stup86 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 awesome work man far better stance, do the mk2s have a different spring rate then?Not sure to be honest Si.I'll find out and let you know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 UPDATEA few weeks back I sent my dials off to Metal Monkey to have some custom dials made.Some of you may know that I wanted the 'VW' look but have so far been unable to get it....until now.Today I received my new dials and I'm well chuffed. I didn't take any pictures of them before I put them in but it turned the dials from this:To this:And a few before and after pics at nightBefore:After:What do you guys think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 very smart indeed man, do like t he white too thotake it uv got a boost gauge already? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 very smart indeed man, do like t he white too thotake it uv got a boost gauge already?No not yet, its on my xmas list! lolI took the mickey mouse standard boost gauge off, because its poo!Got some diffuser to help spread light more evenly and also some spare blue acetate to colour the light to read the trip meter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I think there are very nice and stylish, must be especially effective at night.Its good to be different over the standard white. Love the 'Glanza' font too Good work Stu.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Nice, although slightly concerned that, according to the photos, changing the dials used half a tank of petrol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 lol nice Mikeythat sounds like a very comprehensive kit how much did it cost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 lol nice Mikeythat sounds like a very comprehensive kit how much did it cost?Well, as I mentioned I got them through Metal Monkey.As they didn't have any Starlet Dials, they did require mine to be sent to them so they could scan them. For that they gave me a 50% discount.Normally they're not cheap, as they retail at £75 and £15 for a logoSo I got them for £37.50 with £7.50 for the logo. Not too bad I think, especially how they look. I'm well chuffed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAG Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Looks mean I quite fancy changing my dialsWell more changing the lighting to blue like urs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Loks good mate always liked the blue illumination in Golfs etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 They look nice when lit up!But I prefer the stock ones tbhEach to their own though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GLS_mike Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thats well sweet mate.Bet you go round with side lights on even when its not that dark now, just to see em lol Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 i love it! simple as that!!!!i kinda had a mental pic from your phone call yesterday man, but pics are ALWAYS better!!! they look well smart!!!!very unique and original dude!! keep up the great work!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 i love it! simple as that!!!!i kinda had a mental pic from your phone call yesterday man, but pics are ALWAYS better!!! they look well smart!!!!very unique and original dude!! keep up the great work!Phil.Cheers Phil!Stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 looking good buddy.i prefer the stock ones personally, but theyre defo different! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Should really of added this a while back, but I recently changed the side repeaters from the old orange mank looking ones to these:I also decided to change the rear wiper to a Punto one. Still not sure of this though.Sorry the picture quality isn't great. The parents have disappeared for the weekend and took the decent camera.Comments welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
briggers Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 UPDATEA few weeks back I sent my dials off to Metal Monkey to have some custom dials made.Some of you may know that I wanted the 'VW' look but have so far been unable to get it....until now.Today I received my new dials and I'm well chuffed. I didn't take any pictures of them before I put them in but it turned the dials from this:To this:And a few before and after pics at nightBefore:After:What do you guys think?you know the milege on these cars i found that the numbers are slightly out of line which means that its been tamoered with before it gets 2 england I've heard. mines the same. is this true? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Wiper looks alot neater mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 ^^^ditto!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 like that rear wiper man, what's its efficiency like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 like that rear wiper man, what's its efficiency like?Well... at the moment, it's rubbish! Found that the blade has actually broken apart and fallen off so it kind of rearranges the water rather than wiping it clear. A new blade will sort that though.UPDATEGot my Apexi Power Intake Filter through yesterday. Well chuffed.Just got to wait for the adaptor flange and also some silicone hose to relocate it in the front bumper.I'll update again once that's done.Pics:Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steely Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Whats the Apexi filter like? I dont know weather to get that one or the HKS green mushroom one ive seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Whats the Apexi filter like? I dont know weather to get that one or the HKS green mushroom one ive seen.I was told to steer clear of the HKS filter.I bought the Apexi filter as it had excellent results in a filtration test. HKS was very poor.Info about the test including the results can be read here.Hope that helps,CheersStu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steely Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 cheers mate, thats a big help.Steely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 UPDATE - Pics to follow soonWell, the other day I had my a-pillar pod arrive from Dave Burwash. Fit is OK, but not a lot I can do really.I've got my boost guage fitted and working, just need to get the illumination working. As for the oil pressure, I'm waiting on a sandwich plate and then that will work.I know it's not much of an update, but oh well!Here's a list of planned mods in the near (but probably not-so-near) future.TD04 manifold & downpipe hereFMIC hereExhaust (pics half way down) here...and still deciding on a headunit and some speakers.Comments welcome.Stu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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