JMC 0 Posted January 22, 2007 Cheers for the positive comments as always folks. Only a little mod I know, but thought I would put up what I made at the weekend. Been wanting a decent phone holder for ages, but didn't want something huge or obtrusive, so decided to make one from some strip metal I had left over from doing my stereo. Think it turned out OK.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Finally got round to starting the list of jobs I have for 2007. After buying sat nav at christmas and having a phone mount I was ending up with too many wires, so bought another cigarette lighter and fitted that in the shelf under the glove box. Now no need to have wires coming out of the front of the dash. Hurrah. Also fitted a Passat centre sunvisor and some of the new Philips Xtreme power bulbs. They even came with free sidelight bulbs although after taking the picture I noticed they were the wrong fitting. However one phone call later and right ones were dispatched. The new bulbs are good so :thumbleft: Only another 473 things left on the list now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Just fitted a FK grill (thanks to Darren and the G-Werks boys fo that). Must admit do like the look of it. Also set up a fan to work with my oil cooler. Running it in parallel with the radiator fan so it'll come on when needed. May sort out a manual override as well at some point... Just used a 6 inch computer fan at the moment, but if it works alright I'll fit a stronger one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted March 10, 2007 good work, like the idea of a fan for the oil cooler, have you noticed difference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Haven't taken it on any journeys long enough for it to get hot enough yet. But when I do I'll report back about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Also ordered a cover for the bottom of the belts, with the aim of making it last longer than a few thousand miles by keeping stones out. Did you ever get one of these? If so - where from and how much may I ask? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted May 12, 2007 Also ordered a cover for the bottom of the belts, with the aim of making it last longer than a few thousand miles by keeping stones out. Did you ever get one of these? If so - where from and how much may I ask? Yep, did buy one. Got it from G-Werks along with a load of other bits. Think it was about £30 for everything, but they are standard vag parts (just for the VR6). Got rid of the toothed belt though, after eating 2 belts in a month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted June 9, 2007 Finally got round to doing some more work. Fitted a new 12" Davies Craig fan from G-werks. Replaced the old (huge) radiator fan with a nice new slimline, high flow one, in a quest to keep summer running temperatures under control. All I need to do now it take out the cowl again, sand it down and down and re-paint it as it looks so scabby :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted June 9, 2007 I've got lots of fans ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolex 0 Posted June 16, 2007 hello fella, c's looking as good as ever. can i ask where you got your wheels from?,an are they compomotive mo's? been looking for some for a while an cant find any anywhere.......unless your thinking of selling them in the near future ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Been ages since I added anything, so thought it was about time :D :D Well, got my AP 2 piece discs on. These are 315mm and 25.4mm thick, and better suit my Boxster callipers (meant for 24mm thick discs). Interestingly, despite the slight extra thickness the pads (Pagid Fast Roads) went in without modifying at all. Just have 500 miles of bedding them in now. All in all really happy with then, and having just changed the rears as well, have a whole new braking setup now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Yet again I seem to have gone ages without posting anything. Well my resprayed headlining is now in along with all of the trim that I did. Overall I'd say the plastic spray is great for the trim, but it does make the fabric feel slightly rougher and is quiet easily marked. If you don't want the expense and hassle of trimming it in some different fabric then it is a great cheap alternative however. In the end it cost me about £50 to do the A, B, and C pillars, the sunvisors, and all the headlining and sunroof (of which £30 was the headlining and sunroof). Been an experience and the car is sooooo much quieter with all the trim back in. Will hopefully have more to report soon after the new engine goes in 8) :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dog_day_sunrise 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Is this car currently featured on http://www.matey-matey.com? Thought I recognised it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Is this car currently featured on http://www.matey-matey.com? Thought I recognised it! Oooh, fame. Yep, it is on there, although it has loads done since I wrote that. Really need to get back on there and rewrite the information so it's a bit more up to date :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Lookin sweet. Dont suppose you have the part number for the tourag torch? also what did you spray the lining with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgarwood07 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Lookin sweet. Dont suppose you have the part number for the toureg torch? also what did you spray the lining with? I sold him the spray! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 24, 2008 Lookin sweet. Dont suppose you have the part number for the tourag torch? also what did you spray the lining with? Sorry mate, don't have the part number, but you can get them from vagparts.co.uk (search for torch) if that's any use :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted March 24, 2008 nice work.. Im after some interior spray to do the visors & few other bits.. PM me if you have a link or contact... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 24, 2008 nice work.. Im after some interior spray to do the visors & few other bits.. PM me if you have a link or contact... Cheers Bally. You have PM :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted March 24, 2008 that looks crackin mate 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 29, 2008 that looks crackin mate 8) Cheers g60greeny. Going in for a new 1.9 engine with G-Werks next week. Will be a new car then :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted March 29, 2008 Oh yes, 100cc doesnt sound alot and may not increase overall power but the total different engine characteristics it will have will amaze you. Free revving and high revving monster it will be :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted March 29, 2008 that headlining looks mint mate, good effort, bet your looking forward to the engine doing aswell :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted April 1, 2008 that headlining looks mint mate, good effort, bet your looking forward to the engine doing aswell :D Thanks, and yes the new engine will be fun :D :D . Took the car down to G-werks yesterday, so just a mater of time :clap: . Also going in is a modified box with VR6 1st and 2nd and a peloquin, lightened flywheel, smoothed throttle body and 4 branch. Been acquiring parts for ages in preparation :lol: :lol: Interested to see what the extra 100cc's makes Junkie. If all goes to plan I should be along at the RR day (as a spectator only as I wont have run the engine in) so would be intrigued to pick your brains about the differences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolex 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Wow :luvlove: brakes looking good 8) An the engine plans should be spot on by the sound of it. :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
