Mike_M Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I got a large boot roll from Lidl's of all places for £4 a couple of weeks ago and it was a pretty good match, and more than enough to do the seats.Used some Unibond Impact spray glue on both surfaces.........waiting a min and then shapped/trimmed the carpet to finish off.About an hours job and the boot looks loads better and no idea why they did not do it from factory........other than cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I got a large boot roll from Lidl's of all places for £4 a couple of weeks ago and it was a pretty good match, and more than enough to do the seats.Used some Unibond Impact spray glue on both surfaces.........waiting a min and then shapped/trimmed the carpet to finish off.About an hours job and the boot looks loads better and no idea why they did not do it from factory........other than cost.Whats it called? Must have been cost, spotted it in Mk5 Golfs, and thought I needed it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 It was called Carpet Boot Protector Roll......one size and one colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 The rear ARB was starting to look rusty already so rubbed it down and painted with black hammerite. It also gives a bit of a stealth lookIts a little dirty already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Here are the before pics with prep:Some light rubbing down.Painted up and let set for 24hrs before putting back on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazz Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Mike your iPod adaptor kit, is it just a lead to and from the CD player or is it something larger?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Its a VW (rebranded Dension) box of tricks that has one end to the iPod and the other to the CD changer input on the back of the Gamma unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 This thing : My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazz Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Cool another thing to add to the never ending list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj-jay Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 loving this thread mike, u done a good job, especially with the carbon to, many ideas could come from that,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Cheers dj,@Dazz I got mine off eBay for a good price and when plugged in put the VW logo on the ipod screen which is a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Added some spacers on the rear and moded a Belkin USB charging port into the coin holder above the heater controls.It turns on and off with the ignition and can charge/power anything USB.........mainly got it to power my HTC and the wifes iPhone.Will get pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Pics are taken wen it was dark and with a flash, but will take some in normal daylight over the weekendThe Belkin item was converted from a cig lighter insert to a wired version and it outputs 5V @ 1Amp so perfect for any USB deviceI also got a retractable micro USB cable for charging purposes and it works a treat as it keeps the cable tidy when not needed......here it is at about 50% of the open length capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazz Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Champion i shall keep my eyes peeled on the bay for one.And that looks good! Nice work. Edited April 28, 2010 by Dazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrocks Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 haha that usb charger is awsome man love that! always put my phone in that slot aswell so that would be perfect for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Cheers. Been meaning to install this USB charge port since before xmas. It works well and is out the way, especially with the retractable charge cable I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) What do you think.....looking at doing my wheels matt or satin black the wheels Edited June 15, 2010 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1.4 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Looks pretty good, though not a huge fan of black wheels myself, though they are quite a contrast to your normal wheels!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7upo100bh Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 loooovvveeeeee theee seats man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Finished my wheels and came to a bit of a compromise with a satin black finish on the centres: Edited June 18, 2010 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 and a pic of me messing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 not so sure about the wheels i liked them as they were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Mike I like the wheels. They look smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Cheers. I had to do something to the wheels as I was getting bored with them and still looking for some OZ super T's to work on.I know they are not to everyones taste, but look a lot better in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1.4 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I quite like what you've done to the wheels, i take back my initial doubts about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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