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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rowlers on 22 August 2006, 18:22

Title: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: rowlers on 22 August 2006, 18:22: Let me know what you think :wink:

I'm rather please with it for what it cost (Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£600) :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0047.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0046.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0045.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0044.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/rowlers/CIMG0043.jpg)

One little niggle I do have is with the arch work.

I have had to have them cut back to stop the rubbing on the wheels. Now there is a gap between the plastic inner arch cover and the outer arch. You can't see it unless you look from underneath - Don't suppose any of you can suggest anything can you??

I keep telling myself that is isn't meant to be a show car, but I can't help wanting it spot on at the cheapest price! :smiley:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 22 August 2006, 18:31: looks like a strictly dubs sticker in the back.

Tyres need to be replaced imo as they are swamping the wheel.

Other than that, bob on son. :cool:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Neaty on 22 August 2006, 18:56: looks like a good job, at bargain price too! :cool:

what profile are them tyres by the way?
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: rowlers on 22 August 2006, 20:25: tyres are 195/50/15, maybe thats why i'm getting lots of rubbing eh?
it isn't even that low!

would 45s be better then?
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 22 August 2006, 20:47: Get 185/45s :wink:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Organisys on 22 August 2006, 21:07: Quote from: Slick#13 on 22 August 2006, 20:47
Get 185/45sÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :wink:

Like it, but do as the man says..
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Lewy on 22 August 2006, 21:51: The tyres look fat cos the outer rim is painted black :undecided:

Looks good for 600 big un's though - nice one.
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Organisys on 22 August 2006, 22:01: yeah...now you mention it! get the outer rim diamond cut ! !
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 22 August 2006, 22:13: Still needs stretched tyres, and a lower profile.
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: herbster on 22 August 2006, 22:40: :wink: nice job, is that bodyshop anywhere near Warrington! I want a respray as good as that for that amount! :cry:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Bluefox on 22 August 2006, 22:56: Quote from: Slick#13 on 22 August 2006, 18:31
looks like a strictly dubs sticker in the back.

Tyres need to be replaced imo as they are swamping the wheel.

Now, I'm not sure if I should call you a geek or a perfectionist.
Nice car though, esp for a bargain respray... where's this miricle bodyshop?
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: silkyballs on 22 August 2006, 23:33: nice work dude!mine could do with a respay starting to look tatty
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Gambit on 23 August 2006, 11:20: looks spot on job for 600 notes!! some pics on a sunny day would really do it justice!! get some!

get the wheels sorted though - polished edge at least!

and also, if the arches have been cut make sure undersides have been resealed with underseal otherwise your nice paint job will not look so nice in a few years when rust starting eating it!!
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: rowlers on 23 August 2006, 17:14: thanks for all you comments, had planned to get the rims diamond cut but never got around to it!

The undersides of the arch have all been sealed with some "black stuff"!

As I said the only prob is the gap between the plastic arch liner and the plastic arch trim (now bonded on!)

Bodyshop is called Maryport Car Centre and is in Maryport, Cumbria (Lake District), about 30 miles south of Carlisle. Doubt any of you will be anywhere near!

Will 185/45s not throw the speed a mile out? 185s are got narrower wheels arnt they??
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 23 August 2006, 20:46: Why would the width of a tyre make a blind bit of difference to the rolling radius?

There will prob be a 1-1.5 mph speed difference with the drop from 50 to 45 profile.
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: rowlers on 23 August 2006, 23:18: 50s to 45 I mean! I assume the 185 just give a stretched look - That is safe? :undecided:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Mr Blue on 24 August 2006, 21:21: nice!

Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£600 is a very good price
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: BobbyT on 24 August 2006, 22:10: whats the mot rule with stretched rubber? i fancy getting lower profile's on mine once i have used a bit more tread up!Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :smiley:
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: systemseiko on 24 August 2006, 22:25: :drool: :drool: :drool: Nice Nice Nice :drool: :drool: Excellent Paint job for the money, U could try Sikaflex to bond the inner to the outer without cost of another blow in after spending your hard earned cash, just a thought?
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Neaty on 25 August 2006, 00:40: Quote from: rowlers on 23 August 2006, 17:14
thanks for all you comments, had planned to get the rims diamond cut but never got around to it!

The undersides of the arch have all been sealed with some "black stuff"!

As I said the only prob is the gap between the plastic arch liner and the plastic arch trim (now bonded on!)

Bodyshop is called Maryport Car Centre and is in Maryport, Cumbria (Lake District), about 30 miles south of Carlisle. Doubt any of you will be anywhere near!

Will 185/45s not throw the speed a mile out? 185s are got narrower wheels arnt they??

i am in lancashire....preston

i will make note of the body shop in case i need one in future!
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: golfpro on 25 August 2006, 08:38: all as above really, polish rims, smaller tyres, job done! great price on the re-spray tho!
Title: Re: finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!
Post by: Neaty on 25 August 2006, 19:27: ^^^what are the profile of ur tyres phil?