W3E VW Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Did have a thread somewhere for my build but not updated it in so long. Here it is from the start.Bought it a year and a half back, in a very very sorry state. Was supposed to be a subtle toy as i loved my last gti but little did i know how much i would get carried away.First thing was to get all the mechanicals done. there was alot. New heater matrix, 2xnew valve oil seals, head gasket, water pump, belts. Got the callipers powdercoatet, replace every bush with powerflex, goodridge hoses and all new barkes.Next up a trip to the body shop to get the full car painted. Windows and engine out and off it went.Next up was a set of A.P coilovers and lenso bsx wheels with 165/50 brigestonesStandrad interior was retrimmed in red and black nappa nextNext up came the air-ride, colour coded tank. And also took the chance to take the dasho out AGAIN and get it trimmed in matching black and red nappa with red stichingDuring the time it was getting done put a shortened recess on the rear bumper and put a scorpion cat back exhaust on.After paying a wee trip to mike the polisher the car now had these, fully ceramic polished bbs rs, baskets done too. Cambridge lights, stubby mirror and alot of other wee daft bits and bobsGot the aeriel and brake light smoothed out nextHad my eyes on a set of cs recaros for a while and when i got best lupo at dc, decided to treat the car to them. played a bout with rear benches so have a mk4 rear fold down, lupo base and changed the leather round with matching recaro stitching.Also put a wee plate on it.currently looks like this. And so it begins all over again ......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) WowLove this Nice work dude !!! Edited November 14, 2010 by 12yan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley-Arosa Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have a photo of this somewhere, see if i can fish it out But I love this such a high standard and love the interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley-Arosa Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Found em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 One of my favs could look at this all day long and not get bored!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 thanks, i was cleaning while hungover never a good combination will be looking fresh for next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Red and black looks absolutely sick together! Always a good combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshArosa Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Love this mate,Only thing id do is put a nice shiny VW badge on the rear, apart from that its perfect!Who's done the body work/trimming? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 The interior was done by a local guy up my way byers retrim he specalises in wedding car and classics. Most of the bodywork has been done by allied in glasgow there a ferrari approved repairer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 i voted this in best lupo gti thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 thanks mitchell, we need to catch up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADZ Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 insane man, will be keeping my eye on this!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Front end back on. front arches rolled and smoothed and front numper fully smoothed. ashley four branch and de-cat on, new radiator, pipes, power steering pump and most nut and bolts. Bit more progress this weekwil get better pictures tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPall Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 This is amazing!I'll be checking this thread a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPall Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 This is amazing!I'll be checking this thread a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Very red and very awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonbrown Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Very red and very awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 some more chroming arrived back today, not had a chance to get photos yet. Darn dealers still not got my bits that were on back order grrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croakey Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 i was hoping you were going to fit the 3l style front indicator units, always wondered what they would like retrofitted to a stock gti bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 like it! saw it at a ud and dc this yearnot sure about the front though with the removal of them lights?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 i decided to do something different, still got a smoothed of front bumper if i decide i dont like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croakey Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 like i said fella, looks awesome, would just love to see it intergrating a 3l grille/indicator set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADZ Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I love that front bumper mate bradz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3E VW Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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