whats everone think then need some feedback and any ideas???
james's build thread!!!
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so here we go goin to have a go at making my own build thread, i have not done that much to it yet but theres alot in store,
mods so far:
mk5 R32 18" alloys
10mm rear spacers
35mm lowering springs
colour coded all bumper mouldings (need to take pictures and upload)
mods to come:
JOM coilovers to replace spings
stumpy aerial
black roof
hella rear lights
debadge and smooth rear tailgate
spray bumper valances
debadge front grill
GTI interior
GTI steering wheel
and eventually i want to do an engine conversion to a 1.8t GTI engine conversion (depending on the bank funds)
heres what she looks like so far (apart from black bumper mouldings):
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so what do you think so far????? will get some pictures of it with the black moulding done looks alots neater with those colour coded.
mods so far:
mk5 R32 18" alloys
10mm rear spacers
35mm lowering springs
colour coded all bumper mouldings (need to take pictures and upload)
mods to come:
JOM coilovers to replace spings
stumpy aerial
black roof
hella rear lights
debadge and smooth rear tailgate
spray bumper valances
debadge front grill
GTI interior
GTI steering wheel
and eventually i want to do an engine conversion to a 1.8t GTI engine conversion (depending on the bank funds)
heres what she looks like so far (apart from black bumper mouldings):
so what do you think so far????? will get some pictures of it with the black moulding done looks alots neater with those colour coded.
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yeah thats also in store as i wasnt goin to do this but someone nicked my wiper the other night [
] my mate did it and got 45 quid for wiper motor[]
] my mate did it and got 45 quid for wiper motor[]
just found these little beauties on ebay £70 free delivery, what you think????
Rear Lights would definitely suit a silver car []
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thought id give this a quick update, give her a wash today as she wasnt silver anymore only black so thought id better pull the finger out and get ot washed,
found a few pics from when i had the bumper mouldings off and was spraying them.
also ordered a few things today with abit or the old christmas money, got a stubby aerial and a black gloss vinyl roof wrap. just sit and wait for the postman now
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still need to do the door handles and the valances and the front and rear bumper when i get time to that is.....[H]
found a few pics from when i had the bumper mouldings off and was spraying them.
also ordered a few things today with abit or the old christmas money, got a stubby aerial and a black gloss vinyl roof wrap. just sit and wait for the postman now
still need to do the door handles and the valances and the front and rear bumper when i get time to that is.....[H]
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took some pictures today with bumper mouldings painted just need to do the door handles and the valances now []
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happy with the way it turned out looks much smarter, next on the list for the bodywork is door handles and remove and fill rear badge.
james
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happy with the way it turned out looks much smarter, next on the list for the bodywork is door handles and remove and fill rear badge.
james
thanks mate first time iv done it never used a spray can and it only cost me 30 quid for the paint bargain. [<)] just a slight touch up i need to do on the back drivers side where i caught it with my sleeve but will leave that now until summer.
james
)] just a slight touch up i need to do on the back drivers side where i caught it with my sleeve but will leave that now until summer.james
Agh nice one it's a good finish! I always use VW ones just never tried and area that big with a can before
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