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Greeners Golf .:R *Small Update*
« on: February 02, 2013, 07:53:19 pm »
So, after departing with the Pirelli last year I'd decided I wanted another R32 and I was being quite specific on the colour and spec I wanted.
After a few months and losing out on one or two cars I decided to broaden my search as a few people had asked why I hadn't considered a Golf R. Honest truth is I just thought they would be way out of my price range, but after some searching a very hard negotiating I found a car I was over the moon with and made the deal!

So here she is on arrival at home (in the ice and snow), and subsequently getting her into the unit for a quick clean/once over.









In fairness the main dealer had done a pretty good job of prepping the car (probably after what I told him I do for a living  :laugh: ), but the interior was in dire need of a touch of DMR magic so that was the area I have concentrated on first. No before pics I'm afraid.



The the modding started!  :evilgrin: First up was the OSIR footrest:



Then the Black front VW badge (what a PITA that was to do!!)
Before:


After:




Got the rear one to do once the Silver vinyl I have ordered arrives.

Lots more to come over the following weeks!

So today I had some spare time to get the wheels off and get them decontaminated, polished and sealed, and also get the very dull looking calipers sorted and new R Spring clips I had fitted.



Forgot to take some befores of the rears but they were very faded and dull!



The wheels were covered in tiny scratches and were also lacking in any 'finish'. So they had a quick machine polish and were then sealed before refitting onto the car.



So as she stands today. I've yet to do anymore than wash the bodywork, so a full 2 stage machine polish will be done one day next week.















Inital impressions are very positive indeed. The R interior is a great place to spend time with lots of spec and a definite improvement in build quality and ergonomics. I'm much happier with the manual gearbox too and both the standard power and exhaust note have surprised me at how good they are. I have done the flapper mod on the exhaust until I can free her up with a Milltek.

Thanks for reading!  :happy2:

« Last Edit: February 15, 2013, 08:50:15 pm by Greeners »

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2013, 07:56:42 pm »
Very nice :happy2:

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2013, 07:56:48 pm »
Nice one Nathan. Looks really sweet, great spec too. Hope you enjoy her. Your Pirelli was a treat, I can only imagine this one will be too.

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2013, 07:57:39 pm »
Looks great. 

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2013, 07:58:08 pm »
shuuvvvlly!!!  :drool: :drool:

Look foward to seeing you and the new wheels this week  :happy2:

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2013, 07:58:45 pm »
Love it...  :happy2:


Although its a shame you couldn't find an R32.... because they are faster!

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2013, 07:59:22 pm »
Not bad.   :rolleye:

Third from bottom pic is a winner  :notworthy:

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2013, 07:59:38 pm »
Nice, see you have a manual this time

needs Colour clocks and Cruise I think
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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2013, 08:02:38 pm »
Looks great, health to enjoy  :drinking:

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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2013, 08:05:42 pm »
LOVELY, I really like it in the silver too...

Health to enjoy Nath  :happy2:  I would love one...
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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2013, 08:07:11 pm »
 :notworthy: Nice to see another mk6 on here!

Love the silver and black wheel combination :happy2:
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2013, 08:09:29 pm »
looks great  :happy2:   

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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2013, 08:13:22 pm »
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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2013, 08:17:05 pm »
Looks lovely and 3 door too!  :happy2:


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Re: Greeners Golf .:R
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2013, 08:23:00 pm »
Looking good as ever Nath :love:

The R isn't bad either! :grin:

now on with the mods :party:
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