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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #150 on: 06 March 2012, 23:16 »
and yet i rekon still in better looking state than mine sat in the corner of my workshop. r we going to see this finished this time round then jay?  :tongue:

and have you thought about the mintex pads. fast road ones, what erver they are called

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #151 on: 07 March 2012, 08:50 »
I'm a big fan of Mintex until they started putting prices up, then a load of fakes came on the market Its a choice though.
I've realised the calipers might have rusted on this one and not getting good feel so the upgrade will be better I hope still looking for other bits but TBH its nearly ready for MOT!
I plan on just sticking the number plate back on leaving the arch off and just get her a MOT.
Paint job possible later on summer but I'm going to just driver her after all I've never taken her out more than 1/2 a mile since owner her. 

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #152 on: 07 March 2012, 09:42 »
Horay.. Forgot you had this car.  :lipsrsealed:

(I can't talk)  :grin:

Callipers look good. They won't stay shiny for long.

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #153 on: 07 March 2012, 12:15 »
Its all about the drive when its mot'd. That moment of it being on the road again.

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #154 on: 07 March 2012, 13:16 »
Its all about the drive when its mot'd. That moment of it being on the road again.

Been there, done that.. now look at me.  :cry:

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #155 on: 07 March 2012, 14:40 »
Tis a difficult one I need a MOT for two reasons!
Keep the old gal OR
Sell the old gal

I'm in limbo If I keep it it will get a full respray
If I sell I'll touch it up pro like  :laugh:

I hate having it on the drive doing nothing thats been buggin me since spring!
Shaun we should swap cars for abit  :laugh:

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #156 on: 07 March 2012, 14:41 »
Tis a difficult one I need a MOT for two reasons!
Keep the old gal OR
Sell the old gal

I'm in limbo If I keep it it will get a full respray
If I sell I'll touch it up pro like  :laugh:

I hate having it on the drive doing nothing thats been buggin me since spring!
Shaun we should swap cars for abit  :laugh:

With the theory being "variety is the spice of life"?

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #157 on: 12 March 2012, 09:30 »
I've just ordered the brackets for the G60 calipers and the flared union bolts anyone who needs part numbers they are the following:
N/S - 535 611 841 A
O/S - 535 611 842 A
4D0611715B retaining clip x2       
N0143401 Bracket Bolt x2

The flared union copper pipe you might need to find your own if they don't stock it
its 120mm long and has a 10mm flared end! Last picture is complete set up!
Anyone know where I can get cheap braided brake lines?




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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #158 on: 12 March 2012, 11:16 »
I just gave some away jay. U should have posted earlier

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Re: Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!
« Reply #159 on: 12 March 2012, 12:12 »
Cool appreciate the offer though!
I'm sure I'll find some!