went for a drive around the block............

[BA0GTI]

just to get the MPG up a bit since i reset it and this was waiting for me in the tyre when i got back 


522008_10151113231913672_353928731_n by BA0GTi, on Flickr

at least i got a nice pic out of it....


226087_10151113218383672_1809648993_n by BA0GTi, on Flickr

[bacillus]

That puss seems quite amazed by all that rim kerbing...   

On the other hand I suspect you will need a new tyre as that nail s too near the sidewall for a repair.

[BA0GTI]

haha as was i. think the previous owner was blind. luckily the dealer is paying for them to be refurbed and re sprayed gloss black 

ah thats what i was afraid of. reckon its best just to leave the nail in. i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/

[bacillus]

i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/

In that case your car is more than likely an import model as all UK spec GTIs have a space saver spare.

[xodia]

i have no spare wheel. just that silly foam stuff :/

In that case your car is more than likely an import model as all UK spec GTIs have a space saver spare.

weird, mine came with nothing at all!? i got the tool kit but no tyre 

[bacillus]

weird, mine came with nothing at all!? i got the tool kit but no tyre 

It's recommended you only run the space saver tyre for around 200 miles before changing it. I suspect the previous owner used it and neglected to replace the space saver tyre and left the rim/tyre out completely.

[AlanD]

I was just about to have a small rant about the state of your alloys but you just saved yourself by saying that they are getting refurbed

[BA0GTI]

haha yes i did. Could not decide what colour. in the end went for black as i am planning on murdering it out completely! Also was paid for by the dealer i got the car from 

Alloys refurbed by BA0GTi, on Flickr

[AlanD]

Oh black on black is always nice (Ive gone down the same route, just not with Monzas).

Looks lovely 

[BA0GTI]

Cheers bud yeah ideally would of gone for ED30's in Black but these will do....for now