Afksam Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 So went to a scrap yard and picked up the new door interiors as the old ones look grim!had to cut out holes for the electric window switches but other than needing clip things to hold them on pretty good fit OLD:NEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjargem Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 They look sooooo clean!!!!!! Nicely done x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Steering wheel arrived today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjargem Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 It's tinyyyyy!! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 So bit of an update today got the steering wheel fitted and found £1.10 hahaAlso gave its a clean, this is beforeAfter:Still a bit grubby but with changing the interior panels and cleaning the carpet it looks a lot better still got to clean the plastic tomorrow and then making a custom parcel shelf for two 6x9's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Custom parcel shelf fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fix rust or Lupo GTI seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fix the rust mate! then fit your coilovers then voila. Then you can focus on the inside How did your test go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fix the rust mate! then fit your coilovers then voila. Then you can focus on the inside How did your test go? Hmm might take that advice but are front and rear lupo gti leather seats for £200 good deal?I failed cause I spazzed out at a junction other than that 6 minor and would have passed .... now gotta wait 4 months for next test =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Bugger, sorry to hear mate! That's just one of those things i suppose. That is pretty good to be honest not a bad price imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Bugger, sorry to hear mate! That's just one of those things i suppose. That is pretty good to be honest not a bad price imoits cool at least I've got the Lupo waiting for me yeah that's what I thought and I cant really decide as I can get the rust done whenever and my seats look rather crap and its if another set come up that price again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin360 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Get the seats while you can, the rust will still be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Right I shall take that into consideration, thanks guys Next subject is I want to upgrade the mainbeams/sidelights and fog lights all to white lights but not sure where to start was thinking these:maybe these for mainbeam or sidelight http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Power-Bulbs-Xenon-H4-55-60W-5000K-Plus-501-Sidelights-Bright-White-/281033328665?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416ee44819http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-LED-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-ERROR-FREE-501-T10-W5W-5000K-/130505780373?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e62c02c95Fog lights:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-LED-HP-Xenon-Headlight-Bulbs-Head-Light-High-Power-6W-Car-HID-White-Fog-/271007604695?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&var=570099096942&hash=item3f194fdfd7anyone got bulbs they would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Bugger, sorry to hear mate! That's just one of those things i suppose. That is pretty good to be honest not a bad price imoturns out they are not leather just a full set of normal ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 turns out they are not leather just a full set of normal ones £200 for cloth seats is a good price, £200 for leather seats is a steal! GTi seats are very comfy, I have some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 £200 for cloth seats is a good price, £200 for leather seats is a steal! GTi seats are very comfy, I have some I am still temped as a good price its just they are the ones with red on them and I'm trying to get black or dark grey seats as it would suit the car better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would probably swap my black/grey Mk4 sports seats, Lupo rear bench & matching Mk4 rear bench cloth for retrim with a set of red GTI seats. Just throwing that out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Got really bored today so gave this all a clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Got paid the other day so bought her some car mats some new bulbs as sidelight had gone and a new stereo and should be swapping seats with Koop nest weekend Also got some photos today as had to lend the Lupo to my girlfriend as her car has had to be "SORN" so went to a quiet area and had a drive as I've been waiting ages hahaAlso noticed how the indicator bit didn't fit on properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Should be lowering this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Also should I buy more black interior or paint it matte black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Girlfriend had my car for 3 days and today the water pump has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Gutted mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afksam Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Gutted mate!Yeah so that's not going to be cheap, have no way of getting around now (except my legs but they don't take me far lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Probably best the seat deal didn't work out, that money'll be better spent elsewhere now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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