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Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi (Update 17/05/12)
« on: March 25, 2012, 06:44:28 am »
As of 17/05/12, Updated plan is:

Done

PDT Stage 1 remap
DV Rev D
Change Cam Follower
Pipercross panel filter
Rear arch rust
Pirelli P Zero Rosso Assymetrics all round
WALK

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Fit new front ARB drop links (19/05/12)
Brake upgrade (NQSBBK, if this fits under Monza 2's)
Get Mrs (The Kerbinator) in Econo-box
Repair door strips from parking ding damage
Smoked Chrome powder-coated wheel refurb
Colour code bumpers and skirts
Gloss black mirrors and front splitter, and centre of rear bumper
New driver's seat cover and foam bolster
RNS 510 Audio / SatNav
Professional detail for bodywork
Bilstein shocks and Eibach Pro springs (B8 Kit)

« Last Edit: May 17, 2012, 06:16:40 am by Mk5 GTian »
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2012, 07:21:39 pm »
Looking forward to reading future updates.  :popcornsoda:
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2012, 07:25:59 pm »

After today's Coombe Lodge meet in Croydon, I'm adding the 510 stereo/satnav to that To Do list!  :drool:
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2012, 07:30:15 pm »
Should've of asked Ian i'd of been happy to show you around one to see how you like it  :smiley: one of the best mods along with a re-map i've done so far.... remind me next time to demo it for ya  :wink:

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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2012, 07:59:53 pm »
Quote from: Little_Dave on March 25, 2012, 07:30:15 pm
Should've of asked Ian i'd of been happy to show you around one to see how you like it  :smiley: one of the best mods along with a re-map i've done so far.... remind me next time to demo it for ya  :wink:

Dave

Great thanks Dave, I'd appreciate that. It looks damn sexy just sitting there in the dash!  :happy2:
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2012, 08:11:15 pm »
Looking forward to your feedback on your remap next week  :party: just take it steady on the drive home and make sure you've got a full tank to play with  :laugh: :driver:

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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2012, 09:07:44 pm »
I'll try and remember what you told me about driving out after your Stage 1 Dave! And I'll make sure I'm V-Powered up to the max!

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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2012, 07:11:44 pm »

After yesterday's meet at Coombe Lodge, I've had some ideas about my exterior mods.

I really like gloss black features, and in a nod to the gloss black on the grille surround, I'm thinking of going gloss black on the wing mirrors, side skirts and converting my Monza 2's to Shadows with gloss black inserts. Side skirts is a bit controversial, but it's different, and I don't like full colour coding on shadow blue cars.

I'd be interested to hear what you think.
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2012, 10:19:08 pm »
I have the mirrors on my shadow blue which I love, but for me that's as much as I'd do.
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2012, 11:03:17 pm »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 07:11:44 pm
I really like gloss black features, and in a nod to the gloss black on the grille surround, I'm thinking of going gloss black on the wing mirrors, side skirts and converting my Monza 2's to Shadows with gloss black inserts. Side skirts is a bit controversial, but it's different, and I don't like full colour coding on shadow blue cars.

What's not to like? :grin:



Each to their own I guess!  :happy2:

Good luck with the remap and future mods!
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2012, 06:48:45 am »
Quote from: PND on March 27, 2012, 11:03:17 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 07:11:44 pm
I really like gloss black features, and in a nod to the gloss black on the grille surround, I'm thinking of going gloss black on the wing mirrors, side skirts and converting my Monza 2's to Shadows with gloss black inserts. Side skirts is a bit controversial, but it's different, and I don't like full colour coding on shadow blue cars.

What's not to like? :grin:



Each to their own I guess!  :happy2:

Oooh yours does look damn sexy, admittedly! May have to rethink that one. I don't want to leave them as they are (dark grey) when I'm going for a black gloss theme. They will either have to go gloss black or colour coded. I could do with seeing a 3 dr in Shadow blue with colour coding.

Good luck with the remap and future mods!

Thanks mate, remap is on Monday  :jumpmove:
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi (Update 14/04/12)
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2012, 06:57:53 am »

Since my last post, the car has had PDT Stage 1 software installed at Storm Developments in Aldermaston, near Reading. (I have written a review, and will post it once they have sent my charts over).



The car feels amazing, having limped in to Tim at Storm with 177bhp and 158 lb/ft torque, and a split old-style diaphragm DV, and left with 240bhp and a REV D DV and 250 lb/ft of torques! The car feels totally transformed, and genuinely quick at all points in the rev range and in all gears, but especially from 30 mph. I am totally in love with my car now, and all previous thoughts of chopping it in for a Mk4 R32 are long gone.

I've also bought a WALK from Bendy, and am hoping to ge this fitted before my driving holiday/romantic-weekend-with-the-Mrs to North Devon next week.

So updated build plan is as follows:

Done

PDT Stage 1 remap
DV Rev D
Change Cam Follower
Pipercross panel filter
Rear arch rust

To Do

WALK (purchased, arrange install)
Brake upgrade (NQSBBK, if this fits under Monza 2's)
Get Mrs (The Kerbinator) in Econo-box
Repair door strips from parking ding damage
A1 Wheel refurb with Aston Martin Lacquer, and gloss black inserts
Colour code bumpers and skirts
Gloss black mirrors and front splitter, and centre of rear bumper, )
New driver's seat cover and foam bolster
RNS 510 Audio / SatNav
Professional detail for bodywork

 
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi (Update 14/04/12)
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2012, 10:23:19 am »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on April 14, 2012, 06:57:53 am

I've also bought a WALK from Bendy, and am hoping to ge this fitted before my driving holiday/romantic-weekend-with-the-Mrs to North Devon next week.


....With the Exmoor road numbers I'm gonna PM you, I hope she doesn't suffer from car sickness!

You are definitely now on the slippery slope of modding!  :evilgrin:



 
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi (Update 14/04/12)
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2012, 11:02:57 am »
Another one hook, line and sinker  :signLOL:

Great car Ian and some nice plans  :happy2:

I'm from Devon myself and some lovely roads up that direction

 :driver: :driver:  Njoy
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Re: Ian's Shadow Blue K03 GTi (Update 14/04/12)
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2012, 11:52:38 am »
Quote from: fab5freddy on April 14, 2012, 11:02:57 am

I'm from Devon myself and some lovely roads up that direction


And me, Exeter  :happy2:

Nice car BTW. I have shadow blue. Best colour IMHO
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