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Title: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 25 October 2019, 15:25
So finally posting some pics up of my daily.

Bought completely stock in August but had some nice options ticked. Was one of the cleanest I’d seen too and looked stunning in white with the pano roof.

The plan was to keep it stock as it’s my daily but once a modder, always a modder.

A car came up for sale in early September that had some superb mods on it and I asked if the seller would be interested in selling the exhaust only. He didn’t want to as wanted the car to go as a whole.

So I crazily bought the car instead and then spent 3 weeks swapping everything over  :grin:

This is how she started out:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/AD9CC0D8-DDC0-47F8-9847-06BC582C19D5_zpsufdndiq2.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/AD9CC0D8-DDC0-47F8-9847-06BC582C19D5_zpsufdndiq2.jpg.html)

And a nice comparison with the newly acquired modded one:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/580973E0-0B31-417B-B698-A060176E4352_zpsnvdiirxe.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/580973E0-0B31-417B-B698-A060176E4352_zpsnvdiirxe.jpg.html)


And how she is now:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/AD8A7401-3E6A-486F-AF55-C1FD371B2CA1_zps6djt2buq.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/AD8A7401-3E6A-486F-AF55-C1FD371B2CA1_zps6djt2buq.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/EE9B48B1-B6EB-4353-9C53-3B117090E8DA_zpsyco4whva.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/EE9B48B1-B6EB-4353-9C53-3B117090E8DA_zpsyco4whva.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/5DDB05F6-CEFE-4879-B6C8-8EACD9D9E3CF_zps6zgod3nd.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/5DDB05F6-CEFE-4879-B6C8-8EACD9D9E3CF_zps6zgod3nd.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/1E0ED4F9-7BC9-490C-A2C5-313F7C35B718_zpsdesdjpeb.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/1E0ED4F9-7BC9-490C-A2C5-313F7C35B718_zpsdesdjpeb.jpg.html)

The list of mods is substantial and all are genuine high end items so made sense to buy the car and swap the mods.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: Toeman on 25 October 2019, 22:38
Ruined it
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: jv on 25 October 2019, 23:11
^Lolz, so couldn't just take the parts off again?

Looking good rajb and buying a whole second car is definitely one way to do it! What's the spec on the bonnet?
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 25 October 2019, 23:20
Quote from: Toeman on 25 October 2019, 22:38
Ruined it

 :grin: personally don’t think so but hey.

Only thing I’m going to most likely do is change the wheel colour if not the actual rims. Never been a huge fan of black wheels.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 25 October 2019, 23:23
Quote from: jv on 25 October 2019, 23:11
^Lolz, so couldn't just take the parts off again?

Looking good rajb and buying a whole second car is definitely one way to do it! What's the spec on the bonnet?

Thanks as I do like the overall look.

The bonnet is a RevoZport Razor 7 full CF one. Underside is still left CF.

Just need to refit the KW DDC wiring system to activate the suspension again.

The full Akra system sounds superb too.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: wolly440 on 26 October 2019, 22:57
Looking good so far Raj, not a patch on your E92 though, that's on an other level.

Whats next for the Golf?
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 26 October 2019, 23:40
Quote from: wolly440 on 26 October 2019, 22:57
Looking good so far Raj, not a patch on your E92 though, that's on an other level.

Whats next for the Golf?

Cheers buddy.

Agreed the E92 is a proper individual motor. Took it out yesterday and still just had so much presence.

Golfs gone in to Russ@Midland Car Care to have a full front end PPF done. Should get it back tomorrow. Some pics on FB of the work in progress.

After that, not sure as tbh even what I’ve done so far wasn’t meant to happen lol.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: Gnasher on 28 October 2019, 13:30
Looking good - admittedly the bonnet's not to my taste (but it'd be boring if we all liked the same thing and I'm more of an OEM+ kind of guy) but liking everything else.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 28 October 2019, 22:01
Quote from: Gnasher on 28 October 2019, 13:30
Looking good - admittedly the bonnet's not to my taste (but it'd be boring if we all liked the same thing and I'm more of an OEM+ kind of guy) but liking everything else.

Thanks for the kind words.

Yeah I was unsure about the bonnet too but tbf in the flesh it actually does look quite good.

And it matches my M3 bonnet now lol.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: BobbyT on 09 November 2019, 20:54
looking good  :smiley:
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 10 November 2019, 23:17
Quote from: BobbyT on 09 November 2019, 20:54
looking good  :smiley:

Thanks  :smiley:

Had the front end PPF’d by Russ@Midlands Car Care (but wouldn’t recommend him anymore unfortunately)

Nicely protected for the daily commute.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/19A74B1D-F5B5-4112-9A02-96339AE3CC1C_zpsci2qlpmc.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/19A74B1D-F5B5-4112-9A02-96339AE3CC1C_zpsci2qlpmc.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/B1AA8165-6743-48CE-B76D-1471134B187D_zpsywsyjksd.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/B1AA8165-6743-48CE-B76D-1471134B187D_zpsywsyjksd.jpg.html)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/IMG_2841.JPG) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/884327ba-2e2c-4667-a593-68fa77f60ece)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/IMG_2842.JPG) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/95a1de0c-7a84-4b78-89e4-e8a039ef2819)

Remap and dash cam and that’s it I recon lol
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: Andy198 on 12 November 2019, 17:34
Looking really good Raj - I can never tell where these PPF start and finish to be honest but the extra protection is a good idea.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 12 November 2019, 20:48
Quote from: Andy198 on 12 November 2019, 17:34
Looking really good Raj - I can never tell where these PPF start and finish to be honest but the extra protection is a good idea.

Thanks buddy. Yeah that’s a good thing though as it does pretty much go right to the edge of the panels to provide maximum coverage/protection and not appear to be obvious.

I do a lot of motorway miles etc so glad of the protection now.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: Paulashy on 14 November 2019, 21:01
splitter and diffuser looks mega

What make are they?
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 14 November 2019, 23:09
Quote from: Paulashy on 14 November 2019, 21:01
splitter and diffuser looks mega

What make are they?

Thanks buddy.

The rear diffuser is the genuine Akra one but unsure on the front one. It’s not an Akra although it does have the Akra decals.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 14 November 2019, 23:12
Slightly better pic of the diffuser and tips.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/6D89360D-5B0D-4E59-A4A0-7D6B590C1169_zpspwiz2cwq.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/6D89360D-5B0D-4E59-A4A0-7D6B590C1169_zpspwiz2cwq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 06 February 2020, 08:22
So I’ve never been a fan of black wheels and of course I could just get the OZ’s refurbed a different colour (maybe anthracite or equivalent) but until I decide I ended up buying the 18” BBS SR’s off Andy here.

So what’s people’s thoughts?

I’m kind of torn as think the 19” OZ’s do suit the rest of the car more with the other mods but have to admit I’m liking the 18” BBS’s too.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/FFEFEA80-8F10-48C6-8361-E11E16D57DB2_zpschmahzpt.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/FFEFEA80-8F10-48C6-8361-E11E16D57DB2_zpschmahzpt.jpg.html)

Maybe the Rays sort of colour if I refurb them:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/C19EF77D-4AE6-4786-9ED0-EE76F07E6A7B_zpsbpcnlhkk.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/C19EF77D-4AE6-4786-9ED0-EE76F07E6A7B_zpsbpcnlhkk.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/017407B7-E00C-4E52-A6D0-70801658083D_zpsxa6sxkam.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/017407B7-E00C-4E52-A6D0-70801658083D_zpsxa6sxkam.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/6D92598D-CB20-4AF2-8259-DD36568C7A7E_zpsasopve9r.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/6D92598D-CB20-4AF2-8259-DD36568C7A7E_zpsasopve9r.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/95EFA57A-71DA-489D-9427-8BF848EE83AB_zpssplo5euu.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/95EFA57A-71DA-489D-9427-8BF848EE83AB_zpssplo5euu.jpg.html)

They certainly sit more flush with the arches too.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: LOK on 28 August 2020, 22:27
I really like this it’s tidy and not ott. The newer wheels look smart too. Love the diffuser. Is the exhaust the catback one? Does it come with that diffuser? I dread to think how much it was? :evil:
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 30 August 2020, 22:33
Quote from: LOK on 28 August 2020, 22:27
I really like this it’s tidy and not ott. The newer wheels look smart too. Love the diffuser. Is the exhaust the catback one? Does it come with that diffuser? I dread to think how much it was? :evil:

Thanks. Yeah I like to think it’s not crazy OTT but definitely different.

The Akra is the complete system and includes the Akra downpipe/sports CAT. The diffuser is actually a separate part you have to purchase :shocked:
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 30 August 2020, 22:38
So after having the small rust spot sorted that had been there before I bought the car I gave her in to Ryan Details to get the ceramic coat applied to the drivers door and PPF the B pillars as the black gloss swirls too easily.

Did a superb job and definitely my new go to for anything of this nature as TBH I wouldn’t recommend Midland Car Care any more.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/C1E57B1A_494E_4D6E_B385_EC4EAD9F8468_6d5e8e96_b671_48ed_a8d0_e40e870744e1.jpg) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/01ffa109-8417-44ee-8022-6ae9a3245291)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/7A391FF2_C6FF_4941_A1D7_C4DBE2BEFA6D_1e3ab3ae_226c_4898_af6c_ea803caeaf4b.jpg) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/c363da04-76a4-4209-8da4-6f053781cf1f)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/0B409417_8D0D_4CBC_8AAA_A79AAAF8CD6D_84908e43_c825_4775_a104_29c68d41dfd0.jpg) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/426ac692-6bc7-4417-8582-2cad4eb027a0)

Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: Watts on 30 August 2020, 23:05
Looks great :smiley:
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 31 August 2020, 14:27
Quote from: Watts on 30 August 2020, 23:05
Looks great :smiley:

Thanks buddy.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: sgour on 14 March 2021, 13:39
Very nice. Are you running stock height or lowered?

Im considering buying a set of 19" white gold ultraleggera HLT (how i stumbled on this thread :whistle: ), though I am currently stock height . Mine is on 18" Belvederes from clubsport currently, so the plan is to keep those for winter and have OZ ( or something) for summers.
Title: Re: Stock to Highly Modded in 3 Weeks
Post by: rajb on 14 March 2021, 21:32
Quote from: sgour on 14 March 2021, 13:39
Very nice. Are you running stock height or lowered?

Im considering buying a set of 19" white gold ultraleggera HLT (how i stumbled on this thread :whistle: ), though I am currently stock height . Mine is on 18" Belvederes from clubsport currently, so the plan is to keep those for winter and have OZ ( or something) for summers.

Thanks buddy.

I'm on KW DDC Coilovers and lowered.

I'd definitely look at 8.5j and slightly more aggressive offset to fill the arches better. I'm sure you'll end up lowered to after new wheels.