Few More Updates -
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06/09/2009
The Coilovers & Brakes are now fitted and my mate has been playing around with the ride height a couple of times.
We had to raise the car by 30mm (front & rear) this last week because of problems with my driveway at home, it needs leveling so until that has been done the car will have to stay at this height.
Once the Driveway has been done it will be dropped by 25mm at the back and 30mm at the front to balance the stance of the car. I also had my windows tinted last week by North Wales Tinting and I think they look great.
I know they are not everybodys cup of tea but I havent gone too dark and it doesnt have the "VAN" effect so im pretty pleased.
Apologies about the pictures, I did clean the car but seconds later it started peeing it down (typical wales!)
I fitted my new Audi TT pedals this weekend and I also fitted a "GTI" badge to my engine cover
These are tricky to fit because the fitting is so tight but they look so much better than the original pedals.
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As you can see in the picture, the next job is to respray the rocker cover as it has become very tatty. I thought I would try something new with the cover
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not seen anybody with a GTI badge on there before
The Brakes have been fitted and I really do like them. The green stuff pads are pretty dusty so the BBS RXII's are being cleaned alot more now but I dont mind that, they look really good behind the rims so im satisfied.
As for the performance there is a noticeable difference over the standard brakes
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With FLASH!
I recently bought a new Grille too and some red piping but I havent got round to fitting them yet. The standard grille is looking a little worse for wear after 9 years of motoring so once the new grille is fitted ill post some new pics.
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I also added a sticker to the rear window
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just giving it a try because im not normally a fan of stickers on cars
I need to order a few parts from Volkswagen Pensarn this week, including
- New Interior Door Handles
- Aerial Mount
- New VW interior Mats (The original one's are horrible as you can see in the pedals pic)
- Drivers Side Indicator Cluster
- Bonnet Support Rubbers x 2 (mine are missing for some reason)
The next big job on the car is trying to fit the Manifold and then getting it booked in for the powerflow exhaust system.
The majority of the work has been done to the manifold it just need the holes that mount to the block re-boring by a few mm and then its ready to be fitted. That just leaves the Short Shifter to then finally be fitted
Will keep you all posted with the changes as and when they happen
*The Rear Bumper damage has also been repaired
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at a cost of £110*
Ben,