Project cheap and slow - mk3 1.8 GL

[tigerj360]

I did a matt black mk3 a while ago with white G60 steels I guess that is why I want to see something different! I was gonna redo it in the army style I suggested but the the head gasket went so I sold it on lol! I reckon 12 cans should be enough though, I dont think I used as many as that A word of warning though, if you are gonna spray it outside (like I did) don't be tempted to spray if its too hot (as the paint will dry to quickly) and if its too cold (I had a problem with the paint going milky one morning lol) This may sound obvious to you but I don't want you having the same pitfalls I did!

Ah do you have any pics of how it looked matt black just so i can get an idea, I havn't seen to many about.

The advise is always welcome I need as much as I can get as this is my first time doing it! cheers dude  

[tigerj360]

dont forget some badd ass camber!

Yes!

I hate being a noob, but how do you achieve camber on the wheels?  :embarassed:

[DanChave]

From what I had read, you can adjust the camber on the front wheels but to do the rears you have to use camber shims! there is alot of info in various threads on this sight I'll try and dig out some pics of 'The Ratt Rod' but I'm not sure I have any of the finished article lol!

[murraymint]

good to see you got a car bud!!!

sorry about mine, looks like you got a bargin tho

[DanChave]

Here is some Pics I found, not finished but you get the idea  

[tigerj360]

good to see you got a car bud!!!

sorry about mine, looks like you got a bargin tho

Cheers buddy, I'm gutted i couldn't get yours it's a lovely motor!

Thanks Dan the last pic looks cant wait to get cracking with mine now!

[murraymint]

good to see you got a car bud!!!

sorry about mine, looks like you got a bargin tho

Cheers buddy, I'm gutted i couldn't get yours it's a lovely motor!

Thanks Dan the last pic looks cant wait to get cracking with mine now!

cheers, gutted the other sale fell thru, want to get started on the next project!! looking at a leon cupra 180bhp now tho!!!

looking forward to seeing wat you do with this!!

[DanChave]

Yeah, It looked a lot better once It was finished and lowered on the white G60's. shame I cant find any pics! And I really wish I had never sold that Vento front end now..........

[travisreeve]

personaly polish the arse of it touch up a few stone chips and scratches if any.. then slam it on some cool wheels and go from there  MUCH BETTER

[lemski]

Banded steallies, slammed. Rolled arches to get the wheels and arch sat with out rubbing. And as travis saus polish and rectify paint work