VW Golf GTi 1.8 Turbo
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Swampy1982 said:
I'm breaking a mk4, based in Peterborough, if you tell me what you want I can strip most parts and meet your half way... (1.6 engine tho, but does have full interior, carpets, door cards, parcel shelf etc)
I'm sorting some mechanical stuff first of all, will bear you in mind when I need my trims. ThanksUpdate - 13/04/2017
Been a while since this has been updated so thought I would take a few photos yesterday.
One of the many niggly bits on my to do list was the fuel flap being stuck open. This was down to the fuel flap solenoid that is tucked away behind the headlining area in the boot area of the car.
Sounds silly but now having a locked fuel flap with a switch that works, helps me on the way to feel like I'm not shedding this golf.
Next on my to do list. Tie Rods, Track Rod Ends & Drop Links.
I need to get some anti roll bar bushes but I will be going poly for these.
My silent coat sound deadening, hopefully more than enough for the front doors ready for the speakers to go in, along with my ebay roller special. I've had this sitting around for way too long, being very lazy.
Photo of the car itself. Not that it looks great by any means but pictures, especially edited, is hard to see defects. Unfortunately for me I see these every day. Now the weather is improving and before it gets to hot outdoors I am going to give the car a clean and decon and get my DA out finally.
Need some external trims, oh and a windscreen.
The wheels in all their glory.
This N/S/F wheel is pitted with brake dust still. Just one of those things I've not attacked since I lost a bit of love for the car.
I'm sure with this bodywork I will be able to get some nice 50/50's.
Any advice on this roof dent and hows best to get this repaired please let me know.
I believe this is some sort of glue on the door?
One of many scratches on the car.
Dirt inside both of the headlights. Going to source some anniversary lights.
Still need some work on the interior but it's coming along.
Will source a second 3 spoke and send it off for trimming I think. This wheel has seen better days.
This tank is going to be replaced when I change the thermostat and housing along with a new coolant temp sensor.
Then I will have to follow suit and replace the windscreen wash bottle also.
The longer I own the car, the more I find I need to spend and I don't want it to feel like a money pit. I have been considering selling due to the size but I don't want to spend to much on a car. But most cars in this price region, especially petrol turbo is going to need money spent.
I will carry on repairing and hopefully improve the body of the car and see how I feel.
Been a while since this has been updated so thought I would take a few photos yesterday.
One of the many niggly bits on my to do list was the fuel flap being stuck open. This was down to the fuel flap solenoid that is tucked away behind the headlining area in the boot area of the car.
Sounds silly but now having a locked fuel flap with a switch that works, helps me on the way to feel like I'm not shedding this golf.
Next on my to do list. Tie Rods, Track Rod Ends & Drop Links.
I need to get some anti roll bar bushes but I will be going poly for these.
My silent coat sound deadening, hopefully more than enough for the front doors ready for the speakers to go in, along with my ebay roller special. I've had this sitting around for way too long, being very lazy.
Photo of the car itself. Not that it looks great by any means but pictures, especially edited, is hard to see defects. Unfortunately for me I see these every day. Now the weather is improving and before it gets to hot outdoors I am going to give the car a clean and decon and get my DA out finally.
Need some external trims, oh and a windscreen.
The wheels in all their glory.
This N/S/F wheel is pitted with brake dust still. Just one of those things I've not attacked since I lost a bit of love for the car.
I'm sure with this bodywork I will be able to get some nice 50/50's.
Any advice on this roof dent and hows best to get this repaired please let me know.
I believe this is some sort of glue on the door?
One of many scratches on the car.
Dirt inside both of the headlights. Going to source some anniversary lights.
Still need some work on the interior but it's coming along.
Will source a second 3 spoke and send it off for trimming I think. This wheel has seen better days.
This tank is going to be replaced when I change the thermostat and housing along with a new coolant temp sensor.
Then I will have to follow suit and replace the windscreen wash bottle also.
The longer I own the car, the more I find I need to spend and I don't want it to feel like a money pit. I have been considering selling due to the size but I don't want to spend to much on a car. But most cars in this price region, especially petrol turbo is going to need money spent.
I will carry on repairing and hopefully improve the body of the car and see how I feel.
xjay1337 said:
I always enjoy how you take proper pictures when you update your thread haha.
Don't lose the love, you've done a lot of little things which add up
Ha keeps me occupied. Camera is normally somewhere near by so it does no harm using it.Don't lose the love, you've done a lot of little things which add up
Hopefully I can pull some love back for it.
I have just done the drop links but that can wait till the next update once a couple other bits are done.
Update 2 - 13/04/2017
Well I was bored at home after work and I am just about to continue watching Sons of Anarchy, I know right, I seem to be the only person who hasn't seen it all yet.
Anyway today had a bit of spare time to do my droplink. They didn't look particularly bad while attached to the car, but it's an area I am just freshening up as the ride isn't great, especially on London roads and having speed humps everywhere.
This is what I started with...
What I finished off with...
Shot of the old links...
Next on my list.. Track Rod Ends & Tie Rods
I leave my camera laying around and mates at work only ever want to take photos of me when they get their hands on it haha.. Atleast it proves I'm learning.
More updates soon.
Well I was bored at home after work and I am just about to continue watching Sons of Anarchy, I know right, I seem to be the only person who hasn't seen it all yet.
Anyway today had a bit of spare time to do my droplink. They didn't look particularly bad while attached to the car, but it's an area I am just freshening up as the ride isn't great, especially on London roads and having speed humps everywhere.
This is what I started with...
What I finished off with...
Shot of the old links...
Next on my list.. Track Rod Ends & Tie Rods
I leave my camera laying around and mates at work only ever want to take photos of me when they get their hands on it haha.. Atleast it proves I'm learning.
More updates soon.
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