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Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:37 pm
by Bradley
Just a small update nothing major to report
Well as some of you may know i like my OEM style.My new addition is a new headlight switch,it's the same style as the MK6 golf,new Passat etc.Some european high spec models come with chrome trimmings simular to our GTI clock surrounds which also includes headlight switches,radio nobs etc.
Heres my new OE Chrome trimmed headlight switch.Personally i think it ties in a treat with the clocks but am aware we all have different opinions.

Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:44 pm
by gregperkins
Loving that mate! Think that looks top quality

, where did u get it from if you dont mind me asking ?

Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:52 pm
by emma_88
Absolutely spot on that like.
There's a lad over on ClubLupo that's got the same switch. Ties in a treat imo.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:01 pm
by Godderz23
I......want.......one!!
When, where, how (much)

Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:28 pm
by Bradley
gregperkins wrote:Loving that mate! Think that looks top quality

, where did u get it from if you dont mind me asking ?

Thanks dude,i bought it from a Europeon seller on Ebay.Seemed to sell alot of Genuine VAG components including LCD screens

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emma_88 wrote:Absolutely spot on that like.
There's a lad over on ClubLupo that's got the same switch. Ties in a treat imo.
Cheers Emma,yeh james has some pretty nice mods on his loop.
Godderz23 wrote:I......want.......one!!
When, where, how (much)

German ebay,and too much haha.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:44 pm
by Godderz23
Gutted! Oh well it does look lovely dude. Added to the "one day" list.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:51 pm
by Godderz23
Bradley wrote:

Also has your car only done 31k...???!
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:53 pm
by Bradley
Yeh mate it's on 31,000 now was 23,000 when i bought it over a year ago.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:17 pm
by Tim_GTi
Tidy mod dude!
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:45 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Looks great that Bradley

very subtle but certainly eye catching.
31,000

that's amazing!
What's next then Bradley?
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:59 pm
by Bradley
Tim_GTi wrote:Tidy mod dude!
Cheers bud
6N2 GTI 00 wrote:Looks great that Bradley

very subtle but certainly eye catching.
31,000

that's amazing!
What's next then Bradley?
Yeh it's nice but it's becoming into abit more common figures now which isn't cool haha.
Not 100% sure yet to be honest dude,ideally i want to get my wheels done fully this time so am going to get some quotes together over the next few weeks.After that a few more subtle little bits.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:59 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Yeah I know what you mean about the mileage, it would be nice to keep it at 31K
Gutted about the wheels mate, I hope you get some competitive quotes. Split rims can be a nightmare at times.
Did you have the outer lips polished & lacquered last time?
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:18 pm
by Bradley
6N2 GTI 00 wrote:Yeah I know what you mean about the mileage, it would be nice to keep it at 31K
Gutted about the wheels mate, I hope you get some competitive quotes. Split rims can be a nightmare at times.
Did you have the outer lips polished & lacquered last time?
Yeh i mean it's only an evening and weekend car as i have a company car for work purposes but 31k dosent sound half as good as 25k

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Yeh i had them repolished and re lacquered,im going to get the centres done this time and the outers sprayed up to where its shown which will be polished and left without any lacquer.There is another set of wheels id like but thats on the DL i don't think it will ever happen though as they're too simular to the RX's/RX2's.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:21 am
by 6N2 GTI 00
Least it’s not your daily driver though mate, mine is just a few miles off 67K so I’m still very jealous of your mileage haha
Sounds a good plan with the wheels, I always think having polished lips without any lacquer is the way to go.
Provided you keep them clean & polish the lips on a regular basis they should stay looking good for years. The only problem I have encountered is where the actual two rims join, it's impossible to clean in that seal without taking the wheels off the car. Best solution is to use a light bristled tooth brush and just run it gently across the join.
I also use the brush around the bolts because dirt always congregates around them and it’s difficult to clean off.
Re: Brads Progress thread OE/OEM
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:24 pm
by Tim_GTi
6N2 GTI 00 wrote: mine is just a few miles off 67K so I’m still very jealous of your mileage haha
Me too haha, mine was 32k when I bought it. 62k now
