Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Wow, good work :) and thanks for the advice on the handbrake grip, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Wow, good work :) and thanks for the advice on the handbrake grip, lol. No worries Pat, i take it you got sorted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Yup, all sorted. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to give it a proper exterior clean since I got it but I hope to get it close to your level soon :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Had a wee problem with the 8v that i got sorted today :clap: , it was a slight hesitation when giving it the rev after changing gear and was wrecking my head, i got a coil from GSF and fitted it and it sorted my problem :D , my old mk3 GTI used to do the same and i never figured it out, any 8v owners might know what im talking about! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted August 4, 2009 Right lads a bit of an update on the oul 8v Old worn drivers seat lower bolster Big difference Tinted rears from empire graphics, and colour coded badges, also painted rear bumper and back pannel to freshen them up Clear repeaters and new 90 mm splitter Also bought a set of 16" BBS RCs, cant wait to get them on :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 4, 2009 That will look superb on the BBS 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted August 4, 2009 wow, superb work! car looks minty fresh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted August 5, 2009 Cheers lads, will get some pics up when yhe BBS RCs are on :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted November 26, 2009 Well i thought it was about time for an update, i fitted the RCs for a few weeks, they looked well but i didnt like the handling of the car with them on so i sold them, the plan now is to convert the car to 5 stud and run it on speedlines which i love :) , so the car is on axle stands at the minute with the axle removed, ive blasted and painted the axle and fitted axle bushings today, ive also got spacers made up to space the rear axle out 13mm either side to have it the same as the VR one, ill get more pics up soon but here is a few Speedline trial fitted Axle painted (bad pic) Few bits painted Some rusty spots that i have to see to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted November 26, 2009 I've been looking for a commuter car for a while now, and forgot about the 8v, I think you've got a really nice car there pal, nice one :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marmite monster 0 Posted November 26, 2009 loving the 8v i remeber back in the day when i had an 8v gti mk2 was ssoooo good on fuel bet your loving it need to find a way to turn off 2 pistons on the vr6 when in cruz mode! looks lovley on the speedlines btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted November 27, 2009 I'm always well impressed with the speed and quality of the work ppl manage on this forum. Puts me to shame :( Good job mate!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted November 28, 2009 I've been looking for a commuter car for a while now, and forgot about the 8v, I think you've got a really nice car there pal, nice one :D Thanks Kip, still lots to do yet tho, id defo recomend an 8v for a commuter, they can be bought very reasonable now too loving the 8v i remeber back in the day when i had an 8v gti mk2 was ssoooo good on fuel bet your loving it need to find a way to turn off 2 pistons on the vr6 when in cruz mode! looks lovley on the speedlines btw :D ya its good on petrol alright, hard to beat the VR when you put the foot down tho :D I'm always well impressed with the speed and quality of the work ppl manage on this forum. Puts me to shame :( Good job mate!! I agree, there is some serious workmanship put in on this forum, thats where i try and get motivation from :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedman 0 Posted November 28, 2009 looks superb mate :salute: like the rear lights, i got the same after seeing them on your vr6 terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted November 28, 2009 looks superb mate :salute: like the rear lights, i got the same after seeing them on your vr6 terry Cheers Terry, Ive had them on a few cars now and have had no bother with them, how do you find them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedman 0 Posted November 28, 2009 looks superb mate :salute: like the rear lights, i got the same after seeing them on your vr6 terry Cheers Terry, Ive had them on a few cars now and have had no bother with them, how do you find them? I really like them they look oem and flash orange if only the edges were easier :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted November 28, 2009 looks superb mate :salute: like the rear lights, i got the same after seeing them on your vr6 terry Cheers Terry, Ive had them on a few cars now and have had no bother with them, how do you find them? I really like them they look oem and flash orange if only the edges were easier :lol: The corners really test the paitence alright but worth it in the end :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted February 22, 2010 Have been doing some work to the 8v lately as it has been lying on axle stands for too long :( when i removed the axle i found a fair bit or rust so i started treating it The dreaded rust Ground down Rust treatment applied Etch primed 3 coats of primer and some seam sealer Mkiv calipers powder coated with new seals Some powder coated bits Bumper carrier refitted New brake pipes More new bits n bobs New bushings fitted Axle in place Thats all for now, more soon :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 22, 2010 Wow! Its gonna be great when you've finished replacing all you can :D Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted February 22, 2010 Wow! Its gonna be great when you've finished replacing all you can :D Looking forward to seeing more! Cheers, lots to do yet, its hard to know where to stop :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 23, 2010 Wow! Its gonna be great when you've finished replacing all you can :D Looking forward to seeing more! Cheers, lots to do yet, its hard to know where to stop :D ah roll with it, mate roll with it.... whilst you have the enthusiasm and motivation! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted March 1, 2010 A small update, got the axle all torqued up, brake discs and calipers fitted and all bled twice. it was great to get it out as it was in the garage for about 4 months :D Gotta love silver, four months of dust and it still looks clean :D I have my new Milltek cat back comming next monday, cant wait, also dont know wheather to fit sebrings or get adapters and fit speedlines, all opinions welcome. Gonna drive it for a while now and then tackle the front section Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 1, 2010 That's looking really good mate- shame the brakes etc don't stay like that for long! Westwoods are growing on me 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted March 1, 2010 That's looking really good mate- shame the brakes etc don't stay like that for long! Westwoods are growing on me 8) Really like my Westwoods too, even more after a refurb with new centre caps: 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfCorrado March 2010 after clean and new bits fitted 003.jpg[/attachment:33mfry1h] Corrado March 2010 after clean and new bits fitted 004.jpg[/attachment:33mfry1h] Ian. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
til2143 0 Posted March 1, 2010 That's looking really good mate- shame the brakes etc don't stay like that for long! Westwoods are growing on me 8) Really like my Westwoods too, even more after a refurb with new centre caps: 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfCorrado March 2010 after clean and new bits fitted 003.jpg[/attachment:3upvn0zm] Corrado March 2010 after clean and new bits fitted 004.jpg[/attachment:3upvn0zm] Ian. :D They do look nice Ian, i like them too but they sit in far too much, have you yours spaced out? any pics of the whole car with the westwoods? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
