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Title: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2011, 20:01
Picked this up this afternoon. What a great, well built car. The engine bay is mint and theres loads of new stuff on it - exhaust, brakes, HID's (dont know much about these?! Are they easy to take off and sell?),tyres etc so Im well happy. It is nowhere near what could be considered fast or involving but it feels good and sturdy for the mrs and the baby! Not got any of my own pics yet cos it was dark by the time I got home but will hopefully get some better ones up soon.

Plans are to lower it a very sensible amount and put some nice wheels on it. Thats as far as Ive got so far. :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/CDjiwzEWkKGrHqEOKogE0fi2E6vtBNPCng4nbw_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon....
Post by: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 20:04
looks mint mate, what the specs of it> is it a early GTI non turbo ??
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon....
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2011, 20:08
looks mint mate, what the specs of it> is it a early GTI non turbo ??

Yes mate, its the 1.8 20v n/a. Its in really good condition. Youve just reminded me - I need some new number plates too.  :grin: The mk3 8v was all over it on the way home, it really isnt quick. :laugh:

Oh, and I need GTI badges.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon....
Post by: tdi_blu on 06 February 2011, 20:10
Looks nice mate best colour too  :wink: ideal for a growing family and you can still play with it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: luke on 06 February 2011, 20:31
kept this one quiet!
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: richw911 on 06 February 2011, 20:39
Looks very clean that :afro:

What wheels are you going for?
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2011, 21:12
Just some nicer mk4 standard alloys I think. Id like some anni's but doubt the cash flow is gonna allow that for a while. :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: Wayne on 06 February 2011, 21:37
Looks really nice :afro:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: tdi_blu on 06 February 2011, 22:22
Ive got a set of the later Gti wheels  :wink:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 07 February 2011, 15:48
Nice one mate, what sort are they? Got any pics? Im a bit skint at the minute but could still be interested if you aint in a rush.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 07 February 2011, 16:45
Couple of pics that I managed to get before it got dark, it seems real tidy, Im impressed so far!

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12507.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12506.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12508.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 February 2011, 17:46
Looks sweet mate nice find and as I said best colour red  :grin: The wheels are just standard Gti they came on my dads gt-tdi.Think 2 of the tyres need replacing and he has kept the centre caps ill ask him how much he wants but wouldnt think it be alot mate probly £50 or something like that and there not advertised etc.Think there the same as them in the link if you scroll down  :wink:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/361340/2459760.aspx
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: dom on 07 February 2011, 18:24
Very nice, certainly looks well looked after :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2011, 18:35
Looks very tidy and if you can get blu's wheels for 50 squid, that'll be an improvement until funds are better?
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: dom on 07 February 2011, 18:41
Looks very tidy and if you can get blu's wheels for 50 squid, that'll be an improvement until funds are better?

Then http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=181667.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=181667.0)  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2011, 18:55
Looks very tidy and if you can get blu's wheels for 50 squid, that'll be an improvement until funds are better?

Then http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=181667.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=181667.0)  :lipsrsealed:

Sounds like a plan but can the missus cope with the ride?
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 07 February 2011, 21:10
If we can get that polo sold then mods should be forthcoming. Unless I sell the golf  :shocked: :lipsrsealed: :grin:

My first mod will be to take the stupid directline accident book out that she's gone and stuck in the front window  (visible in first pic) :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 February 2011, 22:37
If we can get that polo sold then mods should be forthcoming. Unless I sell the golf  :shocked: :lipsrsealed: :grin:

My first mod will be to take the stupid directline accident book out that she's gone and stuck in the front window  (visible in first pic) :rolleyes:
:laugh: classic
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 23 April 2011, 15:38
Painted the calipers red today. Was quite pointless though as the wheels are so big and crap that they hide them anyway.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12968.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC12967.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 01 May 2011, 15:32
Bought a letterbox style exhaust from gtti on here for a bargain price. Cheers mate!!

Cant find anywhere that will fit it for me at the minute though  :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC13020.jpg)

I really dont think red photographs well in the sun.  :undecided:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0034.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 06 May 2011, 16:47
Looking good in the drizzle though.  :grin: :grin:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0068-1.jpg)  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: daz veedub on 09 May 2011, 12:54
looking good mate

dont stick that exhaust on please, sell it and get a twintailed pipe will look better  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's family wagon.... (MK4 GTI)
Post by: snifferdog on 09 May 2011, 17:55
 :grin: :grin: You dont like my new exhaust?!  :shocked:

I think it will look better than expected, and if not then I'll take it off! :laugh:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: trog_nfs on 09 May 2011, 18:38
Just be careful the postman doesn't get confused  :tongue: :laugh:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2011, 20:53
I don't think that exhaust would suit it tbh. :undecided:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: dubsport on 09 May 2011, 21:54
exhaust will look spot on when fitted, dont listen to that lot  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 May 2011, 22:03
And the exhaust jury began their work...
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: dom on 09 May 2011, 22:51
I'm generally a fan of twin exit exhausts but I reckon it'll look good :cool:

There's only 1 way to find out for sure anyway :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 May 2011, 23:12
(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/4576308/2/istockphoto_4576308_fight.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 16 May 2011, 19:09
Booked it in to have the backbox fitted on Friday, took a pic to make sure I like it as I still wasnt sure but now I think it will look  :cool:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0089.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: JC on 16 May 2011, 19:12
 :sick:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 16 May 2011, 19:15
I presume you mean that in the super cool gangster way of 'sick' Chuff  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: JC on 16 May 2011, 19:16
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P8n0J5nF3I0/StCw86WLuUI/AAAAAAAABSY/td7WcTHmftY/s400/fonzie_thumbs_down.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: dom on 16 May 2011, 22:00
I've gotta say, i'm not too convinced :undecided:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 11:37
could be worse...

(http://estb.msn.com/i/F2/6C1D883EF47A8022B97B60419E8792.jpg)

Don't worry mate, mine doesn't go down too well either.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Guy on 17 May 2011, 12:04
don't like. just my opinion though.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 17 May 2011, 12:10
Not much love for my zorst here then :laugh:

I think it will look better when its on, you gotta remember that it will be cut into the valance with just the tip showing. At least I think I like it now.  :tongue: :undecided:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 12:13
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P8n0J5nF3I0/StCw86WLuUI/AAAAAAAABSY/td7WcTHmftY/s400/fonzie_thumbs_down.jpg)

don't like. just my opinion though.

Chuff doesn't like my pipe either.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Guy on 17 May 2011, 12:15
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P8n0J5nF3I0/StCw86WLuUI/AAAAAAAABSY/td7WcTHmftY/s400/fonzie_thumbs_down.jpg)

don't like. just my opinion though.

Chuff doesn't like my pipe either.

i don't think I have seen your pipe, by the sounds of it that is a good thing!
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 12:20
^^^^ True, neither is he a fan of my box!?  :grin:

It's very big for a mk1 though but was part of the original build so reluctant to change it.

Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Wayne on 17 May 2011, 12:34
Still not sure but it is your car at the end of the day.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Guy on 17 May 2011, 12:36
^^^^ True, neither is he a fan of my box!?  :grin:

It's very big for a mk1 though but was part of the original build so reluctant to change it.



if its original then keep it.. unless its horrendous  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 12:54
^^^^ True, neither is he a fan of my box!?  :grin:

It's very big for a mk1 though but was part of the original build so reluctant to change it.



if its original then keep it.. unless its horrendous  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.40  :lipsrsealed:

Sorry SnifferDog... lots of exhaust chat in your thread now!
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: Guy on 17 May 2011, 13:01
^^^^ True, neither is he a fan of my box!?  :grin:

It's very big for a mk1 though but was part of the original build so reluctant to change it.



if its original then keep it.. unless its horrendous  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121364.40  :lipsrsealed:

Sorry SnifferDog... lots of exhaust chat in your thread now!

now I like that zaust... no need to change that  :grin:
/non-snifferdog zaust chat
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 13:09
Cheers... I don't want to say anything else, not my thread  :lipsrsealed: ... more info about it in my pages.  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 17 May 2011, 13:28
Let's have a look then, stick a pic of your box/pipe up  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 13:29
Let's have a look then, stick a pic of your box/pipe up  :grin:

Didn't want to post pics of my car in your thread, there's a link a couple of posts up.  ^^^
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 17 May 2011, 16:01
Let's have a look then, stick a pic of your box/pipe up  :grin:

Didn't want to post pics of my car in your thread, there's a link a couple of posts up.  ^^^

Yeah sorry, was reading the thread on my phone at work and totally missed the link! I quite like your zaust anyway!

Just been out to the car and lined mine up again  :rolleyes: But yeah, think I like it. As long as it sits up quite high not hanging down.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 May 2011, 16:21
Let's have a look then, stick a pic of your box/pipe up  :grin:

Didn't want to post pics of my car in your thread, there's a link a couple of posts up.  ^^^

Yeah sorry, was reading the thread on my phone at work and totally missed the link! I quite like your zaust anyway!

Just been out to the car and lined mine up again  :rolleyes: But yeah, think I like it. As long as it sits up quite high not hanging down.  :undecided:

Yeah I think that's when those types, in fact most large exhausts look pants, when they sit too low.  mines too low at the mo and i don't like it.. when its snug I do.... if it is too low you'll have to either find shorter hangers or shorten the bars that hang on the hangers.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.... (contoversial exhaust?!)
Post by: snifferdog on 17 May 2011, 17:09
Found a pic of it fitted to gtti's car before I bought it, I'll probably get em to pull it in a bit though so it sticks out less.

Im gonna stop rambling on about this backbox now and post some more pics when its fitted  :grin: :grin: :lipsrsealed:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/Zaust.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 18 May 2011, 16:40
Re-fitted my GTI rear badges so that they are straight and bought a GTI badge for the front grille - which I cant believe VW never fitted as standard!! :huh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC13308.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC13307.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 May 2011, 16:46
I thought they did fit GTI badges up front, maybe it was only on the 20vt?
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 18 May 2011, 16:47
Apparently they were only standard on the anni  :laugh:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 May 2011, 16:57
Where is that backbox? why isn't it on yet?  :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 18 May 2011, 17:14
Where is that backbox? why isn't it on yet?  :grin:

Getting fitted on Friday mate!  :wink: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 20 May 2011, 14:05
Rude boy -


(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/SDC13310.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0102-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 20 May 2011, 14:15
Doesn't look too bad actually! how does it sound?
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 20 May 2011, 14:22
Doesn't look too bad actually! how does it sound?

Loud - the mrs is gonna kill me. :laugh:

Well, it aint too bad, sounds better than the rattly backbox that was on before. :grin:


I gotta get some new wheels soon though, these are sooooo crap.


Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: dom on 20 May 2011, 17:35
Yeah it does look ok, would look better with lows though :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: snifferdog on 20 May 2011, 17:41
Yeah it does look ok, would look better with lows though :lipsrsealed: :grin:

Its on the list mate, think Im gonna save up for a decent set of coilies though instead of trying to do it on the cheap. :laugh:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: snifferdog on 20 May 2011, 18:10
I think we can all agree that the best thing to do with a knackered bolster is an old t shirt!  :grin: :cool:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0104.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 May 2011, 01:50
Delightful.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: snifferdog on 21 May 2011, 08:59
My old back box mustve been well and truly past it cos the car feels like an absolute rocket now  :laugh:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 May 2011, 09:18
Feels or sounds?  :tongue:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: snifferdog on 21 May 2011, 11:48
Gave it a good clean today and used a chamois for the very first time. This has highlighted the fact that I need 'some lows' and some decent wheels!! :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0105-1.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0105.jpg)

What do you think of spraying the front and rear VW badges black?!
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: dubsport on 21 May 2011, 13:23
Looks good buddy! Told ya the exhaust would look smart :afro: have you thought about spraying the front grille black? :)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....(exhaust fitted)
Post by: dom on 21 May 2011, 13:25
Looks good! Black badges would look good, combined with black grill slats it would look great  :wink:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: dubsport on 21 May 2011, 13:26

I gotta get 4mo rear valance soon though, so the exhaust fits better




Fixed :afro:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's.
Post by: snifferdog on 24 May 2011, 18:59
Picking some of these bad boys up tomorrow! Cant wait to change my wheels over, they make me want to  :sick:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/montys.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI....
Post by: snifferdog on 24 May 2011, 19:00

I gotta get 4mo rear valance soon though, so the exhaust fits better




Fixed :afro:

Oh, and good call on the 4mo valance, I didnt know they had the cut out. That haas duly been added to the list  :laugh:

Cheers for the comments on the exhaust by the way, its still growing on me - it may get changed at some point though.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted.
Post by: snifferdog on 25 May 2011, 20:56
Picked up the montys today. They are in dire need of a decent clean and probably a refurb when funds allow but I couldnt wait to get them on the car  :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0115.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0111.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted pg 8.
Post by: Wayne on 25 May 2011, 21:15
Loads better :afro:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted pg 8.
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 May 2011, 21:36
Certainly an improvement, Im really not a fan of those other original ones.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted pg 8.
Post by: dom on 25 May 2011, 22:36
A thousand times better  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted pg 8.
Post by: daz veedub on 27 May 2011, 14:49
getting there now mate  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.....Monty's fitted pg 8.
Post by: snifferdog on 28 May 2011, 15:41
getting there now mate  :cool:

Cheers mate. Need to do some saving for decent coilies now  :laugh:

Anyway, I went out for a goold ol' drive today (and to take some pics  :laugh:), thats what GTI's are meant to be for isnt it?! I was surprised at how nimble the mk4 could feel actually. It holds the road quite well too, in fact, I think the montys have improved the handling?!! :undecided: :laugh:

Pics -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0120.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0122.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0123.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0124-1.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0125.jpg)
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: daz veedub on 30 May 2011, 18:29
wait till ya lowered you,ll love the handling then  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: snifferdog on 30 May 2011, 18:37
wait till ya lowered you,ll love the handling then  :cool:

Yeah, that was the best thing I did to the mk3. And the panel filter. :cool:

I wanna get a decent kit for this one.

Also, the exhaust is doing my head in, might be going back to standard soon and getting a new rear valance. Its like a shuttle launch when I drive off :tongue:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: daz veedub on 30 May 2011, 18:46
 :grin: my exhaust is quiet till a give it some then sounds like a jet taking off  :grin: :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2011, 19:50
Looks so much better on those wheels, still not sure on the exhaust however.
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: dantheman6554 on 02 June 2011, 12:01
Looks nice and clean mate!  :smiley:go for 4 motion back box and valance, thatll look smart,,  have you thought about de wipering the rear aswell?

Dan
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: Deano2711 on 02 June 2011, 19:17
Looking good Buddy.....only one thing for me is the rear badge. It does not look original and in my opinion would look better if this were removed. But does look nice Mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: snifferdog on 02 June 2011, 19:32
Looking good Buddy.....only one thing for me is the rear badge. It does not look original and in my opinion would look better if this were removed. But does look nice Mate  :wink:

Ay up Deano, havent seen you on here in a while!

Didnt think anyone had noticed the rear badge  :laugh: (assuming you mean the GTI), its actually an original off a mk5. I keep thinking about removing it myself but then I think that a mk4 needs as much doing to make it look like a gti as possible. :grin:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: snifferdog on 02 June 2011, 20:48
Rear GTI removed  :laugh: I think it would benefit from a dewipering now to tidy the back end up even more. :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: Deano2711 on 02 June 2011, 21:08
Thing is Mate that anyone who's opinion counts would know it's a GTI anyway. Anyway I have come back to the badge myself Mate but am waiting to get some decent pics before posting any.  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......
Post by: snifferdog on 02 June 2011, 21:21
Thing is Mate that anyone who's opinion counts would know it's a GTI anyway. Anyway I have come back to the badge myself Mate but am waiting to get some decent pics before posting any.  :cool:

To the golf badge? Or just VW? Or is it a secret?
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Post by: Deano2711 on 02 June 2011, 21:23
VW Golf again for me Bud.....just could not keep away !!!!
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Post by: snifferdog on 04 June 2011, 12:38
Painted the front and rear badges black. What do you think?

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0161.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0145.jpg)
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Post by: dom on 04 June 2011, 19:24
Some lamin-x over the headlights and you'll be sorted, looks really good :afro:
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Post by: snifferdog on 05 June 2011, 16:11
Some lamin-x over the headlights and you'll be sorted, looks really good :afro:

Good idea!! That looks sweet on yours! Dont know if I'll be able to do it though, im crap at stuff like that  :grin: :grin: :embarassed:
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Post by: dazzawest1987 on 05 June 2011, 18:39
Lil bit of heat, take your time and you'll find it pretty easy. Once you done that you'll be feeling confident and you can go mental with the 3m carbon fibre stuff inside :evil:
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Post by: snifferdog on 12 June 2011, 13:29
Its been hammering it down all day and I wanted to do something with my car so I gave the engine bay a bit of a clean, its nothing special but it seems to spruce up okay! At least I havent got a turbo cluttering it up  :grin: :grin: Think I might like to buy some red hoses or summat, never done anything like that though, where do I get em from?

Oh, new airbox and panel filter before that though.  :laugh:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0174.jpg)
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Post by: daz veedub on 15 June 2011, 10:36
looks spot on mate

got my hoses of ebay creation motorsport 1s good quality for price aswell
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Post by: snifferdog on 25 June 2011, 07:50
Just fitted a pipercross panel filter and an unbroken airbox, it seems to pick up from the low revs quicker. I've always preferred panel filters to induction kits.  :cool:

Also, I wouldnt mind a cold air feed but havent done it before, where do I get the bits from??

Can you get replacement lower front bumper vents that a feed would attach to for the mk4?
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 June 2011, 10:29
Contact Bored-Welsh-Lad, he was selling mk3 & 4 lower bumper vents made by Hofele. Ive got them on my mk3 and they're very good quality and you can attach a 3'' cold air intake to them quite nicely.
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Post by: snifferdog on 25 June 2011, 10:39
Contact Bored-Welsh-Lad, he was selling mk3 & 4 lower bumper vents made by Hofele. Ive got them on my mk3 and they're very good quality and you can attach a 3'' cold air intake to them quite nicely.

Cheers mate, will do (when I get paid  :grin:).
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 June 2011, 11:17
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101277.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=143780.200
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Post by: snifferdog on 25 June 2011, 11:35
Cheers for that mate!
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Post by: snifferdog on 26 June 2011, 19:31
Bit of good news today.

Just been round my girlfriends parents house for a BBQ and her brother who is moving house says

 'Craig, do you want a set of recaro seats for your golf? £20 and you can have em'.

Sweet! It turns out that theyre in his garage not being used and that me taking them off his hands is doing him a favour cos he hasnt got to move them to his new house!

Picking them up on Wednesday, pics to follow!
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Post by: daz veedub on 26 June 2011, 21:04
Bit of good news today.

Just been round my girlfriends parents house for a BBQ and her brother who is moving house says

 'Craig, do you want a set of recaro seats for your golf? £20 and you can have em'.

Sweet! It turns out that theyre in his garage not being used and that me taking them off his hands is doing him a favour cos he hasnt got to move them to his new house!

Picking them up on Wednesday, pics to follow!

 :cool: bonus that mate  :smiley:
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Post by: snifferdog on 07 July 2011, 07:59
Ok, they werent Recaro's and they are in Blue but they are mint condition and for £20 I cant complain.  :grin:

Was gonna swap em for red ones but after trial fitting the passenger seat Ive decided I like the colour contrast.

Its only slight blue anyway, not solid like I thought they were.

Toying with the idea of some blue clocks now, where can I get them from?
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Post by: Seanl on 07 July 2011, 09:07
Pics!!!!
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Post by: snifferdog on 07 July 2011, 09:11
Pics!!!!

I know, I wrote that and then realised I havent took any yet  :grin:

Ive only got the passenger seat and part of the rear bench in at the minute but I'll get some later when Ive finished.  :laugh:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 July 2011, 09:58
Pics!!!!

I know, I wrote that and then realised I havent took any yet  :grin:

Ive only got the passenger seat and part of the rear bench in at the minute but I'll get some later when Ive finished.  :laugh:

Come on sort it out!  :rolleyes:  :grin:
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Post by: snifferdog on 07 July 2011, 11:32
 :grin: Sorry, been out and took some of the passenger side. The seats are mint.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0291.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0292.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0293.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0294.jpg)

Also, my £4 gear knob and gator arrived today, what a bargain!!

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0299.jpg)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 July 2011, 11:38
They look good, nothing wrong with your old seats though, looks like there is plenty of life left in the current drivers seat.  :grin:


So, blue seats in a red car, looks like some more colour coding will be on the cards soon then.
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Post by: snifferdog on 07 July 2011, 11:42
They look good, nothing wrong with your old seats though, looks like there is plenty of life left in the current drivers seat.  :grin:


So, blue seats in a red car, looks like some more colour coding will be on the cards soon then.

 :grin: :grin: Im still trying to work out how/if I can make it work.  :undecided:

And yeah, nothing wrong with the drivers seat, as long as you like bits of t shirt superglued over huge holes on your drivers seats  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 July 2011, 11:46
They look good, nothing wrong with your old seats though, looks like there is plenty of life left in the current drivers seat.  :grin:


So, blue seats in a red car, looks like some more colour coding will be on the cards soon then.

 :grin: :grin: Im still trying to work out how/if I can make it work.  :undecided:

And yeah, nothing wrong with the drivers seat, as long as you like bits of t shirt superglued over huge holes on your drivers seats  :grin: :grin:

T shirt seats, it's all the rage!

Yeah of course it will work, couple more blue bits here and there and it will look like they were always there.
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Post by: snifferdog on 07 July 2011, 19:26
All done -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/IMAG0300.jpg)

They actually look better in person than in the picture.

Only problem Ive had is that one of the airbag connections has been cut off one of the seats and now my airbag light is on.

Tomorrow I will wire one from one of my old seats onto it and hopefully the light will go off?!!  :undecided: :sick:

Oh, I also really like the idea of blue dials but cant find any anywhere? Anyone know? :tongue:
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Post by: daz veedub on 07 July 2011, 19:32
looking good mate  :cool:

blue roof lining/pillers etc  :wink:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......blue seats, red car pg 11.
Post by: Seanl on 07 July 2011, 22:17
Looks good dude, absolute bargain as well! Is that one of the fleabay knobs you have there? Looks good too.  :cool:
Title: Re: Snifferdog's Mk4 GTI.......blue seats, red car pg 11.
Post by: snifferdog on 08 July 2011, 17:10
Yeah, it was £4 off ebay, then £4 postage.

The seats ended up being free cos the mrs' brother was just glad to see the back of em and cos they werent Recaro's he said he would feel bad charging me  :grin:

Sweet!
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 09 July 2011, 13:03
Yeah, it was £4 off ebay, then £4 postage.

The seats ended up being free cos the mrs' brother was just glad to see the back of em and cos they werent Recaro's he said he would feel bad charging me  :grin:

Sweet!

Jammy!  :cool: