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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:47 pm
by lolhoward
No probs, part number 1JO-857-465 I think. Labels in german. But thats simular to 6N2 part numbers.

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:54 pm
by Tim_GTi
thanks for that mate! legend

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:03 pm
by lolhoward
Here's an update on the car so far......

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I replaced the full beam bulbs with Philips Blue Vision so the front all match but then decided the sidelights weren't as white as the headlights now so replaced them with 1W Ultra white LED bulbs. These look good but are whiter than the full beam but look good at a distance. Also look good with just Fogs.

Will get some night/evening shots up soon.

Then I bought the under parcel shelf unit from Taylor86 from here. I bought a new VW Golf Mk3 badge and replaced that with the one that was on there.

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Then I thought whenever I photoshop I always debadge the back so why not do it. Used the kettle and credit card trick. Then some WD40 to remove the sticky parts left. Think it makes it look at lot better than I thought.

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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:10 pm
by chrisjames
Mate, I love that parcel shelf! 8)

lol Kettle and credit card trick?
Im guessing you dont pour boiling water down the back of the car

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:25 pm
by 3LL1077
chrisjames wrote:Mate, I love that parcel shelf! 8)

lol Kettle and credit card trick?
Im guessing you dont pour boiling water down the back of the car
I advised him about getting the rear badge off, i didnt mention a kettle tho :roll:


Looks fantastic de badged Howard :)

Your mirror will be in the post Monday :)

EDIT:

You thought about getting some plain pressed plates?

I got some with the D symbol first, but got some plain ones a month or two ago and they look so much nicer IMO as they look more plain (hence the name :roll: ) and subtle :)

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:25 pm
by lolhoward
Did pour water down back but had cloth directly below badge to catch it. Wasn't straight out the kettle though. Just hot. Badge was off and clean in 5 mins.

Yeah did look at pressed plates but was put off by people telling me there illegal. Wouldn't want a 'D' though just plain metal pressed. If there metal but with UK and makers details etc are they a MOT pass.

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:10 pm
by 3LL1077
Its an X reg isnt it?

You will be fine and pass your MOT no problem. Its only Cars on a 51 plate or newer that need that offial numberplate b****x :)

Ive never been pulled for my plates *touch wood*

You'll be fine dude

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:38 am
by lolhoward
Quality. :D

Def wanted some. Where did you get yours done?

I thought it was any plates made from now on have to meet all that EU rubbish!

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:26 am
by neilGTI
you gotta part number on that under parcel shelf or any idea on where i can get one ;)

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:26 am
by lolhoward
Sorry mate, bought it from a fella off here. Think it was made for the Mk4. The badge was an addition by him which I just updated.
The two black straps on the front are to hold an umbrella.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for ya.

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:12 pm
by neilGTI
If you spot one, please let me know.

I am gonna be building a boot install for mine but using one of those would mean i could put certain things in the boot still ;)

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:30 pm
by Overseer
Love the thing under the parcel shelf. Gotta find me one of those.

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:40 pm
by lolhoward
Cheers, yeah think there quite rare.

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:11 pm
by lolhoward
Here's another two photos which I think look quite cool.
Let us know what you think.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:32 pm
by 3LL1077
lolhoward wrote:Image
Christ almighty :shock:

Coilovers next on the list?

Btw your mirror looks the b*******s, i will be sending it Wednesday :)