My TR MkVI GTI

[nath_mk6]

So these are a mixture of mine and other pics (from 2 GTGs) of my car, will organise it properly and get some proper photos soon hopefully (getting a new camera) but in the mean time :D

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taken on GTG 1 day after I got the car (Photo by Rev555)

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1 hour after I picked it up

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Mk5 GTG day after puchase



Update 22 March 2010

So here are some new pictures I've taken.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4450399984_263641a2f8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4453101695_0dbabba460.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4453875158_eda257f124.jpg

I've started my mods slow as outlined in the thread but here's a wish list of mods I'd like to do:

Current

Replacement of paper filter with VWR Panel filter
Upgrade 17" Denver wheels to 18" MTM Bimoto wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 rubber
OSIR CF surround for shifter
OSIR Aluminium dead pedal footrest
Tint (35%)

Future

OSIR CF goodies for internal look
Bilstein PSS10
Break upgrade (maybe R32, or R20 or something else not sure)

Long Term (possibly after warranty)

APR Stg 1 tune
APR full exhaust
Reversing Camera and RNS510 upgrade

I'm sure I'll find other things that I will desire for my car, only time will tell >D

[Justin Fox]

Perfect daily driver. I'd love one!

[JoeStivo]

Perfect daily driver. I'd love one!

Don't tell me your thinking of swapping the G35 for a GTI Justin haha.

Oh and Nath, nice choice of colour ;). How much extra would it have cost to option the 18 telephone dials (forgot what they are called)? lol.

[nath_mk6]

The 18" Detroits, or Huffs, are a $1200 option, or over $3K for aftermarket, ouch.

Would have got them but I took a car from the first shipment and wanted Red with MDI so this was all there was, happy though and I can get some aftermarkets later if/when I decide and still keep the 17s for future resale :)

[STOIE]

B_B_S! lol

You already know what I think, damn sweet!

[Frenchie]

The 18" Detroits, or Huffs, are a $1200 option, or over $3K for aftermarket, ouch.

Would have got them but I took a car from the first shipment and wanted Red with MDI so this was all there was, happy though and I can get some aftermarkets later if/when I decide and still keep the 17s for future resale :)

Nice pics...don't worry you'll be able to pick up some 2nd hand wheels for a reasonable fee..

[nath_mk6]

So I took some new shots of my GTI today during my run through the GTG route for April

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[bigwill]

awesome shots!
so how was the run today?
the road surface looks great so smoooottth

[AP]

Looks good Nath..

[nath_mk6]

Thanks guys, run was sweet as, cant wait to get a few cars together and tackle as a group, just updated the GTG thread and will post some pics in the photo thread soon :)

[Cam]

Nice pics Nath.
Car looks great.

That road looks tops as well.

[nath_mk6]

Yeah its the West Head road in the NP, goes on for around 12kms and all of it is pretty much that good. Only other traffic today was a heap of cyclist so I had it all to myself :)

[burgs]

Car looks great mate :D

[nath_mk6]

Thanks Burgs

[Jig]

Looks good Nath. What options did you get?

[nath_mk6]

Thx Jig, all they had available was MDI, and I got them to add reverse sensors to account for my very small carpark at home.

Would've liked the RNS and 18" Huffs, but didnt want to wait 6 months so took what they had.

Going to get some new wheels and a tint at some point later this year though and then once some more non-OEM parts become available for the Mk6 I'll look at those, really like the look of 10d and SUGAs carbon bits and pieces just a shame that OSIR wont have the mk6 range until the US summer

[10d]

Patience, dear boy!
The OSIR kit will be worth the wait.

Hey, didn't you have to finish your house first! LOL

[nath_mk6]

Lol yeah I know... and yes I need to wait at least until they start building, but then I also need to wait till we sell our other block of land too.

Anyone want to buy a 1700sqm tidal waterfront block in Yowie Bay?

[elisiX]

Great pictures Nath.

Didnt notice you pop these up on VWwatercooled :)

[G-rig]

Looks great Nath..

LOL elisiX, hope Coreying doesn't find his way here, there will be endless bloody debates.

[elisiX]

Yeah I am a little worried lol...

I actually just got put onto this forum by Nath's post on golfmkvi.com

All different forums have their benefits though.

Dont think the golfmkvi.com Aussie subforum is gaining much traction.

May aswell keep it local.

[nath_mk6]

Lol no I haven't popped them on VWW, kinda over trying to maintian stuff on multiple sites, and this one feels a little more 'comfy' :D lol

[nath_mk6]

Thanks Johno, nice collection you've got running there :)

[elisiX]

Lol no I haven't popped them on VWW, kinda over trying to maintian stuff on multiple sites, and this one feels a little more 'comfy' :D lol

Well it's not even been 24 hours and i've only got 15 posts.. but immediately I can tell this is a very different forum. Not infected with the masses.

Hopefully my old mate Justin can keep it that way.

[chris32]

Looking good Nath.

[nath_mk6]

Cheers Chris, not too shabby yourself

[10d]

XDS power!

[nath_mk6]

Okay so I've started down the long road of mods, starting off very small and slowly to begin with.

On Friday I ordered the following goodies from OSIR US;

http://www.osirusa.com/images/395/VGTI-ORST-R-01-395.JPG
I think the footwell looks a little odd with just the two pedals and the plain black plastic footrest, so hopefully this will improve the look.

http://www.osirusa.com/images/395/VGTI-SPARH-CF-01-395.JPG
My first piece of CF, a gloss surround for the shifter, I hope to match this to the CF for the stero and CC units when they're released.

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And after some thought I've placed and order with Ian @ Rennenhaus for the VWR Panel Filter as a first under the hood mod.

So nothing too flash, but these are my first mods to my GTI, and are in fact my first mods to any car, so a mini-milestone for me >D

[elisiX]

Some good choices Nath.

Be sure to stick that CF paneling down well. Itll start to lift if you dont.

Ian is a great guy and i'm sure you're dealing with him have been smooth as silk.

[nath_mk6]

Thanks, yeah I also bought the glue (or whatever they call it) from OSIR for that exact reason ;)

Ian seems nice, yet to meet him as I missed the last GTG, just waiting on his confirmation email and its all done, got the first response within 30mins which is insane :)

[Justin Fox]

Mods already! I have even more appreciation for your car now that I've driven one! Lucky you! :)

[nath]

Nice GTI! Plates look familiar - I think I live upstairs from you in the same apartment block! LOL.

[10d]

What are the chances! 2 Nath in the same block. Both drive Golfs!

[nath]

Haha - I'm an imposter though. Used to be a VW freak, now onto MX5s :) Sir_Camel is corrupting me into R32 territory however.

[10d]

>D

[nath_mk6]

freaky, well need to go move it from the car park into the underground bit now :)

[nath_mk6]

Okay car locked away now :)

Hmm stalker..... lol

I was going to ask if you were one of the Polo drivers, seen a couple around here, or the golf gl driver, but by the sounds of it you dont own a VW at the moment.

[nath_mk6]

Okay so I ordered my new wheels today, and am poorer for the experience :(

So if Customs are nice to me, and the tyres get here quickly too, I should have them on for the "bbq" fingers crossed hey :)

[kaoticice]

Sweet ride mate.... r u planning to get it chipped?? >=D

[M4RK0]

Really nice Nath, the RED adds 50Kw's more :)

Cheers!

[defaultx]

Let me know how the filter goes!

[G-rig]

Mods already! I have even more appreciation for your car now that I've driven one! Lucky you! :)

I drove a MK6 GTI and they are very nice..

[nath_mk6]

So I've driven the car a few times since installing the filter (easy install too as Ian said, 8 screws and that was it :) ) and well I can't say I can tell the difference in power, given the claimed torque improvement, so I doubt there is any real increas, but I have to say under heavy acceleration, and in car parks, you can really hear a difference. The sound is richer with a nice deep throaty growl where there was only a small one before. O and the DSG burp under acceleration sounds so much more aggresive in the cabin.

Overall I'd say definately worth the $110, a nice simple mod that gives the car a much richer sound and as pointed out by Justin allows much more air to get to the turbo, something that can only be good for it >D

On another note, have to say the fuel economy of the car continues to surprise me, with over a thrid of a tank left in the car I have done 500km (combination of city and spirited driving) so I should end up exceeding 600km easy to this tank :)

[kaoticice]

^ sounds like a good mod.. At the moment i'm running a K&N panel filter, I felt throttle response was improved marginally. This one seems to be better designed than the K&N.

[burgs]

Okay so I ordered my new wheels today, and am poorer for the experience :(

So if Customs are nice to me, and the tyres get here quickly too, I should have them on for the "bbq" fingers crossed hey :)

Nice what did you end up getting?

[10d]

^yeah, Nath. Quit being such a tease and tell us already ;-)

[nath_mk6]

Nice what did you end up getting?

It's a secret, shhhhhh

but seriously, I'm hoping to have them on for the bbq, but they wont be shipped until Thursday, so they prob wont make it in time :(

[burgs]

Common we can keep a secret :)

[nath_mk6]

Haha, yeah you might but I just don't think Tendy can... lol

Okay so I got 18" wheels from Chermany, thats all I'm saying..

Prob be a let down to everyone when they are finally revealed ;)

O and I got my quote from tirerack for the F1s, US$176 per wheel, but US$355.29 for shipping :( ends up over the magic $1K mark. Going to see what the local guy will do them for, don't mind the potential AU$1306 with duty and GST, but if I can get for close to this from our local guy then I may just get them from him :)

[10d]

Haha, yeah you might but I just don't think Tendy can... lol

Okay so I got 18" wheels from Chermany, thats all I'm saying..

Prob be a let down to everyone when they are finally revealed ;)

O and I got my quote from tirerack for the F1s, US$176 per wheel, but US$355.29 for shipping :( ends up over the magic $1K mark. Going to see what the local guy will do them for, don't mind the potential AU$1306 with duty and GST, but if I can get for close to this from our local guy then I may just get them from him :)

Dang, Nath. Since when?? I am a good secret keeper >D and you are still being cheeky! LOL.

[burgs]

Shouldnt have a problem with getting some decent tyres in Sydney for a reasonable price, just play a few big shops against each other :)

[nath_mk6]

Dang, Nath. Since when?? I am a good secret keeper >D and you are still being cheeky! LOL.

Lol yeah being cheeky >D

[nath_mk6]

Did you get my PM 10d?

[nath_mk6]

So doesn't look like I'll have my new wheels this weekend, shipment isn't due to leave Germany now until Wednesday at the earliest sadly :(

[nath_mk6]

Update first post >D

[Pharkus]

Putting my 2cents here BBS CH or CK. Whatever it is, will definitely give the car a sportier look Nath.

[nath_mk6]

Nope pharkus, was thinking those a while back but I went with something different, in fact to my knowledge they'll be the only wheels of their kind in Australia, even the people at the local dealer are waiting to see them in the flesh >D

[Paolo]

very interested to see what new shoes youll be putting on your red devil
keep us updated!

[Hux]

I know what they are!! Don't worry mate, I'll keep the secret!

Car looks brilliant BTW

[nath_mk6]

lol Hux ;)

thx, so wheres your build thread, I know the car is worthy of one

[burgs]

Will they be on the car for the cruise this weekend?

[nath_mk6]

the factory still hasnt shipped them, will happen Wed Germany time, so looks like a no unless Customs are super quick, like thats going to happen, finger crossed though....

[10d]

Unlikely. They are hopeless. Would look HAWT! though. >D

[burgs]

Unlucky, cant wait to see what you ended up getting :)

[nath_mk6]

Yeah bugs me a little as they were supposed to be shipped last thursday Germany time.....

O well I can dream can't I? If all of the moons align maybe just maybe.....

otherwise we will just have to do the wed night pizza after I get them for an adhoc shoot >D

[Pharkus]

Yeah bugs me a little as they were supposed to be shipped last thursday Germany time.....

O well I can dream can't I? If all of the moons align maybe just maybe.....

otherwise we will just have to do the wed night pizza after I get them for an adhoc shoot >D

With what do you want our only moon to align? =P

[nath_mk6]

With the moons of Jupiter so as to ensure it is shipped on time and that customs let it straight through ;)

[Hux]

lol Hux ;)

thx, so wheres your build thread, I know the car is worthy of one

It'll be up soon mate. Most of the photos I have are pretty ordinary though. I need to get together with Burgs and get some nice DSLR shots.

Whaddya reckon Burgs? GTI photo shoot one day?

[nath_mk6]

Okay so I thought I should post these in here as I'd posted them in the Spam thread.

My new wheels arrived, but can't be fitted until later this week as the tyre place is closed for the long weekend :(

Anyway I've purchased 18x8 MTM Bimoto wheels in Polished Titanium.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7ZxAOPsINI/AAAAAAAAAdU/lZO9mOJcixM/s800/IMG_1446.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7ZxByP-o9I/AAAAAAAAAdY/u8vGljGAlsw/s800/IMG_1451.jpg

I'll post more photos up once they're on of course, can't wait, but am hoping they look like the MTM promo shot (even though they're 19s)

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=36&d=1266317715

It will all depend on the drop I guess >D

[G-rig]

Those should look good Nath!

[burgs]

Yum, so nioce :)

[Frenchie]

Very sexy wheels Nath !! nice choice. now where are those pics !

[nath_mk6]

Have to wait till Thursday Frenchie :(

[AP]

Nice Nath,

Did you buy them from TCCA?
I thought they had gone belly up..
I've seen them on a few cars before they look really hot in real life..
What tyres are you running?
If you haven't deceided yet look into the Michelins..
Can't wait to see them..

[chewy7]

Excellent choice in wheels dude!

[10d]

Nice Nath,

Did you buy them from TCCA?
I thought they had gone belly up..
I've seen them on a few cars before they look really hot in real life..
What tyres are you running?
If you haven't deceided yet look into the Michelins..
Can't wait to see them..

Anthony and his obsession with Michelin :lol:

[nath_mk6]

Nice Nath,

Did you buy them from TCCA?
I thought they had gone belly up..
I've seen them on a few cars before they look really hot in real life..
What tyres are you running?
If you haven't deceided yet look into the Michelins..
Can't wait to see them..

Thanks AP, I got them through Tuning World, which is actually Ramspeed trading under a different name, they've already tried to talk me into the ABT tune >D

I have a set of Michelin PS3's waiting to go it, as it was for daily driving dont need serious track/road tyres >D

I can't wait to see them on myself mate :)

[MasterKevin]

Nice Nath,

Did you buy them from TCCA?
I thought they had gone belly up..
I've seen them on a few cars before they look really hot in real life..
What tyres are you running?
If you haven't deceided yet look into the Michelins..
Can't wait to see them..

Cause although Michelins are expensive they are the best imo.

Good advice :)


Anthony and his obsession with Michelin :lol:

Cause they are good :P


Thanks AP, I got them through Tuning World, which is actually Ramspeed trading under a different name, they've already tried to talk me into the ABT tune >D

I have a set of Michelin PS3's waiting to go it, as it was for daily driving dont need serious track/road tyres >D

I can't wait to see them on myself mate :)

Good choice in tyre :)

[nath_mk6]

Yeah they seem alright by reivews MK, time will tell though. Not sure why you paid $600 for the PS2's though that seems a hell of a lot, the PS3's were only $400 a corner

[10d]

Yeah they seem alright by reivews MK, time will tell though. Not sure why you paid $600 for the PS2's though that seems a hell of a lot, the PS3's were only $400 a corner

I think cause his is 19", dear Nath :lol:

[nath_mk6]

yeah i remember that but wow really that much difference in price between the 18s and 19s thats mad!

[MasterKevin]

I think cause his is 19", dear Nath :lol:

in other words stupid lol but they worth it :P

paying more money for my safety :D

and yeh nath its ridiculous lol..

but what can you do :S

[nath_mk6]

yeah I guess, we get shafted for prices of everything around here dont we :(

[defaultx]

Nath, those wheels look hot! Can't wait to see the finished product man....going to look so good! :D Great choice!

[iBoost]

Those wheels are going to look awesome Nath, hurry up with them so we can see pics! :D

[nath_mk6]

lol will do >D

[nath_mk6]

Okay so the wheels were installed today, and I have to say they look great!

here are some quick shots I took when I got home, they're pretty bad but will have to do for now >D

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7rn_BA3f7I/AAAAAAAAAfg/REFbzeiLFng/s800/IMG_1580.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7roB8SUDyI/AAAAAAAAAfk/lxSIhTvBIK8/s800/IMG_1597.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7roDtWFmEI/AAAAAAAAAfo/jbAMuRhJVGQ/s800/IMG_1599.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S7roFWhmWRI/AAAAAAAAAfs/i7cegAVrDgc/s800/IMG_1602.jpg

[MasterKevin]

nath looks good buddy :)

[10d]

Looking good. Now about that gap between the wheel arches and the tyres???

[nath_mk6]

Yeah will reassess the 'gap' in the daylight tomorrow, I may be able to live with it for a while, not allowed to spend large sums on the car for a while now :)

[burgs]

Looks great mate, cant wait to see it in the flesh.

[Hux]

Not bad for a pusser!

Haha, just kidding mate. Looks brilliant.

I'd actually like to get a photoshoot with your car and mine. The wheels are slightly similar in design/colour, and with the red paintwork, I reckon they'd make for a good pair!

[burgs]

Id be happy to tag along and get some shots if your keen?

[nath_mk6]

Sounds like an idea Hux, have to work it into your no doubt very busy Raffie schedule (ROFLMAO) ;)

But seriously love to just need to see when we are both available, or are you coming to the next GTG that might present an opportunity for a few quick shots?

[AP]

Look really good Nath...

[Hux]

Thanks Burgs. Definitely need to take you up on the offer!

Nath, I was thinking of bringing the Mini along to the next GTG, but might have to bring the GTI now (what a dilemma!!)

[nath_mk6]

mate would love to see the mini, we can do a photoshoot some other time, but up to you.

remember we will be driving most of the time and stops will be short for the most part so a proper shoot may be something we can organise at a later date

[Hux]

True. And perhaps another GTG can be planned specifically with a photoshoot as the main aim?

Mini it is.

[burgs]

Thanks Burgs. Definitely need to take you up on the offer!

Nath, I was thinking of bringing the Mini along to the next GTG, but might have to bring the GTI now (what a dilemma!!)

No worries, name a time and place and I will do my best to get there.

Maybe a night shoot sometime later on this month on a weekend?

[stephen8512]

awesome wheels nath! good choice of rubber too. i hate it when pple buy awesome wheels but then skimp out on crap chinese brand rubber because they splashed all their dough buying the rims.....just stupid IMO...

good to see ur doing things right the first time round :cool:

[nath_mk6]

Cheers mate :)

[GBJ-R32]

hot wheels mate

whats the cost of these bad boys? might be upgrading the r shoes soon

[nath_mk6]

Thx, cost wise was $3K and some change shipped, no tyres.

[chewy7]

MTM!! Thats pimpin!

[stevie]

Looks great Nathan! Balling!

[G-rig]

Those really suit your car Nath, MTM is pretty classy!

[R32Perth]

Very Nice Nath

[kaoticice]

wahhhh.... .nice wheels!!!!!

[defaultx]

Looking forward to seeing the beast tonight!

[nath_mk6]

The rain has helped clean it a little :) all parked up across the road till after three >D

[Frenchie]

Very nice Nath you are half way there, that gap needs to be rectified asap.
Need to lower car with springs/susp or fill the boot with 20kg cement bag to pull it off >D

On track though *thumbs up*

[nath_mk6]

Cheers French man. I was looking at springs last night as I don't want to splash wads of cash again anytime soon. Found some H&R for under $200 from the states but not sure on two things:
1. What sort of quality the h&r are and which set would suit the car, and
2. More importantly what the wife would do to me/say if I went ahead and got them......
Sadly I may leave it a month or so till the wheel damage is distant in her mind :)

[nath_mk6]

Okay so washed the car today and took a few quick shots, nice day for it too >D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4502160810_2d9a99a590_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4502165938_a86964bf56_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4501535837_397e6cc092_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4501542839_5754d1b610_b.jpg
The wax Dave did is still going strong >D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4501546609_8f58f18db5_b.jpg
I really do like the new MTM wheels (by the way Frenchie apparently they're not forged, only 19s and up are)

Few little scratches here and there which is frustrating, but not much I can do about it now I guess...

[JohnA]

Hey Nath nice car, great choice in colour :)

love the wheels, good choice mate

[iBoost]

Those are a perfect choice Nath, looks great! Can't wait to see it in person sometime.

I'm sure it will look even nicer once you lower it, but to be honest it doesn't look overly high how it is. Looks hawt!!! ;)

[nath_mk6]

Yeah its not tractor high, but it'll be nice and low at the GTG next weekend, just dont tell my wife.. shhhhh ;)

[MasterKevin]

H&r are yummy I would stick with just the sport springs that drop it 1.2 inch front and rear :)

[nath_mk6]

getting some springs on loan from another source till I sought out what I'm after exactly >D

[Pharkus]

Nice work Nath! Love how close to the water your house is (if that's where the shots were taken), jealous! Did you take the opportunity to wax the wheels before putting them on?

[chris32]

Looks very good nath. Can't wait to see it lowered.

[R32Perth]

Love it Nath, you car is really making the Mk6 shape grow on me.

Love your house and the Water Views

[nath_mk6]

Thanks guys, sadly the shots arent taken from my house :( My father in-law has better views from his place but our new house wont have those lovely views, need to do a swap with him at some point >D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4483972944_8c09cf6124_b.jpg
View from my in-laws

[AP]

Looks hot Nath..

[nath_mk6]

Cheers AP, its no r32 monster but its looking better with each change, more mine than generic

[AP]

That's whats it is all about Nath.. making it yours!! The wheels have really set it off..

[nath_mk6]

Yep, thats what I keep trying to explain to the wife, she'll understand one day >D

[Hux]

Very nice mate. Looking forward to next weekend so I can drool over it!

[Jig]

Wow! Looks very good. I hope Thomas gave you a good price on those MTM wheels.

[Frenchie]

getting some springs on loan from another source till I sought out what I'm after exactly >D

Nice Nath - watch how sexy your car will look now :)

[M4RK0]

Man! they look awesome, really nice combination the black parts on the wheels!!!

[nath_mk6]

Cheers Marko, they go well with the red

[Bizi]

Thanks guys, sadly the shots arent taken from my house :( My father in-law has better views from his place but our new house wont have those lovely views, need to do a swap with him at some point >D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4483972944_8c09cf6124_b.jpg
View from my in-laws

That's a crazy wide angle or stitched pic!
Which Shire? :D

[nath_mk6]

Sutherland of course, is there any other?!?

stiched shot >D

[bigwill]

fantastic wheels nath!

[Justin Fox]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4501546609_8f58f18db5_b.jpg

Oh man those wheels have made my day! MTM too! That's 10000% quality. Ballin! I love them!!!

[nath_mk6]

cheers guys, I do like them >D

its a shame they're not forged but I'm alright with the weight

[nath_mk6]

So as some might know 10d has been kind enough to loan me his Bilstein shocks and H&R springs (H&R Cup set I think) to give me a feeling for the height and feel of the car on them, can't thank him enough he has definately gone above and beyond for me in this one.

Work was done at Top One, 10d's other home, and they ripped through the change in around 1.5hrs, excellent work there.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4522245635_86f3a858b1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4522248611_15c45a860b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4522893290_1e03ebd7b0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4522897038_d60197b165_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4522266729_bd3c8d09fe_b.jpg
back is a little deceptive as in the shot I still have the OEM springs etc in the boot!

As you can see it looks really good, very happy with the outcome and the ride is stiffer but not overly so, already noticed that the car corners flatter and you can notice the reduction in body roll as well.

Cant that 10d enough, took him to lunch in the City, but still owe him I'd say. Will run with these for a while to really bed them in and the probably go down a similar route myself in a few months and return them to him.

[10d]

Glad to help, mate! :cool:

[Frenchie]

Nice work you too..
Def an improvement all round.

Measurement pls Nath ? Front and rear ?

[G-rig]

Looks cool.

Those are pretty clean looking wheels, good choice again Nath.

[nath_mk6]

Nice work you too..
Def an improvement all round.

Measurement pls Nath ? Front and rear ?

Umm not sure where to measure but its 1 10d finger width between the guard and tyre....

[Hux]

Very nice.

So 10d, got anything I can borrow? >D

[10d]

Very nice.

So 10d, got anything I can borrow? >D

>D

Make a list?

[Frenchie]

Don't tempt me 10d !

[10d]

Don't tempt me 10d !
I got another set of CROSS. Haha. Brand new in a box.

[Pharkus]

I got another set of CROSS. Haha. Brand new in a box.

Not to hijack but how muchy and in R32 fitment =)

[10d]

Not to hijack but how muchy and in R32 fitment =)
Not for sale. Hehe. And yes it fit the R

[nath_mk6]

I got another set of CROSS. Haha. Brand new in a box.

But I have the instructions for the CROSS set!

[AP]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4501546609_8f58f18db5_b.jpg

Oh man those wheels have made my day! MTM too! That's 10000% quality. Ballin! I love them!!!

This angle makes it look like a suv..
Needs to be dropped Nath!!!
Pronto!!

[nath_mk6]

This angle makes it look like a suv..
Needs to be dropped Nath!!!
Pronto!!

Look further down I tried to repeat the shot today after it was lowered!!

[AP]

That was quik!! Haha looks smoking now!!
Hey 10d were is topone place?

[nath_mk6]

Top One is on the Princess Highway in Arncliffe, up behind the airport

[10d]

But I have the instructions for the CROSS set!
A different box, dear boy. :)

[nath_mk6]

:lol:

[G-rig]

Umm not sure where to measure but its 1 10d finger width between the guard and tyre....

Tendy must have big fingers, but probably just the angle of the shot that makes it look more than one finger gap. I found mine looked pretty low from eye height, and was slightly less than a parallel finger.

ps i got 18" and ACC so i wouldnt be tempted to do suspension/wheels lol.

[nath_mk6]

Just thought this might help with visuals

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4523144772_03ddf1bcd0_b.jpg
Before

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4522893290_1e03ebd7b0_b.jpg
After

[iBoost]

Looks sweet Nath! Great stance!

[G-rig]

Looks good mate, must have been the other angle.

[Rev 555]

Noice!! cant wait to see it in the flesh.

[nath_mk6]

Noice!! cant wait to see it in the flesh.

Are you 'able' to come this weekend still? Or have your privileges been removed by da man?

[bigwill]

10d ur a top bloke! looking great nath, so the bilsteins and springs were originally from mkv? didnt know the mkv and mkvi suspension component had the same fitment.

[nath_mk6]

not the OEM MkV some after markets that 10d purchased and keeps as a spare set. Yeah the two cars are basically the same when it comes to suspensions, brakes etc

[bigwill]

cool! nice drop nath, have u measured all four corners yet? would like to see how even it is :D

[nath_mk6]

Not yet no havent had a chance, will do though prob on the weekend when I give her a quick wash

[AP]

Just thought this might help with visuals

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4523144772_03ddf1bcd0_b.jpg
Before

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4522893290_1e03ebd7b0_b.jpg
After
Looks good Nath!! Can't wait to have a look on the weekend!!

[AP]

10d ur a top bloke! looking great nath, so the bilsteins and springs were originally from mkv? didnt know the mkv and mkvi suspension component had the same fitment.

Same chassis, the body just went under the knife!!!

[nath_mk6]

Cheers AP, missed you this morning as the French man was inflicting pain on me and Thomas, hope you're feeling better mate.

You can really see the difference between those two shots hey, the 18" wheels and the drop give the car a whole different aspect >D

[AP]

Cheers AP, missed you this morning as the French man was inflicting pain on me and Thomas, hope you're feeling better mate.

You can really see the difference between those two shots hey, the 18" wheels and the drop give the car a whole different aspect >D

Yeah sorry mate,
My baby girl Ava and Jett are sick and I'm feeling like poo too..
Getting better and looking forward to seeing what the Frenchman can dish out!!!

[nath_mk6]

Yeah sorry mate,
My baby girl Ava and Jett are sick and I'm feeling like poo too..
Getting better and looking forward to seeing what the Frenchman can dish out!!!

Don't be sorry it wasn't a problem, 10d has similar issues and missed it too. Frenchie can certainly dish it out, and I'm certain that it was tame to bring us into it, so it can only get more painful as we go on, right now my arms, shoulders and lower legs are hurting like hell!

There appears to be something going around my son and wife havent been 100% for a week or so, that time of year I guess.

[nath_mk6]

Not really mods, but my OSIR bits are in the car as of this morning, not great shots but you get the idea (I now have CF bits >D)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4567328154_2c10ba4e7c_b.jpg
CF Shifter surround

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4567329544_4642312002_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/4567331010_6549db716a_b.jpg
OSIR Dead pedal footrest

Not much but I think they make the car look that much better, and these types of small visual mods will keep the habit in check!

[Frenchie]

They sure are mods Nath and tasty ones may I say..

[nath_mk6]

Cheers Frenchie, yeah 'mods' in the pure sense but not exactly world shattering, that being said for less than $200 money well spent I'd say >D

[AP]

Sick mate!!!

[G-rig]

Now why did you have to go and show me that CF shifter surround :P. Would br good if you could get thr ash tray area done too, always thought the black plastic looked too plain.

These kind of mods are cool as they don't cost the earth and I'm still impressed with small things like the dead pedals etc.

[nath_mk6]

Now why did you have to go and show me that CF shifter surround :P. Would br good if you could get thr ash tray area done too, always thought the black plastic looked too plain.

These kind of mods are cool as they don't cost the earth and I'm still impressed with small things like the dead pedals etc.

Lol, yeah had to spread the disease around!

They do balance the car out well little changes like this, I may look at some of the future OSIR mods as they come out for the mk6 as well given how well these came together. Have to say though that the dead pedal was a pain to install with the screws being allen keys and the angle you have to get into the footwell at. I need to pull it out and attach the tread pattern better as they have it attached with sticky tape and it has a little movement in them when you apply pressure. But it looks good and isnt that much of an issue, will fix it long term.

So have you ordered them yet?

[G-rig]

Yeah, i think i'll try a few layers of scotch foam double sided tape and see how secure it is. I still have some screws the dead pedal Gulfstream11 makes on MKV so may even cut them and stick them on, or just screw it down. Doesn't look right without anything though.

[MasterKevin]

nathan i hate you.. now i want em lol... im poor now though so gotta hold off :P

Looks stunning :)

[stephen8512]

Lol, yeah had to spread the disease around!

They do balance the car out well little changes like this, I may look at some of the future OSIR mods as they come out for the mk6 as well given how well these came together. Have to say though that the dead pedal was a pain to install with the screws being allen keys and the angle you have to get into the footwell at. I need to pull it out and attach the tread pattern better as they have it attached with sticky tape and it has a little movement in them when you apply pressure. But it looks good and isnt that much of an issue, will fix it long term.

So have you ordered them yet?

Yeah I agree. When I installed my OSIR deadpedal, the angle was so awkward. I had to pull the whole plastic cover as the footrest is part of a plastic mould. The allen key screws were rubbish IMO and the hole I used to drill was JUST big enough for the screws to just be able to be pushed in without actually screwing it down. Thus, I drilled a hole a tad bigger than the actual screw. Went to bunnings and bought some M4.0 x 20mm bolts and nuts and secured the bolts with the nuts and its a much firmer and tighter fit.

Agreed with the sticky tape. Whats the go? I thought it would at least be properly glued. For something that looks quality when installed, I was quite surprised to see it being attached by sticky tape? I bonded mine up and got some industrial adhesive so no more sticky tape!!!

Did you get some more 3M double stick tape when you installed your OSIR SPA GT carbon surround? I initially installed mine with the normal very thin double stick tape but it got a bit loose after so I put on nice thick strips of double tape . It's now sturdy and not going anywhere.

Anyway, its looking tops nath! Only thing for me is is that the Jetta didnt come factory with the GTI stainless steel accel and brake pedals. So currently I just have an OSIR dead pedal with factory plastic brake/accel pedals, which looks like crap. On the lookout for the GTI items so it wont look as rubbish. Hahah :D

[nath_mk6]

Yeah I used a power drill with the philips head attachment after drilling some small holes in place, the pedal is fixed nicely just needs the plastic interts securing to the metal better than sticky tape.

As for the CF surround Stephen, I used the OSIR supplied bonding agent (extra cost) which didnt come with everything but I managed to get it to work, the applied double sided tape looked bad so did away with it, the bonding agent should have it down permanantly once cured overnight.

MK, comon its only AU$200 or there abouts I'm sure those deep pockets of yours can stretch considering all the goodies you've purchased recently.

The deadpedal finished the footwell off perfectly IMO, as it looks misbalanced with only the two, shame it doesnt come like that from the factory.

[chris32]

Love it Nath, I want to get some OSIR goodies for myself. :)

With the suspension how much did they charge you to install the springs and shocks? I've got some on the way, but need to organise to get them installed.

[nath_mk6]

PM sent Chris.

[nath_mk6]

Shots after I installed my new S2T Performance machined billet aluminum paddle shifters

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4628931390_c2f0b0f3bd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/4628330397_0ebb55fea7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4628332323_6087d715b5_b.jpg

[Cam]

Looking good nath!

[nath_mk6]

cheers Cam

[G-rig]

Those are pretty good on the MK6 wheel Nath, fairly stock looking :).

Was it any harder/easier than the MK5 wheel?

[elisiX]

Great stuff Nath. Definite mod for me!

I'm also curious about any similarities to an MK5 install.

I've been feeling around my wheel and cant find the same points to release the airbag.

[nath_mk6]

The removal of the airbag is the same, a little harder from what Tendy explained, probably some minor changes in the design, but it comes off eventually.

Jay the releases are Right and Left side of the wheel, you need to turn 90deg each way to find them.

Inside though is a whole different story. Basically the silver trim that borders the buttons on either side is one piece, this is attached via two torque screws and required some gentle persuasion to come out, also need to release the plugs and remember which goes where. From there remove the paddles as per the mk5 change, torque screw release and again some persuasion to remove each paddle, then disasemble the paddle (dont lose the spring!) and add those parts to the back of the new paddles, reverse everything to assemble.

The trick on putting it back in, aside from all the puching and shoving of trim etc, is to make sure you slip the horn cable back in the right place. The horn cord comes from the middle of the wheel and has a small felt cover over the end of it, it slips over a small metal spike at the bottom RHS of the airbag section. If the felt is not on it then the horn will sound continuously, and if its not on the spike it wont sound at all. You have to be very careful when clipping the airbag back in as it the horn cable falls off easily.

It took about 30-45 mins once we got the cover off, and then add another 20mins to work out how to fix the damn horn issue! All up a little over an hour, one of those things though, do it once and you can eaily do it the next time.

Things you need, a mirror, small screwdriver and torque screw, and lots of light.

[nath_mk6]

Something I noticed too, the RHS stalk on the Mk6 is chunkier than the Mk5, this means you can feel it almost touching the back of your right hand when using the paddles, not and issue really but if you have very big hands it would prob cause issues.

[nath_mk6]

At home alone today, and was a little bored what with the damn weather and all, so when the rain broke I went down to somewhere I've had my eye on for a little while to take some shots, didn't get many but here are a few.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4643791490_e561330cae_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4643785150_bc4ba03658_b.jpg
I should edit out the fire hose but am too lazy right now, maybe later

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4643805582_a95dbe906c_b.jpg

[Pharkus]

Car is clean as always and now the pics scrub up even better than before with the new camera. NICE!

[nath_mk6]

haha its actually dirty, just the pouring rain has hidden all the muck :)

[derek]

really likin' the first pic, nice shots.

[en.elle]

Nice shots - I like how that black hose leads the eyes down to the car

[Cam]

Great shots Nath.
I love the 'looking down' shot.
:)

[M4RK0]

Nath,

The paddles look so good very classy, I rather those ones than the crome,

Nice pics!, you had the whole car park for you too!,

Are you going to the Pizza night? I'll like to ask you a couple of things,

[J.T]

looking good nath.. photos are awesome.

[nath_mk6]

cheers guys, Marco I'll be there yes.

good to find a little nook like that :)

[nath_mk6]

really likin' the first pic, nice shots.

I like that one too, but my fav is this one.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4643184111_d5c7dcf3b7_b.jpg

[10d]

Looks good, Nath!

[nath_mk6]

cheers 10d

[Frenchie]

Improving each time Nath - great to see

[nath_mk6]

Cheers C

[MasterKevin]

Looks very nice nath :) Keep em coming :D

[VR53KS]

Improving each time Nath - great to see

Continuous Improvement - Jig would be proud :D

Just realised that I've never posted in here and I can't believe it! You know I think this car looks good, so subtle and yet very effective in creating a unique appearance. I remember the wait for the MTM wheels, that woulda been an anxious time period! Keep it up (with permission from the wifey, of course) :)

[AP]

Love your new flaps Nath!!

[nath_mk6]

Lol cheers AP, they're good arent they, how are your going? Need to adjust my right one its a little mushy

[AP]

I love mine, I've started using them more and more!!! Haha

[zz2]

Nath your mk6 is the hottest one i have seen! awesome choice with the MTMs

[nath_mk6]

Yeah AP i use mine heaps more now too.

zz2: Thx I love to mtm too :)

[burgs]

Cars coming along nicely, the slight lowerage has made it look alot better :)

[elisiX]

Fantastic pictures mate. We will have to catch up and get some photo's of the two together. :)

I've got a wicked carpark setting that would work well where I live.

[nath_mk6]

Fantastic pictures mate. We will have to catch up and get some photo's of the two together. :)

I've got a wicked carpark setting that would work well where I live.

Sounds like a plan just let me know when and where I'm a semi bachelor from lunch today for a week while the wife is in HK so plenty of free time... :)

[M4RK0]

Sounds like a plan just let me know when and where I'm a semi bachelor from lunch today for a week while the wife is in HK so plenty of free time... :)

Can I go? just to see and maybe help you guys if you need it,

I want to learn how to the take pictures, I've tried and tried but there's something is missing, hahahaha!, a good photographer :)

[G-rig]

Lol cheers AP, they're good arent they, how are your going? Need to adjust my right one its a little mushy

Hey Nath.

What was the issue with your right paddle? do they get a bit spongy after a while or not fitted quite right?

Just want to make sure they are basically as good as OEM.

Cheers,

[nath_mk6]

Hey Greg, it works fine, just need to adjust the tension of the torque screw, we loosened them a bit as when it was fully tight they were too stiff and barely moved, the right one is great but I need to either slightly loosen or tighten the right one. It works fine its just a little mushy, the left on gives a nice soft click feel all the time whereas the right one does most of the time but if I use it high on the paddle its a little mushy.

[G-rig]

Thanks Nath, doesn't sound too much to worry about just a bit tricky i guess.

[nath_mk6]

Good to hear Greg, they did end up using my pic on their site too :)

[G-rig]

sweet will check it out.

[nath_mk6]

so tears are in order, as some people already know I guttered one of my wheels recently and have been looking to get them fixed ever since. Most of the recommended repairers are way out of my local area and I have no real way of getting to them so I thought I'd give the Wheel Man a go as they come to you and have some pretty good references.

Here are some quick shots of the damage:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/TBMglrF3YCI/AAAAAAAAAjI/wVV9732onpE/s720/DSC06187.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/TBMgnkNb8iI/AAAAAAAAAjM/J6jDp_243FQ/s720/DSC06188.JPG
this was essentially the damage in about 4 spots around the rim, makes me cry just looking at it.

Well the wheel man came around today and had a bash at repairing the wheel, whilst they removed the damage, well the colour coding didnt work, to the point that well, I think the wheel is ruined. Don't get me wrong the wheel man guy did a good job with repairing the damage but after 3.5hrs he gave up on the colour, just couldnt make it work. Now I'm quite sad about the whole thing....

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/TBMgqigO24I/AAAAAAAAAjU/vZyh3djmoqk/s720/DSC06196.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/TBMgspVbEGI/AAAAAAAAAjk/_ZyeBAUbLkQ/s720/DSC06197.JPG

Now I need to decide the future of my wheels and the whole direction I wanted to take with my car as short of buying a replacement wheel (which would be bloody $$) I dont think I can fix it....

[Paolo]

wow that sucks! did he just leave your wheel looking like that? looks nothing close to the rest

[nath_mk6]

yeah thats the paint job he left it with, not even close hey, but he said he just cant get that milky effect, he tried about 4 different paint jobs

[dopey]

Well.. I can think of one solution for you... Powder coat the lot black :)

[10d]

Well you can try Virgin Wheels. They can remachine the wheels and clear coat them again. It cost $150 per wheel from memory to do that.

[AP]

That sucks Nath!! You can get them machined! I did my C63 wheels once before!!

[nath_mk6]

maybe thats the path then, just really annoyed atm

[Rev 555]

Damn! Give that guy a go that fixed mine. He did a great job. Put your stockies back on - or you got rid of them didn't you :-(

[nath_mk6]

lol yeah it was fate, got rid of my stockies and then within a week did this damage.... I thought about your guy Kevin, but my god its in the middle of no where, halfway to Canberra... lol

will have to see....

[MasterKevin]

Man really sucks to hear that nath :S Hope you can get it fixed :)

[stephen8512]

gunmetal paintjob is in order nath!
that sucks mate...hope u can get it sorted soon!! let us know how it goes

[G-rig]

Sorry to hear that Nath, was it just one wheel affected?

Hopefully a good place should be able to match it, otherwise go gun metal.

(Would ordering another wheel be cheaper than repairing? That way you could have a spare??).

[nath_mk6]

have to quote the repair, but one wheen would prob be near to $1K.....

[elisiX]

Just saw this - sorry to read Nath - not good mate.

I would think it should not cost $1k to repair (have the wheel machined) but who knows. What's the cost to replace the wheel?

I think you have to expect these things to happen mate - it's a shame but its part of owning such nice things.

[nath_mk6]

yeah its not $1K to repair, probably around that to replace. spoke to a guy today and they can machine the face but the colour match cant be done, something to do with the polish that was applied after machining and prior to a clear coat.

machining the wheel is around $250, getting a quote for a replacement wheel..... sigh

[elisiX]

Keep us posted mate.

What were the circumstances in which the damag occured? Carpark etc?

[nath_mk6]

driving through a drive through in the dark and pouring rain, poor lighting and a tired driver, once lapse and scratch and the tears begin....

[burgs]

Sad :( we have all been there, sorry to hear this happened to the MTM's

[G-rig]

Yeah I did that to one of the OZ wheels, kissed the kerb but such is life.

[kaoticice]

Any news on the wheels Nath??

I think i spotted u driving pass south hurstville in direction to the south this arvo. I was on the opposite direction :P

[nath_mk6]

hey Ed, I'm holding off at the moment till the wife allows me to spend the cash, I'll also lose the wheel for a few days when I have it machined.

that was probably me, heading down King Georges on the way back home from meetings out at Moorebank, who knew that disposing of excess stock could be so expensive!

[Jig]

Have you tried speaking to Thomas from Ramspeed Nath? They use some wheel guy that does porsche, ferrari wheels all the time at that shop and sounded really good. Try wheelrepairs.com.au as well. Work Wheels highly recommends them and that is the place I am taking my VS-XX to get refurbished. Have seen their work on a Lambo Murcielago and its just amazing. They are based on Botany so should be closer to your part of the world.

[nath_mk6]

thanks Jig, thats who I'm going to use, dropped in there for a chat just prior to the VW driver training, very unassuming little shop, missed it the first time. I spoke to Thomas but that was about a replacement which is cost prohibitive at this time sadly.

[nath_mk6]

just a couple of quick shots taken today whilst out and about.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4757077844_8d53539c7e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4757075412_dc0d68f0b0_b.jpg

[elisiX]

Those wheels rawk.

I'd be tempted to fit my GTI with them also but I fear of having to replace them if they get damaged rather than a simple repair. :(

[nath_mk6]

yeah tell me about it Jay.... :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4757404762_a2e98ff6b1_b.jpg
represent!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4757402828_7c774d022c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4757400558_948de6210c.jpg

[AP]

Nice shots mate!

[Paolo]

crispy shots =D makes me want a camera

[nath_mk6]

thx guys, loving this lens, may have to buy one for myself

[nath_mk6]

hmm so after Customs ruining my fun on Friday, TNT knocked on my door nice and early today....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4828063531_160fa58950.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4828674128_5b327edd53.jpg

installation to follow soon :)

[nath_mk6]

Okay so after a short period of DIY and some driving is circles I have a fully functioning RNS-510 installed and working, who'd have thought I could do that!

Anyway here's a few shots of the DIY.

So the trim comes off pretty easily, I did manage to break a couple of the clips (damn) but it still all fits together nicely with no rattles.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4829591658_68f2089868.jpg

From there it's pretty easy from there just a matter of removing the 4 screws as with the Mk5 change out done by Cam recently.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4828983837_cd5fa02a90.jpg
With the unit out a simple disconnection of the cables and we're ready to install the new unit.

I've read a few options for mounting the aerial, I decided to remove the upper vents by removing the screws shown to get it as high as possible.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4829001051_d3e1d610ee.jpg

The next two shots show the placement of the aerial, in these shots its on the rhs in the airvent section of the dash, however it didn't fit so I moved it to the centre line and bingo.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4829597742_7c07672d82.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4828989373_75496d695f.jpg

So with the aerial placement complete its just a matter of plugging the cables back in and dropping the unit back in place.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4828991391_6e0336d2c6.jpg

After a quick test the trim clips back into place and bingo, one DIY RNs510 install that even I could do.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4828993243_a29168c567.jpg

Very happy with the unit, came well packed and in quick time (posted Tuesday arrived Monday after some Customs inspections) I'd be happy to recommend purchasing the unit off ebay if the same seller has more.

[Byza]

nath who did you end up buying it through??