Big Al's slippery slope

[big al]

Hi guys, been looking at everyones updates pretty much every time I go on the forum, has given me lots of inspiration, and already cost me loads.
I am quite new to the modifying game. First car was a 72 VW Beetle, but as I didn't even have a licence, my knowledge of cars was limited, so sold it and bought a 52 reg VW polo, Put some alloys on, and after a while sold it, then tried a seat Leon 06.... thats all I am going to say about that car, so then onto a MK3 16V:


Did a few bits to it, but never really mad on the car, so when the service quote of £1600 came in, I decided it was time to put my savings to something new:

05 reg, 52 000 on the clock   but it had the heated seats that I had been after, no xenons though, but only 2 owners, and was in the price range that I was after, £9700 later, and I had a nice new car

[big al]

Before I even had the car I had the replacement gearstick, as the one that came with it was quite scuffed

Then off with the original alloys and on with the much better looking 18's,

[big al]

Got a pioneer touchscreen stereo, but its crap, so have bought a Kenwood one, thanks to Hurdy and his words of advice. (haven't fitted it yet though, so here's the old one)
Then last week, by carbon intake was finally ready to go in, I apologise for the mess all over the engine cover, it was like that when I bought it, but the garage has told me they will replace it as it is broken and won't fix on properly.

And also on with the Milltek res centre exhaust, it doesn't fit as perfect as I hoped, but is good enough for me.
(muddy bumper at the moment, can't wash the car as hosepipe is broken)

And then most recently



New suspension on its way soon too,
Hope you like. I know its not amazing, but I am working on making it as nice as I can whilst also paying off the loan and having a house to pay for.

[H DUBS]

Nicely done, even though u beat me to the suspension 

[big al]

Nicely done, even though u beat me to the suspension 

I am sorry for doing that mate,
But you can see, my car is desperately in need of something doing with it, yours is much nicer than mine! 

[H DUBS]

It should look the nutz when the H&Rs are on 

[Hurdy]

Good going Al

Looks like the modding bug is slowly seeping back into your bloodstream

Hope you enjoy the Kenwood. 

[VeeDubDan]

Do I recognise those wheels?  Did you get them refurbed after buying them?

[Phil Mcavity]

Nice one al!!  , she's coming along very nicely

[big al]

Do I recognise those wheels?  Did you get them refurbed after buying them?

Nope, not been refurbed, just don't seem to show the damage very much, they will be done at some point, think with black inserts, but its on hold at the moment as I am thinking of putting some Scirocco twisty alloys on instead for something really different.

[T88OMM]

Some really nice mods there matey, car looks great 

[big al]

H & R lowering springs arrived yesterday, going on holiday and then will fit them when I get back.
Should take about 30mm out of the height, also going to get new stereo fitted soon.
(does anyone want to help me fit the springs please???)

[big al]

Small update, Still not fitted springs, However got aerial off e bay and now have Kenwood DVD player/Sat nav installed.

(Please excuse the crazy amount of fingerprints on it, I did kill someone in the car earlier!)
Then, the new alloys. Have always said I will not get rid of the Monza's as I think they are one of the most noticeable and best looking alloys ever, unfortunately the attraction to kerbs does seem to sway that opinion somewhat, And when I saw these ones I knew that they were perfect for the car:


, Not got any better pics at the moment, need to get out into the countryside to really get some nice pics!



(have you noticed how often my dog sneaks into these photo's?!)

[Greeners]

Was about to comment on the Dog! 

As already said, they look the biz Al and will look even better when you get those springs on! 

[big al]

Was about to comment on the Dog! 

As already said, they look the biz Al and will look even better when you get those springs on! 

Maybe next month, though road tax is due, its so annoying as there is so much that £120 could go on my car!
Lowering probably December, got quoted £150 (unless someone wants to volunteer to help me!). So amongst that, X-mas, and me having an unhealthy addiction to tattoo's then I should be closer to the ground, want the colour coding doing too which won't be cheap, and then remaps etc.