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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: shorty0100397 on 04 February 2010, 10:06
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Hi everyone, I sold my fiesta that was on finance to clear the remaining payments and bought a golf with my savings. I'd been searching for a decent one for a while within budget, saw some dude but i cam accross this one. It was going for £3700 and I got it for £3000. He gave me a full vallet (Alot dirtier now), and two new tyres too. Currently its in the garage having a full timing belt kit fitted along with a new water pump and a full service. Hear are some pics I took this morning. Apologies for the poor images, it was to cold to care too much.
Thoughts and opinions or suggestions would be apriciated. Thanks (Oh, does anyone know what that plastic thing is on the window?)
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7711/frntq.jpg)
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Looks smart that mate. A few subtle touches you should think about:
Mk5 rear aero wiper
sharan badge
smoked GTI lights
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Thanks, would that rear wiper from a mk5 fit the mk4?
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Thanks, would that rear wiper from a mk5 fit the mk4?
Yeah
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/DSCF0004-2.jpg)
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That looks nice, appears to be a different arm to mine though. Looked on ebay and can only find the blades. Also found these which im thinking of buying.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-VW-Golf-Rear-LIGHTS-NEW-PAIR-SMOKED-GTI-MK4_W0QQitemZ230395908518QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item35a4aa91a6 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-VW-Golf-Rear-LIGHTS-NEW-PAIR-SMOKED-GTI-MK4_W0QQitemZ230395908518QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item35a4aa91a6)
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-REAR-AERO-WIPER-AUDI-A3-A4-VW-MK4-MK5-GOLF-LUPO_W0QQitemZ350309429687QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item519011b1b7
Cheaper from the dealers.
Those lights are ok, but I suggest VW Euro Spec or US Spec ones!
Cue Rhyso to add a pic of his.
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Euro lights
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00124.jpg)
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Or the one in your signature...
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How about these. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK4-4-GTI-V6-Rear-Black-Tail-Lights-Lamp-HELLA_W0QQitemZ400097416043QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100116?IMSfp=TL1001160410002r20949 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK4-4-GTI-V6-Rear-Black-Tail-Lights-Lamp-HELLA_W0QQitemZ400097416043QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100116?IMSfp=TL1001160410002r20949)
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What about these:
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc1/stuconnell/IMG_4479.jpg)
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I like those ones. Your paints looking sweet. Mines looking like a dirty b!tch. Im hoping to give her a clean tomorrow if the weather is dryer.
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That isn't mine mate! It's a picture I stole!
Those lights are US Spec ones (made by VW) and are available from JustMatz.co.uk :afro:
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Cool, thanks fella. i'll check em out. Dont think ill be changing anything this month other than the plates and removing the golf tdi badge. Leaving the vw for now until I get some dosh. That cam belt has hit me hard this month.
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Don't I know it! Mine water pump went so got all that to pay for!
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Yeah I asked them to change the water pump too. How much did yours set you back?
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Haven't had it done yet VW want £300
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Rip off. My local said 260 for the cam belt kit and 45 for the water pump.
Edit - Does anyone know what that plastic thing is on my rear window?
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at I guess I'd say its an aerial for either a GPS system or telephone system
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It doesnt have GPS or a phone system. I think its going to come off. I thought it might be for the alarm because opening the boot sets it off and i cant find any other trigger. Hmm, not sure. The ariel has to go though, its huuuuggggeeee
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The ariel has to go though, its huuuuggggeeee
Glad you said that! :grin:
Sharan aerial or a honda S2000 will fit, and be the short stubby type. There are cheaper ones about on ebay, but some people report getting bad reception form them.
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Just bought one off of ebay. bad news, its in the garage and going to end up there overnight coz they guy has hurt his back and cant get anyone in. Was hoping to get her back today.
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Bump. My pics dont do my car justice, they look very dull on hear. I cant wait to get it back from the garage. I'm itching to nip out and get some cleaning products, go for a spin and take some neat pics to play with. I wish this weather would clear up too, some nice sunny pics would be much better
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the plastic block on the rear window is probabbly an old car phone arial there pointless now of course
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Tried to take it off last night, think this is a hair dryer job. Looks ugly.
UPDATE - new mods awaiting delivered, smoked rear lights, small ariel, and sharan badge rear, new plates (not private though)
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What mileage has it done ? you should get it remapped, go like sh!t of a shovel then :shocked:
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Its on 88k, just had new cam belt and water pump. I asked on another thread, would you know what stage one would increase it too.
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I think looking at about 180bhp if tdi 130/150 but not sure
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he's not got a 130 or 150
if its a 115 it will map to 140-145
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Its a 100.
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engine code ATD or AXR not sure on what it maps to but would have though 125-130 ish
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No idea lol. Where are they located? Ill have a look tonight, at work at the min.
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in the log book or in the spare wheel well on a white sticker.
in work.....well get off here then :tongue: :wink:
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Ha ha, call centre job. Can talk and type.
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Did not know they did a 100 Bhp on a 2003
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thats nice do like the TDi's was lookin at a 1.9 GT TDi before i got my 1.8t
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Tried to take it off last night, think this is a hair dryer job. Looks ugly.
UPDATE - new mods awaiting delivered, smoked rear lights, small ariel, and sharan badge rear, new plates (not private though)
What ones you gone for? Please link :smiley:
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Went for these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941)
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hmm they are quite nice
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Went for these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941)
i wanted these as well but then don't know why i didn't changed rear lights, do post pics with these on ur car when its done
look sweet
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Thanks, I will do. Im expecting to have some bits and bobs delivered through the week. Should have them sorted by the weekend.
LIGHTS - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220542602668&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2209wt_941)
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I like them lights, for me it would be those or the us spec.
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Now, i have had my eyes on these for a while.
Sorry to hijack abit but is related :smiley:
My rear lights (previous owner :sick: )
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/31012010088.jpg)
It says in ebay add, use existing holder etc, would this mean i would have to source standard lights and then buy these?
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yes mate you'd need a set of standard bulb holders
If you can get yourself up to Cliftongrade there is a mk4 in there that you could get the holders off :wink:
I'll be up there Friday, if you can't get there let me know and I'll grab them for you
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I'll let you know by friday then mate if thats ok. Got list of things i have to do when wheels change colour :smiley:
Ps. was that you i saw in Newport high street today? Indigo blue with a black one following?
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not me mate, not been out in mine today as I've been tinkering :wink:
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yes mate you'd need a set of standard bulb holders
If you can get yourself up to Cliftongrade there is a mk4 in there that you could get the holders off :wink:
I'll be up there Friday, if you can't get there let me know and I'll grab them for you
Im lucky, the ones in my ebay link can be switched over without an issue. Im hoping they will look nice on an indigo blue. Had to get smoked ones otherwise standard ones would stand out too much imo.
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they will look good mate, seen them on a few indigo blues now
I've got a set of Black magic colours on the way :wink:
Actually Dave my mate may have a set of holders in his garage, I'll ask him
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Might have to hang on for abit anyway, debating whether to spend this months wages on;
Powdercoating wheels
Different exhaust :undecided:
Valances
KO3s
Too much to buy and not enough money :sad:
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I know that feeling too well ha ha and im itching to buy buy buy. I have a credit card unused with a 5k limit Muuuhha ha ha ha
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they will look good mate, seen them on a few indigo blues now
I've got a set of Black magic colours on the way :wink:
Actually Dave my mate may have a set of holders in his garage, I'll ask him
you know the way forward!
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lol yup :wink:
always wanted a set after seeing this mk4 up at a show a few years ago
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/GTi%20International%2008/22062008004.jpg)
Dave I might be able to get them for nowt off my mate, will see when he gets back at the weekend
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De-badged my car, the glue is awful. You can easily see where it was and can make out the letters. It was too dark to do anymore. Anyone have any tips of how to get the tacky yakky grey stuff off without spending money?
On page one, on my photos you can see on the rear, some kind of plastic receiver. I tried to use a hair dryer to get it off but the glass seemed to flex and pinged. I can see what looks to be either a small scratch or cracked glass :shocked:, any ideas?
Wazzer, that pic looks amazing.
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the car itself was a bit ropey TBH, I just liked the look of the back end
Not that I'm smoothing the back end of mine, I like the sleeper look :wink:
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De-badged my car, the glue is awful. You can easily see where it was and can make out the letters. It was too dark to do anymore. Anyone have any tips of how to get the tacky yakky grey stuff off without spending money?
Shampoo & Warm Water :rolleyes:
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De-badged my car, the glue is awful. You can easily see where it was and can make out the letters. It was too dark to do anymore. Anyone have any tips of how to get the tacky yakky grey stuff off without spending money?
Shampoo & Warm Water :rolleyes:
Thanks, ill give that a whirl.
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I used nail varnish remover to get rid of the glue left behind. Make sure it is Acetone free and use sparingly as too much while harm the paint work. Just put a little bit on some cotton wool and rub gently then wipe with a clean damp cloth.
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a heat gun and rubbing works but your fingers get a little warm :shocked:
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could try some super resin polish thats what i use and it works fine :wink:
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hot water and rubbing you finger over it, then polish to get rid of the outline
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Hi thanks for the info. Ive managed to get most of the glue off, you can still see some bits hear and there. Once the weather clears up i'll use that super resin polish. Bet its crappy where you are norheast_gti-t
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Im so excited, my new lights have arrived. Cant wait to finish work put them in.
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Im so excited, my new lights have arrived. Cant wait to finish work put them in.
Pics please :wink:
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De-badge my golf as well. Glue was killer, my finger still hurting :shocked:
tried hair dryer and rubbing fingers, hot water and shampoo but still few bits are left. i've to leave it like that as its dark now. I'm going to try super resin polish but where can i buy this from??
Also put some pressed plates. pics don do justice but u can still see the plates.
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/DevilzShadow_2009/edc17f45.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/DevilzShadow_2009/62aceea9.jpg)
while putting rear plate, notice one of number plate light is missing, need to get one. can anyone give me part number please
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Time to upgrade to number plate LEDs?
I'm thinking of de-badging the tailgate, but can't make my mind up. I'll likely do it anyway in a moment of madness (like I do most things)!
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Time to upgrade to number plate LEDs?
I'm thinking of de-badging the tailgate, but can't make my mind up. I'll likely do it anyway in a moment of madness (like I do most things)!
u got any pics to show the difference between LED's and standard
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This is with LED's, very bright, notice light reaching the ground :rolleyes:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/09022010098.jpg)
LED's on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390128898417&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)
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looks sweet
i might get these if its straight swap as price is reasonable and i guess if i buy normal bumper light it will be atleast 2-3 quids
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Yeah straight swap, takes 30 secs
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+1 :afro:
going to get this straight away then. cheers for that
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De-badge my golf as well. Glue was killer, my finger still hurting :shocked:
tried hair dryer and rubbing fingers, hot water and shampoo but still few bits are left. i've to leave it like that as its dark now. I'm going to try super resin polish but where can i buy this from??
Also put some pressed plates. pics don do justice but u can still see the plates.
while putting rear plate, notice one of number plate light is missing, need to get one. can anyone give me part number please
Hi, you can buy the super resin polish from halfords, ebay and other online shops. Also i'll have some pics on today hopefully. Im doing a big clean, polish and wax if the wax arrives.