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  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 12:44 PM Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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    • Location: Chislehurst
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     Hi people just saying hello as im new to the forum and new to VAG cars! My names Richard and I bought a  3door Jazz Blue mk4 GTI 1.8T on Thursday night and am loving it!  Its my first turbo'd car so am not very clue'd up on modding them and playing about with them yet, so i appologise in advanced for any stupid questions!

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  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 12:52 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    pbren
    Golf IV GTI 25th Anni 1.8T AUQ 180PS
    • Joined on Sat, May 17 2008
    • Location: manchester
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     welcome to the forum BaV. have you got any pics.

    paddy

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 12:55 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    MaX-TuRbO
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
    • Joined on Sat, May 3 2008
    • Location: Farnham
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     hello fella, welcome to the site.Yes

    Got any plans?

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 1:06 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    mr_wigster
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
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    • Location: Bristol
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    Welcome mate.  Smile

    Pics?  What's your future plans for the car then?

    Wigster. 


    I am the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car!!!
  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 1:23 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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     Hi guys yea i've got quite a few plans and have already bought loads of bits and bobs for the car not that any of them have come yet except the front Grille Badge!
    Also got the car booked in at AMD Technik this week for a full service, Cambelt + Waterpump change and a New Diverter Valve, Forge one i think.

    Heres some pics of the standard beast, just cleaned the engine bay!

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 1:34 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    MaX-TuRbO
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
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     Very tidy mate. Just had my cambelt doneits alot of money id rather spend else where but it has to be done! So any big bits and bobs planned?e.g rims....suspension....remap?

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 2:14 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
    • Joined on Sun, Aug 24 2008
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    Yea got lots planned mate! my last car was heavily modified so going from that to this my head is just spinning and i cant think what to buy first!

    I'l be buying new alloys, but cant make up my mind what to get yet so havent ordered any yet!
    Want to lower it but again not sure whats best for these so need help!
    Have already ordered a cheap induction kit from ebay so just waiting for that to come.
    New Forge diverter Valve being fitted this week.
    Remap from AMD Technik
    R32 Spoiler, Already ordered
    New Upgraded Bulbs, Already ordered
    New Steering wheel, Momo Quake, Already ordered
    Want to get new Pedals and Gearknob aswel but need help choosing!
    Alpine CD Player, Already put in.
    Want to get new speakers and sub.
    Possibly tinted windows if i get dark alloys

    So as you can see i have lots of stupid questions that need answering!

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 2:43 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    kev 1.8t
    • Joined on Fri, Jul 27 2007
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     that is a very tidy car mate Yes i would say get some TT or R32 pedals of your going to change them.

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 2:49 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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     do you need to drill the standard pedals to fit those? is it easy? i was looking at these. are they the right ones to get?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140259989739&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 3:01 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    Cheeky Chappers
    Golf IV V6 4motion 2.8 24v AUE 204PS
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    Welcome Richard,

    That is one truly immaculate Golf you've got there Surprise

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 3:13 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    BigNorm
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
    • Joined on Fri, Oct 12 2007
    • Location: Neath (south wales)
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    Welcome to the forum mate

    Car is looking really nice Yes 


    Genuine R32 Front Bumber,
    Genuine R-Line Rear Bumper,
    Genuine Anniversary Sideskirts,
    18 Inch TSW Holstons,
    15mm Eibach Hubcentric Spacers On Rear,
    Black VW Badges Front & Rear,
    R-Line Bonnet Bra,
    Pressed German Number Plates,
    Weitec Hicon GT Coilovers,

    Plenty More To Come,
  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 3:14 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    kev 1.8t
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     not sure about the drilling of the pedals mate. there are plenty of people on here that have them fitted so they could help you out Yes

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 3:17 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    redflame
    Golf IV GTTDI 1.9 AJM 115PS
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    • Location: Bolton BL3
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     Welcome to the forum mate, nice lookin motor Yes

    Low down dirty dub
  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 3:20 PM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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    cheers for the comments guys, i love it, it did take me a while to find one in this sort of condition and with quite low milage (53,000) for a good price, but it was worth waiting for the rite one!

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 6:47 PM Cool [H] Re: Hi im new!!

    dt-gti
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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    • Location: Crewe
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    WelcomeBeer

  • Sun, Aug 24 2008 6:47 PM Cool [H] Re: Hi im new!!

    dt-gti
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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    WelcomeBeer

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 4:53 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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     Thanks for all the welcomes! are there ever any forum area meets? like bluewater meets or thurrock meets or anything?  Also ive just thought of something else i want to buy! a R-line Bonnet bra.

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:03 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    MaX-TuRbO
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
    • Joined on Sat, May 3 2008
    • Location: Farnham
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     There was a big meet last night you should have came along too. The midnight cruise round London, was a brillant night met a bloke from bluewater actually. Looks like you have some decent plans though mate.

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:08 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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     really, oh man im gutted, i was driving around in circles last night untill about half 12 bored lol i definately would have come along if id known. how often does that happen?

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:32 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    MaX-TuRbO
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
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     not sure fella i think about 3 or 4 times a year, there were about 150 of us i reckon! i left about 2.30ish at the london eye but it went on till 5ish i think.

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:34 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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     wicked sounds like a gd night out! il have to keep my eyes peeled on here for the next one, are you from Farnham by Brands Hatch?

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:42 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    MaX-TuRbO
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
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     Farnham is near guildford mate down in surrey. Yeah you should come to the next one, ill let you know if i hear anything.

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 6:02 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    BaV
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS
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    kk sounds good mate cheers

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 7:17 AM Re: Hi im new!!

    alex-atari
    Golf IV 1.6 16v AUS 105PS
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     hi richard, welcome to the forum, cant wait to see some progress, looks in great condition!

    happy spending lol

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