SUGA's Candy White R32 MKV

[SUGA]

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New Golf! Leaving the dealership (Barloworld Mascot).

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My first mod! Super dark tints.

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Toyo T1R's on 19" Alpil Wheels which I imported from Japan through JDMyard.com (most parts were sourced by them). They were silver and I got them custom powder coated gloss black locally at Mr Kleen in Padstow.

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OSIR gloss carbon fibre mirror shells.

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OSIR gloss carbon front lip.

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Newing rear valance.

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OSIR interior strips.

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Beauty Bezels

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Gruppe M Intake.

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Bilstein PSS10 coilovers.

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Kreissieg exhaust.

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On BagYard AirRide
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Rear at it's lowest setting.

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Rear 3/4.

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The 235 wide tyre is rubbing up against the front bumper. A 215 tyre, or even a 225 would fix this no worries.

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Front 3/4.

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Side profile.

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DETAILS:
Year: 2009
Model: R32
Color: Candy White
Transmission: DSG
Interior seat/trim color: Black Leather

MODIFICATIONS

Engine
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- GruppeM Induction Kit
- Torque arm insert
- Kreissieg Valvetronic Exhaust system (Laser Wolf VT remote switchtable F1 & Silent mode)
- Viezu ECU Tune

Wheels & Suspension
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- Alpil Eleven 19x8 +45 Custom Powdercoatded Gloss Black (old)
- Work Meisters s1 3p
Front: 19 x 8.5 +44 (L)
Rear: 19 x 8.5 +48 (O)
- Pirelli Nero Zero 215/35/19
- Rolled guards
- H&R 26mm Rear Sway Bar
- Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads
- DBA 4000 Slotted Rotors

AccuAir TouchPad™ system with e-Level
- Air Lift Slam fronts
- Air Lift Performance Rears
- Air Lift Rear shocks
- Viair 400C compressor
- 5 Gallon Raw aluminum tank
- 8 gauge power kit
- Water trap
- Touchpad™ Controller (Electroless Nickel or Black Anodize) w/ 20 ft USB cable- ride height sensors w/ linkage
- Controller ECU
- VU4 4-Corner Valve Unit
- Ride height sensors with linkage
- 4-Corner height sensor harness
- 4-Corner solenoid valve harness
- Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware Package
- 40 amp relay(s) for your compressor(s)
- Complete fitting pack
- Inflation valve and drain cock
- Digital pressure sensor
- 3/8" air line
- Anodized end caps with corrosion resistant paint on the struts

Exterior
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- Newing carbon rear valance
- OSIR carbon side mirror shells
- OSIR carbon front diffuser
- Stubby Antenna
- Gloss black r32 grill
- OEM LED Tail Lights
- LED License Plate lights

Interior
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- OSIR carbon interior inserts
- ECS Tuning billet aluminum trim rings
- 20% tint
- S2T Paddle Shifter Extension
- RNS-510

[keungleung]

heard the car drive pass as you left ... soooo sexy

[rayray086]

I've yet to see this on the road! I guess I'm not driving around in the right places.

Candy white tickles me in special places, and yours being an R32 3-door does even more than that :rolleyes: Love it!

How well do the PSS10s go? I've heard fantastic things about PSS9s as road-going coilovers.

[SUGA]

keungleung - haha! did that on purpose!

rayray06- Better have a meet soon, or come around to the eastside :)
The PSS10s are great, makes the car feel so grounded and handles like a dream. They are a bit stiff ( even on the middle setting) but that doesn't really bother me unless i'm driving down Parramatta road :P

[JohnnyG]

From todays Tunnel Run

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[zero]

nice looking car indeed and must sound the goods, btw johnny whats the password for the smugmug? =]

[gti]

Absolutely nice 32 there Johnny. Tastefully modded and I must say, white GTI's look the part. Congratulations on such an awesome car.

[JohnnyG]

Wish it was mine but it not, it belongs to SUGA I just put the video/sound here file of her exhaust

[V-DUB]

niiice R32 :)

[kaoticice]

HI suga, that's an amazingly beautiful r32 :)
Love that Kreissieg exhaust, probably one the best exhaust for r32 in the market currently.

GIAC tune is a great mod. My older's brother r32 pushes 150atw with intake only during the nsw dyno day 09. It really transforms the car in term of its pace and the general feel (more aggressive throttle response).

Have fun :)

[zero]

hey jonny whats t he pasword? for the tunnel run?

[SUGA]

Hey Edwin! Thanks!

You've convinced me now haha (easily convinced!)

[J.T]

love the carbon mods.. less truly is more!!

oh and epic noise! love it :)

[Frenchie]

Don't forget some H&R bars.....You'll love them!

[STOIE]

Smoked Taillights
Bars
CF Bonnet
HPS Comps
New Front End (meaner, lower...)
Exhaust manifold (if not done yet)
Cams
mmmm.... F/I (turbo)

Now if it were me... everything would be performance... not the show car kind.
Love it but would put the money into speed any day.

Except, performance is costly, and thus why I am doing some small aesthetic mods...

[R32Perth]

What about FI Suga?

[JohnnyG]

hey jonny whats t he pasword? for the tunnel run?
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[Byza]

i just look at your car Suga and then i keep looking and looking and looking... it has to be one of my fav R32's... you have great taste in mods and your appreciation for difference is certainly refreshing... keep it up...

[nath_mk6]

I have to agree that is one sweet looking R32

[Justin Fox]

She needs a proper photo shoot with a pro photographer! All the pics I took of the car are with my pocket camera! :(

[JohnnyG]

She needs a proper photo shoot with a pro photographer! All the pics I took of the car are with my pocket camera! :(

Hey Justin they are pretty good photos, however if you want me to take some pics of SUGA's R32 with my Nikon D2X we can arrange that we will find some good locations
There is a studio in Penrith where we took these photos Link (http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/R32-Photoshoot/VW-R32-Picture-Package-3/692366063_rrw5U-XL.jpg)PENRITH !!! I know you dont go that far for your holidays

Snapper & I took the photos

[10d]

She needs a proper photo shoot with a pro photographer! All the pics I took of the car are with my pocket camera! :(

Mark Pakula?

[Justin Fox]

He's a busy man that Mark!

[SUGA]

:eek: Well if you'd dropped the kind of coin you have on it so far, surely FI or a SC is the only way to go.

Looks brilliant though. Very, very nicely done. What settings are you running your PSS-10s at?

I was seriously considering FI at one point. It's going to cost a fortune and will need to upgrade the brakes as well I'm assuming? I need to win the lotto!

SC, although it sounds awesome at first, I'm sure I'd get sick of the constant whining.

PSS-10s are set to ( 5 ), middle setting.

[G-rig]

Awesome looking R32 Suga, something to be very proud of.

No expense spared on the mods, and keeping a minimalistic look is the key.

Next things I'd do are H&R sways (as Frenchie recommended), Haldex Gen II (and maybe the switch), headers+cams in that order. Don't know of too many locals with cams and a tune to go with it yet.

If you're bored you could also do a mild stereo upgrade & RNS510 (but assume you got the Nav unit).

cheers,

[anth]

I love the quality of this car, so nice in every way. I really aspire to owning something like this one day, where every mod is of the highest quality.

[SUGA]

Next things I'd do are H&R sways (as Frenchie recommended), Haldex Gen II (and maybe the switch), headers+cams in that order. Don't know of too many locals with cams and a tune to go with it yet.

If you're bored you could also do a mild stereo upgrade & RNS510 (but assume you got the Nav unit).

cheers,

Lots of good ideas here, seems like I'm not running out of things to do!

[Howie]

I've got the haldex ii but dunno where to get it installed?

[SUGA]

Updates!

I bought some H&R swaybars off G-rig (thanks G-rig!) and they came in the mail today (nicely packed too!).

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Adjustable (only 2 holes on the front and the rears). I'll most likely set them both up full stiff.

I'll get them fitted ASAP!

[nath_mk6]

Another well chosen mod hey Suga, good to see :)

[G-rig]

Glad you got them Suga, bit hard parting with these good mods.

I had the front on soft, rear on hard (think that helps understeer) and would recommend that, bit more comfortable on bad roads too.

Shouldn't be too hard to adjust it later.


I've got the haldex ii but dunno where to get it installed?

Your euro mechanic should be able to do it in 5-10mins, otherwise could pay APR a visit and fix them up with a carton of beers perhaps?

[Frenchie]

Nice Suga....Best get them set before the weekend test run >D

[SUGA]

Nice Suga....Best get them set before the weekend test run >D

Definitely will be in before the test run!!! :O

[bigwill]

Updates!

I bought some H&R swaybars off G-rig (thanks G-rig!) and they came in the mail today (nicely packed too!).

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Adjustable (only 2 holes on the front and the rears). I'll most likely set them both up full stiff.

I'll get them fitted ASAP!

very nice buy! look forward to hearing the changes it brings to the vehicle.

[Justin Fox]

Hmmm, soft front stiff rear. Sounds good to me! It's an easy job to adjust these any time in the driveway no hassles.

[10d]

Looks like another trip to Dedy's >D

[Justin Fox]

Meet you there not this Sat but next Sat? :)

[10d]

Sure.

[∆pex]

congrats christina. look forward to your impressions

[zz2]

one of the cleanest R32s around! looks bloody ace

[Jig]

Hmmm, soft front stiff rear. Sounds good to me! It's an easy job to adjust these any time in the driveway no hassles.

Soft Front, hard rear is the recommended setting for H&R Sways. Some people have gone hard/hard and find that steering the car is a little too heavy. Sways dont make the car ride harsh at all. It simply makes the turns more crisp, direct and in most cases eliminates body roll on the R32. Good addition there Suga. You wont regret it.

[nath_mk6]

You'll have to do an install pic thread and then a quick review Suga to let all of us uneducated ones know how it improves the feel of the car

[SUGA]

You'll have to do an install pic thread and then a quick review Suga to let all of us uneducated ones know how it improves the feel of the car

For sure nath! Getting them installed next Saturday so will let you guys know then.

[M4RK0]

Love the cabon mods! in white look so nice!,

Cheers!

[M4RK0]

I have a thing for R32's in White and Red!!!!!, I love the wheels and the exahust!!!

Maybe you can give some advise about mine :),

Cheer!

[SUGA]

Got my wing from Ian today - Thanks Ian! It's too dark for pics now so I'll post some tomorrow!

[Jethro41]

Sweet car...Suga

Sorry

[nath_mk6]

Ah I thought I saw some CF at the door, nice >D

[Pharkus]

Got my wing from Ian today - Thanks Ian! It's too dark for pics now so I'll post some tomorrow!

What?!?! What wing? Is that a direct replacement to the factory fitted one for our R's? Should top off the carbon/white look very nicely.

[visconti]

I saw this car couple times in the morning from anzac pde going to broadway area.. exhaust sounds like a supercar!!

[Pharkus]

Is it tomorrow yet? The rear wing is cheaper than the mirror covers and I'm wondering if I should not just buy both in silver carbon. Waiting on SUGA pics first for rear wing, mirrors are a definite.

[SUGA]

haha putting it on today, was too busy yesterday, ALMOST BOUGHT A DOG! lol

In other news, thanks to 10d for these dial covers (Beauty Bezels), could someone know what brand they are?

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[10d]

No worries. They are from ECS Tuning. Now what dog were you getting??

[SUGA]

Almost got this little fella (the brown mini daschund in the middle), he is soooooo cute!!!!!!!!! But we decided we aren't ready for a puppy yet as we are going overseas in a month :( :(

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[Jethro41]

Man...what a cutie!!!

I've gone all gushy for a(nother) dog too...looking at a Chocolate Lab pup as a friend for my Black Lab. Max.

[Jethro41]

haha putting it on today, was too busy yesterday, ALMOST BOUGHT A DOG! lol

In other news, thanks to 10d for these dial covers (Beauty Bezels), could someone know what brand they are?

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Want a lot... they look real good....

Is that dust I see Suga??? >D

[Frenchie]

Cute dog !! I want him :)

Bezels are looking very sexy suga...everything is tying in well.

Hey Mr D - if you still have your aluminium bezels I will gladly take them off you.

[G-rig]

Sways on yet Suga, how did you go?

[SUGA]

Heya Greg!
No not yet, had to postpone it to this Thursday as the brake pads I ordered didn't come in last week.

Keep you posted!

[bigwill]

the bezels look great. what pads u thinking of putting on?

[Pharkus]

The bezels look great. Time to get my own. Also you should get a pup, maybe after things have settled. Definitely worth the time and investment, they pay massive dividends back.

Also, 27C on the drivers side!!! Wear a jumper!

[SUGA]

hahaha! Yes a pup definitely! I decided I'm going to get my dream dog when I get back from overseas! *excited!!!*

[Frenchie]

Where are you heading !!

[defaultx]

Hey just a quick question Christina, I noticed you mentioned you got 20% tints...I was thinking about going 20% as well. Do you have any problems seeing out etc at night? Have you ever had any trouble from the cops?

[SUGA]

Where are you heading !!
Heading over to China for the world trade expo!!


Hey just a quick question Christina, I noticed you mentioned you got 20% tints...I was thinking about going 20% as well. Do you have any problems seeing out etc at night? Have you ever had any trouble from the cops?

20% is fine, especially in the golf as it's got pretty big windows and lets in quite a bit of light. When I had 20% on my old mx5 it was pretty hard to see out of, had to wind the windows down all the time at night. No trouble from the cops at all and to be honest, I think I could of gone 15%, I like dark dark tints :P

[Jig]

Nothing against dogs especially dauschunds as I had 12 of them when growing up both black and brown in colour. But Dogs bark, they ruin your garden, they poo everywhere, they wee everywhere, you have to wash/shampoo them at least weekly and they eat lots. You might say its manageable now, but once you start having kids, I think Justin Fox will need to do all Dog chores. The only thing kids/babies dont do compared to Dogs is ruin your garden. You have to wait til they turn 2 to be doing that so you got time.

Back on topic, cant wait to see the CF rear spoiler on your car Suga.

[Pharkus]

Nothing against dogs especially dauschunds as I had 12 of them when growing up both black and brown in colour. But Dogs bark, they ruin your garden, they poo everywhere, they wee everywhere, you have to wash/shampoo them at least weekly and they eat lots. You might say its manageable now, but once you start having kids, I think Justin Fox will need to do all Dog chores. The only thing kids/babies dont do compared to Dogs is ruin your garden. You have to wait til they turn 2 to be doing that so you got time.

Back on topic, cant wait to see the CF rear spoiler on your car Suga.

+1 for carbon spoiler =)

But on the other hand, a pup will also. Be a loyal companion for life (until it finds someone willing to give it more food). Sit on your lap/floor next to you whilst you do stuff. Get you outside for exercise (not implying anything here). Do stupid things that you will make you ROFL. Cheer you up when you are sad.

I've got a picture of when my pup had diarhea or when he has torn something up. But at the end of the day he's one of my best buddies in the world. Oh yeah and 2 year olds don't sit and stay still like a dog can.

[Justin Fox]

Pads came in today guys so I'll book Christina's car in to get them fitted, sway-bars too.

I ended up ordering a full set of EBC Red Stuff pads. I've run the Green Stuff (street use) and they were not only great, but they had very little brake dust. The Red Stuff pads are more aggressive than the greens and will make some noise when cold but once they're at normal operating temps they apparently don't make any more noise and better yet they give off even less brake dust than the EBC greens (which give off less than the ridiculously dusty OEM pads). We'll see!

[Jig]

Pads came in today guys so I'll book Christina's car in to get them fitted, sway-bars too.

I ended up ordering a full set of EBC Red Stuff pads. I've run the Green Stuff (street use) and they were not only great, but they had very little brake dust. The Red Stuff pads are more aggressive than the greens and will make some noise when cold but once they're at normal operating temps they apparently don't make any more noise and better yet they give off even less brake dust than the EBC greens (which give off less than the ridiculously dusty OEM pads). We'll see!

Will the Red's be too harsh on the OEM discs maybe?

[en.elle]

Definitely one of my favourite R32 - tastefully done

[∆pex]

But on the other hand, a pup will also. Be a loyal companion for life (until it finds someone willing to give it more food). Sit on your lap/floor next to you whilst you do stuff. Get you outside for exercise (not implying anything here). Do stupid things that you will make you ROFL. Cheer you up when you are sad.
i think someone needs a girlfriend! :p

[Pharkus]

i think someone needs a girlfriend! :p

I have a wife Apex! She brings me food and drink whilst I play computer games.

While I'm here...pics of carbon fibre spoiler??

[SUGA]

Goes on today! Along with the sways and the dsg mount!

Justin will be taking SUGA to the mechanics soon, pics to come :)

[nath_mk6]

Ooooo exciting day :)

[derek]

looking forward to the pics

[Pharkus]

Justin - You mentioned that installing thicker swaybars may also then lead to consequential upgrades of other parts to allow for additional wear. Can you let us know which parts these are and the approximate cost. Cheers.

[Justin Fox]

Pharkus - the OEM end links might not be up for very thick sways. I am not sure who makes aftermarket end links for MKV's though, you'll have to look into that one (most aftermarket ones will be adjustable too).

OK what a SHOCKING DAY today was. It all started out great. I got to Top One and ran into a familiar GTI:

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It was REV 555.

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Nice offset, nothing crazy, just right.

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Then the Frenchman arrived and we got busy installing his OSIR lip, that all went really smooth but it was all downhill from there.

First up the sway bars. SUGA bought these 2nd hand off G-Rig (I suggested it would be AOK as nothing much can go wrong with sways and they were fairly new too) but on inspection Dedy said there was a problem. The bolts on the swaybar brackets were damaged (damaged when installing onto G-Rigs car) and basically if installed as it was, the bars were going to make loud knocking noises on full lock and when turning, it's because of the way the front swaybars attach (the way they are designed on the MKV).

Tendy has gone through 3 sways because of this already and says it's covered well on the forums (DOH!). Basically there are 2 plates and they end up moving, stock bolts will come loose and the knocking begins. Dedy has even welded some together for Tendy but it eventually made noises too. The only way around this is for us to buy new bolts and clamps. VW do not sell them separately (have to buy the swaybar with it as a kit). We'll try to contact H&R ASAP.

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Damaged bolt 1.

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Damaged bolt 2.

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We were also missing bolt in any case so we decided not to go ahead and install the front, but we did install the rear. I set the rear to soft instead of hard which should be a good compromise since we're running the stock front bar.

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When Dedy installed the rear bar he noticed this. Yes it's a leak, from the diff? Warranty will have to cover this one but wait, there's more bad news...

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New EBC Red Stuff pads vs. stock pads. See the differences? Yeah, they didn't fit! Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!

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Onto the next job, Tendy gave Suga this DSG mount to install and guess what? It too didn't fit!!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!! Fuuuuu! Looks like Suga needs an R32 specific one.

Next up was the OSIR carbon wing which Dedy didn't want to do as sikaflex takes 6hours to dry. That means I have to do this one alone at home. Grr!

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We were having such rotten luck. I was worried about doing the front guards because if you don't heat up the paint right, it'll crack and that really would have killed the day for me. You can see in this pic that Suga has already damaged the guard so this had to be done.

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Dedy made sure the heatgun heated up the paint nice and rolling went perfect (phew!).

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Paint didn't crack, job well done!

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Whilst I was under the car I thought I'd take the chance to inspect the OEM bracing and as you can see it's thin and very weak, it's so weak in fact you can move it with your hands and you can literally see it rippling on the edges from chassis flex.

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Just a little bit further up you can see how there is no brace at all but there are bolts there ready for a brace of exactly the same dimensions, strange huh?

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Tendy has ordered some. I think it's a good idea to do so as it's evident that the chassis is flexing under there and the single stock brace isn't doing anything about it.

OK so on the drive home I thought I'd at least throw the car around a little as it had the new rear sway bar and to be honest I felt no difference. There's one huge left handed sweeper on my way home and at the very apex of it there's a dip. SUGA consistently rubs there and now that the guards have been rolled you can still juuuuuuuust hear the lightest of light rubbing noise, nowhere near as loud and bad as it was before so at least oe thing went well today (we might even roll it a little harder next time).

All in all, what a shocker. I feel gutted and I'm sure Christina will too after reading all of this.

[Paolo]

that sucks! hopefully get it all sorted and new parts ready

[Pharkus]

There better be some flowers when christina gets home!

[Jig]

A wise man told me once, never get anything installed on a car on a Friday. Bad luck there Justin. The bolts on the H&R sways are easily replaced. Not all TAI's are made equal so you really need one specific to the R32 but make sure you tell Christina that TAI's might induce some in-cabin vibration. Should have done the Rear CF wing first and let it settle down but hey you know for next time. You can get stronger Rear end links as well to compliment the sways. YOu can get them from Ian from Rennenhaus. BSH makes good end links, Neuspeed also makes them. Good luck with your next attempt.

[nath_mk6]

No good Justin :(

[GBJ-R32]

Ah thats messed

hopefully theres no need to buy a whole new set of sways for the bolts and nuts that will be a bummer

[SUGA]

farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk.........

[Pharkus]

farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk.........

Don't worry SUGA you still have the best looking Candy White R32 in Australia.

[GBJ-R32]

J did u buy flowers and chocolate for Suga??

[10d]

Aaw, that sucks. Whiteline make some billet brackets for Ian, best check with him.

The transmission mount, you might as well keep it, Just, for your GTI :)

If you need help with the wing let me know.

[SUGA]

I do! Let me know when you are free :)

[10d]

Got glue? got tape? Tomorrow morning if you want. Just make sure you have coffee, >D. you don't want glue all over your car.

[SUGA]

ahh nope, I'll have to go to the Bunnings to get glue first! Sikaflex right?

[10d]

Yup, And some masking tape too. Bunnings open @ 0800

[∆pex]

ouch!!! bad day at the mod office guys. :(

[SUGA]

Yup, And some masking tape too. Bunnings open @ 0800


Ok! will go get!

[G-rig]

Bad luck, sounded like an unproductive day.

I never had any noises whatsoever with the sways and the OEM bolts/links were fine on mine.

I had an Duro 90 TAI from APR, no probs. Has to be an R32 one as pointed out.

[Space Cadet]

Does this really have a $7000 exhuast?

[Paolo]

Does this really have a $7000 exhuast?

yes it does, and i have had the pleasure to hear it in person and through the tunnels. You gotta pay to play and for that sound i can almost justify it lol

[Justin Fox]

It was $7k but that was with a bad exchange rate (during the crash) and shipping from Japan too (very expensive as it's a huge box to ship). A lot more craftsmanship and design goes into this exhaust than a set of H&R Sway Bars at $1,175.00AUD don't you think? In the end of the day I suppose premium brands command a premium price and yes, some people are mad enough to pay for it :lol:

[VR53KS]

That exhaust is bad for me, I've almost stalled my car several times while driving behind her because I can't hear my own! Kreissieg don't make anything for the Mk3 VR do they? :lol:


Fark, on second thoughts I probably couldn't afford it anyway - I guess it's Liverpool Exhausts for me and that's about it :D

[bigwill]

hows it goin with the pads?? rectified yet?

[Justin Fox]

SMB: Pads are on order through Ian/Rennenhaus.

[MasterKevin]

wow i hope all goes good from here on in. Rolling the front guards is one of the bets things i have done to my car.

Definitely worth the money if the right person does it :)

[R32Perth]

Christina, what pads are you getting ?

[SUGA]

wow i hope all goes good from here on in. Rolling the front guards is one of the bets things i have done to my car.

Absolutely no rubbing at all now! :)


Christina, what pads are you getting ?

Getting Ceramic Pads off Ian, not sure what brand they are...

[Justin Fox]

Yup Hawk Ceramics.

[10d]

Excellent street pads. Low dust too ;)

[bigwill]

cool, will need a set soon!

[SUGA]

Low dust too ;)

Good, I hope so! Would be nice to have black wheels for more than a few days.

[bigwill]

would be good to show off a set of clean newing wheels off for more than a day! look forward to the ur review on them :D

[G-rig]

Good, I hope so! Would be nice to have black wheels for more than a few days.

I doubt you would notice the dust on black wheels LOL, but know what you mean!

[Big Yellow]

I doubt you would notice the dust on black wheels LOL, but know what you mean!
You will be surprised how dusty it can be on black!! My wheels are gunmetal now lol!!

[10d]

True that. They get dusty. The dust look a bit brownish.

[G-rig]

You will be surprised how dusty it can be on black!! My wheels are gunmetal now lol!!

should have just got Gun metal then LOLZ

[Justin Fox]

I doubt you would notice the dust on black wheels LOL, but know what you mean!

You're kidding right? I've never in my life seen pads make more dust than the OEM R32 pads. Here's a pic I took just then of Suga's car. She washed it last weekend and has only driven it once since then. IE: This is one day's worth of dust:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4519321030_58e012783b_o.jpg
:eek:

[Pharkus]

It's an annoying thing about soft pads, but how hard do you brake? Would also probably depend upon the traffic conditions as well. Did you have Dave wax them as part of the detail? That should at least allow you to go to the local car wash and pressure hose "most" of the dust off.

[Justin Fox]

Yes Dave waxed them but the dust still covered the wax finish.

[Pharkus]

Yes Dave waxed them but the dust still covered the wax finish.

So have you tried to spray it off yet =)

[stevie]

should have just got Gun metal then LOLZ

Even with my gunmetal it goes all brown haha

[AP]

You're kidding right? I've never in my life seen pads make more dust than the OEM R32 pads. Here's a pic I took just then of Suga's car. She washed it last weekend and has only driven it once since then. IE: This is one day's worth of dust:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4519321030_58e012783b_o.jpg
:eek:
Maybe you should tell her to slow down!!! Oh and show her how to clean those wheels properly... Haha

[SUGA]

Maybe he should clean them for her lol

[Pharkus]

*sound of a whip cracking

[chewy7]

Thats strange, is that red dust? lol
I get black dust on my gunmetal wheels...a fair bit. But atleast the brakes work well :D

[MasterKevin]

Maybe you should tell her to slow down!!! Oh and show her how to clean those wheels properly... Haha

lol lol


Maybe he should clean them for her lol

ABSOLUTE GOLD ! after reading aps post hahahahaha


*sound of a whip cracking

Owned :P lol good call good call.

[AP]

Maybe he should clean them for her lol
That's right!

[Justin Fox]

LOL WTF! Pffffffffft.

[stevie]

These belong in here, the exhaust is to die for!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4528551006_2a832a7ab8.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4527917449_98315a6c24.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4528551498_7fa8e12038.jpg

[Justin Fox]

Such nice shots!

[Clifton]

Maybe he should clean them for her lol

LOLOL. waaatttttcccccccheeeeeeeeee

That brake dust is terrible! With my dust/rims, my rims just change from a glossy finish to a matte finish which is barely noticeable :)

[SUGA]

Nice shots stevie!! Can I get high res copy pleasee! :)

[Justin Fox]

PS: I am the one who cleaned those exhaust tips /whip!

[stevie]

Cheers guys

One more with Justin's in the background:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4533609280_be2cdb4108.jpg

Christina...PM me your email addy otherwise I can put them on a CD for you and give them to you at KK :)

[SUGA]

I can put them on a CD for you and give them to you at KK :)

Yes please :) :)

[Frenchie]

^ haha you good hunk man Justin.

Nice shots by Stevie.

[AP]

Beautiful photo's...

[G-rig]

Yeah i love those shots..

Any plans for a holeless grill or removing the Europlate holder? It would complete the car but no pressure :).

[stevie]

Yes please :) :)


No worries, will put a few others on the CD too

Cheers guys

[chris32]

I love the titanium tips.

[AP]

I love the titanium tips.
Yeah that is a hot exhaust and it sounds insane...

[SUGA]

Any plans for a holeless grill or removing the Europlate holder? It would complete the car but no pressure :).

Definately Greg, been thinking about doing it for a long time now (ever since I bought the car!). Will get around to it after I come back from overseas! :)

[AP]

Definately Greg, been thinking about doing it for a long time now (ever since I bought the car!). Will get around to it after I come back from overseas! :)

We were talking about that other day at the dyno day!! It's time Christina!!

[G-rig]

Sounds good Christina, it's one of those things you never get around to doing but annoying they come out with the euro holder. I may just get a euro plate haha.

[SUGA]

Sounds good Christina, it's one of those things you never get around to doing but annoying they come out with the euro holder. I may just get a euro plate haha.

That's an easy fix Greg! lol

So I had a dream last night that I got the RNS-510 installed! :( I'll keep dreaming for a little while longer..:lol:

In others news I will get my brake pads and torque arm insert installed today! *excited*

[SUGA]

Neuspeed Torque arm insert & Hawk ceramic pads.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4540168373_00d704c97f_o.jpg

SUGA on the hoist.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4540801728_4c0301d5a2_o.jpg

INSERT!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4540801810_933504e048_o.jpg

Amazed to see the amount of difference the little insert can make to the car. On start up I could noticeably feel increased vibrations through the cabin, some people might not like it but I love it! (apparently this goes away over time?). The insert certainly does it's job, shifting is pretty much instant now whereas before there would be a slight lag between shifts.

The hawk ceramic pads are certainly an improvement over the stock pads in terms of every day usability. I'm able to modulate the braking now, super smooth compared to the stock pads which I found a little too grabby. Hopefully these pads will resolve the brake dust issue, I'll find out soon! :>

[Capercat]

That workshop is in need of a spring clean, even though we're heading into winter.

[Justin Fox]

It's an "indo style" workshop :lol:

[MasterKevin]

Hey christina/justin can you enlighten me on what this torque arm insert does?

Is it worth it? where did you get it from? should i get one ? :D haha

SUGA i envy your exhaust every time i see it haha

*Edit* I just looked it up and i need the same part as you got christina

Part #: 22.10.68 is also compatible with the MKVI GTI.

Can you give me your ideas on what you think :D

[Justin Fox]

I'll chime in: The vibrations in Christina's car, on idle, is much much much more noticeable in her car than in my GTI after installing the TAI's. Her Neuspeed one is a lot taller in design than the APR one Tendy gave me (which I think is the softer duration too).

As a passenger her shifting sounded faster when she used the gear knob to shift (not the paddles) but when I drove her car I couldn't really notice much difference in shifting in normal conditions via the paddle shifters (I don't notice a change in my GTI either).

Have to do more high rpm shifting ASAP. I was in granny mode all day yesterday, just felt like driving slow :lol:

[SUGA]

The insert is cheap from what I remember and super quick/easy to install! Contact Ian (rennenhaus) and he will fix you up!
The insert basically smoothens and quickens shifts, I noticed this using the gear knob but not so much with the paddes (not sure why?) For the price and how easy it is to install, it's a no brainer mod I think! Just do it Kev! :)

[MasterKevin]

I'll chime in: The vibrations in Christina's car, on idle, is much much much more noticeable in her car than in my GTI after installing the TAI's. Her Neuspeed one is a lot taller in design than the APR one Tendy gave me (which I think is the softer duration too).

As a passenger her shifting sounded faster when she used the gear knob to shift (not the paddles) but when I drove her car I couldn't really notice much difference in shifting in normal conditions via the paddle shifters (I don't notice a change in my GTI either).

Have to do more high rpm shifting ASAP. I was in granny mode all day yesterday, just felt like driving slow :lol:

I didn't even know APR had one lol

Which one should i get Justin :D ?

and where can i get the APR one from?

haha

**Edit** wish you could take me for a spin i wanna hear what that exhaust sound sliek from the inside :D

IM guessing if your paying that much then definately no drone yeh?

[SUGA]

haha one day I'll take you for a spin! No drone at all, not even the slightest bit!

[MasterKevin]

haha one day I'll take you for a spin! No drone at all, not even the slightest bit!

Next GTG or if i ever drive pass you !! im gonna beep at you like crazy till you pull over and take me for a spin ! lol lol lol jks

yeh you get what you pay for :) Quality exhaust :)

No Drone is beast lol.

[Justin Fox]

Which one should i get Justin :D ?
:lol: Kevin I have no idea. A few guys on here have way more experience than me with the TAI's. I know for sure, just by looking at the Neuspeed one and the APR on that I had, that the Neuspeed looked more hardcore. It was twice as tall as mine meaning it would probably work better (my APR one just slid into place without any force whereas the Neuspeed one was a damn tight fit and needed a lot of silicone grease and force to get it all the way in).

[Frenchie]

Nice nice ! camera next >D

[LowVeeDub]

Just looked at the pics on page 1. This thing is Epic. Keep it up girl..

[Justin Fox]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4579936688_d4245c5cf9_o.jpg
I got Suga some black plastic lug nut covers from ECS. On each wheel there are 4 normal covers and one lock nut cover and I'm glad to say they fit absolutely perfectly! Thanks to Frenchie for the heads up on these :) :cool:

PS: Excuse how dirty the wheels are and the crappy paint job on the centre caps. We've got to paint them properly next time (ie: get a pro to do it!).

[stephen8512]

LED white licence plate lights!!!! :)

[SUGA]

That's next stephen, will post pics later when it's dark! Thanks for that again! :)

[stephen8512]

No worries! I reckon justins OSIR carbon bonnet would look HOT on CW....just a lil FYI if u ever decide to take it off him. hehehehe >D

[Justin Fox]

Today bigwill came over as he wanted me to test his suspension out. His girl thinks it's too stiff but after having a little drive I thought they felt great. Firm but they were definitely working well over the bumps.

Wills car is a manual too so that took me by surprise. Felt like I'd forgotten how to drive a manual! :lol: His short shifter is super notchy. I like it. Car was in gear (I didn't realise this), clutch had a long action and I even forgot to let go of the handbrake :lol: I only just started to get used to driving it by the time I got back, and realised the R32 makes so much torque down low you don't have to rev it at all :lol:

After the ride I insisted that he hop in Suga's car to feel what a really stiff ride feels like, sure enough the difference was light and day. Where Will's suspension takes the edge off the bumps Suga's car let's you feel all of it in great sharpness. We decided to soften the set-up and wound the dampers down to 3 at the fronts (from 5) and the difference was felt immediately. Initially it felt a little too soft but I think it's the right setting. It's still very firm but the sharp edge over the bumps has gone. So for now, 3 at the front, 5 at the rear. We'll live with it like this for a while before trying out 4/5.

[Big Yellow]

Wat suspension does will have?

[SUGA]

Feels a bit too soft for me now, might have to put it up to 4, I like it harder.

[MasterKevin]

Yeh i changed mine to 3 at the front 6 at the rear and its perfect for a GTI :)

[Jig]

Feels a bit too soft for me now, might have to put it up to 4, I like it harder.

And as you get older, you will want it softer. I swear, my body aint it used to be. I might invest on one of those hovercrafts... Problem is I cant park it anywhere and will take up 3 lanes just driving it.

[Byza]

And as you get older, you will want it softer. I swear, my body aint it used to be. I might invest on one of those hovercrafts... Problem is I cant park it anywhere and will take up 3 lanes just driving it.


Feels a bit too soft for me now, might have to put it up to 4, I like it harder.

LOL i dont know even what to say between you two!!!!!!!!!!!!!

usually the older you get the harder you want it, not the other way round... sorry sick moment but it was left open!!!

[scotty1991]

hahahahahaha

[G-rig]

LOL Byza, nice work.

[stephen8512]

LOL i dont know even what to say between you two!!!!!!!!!!!!!

usually the older you get the harder you want it, not the other way round... sorry sick moment but it was left open!!!

HAHAHAH I was thinking it but I didnt say it. Onya byza. hahahahahahahaha we're both twisted man

[schoona]

LOL i dont know even what to say between you two!!!!!!!!!!!!!

usually the older you get the harder you want it, not the other way round... sorry sick moment but it was left open!!!

That's how I read it too! LOL

[VR53KS]

What an immature bunch of people you are, I wasn't thinking ANYTHING of the sort.. :lol:

[10d]

Shocking what your minds can do >D

[MasterKevin]

mine was to hard and i had to soften it down :( lol lol

[Cam]

LOL i dont know even what to say between you two!!!!!!!!!!!!!

usually the older you get the harder you want it, not the other way round... sorry sick moment but it was left open!!!

Haha!

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs48/f/2009/175/b/e/Towel_fight_by_MixedMilkChOcOlate.gif

[SUGA]

^^ haha you guys crack me up!

Here's what 10D prepared earlier:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3571/img7326v.jpg

They look and feel great!

[stephen8512]

that looks awesome!!

[Jig]

looks good Suga.

[Frenchie]

Tasty !

[stevie]

very nice!

[G-rig]

mine was to hard and i had to soften it down :( lol lol

Mine can get hard and soft 1000 times a second =D.


^^ haha you guys crack me up!

Here's what 10D prepared earlier:

Looks sweet, i'll have to get some next time.

[AP]

That looks hot, I hope you diddn't drop any springs!!! Hahaha


^^ haha you guys crack me up!

Here's what 10D prepared earlier:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3571/img7326v.jpg

They look and feel great!

[silverbullet]

Looks the goods

[Cam]

Very nice!

[chris32]

Can't wait to get mine on. :)

[SUGA]

Ok so I hadn't driven my car til yesterday afternoon and to my surprise, the paddles weren't working??!!

So we had a look at it this morning and found that the wires on the left paddle were squashed under the bolt. Free'd them up and working a treat now! *Phew!*

[10d]

Oopsie. Sorrry. Dodgy workmanship. :p

[AP]

Oopsie. Sorrry. Dodgy workmanship. :p
Oh great 10d is going to help me install mine!! Haha

[nath_mk6]

hahaha nice one!

[Justin Fox]

:lol: Tendy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GBJ-R32]

ah dam

dw dw justin is now a pro wont have taken to long to work out

[Justin Fox]

Thought I'd update SUGA's thread :rolleyes: :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/4625418290_faecd3c234_o.jpg
Frenchie rocked up with a pressie for SUGA.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4624813057_e8fe411223_o.jpg
He brought his little French bag of tools.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/4625419110_343f812af3_o.jpg
And he got busy!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/4624813829_70cd40e98c_o.jpg
All done :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4626503492_b37019cfab_o.jpg
Plate fitted.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/4626503152_0eec841b9d_o.jpg
Before.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4625897765_f98770666d_o.jpg
After with an Audi R8 oil cap. :cool:

[Cam]

Sexy oil cap
>D

[Frenchie]

Sexy time - Grill really ties everything nicely as does oil cap >D

[10d]

Nice! Look hot!

[nath_mk6]

very nice oil cap the R8 :)

[bigwill]

definitely a big improvement!

[AP]

Nice Christina!! It looks like my twin..

[chris32]

Very nice, i've considered getting my grille done, just to get rid of that plate holder.

[SUGA]

Thanks Frenchie for the grill and for putting it on for me! I love it!
I'm totally digging the oil cap as well!

Just ordered some silver on black plates, it should make the plate on the front dissapear a bit more.

[G-rig]

Nice additions Suga!

[chewy7]

Great touch! I much prefer the gloss black OEM grille to the carbon front mask some people run..It looks so much neater!

[Big Mick]

SUGA - Just checked out the photos of your R32. Very impressed. You let me know when its up for sale :)

[en.elle]

Soo nice with the black grill! Looks better without the plate but you do what you gotta do... are you keeping those white plates with black font?

[G-rig]

Great touch! I much prefer the gloss black OEM grille to the carbon front mask some people run..It looks so much neater!

I like both, just depends if you want to go with a gloss black theme or carbon fibre.. hmmm.

[M4RK0]

The grill looks great Suga!! no better in other car colour tho!

[burgs]

Looks great, really has finished the car off nicely :)

[en.elle]

Black grill FTW

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3520106503_e80e14455b.jpg

[Justin Fox]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4985554174_b7ee1538e2_o.jpg
10d working his magic.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4984953625_1bf3806bce_o.jpg
No more dead pixel!

[stephen8512]

nice nice!!! damn that took ages! looks like good ol tendy has been brushing up on his DIY skills hahah!!

[Frenchie]

The Master Yoda at work again ! Looking good Sugamama.
What's next, been a while with the modding >D

[AP]

Who's that sexy beast installing the sat nav?

[Big Yellow]

Who's that sexy beast installing the sat nav?

its the wheel ho pimpity pimp pimp wholly batman himself >D

[10d]

BWAHAHA!

Sneaky Mr. Fox!

[stephen8512]

BWAHAHA!

Sneaky Mr. Fox!

tendy...always sexy! hahaha >D>D>D

[SUGA]

New tails are in!!! Pics to come this weekend.

[stephen8512]

hmmmm intriguing... LED?

[Byza]

you just need the tiffs now...

LEDS im assuming Suga?

[Bizi]

Ready for Pizza Night, nice work! :D

[SUGA]

Yup LED's! Not installed yet, will have to wait til the weekend. Can't wait :)

[Pharkus]

Yup LED's! Not installed yet, will have to wait til the weekend. Can't wait :)

Did you swap the inner lenses? Looking forward to seeing them, they are great looking, if I do say so myself =)

[Pharkus]

So this weekend is now last weekend. Pics or it didn't happen!

[xc17ed]

The carbon rear valance, how are those fitted to the car? Are they a replacement or just stuck onto the top of the original item?

[Pharkus]

The carbon rear valance, how are those fitted to the car? Are they a replacement or just stuck onto the top of the original item?

Full replacement. There was one for sale recently, but if you want one I suggest contacting Ian of Rennenhaus for prices.

[xc17ed]

Full replacement. There was one for sale recently, but if you want one I suggest contacting Ian of Rennenhaus for prices.

I bought that one, should be arriving today or tomorrow... hence the sudden interest, lol.

Are they hard to change? Clips/bolts/screws?

[stephen8512]

gday dave i think its a replacement mate. I dont think its that hard to change. Should just be a few clips

[Bizi]

Best to see if anyone's installed it, though, since I've read it's pretty easy to crack/break off tabs on some of these CF goodies. You'll probably prefer to get advice and minimise your mishandling, so that the tabs are not wrecked.

That's a general, not specific observation and could well be wrong, just ask the seller how to get it on without breaking it! :) There may be a simple guide on the company's website too.

[DEMIGODGTI]

Curious if colour coding it would do the trick? Anyone done this?

Rennenhaus one looks nice though in CF. Priority is ECU tune though..

[Pharkus]

Off track guys...SUGA pics please of tails!

[SUGA]

Dave- Did you end up putting in your rear valance yet?

Pharkus- Didn't end up doing it, got a bit side tracked! haha Maybe it will happen this sunday..

[ikprojekt]

Hey SUGA,

Love those exhaust tips and the wheels. Very nice combination and taste!!!!

Are you going to put in any motor sport seats? You should get the ones which are an option on the new Golf R.

[Justin Fox]

Long time no mods!!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5347237136_f3881d08a8_o.jpg
If it was me...I'd have just whacked them on but Howie (who lives down the road) insisted that he take them apart to get the fog lights right!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5346628947_a4b0f5e470_o.jpg
First we had to cut off all the plastic welded tabs, after that lots of dremel work had to be done as both white and red lenses are completely different in shape left and right.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5346629141_c9c7b8b770_o.jpg
Howie 'plastic welding'.

All of the above took a couple of hours (and 2 bottles of wine). TBC!

[Frenchie]

Damn patience right there ! will look sexy

[Pharkus]

Damn patience right there ! will look sexy

Ahahaha...I still haven't done my inners yet. Will look more sexy when they go on!

[shauno]

First we had to cut off all the plastic welded tabs, after that lots of dremel work had to be done as both white and red lenses are completely different in shape left and right.
Ahh, memories... I swear I inhaled way too much melted plastic fumes doing mine - and now they're gone!

Are they installed yet? It only took me 15 mins the 2nd time I changed mine over... though a few minutes of that was retrieving the bolt I dropped inside the boot trim (twice).

[SUGA]

Nope not yet, waiting for Howie to finish the job! :)

[Pharkus]

Nope not yet, waiting for Howie to finish the job! :)

Give the man more beer, maybe that might help...he looks far from intoxicated in that pic.

[Justin Fox]

He did have to drive!!!

Update: Being the one that works from home (apparently because I work from home I can do the washing too) I took Suga's car in for a service to Top One Automotive (dash warning was getting annoying!).

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Hmmm, the Kreissieg could do with some TLC under there!

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Errors! Our cars are such PC's these days. Scary shit. Software was upgraded, it picked up that we put the paddles on, that we had a central locking issue with passenger door not opening the 1st time button was pressed (twice we've had it) and a few other small things which were all cleared, no problems.

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Front tyre inners were so worn that chunks were coming off the very edges. Dedy was concerned about this so he told me to go see Doug Heasman at Heasman's after the service. Always a pleasure to catch up with Doug. He said there's nothing wrong with the alignment, he see's this kind of wear all the time on cars that aren't driven hard and fast enough! Some food for thought for the techy guys out there.

[shauno]

He said there's nothing wrong with the alignment, he see's this kind of wear all the time on cars that aren't driven hard and fast enough! Some food for thought for the techy guys out there.

Wow, that's pretty odd! So, you gave it a good thrashing on the way home? :)

Are the LED tails installed yet?

[Pharkus]

Makes me smile everytime I see this car. Love the blue of the PSS10's just poking out there in that bottom shot. Totally agree the Kreissieg needs some polishing love.

[Frenchie]

mmm such a nice exhaust !

Time for some new tires soon

[SUGA]

Wow, that's pretty odd! So, you gave it a good thrashing on the way home? :)

Are the LED tails installed yet?

LED's should be in by Thursday, will post pics as soon as they are done :)


Makes me smile everytime I see this car. Love the blue of the PSS10's just poking out there in that bottom shot. Totally agree the Kreissieg needs some polishing love.

Poor Kreissieg is rusting up! SUGA has been neglected for a while as I don't drive often anymore, Dave will be around this week to give her a much needed clean (there is tree sap all over the car!).
AND.. apparently there has been a bird living in my engine bay evident by a whole heap of bird crap! lol

[Justin Fox]

Front tyres will be rotated left to right ASAP (JDMyard now have a tyre machine everybody!). And no bull guys. There was a heap of bird poo on the inside of the engine under tray. No bird/s to be found though haha!

[Pharkus]

Front tyres will be rotated left to right ASAP (JDMyard now have a tyre machine everybody!). And no bull guys. There was a heap of bird poo on the inside of the engine under tray. No bird/s to be found though haha!

You sure it was a bird and not the chirping noise of the tyres as they broke traction between gear shifts? Maybe that is why they are worn the way they are.

[Justin Fox]

John I've yet to get this car to lose traction!

Small update. Christina got the entire car covered in sap a few weeks ago parking under a large tree in Eastwood, despite a wash the sap stayed on so we thought we'd leave it up to the experts and today Dave from Reflect Effect came over today to polish SUGA.

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Sap over every single panel of the car!

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After a high pressure wash.

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Dave had a helper today but it still took them quite a few hours to get the job done. Wash, claybar and polish.

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Clean again.

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Car hasn't been this clean, well, since Dave was last here!!! HAHA.

[SUGA]

Wow what a transformation! Thanks Dave, love your work :)

[Pharkus]

John I've yet to get this car to lose traction!

Only joking with you mate. Agree very hard to lose traction on the R32 but a chipped and modded pogo is another beast altogether.

That Dave guy....awesome.

[Cam]

Nice work as always Dave. Miracle worker. Sap is so bloody hard to get off.
:)

Looking good!
Interesting reading about the wear on the tyres + not being driven hard enough.

[ikprojekt]

A M A Z I N G ! ! !

[DaveXR8]

Wow what a transformation! Thanks Dave, love your work :)

Cheers Christina. Just remember to keep away from that tree now :lol:

[Justin Fox]

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Wear protection at all times. Howie came over last night to finish off the lights.

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Howie bites Mia.

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mnomnomnom!

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All installed.

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[SUGA]

Big big thank you to Howzers!
Loving the lights, never thought I'd be a fan of the LED's but definitely digging these. Now to test them in the dark.

[Pharkus]

Is that a normal soldering iron he is using to "plastic" weld?

Should be able to do mine soon as well.

[Byza]

Yep they looks awesome.. Well done guys.. U just need the tiffs now hehe

[crazyray]

Rear LED lights are looking good Suga...