woahnowboys' measly 1.6 FSI on S Class wheels.

[K9]

nice built! what did the foam luncher cost and from where?

[woahnowboys]

nice built! what did the foam luncher cost and from where?

Thanks! I'm sorry but I actually laughed at "foam luncher"
I got the jetwasher from B&Q, it's a Karcher K2 I think, and then the lance attachment is from the Autobrite website.
The foam is Bilt Hamber Autofoam from CleanYourCar.com
Hope I've helped

[woahnowboys]

Got a few small things done on the MK5, but all of my money is in MK1 world atm
I had 60 MPG on the way to UD, and it reminded me that this engine is definitely a sensible choice for an economical daily.. So I've decided I'll probably keep it, and when my pay is boosted in September and the MK1 goes away for winter work, I'll freshen this up, with a respray, wheels, and a GTD interior and such. Looking forward to that, but for now, here's some boring updates.

Parked her in a ditch for extra lows.


Then I snuck into the place where the Corsa crew hang and took some snaps.



While I cleaned it the next day, this happened to the wiper blank.

So I cleaned it up and used some stronger sealant to hopefully stop it happening again..

She had a snowfoam, shampoo, and a quick layer of Autoglym HD wax, not a wax I would choose, just have some lying around so thought I'd use it up.
It's not bad stuff to be fair, quite durable, but not very glossy.




Then I installed a MK6 flip-up USB port to my RCD510 to match my flip-up AUX, I'll try and remember to an include a picture of that in my next post.

[Dave7692]

The car looks really good, I really need to get one of those Snow Foam washers, the closest I have at the moment is the industrial pressure washer my Dad uses to clean tractors 

Can I ask where you picked up those heater controls from?  I saw them somewhere about 3 months ago and haven't been able to find them again since, do the fit just straight of the old controls or do you need to take them out and fit the new ones?

[woahnowboys]

The car looks really good, I really need to get one of those Snow Foam washers, the closest I have at the moment is the industrial pressure washer my Dad uses to clean tractors  

Can I ask where you picked up those heater controls from?  I saw them somewhere about 3 months ago and haven't been able to find them again since, do the fit just straight of the old controls or do you need to take them out and fit the new ones?

Yeah they're awesome in the winter, you don't have to get freezing cold to wash your car
I got them from eBay, someone posted a link a page or two back, I'll try and find it for you now

EDIT: Here ya go.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BORA-Golf-Mk-5-Mark-5-Custom-Air-Con-Knobs-Heater-Dials-x3-BLACK-/321346816041?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ad1c34829

[Dave7692]

Cheers for the link I'll be picking those up 

Might have to see if I can get a snow foam lance to fit out pressure washer, I don't want to have to fork out for a new washer + the lance too.

[woahnowboys]

As I've said before, most of my money is in my MK1 cabby at the moment, so here's my thread for that:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,81761.0.html

But I have been getting along slowly with the MK5.
First of all I finally got rid of this steering wheel.


At the moment, I have no airbag for my new wheel, but that'll be the first thing once the MK1 is back on the road.
So this is what I'm faced with for now.


I plan on getting GTI seats at some point, so I thought I'd add some dark details to the interior to tie in with that.
First off is the fabric on the door cards, it's light grey, so I bought a black door card from a Jetta and swapped the fabric.
New handles and chrome switches are on the list too
Here's the result.. I'll take some before and afters at some point


Did some more parking next to standard MK5s


Then I got her into the MK1's garage while the MK1 was failing MOTs, and attempted a full detail.
I spent 3 hours doing the back, and couldn't handle any more, so I'll get round to that at some point.
I went for a snow foam with Auto Finesse Avalanche, then some Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild shampoo, followed by a claying, a dual action polishing with Menzerna FG and Meguiars 205.. Just using the Meguiars up, but it's not bad stuff!
Then 2 layers of Poorboy's Black Hole glaze, and a layer of Autoglym EGP.
I'll add some layers of wax when the weather is decent, and I'll give the rest of the car this treatment the same time

It was rainy, and I didn't get any pictures until I'd done a good few miles, but it looks a lot better after all that.
Will get some good pictures when I clean her next.


Out of focus much?


One of my nightbreakers broke in the night, so I fitted some Nokya yellow high beams, I figured if I don't like them, I can always change back.
They're quite subtle, and you can only see the yellow from a certain height. I like.



More on that steering wheel soon.

[woahnowboys]

Some of you may have seen that this was for sale a few months ago, as I had a strong fancying for an A8.
I decided to wait until an extra year's no-claims had built up before selling.
And then after months of neglect, I bought some wheels on impulse.
Never seen them on a MK5 before, but they were very cheap, and much higher offset than the previous set so I thought I'd give them a go.

So since the last post, it's had the wheels, an airbag so I could finish fitting the Polo 6R wheel, R32 rear lights, a full service, and a 4 wheel alignment

Pictures.






Needs to go lower badly, but the JOMs are bottomed out, and I can't find anything that'll go lower and suit the 50mm hubs.
So I've started collecting parts to swap to 55mm, with a slight brake upgrade, and some FK coilovers and new top mounts.
That will be happening in the next few weeks, hopefully the car will sit a lot better

[th3_f15t]

Love those alloys. Good going to break from the normal mods, very impressed with your car.

[woahnowboys]

Love those alloys. Good going to break from the normal mods, very impressed with your car.

Thanks!
I hadn't really liked this car until recently, and I've had it about 18 months now. Probably going to take a little break from the MK1 and give this some more attention.

[prp74]

Love the wheels. It really suits the car 

[Tracey]

Wheels are very nice! Love the Gt grill aswell!

[woahnowboys]

Love the wheels. It really suits the car 

Wheels are very nice! Love the Gt grill aswell!

Thanks! I really like the wheels too, looking forward to getting it lower and having them tuck a bit more

[Sjw_Vw]

Great thread! Really loving what you've done. The front end looks so mean!! 

[Melvin084]

Those wheels!!!!!!!!!!