Scott0695 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Thought i'd make a thread so here goes..My first car a 53' plate, 1 Litre Black Arosa lowered on AP coilovers, and on BBS RA's, De-badged rear, black front badge, BMC CDA and a Powerflow twin exit exhaust.Only had some service history but planning on making records for myself.Needed a service and two new front tyres, so they were first to be done.Currently done a few things to it myself which I will update soon with some pictures.Things done myself so far:De-wipered rearReplaced interior bulb for an LEDReplaced headlight bulbs for Ring 120%GTI under-dash cupholdersGTI gearknob and gaiterNew parcel shelfNew matsNew headunitReplace temp sensorFix the drivers side electric windowWind DeflectorsPlans so far:General clean and tidy up, including engine baySmoothed Lupo rear bumperPressed Plates Edited June 3, 2014 by Scott0695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looks nice, I hope you're going to change to the Lupo rear lights as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Looks nice, I hope you're going to change to the Lupo rear lights as well Thanks! Forgot to mention already done Arosa lights are horrible!So here's a few photo's just to show some work i've done.First the de-wipered rear and put a bee sting aerial on. Did have stickers here at one point but I felt it looks so much cleaner without.GTI Under-dash cupholders, GTI gearknob and gaiter, and parcel shelf. Sold the in-dash cupholders as I really had no use for them any more.Also, took advantage of the weather today and decided to repaint my badge, then also painted my coolant cap, and windscreen wash cap matt black. I'll add some pictures when they're back on. Edited April 1, 2014 by Scott0695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) As I mentioned I painted a few bits yesterday, quite happy with the results.Started like this..Few coats of paint laterAnd back on:Been looking at a few things at the moment, such as LED plate bulbs (that don't blow the fuse) and a new temp sensor, should get round to getting that sorted soon. Won a window switch on Ebay for a fiver too, so quite pleased with that. Edited April 5, 2014 by Scott0695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Looks nice to much black for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Looks nice to much black for me though.Thanks, I do agree though, at some point I will get some new wheels, may just plasti-dip them white or something to make do with at the moment, trying to save up for insurance renewal as a student means funds are low, but insurance companies are allowed to get away with extortionate prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 How much out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 How much what sorry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 £1700 but due to mods add about £500 First car, and year driving though so I guess it's expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Bloody hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 £1700 but due to mods add about £500 First car, and year driving though so I guess it's expected.Is that for a year?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 For the year, insurance sure is expensive May as well get it done now though, rather than in a few years when no doubt premiums will be even higher for young drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Wow, just wow. I paid 1600 euros on the car itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Just wait I have 1 years NCB and im now paying £446 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 So, bit of an update. Since getting my switch had a go at finally replacing it and to cut it short, it was for the passenger side (not stated on eBay) so went to get a new switch from VW and hopefully getting that sorted tomorrow. I also have a few things on order and a couple more plans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Oh there is an a and a b window switch lol, I need a passenger side one, hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yeah I got the A I knew they were different but only found out after literally stripping them down to find there was no way to make it work I'll drop you a mail about that switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Productive day today, good and bad. Firstly, finally got my switch sorted.Off with the door card and new switch in. However, when trying it found it that the regulator has gone, wires have frayed on the back and the window isn't clamped in place properly so I need to spend more to get that sorted On the other hand got some new treats and waiting for one more thing to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amckenzie Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 SAme thing went in mine man what a ball ache!! cars looking fresh man!! I take it your going for a murdered look with a hint of purple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Indeed it is, considering how annoying they are to fit! Thanks, i'm not sure yet, i've decided on a black purple scheme though, we'll just see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amckenzie Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 looking forward to seeing the profession and the final result man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Had another mixed day today. Firstly I got these, which i've been wanting for a while But then with my current window situation, I was still impatient, and decided to go ahead and fit them. They're both on (and look great), but as a result, my regulator has now completely gone, and two pieces of wood are holding my window up.Also nothing major, but my car has also been neglected and is filthy because the weather absolutely sucks. (First picture of the rear ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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