Well over the next month or so as time permits, my car will undergo quite a bit of work.

It started off like this..

and then these came in the post..

So then it looked more like..

modded badges...

a set of lovely HIDS (thanks to HIDS4u!)

and then one of my more important changes... a new turbo! no upgrades, just a replacement, along with super shiny inlet mani and EGR valve (thanks fenwick!) all gets fitted on Wednesday.

Next to come is 312mm brakes. I bought a bran spanking set up of golfturbo, I'll be getting hubs from scrappers tomorrow hopefully. Then once the brakes are fitted it's a trip to AMD for lowering, ARB's and remap...

Oh and last weekend, I got bora vents and aero wipers for 40 quid from the scrappie

Watch this space!

Paul_TDi:

Oh and last weekend, I got bora vents and aero wipers for 40 quid from the scrappie

 

GIT!!!

 Looking good fella, definately needs lowering. Are you going for collies?

Cheers and yep, will be a set of Eibach Pro Streets going on.

Oh and one of my older mods is a white LED alarm cap....(thanks Markmark4)....happy now!?

 Looking good there

sany remap on the cards? and i LOVE the wheels

TOP JOB

Andy

 Good choice mate thats what im running, you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic, was hoping for some good reviews on them!

Sure is Andy, I'll be getting a remap from AMD the same day they do my coilies and ARB's. tah muchly on the wheels, very happy with them now I got rid of the tatty VW badges.

 I would do the brakes a NICE silver to help contrast with the centre cap rings

and add some color to the wheels

Andy

Hehe! Already got plans for the calipers.... all will be revealed soon.

PS. Any rear 256mm set ups going cheap would be great!?

good set of plans you got there !

 mmm loving the RC's in black and the centre caps are pretty unique!

Wooooo unique is what I was after!

Today my EL wire has arrived, keep watching to find out where I stick it.

I've now got my car booked in at a local VW specialist to get the 312mm brakes sorted on the 9th. Only thing is I need to find hubs by then! Steves dismantlers wanted 80 quid a side which I refuse to pay....until I'm desperate!

Thanks for the comments!

try www.247spares.com for the hubs, you should be able to get them for under 100quid. any hubs from VAG cars that used the 312mm brakes will fit on fine.

fenwick458:

try www.247spares.com for the hubs, you should be able to get them for under 100quid. any hubs from VAG cars that used the 312mm brakes will fit on fine.

 

I have hubs from an S3/TT and you will have to fit a washer under the nut of the bottom wishbone to be able to pull it up enough, as far as i know you only have to do this "mod" on hubs that have cast wishbones as standard and things like the R32 and 4MOTION will be fine with prssed steel wishbones.

Andy

Looking good Paul!

Have you still got those VW Center caps?

Fancy selling them to me? 

Joe

Hubs are in the bag! Thanks Patch!!

Sure drop us a PM Joe and I'll sort out some pics etc for you.

On another note....whats the going rate for 256mm calipers, pads and discs? I asked at Steves VW dismantlers while I was there and they said when they do turn up they'd want around £250!!

yeah the 256 vented rears setup from a 2wd is pretty rare, hence the price is quite steep considering.

they don't do alot for extra braking power, more commonly people will just upgrade for looks.

i only did mine because i happened upon a full set up from an octy VRS for 300quid. (that was pads/discs/calipers/carriers/lines/splash guards f and r)

Indeed I was just doing the rear for the sake of it, but not at that price!

Personally I think it's a rip off as for a bit more I could get 256mm on the rear brand new!

Sounds like you got a steal! Just wish I could of found something much cheaper.

I think I love your car lol.....

It is exactly what I would love mine to look like but in silver... Hopefully when I have had the centers of my BBS RSII's powdercoated in black it will look similar to your wheels... Mine will have a gunmetal lip though....

Black is not for me... It would drive me mad showing all the scratches and dirt etc. I dont have enough time to clean the car constantly either....

Joe

Awwww thanks, I'll set up a sponsor a car scheme if you like. You send me money and I send you fresh pictures every month, a newsletter of what it's been up to and once a quarter you will get a old part from it!

I'm really not keen on silver, it's so boring to me, but black is very annoying at the moment. I cleaned it on Wedsnesday as you see in the pics but a few hours later and 30 miles it was covered in road dust.

I mainly choose a black car as it's a easy to style colour matching wise.

Only thing I wont be able to afford yet is getting tinting done and US spec rear lights.

Paul_TDi:

Hubs are in the bag! Thanks Patch!!

Sure drop us a PM Joe and I'll sort out some pics etc for you.

On another note....whats the going rate for 256mm calipers, pads and discs? I asked at Steves VW dismantlers while I was there and they said when they do turn up they'd want around £250!!

I won't be paying that much for mine,less than £100 over here

And before you ask,no.I'm having the next set

lol damnit!

I reckon for the time being I'll just paint my standard calipers so it all matches in, just keep a eye out for 256mm if they come up cheap.

Well I'm bored at home waiting for a parcel to arrive with my new brakes :D

My garage cancelled doing my turbo last night so now it's being done Monday

New hubs are on there way from Patch

More EL wire is on it's way... still to be reveiled!

So here's a couple of pics..

lovely new dunlop sports on the rear...

and here's the bora vents I got... yes thats my turbo strapped in on the front seat

Oh darling.....what big bearings you have!

...all the better for you to spin on

More piccies once the brakes arrive.

I went to VW last night and got disc splash shields ordered and new bolts for everything on the brakes. The shields were only 5 quid a piece so thought might as well! I'll be using the Phat Dubs 10% discount on it all too

 gunna look good mate, i got my bora dropped on these:

i'm on a budget due to parting wi the missus but well impressed wi em!

only £175 delivered from belgium.

oh, and the ride is well comfy which supprised me due to there cost as you normally get what you pay for. 

got them from hottuning-eu in belgium, think it was louise i dealt with but quick service. same set up as the mk4 golf.................deffo recommend just not a recongnised brand but nor where toyo a few years ago????

pete!