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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 gallery => Topic started by: jv on 15 December 2009, 12:00
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Alriiiiight, thanks JV for adding a thread for me here :)
So where do I start?
Ok, a bit about myself. My real name's Stepan, but friends usually call me Steven. Live in London, but originally from Latvia, came to UK 3 years ago to study, but got bored and started working full-time 2 months ago.
Anyway, cars have always been my passion, and I LOVE MODDING/TUNING CARS. Currently I'm 19, so for my first car, I couldn't really get a Ferrari F430, so Golf is a perfect choice. I'm mainly into German cars, but like some Japanese and Italian stuff too.
Enough rambling...Now the car.
1996 Golf Mk3 1.8 8v SE
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4188357308_1890c39827.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4187594829_5a9c52ce14.jpg)
Bought it in October 2009 from East London, completely stock with no mods. So it's an SE, and because of that it has some "extras", such as GTI rear lights, GTI arches, GTI seats, white dashboard, etc.
I've never thought, that I would start modding it...All I wanted to do is get some new alloys, and that's it, but after I got them, I thought maybe I should get a new exhaust? A spoiler? Leather interior? lol
Anyway, long story short, so far I've spent £1000+ on it, but still got some stuff left to do...
Here are current mods:
M3 style mirrors
Rear crystal clear M3 style lights
Front hella twin headlights
Lenso RS5 17" wheels
GTI color concept leather seats
Jetex 2.5" twin exhaust
Xenon 6000k lights
Tinted windows
Few pics:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/4188358394_bb96c22022.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4187595855_782cc398fd.jpg)
I won't probably do anything more in 2009, but 2010's gonna be a BIG year :D
Future plans:
GTI spoiler - have already bought it, but need to respray and bond it on
Fog lights - also got them, will probably fit this saturday
Mk4 GTI steering wheel - got this one too from a Mk3.5, another job for this weekend
VR6 bonnet lifters
Chrome door pulls
Aluminium pedals
Front electric windows - got the cables and the front near side regulator+motor...still need the driver's side one and the door cards (leather preferably)
I know, you might ask why I still haven't lowered it? Well, I personally think that's a dumb idea and I don't like how the car looks when it's low :( Also don't want any issues with rubbing, scratching the front bumper, etc.
I guess that's all so far. I'll keep you updated, when anything new happens :)
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Got my sexy red stripes (6mm) done on Saturday, so now it looks like "anni" Golf :D Goes really well with red leather.
Tried to fit the fogs, but realized that I need some clips to hold them in, otherwise they are coming out, when I put the blanks in.
Was thinking to fit the mk3.5 steering wheel, but didn't have the right size driver socket for the wheel nut (need something like 19 or 22/24), so couldn't take the old steering wheel off, lol. Ordered a set of driver sockets, should be coming this week.
Will take some pics when the fogs and the steering's finished :)
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Ok, little update. Eventhough, I thought I won't do anything until the New Year, I couldn't resist, lol
So painted the spoiler in gloss black and bonded on with Tigerseal. Fits perfect, and shouldn't come off :D
Got the boot struts for the bonnet from a scrappy, and will fit tomorrow probably. Will take some pics as well. Also ordered the screws and clips for the fogs from VW. About 3 quid in total - bargain.
Received the aluminium pedals last week too, but that's not a "quick jobbie", so not sure when I'm going to do it.
Now I have the offside front electric window regulator and motor as well, so just need the door cards and can put everything together. By the way, if anyone got leather door cards (purple or black) from a 5dr, let me know :)
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Time for the pics :)
Fitted the boot struts today (thanks Shady Pioneer for his thread!) and the fogs as well. The struts fit perfect, but the fog on the passenger side is a bit dodgy, and doesn't sit straight :(
How to fit the boot struts as hood lifters > http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=112349.0
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Still waiting for the driver sockets to arrive, so I can change the steering to mk3.5 wheel.
Also might go to a scrappy this Saturday to get the front door cards, as I'm planning to fit electric windows for the front. Got the mechanisms, cables and switches already.
Might fit the aluminium pedals on the weekend too, although it doesn't seem too simple.
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Glad the write up helped you man :afro: good to see people using the info on the site too.
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Cheers Shady :)
Alright, no big progress so far. Decided to swap my black'n'red seats for proper black ones, which are also heated, but I don't have the wiring loom and the switch. So if anyone's got it, please let me know.
Finally got a set of 4 black leather door cards. Will fit the front ones, when I put the electric regulators, although I haven't decided what to do with the back ones, because I'm not planning to fit electric windows at the back.
Didn't have time to fit the pedals, so will have to do it next weekend. Same with the steering wheel, as still haven't got the right size drive socket. :undecided:
Got some serious long-term plans, but they are quite pricy, so not sure when I'm gonna do them:
1. Jamex Coilovers - £200
2. Borbet 9x16s - £650
3. Full respray in matt black - £1k
Will upload some pics later on.
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Little update here :)
Got the driver sockets recently, so FINALLY fitted the mk3.5 steering wheel, which looks AMAAAAAAAZING :laugh:
Had to swap the clock springs to make my airbag work (the mk3.5's airbag wire was cut), and everything is perfect now. For those, who don't know what size socket you need, it's 24.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4279021470_19e3842963.jpg)
Also got myself VR6 wooden highline gear stick with leather gaiter, so fitted that as well. (thanks to damo666, who was breaking his VR6 :wink: )
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4279019068_49639845c7.jpg)
Love the way the interior looks now - black leather + mk4 steering wheel + wooden gear knob = sexxxxxxx
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4279020460_35315a507c.jpg)
Things to do:
Fit the aluminium pedals
Fit front electric windows with leather door cards
Fit OEM color coded electric mirrors (don't like my M3 ones - too small, cheap piece of ugly plastic :( )
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Haven't done much this weekend, but here's a little update :)
I was planning to go to scrappy on Saturday to get the electric mirrors, but I thought I would rather clean the throttle body, because the cutting out issue is quite annoying. So I cleaned the TB with carb cleaner, but also went to VW and bought ECU #30 relay (£12.69). Will put it soon, but first want to see, if the cleaning of TB actually helped. Also bought fuel pump #167 relay from flexiblefish98 (thanks! :) )
Today I've changed the back door cards to the leather ones. However, I had to make those little holes in the door card for the winder, because I can't be bothered to make back windows electric as well. So these are one of a kind leather door cards with manual winders, lol
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4300733838_f4dbbe5f1d.jpg)
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Also tried to fit my "universal induction kit", but the sound was the same as original airbox (probably because it's a cheap piece of sh1t) - so decided to sell the crappy cone filter.
Now I'm thinking to get smoked fogs/indicators/reflectors, but what bothers me is the way left fog sits in place. It just doesn't get it properly, and pops out, even if I screw it properly. The annoying thing is that the right one sits perfectly.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4300738002_bb8b224c18.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4299992465_65d262f806.jpg)
So I don't know what to do...2 options:
1. If it's the bumper problem, then get a new bumper just for the fog to sit properly? LOL
2. Or simply take the fogs out and put in smoked double reflectors.
Your suggestions are welcome :)
Also ordered chrome door pulls and pins from eBay, so should be coming this week :cool:
Next weekend:
Go to scrappy and see if I can find electric mirrors
Might try to fit front electric windows (btw, is there a relay for that?)
Long-term plans still remain the same - Borbet A's 9x16, Jamex coilovers and matt black spray.
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Ooook, another weekend update!
So what have I done this weekend? Went to scrappy yesterday to see if I can find anything useful there, and actually found a pair of manual Golf mirrors in good condition, so I thought I would put them on temporarily instead of my crappy M3 ones, until I get color-coded electrics. Guess what? The guy said £40 (YES, FORTY) for the pair. I was like WTF? Just left the mirrors there and said f*ck it.
When I came back, I decided to fit chrome door pins and chrome door-pull handles. Got everything from eBay for quite cheap, and here are some pics. Obviously pins aren't a problem to change, but the handles were a bit tricky.
I used this guide > http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/jomde/index.htm (thanks for that!) :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4318515743_6274ed2e80.jpg)
Then I decided to put my GTI smoked rear lights back and see if it makes any difference to the leak behind the offside rear light. I think this started to happen, when I put the M3 style rear lights, so let's see what happens now.
To be honest, I'm even thinking to leave the GTI ones on, as they look really nice :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4318550701_933142d25a.jpg)
That was it for the Saturday, as it was getting dark and I couldn't do anything...
Today I thought, I would try to replace the relays (30 and 167) and maybe connect the wires for heated seats.
So removed the plastic cover for the fusebox (simply push 2 green buttons and pull the cover), and managed to change the #167 fuel pump relay (it's located on the bottom row of relays, the first one from the right). Couldn't find any #30 ecu relay, so will figure out what to do with it later, lol
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4319252806_a386ff4209.jpg)
The wiring for the heated seats....Let's just say I have NO IDEA how to connect that. Had a look at the back of the fusebox, and decided better not to touch anything or I will mess up something :laugh: But I fitted the switch, although it's useless :embarassed:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4318513441_16f1ca014c.jpg)
Here are some up to date pics of the front and back.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4318614191_fa85603d3c.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4318615335_20d4d4a1af.jpg)
Now, it's time for future plans:
1. Electric windows/mirrors - I don't think I can do this myself because of the wiring confusion :shocked: Although I have all the parts, except the dash loom, so once I get that, will probably ask someone to do the job for me...
2. Smoked fogs/reflectors/indicators - still unsure, whether I need fogs AT ALL. Once I am 100% sure about that, will either need a new bumper to properly fit the fogs, or if I decide not to use them, then will simply get smoked reflectors and indicators instead of getting a full set with the fogs.
3. Coilovers + Borbet A's - won't lower the car, unless I get Borbet A's and fit them. I know it's not an easy job, so I will have to do some research and see if all this is worth the money/effort, as I'm NOT gonna drive this Golf forever, lol
4. And finally matt black respray - this depends on the funds. As this is not something REALLY important, I won't do it, unless I have some spare £1k :laugh:
Oh, I also made a new sig - simple, but niiiiiiiice!
Stay tuned - more stuff's coming :)
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Haven't done anything major this weekend as there wasn't really anything to do...
Finally managed to get my heated seats connected, thanks to DazVR6, who gave me this link:
http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?50618.20
Nothing difficult, when you know what you are doing. No need to remove the dash, but you do need to take off the clocks and the stuff underneath the steering wheel (4 pieces, including the fusebox cover).
Here's how to get the clocks out:
1. First remove the plastic pieces to the left from the clocks, where the heater switch sits or blanks, if you don't have heated leather. Then remove the airbag light plastic to the right from the clocks, as well as the headlight switch. Simply use a flat screwdriver to carefully push out the airbag plastic, and the headlight switch comes out, when you push on a little "thingy" on the top right corner that holds it in place. Disconnect the wires.
2. Now you will see 2 screws on each side, which hold the black plastic piece that is covering the clocks. Undo them, and again using a flat screwdriver, push it out from different angles.
3. Finally we got up to the clocks, which are holded by 2 a bit smaller screws. Undo them, and turn the clocks down, so they are facing the steering colomn. Pull them towards you, then disconnect the multiplug, and take them out (a bit tricky, but not impossible)
4. It's time to get the heater wiring connected. When you remove the clocks, you will see there's a multiplug block in different colors (grey/yellow/green/blue), located just behind the headlight switch, that we've removed. Simply plug in the wires from the heater seats into their matching color blocks (I had grey and green + brown), but the brown one goes to the block that is attached to the right corner of the dash, a bit further right from the other colors.
Everything will become obvious, when you remove the clocks. Oh, make sure that you get in the switch wire in its place, before you put the clocks back on. When everything's connected you should have, the switch wire to the left, where the switch sits, the grey/green/brown wires plugged in their relevant blocks, and the seater plugs hanging out from the bottom BEHIND the dash.
5. Well done, almost finished! Now simply hide the seats plug wires somewhere non-visible and connect them to the seats. The best part is testing, and see if your bum gets warmer :laugh:
When I had my alarm installed, the guy put the "alarm ON" flashing bulb right where the heater switch should be. So when I connected the seats, I had to place it in a different place, like here...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4336783929_b656061746.jpg)
No, the warning button from a mk3.5 cabby doesn't work (not connected), and no I don't have rear electric windows, that is a useless switch, lol
Finally decided that I WILL put fogs on my car, so now waiting for a mystic blue front bumper to fit them properly, and will order a complete smoked set of indicators/blanks/fogs soon.
Also waiting for color coded electric mirrors, VR6 splitter and brake caliper paint (red) to come. Should be around this week.
More updates to come :) Thanks for following my progress!
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Sunday, update time! :)
Received my color-coded electric mirrors and finally got rid off the M3 style ones. Although, the electric mirrors don't work now, because they are not connected, but once I sort out the electric windows for the front, everything will be fine. Just waiting for the dash loom, and then I will get start fitting the regulartors, door cards, etc.
If anyone's interested in the M3 mirrors, send me a PM. Here are a few pics of the color coded ones (there's a little crack on the offside mirror, but I don't really mind...):
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4355495249_d31f5d44b7.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4355496035_6100738f40.jpg)
Also got the VR6 front splitter, which I haven't fitted yet, as I'm waiting for the mystic blue bumper to come, and then will do it. The smoked fogs have been ordered, now just need the smoked indicators and blanks.
Bought some red brake caliper paint, just waiting for good weather to paint the calipers.
Today I've fixed the problem with flashing xenons, when the sidelights are on (thanks to VR6Joe), by disconnecting the yellow "dayglo resistor" plug underneath the airbox. Now everything's cool :)
Washed the car first time in 6 months LOL :D I forgot how nice the wheels used to look, when they were clean, so I couldn't resist taking a few pictures...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4355543417_97e9e2afd4.jpg)
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Found some Borbet A's, and might take them depending on the price. Once they are fitted, the next thing will be Jamex coilovers with arch work probably...
There's a little rust spot on the bottom of the offside door, so planning to clean that soon.
Smoked set of fogs/indicators/blanks will be up and running, once I got the bumper.
Matt black respray not anywhere near yet...
Plans for the next weekend depend on what I'll be able to get hold of during the week :smiley:
Enjoy your weekend and see you soon!
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Went to a scrappy today to see if I can find anything useful, but there were only 2 Golfs, lol....One was a crappy GL, and a VR6 that was totally stripped.
Anyway, the full set of smoked indicators/blanks/fogs is ready and now just waiting for the front bumper from VR6Joe to come. Arranged a courier and everything, so should be with me around this week.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4372979867_6b591d6807.jpg)
Once I got the bumper, I will also fit the VR6 splitter.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4373737388_e83df2d35e.jpg)
Ordered some GolfGTI.co.uk stickers last week, and got them today. Sticked on the car, but they're not exactly straight, although I'm not really bothered as they still look ok :)
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Dropped the idea of painting the calipers, because the weather is crap and I don't have a garage/shed.
Still waiting for the dash loom for front electric windows, although sometimes I think it's too much hassle, and just want to leave them manual. We'll see how it goes...
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Woke up early this morning, because I knew it was going to rain, so I thought I would quickly put a up the new bumper (thanks to VR6Joe), before it starts pissing. Unfortunately, I was unlucky, and after about half an hour it started to rain like hell.
Anyway old bumper out:
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Quite easy to do, took me about 15-20 mins:
1. Open the bonnet, take off the grill
2. Then remove 3 bolts on top and 5 underneath.
3. Remove the 2 clips on each side from the arches and pull the bumper off.
New bumper in with the smoked set of indicators/blanks/fogs and VR6 splitter:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4392049087_cfea5c2886.jpg)
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Fogs are sitting perfect now, FINALLY! :)
Ordered some more of 6mm red stripes to do the front bumper as anniversary :D
Lost my bloddy front number plate, as after glueing it with Tigerseal, it somehow came off when I was driving...Fcukkkk
So going to Halfords tomorrow to get one.
Plans for tomorrow:
1. Halfords - number plate
2. Fit a new grill (3 slat) that I got from a scrappy today, as mine's look horrible with all the stone chips.
3. Align the steering wheel properly (messed it up, when fitted mk3.5 wheel)
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Went to Halfords today and got the number plate with fixings - about 15 quid in total, not too bad.
Also aligned the steering wheel, although now it seems to be pointing more to the left, when I'm going straight. Can't get it perfect, argghhhh. It was quite tricky to take out the airbag, but this helped >>> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=764870
Fitted the new grill, and looks quite nice without the massive stone chips that I had.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4395518018_08d77e1a11.jpg)
Now when the smoked front set is sorted, I need to get to fitting the front electric windows. Hopefully, will get hold of the dash loom soon, so I can start fitting them.
Been thinking about getting new alloys for the past week, but still can't decide. What I know for sure, is that 17's are definitely not staying.
Originally I was willing to get 9x16 Borbet A's, but they are quite difficult to find, hence why they aren't exactly cheap, lol. Also they look crazy, so not too sure about them :laugh:
So right now I'm thinking:
1. Borbet A's 9x16
(http://img.220.lv/photos/7748228_03102008101727.jpg)
2. BMW E30 BBS 15" RZ's - nothing too fancy, but they look like VR6 wheels in some way, perfect size and price.
(http://www.wheelcollision.com/wccpix/59166.JPG)
3. Polo GTI 15" BBS RX - if I drop the Borbet's, then will need to decide between these two.
(http://idd02aq5.en.eresmas.net/fotos/IMG_0877w.JPG)
Alright, that's it for this weekend.
Jamex coilovers will be fitted as soon as I decide, which wheels to go for. And then I will probably get to sorting the body, i.e. rust, scratches, dents, etc.
See you soon.
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There's nothing to do really this weekend, as I'm still waiting for the dash loom for the windows. Also bought leather handbrake with the gaitor, so that should be coming this week as well.
Went to Halfords yesterday after work, and bought WD40. Sprayed it on the throttle cable this morning, and I think it did make a difference, as the cable now moves nice and smooth.
The nearside brake light wasn't working, so replaced the bulb and everything's ok now.
Got my red 6mm stripes last week, so glued it to my "new" front bumper :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4410891957_accab091ef.jpg)
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March 14th, weekend update :)
I was thinking to fit electric windows this weekend, since I had everything needed, but then at the last minute I changed my mind, simply because it's too much hassle imo, and manuals aren't too bad, lol
So if anyone needs a complete kit for front electric windows, let me know.
Ok, now what've done...Fitted the front leather door cards with "custom made" holes for winders :laugh:
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Non of the switches are working, because nothing's connected, but I don't care :rolleyes:
Received the leather handbrake from dubunit (thanks mate) last week, so fitted that as well.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4431539651_0e86dddc4b.jpg)
It's a 5 min job:
1. Remove the ashtray (just pulls out, when opened)
2. Remove 2 little screws
3. Remove the plastic trim
4. Now undo 2 nuts (13mm) that hold the handbrake in place
5. Turn the handbrake sideways, so you can remove it from the hole
6. Carefully remove the sensor clipped to the side for the handbrake light
That's it. Be careful with the sensor, because I've almost broken the clips on mine :tongue:
Finally, I also changed the heater panel cover, since mine had a crack and the illumination wasn't working on the left side.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4431541603_0d7c33e100.jpg)
Yeah, it says "Air Condition", but I don't have it :D Now it makes me want to get some more useless buttons, i.e. air condition switches :laugh:
Well, that's all...Nothing major, but the little changes are always nice :)
Now I'm looking for 16" BBS RX2's from Mk4 Cabrio, since I don't want the Borbet A's (too fat) anymore or BBS RZ's from BMW E30 (don't like them).
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4444189654_d8178502e3_o.jpg)
Lowering on Jamex coilovers 60/40 after I got the alloys on. The tyres will probably be 215/40/16 - same as on Anni.
See ya
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Been busy this weekend, so haven't done anything, tbh. Actually, there wasn't anything to do, lol
I'm going to make some custom Hella Color Magics, so bought all the necessary stuff, ready for tinting, i.e:
Black tinting spray
Red tinting spray
Masking tape
Lacquer
Sandpaper
Got everything, except the standard CL/GL lights :D Here's what I want to do:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4451920182_0781878d6d.jpg)
Also got myself another useless switch from a scrapyard, that's the A/C twin switch...Forgot to take a pic, though.
Still looking for wheels. Might actually get Borbet A's, if I'm lucky, but 7.5x16 all around, not 9x16 :)
I'm slowly getting to a stage, when I can say "I'm done with modding the car".
1. Make the Hella CMs lights
2. Get 16" wheels
3. Lower it 60/40
And that's it really. Probably will spend some time sorting the bodywork, but nothing else that I can think of at the moment.
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Went to a scrappy today, and guess what I found?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4467226097_5e9417b303.jpg)
I couldn't believe it, because this sh!t is so rare and what's even better, I got it for 10 quid :smiley:
While I was taking a picture of it, I also took a pic of the A/C switch I fitted last week. Obviously it doesn't work, but I don't like blanks :grin:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4467227143_5bdf55a48c.jpg)
Bought some CL/GL lights from Ebay and decided to do the custom tinting today.
Everything's ready for the job:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4468002520_f16d4cdb02.jpg)
First I thought I would tint the middle section, so I masked top and bottom bit. Then I used 600 grit sandpaper to sand down the area. Once it was ready I sprayed the 1st coat of black spray. I've done probably around 3-4 LIGHT coats in total, sanding with 2500-3000 grit paper between the coats. And after sprayed the lacquer.
The key is to take your time, and better to do many light coats, rather than overspray.
Half way through:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4467229713_51618f0e6f.jpg)
Then I did the same thing with the top bit. Mask, sand down, spray, sand, spray, sand, spray, lacquer.
End result:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4468005054_8388de6dce.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4467232401_fe8dba8508.jpg)
I'm pretty happy, considering I was doing tinting first time - it's quite good. Now I need green bulbs, before I can fit them to the car, because I don't want my indicators to flash red, lol :laugh:
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Alright, it's Good Friday today, so I'm off from work :)
The weather is sh!t as always, but I thought while it wasn't raining I would fit Borbet A's 7.5x16, that I bought last week. Unfortunately, they didn't fit, because the spigot rings that I have on my Lenso's are not the right size :sad:
Anyway, left that for later, and fitted my custom tinted Hella Crazy Colors (or Color Magics, whatever!) with green bulbs.
Looks awesome, I like them :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4483513647_0cc4459293.jpg)
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Now I need to get the right spigot rings for Borbet's and then I will probably fit them next week, as I won't have any free time before that. (or maybe I will, who knows...)
Once the wheels are fitted, the next job will be 60/40 drop on Jamex coilovers, but I'm guessing that will be done end of April or early May.
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Ordered the spigot rings (64mm - 57.1) for Borbet's yesterday, so should be getting them Wednesday or Thursday. As soon as I get them, will fit the alloys and take off my Lenso's for sale. (hopefully before the weekend, depending on weather).
Going to a car wash tomorrow, as the car is super-dirty inside and out.
Now I'm thinking what to do with the stone chips on the bonnet, because they look awful :sick:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4490354754_9fa14c20c6.jpg)
I got 3 options in mind:
1. DIY fix (sand, spray, lacquer) - not sure about this, as the fresh paint may not match properly
2. New bonnet - quite good option, although finding one in the exact color might be a problem + fitting
3. Bonnet bra - easy fix, but costs about 40-50 quid and the fact that it's gonna be full of water doesn't sound good.
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Borbet A's are now fitted, and they look niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice :laugh: Although, I'm still waiting for centre caps to come, so don't want to take any pics just yet. You'll have to wait a bit :rolleyes:
Was kind of bored today, and I didn't know what to do, so decided to "swiss-cheese" the airbox. Took me bloddy half an hour to make all the holes. First I tried to drill from the inside, but then realised it's much easier to drill from the outside :grin: So keep that in mind, if you are gonna do this...
Also I tried to take out the plastic cylinder insde of the top part of the box, but didn't quite manage to do it, lol - so I just left it in.
But I did remove the crappy plastic attached to the wing to allow more air to be sucked in. Anyway, so before putting everything back, took this pic:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4511311310_09829e5e6e.jpg)
Well, obviously this mod is not going to give you any noticable gain in perfomance, but now I can hear quite deep roar in low gears. Sounds good :smiley:
At the moment, I still have the standard filter, but will get K&N panel filter soon. So that will give even better sound, I believe.
Plans for April/May:
1. Jamex coilovers
2. K&N filter
3. Bonnet
That's it so far. Thanks for following my progress :wink:
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Sorry guys for not updating the thread for a while, but I've been busy lately...Booked a holiday and was supposed to be away this week, but the bloddy Icelandic volcano decided to get angry at me, so I had to stay :(
Anyway, rebooked my flight, so will be off next week.
The plans still remain the same for May.
Will be getting a new bonnet from VR6Joe, Jamex coilovers from eBay (£200) and hopefully K&N panel filter (about £50)...
Still waiting for the Borbet centre caps to arrive, it's been like a month now :undecided: Kinda annoying, but whatever.
Would take some pics, but the car is dirty and it's ugly without the centre caps :tongue:
I'll see you soon guys.
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Finally, May update! :)
Ordered Jamex coilovers few days ago, so should be coming this week. Not planning to slam it, but a "sensible" 60/40 drop should be nice.
Was thinking to replace the bonnet, because of the stone chips and a massive scratch, but after some thinking decided to go for a bra. Just waiting to send the payment to Deano, and that should be with me next week as well.
K&N panel filter will have to wait a bit, because I'm planning to get a new distributor, because my mpg is really crap and I got the 00515 error code after VAGCOM scan. Hopefully that will sort the problem.
Went to Halfords yesterday and bought some Autoglym stuff, so today I was polishing/cleaning the car and trying to restore the black color to the trims, as mine were literally grey :sick:. Found lots of little scratches here and there, so will get T-cut to get rid of them.
Couldn't resist taking pics after polishing, but still no Borbet centre caps, so anyway:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4592377712_d71b3dc969.jpg)
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Kells, I know you like my "4x4 ride", but chill out - coilies are coming :D
Emmmm....Well, probably that's it for now. So here's the "To Do" list:
1. Fit the coilies and lower 60/40
2. Get the bra and hide the stone chips, lol
3. Buy a new distributor and get it fitted
Later on:
K&N filter
Smoothed wipers
Can't think of anything else now...Anyway, enjoy your weekend! :smiley:
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After some calling here and there, the best quote I could get for fitting the coilies was £150. So going to a local garage to get them fitted on Monday. Told the guy to lower it 40mm all around, but anyway, I will adjust it later on, if needed.
Also will need to get the wheels aligned, which will cost another £30.
Some pics...Hope you like my carpet :D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4608331193_ec0b096ab0.jpg)
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Smoothed wipers arrived on Thursday, so fitted them quickly - 2 min job. Look smart, clean better and no annoying wiper noise. Really useful "mod" for 10 quid.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4608935684_d45d3ba1ba.jpg)
Today's effort was fitting the bonnet bra. To be honest, I like it (better than looking at my stone chips), but still not 100% sure...Sometimes I think getting a new bonnet would be a better idea. But anyway, we'll see how it goes.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4608934882_245ab4f696.jpg)
Ok, back to the list:
Wipers - done
Bonnet bra - done
Coilies/lowering - will be done on 17.05.10 (Monday)
Centre caps - coming Monday/Tuesday
Need to buy:
New dizzy
K&N panel filter
I wish I had some proper working place/garage, because I'm eager to get started on removing the rust, but can't do it because of sh!tty weather...but yeah, bodywork is on my list :)
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May 22nd update :)
Jamex coilies fitted, finally! Paid £180 for the coilovers, and another £150 just for fitting. I feel like I got ripped off...
Anyway, lowered the car 40mm on front and 20mm on rear. Going lower the wheels start rubbing on the plastic GTI trim, so this is the maximum I can go down without doing any further work. Although, I'm happy with this drop - looks good, drivers well and not too problematic going over speed bumps. So going to leave it as it is.
I will add some pics tomorrow - was busy today, spraying the inside of the new bonnet I got. I figured it's better to fit a nicely done bonnet, rather than mess around with a bra, so here it is:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/4629646643_175437df83.jpg)
The other side is already primed, so going to Halfords to get the paint and hopefully get it done tomorrow.
Another thing I was trying to do today is to change the dizzy myself, but ended up just changing the cap, because I tried everything to undo the bloddy bolt, but couldn't get it out, lol...Going to a garage on Monday to get it fitted.
Got the tracking done as well, had camber on the nearside front - fcuking £60. Went to Golden Wheel (http://www.goldenwheel.co.uk) in Park Royal, quite nice place, clean and professional.
More stuff coming tomorrow...
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pics of the loweredness !! Ill have updates of mine tommorrow dude got a 60/40 drop
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Went to Halfords today to get the spray paint, but they didn't have mine in stock, and couldn't even mix, because the machine wasn't working...Nice! Tried VW, but forgot that they are closed on Sundays. So will try to get the paint during the week.
This is the primed bonnet:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4632687855_07b874db09.jpg)
Got the Borbet centre caps, but no bolts, so can't fit them yet...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4632686499_1ee00e800a.jpg)
Loads of people like the flat ones, but I think they look ugly. The hexagons are sexxxy :laugh:
While I was in Halfords I bought some T-Cut to get rid of some scratches on the car, but most of them are quite deep, so it didn't really help much.
Also I decided to go back to M3 style rear lights, so got those ordered from Germany for about £50. I think it takes about 2 weeks for them to come. Orange bulbs ordered as well.
"Xenon look" sidelight bulbs also on order - they are 233's, in case if you need to know. Emmmm, what else?
Oh, getting the dizzy fitted tomorrow, so that's almost done.
Alright, pics (40/20 drop)! :grin: They're a bit dark, but I promised today, so....
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/4633284924_f1bc95881a.jpg)
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I like it. Although, I'm sure you will say "SLAMMMMM it", but no thanks :laugh:
Ok, the list:
1. Dizzy - getting fitted tomorrow 24/05/10
2. Centre caps - bolts should be with me this week
3. Bonnet - need the spray paint, probably weekend job, but we'll see
4. M3 lights - around 2 weeks waiting
5. HID look sidelights - this week
Buy:
K&N panel filter (been planning to buy this for long time, lol)
BMW aero rear wiper mod - 20 quid only, so will probably do it soon
That's it for now. Was a proper hot weekend, wasn't it? I was sweating like a pig in the car - no air con, windows down, but wasn't enough :undecided:
Alright, later guys.
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Oook, Sunday May 30th update...
Got the dizzy fitted. Was quite easy. Pretty much a straight swap, although it was stuck, so WD40 was useful :D Just make sure you put it the same way as it was fitted, and then adjust the revs accordingly - rotating the dizzy clockwise drop the revs, anti-clockwise increase the revs.
"HID" sidelights are also on, but they made NO difference at all, so £3 wasted :( Not good...and FINALLY after months of waiting, centre caps are on the wheels. Look awesome, I love them! (the car is dirty, so excuse that...)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4652052193_de872d2dea.jpg)
M3 style lights arrived on Friday, actually earlier than what I thought, so that's good news :) Now they remind me of my car, when I first bought it, lol
No more rear lights changing - these are staying for sure! :D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4652670222_d83ecf20d6.jpg)
Can't spray the bonnet during this loooong Bank Holiday weekend, since I don't have the spray paint. Although, I went to VW on Friday and got it ordered. They said, should be around by the end of the week. The can is 300ml, and I reckoned 1-2 might not be enough, so got 3.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4652051551_dc39bff137.jpg)
Well, that's it so far, I guess.
1. Spraying the bonnet is "the project" for next weekend probably
2. K&N panel filter might be ordered around next week, depending on funds
3. BMW rear wiper aero mod somewhere in June, I believe...
Also I want to black out the interior bits, i.e. A/B/C pillars, headliner, sunvisors and handles, but not sure if I'm definitely going to do it and whether I will respray or just buy Color Concept pieces.
Chill out.
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Sunday, June 6th update...
Ooook, got bad news regarding the bonnet. I kind of started spraying it, but then didn't like the way it was coming out, so I changed my mind about spraying it completely...Also the paint wasn't enough, so can't be arsed to go to VW again. Also cost-wise it's just not worth it. Going to leave my bonnet as it is for now.
Now the good stuff :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4674271485_a87ef72c79.jpg)
K&N panel filter arrived last week, got it fitted and it DEFINITELY makes a difference in terms of sound :D Gives the awesome roar, and I might be lying, but it feels that it pulls better as well :rolleyes:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4674893574_99e96e9f35.jpg)
Also sprayed matt black my sunvisors and handles. The sunvisors came out a bit crappy, but I'm still happy with the results. They nicely break down the total whiteness of the headliner. I like :smiley:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4674272371_2e23a646fe.jpg)
Ordered the BMW rear wiper and blade from Guy (thanks, mate), and fitted it yesterday. Smart and clean.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/4674258653_9164856331.jpg)
And finally, since the car has been washed and polished, here are some latest pics :wink:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4674882362_1b34cda798.jpg)
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The list:
K&N filter
BMW rear wiper
Black sunvisors and handles
Bonnet - cancelled (lol)
So I've done pretty much everything I wanted to do, and the only thing that comes to my mind is:
Black Color Concept A/B/C pillars...
Although, that's something which can wait, because I want to sort out a few mechanical bits:
1. Brake discs and pads
2. Steering rack
3. And the stupid rubbing/wobbling sound that I get from the front
See ya..
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Little update here...
So everything's according to the plan from the last weekend. Sorting the brakes, steering rack and the mystery sound from the front.
I ordered Mintex pads and discs last week, but so far got only the pads:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4695482201_9e2d45dd91.jpg)
The discs should be with me next week, and hopefully will take it to mate's garage to get everything fitted and fix the rest as well.
That's the mechanical bits...
For the mods, will probably fit black A/B/C color concept pillars, if I manage to get them for a decent price.
Got some crazy ideas about a full respray and 20v 1.8T engine conversion, but that's deep in my dreams :D
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Erhmmm, useless update really...but I have to :laugh:
Nothing has been done, because I ordered the wrong discs and pads (239mm, instead of 256mm), so I will have to get rid off these one and get the right setup.
Finally figured out what is the sound that I get from the front, and it's the wheel bearing on the driver's side. So will need to replace that soon, but not now.
Oh, the steering still needs sorting.
Managed to get hold of black A/B/C color concept pillars, paid and just waiting to arrive...Next week, I'm guessing.
Also Castrol 4L 15w/40 is coming as well, need to top up the oil.
P.S. England's playing crap.
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Ok, finally June 27th, 2010 update:
Have fitted the black CC a/b/c pillars today. Quite easy job, here's a quick summary.
1. First you need to take off the B pillars. They simply pop out, if you nicely pull them from each side. However, to seperate them from the seat belts, you'll need to undo the 17mm bolts on the bottom, behind the front seat to remove the belt.
2. A pillars are the easiest. They are held by one screw (you'll see it, when you remove the B pillar), and are simply pull-out/push-in.
3. Aaaand the C pillars are probably the worst. You have to undo the rear seat belt bolts (the bottom ones) as well (a bit fiddly), and also 3 10mm nuts on each side, which are in the boot, underneath the plastic "thingies" that hold the parcel shelf. And also there's another screw behind the B pillar.
4. Oh, and don't forget about the short piece that connects the C pillars at the back. Make sure to align it carefully.
The end result: :)
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I would prefer, if the headliner was black as well, but going to leave it, as that's too much hassle. Apart from that, I love it! Eerhmmm, if anyone needs white a/b/c pillars, let me know lol
Finally got a correct set of Mintex discs and pads, which is the 256mm setup. Not sure, if I'm going to fit them myself or take it to a garage. Depends what quote I get...We'll see.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4738514743_f6347ae0d4.jpg)
I like the way the car is at the moment, and not sure what else to do.
Need to buy:
1. Lambda sensor (hopefully will fix my stupid mpg)
2. Front wheel bearings (annoying sound from the front)
Maybe few other mechanical bits, can't remember everything now...
Dreams:
1. Respray
2. 20v 1.8T conversion :laugh:
Until next weekend...
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Pretty boring weekend, since I had nothing to do. Was planning to fit the Mintex disc brakes and pads myself, but after trying to undo the caliper bolts, I gave up :laugh: So going to take it to a local garage, where I've been quoted £50. Not too bad, I guess...
Bought Redex yesterday, just to clean the engine, because it's been a while since it was serviced, so will be quite useful...Going to pour it all in next time I fill up.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4760179098_f77c7c85c8.jpg)
I believe, July is going to be slow for me in terms of mods, because funds are needed for other stuff, but we'll see how it goes :)
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July 11th update :)
My offside dipped HID light stopped working for some reason, so I spent the whole weekend trying to figure out what was the problem. Checked the wiring, replaced the bulb and only now realized that the fuse was gone, lol
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4782524751_90bf86b9c6.jpg)
Replaced that, and now it's working nicely.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4783159434_e3ba8650df.jpg)
Yeah, got the 30mm socket as well (want to tighten the wheel bearing nuts, before replacing the bearings), but didn't know that I would need an adapter for that, because it's bigger than my socket wrench :laugh:
Stuff I need to do:
1. Get the Mintex brake discs and pads fitted (£50)
2. Replace lambda sensor (about £60)
3. Tighten the wheel bearing nuts
Thanks for following.
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Now for sale :cry:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=161711.0