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Well you decide, but either way my front end has had a makeover.
It has been a while since I did anything to the V6 and decided that there were 2 things I really wanted to do.
1st gives the V6 a new look at the front. Now I know it isn't a way out there mod or something completely different but I love it...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/R32Bumper1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/R32Bumper2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/R32Bumper3.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/R32Bumper4.jpg
There is another mod that has been done too. For the eagle eyed you may spot the difference between the sig pic and these...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/Coilovers1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/Coilovers2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/V6%204motion/Coilovers3.jpg
If you aren't sure...i'll tell ya... Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers.... yep, that's right I decided to upgrade the suspension again....lol
The front now sits a lot lower but unfortunately the rears (even though they're on their lowest setting) is virtually where it was at with the Prokit (so not overly impressed - but Eibach did say that it is due to the Haldex system they don't allow more of a drop). However the nest mod that the Golf has gone in for will help the rear a little...lol.
The Coilies have definitely stiffened the ride up over the Koni/Eibach setup I just replaced but it certainly handles a little better round the twisties and there is only a small sacrifice in the ride.
Hope you like and see some of you at Gaydon on 10th....:cool:
plowy
17-07-2008, 07:26 AM
no pics.......
zarnd
17-07-2008, 07:28 AM
no pics either for me!
Sorry guys...here ya go....lol
Black Sabbath
17-07-2008, 07:31 AM
I like that look Raj :cool: :cool: ,much more aggressive stance
plowy
17-07-2008, 07:33 AM
r32 bumper, nice.
styler2002i
17-07-2008, 07:47 AM
nice... looks much more aggressive... i think a badgeless grill would complement the whole smooth front look though...
but looking nice bruv...
zarnd
17-07-2008, 07:59 AM
looks good!
MARTY
17-07-2008, 08:20 AM
The Coilies have definitely stiffened the ride up over the Koni/Eibach setup I just replaced but it certainly handles a little better round the twisties
It's improved the handling even more!?! god knows what you'll be undertaking on roundabouts now!
R32 bumper looks :cool: :cool: :cool: mate, really loving it.
any clues on the next mod then?
Next mod will probs be a install, The car looks excellent raj love the r32 front
Very nice Raj! Congrats bro.
Try and get some stubby mirrors will make a great difference!
Nass
BigFas
17-07-2008, 09:53 AM
Liking that a lot dude. Good work
peppernick
17-07-2008, 11:03 AM
Lovely! :cool:
I would really like to experience it with coilovers round the Ring now. Given how capable the chassis was the last time, I don't think it'll be anything but fantatstic now.
Try and get some stubby mirrors will make a great difference!
Nass
They are R32 mirrors which are 25mm shorter in width than standard...:D
Cheers for the comments all. It is always appreciated.
Lovely! :cool:
I would really like to experience it with coilovers round the Ring now. Given how capable the chassis was the last time, I don't think it'll be anything but fantatstic now.
The coilovers are superb. Luckily I don't use the car on a daily basis anymore so the extra stiffness isn't an issue. They are set up very well and provide a real confidence in taking corners/bends. Would be great to see the difference at the Ring...
They are R32 mirrors which are 25mm shorter in width than standard...:D
That is great attention to detail.The little tiny mirrors of the Lupo may fit to, but thats going really small.
Are you just running a normal V6 rear bumper?
Are you selling the anniversary lower front bumper now??
Sandman
17-07-2008, 11:45 AM
Very nice !! gotta love the R32 front
That is great attention to detail.The little tiny mirrors of the Lupo may fit to, but thats going really small.
Are you just running a normal V6 rear bumper?
Are you selling the anniversary lower front bumper now??
Lupo ones do fit, but they are too small personally.
Running standard rear (but colour coded diffuser). I like the R32 bits but don't want it to try and be an R32 replica. i have always chosen OE parts when modding if I can and like the mix of V6/R32/Anni/Aftermarket.
Already sold the standard front bumper with Anni valance..sorry mate.
Lupo ones do fit, but they are too small personally.
Running standard rear (but colour coded diffuser). I like the R32 bits but don't want it to try and be an R32 replica. i have always chosen OE parts when modding if I can and like the mix of V6/R32/Anni/Aftermarket.
Already sold the standard front bumper with Anni valance..sorry mate.
Have you got the old V6 valance lying around? :D
As for the mix of V6/Anni/R32 it looks fantastic. Alot of Dubs are going really smooth & euro style which dont look nice at all in my opinion. It still looks like something that could have come straight from VW
Have you got the old V6 valance lying around? :D
As for the mix of V6/Anni/R32 it looks fantastic. Alot of Dubs are going really smooth & euro style which dont look nice at all in my opinion. It still looks like something that could have come straight from VW
Cheers for the comments.
As for the V6 valance...sorry but that went ages ago when I put the Anni one on.
They are only cheap though from the dealer. Can see what the best price I can get one for if you want?
Cheers for the comments.
As for the V6 valance...sorry but that went ages ago when I put the Anni one on.
They are only cheap though from the dealer. Can see what the best price I can get one for if you want?
Cheers, id be grateful for that. I used to work for VW so ages ago i got discounts. Now i can get cheap parts for a Vuaxhall, not much use for me really :(
huzi7
17-07-2008, 08:39 PM
Looking good bro :cool:
mike 318is
17-07-2008, 08:55 PM
very nice, such a clean and tidy ride
Nickleback
17-07-2008, 09:17 PM
Looks good Raj, liking that front end a lot :cool:
Satnam
17-07-2008, 09:22 PM
Looks stunning raj.. you thought about a LCR front lip?? also regards to the rear bumper got anything planned.. as if i was you i wouldn't go r32 back id smooth the strips off and blend the 4mo valance in so the front n back both look smooth from the side view.. will make it look more balanced..
Sat :cool:
M3-AQ
18-07-2008, 03:46 AM
that looks agressive!!
is it a r32 bumper?
Cheers again for all the comments.
No plans for the rear. I like it as it is now and don't mind the fact that it looks OE from the back. That's part of the idea, so when ya get passed by me you soon realise it isn't an actual R32...LOL :D
Have considered the LCR front lip too. Maybe a little later.
that looks agressive!!
is it a r32 bumper?
Yep, certainly is.
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