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Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:21 pm
by Endi_GTI
Nice work mate. I look forward to pumping your pedal
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 8:57 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Nice one Joe
not seen this done before on a Polo
I never rated the OEM Clutch in mine, seemed to be difference everytime I drove the car
The sach clutch felt much better and far smoother too
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:39 am
by joe2612
I still had problems after replacing my clutch with a sachs! I thought for the fiver it cost it was worth a try!
In other news, wheels should be refurbed within the next two weeks!
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:34 pm
by TriggerFish
Did you ever try doing the cable before hand?
I did mine and it made no difference really. It's consistent now (used to go jerky when it rained), but still feels heavy.
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 7:57 pm
by joe2612
TriggerFish wrote:Did you ever try doing the cable before hand?
I did mine and it made no difference really. It's consistent now (used to go jerky when it rained), but still feels heavy.
Yep i replaced the cable a few months back after it snapped.
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- Subtle mod.
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:59 pm
by joe2612
So big updates on thier way, cars' off the road for a week while the wheels are refured and some general TLC is applied.
First off this is how i'm rolling:
Then i attacked the mani heat shield ....
first top done..
More updates on thier way
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- 15/5/12
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:24 pm
by Ashcroft
Nice mate!
What method you use for you're mani heat shield?? I've been thinking of doing it and seeing yours come out like that I'm gonna crack on
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- 15/5/12
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:33 pm
by joe2612
Ummm i basically went at it with a DA and 120 grit for ages. Getting the pitting out is the hardest bit. After that work up the grades so 400,600,800 wet 1200 wet and 1500 wet. Should only use polisher and autosol when there are no major scratches left and you can practically see your reflection.
It's taking a while, hope to have fin by tomorrow though
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- 15/5/12
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:42 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
That heatshield will look immense when finished
ahhhh Autosol what a product!
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- 15/5/12
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 5:44 pm
by Ashcroft
Think I need to source myself a da for the wknd
Re: Joe's 3rd Gti Progress Thread- 15/5/12
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:54 pm
by joe2612
Finished article, didn't bother with the bottom bits as you don't see them !
In other news, removed my snapped wheel bolt stud FINALLY and ordered a new battery again FINALLY.
Re: Joe's Gti Progress Thread- Who Says You Can't Polish a T
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:40 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Looks great Joe
now get that rocker cover resprayed
Re: Joe's Gti Progress Thread- Who Says You Can't Polish a T
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:45 pm
by Endi_GTI
Good job Joe. Now come and do mine please
Re: Joe's Gti Progress Thread- Who Says You Can't Polish a T
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:30 am
by joe2612
Rocker cover is being addressed tomorrow Ben ! and Matt, well, you know the answer
Re: Joe's Gti Progress Thread- Who Says You Can't Polish a T
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 8:48 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Nice one Joe
it looks like a bugger of a job to respray, be nice to see how you get on with it