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Ollie's 2012 Rising Blue 6 R
superchargedpolo:
A really nice R. In great condition.
Nice one :happy2:
Ollie6R:
--- Quote from: oak_grun on March 05, 2017, 06:20:32 pm ---Perfect in every way! Looks awesome Ollie!!
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--- Quote from: superchargedpolo on March 05, 2017, 08:37:27 pm ---A really nice R. In great condition.
Nice one :happy2:
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Thanks both, means a lot :happy2:
A little slow on updates. No pictures as the car is hanging with salt and dirt. I haven't washed it since Christmas (possibly a record for me!) as every time I reach for the pressure washer it seems to piddle down. Hopefully I get a chance this weekend!
Anyway, in the last few weeks I have...
1. Booked in for front end respray - bonnet (including underside), front bumper and front arches being gently rolled and painted. Should be totally mint when done and get rid of some of the nasty stone chips. It's booked in for 3 weeks time :smiley:
2. Bought a Revo Intake & GFB DV+. Still waiting to be fitted, though. I figured it will be a sensible time once the paint is done, as I can put my TTS engine cover on too and finish everything off nicely. Thanks to AKS for these, great service. I also bought black washer and coolant caps to finish things off a little, just need an R8 oil cap now.
3. Just ordered a BCS Powervalve TBE! I've heard only good things from BCS, and their Powervalve system seems to tick all the boxes - sedate and fairly quiet off boost, but loud when you give it the beans. They're currently running a group buy which I had to jump on - a few phone calls back and forth with Nige to discuss the options and it's officially done. He fried my head as he talked me through the engineering behind it but it's clear he knows his stuff. I've gone for 200cel sports cat, single centre box and twin rear silencers. It's a little louder than their regular system and I've no doubt it's going to sound epic!
All I need now is two new tyres (thinking Michelin PSS - for an all round tyre with good fast road capabilities - anyone running them?) and a wheel refurb and it should be immaculate for the summer.
Cheers, Ollie :happy2:
Ollie6R:
The Golf has been in the bodyshop for the last week, having the front end tarted up. Had a phone call this afternoon saying it should be done by end of the week. A little longer than expected but happy to wait for a good job.
In the meantime, I've got stuck into this. Trying to keep it OEM/understated as I can, should look good next to the Revo intake.
One standard TTS engine cover;
DSC_0134 by Ollie Dunstall, on Flickr
Badge removed, inserts popped out;
DSC_0136 by Ollie Dunstall, on Flickr
Filled the recess for the Audi badge in with filler. Absolute ball ache to do, wasn't happy first time to tried again. The end result;
DSC_0307 by Ollie Dunstall, on Flickr
DSC_0308 by Ollie Dunstall, on Flickr
Satin black cover with gloss black inserts.
Not completely happy, you can see some light sanding marks in direct light and if you look closely from a certain angle you can see a small sink in the filler. It took hours of filling/sanding and don't think I can get it any better myself, and I don't think you'd notice the flaws in the engine bay unless you were looking very closely.
I did consider having it done professionally but thought it would be a fun little DIY job to have a go at. Kept me amused for a few hours and certainly tested my patience!
bonelorry:
Interested to see if the Bodywork is done a top standard! Hopefully you are happy with it.
As for the Engine Cover, It never bothered me having nothing there when I had the Revo Intake but that said my Engine Bay was Detailed regularly so never got chance to get dusty and look a mess. Having an Engine cover does make it easier to keep clean.
Have to say though I have never really been a fan of the Audi TTS Cover, Just looks a bit tacky to me :thinking:
Ollie6R:
--- Quote from: bonelorry on April 04, 2017, 07:24:17 pm ---Interested to see if the Bodywork is done a top standard! Hopefully you are happy with it.
As for the Engine Cover, It never bothered me having nothing there when I had the Revo Intake but that said my Engine Bay was Detailed regularly so never got chance to get dusty and look a mess. Having an Engine cover does make it easier to keep clean.
Have to say though I have never really been a fan of the Audi TTS Cover, Just looks a bit tacky to me :thinking:
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Having seen the previous work he's carried out I've plenty of faith in the body shop.
Dust/dirt isn't an issue for me as I also keep on top of it, however I can't help but think it looks a bit incomplete without a cover.
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