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Title: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: joshstanvw on 11 January 2013, 18:08
Hey im josh and here is my mk3 8v gti
when i picked it up
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/bostongreen320i/golf7_zpse14bcf87.jpg)
now
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p624/bostongreen320i/golf8_zps8c72e239.jpg)
i have had her about 6 months but just started modding it i did the coilovers yesterday and the badgeless grille a couple of weeks ago just thinking of what to do next lol
anyways just thought id introduce myself and the mk3
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 11 January 2013, 19:33
Hi there and welcome... :smiley:
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 January 2013, 21:15
Welcome to the fold!(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing31.gif)

Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: matty james on 11 January 2013, 22:39
hi m8, nice mk3, had a red 8v gti for 4 yrs, til december. was sorry to see her go, always wished i lowered mine but never did  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: gazpowells on 12 January 2013, 08:15
Nice looking golf mate welcome along  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: jimmydub on 14 January 2013, 21:55
nice looking motor mate ;) pretty much the spit of mine! looking to lower mine at some stage, just waiting till i sort out some rims. what springs did you use?
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 January 2013, 10:42
Welcome, paintwork looks like new on that!... is it as good as it looks in the pictures?
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 January 2013, 12:18
Hi and welcome  :cool:
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: Jimble on 22 January 2013, 22:15
Welcome! Nice 8)
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: joshstanvw on 25 January 2013, 14:07
Quote from: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 January 2013, 12:18
Hi and welcome  :cool:
it is as good as the pics lol except for a couple of rust spots on the passenger side which i have quotes to repair and intend on doing very soon thanks for all your comments guys

and the springs i used are just cheap ebay coilovers £159.99 came with a 2 year guarantee and they ride really well so im chuffed to bits
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: jimmydub on 26 January 2013, 19:40
Quote from: joshstanvw on 25 January 2013, 14:07
Quote from: Golf_GT_TDI on 15 January 2013, 12:18
Hi and welcome  :cool:
it is as good as the pics lol except for a couple of rust spots on the passenger side which i have quotes to repair and intend on doing very soon thanks for all your comments guys

and the springs i used are just cheap ebay coilovers £159.99 came with a 2 year guarantee and they ride really well so im chuffed to bits

nice one mate. got a link? wouldn't mind checking them out :)
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: joshstanvw on 29 January 2013, 20:54
I'll get u a link when I'm home but interesting to see ur sig pic is a rehab plate mine reads R871HAB lol nearly there lol
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: jimmydub on 09 February 2013, 19:27
Quote from: joshstanvw on 29 January 2013, 20:54
I'll get u a link when I'm home but interesting to see ur sig pic is a rehab plate mine reads R871HAB lol nearly there lol

very weird. its an old nic name that just stuck over ther years! any news on that link?
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: joshstanvw on 24 February 2013, 17:41
sorry mate i got busy at work and everything else got sidelined lol here is a lik for you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk3-GTi-8v-16v-Coilover-Lowering-Suspension-Kit-40-85mm-/261160035200?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cce59e380&_uhb=1
i have had themon a while now and they ride really well a bit hard (have softened a little bit since fitting) but nice through the corners and nice to adjust
Title: Re: Hi all quite new to the forum
Post by: dixie180 on 24 February 2013, 18:15
Nice Mk3 m8,welcome to the club. :cool: