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Title: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: jv on 11 February 2009, 13:42
:)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 11 February 2009, 14:47
 :grin: Nice one JV

Well though as I have now started to do bits here and there only right i started a project thread!

When i first bought my mkiv 1.8T wasnt going to do anything at all with it, but as we all know once you get chatting to a few people see what they have done or are doing you get an itch that Rich and Rhyso are happy to help scratch!  :wink:

So here is the Ride when I first got it all standard 1 owner and 25k on the clock

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/DSC02342.jpg)

Soon after the Dub bug had kicked in started to do some subtle changes so first was removingthe rear badges and changing the front and rear chrome VW badges for black ones

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/05054.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/05052.jpg)

After a while and seeing what others had done colour coding the rear i decided to do the same

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/ccb.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/fin.jpg)

At the same time I felt handy with the spray can so it done the engine cover as well

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/ec1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/ec2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/enginesept.jpg)

Will be re-spraying the cover soon to brighten it up again!

Now after much reading I took it upon myself to do the DSG R32 intake upgrade, as some may have read what a bloody mare that was !!! I think I may have put others off doing this due to my experience in fitting it lol

Here is the larger intake against the standard one

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/dsg.jpg)

And so the fun began!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/dsg-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/septdsg4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sepdsg1.jpg)

Now it took me around 3 months to get this fitted, after numerous attemps and getting so far I would get stuck, not be able to remove the front tray and generally spent my afternoons swearing bloody murder and gettign quite fustrated. At the time there were no real write ups on the subject only 'My mate fitted mine' which didnt really help. But I persisted and I finally got the front tray out!! what a momentus day it was!! Cut my hand up a treat but I didnt care!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/spetdsg2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/septdsg3.jpg)

Onwards with the changes!

Next up was the stainless steel foot rest and door sills

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sill.jpg)

Again being The_stink had my usual fun on not being able to screw the damn footrest in, but with my trust tube of 'No more Nails' that little Bar steward was in :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sill2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sill4.jpg)

Some time had passed and it was time to upgrade the Bosh DV for the trust Forge 007p

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/007p.jpg)

Managed to get a nice Black one off ebay and at a good price!

Another small change was the smoked side repeaters

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/siderepet.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/fittedsr.jpg)

After talking to a friend of mine he kept going on how a good set of wheels makes the car, so as I was having a casual look on ebay came across these Audi S8 wheels, impulse took over and they were bought!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/alloy2.jpg)

along with some poorboys wheel sealant

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/alloy.jpg)

Im yet to get tyres but at the end of march after many months sat in my room they will be going on!!!
Along with that I also have a Boost Gauge in my from from SWG motor sport just need to get some cash for the Air vent Pod and I can get that installed as well.

Now after feelign a bit flush I decided it was about time to sort out the ride height, I wanted to keep the ride comfort but also have it lower at the same time. Eibach springs FTW as many have said so a few clicks later and a set were on thier way to my front door

Off to my mate Toms to get the springs fitted

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3104907874_4bb76f373c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3104909550_5cf081e955_o.jpg)

Now I wanted to change the front end of the car and had seen a few Golfs with black bars and colour coded surround, so thought id give it a try, on ebay got a front grill, when it arrived got to work on it

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/grill.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/grill23.jpg)

I wanted the Black badge to stand out a bit more on the front so colour coded behind the badge at the same time :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/grill22.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/grill28.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/grill27.jpg)

Makes it stand out from the crowd a bit more

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/jan2.jpg)

Now i got bored of the rear badge and after re-readign the Sharan badge mod decide to do this, and colour code it black at the same time

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sh2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/sh3.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3242023680_0099cb4dd0_o.jpg)

Now most recently as of Tuesday 10/02/09 I have a visit from Nick and Ben at R-tech  :grin: :grin: :grin:
best mod so far the car is now just stupid quick and makes me want to drive 24/7

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3269473292_efbb521ed8_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3268649659_5d6bceb450_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3269472488_5bfe9d6da2_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3269473032_2a9707b4be_o.jpg)

Now the Golf really does 'Go like Stink'  :grin: From what Nick has siad with my AUM lump / KO3s Turbo and the things I have done to the engine so far should make 210BHP easy  :evil:

Thats as far as I have got over the past year next on the list are:

Forge TIP
VR6/G60 flywheel/Cluch
Miltek exhaust

Im sure there will be others to come just need to find the time and money  :smiley:







Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 16 February 2009, 09:19
Just a quick update

Should have some new wing mirrors coming through thanks to Josho who has been really helpfull and ordered me some primered wing mirror covers from a VW breakers near him.

Once I get the word, can pay Josho and have them sent here and then get them sprayed up Satin Black as well should tie in with the front and and make it look more complete, did give the lower grills on the bumper a couple of layers of Satin black just makes them look alot better instead of the tired looking black plastic which is nearly grey!

In two weeks can  get the Cambelt / Water pumpdone and get that out the way! Then a Service, by which point I should finally have the £££ to get some rubber for the S8's, fingers crossed nothing will pop up and steal the money for the tyres lol  :wink:
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 16 February 2009, 17:17
Some good news if you havent already read in the Mkiv section

But my bonus im gettign from work at the end of FEB is goign to be enought to get the Cambelt/waterpump and TYRES for my wheels  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 21 February 2009, 17:14
Further update after having my mate check my steerign out today looks like I may need a new steering rack!!

But i cheered my self up and bought some MKv GTI badges but got out bid on a front red one by 50p!! but roll on friday wheels are going on! :grin: :grin: :grin:

oh forgot to mention that im getting some areo wiper arms and blades for £40 nxt wk  :grin:
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 25 February 2009, 18:14
well these little bad boys came through the post today, ready for the wheels on friday, order the tyres tomorrow morning and jobs a gud un on friday, the dust caps also come with a little spanner so i can tighten then right up stop any scabby ass pikeys tryign to nick um

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/dc.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 27 February 2009, 17:18
Finally had my wheels fitted today!!  :grin:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3314427306_da6c43822d_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3313626969_4450860a13_o.jpg)
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Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 02 March 2009, 09:42
On sat picked up my front Aero wiper kit got the whole lot for £40 so was happy with that, fitted and also gave my engine cover a much needed fresh lick of paint

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/febengine.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 03 March 2009, 23:49
So a little update,

Got the car booked in for a service on friday where they will tell me I need my Cambelt/waterpump done, which i knwo just need £££ to do it :P

but also should find out whats wrong with my steering as it doesnt feel right so hopefully not to expensive to fix famous last words!!!

My Number plate surrounds arrived today which was safe, sent my docs of to dubmeister as well so my pressed plates shoudl be here soon!!!

But the biggie is those Tornado Red anni valances!!! Thanks to Ivor for pointing them out just hope i can do a deal and get them  :smiley: woudl save me sprayign my standard valances as i was going to!
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 06 March 2009, 15:21
Car had its service today, few things they mentioned mainly gettign the Cambelt done which i am in the process or sorting! But also looks liek I need a new steering rack well gay!!

but

My pressed plates from Dubmeister came today :)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/np1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/np4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/np2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/np3.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 07 March 2009, 10:22
My wing mirror covers came today, so giving them the satin black treatment to tie in with the front end,

Nasty black plastic look  :grin:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/wm1.jpg)

Keyed up with 1200 w/d and first layer of primer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/wm2.jpg)

now i found it annoying spraying one side ley it dry then turn it over only to have little scuff marks on the other side so i fashined som little hooks out of a coat hanger

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/wm3.jpg)

now a nice even coverage without the marks ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/wm4.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 16 March 2009, 14:46
well my black rear view mirror arrived on the wk end so poped that on and now its doesnt stand out liek a sore thumb on the windscreen!! will get some pics up soon,

But will be gettign a Miltek Catback anni style exhaust at last!! been waiting ages for the right time to do the exhaust upgrade and for £280 cant go wrong, just need to source me a rear anni valance and jobs a good un, roll on the end of march!!!
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 31 March 2009, 14:48
Just an update,

Put a £60 deposit on my miltek exhaust today  :grin: and might even be able to strech to a set of Collies Weitec as wellbut will need to do the ARB so not sure if ill ahve enough £££ but heading in the right direction
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 11 April 2009, 13:45
Wentover to my mate toms today so he could change the cambelt and water pump took about two hours just glad its all done now! water pump with metal impelar fitted :wink: he didnt have time to do the rear bushes so going to book it in with vee w services to get that done this wk will put some pics up asap, also going to get teh boot recess smothed over as some little bar steward nicked m rear badge and cant be arsed with spraing up another just for it to be pinched

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/cambelt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/cambelt2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/cambelt3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/cambelt4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/cambelt5.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 20 April 2009, 22:10
At Last!! My anni valance with the cut out came today, tried to find one for ages then bought a diesel anni valance at first, which didnt have the cut out. I then spoke to the guy who sold me it only to tell me that he had one with the cut out!! so had to send the one i had back and finally they sent me this, its booked into the body shop next week and is going tornado red along with the front valance then the following week will have the Anni style Miltek nos res Catback exhaust fitted sou should look and sound alot better  :wink:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/annivalance.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 23 April 2009, 16:03
Just managed to source these £60

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(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/rico_arg/CIMG2208.jpg)

its not the whole clocks but the surrounds/dials /needles

saves the hassle of having to reprogram the clocks etc just a swap over of whats already there  :smiley:

also got a stubby ariel on the way too, next thing is to get the air vent pod from SWG so i can finally fit my boost gauge !
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 26 April 2009, 22:43
So today sorted out the problem with the fuse box thing on top of the battery changed it out with one i got from the breakers for £23 and also got round to fixing my door handle  :grin:

Now the battery cover doesnt fit due to the part being slightly different in design, the main thing is it does the job and the car runs!! think ill mod the batt cover a little to fit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/melt.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/b1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/b2.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 01 May 2009, 00:29
Picked up my car today after having left it with the garage on monday and not working lol, all that got sorted and i had my front valance smoothed and sprayed and had my rear anni valance sprayed and fitted, gettign the miltek next week so the hole will be filled nicely  :wink:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3490031154_fdaaa8b102_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3489187141_90b3c60dc8_b.jpg)

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Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 11 May 2009, 11:02
Got a txt from our Ma nice big boxed arrived today aka my Miltek exhaust so goign round my mates tonight to get that fitted!!

Also picked up this SFS TIP £50 delivered bargin  :grin:

(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk90/rhearyan21/Photo245.jpg)
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 11 May 2009, 23:28
Went round Toms after work and he fitted my Non Res Miltek Exhaust  :grin:  :evil:

Man what a difference in sound got a nice deep purr sounds like its actually got some balls now!! Cant wait for it to bed in properly!!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3522396103_39fe8ab2d5.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3522396709_1afff5c5e3.jpg)

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Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 03 June 2009, 13:42
Finally!! I have just paid for my Forge TIP in Blue, just waiting fro the others to contact Damian at DPM but when it arrives will look like this

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7697/dsc012723hn.jpg)

just need to buy the boost hoses to match!
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 11 June 2009, 15:29
well my tip came on monday and i have oredred my pillar pod for my boost gauge, had the gauge for around 8 months now just havent got round to fitting it so shoudl ahve both fitted within the next two wks  :cool:
Title: Re: the_stink - goes like stink?
Post by: the_stink on 03 July 2009, 18:44
well after a wk's wait after ording the wrong colour pillar pod :P the right one came so just need to get the bar steward fitted

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/zippypockets/boost.jpg)