GCDG60 0 Posted September 3, 2011 Hi Guys, been away for a while, this is my third g60 now, I roamed into the world of Honda Vtecs which i still love for reliablilty and performance but....man.... i missed that supercharger noise so had to get another one, When i got this it had been parked for 6 years and needed a new wing and front bumper so i got some items off ebay, i then treated her to a full respray and im happy so far.... Engine is completely standard at the moment and it was owned by a lady :-) , charger has never been done so will be next on the list.... i need a front bumper bracket as its not sitting right yet....more pics to come soon.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted September 3, 2011 welcome back, looks a nice clean base to build on :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 So few more things before i start cleaning her up...had to get a new windscreen due to a huge crack, car flew through the MOT after this :-) At the moment the engine is completely standard with 104k and runs great....however the charger has never been serviced so I think thats next, im tempting to leave it as boost is spot on but think id better get my self down to G werks asap to be sure. I wanted to keep her oem but a set of bilstein shocks and 40mm konis got me so she sits nice, what do you guys think of the rims? got 4 wheel laser alignment done.....and a trip to volkwagen resulted in the purchase of lots of new nuts and bolts, near gear knob, brand new 90mm splitter and a various bits. so more pics soon.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 16, 2011 Is that Ice Grey Violet? Looks lovely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted September 16, 2011 That is a VERY smart looking G60, nice buy! 104k miles and no service on the charger though! :suprised: I'll be very surprised if you get very good boost at all tbh. I'd get and check the charger hoses for oil if you have a free min... if you don't find oil then I'd be very surprised! Otherwise I think it looks spot on! Are you sure that she's on OEM shocks? she looks spot on in terms of drop... or is it those wheels that's making it look that way.... :scratch: I would swear you should have a good 2 inches above the tyres to the arches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 Helios Blue, thing is my phone makes it look different all the time! sometimes blue, sometimes purple! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 16, 2011 Does look very good :) Where abouts in Birmingham are you? I'm only over between Coventry and Solihull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 @ Alex, i was going to stay oem but they are bilstein shocks with a 40mm drop on koni springs, Hey Jim, I live in Handsworth wood but currently work in london monday to friday but around most weekends, cool, my uncle lives in leamington not to far from cov Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 16, 2011 Its a great colour that, one of VW's better colours. My G60 had 89k miles on the original charger when I bought it, I ran it till about 105k then my brother did till about 120k. No issues at all. Good choice of wheel as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 cheers Coullstar, cool, if they are driven correctly, i.e warmed up properly and not redlined i guess they are fine, this is my 3rd G60 and ive never done a charger service on any and they've been 100% reliable although my previous two had 60k on, regret selling them really. I think ill get it done for peace of mind though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted September 16, 2011 @ Alex, i was going to stay oem but they are bilstein shocks with a 40mm drop on koni springs Ahh sorry misread your second post! Coullstar - That's amazing, do the OEM seal and bearings out perform the new ones then or is it just never same once you start to dismantle the charger? 120k is a little more than recommended 65k :lol: ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 Volkswagen made to charger as a sealed unit never to be serviced i believe so aslong as regular oil changes with moderately sensible driving is done, i believe they are infact very reliable, I once spotted a mature dude (old guy) in a g60 and asked him if he'd ever had the charger done, he looked puzzled and said my local vw dont do that, he'd had it from new and it had 128k on the clock on the original charger, i believe he still has it!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted September 16, 2011 makes you wonder why folk with stock chargers spend £400 every 30-40k to fix the charger when you could get a new one and have 120K miles of blissfully uneventful driving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 16, 2011 yep i agree. to be honest ,mine hasnt been done and im scared to put my foot down, everytime i do im listening for a loud bang......off to g werks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 17, 2011 UPDATE: few parts picked up from the dealers, even parts ive been told were obselete in the past i managed to get brand new... so ive got hold of: Brand new gear knob new 90mm splitter re-enforcement bar for splitter with all clips and screws clips for interior rear window heater switch!!! front grill lower towbar cover!!!! lots of nuts and bolts bit of autoglym bumper care should do the trick........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) this weekend managed to get a few things sorted: New OEM gear knob fitted OEM grill fitted New number plates Car completely undersealed removed front bumper and painted front cross member and iron bumper bracket new splitter fitted with all new bolts New seats fitted!! Think i may keep the alloys...just need a refurb Edited September 27, 2011 by GCDG60 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 27, 2011 I darent ask how much the new splitter was from VW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 I darent ask how much the new splitter was from VW. got a good discount to be honest...still hurt though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Those Seats are PURE porn... did you get them done yourself? Edit: BTW... do you know the OEM part number for the gear knob? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Those Seats are PURE porn... did you get them done yourself? Edit: BTW... do you know the OEM part number for the gear knob? Hey Alex, ill grab the number for the gearknob later..... The seats were off my mate, he got them of someone who only put them in for shows, so they look brand new! i think mj interiors may have done them.. forgot to mention i fitted TT pedals too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big'G' 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Very nice indeed, looks like you got a good car there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Very nice indeed' date=' looks like you got a good car there.[/quote'] cheers, you should have seen it before! spent alot of time restoring, cleaning and fixing! been worth it though :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Top work mate, love the colour. Like the way you have gone back to the original grill :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Top work mate, love the colour. Like the way you have gone back to the original grill :thumbleft: Cheers Danny, trying to keep it looking reasonably oem, hence the grill and original rear lights and indicators, Lowered it 40mm and thats about it, the engine is staying standard i think :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted October 25, 2011 ....So nearly finished the car and now the weather is getting bad :-(, might have to hibernate until next year! Just an update of the last couple months work: VR6 Bonnet fitted Felt placed behind most switches and dash to stop all squeaks! Removed all speaker grills and sprayed satin black New leather seats New Front splitter and all bolts and bar underneath undersealed new oem gearknob audi TT pedals New oem mats gearbox oil done Full service replaced lots of bolts i got from vw (these are surprislingly cheap from the dealers!) Car is driving spot on! Next month plans are too get charger rebuilt, fit bbm rs outlet and get alloys refurbed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
