out with the new, in with the old [Archive]

tdi

23-08-2008, 09:35 PM

yeah, I removed my R32 bumper as it didn't like speed bumps, so here is the return of my standard bumper.

BEFORE:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/01072008455copy.jpg

AFTER:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/23aug.jpg

but, it's not going to stay like that..

It's going in for some bodywork for the whole car in hope of a more subtle look..

- bump strips removed all round
- valances smoothed in and painted
- debadged grille & bonnet notches filled in
- black b-pillars

also, some other mods..
- BBS LM wheels with black inner
- OEM Bora Sport Clocks
- R32 Steering Wheel
- OEM GTI Recaro Seats
- Various replacement interior parts

it should look like this (the wheels haven't been photoshopped on yet)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/soon.jpg

Metric1

23-08-2008, 09:37 PM

omg leave the vw logo on the front, it looks mint!!

tdi

23-08-2008, 09:39 PM

the clips are broken & i want to go for the smooth look :P

Metric1

23-08-2008, 09:43 PM

get a new one!! don't paint the VW gold, leave it chrome or w/e, it looks mint.

tdi

23-08-2008, 10:16 PM

naw I want it semi euro style.

Ramones

25-08-2008, 10:20 PM

looks pretty bald

GhostFace-

25-08-2008, 10:24 PM

sorry adam i like you but your car is ;L

i hate hatchback looking things like that, also i loathe the color

but its your beauty and leave the Vw sign on

tdi

25-08-2008, 11:50 PM

I'm also toying with the idea of a bora front end.. it's a straight swap!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/bolf-1.jpg

or have a look at the bigger version (http://www.tehupload.com/uploads/400778151c1b572bolf.jpg)

(oh, I also took the rear wiper off the car! :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/0010102.png

Metric1

26-08-2008, 12:48 AM

bora swap bora swap bora swap

and put rear wiper back on

golfgti

26-08-2008, 05:01 PM

bora swap bora swap bora swap

and put rear wiper back on
I'm phoning around the scrappies for a bora which has no damage to the front :)

N!ck

26-08-2008, 05:21 PM

The Bora one looks decent.

Metric1

26-08-2008, 05:22 PM

The Bora one looks decent.

i think it looks mint! even better with the oem bora grille! ;)

golfgti

26-08-2008, 05:30 PM

I'm in contact with a local VW breakers, he's trying to get me some parts! :)

Metric1

26-08-2008, 06:07 PM

you should just get a bora.

http://photos.ebizautos.com/5442/3283082_13.jpg

wolfsburg

26-08-2008, 10:14 PM

i'd love one lol, but on the other hand I love my Golf! :)

jesus

28-08-2008, 10:39 AM

get rid of the lower grilles you lightweight

28-08-2008, 10:42 AM

It looked better before :P

wolfsburg

28-08-2008, 09:56 PM

but then there'd be no air going to the engine?

also managed to source some parts, should be good.. hope I get them! :)

jesus

28-08-2008, 09:58 PM

but then there'd be no air going to the engine?

also managed to source some parts, should be good.. hope I get them! :)get a caf hidden behind the upper one, might even sound better then too

wolfsburg

28-08-2008, 10:21 PM

i've got a side intercooler behind my right vent aswell..

jesus

28-08-2008, 10:27 PM

thats gay then

wolfsburg

29-08-2008, 12:43 AM

lol, I want to put these on my car:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-Bentley-Rims-2-Brand-New-Tyres_W0QQitemZ160276624924QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m160276624924&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

which are quite affordable considering what they are, but I want to get this bolf transformation done first :)

Metric1

29-08-2008, 02:12 AM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-VW-GOLF-MK5-NEW-PHAETON-10-SPOKE-ALLOYS_W0QQitemZ370081633400QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em370081633400&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

just buy this!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-55-VW-PASSAT-1-9-TDI-S-SAT-NAV-DIESEL-ESTATE-105_W0QQitemZ290256257730QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90256257730&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A2%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

SOOO CHEAP

wolfsburg

29-08-2008, 09:18 PM

lol, I want the bentley ones then refurb them in gunmetal, would be sweet. or some maybach ones aha.

jesus

30-08-2008, 12:31 PM

bentley wheels look outrageous on anything other than bentleys themselves

i saw some on an s3, BIG NONO

Ajthedragon

31-08-2008, 11:53 AM

Bentleys are heavey and slow! Yhough they do spin the tyres nicley! And the golf looked better stock!

N!ck

31-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Bentleys are heavey and slow! Yhough they do spin the tyres nicley! And the golf looked better stock!

Lol, in no way are Bentleys slow in a straight line.

wolfsburg

31-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Bentleys are heavey and slow! Yhough they do spin the tyres nicley! And the golf looked better stock!
Bentleys have a lot of power but it's not maximised to the engine's full potential due to the weight. they are in no means slow however, and the wheels aren't exactly the heavy part of the car, lol.

also you say it looked better 'stock' - the first photo isn't 'stock' lol.

ps. how many words can you spell incorrectly in one post? lol

Metric1

31-08-2008, 10:09 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PJ7Hc8HFAI

that is in no means slow.

N!ck

31-08-2008, 10:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PJ7Hc8HFAI

that is in no means slow.

A 6 litre twin turbo W12 is well slow mate :rolleyes:.

jesus

01-09-2008, 04:55 PM

Bentleys have a lot of power but it's not maximised to the engine's full potential due to the weight. they are in no means slow however, and the wheels aren't exactly the heavy part of the car, lol.

also you say it looked better 'stock' - the first photo isn't 'stock' lol.

ps. how many words can you spell incorrectly in one post? lolyeah but you have an old golf not a bentley

wolfsburg

01-09-2008, 07:01 PM

most people probably won't like this, lol.. the wheels were originally silver though which was quite nice..

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/rs4yob/IMG_2219.jpg

wolfsburg

01-09-2008, 07:57 PM

sorry for double post.. my car with gunmetal (ish) bentley wheels:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/18082008753copy.jpg

Loqo

01-09-2008, 08:50 PM

Do not put those Bentley wheels on please. Your car looks pretty sweet as it already is but I understand you want it improving. Some of the smallest touches can improve it alot. I dont drive as i'm only 15 but I am looking forward to buying something and 'Doing it up' good. Can we see some shots of the interior. Am going to focus on Interior before outside when I get it. :)

wolfsburg

01-09-2008, 09:16 PM

I want subtle mods, not in your face fiberglass crap stuck on, hence OEM bumpers smoothed :)

I've done a fair bit to the interior:
-Bora Sport Clocks
-GTI Spec Seats
-R-Line (R32) Floor Mats
-Bora/R32 Vents (flush)
-R32/Anni Brushed Aluminum Radio trim
-R32/Anni Brushed Aluminium Ashtray cover
-R32/Anni Brushed Aluminium door handles
-GTI Anni Gear **** & Gaitor
-Kenwood Double DIN DVD Player

All OEM except the DVD player, I haven't got any recent pics (no GTI gear**** or ashtray cover)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/14062008382.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/07062008353.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/07062008354.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/19072008494.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/31082008898.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Admz/Golf/31082008930.jpg

Loqo

01-09-2008, 10:10 PM

Thanks. Gauges look awesome of a night. Suppose it doesn't need much on the interior doing. Sweet ride to start of with man. :)

Metric1

01-09-2008, 10:39 PM

why is the srs light on?

wolfsburg

01-09-2008, 11:21 PM

airbag was disconnected by the previous owner due to child seat, it's getting reconnected this month sometime.

Metric1

02-09-2008, 12:21 AM

ohhh, what about the battery light?

wolfsburg

02-09-2008, 12:37 AM

it stays on when you turn the ignition on for a few seconds before going off :P

Andys

02-09-2008, 01:06 AM

Ergh re-spray your car please :'(

Anyway, those bentley wheels you posted on that black vw up the top looked really nice. But the ones on your car didn't look as nice :P

Might see your car driving through Newcastle eh? ;)

wolfsburg

02-09-2008, 06:17 PM

perhaps! it looks pretty standard atm apart from the wheels and grille, but it's going into the bodyshop soon for a load of smoothing! :)

Metric1

02-09-2008, 08:22 PM

perhaps! it looks pretty standard atm apart from the wheels and grille, but it's going into the bodyshop soon for a load of smoothing! :)

don't re-spray over the factory paint. i made the mistake of not putting an accident through insurance and fixing the car myself. the damaged hood was replaced with a black one from another car and then the bodyshop sprayed it silver to match the rest of the car.. the paint ended up pealing and the car looks awful!