SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 As I fetched it. Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wheels were sold on as I always wanted some 9x16sWound the coilovers down! Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Removed the wiper and spoiler Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Then took a new job working away so decided it needed some tlc!Wheels sent off to have the fake bolts smoothed and be refurbedShould be back this week all painted Inner lamp removed for cold air feedFound a few little issues while there All sorted now though. Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Next up was to replace the eBay filterNice new k&n fits nice & snug Steering wheel swap Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Crappy magnex back box off!Milltek de-cat system on! Link to post Share on other sites
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SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Next up was to get a cl rear screenAnd another tailgate to get smoothed & frenchedAlso picked up a smoothed front bumper that's took a knock so needs a repair before paint, I'll get the swage line smoothed aswell while it's there.Painted the calipers black as orange would've looked odd when the wheels are bk on Also got an adj 4bar fuel reg to go on Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Ordered spacers20mm by on rear10mm frontLeft to do:Rear brakes and wheel bearings195/45/16 tyresRear camber shimsRoll front arches (rears are done)MotTaxDrive again Bumper & boot will get done as and when, no rush for those. I'll get the rear arches done at the same time as the arch roller found some rust and they don't look the best lol.There's more bits I've either done or want to do no doubt VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 very nice would you like to come on our club display at GTI Festival? Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Some good progress there mate, keep up the good work. SNH 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 very nice would you like to come on our club display at GTI Festival? I'd love to pal but I'm highly doubting it'll be finished in time tbh.Had to turn down offers from ukmk3s & mk3 owners for the same reason. I was hoping it'd be done but lack of time due to working away means I'm struggling. Gutted tbh as gti fest was my deadline for it to be back on the road. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sounds nice, I have the CL spec rear screen plan for mine one day as I have holes left from the spoiler too. Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sounds nice, I have the CL spec rear screen plan for mine one day as I have holes left from the spoiler too.I was going to swap it into my current boot until the others finish but it was an absolute ball ache to remove so I'm not going to bother lol Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I've just bought a cl boot to do the same to mine coz the rubber grommet. Leak slightly whining rains heavy or Chennai wash the car. So I'll be doing the screen swap asap as I got my boot frenched when I had my full shoot done SNH 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm hoping to have mine sorted before the rain & snow start to avoid that exact same thing Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Looking really nice and sleek, love them in black I was always after a black one, had it all planned out in my head until I found my old white one for sale and bought it lol. I'll be watching this thread unfold. Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Looking really nice and sleek, love them in black I was always after a black one, had it all planned out in my head until I found my old white one for sale and bought it lol. I'll be watching this thread unfold.Cheers dude.I'd love a white one Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Little bit excited All ready for paint! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Have to say they look way better without the bolts. You gonna be welding the floor bungs up with plates then? They are terrible for rotting out, check right under the length of the sills and under the door seal rubbers too.You still have the standard exhaust manifold too? It makes a nice VR warble, do you think this is mainly due to the decat? Mine has never really made that warble, mine just roars straight out the exhaust, it sounds pure evil but I want the warble lol Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Floor has been plated yeah.It's on the standard manifold at the minute but I fancy a 6 branch Them fake bolt things were just plastic with cheap chrome coatings, I struggled to find someone to take on the challenge but my neighbour owns d.w customs and specializes in motorbike painting, he wanted to branch out so offered him the wheels lol. It's all had to be done by hand. No blocks or sanders as they don't fit between the spokes haha. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Those wheels look 20000x better mate well done. What colour you having them? Club Chairman Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Those wheels look 20000x better mate well done. What colour you having them?Club ChairmanI'm keeping quiet incase they don't work lol.It's a 1965 pastel colour tho.. Link to post Share on other sites
SNH 11 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Also got hold of a smooth front bumper that needs a repair but all the minor works done. I'll also smooth the swage line out. May aswell get it done at the same time as the tailgate Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I know you said your getting your boot frenched but would you be interested in a totally flush boot? I.e the number plate recess has been plated. The badge and the wiper mount have been flushed too. I also have a rear bumper with a number plate recess in it with number plate lights and the swadge line has been flushed. There in dragon green. The boot has a little patch of rust starting to bubble but if your getting them painted that could be sorted at the same time Link to post Share on other sites
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