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Title: snifferdog..........back in a mk3..... bonnet lifters page 6
Post by: snifferdog on 03 February 2010, 16:57
Hey everyone, ive got myself another mk3, and weirdly it feels damn quick!! Ive been driving an escort gti for the last year or so and when i got it i thought the performance was similar but when i picked the gti up on sunday i was amazed, wheelspinning out of junctions n that,haha. Forgot how much low down torque there was in em! Should keep me happy for a fortnight or so anyway! Anyway, it feels good to back in a golf even though i couldnt have a ciggy on the way home cos the drivers side window doesnt open as usual,haha. I'll look forward to asking you all loads of stupid questions about all the annoying things that go wrong with em.........

Needs a clean but here it is

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11206-1.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11207.jpg)
Title: Re: Im back...........
Post by: adamrob69 on 03 February 2010, 18:32
welcome back!

I go through phases where i convince myself my car is slow; but then i drive another car, get back in mine, and all of a sudden it feels like its attracted some more horses.
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Post by: zdebx on 03 February 2010, 18:41
Nice and clean GTI :) Good year too!
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Post by: madgti on 03 February 2010, 18:59
hello nice motor  :wink:
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Post by: Wayne on 03 February 2010, 21:34
Welcome back :afro:
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Post by: christomk3gti on 03 February 2010, 22:49
welcome back.

Just a quick question for you all.... whats the last mk3 registration on..... I've seen a late R plate like you have but never on a S plate or newer....

Christo
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: zdebx on 04 February 2010, 08:11
I think the S plate was the last one, eventhough it's almost impossible to spot them anywhere. Mk3s were made until 1998, and since S reg is 1998/1999 that's why you can sometimes see them on a Mk3.

There's one on Autotrader actually:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200935340608379/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/golf/make/volkswagen/radius/1500/page/2/keywords/vr6/postcode/w37sx?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fused%2Fcars%2Fvolkswagen%2Fgolf%2Fpostcode%2Fw37sx%2Fradius%2F1500%2Fkeywords%2Fvr6%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F2&logcode=p

Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: luke on 04 February 2010, 10:55
nice car, where abouts in hinckley are you based, i think that makes 3 of us from hinckley
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 14:30
Im just up the road from rugby road wine cellars mate, what about you? Is the other guy called alec (sir digby chicken ceasar)?
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 14:38
And after a clean................

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11211-4.jpg)
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: luke on 04 February 2010, 14:40
Quote from: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 14:30
Im just up the road from rugby road wine cellars mate, what about you? Is the other guy called alec (sir digby chicken ceasar)?
yep, even though alec is burbage area, i'm on tudor rd, green mk3
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 14:45
Well, ive got a mate with a 5 door mk3 same colour as mine whos breaking if you need any bits!!
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: luke on 04 February 2010, 14:49
i sold my mk3 to my dad, we got some bbs ra's last week, doesn't really need any parts, but he is planning on coilovers in a month or two
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Alec on 04 February 2010, 14:53
Quote from: luke on 04 February 2010, 14:40
Quote from: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 14:30
Im just up the road from rugby road wine cellars mate, what about you? Is the other guy called alec (sir digby chicken ceasar)?
yep, even though alec is burbage area, i'm on tudor rd, green mk3

Yeah booiii just saw the golf on your facebook Craig, R plate aswell! Was it a local sale?
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 15:45
Saw it on 'the bay' mate, was in milton keynes which aint too far to go really! And it made it all the way home without having to get the RAC involved which is always a good start!  :grin:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Alec on 04 February 2010, 15:53
Safe, glad to see you back in a golf. You got any plans for it?
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Post by: mumbles on 04 February 2010, 17:56
looks nice all cleaned up :afro: needs to go lower, get rid of the huge gap between tyres and trim  :wink:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 04 February 2010, 19:02
Yeah, thats what i was thinking of doing! Lowering and wheels!! Niiice one!!
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 07 January 2011, 13:35
Well, I havent posted on this thread in a long time so I thought I would add a few pics  :smiley:

The mods have finally started happening. I spent most of the year ironing out all of the little problems that came with the car - a new clutch, new brakes, seals, gaskets etc. Now it is finally running well with no issues and I have slowly started spending my limited cash supply on better things.

A few pics of what I have done -

when i got her

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11212-1.jpg)

fitted a new exhaust

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11767.jpg)

painted the calipers red

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC11773.jpg)

painted the wheels

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12022.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12040.jpg)

took some nice pics

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/photo2.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/photo.jpg)

painted the needles red

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12084.jpg)

my favourite mod so far - a 40mm drop

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12283.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12282.jpg)

I wish I had some nice clean pics of her now she's lowered but theres no point getting my detailing (hot water, bucket and sponge) cap on in this weather.  :grin:

Undecided on what to do next, probably a deep front splitter, steering wheel, better wheels and an anni interior (when funds allow). Comments welcome.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Wayne on 07 January 2011, 13:37
Excellent progress
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Post by: RattyGTi on 07 January 2011, 13:43
looks gd mate likin the progress & the plans uve got planned :smiley:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 January 2011, 13:43
Already seen what it currently looks like but thats loads better than when you got it... wheel colour and drop makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 07 January 2011, 13:52
Bloody hell! i didn't even know you had a project thread!  :grin:

as i've said before good work so far :afro:

I'm thinking smoked fogs, indicators, side repeaters and joey modded & film tinted headlights  :cool:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: dom on 07 January 2011, 14:33
Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 07 January 2011, 13:52
Bloody hell! i didn't even know you had a project thread!  :grin:

as i've said before good work so far :afro:

I'm thinking smoked fogs, indicators, side repeaters and joey modded & film tinted headlights  :cool:

Exactly what he said with the addition of black badges  :afro::wink:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Deano2711 on 07 January 2011, 14:33
Looking loads better Mate and now you'v got the modding bug you will never stop  :grin: :grin: 
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: stow1985 on 07 January 2011, 16:25
Nice car, same as mine but ive got a few less valves  :rolleyes:

the gti wheels looks so much better in black, ride hight is nice, are they just 40mm lowering springs??

good going  :cool:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 07 January 2011, 17:40
Quote from: stow1985 on 07 January 2011, 16:25
Nice car, same as mine but ive got a few less valves  :rolleyes:


Less than 8?!!  :shocked: :grin:

I did the badges the same colour as the wheels, I only have this picture of midway through the process though, they look quite good if I do say so myself.  :grin:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12053.jpg)

Quote from: dom069 on 07 January 2011, 14:33
Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 07 January 2011, 13:52
Bloody hell! i didn't even know you had a project thread!  :grin:

as i've said before good work so far :afro:

I'm thinking smoked fogs, indicators, side repeaters and joey modded & film tinted headlights  :cool:

Exactly what he said with the addition of black badges  :afro::wink:


Im lovin the idea of tinting stuff at the front, still havent got the balls to attempt the joey mod though.  :laugh: Maybe when Ive got enough cash for spare headlights I will do it!  :cool:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: dom on 07 January 2011, 21:49
It's a piece of piss joey modding them! There's a mini how-to guide in my dub rides thread somewhere  :smiley:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Alec on 07 January 2011, 22:04
Kept all this quiet Craig, looks so much better mate.

What paint did you use for the wheels and the badge? I took my badges off ages ago to paint cus they were in a right state but forgot all about it in the end.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 08 January 2011, 08:05
Quote from: Alec on 07 January 2011, 22:04
Kept all this quiet Craig, looks so much better mate.

What paint did you use for the wheels and the badge? I took my badges off ages ago to paint cus they were in a right state but forgot all about it in the end.

Used rattle cans from Halfords mate. The finish is quite good actually, its Peugeot graphite grey. I think halfords spray is good stuff, my old golf had nearly had a full respray using em.  :grin: :grin:

Any luck selling your mk2 mate?
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 January 2011, 10:41
Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 07 January 2011, 13:52
Bloody hell! i didn't even know you had a project thread!  :grin:

as i've said before good work so far :afro:

I'm thinking smoked fogs, indicators, side repeaters and joey modded & film tinted headlights  :cool:

Something liike this  :grin: :grin:

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/Deano2711/LatestGolfPic.jpg)

Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: stow1985 on 08 January 2011, 11:41
Quote from: snifferdog on 07 January 2011, 17:40
Quote from: stow1985 on 07 January 2011, 16:25
Nice car, same as mine but ive got a few less valves  :rolleyes:


Less than 8?!!  :shocked: :grin:

I did the badges the same colour as the wheels, I only have this picture of midway through the process though, they look quite good if I do say so myself.  :grin:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12053.jpg)

Quote from: dom069 on 07 January 2011, 14:33
Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 07 January 2011, 13:52
Bloody hell! i didn't even know you had a project thread!  :grin:

as i've said before good work so far :afro:

I'm thinking smoked fogs, indicators, side repeaters and joey modded & film tinted headlights  :cool:

Exactly what he said with the addition of black badges  :afro::wink:


Im lovin the idea of tinting stuff at the front, still havent got the balls to attempt the joey mod though.  :laugh: Maybe when Ive got enough cash for spare headlights I will do it!  :cool:

 :laugh: thought yours was a 16v, badge looks good.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 08 January 2011, 20:41
Another small update - my 'bargain' second hand G max kit wasnt such a bargain in the end as one of the shocks is super soft and bouncy, had to tap my mum up for the cash to buy some new front shocks, which I will probably get a garage to fit as I cant be arsed with doing it again.  :grin:

You buy cheap, you buy twice.

Also, I noticed that the girlfriends polo had smoked side repeaters, which are now looking nice on the side of of my motor!  :evil:

She wont even notice. Pics to come later.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 January 2011, 20:44
Pay a garage to do a job you can do  :shocked: :shocked: It will be so much easier now you have done it once and the bolts will be easier this time. Sae some cash and get it done yourself Mate. The spare cash would buy a nice deep splitter.  :wink:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 13 January 2011, 15:00
The stolen side repeaters.  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12340.jpg)

And at £80 to fit the front shocks I'll probably end up doing it myself. :grin:
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 13 January 2011, 15:27
You better do it yourself, or i'll punch you in the face!  :grin:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: tdi_blu on 13 January 2011, 16:14
Badges look good now their black shame you had to buy new shocks looking good anyway mate  :wink:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 14 January 2011, 18:44
Fitted the new shocks today, it certainly took alot less than the 9 hours it took me the first time round  :grin: I also used new top mounts and then had the geometry and tracking sorted out. Feels good now.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 29 January 2011, 18:49
Big thanks to deano for joeying some headlights (you dont need to use an oven  :grin:) for me and then swapping them for mine! An excellent mod and cheap to do.  :cool:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12444.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12445.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12443.jpg)
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Post by: Wayne on 29 January 2011, 22:03
Headlights look good.  :cool:
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Post by: stow1985 on 31 January 2011, 21:39
Headlights look menacing!!  :evil:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: dom on 31 January 2011, 21:55
Quote from: Wayne on 29 January 2011, 22:03
Headlights look good.  :cool:

Agreed, it's such a simple but effective mod :cool:
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Post by: Deano2711 on 31 January 2011, 22:08
Looks good Mate now get that splitter cleaned and fitted and then get some pics up. Will make the world of difference  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 13 February 2011, 16:45
With the 2012 calender in mind, Ive been practicing with the camera.  :grin: I know its a bit early but I wanna get in it next time!  :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12526.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12525.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12524.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12523.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12522.jpg)


Think I need to black the trim up, fix the side strip and do summat about the fogs. Any other suggestions?
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: dom on 13 February 2011, 18:09
Looking good :afro:

A photography tip though, in a picture like this:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12526.jpg)

Have the wheels facing the other way  :wink:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 13 February 2011, 18:24
^^^  Agreed.. Also what camera are you using?

To be picky I would also say that lighting/exposure is an issue.

Too Dark
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12523.jpg)

Too Light
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12525.jpg)
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: F17BAD on 13 February 2011, 20:23
mate get the black plastics treated up and it will make the car look even more  :cool:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 21 March 2011, 17:06
Well, I painted my grille slats black yesterday and did this to the badge

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12783.jpg)

but it looked crap and like my car was wearing a red nose so I painted the red bit green instead, what do you think?

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12800.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12801.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12802.jpg)
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Post by: Khare on 21 March 2011, 17:08
Rudolf  :laugh:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 21 March 2011, 18:05
nice stufff i like the dragon green maybe drop it some more though  :grin:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 21 March 2011, 18:08
 :grin: Everyone says that mate. And the thing is - I can now as this car is just my toy. I like it how it is though, 40mm is enough for me, must be getting old.
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: stow1985 on 23 March 2011, 20:47
lol i did the red ring on mine, but i had the red gti badge too...

looks good in green tho, cars looking very good :smiley:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3
Post by: snifferdog on 16 April 2011, 10:33
Boot struts as bonnet lifters. Genius! Thanks to 01664 for the freebie!! :smiley:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12944.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12943.jpg)
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3..... bonnet lifters page 6
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2011, 15:34
Did a mod that I didnt want to do today -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12969.jpg)


 :grin: :grin: :grin: :cry: :cry:


Just look how awesome it looks sitting next to the mk4  :cry: :cry:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12970.jpg)
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3..... bonnet lifters page 6
Post by: Seanl on 23 April 2011, 15:38
Why have you gone and done that!
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3..... bonnet lifters page 6
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2011, 15:41
Quote from: Seanl on 23 April 2011, 15:38
Why have you gone and done that!

Its cos of the ridiculous cost of tax mate, I cant afford to run 2 cars and the mk4 is better for the expanding family. :cry:
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Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 24 April 2011, 22:49
Hi mate i wasn't going to say anything as it might sound a bit rude i do apologise truly but can't you sell the mk4 and get a mk3 5 door which is imo the best shape since mk1. Keep your luvely 3 door  :smiley:
Title: Re: snifferdog..........back in a mk3..... bonnet lifters page 6
Post by: snifferdog on 25 April 2011, 19:15
I know what you mean mate and it isnt rude cos I kind of thought that myself  :laugh: Thing is, the mk4 is growing on me,even since I painted the calipers I started liking it more. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.  :undecided:
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Post by: stow1985 on 28 April 2011, 17:41
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

... :cry: