205xld Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Below are photos taken of the car when purchased in August. The car is being used for a commute of 114 miles a day to work. A close up shot of the OSF wing showing corrosion around the arch. The following weekend in for wing replacement and repair to drivers door. Quite surprising how crusty the wing was when seen off the car, actually quite surprised to find corrosion like this but the purchase price did reflect this. On inspection this was found on the inner side of the wing, obviously accident damage from early in its life. The bodyshop that did the repair had not even painted the inner side. Edited October 25, 2014 by 205xld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
205xld Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Usual condition gearstick and gaiter. An interior shot after much scrubbing. Finally managed to source a set of mud flaps, used though. Secondhand lower fog lamp valence found. Fitted R line badge to front grill and tailgate where the SDI badge was. I added a stripe to the side with a Gt decal, this is from a Peugeot 205. Found this secondhand on ebay, photo below is as delivered. After some polishing and painting with high temperature paint. Back box fitted. Drums springs etc painted in preparation of fitting alloy wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
205xld Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 CRS tailgate spoiler fitted and painted, before anyone asks it does hit the arial causing the it to bend Fitted chrome interior door handles, purchased from the dealer and GTI seats. I have the cover for the drivers seat. After some polishing. And finally with some polished stainless steel trim around vents, heater controls and door mirror adjusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Tidying it up, but gah, that exhaust is like a scratch on my eyes - if you like it, rock on!I do find the spoiler interesting, 1st time i saw something like that.Radio and cd are positioned wrong, should be the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
205xld Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Tidying it up, but gah, that exhaust is like a scratch on my eyes - if you like it, rock on!I do find the spoiler interesting, 1st time i saw something like that.Radio and cd are positioned wrong, should be the other way around.Just checked the British brochure for a 2003 Lupo and the CD player was above the radio. Edited October 25, 2014 by 205xld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel01 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Would look a lot cleaner without the stripes and badges. Less is more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tidying it up, but gah, that exhaust is like a scratch on my eyes - if you like it, rock on! I do find the spoiler interesting, 1st time i saw something like that. Radio and cd are positioned wrong, should be the other way around. The cd in our loop is above the radio, but that's because it's the 6cd changer and to deep to fit underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 And I'm with Dan on the exhaust, I approve of the front fogs and mud flaps though, that rear spoiler just doesn't do it for me though I'm afraid. Apart from that why not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Just checked the British brochure for a 2003 Lupo and the CD player was above the radio. My whole life was a lie then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickster Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 The cd in our loop is above the radio, but that's because it's the 6cd changer and to deep to fit underneathThe Sony made VW one? Mine is broken so I've taken it out but was installed below the radio, can't imagine the GTI has a bigger slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Its the genuine VW yeah but there was no way on gods earth could I get it in below the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks smart apart from the stripes down the sides they just don't look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickster Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Its the genuine VW yeah but there was no way on gods earth could I get it in below the radio.How strange! I always thought the CD went on the bottom to minimise any heat damage from the radio, although I guess the chances of that are minimal anyway.Also forgot to say I quite like the changes to the car OP, little bit different to the norm. Edited October 26, 2014 by mickster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
205xld Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just a short update.These arrived during the week.Surprisingly around £67 cheaper from Ebay Germany.Before springs fitted.And after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Heey, yours look more even lowered front/back ... i wonder if the suspension settled yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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