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Hello peeps!
Thought id start a thread about my new car.
As some of you know, a few weeks ago, had quite a bad accident, and ended up completely wrecking the DC5, so i needed a new car.
Something fairly cheap, with tax and test to get me about.
Ended up buying this off Alfredo off E38 for a nice tidy sum.
Its a 96 N plate MK3 Golf 1.4 8v SE in Tornado Red
Cheap tax and insurance/fuel FTW
86k miles too. bonus
Spec is as follows
8+9 x 16 Design 90s Painted satin black
FK Coilovers
Full Cloth Recaro Interior from a VR6
Bonrath Debadged grille
German pressed plates with wolfsburg surrounds
Wolfsburg mats and golfball gearknob
Smoked side repeaters and rear clusters
De arched
All in all, pretty funking tidy.
Found one small bubble of rust on the pass side rear arch so far!!
Anyhow, heres the pics as i got it (Nicked from Alfy)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newphone013.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf029.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf031.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf046.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf021.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf017.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/alfyalf/newgolf015.jpg
Nothing too special at the moment, but i think its a good base to start with
Plans are as follows
Give it a damn good detailing, clay, polish wax etc (this weekend)
Refurb the wheels (With a twist perhaps)
Vento front end (This weekend, although itll have a black bonnet for a while)
Have the arches rolled (ASAP)
Lower it further and fit camber shims on the rear for some scene stance y0 (Once arches are rolled)
Source and fit some CL Side Strips
Fit VR6 Front Splitter
Source and fit new rear splitter (this ones slightly damaged)
Have a complete blowover in origional colour to get rid of scratches
Slightly tint the windows
and so on..........
Comments weclome!
Cheers for looking!
Stu
nice that..
was gonna sugest a vr6 splitter, before i read the plans :D
looks tidy
do a red lip on the d90's seen it done on 928 rims looked sweet
vaughanmc
04-09-08, 10:19 PM
As we'd say up my way - Nice wee fat wheels on the back :)
Looks minted mate!
Pics dont do it justice
Debadged the rear last night
Will be fitting the vento front on saturday too
Once detailed, ill get fresh pics up, prob sat eve!
Cheers for the comments though
Vaughan, rears are 9x16 with 205/35 tyres
vaughanmc
04-09-08, 10:23 PM
Funk me 9" wide ? Mind you it isn't a Nova lol
Looks proper mate, Vento front end will look sweet
Any pics of this done to a Golf ?
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc30/freddyem/aanpf1-2.jpg
Not the greatest example, but you get the idea!
this is a very nice golf with the jetta/vento front
http://images18.fotki.com/v328/photos/3/33057/126449/DSC_2748-vi.jpg
Very nice, i like! :cool:
I have a soft spot for Mk3's, looks like a bargain!
If it was me I'd stick a VAG diesel lump in it!
Well, as far as bargains go
£900
10 months test, 4 months tax!!
TDi is being investigated 8)
Nice one Stoo, I'm in the market for a mk3 GTi myself atm, all seemed to of gone to the moon and back. Vento front is the only way to go :cool: Something I've always want to do is smooth the boot over the top of the rear lights... I'll find an example..
Mates old 'Vimto'
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/392/trattsventocj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/5240/dsc00098uo2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Sorry to hear about the 'teg. I have a phobia of rolled Honda's
Cheers ash! Yeah GTIs are usually high miles! Very!
I reckon 86k on an N Plate in this one is a miracle haha
Vento looks nice, recognise it somehow!
Black Arches FTW!!!!
Liking that Stoo, good choice.
Black arches FTL!!
The amount they are going to be rolled and pulled means i wont be able to get STD arches back on!
Cheers though!
i think this would be a nice little touch to it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bra-Bonnet-Front-End-Cover-VW-Golf-MK3-3-GTI-VR6-16V_W0QQitemZ130252247050QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 30252247050&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Black arches FTL!!
The amount they are going to be rolled and pulled means i wont be able to get STD arches back on!
Cheers though!
Na, I take it back now.
Actually, I did the same on my Corsa and the black arches keep popping off. Not really that good.
i think this would be a nice little touch to it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bra-Bonnet-Front-End-Cover-VW-Golf-MK3-3-GTI-VR6-16V_W0QQitemZ130252247050QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 30252247050&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Wont fit with a vento front end conversion
BUT you can get them for ventos, that will fit ;):thumb:
FUSION X16XE
05-09-08, 02:54 PM
Nice car you got there mate. Keep us posted. You planning to keep it for a while?
Well, long term plans are to turn it into a minter, but with the current VW show scene, i havent got the cash to be really competetive. But ill do the best i can
Possible VR or 20vT conversion next yr.
ITs just to get my NCB back as i have 0 now.
Why not have a bit of fun doing so!
Fit VR6
Edited for you :)
Nice tidy car mate!
Haha we shall see
Im toying with the idea of a newer derv lump too!
200bhp/350lbft easy!!
Wait till the end of the season, and then see if you can pick up an Ex BTCC Seat lump :)
haha i havent got THAT much moneyzz
Hmmmmm
Think im in love
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g210/timbutjack/IMGP2737.jpg
indeed
although im having trouble ensuring they will fit!!
Nice motor, there cool cars.
Will look much better when slammed more.
ooo, you rolling the arches to a point rather than the flat side edge? They look farking ace like that :cool:
Vento used to go to no-rice.com meets. Think i've found my GTi now too :D(indian red, 8v, 76k miles, fsh)
Look on VWvortex.com for some US inspiration ;)
how do you mean to a point??
the arches will stay the same profile, the lip inside will be rolled up against the inner wing if you get what i maen, then pulled by about 4mm
Camber shims and more drop = Stance!!
Ah, I see. Excuse the bad picture, but hopefully it will explain:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5671/golfarchcy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
As looking back to the front of the car.
no. not like that
camber and tuck ftw lol
anyone know what rims these are?
i like mmm
this is a very nice golf with the jetta/vento front
http://images18.fotki.com/v328/photos/3/33057/126449/DSC_2748-vi.jpg
Nice stoo! Love d90's. Classic vdub wheel imo. Also like cookie cutters, not too many with them on either.
Cheers jon
Dan, they look like RH ZW-1's
Nice wheel, ive been looking at a set in 17x9+10s :D:D:D
Well, weathers pump
so, no detailing today
However, Trekked on down to GSF
and Purchased myself some bits!
Spark plugs
Dizzy cap
Rotor Arm
HT Leads
Oil
Oil Filter
Sump plug washer
Air filter
Pollen Filter
Fuel Filter
All for the princely sum of 93 Quid
Gotta love GSF
Ill be detailing and Vento Front End converting tomorrow however, dont despair!!
Ciao for now!
Well, got shome shiz done tonight!
Raped a Vento i found at work
Just for the front end To be honest!
Before
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/02092008315.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008319.jpg
After
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008331.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008322.jpg
Streeeetch
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008325.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008328.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008336.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/08092008332.jpg
Its got heated washers too!!
And i raped its petrol flap too!!
Now, off to the boys in the paintshop tomorrow for a sheet of black vinyl to do the roof.
And to get them to make me enough red checks to do the roof/bonnet/mirrors/petrol flap!
Waddya thinks guys?
Cheers martin!
Vinyl is being cut tomorrow for the roof and the checks!
hey, I'm liking that! I've already priced up a new bonnet and paint, but don't own a Golf yet lol
Little know fact - the Vento bumper is 20mm bigger than a golf one... Could be worth 'nicking' too, if you like the bigger bumper look. (I know this as my mate ordered a Golf VR6/early GTi splitter and it was too small)
i know it is mate, but the bumper is black, not sure that would work!
Ive acquired a complete Vento TDi and im eyeing up the engine conversion at the moment too!!
Ah, your leaving the bonnet/grill black too then - :cool:
Personally if I was doing a derv conversion, I'd wait around till a PD engine came along, which I don't believe the mk3 had... could be wrong tho. You can still nick the tank, etc. Or use the engine till you find a PD
Looks top Stoo! LOL at pillaging parts of a Vento parked on a base carpark lol
yeah bonnet and grille are staying black
roofs getting black vinyl
fuel flap is black
and the whole of the above is getting 2.5" red checkers
along with the side Mirror (none plural ;))
when i change the engine, the bay is getting tidied/tucked and black checkers put in the bay
Ash, the engine is free and tuneable to 150+bhp
Mike, pikeying FTW!!
Mike, pikeying FTW!!
lol lol + rep lol
Well if its abandoned, its mine!!!!
yeah bonnet and grille are staying black
roofs getting black vinyl
fuel flap is black
and the whole of the above is getting 2.5" red checkers
along with the side Mirror (none plural ;))
when i change the engine, the bay is getting tidied/tucked and black checkers put in the bay
Ash, the engine is free and tuneable to 150+bhp
Mike, pikeying FTW!!
Sweeeeeeet i'm coming to you for idea for myn lol:thumb:
now theres a compliment!
Cheers bud!
looks well fella.... keep thinking about joining the vag scene myself but with a mk1/mk2. Lots to be learned from that scene Imo.
Hell of a lot mate.
Im learning every day
Cheers for the compliment Nick, lots to do yet though!!
The new front end looks sweet :cool:
Does all that just bolt on? (VW newb here lol )
yep
4 bolts per light
4 bols for the bonnet
grille clips out
wiring plugs plug straight in
10 mins if that!!
You can also fit a mk4 cab (MK3.5 if honest) front end in pretty much the same way, bar you need the wings/bumper too!
Awesome, makes such a difference too.
Yeah huge, ive got an early vento debadged grille, and an eyebrow coming soon too
Gonna start work on the mirro blanks tomorrow night
And hopefully slam the front as far as it will got, got about another inch and a half of thread on the coils
looking good stupot :thumb:
cheers rigpig
only the start of things ;)
eyes peeled homeboys!
Now that im liking alot! im going to keep a hawks eye on this one me thinks
cheers rigpig
only the start of things ;)
eyes peeled homeboys!
lol ive been buying up vw parts for mine for a while now , but im goin down the 1.8t route :thumb:
:thumb:
Got some nice mods lined up in the next couple of weeks hopefully
Potentially some nice RHZW1s 8+10s ;)
Plus of course the vinyl
lol ive been buying up vw parts for mine for a while now , but im goin down the 1.8t route :thumb:
Ermmm, your what i may ask????
hehehe
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/riggy4/Image578.jpg
i cant see the pic in work dude, what is it?
good lad!
it wont be long before the novas are gone ;)
lol nova one had to go to make room for this one lol
I got a Mk1 GTi Golf Rolling Shell if anyones interested?
I got a Mk1 GTi Golf Rolling Shell if anyones interested?
Price?
Grrrrrr seized coilovers FTL!!!!!
Used a load of WD, And heat, went to undo the locking ring and it just snapped!!!
Didnt wanna try to undo the other, cos if that one went too i was farked
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/10092008340.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/10092008339.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/10092008338.jpg
Dont look too healthy do they!
May have to source some new coilies me thinks!
On another note, DIY rolled the rear arches, in a jap stylee!!
No more scrubbing :D
So, when i get new coils, ill get damping adjustable too, so i can deck it LOW, and wind up the stiffness to reduce scrubbing if any.
Oh yeah, will be fitting camber shimmage V V Soon too
Went to NoRice tonight too, my cam is shiite in the dark, got two pics lol
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/10092008344.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/10092008345.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ150293218126QQcmdZViewItem?has h=item150293218126&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1308&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
:thumb:
Cheers BIGS, really need adjustable damping though, to prevent any more scrubbing!
Oh yeah, will be fitting camber shimmage V V Soon too
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88044.0
^ Came across it last night when looking for something else. Loads of other helpful hints and tips: here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0) (if at all needed ;))
Cheers Ash, seen both those threads before
Some useful stuff indeed!!
Im doing ghetto fab camber!!
Washers FTW!!
Bodged FTW! lol This car is looking ace already, and plans sound very promising. Could you not just buy the FK Silverline bodies and rebuild your coilovers into them? Possably? Maybe?
yeh maybe
im looking into buying some new ones, or getting some new adjusters for these ones!
Its not bodged at all hahahaha (MUCH)
Got loadsa plans floating around in my head!
Dont just wind up the dampers to stop scrub stoo, get stiffer springs. If you wind up the dampers too far they will just pop the seals eventually.
Pistol Pete
10-09-08, 11:28 PM
Thats a tidy looking mk3 there. Liking what you've done with it. I want D90's on my Nova when its done.
Good shout Lee
Im looking at some gaz replacements
Custom Springs FTW TBH
Or alternatively, do you know of anywhere that does replacement springs???
most coilover suppliers will stock coilover springs tbh, so long as they're standard 2.25 inch diameter. Work out how long you want and what pondage and go from there.
Do you know what the current springs are rated to?
not a clue mate
how do i work out length?
jsut measure origionals?
Yep, measure them with no load.
if theres any powder coating left you might find a poundage rating stamped on them.
If theyre standard i would estimate the fronts are 250lb, thats the norm anyway, unless a different poundage was specified when new or theyve been replaced of course lol
Dont forget that if you get stiffer springs the ride height will change as they wont settle as much as a softer set, so make sure you dont run out of thread at the bottom of the strut when you attempt to slam it. Measure twice, buy once lol
i doubt they have been replaced
is it worth getting them a bit shorter, as they wont compress as much as the softer ones.
Am i right thinking this??
Theres loads of thread i can use to riase it back up if they are too short.
What sort of pundage would you reccomend if they are 250?
400?
I dunno pal, it depends on how soft they are at present tbh. Also if theyre old the springs might also be weak and not as strong as they would be new.
400 would be a bit excessive IMO, id go for 300 - 350 and then take up and extra softness with the dampers, but as I said, if you need to go above 3 quarters on the dampers, id go up anothr 50lb on the spring.
A short spring will compress just as much as a long one, just not as far obviously. Thts the beauty of a coilover, its a uniform wind all the way up :)
if i stick with my current set up, just get new adjuster platforms, and replacement springs, i wont be able to adjust the damping
So i may go for stiffer springs to start with
what i mean about compressing, is if i get shorter springs than the current ones, they wont compress as far as the car sits on them if you know what i mean.
For instance, if i get the same length springs, when i lower the car off the ramp, it may sit higher due to the springs being stiffer. if you get me.
The old ones would compress a little with the cars weight on them.
So if i go shorter, and it sits too low, i can adjust it higher on the spring platform
savvy
Yeah, essentially if your planning on running uber low you want shorter springs so you dont run out of thread on the shocks when your winding the platforms down :)
indeed
so maybe go for 350-400lb rears, 1" shorter?
Again, thats very stiff for a back end mate lol. That will be an absolute pig in the wet. Id go for some 200's on the back as you will probably find your currently running 150's.
hahaha
well, i rang the FK Dealer just now
£7odd each + VAT for the adjustment/lock rings
x8 rings = nigh on £80
Plus the cost of new springs
= Prob being better off getting new ones tbh
Looking at some gaz ones as we speak.
Had them on my XE and highly rated them
orted out the misfire tonight
Turns out it was the plugs/leads
When i took the old plug out, it just had a scre post on top
but the new plugs had like removeable nub type things on top
so the leads werent mating with the plugs properly
so took the nubs off, jobs a good un
Oh and one more thing i did tonight
CAMBER FTW!!!
Used washers between the stub axle and the beam!
Just Dubbin.On.A.Budget T.B.H
First time round didnt go so well, used a washer under each botl on the bottom and it induced some seeerious toe in, like so
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008354.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008356.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008357.jpg
Soooo, on the other side, i used just 1 washer, behind the lower fron bolt, and it sits sweeeet now
(obv rectified the other side too!!)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008363.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008364.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008367.jpg
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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008372.jpg
Waddya reckon, Stanced??
Now to get the coilies sorted as mentioned before, and wind those feckers down!!!
Gratuitous EEEEJIT shot!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/11092008371.jpg
look's good fella... and the car's not bad either lol lol lol lol..
make some good progress on it, cant wait to see the chequers :)
sweet when u puttin more washers on? lol
sweet when u puttin more washers on? lol
soon ;)
bought a bung to de-wiper the rear today, but the weathers pump, so that can wait!
Done the wiper emoval
Will post pics tomorrow
As promised
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/15092008387.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/15092008388.jpg
Pistol Pete
16-09-08, 05:16 PM
Nicely plugged, lol
Gave th'interior a reet good clean tha'neet
and added a Down N Out sticker
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/17092008422.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/17092008417.jpg
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~~joycey~~
17-09-08, 10:45 PM
Do you want to buy some black morrette headlights chap?
~~joycey~~
17-09-08, 10:53 PM
Errm for a golf mk3? i'm confused lol
my golf mk3, now has a vento front end! ahahaha
Pistol Pete
17-09-08, 11:07 PM
Looks good. I spy a Triumph Dolly in the background. Sprint??!!!
Breaking a 96 GTi 16v if you need any bits and bobs!
it is indeed a sprint
chers
Breaking a 96 GTi 16v if you need any bits and bobs!
sup with it?
Bottom pulley fell of doing 100mph in the fast lane, woodruff key sheared.
common problem that
engines funked then!?!?
colour? Pics?
maybe interested in a few bits
where is it?
Yeah is a very common problem, not even bothered stripping the engine as the be assed factor was nil.
Tried to drill rest of bolt out the crank and a drill bit snapped, as far as it went, been sat up for 2 years, dark blue as standard as physically possible, tis a 5dr!
Its sat in a lock up in Bristol.
ok
tbh at the mo cant think of anything, but if i do ill let you know
Yeah no worries, my mate is going to do a tazmanian devil impression on it and he aint delicate, and not much will be left so just giving heads up before he slices and dices it.
if the stuffs going free.....
Yeah right, i charge bitches for giving them the dose!
haha
ill let you know if theres anything
i have an SE though so it has all the GTI bits on it anyway
Painted the grille badge black today
Poss gonna drop the helper springs out the coilies soon too
Pic
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/18092008429.jpg
Also managed to score this funky bit of paint while doing it too!!
Spraying something else red nearby got the effect accidentaly!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/18092008424.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/18092008428.jpg
random boredness this aft
painted the rear badge blick
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/19092008430.jpg
sorted my lack of bass, one of the 6x9s was out of phase, sorted now
rollin!!
few arty farty shots
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/19092008432.jpg
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something abandoned here!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/19092008435.jpg
something abandoned here!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/19092008435.jpg
Somebody get that back on the road!
It looks like there is bugger all wrong with it.
My thoughts exactly, just need a quick blow over surely?
~~joycey~~
19-09-08, 10:24 PM
my golf mk3, now has a vento front end! ahahaha
Oops my bad mate :D
Cheers nick, quite the compliment from a guy of your standards really!
Detailed it today, pics tomorrow!
A few at todays Post 74 end of season Show 'n' Shine bash!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Post%2074%20BBQ/IMG_1616.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/GTXTRA_2006/post74/september%2021%20show%20and%20shine/DSC05081.jpg
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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/21092008449.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/21092008450.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/21092008452.jpg
Engleman Mirrors for the win mate.
MOT Fail and reversing ftl....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/jubzsta/DSCF0405.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/jubzsta/DSCF0402.jpg
Needs the black bump strips back on.
Disagree totally. Filled and smoothed over.
Benn i know
but trying to find non-arched 3 dr rubstrips is a nightmare, im on it though dont worry
Disagree totally. Filled and smoothed over.
No needs to keep the ladybird theme up, needs some black to contrast the sides.
No needs to keep the ladybird theme up, needs some black to contrast the sides.
Indeed haha
New wheels inbound :eek: ;)
It's not that hard to find cl sidestrips you goon! Get it sorted :p
Looks good tho..
Youd be surprised mate!
Im struggling!
If you know of any however ;)
philthepill_389
22-09-08, 12:06 PM
got to leave the black front end IMO looks cracking
Just bought some o dem Votex Smoked Front Indicators
Yeeeeah Bwoy
http://i24.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/db/26/21a0_1.JPG
Also, with a bit of luck, new rims by the weekend. Fingers crossed
In the mean time, ill be rollin on steels wooot!!
Also, Picked up these Hoefele (sp) lower bumper bents tha neet
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/24092008475.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/24092008476.jpg
And ordered myself some dice valve caps from hardwork on E38
Set of reds(which will get black pips) and a set of blacks (which will get red pips)
Theres a theme going on here!!!
Indicators turned up this aft
So fitted em and the vents just now!
Before
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/18092008429.jpg
After
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/25092008480.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/25092008481.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/25092008483.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/25092008484.jpg
Well it was hot, so i dropped it!
Helper springs removed satis
Only a few pics, and only of the front done, cos the batt went on my cam, and now its dark.
Sitting alot lower than these picsaswell, as its settled now.
So more tomorrow when its been cleaned.
Enjoy
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/26092008485.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/26092008487.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/26092008488.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/26092008489.jpg
novalicous
26-09-08, 09:19 PM
Am sure that i saw this in grimsby couple of weeks ago looks sweet :)
Nope
sure you didnt haha
But cheers!
Jeff16v
27-09-08, 08:26 AM
Looking sweet, how is the ride now?
If its not scrubbin', your not dubbin' lol
JEff the rides pretty good actually.
had to raise th rear up by 10mm though as i was catching the arches even in a straight line!!
Its even lower on the front though now!!!!
Check it out!
Although the front lip and down pipe and sills are now not talking to me!
Oh and some art/fart pics!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/27092008495.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/27092008496.jpg
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My fave
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/27092008503.jpg
look's fecking ace now stuff...
just need to source some cl side strip's like whats been said :cool:
Cheers steff
Im on it dont worry!
Stuff coming in the next few weeks
Rims ;)
De-Mirrored
Possibly a tad more rear camber
CL Side Strips
Smoked Front Tow eye covers
VR6 Lip spoiler (possibly)
Start Pulling parts out the inside for trimming
And so on
So much for a cheap daily runabout haha
I must stop looking at this thread. Every time i do its making me like these cars more and more lol lol
Just wait til the rest of the stuff is done mate
DO IT!!
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff51/mk4mexican/Ghetta/DSCF1327Medium.jpg
;););)
Wednesday!
Those actual wheels? Dont know if the gold will work, but will wait and see.
Makes me want to mod my mondeo reading this lol
Jeff16v
29-09-08, 07:47 PM
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff51/mk4mexican/Ghetta/DSCF1327Medium.jpg
;););)
Wednesday!
Yummy wheels. What are they?
FUSION X16XE
29-09-08, 07:58 PM
Wooow nice work fella they look shizzle hot!
They look like deep dish revo`s, they also look like sex in rubber haha!
Schmidtmodernlines good choice fella:thumb:
Awesome pics stu! love the chinook in the background and the extra slammage! :)
wilson_sri
29-09-08, 09:53 PM
Looks great! New schmidts will suit it perfect, my mate used to have a set on his 5 door vr6.
Also what the hell happind to that chinook? lol
Also what the hell happind to that chinook? lol
Dod?
hmmm modernlines, will look fecking awesome! what size tyres stoo?
U like burning/destroying things, do you not? Thought you might have something to do with the state of the chinook...
Anyway, the G3's looking awesome Stoo. One of the very few that look good in red.
Naw, hitting stuff with my BMW is the future. lol
Also what the hell happind to that chinook? lol
Fire training. I wouldn't park the golf up there too long, if they're anything like the firemen at Yeovilton they'll set anything on fire that sits still for longer than 10 seconds lol
Cheers for the comments guys
Much appreciated.
Specially from guys that have built some stunning novas!
Much love!
Ben,Yeah, those actual wheels, in gold
Ive been contemplating doing the centres in black wrinkle paint, but alot of ppl have said the effect may be lost if i change from the gold.
We shall see.
The wheels are Schmidt Modernline Revolutions, the new ones with the spokes that curve out to the edge rather than sit flat in the centre.
i MAY have clearance issues yet, so they may be sold on if that is the case, and splits sourced and fitted.
They are 9x16 all round
ET25 on the front, ET18 on the back(which are the figs concerning me, im at ET22 on 9s at the back at the moment and have quite a large amount of poke. on the other hand, the smaller offset will enable me to run a bit more camber ;))
205/40/16 Parada Spec 2s
Beautiful stretch!!
That chinook is our fire trainer.
Very nice mate, coming along great. Nice mods to date and the shopping list looks promising too :) I haven't read right through here, but you are getting the Vento panels painted?
Well ill be getting a debadged grill and eyebrow, sprayed in gloss black
As for the bonnet, Im not too sure yet mate
Im planning on doing a black roof too maybe see.
Then possibly red checks on the roof, bonnet and fuel cap
If i go that way, ill have the vento panels sprayed gloss black, as its metallic at the moment
Or
Ill keep the grille and eyebrow gloss black, and have the bonnet done red
Im not entirely sure yet.
Id like to run a bra, but you wont really see the visual effect of it so much on black.
Hmmm
How does it drive with the wheels? Also, has your PAS Pump **** itself yet? lol
Drives pretty sweet with the wheels tbh
i dont throw it about though, no need really. Low and slow FTW
Its far to low to be doing so anyway, and its only a wee 1.4 with about 60bhp!!
Only the one pic at the moment, and need the ride height adlusting BAD!
Ripping the tyres to shreds
Cue more arch rolling, and height raising tomorrow with more pics!!
Schmidt Revolution Modernline
9x16 all round
ET 18 Out back, ET25 up front
205/40/16 Parada Spec 2s
PIMP!!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/01102008535.jpg
The gold bits need be the same colour as the bonnet imo
Or just do the bonnet red
Im not sure what im gonna do yet
was thinking maybe bodycolured centres with a polished lip
or yellow
or cream
or...........
suggestions welcome
cream will look mint dude kinda like the gold
Pistol Pete
02-10-08, 08:13 PM
Car looks sweet on those wheels. Black centres with a polished rim would look good. Ties in with the rest of the car then.
novacabrio
02-10-08, 09:19 PM
Rood same colour as bonnet if its staying like it is or bonett red
gold bonnet? (look top stoo!)
Cheers for the comments guys.
Much appreciated.
Still not 100% what colour to do the rims, however im feeling Yellow in a big way for some reason!
Anyway, todays antics. Well
What a funking day!!!
First up
Rear wheels off
Completely rolled the arches flat, with a lump hammer!
paint was chipped and cracked anyway, so sanded the lips and whacked some black hammerite on just to keep the protected from the elements.
Next up, coilovers off
Plenty of WD40, a bit of love, and th adjusters freed up nicely. Raised them up by about 15mm to give me more clearance.
Cleaned them all up and refitted the lot back up.
The new wheel bolts were JUST catching the brake shoes in the drum, so got the grinding wheel out and trimmed them a few mm.
Now fit perfect.
Also, there was a little bit of play in the rear bearings. Will replace them ASAP, but for now just nipped them back up a little to takne the play out.
Refitted the wheels, dropped it down, and miles of clearance!
Woot!!
Fronts were a different story!!
Got the coilovers off, and stripped down to bar bodies with the adjuster/lock rings in place.
Cleaned em up with loads of WD, Used a little bit of heat and then tried to undo them
ALL 4 Rings just shattered and fell apart.
Over time, the thread in the rings has corroded into the thread on the bodies and seized them solid!
Anyhow, Luckily, Venom are literally 10 mins from my old mans house, so a quick drive, £30, and half hour later, im back home with 4 new rings!
Rebuilt the fronts, raised the height about 15mm and refitted it all.
Dialled in max camber too yo!
Will get it tracked and aligned properly tomorrow AM!
Also hammered the fron arch lips flat too, but the paint has cracked to FUNK! On the OUTside of the arch too!
Will get it all smoothed back and painted ASAP!
Thats if i dont give it a satin make over ;)
Will whore some pics on sunday maybe when its cleaned!
Stu
Red bonnet, grill and grill.
Red rims with diamond turned lip.
Oh and looks well on the new rims btw! :)
cheers dude
wanna keep the grille black at the very least
got a debadged grille and eyebrow coming soon
may be getting a repaint soon anyhow!
Stoooo sweet man..
If doing the checker theme, why not the wheels to? black centres with red checks?
Thats if i dont give it a satin make over ;)
Stu
Satin red, I hope :)
Suprised how good a red car looks on gold rims tbh, I'd paint the bonnet and the plinth below the grill red and leave the grill black.
Jeff16v
04-10-08, 08:49 AM
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/01102008535.jpg
You can't dare touch those rims, they are pure sex.
I'm personally fond of this one's front and rear end
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/gsijeff/Trax%202008/P9070106.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/gsijeff/Trax%202008/P9070108.jpg
your thread is seriously making me want a dub stoo!
your thread is seriously making me want a dub stoo!
snap lol, theres just something about mk3 golfs that i like
again, thanks for the comments guys
means rather alot considering its just my daily done on a budget!
Im feeling a NATO green paint job, with yellow rims ;)
Cheers for the comments guys.
Much appreciated.
Still not 100% what colour to do the rims, however im feeling Yellow in a big way for some reason!
Anyway, todays antics. Well
What a funking day!!!
First up
Rear wheels off
Completely rolled the arches flat, with a lump hammer!
paint was chipped and cracked anyway, so sanded the lips and whacked some black hammerite on just to keep the protected from the elements.
Next up, coilovers off
Plenty of WD40, a bit of love, and th adjusters freed up nicely. Raised them up by about 15mm to give me more clearance.
Cleaned them all up and refitted the lot back up.
The new wheel bolts were JUST catching the brake shoes in the drum, so got the grinding wheel out and trimmed them a few mm.
Now fit perfect.
Also, there was a little bit of play in the rear bearings. Will replace them ASAP, but for now just nipped them back up a little to takne the play out.
Refitted the wheels, dropped it down, and miles of clearance!
Woot!!
Fronts were a different story!!
Got the coilovers off, and stripped down to bar bodies with the adjuster/lock rings in place.
Cleaned em up with loads of WD, Used a little bit of heat and then tried to undo them
ALL 4 Rings just shattered and fell apart.
Over time, the thread in the rings has corroded into the thread on the bodies and seized them solid!
Anyhow, Luckily, Venom are literally 10 mins from my old mans house, so a quick drive, £30, and half hour later, im back home with 4 new rings!
Rebuilt the fronts, raised the height about 15mm and refitted it all.
Dialled in max camber too yo!
Will get it tracked and aligned properly tomorrow AM!
Also hammered the fron arch lips flat too, but the paint has cracked to FUNK! On the OUTside of the arch too!
Will get it all smoothed back and painted ASAP!
Thats if i dont give it a satin make over ;)
Will whore some pics on sunday maybe when its cleaned!
Stu
Rick at Venom is a star!
Can I put my 2 penneth in?????????
What about the whole car and wheel centres done in Harvest Moon Beige (Beetle colour)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/RJM25R/zzzzzzzzHARVEST.jpg
CLASS!
Yeah he is rick!
The cream i mentioned above is the colour your thinking of!
Satin? ;)
Just the two pics today!
Smoked and fitted the vento headlights last night"!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/05102008536.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/05102008537.jpg
NovaGuy1400SRi
05-10-08, 09:59 PM
Looks really good Stoo! :D
New wheels look good, im surprised at how good the gold looks on a red car to be honest :cool:
Cheers buddy
I was alos surprised how good they look!
Right you whiney little punks!
Pics with new wheels/ride height, and cleaned!
BTW Ignore the cardboard behind the grille, the thermostat has gone, and i needed to blockk the rad to keep it running warm!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/09102008542.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/09102008543.jpg
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vaughanmc
09-10-08, 07:40 PM
Looks minted mate :)
Could there be any danger if you cornered really hard with those tyres/wheels ?
BIIIIG can of worms!
Drifters run stretched tyres, take from that what you will and make your own mind up!
vaughanmc
09-10-08, 07:42 PM
lol Pretty safe then :)
Looks awsome mate!
Love it chap :D looks really smart :thumb:
I give the valve caps a week lol.
trackdaynova
09-10-08, 11:12 PM
could you possibly be a worse pic whore than me? lol
haha, thats just a snip of the pics i took lol!
The valve caps will be safe on the RAF camp!
The valve caps will be safe on the RAF camp!
Thats what the Vento owner thought!
hahahaha i asked him before hand!
Just made these to be honest!
Will fit em tomorrow
Got options of either the yellow, or smoked indicators. Will gander with both the morra!
Also, opinions on tinting the headlights to match?
Stu
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/11102008585.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/11102008586.jpg
got to admit the smoked one on its own looks odd so think the yellow set will look better all matched.
Fitted the front yellow tinted reflectors
Leave it as it is, or fit the yellow indicators too?
And opinions on doing the headlamps too??
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/12102008589.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/Novastyla/Golf/12102008588.jpg
vaughanmc
12-10-08, 06:09 PM
Not too keen on them mate, look dis-coloured, old and f*cked
Prefer the ones you had on it tbh :)
Your car though
ummm, no!
Although if you were to gold leaf the inside of the headlights, tieing it in with the wheels maybe... then yellow/gold fogs/indictors might look ok...
Certanly differant, not the boring 'black/smoke everything out' approach
Cheers for the comments
I like it
Cars getting painted soon anyway, and itll tie in a bit better!! ;)
NovaGuy1400SRi
12-10-08, 10:12 PM
Yellow reflectors look good i think, would like to see it with the yellow indicators too though :thumb:
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2446/jjjjjjjjiv1.jpg
wat do we think??
Pistol Pete
12-10-08, 10:23 PM
On the front indicators, i would have tinted them dark.
The above PS is er, different! What about black centres?
me too haha
Watch this space!!
Mikey_J
13-10-08, 07:42 PM
Id leave it like that tbh..... makes it look grizzly! :thumb:
Nah
Its changing
trust me
watch this space!!!
Washer bottle and battery moved to the boot
Header tank heading for the bin
And mirrors removed!
Pics this weekend y0
dhdev (Oli)
20-10-08, 09:12 PM
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2446/jjjjjjjjiv1.jpg
wat do we think??
Green wheels FTW y0!
Car's looking good BTW, I'd go yellow on the indicators.
cheers oli
thinking baby blue wheels too
ohh yeah forgot to say stoo Saab do a Met grey colour that looks like primer but shiny looks mint..
cant find any but it caught my eye last friday and thought of you but then i for got..
the colour is Parchment Silver (met)
Head gasket goes bang!!!
TDI Goes in this week!!
Hey Stoo Boy :thumb:
I like it, :p
Havent updated this for a while!
Havent really been arshed with it tbh!
Might be having the roof cut of and painted black soon anyway ;)
~~joycey~~
26-11-08, 02:56 AM
Looking good dude :thumb:
Its looking dead!!
Engine says no.
funk knows whats up with it!!!
So, anyway, it may be getting replaced shortly with its topless red and black cousin
Its a bit drool
Pics to follow IF i get it!!
Btw the picture's on the front page saying there vento/ jetta front ends on a mk3 golf. There not jetta front end's. They are the rally front ends.
Jetta front ends arn't very nice headlights are to big. Better getting the rally cause headlights are smaller and it has the vent under them. Good luck finding one thou.
Nice car btw. You want to get the vr6 highline inverior. But hold out for the recaro leather.↲
If you live in the US the a Vento IS a Jetta! There never was a mk3 rallye, unless you count the 3 x A59's (which are cool as funk :cool:)
Mk2 rallye:
http://www.globalcar.com/techimage/7607_1.jpg
mk3 'rallye' AKA A59
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/4683/a59frontcoverji0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Btw the picture's on the front page saying there vento/ jetta front ends on a mk3 golf. There not jetta front end's. They are the rally front ends.
Jetta front ends arn't very nice headlights are to big. Better getting the rally cause headlights are smaller and it has the vent under them. Good luck finding one thou.
Nice car btw. You want to get the vr6 highline inverior. But hold out for the recaro leather.↲
When you know what your talking about, then try again.......:roll:
Btw the picture's on the front page saying there vento/ jetta front ends on a mk3 golf. There not jetta front end's. They are the rally front ends.
Jetta front ends arn't very nice headlights are to big. Better getting the rally cause headlights are smaller and it has the vent under them. Good luck finding one thou.
Nice car btw. You want to get the vr6 highline inverior. But hold out for the recaro leather.↲
YES they are vento/Jetta front's...
this is a vento/jetta, they have smallish headlight's
http://www.volkspage.net/artigos/16/fotos/vento/vwVENTO.JPG
now please SHUT THE FCUK UP, as you dont have a clue
Maybe
Maybe not
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/adamoliver/NewCar/Picture649.jpg
prefer it with a black roof personally...
but a cabrio would suit you :p
Nah black roof sucks!
Its pimp!
Cabby FTW
Maybe
Maybe not
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/adamoliver/NewCar/Picture649.jpg
Now that is :cool:
Cheers nick
Still in negotiations, but all being well, pick it up next week!
Its ever so slightly different to that now, but as per, i already has plans!!
Still in negotiations with the guy for that cabby
Nick, where did you get your carbon stuff done??
God i can't keep up with you stoo! Thought you were back on a hot hatch again!!
You found out whats up with the engine in the red one?
Red one is getting broken. Im pulling my hair out trying to figure out whats up with it!
All the bits being sold on.
Schmidts going on the cabby ;)
RHs are gone
The clio ended up not being very nice after a HPI, so deposit is returned!
Red one is getting broken. Im pulling my hair out trying to figure out whats up with it!
All the bits being sold on.
Schmidts going on the cabby ;)
RHs are gone
The clio ended up not being very nice after a HPI, so deposit is returned!
Sorry to hear bout the clio!
Just a random quip, i drove a fabia vrs diesel today, and absolutly loved it, just had a scout round, easily mappable to 185bhp, and are megar cheap. I want one!
(edit didn't you once have a seat?)
Glad to hear the schmidts are staying!
FVRS!! FTW!
Lovely little cars
I had a mk4 ibiza cupra
yeah schmidts will go on the cabby
LOL Cheers benn, but its been dead for nearly a year now :)
Damn it, i didnt look at the date.
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