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Title: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 February 2012, 00:34

Been on the hunt for a wagon now for a month and was looking at Passats and mk4s but just couldnt find one that ticked my boxes.Anyway ive finally found a decent example with a few extras and im pretty pleased with my purchase.The details are as follows

100bhp Tdi-s Pd engine
Remapped to im told about 130bhp and I can tell as ive still got my Gt-tdi which is 115 and my wagon pulls away from it.
Lowered on springs not to sure height wise but its just right for daily driving
Full stainless steel Powerflow exhaust from the CAT
Some nice air intakes on the front bumper nicer than the standard items
As its the S its also has cruse control which I only discovered after already driving 150miles back home lol
18" BBS CH alloys I belive there genuine as they have on the outer of the rim CH003 not sure if anyone can confirm this for me thxs.

Future plans
Space the wheels out on the rear try and get abit more stance
Full Leather
Anni front splitter
De-badge it on the rear
Black grill and badge
Refurb the alloys a darker colour I think
Change the faces on my clocks to Anni style like my current Gt-tdi has
Fit my HID kit
US style side repeaters on the bumper

Im sure there will be other stuff along the way and ive got the bug for this one now to try and make it look better see how it goes.Few pictures from the advert but ill get some better shots up tomorrow thanks for looking..

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: trog_nfs on 23 February 2012, 11:20

I like that. Always had a soft-spot for estates and wagons.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: lemski on 23 February 2012, 11:41

Looks good that bud.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: daz veedub on 23 February 2012, 11:45

looks sweet  :cool:

my ch,s were reps and also had the ch003 stamped on

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 23 February 2012, 13:37

That looks spot on :afro:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: daz veedub on 23 February 2012, 23:24

EDIT.... mine were stamped CH001

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 February 2012, 09:57

Looks nice that... How about a Bora front on it?......

HID Kit?.... nah.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 24 February 2012, 12:31

I belive you can buy them in the states with the Bora front end and they do look really nice but I like the front on it as it is so ill just leave it up front.Never had a problem with my HIDS I only use 6k which isnt the bright compared with some ive seen and I make sure my lights are the correct level unlike some cars ive seen where the light level is way to high causing fellow drivers to be blinded thats not how I roll each to there own on that one.I did manage to get a few jobs done yesterday swapped the 6 disk cd player over out the Gt,fitted my Parrot,fitted mk5 Golf rear wiper,Vortex front splitter and HIDs in.Ive now got a new problem my back drivers door has decided it dont want to open Im not sure why but also my front drivers door the interior light dont come on when I open the door and Ive been told this is due to the micro switch in the door lock its self so im working on getting that sorted.The cars steering wheel is a little off centre and its just had a new clutch and flywheel friend thinks it could just need adjusting at the ball joint and re tracking up if they have had the gearbox off so ill get that looked at saturday all being well.Im still undecided on the wheels as they seem pretty common on these wagons yet I havent seen a wagon on RS6s so not sure if to swap them what do you guys think BBS or RS6?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 25 February 2012, 19:59

Managed to get a few jobs sorted today when the car had its MOT a few weeks back it had an advisory on one of the track rod ends so I got 2 new ones had them both changed guy checked the wheel alignment and adjusted the tracking drives staright now.Had a look underneath all good no nasty surprises and it turns out its got JOM shocks all round not sure what the springs are im guessing JOM to.Pickesd up 2 new door locks for the drivers rear door and drivers door guy removed them off a 2003 Golf so ill get them fitted next week.Found out what the strange creaking sound in my door turns out the door hinges needed abit of WD40 on them and alls good now nice easy fix.Fitted some 5mm spacers on the rear dont look to bad as I think if I put some 10mm on might start to catch on the arch and I cant be having that.Also had my clock faces changed there like R32 style just need to get some silver rings now to finish them off.Still got to remove the rear badges and a few other little jobs but slowly getting through it few piccys.


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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: dom on 26 February 2012, 11:35

That front splitter needs to be colour coded really. The RS6's would look wicked on the wagon :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 26 February 2012, 17:03

The front splitters just a temp for now untill I source a Anniversary one which I will colour code along with the rear valence.Might try the RS6s see how they look think there wider though than my current wheels next job this week is sort the door locks out thx.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 26 February 2012, 22:18

About time we saw some more nice looking wagons on here.... :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 27 February 2012, 20:42

Thanks Stow  :wink: I put the RS6s on this evening and decided to go with them I havent seen a Mk4 Wagon with them on tbh but I have seen a few wagons rolling on the BBS CH.No pictures as it was raining and dark so ill post a few tomorrow.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 27 February 2012, 21:33

 :cool: Look forward to some pic's

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Bellend on 27 February 2012, 23:25

My next car! :cool:

Roll on April, looking mint mate. So is it the S that's kitted up? Or is it just some are, some aren't? I want a later one and am happy to pay for it. Early MK4's are total headaches.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 28 February 2012, 01:16

Cheers mate  :smiley: I think the S is pretty standard mine has all the usual bits and cruse control plus you can operate the radio and cd player off the steering wheel.I would think the SE would have a few more extras but my car has more than my Gt-tdi had anyway plus its alot cooler  :grin: Hope you get one in April be nice to see another mk4 Wagon on here  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: bobbarley on 28 February 2012, 01:23

Nice car mate. Those rub strips seriously need colour coding  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 28 February 2012, 08:37

Cheers mate I dont mind the black tbh think it breaks the silver up I may loose the side strips get a US front bumper and coour code the lot have to see all money which I havent got lots of at the min due to getting married in July thanks again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: daz veedub on 28 February 2012, 16:04

pics with the rs6,s please  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: T_J_G on 28 February 2012, 18:29

THis needs a Bora front!

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 28 February 2012, 21:52

Yeah they do look nice with a Bora front end agreed.Took a few pictures after I had been the gym not great but see how the car looks on its RS6s thanks again for any comments..

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Number plate surrounds things will be gone as soon as my plate transfer is complete along with some new number plates which will be legal ones as I got a £60 fine the other day pretty gutted  :cry:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 28 February 2012, 23:51

Yeah I like that  :cool:

Don't put a Bora front end on it  :sick:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 29 February 2012, 00:12

I've always had a penchant for wagons myself, I prefer the BBS' though.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 29 February 2012, 00:14

How about tinting the bottom half of your rear lights  :undecided:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 February 2012, 06:36

Yeah the BBS looked really well but ive seen wagons on ED38 with those wheels on so I just thought it looks a little different but Im happy.The rear lights I know where you mean the little clear bit yeah spose I could tint them if I did I would do them all red orjust hold out for some US spec ones but to be honest ive got a list of stuff in my head I want to do but all in good time in other words when Ive got the spare cash  :grin: thanks again for comments

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: DanChave on 29 February 2012, 09:46

Nice work so far mate! Loving it on the CH's, the RS6's look sweet as well though :)

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: daz veedub on 29 February 2012, 14:41

looks sweet on the rs6 rims mate

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 February 2012, 17:24

Thanks for the comments  :smiley: had abit of a nightmare today well nothing to bad left the car with my friend at vw to replace the front drivers door lock and the rear door lock.When he came to do the rear door lock he some how shatered the rear glass in the door he said it was the first time ones ever ppped on him.Anyway managed to get another glass for it and the door lock I bought was faulty for the rear door so got that changed hopefully get it finished tomorrow.Next problem ive found funny one some times at random when I start the car the wipers do a sweep or when I turn the lights on it does a sweep anyone had a sinlar problem ?? thanks again

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 29 February 2012, 21:35

ah bad luck...

Dodgy wire behind the dash??

I saw a Bora earlier, thought of your car straight away cause of the talk of a front end, then had a little brain wave...R32 front end on a wagon...hello  :smug:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 29 February 2012, 22:40

wheels look spot on mate , i would leave the black mouldings alone they break it up nice, plus getting rid of the locating holes in the doors is a big job

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 March 2012, 19:43

Thanks for the comments finally got the locks sorted and new rear window fitted,got it home took the door card off as I could hear glass rattling about so vacumed that all out.Cars locking fine now and the drivers door and door light work when you open the door plus it now makes the sound when you leave your lights on and open the door.I also got my mate to do the anti hyjack and beep on the alarm on the vw laptop only one I cant get done is where the windows shut when you press the alarm button not sure if anyones had it done on there mk4?I also removed the rear TDi badge and sorted my rear boot panel as I could hear a clip rattling about in there took it off reffited and secured it correctly.Next job is find out why my wipers do the random sweep so think ill have a look into it tomorrow if the weathers ok.Im also going to have a oil change as its due and check the air and pollen filters.Think im just going to get the rear and front valence colour coded and as leave the door strips as pointed out would need to fill the holes in the door and I dont really want to start having loads of paint work done.Im going to change the RS6s really dont know what wheels to go for I really like R32s plus Longbeach but all in good time thanks again for the feedback and comments..

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 02 March 2012, 20:14

Good choice mate i painted down the side of a mk4 golf estate this week and counted 16 locating holes in the doors ! some big as well surely thats overkill lol

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 March 2012, 20:22

16 I think ill stick with the strips on the side  :grin: any pics of your estate ??

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 02 March 2012, 20:53

Its not mine , it was a job at work i'm a painter. mines a 150 tdi in black and the look of the cars a touchy subject today . Ive taken the R32 18s off today as i was stick of the harsh ride they give and gone with standard 16" rims , lost the look but it drive so much nicer. I must be getting old lol. I do have a pic of the Golf est but no idea how to upload pics yet ! :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 02 March 2012, 20:56

Shame... :undecided: I thought the rs6's looked sweet  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 02 March 2012, 21:12

They look spot on :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 March 2012, 09:01

I wont be changeing the wheels staright away as ive got other things I have to do first wheels will come n time unless I do see something I really like.Ive still just been looking on the net for inspiration really and theres so much you can do but need a big pot of cash to do it thanks again for comments  :wink: A picture of my old Wagon R.I.P  :cry:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 03 March 2012, 09:26

It looks better on the RS6's than the CH's :afro:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 March 2012, 09:33

Cheers Wayne  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 March 2012, 17:27

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 March 2012, 09:01

I wont be changeing the wheels staright away as ive got other things I have to do first wheels will come n time unless I do see something I really like.Ive still just been looking on the net for inspiration really and theres so much you can do but need a big pot of cash to do it thanks again for comments  :wink: A picture of my old Wagon R.I.P  :cry:

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No Comment,  :lipsrsealed:

Love how the mk4 is looking at the moment. RS6's do suit it well.  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 March 2012, 18:47

Thanks Richard  :wink: loved that old mk3 wagon such a clean car shame its gone.Well my registration finally went through so I got rid of the number plate surrounds had some new legal plates made (last set got me a £60 fine) which look far better now on the car.Ive also bought a Genuine vw black leather interior complete with door cards and centre arm rest ive actually got to drive upto Preston now and pick it up  :grin: ive done some research and I know the rear bench the bit you sit on is a different fixing but found a post on how to get round it so when I fit it tomorrow morning ill throw some pictures up.Few piccys with its new plates on thanks again for the feedback  :wink:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 March 2012, 11:16

Got soaking wet this morning but had to get it done as im out most of today,anyway picked my leathers up last night and really pleased there spot on really mint condition.Only thing I had to alter was the rear bench and airbag plugs the rest went in a treat.I also got a nice 4 motion gear knob and some more net optic dash trim which all went in this morning.What I like is the theme inside the car its kinda half black and half grey which looks spot on even though ive got some black door panels and other trim im gonna leave it as it is.Ill throw some pictures up later but im off out for now thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 March 2012, 17:55

Not long home so I havent really had chance to give the trim a clean etc so just took a few pictures not the best pictures.Im on the look out for a heated seat loom next as the fronts are heated be nice for next winter few piccys thanks.

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 04 March 2012, 18:09

Looks Good mate  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2012, 23:17

Seats / interior look really nice :afro:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 March 2012, 11:05

Very nice.... are you not tempted to stain the door cards and other grey plastic black?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 March 2012, 12:58

Pictures dont really do it justice tbh and it looks better in the flesh.I have got 4xblack door cards and all the dash parts plus console to swap over but I like the Black and grey theme thanks..

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2012, 13:05

Quote from: 16v_blu on 05 March 2012, 12:58

I like the Black and grey theme thanks..

Agreed :afro: it helps break it up.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 March 2012, 13:06

Quote from: 16v_blu on 05 March 2012, 12:58

Pictures dont really do it justice tbh and it looks better in the flesh.I have got 4xblack door cards and all the dash parts plus console to swap over but I like the Black and grey theme thanks..

It does work due to the black dash so it's all good....

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 March 2012, 14:05

 Thanks  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 05 March 2012, 15:17

Looking great so far mate. Looks sweet on the Rs6's  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 11 March 2012, 19:52

Thanks Gibbo  :wink: Few small updates rear windows tinted not everyones cup of tea but hey I like it  :smiley: carbon wrapped my rear badge well the inside of it,carbon wrapped my centre console bits round the stero as my console isnt interchangable like the Gtis also fitted a stubby rear arial.Silver rings came for the light switch and my dials havent fitted them yet so ill get some pictures up once there done.Next jobs too be done are cambelt change and oil plus filter end of the month pay day.Thanks again few pictures..

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My Gt-tdi finishes on ebay thursday looking pretty nice on its BBS  :smiley:
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 16 March 2012, 17:11

Car went in today full service

cambelt kit
water pump
air filter
fuel filter
pollen filter
aux belt
oil & coolent
new ARB bushes

total cost about £440  :cry: still at least its all done  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 March 2012, 17:18

£440  :shocked: :shocked:

Where in Birmingham are you mate?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 16 March 2012, 17:41

Im in Yardley mate near the yewtree..I use TPS all the parts are genuine and its cost me £200 labour I will get £30 back for my old water pump though  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 17 March 2012, 14:34

Ah cool. I'm over in Selly Oak. Yeah i use TPS for most of my parts to. Can't beat OEM  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 March 2012, 16:22

Only got the car back last night as TPS gave me the wrong bloody cambelt kit so had to re-order a new one didnt arrive till late in the day but all done now and well worth the money car is driving like a dream.Few very small updates changed my rear view mirror for a genuine black one,clocks are all finished now silver rings are in they look really nice I also got one to go round the light switch.I also bought a genuine audi R8 oil cap looks prety cool im going to get the water bottle cap aswell so its matching.Now ive got the car all sorted engine wise next up is a de-cat and sort my heated seats out as my leathers screaming out to be heated  :grin: Not big updates I know but they all add up and this will get better as time goes on.Few photos and one of my dads new mk5 which im really jelous of thxs for looking..


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Anyone got any suggestions how to get the Golf badge off the back ive tryed the hair dryer but its real solid to get off thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 18 March 2012, 19:53

use a spreader the type you apply body filler to take badges off with it wont damage the paint, why are you taking it off though ?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 March 2012, 20:12

Ive already taken the Tdi badge off not keen on the silver Golf badge why I want it off but its tuff tryed plenty of heat and it dont want to know,ill give it a go what youve suggested thxs.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 18 March 2012, 20:14

i'm a painter and do that every day mate it will work no problem :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 18 March 2012, 21:39

Clocks  = :cool:

Love the oil cap, how much was that?

You have a cool dad too  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 March 2012, 22:06

 :grin: cheers mate the cap was only £25 and its genuine to im gonna get the water bottle one aswell next time I go there thxs again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 18 March 2012, 22:11

Quote from: 16v_blu on 18 March 2012, 22:06

:grin: cheers mate the cap was only £25 and its genuine to im gonna get the water bottle one aswell next time I go there thxs again  :wink:

I Like!  :cool:

OEM+  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 30 March 2012, 00:40

Cars going in on Thursday coming having the rear passager quarter painted as last owner scuffed the arch and had it done but the paints no a great match on the edge of the actual arch so gettting that put right.Ive also bought some U.S amber side markers my painter is going to cut the holes in my rub strips for the markers to fit so fingers crossed they will look nice once there in I will also wire them up so they all work,pictures to follow next week thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 31 March 2012, 21:28

Can't wait!

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 01 April 2012, 07:49

Cheers Stow removed all the mudflaps yesterday looks better I think without them,I also went and priced up some BBS Lm rep 18" with 215,40,18 tyres so I can space them out and got offered a really decent deal as I know the chap who owns the company.Only thing that puts me off is the bolts tend to spider after time and keeping them clean lol so think I might just leave them and either change the profile on my current wheels and colour or just look for a different set of wheels around the £600 mark would be my budget have to see.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 01 April 2012, 22:57

Personally I love the wheel you've got now!  :rolleyes: :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 01 April 2012, 23:11

^^^^    +1 they look spoton

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 April 2012, 20:45

Thanks for the comments  :wink: think im gonna skip on the wheels and just stick with the RS6s as they do suit the car and I dont think ill be going lower now as the rides spot on and im getting abit old for coilovers  :grin: I had to pick my dads wheels up from my painters tonight and ive decided to also have the front splitter colour coded and the rear valence colour coded im also having the side markers wired up so they all work.Pictures hopefully for the weekend thanks again for the comments  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 02 April 2012, 21:39

Quote from: tdi_blu on 02 April 2012, 20:45

Thanks for the comments  :wink: think im gonna skip on the wheels and just stick with the RS6s as they do suit the car and I dont think ill be going lower now as the rides spot on and im getting abit old for coilovers  :grin: I had to pick my dads wheels up from my painters tonight and ive decided to also have the front splitter colour coded and the rear valence colour coded im also having the side markers wired up so they all work.Pictures hopefully for the weekend thanks again for the comments  :smiley:

Good boy!  :grin:

I actually like the black on the front and the rear...goes well with the door trims and tinted windows IMO  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 April 2012, 19:20

Havent updated in a while had loads on at work and still sorting stuff out with my wedding.Anyway the car was due in at the paint shop about 2 weeks ago but had to re-book it due to him being so busy.The cars in tomorrow 100% so thats good finally get the markers fitted and the rear quarter sorted.As I already mentioned im still very undecided about having the front and rear valence paint well colour coded silver the same as the car.I was also thinking of having the grill done gloss black aswell so im still stuing on these but at the min its looking like im gonna go that way.I have done a few bits in the last week nothing to big really went a bit mad with the old carbon vinyl re-done all the centre console trim,front badge and the outer door pillars the bit between each window if you get my drift lol for a first attempt im pretty happy looks pretty cool.I also fitted some 10mm hubsentric spacers on the rear and some 5mm upfront beef the wheels out abit again pretty happy looks abit more aggressive plus I finally got that horrid silver GOLF badge off  :smiley:.Ill update once its out the painters fingers crossed the rubstip comes out well few piccys and thanks for looking  :wink:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 26 April 2012, 00:53

Bought some new headlights tonight looking forward to those arriving and ive also bought a complete set of Bora vents with the extra loom so hopefully get those all by the weekend ill have a few things to do plus give it a clean after being at the painters  :wink: Picture of the new lights

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2012, 21:15

That is looking spot on :afro:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 26 April 2012, 22:41

For your sake I hope I'm wrong but I'm not feeling them lights...

Car is looking great as always look forward to some new pics

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 26 April 2012, 23:09

Thxs Wayne cheers Stow you coould be right on the lights we will have to see  :wink: if they fail then I can always go back to the current standard ones but I reakon they will look pretty cool.Looking forward to getting it back tomorrow my caddy is just really slow but does the job thxs again for the feedback....

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 26 April 2012, 23:29

Thought about wrapping some carbon around the roof bars?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon Updated..
Post by: tdi_blu on 27 April 2012, 21:56

Quote from: stow1985 on 26 April 2012, 23:29

Thought about wrapping some carbon around the roof bars?

Cant say I have tbh mate think it would be pretty hard to do but worth a thought  :wink:

Got the car back this evening really pleased how its turned out and the gamble paid off I think.Work carried out was front rub strip markers fitted,Rear passanger arch needed repainting but had the whole quarter done,Front lower splitter colour coded and the rear lower valence colour coded plus the front grill painted gloss black.My new headlights arrived this evening ill be out in the morning fitting them and hopefully my Bora vents and loom will arrive tomorrow  :wink: Few pictures cars still abit dusty and it was raining so pictures ent great thanks again for looking...
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 28 April 2012, 17:16

Fitted my new lights today is the pouring rain wasnt good  :angry: Ive now decided not to install the HID kit I had and fitted some very expensive bulbs from Halfrads  :angry:Ive also replaced my light switch with the switch that has front and rear fogs as the new lights have got fog lights installed.These are still not working and not to sure why I thought it would be plug and play but maybe a relay is required not sure ill look into it.Theres a little condensation in the drivers light as it was pissing down but other than that im very happy how they have turned out thxs for looking... :wink:

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If the rain ent to bad tomorrow might have ago at wireing my side markers up  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 28 April 2012, 18:41

I like it! Makes the front end look mean!  :angry: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: brett on 28 April 2012, 20:28

mate looks  :cool: as imo
i like it ,i like a lot  lol

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 29 April 2012, 12:19

Worked out well with the black grill good choice!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Rhyso on 29 April 2012, 12:51

Not a fan of the splitter but the rest looks spot on  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 29 April 2012, 18:27

Nice car mate but that front valance ruins it  :sick:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 April 2012, 19:01

Its each to there own im happy how it looks main thing really I have got a 4 motion one aswell that Im having colour coded so I will try that aswell im always on the look out for a Anni one along with the side skirts but I havent got one of those money trees in my back garden  :grin: thanks for the feedback though   :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 30 April 2012, 20:36

Small update wired my US side markers used the bulb holders from a spare set of side repeaters I had look a treat all lit up  :smiley: im also in negotiation on a Anniversary front splitter so dam expensive few pictures thanks...

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: andy-gti84 on 30 April 2012, 21:57

lovely car mate an cheers agen for exhaust top bloke an a gd to meet ya.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 30 April 2012, 22:09

This is going very well...

Just a couple of things I've noticed, I would paint the little grills on the valance black, and get some amber side repeaters to match the side markers  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 30 April 2012, 22:20

Quote from: stow1985 on 30 April 2012, 22:09

This is going very well...

Just a couple of things I've noticed, I would paint the little grills on the valance black, and get some amber side repeaters to match the side markers  :smiley:

Well spotted  :grin: front splitter maybe a Anni one shortley but if not I agree black mess bits would look better.I did go the scrap yard today looking for some amber side repeaters but no joy gonna go the dealers tomorrow and get some thanks again for the feedback  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 30 April 2012, 22:21

Quote from: andy-gti84 on 30 April 2012, 21:57

lovely car mate an cheers agen for exhaust top bloke an a gd to meet ya.  :smiley:

Yeah nice to meet you to mate your cars a clean motor look forward to seeing you get some mods done in good time  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 30 April 2012, 22:22

Quote from: tdi_blu on 30 April 2012, 22:20

Quote from: stow1985 on 30 April 2012, 22:09

This is going very well...

Just a couple of things I've noticed, I would paint the little grills on the valance black, and get some amber side repeaters to match the side markers  :smiley:

Well spotted  :grin: front splitter maybe a Anni one shortley but if not I agree black mess bits would look better.I did go the scrap yard today looking for some amber side repeaters but no joy gonna go the dealers tomorrow and get some thanks again for the feedback  :wink:

Great minds and all that...

I like the valance you've got, looks different!

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 01 May 2012, 23:08

Bora vents arrived today soon as I got in from work I got them in.Watched how to do it on youtube really easy to do as I also had the loom you can buy simple mod but I like it.Few pictures thanks for all the feedback comments etc  :wink:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: andy-gti84 on 02 May 2012, 18:56

Quote from: tdi_blu on 30 April 2012, 22:21

Quote from: andy-gti84 on 30 April 2012, 21:57

lovely car mate an cheers agen for exhaust top bloke an a gd to meet ya.  :smiley:

Yeah nice to meet you to mate your cars a clean motor look forward to seeing you get some mods done in good time  :wink:

 :cool: exhaust fitted mate  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 May 2012, 07:12

 :wink: nice one mate

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 06 May 2012, 08:34

Missed out on the Anni front splitter I was after  :cry: but did manage to get the side skirts pictures to follow once fitted  :wink:

My list so far that ive done to this car

Full service
New ARB bushes
Bora vents
Full heated leather
Leather arm rest
Clocks changed faces
Chrome rings for clocks
4 motion gear knob
stubby rear ariel carbon
Carbon wrapped door pillars front and rear badges
Carbon wrapped centre console trim
Replaced glove box
Rear windows tinted
Replaced driver front and rear door modules
Anni side skirts
Rear quarter,front and rear valence painted
U.S side markers also fitted and wired up
R32 style black head lights
Swapped wheels for RS6s
New rear black load liner
Net optic door handle

So far spent roughly about £1500  :laugh:

Car now owes me about £3600 I must be mad  :grin: still I enjoy doing it and its my money..

Things left to do

New ARB for the front to allow it to go lower
Heated seat loom switches
Coilover kit
De-cat
R-line gear knob
All red rear lights
Leather door cards
Change the centre console cradle over so I can fit Anni or R32  trim along with ash tray etc
New R32 or Anni door handles
Headling out along with door pillars and retrimmed
Anni or Votex front splitter
Uprated disks and pads

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 19:17

Got up late today then I thought ill have ago at doing my side skirts all went well but I got really wet  :cry: On a good note when it did stop raining I cracked on and got them fitted.When I went to collect the side skirts which was from a farm Banbury way the farmer offered me his 1985 mk1 caddy which I think im gonna buy needs some work but shouldnt be to bad as its pretty solid.Ill post some pictures of it next week if the deal goes ahead  :wink:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2012, 20:03

Side skirts really finish it off.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 20:32

Yeah I think so to Wayne thanks  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 07 May 2012, 21:25

Skirts look spot on Blu, splitter is growing on me too.......... :huh: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 21:31

 :grin: Cheers mate I still would like a Anni or votex one just keep missing them when they come up.Silly thing is theres a young lady just round the corner with a battered mk4 1.8t in reflex silver with a votex front spoiler.Tryed to buy it 2 times but she wont have none of it  :cry: still the Jom one dont look to bad thanks again

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: F17BAD on 07 May 2012, 21:31

looks good to me..

you gonna colour code the black side, and bumper strips?

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 21:56

Cheers Kell I was going to but I like the black it kinda breaks it up abit plus its a pain getting the door strips off but it would look nice all colour coded I may colour code the door handles though still thinking about it.Thanks again for the comments... :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 09 May 2012, 22:04

Finally sourced a Anniversary front splitter which is going into the painters asap also bought a black rear parcel shelf cover ill post some pictures once its all painted and fitted.If anyone wants one front Jom splitter and rear anni valence genuine give me a shout  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 09 May 2012, 23:56

Quote from: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 21:56

Cheers Kell I was going to but I like the black it kinda breaks it up abit plus its a pain getting the door strips off but it would look nice all colour coded I may colour code the door handles though still thinking about it.Thanks again for the comments... :smiley:

I would leave them black, as you said it helps break it up a bit.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 12 May 2012, 21:03

Well had a really busy few days cars been on a few missions roughly about 800 miles in the last 3 days and it never missed a beat so pleased with that.Finally got my Replica Anni spoiler fitted which im not that happy with if im honest.The fit wasnt great but its not to bad now theres also in a few places the surface is a little uneven hard to explain but regardless it still looks better than my Jom but the Jom is a far better fit.I will still go for a genuine splitter when I find one which could be some time ive also ordered some new amber side indicators go with the side makers and thats it really im not lowering the car anymore as it drives sweet and its a pain lowering mk4s more than 40mm plus the wheels are staying they work well now with the car.Few pictures thanks
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: brett on 12 May 2012, 21:11

front splitter looks  :cool: as imo ,loads better,brett

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 13 May 2012, 22:04

Yep, splitter is much better Blu, top work as usual!  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 13 May 2012, 23:51

Looks loads better on that splitter.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 14 May 2012, 12:19

Thanks for your feedback boys  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: topher on 15 May 2012, 18:28

met your dad today :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: daz veedub on 15 May 2012, 19:15

loads better  :cool:

my anni rep fitted perfect on the golf bumper had to modify it  :lipsrsealed: to fit the bora bumper  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 15 May 2012, 20:44

Quote from: topher on 15 May 2012, 18:28

met your dad today :grin:

Take it you sorted his stero  :grin:

Drove 230mile round trip last night as I found a reflex silver genuine anni splitter left at 9pm back at 01:30am  :grin: but worth the jorney.It has a few scuffs etc but fits spot on I will get it painted at a later date but ive got splitters everywhere at the min want to sell some and draw some money back  :grin: few quick pics and thanks for the comments.

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: topher on 15 May 2012, 20:48

nope coded his new stereo in to the canbus and activated a couple of vagcom extras. now its live on the canbus i would imagine he'll have a flat battery tomorrow :lipsrsealed:

you need to help me convince him he needs a remap, "its fast enough for me" is not a good excuse :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 15 May 2012, 20:54

I just spoke to him on the phone he said to tell you he was really pleased with what you done and thanks again  :wink: Ive told him to have it remapped and thats the same reply I get  :grin: and to be fair he does drive slow  :grin: thanks again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 19 May 2012, 11:48

Got 2 bargains yesterday well I think they are anyhow  :grin: a set of Genuine Anniversary pedels £23 posted to my door and a VAG heated seat loom with all switches £34 posted the loom has been cut buy the fuse box but ill get round that.Ive also fitted my HIDS to my lights and they look well in my headlights.Anni splitters going in to be painted at some point as theres a few scuffs and I think its slightly off colour.Next job is the interior headling,door pilars and lower dash looking for some ideas on the net at the min.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 31 May 2012, 23:41

Couple of updates try and keep my thread going  :smiley: Got round to fitting my heated seats had to extend all the wires and after reading a few threads on different sites wired it all up myself and to be honest it was very straight forward to do.I also got my genuine Anni pedals come fitted those real bargain aswell.Treated myself to a R-line gear knob with gator and silver surround waiting on that to come from Germany.No point in pictures sure you dont want to see my pedals  :grin: just keeping my thread alive really thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 01 June 2012, 12:23

I want pictures!  :cry:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 June 2012, 09:21

Quote from: Seanl on 01 June 2012, 12:23

I want pictures!  :cry:

Once my Gear knob and gator comes ill fire a few up  :wink: Got pissed off with my bluetooth parrott interface keep dropping off my dash and it wasnt easy to see as my indicator stalk blocked it from view at times.So got in from work yesterday and relocated it to my centre console kinda down by the handbrake out the way and screwed down looks pretty cool to on the night time.Thanks again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 July 2012, 18:29

Well been a while since I updated my thread had lots going on with my wedding due this month so I have only really done a few bits and bobs as you do.Ive been thinking of selling the car I always seem to get so far into a car then get board and decided to sell up lol but ive been having strong urges for a Black VR6 Highline lol my dad just looks a t me like im a nutter going from derv to 2.8 lol still Im not sure yet if I would go that route.Anyway recent jobs well fitted my new R-Line gear knob looks smart,new brushed alley dials for round my dials as the last ones were cheapo plastic,new all red rear lights from germany and ive been slowly changing all the trim inside the car to black think im getting just board why I started doing the insdie lol.Few pics and thanks for looking

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 04 July 2012, 20:20

Very nice indeed! I love that steering wheel,  :cool: such a nice upgrade from the horrid standard bulbous one imo. :sick:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: andy-gti84 on 04 July 2012, 20:26

looking gd mate  :cool: ya mad to sell lol u will wont it back once it gone  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 08 July 2012, 20:08

Thanks for the comments  :smiley: decided to keep it now and ended up buying some new rims pictures were taken late last night photos dont really do them justice but just wanted a change from the RS6s few pics.

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: mickstoke on 08 July 2012, 21:32

Nice mate, really suit it :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 08 July 2012, 21:48

They look really good :afro:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 08 July 2012, 21:52

Cheers Mick,wayne :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: scarr89 on 08 July 2012, 22:40

Keep it up mate! Looking real smart...Never seen an estate with an anni splitter  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 July 2012, 23:17

I much prefer the new rims.  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 09 July 2012, 08:31

Thanks for the feedback  :smiley: I did have a set on the car when I first bought it but they were tatty and had crap tyres on.I have been after some R32s genuine ones but just lately didnt seem to be many around and if any was about they needed refubing.So spotted these on here for sale off mickstoke and like the fact there vertually new and 9j on the rears job done  :smiley: took a few pictures today after I gave her a clean a little picture whoring  :grin:

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: andy-gti84 on 09 July 2012, 18:59

looking good mate  love them wheels  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 09 July 2012, 20:09

Thanks Andy  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: dasan on 14 July 2012, 23:22

Looks great, some v. nice details you've added and improved it no end.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 14 July 2012, 23:58

They really do look a lot better than the RS6's

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: scarr89 on 15 July 2012, 00:01

Quote from: Wayne on 14 July 2012, 23:58

They really do look a lot better than the RS6's

+1.

Love the us spec lights in the rub strip also. Well jel  :wink: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 15 July 2012, 00:12

Thanks for the comments I was thinking of spacing the wheels out abit more but with its current height think its best left alone for now.Bought some new roof bars fitted them the other day not everyones cup of tea but always liked them on a wagon few pics and thanks again. :wink:
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With the crap weather we have been having I keep getting condensation in my drivers side head light as you can see in the picture.Im gonna have to look into why its happening and try to sort it other wise I will have to go back to my old headlights..

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: scarr89 on 15 July 2012, 00:16

Just take it out and leave it in the airing cupboard all night, see if that help clear it up. It maybe a build of moisture over years.

I'm a fan of roof racks...Unless you do what my dad did and secure them using 254265432 cable ties  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 15 July 2012, 00:20

 :grin:  :grin: The lights are only about 4 months old  :cry:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: scarr89 on 15 July 2012, 00:21

Quote from: tdi_blu on 15 July 2012, 00:20

:grin:  :grin: The lights are only about 4 months old  :cry:

Perhaps message the seller, if you bought them brand new that is. See if you can exchange, no matter how bad the seals are they should last longer than that I'd imagine.  :undecided:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 15 July 2012, 00:24

Quote from: tdi_blu on 15 July 2012, 00:20

:grin:  :grin: The lights are only about 4 months old  :cry:

I have seen the same problem on other lights in the past, maybe have a look and see if you can reseal it.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Anthony on 17 July 2012, 21:46

looks  :cool: just needs a surf board on the roof rack now

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: brett on 18 July 2012, 11:51

mate looking real tidy now  :cool: ,loving the wheels and the roof bars keep up the good work

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 18 July 2012, 22:36

Not been on here for a while.. Looking well tidy mate  :cool: Thumbs up on the roof bars.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 19 July 2012, 20:55

Wow thanks never had so many comments in a week  :grin: thanks for the feedback always nice  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 26 July 2012, 11:15

Been wanting to get rid of the twin exit back box for a while now as it dont go with how I want the back end to look eventually.So got it removed and had a nice single exit pipe made more derv style as its down sweeping and concealed I prefer it anyway and its sounds more throaty now so not bad for £40  :smiley:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/2012-07-26105044.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/2012-07-26105845.jpg)
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 August 2012, 08:30

Haven't done to much lately as my wedding killed my bank account off big time but now its all done and dusted and I had some pennies left I decided to get my brakes sorted.New disks and pads on the front and rear was in order so got it all done on Monday drove it away and didn't notice it at first but next day when I was braking lightly over 50 mph I was getting steering wheel wobble which I didn't have before.Phoned the garage let them know and they want it back in to check every things ok but I think its a warped disk or disks as when you slow right down you can kinda feel it grip lose grip if you know what I mean like warped disks.Anyway its in today so hopefully have it put right so once that's done no more real big jobs to be done as all the major servicing has been done.So my next task after my Hols I thinking of doing is recovering my headlining and door pillars etc,never done it before so should be fun been having a read up online and just looking at some different colors themes etc.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 December 2012, 21:54

Havent updated my thread in a fair while as Ive been busy and just been using my Wagon not really doing to much to it tbh.So Ive started doing stuff again to the wagon and today bought myself a full Recaro leather trim I did have a leather in it anyway but the Recaro is alot nicer to sit in.Ive also scuffed two of my wheels so I was going to buy a new set but as I think the CH look so good im just gonna have ago at doing them myself so thats my next job monday.The old caddy went yesterday and picked up the new caddy yesterday few things ill be doing to that aswell front seats first up and few other odds and sods nothing really major.Few pictures of the wagon and the caddy  :wink:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_185729_zpsf7250be1.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_193214_zpsead7af77.jpg)
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(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_193135_zps1c95ce15.jpg)

And my caddy
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_150650_zps357af60e.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_150701_zps18204990.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20121229_150710_zpsfc816c1a.jpg)
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Seanl on 30 December 2012, 09:02

New caddy looks awesome! Nice upgrade from the old sdi mate!

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 30 December 2012, 11:02

Nice pair.  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 30 December 2012, 16:47

Thanks bought some paint,primer and gloss to do my wheels tomorrow may just do 2 wheels tomorrow and 2 the following day pictures to follow  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 December 2012, 22:29

Not been on here or done much for a while either, wagons looking great.  Love the new caddy!

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 01 January 2013, 21:35

Thanks I havent done to much myself either tbh but getting the bug again now  :wink: The caddy is going to be a shared van between me and my dad he could do with the van a few times a week and I wanted one to play with but didnt really want to sell my Wagon so we got the van between us so its a win all round really.Just waiting on the plate transfer to go through then ill get the insurance swapped over so shes good to go.Already bought 1x Touran seat only need a drives now  :grin: wheels need a refurb hence me practiceing on my Wagon wheels and a few other minor bits.As the rain stopped today I had a go at my Wagon wheels took 2 wheels off I dont know why as I only managed to do one took a little longer than I thought lol.Ive never really done any painting before so im lerning but im pretty pleased how my first wheel came out its far from perfect but not bad few pictures thanks...

Rubbed down and primered

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130101_154341_zps32acf076.jpg)

2x coats and 1x gloss

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130101_171529_zpsf5c9970c.jpg)

all finished 2 coats of gloss

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130101_172650_zps20ca6687.jpg)

They look a lot darker in the flesh just my S3 flash is really bright but as I said still lerning ill do another wheel tomorrow...

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 January 2013, 22:17

Lovely finish by the looks of it..... I think they'll look better against the silver of the car.  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2013, 22:26

Cheers I think that wheel could have done with a extra coat but it still looks ok.Done the second wheel tonight applied a extra coat and it looks a lot better just back breaking doing it in y garage  :sad: still only 2wheels to go thanks again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 02 January 2013, 22:38

Quote from: tdi_blu on 02 January 2013, 22:26

Cheers I think that wheel could have done with a extra coat but it still looks ok.Done the second wheel tonight applied a extra coat and it looks a lot better just back breaking doing it in y garage  :sad: still only 2wheels to go thanks again  :wink:

 

I bet, mine won't be done for a loooong time, they look OK from A short distance and I think they're some of most awkward to refurb at home.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 January 2013, 15:52

Yeah there not the best wheel to do as a home refurb and a sh!t to clean aswell.I done the last wheel last night thank god so thats one job done that ive been meaning to do for some time.Next up is my rear door cards which are still grey as 4 door hatch back door cards dont fit the rears on estates.Ive got a couple of options either try and swap the hatch back door cards ive got as in swap the tops over as thats the difference the hatch back door cards are longer at the top so I was thinking of swapping them over but im not to sure if this can be done?Or I can just buy some dye for the PVC and dye them not to sure what dye to use on the fabric part though anyone know if just normal fabric dye would do the trick?Once ive sorted the door cards it will crack on with the roof lining also.Few pictures of the car sitting on its new coloured wheels thanks for looking...

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130105_122602_zps28d21325.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130105_122415_zps80eb3a02.jpg)
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Couple of better pictures of my new Recaros aswell and as you can see in the back the grey door cards I need to sort...
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130105_150549_zpsd8219ba4.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130105_150537_zpsaa371feb.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SI74 on 05 January 2013, 20:08

loving the first picture of you last update update.  I think you can buy vinyl now that looks like the original factory plastic Finnish.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 10 January 2013, 17:53

Cheers had my Allard EGR delet kit arrive today get that fitted Saturday and ive also ordered some VHT Satin Black Vinyl spray for the rear door cards and ill try the pillars inside before I attack the headling pictures to follow thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 21 January 2013, 21:23

Small update ive been off work since friday and really wanted to get my door cards painted but with the change in weather I put it off.So today I decided I had to get out the house as I was getting pretty board  :grin: Anyway removed the rear door cards got the hair dryer out in the garage and got spraying these door cards.The results was pretty good and tomorrow ill be moving onto some other bits inside the car like the hand break and rear boot trim.Few pictures of before and after thanks for looking.


(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130121_161704_zps76688a04.jpg)
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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 21 January 2013, 21:27

Wheels look really good in black, door cards also look fine :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 21 January 2013, 21:37

Cheers Wayne the wheels are vauxhall anthracite grey but they do look black in the pictures  :grin: thanks again  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: stow1985 on 21 January 2013, 21:38

I was just saying to myself "satin black for the door cards" not that I talk to myself much

Looking good overall and so is the caddy

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: Wayne on 21 January 2013, 21:46

Quote from: tdi_blu on 21 January 2013, 21:37

Cheers Wayne the wheels are vauxhall anthracite grey but they do look black in the pictures  :grin: thanks again  :wink:

 :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:  well they looked black to me :grin:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 21 January 2013, 21:56

Thanks Stow  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 February 2013, 20:50

Well I thought I would keep this upto date as I have done a few jobs on the Wagon.Replaced the thermostat and tempreture sensor as my temp gauge wasnt right so thought I would just change the two,tempreture gauge spot on now.Allard EGR delete fitted that was fun to change had a mare at first but sorted now.Ive also purchased some genuine R32 door handles which are all spotless and finish my doors off really well.Just waiting on R32 dash trim to arrive ash tray,heater surround,cover where you plug in,cup holder and a new cradle as mine is a one where you cant change stuff around.Ive painted one of my roof grab handles which if im honest was a pain to do so think im gonna just buy some black ones less agro  :grin: Still got to do the headling in black if I ever get round to it as I might sell it come August im thinking of buying either a Mk5,T4 or a nice new MTB if I buy a bike ill keep the Wagon.Pictures to follow once all my dash trims in thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 March 2013, 21:32

Well my R32 dash trim arrived which im really pleased with,I have now got the complete set Drivers door handle,passager handle and the 2 rears all are mint along with the full dash set and ash tray I also had to buy a new cradle so why it was all off I also tidy up a few wires behind there as its very limited on space.I have also just spotted a genuine set of Anniversary headlights on eBay and I just could
n't resist  :grin: so should have them in the next few days as it was a Buy it now luckily instead of bids ill post a few pictures once there on and Ive give the old girl a good clean.Got some more VHT paint aswell gonna do the rest of my plastics inside the car and Im going to do the caddy door cards as Ive been busy with that fitted Touran rear carpets and mk5 seats  :wink:

My new dash trim  :smiley:

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(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130303_154916_zpsd46ee8b2.jpg)

My new headlights
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Few of the caddy new wheels and seats  :smiley:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130209_100126_zpsbd94d528.jpg)

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130209_100113_zps322df5b5.jpg)

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130225_115931_zps2ad0176c.jpg)

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(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130225_174701_zps58efb75b.jpg)

I also had to give the front rubber matts a real good scrub as they were filthy next up on the caddy is front carpets from a touran just waiting on him to get a set thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 08 March 2013, 19:31

Anniversary Lights landed the other day very pleased how they look few piccys  :smiley:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130308_174742_zps292d5702.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130308_174717_zpsa3c637bd.jpg)
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130308_174611_zpsb46a0a24.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 March 2013, 20:27

Both are looking really good.  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 19 May 2013, 00:54

Well I havent updated for a while as I was going to sell up and buy something new well a mk5 but sticking with the old gurl for now.Ive recently sprayed all the grey trim inside so thats sorted and fitted new top mounts and coilovers.Back is right down on its arse lol front still got plenty to go as Ive got to sort the ARB out along with different profile tyres as I get rubbing now and then few pictures of how she is sitting now I cant get on my drive either  :cry:  :grin:

Before
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After
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A attempt to get on the drive that failed  :grin:

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My dads next toy currently trying to sort a deal out price wise..

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Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: curtis1 on 24 May 2013, 23:32

no chance of you selling this mate? drop me a text if you dont mind - 07961558577

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 June 2013, 21:15

I dont really bother to much updating this thread but I have been splashing miney on the old gurl as Im now keeping the car and basically giving it a little TLC to get her right back upto standard.Jobs that need doing as follows

New coilovers (FK street now fitted drives way better than the old JOMS)
4 Moition ARB (Now fitted massive improvement and no more banging drive shafts)
Steering rack needs replacing (Had this done but 2nd hand rack is slightly creaky so replacing it)
New ball joints and Wish bone bushes (All done)
Front end has various stone chips and ive got some marks on the front so im gonna have the whole front end painted along with all the black strips colour coded front and rear.August this is taking place.
Either new wheels or my own powder coated a deep blood red colour im still undecided.
Headling recovered
Anniversary rear valance but estate one Germany import

Thats it pictures will follow once shes done thanks.

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: dubsport on 23 June 2013, 21:20

Wagon and the Caddy bothe looks awesome man! Would love a 1.8T mk4 wagon!  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 June 2013, 21:46

Nah Derv all the way mate  :wink: Funny enough theres a 1.8t wagon on here for sale  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: iansabf on 27 June 2013, 21:21

Is your front badge on your golf wrapped or painted? I wrapped mine but I didn't do the best of jobs so took it off after a month! Considering painting mine now as I don't feel too confident with this wrapping malarkey, I like perfection and I can't achieve it  :angry:

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 28 June 2013, 07:50

Mines wrapped mate and I done it a while ago so far its lasted pretty well...

Title: Re: Mk4 Tdi Wagon
Post by: tdi_blu on 13 July 2013, 09:34

Some more jobs sorted new tyres all round went for a 215,35,18 up front as my 225,40,18 would rub inside when turning sometimes. I was going to replace the alloys but found CH Reps in 5x100 with 9" rears pretty hard to get so decided to just have a full refurb on the alloys and they have come up really well im just after some red center caps now. Drive wise since Ive replaced the suspension,ARB and tyres it drives so much better it don't catch at all and its still settling so I may drop it a tad more soon.Jobs left to do

Steering rack to be replaced
Paint front end
Replace side skirts with genuine Anniversary ones and paint
Headlining recovered
Replace a few interior parts to freshen things up inside.

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/20130710_211004_zps42614ec0.jpg) (http://s491.photobucket.com/user/16v_blu/media/20130710_211004_zps42614ec0.jpg.html)
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