The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:15 pm

stani540 wrote:easy to paint???

Same as anything else is. You have the advantage though that's its really small and there's a break in the paint with the black seal. Thin and multiple coats of primer and paint, followed by think lacquer coats and 1200 grit wet paper inbetween is the key.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:01 pm

Nothing new at the moment

I plan to do a little photoshoot sometime this week or next week as I have two new lenses and a nice new flash to play with so we will see how that works out!

I do need to get a set of lupo GTI wiper arms and blades though...so if anyone has part numbers and prices of these, id greatly appreciate it

pip_polo · Post by **pip_polo** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:05 pm

alexperkins wrote: I do need to get a set of lupo GTI wiper arms and blades though...so if anyone has part numbers and prices of these, id greatly appreciate it

your the parts specialist

what lense you get?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:14 pm

I know but im lazy!

Two

. A F/1.8 50mm fixed for portraits with amazing depth of field, and a F/2.8 17-50mm for super crisp shots

Plus a nice new Nikon SB600 wireless flash gun

I feel some awesome photos coming on!

8080 · Post by **8080** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:18 pm

alexperkins wrote:I do need to get a set of lupo GTI wiper arms and blades though...so if anyone has part numbers and prices of these, id greatly appreciate it

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=33825

Now having read a fair bit of what you've done here, I think you should think twice about the Lupos. There are too many compromises. If I wasn't selling my Polo soon I'd get aero ends welded on to normal Polo arms

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:22 pm

Hmm thats a good idea actually. Im sure my mate can manage that

Either that, or its just a set of aero replacements for the front, and a new bluemotion one for the rear

8080 · Post by **8080** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:26 pm

The rear aero wiper is another thing. My 9n arm with a Bluemotion blade just doesn't work right - does yours crush the blade too?

I was looking at a Scirocco at the weekend and thought the wiper off that might suit the Polo better, since it seems to be shorter

tomo87 · Post by **tomo87** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:26 pm

i think you paint the car black

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:34 pm

Josh_PoloGTi welded aero ends on to standard arms... that is going back about 5 years mind you!!! Pioneer

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:35 pm

8080 wrote:The rear aero wiper is another thing. My 9n arm with a Bluemotion blade just doesn't work right - does yours crush the blade too?

I was looking at a Scirocco at the weekend and thought the wiper off that might suit the Polo better, since it seems to be shorter

Its a passat estate arm - its much smaller, and the blade is off a passat estate (though im told the bluemotion is the same)

Its a 280mm blade, same as factory, and you just push the blade further down so the clip isnt in the middle, but further to the right

Did Si's at edition - super easy!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:58 pm

Yeh I've heard Lupo arms are a bit of a headache. I went to VW to get the kit priced up for myself a while ago and they were asking for over Â£100 for it all!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:32 am

alexperkins wrote:Its a 280mm blade, same as factory, and you just push the blade further down so the clip isnt in the middle, but further to the right

Did Si's at edition - super easy!

Indeed. I still owe you a drink for sorting that out

Overseer · Post by **Overseer** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:03 am

Think I'm going to do the rear Passat Estate wiper mod.

I've got a retro fitting aero wiper on the rear at the moment - doesn't look right for starters and will start coming off if you use it a few times

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:37 pm

See how much hassle a rear wiper creates! Much better just plugged

Overseer · Post by **Overseer** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:50 pm

I've tried not to use to rear wiper before, but I seem to find so many occasions where I need to use it. Especially in heavy rain on the motorway. Couldn't bear to be without it.