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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #190 on: 15 May 2011, 17:34 »
Were there not a load of the mk5 forum boys going off to Ze Ring in May?
Could be that or the much delayed house move.

By the way, I like the R splitter on the Cupra, Dan.
Keep the calipers red, white will be an absolute pig to keep clean and they will probably end up yellowish in no time at all if the old white Ibiza Cupra wheels are anything to go by. Or paint them black. But red is fine with the R clips.

And yes, gloss black for the Orions. Goes well with the silver, I nearly bought one in that spec a couple of years ago.

And while I'm here, Geoff, you seem to change forum signatures more often than I change my pants or alloy wheels, pray what is that four ringed thingy that has appeared?
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #191 on: 15 May 2011, 19:45 »
..... And while I'm here, Geoff, you seem to change forum signatures more often than I change my pants or alloy wheels, pray what is that four ringed thingy that has appeared?

He loves his ring(s).  :evil: :grin:
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #192 on: 15 May 2011, 19:46 »
Ahh right I didn't know he was moving. I'm moving this week also so just wanted abit of time to myself to get them fitted :)
Yeah, thanks Andy, white callipers will be bad :( maybe yellow or orange to go with the black? Want to get my wheels done asap :)
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #193 on: 15 May 2011, 19:48 »
Ahh right I didn't know he was moving. I'm moving this week also so just wanted abit of time to myself to get them fitted :)
Yeah, thanks Andy, white callipers will be bad :( maybe yellow or orange to go with the black? Want to get my wheels done asap :)

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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #194 on: 15 May 2011, 21:27 »
Well, if they're staying red, I'll need to refurb them as they're already red. Any ideas on what produce to use to make them sparkle again? :D
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #195 on: 15 May 2011, 21:37 »
Well, if they're staying red, I'll need to refurb them as they're already red. Any ideas on what produce to use to make them sparkle again? :D

I think Jimble has posted on this.  :smiley:
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #196 on: 17 May 2011, 04:56 »
Well, if they're staying red, I'll need to refurb them as they're already red. Any ideas on what produce to use to make them sparkle again? :D
You may just find a bit of T-cut or other paint restorer will bring the colour back into the calipers. If they are really faded beyond elbow grease and polish then good old Hammerite Red will do the job well enough. Hammerite is pretty tough and will adhere to old paint well.
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #197 on: 17 May 2011, 21:10 »
Correct I was at the Nurburgring and have replied  :smiley:

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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #198 on: 22 May 2011, 20:07 »
Well, tonight I've taken the engine cover off, cleaned the air filter although it does need a new one, and checked my DV :) I also want to get my cam follower checked next weekend.
The engine cover was a pita to get off :( air filter is totally black so I gave it a quick hoover but will get a new one asap :)
My DV is the old type so could do with ordering the new one when The Doc adds his special recipe to my car ;)
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Re: DRC's Golf 2.0TDI
« Reply #199 on: 23 May 2011, 09:41 »
Dan, are we discussing the Golf TDi or the Leon or your mum's GTI? :grin:
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