Dom_VW Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Hi there guys,This is my Raven Blue Gti i've owned for just over 18 months or so now after purchasing completely standard from a girl in Yorkshire!, I also previously owned a Taff Green 1.0 (which is the thread is on here somewhere). Thought it was about time I posted my progress on here after not really posting much on here at all. So here goes:Modification list so far:Exterior:Front Bumper Recess DeleteSeat Leon Cupra SplitterLED Sidelights (50W Cree)Grizza LED Number Plate LightsStubby N/S & O/S Wing MirrorsRear Wiper DeleteGecleant Glass DewiperCambridge Rear LightsWelcome Home light modEngine Bay:Gloss Black Engine Cover with Colour Coded Inserts.Bentley Oil CapNickel Plated Manifold CoverBMC Induction Kit (engine cover modded to hide)Custom Intake PipeInterior:Audi S3 Recaros (Heated & Electric) retrimmed with Alcantara Centres and Blue Bentley Diamond StitchingRear Lupo Seats trimmed to matchDoorcards trimmed to matchMomo 280mm Steering WheelMK6 Golf Chrome Light SwitchJVC Double Din HeadunitJL Audio TR650-CXi front speakersBoot Install with Airlift Aluminium Tank and Kenwood 12” SubwooferTheloudest.com 2000W 4 Channel AmplifierWheels & Suspension:Full Airlift V2 Airride Kit with chassis notchGottis 6 Spoke (G1002) 15x8 ET13Toyo Proxies T1R 194/15Also have: BBS RX211 165/40 all round Standard Bathursts 195/50 all round Genuine Roof Bars with Wind Deflector and Custom Bracket.Old Car vs New Carold and new by dom_vw, on FlickrPicture from All Types 2013, relatively standard.IMG_1507 by dom_vw, on FlickrPicture from Trax 2013 surrounded by Corsas :/IMG_0394 by dom_vw, on FlickrHad a little play with the engine cover and modded to fit on top of the BMC CDA.IMG_0008 by dom_vw, on FlickrTrialling with some wheels hahaUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrAfter that, it stayed pretty standard for a few months before treating myself to some new bits and bobs:Patroddys old boot buildUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrNew interiorIMG_1216 by dom_vw, on FlickrSmooth Front and a few other painted goodies Untitled by dom_vw, on FlickrWheels (Previously Colin Grants) by dom_vw, on Flickr Edited October 21, 2014 by Dom_VW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Wow! That's one seriously nice lupo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Ready for UD 2014IMG_1259 by dom_vw, on FlickrIMG_1275 by dom_vw, on FlickrFew from UDUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrUntitled by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrNot long after UD a massive parcel arrived at my door and my car was sent away to Roo at Low Standard to work his magic on it, and i couldn't recommend him enough. Top Bloke and work is second to none!IMG_1398 by dom_vw, on FlickrDown and DirtyUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrIMG_1437 by dom_vw, on FlickrNew Momo 280 Fitted Untitled by dom_vw, on FlickrSome pics from All Types 2014 (All credit to photographers)Untitled by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrAnother little shoot with twinny by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DUB Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice,VERY nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Loving the photos mate spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 wish id found this earlier!!! must say wow!!!!! i remember that build ahaa was my first ever one!! and once again Andy has done a ****ing amazing job on the air!! he is the man!! can wait to see this progress!! great car dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizo Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 A pic of this poped up in my news feed from all types. Looks awsome, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp33dy Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 ohh wow! looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel01 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Car looks fantatsic mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nice,VERY nice!!Thanks Loving the photos mate spot on!Thanks mate you live in Staffordshire? Should come out sometime!wish id found this earlier!!! must say wow!!!!! i remember that build ahaa was my first ever one!! and once again Andy has done a ****ing amazing job on the air!! he is the man!! can wait to see this progress!! great car dude!Haha cheers dude, The build was good mate yeah just needed to be heavily adapted for Andys work. His work is amazing and thanks again man its slowly getting there now A pic of this poped up in my news feed from all types. Looks awsome, keep up the good work!Cheers Fizo, i remember speaking to you at All Types last year, it gave me the determination to get more done to my car haha. Love your work with the engine too man shame you werent at All Types in the GTI though. Good luck with everything mate.ohh wow! looking good mateThanks Car looks fantatsic mate!Cheers! Thanks for all the comments im really happy with the progress so far just still got so much more to do haha as long as funds allow and time allows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Looks very smart, and I like the alcantara touches on the interior too. But I do like them when they look standard also, like in the pic above . Did you have spacers on the back? Edited June 1, 2014 by jon_273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looks very smart, and I like the alcantara touches on the interior too. But I do like them when they look standard also, like in the pic above . Did you have spacers on the back?Thanks Jon and no spacers on the rear, just completely standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patroddy Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Is that still my build as a base on the air install?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks mate you live in Staffordshire? Should come out sometime!Yea mate I would love to my car would look like a shed next to yours though atm haha, let us know if your out and about and i may join you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Is that still my build as a base on the air install??No mate it was completely altered to fit air manifold, compresser and tank etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yea mate I would love to my car would look like a shed next to yours though atm haha, let us know if your out and about and i may join you Haha nah man it's all good! Nice to see other GTis about! My mates got a red one so it would be red white and blue haha il message you soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well its been a while since i updated this! I've done a few bits and bobs and more to come! Nice subtle install for my V2 switches, i know Ross (Kent on here) had his in the ashtray so thought id try something new! Untitled by dom_vw, on FlickrUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrUntitled by dom_vw, on FlickrNicely hidden away Also, fitted a Audi "Funk" Switch that gives me the ability to turn on/off my welcome lights mod:Untitled by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrBrown & Geeson snap off boss by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrJust a few random shots i've taken whilst being out and about Untitled by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr(Apologies for the poor quality iPhone shots)Also met up with Greg Gordon off here with Colin Grants old Raven Blue by dom_vw, on FlickrNew Daily wheels haha by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrGot some 25mm spacers for the rears coming this week and already got 15mm on the front to clear the calipers! Should sit nice hopefully!Hope you enjoy i promise il try to update more often!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did I see you the other night in leek dom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky28 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Think I saw this at dub fiction last week? Looks mint mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Car looks great hope to see this at edition on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Think I saw this at dub fiction last week? Looks mint mateHaha yeah mate it was me, thanks Car looks great hope to see this at edition on Sunday? Cheers again mate! and yeah shortly setting off haha Edited August 30, 2014 by Dom_VW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandSoul Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Haha yeah mate it was me, thanks Cheers again mate! and yeah shortly setting off haha Will you still be there tomorrow? Me and the missus setting off in the morning will be in her red lupo gti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_VW Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Well guys, again this has not been updated for a while! Been to Edition38, Players, Fifty5Unions meet in Wrexham and a local meet in Nantwich. Heres a few nice pictures ive been sent & tagged in of my car! Few more updates coming soon and ive been accepted to be inside at Ultimate Stance which im really happy about so fingers crossed look out for some new stuff in the near future! Also, had a new stainless decat system sounds really good, not raspy at all (no barry thanks) just a nice grunt suits the car really well! Thanks for lookingPlayers PrepUntitled by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrFew shots from Players by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrFifty5Union by dom_vw, on FlickrNantwich Meet by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on Flickr by dom_vw, on FlickrGot a few bits to go on the car too in the next few weeks so will update as i go along be sure to say hello at Ultimate Stance if you see me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky28 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Looks absolutely ace, what back box is that pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks absolutely ace, what back box is that pal? Looks like the Janspeed one to me, I may be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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