JimmyBoy-S 6N !!

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Hey I thought i would start a new thread seening as my other one was very old and alot of work has been carried out since then. I know its not going to be to everyones taste but im really happy with the car and only need to do a few more little touches and il be finished :).

I brought the polo back in May 2007 with 35k on the clock . ;)

Soon after buying the polo I started working on it to make it my own.
I brought some 15" Wolfrace Asia Tech Triads (as seen in the old thread) to replace the rusty standard steelies.
I also did all the basic mods such as badgeless grill,clear front and side indicators, de-badged the tailgate etc.

With my Dad being a qualified Panel Beater, my Brother being a qualified mechanic and myself training to be a Paint Sprayer its very handy.

In June 2008 the Polo under went some bodywork and a full re-spray as the colour had faded to pink lol.
It was re-sprayed in the original colour LP3G - Flash Red.
Also in the week the car was getting re-sprayed I brought a new interior. The interior was Full Black Leather Colour Concept Recaros :) which are very comfortable ;):).

Iv done stuff to the polo whenever I can and whenever iv got the money to do it.

Current Spec:

Model:
1997 MK4 6N Polo

Engine:
1.4 8V
KnN Induction Kit
Polished Rocker Cover
Hidden Exhaust System

Suspension:
JOM Coilovers set at 80mm

Wheels:
14" Borbet T's (14x7) wrapped in 195/45/14 Uniroyal Rainsport 1 Tyres
14" Compomotives (14x6)

Interior:
Full Black Leather Colour Concept Recaros
Black VW Mats

Exterior:
16V Front Bumper with Fog Lights
16V Rear Bumper
6n2 Rear Lights
Badgeless Grill
Clear Front Indicators
Clear Side Indicators
Smooth Tailgate with Boot Solinoid (all badges and handle removed)
De-Wipered
Bonnet Bra
Bump Strips Removed
Bee-Sting Ariel
Custon Numperplates
PVW and DubClique Stcikers

I.C.E and Secruity:
JVC CD Headunit
12" Vibe Black Air Sub 1600W with built in Amp.
7" DVD screen and DVD Player
Hawk Remote Central Locking

Plans:
MK5 GTI Splitter
Pressed Show Plates
Re-Trim Interior Parts
10" Sub in Custom Box

Thanks/Shout Outs:
My Dad, Mum and Brother Chip for all there help and support.
Seb Lowdon for help, support and taking me to get new parts lol.
Eddie Brailsford aka Low n Slow for help, support and tips on the car.
All my mates Grant,Veally,Nick,Paul,Big Josh,Parker and Smed for the support.
Everyone at Chartwell (My work) for there support.

Now for the pics:

May 2007: When car was brought

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June 2008: Bodywork and Re-Spray

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Winter 2008:

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In the past 2/3 weeks the polo has really come along and Im realy happy with the way its looking .

Iv finally put the Borbets on after keepin them in the garage covered up over the winter months !! lol
I went with a 195/45/14 Uniroyal Rainsport 1 Tyres which i got for £173 fitted and balanced .
As soon as I got home from work I just had to put them on straight away !!

This is how the polo looked:
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Finally got the bumpers painted after sitting in the garage for many months lol.
Managed to get them painted at work one night after work and fitted the following night with help from my Dad in the dark !! lol.

After putting the new wheels and bumpers on it was in need of a bit more lowering.
So one night after work i popped round Eddies house to lower the car, even though it was cold it was worth it !!
We dropped it an extra 20mm so its sitting at 80mm (doesnt sound alot but Im happy lol)

A pic with the bumpers on and lowered even more:

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A few more pics taken on tuesday night :):

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Like I say im happy with how far the polo has come and I just love driving it lol

Any Comments Welcome !!

Thanks :)
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Interesting you kept the handles and roof rails black. I would've had them done red with the respray
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cheers for the comment, i wanted to keep them black to split up the red and black theme
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Looks amazing on the borbet T's mate, You got rid of the bbs's then?
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cheers mate :)
nope there sat outside as we speak, in need of a decent re-fub tbh tho
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Those recent pics look mint, wonder who did them! haha, need to get my pics up soon mate when this boot install stuff is done.
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That is very nice, thats how i want mine looking lol

ypu posting any pics of the interior?
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cheers mate :)
il take some soon, im not very good at taking pics but i know PoloGrant is ;)
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Jimmy! Looking good. alots changed since i saw it at DubDays last year!

We should get together some time for a photo shoot as im only in mansfield!
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UPDATE:

- Replaced Wishbone
- New Drilled Brake Discs
- New Brake Pads
- Parcel Shelf Re-Trimmed in Leather Effect Vinyl
- Brought Alpine E-Type 6x9's for the install I'm doing. (just on the hunt for an Alpine E-Type Sub)

Plans:

- Pressed Plates
- Build Install
- Re-trim few interior parts
- Space the wheels


Heres some recent pics (big thanks to Trav for taking the pics :)):

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Any Comments Welcome !!
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So fresh ;)
Seen you drive past me n jack other week.
Sweeeeeet car.
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I knew those previous pics didn't do the car justice! Looking good mate 8)

I have a type E sub actually. I'm planning on getting a new sub and amp at some point. But have alot of plans to come before that unfortunately!
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Craney - Cheers mate, yup i saw jack but didnt see you mate. You should meet up with me and grant sometime !!

Tim - Cheers dude :) if you decide to sell your sub soon i might be intrested :P
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JimmyBoy-S wrote:Craney - Cheers mate, yup i saw jack but didnt see you mate. You should meet up with me and grant sometime !!

Tim - Cheers dude :) if you decide to sell your sub soon i might be intrested :P
Ah, yeah jack mentioned meeting up with you sometime.
Soon got my driving test if all goes well i'll sure come and visit but you will put me to shame :P
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haha come and see me and jim! i think my polo is going up for sale soon though :(
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