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Offline MattR32T

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #180 on: May 12, 2013, 08:41:03 pm »
Front bumpers finished with new badge and grill top. Fitted tommorrow.....









Painters have promised some progress this week so I'm expecting to see a real difference within the year....
Hope I'm not being optimistic again  :grin:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #181 on: May 13, 2013, 11:26:31 am »
Looks fantastic Matt. Excellent

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #182 on: May 13, 2013, 07:28:05 pm »
Looks fantastic Matt. Excellent

Cheers. By the time it's finished you'll have something much nicer or be too old to drive it, haha. Beginning to worry that petrol won't exist anymore.....

Bumper wasn't fitted today either  :fighting:

But the painters are aiming for a fully primed car by Monday. I will wait and see  :signLOL:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #183 on: May 13, 2013, 07:31:36 pm »
Jesus just stumbled across this. Awesome build  :happy2:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #184 on: May 14, 2013, 12:18:57 am »
Jesus just stumbled across this. Awesome build  :happy2:

Thanks  :happy2:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #185 on: May 14, 2013, 10:47:25 am »
Well their sticking to their word and progress on the bodywork commences again.......
Just waiting for the front bumper to finish the prep work.....





Even sent an action shot for me to enjoy .......


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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #186 on: May 14, 2013, 09:28:06 pm »
Matt I've been stockpiling petrol just in case, also been applying to work in the Middle East so I can afford both the car and fuel bills. But it'll be sooo purrty it'll be worth it. Oh and crazy fast,I really am envious, which is rare for me. I'm getting the wife a mk2 tt 3.2 as well so should be a nice set of cars once I'm done. Any news on how your doing the front grill

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #187 on: May 14, 2013, 10:14:27 pm »
Matt I've been stockpiling petrol just in case, also been applying to work in the Middle East so I can afford both the car and fuel bills. But it'll be sooo purrty it'll be worth it. Oh and crazy fast,I really am envious, which is rare for me. I'm getting the wife a mk2 tt 3.2 as well so should be a nice set of cars once I'm done. Any news on how your doing the front grill

 :signLOL:

I think we've decided where were going with the grill but I'm leaving the final decisions with the painters.  :wink:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #188 on: May 14, 2013, 10:53:36 pm »
Now we're on a roll......
Front bumper is complete and fitted. Just requires some tickling from the paint shop ready for paint. Big Thanks to Mike for surpassing my expectations











Rear has been tickled..



Another action shot to show how busy they are.......


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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #189 on: May 18, 2013, 08:25:29 pm »
Phone call from Chris at the paint shop last night to discuss the works and I decided it was easier to go down and have a chat.... Apparently mine will be the last full paint job they do as their business has grown in other directions.......
Anyhow every thing is going to plan and their attention to detail makes me happy.

Petrol flap removed and stickers taken off ready for prep



While there I unsoldered the aerial



Final bit of prep on rear arches, they feel so smooth now





Bonnet has been prepped and primed......





Wings had a reaction so they was taken back and primed again ready for some paint now





Tailgate is finished in the primer department





Front bumper has been partially shaped, sat in the oven for a duration and primed. A little more opening of the vents is required and a tad of tickling then final primer coat ready for some colour. Final finish has been decided on both bumpers now







Rear bumper at the same stage as front and just requires no. plate light recess's cut out





Final prep work in engine bay and then body to be primed early part of week. Aiming to have rear of panels, shuts and bay in colour towards the end of the week......


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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #190 on: May 20, 2013, 06:59:05 pm »
The good work is definitely flowing now. I hope you agree......
















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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #191 on: May 20, 2013, 08:54:21 pm »
 :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :popcornsoda:Its looking good Matt

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #192 on: May 21, 2013, 08:32:39 am »
awesome progress mate

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #193 on: May 21, 2013, 09:00:21 am »
Does that say 'carbon' on the cetre grill of the front bumper?  :jumping:

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Re: V6 TBD- Mk5 R32 T
« Reply #194 on: May 21, 2013, 01:57:57 pm »
:pomppomp: :pomppomp: :popcornsoda:Its looking good Matt

Cheers Andy.... It's coming together now..

awesome progress mate

Cheers  :happy2:

Does that say 'carbon' on the cetre grill of the front bumper?  :jumping:

I'm not too sure what it says :ashamed: