pro3mark Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 That looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Decided to change my wishbone bushes and managed to get a set quite cheap from Halfords for £50 after some discount was given as they were starting to fail.All I will say is that not all went smoothly Took one side off and as removing the lower ball joint all three bolts sheared off after being rusted in, so now I had to attack the other side to make sure I get all parts I was not expecting to replace in one go due to borrowing the wifes car.Then the hunt began to get the parts as no one had all of them in one place........so it was a bit of bouncing here and there to get them all.Luckily everything else released with ease, but getting the wishbones out was a mission.Once out I decided to keep the smaller front bushes in the wishbone as they were very solid and with no wear showing, but the larger rear ones looked worn and one was actualy 50% split........so after an attack with a hacksaw and mallet they came out.Pressed in the new poly items with my vice while using soap and not the grease as lube and they popped in quite easily........then with some more soap on the bushes and wishbone spent a while sloting the buggers back onto the car.Put it all back together and took for a drive and its amazing how much more responsive the steering is now.....needs a little getting used to now.Will be returning the smaller front bushes soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I just bought some Genuine wishbones including bushes! Did you get your geometry set afterwards?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 No. Put the bolts back to where they were on the wishbone after scribing it and everything is as it was, but going to get it checked on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Awesome job, i've always wondered how much better these work, however, i suppose it depends on how worn they were to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Well been busy this weekend but managed to squeeze in a genuine VW iPod adapter kit (1K0 051 444) in the GTI and that workd great, but had to remove my 6 disc changer and also the single one to operate correctly.......but thats not an issue as hardly use a CD these days.I had also got some Lamin-x Subtle tint for the front lights and proceeded to fit that.Excuse the photo quality as its my mobile phone:Undid the front bumper so that I could slide it forward a couple of inches for access:Cleaned each light with soap and then cut the film into the sections for each before starting to apply it all:First one trimmed up and finished and think the colour is just right concidering its the lightest tint they have........other than clearNext one etc etc:Tomorrow I just need to put the bumper back on and its all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Looks good, does it make much difference to the light output?Is it easy to apply i.e. easily stretchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 No noticable change to be honest.I little time consuming to fit but if you have tinted windows before, you will find it quite easy. Used a hairdryer to get round the edges etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayr Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 What size/how much did you order?Looks great, can't wait to see some pictures tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I got the 12" x 28" Subtle tint @ £24.99 + £2.49 first class delivery but got a 10% discount so the postage came free in the end.This was the perfect amount to do the front of the GTI and it is a weird material as quite thick and rubber like in texture.Will post some updated pics tomorrow when its all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayr Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Did you order one of the 12x28's per side then use the excess to do the smaller lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Divided it into three and then the 3rd divided again........That was perfect to do all the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Car is finished and here is a dirty but back together front end:Here is an old before pic as did not take one to give you an idea:and what it looks like now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayr Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Pictures from a distance please?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Here is a bad one: Edited November 30, 2009 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I like the tints on the lights Think I'll be getting some for my sport in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo pete Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 The job's a good un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 ive been looking for sum laminx for my lights and might get some now ...subtle yet enough to notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) The tints are not my thing... But suit a Silver GTI nicelyVery nice job, everything is always done to such a high standard. Great work. Edited November 30, 2009 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Cheers all.I have always wanted the darker look headlights after having the Golf Anni ones as it gives a look I like but can't describe........this was the only alternative after knowing the GTI units can't be split like the normal Lupo ones.The Lamin-x is really good stuff and also protects the light units from stone chips etc like if not better than the plastic guards you can buy.Would recommend it, even the clear version just to protect the expensive xenon units! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Well thanks to Al from Awesome GTI, I got a rear ARB and just finished fitting it.Jacked her rear up and started the construction:Not driven her yet as I was frozen and hungry but a test drive will be coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 That was quick.... Nice work.What suspension have you got on it Mike?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Can you or others with a GTI check where these bolts on the rear beam are?as I dont seem to have the mentioned bolts on the beam the ARB connects to like in the Awesome pics:and here is mine........three holes in the centre with some kind of bush in the back of the beam with the original GTI bar, but no bolts Edited December 15, 2009 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 No idea where it is supposed to be to be honest. Might have to have another look tomorrow eve, as I think I am missing the balance weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) 101J0505563balance weight / F >> 6E-3-001 000*115HZ / AVY,ARR 11N 0195027bolt, hex. hd. with shoulder, self-locking / F >> 6X-3-001 000*M8X25-MK / AVY,ARR Edited December 15, 2009 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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