Chris-182's Reflex Silver GTI - Update 03/02

[chris-182]

so the week before last I managed to get my whiteline RARB and adjustable drop links fitted along with 4 wheel alignment. Totally transformed the car and now feels like it actually wants to go round a corner :)

Today was payday, so my car has decided to throw an eml light on the way home! great! Booked in for Friday to find out what that's all about, looks like I'll be taking it easy for the next few days :/ will have to use the car still as I need it to get to work :(

[scottlowther]

Lovely car mate :)

[chris-182]

Cheers :)

The EML light was caused by a leaking evaporation tank, never even heard of one... £165 later and it is as good as new. Hopefully that is the last of the spending for a little while, I want to spend my summer enjoying driving it and getting to some shows 

I do fancy a RCD/RNS 510 but that can wait for a little while now so I can save some more money towards my house deposit

[demon110178]

 

[chris-182]

Small update for the golf:

GTI seat pump inserts



GTI Rabbit



Tuning Developments sticker, good mates of mine who specialise in Jap tuning but can take on anything really, they have carried out all the work to my Golf and my 182 beforehand.



Nipped into Manchester on Saturday night to get an Archie's Milkshake with the gf (if you live near, go and get one!) while the car was parked in the car park I tried to get some decent shots, but the lack of skills and only having an iphone to hand didn't really help!







Currently saving up for a RCD / RNS unit so hopefully will have one fitted in the next month or so! also currently refurbing my monzas as they were covered in white worm so will get some pics up of those when i'm finished.

Chris

[chris-182]

Last week I managed to get my front arches approved for warranty at Lightcliffe VW Liverpool  So its booked in for a week as of the 6th while they give me a hire car... I don't think it will be a Mk7 GTI though  lol.

I've also finished refurbing my Monza IIs as they were F**ked! I'm quite please with the result as it was my first ever attempt and only done with rattle cans...





They should do nicely over the winter anyway. (excuse the sh*te tyres, they came with the car! the pescaras are fitted with Conti's  )

Also bagged myself an RCD510 from @golfman and ordered a new gateway from Eddie so will get these fitted as soon as they arrive!

Chris

[chris-182]

So the car is back from VW with two brand new arches and repaired sills all 100% under warranty :) Lightcliffe have done a really good job, and I got the joy of driving around in a Honda Jazz courtesy car for a week!

Also a few weeks back, I picked up an RCD510 which is now fitted. The sound quality is 100X better and also makes the interior look that bit more modern.

[bbfb10]

Car looks great buddy. The wheels you did yourself look especially good, want to do mine?

[chris-182]

Car looks great buddy. The wheels you did yourself look especially good, want to do mine?

Thanks 

it was actually quite easy, just need patience is all lol!

[Joshryan]

Lookin good mate, loving the reflex silver and some nice touches.

[chris-182]

thanks :)

[VWUNIT]

Clean motor mate!

[chris-182]

So Yesterday the Golf failed it's mot...

Needs to new outer CV Gaitors to pass, so it is having these replaced tomorrow and re tested on Friday.

It also has a binding rear caliper which i will take a look at, though this was only an advisory.

On another note, my alarm siren randomly goes off while driving, just the siren, not the hazards. I heard this morning it could be down to the battery in the key? something to do with the immobiliser. Does this sound right to anyone? I will try using the other key for a while once I get home tonight!

[Wayne D]

Car looks great, very fresh and clean looking.

[chris-182]

Few crappy pics of the wheels on the car.

Will try to get some better ones in the day light tomorrow.