My GTI timeline/build thread

Bludgeon · Feb 15, 2015

Nice job. :beer: Just picked up an 04 gti 1.8t in Silverstone. myself. Plan on doing the badges as soon as I have some time to do some proper polishing/waxing on the same day.

Dave Bro · Feb 15, 2015

Looks good.

ThatNewGuy · Feb 16, 2015

Such a clean car [emoji108]

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smitty_mcgee · Feb 16, 2015

all the small details go a long way :thumbup::thumbup:
id recommend glass headlight lenses, rear wiper delete and matching your side/fender markers, next

lucas2696 · Feb 16, 2015

smitty_mcgee said:
all the small details go a long way :thumbup::thumbup:
id recommend glass headlight lenses, rear wiper delete and matching your side/fender markers, next

Getting some 25th reps from Volx once they're back in stock :thumbup:
Keeping the rear wiper though, love having it, might convert to Aero arms all around in the future. And yeah I'm gonna get all clear markers, have to replace the fender markers because they have condensation built up in them

ThatNewGuy said:
Such a clean car [emoji108]

Thanks, can't wait to start doing more with her this year :thumbup::thumbup:

lucas2696 · Feb 21, 2015

My euro plate came in

Vdub army is kinda dumb and I just made it as I ordered the plate, but it's gonna tie into something I have planned for SoWo when I go, so :laugh:

Mmmmmm black and gold is such a good combo :heart:

mpolito3355 · Feb 21, 2015

lucas2696 said:
My euro plate came in
Vdub army is kinda dumb and I just made it as I ordered the plate, but it's gonna tie into something I have planned for SoWo when I go, so :laugh:

Mmmmmm black and gold is such a good combo :heart:

slow progression indeed ...... its fine though im the same way with mine remember its the little things that count lol , and i like the dip stick alot i actually might order that i like the finish on it , and have you thought about lowering it a tad ?

lucas2696 · Feb 21, 2015

Yeah I'm gonna throw some sport springs on it, lower it an inch or 2, when I get some wheels. Hopefully I'll make a lot of progress this summer

GTIguy96 · Feb 21, 2015

Can't go wrong with silverstone grey. It'll look good lowered!

lucas2696 · Feb 21, 2015

Probably gonna get Aristo reps btw

And I'm debating whether or not to build a Jolf GTI...

lucas2696 · Mar 4, 2015

Got a special present from 42 today

Very well packed

Verrrryyyy well packed

The cat digs it lol :laugh:

Supposed to snow tomorrow, will probably have to wait til Saturday to install it :banghead:

ThatNewGuy · Mar 4, 2015

I'm sure they make a great product, but I believe that their stuff is wayy over priced. Thats not even stainless steel is it? Not hating just curios.

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lucas2696 · Mar 4, 2015

ThatNewGuy said:
I'm sure they make a great product, but I believe that their stuff is wayy over priced. Thats not even stainless steel is it? Not hating just curios.

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No it's not the stainless (aluminized steel), it's not really necessary where I live as we don't get a lot of winter weather so there's not salt on the roads very often. It is kinda expensive but it is really high quality stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to order any of their products and customer service is pretty damn good as well :thumbup:

ThatNewGuy · Mar 4, 2015

Well that's good then. I've heard nothing but positive things about them. Glad you're happy with it! Is it 2.5 or 3"?

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lucas2696 · Mar 4, 2015

ThatNewGuy said:
Well that's good then. I've heard nothing but positive things about them. Glad you're happy with it! Is it 2.5 or 3"?

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2.5"

lucas2696 · Mar 21, 2015

Had my exhaust a couple weeks now. the fitment between the tips and the valence was always kinda tight, but sometimes when I hit a speed bump it'd shift over to the right and touch the valence (no melting occurred, but still, I'd rather not have those two touching) So I went to West Lake and got some shaft collars and washers to put on the exhaust hanger to keep it in place, looks like it's gonna work

Just an 1/8th inch or so of clearance, but the tips don't get very hot (as in you can touch them almost immediately after turning the car off)

Hanger already has a light coat of rust on it :banghead:

Don't worry I'll get some video soon, I'm loving the exhaust so far :laugh:

HelloMissLady · Apr 11, 2015

Great thread man, i can almost relate to every post! haha I also have an 02 VR6 but reflex silver tho. I love the color! no matter what shade.

How much did that exhaust system run you if you don't mind? You should post sound clip of it when you get a chance!

lucas2696 · Apr 11, 2015

HelloMissLady said:
Great thread man, i can almost relate to every post! haha I also have an 02 VR6 but reflex silver tho. I love the color! no matter what shade.

How much did that exhaust system run you if you don't mind? You should post sound clip of it when you get a chance!

Most of my issues have been normal MKIV woes :banghead:

Too much :facepalm: I paid I think $600

I'd look at the Buzzken systems from AARodriguez corp, all stainless for less than the 42DD. They're relatively new though

Static Disaster · Apr 11, 2015

:thumbup: I have the same car, get some coils, glass headlight lenses and some spacers :beer:

HelloMissLady · Apr 11, 2015

lucas2696 said:
Most of my issues have been normal MKIV woes :banghead:

Too much :facepalm: I paid I think $600

I'd look at the Buzzken systems from AARodriguez corp, all stainless for less than the 42DD. They're relatively new though

Oh thats not bad at all. I paid for $760 for an Billy Boat cat back. and it was worth every dollar. take a listen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEB5kPERDh0

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