Dan's Progress Thread :D

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:18 pm

Well I have finally decided to start a lil progress thread. Made a few changes recently and thought it was about time to show them off

So firstly, the car as purchased...

First thing I added was Central Locking, followed by the Gti Grill and some crappy "xenon effect" headlight and sidelight bulbs. Also fitted my Sony headunit and FliTrap 800w Sub

The Gti Grill...

I then purchased my Alarm and with the help of AlexPerkins, got that fitted and working. Sprayed the tweeters and grab handles.

My new Kickass flip-up keys...

My sprayed Tweeters...

Then got a Rear black badge, my old front badge and sent them off to Elliott for spraying. Also, De-wipered the rear windscreen, which I think looks really nice.

My new Black front badge...

The old broken rear badge...

The new Colour coded, Black rear badge...

Hopefully some more updates to follow soon, but nothing major until I have some more money

Dan

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:20 am

Looks absolutly spot on fella!

Dont wanna blow my own trumpet but how good does that front badge look!

De wipered makes a huge difference> Like you said earlier tihs evening, you gota de badge (Polo) the boot and it will be sorted

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:49 am

Yea, I might crack on today and have a go at getting the 'polo' badge off. Hopefully its as easy as the VW was, which I managed to just peel off with my hands :/

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:02 pm

Looking good mate! I think the rear would look better colour coded with the silver emblem though

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:06 pm

Really? I Personally think the black looks quite cool. It just looks a bit out of place with the silver 'polo' badge there at the moment. But that will be sorted soon

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:22 pm

Looking good so far. Polo badge is a peice of cake. I used hot water / credit card & WD40. Took 10 mins.

Have you thought about changing the lower grills to match the Honeycomb.

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:36 pm

I do plan to do the grills yes, I'm just waiting until I have some money to get the fog lights first.

WD-40?? lol, that actually work? I had methylated spirits on my vw badge and that just about got the sticky crap off.

Arnoldo · Post by **Arnoldo** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:07 pm

Lookin gd m8

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:16 pm

Yeh WD40 does help

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:19 pm

WD40 also great for getting stains like grease out of clothes. Just spray it on before it goes in the wash and let it do its magic. Will remove anything sticky too.

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:05 pm

Right just a couple of minor updates

Black rear view mirror is now in, aero wipers are on and that polo badge is off!

So here she is now all clean and shiny

I plan to have a go at removing the mud flaps tomorrow and will post up some more pics of it tomorrow after that

Gem · Post by **Gem** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:06 am

Looks good

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:17 am

Thanks

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:42 am

You thought about colour coding your bump strips?

DanOliver · Post by **DanOliver** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:05 pm

I haven't no, I was thinking of restoring them with some bumper care or spraying them black.

I wouldn't ever remove them as I personally don't think they ruin the look of the car but I am sure others will disagree :/