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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - US Spec Front
« Reply #105 on: April 05, 2015, 09:17:32 pm »
Quote from: JaseGti on April 05, 2015, 03:33:47 pm
Shame it isn't just the grille

True - but to be honest I would have paid £75 just for the grill so I considered the other bits to be an added bonus

Today the car was treated to a wash and polish with an interior valet and leather clean - came up like new!
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - US Spec Front
« Reply #106 on: April 05, 2015, 09:46:29 pm »
Hi Stu,

Enjoyed reading your thread. I am a UK citizen living in Canada and looking at a GTI it has done the same amount of miles as yours with excellent history up to 20000/1 year ago. Any tips on what to look at?
Thanks
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - US Spec Front
« Reply #107 on: April 07, 2015, 08:53:09 am »
Quote from: stevelibs on April 05, 2015, 09:46:29 pm
Hi Stu,

Enjoyed reading your thread. I am a UK citizen living in Canada and looking at a GTI it has done the same amount of miles as yours with excellent history up to 20000/1 year ago. Any tips on what to look at?
Thanks

Steve,

Best advice really is the overall condition of the vehicle. Check for service history and evidence it has been cherished by the previous owner - receipts for all the work and so on. Little things like the quality of the tyres reflect on the owner in my opinion - I was very fortunate with my car and its condition despite the huge mileage. I have since had it independently inspected for piece of mind and everything came back in the green. Maybe you could arrange to have one of these done to the vehicle you are looking at. Finally see if you can take a code reader to the viewing and check the ECU for any issues?
Good luck  :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI
« Reply #108 on: April 11, 2015, 12:50:37 pm »
Simple little change today in-between rain showers and blazing sunshine!
New footrest from eBay arrived so I thought it would be cheeky not to get it installed



Bits removed from the motor



Drilled a couple of holes through the plastic to attach the new bling





And back in the motor



Got it from this seller

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171644205806?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Its the small things that make me happy!  :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI
« Reply #109 on: April 12, 2015, 01:04:51 am »
Great addition. All RHD GTI should fit this. :grin:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - 170K Milestone Reached
« Reply #110 on: April 16, 2015, 07:22:24 am »
On the way to work this morning the 170,000 mile mark was reached!!
Not sure if I should be as excited as I am about this but hey - its not everyday this kind of thing happens

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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - 170K Milestone Reached
« Reply #111 on: April 16, 2015, 07:27:26 am »
Nice one. I bet it doesn't drive like a car with 170k on it, definitely doesn't like it  :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - 170K Milestone Reached
« Reply #112 on: April 16, 2015, 12:31:46 pm »
Wow......!!!! :pomppomp:

The old lady is in her prime now, I'm glad she's being enjoyed so much......just proves what good maintenance and care will do!! :innocent: :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - 170K Milestone Reached
« Reply #113 on: April 16, 2015, 02:32:00 pm »
It looks better than most cars with 70k on them, well done mate  :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - 170K Milestone Reached
« Reply #114 on: April 16, 2015, 06:44:05 pm »
Cheers for the encouragement - yep it is in great condition considering the mileage but it goes to show that motorway miles off turbo dont count as that makes up nearly 90% of the odometer reading!

After clocking 170k I had a nice parcel waiting for me when I got home from work



My new induction kit had arrived - after looking at Revo/Forge/ITG and so on I decided to have a punt on a cheaper version (because I am tight!)
First impressions are very good - it is well made and everything fitted well



Removed engine cover and old intake pipes



Had some heat resistant tape in the garage so put it to good use - its top stuff and looks like gold carbon fibre upclose







All installed





Just come back from a quick run to the shop and it has a lovely whooosh and suck!  :happy2:

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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - RamAir Induction Installed
« Reply #115 on: April 19, 2015, 09:01:07 am »
Had another small package arrive yesterday
Nice new Votex Gear-knob - cheers Gareth for getting it to me so quickly!

Popped it straight into the car and it looks great - the old shifter was good just a little worn from so much use!





Decided to give the engine a bit of a clean too however I forgot to take an after shot! Here is the before!



There were twigs, leaves, dust and all sorts lurking around the inlet! Lovely  :signLOL:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - RamAir Induction Installed
« Reply #116 on: April 21, 2015, 09:53:17 pm »
Hey buddy, your car was looking lovely earlier.....super shiney in the sun! I was feeling like crap so was sneaking off early, I'd have stopped to say hello otherwise! :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - RamAir Induction Installed
« Reply #117 on: April 23, 2015, 07:55:36 am »
Quote from: Bignod00 on April 21, 2015, 09:53:17 pm
Hey buddy, your car was looking lovely earlier.....super shiney in the sun! I was feeling like crap so was sneaking off early, I'd have stopped to say hello otherwise! :happy2:

Cheers mate - car is stinking though and needs a good bath!
Unlike yours that was looking very menacing and shiny as a new pin!
Looking forward to having a good look up close - proper machine with a lovely exhaust note
Apologies for not replying sooner, been spending all day on a first aid at work course and then all evening sorting out my camper van engine/gearbox

Although my camper engine is looking a bit more healthy now!

Went from this



To this



Fingers crossed it will be back installed this afternoon and the golf can get some attention!  :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - RamAir Induction Installed
« Reply #118 on: April 23, 2015, 08:20:27 am »
Quote from: StuF on April 23, 2015, 07:55:36 am
Quote from: Bignod00 on April 21, 2015, 09:53:17 pm
Hey buddy, your car was looking lovely earlier.....super shiney in the sun! I was feeling like crap so was sneaking off early, I'd have stopped to say hello otherwise! :happy2:

Cheers mate - car is stinking though and needs a good bath!
Unlike yours that was looking very menacing and shiny as a new pin!
Looking forward to having a good look up close - proper machine with a lovely exhaust note
Apologies for not replying sooner, been spending all day on a first aid at work course and then all evening sorting out my camper van engine/gearbox

Although my camper engine is looking a bit more healthy now!

Went from this



To this



Fingers crossed it will be back installed this afternoon and the golf can get some attention!  :happy2:
No worries at all buddy, yours sounded lovely too when you shot off the other way to me at the lights! :innocent: :party:

Great work on the camper engine mate, that lot would have me stumped! :happy2:
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Re: StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI - RamAir Induction Installed
« Reply #119 on: May 01, 2015, 03:06:56 pm »
After hearing a screaming noise coming from under the bonnet this morning on the way to work, when backing off boost -  I sort of self diagnosed a failed PCV valve being the issue!
Was still on the one it came out of the factory with!

So I went online and found a replacement from GSF for £25 - result in my book!
Finished work early, collected the new valve and have just installed it - one of the easiest jobs I have done!

Some pics for those who may attempt the job in the future

New valve straight out of the package!







Old one that was screaming to be replaced!



4 screws later and it was off



New one installed and good to go



No more screaming!  :happy2:

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