Jacks mk5 Tornado Red GTI

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Looking good fella.

Are they the wheels that someone put on facebook this morning in dorset?

No mate a guy was selling them In Peterborough., they were up for swaps originally but asked him if there was a cash price... I have to say I felt a bit bad leaving him on axel stands lol

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Nice car mate and also good updates.

Where did you get the eddy rear from?

From vw direct mate. 

[bad devotions]

Nice car mate and also good updates.

Where did you get the eddy rear from?

From vw direct mate. 

how much for?

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Nice car mate and also good updates.

Where did you get the eddy rear from?

From vw direct mate. 

how much for?

£270 mate. Wanted genuine so it bolts straight up no messing

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Today's been a productive one, managed to spare some time to give the car a good clean,





Although it seems a decent base its crying out for paint correction so got in touch with a friend who has a double garage turned into a heated detailing booth and is up for the challenge. 

Managed to swap the tired interior plastics over, think I'm in need of new window switches now though which I probably should have thought of....






The cars going in end of February for the rear eddy lip and skirts to be painted so want it all corrected for then.

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So last week I decided I needed abit of noise on the golf and looked into the milltek non res cat back exhausts but was mindful as I didn't want it to loud.
Friday I placed an order with lark speed performance through eBay and was massively impressed with there service, I ordered it around 1pm on the Friday and it turned up Monday morning.
Here's a couple of pics fitted






I was impressed with  the noise as it's not to loud at all and is still quiet in the cabin. I'm guessing it will free up a little once bedded in.

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So decided to get the wheels refurbished before I put them on in a hyper silver and thought while I'm there ill order new tyres so it's all fresh, I used to run nankang ns2-r on both my civic and integra and were fantastic for road use and our yearly trip to the nurburgring however I wanted something a little quieter, I decided to go for the michelin pilot sport 3's in 225 40 18.
Just waiting on my final quote before I send them in.

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Had my wheels back from the powder coaters, really impressed and can't wait to get them on!

[Octoparrot]

Wheels look awesome! Bet you can't wait to get them on the car.

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Wheels look awesome! Bet you can't wait to get them on the car.

Thanks dude well chuffed, waiting on my edition front splitter to arrive then it's all going in for paint :)

[bigrich690]

Omg get them Wheels on haha don't know how your not tempted to put them on

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Omg get them Wheels on haha don't know how your not tempted to put them on

Haaa it's killing me rich, I've been and attempted to book it in this morning for paint and they were shut so going in Monday morning to get it in ASAP!!

Front edition 30 splitter has arrived now so it's all system go 

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So today has been another productive one, the cars been in for a full service. After reviewing the service book the last service was at 58k (4k ago) however from looking at the colour of the oil very doubtful!
Got a few pics during the service:




Air Filter Old & new


Oil Filter & Castrol Edge 5/30 longlife



Pollen Filter



Cam Follower



Spark Plugs (OEM NGK Platinum)


PCV (The tech recommended I put my foot down once in a while as short journeys will create a build up like this,fully cleaned surrounding areas before putting new one on)


DSG Oil & Filter (It appears the oil & filter has never been changed as the date on the old filter referred to 2006! )



Washer Fluid & Filter (The tech noticed when topping up the fluid that the filter was missing from the inside of the reservoir and had one lying around so poped it in for me)



The tech was impressed with the condition of the car throughout and assured me it was certainly one of the better ones he had seen which has given me piece of mind.

big thanks to my brother yet again for sorting it for me and getting the bits from TPS, better make sure hes on my Christmas card list this year!

Thanks
Jack

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The cars been booked in for Monday 6th march to have the following;
-edition 30 front splitter fitted (colour coded with gloss black centre)
-smoothed front bumper with plate holes removed
-Colour coded side skirts
-Edition 30 rear bumper (colour coded with gloss black centre)

In preparation I ordered some pressed number plates With my private registration :D
I've gone full size rear (20.5")  and a slightly smaller 17" for the front


I have also spent some more time getting the wheels ready, sealed with poor boys wheel sealant followed by a wax using meguiars carnuba wax and then a spray over with mad cow ultra violet speed detailer.




Cheers
Jack

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Friday I had the call to inform me I could go and pick my car up from the bodyshop! I was super excited to get down there and pick it up.
Saturday I fitted my wheels and gave it a good clean and grabbed a few photos








I'm happy with the work and think next on the list is depo projector headlights and r32 rears