The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

tombarrack · Post by **tombarrack** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:09 pm

Where did you source your headlight protectors? I've seen them crop up on the bay from time to time, but there doesn't seem to be a regular supply of them. Can you buy them direct from VW?

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:04 pm

To be honest, I've had them in the cupboard for about five years!

I'm not sure if they are current items at the dealer anymore. Worth a try though

Otherwise, eBay is your best bet.

6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:53 am

GTI looks very nice Alex

Is the ED30 off the road for the winter then?

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:12 am

I wouldnt say off the road lol. More so on the drive away from the salt and dirt

6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:17 am

I dont blame you, british winter roads are terrible!

I have just bought my dad's 6N2 TDI off him so i'll be using that all winter and putting the Civic to bed

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:19 am

Good plan indeed

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:32 pm

Little update

Order a nice new set of Eibach Pro Kit springs today which should give a nice subtle 35mm drop. Contemplated the sportlines, but Im only doing it for cosmetics and would rather not sacrifice comfort. If I was going down that route, I'd go for a H&R cup kit instead and do the lot!

More little updates to come

Endi_GTI · Post by **Endi_GTI** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:05 pm

Sounds good Alex. Look forward to pictures

6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:31 am

Yeah look forward to the pictures mate

How did you rate the H&R Cup Kit in terms of handling improvement / comfort?
I ask this because the TDI 6N2 which I now own appears to have a leaking shock at the rear and I wanted to change the springs anyway due to the horrendous ride height so i'm tempted to get a H&R kit at some point.

kingsleysaywell · Post by **kingsleysaywell** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:10 pm

glad to see this car still going mate

seems i could be back here alot more soon

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:13 pm

6N2 GTI 00 wrote:Yeah look forward to the pictures mate

How did you rate the H&R Cup Kit in terms of handling improvement / comfort?
I ask this because the TDI 6N2 which I now own appears to have a leaking shock at the rear and I wanted to change the springs anyway due to the horrendous ride height so i'm tempted to get a H&R kit at some point.

Pics on the weekend

H&R cup kit is a brilliant kit. Very comfy and the drop is perfect. Hard to get hold of now mind you

I would go Eibach Pro kit or Sportline Kit now. Ive just put the pro kit on and its subtle but not too low for daily use. If I was going for a more agressive look, Id've gone for the sportlines

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:14 pm

kingsleysaywell wrote:glad to see this car still going mate seems i could be back here alot more soon

This is another one kingsley. Got rid of my mk2 and got another GTI instead

Glad to hear it!

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:20 pm

Pics coming soon

Fitted my Sebring backbox now so all is rosy

Next up is an Auto dimming mirror with rain sensor like I had in the old one

6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:14 pm

Cheers for the info reference the Cup Kit Alex

Venom Motorsport still supply the kits so that's something for me to think about in the new year

Post by **alexperkins** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:53 pm

Fitted the VW comfort indicator kit today

Means on just touching the indicator stalk left or right it flashes 3 times...useful for lane changing on motorways etc

The part number for the kit is 000 998 229

Its easy to install following the guide for the Lupo here http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61704

Wiring is a little different being the following:

Relay > Car Loom

49A White/Green > 1 Black/Yellow
49R Green > 2 Black/Green
49L White > 3 Black/White
31 Brown > 5 Brown
15 Black/White > 6 Black/Grey

Worthwhile addition if you feel comfortable doing it

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