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Title: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 14:15
Took the big step of ordering Air the other day,also found a replacement for the CSL's.

I can't wait for next years show season :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 14:18
 :shocked: :shocked: How much is air ??

and whats the replacement..

Cant wait to see it next show season !!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 14:22
:shocked: :shocked: How much is air ??

and whats the replacement..

Cant wait to see it next show season !!


It varies depending on which kit you go for and who you get it from.

I'm not giving that away,but i think they look as good if not better than the CSL's.Just need to find a new owner for them now.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 14:59
no no no no you cant start a thread and not tell.. your as bad as Jake !!!!

So are you going to be smashing your sills next years then going 'proper' slammed ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2010, 15:03
What air have you gone for Patch?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 15:08
Air Lift
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2010, 15:36
Sweet from a UK supplier or Direct from AL?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 15:39
Bag Riders in the US
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2010, 15:48
What kit have you gone for then? Analogue or digital?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 16:05
What kit have you gone for then? Analogue or digital?

Neither :grin:

After viewing a few different cars and having fitted a few air kits,the one that stood out to me for ease of use and controllability was the manual kit that Baz has on his.
So the same set up as his but with the new XL struts.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2010, 16:08
Looks like a good kit. :afro: Will you get stung at Customs?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 December 2010, 16:16
Yep :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 05 December 2010, 16:23
Damn, never mind :grin:

Bet you can't wait, think you should keep tue CSls until air is fitted then get rid ;)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 12 December 2010, 20:00
Damn, never mind :grin:

Bet you can't wait, think you should keep tue CSls until air is fitted then get rid ;)

No,i can't wait still waiting for them to send it out........................................ :rolleyes:


The csl's wouldn't have worked when the car is fully aired out,so it's time to try something new(or old).

Anyway,the kit

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z215/Patch27/airliftlifestylemanual5__16823_zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: houston on 12 December 2010, 20:06
looks expensive, im guessing it cost more than i paid for my whole car

what kind of clearance are you expecting when its fitted? rolling on the rim?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 12 December 2010, 20:14
Not as costly as you may think,i bought everything in that pic except the compressor and tank + the rear bags for £450 shipped,the front shocks will be a further £500 shipped and then whatever import duty i get stung for.

I'm hoping to be sat as flush as possible when down,should work out the same as Pats car to the mm once they have been widened.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 13 December 2010, 10:35
:shocked: :shocked: How much is air ??

and whats the replacement..

Cant wait to see it next show season !!

Dan - Air is free, we breath it everyday.  :grin:

Patch - Car should look good mate. cant wait to see these new wheels. P.S send me the postcode for the Money Tree youe found, i want some
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 December 2010, 20:14
:shocked: :shocked: How much is air ??

and whats the replacement..

Cant wait to see it next show season !!

Dan - Air is free, we breath it everyday.  :grin:

Patch - Car should look good mate. cant wait to see these new wheels. P.S send me the postcode for the Money Tree youe found, i want some



No problem mate,

M17 60HR WEEKS
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 13 December 2010, 22:17
nice one on post code lol..

when you expecting this air ??/
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 December 2010, 22:21
Early 2011 now,should all be fitted and new wheels here by the end on Jan,damm that slow boat :angry:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 13 December 2010, 22:25
lol if you dont mind me asking how much is fitting ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 December 2010, 22:27
lol if you dont mind me asking how much is fitting ??

FOC :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 13 December 2010, 22:28
hopefully see you at the RR day again later in the year patch. loved ya car last time and sure you'll only be making it better.

Least you wont have to jack it up to get on the RR.lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 13 December 2010, 22:33
i wana see the car i really wana see the car.. fitting sounds cheap patch is that with or without VAT??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 December 2010, 22:41
hopefully see you at the RR day again later in the year patch. loved ya car last time and sure you'll only be making it better.

Least you wont have to jack it up to get on the RR.lol

Aye,no more of this crap :grin:


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/R-Tech/DSC_2705.jpg)


Hopefully it'll be better,it works in my mind.................................
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 December 2010, 22:44
i wana see the car i really wana see the car.. fitting sounds cheap patch is that with or without VAT??

I'll be at most major show's next year and will be at the summer RR event @ Rtech.


Fitting might cost me a few BSE butties to keep Pat going,in all serious though if you can fit suspension and wire a plug,you can fit air.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 13 December 2010, 22:48
its one of them things that probably looks worse than it is.. maybe one day i will have air.. maybe put air on my mk2 lool
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 14 December 2010, 13:49
Welding required?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 14 December 2010, 19:24
Not on these.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Pat on 14 December 2010, 20:10
mmm BSE butties :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 15 December 2010, 11:34
I'll just pop over if Patch is paying for Butties  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 15 December 2010, 21:26
Only if you fit the rear bags.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 16 December 2010, 09:46
I'll fit bags to the rears. May only be carrier Bags but least you'll have some sort of bag fitted.  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 16 December 2010, 10:56
Will be awesome when fitted  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Devilz on 16 December 2010, 22:37
hopefully see you at the RR day again later in the year patch. loved ya car last time and sure you'll only be making it better.

Least you wont have to jack it up to get on the RR.lol

Aye,no more of this crap :grin:


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/R-Tech/DSC_2705.jpg)


Hopefully it'll be better,it works in my mind.................................


are these falken fk452? if they are, how will you rate them patch as I'm planning to get these as well
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 December 2010, 22:56
The tyres were bought for their tyre wall tendency to stretch,not for their performance traits.

All in all not a bad tyre for the money,decent grip in the dry but not the greatest performer in the wet,although i'm not convinced a more expensive tyre would spin less in the wet.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Devilz on 16 December 2010, 23:22
The tyres were bought for their tyre wall tendency to stretch,not for their performance traits.

All in all not a bad tyre for the money,decent grip in the dry but not the greatest performer in the wet,although i'm not convinced a more expensive tyre would spin less in the wet.

me neither, my car skidded today on wet road at roundabout at 20MPH, thankfully there were no cars behind or on side otherwise there must have been exchange of insurance details  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 30 December 2010, 21:06
The new owner of the csl's is collecting them in the morning and my new wheels have been ordered,can't wait for winter to be over now.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 31 December 2010, 11:40
look forward to seeing what rims your getting mate.

Im running Falken 452's aswell, good overall tyre for a premium tyre. quiet hard wearing, so still get spin up in dry conditions, good traction in wet but when the snow came i dont think any tyre would have been any good, took a roundabout sideways in the golf :evil:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 31 December 2010, 15:40
Looking forward to updates Patch!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: wakeboarder15 on 31 December 2010, 17:02
The new owner of the csl's is collecting them in the morning and my new wheels have been ordered,can't wait for winter to be over now.

 :tongue:
....its been a long day is all i am going to say  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 31 December 2010, 17:13
The new owner of the csl's is collecting them in the morning and my new wheels have been ordered,can't wait for winter to be over now.

 :tongue:
....its been a long day is all i am going to say  :wink:

What's this............................................. :tongue:





(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3812721351_c5c16d618e_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 31 December 2010, 17:22
 :tongue:very nice  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: andc1 on 31 December 2010, 17:34
loose the remote control aerial !!!!  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 31 December 2010, 17:38
scoobygolf didnt you know its one of them life size rc cars  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 31 December 2010, 17:52
loose the remote control aerial !!!!  :wink:

Just giving the new owner of the csl's an idea of how his car will look with them on.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2010, 18:12
jeez you lot need your eyes testing, it's american :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: wakeboarder15 on 01 January 2011, 15:32
loose the remote control aerial !!!!  :wink:

Just giving the new owner of the csl's an idea of how his car will look with them on.

love that pic!
although im going to leave them silver  :tongue:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 16:15
 :evil:






(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5311697709_85b0f99680_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 01 January 2011, 16:42
The new owner of the csl's is collecting them in the morning and my new wheels have been ordered,can't wait for winter to be over now.

 :tongue:
....its been a long day is all i am going to say  :wink:

What's this............................................. :tongue:





(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3812721351_c5c16d618e_b.jpg)



They look really nice in a darker colour.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 16:45
new switchs pat ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 01 January 2011, 16:46
B*tches <3 switches.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 16:53
 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:01
new switchs pat ??

First things first,i'm called Adam,Pats my buddy with the image wheels on his mk4.

Those switch's control the air in and out of each bag,still waiting for my front shocks before i install anything.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 01 January 2011, 17:03
new switchs pat ??

First things first,i'm called Adam,Pats my buddy with the image wheels on his mk4.

Those switch's control the air in and out of each bag,still waiting for my front shocks before i install anything.

Could I ask a question, how do you know if the car is level or you have put the same amount of air in.

Sorry if this seems a thick question.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 17:04
Ok Adam.. they look pretty swish..

I guess it just distributes the air evenly into the bags ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:07
I have two gauges with twin needles to show how much pressure is in each bag,i'll have to set the car at a ride height that i'm happy with and remember where the needles sit.Once the car has been aired out(on the floor) i can just use the switch and watch the gauge untill i reach the required pressure again.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 17:07
can you not preset heights ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 01 January 2011, 17:13
Not with a manual kit, you'll need a digital kit £££
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:14
Not with this system,untill recently all air suspension was controlled this way.Only with the fancy digital management can you do that.

It's not hard to remember what pressure looks good and only takes a few seconds to set the whole car up.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 17:15
whats it gona drive like Ad ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:18
The same as coilies,no difference.

With the two way systems air can be pushed from one bag to another when cornering,but with the four way set up,each bag has an independent air supply so can't be moved around while cornering.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 17:19
so its gona be pretty firm then lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:21
The barmy thing is no,the lower you go the comfier it will be :wink:

When raised right up the ride will be rock hard.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 17:37
I take it because theres less air in the bags so more movement.. didnt tihnk of it like that so they are more practical than i once thought ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 17:51
Correct.
It'll be the most practical mod i ever do to my car.
I can ride around as low as i like,then if i come across a road full of speed bumps or a multi-story car park etc.....a quick press of the switches will raise me up to clear them.It's also good if your carrying a few passengers and the tyres scrub,just add more pressure to raise it back up again :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 18:04
might mention this 'practical' mod to the other half lool..

Out of curiosity how long does your tank take to refill ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 18:08
It'll take a few minutes if completely empty,but that doesn't happen very often.There is a pressure sender on the tank which will keep the tank at 150psi,if you raise and lower a few times this will lower the pressure in the tank and the compressor will kick in to top it back up to 150psi.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 18:09
oh right cool.. Is there many common faults with air leaky bags or such ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 18:12
oh right cool.. Is there many common faults with air leaky bags or such ??

A little leakage overnight is expected,but we're only talking a few psi.
It also doubles as a security device,if you drop it down at night both your car and wheels are going nowhere :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 18:14
oh right thats fair enough.. Have your wheels turned up yet ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 18:15
Should be with me by Friday
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 18:16
will we have a teaser piccy ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 18:21
Not sure yet,i might just wait for the better weather and stick them on before any pics are taken.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 01 January 2011, 18:50
Interesting read  :smiley:

Ive just learnt loads about "Air"  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 18:51
so did i thats why i asked  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 19:13
It also has the added bonus of not needing a jack to change a wheel :wink:





(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs098.ash2/38255_426517659424_679534424_4600125_5489797_n.jpg)


Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 19:16
i take it thats jumping yer ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 19:21
They don't jump like hydraulics.

You can only lift the rear wheels like that though.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 01 January 2011, 19:23
how does it manage that tho lol ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 01 January 2011, 19:26
Inflate opposite corners and let all the air out of the other two,the weight of the engine will lift the back corner up.Just a pivot point.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 19:48
Interesting read  :smiley:

Ive just learnt loads about "Air"  :cool:

Here's a diagram to show just how simple it is :wink:







(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z215/Patch27/scan0001-5.jpg)



Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: vwfiend on 03 January 2011, 19:51
Not much to it on paper! Hope it's all good when it's complete  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 03 January 2011, 19:53
I wouldn't know where to start with it! Where does the main tank go?

Top stuff though i would love to see how it works for real at a show this year - im not sure which ones im going to yet  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 19:56
Tank goes in the boot,as this car is used every day i'll be keeping the spare wheel.I'll make a false floor and make a cut out where the spare wheel is,then the tank will be on the passenger side of the boot.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 03 January 2011, 20:00
Tank goes in the boot,as this car is used every day i'll be keeping the spare wheel.I'll make a false floor and make a cut out where the spare wheel is,then the tank will be on the passenger side of the boot.

We need pics of the install  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 20:04
Tank goes in the boot,as this car is used every day i'll be keeping the spare wheel.I'll make a false floor and make a cut out where the spare wheel is,then the tank will be on the passenger side of the boot.

We need pics of the install  :cool:

Hoping to get a DIY guide done when i fit it all,it's getting more and more popular so i think it's about time there was a DIY guide to help people out.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 03 January 2011, 20:09
Tank goes in the boot,as this car is used every day i'll be keeping the spare wheel.I'll make a false floor and make a cut out where the spare wheel is,then the tank will be on the passenger side of the boot.

We need pics of the install  :cool:

Hoping to get a DIY guide done when i fit it all,it's getting more and more popular so i think it's about time there was a DIY guide to help people out.

Very true :afro:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: T_J_G on 03 January 2011, 21:05
How so the air lines get from inside the car to the outside?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Steve_PD on 03 January 2011, 22:21
looking at the pic its a simple job, its just making the job look tidy
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 January 2011, 22:24
this is a lovely install...

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/ross2000/15851_181490921273_163256096273_309.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 03 January 2011, 22:25
does look nice.. cant say ive really seen a bad install lol.. only installs i see are at shows and all are show car quality lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 22:30
Mine won't be anything like that,hoping to box it all in out of view.Should just look like a carpeted box on on one side of the boot,that way i can still through stuff in the boot and not have to worry about air lines being snagged etc.......
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 03 January 2011, 22:33
is this your daily ad ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 22:38
Yep,the work horse does over 250 miles per week.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 03 January 2011, 22:49
nice thought it might just be a show car..
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 January 2011, 22:57
nice thought it might just be a show car..

Nope,this is a proper car,i have the stone chips to prove it :embarassed:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 03 January 2011, 23:08
thats the only prob with my car the 3 or 4 stone chips  :sad:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Steve_PD on 04 January 2011, 09:10
3 or 4 stone chips :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: mines got about 600 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 04 January 2011, 20:21
3 or 4 stone chips :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: mines got about 600 :lipsrsealed:

So your catching me on mileage and now stone chips  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Hulmie on 05 January 2011, 09:35
Patch's car had major gravel rash on the front end when i last saw it.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 January 2011, 21:05
Patch's car had major gravel rash on the front end when i last saw it.

Your not wrong :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 22:24
Updates :smiley:

Stripped it all out.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/fa0e1924.jpg)

Wired to test for leaks.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/c254b412.jpg)

Installed in it's final position.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/e6908291.jpg)





Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 22:27
looks like top work mate is this all going to be boxed in or ??

Is someone a happy boy its finally all happening ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 22:32
Time consuming,it's the longest we've ever spent fitting air but everything has been done as it should,no cutting corners on this one.Two days work so far,but we now have the rears fitted.

It wasn't untill i saw the car drop at the rear that i thought YES,with the new wheels it's going to be the big change that i said it would be :smug:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 22:37
nice nice we expect vids uploaded as per course.. will it be long left or are the fronts quicker ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 22:43
Still waiting for delivery of the fronts,but they should be with me in the next few days.All the hard work is pretty much done,the fronts are just a case of swapping the shocks over and plumbing in the air line.


The wheels have been a hassle,but the rears along with my custom 13mm adaptors have been completed,should have kept the csl's the amount of money it's taken but hey ho it should look good and be a one off.

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 22:46
so are the wheels now ready with rubber and adaptors or you waiting on front adaptors ??
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 22:59
so are the wheels now ready with rubber and adaptors or you waiting on front adaptors ??


No,the wheels are 5X120 so using my current adaptors,but to get the rears to sit how i want them it required loosing 3mm off the offset.I had planned to have 3mm machined of the back of the rear wheels,but due to the spoke design it wasn't possible,a solution had to be found fast.The idea came up about taking 3mm off the adaptor but this would leave the bolts that hold them to the hub sitting proud 3mm(they can't be chopped down,for head strength),so it was decided that we should make little pockets in the back of the wheels to accommodate the bolts.Got the call earlier to say that they are finished.Rubber is here,just needs fitting.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 23:08
bloody hell thats a lot of work.. hope its all worth it in the end mate..
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 23:12
Tell me about it,it's crazy when i think about it :shocked:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 23:16
bet the bills looking crazy now as well lol budgets out the window lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 06 February 2011, 23:23
Looking forward to seeing pics of the wheels fitted.  :cool:

Sounds like it is worth the work for something different.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 06 February 2011, 23:29
bet the bills looking crazy now as well lol budgets out the window lol


It was a a little more expensive that i first worked it all to be,but nothing too crazy.Messing with my car is my hobby,i don't follow a football team or piss my money up a wall/smoke/take drugs,so it's not that bad when i think about it.

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 07 February 2011, 11:01
+1 patch i dont do any of them things either but i got this thing they call a wife an she gets all my car fund money  :grin: :grin: :grin:
and cant wait to see the final result patch :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: houston on 07 February 2011, 16:59
my god, this is gonna look mint, dont think ive ever heard of anyone going through that kind of detail fitting wheels, really looking forward to seeing the pics.

just a quick q to show how dumb i am, but when your that low do you have any bother with your sump grounding out? everytime i read pvw there seems to be at least one mention of a smashed sump in there

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 07 February 2011, 17:33
yer you do so you upgrade to shallow sumps and such.. not just sumps but sills get mashed aswell if not carefull..
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 07 February 2011, 18:32
bet the bills looking crazy now as well lol budgets out the window lol


It was a a little more expensive that i first worked it all to be,but nothing too crazy.Messing with my car is my hobby,i don't follow a football team or piss my money up a wall/smoke/take drugs,so it's not that bad when i think about it.



+1 :afro:  Cant wait to see the pics  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 February 2011, 22:20
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/DSC_5419.jpg)



Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 20 February 2011, 22:25
lovely they arrived !! no good in your hands need to be fitted !!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 February 2011, 22:26
I don't do anything like that anymore I just replaced my vices with a house, wife and kids, dunno which is worse  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 February 2011, 22:31
lovely they arrived !! no good in your hands need to be fitted !!


Ahem....................


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/DSC_5428.jpg)


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/Adam/DSC_5439.jpg)


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Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Toby on 20 February 2011, 22:41
LOVE THIS  :laugh: :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 20 February 2011, 22:46
Now they are the pictures i wanted to see !!

Saw your wheels on the new m3 on topgear tonight  :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 February 2011, 22:54
I noticed them too,shame i sold them :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 20 February 2011, 23:11
after all that work ?? your mad  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 February 2011, 23:17
Those wheels on that M3 were CSL's,not what i have now :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 20 February 2011, 23:18
the ones on the matt greyish bmw ?? if they were then my bad lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 20 February 2011, 23:20
the ones on the matt greyish bmw ?? if they were then my bad lol

Yep CSL's, off topic but £1250 for the matt paint finish made me  :laugh: as well
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 20 February 2011, 23:44
£1700 !!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 21 February 2011, 08:43
£1700 !!

 :shocked: you could get a standard one wrapped for list.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 28 February 2011, 18:44
The new wheels got a new flavour,hyper silver had to go :sick:




(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5482948289_6a1848c8b9_z.jpg)


(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5482969379_506661989d_b.jpg)


(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5483001309_7348b3e482_b.jpg)


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(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5482921983_140c539ecc_b.jpg)


(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5482895109_d1d418af14_b.jpg)







Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Steve_PD on 28 February 2011, 18:50
very nice :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 28 February 2011, 20:06
Nice  :cool:

Is that powder coat?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 28 February 2011, 20:28
Paint,i doubt that you could get this colour in powder coat.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Toby on 28 February 2011, 20:31
I am very very jelouse :) they look the dogs mate ;) can't wait to see them on
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 28 February 2011, 20:41
Paint,i doubt that you could get this colour in powder coat.

Looks a fantastic finish  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: tech1889 on 28 February 2011, 20:42
Spot on mate.. its all coming together now !
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wayne on 28 February 2011, 20:53
Lush, they look stunning in that colour.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 28 February 2011, 21:14
I am very very jelouse :) they look the dogs mate ;) can't wait to see them on


Thanks,only a week or so away now.


Paint,i doubt that you could get this colour in powder coat.

Looks a fantastic finish  :cool: :cool: :cool:



Panelcare did the work,the satin lacquer has worked perfectly.


Spot on mate.. its all coming together now !


Sure is,the car is now at the body shop for arch rolling etc.........


Lush, they look stunning in that colour.


It's actually more than one colour,a grey base with white pearl on top and then satin lacquer,came out better than expected tbh,im chuffed to bits with them :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: p11jon on 28 February 2011, 21:18
they look sweet mate . your old wheels look the dogs though tbf. :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 28 February 2011, 21:27
patch you still got that money tree  :grin:and them wheels are very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 28 February 2011, 21:31
Thumbs up to Panelcare then :afro:  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: p11jon on 28 February 2011, 21:33
what wheels are they size etc ???? info . much work to get them on?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: damien010685 on 24 May 2011, 10:29
WHat are those wheels i want i want i want!!!! and will be buying once i find out?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 July 2011, 20:57
More changes :grin:


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/DSC_7647.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 July 2011, 21:01
seat subframes? :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Toby on 20 July 2011, 21:01
is this going to end in happy tear's!!  :shocked: :shocked: sparks!!!!!!!!! convertible mk4 on air  :evil:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 20 July 2011, 21:04
seat subframes? :wink:

You know it,can't wait to get them back.


(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp99/w794wcb/dsg/4e45eab7.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 July 2011, 21:26
the suspense is killing us  :laugh: :laugh:

PM coming your way too mate
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 08 September 2011, 20:24
Even bigger changes now,it's for sale :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: golf-sib on 08 September 2011, 20:28
What you planning on getting next, eh?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: thatwillis on 08 September 2011, 20:30
 :shocked: It is such a lush car. So yeah ditto what you replacing it with?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 08 September 2011, 20:55
Something six speed and with a lsd :evil:

Edit 5 speed lol
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: golf-sib on 08 September 2011, 21:12
Something six speed and with a lsd :evil:

Edit 5 speed lol

In the Vag line? TT, S3, S4, Leon, Ibiza?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 September 2011, 21:22
no I don't think it is
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 09 September 2011, 17:10
Even bigger changes now,it's for sale :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE&ob=av3e  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: richw911 on 09 September 2011, 17:12
no I don't think it is

Jap?

Honda?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 09 September 2011, 17:22
It's getting stripped of some of the good bits,keep your eye on the classified over the next hour or so.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 02 October 2011, 22:43
The new toy..........


(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/3192/3192656-2.jpg)


Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 02 October 2011, 22:52
Very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Steve_PD on 02 October 2011, 23:05
Nice :cool: Not fancy an EK9 Type R?
My next car will be a honda again :lipsrsealed: :evil: :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: bobbarley on 02 October 2011, 23:07
The new toy..........


(http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/3192/3192656-2.jpg)




VERY big chances.  Sold your Golf?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 02 October 2011, 23:11
Still got the golf,it needs to go so i can enjoy the new one
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: The Dave on 03 October 2011, 01:13
Nice motor :) I'm going the way of the Honda aswell, EP3 Type R for me.

You gonna run some mad air on the Accord? :D
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 03 October 2011, 12:06
same car as what my mate has, pretty nice  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Adam on 03 October 2011, 12:45
A LOT of car for the money!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 October 2011, 18:44
My mate also got one of these, decent cars but too many doors for me  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: daz veedub on 03 October 2011, 18:54
nice mate but in my opinion prefer ya golf
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: bobbarley on 03 October 2011, 19:33
A LOT of car for the money!

Depends how much he paid  :cool:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 03 October 2011, 19:43
Nice motor :) I'm going the way of the Honda aswell, EP3 Type R for me.

You gonna run some mad air on the Accord? :D


Not kept the tank and compressor for nothing :wink:


nice mate but in my opinion prefer ya golf


Looks pretty normal these days


(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z215/Patch27/Phone157-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: golf-sib on 03 October 2011, 19:57
I'd say its a good move, why would you want a golf which is an everyday car that you see so many off on the road especially the mk4, since the price off the mk4 is plummeting even I'm tempted to buy something new and just strip and track the golf since of it's value.

Secretly I'd like one of them cars myself, but I'm getting old and grumpy  :tongue:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 October 2011, 20:35
Still looks better now than it did when you got it  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: daz veedub on 03 October 2011, 22:17
I'd say its a good move, why would you want a golf which is an everyday car that you see so many off on the road especially the mk4, since the price off the mk4 is plummeting even I'm tempted to buy something new and just strip and track the golf since of it's value.

Secretly I'd like one of them cars myself, but I'm getting old and grumpy  :tongue:

his golf wasnt something u saw everyday tho  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 October 2011, 22:36
Mine is a daily, nothing wrong with that
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: daz veedub on 03 October 2011, 22:42
Mine is a daily, nothing wrong with that

+1 what isnt an everyday car nowadays  :undecided:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: golf-sib on 03 October 2011, 22:44
Lamborghini Reventon  :undecided:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: daz veedub on 03 October 2011, 22:50
Lamborghini Reventon  :undecided:

ok got me there but in an ideal world who do u know who owns 1 i ment an everyday houshold car modified or not
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: golf-sib on 03 October 2011, 22:53
Yes and no, on a mk4 a FMIC stands out like a sore thumb, but without the FMIC I wouldn't have guessed.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 November 2011, 22:04
A few pics off the Jap Crap


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6277866100_f7fbb71120_b.jpg)



(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6277346359_5fbd8cbcae_b.jpg)



(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6277867308_274bf73b6e_b.jpg)


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6277864884_558c201275_b.jpg)


Saw the old Golf in PVW again today :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 16 November 2011, 22:05
What's all that ground clearance doing there?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Dave_IOW on 16 November 2011, 22:06
Indeed, bit high isnt it  :laugh:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 November 2011, 22:17
It's all in hand
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Wazzzer on 16 November 2011, 22:19
Thought it might be  :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 November 2011, 22:24
It's actually real good fun at this height,handles like a dream
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: jonnyturbo on 16 November 2011, 22:28
Lookin good mate
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 November 2011, 22:35
Nice paint :sad:




(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z215/Patch27/IMAG0032.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: james2 on 16 November 2011, 22:52
i love jab cars . stick a turbo on it/ kick arse. :wink: watch how video / kick arse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JP3eDSOiHU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JP3eDSOiHU) :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: sveed1.8T on 16 November 2011, 23:31
Saw the old Golf in PVW again today :grin:

I thought that was yours, in the panned out pic? The slammed black golf on white rims looked familiar :wink:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: topher on 16 November 2011, 23:37
http://6two1.com/2011/10/11/ravendip-r-type/

do it!
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 19 November 2011, 20:11
Saw the old Golf in PVW again today :grin:

I thought that was yours, in the panned out pic? The slammed black golf on white rims looked familiar :wink:

It's in there twice,once at inters and the other at Awesome Gti
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 14 May 2012, 21:06
Got the mk4 itch again
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Rhyso on 14 May 2012, 21:06
Got the mk4 itch again

You can get creams for that
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: jockgti on 14 May 2012, 21:07
lol not liking the honda or after a mk4 as well? its a good time to buy a mk4
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 14 May 2012, 21:08
Lol


Do you have a non vag for sale section on here?
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 14 May 2012, 21:09
lol not liking the honda or after a mk4 as well? its a good time to buy a mk4

The Honda is a hoot,but i just want another mk4 again :grin:


How it looks now


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6793088994_8234fe31ff_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Rhyso on 14 May 2012, 21:10
Lol


Do you have a non vag for sale section on here?

Nope  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: jockgti on 14 May 2012, 21:12
that looks like you're racing down an isle in tescos,nice looking car though
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Toby on 14 May 2012, 21:17
got a lurvlllyyy white mk4 for ya patch  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 14 May 2012, 21:49
got a lurvlllyyy white mk4 for ya patch  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

No thanks,i want a std one.
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: cullygti on 14 May 2012, 22:05
does that mean your coming back to the mk4 section then patch
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: daz veedub on 14 May 2012, 22:51
welcome back  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Big Changes
Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 May 2012, 23:12
Bloody hell..  WB