#1: MattyP's Gti Project *NOW SOLD* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:12 pm ---- Bought my Gti back in Feb 08 and since then i've been trying to add new mods when I ever I can starting off with a simple debadging, rear wiper removed and clear rear fog light, this however soon changed for smoked items and then when I purchased a set of clear/red led rear lights from a fellow member off here I went back to red fog. This remained for a while until I decided I really wanted to keep the original idea of a moonstone and black theme, anyway, this is how my car stands at the mo
newest edition to the car, I know these aren't to everyone's taste but I like them
have a set of ultra black angel eye's yet to go on, looking to get a set of vortex alloy's sprayed anthracite, longlife exhaust system and some ICE
anyway, comments and recommendations welcome Last edited by MattyP on Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:53 pm; edited 36 times in total
#3: Re: Project Gti SP Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:01 pm ---- That bonnet bra looks a bit silly.
#4: Re: Project Gti SP Author: apjs87, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:05 pm ---- thought u had a project thread??
anyway, nice car and like the others said, bra off. doesnt look like it fits
#5: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:47 pm ---- *UPDATE*
Been thinking alot lately about whether to buy more stuff for my 138 or just save up and buy a 180 since they are going quite cheap these days even for low milage car's, it may take a while but I thought why spend loads of money on mods for the 138 when I really want a 180, the only things I will do with the 138 is sort out bits of the bodywork which need some tlc and make sure other areas are sorted so I can get as much as I can for it when I do sell it
#6: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: darrenskinner1, Location: invernessPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:50 pm ---- whats with them bonnet bra's? i dont get them they dont look right
#7: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: Resolutionary, Location: South West LondonPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:53 pm ----
darrenskinner1 wrote:
whats with them bonnet bra's? i dont get them they dont look right
the idea is that they prevent stones from chipping paint from the front portion of the bonnet..where theyre most likely to hit. Theyre becoming quite big on the modded scene but theyre a bit of a marmite mod.
And your car looks really tidy mate! Vortex's will look smart on it and I like the rear lights. But yeah, the bonnet bra doesnt look like it fits snugly and thats the only way they look any good IMO. Apart from that very tasty.
#8: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:02 pm ---- I really like the rear lights, do you know their actual name?
#9: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:07 pm ----
sicskate wrote:
I really like the rear lights, do you know their actual name?
not really sure on the name mate but you can get from Ecosse or direct from Ultra
#10: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: Bleachtastesnice, Location: South West, SalisburyPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:01 pm ---- As the rest of the fellas have already said, GET THAT BRA OFF! Na mate, each to there own, and if you like it...
#11: Re: Project Gti SP *UPDATE 22/08/10* Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:07 pm ---- Leave the bra on if you can get it to fit tightly
#12: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/10/10* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:19 am ---- UPDATE 09/10/10
Big update for everyone who wants to read
For a few weeks now I have had my angels fitted and they do look awesome even if there not very bright at night 2 weeks ago I bought Sonni's orange vortex's and been stored in the garage so today I thought i'd fit them as they were and see what they look like, now there on I quite like it, it's something different though may not be to everyone's taste, they are however in need of a refurb which I will get done at a later date, enough chit chat, here's the pics for you all to admire over
Still have the following to do:
- buy and fit vmaxx coilover suspension
- order my janspeed gti 180 exhaust system
- spray and fit 180 rear bumper
- cc rubstrips
- esquiss badgeless grille
#13: Re: Project Gti SP *big big update page 2 with lots of pics* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:43 am ---- Though i'd best keep everyone updated on the most recent changes to my pug, as some of you know i've had my new exhaust fitted, well apart from that i've had a gti 180 rear bumper fitted and sprayed, front bumpstrip cc'd, alpine hu fitted, blue interior bulb and sp fuel cap fitted, anyway here are the pics
still to do is the following:
fit v maxx suspension
cc'd side rubstrips
touch up sp arches
esquiss badgeless grille
spray wheels anthracite
delock doors
and much more
comments and views welcome
#14: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: T_bandery, Location: East londonPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:11 am ---- You need to the lower that bad boy
#15: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: Swordfish, Location: The NetherlandsPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:41 am ---- Hmm.... the car was better off with the gti alloys, i think. But The rest of the car looks great
#16: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:45 am ---- There off the 180 but are changing colour to anthracite, i think they look better on the 206
#17: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: devildriverxii, Location: StevenagePosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:50 pm ---- Looks sexy mate, the alloys are a bit of an eyesore IMO though, for me, they ruin the look of the car.
#18: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 4:22 pm ---- looks awesome matty cant wait to see it on sunday
#19: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:54 pm ---- small update on the pug, noticed there was some play in both front wheels so car has gone into the garage to have this sorted and whilst in there i'm having the front discs renewed and some led sidelight bulbs and philips nightbreaker bulbs fitted as recommended by mikey, also tomorrow will be purchasing an ecosse badgeless grille off a fellow info member and having that, the sidestrips and my bonnet vent sprayed then that may be it until after xmas unless I can get any deals lol
#20: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: T_bandery, Location: East londonPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:57 pm ---- I want to see this car lowered on those alloys ASAP!!!
#21: Re: Project Gti SP *BIG UPDATE 09/11/2010 Author: 20619d, Location: barnstaplePosted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:00 pm ---- wot u dne with the bonnet bra mate?
Carnt wait to see those alloys in anthacite. And as every1 has said, lower that bad boy ;)!
#24: Re: Project Gti SP Update Page 2 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:39 am ---- small upate, recently purchased a badgeless grille off a fellow info memeber (chrome vortexs') and thought I would fit it today even if it was a different colour but because its in silver there is only a slight difference but because the clips are a pain in the a**e to remove I am leaving it on until it goes in the bodyshop to be resprayed but also having the bottom edge flushed, so from this
to this
also managed to swap the rear indicator bulbs for some silvatec items and looks alot better, before:
after
#25: Re: Project Gti SP Update Page 2 Author: 20619d, Location: barnstaplePosted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:58 pm ---- looks mint mate
#26: Re: Project Gti SP Update Page 2 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:59 pm ---- tiny update, have ordered the following for the pu
orange trs tow strap
orange neverbeen sticker
orange info sticker
dash display cover trimmed in black alcantara
#27: Re: Project Gti SP Update Page 2 Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:01 pm ---- Thats the equiss grille and youve got the ecosse one
Or the other way around
#28: Re: Project Gti SP Update 21/01/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:07 pm ---- had 2 new items delivered today
hopefully going to fit these this weekend
#29: Re: Project Gti SP Updated 17/02/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:29 pm ---- Bit of an update for those who don't know, have had this fitted for a while now and still can't believe how good it looks, alcantara trimmed dash display cover
have removed the orange tow strap fitted over the wknd and now saving to get wheels, fuel cap sprayed anthracite in may in time for FCS
#30: Re: Project Gti SP Updated 17/02/11 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:14 pm ---- you going fcs mate? was thinking of it but not sure im up for the epic drive there lol
#31: Re: Project Gti SP Updated 17/02/11 Author: Southall, Location: Warwickshire, UKPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:22 pm ---- Looks great mate, definitely sort out the badgeless grill, they look epic when done properly imo
Keep it up!
#32: Re: Project Gti SP Updated 17/02/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 12:54 pm ---- small update for everyone but won't have pictures til after it's finished, have chosen on a colour for the wheels when they get refurbed and the pug will be lowered soon afterwards, should have my new centre console installed by then too so you'll have to bare with me for the finished pics
#33: Re: Project Gti SP Updated MAY 2011 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 11:36 am ---- Car is now at the bodyshop having the wheels done, look forward to getting it back
#34: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE Alloy Wheel Refurb 12/05/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue May 24, 2011 1:33 pm ---- As some members may already know, 2 weeks ago I had my wheels refurbed and resprayed in BMW metallic grey, has made a hell of alot of difference to the original orange, here's the results
while the car was in the bodyshop I had a more local bodyshop spraying my custom centre console which Uz had already made
Next on the project mods is to fit my coilovers which are being fitted next week and fit a set of masked fog lights courtesy of Meady, still have a few things to sort before Modified Mania but won't be able to make FCS this year
#35: Re: Project Gti SP Update 31/01/11 Being Lowered Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue May 31, 2011 12:09 pm ---- another small update, car is now in the garage in the process of being lowered by 45mm all round, pics will be posted this wknd
#36: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:33 pm ---- well fellow info colleagues, the pug has finally been lowered by 45mm all round, looks sooo good to me
will get some better pics when the pug has had a good wash
#37: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: Uz, Location: No Man's LandPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:03 pm ---- Stance is perfect...looking sweet
Whats up next for it..?
#38: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:16 pm ---- looks much better mate height is spot on
#39: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: Antknee, Location: ManchesterPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:16 pm ---- Niiiice! how much did you lower it? I only ask because thats how i want mine too
#40: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:20 pm ---- next up mate is get my ecosse badgeless grille and get the bonnet completely smoothed or possibly some new speakers
#41: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:22 pm ----
Antknee wrote:
Niiiice! how much did you lower it? I only ask because thats how i want mine too
it's lowered 45mm all round on coilovers
#42: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: Devon-Derv, Location: Paignton, DevonPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:02 am ---- Nice work, it sits realy well
#43: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:31 am ---- thanks guys, it certainly looks alot better and even the ride feels alot more comfortable
#44: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: furryhobnob, Location: NuneatonPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:36 am ---- I'm getting black vortex's and sp arches next week, when they're fitted our cars will nearly be twins, only difference being I've got black masked valeos, car is looking scweeeeeet pal
#45: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:23 am ----
furryhobnob wrote:
I'm getting black vortex's and sp arches next week, when they're fitted our cars will nearly be twins, only difference being I've got black masked valeos, car is looking scweeeeeet pal
cheers mate, yeah I know lol I did at first think about masked headlights but then i've always loved angels and could never get rid of them now
#46: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:54 pm ---- That car definately needs a private plate to hide its age...
#47: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:01 pm ----
Edward wrote:
That car definately needs a private plate to hide its age...
lol thanks Edward, nothing really on the car except the plates gives its age away as the bodywork and interior is really tidy except for the sp arches but now you mention it, I guess it could do with having private plates
#48: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:07 pm ---- Well the colour coding makes it look like an 04 plater so I'd be investigating them!
#49: Re: Project Gti SP Now Lowered 03/06/11 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:15 pm ---- Just found 1 I like which is my surname and the year but had to contact the dvla to see if it is available and price
#50: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:36 am ---- Well have decided the project has come to an end so nothing else will be done to the pug except for repairing a recent kerb damage to 1 wheel and sorting out the drivers sidestrip, once these are sorted will be saving to upgrade to a 180 and once I have the funds the pug will be put back to near standard
#51: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:04 am ---- could allways do a gti-6 engine swap ...
#52: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:10 am ---- I could mate but the money involved in the swap and getting everything right I could buy a very low milage mint condition 180 which will have the same power
#53: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:47 am ---- yer same reason i got a 180......
#54: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:08 am ---- thats the reason I want the 180, alot more power plus with an exhaust system, induction kit and possibly a remap you'd have hopefully 200bhp
#55: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:25 am ---- yer, sounds good thair is some really nice 180 on here. (aswell as mine) what colour you looking for...
#56: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:50 am ----
MattyP wrote:
thats the reason I want the 180, alot more power plus with an exhaust system, induction kit and possibly a remap you'd have hopefully 200bhp
You may need a little more to get the magic 200BHP my lovely. I still think the Cat Cams 804 profile holds the best chance now it has been tweaked a little
#57: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:57 am ----
macj wrote:
MattyP wrote:
thats the reason I want the 180, alot more power plus with an exhaust system, induction kit and possibly a remap you'd have hopefully 200bhp
You may need a little more to get the magic 200BHP my lovely. I still think the Cat Cams 804 profile holds the best chance now it has been tweaked a little
true plus just seen on pug1off do low comp forged piston and con rods for the 180
colour wise, thinking either black or red
#58: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:17 am ----
MattyP wrote:
macj wrote:
MattyP wrote:
thats the reason I want the 180, alot more power plus with an exhaust system, induction kit and possibly a remap you'd have hopefully 200bhp
You may need a little more to get the magic 200BHP my lovely. I still think the Cat Cams 804 profile holds the best chance now it has been tweaked a little
true plus just seen on pug1off do low comp forged piston and con rods for the 180
colour wise, thinking either black or red
They do... but you only need to fit them if you are going over 250HP.... a supercharger would give you that on stage1 without internal mods
#59: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:54 pm ---- waheeeey you need to join the world of the 180 mate you wont regret it
on a side note kates clio died today and we are hoping to get her a 206 asap maybe intrested in some of the bits if your taking them off to sell it
#60: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:19 am ----
rttam wrote:
waheeeey you need to join the world of the 180 mate you wont regret it
on a side note kates clio died today and we are hoping to get her a 206 asap maybe intrested in some of the bits if your taking them off to sell it
it may not be until after xmas Matt as I won't get alot for the gti and i'm in a job that don't pay well either but just seen some nice low milage 04 180's for just under 2.5k, all with low milage. Most of the bits that get taken off the gti will be put onto the 180 depending on the colour I choose to get
#61: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:16 am ---- Well boy's and girls this 206 project is back up and running after the finance for a 180 fell through, so the mods will continue until further notice Last edited by MattyP on Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:51 pm; edited 1 time in total
#62: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: AshH, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:24 am ---- WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Go you! Just find a 2.2 or 180 engine and drop it in! Good to see your carrying on with this tho mate! Always loved your car for some reason :/
#63: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:45 am ---- good news...... lets get it barking
#64: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:07 am ----
AshH wrote:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Go you! Just find a 2.2 or 180 engine and drop it in! Good to see your carrying on with this tho mate! Always loved your car for some reason :/
cheers mate, think it's to do with the colour, moonstone is amazing in the sun car's going into the bodyshop in a few weeks to have the rubstrips re-sprayed, drivers wheel refurbed and also have my sp fuel cap colour coded with the bolts sprayed same colour as the wheels along with the wiper arm cover, got some black masked fogs to fit and have a spare set of a,b,c pillars to be sent away to be wrapped in alcantara then need to get a new bonnet which will have the washer jets smoothed over and maybe the bonnet vent too
#65: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:32 am ---- cant wait to see the new mods mate
bought a set of fogs to mask for mine about a year ago still havnt got round to it lol majorly lost motivation with the 180 now pretty much gone as far as i want to go with it it maybe for sale beginning of 2012 after all now depends if something takes my eye cant find anything that inspires me to replace it with yet
#66: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:53 pm ---- I bought them already painted but may get my originals re-done, maybe sprayed bmw metallic grey like my wheels, ah man that sucks! You should still keep it mate and just enjoy it
#67: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:29 pm ----
MattyP wrote:
I bought them already painted but may get my originals re-done, maybe sprayed bmw metallic grey like my wheels, ah man that sucks! You should still keep it mate and just enjoy it
that would look awesome if you got some masked crystals the same too maybe try and mask some side repeaters that colour aswell
#68: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:07 pm ---- think I will stick with my black angels mate as I like them sooo much lol
#71: Re: Project Gti SP BIG UPDATE PAGE 4 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:04 pm ---- well car is booked into Shell Shocked again to have the drivers wheel re-done but also to have the rubstrips resprayed and bonded on and also have the sp cap sprayed moonstone and the bolts in metallic grey
#72: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:45 am ---- Small update on the pug, didn't win the 180 interior I was bidding on but not too bothered as it wasn't in good condition anyway but on a plus note, car is back in the bodyshop having the drivers wheel refurbed and also having the sp fuel cap sprayed in the same colour as the wheels. Should also have a spare gti centre console soon which along with the a,b,c pillars will be getting the alcantara treatment
#73: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:47 am ---- Finally got the car back from the bodyshop on tuesday night but only just been able to wash the pug and take some pics, anyway see if you can spot the new mod although you'll see straight away from some of the pics I took, enjoy
Next on the agenda is to fit my masked foglights when the weather improves and order some samco coolant hoses ready for when the car goes into the garage in november to have a slight issue it has
#74: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: AshH, Location: BirminghamPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:57 pm ---- No idea mate i give in can not find the new mod ... lol ... looking great mate (y) keep up the good work! GET A PRIVATE PLATE!!!!
#75: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: KyleHaich, Location: Airdrie, Scotland.Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:11 pm ---- SP Petrol Cap?
#76: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:13 pm ---- Yes it is the petrol cap, sprayed bmw metallic grey to match the wheels, cost £15 to have done, finish is amazing, bolts also sprayed
#77: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:15 pm ---- looks really good..
#78: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:21 pm ----
shell-vt wrote:
looks really good..
cheers mate it's hard not to keep staring at it when it's parked on the drive all clean
#79: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: banboots, Location: AyrshirePosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:49 pm ---- Toatally agree about the bonnet bra, I'd bin it been thinking about 1 myself but they look well "wrong". If you are gonna keep it use lino double sided tape to contour it to the bonnet, worked for me on a Beetle years ago and a mk1 golf...
#80: Re: Project Gti SP *Spot the new mod* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 11:13 am ---- won't be using a bonnet bra now mate but thanks for the advice
#81: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:33 am ---- Car is in the process of being put back to standard without spending too much so at present i'm waiting on a gti exhaust system for £40 due to the janspeed being kept for the 180 when I get it along with the refurbed wheels and lights
#82: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:48 am ---- Today will mark a first of many changes for the pug, will be fitting the factory lights back on ready to sell the 206 after xmas, might be putting on the ph1 lights or the lexus style that came off my brothers xsi, next up will be the exhaust system, picked up a cheap system off ebay to replace the Janspeed however the janspeed will be staying but chances are my refurbed vortex's will be up for sale as well as my current lights and sp fuel cap which has been sprayed so keep a look out on the for sale thread ; )
#83: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard* Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:18 pm ----
MattyP wrote:
Today will mark a first of many changes for the pug, will be fitting the factory lights back on ready to sell the 206 after xmas, might be putting on the ph1 lights or the lexus style that came off my brothers xsi, next up will be the exhaust system, picked up a cheap system off ebay to replace the Janspeed however the janspeed will be staying but chances are my refurbed vortex's will be up for sale as well as my current lights and sp fuel cap which has been sprayed so keep a look out on the for sale thread ; )
dibs on the lights mate how much you looking for?
#84: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: colganraz, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:41 pm ---- cars looking sweet, would be shame to sell after all that hard work though! unbelievable how much a difference color coding made! out of curiosity how much your colour code cost, wondering as mines colour coded out the factory but the front bumpstrip is peeling and need it spraying
#85: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:13 am ---- will be a shame to sell it as it does look nice and has had over 2k spent on it to get it where it is but want to upgrade now
#86: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:52 pm ---- In a dilemma arghh!
#87: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: skinny, Location: HolbeachPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:26 pm ---- why?
#88: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:24 pm ---- because I was debating on whether to sell my current gti mate and get a 180 or just keep it, in the end i've decided to keep it as there are too many issues on the car to sell it as the price I want for it so going to sort the problems out and enjoy it a while longer, with that in mind finally fitted my sp bonnet vent and hoping to get some new lights over xmas
#89: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: danlouiee, Location: Plymouth, DevonPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:56 pm ---- Saw you last night in st maurice, was parked on the corner I was picking my sister up from bargain booze! Haha finally heard the sound of a janspeed in person, one word, beast!!
#90: Re: Project Gti SP *Back to standard, Factory Lights Go On* Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:30 pm ---- haha what time was that mate? Yeah the janspeed is amazing! love to put my foot down every so often to hear it sing
#91: Re: Project Gti SP Author: danlouiee, Location: Plymouth, DevonPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:50 pm ---- About ten o'clock, you drove down that little hill from the houses towards bargain booze and then turned left if that makes sense! Your brother bought his 180 of my friend at works cousin:)
#92: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm ---- ah yes i know where you mean, was taking the gf home after being round my brothers house. Yeah he bought from a mate called Danny
#93: Re: Project Gti SP Author: stevie_t, Location: cheltenham, glosPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:53 am ---- Nice car mate personally i would go the Clio 172 or 182 route not a pug 180 thats what i done never looked back rapid cars
#94: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:09 am ----
stevie_t wrote:
Nice car mate personally i would go the Clio 172 or 182 route not a pug 180 thats what i done never looked back rapid cars
Thanks mate, won't be selling now for a long time
#95: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:27 am ---- Took some pics of the pug after it's 1st clean in about 3 months, not much has been done tbh except the sp bonnet vent and the carbon wrapped lion badge which I fitted this morning, got given a black led brakelight and black starburst led rear fog for christmas still to fit but going to wait until I have a set of black techno rear lights
#96: Re: Project Gti SP Author: Rejty206, Location: Czech republickPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:46 am ---- good job!!! front lion is very good,becouse the work with 3M carbon is complex. I think. i made front lion of 206+:)
#97: Re: Project Gti SP Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:50 am ---- Looks very tidy mate, got some tidying to do to mine i.e respray bump strips. wont be far off the same as yours lol
#98: Re: Project Gti SP Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:58 pm ---- Cheers guys, loving this car so much yet its no where near finished yet, still got lots to do
#99: Re: MattyP's Gti Project Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:50 pm ---- small update, fitted my new rear lights this wknd and removed the "neverbeen" sticker, will get some pics up this coming wknd when it's been treated to another wash and polish
#100: Re: MattyP's Gti Project Author: Uz, Location: No Man's LandPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:06 pm ---- Always going to have a soft spot for this motor...Moonstone Blue rules.
#101: Re: MattyP's Gti Project Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:32 pm ---- Thanks Uz yeah moonstone is an awesome colour!! They should have made the 180's in this colour
Wanting to get the following done though
more alcantara trimmed interior
remove the arial and smooth over, maybe cover in carbon
carbon wrapped cupra splitter
lower it more by 10mm or buy better coilovers
#102: Re: MattyP's Gti Project Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:23 pm ---- Love your motor mate, reminds me of my old 138. Yours just has most of the other stuff i wanted to do to it.
#103: Re: MattyP's Gti Project Update 31/01/12 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:40 pm ---- Well after nearly 2 weeks of no internet i'm back and finally able to post some new pics of my current project in it's current state, anyway enjoy
my awesome janspeed system
thinking of changing the laguna splitter for a cupra r wrapped in carbon fibre
must get some new pics up of kates down quite a bit to that now and more coming soon must sort this meet out once the cold wether buggers off lol
#105: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:51 pm ---- so last wknd I started bidding on a 180 interior which was going for £150 at the time but sadly I ended up losing the bid, fast forward to Wednesday night and I get a phonecall from my brother asking me if i wanted the 180 interior i was bidding on as the guy only lived in yelverton and the person who won the bid refused to pick the seats up so I agreed and my brother handed over £230 for the front and rear seats, bargain!! Set about fitting them today and what a ballache they are to fit, especially the fronts!! Anyway managed to get the rears and passengers fitted but will be fitting the drivers seat tomorrow with the help of rttam
the interior so far
will get some better pics up soon and will now have a set of ph1 gti half leather front and rear seats for sale which are in good condition
#106: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:56 pm ---- is the door card stained
#107: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:08 pm ----
craigdmjv wrote:
is the door card stained
no craig, because it's alcantara you get light/dark effect when you touch it
#108: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: matt.handley, Location: kentPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:21 am ---- Looks good mate:) any more plans for the car?
#109: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:17 pm ---- indeed there is Matt, want to change the steering wheel for a 320mm momo race item, get more of the interior trimmed in alcantara and get a cupra r splitter and wrap it in carbon fibre
#110: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior page 7 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:51 am ---- Thought since it was nice outside and i'm not working today thought I would take some more pics of my new seats
they do need getting used too but are so much better than the standard gti seats and even the gf likes them
next on the "to do" list is the following;
- momo 320mm race steering wheel and boss kit
- cupra r splitter wrapped in carbon fibre
- roof arial removed and smoothed over
- sp arches resprayed
- more interior trim trimmed in black alcantara
but before I can do all the above I need to get the pug services, fix a wheel bearing, replace the leaky water pump and fix the movement in both front wheels
#111: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior pics page 8 Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:40 am ---- Looking very tidy mate,
#112: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior pics page 8 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:23 am ---- thanks Rick, i do like to keep it clean
#113: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior pics page 8 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:27 pm ---- no big update really, just some new pics of the car as it stands at present
Will be removing the sp arches on saturday to give the underside a wash and to get the arches resprayed
#114: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior pics 28/02/12 Author: Razpulsedj, Location: Partying with the Info ShufflersPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:51 pm ---- next on the "to do" list is the following;
- momo 320mm race steering wheel and boss kit
- cupra r splitter wrapped in carbon fibre
- roof arial removed and smoothed over
- sp arches resprayed
- more interior trim trimmed in black alcantara
Oh aye
Car looks very nice mate and really stands out, only thing id recommend would be a badgeless grille to complete front aswell as splitter as i can see that looking great
#115: Re: MattyP's Gti Project New Interior pics 28/02/12 Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:26 pm ----
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cant wait to see it on sunday 
