My mechanic sent me the some pictures of the work done so far. He's 200 miles away so it's not easy to go there just to check how things are going.
H&R sway bar vs OEM:
Powerflex rear bush of the front suspension control arm to be replaced by the SALK:
Vibra-Technics engine mount bush (2nd hand from
@DanGB) to replace the Powerflex one I got when I bought the BCS exhaust:
Vibra-Technics dogbone bush vs OEM:
Koni Sport dampers:
H&R Sport springs with the TT/RS3 top mounts and other small bits:
Koni Sport and H&R spring vs OEM damper and Eibach Sportline:
Rear suspension control arm bush replacement:
Old vs New:
Looked in pretty good shape still.
A few pictures of the BCS Powervalve TBE Prestige system with 200 cell cat and wrapped DP:
Brembo 18Z calipers to be repainted red and fitted Brembo lettering:
Rear R32 brake setup and Ferodo DS2500 pads:
Painted calipers and carriers:
OEM rear brakes vs R32 brakes:
OEM rear spash plate vs R32:
The R32 plates aren't compatible with the GTI's hubs. Fortunately I can return them still.
Engine bay before:
Engine bay after with R8 red ignition coils:
Old OEM spark plugs vs NGK Iridium BKR7EIX spark plugs:
ITG Profilter panel filter fitted:
I hope you liked the update.