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
), 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!
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!
