Dubvrs 2008 GTI restoration and upgrade

[ChrisGT]

Really like those carbon pillar trims 

Car will feel much better with the new brakes.

Chris

[Rippers]

Certainly not hanging bout with the upgrades 

[Dave(tm)]

Great progress do so far. Definitely one to watch!

Dave

[dubvrs]

Had the intention of getting loads done today but got side tracked at my mates shop as he needed a hand with some vehicles.

Firstly removed all the plastics for colour coding and fitted the 22's


Then got onto Phils new company caddy. Lowered and 19" wheels put on. 2016 rear caddy lights wired in.  Golf mk6 mirrors modified to fit and wired in. Started rubbing down the bumpers.


Fitted my old steering wheel after re wiring the airbag loom. Audi TT mk2 air vents modified to fit. Audio in and new heater knobs.


Will get back onto mine tomorrow.

[dubvrs]

Back on the golf this morning.

Ripped out the seat to get the amp in.


All cables in and connected with bass control under centre arm rest.


Currently using my 10"JL sub in the custom box for the Audi. Ordered a stealth box for the golf so hopefully get it fitted next week but sounds good as it is. Just need to get some front components.

[dubvrs]

Got a couple of bits delivered this week.

Changed my grille Gti badge for one with black inserts as all my badges are black now.


Chrome headlight switch and window switch's turned up and fitted.


Managed to find a set of tailpipe trims that were for my A4 so tried them on as my tips are looking a bit rough.


Started on my wiper arms as they are past there best. Also got new Bosch blades to go on.

Sub box has turned up so will try to get that fitted over the weekend.

Will be going to VW tomorrow to see about getting my wings done under warranty.

[Mitch H]

Where did you get the chrome tipped switches from buddy?

[dubvrs]

Got them from eBay. Came from China but quality is ok.

Went to VW about my wings and could not be less interested so went to my local VW approved body shop and they were very helpful. They have taken a load of pictures of the wings and boot lid and will process the claim to VW so have to wait if anything comes from it.

Got my sub box all fitted and sub installed.


Wiper arms were all dry so got them fitted with my new Bosch wiper blades.


Just need to get my brakes and dog bone mount done then will be happy as they are the only bits that need to de done to make it drive better then the mods can begin 

[raz469]

What did you do to your wiper arms? I'm guessing a spray, what did you use if you don't mind.
I really want a sub in the boot. The amp under the seat is for all?  N finally can u take the spare out with this box?
You work fast, your water must be 97 ron round them parts

[dubvrs]

What did you do to your wiper arms? I'm guessing a spray, what did you use if you don't mind.
I really want a sub in the boot. The amp under the seat is for all?  N finally can u take the spare out with this box?
You work fast, your water must be 97 ron round them parts

Just painted the wiper arms as they had faded with a couple of patch's had gone light grey. I used a Matt black graffiti paint from Halfords as it adheres to anything so don't need to do as much prep plus dries very quick.

The amp under the seat just powers the sub as I got it and the sub for the Allroad but was never fitted. Loads of space to get the spare out with the box in.

Couple of pics whilst I was out at my mates doing some vagcom tweaks to get the mk6 golf mirrors working on the caddy.

Exhaust trims look a lot better.





Looks a lot better than when I got it but still need to go over the paintwork to remove some marks.

[dubvrs]

Quick update on mods and parts on order.

Engine

Audi R8 coil packs
Iridium spark plugs
Ramair over size intake
THS lower engine mount

Exterior

Carbon mirror caps
Carbon door caps
Depo headlights
Mk6 rear boot handle. Colour coded
Black front and rear VW badges
Plate removed from grille
Open lower grilles
Yellow Lamin-X on fog lights
Tinted mirror indicators
Audi A4 exhaust trims

Suspension

H & R lowering springs

Brakes

Brembo drilled and grooved front discs
Brembo drilled and grooved rear discs
Brembo pads

Interior

Stainless GTI seat inserts
Cruise control
MFSW
Highline clocks
LED lights
Pioneer mono amplifier
10" JL subwoofer in stealth box
Pioneer SPH-DA120 head unit
Chrome tipped headlights switch
Chrome tipped mirror switch
Chrome tipped window switch's
Neuspeed boost gauge

Parts ordered

12mm hub centric spacers x4
Black longer wheel bolts and lockers
Audi RS4 fuel return valve
Inlet manifold gasket
Manifold runner flap delete
Focal 165A3 3 way door speakers
Chrome tip fuel flap switch
Led door puddle lights and looms
Carbon off Carbon cleaner
Rifle cleaning kit

[Rippers]

Looking forward to seeing the spacers fitted, been toying with this idea myself.

Great work on the car.

[dubvrs]

Not been up to a lot on the car lately as sorting out a new car as the Vito was racking up the miles. Pick up a Mercedes E300 Bluetec Hybrid on a 15 plate tomorrow. Will do me for a couple of months until my pickup arrives.

Got back on the golf today though.

Fuel filter replaced as old on looked like it had been on a while.

THS uprated lower engine mount which was a pain in the Arse but loads better than the old sloppy oem one. Bit of vibration but should loosen up once I get some miles on it.

Got the brembo front and rear discs plus pads. Rear inner pads had siezed.




12mm spacers added alround with longer black anodised bolts and lockers. Fills the arch's a lot better.


Managed to pickup a BCS prestige exhaust up for £400. Ordered a Relentless 3.5" decat down pipe to go with it.


Still waiting for my speakers but they are on back order. Will get the tracking done tomorrow once I have picked up the new car.

[Mitch H]

Wanna swap your prestige middle box for my sports middle box ? :)

[dubvrs]

Wanna swap your prestige middle box for my sports middle box ? :)

Not interested in changing sorry. Don't even know what it sounds like. Front box was ordered smaller from BCS apparently but yet to confirm.

Picked up the E class this morning. Drives a lot different to the golf. Bit weird driving down the road and the Rev counted is at zero as its still on battery power. £10 road tax as well.




Started on the exhaust tail pipes as one has what looks like marks where it was catching the bumper and plastic welded on it as it melted the bumper.


Bit of elbow grease and some autosol and they are looking a lot better.