Build Thread
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I've brought some pictures of the later mods (shown in the build thread) onto this first page.
Very early mods are also shown from when I first started out.
The rest of the build thread shows the progression of mods and ideas from the start in 2002 to 2023 and onwards (see some of the mods listed in the signature info at bottom of each post)
August 2016
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BBT K300 turbo fitment along with uprated ancillaries, 034 Motorsport inlet Manifold and Pro Alloy FMIC.
AGU engine map by TRP (with help from RTech)
Bay at time of Mapping (more mods have since been done shown later in build thread)
Custom Live tuned to 302.9hp - 323.9lbft
Peak torque @ 3700rpm
Max Boost 22psi
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2007
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Even Earlier pictures of the first bodywork mods
Oettinger front bumper and skirts with a Rieger rear (and an early FMIC)
And a few years later
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With an R32 Front Bumper (sides and bonnet notch smoothed and rear door handles removed) and door mirror auto fold.
Rear door opening controlled by solenoid sensors and remote fob
'Door pop video'
Some current pictures > up to 2023
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How she originally came when I bought her from the dealer in 2002
1999(T) - VW Golf 1.8 GTi Turbo 5 door AGU
=========
I've brought some pictures of the later mods (shown in the build thread) onto this first page.
Very early mods are also shown from when I first started out.
The rest of the build thread shows the progression of mods and ideas from the start in 2002 to 2023 and onwards (see some of the mods listed in the signature info at bottom of each post)
August 2016
-------------
BBT K300 turbo fitment along with uprated ancillaries, 034 Motorsport inlet Manifold and Pro Alloy FMIC.
AGU engine map by TRP (with help from RTech)
Bay at time of Mapping (more mods have since been done shown later in build thread)
Custom Live tuned to 302.9hp - 323.9lbft
Peak torque @ 3700rpm
Max Boost 22psi
=============================================================
2007
------
Even Earlier pictures of the first bodywork mods
Oettinger front bumper and skirts with a Rieger rear (and an early FMIC)
And a few years later
----------------------
With an R32 Front Bumper (sides and bonnet notch smoothed and rear door handles removed) and door mirror auto fold.
Rear door opening controlled by solenoid sensors and remote fob
'Door pop video'
Some current pictures > up to 2023
==============================================================
How she originally came when I bought her from the dealer in 2002
1999(T) - VW Golf 1.8 GTi Turbo 5 door AGU