Total Newbie Requests Help

Noddy · Post by **Noddy** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 4:06 pm

Alright guys

Been reading this awesome forum for the last week trying to get to grips with the 6N and all the cool mods people have been doing to theirs.

I just bought a red 1.4 CL but have absolutely no idea where to begin with it in terms of mods (its my first car

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It seems most of you started by delocking yours so should that be the first thing I do too? And since I have 0 mechanical knowledge could I just take it to my local VW dealer and ask them to sort it or do you think I should get emailing the VAG crew and asking for some parts?

Secondly, I've got a little bit of cash but don't know whether to save for some fancy alloys, invest in tinting or spash out on some new lights? What do you guys recommend and is there anywhere I can read about walkthroughs for completely retarded newbies? I've read all the threads here and still find them a bit over my head

Cheers in advance for any help you can give.

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 4:17 pm

firstly, check what your insurance allows in terms of modifications - some won't allow any at all, some will charge you extra, some will allow superficial mods only, etc etc.

i think most people start off with clear repeaters, mk5 red tail lights, new grill etc.

Noddy · Post by **Noddy** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 4:26 pm

Thanks dragon_green. Its a good point about insurance, I guess I dont want to void anything by sticking a 30" spoiler on the back.

I think i'll follow your advice and get a badge-less grill. About the repeaters and tail lights, how easy are they to install? Can you get them fitted and if so where would I go? Could I turn up at a dealer with the parts and get them to fit it all?

wils0n86 · Post by **wils0n86** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 4:39 pm

side repeaters and clear indicators are a 5 min job that you can do yourself, just remove the current ones and pop the new ones in.

as for the mk5 red rears, they are slightly trickier, but theres a guide on the forum somewhere about how to install, its what i used when i did mine.

walshc · Post by **walshc** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:57 pm

Noddy wrote:Thanks dragon_green. Its a good point about insurance, I guess I dont want to void anything by sticking a 30" spoiler on the back.

I think i'll follow your advice and get a badge-less grill. About the repeaters and tail lights, how easy are they to install? Can you get them fitted and if so where would I go? Could I turn up at a dealer with the parts and get them to fit it all?

You dont want to be sticking a 30" spoiler on anyway, but yeah like the guys have said start with clean subtle mods, you dont really want to be spending shed loads on mods neither on a first car (not until youve been driving for a while at least) wheels are proberly my best first mod as they totally change the look of a car, get on fleabay and have a look. Go for some nice not too busy 15" to start with

Noddy · Post by **Noddy** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:32 pm

Massive thanks for the guidance so far. Ordered a new grill and i'll post some before and after pictures later in the week to see if any of you can offer advice.

WalshC, I was only joking about the spoiler

but thanks for the advice about the wheels. Your Polos looking stunning with the smoked indicators. How much did your alloys cost and have you lowered it too?

mike_mrk4 · Post by **mike_mrk4** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:37 pm

well im in the same boat but i really want better handling cos the body roll is really bad for my likeing so my main mods gonna b a set o fk coilys but i agree clear indicators n a badgeless grill really transform it

R1CH · Post by **R1CH** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:49 pm

minimal mods such as lights,bump strips de-lockin will clean your car up a lot but then maybe just wheels and coilies and your good to go,have a look in the for sale bit,some tasty wheels on offer at the moment,id say 17s but im an idiot.good luck fella.

walshc · Post by **walshc** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:18 pm

Noddy wrote:Massive thanks for the guidance so far. Ordered a new grill and i'll post some before and after pictures later in the week to see if any of you can offer advice.

WalshC, I was only joking about the spoiler but thanks for the advice about the wheels. Your Polos looking stunning with the smoked indicators. How much did your alloys cost and have you lowered it too?

Cheers m8, the wheels were Â£700 from www,dubmeister.co.uk . its lowered 50mm at the mo but highsport coilies are going on aswell as a load ov other stuff (check my post in club house under "hows youre project") ( sory dont know how to link things yet)