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Porra46
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Thanks a lot guys!!!
Received my SRS-Tec front fender kit supplied by Malcolm.
Actually amazed at the quality, as I am very anti fibreglass. I was very, very sceptical at first. But they even have TUV markings and everything.
Fenders are lying at bodyshop. They have been colour matched to my car, but they are not completely happy as one fender has a small wave and there are a few blemishes from the fibreglass here and there. So they will be redone again. Reckon it should be fitted to my car next week.
Received my SRS-Tec front fender kit supplied by Malcolm.
Actually amazed at the quality, as I am very anti fibreglass. I was very, very sceptical at first. But they even have TUV markings and everything.
Fenders are lying at bodyshop. They have been colour matched to my car, but they are not completely happy as one fender has a small wave and there are a few blemishes from the fibreglass here and there. So they will be redone again. Reckon it should be fitted to my car next week.
SylisM
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Mr Porra, your VW is on another level wowPorra46 said:Thanks a lot guys!!!
Received my SRS-Tec front fender kit supplied by Malcolm.
Actually amazed at the quality, as I am very anti fibreglass. I was very, very sceptical at first. But they even have TUV markings and everything.
Fenders are lying at bodyshop. They have been colour matched to my car, but they are not completely happy as one fender has a small wave and there are a few blemishes from the fibreglass here and there. So they will be redone again. Reckon it should be fitted to my car next week.
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
I take it you decided not to fit the new fenders TWT supplied?
Porra46
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Thanks guys!! :ty:
The OEM fenders supplied by TWT have been painted and are bubble wrapped and stored in my garage. I need a bit more clearance in front and thought well this is the way to go instead of trying to roll the fenders so bad that the front bumper's lines can't match upSabretooth tiger said:
Sabretooth tiger
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Porra46 said:
Ahh makes sense. I cant wait to see them fitted. :clapper:
Porra46
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Been a while since my last update.
The SRS fenders were not fitted. They really do look good. BUT, they require a bit of modification that the bodyshop was not prepared to do. Well, I guess they would have done it if I requested it, but I then decided against it.
The OEM fenders were fitted and rolled out so my Pretoria wheels don't rub with my stance. Well technically, they have been rolled nicely as I am reconsidering putting back my OZ wheels again.
Bodyshop fitted the front bumper magnets to my R's bumper. Number plate automatically lines up with the other magnets and self centers.
Pics of the car after it came back from the bodyshop. After a good clean and polish. Panels all line up as usual and I am very happy.
Small issue I picked up as well....
There has been a nasty rattle on my R when driving over very bumpy roads. This only happens when driving slowly however. You can hear it by the footwell. I thought it was a subframe issue, but after having the car inspected numerous times at a tire/suspension shop, we couldn't find anything. All the bolts was checked and tightened. Replaced top mounts, drop links, etc and the noise was still there.
Upon closer inspection, we looked at the rack ends and tie rods... Still nothing. No play in the steering rack... Then we moved or played with the tie rod on the left hand side up and down and we could almost replicate the rattle I was hearing. We the found this loose part on the left side of the rack after turning out the bolts holding the steering rack to the subframe.
Even though the bolt is fastened tightly into that part, it has torn off the steering rack, and because the one corner of the rack is slightly loose, it rattles. This must be due to the accident I had. Strangely enough the accident damage was on the right, but the strain caused the left side to crack. The rack was inspected when I had the accident and there was no problems at the time. I suppose there was a hairline crack on the rack around that mounting that basically started cracking till it tore off from vibrations whilst driving.
In anyways, a new rack has been ordered along with other goodies that will finish the car off and it should then be as it always was, if not better.
The SRS fenders were not fitted. They really do look good. BUT, they require a bit of modification that the bodyshop was not prepared to do. Well, I guess they would have done it if I requested it, but I then decided against it.
The OEM fenders were fitted and rolled out so my Pretoria wheels don't rub with my stance. Well technically, they have been rolled nicely as I am reconsidering putting back my OZ wheels again.
Bodyshop fitted the front bumper magnets to my R's bumper. Number plate automatically lines up with the other magnets and self centers.
Pics of the car after it came back from the bodyshop. After a good clean and polish. Panels all line up as usual and I am very happy.
Small issue I picked up as well....
There has been a nasty rattle on my R when driving over very bumpy roads. This only happens when driving slowly however. You can hear it by the footwell. I thought it was a subframe issue, but after having the car inspected numerous times at a tire/suspension shop, we couldn't find anything. All the bolts was checked and tightened. Replaced top mounts, drop links, etc and the noise was still there.
Upon closer inspection, we looked at the rack ends and tie rods... Still nothing. No play in the steering rack... Then we moved or played with the tie rod on the left hand side up and down and we could almost replicate the rattle I was hearing. We the found this loose part on the left side of the rack after turning out the bolts holding the steering rack to the subframe.
Even though the bolt is fastened tightly into that part, it has torn off the steering rack, and because the one corner of the rack is slightly loose, it rattles. This must be due to the accident I had. Strangely enough the accident damage was on the right, but the strain caused the left side to crack. The rack was inspected when I had the accident and there was no problems at the time. I suppose there was a hairline crack on the rack around that mounting that basically started cracking till it tore off from vibrations whilst driving.
In anyways, a new rack has been ordered along with other goodies that will finish the car off and it should then be as it always was, if not better.
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
This car :drool:
Porra46
Member
Been a while since updating this thread....
Got myself a nice APR package from Malcolm
APR's oil catch can kit for the Mk6 R...
As with other APR products, the parts are high quality....
Kit is easy enough to fit yourself too. Removed the troubling and problematic PCV section...
Installed the billet alloy section with fittings. Looks nice with all the APR logos.
Oil catch can kit installed...
Hoses can't be routed elsewhere unfortunately. Looks like APR designed it in a way that the hoses just wrap around their intake too. Even a small covering is supplied to go over the hoses that protects the HPFP.
Also received VWR or Racing Line sway bars with the front adjustable end links from Shaun at VAG Cafe.
Also of top quality, the Racing Line sway bar kit comes with uprated bushes.
Sway bars are hollow to be lighter and have 3 way adjustment compared to my old H&R's sold bars with 2 way adjustment
And the Racing Line front adjustable end links. Recommended if you really lower your car the way I do. These things weigh nothing and are also top quality.
The links uses spherical bearings...
The kit was installed by Patrick from Patrix Service Centre. I fitted a brand new steering rack at the same time cause of the crack I had on the old mounting point from the accident. Car was done and I was very impressed with the work!
I also decided it was time to revive my car's old look and I had the OZ wheel I found on ebay colour matched to my 3 other wheels.
The result... Nothing beats the look of a set of OEM OZ Ultraleggeras...
I'm happy to say that my R is back where it always was. Still very reliable, fast and so much fun... She is back and just like she was... Only better with a few more upgraded parts.
Future plans? Well when funds allow, I want to ceramic coat the paintwork.
I would like to do the APR clutches for preventative maintenance one day. But for now, on the pump 95 map, the car holds up fine and is still super fast.
I am contemplating a track day or two with the car. Not straight line though. I think it has gotten boring and the politics have really cheesed me off. I may attend Dragwars for fun this year and a few Street 2 Strips. But with the mods I have on my car, she is crying to be used on a track. I may need to look at VWR's big brake kit as well as I do not know if my upgraded brakes will be enough.
Got myself a nice APR package from Malcolm
APR's oil catch can kit for the Mk6 R...
As with other APR products, the parts are high quality....
Kit is easy enough to fit yourself too. Removed the troubling and problematic PCV section...
Installed the billet alloy section with fittings. Looks nice with all the APR logos.
Oil catch can kit installed...
Hoses can't be routed elsewhere unfortunately. Looks like APR designed it in a way that the hoses just wrap around their intake too. Even a small covering is supplied to go over the hoses that protects the HPFP.
Also received VWR or Racing Line sway bars with the front adjustable end links from Shaun at VAG Cafe.
Also of top quality, the Racing Line sway bar kit comes with uprated bushes.
Sway bars are hollow to be lighter and have 3 way adjustment compared to my old H&R's sold bars with 2 way adjustment
And the Racing Line front adjustable end links. Recommended if you really lower your car the way I do. These things weigh nothing and are also top quality.
The links uses spherical bearings...
The kit was installed by Patrick from Patrix Service Centre. I fitted a brand new steering rack at the same time cause of the crack I had on the old mounting point from the accident. Car was done and I was very impressed with the work!
I also decided it was time to revive my car's old look and I had the OZ wheel I found on ebay colour matched to my 3 other wheels.
The result... Nothing beats the look of a set of OEM OZ Ultraleggeras...
I'm happy to say that my R is back where it always was. Still very reliable, fast and so much fun... She is back and just like she was... Only better with a few more upgraded parts.
Future plans? Well when funds allow, I want to ceramic coat the paintwork.
I would like to do the APR clutches for preventative maintenance one day. But for now, on the pump 95 map, the car holds up fine and is still super fast.
I am contemplating a track day or two with the car. Not straight line though. I think it has gotten boring and the politics have really cheesed me off. I may attend Dragwars for fun this year and a few Street 2 Strips. But with the mods I have on my car, she is crying to be used on a track. I may need to look at VWR's big brake kit as well as I do not know if my upgraded brakes will be enough.
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
Awesome dude :clapper:
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