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Title: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 20 February 2012, 21:25
Thought I would put up a little progress blog for my MK3 now. Progress is slow due to financial restraints, but happening nonetheless.


I first bought it back over New Year in 2010. Having picked it up for £1100 from a Kia dealership in early January 2011, I took it home and made some photos.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000076.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000077.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000078.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000079.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000080.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000081.jpg)


The car was spotless, with barely any rust. Very proud of my new purchase, I had purchased an 8-ball gear knob. I fitted this immediately afterwards.

Before
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000138.jpg)
Removed
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000139.jpg)
Fitted
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000140.jpg)

I later fitted some new numberplate surrounds.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000147.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000153.jpg)

And a shocker sticker.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000148.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000152.jpg)

Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: lemski on 20 February 2012, 21:32
god base project buddy
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 20 February 2012, 21:46
Following this, I decided that I wanted to go for a dark theme. So first up, I ordered some GTI Hella rear lights.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000211.jpg)

Before, base level look.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000212.jpg)

After, much better!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000215.jpg)

I then got photos after washing it....JIZZ!!!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000217.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000218.jpg)


As inspired by a mate's Mk4, I decided to copy his idea of relocating the front numberplate. This is a picture of the car before I went kayaking. And yes, a midsize kayak can fit into a Golf. Making this a boat in a boat!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/189613_10150416054340251_801885250_17345416_2600318_n.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/188421_10150416051830251_801885250_17345397_1592368_n.jpg)

My attention then turned to the side repeaters. So I ordered a smoked set of them off of ebay.

Before:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/183329_10150422180495251_801885250_17423490_5520080_n.jpg)
After:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/183229_10150422180580251_801885250_17423492_7431397_n.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000288.jpg)

I then decided to replace the amber front indicators with a clear set. Here we see the finished product.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/197381_10150432051790251_801885250_17519855_76715_n.jpg)
Front end view:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/188375_10150432051670251_801885250_17519854_8037783_n.jpg)

I also discovered a dead fly inside my headlight lol.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/185863_10150410445610251_801885250_17278653_1357731_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: F17BAD on 20 February 2012, 22:12
sweet

number plate looks bab relocated tho mate.. id say it was much better in OEM location
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 20 February 2012, 22:22
I then decided to go all facebook on it.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/179837_10150393240170251_801885250_17054761_6248458_n.jpg)

Then came the time to take a road trip. So me and three friends went to Holland to visit a friend of mine who studies in Maastricht. Some pics from the trip here.
On the ferry at Dover:
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/225051_10150560161270251_801885250_18088300_8017757_n.jpg)

"Lekker Ding" (Sexy in Dutch) etched in dirt.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/217773_10150560182825251_801885250_18088780_3933477_n.jpg)
On the motorway through Belgium as the traffic had stopped. At this point we brought out the guitar and serenaded the people around us.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/216201_10150560181800251_801885250_18088759_7771828_n.jpg)
My friends waiting for the ferry in Dunkerque.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/221709_10150560182650251_801885250_18088776_3127363_n.jpg)

A photo in a field outside of Canterbury.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/255185_10150616452830251_801885250_18616741_3759509_n.jpg)

The biggest thing to date was when I got the windows tinted. After much enquiring, I found a dingy looking place in East London where they offered a cheap and highly rated service. On arrival the small workshop boasted a Bentley Continental, Porsche 911 and a brand new BMW 3 Series. After bargaining with the Serbian man for a few minutes, I got the work done for £130. And I must say it looks stunning and the workmanship is brilliant.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010007.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010008.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010009.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010010.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010011.jpg)

Much remained unchanged for a long time due to travelling and working across the country and in France. However on return, my friend jokingly posed for me after her photoshoot.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/301045_10150784825785251_801885250_20469331_145686221_n.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/319305_10150784825910251_1840864209_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: murraymint on 20 February 2012, 22:27
Like the tints, think they only look good on darker cars
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 20 February 2012, 22:46
sweet

number plate looks bab relocated tho mate.. id say it was much better in OEM location
I agree. The original plan was to smooth the bumper over, but that never happened due to limited funds. So I moved it back later.

After moving it back, I did a photoshoot.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6887599867_b1f91ebd92.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887599867/)
P1000307 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887599867/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6887602555_ed2c0b7075.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887602555/)
P1000308 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887602555/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6887597337_8d3c66d3a3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887597337/)
P1000306 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887597337/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6887582513_4e9d681caf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887582513/)
P1000301 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887582513/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6887615391_5027dbea33.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887615391/)
P1000312 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887615391/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

Little scrape which some scrote did to my bumper in a car park!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6887626567_99eaba06d9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887626567/)
P1000316 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887626567/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6887633303_134a5a510b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887633303/)
P1000319 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887633303/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6887638177_197c929200.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887638177/)
P1000321 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887638177/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6887643855_7e0738a32e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887643855/)
P1000323 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887643855/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

I then decided to play with the settings a bit. Prepare for some whoring lol.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6887646141_79efbab8f3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887646141/)
P1000324 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887646141/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6887661859_5124556a75.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887661859/)
P1000330 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887661859/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6887685101_52779a2ce1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887685101/)
P1000341 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887685101/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6887697891_3d7766b489.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887697891/)
P1000347 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887697891/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6887702381_eea3a10e39.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887702381/)
P1000349 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887702381/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6887707345_52a8972f1e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887707345/)
P1000351 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887707345/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6887716311_616a8c23e9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887716311/)
P1000355 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887716311/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6887718145_29fa83dac9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887718145/)
P1000356 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887718145/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6887723905_ec4546b1ce.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887723905/)
P1000359 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887723905/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6887728879_c20deb6ab2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887728879/)
P1000363 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887728879/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6887730765_1f7a01e857.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887730765/)
P1000364 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887730765/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6887732639_73776d62a5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887732639/)
P1000365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887732639/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

Hola Barcelona! :D
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6887733719_bef05194a5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887733719/)
P1000366 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887733719/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6887735075_9cefa94829.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887735075/)
P1000367 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887735075/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6887760519_3711482113.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887760519/)
P1000379 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887760519/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6887769783_5c9a79d2aa.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887769783/)
P1000382 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887769783/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6887934535_ca6b84bacb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887934535/)
P1000383 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887934535/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6887959207_aa06b36c23.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887959207/)
P1000387 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887959207/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6887990897_acfa7e307d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887990897/)
P1000397 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6887990897/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6888007331_53807e8159.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6888007331/)
P1000388 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6888007331/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6888008377_0609901c37.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6888008377/)
P1000389 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/6888008377/) by MikeArmstrong11 (http://www.flickr.com/people/76781795@N07/), on Flickr

For more photos check out this link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76781795@N07/


And that is the story so far  :cool:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: andynorfolk on 21 February 2012, 17:04
needs to be dumped on it's ass :D
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: F17BAD on 21 February 2012, 17:58
looks loads better :wink:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 21 February 2012, 18:24
needs to be dumped on it's ass :D

Agreed! Although I can't really afford to do that to it. I can't be arsed to spend that money for a car that can't take speedbumps. Looks great but lowering is a bit silly in the real world.
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: andynorfolk on 21 February 2012, 20:00
mine's slammed and i just go slowly over speed bumps :P
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: stow1985 on 21 February 2012, 22:19
Seen as this car gets used a lot...Keep it standard hight!!

Looking good mate, seems like a nice 'fun' car...

What make and model is it? What are you plans for it? (the car I meant!  :rolleyes: :grin:)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 22 February 2012, 14:25
Seen as this car gets used a lot...Keep it standard hight!!

Looking good mate, seems like a nice 'fun' car...

What make and model is it? What are you plans for it? (the car I meant!  :rolleyes: :grin:)

It's a '96 1.9d l. I originally wanted a TDI but this one popped up and I just couldn't say no to it.

As for plans, I have a set of GTI Hella headlights, which I plan to Lamin X once I get the time and money. Also I want some new seats. Originally I looked at leather but I don't think I can afford that realistically. So maybe some GTI non-leathers. Any suggestions of what to go for?
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Seanl on 22 February 2012, 17:05
A standard set of GTI seats are relatively comfy compared to what you have, and you can pick a set up for about £50 too.  :cool:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 22 February 2012, 17:37
A standard set of GTI seats are relatively comfy compared to what you have, and you can pick a set up for about £50 too.  :cool:
Well that sounds reasonable to me then. I'll keep an eye out for a set going around my area.
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: stow1985 on 22 February 2012, 19:44
As Sean said, Gti one's are ok

I need a new drivers seat cause mine is fecked!

Plans sound good  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 25 February 2012, 10:12
Not entirely Mk3 related, but I got a little present today as a result of comparethemarket.com.  :grin:


(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000408.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Seanl on 25 February 2012, 15:35
I want one!  :grin:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 25 February 2012, 23:24
Well then you need to go to Comparethemarket.com. Simples!  :grin:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 29 February 2012, 15:36
Finally got my lock repaired thanks to Murraymint's heads up and guide. I went to pick the piece up from a small office in Poplar where I found a very quiet man who gave me a discount. Nice man  :smiley:

This is the culprit right here...
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000423.jpg)



Now I can finally lock my door again from the driver's side  :grin:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 26 March 2012, 18:36
After fitting my last lock, the passenger side decided to pack up too. Needless to say, I was incredibly luck considering how long I waited to repair the driver's side. After a while I had this repaired too. Now I have two unlocking doors. Incredible!

I then decided that I needed black badges. So I purchased another set for £7.50 from eGay and got spray painting. Here are th originals removed.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000613.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000617.jpg)

Replacements sanded and ready for painting.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000605.jpg)

On went the first coat!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000614.jpg)

All was looking good for the next few coats. As we can see below.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000618.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000619.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000620.jpg)

The front badge turned out perfectly. However the second didn't finish so well, so I will come back to that one another day.

Rear badge removed
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000623.jpg)

Rear "Golf" badge also removed and area cleaned up.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000624.jpg)

So as it stands now, the front of my trusty boat.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000622.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000621.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: stow1985 on 26 March 2012, 20:31
Good Work!  :cool:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: murraymint on 26 March 2012, 23:13
Finally got my lock repaired thanks to Murraymint's heads up and guide. I went to pick the piece up from a small office in Poplar where I found a very quiet man who gave me a discount. Nice man  :smiley:

This is the culprit right here...
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000423.jpg)



Now I can finally lock my door again from the driver's side  :grin:

No worries bud, glad you got it sorted. Yh I was being really careful with my passenger one when mine was broke coz I didn't fancy climbing thru the boot  :grin:
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 05 April 2012, 21:51
Anyway, I got my badge repainted with much better results. Here is a pic of it fitted.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000675.jpg)

And a couple more from my trip to Weymouth the other day.
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000676.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000701.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 04 May 2012, 13:44
Had these babies turn up today! Thanks to Wazzer for the discount code  :smiley:

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000827.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000828.jpg)

The front before;
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000829.jpg)

Front view after fitting;
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000836.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000837.jpg)

Rear view before;
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000830.jpg)


Rear numberplate fitted;
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000831.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000832.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000833.jpg)



Little plug lol
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1000835.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 May 2012, 23:59
Can i just ask why you didn't just buy black badges to start with rather than having to spray brand new chrome ones?
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Bellend on 07 May 2012, 00:44
Really love those wheels for some reason, had them on mine and still have them on the rear.

If they were 2 inches bigger and a bit wider with a small dish they'd look awesome I think.  :grin:

Looking good mate.
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 07 May 2012, 12:35
Can i just ask why you didn't just buy black badges to start with rather than having to spray brand new chrome ones?
They were used and had lost all of the chrome. The before pics were the ones off of my car, so when it comes to resale I can replace them. And it cost me almost nothing to get the second hand badges. So that's why  :smiley:

Quote
Really love those wheels for some reason, had them on mine and still have them on the rear.

If they were 2 inches bigger and a bit wider with a small dish they'd look awesome I think. 

Looking good mate.
They're ok. I would prefer them a lot more if they were refurbed. I'll run them until I need to change the tyres and see where I go from there. I agree they would look tons better like that lol.
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 18 June 2012, 18:32
Not much progress happened since the last time. The Golf is soon to undergo it's overdue Full Service and maybe receive some rust treatment. If anyone knows anywhere good in Weymouth/Portland, then that will be appreciated.

Anyway, here are some pics of the boat with the new bike rack fitted. All ready for the summer!!!
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010258.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/P1010259.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike's '96 MK3
Post by: Mikehamid on 26 December 2013, 21:16
A few updates since the last time.

Things changed:

1) New cambelt, power steering belt and fan belt.
2) Rust work repaired and painted (besides front arches).
3) Driver's lock mechanism repaired...again!
4) New cheap stereo just fitted.
5) Car was featured in Milton Keynes for the launch of the Golf MK7.
6) Hole welded up in the chassis.
7) Sprayed centre caps silver.
8 ) Dice dustcaps.

Almost in mind condition, besides Macpherson struts (MOT advisory) and needing replacement wings due to cosmetic rust.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/55bc061a-e299-4f77-b6a9-8c0268f82a46_zpsfd317d5c.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Mike_armstrong1990/media/55bc061a-e299-4f77-b6a9-8c0268f82a46_zpsfd317d5c.jpg.html)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/3b9b5095-bbf0-4924-bcb9-b4afefa1cbe4_zpse2af876e.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Mike_armstrong1990/media/3b9b5095-bbf0-4924-bcb9-b4afefa1cbe4_zpse2af876e.jpg.html)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/6710cc08-026a-4243-9ad8-5dd130b11462_zps43daec7b.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Mike_armstrong1990/media/6710cc08-026a-4243-9ad8-5dd130b11462_zps43daec7b.jpg.html)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/9594398d-975c-4f92-ad36-0d625249acc9_zpsd048b997.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Mike_armstrong1990/media/9594398d-975c-4f92-ad36-0d625249acc9_zpsd048b997.jpg.html)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z405/Mike_armstrong1990/IMG_8953_zps9a6a9c21-1_zps783a5b38.jpg) (http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Mike_armstrong1990/media/IMG_8953_zps9a6a9c21-1_zps783a5b38.jpg.html)