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

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:15 pm

I covered it over with cloths. The cloths mustve got damp, or had something on them

Basically the paint has bubbled underneath the lacquer - and i mean, even a PC cant touch it its that deep.

As the car is varying different reds, a full respray will be a treat, plus the smoothing. Oh it makes my smile endlessly like a cheshire cat lol

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:47 pm

alexperkins wrote:I covered it over with cloths. The cloths mustve got damp, or had something on them

Basically the paint has bubbled underneath the lacquer - and i mean, even a PC cant touch it its that deep.

As the car is varying different reds, a full respray will be a treat, plus the smoothing. Oh it makes my smile endlessly like a cheshire cat lol

I see, gutted .. however, who cares if it's getting a respray

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:47 pm

UPDATE: So today more progression was made

I fitted the shark fin aerial now its finished. Im very pleased with it, even though the reception on it is crap - it looks nice

I need to fiddle with the aerial cable on it to improve the signal a little lol!

The spoiler is now fixed, but its a temporary job as I cant seem to get it to mount correctly at the moment - a new spoiler should be about soon to sort this one out

I took the Passat Estate rear aero wiper off the GT1 and moved it onto the GTI to finish the rear off (until its smoothed anyhow!)

And finally, here is a pic of the lovely ultra bright LED interior light - it even dims down automatically...cool

The plan this week is to get the smoothing and respray all booked in, and to get the new spoiler. All the new bits ordered should arrive thursday, so I can start to assemble the HIDs for their refit when the body work is complete

Im also going to get hold of a new clutch for it, so will arrange fitting.

Completion is looking to be the first or second week in August

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:40 pm

UPDATE:

Bought new rear discs and pads, oil filter and oil, and a new auxilliary drive belt today. Gonna try get it all done

Also, going to switch my two stubby mirrors for the bigger ones on the GT1 as I have to have stubbys on the GTI - its a must!

Watch this space for some pics

MaxDub · Post by **MaxDub** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:34 pm

where the bulb for the interior light from?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:15 pm

MaxDub wrote:where the bulb for the interior light from?

X2, looks like a sweet mod!! What bulb does it take?

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:52 pm

Its a dome bulb from ultraleds.co.uk

I cant remember the size,so just take the old one out and check

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:54 pm

arite cool

h4r1s · Post by **h4r1s** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:34 pm

you get so much more light from those leds, lights up a lot more of the cabin and look soo cool at night

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:36 pm

UPDATE:

Well the auxilliary drivebelt is two inches to short, so that needs to be exchanged tomorrow.

I had a bash at attempting to fit the G60 brake setup, but to no avail. It appears the carrier bolts have been air locked in place, so I cant undo them as I dont have compressed air - its a bloody joke!

Anyway, I just ordered some of these beauties:

LED side repeaters - something a little different, that will hopefully have a tasty little look to it.

Also ordered a Foliatec Red brake caliper paint kit, so I can get the calipers and carriers a lovely shiny red

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:39 pm

booyar

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:58 pm

you'll have to let me steal some of the brake paint after alex! the only reason im short is cos i lent you mine

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:46 am

Sure thing buddy...after i finish with mine of course

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:40 am

The carrier bolts are always a pain to undo in my experience Alex, give them a good liberal spray with WD40, leave for a day, then another spray and re-attempt. Use a hammer on the end of the rachet if neccessary!

kipper · Post by **kipper** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:51 pm

where u get those led side lights from? as u may recall one of mine has been broke so i need to replace them it anyway so as they come as a pair n e way i might as well.

also wat u doing with ur spoiler when u get ur new one? how come it doesnt fit properly?..... if theres nothing wrong with it i could be interested in it.