here's a few pics of the oil burner taken by my good friend Ricky (grande_gti) in London.  The Golf is wearing it's winter  boots.  There's plenty planned for the old oil burner over the coming months.

What do you guy's think ? Do you like the OEM look, previous pics how the golf looked can be found at

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/165618/1086669.aspx#1086669

19/03/2009 TT wishbones/hubs upgrade

I've been meaning to do this for along time.  After helping BoraChris to do this upgrade on his Bora and then having a drive of the Bora.  I wanted to do this upgrade asap. Cornering is so flat and controlled.

I've already had a Cupra R quick rack fitted  before.  The only parts I needed

Audi TT front coilovers

Audi TT wishbones

Audi TT hubs, was lucky with these.  I  managed to get them from a front wheel drive model.

R32 anti roll ball

General wear and tear items, like new tie rod ends,  ball joints, new subframe bolts etc. 

I'll let the pictures do the talking.  Big thank you to BoraChris for helping me do this swap.

180 mph Bora Sport tdi clocks

one of the engine bay

 lookin good Ray

what rims do you run in summer?

keny

 Looks really good mate.

looking good. thats near city airport isnt it. im gonna have to go down there to get myself some shots.

i like it ray, more subtle, less is more approach,

boot looks good, i was considering that mod myself but aborted that when i found out the prices involved!

did you ever get round to fitting your intercooler and getting a map? i am getting a front mount, and am considering a hybrid turbo in the near future....

silverdart:

 lookin good Ray

what rims do you run in summer?

keny

I run 18" BBS RWII in summer

tsl_wales:

<p>&nbsp;Looks really good mate.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>

cheers

tsl_wales:

<p>&nbsp;Looks really good mate.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>

not sure, followed Ricky

fenwick458:

i like it ray, more subtle, less is more approach,

boot looks good, i was considering that mod myself but aborted that when i found out the prices involved!

did you ever get round to fitting your intercooler and getting a map? i am getting a front mount, and am considering a hybrid turbo in the near future....

Stu never got round to it, intercooler just needs fitting and the map i'm holding fire. I've sourced a low mileage 150 pd turbo begging to played with.

Loving it ray... glad you sorted the rear out it looks much better how you have it now

So are you going to hint at your summer mods?

Still looking good Ray...

afro gti:

Loving it ray... glad you sorted the rear out it looks much better how you have it now

So are you going to hint at your summer mods?

brakes which you may know about

330mm x 28 with boxster S calipers (have been powered coated ) Refurb TT rear calipers powder coated with 284mm rears. Thank you to DaveB.

OEM xenons modded to Anni look (cheers to Zak). Need a bit more work on them. Tidy up of interior, bits here and there. 

A few simple mods outside to the body work, OEM+ look but with a twist

I need to keep the oil burner pratical, its does over 420 miles a week

need a clutch first

bugOlugs:

<p>Still looking good Ray...<img src="http://uk-mkivs.net/emoticons/emotion-1.gif" alt="Smile" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>

Thank you, its look a little tired nowadays but will be pushed into a spray booth in the next few months

nice Ray, very nice indeed! your rear brakes are only a few mm smaller then my front brakes lol... I need to get my brakes sorted

can i have someones hubs? so i can go bigger please

 Looks good Ray, like the xenons - they are new since I last seen it.  Also, is that a Mk5 rear tailgate release you have?  Only ever seen that on some car in a mag and thought it looked great.  Well done

hotboy836:

can i have someones hubs? so i can go bigger please

How big do you want to go?

i have HUBS and brakes

323mm or 355mm or if it floats your boat 312 with some porkers

well ive got the standard 280 hubs i was thinkign 288? but what have you got and what prices you charging? id prefer some 312mm i think as the others are too much money for me i fear.

looks sweet, 12 degrees in london isn't bad either it's freezing back up here haha

Diesel:

 Looks good Ray, like the xenons - they are new since I last seen it.  Also, is that a Mk5 rear tailgate release you have?  Only ever seen that on some car in a mag and thought it looked great.  Well done

Cheers mate, we'll have to have a mini meet soon. I can show you the tailgate.  I'm chuffed with it. Looks standard at the back.  I love the look

Looking good as usual Ray. Love the Mk5 boot release, I know of someone that did it to a Lupo and was impressed.  Take it there was a fair bit of work involved in that then?

Very nice ray

Whats up with that rear disc tho, it looks a little off center (right side has wider black ring bit then the left side) or is it just the angle the pic was taken?

aRd:

Diesel:

 Looks good Ray, like the xenons - they are new since I last seen it.  Also, is that a Mk5 rear tailgate release you have?  Only ever seen that on some car in a mag and thought it looked great.  Well done

Cheers mate, we'll have to have a mini meet soon. I can show you the tailgate.  I'm chuffed with it. Looks standard at the back.  I love the look

Will have to.  You go off the idea of the US rears? was looking forward to seeing them on.  Check you pm's.

Big A:

Looking good as usual Ray. Love the Mk5 boot release, I know of someone that did it to a Lupo and was impressed.  Take it there was a fair bit of work involved in that then?

cheers mate, there was quite a bit of work.  A big area of the tailgate of the MK5 was used and shaped to fit the MK4 tailgate. There's hardly any filler used at all.  I'm really chuffed with it.

azzle123:

Very nice ray

Whats up with that rear disc tho, it looks a little off center (right side has wider black ring bit then the left side) or is it just the angle the pic was taken?

just the way the photo was taken by me. They're in the centre, only issue is the pad sweep area.  I'll just paint area that is not used

Diesel:

aRd:

Diesel:

 Looks good Ray, like the xenons - they are new since I last seen it.  Also, is that a Mk5 rear tailgate release you have?  Only ever seen that on some car in a mag and thought it looked great.  Well done

Cheers mate, we'll have to have a mini meet soon. I can show you the tailgate.  I'm chuffed with it. Looks standard at the back.  I love the look

Will have to.  You go off the idea of the US rears? was looking forward to seeing them on.  Check you pm's.

I've still got the brand new US R32 spec rear lights sitting in my loft ready to go on in the summer.  I'm waitng to get it ready for paint in the next few months. 

I haven't recieved a PM yet, looking forward to meeting you.

I met Admz today I think he was impressed with the tailgate.

 Looking good as ever Ray

Very nice Ray! :)

very nice, looks pucker!

One of the most understated cars around, I love this mk4, people rant and rave how they got a fully loaded mk4, but believe me they aint seen nothing this truley is a fully loaded mk4. its got every optional extra plus a load more

 This is how understated his car is, those clocks tips are on but the lights aint i know its not gonna make it faster nor is it gonna make it lower, but thats what this car is its all the hidden extra's that most mk4's dont have.

The 2009 directions are awesome

aRd:

Big A:

Looking good as usual Ray. Love the Mk5 boot release, I know of someone that did it to a Lupo and was impressed.  Take it there was a fair bit of work involved in that then?

cheers mate, there was quite a bit of work.  A big area of the tailgate of the MK5 was used and shaped to fit the MK4 tailgate. There's hardly any filler used at all.  I'm really chuffed with it.

azzle123:

Very nice ray

Whats up with that rear disc tho, it looks a little off center (right side has wider black ring bit then the left side) or is it just the angle the pic was taken?

just the way the photo was taken by me. They're in the centre, only issue is the pad sweep area.  I'll just paint area that is not used

Diesel:

aRd:

Diesel:

 Looks good Ray, like the xenons - they are new since I last seen it.  Also, is that a Mk5 rear tailgate release you have?  Only ever seen that on some car in a mag and thought it looked great.  Well done

Cheers mate, we'll have to have a mini meet soon. I can show you the tailgate.  I'm chuffed with it. Looks standard at the back.  I love the look

Will have to.  You go off the idea of the US rears? was looking forward to seeing them on.  Check you pm's.

I've still got the brand new US R32 spec rear lights sitting in my loft ready to go on in the summer.  I'm waitng to get it ready for paint in the next few months. 

I haven't recieved a PM yet, looking forward to meeting you.

I met Admz today I think he was impressed with the tailgate.

 

 

yeah the tailgate was sweet! looked really OEM and felt proper sturdy, you could tell it was a good job when you opened it. :)

grande_gti:

One of the most understated cars around, I love this mk4, people rant and rave how they got a fully loaded mk4, but believe me they aint seen nothing this truley is a fully loaded mk4. its got every optional extra plus a load more

 This is how understated his car is, those clocks tips are on but the lights aint i know its not gonna make it faster nor is it gonna make it lower, but thats what this car is its all the hidden extra's that most mk4's dont have.

The 2009 directions are awesome

That is what Ray is all about and when he says OEM+ it REALLY is.

One of the best cars this forum has seen or ever will and it is like a good wine and get's better with age

you hit the nail on its head i didnt wanna say it but it really is one of the best mk4's on this forum, its the only mk4 i know of, that has more goodie's inside then hamleys.

Ray howe about we swap car for a while

???

 luuuuvly! :)

 Looking good Ray mate. Look forward to seeing it soon in the flesh for my mte etc done.

Considered a mk5 Golf/ Leon style handle but thought it would be too difficult.

aRd:

 

brakes which you may know about

330mm x 28 with boxster S calipers (have been powered coated ) Refurb TT rear calipers powder coated with 284mm rears. Thank you to DaveB.

Looking good!!

Loving the brakes. Is there a write up anywhere for fitting this type of brake kit?? I would love to do it in summer when the weather picks up

Thanks

looking good Ray!!

one of my faves too!!

Love the OEM look!

Chris

Thank you  for the kind words.

I haven't had a chance to do anything on my own Golf. I've been collecting parts to improve the handling and might be selling the coilovers and going back to good old springs and damper set up.

Brakes they're set in my garage gathering dust, having a little redesign done to the carriers to make them lighter and waiting for some custom goodridge brake lines made up.

When I fit them I'll do a write up.

watch this space

Slick as ever Ray

must say the boot does look the danglers

Andy

Dent Reform:

Slick as ever Ray

must say the boot does look the danglers

 

Andy

 

Andy you know you want to do one.

aRd are you popping along next weekend (21/22 Mar)

be great to catch up!!

I owe you a few drinks from your last visit!

Kenny misses you too!!

I would love to

for a bit of male bonding

depends what happening.

aRd:

I would love to

for a bit of male bonding

depends what happening.

yea man CURRY is on me Ray

sounds like a free weekend for you then LOL

aRd:

I would love to

for a bit of male bonding

depends what happening.

male bonding should only be done in a pole dancing club

ray the wagons looking better every time i see it. (ps i forgot to take those filter pics today :( , will try to remember tomorrow )

bobseptic:

aRd:

I would love to

for a bit of male bonding

depends what happening.

male bonding should only be done in a pole dancing club

 

ray the wagons looking better every time i see it. (ps i forgot to take those filter pics today :( , will try to remember tomorrow )

cheers Bob, not to worry regarding the pics of the filter I know you're busy enjoying your new toy .