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 Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:13 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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I should have done this in the 1st place. So here goes my project.
26 April 2010 is the day I went to collect my car. It was stock standard. I always wanted the blue 180 but couldn't find one until I found this red one. I never saw one in red before and it just looked so stunning that I had to choose the red one above the other 180s I test drove.
The day I went to collect my car:
I was very happy with the car. Drove it a month and on day 31 the clutch went. Day 32 I couldn't even get it in a gear. Luckily my warranty replaced the clutch within 3 days and the car was much better than before. Decided to drive the car for another month before I would start modifying.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:14 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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My 1st modification June 2010
I needed more response and noise so I went to Powerflow for my exhaust. De-cat with cat fooler, 57mm front box with 63mm back box. I chose tips that looked similar to the standard tail piece. I was a joy to drive now and that popping sound as I lift off the throttle is awesome.
Standard exhaust
Powerflow exhaust
Video of the exhaust note
Dyno results after the exhaust
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:15 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Getting creative in July 2010
I got the 180 because it was so unique but I wanted it to be even more unique so I decided to add some colour. I went to get my rims and brake calipers sprayed and the engine sprayed in unique colour combo I came up with.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:15 am |
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Joined: Feb 21, 2010
Posts: 3945
Trade Rating: +45
Location: basingstoke
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Looks good mate what plans you got for it?
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| PAST -2008 Vauxhall Astra VXR / 2002 pug 206 GTI
PRESENT - VW Golf GTI Semi - Auto
Now have my 106 GTI track car 
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:16 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Lighting it up for August 2010
I wanted white pulsating neon lights to go with my theme but couldn’t find any locally and importing them was gonna cost too much. Then I stumbled upon a small garage that sells strobe lights for your car. It’s something different and yet to see an other car in Cape Town with it.
Here are the videos for it (I only took these videos after I did some other mods):
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:17 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Performance October 2010. I was looking for some performance and sportier sound so I got the GSR induction kit. I got the red one to fit in with my car.
Dyno result after GSR induction kit
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:18 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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New lights finally arrived in November 2010
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:20 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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The BIG mod. I was on a waiting list for 3 months to get the doors done. This is guaranteed to get attention everywhere you go.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:22 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Car care. I learned more about car care and changed my products and cleaning methods. Here is my 1st wax.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:23 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Sound system. I had a sound system since July 2010 but it was only something small. Early December 2010 I got a decent sound system installed by professional people.
So far I got 132.0 dB on SPL and 131.1 dB on bass boxing
Starsound 10” 1200W SCV
XTC Moster M5 5500W 4 channel amplifier
XTC H-6 6.5” 300W speakers up front
XTC H-5 5.25” 200W speakers at the back
Also got 300W XTC splits up front.
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Last edited by Icetto on Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:06 am; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:24 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
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Location: Cape Town
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Custom number plate
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:25 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 3935
Trade Rating: +84
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looks very nice!
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:29 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Cape Town
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1st time out on the track December 2010
Finally got my car (and myself) ready for 1/4mile drags on the track. I started off badly but after 3 runs I got used to it. Currently my best time at Street 2 Strip is 15.2 (21/01/2011) and at MSA it is 15.5 (09/07/2011). Soon I will be going around the track.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:31 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Cape Town
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FRC software eventually in May 2011
I got a small increase in power. Torque just seems to be climbing. The map is smoother and more fuel efficient. Can comfortably get under 10L/100km now.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:32 am |
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Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Posts: 812
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Cape Town
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BC coilovers and Powerbrake GT disks in June 2011
I had to search and save long for this. Now I can finally lower the car safely without sacrificing too much comfort. Ready for track days now.
BC coilovers
Coilovers vs standard suspension
Adjustable rear dampers
OEM suspension and brakes
Powerbrake disks vs OEM disks
Powerbrake disks fitted with Mintex pads
Powerbrake disk and coilover fitted
Adjustable damper and camber settings up front
Standard height
New height after fitting coilovers
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Last edited by Icetto on Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:38 am; edited 1 time in total
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