Rotrex powered R32
Discussion
missing the VR6 said:
Amazing car, something like that would be my sort of dream daily driver.
Regarding the RNS510, is it 5 or 7 digit postcode finder? You probably know but if it's 5 you should be able to put the latest 7 digit dvd in and it will update the unit to 7 digit postcode finder.
Thanks, the whole aim of the project has been to keep it as a useable daily driver.Regarding the RNS510, is it 5 or 7 digit postcode finder? You probably know but if it's 5 you should be able to put the latest 7 digit dvd in and it will update the unit to 7 digit postcode finder.
The RNS510 is running the latest maps with 7 digit postcode.
Roverload said:
I'm in love, you took the best looking hot hatch of them all IMO and gave it the welly it needs, top man! Top car!
Thanks
Update time
The car is currently residing at KDS in Gillingham. Back in March I booked it in for a full re-spray as the clear coat was starting to lift in a few places.
They started off by going round the car with a paint depth gauge to assess the current state of the paintwork, Factory paint should read around 120um.
Unfortunately they found a few issues, the worst was the boot lid
Yep that's 2mm of filler there! they were surprised it had staid in for all this time...
Drivers side
They found some original paint on the passenger side rear quarter
This all came as a bit of a shock to me
as I have owned the car from 2 years old, when I bought it I was told "the car had never been near a body shop sir" or had any accident damage. So much for an approved used VW
Due to these problems a lot more work was going to be needed, as various parts of the car will need taking back to bare metal to ensure there won’t be any future problems and all the glass will have to be removed.
I was almost at the point of not bothering, however my heart overruled my head and I decided to goahead
As of today the car is in the paint booth
Based on previous examples of KDS work, when it’s done it will look better than a factory fresh car so can't wait to get it back
The car is currently residing at KDS in Gillingham. Back in March I booked it in for a full re-spray as the clear coat was starting to lift in a few places.
They started off by going round the car with a paint depth gauge to assess the current state of the paintwork, Factory paint should read around 120um.
Unfortunately they found a few issues, the worst was the boot lid
Yep that's 2mm of filler there! they were surprised it had staid in for all this time...
Drivers side
They found some original paint on the passenger side rear quarter
This all came as a bit of a shock to me
as I have owned the car from 2 years old, when I bought it I was told "the car had never been near a body shop sir" or had any accident damage. So much for an approved used VWDue to these problems a lot more work was going to be needed, as various parts of the car will need taking back to bare metal to ensure there won’t be any future problems and all the glass will have to be removed.
I was almost at the point of not bothering, however my heart overruled my head and I decided to goahead
As of today the car is in the paint booth
Based on previous examples of KDS work, when it’s done it will look better than a factory fresh car so can't wait to get it back
cliffe_mafia said:
Awesome thread and car! I just love the noise in the videos. I can't wait for the next update - she'll look brand new
When I last spoke to KDS I think the plan was for the glass to go back in on Wednesday, so hopefully might get it back on Saturday. So if all goes to plan I will be able to update with a few pictures of it's new coat.big dub said:
Just read the whole thread. A stunning, very well looked after R32. 
Thanks 
I collected the car today and all I could say was WOW, I was amazed with the quality of the finish it looks better than a new car. Kelly and his team have done an amazing job I’m really happy with the finish, they also gave me a memory stick with over 400 photos showing the process from start to finish.
During:
After
This is probably my favourite
Just to give an idea of the transformation of the paintwork finish, before:
Paintwork after:
It looked good for all of an hour, it now has bug splatters from the journey home and it has rained
. Oh well out with the quick detailer.
I’m really happy with the finish, they also gave me a memory stick with over 400 photos showing the process from start to finish.During:
After
This is probably my favourite
Just to give an idea of the transformation of the paintwork finish, before:
Paintwork after:
It looked good for all of an hour, it now has bug splatters from the journey home and it has rained
. Oh well out with the quick detailer. C. Grimsley said:
trashbat said:
Nice! May I ask how much the respray was? Feel free to be vague and/or PM if you like - and I understand if you'd rather not share.
I would like to know this too, it looks amazing.Carl
Just got back from a day at GTI International, the paintwork is now covered with more dead bugs
Did 3 runs up the 1/4 mile drag strip
Run 1 13.39
Run 2 13.44
Run 3 13.36
It was my first time running on a drag strip, so I'm happy with the results even if they are a bit slow considering the power the car's running (at least they were consistent
) SO so so so nice. Fantastic respray, outstanding mechanical parts and great to see it used properly - it can't get much better!
I'm being ultra critical (baring in mind I'd have to sell a kidney to build a similar car!) is the lower bumper grills, if you could modify the intercooler pipe to allow a standard trim to be fitted there would be no clues about the supercharger.
I'm being ultra critical (baring in mind I'd have to sell a kidney to build a similar car!) is the lower bumper grills, if you could modify the intercooler pipe to allow a standard trim to be fitted there would be no clues about the supercharger.
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