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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #105 on: September 11, 2014, 07:40:38 pm »
Another small update with some bits I’ve been hording lately, awaiting a time when they can get fitted.

Audi S3 rear brake set up (I have Ferodo pads to go with these, but aren’t at hand for a cheeky photo);


Whiteline anti lift kit;


And some Forge carbon canister silicon pipes. Purely for engine bling;


Tomorrow I’m hoping to fit my new R32 Recaro seats, steering wheel and leather door cards. Depending on time/mood, I may attempt to wire in my new front speakers also, but may do that in the new year instead when I have more free time.
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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #106 on: September 12, 2014, 07:44:44 pm »
Got round to fitting the Recaro seats this afternoon rather than wait around for months before doing it, like everything else;


The hat and eye patch were requested by a 10 year old. I couldn't say no, I wanted a peaceful evening.



Planning to fit the steering wheel and front door cards tomorrow or Sunday, but also need to sort out the wiring for the seats.

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #107 on: September 12, 2014, 08:36:41 pm »
Love the seats  :drool:

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #108 on: September 12, 2014, 09:18:51 pm »
They look epic!!!
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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #109 on: September 13, 2014, 09:15:50 am »
Cheers guys, They need some attention and wiring work done, but otherwise they're amazingly comfortable. :party:

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #110 on: September 13, 2014, 11:03:39 am »
Rather envious of those thrones :happy2:

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #111 on: September 13, 2014, 12:24:54 pm »
They look superb. :happy2:

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #112 on: September 13, 2014, 03:16:34 pm »
Thanks for the kind words guys. Just a few more camera phone snaps to share for now, until I sort out some proper pictures on my SLR.





Just front door cards remaining which may get swapped tomorrow afternoon.

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #113 on: September 22, 2014, 10:16:02 pm »
Sadly, it looks like that there will be no more updates, certainly not big jobs, for the rest of this year. I’m away now for 2 months, then it’s Christmas so the chances of getting out onto the Golf are slim at best. To round out the year, I think it’s fair to say in summary that a bloody lot has happened in just one year but with anyone who’s modifying their car, the more you do the more there is to do!

So to sort of close off this year’s modifications, I’ve tried to take a few photos of various bits I’ve done. Needless to say, most are crap and not good enough to make it onto the web but here’s a few to enjoy for now.

First one I got was the other night when it was nice and foggy at night;


Next up was one taken tonight with some heavy editing to try and reduce the effects of the orange lights I was under, not very successfully I may add. Least favourite of the 5 uploads tonight but better than a lot of the others I took;


Half an hour drive later, found a spot with some white lights but they ended up being too bright one direction and too dark the other;


However, I knew roughly what I was doing for this next shot. I need to go somewhere darker and use white LED lighting inside the car, but still quite happy with this shot;


But the money shot of the evening;


That last one is by miles my favourite image of my car, ever! Need to refine some others and practise my skills a bit but I’m starting to get the hang of image editing properly as well rather than use pre-set filters and adjustments.

That’s all for now…

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #114 on: September 23, 2014, 01:02:23 am »
Oooooh, you have some Recaros.
They look lovely.
Although I have found recently they give me backache. Probably the old age and lack of sleep and grumpyness.  :indifferent:

Do like your steering wheel. not sure if it's recently done but only just noticed it  :confused: :signLOL: :happy2:

Also regarding your photography try adjusting the white balance (there's only so much you can actually edit out, I always shoot on Auto WB on my Camera and have never not been able to rectify) and shooting on a lower ISO and using longer exposure times (use a tripod) and have a smaller aperture (such as shooting at f/12 or even f18) which causes things like street lamps and what not to star-burst (due to the aperture blades) and makes the image sharper rather than having a weird blur about it..

For example.....



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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #115 on: September 23, 2014, 07:44:16 am »
Cheers mate. Yes, the steering wheel is only a week old, had it done by Optimus Auto Trimmers in Glasgow. Thanks for the tips on shooting, going to spend the next 9 weeks worth of evenings looking at all the photography guides and maybe practising while I'm away on course, but all advice is much appreciated.

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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #116 on: September 23, 2014, 09:54:27 am »
Looking great pal !! love the seats


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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #117 on: September 30, 2014, 11:50:56 am »
Nice hands on mods mate!
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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #118 on: October 01, 2014, 10:41:24 am »
Nice mate
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Re: th3_f15t '07 GTI
« Reply #119 on: October 01, 2014, 03:53:57 pm »
Thanks guys. I hope, after Christmas at least, to upgrade to Audi TTRS front brakes (with 340mm discs), Audi S3 rear brakes and maybe some anti roll bars, as well as fitting all the outstanding modifications and improvements I've hoarded.

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