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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #165 on: September 11, 2016, 05:48:44 pm »
Ur car is sick bro  :driver:


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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #166 on: September 12, 2016, 12:14:10 am »
really enjoyed reading this build! looking forward to whats coming.
bought my gti about a month ago.. thinking to do one of these blogs!  :thinking:

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #167 on: September 18, 2016, 04:45:58 pm »
Did a bit more on the golf this afternoon.

After fitting the front wings the bonnet was sitting forward so did a bit of alignment and fits a lot better with the wings.




Cleaned and got a couple of pics.




Cleaned up my front calipers and gave them a coat of paint along with the discs. Got to clean the discs up tomorrow once dry but looks better than it did.


Audio shop have ordered me a new sub box. Gone for a fibreglass one this time.

Rear spoiler extension from SRS etc and thinking of there side skirts also as look better than the R32 ones.

Wheels are going in on Wednesday for refurb.

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #168 on: September 18, 2016, 04:51:57 pm »
Your GTI looks great! Great work done! :happy2:

I'd paint the wheels inserts in gloss black like the mk6 GTI have. Prefer it to grey inserts. :smiley:

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #169 on: September 18, 2016, 05:35:21 pm »
This is looking awesome especially the rear end.... have you thought about getting a plate made up with magnets? Would look great.
Quick question, with your rear valance have you had the lower left abs or painted it gloss? Thinking of going for a similar rear.
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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #170 on: September 18, 2016, 05:55:48 pm »
This is looking awesome especially the rear end.... have you thought about getting a plate made up with magnets? Would look great.
Quick question, with your rear valance have you had the lower left abs or painted it gloss? Thinking of going for a similar rear.

Police are very hot on number plates now so keep it legal as it is.

Lower section of bumper is gloss black same as the front.

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #171 on: September 18, 2016, 11:31:31 pm »
Great build  :happy2:
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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #172 on: September 21, 2016, 06:05:47 pm »
Got a little bit done on the golf today.

Finished my front brakes and cleaned up the discs.


Rear spoiler extension arrived from Germany. Test fit before it goes to the bodyshop.




Rear discs and calipers all painted up.


Picked wheels up and got my tyres fitted.


Got them all fitted.


Looks a lot better apart from the 50 shades of grey the car is at the moment.


Coilovers needed now but in talks with a company so hopefully get something soon.

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #173 on: September 21, 2016, 07:01:15 pm »
looking good. They look good painted in black. Really suit the car  :happy2:
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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #174 on: September 21, 2016, 07:03:55 pm »
Looking awesome. Such great wheels for a MK5! Can't wait to see it with more lows!!

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #175 on: September 21, 2016, 07:06:30 pm »
coming along nicely buddy ....is that an SRS TEC rear spoiler extension ?...was looking at one myself..

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #176 on: September 21, 2016, 07:12:06 pm »
coming along nicely buddy ....is that an SRS TEC rear spoiler extension ?...was looking at one myself..

Yes it's the SRS etc one. Needs a bit of adjustment and finishing off.

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #177 on: September 21, 2016, 07:38:09 pm »
That will look great once fitted.....nice one..

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #178 on: September 22, 2016, 08:50:30 pm »
I always look forward to need updates on this thread. Really nice work fella.

How did you paint the discs and what did you use? I take it the pads wear away any over spill in time?

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Re: Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade
« Reply #179 on: September 22, 2016, 08:57:24 pm »
Looks brilliant!

Great work.

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