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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 gallery => Topic started by: jv on 31 January 2013, 13:28
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pic of when I first got the car...
(http://imageshack.us/a/img715/3958/8238201871603ac666f9b.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img845/4400/823926016009dbe5f71cb.jpg)
bought the car in November 2012.
first mod was fitting the RNS510 sat nav/DVD headunit
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then had the lower bumper colour coded...
(http://imageshack.us/a/img341/112/canon2z.jpg)
pic of the interior...
(http://imageshack.us/a/img163/2462/canon5z.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img854/9872/canon6.jpg)
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on the rollers at a local tuning garage...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8288479871_84e9f613e7_b.jpg)
270bhp :D
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more recently fitted a Milltek cat back exhaust
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/5927/img7434u.jpg)
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planned mods before the car goes on the NorthWestDubs stand at Ultimate Dubs, is H&R springs, Audi A7 rims and Falken tyres and a couple of interior mods.
long term plans will be Air Ride
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had some issues with the car...
http://youtu.be/1IBffZ2sF1g
turns out the car needs a new intake manifold. I was quoted £672 by the dealers, so it's going to a VAG specialist in Oldham this wednesday and is covered by the RAC warranty. so hopefully that should see the end of the issue.
I've also had a crack at restoring the headlights, as they were showing signs of light hazing and had some stone chip indents. I used a machine polisher and some Meguiars Plast-RX to take the headlights from this:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8449946007_8009a04502_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8451033120_39a0f98d57_z.jpg)
to this:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8449947015_b8b94c3549_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8451034094_527d04b9f1_z.jpg)
much better!
I've also been on the hunt for an OEM dead pedal. turns out VW only make a dead pedal cover for LHD's only! so I had to make do with an aftermarket version from eBay.
I found this which I thought looked the part:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img268/6978/img74532.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img849/843/img74572.jpg)
Didn't want to a cover that had the 'GTi' logo on, I wanted to keep it as OEM looking as possible. I think it does the trick.
I've also got some H&R SuperSport springs on order from the US, which I believe will be with me any day now. They will be fitted pretty much straight away to give them time to settle in before it's stanced.
Looking so far so good for UD :D
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H&R springs have now been delivered from the U.S. of America...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8501060368_562bf6ce1e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8501060368/)
IMG_7477 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8501060368/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
I have a ramp booked on 4th March to have them fitted, just in time for Ultimate Dubs on the 10th.
next month should see new rims. no rest for the wicked :evil:
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so finally had the H&R SuperSport springs fitted and I'm absolutely made up with how the car is sitting. Really didn't expect to get such a perfect drop from them, I thought they would be sitting slightly higher.
Massive thanks to my mate Nath who fitted them and took a few pics...
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG-20130313-WA0004_zps4d223361.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG-20130313-WA0003_zps5c943e5b.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/e073e9b4-1afd-4a8d-906a-4310343e6c24_zps34505b9f.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG-20130323-WA0008_zps9b698658.jpg)
picked it up and took it for a rinse after this crazy snow we've had. got home and took a few quick pics of it on the drive. really didn't want to stay out long as it's absolutely freezing!
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG_7672_zps49f06339.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG_7675_zpsd515b708.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG_7677_zpsa44b10fd.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG_7679_zpsb59a6b6e.jpg)
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Pryda_VDub/IMG_7680_zps92da2f50.jpg)
you get the idea.
really happy with them, couldn't have asked for a better drop if it were on coilovers! as far as I'm aware I think this could be the only mk6 GTi in the country running SuperSport springs.
also had some pressed plates made up while I was at Ultimate Dubs the other week, which you can sort of see in the pics.
wheels to follow...
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no major updates since the springs went on. just saving funds for new parts and detailing gear.
I gave the car a rinse the other day and headed over to an open day/photoshoot at Modified North West. Here's a couple of pics from their FB page...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/884328_351245541662099_244606048_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/901795_351245901662063_636705851_o.jpg)
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not a great deal of progress, just some self whoring...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8670367368_6bc7a69374_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8670367368/)
Unphased Shoot-38 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8670367368/) by M-B Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mike_brown_photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8669019913_d34571549e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669019913/)
Unphased Shoot-27 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669019913/) by M-B Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mike_brown_photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8669012779_f3f54d2cc1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669012779/)
Unphased Shoot-28 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669012779/) by M-B Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mike_brown_photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8669226625_df07e042a0_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669226625/)
Unphased Shoot-43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_brown_photography/8669226625/) by M-B Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mike_brown_photography/), on Flickr
lots to be done during May
watch this space for updates
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Perfect IMO!! Makes me want a mk6 Gti even more :evil:
Keep up the good work! :cool:
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thanks mate :cool:
a mate offered up his services to help me out today to get to rear ending looking from this...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/8688887144_eabcd38de5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688887144/)
IMG_7728 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688887144/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
to this...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/8688886750_d2f3239c6b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688886750/)
IMG_7735 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688886750/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/8688886264_0c6084a9e1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688886264/)
IMG_7737 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/8688886264/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
not very happy with the colour match on the badge backing, it looks more cream than white when you see it in the flesh. I suppose that's Halfords for you. Will be taking a trip to the dealers next weekend to have another crack at it with paint from them. but at least you get the idea.
thoughts? ;D
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Looks much better! Personally white back, black badge to match the lower valance :cool:
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thanks mate
I'm not sure about that, I like the silver against the white. I think it makes it look classy :nerd:
besides, I have plans for the rear valance :lipsrsealed:
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Looking forward to it! :cool:
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had my front bumper smoothed and sprayed by a friend this weekend.
pics...
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/9230882073_b1ce94b4b6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9230882073/)
IMG_7958 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9230882073/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/9230880453_0f5a5e39a1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9230880453/)
IMG_7960 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9230880453/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/9233659560_07672e8397_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9233659560/)
IMG_7962 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9233659560/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
smoothing and colour match is perfect. the bumper had 4 small holes were the reg plate plinth sat, along with it being peppered with stone chips.
so very happy with this now. bring on the shows! ;D
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not much of an update. had some rollers done recently by a mate...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/9513229116_9a5cb62bcb_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9513229116/)
IMG_0711 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9513229116/) by huwflet (http://www.flickr.com/people/huwfletcher/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/9513228798_9c1bf4cd10_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9513228798/)
IMG_0712 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9513228798/) by huwflet (http://www.flickr.com/people/huwfletcher/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5330/9510439387_b0903fe6c9_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510439387/)
IMG_0716 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510439387/) by huwflet (http://www.flickr.com/people/huwfletcher/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/9510438767_cf7bcbd135_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510438767/)
IMG_0734 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510438767/) by huwflet (http://www.flickr.com/people/huwfletcher/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9510438675_6a7dfa61e4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510438675/)
IMG_0738 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/huwfletcher/9510438675/) by huwflet (http://www.flickr.com/people/huwfletcher/), on Flickr
oh, I also fitted some FK 15mm spacers on the rear. sits much better now.
and in other news, I'm awaiting delivery...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/9513718695_df651954bb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9513718695/)
order (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9513718695/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
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well they've arrived...
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9611415017_afe8862e98_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9611415017/)
IMG_8361 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9611415017/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9614650638_7c55c7f827_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9614650638/)
IMG_8364 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84462936@N03/9614650638/) by Pryda_VDub (http://www.flickr.com/people/84462936@N03/), on Flickr
I'm not gonna lie, I got a little twicther when I opened the box :grin:
fitted to the car with the help of RocketRoss (top bloke!). pics to follow...
FYI - my bank account is now empty.
in other news, I have cash put away for either new rims or xenon headlights. however the timing belt tensioner issue is constantly on my mind, with so many mk6's needing new engines. I think the new year will see a premature timing belt replacement.