Black GTi 1.8 20v.......N/A! What? Is he on crack? etc.

[Wayne]

Looks a really tidy car, a few mods will soon get it looking better.

[*Jonnyg*]

I have a turbo for sale dude. haha


Mk4 photoshoot next tho dude! Hurry up and get some lows and alloys!

[FlashRedThree]

Having now owned this car for over a month, I have to say I just can't seem to mesh with it like I did the old mk3.

But I'm gonna push on regardless it seems.

Recently took the standard alloys off and cleaned them inside and out with wonder wheels, cleaned up the calipers and painted them silver, and took arch liners out and jet washed all the crap out (worth doing - see pic) :






And an obligatory clean before going to Ultimate Dubs.



Hopefully have some good updates this weekend.

[FlashRedThree]

Anybody know how to replace this exterior window seal, and what I need to ask for at the dealers?
Cheers

[FlashRedThree]

So carried out some changes to the car, nothing particularly lairy or original but tried and tested stuff. Went on a trip to pick these up on 4/4/13. Specs are 18x8j et35's;



Fuelling up for the trip (averaged 46 mpg!)



Waited til the weekend then cast my equipment upon the drive:




Test fit pre coils; put a donk on it:



Work in progress:

 

Gave it a bath, be cleansed ye filth;

Washed/polished/sealed:



Results. Also added deep press plates and proper rear LED number plate lights (replacement units with about 20 smd led's in each):









Ride height is under constant review as the suspension settles; back is wound all the way down but fronts I'm doing in stages to try and avoid ARB beef.

Still to come; spacers, sharan badge.

I also have an r32 rep spoiler that I'm considering. But am not sure.
All ideas considered, thanks.

[murraymint]

Looks smart! 

[dTEA]

looks loads better. 

[FlashRedThree]

Thanks guys, it's getting easier on the eye that's for sure!

Now with added sharan badge:

[FlashRedThree]

On the way into a 12 hour night shift last night my alternator light comes on.
Couldn't stop was going to be late, all seemed fine, arrived at work belts all fine. Took it to the F1 auto centre nearby soon as I got off work, turns out alternator has had it, putting out something like 9 amps static.

70A alternator with labour and renewed drive belts £230.

I'm going for a maccy's breakfast now.

If anyone would like to give their opinion on this price please feel free, I'd like to know if this sounds fair!

[madmanmart]

That is expencive TBH, I would of:

Buy second have alternator for about 10p (they don't often fail so theres plenty around)
New belts for £10
Fit yourself in about 30mins

Then go to the Winchester for a nice cold pint (plus £200 extra in your pocket).

Sorted