Pocketrockets Red GTI

[pocketrocket786]

You can buy these 16" dotz mugello's brand new and have them fitted for less than £300...... I agree with the above statement a decent wheel refurb is usually between £50-£70 a wheel but as the bbs are a split rim it may be considerably more?]

I do actually like those dotz wheels - they suit the car well!

[pocketrocket786]

Cheapest way to sort your red I's out is to get some red pinstripe tape from halfords its about £3 take the old faded tape out of the badge and replace with the pinstripe tape, quick, easy, cheap fix and looks completely original!

Thanks for that matey - might give this a go tomorrow and save me some dosh!!

[BobbyG]

Cheapest way to sort your red I's out is to get some red pinstripe tape from halfords its about £3 take the old faded tape out of the badge and replace with the pinstripe tape, quick, easy, cheap fix and looks completely original!

Thanks for that matey - might give this a go tomorrow and save me some dosh!!

Alternatively I bought some "blood red" sticky back plastic from eBay which is EXACTLY the right colour.

[pocketrocket786]

Righty then, today was my final big clean ready for winter.

The gear!




Poorboys blackhole glaze and natty paste wax - this stuff smells really good and is easy to apply and take off


bargain microfibre pads - 6 for a £1 at poundshop made by Kent


End results:






Interior got a vacuum too


Genuine VW Aerowipers (great buy)

fitted


Also acquired this kit (60/40)


need a bit of a clean before I put them on, so will do that next week


Screenwash - Quantum concentrate (smells nice )


Thats all for now, will get the suspension sorted next weekend, currently also looking for some BBS LM reps so if anyone knows of a decent set going get in touch!

[Bradley]

Looks superb matey.Good to see another keeping the origional look slightly.

The Aero wipers make the front end look abit tidier too,just need to get one for the rear to finish things off

[pocketrocket786]

Cheers mate, yep its on my list, trying to source a 9n rear wiper arm..........

[Godderz23]

Looks very tidy dude! Didn't realise that black hole glaze would work on a red car!

[pocketrocket786]

haha yeah its perfectly fine to use on red cars, works well and is easy to use I personally love the suff!

[alexperkins]

Very tidy mate

One thing I will say is dont use the Quantum screenwash - its designed for spray jets, as opposed to the fan jets which our polos use. VW also recommend you dont use it on there, and instead use the genuine screenwash as it wont leave the white marks and stops the jets getting blocked up.

[pocketrocket786]

Cheers Alex - well you learn something everyday! I didnt know that....luckily (touch wood) my jets havent clogged up as of yet. I'll start using the right stuff then, im at my local dealer wednesday to pick up some service goodies so I'll be sure to pick up the right screenwash this time

[pocketrocket786]

Picked up some of my service parts from Volkswagen today



Guy also gave me a new oil plug at no extra cost


New oil - Quantum Synta 10W40 synthetic blend




Will be picking up some more bits and bobs on Friday, ready for fitting on the weekend hopefully

[Verity]

Really Really tidy great looking motor!
im really gonna have to get some Poorboys cleaner, I always admire peoples cars loads after theyve used that stuff lol
I look forward to seeing more of your car!

[pocketrocket786]

Really Really tidy great looking motor!
im really gonna have to get some Poorboys cleaner, I always admire peoples cars loads after theyve used that stuff lol
I look forward to seeing more of your car!

Thanks. Poorboys range has some awesome stuff, reasonably priced too in my opinion.

Will get some more pics up soon, once I have the supension and new alloys sorted

[pocketrocket786]

Got bored - I have a new phone so decided to test pic quality

[6N2 GTI 00]

Looks mint dude

Are you going to upgrade your sidelights & headlights? I think the Blue & White combo works well on all GTI's