Waynes Tornado Red GTI

[Wayne D]

Been a while since i updated the Golfs progress, probably casue not alot has changed in the last 5 months. I got it fully serviced at a local VW dealer back in August, and thats been it bar a few small changes.



First up was the fitting of a Ipod connection to the head unit, not the easyest of jobs to do, and you could easily break something if you jumped into it pulling the dash apart. But I managed to get all apart and back together without breaking anything. The VW booklet suggested you ran the lead to the glove box, but i decided to run it into the empty tray beneath the heater controls.


Next up i've been playing around with changing the front VW badge Black, but i'm undecided weather i like it black or not, so in the end i decided to leave the VW silver and change the GTI to red with a silver lip.


Last on the list was to remove the rear wiper, probably not the best time of year to do this mod with winter coming in, but i've been thinking of it for ages and finally got round to it last weekend.




Few more small updates coming soon i hope, i'll keep you posted as i get them.

Wayne

[rdfcpete]

The rims and stance look the business Wayne 

I've just never understood the removal of the rear wiper mod?
I hope you still check your rear view mirror when it rains 

[Wayne D]

Rear view mirror ???? whats that ??? lol only joking.. 

Thanks for your comments rdfcpete, i've had the car 6 months now and i still love it.. 

[liver]

looking good mate

small changes look good

how much was the ipod connection and was it difficult to fit?

[Wayne D]

Thanks Liver,

The ipod Lead from VW costs £92, its ok to fit, but just be careful, there are a few hidden screws and clips that could be easily broken if you dont know where they are, i did a search on line and it gave step by step guids how to remove the dash parts. Only other awkward part is you need to connect and wire into the existing wiring connection socket. Again, just take your time and you'll manage it.

Wayne

[Wayne D]

R32 rear lights arrived in the post today thanks to davo01 of here, cheers for posting them and packing them up so well mate. 

Hope to have the rear lights fitted for this weekend, as myself and a mate with a red A3 on CH's are getting some pictures taken of our cars together.

Wish me luck... 

[Wayne D]

Small update today, i've sprayed my front VW badge matt black and i'm happy with how it fits in with the red GTI lettering.







Also fitted my R32 rear lights... 





Hoping to get some propper photos taken this weekend.

Wayne

[stealthwolf]

I do like the red/black colour combo. Have you considered doing the wheels in black, leaving centre caps red?

[black-a4]

Passed you on the Moira Rd today  . Looked absolutely immaculate, and new front badges really set it apart.

H&R's really are a big improvement visually, hope to put them in my own at some stage next year.
Really liking how yours is taking shape.

[Wayne D]

Thanks for ther comments guys.

I do like the red/black colour combo. Have you considered doing the wheels in black, leaving centre caps red?

I'm not a big fan of black wheels on cars, so i'll be leaving mine alone for now.

Passed you on the Moira Rd today  . Looked absolutely immaculate, and new front badges really set it apart.

Sorry mate, i didn't see you. Where you in a Red MK5 Gti ? Think i spotted one, looked very clean if it was you.
H&Rs are a great spring if your thinking of getting them, ride quality hasn't been effected at all. your welcome to see mine if you wanted.


A friend who takes some pictures for a few sites offered to take some propper shots of our cars the other day, so we jumped at the chance.
The A3 is a 2.0 Tdi S Line, lowered on H&R springs and a few subitle changes.

Enjoy:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/j4m3s-snaps/sets/72157625011330555/


Wayne

[GOLDENBOY]

The motor looks top mate like little touches!!! the drop looks perfect think thats made my mind up defo going for the H&R springs :laugh:Whats next on the list colour codeing it???

[black-a4]

Passed you on the Moira Rd today  . Looked absolutely immaculate, and new front badges really set it apart.

Sorry mate, i didn't see you. Where you in a Red MK5 Gti ? Think i spotted one, looked very clean if it was you.
H&Rs are a great spring if your thinking of getting them, ride quality hasn't been effected at all. your welcome to see Mine if you wanted.

Thanks Wayne, may take you up on that offer at some stage. Yes that was me in the red 3dr, not dissimilar to your own.

New photos are fantastic

[Wayne D]

Thanks Black A4, James the guy that took the photos done a great job i must say.

Some of my fav's.

[stealthwolf]

Some great photos there!

[dubsport]

Great job on the photos.  Seen you in portadown on Sunday night, always super clean, looks perfect