Ollie's 1.0E (the new look)

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:28 pm

I think they're slowly growing on me. It's weird, since they're so tucked in to the arches, whereas the RXII's sat so nicely with the spacers on. Especially when parking, as I can't see how close the wheels are to the curb.

And yes, it definitely looks lower now, but there's still a bit of arch gap remaining. But they're definitely an OK stopgap while I give the RXII's some much-deserved 'maintainence'.

samil87 · Post by **samil87** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:49 am

Ollie your cars lowered 60mm ryt?

do you ever have any problems?

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:39 am

Nope, no problems whatsoever. Only a bit of rubbing here and there, when I'm going over uneven road surfaces over 20mph.

adamvfr · Post by **adamvfr** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:15 pm

Hi Ollie

Could i ask did you fit the 60mm kit yourself?

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:18 pm

Yeah, I fitted it myself. It took me a couple of days, and I wouldn't recommend it, unless you have prior knowledge. It was a proper ballache, really.

If you get it done by a specialist, you can have your tracking, camber, and your headlights adjusted as well.

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:39 pm

Time for an update, everyone.

Ever since having my winter wheels put on, I've been rather lax on my car cleaning routine. My RXII's were holed up in the garage, cold, and only having a blanket for protection against the winter.

Today, after seeing Mouse's excellent wheel detailing thread, I decided to give it a go.

My cleaning gear for the day. Tech wax probably wasn't the best choice, but I shall wax them again once I get Chemical Guy's RimWax, around Spring next year.

After getting nice and sudsy, I hosed them off. They were then dried with a waffle-weave drying towel, and I proceeded to waxing them.

Done!

A while ago, I said I would hand-polish the rims, but I've finally decided against doing it. They look good enough, for now

Hopefully, next year, they'll be going on something nicer, then I'll have them polished.

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:04 pm

I have a new addition to my Polo coming this week, from Germany

All will be revealed in due time.

I've also noticed Autobra have started stocking Car Bras for 6N2's. I may have to order one soon

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:44 pm

those spacers really make a difference

one of the nicest mk5s ive seen Ollie_R!

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:05 pm

ollie, i've ordered some bosch aero wipers form that wiperblades.co.uk place and was wandering how long they take to turn up?

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:09 pm

My wipers turned up the day after I ordered them, Dan.

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:10 pm

hmmm i ordered mine on saturday, but if they aren't open sat then they may have been sent out this morning?

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:56 pm

The new addition

It's a Gewerkschaft der Polizei sticker, bought off German eBay

Basically, it's a sticker German drivers put on their windscreen to gain mercy with the local polizei. Basically, it means "We support our local Police/Sherriff".

It's just a bit of fun, and a bit of a cool mod. Much reccommended

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:47 pm

Quality, well done

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:01 pm

that is a COOL mod Ollie, very original, i must check Deutsch ebay soon for some bargains!!

oh yeah my wipers turned up yesterday!!

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:37 pm

I have a couple of the stickers left, Dan. If you want one, you can have one for a pound at the South East Meet