Taxi Adam Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 lookin good mate. whats you plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Cheers Chris and Adam. I wasn't looking for that "lowered" look. I just wanted to get rid of the body roll. I have used Eibach springs before and I thought they were really good. They lowered the car about 30mm. Plans...Car mats (should be here next week).Wheels referbed.New rear dampers.Windscreen has a few stone chips. Either get them filled or a new windscreen. Then buy Aero wipers and arms. I don't like the "big box" where the aftermarket fits to the standard arms. So i'm going to try and find some that are the same size or a little bigger.Sound dead all over the car.I've seen a nice gear knob and handbrake cover at the dealers. £50 for the knob and £59 for the handbrake cover.Then over time "maybe" a double din TV headunit and some good speakers. Leather or half leather seats???Then just drive it and service it. There were a few scratch's all over the car but this clay bar and polish seam to have got rid of most of them. There are a few marks on the edge of the drivers door where it's cought a wall. It's been touched up but over time i'll end up getting that sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Smart matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just a few little things done....Silver indicator bulbs......BeforeAfterBeforeAfterThen some really blue sidelight blubs...... that look white, Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike89 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 nice one. was thinking about this myself for a while but ive newver got round to it. looks alot "neater" lol how much did you pay, if you dont mind me askin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 They are just under a fiver each. Go onto ebay and type silver indicator bulbs. You need the offset pins for the ones at the front (581 i think) and the ones on the wings are the 501 push fit ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 A little update. Last weekend I gave the car a good wash. Got it looking spanking again.Reflection shot.......Then on Sunday I had a 200 mile round trip to Durham to pick up a petrol lawn mower and the car looked like this....... (killed an ecosystem)The tyres that were on it are now a little illegal as they are bold so I have fitted the wheel that were on the rear of my Corsa......Woops......The fronts are now at the shop that referbs them. As soon as I get some new tyres i'll be taking them in and dropping off the rears. If your thinking to yourself why don't I just stick 4 of the same on.... well....... they were on the front of the Corsa and they are now bold Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) There has been a grinding noise for a while now. I think I may have solved it..........So now i've upgreaded them to these......The Pads were £42. I got the discs from GSF in SheffieldNow got 2 wheels back from the referb shop and now wearing Toyo T1R's with 195x50x15 profile. I'm after a smooth ride. I never look to see what my speedo says. Edited May 8, 2009 by Steve TDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardn Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 is the braking much improved with these pads and discs?i was thinking bout getting the green stuff pads with brembo discs on my tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Arent the red ones more track orientated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardn Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 yeah they are pretty much race pads,they will take longer to heat up than normal pads,but once warm will give brilliant stopping,as long as you can keep the heat in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Is that really suitable for road use then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 That's not true, they don't need to be heated up to work well. When I fitted these I drove to the end of the road (50m) and was impressed with them. When you do get them warmed up then they really are impressive. Don't go for greenstuff pads. They are terrible. I have tried them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardn Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 they are for fast road use,ceramic pads need to work at a higher temperature,i didnt say tgey couldnt be used in road cars ,does actually say on their site that they are for 200bhp cars,i was lookng at either green stuff or mintex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 For the way I drive these pads are needed. Please please don't get greenstuff pads. I've used them before. My journey to work was 12 miles of A roads and most of them were 60mph with tight corners. The brakes were terrible untill I got to the roundabout right outside where I worked then they were good..... but then I had arrived and turned the engine off. So, pointless. If you really want, go for Mintex or Ferodo pads then. Oh and is that a 200bhp car that weighs 500kgs or 2000kgs? It's only a very rough guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardn Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 im simply saying what it says on their site,my mates got an m3 running mintex pads and he swears by them,i like the red stuff pads though,they loook purposeful aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Go for some Red Stuff then. Most of the placed on the net charge £50 for a set. If you want i'll try and get a price for a set where I got them from posted.My mate has a CL500 and last weekend we fitted some Mintex to that. He also seams to like them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Got my wheels all refurbed and with some brand new Toyo T1R's 195x50x15 profile so it's more of a softer ride as i'm clocking a lot of miles.3 Months and 7000 miles ago............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talby Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) looks awesome man, really enjoy the subtleness Need to get my act together now! Edited June 1, 2009 by Talby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Cheers Talby. Don't worry about money, you can't take it with you so spend it now and enjoy it Now i've just fitted my Cruise Control and damn it looks good!Now I need to find someone / buy a cable and pinch a mates lap top / convince the garage where I used to work (if his diagnostic program can do that) / bribe someone a Seat/VW to turn it on.Any takers?The Airbag light is now on as I had to drive the car with it off as I was in a rush to get to work. Can you turn it off via VAG COM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Here are 2 vids I did a few days ago....... Youtube Video -> Youtube Video -> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Got it switched on now. It's fantastic! Lets see what I can now do to those MPG's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgercannon Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Got it switched on now. It's fantastic! Lets see what I can now do to those MPG's.did you fit it your self? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve TDI Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yeah I did it all myself. It's not hard to do. Just the little connectors to plug into the ECU that needed to be soldered, they took a little time to get them right.All in cost £92.63 (£30 to get it turned on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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