Justin's MkIV R32 Golf

[dainese]

Long time coming perhaps?

Thought I would share with everyone as I just finished my last exam a few hours ago ;-)

Bought the car in August of 2009, from a lovely gentleman in Melbourne. Was advertised on ozvolks, and didn't even make it to carsales.
Flew down to inspect. Flew back to buy it, and drove it back to Sydney.

Straight after the Melbourne to Sydney drive:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/621/img5654q.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/img5654q.jpg/)


So when I bought her she had 59 xxx kms, and following list of items

APR ECU Tune
StaSiS (Koni) Coilovers
Carbonio carbon fibre CAI


http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1937/img0519resize.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/175/img0519resize.jpg/)


Stasis Coilovers:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3661/imag0037l.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/imag0037l.jpg/)



Being a mechanic, I did my own work and maintenance.

Shark Fin antennae. Awful radio reception with standard OEM HU. Kenwood one fared much better

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1685/img1712f.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/img1712f.jpg/)

Kenwood Head Unit

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2561/img1105l.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/img1105l.jpg/)


Defi Racer Gauge - Oil Temp, new south performance offset pod

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4757/img1095v.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/img1095v.jpg/)

Dynamat driver's door. Only Driver's door as I have not allocated anytime to it in more than a year I think.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/509/imag0033f.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/imag0033f.jpg/)

Adjustable RCA Gruvenparts:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/966/img0673bq.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/img0673bq.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7120/img00681.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/img00681.jpg/)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3641/img0675resize.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/img0675resize.jpg/)


Custom catback exhaust from the States. Not my preferred sound, but the performance increase was hard to ignore. So much so, I sold the old OEM one to Dylan :-)

Cold start:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQykC8htSY

Rev and Blips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WQxuugb9sI

Drive by:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d75Q64jjEeM

Part Throttle:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYnMInck1uY


More videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/dainese01

Painted the grille black. The horizontal slats look 90s. Honeycomb would be nice, buuut I am not made of money

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6671/img1065edit.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/143/img1065edit.jpg/)


Removed the 'dingleberry'

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4277/imag0194.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/imag0194.jpg/)


The car went through 3 sets of suspension. Why?

Because, IMO the MkIV has too short of travel for the suspension:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7392/img0106eg.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/img0106eg.jpg/)

I am now sort of content with the HPA SHS Coilovers.

Bilstein PSS

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/691/77768165974013001211324.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/77768165974013001211324.jpg/)

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1429/img6941resize.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/img6941resize.jpg/)

And finally HPA SHS Coilovers


Afterwards:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/5837824849_ecf54e7a0f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/5837824849/)
P6070771 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/5837824849/) by daineser32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/62791109@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/5837826619_be524c618b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/5837826619/)
P6070772 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/5837826619/) by daineser32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/62791109@N07/), on Flickr

I bought a set of Porsche Twists off a 911.
Specs
F: 18" x 7.5" ET50
R: 18" x 10" ET65

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/6691/20110808081347.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/20110808081347.jpg/)

In Marrickville.
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4623/p1178335edit.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/p1178335edit.jpg/)

At a recent Dinner meet

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6123477667_eaf720f2b4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/6123477667/)
IMG_7708 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/6123477667/) by daineser32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/62791109@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6124020538_9a4587120d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/6124020538/)
IMG_7714 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62791109@N07/6124020538/) by daineser32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/62791109@N07/), on Flickr

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m8SY-OIJ-sY/TqjfD6EIFqI/AAAAAAAAAyo/s243BOIdad4/s640/DSC_0028.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cbhPg8XAzv8/TqjfKLfdb3I/AAAAAAAAAyI/lXTa12-dk4M/s640/DSC_0029.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l5zTZNwuwiA/TqjfGRf11ZI/AAAAAAAAAyA/RvLWlpyHr1g/s640/DSC_0030.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AL-aOORFrPQ/Tqjqp-ygtnI/AAAAAAAAAys/zZc96-U8-WY/s640/DSC_0033.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LK3RKXKeReg/Tn7jY9qFU2I/AAAAAAAAAC8/0TC1BqBAdxM/s640/DSC_0048.JPG


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uyJSlAQwBdI/TqjshX5Gb9I/AAAAAAAAAzw/5_LMNPJyox4/s640/20111014_161151.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QbwNGDQTLas/Tqjsm0wj3YI/AAAAAAAAA0A/NDf_UHDT6ww/s640/20111018_175648.jpg
So next up is:

SSR SP1 Professors

F: 19" x 8" ET37
R: 19" x 9" ET37

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--_cW5zNHUaA/TovLAsyNIjI/AAAAAAAAAFc/IZMMLpKlbho/s800/DSC_0159.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EnvREg1RGHs/TqjsXkje-BI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/gjeam8N9ECY/s640/20111010_105647.jpg


Recaro from a Lancer Evolution V

Should be in already but the place that sent it, couldn't even send all the parts required the first time around. Waste of time and money!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4pFbaMBFl4I/Tqjr8Nsr_-I/AAAAAAAAA0s/C6wpEmfJggA/s640/2011-09-11%25252016.09.18.jpg

So current list of items to the car are:

APR ECU tune
Carbonio CAI
Dieselgeek Short Shifter
Custom Cat Back Exhaust
Porsche Twists - 18 x 7.5, 18 x 10
HPA SHS Coilovers
GruvenParts Adjustable rear control arms
MkV Polo wiper
Shark Fin Antennae
Kenwood HU
Defi Racer Oil Temp gauge
Seriously, lots of love and affection. Sometimes not ever enough time!


To Do:
H&R sway bars
and my missus got me a Cupra Lip for my birthday :)


Over the weekend I had the pleasure of whacking in the Recaro

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiEYpej_iew/TsJChkyGAyI/AAAAAAAABOw/8qUEN20QrXY/s640/20111112_190919.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KiWDD41CmG8/TsJDc_vXfUI/AAAAAAAABPA/msrL4pxYsUw/s640/20111112_172528.jpg

A picture of the mounting bracket, sliders,
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UILIdeh8_b0/TsJCOzS429I/AAAAAAAABOo/sP_Nj_YVc74/s640/20111112_190941.jpg

Seat base is flatter, more parallel to ground. So the lower thigh support isn't as snug. the height is pretty much the same as previously in the Konigs (I had them set low anyway).
The new mounting system is tighter and firmer than the OEM setup. The OEM system had play and made noises and exhibited minute movements.
The seat reclines with the dial/rotator. But does not feature the same retracting mechanism of the OEM seat (recline forward and slide forward). May be a bit of a compromise for some, but I am not overly bothered. (YET)
Have issues with airbag light coming on after the resistor worked loose (i think) while driving. Can't seem to clear the code a this stage.

Overall I am very happy with the upgrade (?).
There is more support for my upper body, the bolsters are easier to moneauver over and easier to pass through.
Fabric doesn't look or feel as good as leather. but im over leather. wrinkling, squeaks and sweaty backs and butt when the temps go over 23.5C

Also had discs and pads put in. Had dramas with the pedal feel and after hundreds of dollars in brake fluid, hours of my own labour as well as European Autotech (when I ran out of ideas), it went to the track with a different pedal feel. There was brake fade, but pedal was not bad. defintely not the bite I am used to ALL the other times.

DISCS: Adams Rotors - Slotted and dimpled
Pads: Akebono ceramic compound

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CTLtHxEl0Ww/TsL8Upbj4wI/AAAAAAAABPQ/-qxpX_wSxWU/s640/20111104_215506.jpg

The rear discs are Tommy R32's.

And a recent shot of my car at work on a Friday.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zAkX8K6wTu8/TsL_TUkcrjI/AAAAAAAABPo/5dO8ksiYS9E/s640/20111104_121109.jpg

No pics, but raised the negative camber at the back with the gruvenparts adjustable control arms (http://gruvenparts.com/website/imgs/fullsize/107.jpg)
Also washed the car in the rain before a full day cruise on the 27th. Pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/dainese01/GolfMkV26Nov?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP_rr_vxge7EIg&feat=directlink

24th November 2011

Also fixed the airbag warning light with another resistor. The original one was the incorrect resistance.
So, while the workshop in the USA did some quality work, their slopiness in some areas was very notable, and uncool too.


Have a driveby video from Saturday's cruise too:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jt8v9NHvV8&

26th December 2011

Yesterday

Was meant to change the faulty HPA SHS COILOVERS, but courtesy of 2 companies i have the incorrect ones with me.

I instead, changed the dogbone mounts, and installed the cupra r lip that my missus got me for my birthday 4 months ago.

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-e9d8-631a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-e9f8-ac4f.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ea15-8783.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ea47-70af.jpg

22nd January 2012

Converted all lugs, into studs. H&R Studs, cut to length.

Also got some neat looking nuts from USA. and Finally fitted:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OE_pd0yLJ1o/Tx0-TH_aK3I/AAAAAAAABdA/RnmZZaVzbrc/s800/perspect%252520SSR%252520%252520%2525281%252520of% 2525201%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TK4mpIBBL4E/Tx0_jfGQc_I/AAAAAAAABdI/Psg-6RbSWmM/s800/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg

02 April 2012
Fixed exhaust rattle
nanolex protect wheels
paint clips
upgrade rear sway bar
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Videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/dainese01
Picasa link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/dainese01/R32Golf?authuser=0&feat=directlink
imageshack:
http://imageshack.us/homepage/?user=dainese01

[stephen8512]

About time man! Nice!!

Hurry up and get the professors on there! Twists look awesome as well

[schoona]

Been waiting to see all these pics in one spot. Nice work on your 32 Justin :)

[stephen8512]

Oh and congrats on finishing ur exams too

[Jig]

About time Justin. Looking good. I am partial to the Porsche wheels.

[SUGA]

Lookin and soundin amazing!

[10d]

Grats mate

[M4RK0]

Baby!! This car is getting hot!!

Nice!!!!

[spooner18]

Nice work Justin....!

Off topic: when you going to help me service my car. LOL

[Cam]

Justin...you already know how much I love your car.
Great to see a build thread!

MKIV R32 sound = win
:D

I'm not stalking your car or anything, but I've got like a full page of photos here from a past cruise lol
http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/14728991_VsGXTP#1097504273_bMMFG

[AP]

Great car Justin... Love the SSR wheels..

[sxcR32]

Love the sound!!
And those ssr wheels are win

[J.T]

Very nice car Justin..
Sounds & looks the business!

[dainese]

About time man! Nice!!

Hurry up and get the professors on there! Twists look awesome as well

Yeah, will do. I got fined yesterday though. So im strapped for cash something severe.


Been waiting to see all these pics in one spot. Nice work on your 32 Justin :)


Oh and congrats on finishing ur exams too




Lookin and soundin amazing!


Grats mate


Baby!! This car is getting hot!!

Nice!!!!



Great car Justin... Love the SSR wheels..


Love the sound!!
And those ssr wheels are win


Very nice car Justin..
Sounds & looks the business!

Thanks everyone!


About time Justin. Looking good. I am partial to the Porsche wheels.

Yeah, I like the twists too!


Justin...you already know how much I love your car.
Great to see a build thread!

MKIV R32 sound = win
:D

I'm not stalking your car or anything, but I've got like a full page of photos here from a past cruise lol
http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/14728991_VsGXTP#1097504273_bMMFG

ahah. you're the best Cam! I am very aware of your photos. bookmarked ;-)

That was in my top 2 best cruises ever.


Nice work Justin....!

Off topic: when you going to help me service my car. LOL

hey hey
You're here!

you need to chase me up. I am free-ish now

[Cam]

ahah. you're the best Cam! I am very aware of your photos. bookmarked ;-)

That was in my top 2 best cruises ever.

That it was!
Those were the days. I just got a bit nostalgic when I saw my old MKV GTI in the background....sob sob...wish I hadn't have sold that...lol

http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/VWSouthSydneyCruiseNov2010-10/1097505839_9q2ya-L.jpg

Dammit...I know its your thread but I'm going to whore out some pics just because its so sexy
:p

http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/VWSouthSydneyCruiseNov2010-8/1097505410_UzShc-L.jpg

http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/VWSouthSydneyCruiseNov2010-2/1097504273_bMMFG-L.jpg

http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-Nationals-Show-and-Shine/DSC0055/875967929_peKDa-L.jpg

[Rob32R]

WOW!!

I love this car Justin. I have always had a thing for MKIV R32 :). I'm glad you did a build thread :p.

[MasterKevin]

Sexy sexy! Looks good!

[markwid]

Nice Justin! Always loved the mk4 R32. Looks so muscular. Those new wheels goes really well.


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[dainese]

That it was!
Those were the days. I just got a bit nostalgic when I saw my old MKV GTI in the background....sob sob...wish I hadn't have sold that...lol

http://camerooney.smugmug.com/VW/VW-South-Sydney-Cruise/VWSouthSydneyCruiseNov2010-10/1097505839_9q2ya-L.jpg

Dammit...I know its your thread but I'm going to whore out some pics just because its so sexy
:p



nah, keep coming, its awesome! thread is for everyone to share


WOW!!

I love this car Justin. I have always had a thing for MKIV R32 :). I'm glad you did a build thread :p.


Sexy sexy! Looks good!


Nice Justin! Always loved the mk4 R32. Looks so muscular. Those new wheels goes really well.


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Thanks guys! Its my baby

[Fab_R]

Very nice Justin.
A favorite of mine for sure!!

[tomtom_r32]

haha a build thread FINALLY!!

Keep up the great work mate.

stretched SSR's FTW y0!

[Clifton]

Think I just spotted you on General Holmes/Southern Cross Drive, looked phat from the back!

[dainese]

haha a build thread FINALLY!!

Keep up the great work mate.

stretched SSR's FTW y0!

Haha. Thanks man. Where you been hiding? !


Very nice Justin.
A favorite of mine for sure!!

Thanks mate!


Think I just spotted you on General Holmes/Southern Cross Drive, looked phat from the back!

Haha shit, was that you? Wave next TIME!

[Don't you hate clowns that keep to the right lane while not overtaking?]

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[AP]

Turbo Time?

Saw you at the Kingsford Caltex car wash yesterday..

[dainese]

Turbo Time?

Saw you at the Kingsford Caltex car wash yesterday..

Nah, only stuff of dreams. Full time study is the priority for now. And perhaps holidays too.

Oh yeah, wanted to rinse it quickly before driving to bondi. So annoying that every clown only decides to keep the car clean when its sunny.
Should keep it clean often instead.



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[dainese]

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of whacking in the Recaro

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiEYpej_iew/TsJChkyGAyI/AAAAAAAABOw/8qUEN20QrXY/s640/20111112_190919.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KiWDD41CmG8/TsJDc_vXfUI/AAAAAAAABPA/msrL4pxYsUw/s640/20111112_172528.jpg

A picture of the mounting bracket, sliders,
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UILIdeh8_b0/TsJCOzS429I/AAAAAAAABOo/sP_Nj_YVc74/s640/20111112_190941.jpg

Seat base is flatter, more parallel to ground. So the lower thigh support isn't as snug. the height is pretty much the same as previously in the Konigs (I had them set low anyway).
The new mounting system is tighter and firmer than the OEM setup. The OEM system had play and made noises and exhibited minute movements.
The seat reclines with the dial/rotator. But does not feature the same retracting mechanism of the OEM seat (recline forward and slide forward). May be a bit of a compromise for some, but I am not overly bothered. (YET)
Have issues with airbag light coming on after the resistor worked loose (i think) while driving. Can't seem to clear the code a this stage.

Overall I am very happy with the upgrade (?).
There is more support for my upper body, the bolsters are easier to moneauver over and easier to pass through.
Fabric doesn't look or feel as good as leather. but im over leather. wrinkling, squeaks and sweaty backs and butt when the temps go over 23.5C

Also had discs and pads put in. Had dramas with the pedal feel and after hundreds of dollars in brake fluid, hours of my own labour as well as European Autotech (when I ran out of ideas), it went to the track with a different pedal feel. There was brake fade, but pedal was not bad. defintely not the bite I am used to ALL the other times.

DISCS: Adams Rotors - Slotted and dimpled
Pads: Akebono ceramic compound

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CTLtHxEl0Ww/TsL8Upbj4wI/AAAAAAAABPQ/-qxpX_wSxWU/s640/20111104_215506.jpg

The rear discs are Tommy R32's.

And a recent shot of my car at work on a Friday.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zAkX8K6wTu8/TsL_TUkcrjI/AAAAAAAABPo/5dO8ksiYS9E/s640/20111104_121109.jpg

[stephen8512]

nice man! I thought you sold the twists?

[Jig]

Very cool.

[dainese]

nice man! I thought you sold the twists?
will do.
know someone?! haha


Very cool.

feels pretty cool too!

[dainese]

No pics, but raised the negative camber at the back with the gruvenparts adjustable control arms (http://gruvenparts.com/website/imgs/fullsize/107.jpg)
Also washed the car in the rain before a full day cruise on the 27th. Pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/dainese01/GolfMkV26Nov?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP_rr_vxge7EIg&feat=directlink

[dimi_108]

The twists look amazing on your car. Wow.

[dainese]

Hey Dimi,

Thanks!

PM replied.

[dainese]

Also fixed the airbag warning light with another resistor. The original one was the incorrect resistance.
So, while the workshop in the USA did some quality work, their slopiness in some areas was very notable, and uncool too.


Have a driveby video from Saturday's cruise too:

-jt8v9NHvV8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jt8v9NHvV8&

[dainese]

26th December 2011

Yesterday

Was meant to change the faulty HPA SHS COILOVERS, but courtesy of 2 companies i have the incorrect ones with me.

I instead, changed the dogbone mounts, and installed the cupra r lip that my missus got me for my birthday 4 months ago.

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-e9d8-631a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-e9f8-ac4f.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ea15-8783.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ea47-70af.jpg

And a little digression here:

Girlfriend had her Polo Gti crashed into by an off duty taxi driver (yes, they do drive badly as you had thought).
Polo, ruined: intercooler, LCA, shock guard, bumper.

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-eb64-1d58.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-eb8b-3fea.jpg

So we found out we could hire a car and be reimbursed for the costs. The missus booked an audi a3, but they didn't have it when she went to pick it up.
So. They gave her an 2010 audi a4 1.8t
http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ec49-c2ce.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/1b202cf0-ec5e-274d.jpg

Merry Christmas Nd have a happy new year!

[schoona]

Sad to hear bout the polo Justin.

Lip looks good, they the vf inserts for dogbone??

[Cam]

Sorry to hear about the Polo Justin, bloody taxi drivers.
Its not surprising, most of them have zero hazard/car awareness at all.

Atleast you guys aren't slumming it in the Audi though!

I like the lip, looks great.
Was it hard to install?

[dainese]

Sad to hear bout the polo Justin.

Lip looks good, they the vf inserts for dogbone??




inserts are neuspeed! Won them at the Vwgolf.net.au cruise.




Atleast you guys aren't slumming it in the Audi though!

I like the lip, looks great.
Was it hard to install?

Audi is so comfortable. Quiet too. Boring like bat poo but. Quality car.

It's a little fiddly. Reasons are that the lip has limited tabs or sections in which you can use to secure to car, and also the shape is also different to mk4. Hope you're well mate. I'm down for a drive, let me know.

Sent from my GT-I9100

[dainese]

22nd January 2012

Converted all lugs, into studs. H&R Studs, cut to length.

Also got some neat looking nuts from USA. and Finally fitted:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OE_pd0yLJ1o/Tx0-TH_aK3I/AAAAAAAABdA/RnmZZaVzbrc/s800/perspect%252520SSR%252520%252520%2525281%252520of% 2525201%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TK4mpIBBL4E/Tx0_jfGQc_I/AAAAAAAABdI/Psg-6RbSWmM/s800/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg

[Rob32R]

Looks the business Justin!!

[Mr_Bob]

Ahh, so these are the rims you mentioned
I was eyeing off a set of SSRs for a while, but seems the soft MKVI offsets don't really work well

Looks hot on the MKIV though, what offset are they?

Did you consider painting the centres?
Bronze or charcoal would look pretty trick, happy to photshop for you if you send a side profile shot...

p.s. I'll reply to your email shortly :)

[stephen8512]

gotta see this in the flesh! nice work man

how hard was it to convert to studs?

[dainese]

Looks hot on the MKIV though, what offset are they?

Did you consider painting the centres?
Bronze or charcoal would look pretty trick, happy to photshop for you if you send a side profile shot...

p.s. I'll reply to your email shortly :)


thanks mate, final et's are;
22+
12+

Yeah, that would be good. You need photo?
I wont do it anytime soon. Maybe when I finally get bored or want a change.





gotta see this in the flesh! nice work man

how hard was it to convert to studs?


thanks man.

It wasn't. But because they didn't have sorter ones, and that I calculated the rears wrong. (Sort of their fault too. )They all had to be cut short and cleaned up. My Sparky mate was a God send. 4 inch Angle grinder FTW







Looks the business Justin!!

Thanks mate.

Sent from my GT-I9100

[Seby123]

i keep thinking this is Justin Fox's MKV GTI thread for some reason :( cant wait to see it at a meet...loved it on Porsche wheels, sadly back then you only had two of em on haha.

[dainese]

i keep thinking this is Justin Fox's MKV GTI thread for some reason :( cant wait to see it at a meet...loved it on Porsche wheels, sadly back then you only had two of em on haha.

No no. Different! Although in email headers on phones it can be truncated and can appear so I guess.
I miss Porsche twists too. Will sell them soon.

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[Mr_Bob]

Yeah, that would be good. You need photo?

If you can email me a shot which shows more of both wheels, i'll have a crack at it.

[dainese]

If you can email me a shot which shows more of both wheels, i'll have a crack at it.

Yep. Will do. Thanks Ben.

Got some more phone pics as Dylan was asking.

http://img.tapatalk.com/6a465545-ecbc-f00e.jpg

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[zz2]

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of whacking in the Recaro

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiEYpej_iew/TsJChkyGAyI/AAAAAAAABOw/8qUEN20QrXY/s640/20111112_190919.jpg


you car looks great Justin and i love everything about this build cept im totally confused why the hell would you want to swap the brilliant and rare OEM Konig R32 heated leather seats for 1 cloth EVO recaro that doesnt match the rest of the interior? i could understand if you bought a pair of hard core Recaros like Justin Fox or AP, or even the one Bride bucket like the JDM guys do. but i cant help thinking your interior would be the equivant to walking around with one thong on?

[M4RK0]

Sexy as F@#$@!!

I've always said, your car is one of my favorites!! love the wheels!!

Great job Justin!

[dainese]

you car looks great Justin and i love everything about this build cept im totally confused why the hell would you want to swap the brilliant and rare OEM Konig R32 heated leather seats for 1 cloth EVO recaro that doesnt match the rest of the interior? i could understand if you bought a pair of hard core Recaros like Justin Fox or AP, or even the one Bride bucket like the JDM guys do. but i cant help thinking your interior would be the equivant to walking around with one thong on?

Thanks mate. I know, I've been getting that here and there.
I have the other seat ready to go in. It actually took the bracket fabrication company from the US 4 packages to get the delivery complete.

I'm simply not that hardcore as the others. i can't afford to be like that.


Yeah, leather sucks. seriously, it does. it smells good, it feels good (sort of), but in almost every other aspect its a con for me.
Also, I am a skinny bastard and upper support for me isn't great. The side bolsters are so fat that my elbows always hit it.

Add to that the rattling and play that they have (Go European :rolleyes:). Which can't really be fixed, as they are joints and rollers, and mecahnisms that are pressed in etc.

The Recaro from the EVO wasn't my first choice. But it was a great price and i had to factor in mounting hardware, and my ridiculous obsession with this car despite my full time uni and part time work only made these seats the best choice for me.

Overall, I am very happy with the seats, and after a track day, full day cruise on saturday, a few hot days, a few short drives, the seats are better for me in nearly all aspects in comparison to the konigs. I dont need heated seats, if they aren't leather and they are every so slightly lighter too.

They dont look as great, but the black matte plastic shape of the recaros and bucket shape spells sporty to me. will have trouble with reclining as new seat sliding mechanism obviously doesn't have the rear access feature present on hatchback seats




Sexy as F@#$@!!

I've always said, your car is one of my favorites!! love the wheels!!

Great job Justin!

Cheers Marko!

[zz2]

thats fair enough Justin. you considered getting them re-trimmed? would look the shit in black alcantara!


btw am i correct to assume based on your name that you have a bike?

[dainese]

thats fair enough Justin. you considered getting them re-trimmed? would look the shit in black alcantara!


btw am i correct to assume based on your name that you have a bike?

Yeah, definitely. Not soon though. There is some fading currently and also some wear.

no, actually. its just a brand that i used when i was in high school, when i was obsessing over motorbikes. i still like them, but i grew out of them as i got older.

[dainese]

So after 11+ hours detailing the car. We increased the clarity ten fold, removed 90 percent of swirls and imperfections, and improved the depth a great deal too. It's liquid smooth and looks and feels fantastic. So stoked.

Used:
Dodo juice clay and lube
Mint apc
festool rotary, festool rotex, carcareproducts das6 pro
Menzerna polishes FG500, PF2500.
Mint apc wash again
Dodo juice lime prime
Duragloss 601 bonding agent
Duragloss 105 sealant
Duragloss 111 clear coat polish.

Will layer the car with dodo juice blue velvet wax soon, and. Top up with dodo juice red mist.

Thanks to pierre's rotary wielding skills and car care products (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/).

http://img.tapatalk.com/7a6e6c4b-9000-20a4.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/7a6e6c4b-9016-e91d.jpg

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[tomtom_r32]

Looking sweet Justin.

I'm really diggin the Ocean Tail lights, suits the blue well.

Can you spend 11+ hours on detailing my car?

[fuzion]

Shit pix .. LOL. Unfortunately we couldnt get some decent pix throughout the day!

From the Canon S100 - as is raw untouched ;

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/21/img1585lp.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/3857/img1582u.jpg

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http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/205/img1580tk.jpg

IF Justin's was 11, yours will be 20!

[dainese]

Looking sweet Justin.

I'm really diggin the Ocean Tail lights, suits the blue well.

Can you spend 11+ hours on detailing my car?

Yeah it looks fresher I think.

No. Not really. It took me more than 2 years to do my car from the last time.

Stupid European clear coats. The worst. The creator of the time consuming paint correction.

Sent from my GT-I9100

[dainese]

Shit pix .. LOL. Unfortunately we couldnt get some decent pix throughout the day!

From the Canon S100 - as is raw untouched ;

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/21/img1585lp.jpg

IF Justin's was 11, yours will be 20!

Tilt shift this, tilt shift that. Haha

20 with Lukasz too!

[Jig]

Looking good there Justin

[dainese]

Spent 6 hours on her today. Posting because it was productive.

So... I always thought that the raspy exhaust note was normal. And well, it is. What I made the mistake of doing was (like an idiot), think that the mild rattle on acceleration @ 1500-2500rpm was part of the note... The rattle didn't continue through the rev range. Indicating that it was a vibration on materials and perhaps not a sound characteristic.

It was the heat shield above the muffler. So I dropped the exhaust, got a bunch of gravel in face, hair and eyes.

Cleaned with Duragloss all wheel cleaner, then APC, pressure washed and air pressure blown, then sun roasted with todays nice weather.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7272/img20120403145806.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/img20120403145806.jpg/)
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4711/img20120403154617.th.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/img20120403154617.jpg/)


So after it was cleaned and dried, I padded the upper side with Dynamat. Leaving the holes and mounts exposed. Worked a treat. You could drop it flat on the ground and it just 'thuds' now (as opposed to a racket of thin sheet metal reverberating through the air).
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2387/img20120403155125.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/img20120403155125.jpg/)


Also, saw a wonderful opportunity to upgrade the rear sway bar to a 21mm H&R. Also changed the D-bushes.
(See mini opinion piece at end of photos)
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/2903/img20120403161619.th.jpg (http://img813.imageshack.us/i/img20120403161619.jpg/)

Because the SSR's I bought have a spoke option that's not specced for one with a chunky caliper, I have had to run a 15mm spacer in the front to bring the ET down to 22. This was still so close that both sides scuff the caliper retaining clip (it reduces the flex on compression). I had to shave these down to be thinner. They were rusting abit, so I sanded it all down, primed it and painted it brake caliper black. (i can't paint for shit)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/179/img20120403173520.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/img20120403173520.jpg/)

An upskirt for the perverts out there.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5016/img20120403173538.th.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/img20120403173538.jpg/)


I also applied Nanolex to the front wheel's faces and lips, and AutoGlym's alloy wheel seal to the inner barrels. Reason being; a) cheaper b) easier to cover a larger area.

Wheels were cleaned with Duragloss AWC, then diluted APC and repeated twice. Nanolex also requires cleaning with Isopropanyl Alcohol, and this was done twice. noticed that some of the paint is flaking (its machined aluminium/alloy underneath!) and that the lips are stained in some sections, maybe should have hit it with autosol paste polish...
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7828/img20120403174500.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/i/img20120403174500.jpg/)
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/1853/img20120403174506.th.jpg (http://img607.imageshack.us/i/img20120403174506.jpg/)
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5562/img20120403173502.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/img20120403173502.jpg/)
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1799/img20120403173506.th.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/img20120403173506.jpg/)

So, results?
Exhaust doesn't have the rattle at that RPM range..! Can't believe I thought it was normal For more than 2 years...
It sounds healthier and meatier now. Still not my ideal exhaust note overall, but I can't afford and dont want to buy a new exhaust anyway.
Dynamat is really good stuff. Have it in drivers door too.

The sway bar was also a pleasant improvement. I gave it a good prod and test run around the neighbourhood (slalom, sweepers, roundabouts etc) and it really does feel better.
The turn in is much more positive and reactive. mid corner balance seems less wallowy. and I reckon it tracks better mid corner and has more grip and assurance.

My next tasks for maintenance and repairs are;
The weak pedal (suspected master cylinder). follows on from the drama in getting the car ready for Wakefield last year.
N/S door lock actuator doesn't register opening of door.
Need new tyres, to replace front worn pair, and to stop the scrubbing (Rayray, said that 'you ain't dubbin, if you ain't rubbing'. But i don't know...)
Put the other Recaro in.
Install 12" sub and amp that my mate gave me.

[J.T]

nice work.. the wheels come up a treat.

i think my car is in need of an 11 hour detail!! lol

[dainese]

nice work.. the wheels come up a treat.

i think my car is in need of an 11 hour detail!! lol

yeah, just drop into carcareproducts, and we can give you plenty of advice and help. its what we do best!

[M4RK0]

Justin your car is mint!!,

I'll do my wheels soon, I'll love to have a place closer to home to detail and wash the car, :)

Now, BETTER PICS!!!! :)

It is possible that you can post pics before and after the wash of your wheels now with the Nanolex on?, please!

Cheers!

[dainese]

I can do that when I do the rears. Sure.

But appearance wise there shouldn't be a great difference before and after. Well, its not advertised to so anyway..

Cheers

[dainese]

Couple of pics.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sa8Bi5xTU4w/T41Ido6kq4I/AAAAAAAABgw/SijOF1j50Lk/s800/R32%2520rear%2520wheel%2520%25281%2520of%25201%252 9.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfPtqWmqnUI/T41IeoaPQtI/AAAAAAAABg0/lgZbOpr-FsI/s800/R32%2520Rest%2520%25281%2520of%25201%2529.jpg

[MalcolmlieuGTI]

Wow! Yum that looks so tidy.
That's gorgeous Justin.. I need to reach for the tissue box now!

[Paolo]

dope

[dainese]

Ta guys. Ta.

[fuzion]

Needs a wash

[ikprojekt]

Couple of pics.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sa8Bi5xTU4w/T41Ido6kq4I/AAAAAAAABgw/SijOF1j50Lk/s800/R32%20rear%20wheel%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfPtqWmqnUI/T41IeoaPQtI/AAAAAAAABg0/lgZbOpr-FsI/s800/R32%20Rest%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg

Farrrkkk!! Looks hot as!!! Only if there where more MkIV R32 around in Melbourne :(

Whats the weight of those wheels mate? Do you have any plans of spraying them to different colour? IMO Bronze looks amazing with RB colour ;)

[dainese]

Needs a wash

:eek:


Farrrkkk!! Looks hot as!!! Only if there where more MkIV R32 around in Melbourne :(

Whats the weight of those wheels mate? Do you have any plans of spraying them to different colour? IMO Bronze looks amazing with RB colour ;)

Nah not as yet. Will do that when Im after a change of colour... Looks fresh in silver, for now!

Oh the weight of the fronts are 20kgs including the tyres. Very disappointed I didn't weight them when they were naked. They are still ~2kgs light than the stupid Aristos

[Sam_]

Looking good mate. Fancy detailing mine? ;)

Also, I'm after some Mk4 R32 front discs, know anywhere? OEM would be good...

[dainese]

Looking good mate. Fancy detailing mine? ;)

Also, I'm after some Mk4 R32 front discs, know anywhere? OEM would be good...

Find me a spare 10+ hours, pay me 30 hours labour, and Ill think about it... :cool:

Aren't you getting Brembos? haha

I got adams rotors form the states. Seem fine.

[Sam_]

Haha I was only kidding. It'd only look good for a short period as mine gets driven daily at the moment :'(

Think I might go for the Q7/Cayenne Brembos with Mk4 R32 discs. Bit cheaper...

I bet shipping on the discs was mental?

[dainese]

Haha I was only kidding. It'd only look good for a short period as mine gets driven daily at the moment :'(

Think I might go for the Q7/Cayenne Brembos with Mk4 R32 discs. Bit cheaper...

I bet shipping on the discs was mental?

Thats the thing, maintenance means it stays cleaner longer and when it does get dirty, its easier to clean. trust me, its worth it. the time invested now will be seen immediately and ongoing. That said, I dont drive mine everyday (maybe 2-3 days a week
If you're not in a rush talk to preen chris from TPR engineering. He's sluggish but good. can send details if you li), but even better if it gets shelter. fuzion's S3 doesn't get sheltered, and that's near mint.

[Sam_]

It's garaged at home and I have underground parking here at work too so it's hardly out in the elements. I might look into a proper detailing. Gotta be good for the paint too.

[khoannaDUB]

thats one cleannnnnnnnn vw !

[dainese]

It's garaged at home and I have underground parking here at work too so it's hardly out in the elements. I might look into a proper detailing. Gotta be good for the paint too.

any questions just ask myself or the boys at carcareproducts.com.au