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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dragongreengolfgti on 08 July 2011, 11:57
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This is the golf i purchased in march mk3 golf gti 16v it has been a really good car hasn't missed a beat! only problem is the abs dosn't work due to pump or ecu not a biggy though. heres some pics of how i got it and what ive done since too today. Just like to say i wouldn't mind a build thread in dub rides not sure how you get it on there?
sat on previous owners drive.
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once i got home i set to work replacing rear bumper, boot lid two front wings and changed the mirrors for original gti parts this was all off my old car which was mint.
pics of changing things.
rusty wing off :
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new wing on :smiley:
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while doing the wings i panted the calipers british racing green using ronseal heat proof paint.
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i then sprayed the standard wheels black and added a badgeless grill and sprayed fogs and indicators
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I have also been tidying the engine bay and changed a few things i intend to get this very shiny in the future show standard nearly
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over the last week i have been spraying wheels different colours and ended up white :laugh: These were originally orange i did try and refurb them orange and decided against it so then i sprayed them black and decided i didn't want that either so ive gone white for now.
before :
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after :
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also this week i have added some hella quads bought from b8_blu reason for this is i had them on my old car (in sig) and really like them!
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ive shown the interior before but here goes anyway
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thats it for now comments welcome . next on the list is either s3 engine or supercharged. This is only a thought at the moment though it may never happen especially not this year :sad:
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Love it all apart from not sure on white wheels personally
Supercharger sounds good.. i can also recommend S3 power :evil: :evil:
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Lookin good mate!! :cool:
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Preferred the wheels orange but love those seats!
Battered old Beach Buggy body did I see?
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Love the white wheels! :cool: but then i would haha
I think you should colour code the quads, that would look awesome!!
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Love the interior.
Should have left the wheels orange :smiley:
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Steady Wayne! Cant have you agreeing with me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Loving the seats :wink:
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that colour looks SEXYYYYY!! :grin: VERY NAAAAACEEE!!! :evil:
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Preferred the wheels orange but love those seats!
Battered old Beach Buggy body did I see?
The orange was a long process to get right if im honest alot of prep work, i did try one to start with but because they where done badly by the previous owner it didn't work so well. So i took the cowards way out and sprayed them all white :smiley: It actually looks better in the flesh i dont think the pics do it full justice really i feel they suit it till i change my mind again lol. That beach buggy thing was the guys i bought it off was quite a mess not sure he still has it tbh.
Love the white wheels! :cool: but then i would haha
I think you should colour code the quads, that would look awesome!!
I did think i might as my old ones were coded in my sig but more i look at them in the flesh the more they tie in with the rest of the black parts i.e fogs inserts etc this is still undecided mind so could all change still cheers for the comment :smiley:
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Where did those seats come from? Looks wicked!
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Where did those seats come from? Looks wicked!
An Alfa Romeo!! :rolleyes: :laugh:
I think the wheels look great in white mate. :wink: Almost as good as cream anyway.... :grin:
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Whole car looks spot on great work as mentioned the seats are very nice and she sits well on those rims :wink:
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Where did those seats come from? Looks wicked!
An Alfa Romeo!! :rolleyes: :laugh:
I think the wheels look great in white mate. :wink: Almost as good as cream anyway.... :grin:
cheers mate yeah im liking the white :smiley: ive been reading your thread aswell you've got some top work going on bet you cant wait to get your engine all back in and running nice motor and nice colour :wink:
Whole car looks spot on great work as mentioned the seats are very nice and she sits well on those rims :wink:
Cheers blu starting to get somewhere how i want it those lights have transformed the front end just as i wanted thanks again for them :smiley: mostly little cosmetic things left now and then engine
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Like the car, more interested in what you think of the Hurco VMX :grin:
Our one was unreliable and had overheating probs giving us errors of 0.08mm over 300mm :undecided:
Orange/Black wheels looked best imo :wink:
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Like the car, more interested in what you think of the Hurco VMX :grin:
Our one was unreliable and had overheating probs giving us errors of 0.08mm over 300mm :undecided:
Orange/Black wheels looked best imo :wink:
cheers mate :grin: Funny you should say that because after having it for 2 months from brand new 2 weeks ago it decided to melt a soleinoid and destroy the coolant pump amongst other things :cry: Not that impressed really but all fixed and working ok now havn't noticed any measurements out yet but will keep an eye out :wink:
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Where did those seats come from? Looks wicked!
Alfa Romeo GTV :smiley:
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white on green looks wicked :cool:
lovin the alfa seats too
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Looks the business!! Keep up the good work!! :cool:
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cheers guys :smiley: definately keeping this upto scratch as its solid underneath and its got fsh thats the reason i bought it runs like a dream :smiley: im hoping one day they may become as classic as the mk1,2's lol not counting on it just yet though as there the fastest to die out at the mo :sad: i will update this with more little changes over the next few weeks so watch this space :wink:
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AWESOME JOB FELLA ! white wheels defo a good choice :grin: lovin the seats are they difficult to make fit a mk3 ?
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AWESOME JOB FELLA ! white wheels defo a good choice :grin: lovin the seats are they difficult to make fit a mk3 ?
Cheers mate :smiley: as far as the seats go all you need to do is cut the original frames off and weld the mk3 frames on in there place the rears same again really although the rears dont fit snug but its not really a big issue as i hardly ever have people in the back :smiley:
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If you don't mind me asking, but what did you use to smoke the front lenses?
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If you don't mind me asking, but what did you use to smoke the front lenses?
No problem mate it was this stuff http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAVAGE-BLACK-TAIL-LIGHT-TINTING-SPRAY-BRAKE-LIGHT-TINT-/220803533721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3368ea8b99 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAVAGE-BLACK-TAIL-LIGHT-TINTING-SPRAY-BRAKE-LIGHT-TINT-/220803533721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3368ea8b99) you have to clean the lenses very well and do light sprays about 8 in total otherwise it may crack and look rubbish :wink: they sell this spray in motor world and probably halfords aswell for same price so your not saving anything on ebay unfortunately :sad:
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Cheers
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If you don't mind me asking, but what did you use to smoke the front lenses?
No problem mate it was this stuff http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAVAGE-BLACK-TAIL-LIGHT-TINTING-SPRAY-BRAKE-LIGHT-TINT-/220803533721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3368ea8b99 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAVAGE-BLACK-TAIL-LIGHT-TINTING-SPRAY-BRAKE-LIGHT-TINT-/220803533721?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3368ea8b99) you have to clean the lenses very well and do light sprays about 8 in total otherwise it may crack and look rubbish :wink: they sell this spray in motor world and probably halfords aswell for same price so your not saving anything on ebay unfortunately :sad:
Like this on page 3. :sick:
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Right well i might have just wiggled my way into a 1.8t out of a ibiza cupra but im still to hear back from the bloke about condition etc :smiley: I wasn't planning on it this year certainly but if its at the right price then i may just build it up over winter what would this be like for fitting into the mk3 from an ibiza more probs than out of a mk4? what power would be expected with 1k spent on the engine? cheers
Mike
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Bit of an update
No longer going for the 1.8t conversion instead she will be getting supercharged in march just needs some time spent doing a few things first :smiley:
currently in the process of refurbing two front hubs removed from one of the cars im breaking. I'm doing this as my 16v wheel bearings have gone on the front so i thought i would just buy new parts and keep it all fresh for MOT in october. I have currently stripped the front hubs down to the casting which i will then rub down and spray using hammerite dark green spray :smiley:
I have bought new 2x wheels bearings 2x ball joints 2x drop links and 2x hubs the actual part the wheel bolts to with the abs disk behind also 2x front abs sensors. Im hoping to have this fitted by next weekend and wil update with pictures as i do it.
All in its cost me near to £180 money well spent i'd say thats using forum discount from ecp and tierod on ebay so im hoping its all good parts, which so far they are spot on :smiley:
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No longer going for the 1.8t conversion instead she will be getting supercharged in march
:undecided: to do a proper conversion could well end up costing the same as fitting a 1.8t, maybe even more.
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heres some pics of what ive been upto :smiley:
new bearings sandblasted and painted hub castings plus new hubs and abs sensors. Also new ball joints and drop links to go on pictures on the car will follow once installed.
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Alright guys i havn't posted on here for a long while as i have been very busy currently i have not managed an engine conversion due to saving for a new car :smiley: however i am keeping this one as i can not part wih it :cry: since my last lot of pics you will see some subtle but what i feel good changes so here goes :smiley:
on the rear i have replaced the lights back to standard after swapping with (murraymint) on here
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on the front i have purchased tinted anniversary indicators also put original grill back on after the debadged decided to fly off down the motorway lol i also have some anni foglights and brand new blanks to be put in very soon :smiley: i have also colour coded my front lights.
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on the side i have added colour coded door handles which i really like also heko wind deflectors another good upgrade imo
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excuse the slight rust on here its being treated soon and resprayed :smiley:
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inside i have purchased some gti tailure made car mats, chrome door handles, chrome heater controls, vr6 lower glovebox and most recent a fischer 6 cd holder compartment which i feel is a great addition to the interior and very usefull :smiley:
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and while i was on holiday this weekend i thought this was a good picture on the grounds of dunster castle near minehead :smiley:
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Looking good buddy,hows the ABS situation going?
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Very nice!! :smiley:
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Looking good buddy,hows the ABS situation going?
cheers mate not so good i have my uncle looking at it next week hes a mechanic and will charge me sod all i'm getting him to fit the abs pump i have and renew my back brake lines and bleed it all properly with new brake fluid as hes got vag com :smiley: if that dosn't work then i will get one of the ecu's sent off to be looked at :sad: nothing else i can really do atm. good thing is we went on holiday this weekend down south without missing a beat :smiley:
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Very nice!! :smiley:
thankyou getting there slowly next step is new alloys in few weeks :smiley:
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Very nice!! :smiley:
thankyou getting there slowly next step is new alloys in few weeks :smiley:
Shame my wheels ain't 5 stud :wink:
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Very nice!! :smiley:
thankyou getting there slowly next step is new alloys in few weeks :smiley:
Shame my wheels ain't 5 stud :wink:
indeed mate i would have had them maybe although would certainly have been painted :smiley: not sure what i'm going for yet but should hopefully improve the look somewhat :smiley:
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Looking good buddy,hows the ABS situation going?
cheers mate not so good i have my uncle looking at it next week hes a mechanic and will charge me sod all i'm getting him to fit the abs pump i have and renew my back brake lines and bleed it all properly with new brake fluid as hes got vag com :smiley: if that dosn't work then i will get one of the ecu's sent off to be looked at :sad: nothing else i can really do atm. good thing is we went on holiday this weekend down south without missing a beat :smiley:
Yeah man the abf sure loves a long jorney,i sent mine off to Tshirt,he reckons he found probs with it and has sorted it so fingers crossed :smiley:
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Very nice!! :smiley:
thankyou getting there slowly next step is new alloys in few weeks :smiley:
Shame my wheels ain't 5 stud :wink:
indeed mate i would have had them maybe although would certainly have been painted :smiley: not sure what i'm going for yet but should hopefully improve the look somewhat :smiley:
I thort your car looked nice with your white wheels. But everyone needs a change. What wheels you got planned?
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Looking good buddy,hows the ABS situation going?
cheers mate not so good i have my uncle looking at it next week hes a mechanic and will charge me sod all i'm getting him to fit the abs pump i have and renew my back brake lines and bleed it all properly with new brake fluid as hes got vag com :smiley: if that dosn't work then i will get one of the ecu's sent off to be looked at :sad: nothing else i can really do atm. good thing is we went on holiday this weekend down south without missing a beat :smiley:
Yeah man the abf sure loves a long jorney,i sent mine off to Tshirt,he reckons he found probs with it and has sorted it so fingers crossed :smiley:
they sure do i'd drive mine to scotland tomo no probs i'd even do a euro trip :smiley: ah cool hope its sorted then let me know how it is and i may do the same :smiley:
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Yeah will do,should have it back in couple of days ,hope this sorts it finally :rolleyes:
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Very nice!! :smiley:
thankyou getting there slowly next step is new alloys in few weeks :smiley:
Shame my wheels ain't 5 stud :wink:
indeed mate i would have had them maybe although would certainly have been painted :smiley: not sure what i'm going for yet but should hopefully improve the look somewhat :smiley:
I thort your car looked nice with your white wheels. But everyone needs a change. What wheels you got planned?
couple of options i'm looking at cheapest being only because i'm soon purchasing a new car and this will only be my going to work car and vw show car lol some audi tt comps sprayed white :smiley: or
smidt th lines 9" wide
3sdm 0.5 16" (when they have been made)
image f40 reps
borbet A 9" wide centres white lip black
or possibly pro race 3's balck or white :smiley:
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Thats quite a list :cool: will look awesome with any of those wheels
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3sdm all the way for me....
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3sdm all the way for me....
Yeah if they hurry up and make the 16" then defo first on my list the good thing is there priced right aswell and look the tits :smiley: and i can get them for trade price also which is a bonus :smug:
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Told ya colour coded quads would look awesome! :cool:
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Told ya colour coded quads would look awesome! :cool:
Indeed you did cheers :smiley: the black ones were a phase as they came like it standard which i still have but ones broken so got these off a forum member and sprayed them myself and came out pretty good :smiley:
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update next week in the engine bay I'm hoping to have things looking really nice under the hood ready for some meets next weekend :smiley:
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well i have been away for a while and not spending much time on here :sad: so not much updates since last however i have been doing some minor tweaks to the golf :smiley:
First off it passed its MOT with one advisory to the rear brake pipes which is soon to be done before winter kicks in :smiley: i didn't manage to get the engine bay anywhere near where i wanted but i have started to polish a spare inlet manifold i have for it. Only real update is new wheels which i have had on since last thursday :smiley:
These are as you can see audi TT competition wheels fully refurbed in gloss black running 205/40/17 front and currently 205/45 rear (soon to be matched with front) these are 8j rather than my old 7.5's so i have a tiny bit of stretch :smiley: pics now.
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I will update again at weekend with more photo's with the car nice and shiny plus hopefully a new starter motor installed :smiley:
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looking good mate..how low is it??
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thanks mate its about 70-80 rear and about 60-70 front still have about an inch left on the coilies :smiley: but it never goes that low :grin: best thing is these new wheels dont even rub on full lock which my others did :smiley:
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sounds like a good amount and a bonus the tt comps dont rub :smiley:
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sounds like a good amount and a bonus the tt comps dont rub :smiley:
yeah well happy with it :smiley:
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nobody else like my new rims then ? :shocked:
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There ok mike :grin:
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New wheels look good but I preferred white uns, summat a little different :smiley:
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Few more pics from today :smiley:
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Looks bloody good mate :cool:
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Well not much else done on her yet due to weather so taken a few more pics for you.
Things to do through Feb/march:
Get abs issue completely sorted and fix sticky calliper asap!
New side skirt trims
Get a bit of rust by drivers door sorted really starting to bug me now only rust on car.
Get new bonnet put on (due to big stone chip on mine)
Cam belt kit and water pump new hydraulic tappets and seals put in with freshly painted rocker cover and polished inlet manifold.
New clutch (possible gear box :sad: )
Re paint callipers orange
Fit new back box for twin round tailpipes
recent pics and rolling road day vid from dec 2012.
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Looks tasty....nice power output
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Looks tasty....nice power output
Cheers mate yeah i'm happy with it considering its mostly stock :smiley: few things to do this year to keep things going :smiley: