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Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Another 6n2 GTI coming soon!!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:49 pm
by alexperkins
So today I did this nice list....
Cambelt
Waterpump + Coolant
Fuel filter
LED indicator bulbs
Brake fluid
Auxillary Drive Belt
Replacement headlight washer
Other little maintenance tasks
I then went on to service the rear brakes, to find the pads are still the originals from 12 years ago!! As a result, they are very very rusty on the backing plates, and on one of the pads its come away from the backing plate!! So tomorrow I will pick up a new set of rear pads to get the car in a driveable state again lol
Some new photos coming tomorrow
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Another 6n2 GTI coming soon!!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:34 pm
by Trottagti
How people don't change there brakes is beyond me. 12 years is stupid ha.....
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Another 6n2 GTI coming soon!!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:24 pm
by Verity
Yay! Happy to hear youre back in a polo! Very exciting! Can't see what you do to this one to make it utterly beautiful
And congrats on the engagement
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Another 6n2 GTI coming soon!!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:26 pm
by alexperkins
Thanks Verity
You still got yours? Hows Jack these days?
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Another 6n2 GTI coming soon!!
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:33 pm
by Verity
Yeah still got the Polo
I don't see myself parting with it any time soon....or ever lol
Jack is all good. Thought about getting rid of his ed30 for a few weeks to get a Focus RS, until the little voice in his head (AKA me) made him realise hed miss the golf to much. He's still got loads o plans for it, but he's taking it slowly now (which I'm sure his wallet appreciates)
Done anything new to your ed30
PS. can I request a photo of your drive. Red Eddie and red Polo would look awesome together
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:37 pm
by alexperkins
Haha fair enough
Nooo he cant get rid. Good on you verity
:)
Umm no - haven't done much at all recently. Fixed a few problems but apart from that its staying as it is for now. Been focusing more on shifting the Mk2 and getting the Polo
Of course - Ill get one tomorrow
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:55 pm
by Verity
Haha I'm a pretty laid back girlfriend he can do want he wants and I never ever moan, but getting rid of Eddie was something I just wasn't going to allow!
Yay good on you! Can't wait to see some more photos
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:29 pm
by alexperkins
Picked up some new rear brake pads this morning....for £8.12
Its insane how they can be sold for so little, but hey ho im not complaining!
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:02 pm
by alexperkins
Painted the calipers yesterday
Looks much fresher to say the least!!!
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:12 pm
by t.small
Very nice! I did my rear ones the other day but never got around to doing the fronts. You've done an excellent job
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:10 pm
by alexperkins
My Dad painted them in fact so credit goes to him!!
More updates....
Genuine VW mudflaps are on their way after a difficult hunt finding a front set for a GTI, but sourced and posted
LEDs coming for all the boot, interior, sidelights and number plate lights
LEDs fitted to the front indicators
Sunglasses holder fitted
Missing air pipe on its way
Ive swapped the sub out for my smaller blaupunkt one from the Edition 30 as it was just taking over the boot of which the polo doesnt have much of anyway!
And in other news ..... we did a little photoshoot....teaser pictures up later
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:07 pm
by Dom.
Good to hear you received it mate!
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:56 pm
by alexperkins
I did - thanks mate
Teaser photo....
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:19 pm
by Verity
MORE!!! MOREEE!
Re: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Back on the GTI scene :)
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:20 pm
by Tim_GTi
Very nice!!
Man that CC splitter makes a huge difference, looks great. You gunna have it done on yours also mate?