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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 gallery => Topic started by: scarr89 on 18 April 2013, 19:24
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...Bought this car almost 2 years ago now, and it has spiralled out of control massively, had only planned for it as a 'regular' car, but I discovered this forum :lipsrsealed:
I should have created a build thread sooner, but I didn't...
Here is a few pics from the beginning to now:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1000535.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/P1000535.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1010603.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/P1010603.jpg.html)
Went through a sticker bombing phase :lipsrsealed: :sick:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-03-07102104.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/2012-03-07102104.jpg.html)
I enjoy the whole detail side of modding a car - Nice beading shot :smiley:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28160225.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/2012-04-28160225.jpg.html)
Shot blasted an old set of callipers - Still haven't finished :sad:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/2012-04-28134145.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/2012-04-28134145.jpg.html)
DIY boost gauge
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20121103_153726.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20121103_153726.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/IMG-20130402-WA0006_zps04a7467f.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/IMG-20130402-WA0006_zps04a7467f.jpg.html)
Old porsche's were up until a few weeks ago - Sold them for a few other cosmetic goodies :smiley:
Full spec :
18 rep CH's yoko paradas
bistein b4's with H&R ~35mm lowering springs
Uprated dog bone mount - Must change, vibrations too much!
R tech custom map - 190/310
312 fronts, red stuff pads all round.
standard sport seat interior
EGR delete
Eibach front & rear ARBs.
Piper X filter, other niff naff and trivia...and an awful lot of detailing hours! :smiley:
I sold the alloys and managed to get a Anni rear (freshly sprayed), a new tail gate with the mk5 boot handle (done and sprayed less than a year ago) & the CH's! I also have a US front rubstrip with the orange side lights and orange repeaters to go on...
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130418_161955_zps93f2bcba.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130418_161955_zps93f2bcba.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130330_174330_zps97aac1a8.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130330_174330_zps97aac1a8.jpg.html)
Going to be a busy couple of day, got all of this to fit and a full detail to complete. Will put some pics of it after, will look totally different! :smiley:
Cheers for reading.
Si
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Copy cat on the boost gauge :whistle:
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Copy cat on the boost gauge :whistle:
Oh you're a trend setter now are you? :tongue:
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Copy cat on the boost gauge :whistle:
Oh you're a trend setter now are you? :tongue:
I actually used a Bora vent :smug: :grin:
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I did wonder when you posted about the tailgate lately why I hadn't seen a build thread :laugh:
Keep the posts coming :smiley:
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Copy cat on the boost gauge :whistle:
Pics or never darken my door step again... :angry:
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How did you do it? I think I am going to have to re do it, the gauge keep moving with the car. I think I will have to plasti solder/super glue it all in place, just finding the patience to do it!
I did wonder when you posted about the tailgate lately why I hadn't seen a build thread :laugh:
Keep the posts coming :smiley:
Just got to figure out the diagram and the jargon and diagrams about recoding keys wiring in the Bora CCM then I'll get it sorted :lipsrsealed:
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Nice :cool:
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Personally i think the mk5 handled smoothed boot looks :sick: so im willing to be a very nice person and offer a swap for my boot to save you from spoiling your car :whistle:
Its going to look very nice mate its one of the mods i would like to do but only if i can buy it ready done !
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Pics on this page :smiley:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89814.70
I cut out part of the bottom so it sits down in a groove
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Looking good mate some nice work, loving the wheels! :smiley:
It always spirals mate whether its mods or just fixing! :grin:
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(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130421_140715_zps398b28cd.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130421_140715_zps398b28cd.jpg.html)
Really pleased with how it looks :smiley: Really tops it off IMO. Just a bit of a faff getting it all wired up with the bora CCM. The boot only opens when pressing the lock button on the fob, it acts like a boot pop. Waiting on some info from the seller to get it all sorted.
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Finally got my car all sorted! Have been driving around trim less in the boot and the under the steering wheel, but it is all back on and working now.
I took a trip up to see Ray, aka aRd (He is on ukmkivs & edition, really helpful, top bloke.) he was the guy who wired up the tail gate I purchased as I was having trouble with it, just couldn't get it working after hours and hours of multi metering!
Turned out to be something wrong with the CCM & a wiring fault - which I couldn't have diagnosed or fixed my self, so it was a worthy trip; Ray also sorted my door, I was having to really really pull hard on the handle, only then would it open. The issue was the cable needed shortening which again I didn't know...
So now I have a full functioning mk5 tail gate :cool: Very pleased with it.
Alsoooooooo, I did a little bargaining and got brother rates on some S3 recaros, and managed to get these in this evening! Didn't realise removing/fitting seats was going to be so easy :nerd: - Note I said fitting and not wiring in, the base of the seats are a mess and I have my research to for wiring in the air bags :lipsrsealed:
If anyone has any good links about the seats please share :whistle:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195618_zps7ca5e546.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195618_zps7ca5e546.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195627_zps851c08ab.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195627_zps851c08ab.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195641_zps38bdf9bf.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195641_zps38bdf9bf.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195649_zpsaf21fdf6.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195649_zpsaf21fdf6.jpg.html)
I also got some bora vents with the deal, which I'll probs do on Sunday. They came with the both the male and female connections so I can wire it in nice and neatly. :smiley:
While driving the other day my oil check light came on, so I must investigate this, just need to pinch my mates laptop for VAGCOM.
I have been driving around for ages with my brake pad check light on as the connector came off the pads, I found an old plastic connector (the mystery one in the standard tailgate that wasn't connected to anything) so I am going to plug this is an wire it up so the light disappears :rolleyes:
I have enough bits and bobs to be getting on with, but won't be going crazy as my Mrs is leaving for a year in NZL in 3 weeks :cry: So most of my spare time is spent on the other love of my life...Once she is gone I'll give the dub some much needed TLC in the form of a detail!
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Car all clean, after a long few weeks of fly splatting.
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130629_141439_zpsc4d92f41.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130629_141439_zpsc4d92f41.jpg.html)
I had an early stack from work, so decided to go fetch some oil and give it a oil and fuel filter change...
All went well until I was driving off the ramp and nearly ripped my f**king door off. :angry: :cry: :embarrassed:
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195718_zpsddd8ba20.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195718_zpsddd8ba20.jpg.html)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/20130610_195737_zps85d0e5d5.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/scarr89/media/20130610_195737_zps85d0e5d5.jpg.html)
I was reversing off, and stopped to get out and check I was still in line etc, in a rush I left the door open and hand brake off! :embarrassed: The car then rolled backwards towards the rear post of the 4 poster ramp! Luckily someone saw it and ran up to try and stop it while I dived in for the hand brake!
A slight kink in the door, and a small scratch on the inside, luckily no other damage. So disappointed with myself, a real rookie error.
I won't be replacing it as I can live with it, it will get replaced as and when funds allow. First I am going to be spending quite a lot on her in the next few months.
All from dark side development:
- uprated clutch and new DMF - darkside to fit this
- S3 IC modified to fit mk4 - Fit my self
- darkside hard IC pipe work kit - Fit my self
MAYBE - LSD & cam replacement kit.
I intend on getting the darkside 'budget' turbo upgrade as and when so thinking I may get the LSD while the gear box is being tinkered with...
Any opinions?
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Opinions? Going to darkside will mean you're constantly going to want more power :grin:
They're a good bunch of guys that really know they're stuff and know how to get serious power! They're making me custom intercooler pipework for mine in a couple of weeks :afro:
What you have planned sounds good, shame about the door!