Philip's WIP thread - possible big updates :P

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:56 pm

Tim_GTi wrote:liking that mate!

Time for some spacers now

i need to measure properly how much wider i can go to tuck under the arch nicely.
proble like 20mm and for safety (lol) 10mm front.

KITT - my front bumper needs respraying still lol, a silly woman scraped it, just the bodyshop i use is allways full (hence the month wait to get my kit on.

*goes off to upload lots more photos*

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:27 pm

some un-hi quality pics dunno why though lol

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:29 pm

Update yo' sig and clean those alloys!

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:41 pm

i need to invest in some seriouse metal polish and some elbow grease.

cuz atm there fcukd lol

is the auto glym polish the best?

*updates sig*

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:47 pm

I use Megs step 2 polish, it's pretty good.

AG polish I've heard is good. There's plenty of other stuff out there though (like collinite and zymol), just gotta do some research

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:56 pm

updated my signature, crap, but good enough for now.

i was thinking about getting them refurbed, centres coloured in reflex silver (like my car)
then the polished bit painting red. will be easier to clean and keep clean lol

not gonna happen though as i think it'l be better to get the polised surface back.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:58 am

Yeh a bit of TLC and you'll have em gleeming in no time, sig looks cool

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:47 am

I thought you were gonna get the parking sensors colour coded too lol

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:12 pm

i am, just he wanted to spray whole bumper.

i said theres no point, so i'm gonna do it in a few weeks

also gonna spray front grill all silver, shark fin silver, inside the back badge and sensors so will wait till i get the fin aerial to buy some paint and get on with it

dino · Post by **dino** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:32 pm

votex ftw! love the new look!

K.I.T.T. · Post by **K.I.T.T.** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:20 pm

Ooooo, I gotta question for you! How do find the handling after changing the springs? Much difference?

And roughly, how much does it cost to change them (ie fitting costs)

Ash

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:59 pm

cheers dino - just need the few touches mentioned on here and the one we talked about

kitt - they cost me 80 to fit, and other than the tracking been slightly out the ride is probly better. its a bit more bumpier, and on bumps with lower profile and lower it feels bad. but worth it tbh.

anyone know about removing the rooflining thing to get to my aerial, seen as noone has replied lol

cheers

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:25 pm

pip_polo wrote:
anyone know about removing the rooflining thing to get to my aerial, seen as noone has replied lol

If it's anything like the 6N2 (have no idea whether it is or not), there's a plastic lining which you simply unscrew, then gently pull back the roof lining and it exposes it. Just gotta be careful not to crease the lining

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:35 pm

cheers tim. any one conferm this?

also, to paint my front grill, earial and sensors how much paint, primer and laqure you recon i'll need?

with a bit spare for something cool

cheers

K.I.T.T. · Post by **K.I.T.T.** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:38 pm

Well, there's this bodyshop back home who apparently did some work on a guys VR6 and is really good. Went there a couple of days ago to get them to look at my bumper scuffs, and he said Â£75 for each bumper...just to give you an idea.

Ash