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THE Polo. 1.8T - GONE replacement buildthread started...
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:19 pm
by tomo87
well it all starts here, i picked up my GTI today which is a black 3dr. needs a bit of tlc in the form of bodywork and also needs a full leather trim to make me happy!
so yes it will be seeing 20vt power in june so now the work begins I have a set of polished teledials to go on untill i get my chrome centre BBS RS
Cage is on order as I will be running a stripped out rear and also coilovers should be here next week.
in the meantime the polo is going straight to the bodyshop to have all bumpers and doors smoothed! oh its going to be so scene
enjoy....
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:55 pm
by MaxZ
Woop Woop he's back! Look forward to the progress Tom!
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:48 pm
by olop_chris
Nice one! Looking forward to seeing the progress!
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:23 am
by Tim_GTi
Welcome back
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:55 am
by tomo87
yep couldnt stay away.....this one is going to be special though
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:23 pm
by shantybeater
looking good gayboy...gonna be a serious car....shame the drivers not up to the job, might need to get a few lessons in before taking me on
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:11 pm
by mk4 glx 1.6
It's not going to know what's hit it!
Good luck with the project, a lot of money you'll never see again but you only live once.
What anchors do you have in your plans?
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:20 pm
by DanDiesel
should be a bit special this one!
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:41 pm
by Si_GTi
This'll be interesting, will keep an eye on your progress! If you reckon you should be ready by July, will the car make it's debut at E38 then?
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:27 pm
by Prabz
Looks like i might be following your footsteps once you finish your 20v
might do the same
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:39 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Looking forward to see how this turns out. Mainly interested in how the chassis handles the power with choice modifications
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:59 pm
by alexperkins
Its gonna be an exciting run for me too....mine acquires all the goodies from the GTI, so ill have quite a little monster for ED38!!
woo so excited!
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:21 pm
by tomo87
well they guy who is doing the swap is very optimistic...dropping it off to him on 22nd June (on way to maldives woop woop) and he thinks it will easily be done by 10th july.....
so that means the first trip will be gti summer festival or the vag/audi trackday at castle combe
brakes wise i am going to see if i can use the ibiza ones then if not it will be G60's
ARB and FK Konigsports should look after the chassis
and as for the money side of this i have been saving for a while and have a good job lined up for BMW and i am planning on never selling it to be honest
lots happening tomorrow!
tom
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:45 am
by Dee-vub
Bit annoying this wont be done for end of june, well 21st-22nd
cos i am heading down to the GTI international this year.....woulda been good to see it there and we could have had a blast, as i am fairly certain the C will be done
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:13 am
by Tim_GTi
alexperkins wrote:Its gonna be an exciting run for me too....mine acquires all the goodies from the GTI, so ill have quite a little monster for ED38!!
woo so excited!
Ahh that's where your getting your engine from!