Well I'm calling this extreme GTI 16V makeover LOL!

[JC]

glad to see this moving forward Jay and not the other option 

If i can repay the MASSIVE favour I owe you then just shout out mate,

If you do make Stoner near Henley then let me know, will come and shout you lunch 

[clipperjay]

Yeah either way mate its going to sell better with MOT on it 
Nah as long as you are happy mate!
I'll defo be at Stoner can't garantee the Atlas will be up there though LOL!
We can have a sit and chat to catch up! 

I've bought 7mm allen key which in  my mountains of tools couldn't find one that fitted made some more progress I'm worried about the tie rod ends looking a little worst for wear. no rubber splits on them though.
The coillies are okay clean up nice but need to find my C spanner to wind them down a bit 
The lower locking ring is loose but need to borrow a C spanner distance 5.5CM to 6.0cm let me know if you have one I can borrow!

[clipperjay]

Working in the garage do the final touches to the brakes as its pissing down out there this week!
Covered in rust proofing

Zinc primered

Then some caliper black paint to seal it all up!


The brake hoses are on and secured to the brackets. It was quite painfull to bend the pipe at the correct angle for insertion!

[lemski]

good wor jay

[clipperjay]

good wor jay

Not enough mate want to drop wishbones and tie rods by weekend getting the top mounts done on Thursday
Still waiting for parts to arrive discs, pads, tie rod ends, wishbones, all bushes!
Then I've got to look at the rears 

[lemski]

keepin it or selling it now? (im lost on what your doing with it)

[clipperjay]

MOT so doing all possible fails if it passes and I get some tax and insurance I'll see how she drives first? 

[lemski]

i see. shell drive like new surely. the amount you have put in

[clipperjay]

Not sure its not my usual standards had to compromise a bit.
It would make a fantastic sleeper though
If I was to sell her on how much do you reckon Liam?
 

[clipperjay]

Phone calls came in this morning for parts "They have arrived MR Clipperjay!"
Discs wanted vented hats and bells got them! I quickly took one out and it fits like a glove on the 16Vers' hubs




Pagid Pads!& some caliper caps £8 EACH

Tie rod ends and Ball joints!

Finally the Wishbones with bushes already pushed in




I was thinking to waxoil those wishbones before I stick them up should I bother as the paint coating on them is a tad thin IMO.
Might zinc primer them for the future and spray them black again?
Funny thing I found these in a box LOL I'm not a fan but I'm tempted to press them in for a laugh and see how she squeals