tomtom's .:R32

[tomtom_r32]

Hi guys,

Been a VW enthusiast since owning a R32 GTR a few years back. Yes, was and still at heart a JDM boy!! :lol:

Had a soft spot for the Mk4 .:R32 after seeing it at Sydney's Motorshow.

So yes, I decided to do my research and came to a conclusion that I just had to get one.

Early 2007, picked up a perfect condition BMP .:R32 at Rick Damelian, stock as a rock. Roughly about the same time the Mk5's R32's were released.

She has been great, reliable and fun to drive. Next mod hmmm *c2* ;) dunno!

For those who are on the watercooled site, prob see my pics thread, so i'm starting up one here.

**some pics were courtesy of SUGA and J.Fox.**

Enjoy.....

Stock

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/img_3010.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_6344.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/img_4967.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/r32.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/10245.jpg

BBS's are ON!!!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/DSC00484.jpg

Down & Out
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_00851.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/img_3790.jpg

Missus & the GF!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/IMG_0073-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_1460-1.jpg

How she looks today.. Numberplate bracket delete and painted BBS's..

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/4199165353_30a774eec8_o-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/jade3m.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4199918894_7c3a626bbf_o.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0315.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3044.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4084456145_41a408a0d9_o-1.jpg

[AP]

Hot R tomtom....

[GBJ-R32]

very nice love the black on black look

[chewy7]

Looks great tomtom!

[Frenchie]

God I love those MKIV R32 ! on my wish list :)

Welcome on the forum !

[M4RK0]

Welcome Bro, I love the balck wheels with red bolts, did you lowered it?

Cheers!

[tomtom_r32]

Thanks for the kind comments guys.

Lug coverss are painted orange.

Car is a tad lower on KW V2's.

[defaultx]

Looks great, always had a soft spot for the MKIV R32's! Nice ride and welcome :)

[Paolo]

pretty sure i saw your car at the dyno last year and when i walked by it i said "damnnnnnn"
You have one mean looking r! love the JDM elements as well, you even gave me some ideas >D

[tomtom_r32]

pretty sure i saw your car at the dyno last year and when i walked by it i said "damnnnnnn"
You have one mean looking r! love the JDM elements as well, you even gave me some ideas >D

Oh yeah!! I was like dammm I want a Pirelli!!

Will you be at dyno day again soon?

Tommy

[en.elle]

Mk4 r32 > mk5 r32 :>

Welcome! I'm pretty sure I've seen your car around :cool:

[tomtom_r32]

Mk4 r32 > mk5 r32 :>

Welcome! I'm pretty sure I've seen your car around :cool:

Wouldnt be surprised if you hadnt see my car around. It's my Daily driver, weekend car, interstate car LOL..

Yeah I love the mk4 platform, after seeing a lot of the members Mk5's I really diggin them.

Great community here must admit!!

[tomtom_r32]

More pics..

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/0b686c306e598887e3d2f374754d9478-3.jpg

BBS's y0!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4199918358_948447fbeb_o.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/img_3979.jpg

[stevie]

Awesome looking car. I've seen you around also, the painted nut covers look good!

[Paolo]

Oh yeah!! I was like dammm I want a Pirelli!!

Will you be at dyno day again soon?

Tommy

yep will be there on April 17th, hope to see and catch up with you there

off topic i'd suspect you to be filo from those small glimpses of you there. MUAY THAI FTW! hahah

[G-rig]

Hot MK4 R32 mate, nice work!

[burgs]

Tidy MK 4 mate :)

[Frenchie]

Delicious R - love the Black BBS !! very gangsta.

[tomtom_r32]

Cheers guys.

[Justin Fox]

I love this car.

[Jig]

This is a beautiful MK4 R32 TomTom. How did you get your bolt covers painted? Welcome to the forum.

[tomtom_r32]

thanks Jig. Since the bolt covers a plastic, bought a can of bright orange touch up spraypaint from Autobahn, cleaned the covers and did the old backyard jobski.

Turned out alright I reckon. Easy to clean as its glossy as well. =)

[Jig]

Thanks TomTom. be good to see you at the next gtg.

[tomtom_r32]

Hope so too.

Love to see your SC machine.

[derek]

mkiv r32 ftw.

[tomtom_r32]

Cleaned, polished and secured front lip.

She's lookin schmick. Took a few snaps.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0075-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0079.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0077.jpg

[DeanCorp]

Cute looking lady.

I mean nice car too !

[Paolo]

i'd be claustrophobic in that garage! we still gotta photoshoot ya bumhole!

[burgs]

Hot looking car mate, never get tied of seeing that :)

[tomtom_r32]

LOL!! garage is cosy for the .:R.

Photoshoot when and where bebot?

Thanks guys..

[RKFChan]

nice car mate....those rims are hott.....>D>D>D

[10d]

Black MkIV R32 is so hot!

Like what you've done, Tom!

[Jig]

You and Dainese man have the best MK4 R32's in Sydney I have seen thus far.

[MasterKevin]

Favorite MK4 R32 so sexy man :)

Keep it up :D

[srbsta]

what a awesome looking R

[kaoticice]

awesome R32 .. The blacked out look is pure sex.

[Islos]

Tom,

Finaly found ur build thread... lol i am a bit slow... :(

Love this car since i first saw it, very mean...

Just a quick one what wheel nut covers are u using in the wheels....and where did you get them from?

[Paolo]

LOL!! garage is cosy for the .:R.

Photoshoot when and where bebot?

Thanks guys..
whenever you're ready mr. pad thai >D
preferably after my car is dropped which is hopefully next Saturday

[2000MN]

NOM NOM NOM NOM!!! :D :D Looks awesome Tomtom!!! Love the Black CH's

[tomtom_r32]

Tom,

Finaly found ur build thread... lol i am a bit slow... :(

Love this car since i first saw it, very mean...

Just a quick one what wheel nut covers are u using in the wheels....and where did you get them from?

Cheers mate, the lug covers are the stock OEM ones that came with the car, which then after painting the wheels decided to paint the lug covers.
Like these
http://c1552172.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/19089_x300.jpg


whenever you're ready mr. pad thai >D
preferably after my car is dropped which is hopefully next Saturday

Let's do next weekend after the Pirelli is dropped like its hot. And if we're available:lol:


NOM NOM NOM NOM!!! :D :D Looks awesome Tomtom!!! Love the Black CH's

Cheers mate, I love how everyone thinks the wheels are black, they are actually a very dark gunmetal grey. Optical illusion in colour >D

[2000MN]

Cheers mate, the lug covers are the stock OEM ones that came with the car, which then after painting the wheels decided to paint the lug covers.
Like these
http://c1552172.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/19089_x300.jpg



Let's do next weekend after the Pirelli is dropped like its hot. And if we're available:lol:



Cheers mate, I love how everyone thinks the wheels are black, they are actually a very dark gunmetal grey. Optical illusion in colour >D

SHNEAKY, SHNEAKY!

I had my OEM rims on the MPS done in shadow chrome, came up a treat against the black paint..

What's next on the 'TO DO' list??

[tomtom_r32]

SHNEAKY, SHNEAKY!

I had my OEM rims on the MPS down in shadow chrome, came up a treat against the black paint..

What's next on the 'TO DO' list??

Almost bought a MPS!!

Plans? pretty much done what I wanted and happy with the outcome.

At this stage (no so much mods):

- Want to lower the rear by half an inch.
- possibly spacers for the rear
- protect her with ventureshield (bonnet, front bar, side guards, lower boot area)

Contemplating (not sure as this is my daily):
C2 Turbo Kit Stage 1
or
Schrick Cams with a tune to suit it.
:> :<

[Islos]

Tom,

how did you get them to fit on the BBS... I went to VW and tryed out one and it got stuck and i broke it pulling it out... :o

[tomtom_r32]

Tom,

how did you get them to fit on the BBS... I went to VW and tryed out one and it got stuck and i broke it pulling it out... :o

Not sure with the issue with yours, but are you using the stock lug covers and bolts?

I'm using the factory lugs without issue.

[Islos]

... yeah not sure eh

it seemed to be more an issue with fitting into the gap...

but all good... I might buy some get some sand paper and shave the sides a bit...

[dainese]

... yeah not sure eh

it seemed to be more an issue with fitting into the gap...

but all good... I might buy some get some sand paper and shave the sides a bit...

you shouldn't have to... are they correct sizes?

[tomtom_r32]

Finally updated some pictures of my .:R32

With Dainese before xmas 2010

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/Vwgolf%20Calender%20Pics/tomtom_r32Dainese05-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/Vwgolf%20Calender%20Pics/tomtom_r32Dainese04.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/Vwgolf%20Calender%20Pics/tomtom_r32Dainese01.jpg

Random!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0619.jpg

Today:
CH's are off ready for some new paint @ Jadeauto

Aristos back on, lovin the OEM look :lol:

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_2912.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_2896.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_2886.jpg

[schoona]

Car looks great Tom!

Will be good to see what you come up with after the visit to Jade :)

[DeanCorp]

Tom that is one fucking sexy :.R

Edit: I must say I only liked the car with the CH's :P

[tomtom_r32]

Cheers,

Yeah CH's will be back on in no time.

Going with something a lilttle different this time around, nothing too spectular!!

[Jig]

Either wheels look great on the car Tom. Nice to see this car again.

[danielb]

I see this around a fair bit and it always looks awesome, nice work!

[MasterKevin]

this is one nice car bro :)

awesome stuff.

[tomtom_r32]

Thanks again peeps.

Lookin' forward to seeing my wheels finished.

It'll be something different but still on the dark side look!!

[dainese]

Not sure with the issue with yours, but are you using the stock lug covers and bolts?

I'm using the factory lugs without issue.

aren't the factory lugs ball seat? i think aftermarkets are conical seats.

hmm, best to check

[dev17a]

Not sure with the issue with yours, but are you using the stock lug covers and bolts?

I'm using the factory lugs without issue.

the factory lugs (ball seated bolts) aren't not supposed to be used on aftermarket wheels that are mostly manufactured with conical seats.

yes, the factory bolts will bolt on ok with out obvious issues, but remember this means you have secured a tapered surface (the wheels lug seats) with a round surface (the factory lugs).

just like a baby trying to slot a square piece into trapezium slot :p

it's quote common that many people are still not aware of this. some even don't use hub rings!

http://58.221.180.2/images/faq10.jpg

[Frenchie]

Yep favourite MKIV on the block... Like what you're doing with it nomnom >D

[tomtom_r32]

Picked up the CH's today.

Dark/Grey/Titanium in Matte Finish

Something different, it's a tad lighter than before. I'm diggin them..

Thx again to Jadeauto!! :banana:

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/NewWheels01.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/NewWheels02.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/NewWheels03.jpg

[melbv]

VERY nice!... i might want that colour theme for my black mkv too!

[Romp]

Loving the colour

[sir_camel]

Love it tommy

[MasterKevin]

Rate it that is dope

[Jig]

Gorgeous.

[schoona]

Looks a LOT better than before Tommy! Magic

[tomtom_r32]

Received my US Spec tails the other day.

Installed and a few pics. "spot the difference?"

Black is magic! >D

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3039.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3017-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3046.jpg

[stephen8512]

the horizontal "line" below the smoked one isnt smoked like the ones we get here, and in replacement, the bottom little square is smoked instead. im guessing thats the reverse light?

looks good man!!

p.s if you dont mind me asking, what size are your wheels and what offset?

[DeanCorp]

i want this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ATSE]

Awesome looking car! Well done mate! Always had a soft spot for the MK4 R's.

[tomtom_r32]

the horizontal "line" below the smoked one isnt smoked like the ones we get here, and in replacement, the bottom little square is smoked instead. im guessing thats the reverse light?

looks good man!!

p.s if you dont mind me asking, what size are your wheels and what offset?

haha thanks guys,

The CH's are 18x8.5 et30

and yes, you did spot the difference there Steph!! lol

[Jig]

Tail lights do make a big difference does'nt it Tom... Looks the part. ET30, wow. you can fit any BBK on that car one would think.

[Frenchie]

Oh yeah I'd tap that, really want a MKIV project now nomnom >D thanks alot tomtom

[tomtom_r32]

Oh yeah I'd tap that, really want a MKIV project now nomnom >D thanks alot tomtom

Enough talk and just get one already Frenchie!! :icon_mrgreen:

[Jig]

Hey TomTom: I have noticed you dont have your euro plate holder in the front anymore. Is the euro plate holder integrated into the bumper or is it the same as the MKV;s where it can be removed and leaves you with holes in the bumper?

[schoona]

Hey TomTom: I have noticed you dont have your euro plate holder in the front anymore. Is the euro plate holder integrated into the bumper or is it the same as the MKV;s where it can be removed and leaves you with holes in the bumper?

He has done well and gotten rid of his, filled the holes and repainted. Looks fantastic in the flesh! So much cleaner!

[dylan8]

r32 looked the goods at Nats mate. well done!

[Jig]

He has done well and gotten rid of his, filled the holes and repainted. Looks fantastic in the flesh! So much cleaner!

Thanks Mal. So the front euro plate holders can be removed then(just like the MKV's) without having to buy a new front bumper?

[schoona]

Don't need to buy a new bar, but there'll be holes in it. Pretty sure, I need to take my bar off and have a good look anyway :)

[Blu32]

REALLY nice ride mate - a real credit to you - love this car!

[Jig]

18x8.5 wheels with ET 30 Tom. Are the wheels poking out of the guards especially the rears with this configuration> If yes, any issues with flaring guards with your car? Any rubbing also with a moderate lowering of your V2s? Is the PCD on the MKIV R32 still 5x112?

[gh172]

Always loved the mk4 R32. One of my all time favorite cars, and yours is one of the nicest I've seen !

[schoona]

18x8.5 wheels with ET 30 Tom. Are the wheels poking out of the guards especially the rears with this configuration> If yes, any issues with flaring guards with your car? Any rubbing also with a moderate lowering of your V2s? Is the PCD on the MKIV R32 still 5x112?

5x100 Jose, thats why the lower offset on the CH. Has more concavity which looks a lot better than the shitty MkV spec.

:)

[10d]

Sweet ride, Tommy

[Jig]

5x100 Jose, thats why the lower offset on the CH. Has more concavity which looks a lot better than the shitty MkV spec.

:)

Thanks Mal.

[sir_camel]

18x8.5 wheels with ET 30 Tom. Are the wheels poking out of the guards especially the rears with this configuration> If yes, any issues with flaring guards with your car? Any rubbing also with a moderate lowering of your V2s? Is the PCD on the MKIV R32 still 5x112?

Sounds like you're in the market Jose. ;)

[Frenchie]

haha there is a cream for that itch Jig >D
Seriously though can't go wrong with MIV such a raw rough and rugged car love it to bits and man not to mention the wheels/offsets option arghhh
All you need now is the R50!

[dainese]

18x8.5 wheels with ET 30 Tom. Are the wheels poking out of the guards especially the rears with this configuration> If yes, any issues with flaring guards with your car? Any rubbing also with a moderate lowering of your V2s? Is the PCD on the MKIV R32 still 5x112?

I think it's the perfect fitment. Not what we may consider poke

If I recall, there was minor scrubbing at full suspension bound. But I think this was fixed.
Tommy, is also running 15mm spacers at the rear.

The rear ends of our cars do allow leeway to play with offset and fitments. I can get a 10" Porsche twist in the rear!

[tomtom_r32]

Thanks guys, haven't been lurking here for a while.

Dainese is correct. Perfect fitment with the CH's. I did have issues with rubbing but got sorted out.

I am running 15mmm spacers in the rear for a bit of poke.

Jig: As confirmed by Mal there is about 6 holes from memory for the euro plate holder. I just shaved and repainted my front bar as I wanted a clean look.

My front guards are rolled, not flared, rears arent.

MK4 stud pattern is 5x100 which is sad.

VW Nats was good guys, nice turnout of Mk4 R's this year with barely any Mk5 R's, not to mention AP's crazy beast.

[tomtom_r32]

Pictures: (Courtesy of the Fuzion (Pierre) ) :)

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/vwnats04.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/vwnats03.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/vwnats02.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/vw_nats01.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/mk4_standard.jpg

[QIK-R]

tomtom your car was amazing at vwnats.

my missus came up to me and said "did you see that black vw with the orange nuts as we walked in before?" immediately thought of you. now for someone who im literally teaching about cars to say that she liked it straight up, thats saying something i reckon. one of the nicest Mk4 .:R32's ive seen!

[fuzion]

this car is always looking clean and tidy! big thumbs up to it!

[bennyr32]

hey tom tom the R is looking good :)
im looking at getting some spacers what are u using? where did u get them from?
cheers ben

[tomtom_r32]

Thanks & appreciate the compliments guys, makes owning a MK4 R32 feel a lot more special.

Ben:
I have 15mm spacers on the rears which I purchased 2nd from a fellow forum member.

There german branded, can't remember the brand.

Try ECS, dollars good might be worth wild. GL.

[tomtom_r32]

Finally enabled my Distance to Empty and needle lit.

Thanks to goodfella (Dave) for his USB to OBD II cable and software.

A bit of a fiddle at first, but well worth it....

Why didnt they just enable these functions from factory!!

Booyah!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3482.jpg

[dainese]

oh yeeah.

do me. do me!

[stephen8512]

hey mate that looks good!!!
im assuming you got that oxygen sensor thing sorted out then? how long was ur car off the road for?

[tomtom_r32]

Hey Stephen,

Had it there for a week, had some suspension issues I wanted looked at.

Oxygen sensor wasn't in stock so had to wait.

All is good....for now :)

[Jig]

Annoying the MKIV R32 did not have this. It would have helped me a lot driving from mel to syd. Good work Tomtom.

[bennyr32]

Finally enabled my Distance to Empty and needle lit.

Thanks to goodfella (Dave) for his USB to OBD II cable and software.

A bit of a fiddle at first, but well worth it....

Why didnt they just enable these functions from factory!!

Booyah!
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3482.jpg

good work! where can i find the software to enable these goodies in my car

[dainese]

you'll need vatacho software (downloadable)
and more importantly the vagtacho interface cable

[tomtom_r32]

Time for a picture update >D

Randoms from a short cruise the other week:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300167_10150325224154871_775679870_7743106_7333325 45_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300167_10150325224159871_775679870_7743107_8675358 31_n.jpghttp://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300167_10150325224169871_775679870_7743108_1125531 595_n.jpg

Went to see Dainese the other day, he wanted to test his D60 SLR, so why not!!
The twists are soo dam hawt, not to mention phat....

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8UDiSxwf5i0/Tn7jXH3ZNHI/AAAAAAAAAC4/k2aUbk7rQY4/s912/DSC_0047.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LK3RKXKeReg/Tn7jY9qFU2I/AAAAAAAAAC8/0TC1BqBAdxM/s912/DSC_0048.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EIwt4xcCOAQ/Tn7jaj7NoVI/AAAAAAAAADA/756MugmbaGs/s912/DSC_0049.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0-Vh3XkjGos/Tn7jci0l_CI/AAAAAAAAADE/-ycMqeVrAhs/s912/DSC_0050.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ltTKDSx8p00/Tn7jgDl1rKI/AAAAAAAAADM/6Ag0un0qYjQ/s912/DSC_0052.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ts1pTPyjuDo/Tn7jlA79VpI/AAAAAAAAADY/iVDkqAvADbY/s912/DSC_0055.JPG

[schoona]

Looking good as always Tommy!
Justin's looks awesome, little bit more low though :)

[tomtom_r32]

Cheers mate. Justin should go lower!

Installed yellow high beam globes, looks great against the BMP. JDM style y0

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_3820.jpg

[sir_camel]

The Twists look amazing Justin! Your's is ok too Tommy. I want to get Distance to Empty sorted out. Who has a cable and the skillz to help me out?

[Paolo]

i heard there was a crazy weight reduction mod done to this

[Nathan_b]

Love them both - those twists suit the DBP :)

[tomtom_r32]

Another picture update.

After seeing some nice JDM cars rolling on retro colours wheels.

Decided to give my .:R a spice of JDM'n y0!

Plasti-Dip my CH's in RED as a trial to see how'd they look. These were done with 2 cans. I reckon another coat/can should finish them better.

Or maybe it's time to go staggered disshhhin!!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/RedCH03.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/RedCH02.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/RedCH04.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/RedCH01.jpg

[fuzion]

Hmm i dunno man! I think i'd have to see it for real.. come by to work lol

[stephen8512]

I reckon it looks pretty damn nice!!!

[en.elle]

Looks good but prefer the old look with the orange caps.

Its worth a repost to comare
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4199918894_7c3a626bbf_o.jpg

[tomtom_r32]

Haha lol, maybe I just another set of wheels with some dish.

But hey if I get bored with the red, I'll just peel it right off. For now another coat of plasti dip and she'll be sweeet.

[schoona]

Looks a lot higher now its not all black, lost the menace look :( still looks good though!

How did you find the plasti-dip? what sort of preparation?

[tomtom_r32]

Picture update: (pic heavy) :p

Last day with the Red Plasti-Dip CH's

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/17c2c8c2.jpg

Decided to stripe the Red off the CH's, came off quite easy.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/d6880442.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/998f7316.jpg

Used what ever was left of the Red on the stock Aristos, they came out nice!!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/601a5154.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4a3a7365.jpg

[tomtom_r32]

Project "Meisters" in progress:

Purchased a set of 3piece Work Meisters S1's USED from a fellow golf member.

18x7.5 et49 1 inch step lip 5x100 booyah!!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/0668e173.jpg

Trial fitting: yes i know, needs poke, stretch, spacers...will get there!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/f326c5a0.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/af88ea30.jpg

Now it starts:

Purchased a pair of geunine Work 2.5inch lips.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/45c01968.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/714e2654.jpg

In pieces?
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/eca8c3eb.jpg

More to come.... enjoy..! :>

[schoona]

Couldn't wait to see how you took to the S1's, going to look awesome, especially next to Justin's on SSR's lol.

What you diong to the centres?

[tomtom_r32]

Couldn't wait to see how you took to the S1's, going to look awesome, especially next to Justin's on SSR's lol.

What you diong to the centres?

cheers man.

Not sure what colour yet. Still deciding..

Suggestions?

[schoona]

I honestly think black barrels, centres and lips with blue or polished bolts would look hot but you've done black on black already.

If you are going wiiiiiide, can't beat full polished? clean, tough, just looks mint.

[schoona]

Or Gold!

[schoona]

I was bored haha

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/tomtomgold-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/tomtomblackcopy.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/tomtomred.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/tomtomsilver.jpg

[bluefrog]

I was bored haha

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/tomtomred.jpg



this! :)

[tomtom_r32]

OMG so much WIN. Loving the photoshopping.

I like it when your bored haha!

This is where I want to be:

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/577ce3a8.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/photo.jpg

[schoona]

poifect

[fuzion]

you can't drive that low in Sydney :p

[2000MN]

You ANIMAL!! :D

[schoona]

Who are you? haha

[dainese]

you can't drive that low in Sydney :p

and the wheels in question aren't 20's >D

[sir_camel]

hey Tommy what is the plasti-dip process? I am in two minds about painting my Aristos but the idea of a temporary colour change is kinda cool. Where do you get it done and how long does it last?

Loving the S1's!

[tomtom_r32]

haha nice, all the mk4 r's owners are here lol.

[tomtom_r32]

hey Tommy what is the plasti-dip process? I am in two minds about painting my Aristos but the idea of a temporary colour change is kinda cool. Where do you get it done and how long does it last?

Loving the S1's!

With the Plasti-Dip, its just a rubber coating in spray can form.
As it's multi purpose, it bonds onto most things.
Simple process really, makes ure your rims are off, cleaned, most importantly DRY and dust free area with the tyres covered, then spray crazy.
I used two cans to evenly coat the Aristos red. Best results are on wheels that are glossed.
It dries up quite quickly too, approx 5-10mins on a nice day.
The coat is quite durable, but being rubber, it does catch a bit of dust and sand from the roads, just hose it off. The joy is that is not permanent and can be removed anytime.

There is a clip with dipped wheels on a mk5 Gti in the states.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WS14Jnyf5Q

Here’s my mates DC2R wheel that was white plasti-dipped in black.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/dc2r.jpg

Link
http://www.plastidip.net.au/find-a-distributor

I picked up a few cans from prime electronics @ Homebush opposite Flemington markets. Also available on eBay.

[tomtom_r32]

Major service for the R was done and finally installed the BFI Stage 2 Complete Motor Mount Kit. (thanks to Tim @ dubaddictions for sorting the purchase of these).

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0784.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0785.jpg

At first, the vibration in the cabin was quite rough, like a massage chair!.
It's been 2.5 days since it was installed and its wearing in and vibration is getting softer. Wonder how it will feel after a month or so.

Car does feel more planted to the ground on heavy throttle, engine movement is less sloppy, oppose to the stock which wasnt as stiff.

Pulled apart the rest of the Meisters over the weekend. Man it took some time...

Finally loaded the lips and centres into the car.

Outter lips have been dropped off @ Morton and May (Warwick Farm) for polishing

Lips will be dropped off @ Mr Kleen Padstow for sandblasting and powdercoating.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0801.jpg
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0803.jpg

Lonely barrells:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/IMG_0802.jpg

[Romp]

spotted u at exoticars last week:P

[tomtom_r32]

Project Meisters cont....apologies for the crapski iPhone 4 pictures.

Outer Lips have been polished thanks to Morton & May...

Shiny as F*k!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548157_10150763814344871_775679870_9248442_1783815 081_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/309962_10150763814734871_775679870_9248444_2130386 387_n.jpg

Sandblasted and Powdercoated the Centres in Flaming Orange..Outstanding work courtesy of Mr Kleen Padstow..

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544812_10150763795484871_775679870_9248376_1754242 841_n.jpg

2piece
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542146_10150763795624871_775679870_9248377_2125356 715_n.jpg

Dirty Barrell + Polished Lip + Orange Centres = Awesomo!!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392427_10150763795744871_775679870_9248378_3258801 40_n.jpg

[tomtom_r32]

Pics from a Photoshoot with Nico the other night..

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/303335_223611631078893_220877011352355_343621_1528 654482_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/392442_223611797745543_220877011352355_343624_1392 946209_n.jpg

[matthew1290]

spotted this car out the front of holy basil a few weeks back! looked awesome! love the blacked out look

[golferthirtytwo]

holy shit those Meisters are going to be fucking hot! Can't wait for them to be finished..

[Paolo]

JDM as F*CK

[pauld]

Wow! Fruity. I love the orange of the Meisters. Will look awesome! :)


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[MalcolmlieuGTI]

Amazing!! :)

[stephen8512]

looks great man!

what specs are they? offset and width for front and rear?

[tomtom_r32]

Cheers guys.

Haha JDM as F*k Paolo for sure!!

Front are 18x7.5 (sad) will be running 20mm spacers.
Rears are 18x8.5 with new 2" Step Lip. possibly running spacers as well.

I may consider getting wider lips for the front, but let's see how it goes for now.

Work Sticker is on!! (Terrible pic from my iphone 3gs :eek:)

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/d3d08c00.jpg

[dainese]

Cheers guys.

Work Sticker is on!! (Terrible pic from my iphone 3gs :eek:)

[]

You have a 550D! use it! iphone photo death!

[stephen8512]

should do a photoshoot with LEX15M after u get these on! >D

http://innerwil.notonmonday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4082.jpg

[tomtom_r32]

Wow that looks awesome!!

Orange Meisters FTMFW!!

[tomtom_r32]

You have a 550D! use it! iphone photo death!

hahah, relax. iphone pic doesnt do any justice.

nah, didnt have my 550d with me at the time.

Had to give back my iphone 4 back to voda fail hence why im on a 3gs!! boo

[fuzion]

550d or we will confiscate the wheels!

[dainese]

550d or we will confiscate the wheels!
ahaha.
Yeah
*waves fist