View Full Version : 2004 Mk4 R32 Golf #165
sir_camel
14-02-2010, 02:11 AM
After years of 4WDing in my 1997 Jeep Wrangler the call for a 'fun' car for the road took a hold of me. Next step was a small daily driver Peugeot 205 GTi, a car i always loved and admired. Whilst the 205 was an amazing car to drive, 20 yr old French cars are not the most reliable. The decision was made to sell them both and get into a Golf R32.
The Jeep
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/WB004.jpg
The Pug
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/Wakefield%20011207/IMGP1900.jpg
I have a bit of a thing for the slightly unusual car; the one that everyone doesn't have. Hence a Wrangler instead of a Hilux, a 205 GTi instead of a Corolla, an R32 instead of a WRX.
So off i go and start looking for an R32. With less than 190 left in Australia (some say closer to 150 now) there are not many to choose from. Fortunately just as my Jeep sold a Silver one with only 50,000km on the clock came up for sale, in Sydney too. Headed over and checked it out. It was imacculate. The feeling i had when he drove it out of the underground garage was a great memory. The sound, the look of the thing and the fact it could soon be mine. A week later it was.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/r32%20Golf/Assorted144.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/r32%20Golf/Assorted146.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/r32%20Golf/Assorted152.jpg
Stock as rock for now. Wouldn't mind some black rims at some stage ut after dropping a bomb of $$$$ into my Jeep i promised myself i wouldn't modify again. Had it down at Wakefield a few months back and was very impressed. Finished with a 1.16 but am pretty sure i could have pushed into the 15's if i didn't have a small off which bust one of my rims. Damn.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/Wakefield%20050909/IMG_1197.jpg
More pics to come in the future...
rayray086
14-02-2010, 02:55 AM
Awesome R32, silvers must be rare-as! I think I've only ever seen one silver Mk4 R32 on the road in Sydney, and it may have even been yours...
Justin Fox
14-02-2010, 07:30 AM
i promised myself i wouldn't modify again.
Yeah right!!! I've said this to myself more than a few times now!
Had it down at Wakefield a few months back and was very impressed. Finished with a 1.16
That's a great time!
sir_camel
15-02-2010, 07:53 PM
Let's see if this works. I think it pulled abgout 137 or 138kw at the wheels.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/r32%20Golf/th_MVI_1462.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/r32%20Golf/?action=view¤t=MVI_1462.flv)
STOIE
15-02-2010, 08:52 PM
Nice car,
Any Mk4 in AUS is respected by me...
Can't beat the sound of an R32!
Once a modder, always a modder! Get those black rims!;)
Frenchie
16-02-2010, 11:11 AM
Nice addition Sir_Camel...
Looks like you and I have very similar taste in cars, I too had a Jeep, Subaru, 106 & 307 Peugeot and many other French cars...
Agreed, Black wheels will tie in nicely with Silver but remember once you start modding there is no stopping :)
STOIE
16-02-2010, 11:14 AM
A modders curse per-say...
Its true, I will just do this... and that, now this... but, with that i need that, with this... haha
I miss the Pug, Mark. But the R32 and the MX should go on a playdate sometime soon. Been too long.
Modding is a disease that got only one cure. Empty wallet :-)
sir_camel
04-04-2010, 11:49 AM
My first update in here and isn't about a new set of sweet rims or anything.
Got back to my car parked at the station on Thursday to find one of my number plates had been stolen. Lame-o. Called the cops etc etc. Haven't been used for anything but yea $100 to get a new set printed up. Previous owner went crazy with double sided tape too so LOTS of it on there. Hopefully next update will be better news.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/IMG_2033.jpg
en.elle
04-04-2010, 01:00 PM
Another MK4 R32 - awesome and welcome!
You probably don't remember me but a couple of months ago I was on Pacific Hwy stuck in traffic and you drove past and waved :)
sir_camel
04-04-2010, 05:30 PM
Another MK4 R32 - awesome and welcome!
You probably don't remember me but a couple of months ago I was on Pacific Hwy stuck in traffic and you drove past and waved :)
Where abouts on the highway? You local?
Capercat
04-04-2010, 05:44 PM
Are you based in Chatswood? I see a RS MK4 R32 parked on the street.
VR53KS
04-04-2010, 05:50 PM
Modding is a disease that got only one cure. Empty wallet :-)
And even that is only temporary. Just wait til the wallet fills up again and forget you were ever sick :lol:
I like this car a lot and I agree completely with having that 'slightly unusual car'. Much respect, even though she's (currently) standard - very clean :) The number plate is kind of unusual.. Who would just take one, and then not use it? :confused:
sir_camel
04-04-2010, 06:46 PM
Are you based in Chatswood? I see a RS MK4 R32 parked on the street.
There is another nearby me. I park in Killara. Guessing it might be the other one.
You've some seriously bad luck with cars! What is it with quiet Killara and hooligan children?!?
en.elle
05-04-2010, 04:29 AM
Where abouts on the highway? You local?
Chatswood just near the freeway exit :)
stevie
05-04-2010, 04:57 AM
Hey Mark,
Good to see you on here and nice meeting you the other day in Neutral Bay!
Sucks to hear about your plate, was wondering why it was missing.
Awesome looking and sounding car you got there :)
Justin Fox
05-04-2010, 12:28 PM
Why the hell would someone bother to steal that plate? Beyond me.
mlarkin
05-04-2010, 12:34 PM
Awesome R32, silvers must be rare-as! I think I've only ever seen one silver Mk4 R32 on the road in Sydney, and it may have even been yours...
How many k,s on clock
silverbullet
05-04-2010, 12:50 PM
welcome. nice RS. welcome to the RS club.
sir_camel
05-04-2010, 01:10 PM
Hey Mark,
Good to see you on here and nice meeting you the other day in Neutral Bay!
Sucks to hear about your plate, was wondering why it was missing.
Awesome looking and sounding car you got there :)
Ah cool that was you Stevie. Completely forgot. You a local there? your ride looked pretty sweet too.
sir_camel
05-04-2010, 01:11 PM
How many k,s on clock
65000ish
65000ish
You've done 15,000km in a year? wow.
sir_camel
05-04-2010, 06:22 PM
Yea...it's called driving from mine to Manly 3 or 4 times a week. Not anymore though...
I've decided that a new dating policy should be that the girl has to live within 5mins drive, or close to public transport. Perhaps this is why I am still single...
GBJ-R32
06-04-2010, 12:06 AM
yea thats a bit messed stole a number plate but didnt even use it... sad!!
nice looking mk4 u have
sir_camel
06-04-2010, 12:26 AM
Cheers. Pretty glad they didn't use it to be honest. I have a date with the RTA tomorrow. Will find out what the damage will be then.
And Nath, you would never catch a train or a bus so see a girl...
stevie
06-04-2010, 12:31 AM
Ah cool that was you Stevie. Completely forgot. You a local there? your ride looked pretty sweet too.
Thanks mate
Yup live in the lower North Shore, see you around :)
sir_camel
06-04-2010, 12:56 AM
Think i'm going to become a bit more regular around there so will keep my eyes out for your car. Hopefully able to swap parking spaces too...
tomtom_r32
06-04-2010, 10:22 AM
Nice ride mate. I've seen your car around too =)
sir_camel
06-04-2010, 08:01 PM
So the lady at the RTA says i can't get my plates re-made. N RR 32R as i will get pulled over by cops for years to come. Pretty annoyed about that. So time to think of new plates. Not happy.
stevie
07-04-2010, 12:01 AM
Damn that sucks!
dainese
11-04-2010, 11:27 PM
So the lady at the RTA says i can't get my plates re-made. N RR 32R as i will get pulled over by cops for years to come. Pretty annoyed about that. So time to think of new plates. Not happy.
Really? On what grounds?
sir_camel
11-04-2010, 11:40 PM
Really? On what grounds?
That my plates will always be on police system as being stolen apparently so will always be pulled over if they check my plates...
hey sir_camel! yet another Aussie Frog converting to VWs
your R looks bloody hot. can you tell us a little more about your old 205 though?
sir_camel
12-04-2010, 10:39 PM
hey sir_camel! yet another Aussie Frog converting to VWs
your R looks bloody hot. can you tell us a little more about your old 205 though?
The 205 will without a doubt be the most fun to drive car i have ever owned. Was basically a go kart. Was the best i could find for sale in Aus when i bought it. Was in Adelaide. Flew down and drove all the way back to Sydney. While it was amazing fun, it was a 20 year old french car. Learnt how to push start a car with it. In rainy weather it would just not start sometimes. It leaked a bit too. But all that was forgiven when in the twisties. It had 130,000km on it when i bought it in Sept 07 and 150,000ish i think when sold in April 09. It now lives in Brisbane. A few more pics...
After i got home from rAdelaide...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/1991%20Peugeot%20205%20gti/DSC_0030.jpg
Go fast carpet...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/1991%20Peugeot%20205%20gti/DSC_0032.jpg
Last time i ever saw it on the flatbed going to QLD...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/1991%20Peugeot%20205%20gti/IMG_1047.jpg
Crappy phone filming from Wakefield...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWYIJttVn1E
thats a great example of a series 3 Mark.
i still keep my eye out for them, ive always wanted one and i would love to have one as a second car
sir_camel
13-04-2010, 09:22 AM
Yea I do still think of buying one as a track toy. One day.
On the Golf front...this week is rego fun times. Still planning what plates I'll get. Found a few great combos. Stay tuned
Justin Fox
13-04-2010, 09:43 AM
Last time i ever saw it on the flatbed going to QLD...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/1991%20Peugeot%20205%20gti/IMG_1047.jpg
:( So sad. I hate seeing my cars go.
sir_camel
13-04-2010, 09:53 AM
:( So sad. I hate seeing my cars go.
I did it with my jeep only a month later. That was harder. A real part of me that I had for 7 years.
They did make way for the r32 though so all good
sir_camel
14-04-2010, 06:06 PM
Just VW GOLF NET AU stickered my car. Black on the dark tint black windows. Very stealth. Tried to take a picture but wouldn't come out in any of them. That's how stealth it is!
sir_camel
16-04-2010, 01:32 PM
Some ugly yellow standard issue plates temporarily. Wasn't allowed to get Pink Slip passed with only one set of plates so got some yellows for 2 weeks.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/510904b5.jpg
sir_camel
11-06-2010, 01:10 PM
Update time:
So i've been a bit silent on VWGOLF for a few weeks. My mum had an anuerism about 6 weeks ago so much attention has been focused towards her and the family but things are going well and she should be out of hospital into a rehabilitation centre in the next week or two.
Update time:
On the Golf front, i've had my R32 in the workshop for 2 weeks getting suspicious clunking in suspension sorted out. It seems i was a bit paranoid and there was actually no damage so it must have been something on the road i heard. I also got my leaking drivers window seal fixed. Can i put in a massive plug for Pacific Motors in Pymble. These guys were so fantastic. Amazing customer service and very knowledgable. They apparently service 3 MKIV R32's regularly (all Reflex Silver!!!) so know their way about them and common probhlems. I'm wasn't worried about the 2 weeks either as i had an extra car available and told them i'm in no rush.
I picked up the 32 yesterday and oh man i am loving having it back. I've still been in the VW fold while the .:R was in the shop driving my mum's 06 Jetta. Hmmm...nasty gearbox (non DSG auto). The one good thing about her being in hospital.
Will hopefully be ordering my new plates this weekend and giving her a wash. I'll try get some decent photos of her soon.
really sorry to hear about your mum Mark. that must of been really hard on you and your familly.
looking forward to the photos of your R. have a real soft spot for the silver mk4 R's!
drive this weekend. yes please.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn78/79nath/DSC_7038_r.jpg
Fun fun today...
2000MN
03-07-2010, 08:24 PM
Clean!
sir_camel
03-07-2010, 11:19 PM
Ha! It's a nice shot that. It's actually super dirty. Light must have been just right.
dainese
03-07-2010, 11:45 PM
Last time i ever saw it on the flatbed going to QLD...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/1991%20Peugeot%20205%20gti/IMG_1047.jpg
Crappy phone filming from Wakefield...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWYIJttVn1E
love the 205's great colour as well.!
isn't that chalmers st surry hills?
sir_camel
04-07-2010, 12:25 AM
love the 205's great colour as well.!
isn't that chalmers st surry hills?
Sure is. Just outside my office.
dainese
09-07-2010, 04:08 PM
Sure is. Just outside my office.
ah nice. i work around the corner then!
sir_camel
20-02-2011, 06:18 PM
Nothing new to report really but i put on VWGOLF 1 year birthday sticker this afternoon...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/IMG_2737.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/sir_camel/IMG_2739.jpg
tomtom_r32
21-02-2011, 09:18 AM
Nice!!
VR53KS
21-02-2011, 03:12 PM
Hahah, that's awesome! Don't think anybody's done anything like that with their VWG sticker. Nice!
sir_camel
21-02-2011, 08:16 PM
Been thinking about doing it for ages and when the free sticker offer was about last week i thought i'd give it a crack.
sir_camel
26-04-2011, 01:15 AM
Clay barred and polished it with Mothers stuff with a mate who works at Mothers. Came out great. Then it rained for 2 days.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5653882846_e4a9f13f96.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62163003@N06/5653882846/)
IMG_0902 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62163003@N06/5653882846/) by sir_camel (http://www.flickr.com/people/62163003@N06/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5653314527_d99ac26ab7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62163003@N06/5653314527/)
IMG_0903 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62163003@N06/5653314527/) by sir_camel (http://www.flickr.com/people/62163003@N06/)
schoona
26-04-2011, 10:27 AM
Car looks immaculate Mark
MasterKevin
26-04-2011, 11:02 AM
Very nice looking ride. :)
sir_camel
26-04-2011, 04:49 PM
The crappy iPhone photo helps make it look better too!
sir_camel
26-07-2011, 11:33 PM
After driving a 1.6 Astra wagon all around Europe over the last few weeks my R32 feels like a Ferrari in comparison. Loving being back in it despite Sydney roads looking like a pimpled teenagers face at the moment. Will post some photos up of the trip soon...
sir_camel
21-10-2011, 06:12 PM
So I've gotten into a bit of road cycling since I got back from europe and today sorted some Thule racks to take the bike places if I'm too lazy to ride. Basically an excuse to put a fairing on...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6265865572_f5f1878397_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6265335277_19d4067a42_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6265335869_834c9eaae4_b.jpg
schoona
21-10-2011, 07:14 PM
Nice Mark, how do you find the wind noise? ~350 for bars and locks etc? + 120 for fairing?
Looks good.
Euro numberplates or black and silvers maybe?
sir_camel
22-10-2011, 11:53 AM
Thanks Mal.
No wind noise to speak of yet. Haven't been above 80ish though. Hoping the fairing will sort that out. Got the bars for just under 300 and fairing for 120. fitted for free. A mate is a supplier for a roof rack shop near me so they looked after me a bit.
Completely agree about the plates. I had euros with N RR32R but they got stolen. These were temporary but everytime I am about to go to the RTA to get new ones i decide i'm going to sell it. I think I'm going to hold onto it now for a bit longer so I might go some new plates.
sir_camel
22-10-2011, 11:53 AM
The hardest choice now is which stickers...
Footguy
22-10-2011, 12:05 PM
...for the fairing?
Guess it depends who your sponsors are? :)
sir_camel
22-10-2011, 12:18 PM
...for the fairing?
Guess it depends who your sponsors are? :)
Yep...
Footguy
22-10-2011, 01:13 PM
Speak to Kevin. He has/had all of them...
I love the fairing BTW....with stickers... Considering racks for mine,would definitely get the fairing..Would go with my fav ski/snow brands for moi....
sir_camel
22-10-2011, 04:47 PM
Speak to Kevin. He has/had all of them...
I love the fairing BTW....with stickers... Considering racks for mine,would definitely get the fairing..Would go with my fav ski/snow brands for moi....
Contemplating bike stuff as mine will always have the bike rack on. Don't have any tuning/mods on my .:R so none brand specific mod stuff.
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