JohnnyG's Ride VW R32

[JohnnyG]

ABOUT

2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MKV MY07 R32 DSG 4-MOTION
Colour - Deep Blue Pearl
Engine 6 cylinder Premium Unleaded Direct Injection 3.2L (3189cc)

Meticulously maintained by an enthusiast since new. She boasts optional heated RECAROS, similar to those found in the B7 Audi RS4, SAT NAV and VWs revolutionary DSG.18In Alloy Wheels, 10 Speaker Stereo, Air Cond. - Climate Control 2 Zone, Heated Seats - 1St Row, Cd Stacker - 6 Disc In Dash/Cabin, Spoiler - Rear Roof Mounted, Sports Exhaust, Alarm, Engine Immobiliser , Brake Assist with EBD, ASC, ABS, ATC

OK so you all know this stuff, photos from the day I first viewed the car 2nd August 2009

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[JohnnyG]

NEW WHEELS & TINT

Date 11th August 2009

Went to my mate Sam at Tempe Tyres (http://www.tempetyres.com.au/index.asp)tried various wheels against the car, I had narrowed the selection down to two types
AUVW 18*8.0 P201 Hyper Silver (http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=726) or AUVW 18*8.8 AK5581 Gunmetal (http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1776) decided on these shown below

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/New-Wheels-Tint/DSC0369/620266237_KvBwq-M.jpg http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/New-Wheels-Tint/DSC0368/620266475_drE62-M.jpg

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[JohnnyG]

Universal Shield Stone Chip Protection

Date: 20th August 2009

Well what can I say but WOW!!! AWESOME, I've have had stone chip protection previously on my MINI and it’s a must with the type of driving we do, country roads and MINI’s as friend (rock chucker’s)

However this time I decide to go with the Full Race Kit (http://www.universalshield.com.au/#tab2)which covers the whole front of the car including the headlights, full bonnet, guards, side mirrors & skirts and top 3” of the roof

No unsightly line across the bonnet when grit start to build up after time

Chris Murphy from Universal Shield Brookvale has done an outstanding job usually this kit would cost $2,100.00, however if you mention JohnG refered you Chris has said he will do it for $1,330.00 he even added the rear boot, door handles and BONUS did the Leather/Vinyl Protection & Fabric Protection

This is a link to his website http://www.universalshield.com.au
THE BEST PROTECTION YOU'LL NEVER SEE !

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/Universal-Shield-Stone-Chip/IMG1606/625168672_DL3aN-M.jpg http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/Universal-Shield-Stone-Chip/IMG1607/625169051_Huutz-M.jpg

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[JohnnyG]

Audi A6 Daytime Running Lights [DRL's] Installed

Date 6th March 2010

Rob (Robby_jai), Peter (Snapper) and myself did the installation, photos & video of the installation process taking 9hrs in total
Both Rob & Myself where stuffed the next day, anyway here are some pics of the job completed
PS the car is still dirty sorry about that.

I've got to say Rob did a fantastic job its so neat

A DIY Step by Step guide is on it's way soon


http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/Install-DRLs/DSC0721/804222501_XUAeq-M.jpg http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Volkswagen/Install-DRLs/DSC0709/804221026_tvXK7-M.jpg

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[bigwill]

great choice on wheels johnnyG! cant wait to see the DRLs on :D

[Jig]

Nice diary and beautiful car.

[JohnnyG]

Nice diary and beautiful car.

Thanks Jig so what do you think of the DRLs?

[chris32]

DRLs look great Johnny, can't wait to see them in real life. Do they dim when the headlights come on? Or stay bright all the time?

[10d]

the paint protection looked nice, John.

Can you still wax it?

[Cam]

LEDS look great Johnny!
Never knew you had the protection pack on, you really can't notice it.

I'm tempted to get that done on mine. There are some pretty treacherous roads here down south. Looks like a good investment.

[JohnnyG]

the paint protection looked nice, John.

Can you still wax it?

Yes evrything same as usual


Do they dim when the headlights come on? Or stay bright all the time?

Stay on Bright all the time

[JohnnyG]

LEDS look great Johnny!
Never knew you had the protection pack on, you really can't notice it.

I'm tempted to get that done on mine. There are some pretty treacherous roads here down south. Looks like a good investment.

If a stone hits you hard enough its gonna chip but in most cases the protection can be replaced when it looks shabby and everything is like brand new again, if you look at the bottom of my bumber its scraped a few times already

[Frenchie]

Sexy car Johnny....Like the way you put your diary together !

[chewy7]

Very cool car John! Love those seats!

[G-rig]

Nice write up and pics, the film is very good stuff!

Bit jealous about the seats!!

[JohnnyG]

Very cool car John! Love those seats!

Thanks, they were definatly a draw card in my decision to buy that R32 and the exhaust note is sweet



Sexy car Johnny....Like the way you put your diary together !

Thanks Christo I don't have many mods and probably won't add anymore so the thread will go stale, but its good to document the car mods, haven't done that before on other sites

[SUGA]

Nice write up JohnnyG! :)

[Robby_jai]

my back and legs are still completely stuffed from doing the install!!! loooong sleep on Sunday :)

but loooks great all up :)

[Jig]

Thanks Jig so what do you think of the DRLs?

Love the DRLs. Always been a fan of them but I dont have DIY Skills so opted to park it for now.

[burgs]

Nice looking car mate :)

[Robby_jai]

johnny didnt need DIY skills :) he got me to do it for him :) happy to investigate such an option for you if you so desire :)

[Rayjuice]

Hey Johny very nice write up and especially like the look of the DRL's =]
and im eagerly waiting the DYI write up coz i got a set of DRL's sitting at home
i just havnt had the time to get them in...just a couple of questions:
was it actually difficult wiring them in?
Plus do u have warning lights coming up?

[kaoticice]

Beautiful r32 there mate!!! I wanted to do the vinyl protection earlier, but when the car paint was in a bad condition (huge stone chips) when I bought it used. A respray will cost me an arm and a leg :(

[visconti]

Hmm invisible shield... Does that mean we don't need to wax the car ever??