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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: GTi_James on 23 June 2012, 20:55
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Hey everybody,
I've got a 2001 Golf Gti 1.8T that's begging for an overhaul! Here's a list of things I want to do and would appreciate help and price guides or change of ideas for better ideas!
Interior:
Already Carbon Wrapped dash trim around head units and climatronic fascia (photos to follow once i find my phone lead, yes i did it myself)
Kenwood double din unit from Halfords
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_887353_langId_-1_categoryId_265857 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_887353_langId_-1_categoryId_265857)
Door Cards, Front Lower Dash bits, central trim wrapped in grey carbon fiber (DIY)
Headliner either carbon wrapped in grey with Union Jack flag in gun metal grey or wrapped in black carbon fiber with Jack flag in light grey.
Seats are already Recaro but base seats need refilling and reconditioning. (prices anyone?)
GTI Gear knob with light up effect when driving lights are turned on (GTI, gear numbers and shift path light up)
Gear Gaitor with grey stitch replacement (Short Shifter installation later on)
R race pedal conversion and GTI scrape plate to the left.
Interior courtesy and central lights converted to LED, either brilliant white or baby blue. (may consider hidden foot well lights)
Headliner console (Interior central light and sun roof plastic bits) wrapped in grey carbon fiber.
Door Speakers and tweeters swapped for Pioneer or Edge speakers.
GTI door scrape plates.
Exterior/Engine
cambelt changed and uprated to race cams at same time?
vr6 clutch and g60 flywheel (very soon to be completed unless different opinion)
all hoses converted to silicon by sparco
miltek system install, GTO tailpipe option.
sports Cat to follow, miltek
Uprated exhaust manifold, stainless steel
Monzo Black 17"'s with 20mm spacers
drilled brakes and green stuff pads
I have already purchased a front bumper ( will show pictures when can ) but here's one like mine but not mine, will have a front splitter added to it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-Mk-4-98-03-Sports-Front-Bumper-From-FK-RaceLook-in-ABS-Plastic-/221009379715?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33752f8183 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-Mk-4-98-03-Sports-Front-Bumper-From-FK-RaceLook-in-ABS-Plastic-/221009379715?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33752f8183)
grill bits remain black n the rest in reflex silver.
VW grill changed to a sports alternative, reflex silver with polo style GTI grill badge
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK4-4-Badgeless-Debadged-Mesh-Sport-Front-Grill-Black-w-o-Emblem-97-04-/220997304773?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33747741c5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK4-4-Badgeless-Debadged-Mesh-Sport-Front-Grill-Black-w-o-Emblem-97-04-/220997304)
Rear bumper, smoothed (not by fiber glass) with 4mot valance for miltek exit.
black magic roof respray
shark fin areal antenna
smoothed tailgate, handle remains but GTI in red lettering across the middle as apposed to the silver and red original
tinted rear windows, rear window limo black, passenger windows to the rear just off limo
rear wiper removed
front wiper reduced to single with Storm Blade
USA imported rear lights that you'd normally find on a polo but for Golf mk4 variety ( Red circle break light) almost like the Golf mk5 rear lights
blacked out angel eye headlamps
That's my list so far...
not much I suppose :laugh:
the majority of the work will be done by myself and a cousin of my girlfriends whos a trainee mech however help and opinions will be great as i don't want a naff looking motor!
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Can someone help me post photos? I am struggling with this :cry:
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sounds good mate :) and i use this is easyyy to use :) http://tinypic.com/
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sounds good mate :) and i use this is easyyy to use :) http://tinypic.com/
Cheers bud, gonna have to do the uploads in the morrow though! Can't get my PlayBook to play nice :undecided:
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Remap?
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Remap?
am thinking of a R-tech from Leicster, but I am in Suffolk so anyone knows of a good remap in Suffolk would be great otherwise it is Due North for me :sad:
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Which race cams you using?? One of lads at work his mate works at Kent cams and get me good dizzy on pr of cams. Leaning towards a set.
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Would also like to no which cams you have brought also which stainless steal manifold did you buy? Btw the rear light cluster and front bumper sound a bit chavtastic.
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Which race cams you using?? One of lads at work his mate works at Kent cams and get me good dizzy on pr of cams. Leaning towards a set.
Would also like to no which cams you have brought also which stainless steal manifold did you buy? Btw the rear light cluster and front bumper sound a bit chavtastic.
I haven't actually bought them yet, mate from Orwell is helping me source them and will let you know how much, I'm looking for uprated better qaulity products. Either that or I've seen complete engine rebuilds to 350BHP but at the same time I'm running a front Wheel Drive so would kick my arse regarding that :smug:
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http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html)
I was looking at something like this for the cams maybe? :undecided:
maybe this in the long run...
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html)
the hydraulic option obviously
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Would also like to no which cams you have brought also which stainless steal manifold did you buy? Btw the rear light cluster and front bumper sound a bit chavtastic.
dont fancy the bumper? i will be fitting a forge intercooler at somepoint so though the silver behind the black would be aesthetically pleasing?
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yea just not through that bumper you have provided the link to.
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best tip i can give you is dont fit that bumper
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best tip i can give you is dont fit that bumper
Ok cool, what do you recon to the original but smoothly yed out by plastic welding and anniversary valance? As I said I am open to any and all opinions as I am new to the GTi scene
:embarassed:
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take a look at daz's car :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=76966.5280
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Sure your not having 2nd thourgts again cully :huh:
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Sure your not having 2nd thourgts again cully :huh:
:grin:
that frigging show :grin:
dont ask :grin:
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That's it, I'm converted :laugh: looks ace!! And I hear angel eyes are a no no? I spose they're more for the saxo and pergeuot crowds? However that's what I was told by ford guy. Thinking on this?
Cheers fully though by your reckoning should I get the mechanics sorted first?
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angle eyes or fcuk up's as i call them are a no no.
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angle eyes or fcuk up's as i call them are a no no.
Apreciate the honesty, recon I'll get a set of old lamps and perhaps tinker about with them and post the outcome, girlfriends always said I'm good with my hands :cool: lol
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http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html)
I was looking at something like this for the cams maybe? :undecided:
maybe this in the long run...
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html)
the hydraulic option obviously
Cams to expensive spoke to the guy last week Kent's are £650 he can get them for £400 or there abouts for both cams. He has them in 225 Audi tt says there awesome with good idle too.
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http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Turbo.html)
I was looking at something like this for the cams maybe? :undecided:
maybe this in the long run...
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html (http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/VW___Audi_1.8T_4cyl_20v_Engines.html)
the hydraulic option obviously
Cams to expensive spoke to the guy last week Kent's are £650 he can get them for £400 or there abouts for both cams. He has them in 225 Audi tt says there awesome with good idle too.
Ok you've beaten my quotes so far. Is that fitted or for the parts only? I recon it won't be done till after Xmas though as i'll be driving to scotland at the end of Sept and changing jobs which hopefully means I'll have about£700 to play about with every month :laugh: do you know if converting a 1.8t to 4wd is possible?
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Just been qouted £300 for bumper smoothed (plastic welded) primed and sprayed and £200 for roof resprayed Black Magic. good qoutes?
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(http://i45.tinypic.com/2r4ue7t.jpg)
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bumpers originally to fit
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Your car is not a fish. You don't need gills.
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cheers for that, just checking :laugh: