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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 gallery => Topic started by: BobbyT on 18 May 2018, 21:34
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Just posting a few pics of my R. Done a few little bits and bobs, fitted some tat and tinted the lower section of the rear lights using film. Will be changing the wheels and fitting some VWR springs over the next few months. Got to say the R is one hell of a car. Love how goes under the radar in estate form.
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That looks great! I struggle with the boot capacity of my 3 door so an R estate would be a possibility in the future. I know you said you're going to change the wheels but the Cadiz are growing on me, look good against the Oryx :smiley:
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Cheers, I'm not a big fan of Diamond cut wheels. I've had them before and even if you look after them they seem to go bad at some point. They don't look too bad though I guess, I've got a set of Enkei Gp5's to try on. As long as they get shipped back from the US alright.... :undecided:
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New wheels on. Gave it a good clean, getting VWR springs and shocks tomorrow
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Suspension is now on
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Love the R as an estate, not too sure on the wheel choice though . . I did quite like the OEM look
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Gave the car a good clean and a layer of nattys paste wax today! Came out well
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Looking very smart there Rob :smiley:
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had some new rubber fitted today
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Lovely wagon but those wheels are naff. :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
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Good job I like them :grin:
They look better in the flesh.... honest :laugh:
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I quite like them Rob; nice simple design that’s easy to clean the wheel face, the barrel and the backs of the spokes. And there’s no risk of white work corrosion like there is with the diamond cut Cadiz wheels which IMO is always a bonus!
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De chromed the grill today
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Looks really nice, and I like the wheels also. :grin:
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De chromed the grill today
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Looks good, How did you do it?
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De chromed the grill today
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Looks good, How did you do it?
I bought these... :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EZM-VW-Golf-R-7-5-MK7-5-Grill-Overlay-Stickers-De-Chrome-Decals-GLOSS-BLACK/202390052043?hash=item2f1f631ccb:g:XoYAAOSwi4pa4gOx (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EZM-VW-Golf-R-7-5-MK7-5-Grill-Overlay-Stickers-De-Chrome-Decals-GLOSS-BLACK/202390052043?hash=item2f1f631ccb:g:XoYAAOSwi4pa4gOx)
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De chromed the grill today
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Looks good, How did you do it?
I bought these... :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EZM-VW-Golf-R-7-5-MK7-5-Grill-Overlay-Stickers-De-Chrome-Decals-GLOSS-BLACK/202390052043?hash=item2f1f631ccb:g:XoYAAOSwi4pa4gOx (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EZM-VW-Golf-R-7-5-MK7-5-Grill-Overlay-Stickers-De-Chrome-Decals-GLOSS-BLACK/202390052043?hash=item2f1f631ccb:g:XoYAAOSwi4pa4gOx)
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That white looks good
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Fitted a Maxton lip
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Looking good there Rob :smiley: Although not a big fan of white, I do like Oryx.
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Did some VCDS work today on a member's car from VWROC. He took a few pics
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Gave the car a good winter detail(https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2018_11/DSC_1558.JPG.0fd56ad21657e4551005c25e3e4a9a69.JPG)
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Looking very smart there Rob! :smiley:
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Cheers :smiley:
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Fitted some bling to the interior (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)
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Lovely wagon but those wheels are naff. :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
Agreed :grin:
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Lovely wagon but those wheels are naff. :lipsrsealed: :shocked:
Agreed :grin:
Disagree :laugh: I love them :grin:
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Not done a great deal to the car as put most my cash into a new house :sick:
But I decided to have a break from buying house crap and fancy door locks....so had my wheels painted today, I was getting bored of silver and wasn't sure they really suited the look of the car. Went for a mid Grey as I'm not keen on dark wheels as you lose the detail. Ended up a storm Grey. Gives the car a differnt look which I'm happy with for now.
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Took the spoiler cap off today, going to see if I prefer it without. Never been 100% sure about it :undecided:
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Found a spoiler I did like.
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Looks good that! It that model specific for the estate?
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No, nobody makes a good estate one. I took a punt after looking at the 5 door hatch and the estate. Nearly the same... not quite but it fits. This is for a non GTI/R hatch :smiley:
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New wheels arrived today, the company sent the wrong spigot rings so have to sit in the spare room for now. :sad:
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Waiting for some VW centre caps too.
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They look good, be interesting to see them fitted :smiley:
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Yeah me too :laugh:
At least I've had change to add a coat of wax or three :grin:
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Wheels are on and I'm very happy. Seem to ride better than 18's which I find very strange :undecided:
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They do look good and definitely better than the previous set although they looked much easier to maintain! Spoiler looks good too :smiley:
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Cheers :smiley:
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Looking good. They do suit the wagon! Great choice.
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The new wheels and the spoiler suit the car perfectly Bobby. Good choices :afro:
The car now sits so well.
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Thanks :smiley:
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Went to Performance German day
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Great pics, looking very well. One of the best R estates I've seen. Wheels are so much better than previous. :smiley:
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That's looking lovely! much prefer those wheels to your last set. How do you find the drive with it lowered?
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It's ok, I keep thinking I should of gone for coilovers instead of shocks and springs. I'm not sure the Racingline shocks are that great, maybe a little too soft at times? I think a set of B8 shocks would help the set up as I find it bottoms out over large underalations.
I guess you always do compromise when lowering a road car.
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Spot of 'show and shine' action today.(https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2019_09/DSC_1746.JPG.113a0f425727a8e0d83b77d2415194d2.JPG)
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Did you win?
The car looks great. Those wheels are perfect for the car. Ride height too :afro:
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Cheers. No, I took the family and my little lad had enough by 1230 so we left. :grin: