a good cleaning :smiley:
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Post by: DanChave on 26 February 2012, 17:34
Gave her a nice Sunday wash and drove her out to Dawlish and back :)
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Post by: Mitching on 26 February 2012, 18:26
SORN'd it :sad:
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Post by: turbokid23 on 27 February 2012, 13:58
Just gave it a mop stupid cats
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Post by: Scott D on 27 February 2012, 20:01
full service and passed MOT :)
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Post by: tdi_blu on 27 February 2012, 21:17
Fitted my RS6 alloys to my wagon and got very wet doing it in the rain  :grin:
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Post by: Screech16v on 28 February 2012, 12:56
Fitted lower bumper air duct,3" cold air feed and pipercross panel filter.Still got to gut the insides of the air box.
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Post by: Martz on 28 February 2012, 13:09
Washed it and cleaned the inside (wife hasturned it into a bin!!!!!! Don't tell Guy).
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Post by: Hoggy on 28 February 2012, 21:58
Fitted my Simota induction kit. VROOM.  :cool:
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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 29 February 2012, 19:07
Stripped the bushes out my rear beam and begun prepping it for some paint.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 29 February 2012, 20:25
Swapped my rear light clusters and re-drilled and tapped the fixing points on my boot handle plinth.
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Post by: MAW73 on 29 February 2012, 21:05
Replaced the window wipers front and rear + cleaned the car inside out + gave the exhaust pipe tails an along awaited polish

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/IMG-20120229-02718.jpg)

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Post by: daz veedub on 29 February 2012, 21:14
cleaned the mk3 inside and out  :sick: as some1 has put a bid in on ebay on the old workhorse  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 March 2012, 19:47
sold the mk3  :smiley:

and recieved my refurbed rs6,s

white bits are left over polish  :smiley: loving them tho  :cool:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/009-10.jpg)
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/005-19.jpg)
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/011-8.jpg)
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/010-10.jpg)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 01 March 2012, 21:00
Fitted a modified mk4 gearknob and gaiter to my mk3.
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Post by: jockgti on 01 March 2012, 21:21
parked it up after getting a coolant warning bloody thing
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Post by: sychosis on 02 March 2012, 08:24
Not alot drove to work in it, but I did come home to these last night  :grin:

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/temporary-3.jpg)

All I got to do now is get my old man to machine an old sparkplug socket  :smug:
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Post by: Podge92 on 02 March 2012, 11:58
bought new back lights :) smoked ones for 37 pound...bargain!
getting my gti fronts from the scrappies
buying my new starter!
getting a caliper slider
new stero


can tell its payday eh?
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Post by: ben gttdi on 02 March 2012, 12:23
bought new back lights :) smoked ones for 37 pound...bargain!
getting my gti fronts from the scrappies
buying my new starter!
getting a caliper slider
new stero


can tell its payday eh?

whats the golf? any pics?
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 02 March 2012, 18:26
Just fitted a new wiper linkage after a bit of sodding about........... :undecided: 

Worked out why it was wobbling around so much........ head snapped off one of the retaining bolts

Scuttle went back on in almost one piece, after bouncing it off TJGs head..... :embarassed:

Shouts to TJG, thanks for the help, loan of your drive, cups of tea and the impromtu trip to local hardware store
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Post by: T_J_G on 02 March 2012, 18:50
I helped a friend fit a wiper linkage, wish I didn't still got the headache after I was savagely beaten with a scuttle panel  :sick:







 :wink:

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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 March 2012, 12:15
Oil
oil fiter
petrol filter
spark plugs
air filter

and also figured out why my car was running abit underpowered (not that it has much) i unplugged the maf last weekend and forgot to plug it back in  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 03 March 2012, 18:32
Orderd a set of rear Brembo disks & pads.
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Post by: ben gttdi on 03 March 2012, 20:50
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t411/benn1345/london-5.jpg)
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t411/benn1345/london-7.jpg)
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t411/benn1345/london-3.jpg)
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Post by: Podge92 on 05 March 2012, 00:26


just polished, alloy cleaned, done all the glass, fitted my new rear hella lights i got for £37, fouind out my GTI front lights haave a broken adjuster ( anyone any idea if these can be replaced? )

and peanut buttered my blacks!
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Post by: scarr89 on 06 March 2012, 18:08
Removed the rear wheels and gave them a super duper clean then put 3 layers of PB wheel sealant on them...All shiny again  :smiley: The fronts to do tomorrow while fitting my 312mm disks :smiley:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 07 March 2012, 00:03
Fitted a new alt belt. Got the front wheels pointing in vaguely the right direction. Noticed I need two new exhaust rubbers, thought about new wheels and getting some paint done.

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Post by: scarr89 on 07 March 2012, 10:52
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-03-07104639.jpg)

These just arrived, got to paint the carriers black to match my already black callipers! Then for a attempt to fit em  :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 March 2012, 11:34
Took some stuff apart to help other peoples issues.  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: jonrandom on 07 March 2012, 12:01
Bought two copper washers and fitted them so now the power steering banjo doesnt leak and the turbo feed line.
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 07 March 2012, 15:57
Just bought new Coilovers!

What i need to do before UD Sunday!

Fit new coilovers
Fit x2 rear backing plates
Fit Brembo disks and pads to rear
Mop both sides and spend a couple of hours detailing


Time is running out  :evil:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 March 2012, 17:02
Groundhog day. Dropped it off at garage for fw and clutch.......  :sick:
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Post by: scarr89 on 07 March 2012, 17:45
Fitted the 312's...the brake pad wear sensor plug is fubared though...may have to stick some tape over the warning light until I get some new pads.

Cleaned my alloys and sealed them
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-03-07102104.jpg)

 :smiley:
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Post by: ben gttdi on 07 March 2012, 18:07
put my spacers on looks the nuts, no pics til its clean tho :P
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Post by: bourbon on 07 March 2012, 21:53
Fitted new coil it now purrs like a kitten  :grin:
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Post by: thatwillis on 07 March 2012, 22:30
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0izwvGVKk1qcphxpo1_500.jpg)

Made use of my nextdoor neighbours inspection pit after I cleared there garage for them.  :smiley:
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Post by: ben gttdi on 08 March 2012, 09:04
that badge looks the nuts :) iv done a few different 1s maself  over the few cars iv owned lol the mrs currently has bright pink  :undecided: mines pretty damn cool tho
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t411/benn1345/IMG00395-20120301-1405.jpg)
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Post by: jockgti on 08 March 2012, 21:06
picked him up from garage,he looked so out of place among 4 skyline gtr's quite pathetic really lol
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Post by: scarr89 on 08 March 2012, 21:12
'Wet vacced' the entire interior to get all of this crap out of it
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-03-08122145.jpg)

Then treated all of the plastics to some Wolfs silk milk, so shiny and smooth  :smiley: :cool: :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 09 March 2012, 15:10
Fitted coilovers, discs & pads to rear and test fitted new wheel. Still think i want to go lower  :undecided:

Before with 45mm drop on Apex suspension
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/fit002.jpg)

After with FK Street Coils ( not all the way down )
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/new006-2.jpg)

Comments welcome  :wink:
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Post by: scarr89 on 09 March 2012, 16:10
Gave mine a proper good exterior clean. All shiny again  :smiley:

Personally Gibbo I'd say that is plenty low. Don't go silly with it now! Lovely wheels mate, cannot wait to see em Sunday!

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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 09 March 2012, 16:24
Cheers fella  :wink:

Yeah see you sunday  :cool:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 09 March 2012, 16:44
looks good gibbo, personally ide say another 5 or 10 mill. but personal preferance and all :)

wheels im in two minds about though, part of me really likes them part of me doesent think they suit a mk4, will have to have a look on sunday.  :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 09 March 2012, 16:57
It might be lower for sunday  :grin:  :wink:

Yeah sound dude see you Sunday  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 10 March 2012, 17:52
Finished fitting coilovers and put wheels on
 
(found the front rub on coils so i'v had to put the spacers i had on the rear now on the front just so i can get the the show tomorrow!  :angry:

Spent 3hours cleaning & polishing  :laugh:
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Post by: kahunajb on 10 March 2012, 18:21
Fitted new pagid front discs and pads. First time doing it so took nearly 3 hours!
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 March 2012, 18:22
Done stuff for the first time in ages!  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: kahunajb on 10 March 2012, 23:23
Done stuff for the first time in ages!  :lipsrsealed:

Eh? Explain.
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Post by: wessexgti on 11 March 2012, 14:49
just turned 196,000 miles!!!!!!  :laugh:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 11 March 2012, 16:05
rear disc an pads plus new well second hand calipers an carriers as old one where seized up really bad  :sad:. all so had to new front tyres sat an tracking done.  :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 11 March 2012, 19:16
redone my catchcan pipework,fitted 2 plugs to my tip that a guy at my bros work made for me,put my new vinyls in the windows and gave him a damn good wash
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00396.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00398.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00399.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00390.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00401.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/Angus-20120311-00400.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 11 March 2012, 21:14
drove it far, and almost didnt make it home due to satnav firstly taking me to a petrol station that was shut, then to one that had been knoked down, ended up driving 30-40 miles after the petrol light had came on  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 11 March 2012, 21:17
Fitted my LM'S!
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x329/Lewisb1991/423798_10151402662650473_737040472_23330544_188290377_n.jpg)
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 March 2012, 11:46
Fitted my LM'S!

You sorted out your adaptor problem? Did you buy those ones of ukmkivs?
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Post by: DubUpYork on 12 March 2012, 11:57
Fitted my LM'S!
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x329/Lewisb1991/423798_10151402662650473_737040472_23330544_188290377_n.jpg)

Nice! Look nice and small are they 15"s? Just needs dropping on its arse next :p
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 12 March 2012, 12:09
15's? are you mad theyre 18's!
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 12 March 2012, 12:10
Fitted my LM'S!

You sorted out your adaptor problem? Did you buy those ones of ukmkivs?

Im slightly embarrased they fitted with no problems, that'll teach me not to fit them in the dark!
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Post by: Jack3559 on 12 March 2012, 12:38
I think they just look small because of the rubber band tyres and arch gap.
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 March 2012, 12:50
Fitted my LM'S!

You sorted out your adaptor problem? Did you buy those ones of ukmkivs?

Im slightly embarrased they fitted with no problems, that'll teach me not to fit them in the dark!

You are kidding me? You said you even tried fitting them?  :grin: :grin: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, glad they are on and all sorted now mate!!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 12 March 2012, 12:55
just me that thinks those tyres look like racing sliks  :grin:

look good though pal just need to get rid of that arch gap i could live in there
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 12 March 2012, 13:01
Fitted my LM'S!

You sorted out your adaptor problem? Did you buy those ones of ukmkivs?

Im slightly embarrased they fitted with no problems, that'll teach me not to fit them in the dark!

You are kidding me? You said you even tried fitting them?  :grin: :grin: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, glad they are on and all sorted now mate!!

haha, well the centre bores like 75 so when i put the wheel on the hub it wasnt centred! tyre sizes are way to low profile for me, fronts have as much tread as Jordans downstairs.

Coilovers are gunna be here soon!
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Post by: Jimble on 12 March 2012, 17:51
Applied two very fetching GolfGTI.co.uk stickers. Thanks JV  :cool:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 12 March 2012, 18:21
Bought a new cv boot as mine fecking split and i now have grease all over my new alloy  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 12 March 2012, 18:24
washed an polished my car an done the black trim.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti001.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti006.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti008.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti007.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti004.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti003.jpg)
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befor
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after
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(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/golfgti005.jpg)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 March 2012, 21:11
Hit & swore at it for not allowing me to remove it's rear caliper bolts.
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 12 March 2012, 21:19
Hit & swore at it for not allowing me to remove it's rear caliper bolts.

had the same prop at the weekend mate tuck me 6 hour an had to replace them all with new ones an had to change the carriers as well  :angry: hope u got them sorted
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Post by: jockgti on 15 March 2012, 17:25
did the gear box lever alignment on my mk4,fixed my 112 and 249 resistors as they had came loose and were throwing up cel's
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 March 2012, 21:22
Finally got my carrier bolts off and new brakes on...with rubbing.  :undecided:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 15 March 2012, 22:34
Changed cv boot and give wheels a wipe over.
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Post by: search on 15 March 2012, 23:34
Tint my ride. (Didn't do a good job but not a bad job either.) £6 off ebay cant complain. but will be getting it all done from a pro when i can aford it.

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k34/xsjado-man/421080_10150729762290491_753170490_11804353_76156863_n.jpg)
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Post by: sychosis on 16 March 2012, 09:45
Finally got my carrier bolts off and new brakes on...with rubbing.  :undecided:
Mine did this for about a week
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 March 2012, 10:03
For some reason there doesn't seem to be enough tolerance between the ABS ring and sensors. I took it for a longish drive last night and it appears to have bedded in a bit and the rubbing noise is starting to go.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 March 2012, 21:08
Tint my ride. (Didn't do a good job but not a bad job either.) £6 off ebay cant complain. but will be getting it all done from a pro when i can aford it.

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k34/xsjado-man/421080_10150729762290491_753170490_11804353_76156863_n.jpg)

Are those front tints legal?
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Post by: search on 16 March 2012, 22:24
yeah its the lightest smoke.
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Post by: Deano2711 on 16 March 2012, 22:33
For some reason there doesn't seem to be enough tolerance between the ABS ring and sensors. I took it for a longish drive last night and it appears to have bedded in a bit and the rubbing noise is starting to go.

I had new discs and pads fitted recently and it came out of the garage grinding (like a metal on metal sound). I took it back to the garage who fitted them who apparently did nothing and now it's back it's great.
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Post by: mk2addict on 17 March 2012, 18:54
Sorted out ht leads so my freshly done abf conversion is now firing on all 4 cylinders ha. Um cleand about a ton of old 8v bits and tools out of her as she's been storage for it all as I've been doin the swap. Put fuse box back together and dash back together. Ran a wire from coil pack to fusebox for my original rev counter to work. Ran a wire from ecu to diagnostic plug as I accidentally cut the wire needed and wrapd it up opps. Umm stood back and admired and waiting to take it out
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 17 March 2012, 18:58
New rocker cover gaskets, vibratechnic mounts on, boost leak fixed, new air filter on..

METHANOL BOUGHT!  :evil:
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Post by: Toby on 17 March 2012, 19:00
(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/b5a99e7a.jpg)

 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mk2addict on 17 March 2012, 19:20
Got a mate with a vauxhall manaro supercharged running 600bhp and when the methanols on its like the sipercharger kicking in agen amazin car
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 17 March 2012, 20:59
Got a mate with a vauxhall manaro supercharged running 600bhp and when the methanols on its like the sipercharger kicking in agen amazin car

Never been in anything with it! Hoping its going to be good!

Will know next weekend  :laugh:
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Post by: scarr89 on 17 March 2012, 21:41
FML Toby, is that your manifold glowing white hot?
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 March 2012, 22:08
FML Toby, is that your manifold glowing white hot?

I can feel it from here!  Has it just had a good ragging?
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Post by: craigdmjv on 17 March 2012, 22:55
today i have been scraping rust areas and treating with kurust also my next question on a mk3.5 cabrio is the radiator supposed to be basically touching the little pieces of metal that are in front of it as my bumper looks to be bent in a little and the grill is snapped  :rolleyes:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 March 2012, 15:43
given the coilovers a good layer of copper slip (which included getting a bolocking from my dad as i snaped a bit of wood and used it as a spatula to then find out he was using it for some fencing. whoopsie)

then decided im gonna put it on its arse and wound the coilovers all the way down, then took it on a test drive and forgot about the lowness and nearly lost my splitter
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Post by: DanChave on 18 March 2012, 16:50
Camber'd the rear and fitted 30mm adapters instead on 25's, wound the front coilovers down another 10mm, replaced my Porsche centre caps with some polished counterparts, gave her a thorough wash and took some pics all ready for the Devon Dubbers Exeter meet this evening :)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 18 March 2012, 18:32
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428110_10150861802883906_559108905_12485063_314154156_n.jpg)  :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 18 March 2012, 18:46
This weekend I've replaced the front abs sensors, and fitted my ak streets  :grin:  and give it a quick wash over

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/coilovered3.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/coilovered4.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/coilovered5.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/coilovered6.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/twadgemonkey/GTi/coilovered2.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 18 March 2012, 18:49
went and paid for it, followed it home for a bit then shot off to watch it arrive  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 March 2012, 18:49
booked the car transporter to pick her up tomorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 18 March 2012, 19:44
sychosis...... car looks tidy mate. how much is it lowerd by as sits nice an that about the higth i wont mine when it gets done  :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 18 March 2012, 19:49
fitted new scuttlle panel and finally fitted my boost gauge (http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120318-00422.jpg)
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Post by: dan_apps on 18 March 2012, 19:58
started to further investigate the non starting issue on the mk3 and tried to arrange transport of the mk2 to my new lace :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: JC on 18 March 2012, 19:59
started to further investigate the non starting issue on the mk3 and tried to arrange transport of the mk2 to my new lace :lipsrsealed:

apps, ring me  :kiss:
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Post by: sychosis on 19 March 2012, 09:04
sychosis...... car looks tidy mate. how much is it lowerd by as sits nice an that about the higth i wont mine when it gets done  :smiley:

To be really honest with you I don't rightly know, I know that the front splitter is about 3 inches from the floor. I lose about 15mm in height from the wheel and tyre combo that I have on. The rear coilovers have about 50mm of thread left (measured from the bottom of the threads to the top of the top collar), the fronts if I can remember from saturday I measured 100mm from the top of the piston chamber to the top of the top collar. If I get chance I will measure it again from the bottom.

Theres still plenty of threads left to go alot lower, but I can't cause of work  :angry:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 19 March 2012, 09:16
sound mate cheers. getting me self some coilovers when iv been payed as rear shock r f+=ked so sod getting new standed one's :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 19 March 2012, 09:20
Tell you something, the drive this morning to work was great, no creaking, no rock n rolling. Really pleased at the moment. :grin:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 19 March 2012, 12:53
Tell you something, the drive this morning to work was great, no creaking, no rock n rolling. Really pleased at the moment. :grin:


nice one. what r the best coilover to go for? only very used spring an shocks on other cars an never coilover...



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Post by: sychosis on 19 March 2012, 14:48
nice one. what r the best coilover to go for? only very used spring an shocks on other cars an never coilover...


To be honest with you, I think it's what you're willing to spend or can afford, there lots of coilovers to choose from, from the budget joms/fk etc all the way to KWs.

Theres quite a few threads on here of people asking about which coilovers to go for, do a search have a good look, and think about what you want to do. I bought mine cause of a tight budget, plus it's no show car.

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Post by: andy-gti84 on 19 March 2012, 14:59
ok cheers mate ill have a look.  :smiley:
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Post by: sychosis on 19 March 2012, 15:17
ok cheers mate ill have a look.  :smiley:

You're welcome  :wink:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 March 2012, 21:20
Lots of alarm fitting and security things as per my build thread.
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Post by: JC on 19 March 2012, 21:43
started spending on it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 19 March 2012, 21:49
started spending on it  :lipsrsealed:

Bags ain't cheap are they Chuff.  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 19 March 2012, 21:50
just found some wheels,  only £100 . . . . . . .. . .. .  MORE than i paid for the car  :laugh:
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Post by: sychosis on 19 March 2012, 22:10
Had to raise the front  :angry: , hit the subframe at work  :cry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 20 March 2012, 14:58
Had to raise the front  :angry: , hit the subframe at work  :cry:

Don't go to work problem solved :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 20 March 2012, 15:03
just found some wheels,  only £100 . . . . . . .. . .. .  MORE than i paid for the car  :laugh:


More than you paid for the car!? Lies....

Those wheel trims I sent your way were nowhere near that much.
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Post by: FlashRedThree on 20 March 2012, 20:00
Ebay special VR6 splitter - see how long it lasts before being shattered  :laugh:

One of them california scents air fresheners, not impressed so far, maybe i'm doing it wrong?  :huh:
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Post by: jockgti on 20 March 2012, 21:28
Ebay special VR6 splitter - see how long it lasts before being shattered  :laugh:

One of them california scents air fresheners, not impressed so far, maybe i'm doing it wrong?  :huh:
i've got the bubblegum one,nice smell wifes got the berry one
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 March 2012, 21:35
Ebay special VR6 splitter - see how long it lasts before being shattered  :laugh:

One of them california scents air fresheners, not impressed so far, maybe i'm doing it wrong?  :huh:
i've got the bubblegum one,nice smell wifes got the berry one
vanilla for me.
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Post by: FlashRedThree on 20 March 2012, 22:07
Yeah I went with the monterey vanilla one as well, maybe just needs some time to kick in  :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 21 March 2012, 10:50
Had to raise the front  :angry: , hit the subframe at work  :cry:

Don't go to work problem solved :smiley:

Maybe next year  :wink:
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Post by: weedwhacker on 22 March 2012, 13:46
walked past it on the way to work... again.... driven about 3 miles this week in it....  :sad:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 22 March 2012, 14:00
filled the tank and walked away £67.39 lighter :cry:
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Post by: Panthera on 22 March 2012, 19:40
Fitted a LED bulb to the boot compartment.  I can now see in the boot at night!
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Post by: GTI.T on 23 March 2012, 15:53
Today i fitted 2 new front tyres as the thought of 6 points and £120 to the police did not fill me with joy next on list bushes  :)
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Post by: stfc_gti on 23 March 2012, 16:54
This
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k484/stfc_chubbs/cd.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 23 March 2012, 19:06
im of out now to rais my car up so i can get it on the ramps at my cusns garage tomorow for its mot
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 March 2012, 21:23
stfc_gti : Has somebody smeared sh!t around the edges of your new headunit?
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Post by: stfc_gti on 23 March 2012, 23:15
stfc_gti : Has somebody smeared sh!t around the edges of your new headunit?
Yes yes, it's on the list
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 24 March 2012, 08:55
 :wink:
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Post by: daz veedub on 25 March 2012, 08:57
fitted my boost gauge vent  :smiley: and decided not happy with the paint job so it starts again  :sick:
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Post by: Panthera on 25 March 2012, 11:30
Washed and waxed my GTi again. (yesterday)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 25 March 2012, 12:31
Took one of the rear arch trims off for a looksee and put it back on very quickly.. :sad:
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Post by: Junior74 on 25 March 2012, 14:53
Removed and cleaned the throttle body (dirty!!!!), changed the oil pressure sensors....
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Post by: gm8 on 25 March 2012, 15:40
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/100_2129.jpg)

fitted this
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Post by: tsr_adi on 25 March 2012, 16:01
done this

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/adrian1987_photos/DSCF1634.jpg)
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Post by: Screech16v on 25 March 2012, 18:26
Washed it then used a claybar,never used one before and fooking hell  :shocked:.Shiney as,makes all the dents and rust burgers stand out though  :rolleyes:
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Post by: JC on 25 March 2012, 18:30
checked it over oile, water lights etc

started it

turned it off,

only 6 days to go til I can actually tax it and take it for a drive to make sure it actually goes  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: jockgti on 25 March 2012, 19:03
cleaned interior and fixed the bracket holding my catch can as it snapped last night leaving the can flying about very close to the rad fan  :laugh:
also rerouted some vac pipes after installing the boost gauge last week
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Post by: stfc_gti on 26 March 2012, 11:22
stfc_gti : Has somebody smeared sh!t around the edges of your new headunit?

Can someone point me in the direction of the vinly wrap 'how to' ive seen it but cant find it now.
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Post by: stfc_gti on 26 March 2012, 11:25
stfc_gti : Has somebody smeared sh!t around the edges of your new headunit?

Can someone point me in the direction of the vinly wrap 'how to' ive seen it but cant find it now.
What im really after is a bit of guidance on removing the trips in order to do the wrapping, i know i'll end up snapping bits.
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Post by: brett on 26 March 2012, 11:42
nothing sat on the drive lol,but did manage to sort out my insurance renewal over the weekend ,pretty chuffed tesco came out with decent offer and you get a discount with clubcard ,happy days  :wink:,brett
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 26 March 2012, 12:50
stfc_gti : Has somebody smeared sh!t around the edges of your new headunit?

Can someone point me in the direction of the vinly wrap 'how to' ive seen it but cant find it now.

didnt know there was a how too, but have a look on youtube theres loads of vids, its easy tbh and cant see why youde need one.

get a heat gun out heat it up put it on and smooth it out, if it doesent go on properly pull it off a little put the heat gun on and it will un streach, and re-try. then make sure at the end you really heat it up, needs to be heated to 80 deg so tht it sets and wownt shring over time.
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Post by: golfyste on 26 March 2012, 13:03
Half way through fittin my k04-001, got the old one off and stopped for a bit of grub  :grin:
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Post by: wessexgti on 27 March 2012, 13:42
finaly got my downpipe/cat changed,as it was blowing for ages.got a old one off here,but that was worse,so got my friendly garage to get a good,aftermarket one.£260 with a life time gaurantee is way cheaper than the genuine vw part from the stealers (£530!!) with only a years gaurantee.

problem was,i had to leave the original downpipe with the garage, as the aftermarket part has a surcharge of £40 on it,which the garage pays up front,and they get it back when they hand over the old part ffs. :undecided:

so i sold the other downpipe (that id got off here) at the local scrappys for £15

car feels and sounds better-but skint,as my road tax is due next month.happy days  :angry:
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Post by: gtiballs61 on 28 March 2012, 18:24
Another sticker fitted :cool:

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/IMAG0179.jpg)
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Post by: stfc_gti on 29 March 2012, 22:27
today i purchased my milltek catback and 4mo rear valence, i await its arrival.
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Post by: Thom89 on 30 March 2012, 00:33
Taxed!   About time the Govt did Tax exemption for cars over 20 yrs old, of which there are now very few left after the scrappage scheme. Or exemption for cars doing a minimum mileage.... Its not fair that someone can go and buy a brand new car, and pay zero duty! yet still rack up huge mileage :angry:

Thom
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Post by: JC on 30 March 2012, 07:28
Taxed!   About time the Govt did Tax exemption for cars over 20 yrs old, of which there are now very few left after the scrappage scheme. Or exemption for cars doing a minimum mileage.... Its not fair that someone can go and buy a brand new car, and pay zero duty! yet still rack up huge mileage :angry:

Thom

Good you are getting grumpy Mr OAP  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dTEA on 30 March 2012, 16:30
Taxed yesterday for 6 months till I sort the camper and today hounded by a numpty in a TDI. Just can't stand in town arssehole drivers
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Post by: brianpologti on 31 March 2012, 16:20
Not today but yesterday. Removed my cast ina exhaust manifold  found it had three bigs cracks in it. Hoping it would sort out my code 17705 but nope.
Then found I ve got a leaking front shock .
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Post by: JC on 31 March 2012, 16:21
chuff'd it  :grin:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 31 March 2012, 16:24
Squashed an entire 6 chair patio set with matching recliners in the back.. :smiley:
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Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2012, 16:27
chuff'd it  :grin:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/forum/128808653167199858.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 31 March 2012, 16:36
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: kahunajb on 31 March 2012, 19:42
Picked it up from the body shop after having rust removed and paint then wash, clay bar, polish and wax. Arm hurting. Tomorrow interior.
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Post by: coxy1042000 on 01 April 2012, 17:13
Well after fetching my new dash today I back to blacked it then polished it now the dash don't look that faded black it was looking . Also took all the rear out the passenger seat out and started stripping the current dash down ready for me to fit the new one next weekend :)
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Post by: Deano2711 on 01 April 2012, 17:36
Finally found out what was causing the squeeking noise I had been having from the front drivers side wheel. It has had new cv joint, new discs and pads, and endless amounts of time trying to find the source of the noise. Today I removed the pads, discs calipers and carriers. Then whilst turning the hub noticed the backing plate was ever so slightly bent and was catching on one small side. Straightened this out and put everything back together and now I can open the window without the noise doing my head in. This car has been into three garages trying to find this problem and finally it is ME that has sorted it  :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 01 April 2012, 18:00
Finally found out what was causing the squeeking noise I had been having from the front drivers side wheel. It has had new cv joint, new discs and pads, and endless amounts of time trying to find the source of the noise. Today I removed the pads, discs calipers and carriers. Then whilst turning the hub noticed the backing plate was ever so slightly bent and was catching on one small side. Straightened this out and put everything back together and now I can open the window without the noise doing my head in. This car has been into three garages trying to find this problem and finally it is ME that has sorted it  :smiley: :smiley:

haha its always the simplest of things that you miss
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Post by: stfc_gti on 01 April 2012, 18:24
spend a good 3 1/2 hours giving it a clean and polish.
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Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2012, 20:49
Washed the Golf and the Bora
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Post by: sharki786 on 01 April 2012, 21:21
cleaned the windows inside out, got wife to vac the car, cleaned dash, then got some MER's and sorted the arches and spoiler (pretty crap and very watery, il stick with autoglym)
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Post by: stfc_gti on 01 April 2012, 21:30
cleaned the windows inside out, got wife to vac the car, cleaned dash, then got some MER's and sorted the arches and spoiler (pretty crap and very watery, il stick with autoglym)
didnt get round to the windows, they need doing mind. next weekend maybe
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Post by: coxy1042000 on 01 April 2012, 21:48
cleaned the windows inside out, got wife to vac the car, cleaned dash, then got some MER's and sorted the arches and spoiler (pretty crap and very watery, il stick with autoglym)

how u manage to get ur wife to vac ur car i only mention cleaning one of the cars and my mrs disapears  :laugh:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 01 April 2012, 22:46
Parked the mk4 up for the last time before sale time and paid for the mk2  :smiley:
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Post by: stfc_gti on 02 April 2012, 08:31
cleaned the windows inside out, got wife to vac the car, cleaned dash, then got some MER's and sorted the arches and spoiler (pretty crap and very watery, il stick with autoglym)

how u manage to get ur wife to vac ur car i only mention cleaning one of the cars and my mrs disapears  :laugh:

think my missus has cleaned betsy more times than me, then again, she drives it more than me at the moment
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Post by: JC on 02 April 2012, 11:55
Clicked thru 65 thousand  :laugh:
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Post by: Milby on 02 April 2012, 15:31
got the missus to clean my car inside and out as her friend decided to projectile vomit in it the other night  :sick: smells nice and fresh now  :smiley: and its red again which is a bonus  :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 02 April 2012, 16:38
took the stickers off the rear. polycarbs are hard to get stickers off. tomorow ill remove the rest of them
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Post by: DanChave on 02 April 2012, 17:17
Finally got round to stripping the headlights down to Joey Mod them! SOOO happy with the outcome :) Pics in my thread!
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 02 April 2012, 19:23
Drove a mk2 for the first time..... and was bitterly disappointed  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 02 April 2012, 19:25
Drove a mk2 for the first time..... and was bitterly disappointed  :grin:

 :laugh:
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Post by: shaft69 on 02 April 2012, 19:36
Stage2 APR remap and 4 dyno runs well spent £102.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 April 2012, 19:49
Drove a mk2 for the first time..... and was bitterly disappointed  :grin:

how come? lack of power? or lack of technology?
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 02 April 2012, 20:07
Drove a mk2 for the first time..... and was bitterly disappointed  :grin:

how come? lack of power? or lack of technology?

Lack of power, its supposed to be 55hp when new i think, which is a slight step down from meth injected ko3s  :grin:

However, engine transplant conferences are already taking place  :rolleyes:
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Post by: murraymint on 02 April 2012, 20:24
drove mine to work....... drove it home again. i think the same tomorrow is on the cards  :afro:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 April 2012, 22:20
Drove a mk2 for the first time..... and was bitterly disappointed  :grin:

how come? lack of power? or lack of technology?

Lack of power, its supposed to be 55hp when new i think, which is a slight step down from meth injected ko3s  :grin:

However, engine transplant conferences are already taking place  :rolleyes:

im wanting a 1.8t mk2 for my next car, or something along those lines, been having a look into it and going to be looking into cars and donor cars after i come back from holiday and going to have it as a track car for a year or two till im 22 ish and can insure it as a road car for cheeper so atleast i know il defanitly have someone i can ask questions too :D
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Post by: simpsonstarwars on 03 April 2012, 13:44
Has been lowered 30mm on 17inch alloys,   very chuffed with the look and feel its given the car :)

Before
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/liam565/MK4%20GOLF%202000%20GT%20TDI/SDC11439.jpg)

After
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/liam565/MK4%20GOLF%202000%20GT%20TDI/SDC11441.jpg)

Before
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/liam565/MK4%20GOLF%202000%20GT%20TDI/SDC11440.jpg)

After
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/liam565/MK4%20GOLF%202000%20GT%20TDI/SDC11442.jpg)


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Post by: Neo Badness on 03 April 2012, 19:49
Dug it out from about 4 inches of snow. In April. :rolleyes:
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 April 2012, 19:51
forgot i owned 1 untill i went to the garage for some pliers  :laugh:
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Post by: FlashRedThree on 03 April 2012, 19:51
Dug it out from about 4 inches of snow. In April. :rolleyes:

World's gone mad.
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Post by: leigh_harty on 03 April 2012, 20:54
Im used to kicking the vr's head in

Today i took the head off. Unbelievably easy to work on  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 April 2012, 21:28
forgot i owned 1 untill i went to the garage for some pliers  :laugh:

Haha... I like this   :grin:
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Post by: stow1985 on 03 April 2012, 22:21
Fitted my new Genuine and Pricey Coil pack!  :shocked:
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Post by: Wooosh on 04 April 2012, 00:30
Fitted team heko wind deflectors took a few attempts f***ing window sensors :grin: happy with the result though.
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 April 2012, 10:15
forgot i owned 1 untill i went to the garage for some pliers  :laugh:

Haha... I like this   :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh:

looked phat tho soon as the garage door opened  :cool: :kiss:
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Post by: brett on 04 April 2012, 10:43
collected yet another parcel from the post office ,2 more to go  lol
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Post by: craig180 on 05 April 2012, 07:38
A day late but fitted new windscreen wipers to the Mk3 and new seat runner guides to the mk1 to stop the seat rattling around all over the place!
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Post by: daz veedub on 05 April 2012, 19:34
bought a double din touchscreen headunit  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 April 2012, 19:48
I wished it had 5th gear, damn I miss that  :sad:
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Post by: daz veedub on 05 April 2012, 19:50
I wished it had 5th gear, damn I miss that  :sad:

 :evil: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: brett on 06 April 2012, 11:27
dropped it off for someone else to polish it lol
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Post by: Wooosh on 06 April 2012, 14:21
Jetwashed then a cheeky polish with some autoglym goodies :cool:
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Post by: sychosis on 06 April 2012, 17:45
Highered the back 10 mil, rubbing arches  :rolleyes:
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Post by: brett on 06 April 2012, 17:59
collected it after being polished and took a few cheeky pics so can now start a dub ride thread after hiding in the background for a yr or so lol
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 April 2012, 19:10
Passed the hierarchy's scrutiny  :grin:  :cool:
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Post by: Panthera on 06 April 2012, 20:01
Washed and waxed her again using Poorboys products. Thats three times in three weeks. 
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 06 April 2012, 21:06
stared stripping engine down as need's a lot of work doing to it. will be starting up a thread in dub ride tomorrow after iv taken some pics  :cool:
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Post by: Martz on 06 April 2012, 21:27
Bought a new indicator bulb. Wink wink.
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Post by: scarr89 on 06 April 2012, 22:15
More like what you done to your Golf in the past week -

Changed every sensor possible to try and sort out my overboost issue. New MAF. Washed it. Put on my original catted DP  :cry:, and it didn't even sort the issue. Fitted new newsouth boost gauge & to top it all off Put £70 of liquid golf in it.
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Post by: JC on 06 April 2012, 22:19
Bought a new indicator bulb. Wink wink.

 :laugh:
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Post by: Thom89 on 07 April 2012, 00:07
New Tax disc arrived by post, and now installed :nerd:

Thom
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Post by: Mr Blue on 07 April 2012, 00:35
New Tax disc arrived by post, and now installed :nerd:

Thom

Same here!  :smiley:







12 months  :sad:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 April 2012, 14:11
Found some VW badge rear mud flaps and a sacrificial* rear bench base at breakers.

*The baby seat is gunna trash the Recaros!

golfgti stickers maybe coming off rear windows as looking a bit "iffy" with the baby seat now in there.....  :undecided:
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Post by: brett on 07 April 2012, 14:39
fitted my oem aerial that arrived in the post from wooosh and changed my drivers side foglight as its not worked for a while and finally got another one ,bit late now i know lol
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Post by: stow1985 on 07 April 2012, 18:56
Found some VW badge rear mud flaps and a sacrificial* rear bench base at breakers.

*The baby seat is gunna trash the Recaros!

golfgti stickers maybe coming off rear windows as looking a bit "iffy" with the baby seat now in there.....  :undecided:

You need a Recaro baby seat  :wink:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 April 2012, 19:43
Found some VW badge rear mud flaps and a sacrificial* rear bench base at breakers.

*The baby seat is gunna trash the Recaros!

golfgti stickers maybe coming off rear windows as looking a bit "iffy" with the baby seat now in there.....  :undecided:

You need a Recaro baby seat  :wink:

They are mint!  I found one in matching trim too.  We needed a seat that can go up on a pram, but couldn't stretch to Recaro wheels.  We opted for Silver Cross which is pretty cool.
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Post by: leigh_harty on 08 April 2012, 08:23
Took my head off, put new one back on

Cam sprocket failed resulting in the front cams not spinning

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/leigh_harty/ca70fd3f.jpg)

Thankfully it was just idling and engine knocked off instantly

Took head back off again and reinstalled same head with new valve and now runs again :-)

Forgot to put the chain guide in :grin: so off comes the rocker and chan cover again

Head off and on twice in 1 day and im destroyed  :cry: but today is a new day  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 April 2012, 16:50
/\

My half hour spent fitting a mud guard pales in comparison  :embarassed:
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Post by: jockgti on 08 April 2012, 21:31
drove it to sports center for badminton game and ticked over 136k
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Post by: leigh_harty on 08 April 2012, 22:11
/\

My half hour spent fitting a mud guard pales in comparison  :embarassed:

Id happily spend the half hour doing that!

All back together now running very good, cleaned up valves and ports made it healthier again  :evil:

Just got to wait for the tappets to fill back up as they got drained
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 April 2012, 23:28
Drove it to meet Chuff, DH, and Mike671 for a day of muddy naughtiness..  :wink:
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Post by: kahunajb on 09 April 2012, 21:42
Replaced air filter and pollen filter but still got a funny smell.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 April 2012, 21:45
When did you last take a shower?
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Post by: JC on 09 April 2012, 21:50
Drove it to meet Chuff, DH, and Mike671 for a day of muddy naughtiness..  :wink:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Good to meet you dave, and if mike rolling a SJ onto you and DH slamming you thru a stinking puddle donest put you off I will see you at the next driving day

PS, currently searching for Frontera for £150 with 12 months mot  :laugh:
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Post by: mick hip on 09 April 2012, 21:53
Scratched my head and wondered if I am ever going to sort out my running problem. Do ask me more if you are interested. It is a genuine 71k mark 2 gti 8 valve.
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Post by: JC on 09 April 2012, 21:55
maybe i ask more,  :grin:

or suggest a trip down the forum to the Mk2 section,

or a good SEARCH of it  :wink:

oh and then pop back up to the welcome section

 :smiley:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 09 April 2012, 22:00
Drove it to meet Chuff, DH, and Mike671 for a day of muddy naughtiness..  :wink:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Good to meet you dave, and if mike rolling a SJ onto you and DH slamming you thru a stinking puddle donest put you off I will see you at the next driving day

PS, currently searching for Frontera for £150 with 12 months mot  :laugh:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vaxhall-frontera-22-dti-rs-wiv-meety-off-road-tyers/99983094




Is got meety tyres Chuff
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Post by: craig180 on 10 April 2012, 12:34
Again, a few days overduebut managed to pass the Mk1's MOT with NO advisories! To celebrate I gave it some new dice valve caps for epic cheesiness :D
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 10 April 2012, 17:42
Good to meet you dave, and if mike rolling a SJ onto you and DH slamming you thru a stinking puddle donest put you off I will see you at the next driving day

You will indeed, maybe in some older clothes next time! And with a packed lunch, don't want another repeat of last time!

This man has a lot to answer for  :angry:

(http://scm-l3.technorati.com/11/05/19/34617/Ronald-McDonald-6.gif?t=20110519091341)
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Post by: Dolly on 10 April 2012, 18:08
Took the front end off, mainly out of bordem
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Post by: Lankylad78 on 11 April 2012, 20:52
Started smoothing the air filter box. Only managed to do the bottom half though  :sad:. The top has more fins than a Jaws boxset. Leave that for another day me thinks  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 11 April 2012, 21:07
Started smoothing the air filter box. Only managed to do the bottom half though  :sad:. The top has more fins than a Jaws boxset. Leave that for another day me thinks  :smiley:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 12 April 2012, 14:10
Put her in for MOT
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Post by: Dolly on 12 April 2012, 18:03
New rear callipers and rear pads  :smiley:
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Post by: brianpologti on 12 April 2012, 20:31
Fitted new anti roll bar bushes and cruise control to the girlfriends car.Mk4 golf
Result half the loom was already there.
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Post by: Jamin on 13 April 2012, 15:04
Fixed the central locking issue by replacing the fuse. Not hard work....but satisfying!!!
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Post by: r1c on 13 April 2012, 16:10
Gave the car a wash and polish while the weather is ok  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 April 2012, 20:17
ordered a sticker  :grin: :cool:
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Post by: kahunajb on 13 April 2012, 21:47
Wet vac and one corner lowered.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 13 April 2012, 21:49
ordered a sticker  :grin: :cool:

Steady on soldier  :laugh:
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Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 13 April 2012, 22:12
ordered air suspension  :cool: 
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 14 April 2012, 11:16
R32 door handles  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 April 2012, 17:15
Took it out for a nice little back-road run
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Post by: kahunajb on 14 April 2012, 17:15
Fitted my shocks and springs to the rear what a ball ache. Tried to do the front yesterday but only managed to get one on as rounded one of the nuts on the shocks so going to have to buy an impact socket and see if that works. Failing that its either blow torch or grinder neither of which I have.
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Post by: Sprakie2008 on 14 April 2012, 18:12
checked the fuses on them, started on new induction piping but didn't get very far! bloody weather

Fitted my shocks and springs to the rear what a ball ache. Tried to do the front yesterday but only managed to get one on as rounded one of the nuts on the shocks so going to have to buy an impact socket and see if that works. Failing that its either blow torch or grinder neither of which I have.

get a socket, a long bar and a hammer?
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Post by: Screech16v on 14 April 2012, 19:17
Rung its neck racing my boss in his mk1 ,oh and replaced another window reg :rolleyes:
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Post by: Junior74 on 14 April 2012, 19:22
Joey modded my headlights, took some bits out the engine bay, cleaned them and put them back...
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 April 2012, 13:53
went through macyds drive through, heard a weird noise, sounded like the exhaust had fallen off, spent 5 mins trying to work out what it was to realise it was one of those sunday ice cream cups had been stuck under it and somehow made some noise that sounded metalic then had came out as i parked so wasnt under the car no more.  :grin:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 15 April 2012, 15:46
Spent four and a half hours yesterday afternoon changing the dash for the flocked version I bought off Golf786 on here. Managed to get it all done but as I was putting the last bolt in the rain started. So today I gave it a hoover over and ironed it to get the slight bubbles out (from storage/transport). Then cleaned inside and out and took it for a spin. Happy days and now sitting in the garden smelling the Sunday Lunch cooking.
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Post by: jockgti on 15 April 2012, 20:02
took spacers off rear,changed front wheel bolts for longer ones,finally got round to checking out my wheel pcd and there 5x112,found an oil leak,think i've got an aftermarket pancake pipe lol and emptied my catch can
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Post by: shaft69 on 17 April 2012, 19:42
Fitted 10mm spacers to rear, looks well better. :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 17 April 2012, 20:18
picked it up from garage,new rear caliper and turbo oil drain pipe required,and guy at garage is looking for mechanics says he can't get good staff,he's jap crap crazy,2 skylines,4 evo's and 2 scoobys sitting there today
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 17 April 2012, 22:19
Nothing today raining all day  :sad: last couple of evenings I cleaned inside and out, got rid of every spec of dust from the dash  :laugh:
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Post by: thatwillis on 18 April 2012, 19:07
Nothing today raining all day  :sad: last couple of evenings I cleaned inside and out, got rid of every spec of dust from the dash  :laugh:

Even inside the dials beneath the lil knobs  :shocked:

I finshed a wooden roof rack and fitted some new-to-me Vw roof bars, for a road trip this weekend  :smiley:

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562799_10151509518025046_636185045_23680556_2009923548_n.jpg)
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Post by: brett on 18 April 2012, 19:39
changed my fogs, blanks and indicators for some smoked ones  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 18 April 2012, 19:57
Nothing today raining all day  :sad: last couple of evenings I cleaned inside and out, got rid of every spec of dust from the dash  :laugh:

Even inside the dials beneath the lil knobs  :shocked:

I finshed a wooden roof rack and fitted some new-to-me Vw roof bars, for a road trip this weekend  :smiley:

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562799_10151509518025046_636185045_23680556_2009923548_n.jpg)

them bars not marking the vinyl roof  :undecided:
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Post by: thatwillis on 18 April 2012, 20:40
Nothing today raining all day  :sad: last couple of evenings I cleaned inside and out, got rid of every spec of dust from the dash  :laugh:

Even inside the dials beneath the lil knobs  :shocked:

I finshed a wooden roof rack and fitted some new-to-me Vw roof bars, for a road trip this weekend  :smiley:

them bars not marking the vinyl roof  :undecided:

Hope not.  :sad: There propper VW ones with rubber feet. I don't think they will. Impressed with how well they fit tbh.
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Post by: LazyLunatic on 18 April 2012, 20:47
Starting stripping the engine bay out... again!
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 20 April 2012, 03:37
Picked up some goodies from TPS.. Recaro seat foam and front brake pads for my Mk4, plus oil and filter for dads Audi

(http://i.imgur.com/0qkkh.jpg)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 April 2012, 10:07
How much did you pay for that seat foam?
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Post by: thatwillis on 20 April 2012, 10:27
How much did you pay for that seat foam?

Dittto mine needs doing.
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 20 April 2012, 11:27
£70.46 inc VAT, on the invoice it says 8% discount  :wink: Retail price from VW dealer is £76.60.
It was available overnight too from UK stock (I don't know how many are left in UK though) I'll be doing mine this weekend.

edit: just to add part number... 1J0 881 375P - Seat Sponge
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Post by: daz veedub on 20 April 2012, 17:31
sanding all day armache.com
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 20 April 2012, 21:41
sanding all day armache.com

Round 2 is always more fun  :lipsrsealed:   :grin:
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 20 April 2012, 21:46
polished inlet, kind of..
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x329/Lewisb1991/IMG_0811.jpg)
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Post by: Deano2711 on 21 April 2012, 18:10
Drove a 320 mile round trip to meet a couple of fellow forum members and collect the Lenso alloys off VRDan. Just got to wait till next weekend to get tyres fitted and wheels on car. Then for some pics.
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Post by: kahunajb on 21 April 2012, 18:17
4 wheel laser alignment and camber adjusted, washed and engine bay tidied up and plastics treated with autoglym bumper care then a few new photos now its lowered.
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 18:38
lefted it parked up all day as need a day chilling lol. will wash it tomorrow. :smiley:
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Post by: lemski on 21 April 2012, 19:02
looked at it, decided i want it a diferent colour again
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Post by: scarr89 on 21 April 2012, 19:21
Re fitted my decat DP after fitting my original cat didn't cure my overboost issue. fml :angry:
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Post by: Roverdose on 22 April 2012, 13:49
Drove it! First time in 6 months! Can't wait for mot!
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Post by: Sprakie2008 on 22 April 2012, 14:22
Shortened gear stick, started on changing the ignition barrel and deciding on a boot build or not!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 22 April 2012, 14:55
Cleaned and flushed the compost out the front wings........ again.
Washed her up real nice  :cool:
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Post by: Screech16v on 22 April 2012, 17:13
Fitted new discs and genuine pads,yes i know i put the disc on the wrong side but all good now.
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo0923.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo0926.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo0928.jpg)
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Post by: stfc_gti on 24 April 2012, 19:48
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k484/stfc_chubbs/a2270e95.jpg)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k484/stfc_chubbs/8bf0c0b3.jpg)
Finally
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Post by: stow1985 on 24 April 2012, 20:01
Fitted my CL Rear lights  :cool:
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Post by: jockgti on 24 April 2012, 20:04
fitted new lower dash panels and door pulls both sides,tidied the boot as well,then ordered some goodies  :smiley:
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Post by: spikenipple on 24 April 2012, 20:07
Dewipered the rear window, started fitting the stereo and fixed the tilt-mechanism on the front seats (3dr).
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Post by: craig180 on 25 April 2012, 12:30
Pinstriped my GTi Clipper grill:

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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 25 April 2012, 17:12
Nice job!  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 25 April 2012, 18:13
Did you mask it up and spray, what you use? I sprayed mine and was a PITA
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Post by: pickles on 25 April 2012, 19:26
got a sub in :), just waitin on an enclosure :)
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Post by: Wazzzer on 25 April 2012, 20:02
Hello Dave, answer your texts  :grin:
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Post by: shaft69 on 26 April 2012, 17:47
Starter motor again only lasted 4months, so replaced and sent old back. :smiley:
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Post by: spikenipple on 26 April 2012, 18:47
Fitted a delocked handle to the passenger door, fitted speakers and cables and tidied up under the seats. Now I need to source a VW to ISO stereo adaptor...
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Post by: bob23 on 26 April 2012, 22:58
Got the interior stripped out of the front ready for welding and dropped it off at the garage, at bloody last! Should be done mid next week, then got to refit the interior and fit all the new bits, anti roll bar and links, wishbones, cv joints, ball joints, trackrod ends, front fogs, front pads, coilovers, rear disks and bearings, rear lights, rear callipers, rear axle bushes, windscreen.

Then need to remove and refit the exhaust, get a new power steering pump fitted, then I will put it on the road, then all I'll will have to do is wait till I have the spare money for an engine change and a respray.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 27 April 2012, 20:25
Major service and some new wiper blades because of all this bl00dy rain... :angry:
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Post by: onslo6260 on 27 April 2012, 21:46
i bought it today and im in love with it 2.0 8v could anyone tell me the part no for the cone shaped k&n air filter i currently dont have a filter at all its a 94 m reg
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Post by: Gavv8 on 27 April 2012, 22:40
i bought it today and im in love with it 2.0 8v could anyone tell me the part no for the cone shaped k&n air filter i currently dont have a filter at all its a 94 m reg

Don't bother with cone filters they are worse than oem, put a standard airbox back on asap and modify that.
You will find instructions and threads about air filters using 'search'. :smiley:
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Post by: gti gaz on 28 April 2012, 17:21
yes dont use cone filter  :sick: :sick: panal filter and cold air feed thats the way forward fact!

pulled the mk3 out the garage today first time in months as moving house next weekend so started all ok
and no problems found soon to come massive make over  :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 29 April 2012, 09:59
Thought about all the little jobs need doing on it   :undecided:  Looked out the window, made another cuppa and put telly on  :evil:
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Post by: stow1985 on 29 April 2012, 12:14
Thought about all the little jobs need doing on it   :undecided:  Looked out the window, made another cuppa and put telly on  :evil:

 :grin:

Looked out the window but still had to go an fit my new alternator  :undecided:
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Post by: sharki786 on 29 April 2012, 13:44
fitted LED's in the interior map light and in the rear headligining light (got from mk4) now you can see everything and its SOOOOOO bright! & at night when the light is on its VERY bright :evil:

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(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/SL372491.jpg)

(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/SL372467.jpg)
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Post by: kahunajb on 29 April 2012, 17:22
Replaced my upper and lower drivers side foam seat bolsters wih some from a set of seats I won on ebay for £5.50.
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 29 April 2012, 17:41
Nothing its been raining all day!!!  :undecided:
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Post by: craig180 on 30 April 2012, 20:59
Washed it.....

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And fitted my AA sticker where I can get to the number quickly:

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/a022ea9d.jpg)
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 30 April 2012, 21:24
just drove to Birmingham to meet tdi_blu to buy powerflow back box off him. top bloke an lovely car cheers mate.  :cool:
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Post by: barrym381 on 01 May 2012, 00:43
put the tax on the mk2 an booked the s3 in for a paint job at audi  :smiley:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 01 May 2012, 15:18
Had new exhaust fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 15:25
Had new exhaust fitted  :smiley:

finished work early gonna try remove my backbox now for modifications  :smiley:


EDIT... backbox off...................wheres me grinder  :evil: :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 01 May 2012, 18:53
was going to change alloys to summer alloys (about time  :grin: ) went out, cant find my breaker bar so have to use the sh!tty one out of the boot. and then rememberd i have one wheel nut stuck on from with a knakerd key, so gonna wait till weekend and go around the cusns garage with my reverse thread wheel nut removal tool and get the windy gun on it  :grin: :sad: was looking forward to having decent wheels on again  :sad:
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 01 May 2012, 19:41
was going to change alloys to summer alloys (about time  :grin: ) went out, cant find my breaker bar so have to use the sh!tty one out of the boot. and then rememberd i have one wheel nut stuck on from with a knakerd key, so gonna wait till weekend and go around the cusns garage with my reverse thread wheel nut removal tool and get the windy gun on it  :grin: :sad: was looking forward to having decent wheels on again  :sad:

 :grin: sounds like the majority of my jobs, ie half way through I find a complication
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Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 19:43
bought some more 15mm spacers   :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 01 May 2012, 19:47
bought some more 15mm spacers   :cool:

:wink:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 01 May 2012, 19:48
Found out i can't clip my rear bumper back on because the clip is fekkin broke  :angry:
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Post by: barrym381 on 02 May 2012, 17:57
locked the mk2 for the 1st time in near a month an found out it has central locking  :laugh:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 02 May 2012, 18:48
fitted exhaust an give it a was befor i head back north tomorrow  :cool:

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Post by: DUBboi12 on 02 May 2012, 20:51
Just fitted a new rear drivers door :smiley: and how easy was that
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 May 2012, 15:37
fitted exhaust an give it a was befor i head back north tomorrow  :cool:

you back up in darlington?
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Post by: Gavv8 on 04 May 2012, 21:33
Fitted -35mm mk2 rear springs so it doesn't look stupid anymore.. :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 04 May 2012, 22:33
picked it up from garage and drove it,new rear calipers and pads fitted,should have seen state of old pads totally crumbled in guys hands when he removed the calipers,turbo oil drain pipe fitted and milltek non res section on too,sounds nice now
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 May 2012, 12:44
Bought golf #3   :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 05 May 2012, 13:28
Fitted custom made blinds to keep the harmful raise away from my lil one....
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Post by: daz veedub on 05 May 2012, 13:33
Bought golf #3   :rolleyes:

ay  :shocked:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 May 2012, 14:05
Bought golf #3   :rolleyes:

ay  :shocked:

Check build thread.   :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 May 2012, 14:29
get the winter wheels off and the good alloys back on hopefully

 :grin: winter wheels still on in may :embarassed:

saying that though, when me and my mates left the club last night it was snowing
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Post by: Bandit127 on 05 May 2012, 20:00
Spent a few hours with polish and back to black. LOL - I don't want to drive it now...

(http://www.bandit127.com/images/Cleaned%20Me.jpg)
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Post by: daz veedub on 05 May 2012, 20:01
Bought golf #3   :rolleyes:

ay  :shocked:

Check build thread.   :grin:

i dare,nt look  :laugh: :kiss:

put a bid in on something  :lipsrsealed: doubt ill win it tho  :grin:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 05 May 2012, 20:07
Spent a few hours with polish and back to black. LOL - I don't want to drive it now...

(http://www.bandit127.com/images/Cleaned%20Me.jpg)

 :grin: looks like the time on it was well spent....looks tidy :wink:
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Post by: murraymint on 05 May 2012, 21:50
Spent a few hours with polish and back to black. LOL - I don't want to drive it now...

(http://www.bandit127.com/images/Cleaned%20Me.jpg)

 :grin: looks like the time on it was well spent....looks tidy :wink:

thats so red it looks photoshop'd
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Post by: Bandit127 on 06 May 2012, 08:24

thats so red it looks photoshop'd
It was photshopped, but not for colour (levels and sharpness). I had a polarising filter on the camera - it removes glare and brings the colour out.

That said it is VERY red. Blacking the trim seems to make it look more so too.
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Post by: am-carbatteries on 07 May 2012, 20:35
changed oil and filter
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Post by: Organisys on 08 May 2012, 12:19
Machine Polished the Bonnet and Roof
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 May 2012, 18:03
Dropped the mk3 off and driving the 2 again.

Rattle, bump, knock, squeek, smile  :cool:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 09 May 2012, 08:37
Mtec front disks arrived yesterday as did the Votex front valance...

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Post by: Roverdose on 09 May 2012, 13:54
MOT, And Passed! WOOP WOOP!
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 09 May 2012, 20:43
MOT, And Passed! WOOP WOOP!

Mine's tomorrow  :lipsrsealed:   :cry:
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Post by: shaft69 on 12 May 2012, 14:50
Carried out the n249 valve bypass drives so much better now and topped up engine oil.
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 12 May 2012, 15:41
sold it! down to one car now!
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 May 2012, 16:18
Checked the sills on my MK3. Hard as rock! No rust!
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 12 May 2012, 18:03
Fitted 12v socket in boot :cool:

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Post by: Screech16v on 12 May 2012, 20:09
A spot of arch rolling
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 12 May 2012, 20:17
fitted exhaust an give it a was befor i head back north tomorrow  :cool:

you back up in darlington?

sorry this is late but yer was back up in darlo last weekend mate. went away on a mates stag do an not been back on here till now. next time im back up will let ya no all ways looking to meet people of here  :smiley:
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Post by: AD1.8T on 12 May 2012, 20:42
Vrs bushes  :evil:
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Post by: scarr89 on 12 May 2012, 21:58
Fitted my front eibach ARB. Also sheared a drop link bolt and lost the bushes for the drop link. Will have to remove the stud ASAP and use my old plastic drop links.  :sad: Haven't been able to give it a good thrashing to even feel the difference  :sad:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 12 May 2012, 23:19
Fitted my front eibach ARB. Also sheared a drop link bolt and lost the bushes for the drop link. Will have to remove the stud ASAP and use my old plastic drop links.  :sad: Haven't been able to give it a good thrashing to even feel the difference  :sad:

Man this is not good   :sad:
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 13 May 2012, 09:26
A spot of arch rolling
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo0945.jpg)

How much did this set you back?  :laugh:
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 13 May 2012, 09:26
A spot of arch rolling
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo0945.jpg)

How much did this set you back?  :laugh:
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Post by: Screech16v on 13 May 2012, 12:21
Nothing mate just my time as i borrowed the roller off a mate  :smiley:
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Post by: bob23 on 13 May 2012, 13:25
Got the rear axle off, got the rear suspension off, wire brushed and painted the anti roll bar, callipers and carriers and axle, had to cut the bolts for the suspension off, had to grind a couple of flat bits on the bolts that hold the carriers on to get a pair of molegrips on them to get them undone, now just got to find somewhere to get some new bolts.

Tomorrow got to get the axle bushes pressed out and new ones in, change the brake disks, remove and refit the exhaust and underseal everything before refitting the axle and putting the new coilovers on.

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What do you think, worth the effort or should I have not bothered with the wire brushing and painting?

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Post by: Screech16v on 13 May 2012, 13:29
Looks 10 times better,good job  :wink:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 13 May 2012, 13:46
Changed my insurance over for the 4th time in 4 weeks, think they might be getting slightly agitated with me   :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 May 2012, 15:01
Replaced a headlight and fitted blue vision sidelights  :cool:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 13 May 2012, 16:17
Ragged it down the bypass in Exeter against an astra sri and he couldn't get away from me.. :laugh:
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Post by: dub-addict on 13 May 2012, 16:28
finished painting the engine bay L90e.. clear tomorrow
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 13 May 2012, 18:52
put the tt comps back on and managed to do this

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541082_10151100123548906_559108905_13020265_606486053_n.jpg)  :embarassed: :sad: :angry:
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Post by: Bandit127 on 13 May 2012, 19:36
C*cked up the auto adjuster on my clutch cable... Bugger! Now it won't drive so a new manual adjustment cable will be going on tomorrow.

Removed, dried and resealed a wet headlight.

Put some Osram Nightbreaker Plus in.

Cleaned my MAF.

Lost the will to live when I discovered the c*ck up with the clutch cable so it didn't get cleaned - will do that tomorrow if I get the cable sorted. 
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Post by: craig180 on 13 May 2012, 20:26
Drive all the way to Alton Towers and back with the roof down.

Oh and nothing fell off or broke.

And I managed an average of 40mpg on the way home. Not bad for a 23 year old GTi lump with 173k on the clocks :D
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Post by: bob23 on 16 May 2012, 01:01
Took my back box off, cleaned it, refitted it with a new joint and shortened the pipe to make it fit further under the car as it was not sitting in the mounts properly and was sticking nearly 4" out the back.

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Undersealed most of the back of the car and inside the rear arches where needed, wire brushed and painted most brackets/mounts black before refitting my rear axle once I had got the bushes changed and touched up the paint, fitted new brake disks, bearings, pads, callipers and coilovers, back end is nearly done now, just need to replace an abs sensor that is now in bits and replace the tank straps at some point.

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Opinions? Think it's getting there?

Need bigger brakes on the back really but that will have to wait until I have the money.

Tomorrow if I have time I will remove the bit of anti roll bar that hasn't been cut off the car and fit the new one with new links and bushes, will change the ball joints, track rod ends, remove the wishbones wire brush them and spray them black, change whatever that white plastic thing that the gearstick sits in as there is too much play there, remove the front brakes, clean them up and paint them blue, will order new disks and pads and fit the coilovers, also need to find a secondhand radiator.

Then after that I will have to put the interior back in, find the fault with the heated seats, find out why the loom for the radio doesn't work and rewire it, wire in the front fogs and fit the new indicators and find out why I have an airbag light on and put it right.

So not a lot then! :rolleyes:
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Post by: Wooosh on 16 May 2012, 10:51
Showed up a 12plate audi a3 in white on my way to work this morning :grin:
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Post by: bob23 on 16 May 2012, 13:05
Bleed the brakes, adjusted the handbrake cable and done some more undersealing.

Just worked it out, what I can remember buying and what work I can remember that I paid for I have so far spent £901.10 + £650 for the car in the first place, so far it's cost £1500 and I still have to get more parts for it, should think it'll have cost £2k+ by the time I get it on the road.
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Post by: lemski on 16 May 2012, 20:16
sprayed the wheels and fitted my new dice dust caps
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Post by: Gavv8 on 16 May 2012, 20:32
Yellow tinted the front fogs.. :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 May 2012, 21:36
Fitted some proper nice tailored car shades to the rear windows  :cool:

Insured it for another year £330 fully comp with all mods  :cool:  Read the small print and it says I'm not insured to take it round the Nurburgring!   :laugh:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 May 2012, 22:27
Read the small print and it says I'm not insured to take it round the Nurburgring!   :laugh:

99% of insurance policies say that.

track insurance is needed most of the time.
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Post by: shaft69 on 16 May 2012, 22:30
Cambelt and water pump.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 May 2012, 06:49
Read the small print and it says I'm not insured to take it round the Nurburgring!   :laugh:

99% of insurance policies say that.

track insurance is needed most of the time.

Just tickled me it was so specific  :grin:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 17 May 2012, 21:06
took car for a drive up to Birmingham to pick up new front splitter off  tdi_blu cheers agen mate  :smiley:

got back home an fitted it plus started stripping parts off front bumper etc. take a look at my build page for pics  :cool:
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Post by: spikenipple on 18 May 2012, 16:56
Removed all seats but the driver's, ready to pick up Shady Pioneers black/white leather interior...then took out the clutch slave cylinder cause it's gone and shagged itself. Hopefully back on the road tomorrow, theeeeere goes my weekend  :angry:
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Post by: dTEA on 18 May 2012, 17:05
Put it up for sale :lipsrsealed:

but there again its being replaced with a T5 Van...better weekends and easier MTB'ing :afro:
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Post by: DanChave on 18 May 2012, 18:30
Painted the insides and fitted my rolled and smoothed front wings! Do I paint them tomorrow on the driveway or wait till I can get in the paintshop........
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Post by: X4MGS on 18 May 2012, 19:24
Nowt on mine....

But for a guy I know - stripped down both of his rear window mech's off his MK2 to get them working again... :wink:

In the process of doing a "How To" for the MK2 Section... Had a few scary moments when all the metal wire guides fell out.. :shocked:

All Back to working order!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 18 May 2012, 19:33
Fitted new leather gear gaitor  :cool:

took my time stapling it to baseplate, really nice fit, great quality leather...
(http://i.imgur.com/tMDwd.jpg)

all done...
(http://i.imgur.com/0JhBk.jpg)

This the chap on ebay to buy from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130692385974
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Post by: lemski on 18 May 2012, 20:58
nothing...


but i did start fixing the major runnig problems on my mates 20v mk2. shell be a beaut by tomorow lunch
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Post by: Bandit127 on 18 May 2012, 21:36
Removed a broken starter motor in the pouring rain in the Coop car park.

Bugger - off the road again...  :cry:
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 20 May 2012, 16:14
washed an polished car.  :cool:
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Post by: Bandit127 on 20 May 2012, 16:42
washed an polished car.  :cool:
+1 on that
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Post by: jockgti on 20 May 2012, 16:49
put the 15 and 10mm spacers on i bought a while back,changed the front ashtray cover to a satin black one getting bored of the carbon wrapped stuff now,emptied my catch can and found out first hand why they call the standard vw jack the widow maker  :laugh:
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Post by: monty9120 on 20 May 2012, 17:41
last week i serviced the car. new plugs oil filters and a general once over

today i put in a standard din aftermarket headunit. fitted new rocker cover gasket. fixed a new temporary pipe to the diverter valve

tomorrow new sump fitting and amp wiring
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 May 2012, 18:00
fixed window regulators (which turned out to have just lost grip on the window not snaped, thought it was weird that the plastic ones laster ten years but the metal ones only lasted two :D )

went to finishe spraying my bumper, word of advice, never use halfords mixed paint. the spray nozzle is sh!te, doesnt spray, it spits.

my mate couldnt understand why his was finishing sh!te but mine was coming out good, was because he was using halfords mix (for when they dont have your colour on the shelf/in store) and i was using vw touch up. decided ide give it one or two more coats of paint using some halfords stuff i got my mate to grab us while he was at work. compleatle f*cked what was a reasonably good paint job up. gonna go buy a vw rattle can next week and redo it with that and hope i get as good results as i did before i used the crappy halfords stuff.
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Post by: clipperjay on 20 May 2012, 18:03
Got my overalls on, took my tool box, looked outside walked to the car.....started to rain and walked back in doors.
Did pick up some wheels though  :smug:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 20 May 2012, 18:55
Picking up some new wheels in a bit for the mk3, which might end up on the mk2..
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Post by: Deano2711 on 20 May 2012, 20:15
Spent most of the weekend adapting my dashboard to take a Double Din CD/DVD/Sat Nav unit. Took most of the weekend to get it sorted. Pics in the mark 3 section if anyone is interested  :wink:
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Post by: hc20v on 20 May 2012, 20:56
Bent rear subframe removed and all components stripped alot easier than i thought 2 hr job :)
of to fetch the replacement subframe tomorrow and hopefull come home with a few extra bits
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Post by: bob23 on 21 May 2012, 17:57
Tried to get the hub off to remove the bolt that was stuck in it after the ball joint bolt snapped, couldn't get the hub nut to undo so took the driveshaft off the gearbox and took it to a garage who struggled to undo it, then they hammered the driveshaft out and f**ked the thread, so now I need to replace it.

Tried to get the front suspension off, but can't get the top nut to undo, just keeps turning the strut, even put mole grips on the strut and a hex bit in the top but just broke the hex bit and the mole grips can't grip it tight enough, they just slip.

Getting pissed off with this thing now, everything I try to do is 10x harder than any other car I have ever worked on, wish I had never bothered with it now!
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Post by: X4MGS on 21 May 2012, 18:00
Cleaned the bird sh!t off th bonnet thanks to our local Pigeons....

I see a Pigeon Pie coming soon if they continue to dump on my pride & joys!!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 21 May 2012, 18:16
Tried to get the hub off to remove the bolt that was stuck in it after the ball joint bolt snapped, couldn't get the hub nut to undo so took the driveshaft off the gearbox and took it to a garage who struggled to undo it, then they hammered the driveshaft out and f**ked the thread, so now I need to replace it.

Tried to get the front suspension off, but can't get the top nut to undo, just keeps turning the strut, even put mole grips on the strut and a hex bit in the top but just broke the hex bit and the mole grips can't grip it tight enough, they just slip.

Getting pissed off with this thing now, everything I try to do is 10x harder than any other car I have ever worked on, wish I had never bothered with it now!
This is a common problem, the recommended way to do it is with an impact gun, i also did it the hard way and will be buying an impact gun asap. :embarassed:
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Post by: bob23 on 21 May 2012, 19:04
Tried to get the hub off to remove the bolt that was stuck in it after the ball joint bolt snapped, couldn't get the hub nut to undo so took the driveshaft off the gearbox and took it to a garage who struggled to undo it, then they hammered the driveshaft out and f**ked the thread, so now I need to replace it.

Tried to get the front suspension off, but can't get the top nut to undo, just keeps turning the strut, even put mole grips on the strut and a hex bit in the top but just broke the hex bit and the mole grips can't grip it tight enough, they just slip.

Getting pissed off with this thing now, everything I try to do is 10x harder than any other car I have ever worked on, wish I had never bothered with it now!
This is a common problem, the recommended way to do it is with an impact gun, i also did it the hard way and will be buying an impact gun asap. :embarassed:

I know, I used to have one till my old boss broke it, at the minute I can't afford to buy one so will have to persevere.
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Post by: Bandit127 on 21 May 2012, 19:41
Definitely on my shopping list. Especially now I have a Mk3 3 Golf...

Clarke CEW1000 Electric Impact Wrench 240v - £52.49 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO)
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Post by: bob23 on 21 May 2012, 19:57
Definitely on my shopping list. Especially now I have a Mk3 3 Golf...

Clarke CEW1000 Electric Impact Wrench 240v - £52.49 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO)

Never thought of looking for a plug in one, :rolleyes: just looked at air ones like the one I had.
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Post by: clareyfairy84 on 21 May 2012, 20:03
I fixed the central locking.

Not bad for a girl (though it did only requite the electrics plugging back in  :grin:)
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Post by: monty9120 on 21 May 2012, 21:21
fitted a sump to a mark 4 is a b!tch. why hide 2 bolts. luckilly i managed to get them out without rounding them off
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Post by: daz veedub on 21 May 2012, 21:28
shes gone for paint  :cool:

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Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 May 2012, 17:04
Definitely on my shopping list. Especially now I have a Mk3 3 Golf...

Clarke CEW1000 Electric Impact Wrench 240v - £52.49 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO)

Never thought of looking for a plug in one, :rolleyes: just looked at air ones like the one I had.

Rubber strips between mole grips and strut  :wink:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 23 May 2012, 21:41
got myself a new sub and amp and got it all preped for the boot build on saturday/sunday. pics to follow...if i get it finished...
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Post by: X4MGS on 23 May 2012, 23:34
Lots Of Bits & bobs....

New Headlights, Spots, Handbrake, Boot Box Etc Etc....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=140182.new#new
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Post by: bob23 on 24 May 2012, 00:14
Got my front coilovers on, replaced the ball joints, the trackrod ends, a hub, a driveshaft, a cv joint, cv boots, drilled out the screws that hold the brake disks on as the were snapped off, now ready to be rethreaded, fitted the anti roll bar and new droplinks, wire brushed the callipers ready to be painted, replaced an abs sensor.

Tomorrow I will paint and refit the callipers, change a few bolts on the back (brakes an axle bolts) adjust the exhaust as it is a bit twisted, I'll try to get a radiator and get that fitted, change a rear abs sensor, raise the back suspension as it's too low, bleed the brakes and start to refit the interior.
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Post by: X4MGS on 24 May 2012, 17:24
Just going to fit a new temp sender and attempt to fit new door seals.... Oh the joys!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Cory on 24 May 2012, 19:37
ITS MY BIRTHDAY so naturally i have been out with the mk2 sorting some appalling speaker wiring, so its all cleaned up and re routed, also fitted new door bellows and a keyless entry central locking kit, sorted a knocking cv joint, adjusted handbrake cable, and re fitted sun roof seal - productive day  :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 25 May 2012, 01:37
resealed the front coolant flange on the 16v what a PITA to do  :angry: also this week i have fitted 2 new bushes and clamps to the cabbys rear anti roll bar and front disc backing plate all this because some waynekerr allowed a folding bed frame to fall off their vehicle and end up in the middle off lane1 on the north circular road  :angry:  :angry: , car in front went straight over it and i couldnt avoid it as cars all round me   
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Post by: scarr89 on 26 May 2012, 11:57
Gave mine and bro's a quick wash. Damn sunshine hampered me too much for a real deep cleanse!

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-05-26114025.jpg)
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Post by: craig180 on 27 May 2012, 23:05
Replaced my tatty looking pedal covers:

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/5ee1e6e0.jpg)


With some funky new ones to match my red leather interior:

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/365e08e8.jpg)


Also confirmed my order for a caricature of my car and I with McCormack Auto Design:

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/f79e5160.jpg)
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Post by: clipperjay on 27 May 2012, 23:19
changed some spark plugs that didnt need changing  :huh:
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Post by: MattJAbela on 28 May 2012, 11:50
Preparing myself for removing 99% of the interior
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Post by: X4MGS on 29 May 2012, 00:35
Took the old girl for a proper blast whilst dropping off some items to a M8....

Great to actually open her up properly across twisty country roads...

Had a few people flash me - don't know if that was in recognision of the car or for being a Tw4T for overtaking them... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Brand new set of mirrors being fitted to the old girl tomorrow as long as it don't rain!!! 
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 29 May 2012, 13:37
received a dead pedal plate. and a us spec rubstrip. was going to cut up, spray and hopefully fit today, but a few too many stellas last night  :sick:  :grin:
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Post by: TheFan46 on 30 May 2012, 21:24
I did my thermostat housing on the VR6 a little tip for anyone else doing it if the 3 bolts holding it on are seized sold and feel like they are going to snap like mine were remove the battery and unbolt the power steering reservoir and move it out the way and using a punch that fits inside the bolt heads give them a smack it might take a few attempts but they will release and removing the pas bottle and battery you will be able to get a good swing on the hammer  :nerd:
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Post by: Turbotezz on 30 May 2012, 21:27
Soldered 2 cables back together so i can operate the rear passenger side window from the switched up front! :laugh:
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Post by: scarr89 on 31 May 2012, 20:08
Managed to get 58.4 MPG on my 200 trip back home for the Jubilee weekend. Greatest I have ever gotten  :smiley:
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Post by: Bandit127 on 31 May 2012, 21:02
Bought a set of long beach alloys from a fellow member with 4 good tyres on. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=38710 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=38710) - top bloke.

Will sort the best of those to improve mine and get the 4 tyres fitted this weekend.

Bye bye to the 205-55 tyres on the front that make the front ride even higher than it should.
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Post by: rolty_gti on 01 June 2012, 12:51
after replacing the 2 front tyres last week for the first time i ordered some spigot rings for the front wheels as they didnt have them on!!
strange cos i never felt any shuddering etc, but ordered some from ebay and they arrived this morning so after my cuppa i will be going out to fit them  :smiley:

i'm also sourcing some new front wishbones and track rod end ball joints,
might also give the inside a hoover and clean
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Post by: dasan on 01 June 2012, 16:11
Called out for a windscreen replacement as Mr Chip started to crack..

Woke up to find a completely flat osf tyre, had it repaired. 2 big nails later and good as new.
Then saw a set of 18" alloys on car at the tyre place and tried to buy them.. :) but the owner was out..

Upgraded my Head Unit to an Alpine BT so can now use my phone in the car.
Then realised the VW speakers are not great, so thinking of amps and upgraded speakers etc.

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Post by: scarr89 on 01 June 2012, 18:00
Hanging out...Finished my 5 hour detail today. Soo pleased with the result. Should now stay clean til inters in a few weeks, if not the rest of the summer  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 01 June 2012, 20:13
Bought a rear beam for it, picked up 7 slat grill from post office, and looked at pink paint.
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 02 June 2012, 13:03
Picked up some goodies from TPS yesterday...

(http://i.imgur.com/dRSs0.jpg)
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Post by: Bandit127 on 02 June 2012, 19:12
Got the tracking and camber done.

A saga that took from 9:30 this morning until 3:00 this afternoon, 2 new track rod ends and a new CV boot. (The fitter burned the old one with the torch trying to free the track rod, so that was replaced FOC).

In the end they fitted the track rod ends for £5 each. I supplied them from ECP - £10.30 something. All up a saving of £35 on the quote they gave me for those. And a big saving on the 1 1/2 hours it took him to replace the CV boot and track rod ends.

While i was waiting I surfed the stock in Cash Converters and found a Kenwood head unit for £17. Bought and fitted with a bit of mucking about (the right rear speaker wires were cut for some reason). The old, knackered silver monstrosity that came out was binned.

Also met 2 new Golf owners. 1 with a Mk1 pickup that was having a few bits done for the MOT and 1 with a Mk4 25th Anniversary GTi that looked very nice. Both top blokes.

A good day for me and my GTi.
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Post by: bourbon on 02 June 2012, 21:56
Fitted apex lowering springs and shocks looks loads better
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Post by: Bandit127 on 04 June 2012, 19:05
If anyone says replacing the thermostat on an AGG is easy or simple they have ramps... On axle stands it's a pig of a job. Still, a tick in the box of stuff to be done.

The coolant that dropped out was clean but I replaced it anyway so that's good for probably longer than the body will last now.

Also adjusted the rear wheel bearings and that got rid of the slight drone above 60. Still planning to renew them as they weren't that loose but they can go down the priority list now.

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Post by: Gavv8 on 04 June 2012, 20:02
Re-blacked all the trim with Simoniz backtoblack gel, been using it for a few months now and i'm quite impressed.
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Post by: Deano2711 on 04 June 2012, 20:18
Oil and filter change, cleaned plugs and air filter and cleaned throttle body then took her for a spin. Drives loads better and really enjoyed the ride  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: JC on 04 June 2012, 20:26
risked taking it into a certain workshop on a little island, and got it back out without the engine coming out
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 00:07
Got it to where it needs to be   :smiley:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 00:07
risked taking it into a certain workshop on a little island, and got it back out without the engine coming out

Could have been as easy as A,B,.....
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Post by: JC on 05 June 2012, 00:09
risked taking it into a certain workshop on a little island, and got it back out without the engine coming out

Could have been as easy as A,B,.....

not going to happen,  :kiss:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 00:16
risked taking it into a certain workshop on a little island, and got it back out without the engine coming out

Could have been as easy as A,B,.....

not going to happen,  :kiss:

Still got another day to avoid the voices yet  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Martz on 05 June 2012, 00:32
Took the 3 down to my folks in Dorset for a few days, made it there and back without any issues. Good times.  Wife and kids has trashed the inside, bad times.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 June 2012, 15:53
finished plastic welding the us rub strip.

next weekend, quick skim with filler. then sand it all down prime and paint :)
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Post by: rolty_gti on 05 June 2012, 17:36
Fitted new wishbones and bushes this morning, rides lovely.
Also been making a list of mods I wanna do funds pending..
It's as long as my arm! Lol :grin:
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Post by: lemski on 05 June 2012, 20:15
put a 20vt ino the engine bay
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Post by: Martz on 05 June 2012, 21:13
put a 20vt ino the engine bay

Like that update!   :cool:
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Post by: JC on 05 June 2012, 21:22
risked taking it into a certain workshop on a little island, and got it back out without the engine coming out

Could have been as easy as A,B,.....

not going to happen,  :kiss:

Still got another day to avoid the voices yet  :rolleyes:

All avoided and off the Island  :kiss:

oh and the old girl is a LOT smoother to drive now, thanks again to DH and Danny p for sorting . :afro:

think its had a damn good blast to clear out any cobwebs ready for show season to start  :cool:

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Post by: lemski on 05 June 2012, 21:58
Cheers marts.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 June 2012, 20:35
Replaced the bonnet release cable and "restored" the manky bonnet catch  :cool:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/DSC_0027.jpg)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/DSC_0029.jpg)
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Post by: rolty_gti on 11 June 2012, 11:54
started servicing my golf last week with oil filter/oil change, cleaned pipercross panel filter,fuel filter,new coolant, but the place i buy my parts from didn't have the spark plugs or cabin filter in stock but picked them up yesterday and fitted them this morning and boy did the cabin filter need changing!

new/old plugs

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/randoms/IMG-20120609-00081.jpg)

new/old cabin filter
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/randoms/IMG-20120609-00079.jpg)

now i just gotta decide on if i am going to sell the golf as i need a work van or try and come up with an idea to get some extra funds to afford to run both :undecided:
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Post by: gti210ps on 13 June 2012, 14:59
just cleaned dashboard with cloth...
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Post by: X4MGS on 13 June 2012, 15:48
Taken mine to get Washed - Polished & Waxed....

Looking good & then it rained!!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 13 June 2012, 23:31
put a 20vt ino the engine bay

Like that update!   :cool:
This is a good day.
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Post by: jamesblonde on 13 June 2012, 23:36
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(
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Post by: rolty_gti on 14 June 2012, 00:32
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(

just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!
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Post by: DanChave on 14 June 2012, 17:06
Finished swapping interior bits with my new car, only a few bits left to do and then its all ready for sale! Hopefully it will be sold on Monday :)
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Post by: gti210ps on 14 June 2012, 18:24
drove it for 30 miles, now sitting comfortably in my garage.  Need to refill tomorrow though  :sick:
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Post by: gti210ps on 14 June 2012, 18:26
plus yelled a bit at my 3-year old  :evil: for putting his smelly-socks feet on the back of the passenger's seat after i picked him from school... and then put the smurfs on the 510 to relax  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 15 June 2012, 12:14
ignored it.
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Post by: X4MGS on 15 June 2012, 14:38
ignored it.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 15 June 2012, 14:40
Left my lights on so battery died yay!

Also fitted foglamp cold air feed :)
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Post by: dTEA on 15 June 2012, 15:31
dropped the price to £6100  :cry:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 15 June 2012, 15:53
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(

just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!

BIG +1 to that!!
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Post by: dTEA on 15 June 2012, 16:30
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(

just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!

BIG +1to that!!
polishing away all weekend...you'd go blind :grin:
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Post by: Tabx808 on 15 June 2012, 17:57
Have had new chains tensioners and clutch fitted in the car today. One pipe to fit tomorrow morning and will be able to get the coolant back in. Hopefully will be able to go for a drive in it then.
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Post by: rolty_gti on 15 June 2012, 22:01
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(

just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!
:grin: :grin: :grin:

BIG +1to that!!
polishing away all weekend...you'd go blind :grin:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 15 June 2012, 23:20
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(

just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!

BIG +1to that!!
polishing away all weekend...you'd go blind :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 15 June 2012, 23:40
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(


just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!

BIG +1to that!!
polishing away all weekend...you'd go blind :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Too many quotes :laugh:
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Post by: dTEA on 16 June 2012, 07:57
Washed it went to polish it and it rained :(


just a b*****d when that happens!  :grin:

i'd love to have a garage big enough to drive car in and clean under shelter, i'd be polishing away all weekend happy as larry!

BIG +1to that!!
polishing away all weekend...you'd go blind :grin:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Too many quotes :laugh:
Who cares :laugh:
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Post by: jockgti on 16 June 2012, 13:41
phoned bodyshop to find car not ready even though i've been away for a week on holiday and gave him 2 extra days this weekend so gonna have to cancel my trip to r-tech on tuesday  :sad: still got new coilovers to fit and new ths fr3 engine mounts to fit
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Post by: DanChave on 16 June 2012, 16:57
Painted up the golf bonnet, ready to fit and polish tomorrow before its sold!
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Post by: Bandit127 on 16 June 2012, 17:54
Bought and fitted a battery clamp (+1 for the next MOT as the lack of one is now a fail).

Replaced the bottom starter bolt with one that had the stud and nut on (my old one snapped off). As a result my power steering pipe is bolted back on the engine where it belongs instead of swinging in the breeze.

An indicator bulb went during my travels so I blew some money on a set of Halfords QR bulbs for the indicators, brakes and sidelights. I expect it is wishful thinking but the QR bulbs do seem brighter (I think they are halogen or something).

Small steps, but all in the right direction.  :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 16 June 2012, 18:18
Replaced: Oil, oil filter, pollen filter & fuel filter. Cleaned my PiperX air filter. Looked at my engine bay and thought how dirty it is...Didn't do anything about it. Snapped the edge of my scuttle panel  :angry:

A productive days work even though trying to get the pollen filter in took as long as the rest put together!!!!!!!! :sad:
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Post by: Gti_Jamo on 16 June 2012, 18:25
Fitted my front bumper and door handles to my freshly painted mk3.....then fitted a VR front spoiler the subsequently ripped it off putting the car back in the garage. All sorted now. Click the link under my sig for pics. Just uploading them just now.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 17 June 2012, 19:06
started off by scimming filler over the plastic weld. sanded it down got it all smooth. thenprimed the whole bumper. then painted it. then laquerd it. then watched as it fell off the table chipping all the laquer and paint also chipping a little bit of filler out and the bumper twisting causing the remaining filler to go all warped.

so im now  30 odd quid less well off that was spend on paint with a bumper that still looks f**ked.

car may not be ready for inters now  :cry: gonna ring a few body shops tomoro see what they can do. hopefully someone can get it in before friday.

any recomendations for cheep good fast places in the north east...
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Post by: rolty_gti on 18 June 2012, 13:16
After lunch I will be changing my rear brake discs and pads.picked up a wind back tool this morning.
Also while I'm in the garage gonna have a little look at the petrol cap release solenoid as I think mines buggered so will pop over to vw this afternoon to order up a new 1.
Still deciding on if I should sell it for a lower mileage mk4 gti t or just modify this 1?????  :undecided:
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Post by: clipperjay on 18 June 2012, 21:37
Changed out my ISV made no bloody difference so tweeked the throttle screw instead trying to find a compromise between cold start and warm idle!  :undecided:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 19 June 2012, 08:52
Gonna wash and polish it and vacuum it too :)
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Post by: rolty_gti on 19 June 2012, 08:54
picking up a new ashtray and lighter.also getting a new petrol cap solenoid that i am writing up a how to of today.  :smiley:
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Post by: lemski on 19 June 2012, 19:59
Fitted intercooler, slam panel and headlight.

O and the silicone T.I.P. Jest need to plum in the pipework now and wiring. :(
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Post by: Gavv8 on 20 June 2012, 14:36
New front top mounts and bearings so should stop clunking over bumps now.. :smiley:
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Post by: Jamin on 20 June 2012, 16:17
Taken it off the road to get it fixed  :cry:

New bearings, brakes, alternator, starter motor,battery, suspension, front wings x2, n/s rear quarter panel, rocker cover gasket, window regulators x3 and window motors x3, fix the sagging headlining and a bit of dent removal.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 June 2012, 18:10
Fitted a new steering rack gaitor which was a bit of a pig, modified the headlight loom and swapped the steering wheel. Quite a productive day really.
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Post by: jockgti on 20 June 2012, 22:12
picked him up from bodyshop and went for a drive,really pleased with the bodywork now,next the wheels,removing the mesh from rep bumper and fitting vw grilles when they arrive

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG00024.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0174.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0173.jpg)
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Post by: lemski on 20 June 2012, 22:36
Wolverine, tip was easy to fit. Took 10mins. Just fiddlt to get to the 5mm holdin the old one in place. Very happy with it though. Fits perfect
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Post by: X4MGS on 21 June 2012, 01:38
Admired her!!!  :smiley:

What a lovely car!!!  :nerd:

Then remembered all the jobs that needs doing.... :sad:
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Post by: leigh_harty on 21 June 2012, 06:18
picked him up from bodyshop and went for a drive,really pleased with the bodywork now,next the wheels,removing the mesh from rep bumper and fitting vw grilles when they arrive

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG00024.jpg)


Whats up with the wheels? I like um'  :smiley: Yeah and lose the mesh :grin:
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Post by: Dsport on 21 June 2012, 06:31
Give the wheels a good clean then took a few snap shots

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/dealawheel/2525anniversary049.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/dealawheel/2525anniversary050.jpg)
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Post by: jockgti on 21 June 2012, 09:30
picked him up from bodyshop and went for a drive,really pleased with the bodywork now,next the wheels,removing the mesh from rep bumper and fitting vw grilles when they arrive

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG00024.jpg)


Whats up with the wheels? I like um'  :smiley: Yeah and lose the mesh :grin:
wheels need a refurb so changing colour while i'm at it
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Post by: daz veedub on 21 June 2012, 18:29
seen her with fresh paint on  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 June 2012, 20:58
Had it's MOT re-test and fixed the centre box hanger that had snapped with some blutack... :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Martz on 21 June 2012, 21:01
Had her MOT and failed, but then passed so all good.  Bought new VW centre caps from VW too.  All ready for the weekend.......................................... in the wet!
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Post by: scarr89 on 22 June 2012, 13:36
Just spent £360...f**king cambelts  :sick: :cry:
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Post by: rolty_gti on 22 June 2012, 13:39
took the dub for a spin down to southend this morning picking up some flyers for my business,
always good to stretch its legs every now n again  :evil:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 22 June 2012, 13:46
Drove it... :grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 22 June 2012, 14:37
Thought about dragging it out the garage, unfortunately theirs another old banger behind it! and its raining Cats and Dags...Uuugh!!

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/04e3b4f1.jpg)

Better be nice tomorrow :lipsrsealed:

Thom
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Post by: Neo Badness on 22 June 2012, 14:38
I pulled it inside after noticing someone had reversed into it :evil:
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Post by: rolty_gti on 22 June 2012, 17:40
Thought about dragging it out the garage, unfortunately theirs another old banger behind it! and its raining Cats and Dags...Uuugh!!

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/04e3b4f1.jpg)

Better be nice tomorrow :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Nice looking garage you got there mate, I want a big garage like that! 1 day ay lol
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Post by: Thom89 on 22 June 2012, 18:28

Thanks, its as wide as it is long, so room for 4 cars, and a small workshop behind that end wall

Thom
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 June 2012, 19:19
Garage envy!
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 22 June 2012, 19:21

Thanks, its as wide as it is long, so room for 4 cars, and a small workshop behind that end wall

Thom

pftt thats nothing my garage has room for about 50 cars. however it doesent have any walls or roof and was formerly known as the street  :sad:
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Post by: rolty_gti on 22 June 2012, 21:01

Thanks, its as wide as it is long, so room for 4 cars, and a small workshop behind that end wall

Thom

Envious indeed  :evil:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 22 June 2012, 21:15
Fitted my cheapo Vr splitter and it went on suprisingly easy.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 June 2012, 13:57
Finally cured creaky Recaro drivers seat. 
Removed inner plastic side cover.  Applied a liberal spray of teflon lube around the large pivot bolt (bolt that goes through the seat fabric). 
Sorted, phew!
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Post by: murraymint on 23 June 2012, 16:09
After hating my car for the last week I gave it some loving today. Cleaned and polished the wheels last night then today fitted a new cd player, a new exhaust centre section then cleaned the whole car rainx'd the windows and polished the dash
 :cool:
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Post by: brett on 23 June 2012, 16:43
fitted my highline centre console and finally,finally changed my rocker cover ,was in my boot for months lol
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Post by: shaft69 on 23 June 2012, 17:28
Fitted water/meth progressive controller, topped up meth tank. Took car out doing timing pull logs with vagcom and added 3degrees timing, now cars goes well.  :grin:
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Post by: scarr89 on 23 June 2012, 17:57
Drove it calmly on the way to Inters...Then got too many ideas from seeing people go down the track all and gave it a good thrashing on the way back!  :grin:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 June 2012, 19:32
Drove it 300 miles to Inters and back  :cool:
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Post by: jockgti on 23 June 2012, 19:37
busy day today,fitted coilovers Apex RDX,THS fr3 engine mounts,delocked drivers door and fitted bosch super 4's and gave it a quick wash

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0195.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0194.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0193.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0192.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0191.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 23 June 2012, 20:49
Drove it calmly on the way to Inters...Then got too many ideas from seeing people go down the track all and gave it a good thrashing on the way back!  :grin:
+1
Drove it 300 miles to Inters and back  :cool:
300each way or 300 in total? 340ish for me in total :( full tank this morning not no more :sad:
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Post by: dasan on 23 June 2012, 21:02
Picked up some trim from the Stealers rear ashtray side piece and that bit if rubber on the roof that gets nicked .
Then later came back after a shop to find some bastard had smashed the wing mirror glass not good
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Post by: DUBboi12 on 23 June 2012, 21:57
Done this in the last hour:)

(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/saxoboi08/c26ae6df.jpg)
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b447/saxoboi08/a6b00711.jpg)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 24 June 2012, 12:55
300each way or 300 in total? 340ish for me in total :( full tank this morning not no more :sad:

300 in total mate, was a bit of a mission with a 6am start, and a 2am finish the night before   :grin: 
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Post by: Wazzzer on 24 June 2012, 13:58
I probably did a tank of fuel there and back yesterday too. Loved the noise through the new tunnel on the A3 though  :grin:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 24 June 2012, 15:36
I probably did a tank of fuel there and back yesterday too. Loved the noise through the new tunnel on the A3 though  :grin:
lucky you, i only had boring motorway driving with police cars folowing me loads :(

one was even parked on the hard shoulder, then when i went past pulled out and followed me for around 30 mins!
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Post by: DanChave on 25 June 2012, 17:20
Today I got the heat gun out and set to work on the tops of my bumpers, they are now lovely and black again :) If anyone hasn't done this, its definitely worth doing! 
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Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 25 June 2012, 17:35
Put the mk2 up for sale  :undecided:
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Post by: DanChave on 25 June 2012, 18:20
Put the mk2 up for sale  :undecided:

 :cry:

The MK3 will be epic though!
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Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 25 June 2012, 19:09
Put the mk2 up for sale  :undecided:

 :cry:

The MK3 will be epic though!

 :smiley: Cheers dan
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Post by: Thom89 on 25 June 2012, 20:02
Thinking about washing Bruntingthorpe off the 2

Thom
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Post by: pd-ex on 25 June 2012, 22:24
Went and checked the tyre pressures as an excuse to go for a spin as shes been sat on the drive a few days and is going soon  :sad:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 26 June 2012, 09:43
It's tuesday which means cleaning day lol. Also gonna try fix the creaks that make it sound like a boat.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 June 2012, 10:08
Awaiting mk3 jibes ^^^
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Post by: cobalt6700 on 27 June 2012, 19:13
Today I've changed my rear beam bushes in the mk4.... In 3 and a half hours. Well chuffed.
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Post by: jamesblonde on 28 June 2012, 15:05
Got it absolutely soaked in the storms :D
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Post by: DanChave on 28 June 2012, 15:53
Woke up to find that the Sahara Dessert has landed on my car! The had a full Vag Com scan only to find out I still have a Crank Sensor fault, even though I replaced it the other day! I have bought a genuine part this time, lets hope THAT gets me somewhere!
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Post by: Ant1981 on 28 June 2012, 18:54
Woke up to find that the Sahara Dessert has landed on my car! The had a full Vag Com scan only to find out I still have a Crank Sensor fault, even though I replaced it the other day! I have bought a genuine part this time, lets hope THAT gets me somewhere!

Probably an old code stored in the history.
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Post by: DanChave on 28 June 2012, 19:05
Woke up to find that the Sahara Dessert has landed on my car! The had a full Vag Com scan only to find out I still have a Crank Sensor fault, even though I replaced it the other day! I have bought a genuine part this time, lets hope THAT gets me somewhere!

Probably an old code stored in the history.

We cleared all the faults and scanned again and it came right back though.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 28 June 2012, 21:00
Picked up the DSG snorkel parts from TPS. Came in at around 55 notes. Will get it fitted at the wknd  :cool:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 28 June 2012, 21:02
Woke up to find that the Sahara Dessert has landed on my car! The had a full Vag Com scan only to find out I still have a Crank Sensor fault, even though I replaced it the other day! I have bought a genuine part this time, lets hope THAT gets me somewhere!
Washed mine on monday and its now brown..
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Post by: dubstar9 on 28 June 2012, 21:38
Fitted a Carbon Wolfsburg tax disc holder, cheap but neat :wink:

Car needs a bloody good too, sand all over it!!!
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Post by: bob23 on 28 June 2012, 21:51
Finally got it through it's mot, can't wait till I get paid so I can tax it and start using it.
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 29 June 2012, 00:30
Got the angle grinder to it..
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 30 June 2012, 20:13
been to oxford to pick up coilover from spudboy6 an all so picked up vento front end from floaty cheers lads  :smiley:
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Post by: dubstar9 on 01 July 2012, 17:00
Wanted to remove the orange glow from the indicators in the clear section of the rear lights, answer fit LED bulbs. Next problem comes from the low power draw of LED bulbs makes the relay think there is a bulb blown and flashes faster. 2nd answer is to fit a 50watt ballast resistor and bulbs flash at correct speed, so I thought I could fit LED bulbs in the front indicators to remove orange glow there too. Fit LED bulb and no flashy, refit orange bulb and flashy returns, scratch head time!!!
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 01 July 2012, 17:11
Drove 46 miles on the red light  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: dTEA on 01 July 2012, 19:08
Sold it
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Post by: jamesblonde on 01 July 2012, 19:35
Sold it

Bad Times...
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 01 July 2012, 19:52
Fitted the DSG snorkel.  Bwarp!
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Post by: Mr GTD on 01 July 2012, 21:33
Sold it

So now you've got to put a mark thro your sig on the MK5...

Yes indeed sad times...
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Post by: dTEA on 01 July 2012, 21:39
Sold it

Bad Times...
Nah. Good times. One step nearer to a camper and looking at cheap golf for a daily hack.
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Post by: gti210ps on 02 July 2012, 16:06
nothing really... just thinking about it sitting at the dealer's  :sick:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 02 July 2012, 18:47
Oil and filter change in the pissing rain, with my trusty new massive oil drip tray I took home with me after the Harriers were stripped down and sent to the Americans.
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Post by: craig180 on 02 July 2012, 18:48
Advertised the mk3 for sale

Jet washed the cabrio roof and pumped its tyres up
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Post by: Gavv8 on 03 July 2012, 11:45
340 mile emergency dash at 11.00pm from east devon to south devon, to frenchay hospital in bristol, back to south devon and then back home to east devon.. and it didn't miss a beat although the standing water on the motorway plus very hard suspension highlighted the urgent need for new front tyres which its getting today  :embarassed:.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 03 July 2012, 14:43
New front tyres fitted.. :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 July 2012, 00:11
Nothing, However I did just buy THIS (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=235438.0)
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Post by: JimR on 04 July 2012, 18:38
After buying a brilliant black metallic mk2 last week, I changed the rear light clusters from cristal to original 8v. I can tick that off the list......
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Post by: daz veedub on 04 July 2012, 20:38
12months m.o.t  :smiley: and a dodgy ignition amp  :angry:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 July 2012, 20:41
Moved it out of the unit, then back in again.
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Post by: lemski on 04 July 2012, 21:57
Got a little bit of time to sort the mk4 shifter out. Nearly inplace
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Post by: brett on 05 July 2012, 17:31
not a lot lol,air filter,pollen filter and fuel filter
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Post by: X4MGS on 05 July 2012, 17:39
Took the wife's MK2 for a MOT - Flew Through....  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: lemski on 05 July 2012, 19:07
Fitted mk4 shifter, catch can. And routed all wiring
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Post by: s-l-i-x on 05 July 2012, 19:22
Was going to remove the cat heat shield as it was a job from ages ago, but on inspection, it has already been ripped off  :laugh: so just had a cuppa instead.
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Post by: scarr89 on 05 July 2012, 19:27
Oil and filter change in the pissing rain, with my trusty new massive oil drip tray I took home with me after the Harriers were stripped down and sent to the Americans.

They are quite possibly the handiest item have to floating around the garage  :wink:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 July 2012, 20:14
Was going to remove the cat heat shield as it was a job from ages ago, but on inspection, it has already been ripped off  :laugh: so just had a cuppa instead.
easiest job ever :grin:
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Post by: Scott D on 05 July 2012, 23:43
fitted mikalor clamps on the chargepipe and intercooler hoses, shouldn't end up on the hard shoulder botch repairing blown off hoses again  :grin:
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Post by: Neo Badness on 06 July 2012, 00:31
Noticed that someone has damaged the front bumper and smashed the rear light whilst it's been parked outside my unit.  :evil:

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Post by: jamesblonde on 06 July 2012, 09:34
Took the bra off and keeping it off!
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 06 July 2012, 10:01
Took the bra off and keeping it off!

Cheeky!!!  :wink:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 July 2012, 13:01
Took the bra off and keeping it off!

Cheeky!!!  :wink:
:grin:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 06 July 2012, 13:59
And also drowned it driving through a flood!
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Post by: FlashRedThree on 06 July 2012, 16:21
And also drowned it driving through a flood!

Likewise!

(http://i46.tinypic.com/pulhi.jpg)

Full steam ahead! *clang clang*
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Post by: jamesblonde on 06 July 2012, 18:33
And also drowned it driving through a flood!

Likewise!

(http://i46.tinypic.com/pulhi.jpg)

Full steam ahead! *clang clang*
:grin: did yours stop once you got through lol?
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Post by: dubstar9 on 06 July 2012, 18:57
Survived the deep water but my drivers tyre didn't survive a deep hidden Pothole!!!

Kwikfit first thing in the morning :cry:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 06 July 2012, 18:59
Survived the deep water but my drivers tyre didn't survive a deep hidden Pothole!!!

Kwikfit first thing in the morning :cry:
Bad times i didnt make it out the other side of the flood :(
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Post by: dubstar9 on 07 July 2012, 18:06
Today I brought

1. new front tyre
2. near finished US Spec style front bumper
3. Early Vento Grille with badge
4. Vento front end inc a. Bonnet with washer jet holes flushed b. Early style badgeless grille c. Joey'd Vento headlights
5. N/S/F wing with repeater flushed

Only fitted bonnet because I need headlight wiring adaptors  :cry:
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Post by: Ashy on 07 July 2012, 23:39
Broke the passenger window motor/mech !!

Pulled up at tescos with window 3/4 down, screaming 2 year old in car seat & window wouldnt budge..

had to drive home, strip it down & find a way of securing window.. along with a screaming 2 year old.

fun fun fun
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Post by: wessexgti on 08 July 2012, 14:31
well,i was going to fit my new silicone TIP,but a certain company sent me the wrong one so thats put the kybosh on that  :angry:

(and,yes,i did click on the right engine code)
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Post by: JayNesbitt on 08 July 2012, 19:48
Fitted my 928 wheels :D

Future plans...respray in matte or flat grey (nimbus,keep it vag)

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q557/jay_nesbitt/31cc8beb.jpg)
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Post by: dubstar9 on 08 July 2012, 19:50
Fitted Vento front to the Cabrio and marker lights in part finished US Spec front bumper :smug:
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Post by: FlashRedThree on 08 July 2012, 20:06

 :grin: did yours stop once you got through lol?

Nope kept going all the way home :P

Ordered two new front tyres today, 150 fitted for some 205/40/16 Falken ZE-912's.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 08 July 2012, 20:15
Cleaned the interior for the first time this year..
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Post by: Turbotezz on 09 July 2012, 15:47
Pulled my headlining out!! was loads easier than i was expecting! Also found the bloody leak so with a bit of luck that is fixed and when the materials arrive, recover the headlining, pics to follow once its done!
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Post by: allsmiles on 09 July 2012, 20:27
adjusted the ride height as low as it can go without rubbing! needs a wash next and camber adjusting
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Post by: daz veedub on 10 July 2012, 17:26
swapped my rs6 alloys for a set off r32 alloys  :cool:
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Post by: dTEA on 10 July 2012, 17:49
drove the new (old girl) to work  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 July 2012, 20:35
Hooverd out the car with a proper industrial one.... made my puny cordless one look a bit wimpy!
Also jetwashed the outside to get rid of all the grit, grime and bugs from my recent road trip (it'll get a nice bucket wash, wax and polish up at the weekend).
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Post by: jamesblonde on 10 July 2012, 22:37
Drove it
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Post by: lemski on 11 July 2012, 09:30
Polished rocker cover, took my engine out and gearbox off. All ready for the new flywheel
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Post by: Ben_ on 11 July 2012, 12:43
Fitted a new indicator bulb.
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 11 July 2012, 16:59
ripped off the front bumper  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:
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Post by: scarr89 on 11 July 2012, 17:22
ripped off the front bumper  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:

Don't do things that you will be angry with your self after  :lipsrsealed:

I tried to get my clocks coded with miles til empty and illum needles...OH NO WAIT! I have f**king RB8 clock or something gay :cry:...On the hunt for some new clocks  :smiley:
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Post by: ALBEEEEY on 11 July 2012, 17:26
didn't mean too!!! parked with the bumper overhanging the curb and reversed out to a nice ripping noise  :cry:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 July 2012, 19:22
Got a scruffy rear wheel refurbed.  The other 3 look rather tired now!  :undecided:
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Post by: AcidicDavey on 11 July 2012, 21:00
I put some anthracite painted badges on the Golf.
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Post by: Turbotezz on 12 July 2012, 15:38
Well, the headlining is done!!!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564058_10150909094300168_540988161_n.jpg)

What ya think?
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Post by: craig180 on 12 July 2012, 19:42
Clicked over 175k

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/4101b2a8.jpg)
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Post by: Neo Badness on 13 July 2012, 12:47
Well, the headlining is done!!!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564058_10150909094300168_540988161_n.jpg)

What ya think?

zero G draughts board?
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Post by: brianpologti on 13 July 2012, 16:21
didn't mean too!!! parked with the bumper overhanging the curb and reversed out to a nice ripping noise  :cry:

Done this a few times nearly ended up ripping the bumper clean off ,
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Post by: daz veedub on 13 July 2012, 18:47
ordered a new maf 
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Post by: Bandit127 on 14 July 2012, 20:08
Bottled doing my engine mounts on the drive by myself. So - all 3 now replaced by a very stressed local mechanic who told me not to bring it back for mounts again... LOL.

1 hour quoted and 2 taken so we split the difference.

My wallet is lighter but a big job ticked off the list.

No more exhaust rattles in 1st and it feels loads better. Oddly, the clutch now bites further down the pedal too (it was very high).

Another good day for my Mk3.  :smiley:
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Post by: swainy on 14 July 2012, 20:43
Got some boot struts to make bonnet struts and fitted them, fitted a leather gearknob from a new polo so the Anni one will be up for sale shortly.
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Post by: JimR on 14 July 2012, 20:56
Drove from Bedford to Milton Keynes, pulling into the car park when suddenly, 'steam' billowing from under the bonnet. Hose between metal water pipe and water pump burst. Luckily gsf had one so went and picked it up and repaired it in the car park, those spring clips vw use are a nightmare.
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Post by: allsmiles on 15 July 2012, 04:04
stuck some cheapo ebay bbs stickers onto my fake bbs rims lol
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Post by: stfc_gti on 15 July 2012, 20:26
fitted a forge 008p DV a pipercross induction kit and CM silicone tip which was a utter b!tch to do.
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Post by: bourbon on 15 July 2012, 22:16
Decided to sell it !!!
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Post by: Neo Badness on 16 July 2012, 14:11
Finally picked up a replacement alternator for mk2 and celebrated by dumping it in the yard to make way for the Audi...
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 14:13
THIS (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg2177403#msg2177403) to the Golf

and

THIS (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=235438.msg2177322#msg2177322) to the bus
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Post by: Gavv8 on 16 July 2012, 20:45
Gave it a little kiss and said thankyou.. :smiley:
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Post by: gjroe78 on 17 July 2012, 22:53
Fitted some silicone hoses to the bora
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Post by: jockgti on 17 July 2012, 23:26
looked at it,thought f**k it and walked to work can't be arsed with it any more
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Post by: Mr GTD on 18 July 2012, 07:48
looked at it,thought f**k it and walked to work can't be arsed with it any more


 :laugh:
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Post by: WKD on 19 July 2012, 18:56
stripped down my pierburg 2e2 and replaced with repair kit and put it back on, still idle is high
back to the drawing board :-(
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Post by: leigh_harty on 19 July 2012, 20:03
stripped down my pierburg 2e2 and replaced with repair kit and put it back on, still idle is high
back to the drawing board :-(

If the car is a keeper do the right thing... get a dang webber   :wink: :wink:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 21 July 2012, 14:28
Resprayed the front grille because it was stone chipped to hell.
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Post by: X4MGS on 21 July 2012, 15:11
Fitted new Coil, HT Leads, Plugs, Dizzy cap & Rotar arm to the wife's MK2....

10min job until we noticed the coil was busted and had to swap one over.... Hour and half later!!
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Post by: daz veedub on 22 July 2012, 16:52
blown sumet   :angry:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/smoke.jpg)
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 22 July 2012, 18:36
flat battery so went got new one for it just to brake down 30min later so got aa out to find my main earth was lose  :angry: all sorted now an made it to bvf show in malvern  :cool:
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Post by: Raffe on 22 July 2012, 20:11
Used AG HD wax for the first time and am very impressed, paintwork feels like silk, so tempted to chuck the hose on it just to see the beading :undecided:
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Post by: AcidicDavey on 22 July 2012, 21:16
Put a stamp over a nasty chip lol

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww227/AcidicDavey/96%20Golf%20Gti%20Colour%20Concept/Stamp001.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 23 July 2012, 12:52

could have atleast used first class stamps
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Post by: craig180 on 23 July 2012, 12:54

could have atleast used first class stamps

Have you seen the price of a first class stamp nowadays?!!

*awaits someone writing their address next to it on the bonnet*
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Post by: dasan on 23 July 2012, 14:46
Fitted LED interior lights in place of bulbs. Then figured out i won't get much use out of them as its summer :)
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Post by: craig180 on 23 July 2012, 22:34
Let the wife drive my mk1 without me in it!
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Post by: Lewy on 23 July 2012, 22:38
Fcuking loads!!
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Post by: X4MGS on 24 July 2012, 01:06
Drove it with the windows down and the stereo blasting.... 1st time this year!!

 :tongue:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 July 2012, 21:37
Ticked over 140k miles. Oil and filter changed. Tried to realign dropped passenger door (failed)  :grin:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 26 July 2012, 21:44
Put a stamp over a nasty chip lol

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww227/AcidicDavey/96%20Golf%20Gti%20Colour%20Concept/Stamp001.jpg)

 :laugh: but couldn't you of got some touch paint/ filler....surely any things better than a stamp?

Must get some looks tho... :laugh:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 26 July 2012, 21:46
blown sumet   :angry:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/smoke.jpg)

Nasty! So what blow daz?
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Post by: HamiltonGL on 27 July 2012, 11:21
Put one up for sale and printed some more conversion documents out for the other... This thread will soon be getting filled once i crack on with it!
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Post by: kirk on 27 July 2012, 20:31
washed it ready for Dub Odyessy  :smiley:
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Post by: CM690 on 27 July 2012, 21:56
Stalled it on a roundabout and then couldn't get it going again so was stuck blocking the third exit and got shouted at by a man who kindly sat there in his Saab watching me push the car on my own then sped off! :rolleyes:
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Post by: brett on 28 July 2012, 13:55
fitted another stereo as mine died yesterday  :sad:
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Post by: NobbyMk3GTI on 28 July 2012, 15:23
Checked the sump repair out as i need to replace it next weekend, quite stiff suspension too
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2387/img0999e.jpg)


(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1703/img1001mv.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 28 July 2012, 15:31
New rear disks. and then realised that the rear bushes of the front controll arms are f**ked.  and so is one of the calipers. so looks like ill be polybushing it next sunday and hopefully getting a new rear calipe.
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Post by: craig180 on 28 July 2012, 18:18
New discs and pads and lower profile front tyres so I can get more lows on the mk1

The mk3 I removed the full stereo system and dumped it on the in laws drive ready for the tax to run out so I can start stripping it
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Post by: dubstar9 on 28 July 2012, 20:16
Ordered two red leather dye kits which equals 300ml in total and now I know I needed 600ml lol, so just need to finish a little on the seat back and then do the seat base. Progress so far.....

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010381.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010384.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010385.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010382.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010383.jpg)

Just need to black the rest of the side trims and they can go in :D
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Post by: hobnobbob on 29 July 2012, 10:42
spent an hour trying to find why it was idling at 2000rpm only to find out my new ICV was at fault which = a happy man as its nothing serious  :drool:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 29 July 2012, 11:26
Ordered two red leather dye kits which equals 300ml in total and now I know I needed 600ml lol, so just need to finish a little on the seat back and then do the seat base. Progress so far.....


Just need to black the rest of the side trims and they can go in :D

Looks good coverage and finish what kit did you go for?
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Post by: dubstar9 on 29 July 2012, 13:39
Ordered two red leather dye kits which equals 300ml in total and now I know I needed 600ml lol, so just need to finish a little on the seat back and then do the seat base. Progress so far.....


Just need to black the rest of the side trims and they can go in :D

Looks good coverage and finish what kit did you go for?

Cheers Mate. :D Been using these kits with many colours available - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280742348647?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7873wt_1270

Fitted the rear trim as I only need to remove seat base to finish and thats a 5min job.

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010388.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010389.jpg)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010390.jpg)
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Post by: sharki786 on 29 July 2012, 14:06
dubstar: that looks lovelt! love the black and red, they go well!

sorted both front window mech & motors out (window kept comming down) fitted all wind deflectors, fitted my leater door cards with both front door lights working & bought a single bed frame from mums house to mine & found out why there was a rattling noise comming from the boot area.
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Post by: dubstar9 on 29 July 2012, 15:34
Well the dye is on order so should be to long and then I'll give it a rub with leather sealer, then on the look out for leather 3 door front seats and leather Beetle hoop headrests. Think finding the door cards will be harder but I'll grab them when I see them, might need some Cabrio colour concept ones and dye the the red bits above the arm rests black so only the arm rest are red on a totally black door card. Then get the door handles and door pull surrounds covered in red leather. ;)

Anyway, just fitted door and main dash switches, green for red lite and swapped the blue Airbag for a black one.

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010391.jpg)

Switch on the left is the Corrado spoiler one and looks crap (so new blank needed) which I have the Corrado bezel, so I'll fit it into the replacement black dash between steering wheel and drivers door under main light switch ;)

(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg589/dubstar9/P1010392.jpg)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 29 July 2012, 15:55
Clay bar/wax/re-blacked the trim and cleaned all the glass properly.

And within ten minutes a bird shat on it.. :angry:
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Post by: rolty_gti on 30 July 2012, 13:59
Gave it a wash with turtlewax waterless wash n wax system, was pleasantly surprised at the results!
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/d6801384.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/6a1e8ffe.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/772c1b8c.jpg)

Then topped it off with a fresh coat of nattys paste wax

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/e97902f9.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/613185a4.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o310/d00lly/turtlewax%20trial/33d92ad7.jpg)

Well impressed, would recommend for sure! :smiley:
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Post by: BondandBigM on 31 July 2012, 22:13
Eventually got round to taking the dodgy boy racer fake roll cage thing out tonight. Surprisingly has transformed the look of the car all together  :cool:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 23:28
Eventually got round to taking the dodgy boy racer fake roll cage thing out tonight. Surprisingly has transformed the look of the car all together  :cool:

nice one, wasn't doing you any favours having that thing in there.
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Post by: BondandBigM on 01 August 2012, 00:41
Eventually got round to taking the dodgy boy racer fake roll cage thing out tonight. Surprisingly has transformed the look of the car all together  :cool:

nice one, wasn't doing you any favours having that thing in there.

You never know maybe I'll change the grill as well

 :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 August 2012, 01:02
Eventually got round to taking the dodgy boy racer fake roll cage thing out tonight. Surprisingly has transformed the look of the car all together  :cool:

nice one, wasn't doing you any favours having that thing in there.

You never know maybe I'll change the grill as well

 :laugh: :laugh:

 Calm down, you'll be doing a full on project thread next!   :grin:
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Post by: jockgti on 01 August 2012, 19:47
changed fuel filter,oil filter,oil,removed sump because i snapped the dipstick holder when i did the 249,112 sai deletes and there was loads of debris in the sump didn't want pickup getting blocked,changed side repeater bulbs and got my battery tested (knackered),removed air box ready for something new getting fitted tomorrow,and took pics of my milltek for the for sale section

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0324.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0325.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0326.jpg)
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Post by: lemski on 01 August 2012, 20:01
Spent 400 pound on down pipe n exhaust
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Post by: 447golf on 01 August 2012, 20:09
changed oil in the 1.4 golf ready for its mot on Saturday, brought a new tailgate in correct colour with spoiler for the V5 golf, had a look under the bonnet in the GTI 2.0 golf to see where the hell the electronic supercharger is going to go, still looking and measuring.........
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Post by: AnDub on 01 August 2012, 21:19
dropped her another 40mm but the car only actually went down 10mm. is it gonna take a couple weeks to further settle?
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Post by: dasan on 04 August 2012, 17:58
Fitted Forge 007p, must say car picks up slightly better as a result was a bugger to fit though ad it kept trying to pop out of the TIP
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Post by: jockgti on 04 August 2012, 18:31
removed my chequered roof
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0354.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0356.jpg)

and doing my drivers door module
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0357.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0358.jpg)
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Post by: kahunajb on 04 August 2012, 22:20
Painted calipers and cleaned and sealed alloys. Well chuffed with the result.
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Post by: X4MGS on 05 August 2012, 01:57
Looked at her & booked her in for a Valet, Polish & Finish....
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Post by: andy-gti84 on 05 August 2012, 11:05
matt blacked bonnet an de-wiper back an but my zing sticker on lol

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/150.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/151.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/a2795/152.jpg)
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Post by: jockgti on 09 August 2012, 18:56
washed and waxed and totally gutted the engine bay,gave everything a good scrub and dressed it with perl,fitted new air filter big foam bugger and a direct cold air feed from front bumper,i know people don't like them and complain of heatsoak but for the mileage i do i doubt i'll notice lol,my roof is worse than i first thought after removing the vinyl squares,so either need it repainted or a complete vinyl wrap,also really need to make a proper bracket for catchcan,and get strut brace painted and fitted

what size is the outlet from the smic? i need a new pipe for there to pancake

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0377.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0380.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0382.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0376.jpg)
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Post by: CM690 on 09 August 2012, 19:01
Fitted my sharan badge :smiley: and changed the front side light bulbs, what a nightmare they are to do.

(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6573/sharanbadge.jpg)
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 09 August 2012, 19:47
today i fitted leather interior, a leather steering wheel, smoked indicators and painted all the trim black!
ive been a busy bee!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/vw_golf_nutter/cars/IMG_1439.jpg)
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Post by: AcidicDavey on 09 August 2012, 20:56
Went for a fantastic drive round Monmouthshire's countryside!
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Post by: Tabx808 on 09 August 2012, 23:05
Today I fitted my new rear lights but undecided on them as yet.

(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc395/tabx80/44f0857d.jpg)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 09 August 2012, 23:41
Swore at it repeatedly, then stroked it..
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Post by: kahunajb on 11 August 2012, 20:07
Cleaned engine bay then Wash, machine polish, glaze,wax. Knackered.
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Post by: Dolly on 11 August 2012, 20:42
got one rear beam bush out, round 2 tomorrow  :laugh:
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 11 August 2012, 20:52
Washed and waxed ready for high peaks low dubs tomorrow.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2012, 21:24
Yesterday was all about taking my engine to bits again... today i have started on some bodywork,
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2012, 21:33
liked it a little bit more !
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 11 August 2012, 21:34
liked it a little bit more !

You'll like it even more if you sort ALL your linkages out.  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 11 August 2012, 21:37
liked it a little bit more !

You'll like it even more if I sort ALL your linkages out.  :grin:

Ah thanks Shaun  :kiss:
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Post by: kempie on 12 August 2012, 18:17
Sold it then bought another
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Post by: Gavv8 on 12 August 2012, 19:37
Sold it then bought another
Hello......       pics please?
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Post by: kempie on 13 August 2012, 10:40
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj546/YasminLouise111/5926a7c5.jpg)

Can't remember how to resize it. Getting her on saturday or possibly friday, put a deposit down on her saturday.

Still need a name for her! 
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 13 August 2012, 18:21
your'e one brave fella!
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Post by: kempie on 13 August 2012, 18:36
Got a baby on the way, can't put everything in the back of Lola, plus, the missus doesn't trust her anymore haha.
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Post by: FrankyGalactus on 14 August 2012, 14:22
Interior day today. (nice and easy)
Speakers secured properly, Speaker grills replaced, Clips on door replaced so door cards don't rattle.
Busted Interior light fixed. Sunroof mech fixed.
Started wire brushing rust off AGG engine.
Next up... window seals, roof lining and maybe a nice steering wheel.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 August 2012, 18:56
Ordered bits to finish off rear brakes & seals for rocker cover.  Too many jobs, not enough free weekends!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 14 August 2012, 21:55
Fitted rear coilovers then ran out of daylight...
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Post by: Ratfink on 15 August 2012, 14:44
Took throttle body off, cleaned it all up along with all the gubbinz, refitted, now runs sweet as a nut  :cool:
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Post by: DanChave on 15 August 2012, 18:01
Stared through the front door window at it while it pissed it down :( Hopefully tomorrow it will stay dry long enough to finish stripping the engine parts I want to clean and paint up!
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Post by: bigtanker198 on 15 August 2012, 21:37
drove it. and smiled at it   :grin:
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Post by: Ratfink on 16 August 2012, 19:12
Tried to change the oil. Sump plug cross threaded and just spinning. Ended up changing the whole sump pan and everything. Not impressed, atleast its done though.
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Post by: DanChave on 17 August 2012, 20:46
Carried on ripping the engine apart :)
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Post by: MrBounce on 17 August 2012, 22:00
Got an MOT. Had to replace a CV gaitor though...
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Post by: jmsheahan on 17 August 2012, 23:05
Ran it through Vagcom. Diagnostics confuse the sh*t out of me  :grin:
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Post by: hobnobbob on 18 August 2012, 11:01
put this on:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417519_404320106282664_840364765_n.jpg)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 18 August 2012, 16:12
Fitted coilovers,deleted rear wiper and all cleaned and polished... :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 18 August 2012, 16:13
broke it, parked it up, got the form to cash the tax in  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: jv on 18 August 2012, 16:16
Put the newly www.damnthatkerb.com repaired borbet on the old boxy thing.
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 19 August 2012, 18:14
Sprayed my grille, think i might do my badge black though?...
Also put my cd player in


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/vw_golf_nutter/cars/6732464C-5204-4B04-BFBF-67FC59AF58CC-21561-00000F36E876C63A.jpg)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 20 August 2012, 19:39
Sacrificed my first cheapo vr spoiler to the gods of low... :angry: :sad: :evil: :grin:
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Post by: hobnobbob on 21 August 2012, 09:29
Sprayed my grille, think i might do my badge black though?...
Also put my cd player in


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/vw_golf_nutter/cars/6732464C-5204-4B04-BFBF-67FC59AF58CC-21561-00000F36E876C63A.jpg)

like the grill but not the badge. maybe keep the badge either silver or black.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 August 2012, 10:24
Wetsanding until my hands bled!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg2202726#msg2202726
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Post by: scarr89 on 21 August 2012, 16:48
Replaced drive shaft! Piece of cake, was expecting it to be really quite tough. Did it in just over an hour!  :smiley:
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Post by: craig180 on 22 August 2012, 13:20
Few days late but I parked it up at VW Festival after fitting blue indicators, lower profile tyres and lowering the front by 20mm

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/e5cc3d55.jpg)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2012, 13:25
^^^^^  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: So nice.  :tongue:
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Post by: Mr GTD on 23 August 2012, 00:32
Agreed, that looks well smart :cool:
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Post by: jockgti on 24 August 2012, 21:25
took it to auto electricians in morning sorted all probs,and found out he does mapping and can map out decat and sai errors  :smiley:,dropped it off at bodyshop in afternoon and getting cat fitted before mot tomorrow fingers crossed,when i see it next it should have roof and spoiler painted,a years ticket,strut brace fitted that bodyshop painted,lowered as much as possible(by someone that knows what there doing ie:not me)
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Post by: Bandit127 on 25 August 2012, 16:41
Not a huge amount compared to some of you guys.

Topped up gearbox oil.
Replaced engine oil & filter (Halfords have Magnatec on for £17.50 for 4l at the moment).
New air filter. Found airbox to throttle body duct/pipe circlip undone and pipe loose! Pipe off & throttle body cleaned. Pipe back on & did the circlip up.

Fixed reversing lights.

Now running really sweet. And pedestrians in car parks can see when I am reversing...
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Post by: Gavv8 on 25 August 2012, 17:56
+1 on the cabbie, very very sweet..
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Post by: craig180 on 26 August 2012, 11:46
Inadvertently fixed my handbrake light!!! No idea how but it seems to work now. Bonus!
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Post by: dubstar9 on 26 August 2012, 20:15
Attacked the Cabrio's interior again by removing the Blue dashboard, some dodgy unpluged Alarm fell out!!! Not touching that and all it's wiring, when I get a replacement the Pro's can sort it out.

So it's up early tomorrow to plumb in the Kenwood CD changer replacing the Pioneer one that came with the car and then fit the Black Colour concept dash with the Anniversary clocks I have to finish it off with.
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Post by: brett on 27 August 2012, 11:47
absolutely nothing ,other than thought about selling it again  :undecided:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 27 August 2012, 12:08
trod dog sh!t into the footwell. nasty stench
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Post by: wessexgti on 27 August 2012, 12:12
just turned 198,00 miles!!  :laugh:
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Post by: Nino on 27 August 2012, 14:09
Trying to fix my error and running measurement logs still no closer lol
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Post by: Wazzzer on 27 August 2012, 17:07
fitted Dave's ropey dusty front bumper on so my proper bumper can be taken to the spray shop tomorrow
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 August 2012, 21:10
Sorted out leaky rocker cover and cam tensioner gaskets.  Thought I'd clean and paint up the cover while I had it off the engine too  :cool:
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/DSC_0052.jpg)
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/Untitled-1.jpg)
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Post by: Guy on 28 August 2012, 10:20
started it  :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 10:32
started it  :smiley:

Whooo!...  :cool:  Hope you get to give it a good blast soon mate,
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Post by: Guy on 28 August 2012, 10:36
started it  :smiley:

Whooo!...  :cool:  Hope you get to give it a good blast soon mate,

need to mot and tax it first...  :sad:

seems to be running ok though  :smiley:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 August 2012, 10:39
started it  :smiley:

Whooo!...  :cool:  Hope you get to give it a good blast soon mate,

need to mot and tax it first...  :sad:

seems to be running ok though  :smiley:

Yeah I know, hence why I hope you can get that sorted soon.  Glad it's running OK, last time I saw it, it was sounding very healthy.    :cool:
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Post by: Guy on 28 August 2012, 11:29
i'll probably service it properly before i do anything else...

after that its all cosmetic  :smiley:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 28 August 2012, 22:05
Raised the coilovers up 10mm at the front so i can stop the nasty scraping noises.
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Post by: sharki786 on 28 August 2012, 23:45
started to fit the sound proofing & carpet back in and also chemical metaled a bolt for my footrest  :smug:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 August 2012, 00:16
Polished the painted side and then ragged the cr@p out of it.  :evil:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 30 August 2012, 19:53
Fitted a new gear shifter after the old one become a little worn....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/3248a03b.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/2921e26e.jpg)

Feels really smooth and much nicer to grip than the oem one.....

ps. if anyone wants a gti shifter, make me an offer  :kiss:
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 31 August 2012, 02:47
Had the cambelt and tensioner changed, sounds lovely now. Also bought a gearbox online.
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Post by: kempie on 31 August 2012, 13:32
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/kempie2007/53939D9A-955B-4E73-AAF0-3DA9723EFF8F-831-0000007E6BC8894B.jpg)

Doing the headlining on the estate with help from the missus. There's only so much a pregnant woman can do haha.

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/kempie2007/02E434DA-A266-406E-AA36-0C1E51C6A26F-831-00000086F0A07D8A.jpg)

All in and done :) do love my camo!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 31 August 2012, 22:08
Don't your eyes go a bit funny when your driving it??.. :grin:
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Post by: kempie on 01 September 2012, 15:56
dont notice it.
99% of it is behind me
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Post by: Mitching on 01 September 2012, 19:25
Worked on it for the first time in ages today (been SORNd since Feb)
Planning on getting it back on the road in the next few weeks.

I only started by fixing the boot lock, which was fairly straight forward, the key wouldn't turn so I took it apart and flipped the barrel.

I then tried fixing my rear wiper - the spline on the motor has worn so it's bald and the nut had threaded so I need a new motor (because I can't seem to find the inner mechanism with the spline on the white cog for sale separately).

I then took the rear GTI badge off as it was starting to rust underneath in the holes it clips into, snapped the badge so need a new one of them now and I sanded and put kurust on the rust, will spray tomorrow.

Also got the alternator and inlet manifold/throttle body off the old seized engine that's been sitting in the garage for 19 months. Left the engine in the track by the garage for the pikeys  :lipsrsealed:

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Post by: hobnobbob on 02 September 2012, 22:06
Put these on today. need a tidy up but they'll do for the mo.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551948_409366539111354_64529342_n.jpg)
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Post by: Ozz on 03 September 2012, 06:52
Stripped and regreased the electric window motor of my new golf so I now have two working electric windows, and replaced the wiring loom for the radio which the previous owner had so thoughtfully cut to pieces  :grin:

Much nicer to be able to drive along listening to tunes with the window down!
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 03 September 2012, 15:31
pulled the dash apart in the daily and pulled the clocks out, need to find some new ones as the mileometer is well and truly dead.
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Post by: Neo Badness on 04 September 2012, 09:58
Having languished in the unit for the last month+ it surprisingly sparked into life first turn of the key... Really should get it finished...
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 September 2012, 11:11
Made it look half decent and took it to a show with the bus over the weekend.

(http://s11.postimage.org/6l2mbi2hv/Action_1.jpg)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152606.msg2210632#msg2210632

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Post by: Hurdy on 07 September 2012, 19:37
I did this in my Golf R.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0241-1.jpg) :cool:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 September 2012, 21:20
Sorry about the epic collage, but my computer skills (resizing) resemble that of a 80 year old woman and that's being harsh on grannies!

Well I polished the old girl today the old fashioned way, with a tub of sh!tty old turtlewax and a couple of old tee shirts  :grin: I'm pretty pleased with the results, despite it taking over 3 hours. And I apologise for the quality of the photos, such is the utter sh!tness of my 4 year old phone!

(Don't you just love Anusol...sorry I mean Autosol!)  :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/d7217fc3.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/37a40125.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/7edcddcf.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/de3a231d.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/ac26ebdc.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/aaad979a.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/d44bcf1f.jpg)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 September 2012, 21:30
Started passenger door LED for proper this evening.  Had already fitted the LED door pin surround and prepared the wiring loom off the car.  Stripped down the passenger door, fitted the wiring and fed it through into the footwell. 
Just got to feed it behind the dash and up into the driver's door.  Couple of wiring splices and it'll be complete.  Sorted
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Post by: Ozz on 07 September 2012, 23:02
I looked at the broken boot lock on my gti, in the process broke the latch mechanism, and then fixed it . . . So pretty much nothing overall!
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 September 2012, 23:05
I looked at the broken boot lock on my gti, in the process broke the latch mechanism, and then fixed it . . . So pretty much nothing overall!

Legend  :grin:
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Post by: X4MGS on 08 September 2012, 01:44
Had mine serviced, New Genuine HT leads fitted  & a new timing belt.... (VW Specialist - Autohaus Dolby in Sheffield)


So Good To Go - for another 4 years....
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Post by: Gavv8 on 08 September 2012, 15:55
Make it look as presentable as i can for SWDubs summer bonanza tommorow.
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Post by: JC on 08 September 2012, 15:57
assisted in delivering someone elses to get a bit of metal or 25  :laugh: stuck in the rear !

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Post by: Hurdy on 13 September 2012, 16:56
These arrived this morning, so on they went.

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0264.jpg)

From this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0266-1.jpg)

to this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0268-1.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0002-1.jpg)

ending up like this....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0272-1.jpg)

and the rear....

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0273.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0274-1.jpg)

Much better than the chrome :cool:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 13 September 2012, 17:57
Yes John. Much better than chrome
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Post by: Brittany91 on 13 September 2012, 18:05
I swore at mine, because my front tyre had decided to deflate itself whilst i was in the gym  :angry: and it make matters worse i had to spend half an hour trying to find some blocks to drive to car up onto to be able to get the jack underneath!!! Grrr....
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Post by: MS1COYS on 13 September 2012, 18:51
I swore at mine, because my front tyre had decided to deflate itself whilst i was in the gym  :angry: and it make matters worse i had to spend half an hour trying to find some blocks to drive to car up onto to be able to get the jack underneath!!! Grrr....

sh!tty extra aggro, totally unneeded especially after a burnout in the gym.  :cry:
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Post by: Brittany91 on 13 September 2012, 19:38
I swore at mine, because my front tyre had decided to deflate itself whilst i was in the gym  :angry: and it make matters worse i had to spend half an hour trying to find some blocks to drive to car up onto to be able to get the jack underneath!!! Grrr....

sh!tty extra aggro, totally unneeded especially after a burnout in the gym.  :cry:


Definatly!!! Seen as i had to get the blocks of a pervy old builder  :sick: x
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 14 September 2012, 17:34
i put my GolfGTI forum stickers on!  :nerd:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/vw_golf_nutter/cars/DSCF1344.jpg)
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Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 15 September 2012, 18:02
painted and fitted my twin headlamps and grille

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/vw_golf_nutter/55E7B98A-8B30-454C-8756-8718C960585E-16943-00000B8902EB3660.jpg)
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 September 2012, 19:27
Made a start with the genuine R32 brushed aluminum parts I have collected up and fitted the dash trims, had a look for leaking boost hoses and found out I need the left and right hoses that go into FMIC, then washed it.
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Post by: PATEMANUK on 16 September 2012, 10:46
Painted wheels at on saturday what you think  :smiley:
From white
 (http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/craigsphone690.jpg)
to this
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/craigsphone713.jpg)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/PATEMANUK/craigsphone717.jpg)
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Post by: Brittany91 on 16 September 2012, 16:40
Thats a lovely colour :) x
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 September 2012, 17:07
^^ :cool:

Fitted a spoiler
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Post by: Mikehamid on 16 September 2012, 18:08
Added a small pedobear sticker which I got at Players 2012.  :grin:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1040355.jpg)
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Post by: Cory on 17 September 2012, 16:56
went up to fit my new lock kit - steering column was clearly from a valver and wont fit  :sick:
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Post by: Adam on 17 September 2012, 17:12
Bought another one :wink:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 17 September 2012, 19:34
Had some free time and some things laying around so I tweaked the badge a bit..

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/Photo0143.jpg)

To..

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/Photo0153-1.jpg)
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Post by: X4MGS on 17 September 2012, 20:34
Had mine MOT'd and passed yet again with nothing but praise from the Tester.... :) :) :)
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Post by: AcidicDavey on 17 September 2012, 23:05
Used it for a trip to the tip and fitted some blue BBS centre caps!
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Post by: PaulPearson on 18 September 2012, 06:39
Been off the road mine for a bit and not been on the forum for a while so hello again chaps

Iv Repaired the water leak and new discs and pads all round on my mk4 V5.

Getting some 18's in next few weeks followed by a remap and new exhaust hopefully at R-Tech.

Then can look at my paintwork. List is never ending haha
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Post by: thomson07 on 18 September 2012, 17:29
Today I fixed the broken indicator - just need corroded contacts cleaning in the end.

I did go to have a look at the central locking as its not working. Went to check pump in boot but only found this :
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/koomey/1-DSC00359.jpg)

Nice of previous owner to tell me it had been removed ! :angry:

So instead I decided to have a clean under bonnet / engine bay and ended up cleaning underside of bonnet.

From this :

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/koomey/3-DSC00346.jpg)

To this :

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/koomey/4-DSC00349.jpg) .

Bit pointless maybe but hey ho.

Oh and cleaned up the miniging boot under spare wheel and boot carpet. Looks like new.

Lots more to do ...
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Post by: ramrod on 23 September 2012, 20:34
Been a while since i have visited here!

Today I fitted a new battery, coil pack, bosch iridium plugs and new leads :)

Next thing todo is brakes, penciled in for wednesday!

My 16v Anni is still running like a dream & flew through the MOT last week.

Just a couple of spots of rust to fix & she will be tip top.

BTW does anybopdy know the part code for the black alloy nut covers? some local chav stole mine, i can only guess it was an attemot to knick my wheels but lockable wheel nuts saved me i think!

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Post by: Lurky on 24 September 2012, 09:39
Well yesterday fitted new rear wheel bearing and replaced the pads gave the rears a clean and a lick of paint

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/Lee81281/P1000350_zps23ab6c55.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/Lee81281/P1000352_zps7e9f61ab.jpg)
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 24 September 2012, 16:30
This just arrived, imported from Germany they aren't cheap but the quality is amazing, well impressed  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/lwd9r.jpg)
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 24 September 2012, 16:38
BTW does anybopdy know the part code for the black alloy nut covers? some local chav stole mine, i can only guess it was an attemot to knick my wheels but lockable wheel nuts saved me i think!

6X0 601 173 B, cap - wheel bolt, satin black
6X0 601 173 A, cap - wheel bolt, for: wheel bolt, anti-theft

They're about 25p each inc VAT
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Post by: MS1COYS on 24 September 2012, 17:13
If you want a Gti shifter too I've got one you can have.  :smiley:
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Post by: brett on 24 September 2012, 18:30
whats the gti shifter like as possibly getting a 4mo tomorrow and not feeling the wooden gearknob lol
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Post by: MS1COYS on 24 September 2012, 18:46
whats the gti shifter like as possibly getting a 4mo tomorrow and not feeling the wooden gearknob lol

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4674040-nearly-new-mk5-gti-gear-shifter-surround-and-gaitor

 :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 24 September 2012, 19:15
Fixed an annoying rattle that I had at low revs, all because of the rear engine mount heat shield.
Also wrecked my front lip on the ramps as I drove up..  :sad:
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Post by: ramrod on 24 September 2012, 20:45
BTW does anybopdy know the part code for the black alloy nut covers? some local chav stole mine, i can only guess it was an attemot to knick my wheels but lockable wheel nuts saved me i think!

6X0 601 173 B, cap - wheel bolt, satin black
6X0 601 173 A, cap - wheel bolt, for: wheel bolt, anti-theft

They're about 25p each inc VAT

Thank you!

today I have insured my Anni....£482.29 fully comp with VW Insurance..also topped up the screenwash & got oil & filter for the weekend :)

New caliper on front driver side, new disks & pads all round coming up 2moro!
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Post by: sam1990 on 24 September 2012, 20:53
swapped my ko3 for a ko3s :)
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Post by: Ozz on 25 September 2012, 00:40
Laid in extensive wiring for three amps in the boot (which I dont own yet) so in the mean time stuck an old amp and some crappy 6x9's in there just to make some more noise! Tried to breathe some life into an old amp to power up my sub but it wouldn't play ball  :sad:

Also started stripping old bits out to make room for new central locking and alarm system coming this week, only to find out that my passenger window is leaking severely, adding another job to do before I put any new electrics inside that door!  :angry:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 25 September 2012, 15:18
whats the gti shifter like as possibly getting a 4mo tomorrow and not feeling the wooden gearknob lol

you can have the shifter for sweet fa if you want it fella. lettuce nose..... :whistle:
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Post by: brett on 25 September 2012, 16:29
nice one mate ,you sure ?
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 25 September 2012, 18:08
Uploaded a pic of the R-Line fitted...

(http://i.imgur.com/9LQZo.jpg)

 :cool:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 25 September 2012, 18:28
nice one mate ,you sure ?

yeah of course dude. just send me your address. and I demand you put a picture up to prove its on there  :wink:
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Post by: brett on 25 September 2012, 18:30
sweet no probs mate ,been tryin to get hold of father in law ,so fingers x ,goin tomorrow to look at the new toy lol,pm coming your way
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Post by: MS1COYS on 26 September 2012, 09:10
nice one mate ,you sure ?

All sent. Hope it arrives with you tomorrow.

Take Care

(Feck the postage. Happy early Christmas  :kiss:)

I even treated the leather surround for you with Meguiars gold class. Blu tacked the bulb and anti bac it for you.  :smiley:
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Post by: brett on 27 September 2012, 14:33
nice one mate thats superb and quite handy as i collect my new toy tomorrow ,wahooo,shame u havent got a mk3 could have sent something your way in return lol,thanks again
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Post by: MS1COYS on 27 September 2012, 16:10
nice one mate thats superb and quite handy as i collect my new toy tomorrow ,wahooo,shame u havent got a mk3 could have sent something your way in return lol,thanks again

Send us a picture of your missus' t its and we'll call it quits bro  :whistle:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 27 September 2012, 20:31
Fitted a chrome 'Autohaus Wolfsburg' emblem on my centre console to hide a scuff that my beautiful (little sh!t) daughter put there with her wellington boot!

It looks minters! And it ties in with my US import shifter....

Ps. Barry - Did the oem Gti shifter turn up dude> I paid first class, so I hope so! F ucking Royal Mail
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Post by: brett on 27 September 2012, 21:07
no  mate not yet bud ,prob be first thing in morn as royal mail can be bit slow up this way lol,  brett
will let u know as soon as it does
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Post by: brett on 28 September 2012, 21:06
stuck it on the drive to make way for the new one
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Post by: brett on 29 September 2012, 08:26
fitted my new gearknob courtesy of MS1COYS a gift for joining the mk4 section  :grin:,nice one mate ,will post a pic later when i can find the other halfs camera lol
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Post by: MS1COYS on 29 September 2012, 09:28
fitted my new gearknob courtesy of MS1COYS a gift for joining the mk4 section  :grin:,nice one mate ,will post a pic later when i can find the other halfs camera lol

 :smiley:
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Post by: AcidicDavey on 30 September 2012, 00:10
Got her looking minty for sale photos  :sad:
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Post by: brett on 30 September 2012, 12:12
swapped my oem aerial from wooosh from the mk3 to the mk4,still no pics as yet .TThe better half has the camera in her bag at work ,so will be why i couldnt find it lol
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Post by: JC on 30 September 2012, 21:43
sorned it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 30 September 2012, 23:25
sorned it  :lipsrsealed:

Nooooo
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Post by: Whimsa on 03 October 2012, 01:44
Today I replaced my broken aerial that the hooligans snapped off last month. I’m going to tell you how...
I ordered a new one off ebay, with postage, it came to £12 I think, I decided to get a retractable one, so at least it wouldn’t be targeted again.
If you are not confident, take your time and gather all your screwdrivers and wrenches first. Any trips to A+E are not my problem, sorry.
It took me 4 hours, 3 bloody knuckles, and 2 dirty hands, without guidance, so with this guide you are half way there. Good luck!
First of all, pop the hood, disconnect the battery negative, advisable if you’re doing anything electrical as you don’t want to blow any fuses accidently.
First unscrew and take off the left hand side fascia plate, which sits at the base of your windscreen wipers, followed by your ventilation intake box, be careful as all your screws and bolts are plastic and easy to round off. While doing this I got my hoover and sucked up all the leaves that had been laying there for 16 years, it was messy, be careful none of the leaves fall in the intake hole pictured.
You will have something looking like this...
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/DSCN0732_zps18aca371.jpg)
After this, get in the car; remove your radio, then the lower, passenger glove box. At this point you will be able to see where the aerial runs through the dash, make note of this, but do not remove yet.
It will look like this...
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/DSCN0733_zps0508b6d2.jpg)
With the bonnet still up, chock the back wheels (I didn’t, but you should because it’s safer!!!), break the lock on the front/left, wheel nuts, and then jack up the front/passenger side. Remove the wheel completely.
Next remove any arches, mud flaps you have, then the wheel arch liner (I only removed the rear of the arch as I could slide it out and it gave me enough access to get under the wing).
It should be looking something like this...
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/DSCN0731_zps40ed27bb.jpg)
When your done grab your wrench, and find the right sized head. Use it to remove the retaining bracket that is held on under the wing. Note its sitting, and then slide it down and off the aerial mast.
Now grab your aerial and trace the thin wire that runs up and then bolts on the under side of the bonnet, this is your earthing point! Do your best to remove it from the vehicle, or do what I did and cut the strip, its a tricky one to just unbolt/feed through the wing.
When you have this done, feed your old aerial lead through the dash, out through the engine bay and then through the wing.
Now you want to remove the old aerial mast by gently pulling it down, give it a wiggle to help the effort. If it is stuck in the grommet (rubber plug) push the mast up to release the grommet from the wing, then wiggle it down and out.
The old aerial looked like this...
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/DSCN0734_zpsd25ff23f.jpg)
The new one looked almost the same, and came with a new grommet, and mounting bracket.
Now you’re going to hate me for this but...
Refitting is the reverse of removal, dont forget to earth the new one and reconnect the battery to make sure it all works before putting everything back together.
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Post by: Wooosh on 04 October 2012, 19:19
Got a set of genuine R32 alloys and fitted them to my mk4 :cool:
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Post by: dTEA on 05 October 2012, 11:09
Dropped it at Awesome to do a cambelt and service and get a list of prices for TBE, remap and intake.
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Post by: DanChave on 05 October 2012, 17:25
Ordered £75 worth of engine bolts from TPS and dropped my alternator off at my mates garage to be split down so I can clean it all up and paint the casings :) then the only parts left to paint are the PS Pump and the sump before assembly......
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Post by: supergeeman on 05 October 2012, 22:01
thought I would give my exterior plastics, on my mk3 gti, a coat of kiwi liquid shoe polish...wow! way better than any bumper gel I have ever used! they look new! and it was less than £2!!
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Post by: Hurdy on 06 October 2012, 20:32
Went Revo stage 2+ in the Golf R, full Milltek exhaust with black ceramic tips, RS4 high pressure fuel regulator valve and Autotech HPFP. Dyno'd at 356bhp and then tested a 0-60 run with the Racelogic Performance Box at 3.5 seconds!!

Very impressed and the car feels über fast. :cool:

Can't wait to get the direct port water meth system fitted!  :laugh:
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Post by: Jimble on 06 October 2012, 21:05
Went Revo stage 2+ in the Golf R, full Milltek exhaust with black ceramic tips, RS4 high pressure fuel regulator valve and Autotech HPFP. Dyno'd at 356bhp and then tested a 0-60 run with the Racelogic Performance Box at 3.5 seconds!!

Very impressed and the car feels über fast. :cool:

Can't wait to get the direct port water meth system fitted!  :laugh:

Jebus! Makes me givin it a damn good clean look a bit sh!t :laugh:
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Post by: Khare on 07 October 2012, 14:26
Changed blown rear number plate light, lowered the front a bit and adjusted the handbrake cables.
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Post by: rich1977 on 07 October 2012, 18:36
fitted rear wheel bearing and sorted that went to change the pads on drivers side and sheared the calliper pin  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

 
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Post by: MS1COYS on 08 October 2012, 01:33
Had an oil change, oil filter, engine flush and oil fortifier done. Brake pads cleaned. And had air con sterilised an de-odorised !

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo00141_zps766cd7f4.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/FORTE_zpse0f28e33.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/FORTE2_zps03c95c1a.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/HAPPYDAYSFONZ_zps87c84c66.jpg)

Happy f**king days!

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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 08 October 2012, 22:23
Got two air plastic tubes from the scrappy and made a cheap twin cold air feed from below the bumper to the K N cone on my mk3 8v :)
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 October 2012, 22:33
Today I did 540degrees in my Golf.

And a tyre.

And a rim.

And a petrol pump.

And a suspension strut.

And a control arm.

And other miscellaneous items.

And got back out driving it.
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Post by: JC on 09 October 2012, 19:54
Today I did 540degrees in my Golf.

And a tyre.

And a rim.

And a petrol pump.

And a suspension strut.

And a control arm.

And other miscellaneous items.

And got back out driving it.

it was at 100 mph too, thank fook for fat bast4rd passengers  :whistle:

 :kiss:
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Post by: Mrs kempie on 09 October 2012, 20:24
explain?

today i took alot of rust off the driver door and added some gti wheel trims
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Post by: ramrod on 12 October 2012, 19:22
Checked the oil, topped up screenwash & checked brake fluid level, no top up needed.

Changed the front discs, took the calipers off & gave them a good clean with a wire brush & greased them right up & slapped new pads in :laugh: The new one's had no brake wear sensor but the original one's did but they were not connected up (no light on in dash but is present) & i could not see/find where they would plug into? Just a wire for the abs sensor unless i am going blind?

I have the ATE system on my anni, ECP stock's Lucas & ATE caliper's when i put my reg number in, so i never ordered one but i saved myself some coin by just cleaning & greasing the original caliper :whistle:

Attempted to fit another set of locking wheel nuts but the thread was too small, so will be sending them back!

rear discs, pad's & brake fluid change on the to-do list as it started to rain :nerd:

*I had a little help from a friend to do the above, I am learning :tongue:*
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Post by: rich1977 on 12 October 2012, 20:48
Cleaned And painted the Annis replacement carrier awaiting fitting at weekend
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Post by: thomson07 on 13 October 2012, 21:34
Broke a bit off of my vr6 splitter on a stupid big stone  :sad:
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Post by: DanChave on 13 October 2012, 22:22
Started rebuilding my engine, check my thread for pics :)
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Post by: Screech16v on 13 October 2012, 23:47
Pulled the abf .

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo1068.jpg)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo1069.jpg)
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 October 2012, 16:29
Bought it a rollcage.
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 14 October 2012, 17:02
Bench tested the Bora Sport FIS cluster and extracted the SKC ready
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Post by: supergeeman on 14 October 2012, 17:09
oil filter with 5w/40 fully synthetic, air filter, plugs and a wash and polish....running as sweet as a nut and looking shiny  :cool:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 14 October 2012, 17:52
Washed it and repaired the remote locking that i broke by accident. :embarrassed:
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Post by: Screech16v on 14 October 2012, 21:18
Plonked an agu in  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 October 2012, 21:25
Fitted my genuine anni skirts at last !  Also configured CCM locking & alarm back to pov spec, with one touch unlock.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 17 October 2012, 19:04
Put some nightbreakers in so i can see at night.. :smiley:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 18 October 2012, 01:47
hey screech what's an agu?
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Post by: forewheels on 18 October 2012, 02:14
added bond controls to my mk5 (http://i48.tinypic.com/ngwyok.jpg)
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 18 October 2012, 02:59
love it ^^
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Post by: DCmk3 on 18 October 2012, 18:31
New oil, oil filter, plugs, distributor cap, distributor rotor. Scarily enough, the rotor and distributor were the originals that first came on the car, and it has around 186 000 miles..
And to top it off, a debadged grill and joey-d the headlights, unfortunately they got a little damaged in the process, but still look good to me for a first attempt.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/Photo0314.jpg)

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Post by: Ozz on 18 October 2012, 22:57
Started installing the loom for my new toad ai606 alarm, now have wires everywhere! Just keep reminding myself that it all looks better at the end when you go round with the leccy tape and cable ties!
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Post by: moore1988 on 19 October 2012, 18:27
hoovered the car out!!
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Post by: DanChave on 19 October 2012, 18:35
Painted the sump and alternator casings Alpine White to match my inlet manifold ;)
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Post by: jockgti on 19 October 2012, 22:25
got rid of it  :smiley: just unsure what to replace with
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 20 October 2012, 12:34
went shopping! ordered some nice mats with vw logo, a full set of xenon bulbs and a set of coilovers
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Post by: jockgti on 20 October 2012, 20:54
got rid of it  :smiley: just unsure what to replace with

tell me about it  :cry:

i ended up with a skoda and a broken merc!  :grin:
ive got 5 cars in my watch list on ebay which i would happily have just not sure which i could live with for a while and without modding
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 23 October 2012, 18:10
Delta 6 hooked up via CANBUS and steering wheel control unit changed and wired up for CANBUS, all coded in with no fault codes  :cool:

Out with the ISO's in goes the Quadlock, no adaptors or chopped about wires here  :wink:

(http://i.imgur.com/m8WZ3.jpg)

Love the look of the Delta 6 plus it sounds awesome

(http://i.imgur.com/y84OI.jpg)
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 23 October 2012, 18:11
tinted up me indicators :)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 23 October 2012, 18:21
Gave her a well needed wash and a fresh set of wipers.
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Post by: Nino on 23 October 2012, 21:25
Fitted my R-line, 5 speed gear knob, and OEM mudflaps. :)
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 24 October 2012, 23:14
replaced stock springs for coilovers
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Post by: DanChave on 25 October 2012, 20:34
Finished fitting up my engine, it now runs but won't idle  :angry: back on it tomorrow then!
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Post by: JC on 25 October 2012, 20:37
got most of the cash together to tax it on the first  :cool:
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Post by: X4MGS on 25 October 2012, 20:57
Fitted new Bosch S4 battery, battery strips, Bosch wipers & topped the washers for the wife on her MK2..


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/battery-strip-fitted-1.jpg)


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/battery-strip-fitted-2.jpg)



Fitted New Battery Cover, Bosch Wipers & New Wiper Bolt Covers to Mine...


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/battery-cover-fitted-1.jpg)


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/battery-cover-fitted-2.jpg)


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/battery-cover-fitted-3.jpg)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 27 October 2012, 01:42
Brought her back to life, new timing belt, timing belt tensioner, new fanbelt tensioner wheel, new fanbelt and aux belt.
Reset the timing, got it all lined up, and purring again.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: supergeeman on 27 October 2012, 18:26
washed the weeks grime off...and fitted my new aerial...I have radio reception again!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0060YEEDO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Post by: shaft69 on 27 October 2012, 19:10
Well yesterday full valet, new alternator and fusebox. Head lining looks mint at last.
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Post by: Danny171 on 27 October 2012, 19:19
I rescued one from the scrappers :smiley:
MK3 gti, all standard, dry stored for last 5 years
HMMM where to start????
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 27 October 2012, 21:34
Booked in for new rear brakes then MOT......  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 27 October 2012, 22:04
Ordered R wheel arch extensions, borrowed dads trolley jack ready for installing 10mm H&R hubcentric spacers, possibly tomorrow.
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Post by: Raffe on 28 October 2012, 09:11
Day late but had Blueflame 3" CAT back fitted yesterday :evil:

Good luck Ginge, because of you I was pricing up wheel spacers whilst I was waiting for exhaust to be fitted   :whistle:
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 28 October 2012, 09:20
Day late but had Blueflame 3" CAT back fitted yesterday :evil:

Good luck Ginge, because of you I was pricing up wheel spacers whilst I was waiting for exhaust to be fitted   :whistle:

Nice one. Dpm performance were ace, answered my emails promptly and delivered as promised. Just speak tp ya dealer as you'll two replacement bolt caps as the locking nuts won't fit and are caps are different.
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Post by: pickles on 29 October 2012, 19:16
changed my bearing in my wheel hub only to find my actual hub is distorted and causing the play :(.
got the wishbone changed as well tho with new drop links :).
awaiting arrival of some bilsteins
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 29 October 2012, 19:54
the car locked itself at the petrol station today so we broke in with a screwdriver, a block of wood and a coat hanger.

also sprayed my grill!
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Post by: Whimsa on 30 October 2012, 20:45
Drove to Wales and back, good 650 mile trip, changed the oil when I got back.
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Post by: DanChave on 30 October 2012, 23:13
More wiring checks, trying to get power to the ISV plug :(
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Post by: pickles on 31 October 2012, 14:55
lost my steering on the way home from work  :sad:, track rod end had popped of the tie rod, managed to get it home, gna change the tie rod directly, ahhhhhhhhhhh one thing after another NEXT!!!
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Post by: JC on 31 October 2012, 22:07
Taxed it ready for show season  :huh: :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
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Post by: Jamesl94 on 01 November 2012, 02:35
Made a square peg fit in a round hole
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Post by: Lewy on 01 November 2012, 10:16
Made a square peg fit in a round hole

Been there, done that!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 01 November 2012, 14:00
Got seriously f**ked off with it! Got an aggressive misfire and idle is as lumpy as my ballbag. Either coil packs or plugs I presume  :sick:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 01 November 2012, 14:16
Tried to save it from the garage, but I can't get in because the hinge has bent..  :undecided:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 02 November 2012, 14:28
Got seriously f**ked off with it! Got an aggressive misfire and idle is as lumpy as my ballbag. Either coil packs or plugs I presume  :sick:

Cylinder 4 fault - Coilpack and spark plug thoroughly f**k*red!

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo00901_zps93b58549.jpg)

All coil packs replaced and a brand new set of NGK platinums.

Problem solved.

Ps. The 3 existing 'good' coil packs are in the boot for safe keeps!

Pps. The coil pack in the photo has a serial number of (VW AG 07K 905 715). According to the web these aren't even the correct ones for my engine model and yet they are the ones that VW put in, when my car went in for the initial recall. wayne kerrs! The Bosch ones I have replaced them with seem altogether more sturdy and have a rubber sleeve that comes all the way down to the tip of the spark plug, so hopefully no moisture will get into these and render them useless!
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 02 November 2012, 18:48
refitted the resprayed grill, wound the coilies lower on the back to match the front, refitted the oem steering wheel while i wait for the boss for my momo one and fitted some 100w bulbs and it is b-right
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 02 November 2012, 20:20
Looked at some new panel damage in daylight.  Some old twit decided to get up close and personal with the rear quarter yesterday morning.  Nothing too bad for me, surprisingly.  German engineering beats little granny shopping box thing!
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Post by: JC on 03 November 2012, 12:15
jump started it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 November 2012, 12:22
jump started it  :lipsrsealed:

what i did yesterday.

tested the alt today, think its shagged  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 03 November 2012, 12:29
mines cos its been sorn a month  :lipsrsealed:

still, just been to drop the youngest at work, all charged up again  :cool:
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Post by: scarr89 on 03 November 2012, 17:23
Fitted my new wheels and gave it a real good clean  :smiley:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20121103_153726.jpg
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Post by: MS1COYS on 03 November 2012, 18:12
Fitted my new wheels and gave it a real good clean  :smiley:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20121103_153726.jpg

Nice rims. Can't bear stretched tyres though.....

What a mate you are!  :smiley:
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Post by: raferackstraw on 03 November 2012, 18:43
fitted new g60 rad, and charger oil feed line, new plug leads, slim line fan, found one of the charge cooler water hoses crushed so will replace along with new hose clips as all are looking rusty.
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Post by: Danny171 on 03 November 2012, 18:44
(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b619/dansak82/IMG_1166.jpg)
Only had her one week, full t cut today as the paintwork was pink and sh!tty looking!
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 04 November 2012, 00:05
Interior valet... dash, door cards, leather, carpet/mats

Fitted R32 mirrors, plus R32 door triggers & handles
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 05 November 2012, 19:50
Looked at some new panel damage in daylight.  Some old twit decided to get up close and personal with the rear quarter yesterday morning.  Nothing too bad for me, surprisingly.  German engineering beats little granny shopping box thing!

Now realised why the rear panel got away so lightly and his car looked pretty chewed up..... he'd driven into the rear wheel and made a bit of a mess of it.
I've got an image in my head of roman chariots with spinning spokey weapons!  :evil:
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 05 November 2012, 21:42
Fitted H&R spacers and R wheel arch extensions.
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Post by: shaft69 on 05 November 2012, 22:22
Drove it to costco!!  :smiley:
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Post by: pickles on 06 November 2012, 16:33
finally got my new shocks n springs on after many a headache, just need alignment now :)
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Post by: scarr89 on 06 November 2012, 22:48
Curbed an alloy wheel for the first time in my life  :undecided: :undecided: :sad: :cry:

It had to be my new and freshly re furbed wheel didn't it?!?!!?

FML
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 November 2012, 19:23
Curbed an alloy wheel for the first time in my life  :undecided: :undecided: :sad: :cry:

It had to be my new and freshly re furbed wheel didn't it?!?!!?

FML

Feeling your pain.  Same here this week, but it was a freshly refurbed wheel and a recently resprayed rear quarter.....  :sick:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 08 November 2012, 22:39
Started carbon fibre wrapping the dash
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/spudboy6/BD5C86A3-A6F5-49CF-A675-A8027D3DB0CF-6234-000006EEFC1310C9.jpg)
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Post by: wessexgti on 09 November 2012, 18:34
put her in for her mot.

passed with no problem  :smiley:

not bad for a 198,000 mile car imho.

i can buy my miltek now  :whistle:
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Post by: supergeeman on 09 November 2012, 18:59
fitted my ebay bargin....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181009163357?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

still nice and quiet, but with a low burble.... tomorrow she gets a wash and polish
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 November 2012, 20:29
fitted my ebay bargin....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181009163357?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

still nice and quiet, but with a low burble.... tomorrow she gets a wash and polish

99p ! :laugh:
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Post by: supergeeman on 09 November 2012, 21:51
I know!!  :shocked:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 November 2012, 22:00
I won a centre exhaust box for mine on ebay for £1.20 this morning   :smiley:
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Post by: devilscaff on 10 November 2012, 20:50
Drove me mk2 valver in the rain with no probs "happy days"
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 November 2012, 17:53
Booked in for new rear brakes then MOT......  :lipsrsealed:

Passed with flying colours. No advisories either! Proper stoked  :smiley:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 13 November 2012, 18:27
Not today, but on Saturday had my existing stainless system replaced free of charge, courtesy of a transferable lifetime warranty (due to a failed silencer).

Some pictures :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/SAM_0558_zps6ccdfdac.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/SAM_0557_zpsf51f6b92.jpg)

Couldn't be happier.
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Post by: DCmk3 on 13 November 2012, 18:49
Pulled out the battery tray, sanded it right down and resprayed it, should give it a couple more years since it was all rusted up before.
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Post by: paul69 on 13 November 2012, 23:02
Washed it, got my exhaust fixed (thank god :laugh:) and fitted the weighted shift rod I found on a Mk3 in the scrappy ( feels much better  :smiley:).
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Post by: pickles on 14 November 2012, 11:20
picked up my refurbed wheels last night :)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/refurbwheel2.jpg)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/refurbwheel1.jpg)
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Post by: spudboy6 on 14 November 2012, 20:28
Hockey pucked engine mounts and lots of camber on the front ;)
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 November 2012, 23:13
Car went in for cambelt and water pump at VW... £399 (£80 off offer on at the moment)
 :cool:
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Post by: Leroy on 16 November 2012, 08:20
After spending more money than it cost to buy, getting it MOT'd and taxed saving it from getting broken for the parts i took my valver to the cat and fiddle (A537) for its first good burn , only to find they have put up average speed cameras all over it! gutted!
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Post by: JC on 18 November 2012, 20:39
drove it  :grin:
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Post by: gm8 on 19 November 2012, 20:35
clutch pedal failed , and my rear footwell is soaked  :cry:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 19 November 2012, 23:27
she got her first taste of my disc cutter on her sills! chop chop
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 20 November 2012, 01:08
Saturday...
New dogbone mount with bolts.
New pancake pipe, 2 new boost hoses, seals & clips - boost now restored  :cool:

Today...
Hoovered out, cleaned mats etc
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Post by: RichardBaronGolf on 20 November 2012, 20:49
I've driven mine ;)

Although by tomorrow, K&N and Morettes, Distributor and Rotor arm! :D
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Post by: spudboy6 on 20 November 2012, 23:39
Two front tyres and balance :)

Ignition switch in the dash was a Cnut  :rolleyes:
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Post by: spikenipple on 21 November 2012, 18:42
Not today but on the weekend....

Waxoyled and fitted a new wing
Waxoyled where the wing goes and underneath the sill covers
Made up some pipe and refitted my exhaust
Sorted out the dodgy handbrake mechanism
Wet sanded and polished out some key scratches on the bonnet
Bumper-cared all of the external plastics
Fitted bonnet struts
Fitted new boot carpets
Adjusted the boot latch pin so it now shuts properly with a nice click
Drilled out and retapped the hole for what used to be the hub retaining screw for one of the front discs, then fitted a new one
Tightened the PAS belt
Contemplated fitting a new outer CV boot but decided to have a cup of tea instead
Went to bed content with my productive weekend  :smug:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 22 November 2012, 17:09
last few days...
cut out rusty and bent d/s front sill the length of door and cut hole in floorpan
made new sill and welded in, fiberglassed, fillered, undersealed
a bit of paint then ready for the first mot  :smiley:

oh and smashed to pieces the cheap vr splitter coming off the blocks from the jack.. back to 8v splitter it is :grin:
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Post by: kempie on 23 November 2012, 13:52
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/kempie2007/5075B0E3-1565-4432-9E9F-65C874C62FE9-1876-00000165E19D1351.jpg)

says it all really
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Post by: JC on 24 November 2012, 12:18
swore at it, kicked it, fooking thing wouldnt start  :rolleyes:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 24 November 2012, 15:13
swore at it, kicked it, fooking thing wouldnt start  :rolleyes:

Do you know what's wrong with it?
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 24 November 2012, 18:58
Fitted new tandem fuel pump and gasket. (if anyone needs help fitting one let me know I'll talk you through it)
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Post by: Wooosh on 29 November 2012, 16:05
Treated mine to a new Bosch heavy duty battery as mine died on me the other morning :grin:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 November 2012, 16:11
Had a possible buyer look over it today :cry:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 30 November 2012, 10:11
you selling your boy? how come!!
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Post by: Cory on 30 November 2012, 17:48
ran fuel lines to the 20v, fitten new lift pump. played with some i/c pipework, thought about moving the battery back a little then it rained  :sick:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 30 November 2012, 19:20
I went to my friends garage today and helped him clean the manifold and inlet valves. We checked the intercooler pipes and the inlet pipe on the throttle bottle and there was only the slightest hint of a smear of oil, so just gave them a wipe down.

The inlet valves and little aerofoil like pieces were absolutely caked in sh!t, as were the ends of the injectors. After two hours of taking apart, cleaning with carb cleaner and a toothbrush and putting back together, we were done.

It has completely sorted the rough idle problem I was encountering and the car is a lot smoother at low speeds. I can categorically say that there are no performance gains to speak of. I'm bowled over by just how much sh!t came off the offending items and feel a lot happier with them cleaned. I just can't believe that the TFSI engine continues to run with any assemblance of order with filthy 'coked up' valves and manifold such as I witnessed today.

Here's some photos of the work carried out....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo01531_zpsaebe28fc.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo01541_zps6842ca2c.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo01501_zpscdb5a032.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo01461_zpsc05302f3.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo01481_zpsb28f5106.jpg)


Also finally managed to get my factory engine cover fitted to incorporate the aftermarket cold air induction system. Makes the engine bay look a bit tidier and quietens down those damn noisy injectors!
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 30 November 2012, 19:46
Fitted new gear box mount and new starter motor very happy with the result  :smiley:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 30 November 2012, 20:57
Brand new R32 brushed alu handbrake button and leather handle with silver stitching, matches the R-Line gearknob/gaitor now :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/6USSP.jpg)
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 December 2012, 23:02
Drove her for the last time. after three years of service. gonna be sad to see her go :(

Oh and bought the new golf  :evil:
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Post by: allsmiles on 03 December 2012, 01:02
washed mine today
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Post by: jv on 03 December 2012, 12:59
Cleaned a set of mk2 green glass in my kitchen sink, it's so rock n roll round here.

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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 03 December 2012, 13:19
Had a possible buyer look over it today :cry:

Watched it be driven away! :cry:
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Post by: Cory on 09 December 2012, 03:44
spliced in the audi side of the loom for my 20v
new alternator belt, fit qpeng downpipe, and wire fuel
pump and then im ready to turn the key

(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt223/Guitar_cory/2BD8E349-78AE-4F5E-B58E-D5A01D78DBBC-9692-0000098F5ACBCED2.jpg)
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Post by: lenny84 on 17 December 2012, 18:28
got an MOT on it for the first time in 3 1/2 years, finally got round to getting it ready......now to sort the speedo and the heater and all the other little bits that i've never even noticed don't work!
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Post by: Screech16v on 17 December 2012, 22:37
Out picking my new wheels up and hit the mother of all speed humps whilst looking for a turning,i swear I was airboure,such a bang ,will be inspecting for damage tomorrow .
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Post by: Raffe on 19 December 2012, 19:31
Well it was yesterday...but had my 3" down pipe fitted and Revo stage 2 software :evil:
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 19 December 2012, 19:34
sold the mk4 gti and got a mk4 gt tdi! still can`t believe how quick it is for a diesel! 130bhp
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 20 December 2012, 07:25
bought it! :) 16v mk3 dragon green
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Post by: Ralphy_GTI on 20 December 2012, 07:32
Got the car back today after having a new engine and turbo fitted.. so got the front tyre changed too as it was on its last legs.. total bill of the day = £595  :undecided:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 20 December 2012, 20:11
Got the car back today after having a new engine and turbo fitted.. so got the front tyre changed too as it was on its last legs.. total bill of the day = £595  :undecided:

Not bad!  Enjoy some happy motoring  :wink:
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Post by: SI74 on 21 December 2012, 07:44
Cleaned the two rear arches, hit them with the wire wheel then Q-rust and some zinc primer. Waiting to get some seam sealer and Dinitrol 4941 in the post and thats another thing off the list.
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 21 December 2012, 21:22
changed the whole sunroof mech from a thousand pieces of glass to one piece of glass   :grin:
removed the headlining and shampooed it with auto glym interior shampoo (great stuff)
plugged up the rear wiper
fitted a momo steering wheel
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Post by: raferackstraw on 21 December 2012, 21:28
went and had a look at it in the body shop, rot was much worse than appeared  :cry: but welder will be able to sort it  :smiley: but its gonna cost  :cry: previous bodged repairs have not helped but it is a keeper, so it will just take longer to get it how i want.
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 22 December 2012, 03:10
changed the whole sunroof mech from a thousand pieces of glass to one piece of glass   :grin:
removed the headlining and shampooed it with auto glym interior shampoo (great stuff)
plugged up the rear wiper
fitted a momo steering wheel
fitted some xenon bulbs
changed the bonnet for one with no lacquer  peel!
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 23 December 2012, 22:51
replaced both front electric window mechanisms (ball ache!)
fitted a cone filter and it sounds MMMMMMM delicious rrraaaaa  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 24 December 2012, 09:15
Cleaned it and found clear coat peeling off the roof because of the previous owners cheap paintjob..  :cry:
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Post by: dTEA on 24 December 2012, 21:42
Picked up the christmas shop and got it and the 3in1 bird back in good time  :wink:
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Post by: leigh_harty on 02 January 2013, 08:56
Ripped the engine and box out, next comes all the aftermarket crap then scrap yard  :smiley:

But today i send a mondeo st24 to the scrappy and good bloody riddance  :grin:
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Post by: wessexgti on 02 January 2013, 17:53
turned 200k on the clock-and seem to have warped a disc on the front brakes!  :embarrassed:
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Post by: TEST100 on 06 January 2013, 14:29
Replaced front vr6 spillter as i cracked it on a curb bout month bk now.5 min job looks tidy again.also changed my rear license plate bulbs to super white  :wink:
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Post by: gazpowells on 06 January 2013, 20:22
Repaired some rust around fuel cap today, looks much better now  :smiley:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 06 January 2013, 20:29
Made a list of what needs fixing  :angry:
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Post by: spikenipple on 06 January 2013, 21:04
New handbrake cable
New disc/pads/bearings
Fitted remote central locking system
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 07 January 2013, 00:16
New handbrake cable
New disc/pads/bearings
Fitted remote central locking system

Sounds like a grand days work there  :cool:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 07 January 2013, 02:39
Replaced engine mounts and snapped some cheap sockets..  :whistle:
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Post by: barrym381 on 09 January 2013, 00:12
sold the mk5  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0459.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0461.jpg)
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Post by: MS1COYS on 09 January 2013, 17:40
sold the mk5  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0459.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0461.jpg)

Noooooo
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Post by: barrym381 on 09 January 2013, 17:45
sold the mk5  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0459.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCN0461.jpg)

Noooooo
yes mate its gone took delivery of an st-2 this mornin for her indoors  :smiley:
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Post by: SI74 on 09 January 2013, 17:48
Removed the old tiger seal from running R skirts.

Before
(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Mk4%20and%20MK2%20golf%20pics/E715A730-61B7-4144-ACF6-449B8A3AB308-9646-000010BFC1791EFA.jpg)

After
(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Mk4%20and%20MK2%20golf%20pics/2CCEA85A-0C68-4DB9-B9A9-048DF5B9A4BE-9646-000010BFDB501793.jpg)
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Post by: markallen on 09 January 2013, 17:50
Aluminium vinyl trim.
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Post by: TEST100 on 09 January 2013, 18:30
Had my new side door trim clips come in the post so ive replaced some of the broken clips and its all sitting flush again :)
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Post by: JC on 11 January 2013, 15:07
Drove it  :grin:

Got it wedged on the kerb getting it back on the drive  :shocked: :lipsrsealed:

 :whistle:
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Post by: markallen on 11 January 2013, 20:31
Lowered her today  :grin:

(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/BB24658F-B8C5-4806-9718-BC7D8E167BE3-6339-000007405C2FBA23.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/980AEE5C-A85F-4C60-9D47-5484F156A963-6339-000007405F021F81.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/E45D236C-34BD-4D1E-9755-E1A86B360425-6339-0000074061E94D76.jpg)
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Post by: scarr89 on 11 January 2013, 22:49
^^^

Best thing I did to mine. Have fun mate  :wink:
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Post by: gazpowells on 12 January 2013, 19:55
changed engine and gear oil today and even washed her after  :smiley:
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Post by: markallen on 12 January 2013, 22:06
^^^

Best thing I did to mine. Have fun mate  :wink:
Oh I will mate :) only on ProSport so nothing special but they seem ok so I'm happy :D going to lower it a tad more I think ;)
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Post by: Bobby5762 on 13 January 2013, 08:24
Replacing dipped headlight bulbs.
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Post by: DanChave on 13 January 2013, 13:45
Failed to start it, got the AA out, and the coil pack is fooked :(
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Post by: Leroy on 14 January 2013, 09:05
Resprayed grill on and red anni stripes on the bumpers.
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Post by: DanChave on 14 January 2013, 18:21
Tried 3 different coil packs, ecu relay and 2 fuel pump relays and still not starting :(
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Post by: Wooosh on 14 January 2013, 18:38
Finally washed her after 2 months jet washed snow foamed and autoglym polished to then wake up this morning and its snowing poxy weather :angry:
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Post by: JC on 16 January 2013, 11:20
tried to start it  :huh:

tried some more  :undecided:

swore.  :whistle:

went to start the french heap of sh!te parked next to it  :lipsrsealed: Failed.

came back to it, started, sort of ......................................... I need a garage  :lipsrsealed:

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Post by: GTI.T on 16 January 2013, 13:07
I took mine for an mot failed on 1 tyre and advisory on steering slight play could have told them that b4 they started  :smiley:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 19 January 2013, 22:22
Drive it around in the snow :)
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 19 January 2013, 23:03
steam cleaned in the snow then got to 0-120mph in 4th gear in about 6 seconds, standing still...  :whistle:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 21 January 2013, 20:04
Service completed - 5 ltrs, Mobil One 0w40. Forte engine flush and oil fortifier. Fuel filter, oil filter, pollen filter. Labour . Total

N75 valve replaced, from German Auto Spares - Boost issues have now been resolved, turbo now spikes at 21.6psi and holds at 17.5psi..... Cracking job Gromit  :smiley:

BSH PCV kit also installed, rough idle resolved and an altogether much sturdier piece of kit than the oem cheap plastic version.

Heko deflectors also installed, not my favourite thing and certainly not overly aesthetically pleasing, but they don't half reduce wind noise and stop all the damned rain falling in your lap too!

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02151_zpsfa533785.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02181_zps0d609658.jpg)
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Post by: gazpowells on 21 January 2013, 21:55
Drove her to the paint shop today so hopefully she comes back looking nice  :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 22 January 2013, 09:15
Treated all the black plastic with some Meguiars
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Post by: pickles on 23 January 2013, 23:14
changed inlet manifold as i had a broken nipple :)
changed rocker cover inner and outer gaskets(they wr fine tho  :laugh:), f**ked y-piece breather pipe so might have to install catch can tomoz, sounded like sh!t lol
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Post by: MS1COYS on 23 January 2013, 23:31
Made a short video of my exhaust note under revs.... F ucking nerd!  :nerd:

http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4 (http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4)

Longlife USA custom TBE.

 :smiley:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 23 January 2013, 23:36
Made a short video of my exhaust note under revs.... F ucking nerd!  :nerd:

http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4 (http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4)

Longlife USA custom TBE.

 :smiley:

sounds lovely! where's all the backfire from? is it de-cat?
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Post by: MS1COYS on 23 January 2013, 23:47
Made a short video of my exhaust note under revs.... F ucking nerd!  :nerd:

http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4 (http://s1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/?action=view&current=SAM_1387_zpsb3240870.mp4)

Longlife USA custom TBE.

 :smiley:

sounds lovely! where's all the backfire from? is it de-cat?

Thanks bud!

Bear in mind that's probably 10-20% more backfire as the car had only been on tickover for two or three minutes, so it was barely 60 degrees.

It's just got a 200 cell sports cat and two small silencers, both filled with just wire wool. Most of it's just pipework....

 :smiley:
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Post by: jockgti on 24 January 2013, 21:14
picked up a minor part that cured a 2 big problems and drove it more than half a mile for the first time in months
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Post by: Marky771 on 24 January 2013, 22:58
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b549/millar771/C2531FDB-2919-4A8D-84FF-C1F035935B25-4684-0000052845D4E5AF_zpsb2982bc0.jpg)


     Gave it a we wash
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 25 January 2013, 09:02

(http://i.imgur.com/ci4oFNw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eXXhYf0.jpg)
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 26 January 2013, 18:31
last two days..

new oil, oil filter, dizzy cap, rotor, backbox, fitted the rear coilovers finally, sorted heights all round, new stereo, new woofers and tweeters and new fuel filter to go on tomorrow.
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Post by: jockgti on 27 January 2013, 18:22
picked up a minor part that cured a 2 big problems and drove it more than half a mile for the first time in months

broke minor part while fitting so will have to buy another wanky car
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Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 27 January 2013, 21:05
Washed them both, seeing as all of the snow has gone. Also examined a mark that was the result of a guy at working clipping the 35 last weekend, not too bad but will need a machine polish.
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 February 2013, 11:01
Fitted a new front grille badge and went for a spin down to the beach on a beautiful clear morning  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02631_zps646635a4.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02601_zps04565249.jpg)
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Post by: boneybradley on 07 February 2013, 15:47
get it tracked so it now drives straight.... oh and a new clutch cable so the wife stalls the engine less  :lipsrsealed:  :angry:
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Post by: Len on 07 February 2013, 15:59
Fitted a new front grille badge and went for a spin down to the beach on a beautiful clear morning  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02631_zps646635a4.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02601_zps04565249.jpg)

That the famous D-Day Landing beach?
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 February 2013, 19:34
Fitted a new front grille badge and went for a spin down to the beach on a beautiful clear morning  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02631_zps646635a4.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w459/milessimmons1/Photo02601_zps04565249.jpg)

That the famous D-Day Landing beach?

Yes it is Len. Exercise Tiger....what a tragedy. 946 servicemen dead, practising for an event where less than 50 service personnel lost their lives.
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Post by: markallen on 08 February 2013, 21:10
Gave her a two bucket wash, polish and wax. Although these photos are just after a wash without polish or wax as it was too dark for any decent photos :D
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/Facebook/Golf%20GTI%20Turbo/487910_152143298274543_474119220_n.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/Facebook/Golf%20GTI%20Turbo/11178_152143308274542_672783332_n.jpg)
(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/Facebook/Golf%20GTI%20Turbo/563007_152143251607881_2135937669_n.jpg)
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Post by: sk8boy73 on 10 February 2013, 14:01
looked at it! looks like it could do with a clean! went back to bed :grin:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 February 2013, 15:56
Took it out for a little blat  ;D  ESP ESP ESP 

Later on topped up the oil and then contemplated giving it a wash in the wind and rain... nah!
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Post by: dTEA on 11 February 2013, 21:52
Picked up these from Prestige Wheels In Derbyshire...refurb is spot on considering how patchy the lacquer peel was before
BBS to go with the rest of the genuine Anniversary kit... :cool:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u85/dTEA_Veedubs/JustineWheelsMK4-29.jpg)
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Post by: Mr GTD on 13 February 2013, 11:37
^^^^

They look sweet..looks like they've done a great job!! :cool:
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Post by: dTEA on 13 February 2013, 17:22
^^^^

They look sweet..looks like they've done a great job!! :cool:
thanks fella. All of em were slightly kerbed and all spokes were patchy with some down to the metal.

These were before.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u85/dTEA_Veedubs/0B20AD31-EB18-482D-AF02-81BEC88FA791-3607-000000FA4D1E841B.jpg)
And then after and pre-tyre fitting.
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u85/dTEA_Veedubs/96B074EE-CBC8-4E43-8727-625EE9E40CD6-3607-000000FA3C37E12C.jpg)
And because they are the missus's they are bright powder coated rather than the chrome so they can be mobile refurbed if and when necessary!! :laugh:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 16 February 2013, 16:07
Fitted new rear engine mount on my mk3 16v (what a ballache) atleast that's all 3 done now  :smiley: Also fitted new throttle cable and new back box from oval to twin exit looks loads better  :smiley:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 16 February 2013, 16:41
Fitted new rear engine mount on my mk3 16v (what a ballache) atleast that's all 3 done now  :smiley: Also fitted new throttle cable and new back box from oval to twin exit looks loads better  :smiley:

it's all about the twin exit, looks waaayy better
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Post by: murraymint on 16 February 2013, 19:08
New oil and filter. Running a lot smoother now. And washed it
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Post by: LakerLover on 16 February 2013, 21:00
Got hold of some rs4 Reps for £90 with great tyres on! will be swapping with my BBS LMRS 2moro!!  :laugh: :laugh: (my first 18's)
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Post by: spudboy6 on 16 February 2013, 22:10
Full clean in and out plus polish then went inside and came out to find 3 bird sh!t shots on the bonnet !  :(

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/spudboy6/A8607929-AAB4-49A7-A121-69F2302DAA76-13568-00000EFBCC876D3A_zps3e57e127.jpg)
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Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 22:11
those wheels came up good and look well on your motor :afro:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 16 February 2013, 23:09
those wheels came up good and look well on your motor :afro:

Yea they look great really appreciate the bargain you let me have couldn't thank you enough transformed the old girl !
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Post by: markallen on 17 February 2013, 11:03
Washed the girlfriends aunties range rover sport then hit a huge rock on my way out of there drive! Stupid wealthy f**ks who live opposite decided to put rocks as a boundary to the house! So scratched me R32 front bumper b@stard!!!!  :angry: :angry:
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Post by: LakerLover on 17 February 2013, 13:22
Washed the girlfriends aunties range rover sport then hit a huge rock on my way out of there drive! Stupid wealthy f**ks who live opposite decided to put rocks as a boundary to the house! So scratched me R32 front bumper b@stard!!!!  :angry: :angry:

OUCH  :cry:
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Post by: LakerLover on 18 February 2013, 14:27
Got hold of some 18inch rs4 Reps for £90 with pretty much brand new tyres and swapped them over with my BBS lmrs



(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/th_GOLFA_zps0342c292.jpg) (http://s1074.beta.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/GOLFA_zps0342c292.jpg.html)



(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/th_GOLFAB_zps1226e5b9.jpg) (http://s1074.beta.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/GOLFAB_zps1226e5b9.jpg.html)

In need of a wash next i think  :rolleyes:

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Post by: markallen on 18 February 2013, 14:40
What are you doing with the bbs?
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Post by: LakerLover on 18 February 2013, 17:18
What are you doing with the bbs?

PM'd you dude!!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 18 February 2013, 17:21
Jacked it up with the intention of changing the gearshift nylon ball, realised it also needs a new shift rod bush so didn't bother.
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 18 February 2013, 17:42
finally sorted one abs issue now i have another which a thread will now be made about  :sad:
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Post by: Bandit127 on 19 February 2013, 13:47
Sadly, I saw mine off to Mk3 heaven on the back of a transporter.

It got written off in a rear end shunt last Friday.

A cracking car and I would like another but not a lot on Autotrader down here at the mo.
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Post by: DCmk3 on 20 February 2013, 11:55
Replaced the old cracked and broken breather after way too many issues with it.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/Photo0561_zps306dbc35.jpg)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 20 February 2013, 20:36
Put another VR deep spoiler on, the fourth one.....from Eurowagens......place your bets.......
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Post by: spudboy6 on 20 February 2013, 21:03
Fitted a new starter motor :)
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Post by: JC on 20 February 2013, 21:07
fixed it, broke it, kicked it, cursed it, ordered more stuff for it  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 21 February 2013, 20:01
Got owned by a peugeot van on the motorway. :sad:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 21 February 2013, 21:18
put it up for sale  :sad:  :cry:  :sick:
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Post by: cobalt6700 on 23 February 2013, 17:23
Bit of loving for the golf today, full service including oil and filter, gearbox oil, fuel filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, rear brakes, 312mm fronts and a new O2 sensor.

Had a couple of hours spare so thought I would have a go at wrapping some dash bits and handles. first time wrapping and it went ok, well, after a couple of practices  :rolleyes:.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/cobalt6700/5E0971AC-E2C9-4C56-95CE-D5B4161DD872-883-000001214107941C_zps338f3ec8.jpg)

Yes I know it's dirty, didn't have time to clean it  :wink:
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Post by: MEDDERSSEZ on 23 February 2013, 17:56
Spent all afternoon in the freezing cold shampooing then polishing my pride and joy

(http://i48.tinypic.com/b5f77n.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/5cc45s.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/znn6oj.jpg)

My wife thinks I'm mentally ill
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 February 2013, 16:37
Fitted some DIY black sunvisors (mine spray painted with vinyl paint).  Almost finished the "anni" headlining transformation.  A mixtrue of genuine old, new and painted items.  Looks the bizness!

Wasked it, stood back and admired it for a moment too long - hope no-one saw me  :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 24 February 2013, 18:00
Got owned by a peugeot van on the motorway. :sad:
:grin:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 27 February 2013, 15:08
sold it :(
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 February 2013, 20:05
Bought the mk3  :grin: ordered a haynes manual and black rear vw badge as well as the front and rear 'gti' badges  :smiley:
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Post by: HJGTI on 28 February 2013, 17:41
Bought it !!

mk4 golf gti
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 28 February 2013, 17:49
Brought it !!

mk4 golf gti

Bought* it
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 28 February 2013, 18:11
Chipped my MK3 16V and Hotgolf lightened flywheel on its way :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 01 March 2013, 17:22
Pulled it apart to clean the injectors, became fed up with no room to access the two allen keys, gave up.
Ended up cleaning the throttle body and breathers, reassembly tomorrow after I get a new gasket.  :whistle:
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Post by: LakerLover on 02 March 2013, 20:09
Got rid of the rear wiper, and must say its looks pretty sweet without it :D


(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/Carrr_zpsefe9214f.jpg)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 02 March 2013, 20:35
Unseized the o/s handbrake mechanism (again) fixed the rattling rear box heatshield then took it for a nice thirty mile blast down the motorway to see my mum...sweet. :smiley:
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Post by: LakerLover on 03 March 2013, 08:57
Going to de-badge the rear badges.
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Post by: HJGTI on 03 March 2013, 22:43
ive just ordered brake pad's and disc's all round !

gonna de-badge + de wiper over next couple of days !
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Post by: tdi_blu on 03 March 2013, 22:46
Installed new stereo cradle so I could fit my new Brushed aluminum trim and bought some Genuine Anniversary headlights  :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 04 March 2013, 13:58
New gaskets for both the valve cover and the throttle body from VW.  :undecided:
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Post by: harleylucida on 04 March 2013, 20:22
Today bought a lovely bright mk3 "rolling stones edition" brought it home and my daughter bought it off me within 5mins

Went to scrap yard coz it needed a parcel shelf and ended up buying some 18"s for me mk4 turbo  so fairly busy

Gardening tomorrow lol
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 04 March 2013, 22:34
Taken the second step in painting it brown.
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Post by: X4MGS on 05 March 2013, 01:29
Took it to my Mechanic Mate Matt @ (Autohausdolby.co.uk)


and had a Bosch Starter Motor and the last set of Genuine OEM Handbrake cables from VW UK fitted...  :)

(They've now gone obsolete :'( )
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Post by: LakerLover on 05 March 2013, 15:15
Gave it a quick wash (Too many cars on drive to get a good picture)

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/carr22_zps4f7bede3.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8533163355_bf4330070d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92595495@N07/8533163355/)
DSCN0561 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92595495@N07/8533163355/) by NBA-88 (http://www.flickr.com/people/92595495@N07/), on Flickr
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Post by: jockgti on 05 March 2013, 19:29
fixed my boot lock, haven't been able to get in it for ages,not the biggest space for a 6'6" to work in and bend your arm under plastic cover but got it in the end and the problem was all caused by me lol,since i've had the car i've never used the key in the boot lock but i tried a while back and must have turned it slightly and just ticked over 138k
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Post by: Luke1981 on 05 March 2013, 19:32
Replaced the number plates as the old ones where looking tatty and the screws had rusted.
Ordered them from an ebay seller, totally legit and cost £11. VW wanted £35 for a pair.
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Post by: X4MGS on 05 March 2013, 20:10
Fitted my new Hella Fog Lights (Took me 3 years to find a set from Germany!).


Before;


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/MGS-Fog-light-before-1.jpg)


Fog Lights;


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/MGS-Fog-lights-new-2.jpg)


After Fitting;


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/MGS-Fog-light-after-8.jpg)


Arty Farty Shot;


(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/MGS-Fog-light-after-1-BampW.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 March 2013, 13:48
Stuck some new tape to my badges for when i get them on the car  :laugh: and sorted out some insurance for it  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 March 2013, 14:00
Just found one of my forum numberplate surrounds  :wink: so thats ready to go on the back of the mk3 best order some forum stickers now
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 06 March 2013, 19:03
Hotgolf lightened/balanced flywheel arrived today.  Next full gearbox rebuild to a 3.94 final drive also by

Hotgolf :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 March 2013, 22:54
Went to look at it,bought it and drove back in it,fitted a black rear vw badge,grille badge and rear gti badge then drew up my list of jobs etc not to bad a list  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 09 March 2013, 23:17
Fitted some new aero type wipers, an then scraped the underneath ripping of the underseal and waxoil I had on. Going to spray some more on it tomorow to patch it up  :angry:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 09 March 2013, 23:36
Not exactly today but i've bought a new one :)
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Post by: luke on 10 March 2013, 08:59
Sold one and filled the other one up
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Post by: DCmk3 on 10 March 2013, 12:42
Gave all of the plastic trim some attention with tire gel, now it's shining and black again.   :drool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 March 2013, 22:16
Fitted the forum stickers  :wink: and a shorter roof aerial also ordered some used floormats
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 10 March 2013, 22:31
Bought it a fairly extortionate present at UD, an apology to anyone that was behind me in the Dubmeister queue  :whistle:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 10 March 2013, 23:55
port and polish on the tb. as easy as gran turismo.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 March 2013, 13:55
Removed the crappy nasty sparco aluminium pedals  :sick: rang the dealer and ordered 3 litres of G13 coolant a thermostat and cover almost £50  :shocked:
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Post by: Kobe on 11 March 2013, 19:05
Its not what ive done, its what i lost.................... A wing mirror  :cry: (luckily it was just the shell)
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Post by: TEST100 on 11 March 2013, 21:32
Changed battery.more money!
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Post by: Kobe on 12 March 2013, 14:51
Picked up a new mirror housing from breakers for £5 (just fitted)  :smiley:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 12 March 2013, 19:36
ejected all the engine oil over Asda carpark  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 March 2013, 23:29
Fitted a cd player,replaced coolant,thermostat and cover then found i had a blown drivers sidelight bulb so another job to do now  :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 March 2013, 12:52
Topped the engine oil up,fitted 2 new sidelight bulbs and ordered a gear gaitor  :laugh:
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Post by: Khare on 13 March 2013, 13:17
Maccy D's drive through at 3am

Eat Maccy D's with a few friends in the car at 3.05am

Enjoy new forest roads at 3.30am

Jump over a crests and oversteer around corners at 3.35am

Clean brown mess left in seats by said friends at 3.45am
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Post by: gm8 on 13 March 2013, 13:45
fit rear brake lines, rebuid rear calipers, bleed , no pedal , bleed again, no pedal , bleed again, no pedal and so on  :cry:
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Post by: Winniee on 13 March 2013, 13:48
Fitted led sidelights, cleaned the inside, about to fit MK5 rear wiper :)
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Post by: Kobe on 13 March 2013, 14:23
De-Badged the rear boot (did rear wiper delete last week)  :smiley:

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/eb56e329-3a79-481f-b75d-b61c605a521f_zpsab86c7fb.jpg)
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Post by: markallen on 13 March 2013, 16:45
Rinsed her with the jet wash, shampooed her, rinsed her with the jet wash, clay bared her with Poorboys quick detailer, rinsed her one last time with the jet wash, dried her with a synthetic shammy and buffed her with a microfibre cloth. End result is this as it started snowing half way through claying her :/ not my best effort but still better than two weeks of dust and bird poop as she was parked up for two weeks

(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/marka22/D5D01B9A-49EB-45B8-BB22-DA1BDEC66FC0-3281-000005B5F6522095_zpsb8c533ad.jpg)
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 13 March 2013, 19:19
Is that fairy liquid on the floor?
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Post by: markallen on 13 March 2013, 20:25
Is that fairy liquid on the floor?

It's a fairy liquid tub used for the shampoo I put in my jet wash. Makes it easier to squirt in.
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Post by: Ashy on 14 March 2013, 07:50
Bump started it in REVERSE (AGAIN) because it wouldnt start. Good job ive got a steep driveway

Damn cold weather is killing battery..
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Post by: HJGTI on 14 March 2013, 14:45
Fitted my DVD player , carried out the rear wiper delete mod.  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 March 2013, 08:55
just got my floor mats so will give them a clean and probs fit them,ordered some oem pedal rubbers and a gear linkage repair kit
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 15 March 2013, 21:32
Bought Samco coolant hose kit aslo full service and all fluids flushed and changed :smiley:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 16 March 2013, 14:57
Lost another bumper reflector thingy....my mk3 seems to be trying to 'ratlook' itself.. :angry:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 16 March 2013, 15:48
Lost another bumper reflector thingy....my mk3 seems to be trying to 'ratlook' itself.. :angry:

I went through a week of losing about 3 of those!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 16 March 2013, 16:49
Lost another bumper reflector thingy....my mk3 seems to be trying to 'ratlook' itself.. :angry:

I went through a week of losing about 3 of those!
I think its standing water that knocks them out and they didn't fit as well as the smaller reflector/fog combination, i'd love a pair of the ducts that fit in there but i can't find any.
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 16 March 2013, 17:50
Lost another bumper reflector thingy....my mk3 seems to be trying to 'ratlook' itself.. :angry:

I went through a week of losing about 3 of those!
I think its standing water that knocks them out and they didn't fit as well as the smaller reflector/fog combination, i'd love a pair of the ducts that fit in there but i can't find any.

yeah man it's a bad design methinks
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 March 2013, 22:56
Gave it a good wash  :smiley: will be stood until easter now  :sad: started removing the dash etc for a real good clean most of it done but need to sort out the speaker (or lack of it  :angry:) wires and requires all wiring properly so another job to add! busy week at easter will sort clean and wiring out then,got my floor mats in  and fitted a nice new leather gearstick gaitor and just ordered up a front splitter seeing as i noticed the lack of one fitted to the front of mine  :grin:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 17 March 2013, 16:31
Drove my Laser Blue GT TDi back from coventry in the snow, done 500miles this weekend..(still using the tank I filled up on Friday  :smiley:)

Looked at my black GTi, got the log book through this weekend, so it's officially mine :-)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 March 2013, 17:38
Removed more of the dash and centre console and handbrake all cleaned up with poorboys and looking so much cleaner chucked all the trim in the boot  :grin: finish off when i sort all the mess of the speaker wiring got the cable today and other bits have to find some time to get all the door cards removed  :laugh:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 17 March 2013, 18:37
Bought a set of brand new Votex Original Mk3 mats  :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 March 2013, 22:23
Fitted newsouth column mount boost gauge.  Peak 8 psi, with a nice stable 20Hg vacuum on idle.
Fitted black driver's door seal, passenger side left now to finish off the anni interior transformation.  :cool:
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Post by: turbokid23 on 18 March 2013, 09:16
Big service cam belt, water pump, oil filter and the rest, new thermostate fitting my r32 front, full valet,
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 March 2013, 19:16
Recieved my gearshift linkage repair kit another job to be done at easter  :rolleyes: bought some connectors ready for wiring in the cd player and cut the oem plugs off and converted my iso lead wish the snow would fcuk off so i can get the doorcards out and speakers wired  :angry:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 March 2013, 20:44
gave the old vr6 a wash  :smiley:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661133123_1_zps87a58204.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661137ab9_1_zpsd337abe7.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147665625681_1_zps4baa3a7b.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661139de3_1_zps3d5e57a9.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661135795_1_zps35457919.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147665687509_1_zpsd9924c6e.jpg)
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Post by: HJGTI on 19 March 2013, 07:58
Used vcds to take off the airbag light !! , only comes on when the drivers seat is moved !!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 March 2013, 20:53
Pedal rubbers and front splitter delivered today so got out and got them fitted  :smiley: wiring all done for cd player and most of the dashboard is nearly back together,oh and had to order a new bulb holder for the heater panel from vw today
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Post by: Dolly on 21 March 2013, 19:04
Went 15 rounds with the rear axle bushes on the mk2  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 21 March 2013, 20:55
OSR wheel bearing. 
Oil and filter change.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 March 2013, 21:56
Gave one of the front door cards a good clean prior to getting it fitted 3 to go now  :whistle: ordered some 6mm red tape for the bumper and trim insert
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Post by: HJGTI on 22 March 2013, 14:54
activated anti jack on the golf today using vcds !!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 March 2013, 23:51
Picked up the bulbholder from dealers and got that fitted and almost all the dash trim now back together,removed sun visors and grab handles for a good clean and fitted a new o ring and clip for the a.i.t sensor.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 24 March 2013, 08:46
gave the old vr6 a wash  :smiley:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661133123_1_zps87a58204.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661137ab9_1_zpsd337abe7.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147665625681_1_zps4baa3a7b.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661139de3_1_zps3d5e57a9.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661135795_1_zps35457919.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147665687509_1_zpsd9924c6e.jpg)
Now that is a really nice straight mk3.. :afro:
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Post by: brett on 24 March 2013, 10:58
agreed, nice vr barrym
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Post by: martin-gti on 24 March 2013, 20:56
I was very bored today....which led me to the laptop.....which led me to buying lots of goodies for the Golf!!!
New front splitter, edition 30 rear bumper, open bumper vents, new stereo surround so i can fit my double din screen, aluminium footrest and the Most important order of the day was my interior GOLFGTI.CO.UK stickers!!!

Cannot wait to get all the bits and fit them!

The modifying bug has hit me once again and i bloody love it!!!  :tongue:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 24 March 2013, 20:58
bought some carbon fibre vinyl so i can wrap the trim around my radio
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Post by: Dolly on 25 March 2013, 17:26
Took the rear beam and fuel tank out... found the slightest of Rot where the 2 x 10mm bolts go on the filler neck  :sad:

Mk2 Golf Git  :rolleyes:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 25 March 2013, 18:16
Drove the mk5 to work... :cry:
put the new rear brake parts in the mk4 boot ready for this weekend
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 March 2013, 21:14
on the laptop looking for some cleaning stuff for it and looking for rear brake discs  :laugh:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 25 March 2013, 21:29
on the laptop looking for some cleaning stuff for it and looking for rear brake discs  :laugh:
Europarts and get 25% off!!!
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Post by: Roldy on 26 March 2013, 19:28
I have fitted rear window seal as it was a little drafty in the car!! but for some reason am still getting a draft from somewhere  :huh:
and fitted my nakamichi cd-400  :smug: but not very well apparently! only one front speaker works and the back ones havent been set up as they never were so out they must go...
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 March 2013, 21:26
on the laptop looking for some cleaning stuff for it and looking for rear brake discs  :laugh:
Europarts and get 25% off!!!

 :embarrassed: didn't think of that i rang my local tps tonight got them for £39
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 March 2013, 21:31
sorted out some rear discs after work then stripped all boot trim out and got the front & rear left speaker wires done and didn't have enough cable to get all four finished  :embarrassed: :rolleyes: got it put in the garage out the way of the bloody snow!! :angry: least i can start working on it in the dry now oh and ordered all my cleaning stuff
Roll on thursday
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 27 March 2013, 00:09
made a steel heatshield for my cone filter
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Post by: brett on 27 March 2013, 16:16
decided to check the throttle body and clean if needed,WOW ,glad i looked as it was minging  lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 March 2013, 22:23
Ordered up a new antenna gasket as i saw mine is split  :rolleyes: finished off rest of the speaker wiring fitted passenger doorcard and speaker removed back seat bases and one rear card and found a mass of wiring for previous owners speaker set up so thats all been binned  :grin: most of the passenger side trim is now off and started lifting the carpet
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Post by: Kobe on 28 March 2013, 10:28
Orderd some rear Hellas (magic colour) black :D
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 28 March 2013, 10:34
Orderd some rear Hellas (magic colour) black :D

ordered some rear hellas (red CL) :D
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 28 March 2013, 11:12
Got set of VW flywheel bolts for my lightened flywheel.  Ordering my Sashs clutch today too :smiley:
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Post by: spikenipple on 28 March 2013, 11:30
Degreased the engine bay which was an ENORMOUS pain in the ass thanks to a small (but noted a long time ago  :embarrassed:) oil leak from the cam cover. Oil and filter change thereafter, followed by adjusting the camber on my front wheels. Fitted a new horn button too (cheers antogoof)
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Post by: Kobe on 28 March 2013, 12:52
Orderd some rear Hellas (magic colour) black :D

ordered some rear hellas (red CL) :D

Shame about the bank holidays, means I've gotta wait longer, but well worth the wait  :smiley:
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Post by: thomson07 on 28 March 2013, 20:46
Doubled the value of my golf by fitting a £45 stereo  :laugh:
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Post by: boneybradley on 28 March 2013, 21:10
bought a timing belt and drive belts.... oh and 2 (new to me but part worn) tyres turned up today, just need to sort my wheels before fitting!
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Post by: Lewy on 28 March 2013, 22:33
Fitted a new Alpine Bluetooth headunit and messed about with the air in minus temperatures...
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Post by: Gavv8 on 29 March 2013, 18:09
Doubled the value of my golf by fitting a £45 stereo  :laugh:
Mk4?.
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Post by: thomson07 on 29 March 2013, 19:09
No, fooked mk3 concept... :undecided:
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Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 29 March 2013, 19:22
squeezed some more mpg from her with my new heatshield.. topped put at 48.6mpg today  :wink:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 29 March 2013, 23:10
No, fooked mk3 concept... :undecided:
Oh...no mk3 is ever truly fooked...
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Post by: Jasikasisback on 29 March 2013, 23:28
sealed off groomet holes in floor and put double carpet into car.greased brakeline and cleaned off winter salt from underside of car.
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Post by: X4MGS on 30 March 2013, 02:03
No, fooked mk3 concept... :undecided:
Oh...no mk3 is ever truly fooked...

Every Mk3 was fooked when it left the factory.. Buyer just didn't read the sign's :afro:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 30 March 2013, 18:45
No, fooked mk3 concept... :undecided:
Oh...no mk3 is ever truly fooked...

Every Mk3 was fooked when it left the factory.. Buyer just didn't read the sign's :afro:
Almost 18 years on and still going strong.. :afro:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 30 March 2013, 18:47
Spent 30 minutes waiting in the queue at arc carwash in Exeter only to be told i can't go through because i'm too low....mwhahahahah :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 March 2013, 21:14
Erm Quite abit fitted a new aerial seal (hoping that cures a slight leak),stripped out seats and carpets and underfloor foam and set about cleaning loads of trim pieces and the rear seats,bought some new speakers for the front doors,plenty more to do  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 March 2013, 21:04
Got all the carpets cleaned re-fitted and just about done the interior clean seats tommorrow (front) trim all back in and new speakers fitted and wiring up finished  :smiley:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 31 March 2013, 21:16
Today,I replaced the coolant temperuture sensor, thermostat and coolant on the GTi 
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 31 March 2013, 23:00
Pulled out the vacuum hard lines and wired in the lighting for my newsouth boost gauge.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 April 2013, 13:38
Finished for today,got the front seats all cleaned up and re-fitted then put the red pinstripe on the bumpers and door trims :smiley:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 01 April 2013, 13:44
cleared fault codes  :laugh :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: barrym381 on 02 April 2013, 00:55
sold this  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/5147661133123_1_zps87a58204.jpg)

an bought her this  :whistle:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/tt3_zps376fe7d4.jpg)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 April 2013, 04:34
 :whistle: very nice!!!
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Post by: Mr GTD on 02 April 2013, 07:59
^^^^ :cool:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 April 2013, 15:41
Had Mr Backstreet Garage remove the offending locking wheel nut!! The only one on the car!!!! Replaced with Genuine VW nut
Also received my mk5 wiper from Sveed1.8T  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Rich2086 on 03 April 2013, 01:27
Cleaned what was a dirty throttle body. Hopeful it will solve my erratic idle  :whistle:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 03 April 2013, 15:22
Got my hands on a new filterbox for free, with less holes of course.
It cleaned up nicely and looks a bit neater compared to my original box which the previous owner had mauled.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130403_142542_zps750bfba1.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 April 2013, 20:21
Picked rear brake discs,pads and sparkplugs up from tps,collected a gearlinkage bush repair kit from gsf and collected rear wiper and front aero style blades from the dealers and ordered a new brake master cyl cap  :laugh: got the gear linkage all sorted  :smiley: and finally got the centre console and handbrake done oh and fitted the centre caps that arrived earlier.
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Post by: jamesblonde on 03 April 2013, 20:29
started to wrap my dash, well attempted

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/sgthead/80E9AF51-8DE1-403B-80EC-37BC383207C5-3755-00000205BFC527A0.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 April 2013, 16:18
Got the rear brake calipers & discs off only to find no abs reluctor ring on the new discs  :angry: so had to order some for the morning and cars now left in the garage on axle stands  :rolleyes: changed the spark plugs and had to order a new tow eye cover for passenger side ones from volksbits were wrong ones  :angry: and a new rotor arm and cap i did manage to give the trim some 'black wow' treatment
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 04 April 2013, 17:01
Reactivated passenger airbag....using VAGCOM...and to think VW wanted £100!!!! Pah..took me seconds!!
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Post by: Kobe on 05 April 2013, 12:28
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/rearblaca_zpsf2770828.jpg)

De-badged and Rear wiper delete and black VW emblem

Rear Black Hellas On Way  :smiley:
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Post by: damien010685 on 05 April 2013, 18:08
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/damien010685/735FA95E-5511-4094-BE0C-948B3A09EDCA-7391-000004A581E93BD5_zpsb7f18571.jpg)

Milltek Non res on The 4Mo =Epic note
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 05 April 2013, 18:14
Attempted to Do rear brake pads and discs..ended up snapping a brake line! Well chuffed  :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 April 2013, 22:43
called at dealers to pick my ordered parts up only to find they hadn't recieved my dist cap and rotor arm  :sad: so trip over to collect them in morn,on a better note fitted new abs reluctor rings and bearings to the rear discs fitted the pads and new master cyl cap adjusted handbrake,also fitted the tow eye blank cover then managed to give it a wash  :smiley:
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Post by: Screech16v on 06 April 2013, 19:36
C V boot took a shat, new one inplace  :smiley:
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Post by: R5MEE on 06 April 2013, 20:50
Fitted the leon splitter that sat in the shed for 6 months :grin:
 Ordered some plaid vinyl from the local vinyl shop
 
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 April 2013, 21:42
Picked up my dist cap and rotor arm got them fitted drove it and fuelled it  :grin:
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Post by: ajmoir36 on 06 April 2013, 22:53
Passed its MOT at VW and had its 3yr brake fluid changed. 52489 miles on my 3year old mk6 GTD.  :smiley:
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Post by: X4MGS on 07 April 2013, 02:26
Stacks of little bits that have been bugging me over the winter;


One of those days where nothing was straight forward...



Mine;


1, Fitted New Lock activation parts that snapped months ago - took 2 hours to fit and get working properly...
2, Fitted new accelerator cable... What a B!tch of a job.... Getting the internal grommet to sit in the correct place, lots of swearing and now got a sore back from crawling about under the steering column upside down..
3, sorted out loose screws on the dash undertray's - 21 years of being on and off had meant the screws weren't gripping properly so sorted them out with a pair of mole grips... :D :D :D


Her's


1, Topped up the oil - fecking oil cap collapsed when I took it of into 5 pieces - lucky none fell into the cover!! fortunately had a spare on another car!
2, Changed the washer jet hose from the bottle to the T piece... sorted or so i thought until I tested it and the pipe from the T piece to the 1st jet had split due to age... Luckily I had another 6 inches spare... Just took twice as long as it should have...


Don't you love owning 21 year old cars.... ;D ;D
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 07 April 2013, 08:54
Gonna try clean the GT TDi today..and attempt to get the caliper carrier bolt off the GTi..ready for a new carrier to be put on. Don't you just love cars  :sick:
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Post by: Dolly on 07 April 2013, 12:09
refitted the fuel tank and rear beam after letting the under seal dry all week.

next job connect and bleed the brakes and then its new exhaust time  :smiley:
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Post by: LittleReDuck on 07 April 2013, 12:33
Spent the morning in the sun giving her a full on wash and wax as well as treating myself to new wiper blades all round (its the little things)
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Post by: pickles on 07 April 2013, 18:33
Changed Timing Belt n Water Pump.
one of the allen bolts on the crankshaft pulley tried to laugh at me but i wasnt long drilling it out and using a bolt extractor ( pulled me out the sh!t a few times now, recommended).
alls well.
£113 for the kit, pump n coolant from ECP with discount, reckon iv saved a fortune :)
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Post by: ajmoir36 on 07 April 2013, 21:21
Washed and polished very proud.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8629322926_26b5705743_b.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8628200435_5ddf72df5a_b.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8628209957_c5f371f309_b.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8628216083_cec6de883f_b.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8629326330_7493133925_b.jpg)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 08 April 2013, 14:27
Boring..drove it to work  :angry:
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Post by: DubAndDubber on 08 April 2013, 18:07
Picked up a votex splitter for peanuts!
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Post by: Screech16v on 08 April 2013, 19:33
Third sunblind mod,looks factory  :cool:
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Post by: F17BAD on 08 April 2013, 20:52
Farted in it... Twice
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Post by: DCmk3 on 08 April 2013, 21:01
Refitted the side door trip with new clips from VW..  :undecided:
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Post by: boneybradley on 08 April 2013, 21:03
looked at getting new shocks/suspension kit and given up!!  :angry:

too much choice and I don't quite know what I really want (except a better ride!)
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Post by: spikenipple on 08 April 2013, 21:37
Today I did a bit of this:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/Spikenipple/IMG_0783_zpsc6553fc1.jpg)

Followed by doing this:
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/Spikenipple/IMG_0786_zps8dbae441.jpg)

Going to be fitting it soon after I buy myself a clutch kit.
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Post by: jamesblonde on 08 April 2013, 22:04
Finally bought some alloys

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/sgthead/08C2A0F2-6717-44B9-B577-BDF0FB79C756-5570-0000044C59343C16.jpg)
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Post by: jamesblonde on 09 April 2013, 09:48
Stuck my rear badge sticker on lol

Not sure what to make of it though

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/sgthead/63F298EC-B2C2-4266-8495-DD2E7B8C3ACF-10207-00000898479EE08E.jpg)
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Post by: brett on 09 April 2013, 13:26
quite like the idea ,BUT it's got the wrong colours behind it for a start  :grin:
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Post by: jamesblonde on 09 April 2013, 14:32
quite like the idea ,BUT it's got the wrong colours behind it for a start  :grin:

Lot of love for Germany
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Post by: jockgti on 09 April 2013, 20:40
fitted new clutch switch fixing my cruise control,washed it noticing quite a few scratches on the roof after seeing some young kids pissing about beside car the other night,went to bodyshop to see about ordering up 2 new wings
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 April 2013, 23:00
Went to local dvla office to sort out reg plate transfer for it
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Post by: HJGTI on 11 April 2013, 07:27
Ordered new door lock module passengers side , shrocco ariel , Cree side lights leds
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: pickles on 11 April 2013, 16:27
took it up the bk roads so i could activate my ABS a few times to help bleed it  :laugh:
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Post by: Kobe on 12 April 2013, 15:45
Fitted my rear Hellas  :smiley:

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/golfrear_zpsba048a06.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/golfrear_zpsba048a06.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/hellas_zpsb6ad5df7.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/hellas_zpsb6ad5df7.jpg.html)
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Post by: Dizzie on 12 April 2013, 16:00
sprayed my W8 interior light to match the new black anniversary headlining in the mk4 :)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 12 April 2013, 16:36
Fitted the caliper carrier and refitted the caliper...ready for a brake bleed on Sunday... :-)
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Post by: Turbo_T on 13 April 2013, 20:46
pcv delete fitted tip fotted 4mo rear valance and debadged the rear :)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 April 2013, 23:16
decided to finish off the full service on mine so picked up oil,polllen and air filter and some oil got all done then decided may aswell give the scuttle panels some 'black wow' treatment  :laugh: also re-fitted clutch cable grommets and refitted a loose vac hose  :undecided: needs a wash now  :whistle:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 14 April 2013, 00:11
Mid week I gave the interior a clean and fitted new carpet mats :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/LhOAGwG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rAQajzg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZO0El0u.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/o41Lo6g.jpg)

Today I got round to fitting the Forge turbo pipe that arrived earlier in the week  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/TNK31GQ.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 April 2013, 00:29
Mid week I gave the interior a clean and fitted new carpet mats :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/LhOAGwG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rAQajzg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZO0El0u.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/o41Lo6g.jpg)

Today I got round to fitting the Forge turbo pipe that arrived earlier in the week  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/TNK31GQ.jpg)

 :wink: Looks very nice indeed!!  :cool:
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 14 April 2013, 00:39
Thanks, I have a set of mint R-Line mats but keep those safe.. for daily use I picked up a new set of these standard mats from VW for £24
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 April 2013, 16:06
Thanks, I have a set of mint R-Line mats but keep those safe.. for daily use I picked up a new set of these standard mats from VW for £24

Can't fault you there  :wink: std mats look good and decent value from vw
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 April 2013, 16:08
Sorted out my vag-com lead and scanned the mk3  :lipsrsealed: no engine codes but all abs ones tho  :whistle: :sad:
looks like replacing sensors time!
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Post by: JC on 14 April 2013, 17:59
gave it a damn good run to SpringFest.  :cool:

No issues, :afro:

apart from the fuel gauge appeared to be broken  :huh:

but it eventually dropped below 3/4s of a tank after 95 miles  :cool:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 April 2013, 19:13
gave it a damn good run to SpringFest.  :cool:

No issues, :afro:

apart from the fuel gauge appeared to be broken  :huh:

but it eventually dropped below 3/4s of a tank after 95 miles  :cool:

:cool:

Buy a VR6 while you were there?
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Post by: Kobe on 14 April 2013, 22:53
Gave this alloys a little Refurb  :smiley:

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RS45_zpsdaa6a924.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RS45_zpsdaa6a924.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/rsdf_zpsfd5f29d5.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/rsdf_zpsfd5f29d5.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RS4_zps834c4e54.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RS4_zps834c4e54.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RSpoundpound_zpse509ee2a.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RSpoundpound_zpse509ee2a.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RS_zpsd434f5f4.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RS_zpsd434f5f4.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RS_zps5ba3844f.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RS_zps5ba3844f.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/RS444_zps3bf8963f.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/RS444_zps3bf8963f.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/rs45g_zps3b090315.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/rs45g_zps3b090315.jpg.html)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/rsrs_zps973452e3.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/rsrs_zps973452e3.jpg.html)

Sorry for the jam  :whistle:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 April 2013, 22:15
Ordered an abs/airbag warning light unit and front abs sensors  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: boneybradley on 17 April 2013, 08:55
fitted new shock absorbers, 4 new (part worn) tryes and got timing belt swapped
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: cobalt6700 on 17 April 2013, 19:08
Started painting my brake calipers  :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/cobalt6700/27868B1B-3F52-479A-8E76-80F20C2D3390-4393-0000053D476D8357_zps1e5ad1e7.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 April 2013, 21:28
Got my wolfsberg plate surrounds today looked at them and stuck em back in the packet fitting once my plate transfer is sorted  :laugh:
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Post by: Roldy on 20 April 2013, 12:04
Fixed my accelarator pedal!!
turned up to the car yesterday and the whole accel pedal and arm had worked it self loose  :shocked: and fell off! then whilst fixing that at the side of the road by moving my chair back a bit it fell off the supports!  :sad:
but all fixed... for now!! :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Len on 20 April 2013, 15:20
Took a flywheel to be lightened
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Post by: Turbo Brett on 20 April 2013, 20:44
well i done my so called brakes i think a box of corn flakes would of been better now ive only had the car 8 weeks

(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/f1brett/IMG_0681_zps608d88e6.jpg) (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/f1brett/media/IMG_0681_zps608d88e6.jpg.html)
(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/f1brett/IMG_0684_zpsc64a23d3.jpg) (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/f1brett/media/IMG_0684_zpsc64a23d3.jpg.html)
(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/f1brett/IMG_0687_zps6f3d75f8.jpg) (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/f1brett/media/IMG_0687_zps6f3d75f8.jpg.html)
(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/f1brett/IMG_0688_zpse82c2097.jpg) (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/f1brett/media/IMG_0688_zpse82c2097.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 April 2013, 21:56
Cursed it a few times  :grin: finally got my two abs sensors fitted after having to fit a used nsf swivel hub what a t*** to get the driveshaft out ended up having to buy a puller too costly weekend for the mk3 oh and another sensor shows up on vag-com now  :cry: :angry:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 April 2013, 20:56
Ordered a abs pump/ecu to see if this sorts my abs  :laugh:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 21 April 2013, 21:54
Polished it up and treated all of the plastic, looking neat for now.  :whistle:
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Post by: HJGTI on 22 April 2013, 22:28
Booked it in for 2 new hand brake cables , new rear caliper , top strut mount , alarm siren to be fitted (http://)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 April 2013, 22:13
Just ordered an E5 torx socket for the removal of the abs module
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 24 April 2013, 10:59
Just ordered an E5 torx socket for the removal of the abs module
 

that reminds me I must do the same...
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: DCmk3 on 24 April 2013, 17:55
Removed some old metal...  :whistle:

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/shield_zps1130cd36.jpg) (http://s433.photobucket.com/user/crayzie/media/shield_zps1130cd36.jpg.html)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 26 April 2013, 16:01
Stuck it on the back of a low loader

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/62b63ccb5b6aa0be3e345e2e0dae5e03.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 April 2013, 20:45
Just ordered an E5 torx socket for the removal of the abs module
 

that reminds me I must do the same...

 :grin:
I'm still waiting for my abs unit to arrive  :angry: wanted to get it fitted tommorrow
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 April 2013, 20:48
Picked up & fitted my new fuel pump/sender unit,cleaned up the battery and terminals and re-fitted the steering wheel so its straight  :smiley: and gave it a quick hoover out.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 27 April 2013, 10:50
Quick wash and vac at the local cozi-wash,  new floor mats installed then 4 Goodyear Eagle F1's fitted next doors. Now to collect my custom fit sub box.
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Post by: Gavv8 on 27 April 2013, 19:33
Changed out rear discs/pads/bearings and fitted new front top mounts, found a nasty hole in the sill/floorpan join that'll need welding.
Snapped the eurowagens vr spoiler while trying to take it off to jack the car up......lost my rag and threw it over a hedge.... :angry:
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Post by: bamfish89 on 27 April 2013, 19:41
Today i drove my mk2 golf ABF project for the first time!!! :laugh: Yeah i know its got no skuttle in, no screen, red doors and orange long beaches on but i font care! i have done this car all myself except for the wireing and a lil help from friends on the two man jobs, so the satisfaction is unreal!!! i carnt wait to get it on the road, it wont be long now!

hear is a video of the first drive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VahP1q400O8
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Post by: supergeeman on 28 April 2013, 19:38
fitted my new HU http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_918229_langId_-1_categoryId_165474#tab1
new front components, sub and amp...wow...what a difference to the stock speakers! at first my 64gb usb stick wasn't recognized  :angry: but found a free program to convert to fat... happy golf owner
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 April 2013, 22:15
Gave it a good wash and cleaned a load of crud from the petrol filler neck and cap  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 April 2013, 01:37
Bought a standard backbox for it,mk4 gearknob & gaitor,also a polo 6n2 steering wheel and airbag  :rolleyes: should keep me busy at the weekend then  :grin:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 April 2013, 13:48
Fitted an abs ecu and still F*****g abs/handbrake lights on!!!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: DCmk3 on 30 April 2013, 13:59
The original lights were a little too "colourful" for my liking.  :whistle:

From this:
(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/Photo0530_zps16550943.jpg)

To this:
(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130429_172747_zps5ac42295.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Len on 30 April 2013, 20:35
I actually started it up and drove it!
Only out of the garage and back in again as I needed to move a bulky item! :grin:
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Post by: Kobe on 30 April 2013, 20:45
Sorted out the the petrol cap after 6 months  :whistle: (solonoid was stuck)
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Post by: Kobe on 01 May 2013, 12:23
Fitted my tinted side reps. Thanks nickellis1 for the sale  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 May 2013, 13:40
Converted and fitted my mk4 gearknob & gaitor  :cool: then cleaned up my polo steering wheel and airbag will fit it tommorrow and ordered a cam cover gasket  :laugh:
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Post by: Millhausen on 01 May 2013, 13:52
Fitted some 5mm spacers to the front to stop the tyre catching the inner wheel well. Now I've got the issue on the outer wing. Really don't want to raise her, looks too good at this height.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 May 2013, 11:41
Collected a cam cover gasket and duly fitted my mk4 gearknob & gaitor and the polo steering wheel  :smiley:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg.html)
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 02 May 2013, 12:05
Collected a cam cover gasket and duly fitted my mk4 gearknob & gaitor and the polo steering wheel  :smiley:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg.html)

Looks smart mate :cool:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 May 2013, 14:54
Same gear knob and steering wheel as me,  the dimpled parts match well I thought.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 May 2013, 19:04
Picked it up from the garage :-)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 May 2013, 13:46
Fitted my cam cover gasket and soldered the abs ecu  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 May 2013, 01:37
Collected a cam cover gasket and duly fitted my mk4 gearknob & gaitor and the polo steering wheel  :smiley:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130501_113446.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130502_100213.jpg.html)

Looks smart mate :cool:
cheers mate  :smiley: i didn't mind the original but as always it can be improved and looks right at home in the mk3 i think
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 May 2013, 01:39
Same gear knob and steering wheel as me,  the dimpled parts match well I thought.
:afro: good choices,yes agreed and livens up the mk3 abit more too
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 May 2013, 18:50
Fitted breather grommet as old one was fcuked when i noticed it yesterday and fitted a rear left abs sensor  :laugh:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 04 May 2013, 19:58
Brake bleed, tracking, new coil, new leads, new rotor, cleaned filter TB and intake
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Turbo_T on 04 May 2013, 20:02
fitted my 3" ebay system and my 20mm rear spacers :)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: DCmk3 on 05 May 2013, 13:12
Kicked it into the garage as it managed to leak coolant out of another place..
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: hardmonkeys on 05 May 2013, 18:55
Washed, t-cutted and polished in black colour magic...

From this

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/1B3A4FF7-D59E-4ED1-9BD0-A75933B33C9F-3406-0000034A83459D73.jpg)

To this...

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/c3c0d80e0be3e860f3fe952beeac4547.jpg)
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/589d269678c4ea29d9906300290ccfd5.jpg)
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/96e1355ae272bdc02dc5f843b1e800f3.jpg)

Some of you might not think looks any different...but in person...it looks a lot better..

Gettin some 15" standards tomoz...hate those 18s
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Post by: Ashy on 06 May 2013, 23:00
used the heatgun on the plastics..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/ashyRST/2013-05-06115259_zps7ad78fc7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ashyRST/media/2013-05-06115259_zps7ad78fc7.jpg.html)

difference is amazing
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 07 May 2013, 02:46
Bought and fitted some 15" VW Avus wheels

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/c7f529e69f3cf603edbb2e73d0fca83d.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m318/hardmonkeys/d6388cd262926bdbc14abe3a27538d68.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: spikenipple on 07 May 2013, 14:04
I spent the weekend sorting out rust on the underside, fitting a new CV boot (pain in the ass), changed the headlights over for the MOT and patched up an exhaust leak. Only for it to fail on 12 other points on the MOT yayyyy
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Post by: Dolly on 07 May 2013, 18:45
Taxed it  :grin:
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Post by: spikenipple on 07 May 2013, 22:14
Refitted steering rack gaiters with new clips, adjusted camber, secured a CV boot (clip went AWOL), nipped up rear wheel bearings, refitted coilpack properly, adjusted handbrake, smoked about 20 fags and drank as many cups of tea! Damn MOT!
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 May 2013, 21:38
ordered some carbon fibre vynal wrap and polished the rear pipes on the backbox  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: DCmk3 on 09 May 2013, 20:39
Put the chopped airbox back in, was starting to get bored of the quietness...  :whistle:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 May 2013, 21:13
Wrapped speaker grilles and cd player trim  :smiley: and fitted
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_194551.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_194551.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_200019.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_200019.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_200027.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130509_200027.jpg.html)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 May 2013, 06:28
Il assume you don't have any tweeters fitted then?
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2013, 08:25
Il assume you don't have any tweeters fitted then?
:grin: Nope just the front door and rear ones thought it would look different with them wrapped
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2013, 08:29
Might wrap the front vw grille badge when i get up later  :undecided:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MrBounce on 10 May 2013, 18:28
Removed the front armrest as the clip has broken. Again. And I never use it anyway...  :whistle:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 10 May 2013, 19:17
Fitted my new highline rear badge and black ABC pillars :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2013, 21:30
Fitted my new highline rear badge and black ABC pillars :cool:
Pics  :tongue:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2013, 21:32
Wrapped the front vw grille badge and fitted it
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 10 May 2013, 22:30
Wrapped the front vw grille badge and fitted it
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg.html)

Good job there mate.  Badge in post to u :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 May 2013, 23:04
Wrapped the front vw grille badge and fitted it
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130510_184738.jpg.html)

Good job there mate.  Badge in post to u :cool:
Cheers :afro: thanks again arrived this morning and fitted it earlier  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 May 2013, 23:06
Fitted the rear carbon wrapped vw badge kindly sent by foreveryoungaus16v  :afro:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130511_140026.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/Mk3%20Golf%20GTi/20130511_140026.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: hardmonkeys on 12 May 2013, 17:36
Washed the GT TDI today...forget how good this colour comes up when polished...

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Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: boneybradley on 12 May 2013, 20:27
well I started to attack some rust patches on the doors... so far they are de-rusted and have a small amount of primer on them, just need to think about how to paint them properly! (pay someone and get them done right first time or have a go myself?)
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Post by: Gavv8 on 12 May 2013, 21:12
well I started to attack some rust patches on the doors... so far they are de-rusted and have a small amount of primer on them, just need to think about how to paint them properly! (pay someone and get them done right first time or have a go myself?)
The bottoms of the doors are easy to paint yourself as you have a nice big bit of trim to work up to, i did the nearside door bottom and lower quarter last spring and it still polishes up nice.
I waited for a really nice sunny day and just built up the layers nice and steady then used some top quality laquer to finish.
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Post by: spikenipple on 12 May 2013, 21:47
Welded a repair panel in at the back of the o/s sill today, so much grinding, wire brushing and welding involved.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 May 2013, 22:03
ordered some bonnet struts  :laugh:
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Post by: robiwill on 15 May 2013, 17:21
fitted a replacement leather interior into my mk3 cabriolet daily thanks si
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 15 May 2013, 19:16
Removed the front window tints  :grin:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 15 May 2013, 19:21
Topped up the low gearbox oil..  :undecided:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 15 May 2013, 19:38
Replaced front 16v badge and rear GTI badge with new ones :cool:
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Post by: boneybradley on 15 May 2013, 20:18
fitted some all clear rear hella lights  :cool:
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Post by: jockgti on 17 May 2013, 14:45
dropped it off at bodyshop for 2 new wings being fitted and machine polish,he's also gonna stick on his ramp to search for knocking noise from o/s front wheel,then its round the corner for new checkered roof vinyl
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 17 May 2013, 19:38
I walked past it and felt a little stab of guilt, having driven around all week in our E46 Touring family wagon. 
Golf will get a clean and a good run over the weekend.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 May 2013, 21:25
Fitted my new headlight switch and keeping my eye on a couple of things  :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 18 May 2013, 21:26
parked in in the sunshine . . .. ...   :grin: :laugh: :whistle:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 May 2013, 11:30
Just given it a wash n hoover out
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Post by: jockgti on 19 May 2013, 19:11
gave it a dam good clean after getting it back from bodyshop,hes a good painter and cheaper than most places but a messy bastard lol ,also fitted centre arm rest,and audi a3 gear knob

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Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 May 2013, 21:45
Won a fischer cd storage unit for it  :grin:
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Post by: ians on 20 May 2013, 09:28
Over the weekend, I change the gearbox, retightened everything, painted any rusty parts that I don't normally see, fitted the big bumper back on correctly, today it's just fill with gearbox oil, bleed the cooling system and clean it.. Then drive :D
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Post by: Waspy on 20 May 2013, 15:43
Looked at it longingly out of the window hoping a gearbox refurb won't bankrupt me...
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Post by: barrym381 on 20 May 2013, 22:21
booked the mk4 in for a new 3inch exhaust system  :smiley:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 21 May 2013, 17:33
Had my Hotgolf lightened flywheel fitted today.  What a difference! :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 May 2013, 21:51
My fischer cd storage unit arrived so got it fitted and finally my pers plate and surrounds  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 May 2013, 13:06
Cleaned up my original front doorcards looking as good as new now  :cool: ready for fitting over the weekend  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 May 2013, 22:25
Fitted my original front door cards and speaker grilles and jom bonnet lifters
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Post by: jamie16v on 26 May 2013, 18:32
today i started and almost finished making a bracket to hold my catch can in place. that was until the drill bit snapped (my fault, too much pressure) and went straight through my thumb nail and out the other side of my thumb  :tongue:.  landed me in A+E for four hours...  :grin: tidy !
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 26 May 2013, 18:49
Totally stripped the interior out, apart from the dash ... Cleaned the seats, carpets, and rooflining, using Autoglym interior cleaner, sorted the wiring out under the seats. Found £4 in loose change lol

1/2 put it back together again...before the beer was calling me!!

Hopefully the car won't smell like weed now!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 May 2013, 19:56
Gave it a wash and polished inside the door shuts
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Post by: DCmk3 on 26 May 2013, 20:04
Dropped it nice and low with a new set of springs.
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Post by: Lewy on 26 May 2013, 21:30
Washed it and considered selling it again.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 May 2013, 22:11
Bought the golf a front and rear bumper to replace my scratched and fecked plastic trim ones on the car currently from good old bay of e  :grin:
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Post by: Waspy on 28 May 2013, 22:42
Replaced some linkages in the middle of a carpark. It made it home :)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2013, 22:08
Recieved both bumpers tonight  :smiley: have to get some red trim tape now and will get them cleaned and polished up  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 June 2013, 23:05
Fitted Both bumpers  :smiley:
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Post by: Golfington on 02 June 2013, 14:49
I had to take out the ashtray section of the centre console as my cards had slipped behind it without me realising - had driven me crazy for two weeks!

There was years worth of 'lost' stuff in there
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 June 2013, 21:02
Won my vr6 splitter on ebay  :smiley: :grin:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 02 June 2013, 21:12
Got it some new shoes at stonor

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/spudboy6/null_zps5327e680.jpg)

Still not sure what they are called though ?
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Post by: pickles on 04 June 2013, 23:47
fitted my new used tailgate lol. which in turn sorted my rust and laquer peel :) and now have a spoiler into the bargain .  all for less than a new paint job. happy days :)
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Post by: CM690 on 05 June 2013, 16:14
Fitted some aero wiper upgrades to my mk4! :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 June 2013, 20:09
fitted a performance vw decal and won a carbon wrapped front grille  :cool:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 05 June 2013, 20:24
Spilt a can of paint in the boot
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Post by: boneybradley on 05 June 2013, 20:24
cleared the scuttle panel area and fitted a new pollen filter (I don't think it's ever being cleaned/cleared as there was enough bush in there to scare an eastern european!)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 June 2013, 21:00
Vr6 splitter turned up so got that fitted tonight and started on my steering wheel badge mod  :smiley: just got to mind the splitter getting in my garage its close!!!!! :rolleyes:
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Post by: shinywheels on 10 June 2013, 10:02
New centre caps for long beach alloys, look really gooddd :smiley: :smiley:

Hahaha, lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 June 2013, 02:34
Erm sorting out gearlinkage :angry:  had no gears in a multi storey car park yesterday could have been embarrasing  :lipsrsealed: found out why late last night and will finish the job later today
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 June 2013, 22:55
Picked up a new linkage rod from vw and fitted and re-adjusted the linkage all sorted now :afro: and fitted my steering wheel badge  :cool:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 18 June 2013, 23:27
Changed my wheels again 3rd set this year so far

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/spudboy6/null_zpsb2066d8b.jpg)

But sitting nicely and love it !
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Post by: Gavv8 on 19 June 2013, 19:03
Re-tightened the rear wheel nuts after wondering for days what the funny whining noise was....put new discs and bearings on it about a month ago so i guess i should have done it before now.
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Post by: pickles on 21 June 2013, 19:57
well dave from autoglass changed my windscreen when they couldnt repair the chip. only cost me £75 excess, its like a new car lol :)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 21 June 2013, 20:07
Replaced my leaking radiator, cooling fan switch, and O/S headlight..:-)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 June 2013, 20:15
Recieved my seat runner clips and sorted my mk3 key blade into a mk4 fob  :cool: also ordered some door moulding trim clips as passenger door trim is loose  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 June 2013, 21:00
Fitted the new door moulding clips and the seat runner clips so much better now :afro: gave it a wash and 5 mins later it p!ssed down  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 June 2013, 21:41
Pulled off the last section of heatshield from underneath.......bye bye vibration  :grin:
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Post by: Ant1981 on 26 June 2013, 09:47
On the Mk4 GTi (not today but Sunday) replaced the clutch and flywheel. Went for the SMF flywheel, a lot cheaper too and also replaced the slave cylinder. Replaced the hydraulic fluid too. It's completely transformed the car, clutch feels feather light, before it were like trying to lift a ton of bricks.
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Post by: boneybradley on 26 June 2013, 19:22
sent her in for it's mot...... let's see how this car does (my last 4 mot's have being straight passes with only minor advisories!)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 28 June 2013, 17:29
Finally went through to VW to get a new set of Door Panel clips and was dissapointed yet again that there's no stock in the country...
But I did finally manage to get a grommet/plug to cover the aerial hole.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130628_143131_zps85655f99.jpg)

Now to order door panel clips from Ebay in the UK and have them sent to South Africa as VW want more than double that price..  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 June 2013, 22:59
Took the red trim tape off the plastic side trims  :laugh: and looked at the anni clocks that came today from willz94 :afro:
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Post by: gazareth on 29 June 2013, 12:22
nothing
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 June 2013, 12:38
Washed it and then fitted my anni clocks  :cool:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 29 June 2013, 13:17
[quote author=gazareth link=topic=111980.msg2350113#msg2350113


 :cool:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 29 June 2013, 13:58
[quote author=gazareth link=topic=111980.msg2350113#msg2350113


  :cool:
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Post by: scarr89 on 29 June 2013, 14:16
Gave her a good wash! Been over 5 weeks  :embarrassed:!

Looking great in the sun now though  :smiley:

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Post by: gazareth on 29 June 2013, 18:37
 :whistle:
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Post by: gazareth on 29 June 2013, 18:47
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 :cool:
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Post by: gazareth on 29 June 2013, 18:48
Quote from: gazareth link=topic=111980.msg2350113#msg2350113


  :cool:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Rod1-gti on 29 June 2013, 22:25
I fitted my carbonio intake to my 20vt...

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Post by: Screech16v on 30 June 2013, 22:21
Fitted new coilovers ,tried to sort my exhaust over axle knock and failed ,theres just no space for my 2.5" pipe ,washed and clayed it although its not really worth doing lol, but looks tons better,done a deal on some d90's 7's and 8's  and brought a cheap lower spoiler off the bay.
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Post by: GTIs on 30 June 2013, 23:56
Looked on every forum/website/listings on ebay for a new car! LOL
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Post by: pickles on 02 July 2013, 21:22
LEDd my car, thanks to navmk4gti :)

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Post by: Screech16v on 02 July 2013, 21:35
Tested its top speed.
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Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 July 2013, 09:54
Drove it to petrol station, put in £30 unleaded, then parked it up in my drive.
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Post by: DCmk3 on 03 July 2013, 10:16
Filled it up and had a scare from the mileage...

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130703_103958_zpsd17cd75a.jpg)
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Post by: Screech16v on 03 July 2013, 18:28
Mines not far behind at 286 785 km
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Post by: DCmk3 on 03 July 2013, 20:37
Fortunately your 20valve engine hasn't done that many..  :grin:

Cleaned the old golf and found some water leaks from the water pipes..  :sad:
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Post by: Screech16v on 03 July 2013, 21:05
True but the gearbox and the rest  has!
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Post by: jv on 06 July 2013, 23:23
Drive in/drive out alcantara headlining and pillars at Trimdeluxe
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Post by: boneybradley on 07 July 2013, 16:30
found out my middle box is fooked.... this car will be the end of me if anything else breaks!!  :angry:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 07 July 2013, 19:24
Filled it full of rubble and plaster board awaiting next trip to dump yard
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Post by: Screech16v on 07 July 2013, 19:38
Spanked it up the quarter mile at inters, was good!
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Post by: gazareth on 07 July 2013, 20:58
hey screech you say you have a problem with exhaust catching axle. how about putting spacers on rear axle front mounts to lower it slightly???
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 July 2013, 20:23
Got it thruough the m.o.t  :smiley: and fitted my highline lower glovebox  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 July 2013, 19:19
Ordered a bmw 1 series wiper arm etc to replace the standard oem arm  :rolleyes:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 10 July 2013, 20:33
Drove it and lost the nice looking "Total" sign..  :cry:

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130710_062904_zps6e3fc38d.jpg)

Now...
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Post by: academygaz on 11 July 2013, 11:59
Not a Golf, but booked my Octy in with Autoglass to change the screen, they graded the road where I live and an Audi Q7 with low profiles in front of me flicked up a stone...
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Post by: Gavv8 on 12 July 2013, 19:30
tw*tted it in to my sister-in-laws towbar and put even more scratches on the already tatty front bumper... :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 July 2013, 20:41
Picked it up from the garage now with complete sills  :grin: fitted my bmw rear wiper and blade,cleaned it out and gave it a wash  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 July 2013, 22:04
Decided to fit a converted mk5 rear aero wiper instead of the smaller bmw item ended up getting one from halfrauds £18!!!!!!
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Post by: DCmk3 on 17 July 2013, 00:30
Recovered the tent of a roof...  :whistle:

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(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130715_145719_zps568bf846.jpg)

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130715_164623_zps7788127d.jpg)

Final product
(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/20130716_235521_zps060c32e8.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 July 2013, 19:10
Finally got my airbag warning light out off the dash  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 July 2013, 21:56
Picked up some parts from local motor factors and some from my local vw dealer
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 July 2013, 21:39
Decided to clean out the throttle body and fit my new coolant outlet  :smiley: both worth doing the throttle body was filthy and the coolant outlet had a few cracks in the plastic
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 July 2013, 22:24
Replaced sump and cam cover gaskets fitted new oil filter and some fresh oil :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 July 2013, 22:20
Fitted new cambelt & tensioner and ordered two oem door pins
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Post by: X4MGS on 26 July 2013, 00:37
Replaced the wifes washer hose on her Mk2....


Started with one bit and it ended up with it all being done as the old hose just kept cracking...


Then checked the oil as she told me the oil light was flashing... Nowt wrong...


Took the car to the pub and the temp light started flashing.... Bloody women & cars....


Filled it up in between the odd V&C....
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 July 2013, 19:29
Picked up my interior door pins from the dealers and promptly fitted them  :rolleyes:
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Post by: magicdaps on 28 July 2013, 01:07
noob signing in :nerd:

took my stock mk5 GTI to r-tech today and they got the thing to 254bhp :laugh: today was a good day
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Post by: X4MGS on 28 July 2013, 01:34
noob signing in :nerd:

took my stock mk5 GTI to r-tech today and they got the thing to 254bhp :laugh: today was a good day

Hope you have told your insurance company... :afro:
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Post by: X4MGS on 28 July 2013, 01:36
Looked at mine in the pi55ing rain & thought poor cow!! Still love it.....

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Post by: Kobe on 28 July 2013, 07:44
Fitted a new inner cv joint as the old one had smashed to pieces.
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Post by: Screech16v on 28 July 2013, 12:50
Treated it to a silicone TIP  :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 31 July 2013, 10:18
Had my rear number plate stolen!?

f**king bastards, those pressed plates are awkward to get!
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Post by: Screech16v on 31 July 2013, 20:13
Bit of welding,a ball joint and a genuine cv boot that was a cnt to get on the shaft,still not put the new tip on yet ha
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 01 August 2013, 17:02
TAXED IT  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: u4ea on 01 August 2013, 21:11
Replaced the vehicle speed sensor on my mk3 gti with a one from a mk4 with a bit of innovative re-wiring. £10 from the local scrappy. Also changed the instrument cluster. Result! The speedo works again! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: JC on 01 August 2013, 22:51
Realised it's a week since it went to the garage  :huh:

And they still haven't called  :laugh:
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Post by: gazpowells on 02 August 2013, 19:51
Broken my exhaust  :sad:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 August 2013, 19:53
Oil change and filter.. And replaced spark plugs
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Post by: boneybradley on 02 August 2013, 20:10
got it back on the road with a working clutch pedal.... let's see how long it lasts this time! (blame the wife!)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 August 2013, 16:19
Gave it a well earned wash :afro: and cleaned up some previuos owners paint overspray from drivers door handle as it was p!!!!!g me off and pulled the front grille off and knocked out a small dent on the lower metal part of the grille much better!
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Post by: craig180 on 08 August 2013, 09:53
MOT'd after being fully rebuilt and resprayed and it passed!

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/saxo180/20130807_195824_edit0_zps03300c6c.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 August 2013, 11:21
Fitted a new set of leads and an ignition coil pack  :sad: and also fitted my mk4 door alarm led  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 09 August 2013, 11:24
remembered to go collect it from the garage  :laugh:
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Post by: LittleReDuck on 12 August 2013, 16:58
Finally reattached my Passat B3 Duckbill after an incident with the speed bump down the road
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/IMG-20130802-00265_zps7abda64d.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/LittleReDuck/media/IMG-20130802-00265_zps7abda64d.jpg.html)

And then got fidget fingers so sprayed the grill white and bust out the Sharpie....
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/IMG-20130804-00284_zps7044a516.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/LittleReDuck/media/IMG-20130804-00284_zps7044a516.jpg.html)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/IMG-20130804-00285_zpsbd35f577.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/LittleReDuck/media/IMG-20130804-00285_zpsbd35f577.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 August 2013, 19:31
Discovered a tiny coolant leak from the rear coolant flange  :angry: so ordered a new one and expansion bottle from vw
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 August 2013, 20:14
sorted out the wiring for the drivers window switch and mirror adjustment having been bodged by prev owner  :angry: all fully working now
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Post by: scarr89 on 15 August 2013, 14:53
Drove it to the shops with the seats soaking wet thanks me to leaving the sun roof open for 2 day?!!?!?  :embarrassed: :angry:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 August 2013, 18:45
 :laugh: :grin: :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 August 2013, 20:57
Drove it to the shops with the seats soaking wet thanks me to leaving the sun roof open for 2 day?!!?!?  :embarrassed: :angry:

 :grin: :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 August 2013, 20:59
Collected my parts from the dealers  :laugh:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 15 August 2013, 21:17
Found more issues when driving in the rain, losing power steering on the motorway..  :undecided:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 August 2013, 22:26
loose or worn belt.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 August 2013, 22:11
Replaced the cyl head coolant outlet and fitted a new expansion tank and added some g13 :afro: leak free now  :grin:
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Post by: Lewy on 16 August 2013, 22:15
Washed it, changed the 5w brake light bulb for the correct 21w one ( :whistle: ) fitted new Mk2 column switches and applied some supernatural Dodo sealant.
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Post by: Screech16v on 16 August 2013, 23:12
Stuck on a vento front,the headlight output is ridiculous  :laugh:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 August 2013, 23:14
As in sh!t?
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Post by: Screech16v on 17 August 2013, 14:48
As in sh!t?

Not even that good thai, proper old school yellow light .
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Post by: notenoughtime on 17 August 2013, 23:11
Fitted two new fuel pumps and still not running  :angry:
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Post by: Diesel power on 17 August 2013, 23:23
I've managed to fit a Sachs sre clutch as the piece of crap that was in it lasted about 4weeks. :smiley:
Also fitted a polly bush dog one mount and managed to stop clutch fluid leaking from bled housing.
Productive day
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 August 2013, 23:59
Fitted my new coolant bottle cap and looked at it then went off to think on 16v or vr6  :grin:
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Post by: jockgti on 19 August 2013, 19:20
picked it up from mot station,another pass whoop whoop,advisories on tyres ,tho not bad for age and mileage 12yr old 138k on clock and in 3 mots its only needed a track rod end,and this will be first tyres i've had to put on it too
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Post by: Kobe on 20 August 2013, 16:17
Picked these up today.
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/null_zpse8fa64f4.jpg)
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Post by: notenoughtime on 20 August 2013, 21:49
removed front bumper and arch and started to rub down most of the paintwork.

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff101/mini_kel/1CB42425-5352-48D9-B47C-B21DA4DA21D0-3530-00000294C1571E12_zpsd47aa703.jpg) (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/mini_kel/media/1CB42425-5352-48D9-B47C-B21DA4DA21D0-3530-00000294C1571E12_zpsd47aa703.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 August 2013, 20:57
Decided to tidy up the long overdue starter wires etc etc
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Post by: notenoughtime on 21 August 2013, 21:09
removed the rest of the arches, rear bumper, wipers, removed rubber trim from roof gutter and only broke 4 clips, no rust found so result.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 August 2013, 21:15
Picked these up today.
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/null_zpse8fa64f4.jpg)
very nice  :cool:
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Post by: notenoughtime on 22 August 2013, 23:04
rubbed down some more paintwork  :sick:
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Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 23 August 2013, 15:47
Fixed the starting problem on my 8V GTI  :laugh:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 23 August 2013, 17:25
Building up my order of:

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 alloys with Toyo T1RS tyres

Non resonated Jetex Exhaust

Black Diamond brakes and pads

Front polly bushes to match the rear  :cool:
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Post by: pickles on 24 August 2013, 16:57
fitted new rear bilstein dampers and new top mounts :)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/IMG00236-20130824-1518_zpsa259ee3d.jpg) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/pickles1690/media/IMG00236-20130824-1518_zpsa259ee3d.jpg.html)

and new front and rear number plates with surrounds

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/IMG00237-20130824-1536_zps19ec4407.jpg) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/pickles1690/media/IMG00237-20130824-1536_zps19ec4407.jpg.html)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/IMG00238-20130824-1551_zpsd321956e.jpg) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/pickles1690/media/IMG00238-20130824-1551_zpsd321956e.jpg.html)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/IMG00239-20130824-1557_zps9d417fcb.jpg) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/pickles1690/media/IMG00239-20130824-1557_zps9d417fcb.jpg.html)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/IMG00240-20130824-1601_zpse6cd3f74.jpg) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/pickles1690/media/IMG00240-20130824-1601_zpse6cd3f74.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 August 2013, 22:19
Picked up another golf  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Screech16v on 25 August 2013, 02:50
How many valves  :whistle:
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Post by: notenoughtime on 25 August 2013, 08:58
Rubbed down some more body work, and got a new metering head
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Post by: dTEA on 25 August 2013, 16:11
Polished/waxed/leather treated/ both my and the missus's cars...we did 1000miles in a week in hers and the sand was a b1tch...hoovering for days  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 August 2013, 22:17
How many valves  :whistle:
8 again  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 August 2013, 22:18
Pulled almost all the interior out and carpets and got some stuff ordered mostly usual mk4 problematic stuff  :whistle:
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Post by: spikenipple on 27 August 2013, 17:54
Fitted a ported throttle body yesterday (ABF) and I'm pretty surprised how noticeable the difference is!
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Post by: notenoughtime on 29 August 2013, 19:42
Fitted new metering unit but pump didn't arrive!
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Post by: Lewy on 30 August 2013, 00:03
Fixed the exhaust on the Mk2, and tried to sort the squeaking on the Mk4.

Annoying little sh!t
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Post by: notenoughtime on 30 August 2013, 18:58
charged the battery due to me leavhe interior light on  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 September 2013, 20:29
Quite abit to the mk4  :laugh:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 08 September 2013, 20:43
Scanned with VAG-COM and found that pesky "Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor (G71) 29-10 short to ground - Intermittent" fault again, I can never get rid of that rodent like error!
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Post by: JC on 08 September 2013, 20:44
drove it   :shocked:  just cos I could  :smug:  for the first time in 7 weeks  :whistle:
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Post by: X4MGS on 09 September 2013, 00:11
Just done a full service on both;

The wife's atlas grey (Donkey)!

And my Red (Shirty Gurty) MK2's

And found out that G12 + is now G13....
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 September 2013, 21:53
Abit more to the mk4 and got my new windscreen fitted  :smiley:  :smiley:also re-fitted my painted wiper arms and other cleaned bits oh and ordered some plugs,leads and inlet m/f gasket  :laugh:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 13 September 2013, 22:09
changed all interior / exterior bulbs
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Post by: notenoughtime on 13 September 2013, 23:02
Removed the fourth inj pump that's been fitted that's gone wrong
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Post by: notenoughtime on 14 September 2013, 20:39
ordered two new fuel pumps again but this time bosch units, arriving monday!

Removed rear arch moulding and cleaned inner arch, prepped some more panels
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Post by: boneybradley on 14 September 2013, 21:07
bought a new stainless exhaust (second hand), no more rattly middle box soon  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 September 2013, 01:02
Replaced plugs and leads and re-fitted inlet m/f after cleaning up the filthy rocker cover  :smiley: also managed to snap the dipstick tube  :whistle: add this to my parts list for this week
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Post by: DCmk3 on 17 September 2013, 16:30
Ordered a set of door panel clips, now to wait for them to be shipped from the UK..  :whistle:
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Post by: Screech16v on 17 September 2013, 21:02
Fitted r click central locking kit so don't have to use the stupid key anymore  :smiley:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 September 2013, 23:32
Fitted r click central locking kit so don't have to use the stupid key anymore  :smiley:

Good, cheap, effective bit of kit aint they.  :smiley:
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Post by: rkvgti on 18 September 2013, 14:52
Stripped the arch covers and side skirts to find any rust on the body...
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Post by: Screech16v on 18 September 2013, 19:45
Fitted r click central locking kit so don't have to use the stupid key anymore  :smiley:

Good, cheap, effective bit of kit aint they.  :smiley:

Spot on mate,i bought the plug and play loom aswell,was up and running in under 5 mins  :shocked:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 September 2013, 02:54
Likewise,  more than I can say for tearing out my old alarm system though!  :sick:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 September 2013, 20:54
Replaced the broken dipstick guide tube,sorted the wipers with a new relay and fitted a new cambelt/tensioner and waterpump,thermostat and filled with brand new coolant  :smiley: all good now and have heat at last after the old waterpump failed yesterday  :angry: oh and fitted a new coolant bottle to replace the manky old one
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Post by: wampablo on 22 September 2013, 16:05
Dropped the sump out cleaned it and replaced pickup pipe ! Only had it two days !!!! :angry:
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Post by: barrym381 on 27 September 2013, 19:54
fitted a new wiper motor as i was sick of them working when they wanted  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 September 2013, 22:09
Not just today  :rolleyes: but during this week fitted some new rear bumpstops had four new tyres fitted,checked stuff for the m.o.t and fitted some new centre cap badges,booked it in and had its m.o.t today went straight through :afro:
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Post by: gazareth on 29 September 2013, 01:10
chipped all the rust away from my fuel cap area in prep for welding. sigh. contortionist mode coming on lol. its like a total Achilles heal to the mk2 isn't it.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 September 2013, 18:15
Just ordered a parcel shelf  :laugh: as mine was missing when i got the car  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 01 October 2013, 08:42
Was recently getting flat spots at ~3k rpm when giving it the beans.  Fault codes came up for cam timing and crank shaft sensor.  Did some digging around to see this pointed at a failing crank angle sensor (engine speed sensor).  Didn't want to wait til it failed completely and prevented starting to set about replacing.

Priced it up with TPS, recall it was like £100+, so shopped about and found it at Euro for £60!  Genuine bosch unit, with the VW part number kinda rubbed off (?).

All the guides say to do it from underneath, but I knew better ( :embarrassed: ) and decided it could be done from on top.  I guess if I'd gone to the trouble of putting it up on stands would have taken the same time and might have saved a few raw knuckles but got the job done from over the top.  Couldn't see what I was doing, felt around and undid something that felt like the sensor.  Kinda relieved when I had pulled the right thing out!   :rolleyes:

Now runs like a treat and seems to have got some va-va-voom back.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 October 2013, 21:13
Fitted my new parcel shelf which arrived today and a new boot lock catch now have a working bootlight again  :laugh: just needs a new drivers door module now and should be sorted
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Post by: Luke1981 on 05 October 2013, 12:17
Repaired a snapped wire that stopped the boot from locking. Might give it a clean later.
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Post by: Shizzle on 05 October 2013, 13:36
Fitted both side skirts properly as previous owner having no clue :).
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 October 2013, 21:53
Gave the mk4 a wash then felt that i should also give the mk3 a good wash too so i did!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 October 2013, 19:38
Bumped into JV and bought some nice anni bbs wheels off of him!   :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 October 2013, 11:41
My pair of led rear interior bulbs arrived earlier so going to fit them and ordered a drivers door lock module  :laugh: that will be both doors done by the weekend
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Post by: Wooosh on 09 October 2013, 13:43
Fitted my us spec smooth grill :smug:
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Post by: Shizzle on 09 October 2013, 13:52
Ripped splitter of on driveway didn't relise then ran over it now own mk3 golf GTI and half a splitter  :huh:
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Post by: TEST100 on 16 October 2013, 21:57
Drove it  :smiley:
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Post by: Shizzle on 18 October 2013, 08:11
Wired in a sub and amp and fitted these  :evil:

(http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy300/Shizzlemanizzle2/20131017_185705_resized_zps83e398d5.jpg) (http://s801.photobucket.com/user/Shizzlemanizzle2/media/20131017_185705_resized_zps83e398d5.jpg.html)
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Post by: Johnnyt88 on 19 October 2013, 15:32
Let the wife drive it lol
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 October 2013, 17:06
Gutted the rancid wagon interior, vacuumed it and stuck another MUCH cleaner hatchback interior in only to discover the rear bench is different and locking pins dont line up....  Cue the swap over of all tinware. £30 well spent. :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 19 October 2013, 17:16
A shiny new stainless exhaust system to replace that rusted original system that was on there.  :whistle:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 October 2013, 22:52
Bit of vcds stuff and trying to find out cause of my alarm/lock issues
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 October 2013, 20:49
Found out i need a new bonnet catch and switch and ordered a set of the forum stickers :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 October 2013, 19:33
sorted my plate transfer and ordered a bonnet catch,microswitch and dogbone mount bolts from vw that little lot is £70! :sad:
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Post by: th3_f15t on 21 October 2013, 20:55
Ordered a GFB DV+ from AwesomeGTI, and awaiting a phone call from the body shop to collected my soon-to-be colour coded R32 rear bumper... The agony of waiting! :angry:
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Post by: jockgti on 21 October 2013, 21:01
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
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Post by: dTEA on 22 October 2013, 20:30
Coolant flange sorted. And a a whole new load of coolant put in. Tyres n tax and then hopefully a bloody remap at last.
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Post by: Luke1981 on 23 October 2013, 15:46
Re clipped the front splitter back on my MK4 TDI after the wife reversed off a high curb and ripped it off  :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 October 2013, 15:57
Picked up my parts from the dealers and now fitted a new bonnet catch/lock and microswitch.....i now have finally alarm beep and indicator flash on locking  :smiley:
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Post by: barrym381 on 23 October 2013, 16:42
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
whats up with it  :sad:
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Post by: boneybradley on 23 October 2013, 17:36
got a new abs sensor fitted and got rid of the dash warning light (the proper vag-com way b.t.w)
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Post by: wessexgti on 23 October 2013, 20:00
turned 205,000 miles on the old girl and recieved my front valance from nadlad!!
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Post by: jockgti on 23 October 2013, 22:59
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
whats up with it  :sad:
new starter motor has been fitted, but it keeps blowing one of the fuses on top of the battery,so guy at garage has an auto electrician coming to see someone else's car tomorrow so the wife's gonna drop it off again to get looked at by him
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Post by: barrym381 on 23 October 2013, 23:07
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
whats up with it  :sad:
new starter motor has been fitted, but it keeps blowing one of the fuses on top of the battery,so guy at garage has an auto electrician coming to see someone else's car tomorrow so the wife's gonna drop it off again to get looked at by him
did you get the problem with your steering rack sorted  :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 24 October 2013, 09:10
not so much what I've done but the wife clipped a curb at high speed this morning and it looks like I now need a wheel and Tyre (no time to check for any suspension damage as yet!!)  :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Post by: jockgti on 24 October 2013, 21:14
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
whats up with it  :sad:
new starter motor has been fitted, but it keeps blowing one of the fuses on top of the battery,so guy at garage has an auto electrician coming to see someone else's car tomorrow so the wife's gonna drop it off again to get looked at by him
did you get the problem with your steering rack sorted  :smiley:
no not yet,was in the process of buying one from a guy on scottishvag then this happened
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Post by: barrym381 on 24 October 2013, 21:32
got it towed away,sat outside since friday totally dead
whats up with it  :sad:
new starter motor has been fitted, but it keeps blowing one of the fuses on top of the battery,so guy at garage has an auto electrician coming to see someone else's car tomorrow so the wife's gonna drop it off again to get looked at by him
did you get the problem with your steering rack sorted  :smiley:
no not yet,was in the process of buying one from a guy on scottishvag then this happened
:sad:  hope you get it all sorted out soon after everything you have done to it  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 October 2013, 22:13
Recieved my forum stickers and fitted them tonight cheers jv :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 October 2013, 22:11
Finally got round to giving it a wash after 3 weeks,bought some bora vents  :cool:
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Post by: boneybradley on 27 October 2013, 18:09
bought some Uniroyal MSPlus77 winter m&s tyres for under £50 a corner in old school 195/50x15 size (I did have to buy some wheels to fit them but it should drive well when the cold comes!)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 October 2013, 22:29
Wired up the heated seat switches so they now illuminate just a shame they don't have the looms or actual heated seats  :grin: ordered a plug and play loom for the bora vents as i was feeling lazy not to make my own  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 October 2013, 13:42
dimmer and headlight adj switch arrived along with bora vent loom and my bora vents arrived at 07.20am this morning,swapped my plate from the mk3 now paperwork all sorted
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 November 2013, 14:17
Got my bora vents all fitted  :cool:
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Post by: rogerreno on 13 November 2013, 17:07
Today's minor effort involved removing the nasty scratched VW badges off my 2 keys and replacing them with a nice new pair of GTI bagdes as found here...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110969832908?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Brought them right up to date...front and rear brakes to do sometime this week when I can be bothered!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 November 2013, 19:20
Sold the mk3
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Post by: ant_gti on 13 November 2013, 19:51
Fitted my quads  :cool:
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Post by: CraigBest on 16 November 2013, 20:19
Used doubled sided sticky pads to put my front wheel arch by on my mk3 gti due to the dreaded rust.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 November 2013, 13:41
Fitted my oem virtually new backbox which i got cheap :smiley: much better now
ordered front track control arms,arb bushes and dogbone mount bush my job for the weekend  :laugh:
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Post by: mr_brown on 19 November 2013, 16:13
Refitted heater box (after flap repair) and managed to break the plastic peg that one of the cables hooks to  :cry:
Discovered that the wipers don't turn off once switched on. Thought I was going to have spring £52 for a new stalk til I searched here and swapped the relay. All good now.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 November 2013, 14:03
Sorted out the vibrating centre section on the exhaust,all good now and fitted my dogbone mount polybush,vast improvement now  :smiley:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 20 November 2013, 23:26
Cylinder head skimmed to up compression very slightly , ecu chip fitted , rear lamp gaskets re sealed to stop bot filling with water , put red LED in dash for my alarm unit polished my wheels and now to rebuld the head and get it back together for the weekend
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Post by: CraigBest on 21 November 2013, 18:29
Used doubled sided sticky pads to put my front wheel arch by on my mk3 gti due to the dreaded rust.

Same again today different corner tho  :sad:
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Post by: ski21 on 22 November 2013, 20:49
fixed the sketchy choke cable on my new weber  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 December 2013, 20:31
Bit of a list as i have done a few jobs in the past week  :grin:
replaced the knackered aux belt,binned my old fooked back box and replaced with my almost new standard one won on e-bay for next to nowt,fitted the remaining bits of interior trim that was missing!,replaced a dodgy thermostat for a genuine o.e.m one :rolleyes:,replaced both track control arms and ball joints along with the anti-roll bar bushes,which then on th o/s the driveshaft popped out  :shocked: discovered it had been fitted the incorrect way round and was missing the securing circlip  :sick: (now i know why it clunked/knocked from the front end  :angry: changed the dog-bone mount for a powerflex one and replaced the dried out cv joint(gearbox) all that done then discovered a grinding noise from drivers side front wheel area  :angry: which led me to replace the front discs and pads yesterday,due to a fooked o/s disc,Still on a better note after all this i now have better front brakes and no grinding  :smiley: and now now knock/clunk from the front end/gearbox and a much improved gearchange and firmer front end  :smiley:....happy days.....next job sort out the missing multi-plug that previous owner(s) have decided to cut off from the brake pad wear warning sensor.....thanks for that you bellends  :rolleyes: and that's pretty much all.
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Post by: boneybradley on 03 December 2013, 21:19
new ecu temp sensor fitted (with minimal anti freeze loss)

I also visited a local spray shop and the guy is a serious vw nut (he run's a 1.8t Mk2) and we have agreed price on some needed remedial work for mine!  :cool:
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Post by: Screech16v on 04 December 2013, 23:01
Just purchased a new wing in preparation for respray over the xmas period
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 December 2013, 22:19
located the wires and plug on etka for the brake pad wear sensor and ordered from vw,activated seat belt warning light and fitted another head unit  :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 08 December 2013, 16:54
Filled mine with 2.5 litre's of oil!! (I guess my leaky oil cooler seal is proper bad now!)
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Post by: Screech16v on 08 December 2013, 17:13
Changed front top mounts, cleaned the threads and collars on the coilovers then white greased them ready for winter, raised it all round by and inch,attempted to change both handbrake cables and realised I had the wrong ones after I had destroyed one getting it off,so only have one cable now until I can get a pair of correct ones.Will be sorting out my winter wheels next week.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 December 2013, 21:49
ordered a new centre section of exhaust plus mounting rubbers as my old one is knackered  :laugh: just won a dashboard on e-bay  :smiley:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 December 2013, 23:49
just stuck 2 new 235/35/19s on the front of the mk4 a quick service and a wheel bearing ready for its 700 mile round trip  :wink: also checked the throttle body an found it was spotless  :shocked:
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Post by: Screech16v on 20 December 2013, 20:18
Snapped the rear wiper off and broke the windscreen and swore at it abit  :whistle:
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Post by: boneybradley on 20 December 2013, 23:02
agreed to buy a new car!!  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:  :whistle:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 21 December 2013, 07:45
Stared at the golf and walked away then got into a Passat instead..  :sad:
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Post by: spudboy6 on 21 December 2013, 17:00
Got my private plate paper work back so all on now J90 LFX
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Post by: rich1977 on 21 December 2013, 19:53
Drove from nottingham to Liverpool and back again to deliver the octavia seats I sold on eBay and test the golfs reliability.

Well she passed with flying colours and averaged a healthy 42mpg not bad for a 25 year old car with 190000 miles on her
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 21 December 2013, 22:33
Picked up my recaro's i won on e-bay,sorted the airbag plugs and got the rears fitted fronts to fit tommorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 22 December 2013, 13:16
took it xmas food shopping  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 December 2013, 13:56
Got the recaro's fitted with no airbag warning light  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 December 2013, 19:10
un packed my new dashboard that arrived today  :laugh:
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Post by: dom on 23 December 2013, 19:13
Bought some new tyres for it :rolleyes:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 December 2013, 22:25
fitted my nice new unmarked dash  :grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 December 2013, 00:26
spotted a set of polo aero wiper arms and blades going for a good price so bought em  :whistle:
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Post by: Lewy on 28 December 2013, 17:04
Put its winter coat on and plugged in the trickle charger.
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Post by: JC on 28 December 2013, 17:54
Put its winter coat on and plugged in the trickle charger.

Off sale again then  :tongue:

 :kiss:
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Post by: andy_k on 28 December 2013, 19:31
been shopping for the first warm day....

New sills (only 1 needs a repair but the pair was cheap enough)

New brake pipes and Goodrich hoses

New rear axle bushes

At least I've made a start :D
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 December 2013, 22:24
sourced a standard airbox and ordered all the fixings from vw,gave it a wash then tonight found one of my dip beam bulbs had blown,so got a pair of upgraded h7's and a pair of sidelight bulbs so got these to fit now  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 December 2013, 17:14
Fitted my new H7's (120%) brighter and much much better than standard,polo aero wiper arms and blades arrived so now got those on to  :smiley:
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Post by: viperjsy on 04 January 2014, 18:25
hi I have fitted this (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140104_181716_zps116c3110.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140104_181716_zps116c3110.jpg.html) to valance to my m4 gti as the original was missing
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 January 2014, 23:21
Got on with fitting a new drivers airbag  :lipsrsealed: and fitted the standard airbox and filter now back to o.e.m  :smiley:
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Post by: Dean_W on 11 January 2014, 16:43
Broken it!  :cry:

Details here..........

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263530.0

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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 January 2014, 23:03
Air intake pipe arrived (prev owner cut it short at maf sensor end  :angry:) got this fitted
bought a new double din head unit  :smiley:
swapped my grey interior mirror for gfs dads black interior mirror from his tdi nice free mod  :grin:
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Post by: pickles on 12 January 2014, 13:46
dropped it off at the body shop for welding of new sills, gona miss her till tuesday :(. on the plus side, ordered some goodies ;)
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Post by: carlt69 on 12 January 2014, 18:30
I got a chip in my window on my 2day old, (to me) MK6 Golf GTD  :cry:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 16 January 2014, 18:32
Helped the poor old golf with some breathing assistance in the form of a full exhaust system, must say adds a nice tone too.  :whistle:
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Post by: JC on 16 January 2014, 19:28
Growled at the MOT tester til he passed it  :cool:
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Post by: viperjsy on 16 January 2014, 20:59
changed some vac hoses
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Post by: Ap69 on 17 January 2014, 19:13
Spent £35 at halfords on cleaning products (didn't seem to get much!) ready for the new golf due in 2 weeks :)
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Post by: VW BUSH on 17 January 2014, 19:50
Coasted down hill on fumes to garage, asda doing shell 5lt for 12 quid
All round result
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 January 2014, 20:49
Fitted two dash side trims and steering trim and new rear valance as well as a almost new boot carpet oh and a seat belt trim cap all these parts recently found there way into my garage  :grin: :lipsrsealed: oh and found a small piece of carbon wrap so decided might as well use it on my blank in the dash  :whistle:
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140118_001.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140118_001.jpg.html)
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/WP_20140118_002.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/WP_20140118_002.jpg.html)

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Post by: JC on 18 January 2014, 20:52
I thought about washing it, went out and got it dirtier instead  :grin:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 January 2014, 21:13
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 January 2014, 21:18
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 January 2014, 21:20
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:
pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 January 2014, 21:45
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:
pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
some of the r32 seats and your powdercoated wheels  :wink: :cool:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 January 2014, 21:49
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:
pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
some of the r32 seats and your powdercoated wheels  :wink: :cool:
there is some of the seat already posted it was just the bolster on driver side needing done  :wink: and still not sure of a colour for the wheels
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 January 2014, 21:59
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:

pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
some of the r32 seats and your powdercoated wheels  :wink: :cool:
there is some of the seat already posted it was just the bolster on driver side needing done  :wink: and still not sure of a colour for the wheels
Ah okay well i better get having a read up then  :wink: could always start abit of a poll in the mk4 section  :laugh:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 January 2014, 22:01
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:

pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
some of the r32 seats and your powdercoated wheels  :wink: :cool:
there is some of the seat already posted it was just the bolster on driver side needing done  :wink: and still not sure of a colour for the wheels
Ah okay well i better get having a read up then  :wink: could always start abit of a poll in the mk4 section  :laugh:
done it in here  :wink:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258533.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=247053.70
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 January 2014, 22:21
took my r32 seats to have a small repair done and wheels are coming off 1st thing in the morning to be powdercoated      :wink:

Hope theres going to be some pics added once the works done :afro:

pictures will be took when bits are finished  :wink: any particular 1s
some of the r32 seats and your powdercoated wheels  :wink: :cool:
there is some of the seat already posted it was just the bolster on driver side needing done  :wink: and still not sure of a colour for the wheels
Ah okay well i better get having a read up then  :wink: could always start abit of a poll in the mk4 section  :laugh:
done it in here  :wink:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258533.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=247053.70
spot on cheers barry :afro:
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 January 2014, 22:37
found the spec list  :shocked:


TT 225 9.0:1 Compression piston’s
Audi TT225 Manifold
Audi TT225 K04 Turbo , brackets and oil feed pipes
Audi TT225 Fuel Pump
Audi TT225 Injectors
Fly by wire Inlet Plenum (Modified for throttle cable)
4 Bar Fuel Pressure regulator
Helix Organic Clutch
New Big End & Main Bearings
New Oil Pump
New Head Gasket
New Cam Belt Kit
New Metal Bade Water Pump
FORGE 008 Dump Valve
Pipercross TT225 Air Filter
VR6 MAF Housing
SFS Silicone Turbo Intake Pipe
CUSTOM REMAP BY R-TECH

Modifications done when converted to four wheel drive:
Boot floor out of 4 motion golf
Rear Subframe, diff and suspension from R32
Audi TT225 6 Speed Gearbox and Transfer box
Audi TT225 Flywheel and ECS Tuning Kevlar Stage 3 Clutch – good for 400whp
Golf 4 motion Propshaft and front drive shafts
4 Motion Controller made by Dutch Build
Customs Stainless Exhaust less than 3month old
KW Variant 3 Audi S3 Coilover Kit (fully height, bump and rebound adjustable)
Vibra Technics Road engine Mounts
Custom Front Mount Intercooler
Custom Hard 2.5” Intercooler Piping painted black
Forge Intake pipe with Dump Valve Relocator
Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
Forge Rear Camber Rod’s

Chassis Modifications:
19” R32 Style Alloy Wheels
235/35/19 Hankook v12 evo's
Porsche 996 turbo front callipers
356 x 32 front discs 308x22mm ECS big discs kit for rear
25th Anniversary rear callipers

Body Modifications:
Genuine R32 Rear Spoiler
Genuine R32 Side Skirt’s
R7A Design’s Rear Valance modified to have twin round pipes
One off front bumper, modified to use original grille, and late type plastic mesh
Full re-spray in Sprint Blue

Interior Modifications:
Brand New 4wd boot trims
HKS 60mm Blue Gauges
Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD Headunit with I-pod cable and Bluetooth hands free
VW Racing 6 speed gear knob
Alpine MRV- F400 running standard door speakers
Alpine MRV - T1000 running sub

IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS CAR HAS HAD NEW TURBO,NEW MANIFOLD NEW FUEL PUMP USING GENUINE PARTS AN FULL TURBO BACK 3INCH EXHAUST NEW TIMING BELT WATERPUMP AND A SERVICE AND CUSTOM MAP BY R-TECH HAVE INVOICES FOR EVERYTHIN
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Post by: viperjsy on 20 January 2014, 15:17
just put some lexus lights on my car
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140120_150633_zps012bb807.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140120_150633_zps012bb807.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140120_150618_zps33eb8ee2.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140120_150618_zps33eb8ee2.jpg.html)
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Post by: Jack3559 on 21 January 2014, 18:41
Wishbones, drop links, track rod ends, rear pads and discs.

Last month, a new flywheel when the bearing collapsed in the old one.

Month before that N75 and new vac hoses throughout.


I miss my mk3.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2014, 07:27
Road trip out to warrington today  :laugh: picking up a tailgate and spoiler days hol tommorrow so i know what i'l be doing  :whistle:
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Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2014, 09:29
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg.html)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg.html)
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Post by: Carl! on 26 January 2014, 11:56
put spare on in pissing down rain after valve has gone in 1 of my tyres. :angry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2014, 21:12
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg.html)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg.html)

Very nice indeed look  :cool: :afro:
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Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2014, 21:14
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg.html)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg.html)

Very nice indeed look  :cool: :afro:
cheers mate  :smiley: orange was my 1st choice but thought it might be a bit much so went with this
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2014, 21:17
Picked up a tailgate and also both doorcards as i decided mine were not so good might as well whilst i was there  :grin: got them home and stripped the tailgate out ready for swapping over tommorrow,cheers CBRT was nice to meet you and really nice cars too  :wink:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2014, 21:19
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5087_zps6324758e.jpg.html)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF5089_zps5b0098f3.jpg.html)

Very nice indeed look  :cool: :afro:
cheers mate  :smiley: orange was my 1st choice but thought it might be a bit much so went with this
Would certainly stand out tho,still great choice of colour really stands out against the paintwork,defo a colour i would have my alloys done in :afro:
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Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2014, 21:22
might have them done orange if i still have the car come summer  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 January 2014, 21:27
might have them done orange if i still have the car come summer  :smiley:
Knowing you they won't get a change of colour most likely the car will have gone  :tongue: :grin:
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Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2014, 21:30
might have them done orange if i still have the car come summer  :smiley:
Knowing you they won't get a change of colour most likely the car will have gone  :tongue: :grin:
or broke to try get some money back out it  :evil:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 January 2014, 20:04
might have them done orange if i still have the car come summer  :smiley:
Knowing you they won't get a change of colour most likely the car will have gone  :tongue: :grin:
or broke to try get some money back out it  :evil:
:grin:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 January 2014, 20:05
Got my tailgate all fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 January 2014, 13:44
Decided i might as well clean and fit my new doorcards before work later  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 February 2014, 22:40
Gave it a much needed wash then it pi$$ed down,found a use for my old badge on my tailgate too  :whistle:
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Post by: wessexgti on 05 February 2014, 18:23
fitted the Anni rep front valence that i brought off here last october,fitted the 4mo rear valence that i brought off here about 3 years ago,fitted the green cotton panel air filter that i brought off here about 18 months ago and dropped the rs4 rep wheels that i brought off here 2 years ago at the painters for a refurb- i like to take my time over things!!

and i ordered my milltek cat back exhaust,and booked the garage to fit it so it doesnt sit in the shed for age's like all the above did  :whistle:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 05 February 2014, 19:08
A long overdue cleaning.  :whistle:

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/DSC_0347_zps4667cbaa.jpg)   (http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/IMG-20140205-WA0006_zps813595fd.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 February 2014, 19:20
Fitted my new wing which arrived,fitted my brand new floormats and a set of wiper blades  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 February 2014, 18:55
Fitted my forum sticker onto the new tailgate glass  :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 11 February 2014, 19:24
lost it with the VR6,
How can a last owner bodge so many things? (well I now need to replace half the abs
wiring where it's being cut and joined in various places to turn the light off and the steering arm/axial joint where it's being bodged too and needs replacing)

Now tomorrow may be strip it day!!  :angry:
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Post by: barrym381 on 11 February 2014, 22:11
picked this up for the mk4  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 February 2014, 19:29
/\  Bling!

Just make sure you take back the paint on the coil pack harness ground bolt  ;)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 15 February 2014, 23:26
Someone decorated my f.... bonnet when I was at college on friday, clear is peeling and there's nice dents to go with that.... security is in for some nice words come monday

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/serious_zpsab1279ff.png)

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/mno_zps10ca08fc.png)

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/really_zpsd6dbf3c5.png)
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Post by: th3_f15t on 16 February 2014, 13:49
Fitted a Kenwood DNX520VBT.

(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv235/mikemaher205/Project%20Golf%20Mk5%20GTI/Stereo01_zpscc6e3488.jpg) (http://s687.photobucket.com/user/mikemaher205/media/Project%20Golf%20Mk5%20GTI/Stereo01_zpscc6e3488.jpg.html)

I'll get round to taking a picture of it fitted once it's cleaned up and all put back together fully!
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Post by: JC on 16 February 2014, 13:54
drove it, refuelled it, rekindled a love of 50 profile tyres  :laugh: after rocking 45 profile for TOO long  :sick:
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Post by: spikenipple on 16 February 2014, 15:54
After finding a radiator leak, and having been sent the wrong cambelt kit and alternator belt, I've painted it bright blue with words of rage!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 February 2014, 00:16
picked this up for the mk4  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg.html)
:cool: liking this think mine will end up powdercoated at some point  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 February 2014, 00:18
Road trip today to pick up the new mk4 got home and been doing a few things
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Post by: barrym381 on 18 February 2014, 00:20
picked this up for the mk4  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg.html)
:cool: liking this think mine will end up powdercoated at some point  :smiley:
just had the intercooler pipes done candy blue will get a decent picture when its light  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 18 February 2014, 00:23
picked this up for the mk4  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zps4bede8d1.jpg.html)
:cool: liking this think mine will end up powdercoated at some point  :smiley:
just had the intercooler pipes done candy blue will get a decent picture when its light  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Top job :afro: look forward to the pics  :wink:
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Post by: wessexgti on 19 February 2014, 18:48
picked up the milltek exhaust from TSR in Bridgwater today,having it fitted friday. this was going to be my first upgrade on the Golf when i got her 4 years ago,its never happened for various reasons,so looking forward to getting it done at last  :smiley:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 19 February 2014, 22:07
fitted a new passenger window regulator kit and stripped the golf out ready for a valet and fitting stuff from the 2.0slow  :smiley: hopefully sorted for the weekend then i can start driving it
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Post by: spikenipple on 22 February 2014, 09:31
Finally got new cambelt kit, alt belt, ps belt, oil & filter, air filter, wiper blades, thermostat, radiator and cam cover gasket fitted. Has been a very busy and very frustrating week! Oh and new Uniroyal Rainsport 3s on the front  :cool:
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Post by: jonnyb on 22 February 2014, 20:34
Well today me and the gti spent 4 lovely hours together. I'm wanting to install a new CAN gateway, and after several searches I found some good DIYs to follow. After around an hour if stripped off the windscreen wipers and all the gubbins underneath (apparently easy access to the CAN gateway from this angle). Well as it happens, my gateway isn't in that position. After replacing all the bits, I started going in from the opposite end. Turns out it was tucked tightly up behind the clutch pedal :/

I now have very little skin left on my arm, as te sharp plastic bits have whittled it away. Finally got the old CAN out, new CAN in and copied the installation list across to match the old settings. The dash lit up like a Christmas tree, and VCDS spat out a foook load of errors. Highly depressed and slightly concerned I'd killed my car, I bottled it and switched back in the old gateway.

4 hours work with nothing to show of it has left me feeling pretty deflated. However I am going to re-attempt this again, but maybe another weekend.
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Post by: viperjsy on 22 February 2014, 21:17
just fitted a new cone filter
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/DSCN0072_zpscf93c235.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/DSCN0072_zpscf93c235.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 26 February 2014, 16:16
just put this on
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140226_155907_zps27170dd2.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140226_155907_zps27170dd2.jpg.html)
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Post by: mwad gti on 26 February 2014, 17:23
Fitted a Kenwood DNX520VBT.

(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv235/mikemaher205/Project%20Golf%20Mk5%20GTI/Stereo01_zpscc6e3488.jpg) (http://s687.photobucket.com/user/mikemaher205/media/Project%20Golf%20Mk5%20GTI/Stereo01_zpscc6e3488.jpg.html)

I'll get round to taking a picture of it fitted once it's cleaned up and all put back together fully!
I've got that in mine
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Post by: mwad gti on 26 February 2014, 17:25
Fitted a personalised number plate that I bought for my wife
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 February 2014, 22:41
Fitted a new thermostat and reverse light switch and repaired the broken wires to it  :angry: still i now have reverse lights again and a nice hot heater and a gauge that sits at 90 degrees now just need to fit the arb bushes and balljoints and replace a broken dipstick guide tube  :rolleyes:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 27 February 2014, 00:21
A new battery  :cry:
It decided to give out completely less than an hour before I had to be somewhere..  :undecided:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 February 2014, 20:26
Got my arb bushes fitted old ones completely f$$$$d and two new ball joints n/side one completely gone no wonder it knocked,still result i now have no knocking from the front end 100% better and fitted a new dipstick guide tube.
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Post by: spikenipple on 01 March 2014, 17:20
Fitted a new scuttle panel at long last so hopefully I won't have any more leaks into the passenger footwell.
Cleaned various bits in the engine bay whilst doing that too, got the GF to help me  :grin:
Measured up the exhaust midpipe so I know which one to get to stop it blowing from the midbox join.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 March 2014, 21:16
Painted n/s sill which had been repaired and covered with excess underseal  :laugh:
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Post by: clipperjay on 01 March 2014, 21:18
Took my tool box out, went outside.
It was cold then went back in  :kiss:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 02 March 2014, 19:29
Changed over the crystal side indicators from the 2.0slow onto the 1.8t  :grin: and ordered some more forum stickers :afro:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: JC on 02 March 2014, 19:34
found its possible replacement, sent someone to stick an offer in on it, and we wait  :whistle:
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Post by: barrym381 on 02 March 2014, 19:38
found its possible replacement, sent someone to stick an offer in on it, and we wait  :whistle:
give us a clue  :smiley:
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Post by: JC on 02 March 2014, 19:39
its a car  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: barrym381 on 02 March 2014, 19:40
its a car  :smiley:
really thought it was time for you to get a scooter  :wink:
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Post by: JC on 02 March 2014, 19:45
had three of those already  :grin:

oh and it might not be a replacement, could be an addition  :kiss:
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 02 March 2014, 19:53
had three of those already  :grin:

oh and it might not be a replacement, could be an addition  :kiss:

I can tell you all, it's definitely a VW. NEXT CLUE IN 15mins :laugh:
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Post by: Wazzzer on 02 March 2014, 20:05
Test fitted one of my wheels on my mates Brembo equipped Cupra, just to see if they fitted... :wink:
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Post by: JC on 02 March 2014, 20:12
had three of those already  :grin:

oh and it might not be a replacement, could be an addition  :kiss:

I can tell you all, it's definitely a VW. NEXT CLUE IN 15mins :laugh:

and deleted in 15mins and 2 secs  :smiley:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 March 2014, 20:47
Fitted my heated seat loom, new pressed plates, leather gearstick gaiter,  US centre console and mk3.5 handbrake lever.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 March 2014, 12:44
adjusted rear arb.

fitted w8 light.
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Post by: daz veedub on 03 March 2014, 20:40
Spent more money on eBay   :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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Post by: scarr89 on 04 March 2014, 20:28
Fitted new front vortex valance...Finally colour coded now, only taken 2 years!

Sorted my dash warning out - replaced coolant temp sensor and coolant header tank  :smiley:
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Post by: DCmk3 on 05 March 2014, 19:03
Dropped it off at the cosmetic surgeons AKA Panel shop to get tidied up after someone decorated it..   :cry:

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/DSC_0407_zps3cd82bcc.jpg)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 March 2014, 22:40
Finally had my ECU socketed and chips fitted after having them about 2months!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 06 March 2014, 20:40
Got my sachs clutch kit delivered and fitted my forum stickers that arrived cheers jv :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 08 March 2014, 22:50
Finished work then cracked on with the gearbox removal all ready for a clean up and re=assembling
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 March 2014, 00:17
Day off work yesterday so got round to fitting my new clutch,worth the effort as its spot on :afro: much happiness
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Post by: viperjsy on 12 March 2014, 16:29
got these today
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140312_155138_zps1c23e74a.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140312_155138_zps1c23e74a.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140315_124216_zpsba3e06e3.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140315_124216_zpsba3e06e3.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140315_124256_zpsca2c682d.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140315_124256_zpsca2c682d.jpg.html)
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Post by: crashoverride on 13 March 2014, 14:48
Tinted the fog lights (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c189/jamesfitzmaurice/photo-9.jpg~original)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 March 2014, 13:47
gearbox oil change and took an inch off the gearstick much better now and clutch bedding in nicely also removed the throttlebody and given it a good clean up now as it was filthy  :sad: idles much smoother now :afro:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Chester90 on 15 March 2014, 00:20
removed all carpets to dry due to my nice LITTLE water leak  :cry:

and sealed all my door membranes
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Post by: km on 15 March 2014, 08:44
Taken it off the road  :cry:
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Post by: daz veedub on 15 March 2014, 20:18
Fitted new turbo intake tip, installed catchcan and 8mm huncentric spacers (http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a477/dazvdub1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/1B486D57-6034-431C-A643-0500A3F121E0_zpsiwfocn7v.jpg) (http://s1039.photobucket.com/user/dazvdub1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/1B486D57-6034-431C-A643-0500A3F121E0_zpsiwfocn7v.jpg.html)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 17 March 2014, 09:32
Kicked it to the curb, just got it back from the panel shop and now it has a perfect looking bonnet with a constant missfire.
Coincidence that I have never had a missfire from it before until they worked on it?  :whistle:

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/DSC_0428_zps40571626.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 March 2014, 21:35
pricing up 2 new tyres  :whistle:
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Post by: viperjsy on 20 March 2014, 16:48
just replaced FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH AND BRACKET KIT INCLUDING BOLTS
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 March 2014, 21:28
Swapped the decent fronts onto the rear and got two new front tyres fitted
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Post by: viperjsy on 21 March 2014, 12:24
just put new tyers on the make is bct s800 225/40/18 (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140321_104938_zpsf51753ca.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140321_104938_zpsf51753ca.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 March 2014, 21:05
Fitted my new wheel centre caps and got the tracking done  :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 March 2014, 21:38
Sorted my not so bright rear lights reason 5watts fitted instead of the 10watt they should have been  :rolleyes: all sorted now,finally got my reg plates on again  :laugh:
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Post by: RnP on 30 March 2014, 22:03
Fitted pagid discs and pads all round.  And then washed polushed and 2 layers of collinite 915. Also found about £9 in change under the mats.
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Post by: RnP on 31 March 2014, 20:00
Today found my car covered in sand from the Sahara desert
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 April 2014, 13:01
got some plates for the 2.0slow and put it up for sale..got some power steering fluid as my level has been low ready to change at weekend along with stripping the starter motor  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 April 2014, 00:47
Sold the 2.0slow  :smiley:
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Post by: scarr89 on 06 April 2014, 10:49
My friend and I cleaned our dubs. His being a nasty sounding R32 and mine a 150PD  :grin:

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20140405_151055_zpsxpf0wdsb.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20140405_151055_zpsxpf0wdsb.jpg.html)v
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20140405_193002_zpsdpnltxqz.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20140405_193002_zpsdpnltxqz.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20140405_193034_zpszjvy9nzz.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20140405_193034_zpszjvy9nzz.jpg.html)
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Post by: Stuart T on 06 April 2014, 19:27
New to this. Just got my golf mk4 1.4. Love it by the way ;) just fitted new front pads and discs and auxiliary belt the day. Just some bigger wheels next.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 April 2014, 22:22
Fitted some rather tasty BBS RCs!

(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/najmeade/WP_20140406_007_zps44841513.jpg)

Cheers JV ;)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 07 April 2014, 22:29
stripped the starter motor seems better after a good clean and grease  :laugh:,got another instrument cluster to replace my original as the mfa display decides to go dull after awhile and i'm fed up trying to read it  :whistle:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 April 2014, 21:32
Sorted some bora sport foils,stripped an old cluster and did some painting on it and the needles,got some bosch super 4 plugs and fitted them,did some general engine bay tidying up and painted the coil packs :afro:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: boneybradley on 12 April 2014, 15:52
fitted a set of mk4 cabriolet (mk3.5) red interior switches..... oh and realised my handbrake is fooked on the blue anni!
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Post by: baka on 12 April 2014, 16:18
Bought a new one! (nice old lady not included)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/88701310/Golf.jpg)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 April 2014, 15:37
Painted the lower engine cover  :whistle:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 April 2014, 22:11
ordered a set of new cam cover gaskets  :whistle: fitted my new look instrument cluster and decided against my de-wipered rear so fitted my wiper motor back on along with my mkv aero arm and blade that turned up today  :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: shaft69 on 15 April 2014, 22:42
Fitted catch can and 380cc injectors.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 April 2014, 21:20
Recieved my powdercoated cam cover :afro: replaced the sidelight bulbs with some led bulbs as the old ones looked sh!t with the upgraded headlight bulbs,look so much better now
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: viperjsy on 19 April 2014, 12:56
just fitted this (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140419_123359_zps7c8e523d.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140419_123359_zps7c8e523d.jpg.html)(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140419_123443_zps1ec83c71.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140419_123443_zps1ec83c71.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 April 2014, 22:54
Bought a vdo immo3 cluster mte and lit needles and to put on and get them coded  :laugh:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 21 April 2014, 19:07
both front wings resprayed - looking fresh for lows next  :drool:
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Post by: gm8 on 22 April 2014, 12:34
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/IMG_20140422_121938_zps6660f7f7.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/gm8dwj/media/IMG_20140422_121938_zps6660f7f7.jpg.html)

Painted lower grills black , sick of the white/grey effect.
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 April 2014, 01:01
Popped round to ray aRd's to get my cluster sorted now have mte,lit needles and correct mileage as well as a nice bright mfa display now too much happy  :cool: :smiley:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 25 April 2014, 13:32
Replaced the battery  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: Moots on 25 April 2014, 22:02
Added sport and sound package, and clicked the refresh button on the order screen a few times.

This waiting malarky is no fun!
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Post by: shaft69 on 26 April 2014, 17:11
Fitting my water/meth controller
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140426_142443_zps2kbot8w1.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140426_142443_zps2kbot8w1.jpg.html)
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Post by: Bandit127 on 26 April 2014, 17:30
I bought one.  :grin:

A 2001 1.8T in silver. Bog standard.

Then I drove it 140 miles. Just because I could...  :smiley:
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Post by: shaft69 on 26 April 2014, 18:22
And fitted brand new team dynamic 1.2 with goodyear f1's eagles 17".
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140423_090535_zpskifhjq8k.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140423_090535_zpskifhjq8k.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 April 2014, 23:04
Washed then it p!$$ed down,fitted a new rear wiper  :laugh:
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Post by: Laser1974 on 27 April 2014, 18:25
Went for a spin done 90 miles and got 49.8 mpg according to mfa!!!!
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Post by: LittleReDuck on 27 April 2014, 18:41
Relocated my washer bottle into the bumper to free up space in the bay  :grin:
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Post by: Bandit127 on 27 April 2014, 20:23
Fitted some +120% headlight bulbs and skinned my knuckles in the process.
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Post by: viperjsy on 30 April 2014, 16:45
just fitted this
 (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140430_162904_zps735416ac.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140430_162904_zps735416ac.jpg.html)
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Post by: shaft69 on 01 May 2014, 22:10
Today uprated my fuel pump
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg.html)
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Post by: boneybradley on 02 May 2014, 15:21
New axles bushes, new rear shocks, new exhaust, new brake pipes and some gearbox oil seals that were absent! Expensive but not bad for the daily/wife's car!  :angry:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 02 May 2014, 15:49
fitted a new coolant reservoir tank, and a poxy headlight washer jet
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 May 2014, 22:32
Picked up some bits from vw,then cracked on with painting the throttlebody,fuel rail and inlet manifold
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Post by: Scott-R on 04 May 2014, 14:39
Today uprated my fuel pump
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg.html)


Does that reach the bottom of your tank? What spec of pump is that?
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Post by: JC on 04 May 2014, 19:54
140 miles  :cool:

Broke it a bit more  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: boneybradley on 04 May 2014, 22:06
Took it to a VW show with rust showing! (it still attracted a few people to come and talk about it!)
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Post by: andy_k on 05 May 2014, 16:45
Put the passenger side back together after replacing the front end of the sill. Started taking the driver's side apart as that needs a bit of welding too.
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Post by: viperjsy on 07 May 2014, 01:29
changed the rocker cover gasket
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 07 May 2014, 14:23
Bought some goodies  :laugh:

(http://i61.tinypic.com/34pxr7l.jpg)
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Post by: Bandit127 on 07 May 2014, 17:33
Drove it 180 miles home from Devon.

Then replaced the wiper mechanism (the old one was screeching but actually not semi-seized as I thought). Replaced the side indicators which were wet inside, with some new VW items.

It then chucked it down with rain so I got National Tyres to do the oil and filter. £49 for Fuchs Titan C-3 and a Unipart filter.

All ready for an early start to Midland VW in the morning... 
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Post by: andy_k on 07 May 2014, 18:00
Welded the other sill and fixed a hole in the floor - I'm done rust chasing for a while now :)
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Post by: DCmk3 on 07 May 2014, 18:01
Poly rear engine mount..  :laugh:
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Post by: viperjsy on 08 May 2014, 01:44
changed the vac hose to this colour
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/T2eC16VHJHwFG1knEbKfBSCiEgKiS60_12_zps78698b3b.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/T2eC16VHJHwFG1knEbKfBSCiEgKiS60_12_zps78698b3b.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 08 May 2014, 19:12
just fitted this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140508_185748_zps21890e2b.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140508_185748_zps21890e2b.jpg.html)
just waiting for my prosport ones to come down and wil be tyding it up then still waitind for my prosport ones to come down will updait when I put them in
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Post by: clancy on 09 May 2014, 19:31
These turnt up

1 guess
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140509_183204_zpsw8zei87m.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140509_183204_zpsw8zei87m.jpg.html)
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 09 May 2014, 19:44
These turnt up

1 guess
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140509_183204_zpsw8zei87m.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140509_183204_zpsw8zei87m.jpg.html)

coilys jon same box same size as mine
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Post by: clancy on 09 May 2014, 19:50
They are indeed!
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Post by: viperjsy on 10 May 2014, 16:12
replaced my wing mirrors
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140510_155526_zps13add8c9.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140510_155526_zps13add8c9.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140510_155508_zps7e4545a8.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140510_155508_zps7e4545a8.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 May 2014, 22:33
Bought an oil filter and some engine oil as decided i'd change the both tomorrow
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 May 2014, 17:49
Changed the engine oil and new oil filter but don't you just love undoing a filter tightened up by an ape thinking they have to completely flatten the oil seal ffs!  :angry: least now i know it will come off okay the next time :afro:
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Post by: alec77 on 11 May 2014, 21:05
hi guys iam new member and hoping for advice today I thought I would be clever..i took my mk4 golf gti 1.8 20v non turbo and ripped the engine out and put a 1.8t engine in..only to find the main plug from car to engine didn't match so ive stripped them bk colour matched all wires and iam left with some over does nyone know where the go? :wink:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 13 May 2014, 20:24
fitted a pair of new wishbones and balljoints  :smug:
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Post by: shaft69 on 13 May 2014, 22:56
Today uprated my fuel pump
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140430_124009_zps7s0ctkly.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140501_153026_zpsnfydrwfl.jpg.html)


Does that reach the bottom of your tank? What spec of pump is that?
Yes reaches bottom of tank have ran it to red to check its AEM 320lph pump lot higher than walbro 255 one and cheaper. Had a flat spot around 4500rpm new pump cured it revs straight through now. Cant wait just need aquamist nozzle fitting and new wmi pump then vag trackday end of may. :) :)
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Post by: viperjsy on 14 May 2014, 19:02
replaced the dragon gauges with porsport and put some led side lights in and tidied the dash up

gauge during the day
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140514_181237_zps60e0131c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140514_181237_zps60e0131c.jpg.html)

gauge during the night
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140514_181244_zps5b1debed.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140514_181244_zps5b1debed.jpg.html)

side lights
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140514_181311_zpsec3e29f9.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140514_181311_zpsec3e29f9.jpg.html)
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 May 2014, 07:42
Bought another one.
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Post by: Bandit127 on 17 May 2014, 20:07
Bought another one.
LOL.

Welcome to the flabby world of Mk4s. Apparently.

I have to say mine understeers a bit, but otherwise it is remarkably close to my Mk3 in handling, and not at all what I expected listening to all the Mk2 experts. It wears the weight well.

And the creature is much more comfortable.

I stuck a black grille on my silver GTI today. Much better. Makes it look like it has 50 bhp extra under the bonnet.



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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 17 May 2014, 22:35
Sorted out rear bumper fit (now sitting flush to bodywork)fitted new rear valance and gave it a good wash and won a  new set of audi tt pedals for 20 odd quid  :smiley:
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Post by: Jarrold06 on 22 May 2014, 02:24
Changed the wishbones today a fu**er of a job lol
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 May 2014, 20:33
Fitted my set of audi tt pedals  :cool:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 May 2014, 20:51
Fitted my set of audi tt pedals  :cool:

Thanks for reminding me,  I need to order mine. :afro:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 May 2014, 20:55
Fitted my set of audi tt pedals  :cool:

Thanks for reminding me,  I need to order mine. :afro:
:grin: No worries makes a nice subtle effect in the drivers footwell i won mine for 20 quid  :wink:
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Post by: boneybradley on 22 May 2014, 21:37
Got given a lock wheel nut remover key by my tyre place as I lost mine!!  :whistle:
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Post by: clancy on 22 May 2014, 22:39
Removed coilovers, cut bump stops in half and re adjusted the heights on them then re greased the threads

Sprayed my rear badge black

Wired up my r32 style headlights so the centres run orange with the side lights on

New load of oil

Oh and worked out what the burning smell was, my tyre sat against the coilover on the front left, had burnt about 7 mm into the sidewall haha. So ordered some spacers which should be here tomorrow 
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Post by: DCmk3 on 22 May 2014, 23:31
Not everyone's taste but it's different.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/crayzie/DSC_0541_zps493b720d.png)
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Post by: viperjsy on 23 May 2014, 11:36
just receved my forge 008 and fitted

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140523_112255_zps5676473a.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140523_112255_zps5676473a.jpg.html)
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Post by: shaft69 on 24 May 2014, 18:26
Fitted my cambelt and water pump found engine mounting split so just ordered vibratech mounts both sides from awesome gti. Also ordered engine spacers sumps keeps catching speed humps.
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Post by: Jarrold06 on 24 May 2014, 18:37
Just changed the decat for a cat sorted out the back box and just brought all cv boots to change in the week ready for the mot
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 24 May 2014, 18:43
Fitted another door alarm led to the passenger door seeing as i had a spare one  :laugh:,picked up a headlight/instrument cluster dimmer switch from a local breaker as mines not illuminating  :whistle:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 26 May 2014, 21:38
Fitted my coilovers with new top mounts, drop links and wheel spacers a successful day - pictures tomorrow when it actually stops raining :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 May 2014, 20:11
Picked up my octy vRs steering wheel and fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: spikenipple on 28 May 2014, 21:25
Smoothed the engine bay....

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f277/Spikenipple/IMG_1798_zps8229fb9d.jpg) (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/Spikenipple/media/IMG_1798_zps8229fb9d.jpg.html)
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Post by: boneybradley on 28 May 2014, 21:44
Built another (well started)  :cool:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/14106572799_88c77bf3dc.jpg)
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Post by: Screech16v on 28 May 2014, 21:48
Took some bits off ,went home
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/10401980_1454191001490002_3849503180896599922_n_zps9d7f7787.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/screech16v/media/10401980_1454191001490002_3849503180896599922_n_zps9d7f7787.jpg.html)
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Post by: shaft69 on 28 May 2014, 22:36
Finished fitting water meth properly with duel nozzles and fitted camera headrest mount for trackday on sat.
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Post by: DCmk3 on 30 May 2014, 17:46
A plank said hello to the front while on the highway..  :angry:
Someone infront of me kindly drove over a piece of wood and flung it upwards so it met the bumper and grill, nice crack through the middle of the grill now..  :cry:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2014, 19:41
Painted the rear ashtray and sides and the cup holder to tidy them up seeing as i had abit of paint left  :whistle:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 31 May 2014, 23:13
Decided to go with the S2000 filter mod,so ordered the silicone reducer and ordered the filter from ecp should be here later this week look forward to getting this fitted  :smiley:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 01 June 2014, 15:09
Decided to go with the S2000 filter mod,so ordered the silicone reducer and ordered the filter from ecp should be here later this week look forward to getting this fitted  :smiley:

i just got my 2nd one turned up red and cream from ecp
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Post by: seabrook132 on 01 June 2014, 17:00
Girlfriend took some pics of the car. Not looking too bad considering it's not been cleaned  :tongue::

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14341278973_afd58b4fa4_o.jpg)
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/14134415578_01908c6a8e_o.jpg)
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Post by: Booth11 on 01 June 2014, 17:41
Duplicate post delete please
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 June 2014, 22:10
Decided to go with the S2000 filter mod,so ordered the silicone reducer and ordered the filter from ecp should be here later this week look forward to getting this fitted  :smiley:

i just got my 2nd one turned up red and cream from ecp
:afro: hoping mine will be the same then too
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 June 2014, 22:11
Girlfriend took some pics of the car. Not looking too bad considering it's not been cleaned  :tongue::

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14341278973_afd58b4fa4_o.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/14319283252_068df37f1e_o.jpg)
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5115/14134420208_40749d949d_o.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14341274683_d2e6a38879_o.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5038/14297941586_82c0a8b9d5_o.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/14320429124_d45995c0d9_o.jpg)
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/14134415578_01908c6a8e_o.jpg)
:cool: :drool: very nice indeed!!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 01 June 2014, 22:13
Decided to paint abit more interior trim as it looked not to good  :whistle: glovebox handle now done and the centre console middle then decided to give the front grille badge a touch of paint  :laugh:
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Post by: viperjsy on 02 June 2014, 15:15
just receved my engine cover badge from ebay and fitted it

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140602_143153_zps5773bd3f.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140602_143153_zps5773bd3f.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 June 2014, 13:01
Silicone hose for the S2000 filter arrived top stuff Jsperformance :afro: and sorted out some insurance for the golf
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 June 2014, 12:10
S2000 collected at 8am  :grin: and now fitted
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/CAM00036.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/CAM00036.jpg.html)
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Post by: xxpenxx on 05 June 2014, 14:37
Had my breaks fixed! Yay
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Post by: xxpenxx on 05 June 2014, 14:41

I haven't fitted mine yet. Werent sure how to get the standard ones off lol
Fitted my set of audi tt pedals  :cool:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 June 2014, 19:04
Painted up the rear vw badge  :laugh:
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 05 June 2014, 19:11
had 4 wheel alignment done and fitted some spark plugs
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Post by: UnCl3RoRy on 07 June 2014, 13:25
cleaned throttle body =)
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Post by: brett on 07 June 2014, 16:30
Had my throttle body realigned and fitted my new wheels  :smiley:
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Post by: Screech16v on 07 June 2014, 20:33
Fitted new wheels  :smiley:
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Post by: brett on 07 June 2014, 21:23
Fitted new wheels  :smiley:

What you got on there now mate ?
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Post by: clancy on 07 June 2014, 23:28
Spent all day priming my bbs,  painting tomorrow :)
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Post by: Laser1974 on 08 June 2014, 14:39
My mk2 has been hunting for revs lately so I had a tinker around and found wire snapped on micro switch on top of throttle body so repaired it and I ticks over a dream :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: Screech16v on 08 June 2014, 19:57
Fitted new wheels  :smiley:

What you got on there now mate ?

Forged clubsports 7" and 9"
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/DSC_0024_zpsbbe4d728.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/screech16v/media/DSC_0024_zpsbbe4d728.jpg.html)
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Post by: brett on 08 June 2014, 21:59
Nice mate  :cool:
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Post by: xxpenxx on 09 June 2014, 15:33
(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww30/xxpenxx/Mobile%20Uploads/20140609_143523.jpg) (http://s702.photobucket.com/user/xxpenxx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140609_143523.jpg.html)

New wind deflectors. Haven't out the metal clips in or stuck them properly yet. Do you actually have to? They fit pretty snug lol
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 10 June 2014, 13:46
fitted new arb bushes as they were f**ked  :angry: what a sh!t job they are and fitted new track rod ends next stop tmoro is for alignment again
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Post by: boneybradley on 10 June 2014, 17:32
bled the brakes with new fluid and I can now stop!!
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Post by: shaft69 on 11 June 2014, 15:13
My new addition for my new hybrid k04 needs porting 1st match turbo.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/20140611_143926_zps3cwgbtct.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/20140611_143926_zps3cwgbtct.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 12 June 2014, 15:53
just wired up my oil temp gauge and fit and oil drain valve
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140612_153616_zps290dcc22.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140612_153616_zps290dcc22.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 13 June 2014, 22:19
Managed to crack my drivers mirror casing and glass last night  :angry: sorted a replacement and decided i would spray them black
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/CAM00037.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/CAM00037.jpg.html)
Decided on wheel colour also
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Post by: viperjsy on 14 June 2014, 11:42
replaced this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140614_112031_zps2174529d.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140614_112031_zps2174529d.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 June 2014, 20:44
Prepped the rear spoiler and just primered,colour and laquer on tomorra  :whistle:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 14 June 2014, 21:06
Quote from: brett link=topic=111980.msg2461702#msg2461702 date=14021726

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Fitted new wheels  :smiley:

What you got on there now mate ?

Forged clubsports 7" and 9"
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/DSC_0024_zpsbbe4d728.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/screech16v/media/DSC_0024_zpsbbe4d728.jpg.html)

Car looks epic Mark
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Post by: VW BUSH on 14 June 2014, 22:49
Washed off some bird cack down the BP jet wash, found some new rust, ignore rattle from underneath
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 June 2014, 22:21
Painted the rear spoiler,had to wash it as it was filthy then spent 2odd hours cleaning overspray that had bled through the loads of masking i applied  :sick: still its off now thank fcuk!
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/CAM00050.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/CAM00050.jpg.html)
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Post by: clancy on 16 June 2014, 18:53
Done the airbox mod to my 16v. Sounds good :)
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Post by: xAntiVenxm on 17 June 2014, 21:28
Not today but this weekend I..

Cleaned every single sensor, clamp, and electrical connection of the engine bay wiring loom with electrical contact cleaner

Replaced the ignition switch by way of pulling out steering column instead of the wheel. Was told it was easier but im not sure haha!

Solved the problem causing my project car to not run on its own without putting your foot down since I got it in 2011!! Was the ISV seized (thanks everyone for their help and suggesting this on my thread!)

Won some new wheels on fleabay for the old girl, mainly for the tyres but some audi pepper pots will do nicely for now while I decide what to do with the vr6 bbs she came on :)
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Post by: shaft69 on 18 June 2014, 22:12
Fitted new low comp forged pistons and H rods in new engine.
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Post by: Laser1974 on 18 June 2014, 22:31
Done 442mile round trip in my mk2. 8v,was a bit worried but car done the trip easily :smiley:159k on the clock and drove really well :smiley:and got 48.6mpg :laugh:
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 22 June 2014, 21:53
Fitted a blue drivers side mirror as the old one was clear  :laugh: fitted a set of silver indicator bulbs to finally get rid of the fried egg look at the front and cut away the air intake duct behind the front grille to open it out more
(http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/CAM00055.jpg) (http://s466.photobucket.com/user/mjwvag20vt/media/CAM00055.jpg.html)
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Post by: clancy on 23 June 2014, 08:01
Painted my brake calipers yesterday and started lacquering my bbs ;) nearly done
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Post by: boneybradley on 23 June 2014, 09:29
M.O.T day for the blue one!! So hopefully nothing!!  :whistle:
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Post by: DAVES GTI on 24 June 2014, 14:32
going to drive it to work and back  :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 24 June 2014, 15:31
well mot passed but it did split a brake hose whilst being tested (I have goodridge fitted but it seems they have rubbed somewhere! It's lucky I stock some of there kits!), so 1 new hose later and she's ready for another 12 months!
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 26 June 2014, 13:17
Managed to hit the passenger door mirror  :angry: so that mishap cost £65 from vw for a new cover and glass got it painted up  :laugh: also collected an oil filter and oil pick up pipe,waiting for the sump and oil to turn up then i can replace this knackered sump!
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 June 2014, 21:58
Enjoyed my commute and some sprited B road antics.
Booked it in for 5k oil+filter, fitment of poly bush dog-bone I made up and the 2nd installment of rattly exhaust fix.
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Post by: viperjsy on 27 June 2014, 18:53
fitted some Silicone hoses
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140627_131307_zpsa7f41768.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140627_131307_zpsa7f41768.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 28 June 2014, 14:15
fitted my catch can
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140628_134241_zps3fd13828.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140628_134241_zps3fd13828.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 June 2014, 22:11
Fitted the newly painted mirror and glass,replaced the sump pan and oil pick up pipe and cleaned up around the engine from previous oil leakage,good thing i replaced it as the drain plug threads were fcuked!  :sad: found also the dogbone bush is also knackered so ordered a powerflex one,washed it and painted the lower grille vents should be fitted tomorrow  :smiley:
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Post by: clancy on 29 June 2014, 16:14
De wipered the mk3

Before

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140629_133854_zpsuhryufi8.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140629_133854_zpsuhryufi8.jpg.html)

After
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140629_140252_zpsrkpooncb.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140629_140252_zpsrkpooncb.jpg.html)
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Post by: VW BUSH on 29 June 2014, 20:44
Filled it to the roof with garden crud and ran it to the dump
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Post by: baka on 30 June 2014, 16:19
Got it back from the body shop! :laugh:

After having to drive a bloody Yaris for a week.:sick:
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Post by: viperjsy on 03 July 2014, 21:34
modified my engine cover to fit over the catch can pipes
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140703_211949_zps84a9ce9b.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140703_211949_zps84a9ce9b.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 July 2014, 21:59
Fitted my powerflex dogbone mount bushes
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Post by: viperjsy on 04 July 2014, 14:11
replaced the dip stick tube
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 July 2014, 22:07
Fitted two new top mounts and bearings and droplinks certainly makes a difference  :smiley: old ones were at least 10mm above the plate now they sit flush another job done
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 05 July 2014, 18:42
Oil + filter + new sump plug + polybush dogbone + welded exhaust bracket back on.
Bit of vibration at idle with the new mount, but need to go for a proper run to see how its changed things.
Got hold of some S3 rear calipers and bits. Started cleaning them up for lacquer and fitment ;)
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Post by: clancy on 05 July 2014, 20:15
Polished, waxed and put my bbs back together after their refurb :)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 July 2014, 21:08
Found the cause of my knocking under the car since fitting the dogbone mount bush  :laugh: exhaust hangers cracked away from pipe on the centre section so ended up fitting a new centre section and hangers all sorted and as good as new and no more knocks :afro:
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Post by: viperjsy on 08 July 2014, 18:03
replace the fuel filter
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Post by: viperjsy on 09 July 2014, 20:50
changed the oil to Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W30 Engine Oil 5L  and oil filter PS-2005 K&N PRO OIL FILTER VW GOLF MK4
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Post by: clancy on 09 July 2014, 20:51
Changed my indicators and fogs to my new smoked ones. Have her a polish and a wax :)

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193235_zpsinrzda1k.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193235_zpsinrzda1k.jpg.html)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193329_zpsbqy2gygw.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193329_zpsbqy2gygw.jpg.html)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193319_zpshjfoxpbo.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140709_193319_zpshjfoxpbo.jpg.html)
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Post by: xAntiVenxm on 09 July 2014, 22:30
Changed a CV boot only to discover the real issue.. mullered CV joint!!

took about an hour of hammering with a punch to get it out.. splines are worn

Thankfully only £23 from euro parts  for a new cv joint kit :grin:

also discovered just how much I hate those stupid clips that go round em.. even bought the friggin tool for them and they are STILL  a pain!! just can't get them to close tightly in a simple manner  :undecided:

Be changing the CV joint over on friday.. threads on it are ruined so its gotta go! probably for the best, as i don't know how long the boot was split for but the grease inside was green  :sick:
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Post by: Jack3559 on 09 July 2014, 22:54
Replaced drivers side rear light.

Booked it in for MOT on Friday.

Considered buying a touch up kit for the rusty arch.

Looked up current price of scrap.
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 10 July 2014, 18:28
Fitted my new rear euro spec rear lights that arrived today  :smiley:
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Post by: Bow237 on 10 July 2014, 19:56
Those lights were a deal breaker for me, had to have them :)
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Post by: shaft69 on 12 July 2014, 15:48
Taken car off road while build engine and new turbo on order. :)
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Post by: clancy on 12 July 2014, 17:31
Put my bbs on :)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140712_163648_zpsskr0bbav.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140712_163648_zpsskr0bbav.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 July 2014, 21:45
Just going to order some red vac hose decided the black oem stuff just ain't cutting it in my bay no more  :grin:
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Post by: clancy on 18 July 2014, 18:16
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/clancy_07/Mobile%20Uploads/20140712_114646_zpstthz1md6.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/clancy_07/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140712_114646_zpstthz1md6.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 21 July 2014, 17:21
got this to change my brake fluid
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140721_152133_zps56380769.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140721_152133_zps56380769.jpg.html)
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Post by: shaft69 on 22 July 2014, 19:13
Building engine low comp pistons in with integrated engineering rods with acl race shells. Head now on tonight.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_162749_zpsomt005v3.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_162749_zpsomt005v3.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_162900_zpszmxvj0x1.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_162900_zpszmxvj0x1.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_170810_zpsdlwlz03o.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140722_170810_zpsdlwlz03o.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 23 July 2014, 16:00
just receved this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140723_155932_zps1c343a58.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140723_155932_zps1c343a58.jpg.html)(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140723_150510_zps15f28848.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140723_150510_zps15f28848.jpg.html)
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Post by: northeast_gti-t on 23 July 2014, 21:13
Ordered a full set of discs and pads ready for next weeks jobs
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Post by: shaft69 on 25 July 2014, 21:41
Fitted cambelt engine getting there slowly but surely!!!
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140725_164454_zpswx1djlia.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140725_164454_zpswx1djlia.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 28 July 2014, 16:09
fitted the dogbone mount
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140728_154009_zps848ba11f.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140728_154009_zps848ba11f.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 04 August 2014, 20:08
just receved these
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140804_154905_zps781bbce0.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140804_154905_zps781bbce0.jpg.html)
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Post by: Dean_W on 05 August 2014, 04:47
Ordered a NewSouth boost guage, a-pillar pod, K&N panel filter and Bora Sport Clocks.
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Post by: viperjsy on 12 August 2014, 19:42
Swopped me silver vw badge for a black one
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140812_183358_zpseb611181.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140812_183358_zpseb611181.jpg.html)
and got these
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140812_183608_zps9a4376b4.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140812_183608_zps9a4376b4.jpg.html)
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 17 August 2014, 12:15
Paid for it and driven it home  :grin:
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Post by: viperjsy on 21 August 2014, 14:01
just changed the rear brake discs and pads
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140821_132857_zpsb6ce7eb5.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140821_132857_zpsb6ce7eb5.jpg.html)
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 21 August 2014, 14:44
Ordered a code reader (U281 is the right one, right?) and booked it in to have the timing checked out as it's not revving past 5k.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 August 2014, 21:15
U281 readers are handy little things to keep in the boot, albeit very basic. I've had one for about 8yrs and has helped me out loads when i need to quickly diagnose a problem whilst on the road.
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 21 August 2014, 21:24
U281 readers are handy little things to keep in the boot, albeit very basic. I've had one for about 8yrs and has helped me out loads when i need to quickly diagnose a problem whilst on the road.
I figured for the tenner or so they cost, it's better to have one than not  :)
Went for a long drive today, looking for additional issues - are all Mk3s are a bit soft as standard?
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 August 2014, 22:11
If you mean suspension then yes, the stock set up is sh!t straight out of the factory let alone once worn in.
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 21 August 2014, 22:31
If you mean suspension then yes, the stock set up is sh!t straight out of the factory let alone once worn in.

That would explain the mildly-scary cornering then :D
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Post by: VW BUSH on 21 August 2014, 23:14
If you mean suspension then yes, the stock set up is sh!t straight out of the factory let alone once worn in.

That would explain the mildly-scary cornering then :D
No that would be the missing rubber bits in the rear beam :grin:
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 21 August 2014, 23:16
If you mean suspension then yes, the stock set up is sh!t straight out of the factory let alone once worn in.

That would explain the mildly-scary cornering then :D
No that would be the missing rubber bits in the rear beam :grin:
Ah yeah, them too :D
Wherry is pretty local to me, isn't he? I wonder how much fun he finds doing those...
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 22 August 2014, 09:17
If you mean suspension then yes, the stock set up is sh!t straight out of the factory let alone once worn in.

That would explain the mildly-scary cornering then :D
No that would be the missing rubber bits in the rear beam :grin:
Ah yeah, them too :D
Wherry is pretty local to me, isn't he? I wonder how much fun he finds doing those...

I heard my name..

I sold my Vr6 almost 2 years ago, not touched a Mk3 since and don't plan on buying one again :grin: thank fully never had to touch the bushes other than top mounts :grin:
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 22 August 2014, 13:40
I heard my name..

I sold my Vr6 almost 2 years ago, not touched a Mk3 since and don't plan on buying one again :grin: thank fully never had to touch the bushes other than top mounts :grin:
Blast, foiled :( I'll have Hefford take a look at it whilst he's sorting the timing :)
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 23 August 2014, 01:32
Sorted my washer jets which, erm, weren't. Bit of a poke about with a needle, pull the stalk, get soaked :D
Also checked tyre pressures to see if that might help with the waylay handling - 10psi in the nearside rear, 34psi in the offside rear  :o  With those sorted, everything's a lot more sensible around corners now. Still sh!t, but at least predictably sh!t!
Oh, and my first drive at night - the headlights are absolute RUBBISH  ;D
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Post by: viperjsy on 23 August 2014, 16:31
just done my front brakes
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140823_160835_zps25531f8c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140823_160835_zps25531f8c.jpg.html)
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 23 August 2014, 19:09
twitting around with the headlights. Still sh!t, but at least they both work now. Anyone know where I can get a relayed loom for a Mk3 GTI?
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 24 August 2014, 08:47
twitting around with the headlights. Still sh!t, but at least they both work now. Anyone know where I can get a relayed loom for a Mk3 GTI?

yes mate, here.  :wink:
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Post by: viperjsy on 26 August 2014, 18:07
just got given this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140826_174956_zps110f7907.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140826_174956_zps110f7907.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 06 September 2014, 14:48
changed the speakers to jvc drvn 230w 16cm 2way
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Post by: VW BUSH on 06 September 2014, 17:18
just done my front brakes
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140823_160835_zps25531f8c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140823_160835_zps25531f8c.jpg.html)
Little bit of kerbing there :grin:
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Post by: MK3 Beardo on 07 September 2014, 10:55
Little bit of kerbing there :grin:
State of some of our roads over here, he could have easily wanged that off a stray bit of granite wall :D
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Post by: viperjsy on 07 September 2014, 18:51
I got the wheels like that  thay where free just have not got the cash to do them yet have more important thing to do to the car first
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Post by: SI74 on 07 September 2014, 22:15
This with a friend.

(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Mk4%20and%20MK2%20golf%20pics/20140814_205016_zpsakbqmcqr.jpg)
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Post by: jonnyb on 08 September 2014, 11:50
Finally put the GolfGti.co.uk sticker in my rear window.  Only had it in my door pocket for about 8months LOL.

Pics coming once she's had a clean up.  Currently a motorway girl, so she's a little mucky.
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Post by: jimjames on 08 September 2014, 13:11
Busy weekend on the car.

New bonnet sprayed up and fitted to the MK4, photos here. Makes it look much better not having scabby rust on the bonnet!
http://vw-golf-mk4-tdi.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/vw-golf-mk4-bonnet-rust.html

Fixed the wiring for the Hall sensor on my Mk2 so it now runs and when running isn't misfiring. Filled up with VPower and now running like a dream!

http://vw-golf-mk2-gti.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/vw-golf-hall-sensor-wire-broken.html
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Post by: viperjsy on 09 September 2014, 19:57
replaced my side indercators after some little sh!t nicked one
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/DSCN0142_zps0403045a.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/DSCN0142_zps0403045a.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 September 2014, 21:27
Might seem trivial but this has been bugging me for like 2 years!  Today I finally finished off the SAI delete, with the fitment of an AGU air box cover.  No more bunged up SAI hole.  Neatens it all up  :wink:
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Post by: viperjsy on 24 September 2014, 23:12
put my new alloys on
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140924_211800_zpsae4f1d6c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140924_211800_zpsae4f1d6c.jpg.html)
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Post by: boneybradley on 25 September 2014, 12:57
Gave it an oil service and checked the bent sill jacking point (luckily it's not rusty yet!!)
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Post by: viperjsy on 26 September 2014, 15:57
put my new STEERING COLUMN POD  in
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140926_154739_zps67acbdf1.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140926_154739_zps67acbdf1.jpg.html)
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Post by: shaft69 on 27 September 2014, 19:43
Fitted coil heat shield and vr6 clutch/ lightened g60 flywheel
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140927_144808_zpssn4geyuw.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140927_144808_zpssn4geyuw.jpg.html)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/shaft69/Mobile%20Uploads/20140927_144827_zpssqs2ygsi.jpg) (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/shaft69/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140927_144827_zpssqs2ygsi.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 29 September 2014, 16:49
wired up my oil pressure gauge
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140929_163515_zpsfc1357c1.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140929_163515_zpsfc1357c1.jpg.html)
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Post by: barrym381 on 29 September 2014, 18:39
got the tape measure out  :smiley:

(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/DSCF3193_zps7e94a508.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/DSCF3193_zps7e94a508.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 30 September 2014, 21:14
just connected the oil pressure gauge up to the engine
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140930_210630_zpsd5e735f0.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140930_210630_zpsd5e735f0.jpg.html)
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Post by: Screech16v on 30 September 2014, 21:27
Painted the roof
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0111_zpsd0e8bc11.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/screech16v/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0111_zpsd0e8bc11.jpg.html)

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0125_zpse770abfb.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/screech16v/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0125_zpse770abfb.jpg.html)
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Post by: nastyboy 69 on 02 October 2014, 11:00
Hi iv bought me a vr6 steering rack for my golf 3 1800 i changed it what a hell of a job lol but i got it done i turnd the ty rod ends in all the way conectd it up put my wheels on and noticd that the rack is to long my left wheel is turning right when my right wheel is straight any 1 know wat i can do to fix this problem? I cant take it back as i bought it 2nd hand and off hand by other guy!! Any help will be gr8 thanks
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Post by: jonnyb on 04 October 2014, 13:19
Finally changed my PVC valve last night on the gti.  Was a doddle, why i haven't done this sooner i dont know.  Went to change the DV valve also, but turns out my jack doesnt go high enough to get the axle stands under.  bugger! watch this space
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Post by: viperjsy on 20 October 2014, 13:45
just put a cubby hole above the radio
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141020_133309_zpse9eb7023.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141020_133309_zpse9eb7023.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 03 November 2014, 18:42
just replaced this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141103_182442_zps1bca646a.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141103_182442_zps1bca646a.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 05 November 2014, 23:38
just put 4 new tyres on
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Post by: xXAHXx112 on 06 November 2014, 17:54
re attached my exhaust as it fell off last night -.-
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Post by: jonnyb on 06 November 2014, 18:19
Had my car put on a rolling road.  Was fun, although scary to hear the thing near on take off! No bangs though, so all is well :D
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Post by: pnwrs2000 on 11 November 2014, 18:32
Bought a mk2 8v gti last night and today gave it a bath

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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 November 2014, 18:51
Passed its MOT. No advisories. Not bad for a 14 year old car.
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Post by: wessexgti on 18 November 2014, 21:30
passed its MOT !!!

214,000 miles mk4 Gti,only advisory was the f/n/s tyre being at 2 mm   :smug:

happy days  :smiley:
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Post by: viperjsy on 20 November 2014, 22:53
just put my coilovers on and replaced the top mounts front and rear
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141120_192827_zps40db9e2e.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141120_192827_zps40db9e2e.jpg.html)
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Post by: VW BUSH on 22 November 2014, 00:29
just put my coilovers on
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141120_192827_zps40db9e2e.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141120_192827_zps40db9e2e.jpg.html)
Don't you mean Collie overs :grin:
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Post by: viperjsy on 22 November 2014, 17:29
lol
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Post by: Bellend on 24 November 2014, 23:05
"Honey, just need to give the car a quick service!"

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg.html)
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Post by: VW BUSH on 24 November 2014, 23:06
"Honey, just need to give the car a quick service!"

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg.html)

Reminds me of a postcard from Medway towns :grin:
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Post by: Bellend on 24 November 2014, 23:53
"Honey, just need to give the car a quick service!"

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/JoshoRey/media/20141124_221828_zpspyxbog0g.jpg.html)

Reminds me of a postcard from Medway towns :grin:

:grin:
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Post by: s5haze on 25 November 2014, 00:08
Tinted all lights on car  :cool:
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Post by: dubsport on 28 November 2014, 16:08
Thought about how she is getting on in the workshop having the 1.8T conversion  :evil:
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Post by: clancy on 29 November 2014, 22:43
Fitted my decat and my bilstein  top mounts front and back

Also sorted my exhaust knocking noise and the fact the car was hunting on tick over
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Post by: clancy on 30 November 2014, 21:25
Well this morning was interesting....

After fitting my new top mounts yesterday I had only done one of the front wheels up finger tight, forgot to do it up properly. So this morning I got 200 yards down the road and two wheels nuts stripped their threads and the others feLloyd put so the wheel fell off...

Luckily I was going very slow so the hub fell into the rim and got jammed rather than completely fall off and trash my front end

Although I now have a big chunk out of the inside of my bbs splits :(

Lesson learnt,  double check your wheels lol
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Post by: oVerboost on 13 December 2014, 17:16
Busy day for the golf today... Fixed a previously bodged repair on the exhaust system where the downpipes meets the first silencer - the sleeve had worked it's way from the downpipe all the way into the silencer (somehow?!) so eventually got that out and then used another sleeve that actually fitted correctly between the two. No blowing exhaust now :)

Also replaced what looked like the original overflow pipe running from the top of the radiator to the header tank as it had dederiorated at the radiator end and was making me loose coolant by venting the steam out.

Then finally fixed my power steering squeel that it seems most mk2's love to have, the bolt on the adjuster wouldn't budge and the pulley could be turned by hand even with a new belt on so often slipped under heavy load - some persuasion with the trusty magic hammer finally moved the adjuster down to the right position and it's nice and tight now.

Hopefully, that'll be it fixing previous owner's bodged jobs.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 December 2014, 20:02
Sat in the back for a change and checked out all the rattles and knocks you cant hear from the driver's seat :D
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Post by: MarcIV on 14 December 2014, 19:54
Changed depth of my NGKs ;D
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Post by: viperjsy on 17 December 2014, 15:16
changed the expansion tank
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/Mobile%20Uploads/20141202_191205_zpsw9ep3ebv.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141202_191205_zpsw9ep3ebv.jpg.html)

and changed my top mounts again for powerflex black series top mounts
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141217_143054_zps53c722ab.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141217_143054_zps53c722ab.jpg.html)

and changed the drop links
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20141217_143012_zps7aa30de3.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20141217_143012_zps7aa30de3.jpg.html)
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Post by: MarcIV on 18 December 2014, 16:38
Installed air induction kit.  :smiley: with no knowledge and on my Sweeney tod :tongue: :grin: :evil:
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Post by: viperjsy on 10 January 2015, 02:16
put auto lights on my golf mk4 gti agu
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Post by: battle85 on 12 January 2015, 15:18
I've been at it with matt black spray! (yesterday) lol

sanded and sprayed passenger and driver interior door pulls, whole of center console including cup holder and the nasty wood surrounds and the three front grills in the bumper (made the front end look 10 years younger), installed new gear knob and gaiter, de-badged the boot (not the main VW) I'm also in the middle of trying to paint some large scratches on the bumpers (was like this when bought a month ago) using halfords touch up paint....not the best way but thought id give it a try, will end up changing front eventually anyway

The passenger seat wasnt staying down but managed to locate the problem there (a silly missing clip) and had to replace the wing mirror adjuster as that was broken too.

It's been a busy but worthwhile day!! Check out the pics and if anyone has an anni kit in reflex silver give me a shout!

http://imgur.com/gallery/YadNH/new

Golf GTI 1.8T MK4 AUM - No engine mods...........YET! :)
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Post by: viperjsy on 13 January 2015, 12:01
just got this
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150113_115231_zpsc4947474.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150113_115231_zpsc4947474.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 16 January 2015, 20:07
just fitted the decat
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150116_195009_zps7a2e08a3.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150116_195009_zps7a2e08a3.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 19 January 2015, 01:24
just fitted my exhaust
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150119_005822_zpsb7527fac.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150119_005822_zpsb7527fac.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150119_005801_zpsf80452af.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150119_005801_zpsf80452af.jpg.html)
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Post by: N900 MJT on 22 January 2015, 17:28
wasn't today but at the weekend I fitted the mk5 with new coilovers and O M G the ride is so much better even though its on its belly haha :)
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Post by: viperjsy on 22 January 2015, 21:52
put OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED dip and main beam
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Post by: jamesblonde on 26 January 2015, 14:16
Put new wipers on and put my pressed plates on
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Post by: viperjsy on 09 February 2015, 17:21
this arrived today
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150209_130030_zps671297f0.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150209_130030_zps671297f0.jpg.html)
and fitted it
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150210_012716_zps51bcb341.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150210_012716_zps51bcb341.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 11 February 2015, 20:22
Fitted my 16" winter steels  :cool:
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Post by: viperjsy on 18 February 2015, 22:25
just replaced the standard ecu with a ecu with stage 1 tune
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Post by: shaft69 on 21 February 2015, 23:16
SORN'd it no use for it till summer.
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Post by: viperjsy on 23 February 2015, 20:17
just replaced the front and rear wiper arms and blades
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150223_160321_zpse59513df.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150223_160321_zpse59513df.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150223_160306_zps2afcb41e.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150223_160306_zps2afcb41e.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 23 February 2015, 20:51
Decided it needs a respray, or wrapping.
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Post by: mwad gti on 08 March 2015, 17:55
13 hour detail and still got about another 1.5 hours or so to dress the dash and seal the leather....
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Post by: shaft69 on 18 March 2015, 21:42
Painted block black.
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 19 March 2015, 19:38
Look at them both in confusion!! Engine change planning
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Post by: mwad gti on 21 March 2015, 22:51
13 hour detail and still got about another 1.5 hours or so to dress the dash and seal the leather....
Ended up being 18.5 hours by the time I done the interior too :evil:
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Post by: pickles on 29 March 2015, 15:06
rear wheel bearing, only too about 15 mins, was expecting a shift lol :)
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Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 03 April 2015, 00:13
fitted a new n75 valve and coolant sensor as they were probably 190,000 miles old   :shocked:
Serviced it, and tmoro Fitting a aftermarket backbox with straight a center hoping to get some nice exhaust rumble on the old 1.8t
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 April 2015, 16:46
Picked up 2nd pair of freshly refurbed bbs rcs. They look great!
Filled the boot full of new and old Audi tt front suspension parts. Have a busy couple of months ahead!
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Post by: gazareth on 03 April 2015, 17:16
looked out the window to make sure it was still there :grin:
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 04 April 2015, 09:39
Popped another boost pipe - f**king car!  :angry:
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Post by: Ashy on 04 April 2015, 19:56
Replaced the rotten panels

(http://i60.tinypic.com/1j5eko.jpg)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/314zdsp.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2s96qhc.jpg)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 04 April 2015, 20:13
Jumped it to move it out the garage, preparing for the forthcoming engine swap
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Post by: VAG_minion on 06 April 2015, 23:19
climbed under it and found a 2" crack in the exhaust manifold   :sick:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 April 2015, 12:31
Replaced the rotten panels

(http://i60.tinypic.com/1j5eko.jpg)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/314zdsp.jpg)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2s96qhc.jpg)

Hey, what reg is that? Looks pretty bad? :/ Has any of that been replaced before, not original panels / paint?
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Post by: viperjsy on 18 April 2015, 17:28
put my new wheels on with 12mm front and 15mm rear spacers

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150418_150510_zpsdtujec6b.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150418_150510_zpsdtujec6b.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150418_150541_zpsby06u0e1.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150418_150541_zpsby06u0e1.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150418_150717_zpsxoihimpv.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150418_150717_zpsxoihimpv.jpg.html)
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 18 April 2015, 21:11
Started the strip down for the engine change
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 04 May 2015, 20:38
Washed and waxed again
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/0E59D7E9-54F0-4B1B-B02D-A197082744BA_zpse02lhqmd.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/0E59D7E9-54F0-4B1B-B02D-A197082744BA_zpse02lhqmd.jpg.html)
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 04 May 2015, 20:40
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/E5D323CF-3FB6-474E-9F7A-FF6D3C3CC5EB_zpshrloyctd.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/E5D323CF-3FB6-474E-9F7A-FF6D3C3CC5EB_zpshrloyctd.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 06 May 2015, 07:07
Resealed the RCs and started putting them back on the car. Happy days :)
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Post by: viperjsy on 08 May 2015, 20:04
just put this on
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150508_122639_zps18gdp9ja.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150508_122639_zps18gdp9ja.jpg.html)
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Post by: oVerboost on 12 May 2015, 22:08
Gave it a good detailing session then went out for a nice sunny drive :)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/cossiecris/HDgolf4_zpsfi7rsrsd.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/cossiecris/HDgolf1_zpstmm7tikz.jpg)
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Post by: Andy-H on 13 May 2015, 15:03
Drove it to work cos it's a sunny day  :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 May 2015, 18:00
Gave it a bloody good clean. Spent far too long cleaning windows over and over to remove streaks.
Bought some AP coilovers, couple more spacers and finished preparing parts for big TT suspension swap :)
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 23 May 2015, 19:22
Just ordered KW V2 coilovers, Black Diamond 6 groove brake discs, Ferodo DS2500 brake pads :cool:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 24 May 2015, 20:07
I've been looking at those discs :cool:
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Post by: Andy-H on 25 May 2015, 06:28
Painted the calipers, gave everything a good lathering of copper grease and then treated it to a good wash  :smiley:
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Post by: hardmonkeys on 27 May 2015, 10:39
Removed the final items needed to complete the conversion
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 01 June 2015, 12:33
Recieved my Momo Team wheel :cool:
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 07 June 2015, 20:35
Gave the ol gal a good clean this morning. Repainted side skirts this afternoon :)
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Post by: Andy-H on 07 June 2015, 20:39
replaced the coolant header tank and gave the whole thing a smack with the cleaning stick again
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 09 June 2015, 19:46
I put this on today
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/0350BC44-975C-4DAC-A1BE-AAF7C0D51912_zpseudhn8kf.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0350BC44-975C-4DAC-A1BE-AAF7C0D51912_zpseudhn8kf.jpg.html)
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 09 June 2015, 19:48
And gave her a wax
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/6A873E79-9735-42E6-9F69-4314EEB83DF0_zps1qf8kdko.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6A873E79-9735-42E6-9F69-4314EEB83DF0_zps1qf8kdko.jpg.html)
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/723618E9-80D0-47D3-82EB-7B9195C66CAA_zpsdyiosyr4.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/723618E9-80D0-47D3-82EB-7B9195C66CAA_zpsdyiosyr4.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 19 June 2015, 02:44
replaced the clutch pedal
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Post by: barrym381 on 21 June 2015, 21:12
added some interior bits  :wink:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zpsk4eiozn7.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zpsk4eiozn7.jpg.html)
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 28 June 2015, 19:38
Put wind deflectors on and had windows tinted(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/3545CA57-A4EB-44CA-A058-1CECA960B9B1_zpskfjo5ghf.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3545CA57-A4EB-44CA-A058-1CECA960B9B1_zpskfjo5ghf.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 10 July 2015, 19:51
just replaced my door cards and rear panels for leather ones and net optics
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150710_193158_zpskmgeq3je.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150710_193158_zpskmgeq3je.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150710_193226_zpsb6zrdhuj.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150710_193226_zpsb6zrdhuj.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150710_193325_zpsgqlunvim.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150710_193325_zpsgqlunvim.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150710_193234_zpsx0qe6mvt.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150710_193234_zpsx0qe6mvt.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 03 August 2015, 18:15
Full inlet vac system delete and clean up. Fitted resistors to avoid eml.
Fitted 2x12mm spacers to front - now need to address the rubbing!
Started to clay bar the roof now that I can see it :D
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Post by: Andy-H on 04 August 2015, 06:32
New clutch and offside CV boot today  :shocked:
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Post by: viperjsy on 13 August 2015, 15:36
put on a engine heat shield

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150813_151338_zpsxdabh7a3.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150813_151338_zpsxdabh7a3.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 10 September 2015, 13:11
just changed my air filter and heat shield for this

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20150910_125445_zpsifaiqnsd.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20150910_125445_zpsifaiqnsd.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 September 2015, 08:30
Dropped off at garage for oil+filter.
Also have minor abs problem needs diagnosed and fixed. Its an intermittent signal so either the sensor, abs ring or wiring.... :-(
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Post by: Addictedtodubs on 16 September 2015, 00:57
Swore at them today mostly😡🍁😎😍
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 19 September 2015, 12:34
Dropped off at garage for oil+filter.
Also have minor abs problem needs diagnosed and fixed. Its an intermittent signal so either the sensor, abs ring or wiring.... :-(

Turned into a mammoth fault finding session that cost me £££s. Including time and parts on what turned out to be a blown fuse... Seems fuse #5 throws brake switch fault code and oil level sensor fault on dash!  :-/
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Post by: Antfisher187 on 05 October 2015, 20:40
Not posted in a bit so have done quite a lot since last post car now looks like this(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/AF904C45-8801-4D45-BEBA-267947C1AC4F_zpseqq0cpqd.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AF904C45-8801-4D45-BEBA-267947C1AC4F_zpseqq0cpqd.jpg.html)(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u675/fisher1112/Mobile%20Uploads/69471840-9FA2-487A-953D-F2EF44B1716E_zpshgut66yi.jpg) (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/fisher1112/media/Mobile%20Uploads/69471840-9FA2-487A-953D-F2EF44B1716E_zpshgut66yi.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 November 2015, 22:24
Emptied oil catch can >:)
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Post by: viperjsy on 20 November 2015, 19:53
Had thre cam belt changed and water pump and aux belt
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Post by: bgbazz on 16 December 2015, 14:30
Picked a full set of wind deflectors for the side windows. Will be fitting them and a set of seat covers tomorrow.
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Post by: pickles on 23 December 2015, 19:06
New VR6 clutch with ABF SM flywheel bolted on today, only took us about 6 hours which i reckon aint too bad considering it was a right pain.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 December 2015, 23:27
Drove it for first time in over a week. Usual cam chain tensioner rattle at start up, followed by an hours happy motoring, on and off boost :-)
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Post by: niliano on 06 January 2016, 11:26
put the car cover on and said "see you on Saturday" and drove the boring C4 Diesel into work :(

nothing wrong with it, just want to keep the mile down
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Post by: vwdude on 07 January 2016, 23:33
just driven my new baby pleased to be back in the golf mk3 world.
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Post by: viperjsy on 18 January 2016, 15:12
just had my new exhaust fitted
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20160118_101613_zpsl37vtebe.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20160118_101613_zpsl37vtebe.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20160118_105648_zpsh3mdggae.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20160118_105648_zpsh3mdggae.jpg.html)
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Post by: gazareth on 19 January 2016, 00:19
got upset at the faint grumble of an impending wheel bearing failure :grin: i shall let it develop though so its easier to find which one.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 January 2016, 00:04
Took a deposit on the wagon.
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Post by: joe6 on 05 February 2016, 09:40
Glad this was not mine!! :shocked: http://www.vwvortex.com/video-news/video-volkswagen-gol-explodes-on-the-dyno/
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Post by: viperjsy on 05 February 2016, 21:23
just fitted a new oil catch can

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20160205_201054_zpsvqfr3see.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20160205_201054_zpsvqfr3see.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20160206_091159_zpsfvwxh85j.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20160206_091159_zpsfvwxh85j.jpg.html)
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Post by: viperjsy on 06 February 2016, 21:09
just replaced the rear bushes
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Post by: MS1COYS on 06 February 2016, 21:42
Bracing myself for twit of a bill on Monday.

Clutch and DMF.
Gearbox Oil Change.
Engine Flush.
Oil Change.
Oil Filter.
Fuel Filter.
Plug change.
Cam Follower Replacement.
RS4 Fuel Return Valve.
Subframe Spacer and Stretch Bolts.
Neuspeed ARB Bushes.
Top Mount Bearings.
ITG Maxogen G60 replacing Raid HP Silicon System.
4 x Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2's.
N75 Valve.

Wish me luck

 :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: barrym381 on 06 February 2016, 21:50
Bracing myself for twit of a bill on Monday.

Clutch and DMF.
Gearbox Oil Change.
Engine Flush.
Oil Change.
Oil Filter.
Fuel Filter.
Plug change.
Cam Follower Replacement.
RS4 Fuel Return Valve.
Subframe Spacer and Stretch Bolts.
Neuspeed ARB Bushes.
Top Mount Bearings.
ITG Maxogen G60 replacing Raid HP Silicon System.
4 x Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2's.

Wish me luck

 :lipsrsealed:
about 2k lighter then if paying for work to be done  :cry: wit about you are you 2kg lighter yet
Title: Re: What have you done to your Golf today?
Post by: MS1COYS on 06 February 2016, 21:52
Yeah about that and me, no I'm still a steady 280lbs ha! How are you after all these years?
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Post by: barrym381 on 06 February 2016, 21:55
Yeah about that and me, no I'm still a steady 280lbs ha! How are you after all these years?
still here  :grin:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 06 February 2016, 22:23
I see! The forums seem dead these days mate. Any reason for that?
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Post by: barrym381 on 06 February 2016, 22:33
I see! The forums seem dead these days mate. Any reason for that?
f**k knows mate if you own a mk7 though that section still busy  :laugh:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 February 2016, 08:01
That's sad. I remember back in 2012/2013, it was buzzing across all threads. That must be a real shame for all the mods and founders. Is Hurdy still kicking around?
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Post by: barrym381 on 07 February 2016, 11:46
That's sad. I remember back in 2012/2013, it was buzzing across all threads. That must be a real shame for all the mods and founders. Is Hurdy still kicking around?
not sure he probably building some mental toy again  :smiley:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 07 February 2016, 13:02
Epic builds John's aren't they!
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Post by: MS1COYS on 14 February 2016, 20:43
034Motorsport Density Line Engine Mounts.
Vibratechnics Bottom Engine Mount. Vibratechnics Lower Engine Mount Dogbone Bushing. All going in this week :)
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Post by: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 20:53
decided all my vw cars will be sold  :whistle:
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Post by: MS1COYS on 16 February 2016, 19:34
Nooooooooooo
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Post by: barrym381 on 16 February 2016, 20:17
Nooooooooooo
yessss 1st car gone last night 2 more to go  :grin:
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Post by: viperjsy on 08 April 2016, 17:06
just put my new alloys on

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20160408_161203_zps3h8peu7e.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20160408_161203_zps3h8peu7e.jpg.html)
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Post by: dchappy77 on 09 April 2016, 06:48
Time to pick up my cylinder head 😁 was getting skimmed and and other work done on it £290😕
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Post by: RnP on 17 April 2016, 12:32
Just spent the best part of 2.5 hours washing and waxing the mk4. Collinite 915 ftw
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Post by: boneybradley on 17 April 2016, 13:07
Connected vag-com again and got some more live readings, quite pleased with torque which is just over 340nm 250lb/ft. Not bad for an unchipped (supposedly) 130ps on 140000 miles!
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Post by: lemski on 17 April 2016, 13:22
Chucked a bucket seat in the back and some fabric so it can be retrimmed.
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Post by: Mr_Orange on 26 March 2017, 22:20
Found this thread again. Used to enjoy reading updates to this one.

Thought about the golf hibernating away in its garage. Can't wait til the spring to wheel it out, clean it up and take it for a blast.