Well it’s time to announce my ride!

She’s a 2002 Anniversary 1.8T number 0563, and was bought from another VW enthusiast with 71k on the clock, 100% standard, with full VW history from new and only two owners, for a very reasonable price - only due to corrosion on the alloys (the usual Anni problem). After specifically looking for months for a pristine black Anniversary, and with this one ticking all of the boxes and passing a RAC vehicle inspection with flying colours, I’m very happy!

While waiting for insurance I’ve detailed the bodywork, de-badged the front and rear Golf/GTI badges, and added a few things:

Engine:
Evolution Motorsports (EVOMS) V-Flow Intake (thanks Luke!)
Forge FMCL007P Diverter Valve

Exterior:
German Style Plates w/ ABT / Wolfsburg Surounds
Genuine Rear Aero Wiper Kit
OEM Sharan Replica Aerial

Chassis:
Refurbished 18” x 7.5” Anniversary BBS RC’s in Liquid Anthracite (thanks Josh!)
FK 15mm Rear Hubcentric Spacers (thanks Gary!)

I will be keeping the car more-or-less standard (as many will be glad to hear!), with a few OEM+ modifications planned and quite possibly some other performance/handling related upgrades in the future. All will be shown in this thread!

I’ll let the latest pictures do the talking (although I hope to get some better ones taken soon!) - Hope you like, as I certainly do!

Thats mint Mark. Loving the anthracite bbs rc refurbished alloys, they add that touch of class to the car. How do you find the radio signal with the sharan replica ariel? I had one on my Anni but sold it on as i like listening to the radio when i go to work.

Thanks mate  - I planned to have quite a stealthy look so I thought that the anthracite would help create that and keep the car a bit unique from the rest!

To be quite honest I haven't listened to the radio as I mostly listen to CDs! I guess it's more form over function!

 Cool, do you have spacers on the front?

Nope no spacers on the front at the moment - will probably be opting for coilovers eventually so I will have some 5mm ones fitted then to prevent any clearance issues!

I think the rear ones really do improve the stance massively, but the effect didn't come out as well in the pics!

 Do you notice much of a difference with the spacers on the rear when driving?

Nope! But then again I haven't driven it without them! I'm presuming there isn't much difference (if anything I would think it may grip slightly better?), but I'm sure others will be able to be a bit more helpful!

Looks good Mark!

Re spacers - none needed up front. I have coilovers which have been very low at some point with no problems. What you may need is an ARB with larger hoops to clear the driveshaft though (I did).

 looks great that does. think some us spec rears would set it off a treat though

Well I must say I do like the look of the US spec rears (would go with the red and black theme  ) so I may add them to my to-do list! 

Got a bit worried driving with the plates (although they did quite get a lot of attention with people thinking it was an import of some kind !) so I've reverted back to legal ones (and a good job too as I've coincidently passed quite a few police cars since)!

Time for a marmite mod... all the way from Connecticut, USA!

I know many of you won't like, but I personally love the look on black, and the general consensus I've had from other people is that it looks good!

Rain (don't worry, I quickly removed the cover afterwards!)...  But here's where Natty's Paste Wax really shows off!

And finally, the EVOMS kit fitted:

Currently it's not running a CAI, but as you can see, the heatshield shields any engine heat from the filter, and the intake is located to the right of the battery. I will probably mount the tubing eventually, when I have more time!

 She's beautiful

Very nice, you should get some black badges to finish off the dark theme

Thanks! 

I was thinking about black badges but then didn't know if it'd be 'too' dark or not as the chrome helps break it up a bit! May have to try some out though!

 I like that,feeling the black wheels on black cars at the moment

 Love the wheels man! and the bonnet bra 2. I used to despise these! but cant wait to order 1 now

VERY nice mate, but I'd have to lower it slightly if it was mine

Goody

 So Mark, are you liking the sound of the EVOMS yet...?

I have to say a ver very smart car!!! (Its all about the black anni's!)

Like you, I am in need of slamming mine on its arse, a bit. Any other mods in the pipelines?

For the rear lights you could always get the Hella RBBR like what I did...it replaces the dark smoke in the light cluster for black. Another OEM+ mod (I got mine for a v.good price from Cambely Auto factors!)

Oh, and I thoroughly reccommend de-locking the drivers side door. Parts cost £10 and fitting takes all of 2 minutes to do. I reccomend it becase not only it looks a bit better, but also for the security advantages.

For modding there is always: cruise control, heated seats, one-touch indicators, S3 strut braces, uprated rear ARB, milltek, remap, etc. etc. etc.

Thanks mate - yup the EVOMS sounds great - nice little purr on tick over too! :)

No other mods planned for now really about from possibly some ICE - I am toying with the idea of coilovers and ARBs to lower just another 30mm or so, but I still want the car to be driveable over the steepest of speed humps (grrr!), and it's finances permitting at the moment!

A remap is definitely on the list within the next few months - I would like a Milltek but they seem so expensive for the 1.8Ts! How do you like the CC map as I was thinking of going for them with their offer at the moment?

Have a delock kit ready, I just need to get it painted - do you know if the best place to get paint is from a VW dealer?

Can the Recaro's be heated? :)

 no idea about the recaros, but a rear ARB is a must  !!!   thats if you want to improve the cornering ability of the mk4 as stock is pretty poor, this wont affect the ride quality also, so need to worry about that

regarding the paint, just get your chassis no/ or VIN number and ask for the paint spray and laquer spray for touch up at VW.