elliecjno1 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Looks awesome Claire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiiMo Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 New shoes looking very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 shes not going be happy when she sees that comment.Adjusters out then!oops well i dont think the wheels would work quite as well right down low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 if you are shocked by that comment claire you know what to do! come on!!! i actually like it though, i would usually say go lower to everything, but with this i dont feel it needs it. it would probably make it look better, but i dont think it is necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilpha Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Personally I think it's sitting perfectly, looking very nice indeed. Sort the exhauts though it's hanging too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) It's not possible to get the exhaust up any higher as it could melt the car because of movement in the exhaust system...EDIT: Claire told me the exact reason! Edited March 22, 2009 by treblet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Looks good Claire. I tend to agree with Jowey. Nice ride hieght a GTi should be drivable for the fun factor.If you're too low and your worried about grounding out "all the time" you may have well as saved a shed load of money and bought a 1.0.Dad Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 exactly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Dad Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Im not shocked at the ride height, im shocked at how funky sexy my baby boy looks! Right height looks fecking spot on in those snaps, i really like it at this height - the handling is much better, and my tyres catch at the front when im bouncing down the twisties so its perfect Just to re-itterate on the exhuast. I get VERY tetchy when it comes to after market exhausts. Mine was made completely custom, every pipe was bend and welded specifically for snowy. I completley dissagree with companies that use a developing car and just assume that every car will be the same. I picked the tailpipe as i love the size and shape, and obviously the back box is completely different to the OEM one. The standard tailpipes obviously "bend" up into the recess, whereas i chose not to go this route for several reasons. 1) I wanted larger tailpipes. 2) There is a fair bit of movement in the system. This is to allow plenty of room for vibrations as it can be quite boomy sometimes. 3) When a system is hot, it expands. This causes the exhaust to actually protrude from the cut out further, so by having it "too low" as some might say, this allows enough room for the exhuast to expand, but misses contact with the cut out, therefore no nasty burn marks/meltage/black crap that you see on some cars that have ill-fitting exhuasts. and 4) I want my exhuast to look aftermarket. Im not going to spend £300 on something for people to just pass by thinking its stock. Im an attention whore remember?!Updates to come as soon as the Plastic Fantastic arrives. Ta for all the nice comments Homies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Finally! Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/pik...69/IMG_1059.jpgThis is the shot that makes me realise how much i love my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-random Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 nice lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Fankoo Just needs another bath now, we had some fun down some twisties on the way home from visiting my personal mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Fankoo Just needs another bath now, we had some fun down some twisties on the way home from visiting my personal mechanic You mean personal bitch who is too kind for his own good Glad hes all ok, im still shocked an epc light can be caused by the wrong brake light still!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 You mean personal bitch who is too kind for his own good Ha ha!Very true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 She is looking good mate!Will you and snowy be at spring festy? Be nice to chat again!Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks dude, chuffed i am! Cleaning the throttle body has made a HUGE difference - he drives smooth as silk nowI'd love to see you at spring fest mate but ive picked Volksfling instead! Hopefully next time everyone see's him in the metal he'll be dent free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks dude, chuffed i am! Cleaning the throttle body has made a HUGE difference - he drives smooth as silk nowI'd love to see you at spring fest mate but ive picked Volksfling instead! Hopefully next time everyone see's him in the metal he'll be dent free! Shame mate!When are you getting the sill repaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Looking mighty fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) I'm making a mini update for Claire because she's off to the pub quiz... when I say mini update I mean VERY mini update!Snowy now has black badges... and glossy 4 gloss black wheels. (I haven't been sent the wheel pictures yet though!)Have a nice day Edited May 3, 2009 by treblet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Here's the rest of the pictures And just for comedy value...This is why they didn't put space savers in the boot of GTi's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) It is now my sole purpose in life to run space savers Will try and get some decent pics tomorrow when he gets a bath, the wheels look sooooooooo much better now ive taken the time out to do them properly Just gotta pick up my new brakes, and sort the bodywork out and im back in the game! (Not that i was ever in it to be perfectly honnest ) Edited May 3, 2009 by Clairey Fairy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 ... And you have more new parts coming. Erm, when you pay me and when I remove them from my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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