Josh's Silver Polo, Show&Glow, Photo Whoring, XXR Test Fit

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Hello.

Some of you may remember I had a Posi Blue Furio which I sadly wrote off around 5 weeks ago. I have finally managed to get myself another car, but decided to take the chance to try something different. My interests are still there in French cars, but for now I shall be rollin' in a German wagon!

My previous thread for anyone interested! - http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403528&highlight=Posi+Blue+Furio

And heres how my Saxo looked in its final stages before the crash!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/Saxo%20Photos/IMG_0469.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/Saxo%20Photos/IMG_0442.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/Saxo%20Photos/IMG_0476.jpg


But anyhow, on to the Polo!

Spec:

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 8v 60bhp Match
76000 Miles
FSH
All old MOTS

Electric Windows
Electric Sunroof
Electrically Adjustable Mirrors
Colour Coded Bumpstrips

I got it for slightly below what similar ones were going for due to a couple bodywork issues. Mainly these are abit of damage on the front bumper and 2 dents/creases in the bootlid. The rear bumper also requires a respray as it looks like someone as tried to touch it up with a rattle can!

Some pictures from today, gave it a quick clean and clayed it ready for a polish and wax tomorrow.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0583.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0577.jpg
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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0581.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0585.jpg


PLANS!

-- Source a bootlid without dents
-- Coilovers (3 weeks time)
-- Wheels 13 or 14" and at least 8j rears. (Next month or two) Maybe the banded steel route that I never got to go down with the saxo.
-- Professional Respray on front and rear bumpers, smoothing the front bumper.
-- Fit my headunit.
-- Debadge rear, Dewiper, Little Aerial, Aero Wipers, SMD LED's for interior + sidelights + New Reg Plates (maybe pressed)
-- Tidy up the paintwork more, maybe get it mopped.
-- Maybe a GTI splitter!


Should have a couple little updates Monday, then it will be quiet until coilover time! :)

[Prickle]

It looks tidy! like these myself.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

It looks tidy! like these myself.

Cheers :)

Most of it is tidy, but the front and rear bumpers are pretty awful, going to look into getting them resprayed fairly soon I think!

[Llardy]

I'm selling the banded wellers mate let me know if ur interested and I could hold them for ya

[Llardy]

oh and I think I got a mate with polo coilovers too. will let u know when he replies to me

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I'm selling the banded wellers mate let me know if ur interested and I could hold them for ya

oh and I think I got a mate with polo coilovers too. will let u know when he replies to me

Thats ok man, cant be bothered with adapters etc!

And yeh let me know about the coilovers. Looking at just getting the JOM or FK AK budget ones :)

[baker556]

Looks nice josh, really liked your sax.

Bet this is much better built, rattle free driving.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looks nice josh, really liked your sax.

Bet this is much better built, rattle free driving.

THIS! when I had my coilovers on it was so stiff and the rattles were just a constant! Every bit of the car felt like it wanted to escape!

The Polo feels so much more substantial, little things like the way the seats are slightly bigger make all the difference, feels and is bigger in general! :)

[MHepple]

Judging by how nice your furio was I imagine this could be pretty good mate. Looks like a good base too.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Judging by how nice your furio was I imagine this could be pretty good mate. Looks like a good base too.

Aha cheers!

Plans are mainly just lows and wheels, then some tidying up of the bumpers and a new bootlid. From there I'll just see what I fancy!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Small update - Spent most the weekend on the car. Polished it and Waxed it. The paintwork isnt too bad, and silver hides most blemishes anyway so its looking pretty tidy now!

This weekend I've

Washed, Clayed, Polished and Waxed it.
Debadged the rear "polo" badge.
Fitted "aero" wipers to the front.
De-wipered the rear using a solid grommet/bung that sits flush with the glass.
Fitted SMD LED lights in the rear plate lights, interior light and sidelights.

Tried fitting my headunit, but the adapters I got in the kit doesnt seem to fit my headunit :S

So need to hunt out a different adapter!

Picture time!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0596.jpg
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[adam_forte91]

love these Polos.. actually looking for one myself at the minute

[JoshFurioBrookes]

love these Polos.. actually looking for one myself at the minute

They don't require much to get them looking pretty, the right lows and wheels and your pretty much good to go!

[jayline]

i do like these polos!!! you going to 1.4 16v it as they are good for about 105 bhp standard? do you know what bhp this is standard? plans sound good matey, deffo going keep watching this space!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

i do like these polos!!! you going to 1.4 16v it as they are good for about 105 bhp standard? do you know what bhp this is standard? plans sound good matey, deffo going keep watching this space!

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp! :A:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Got some pictures of the rear plate lights and sidelights at night time. The plate lights are bloody bright as they arent 501 they are some other fitment which allows for 3 big SMD bulbs!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0599.jpg
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[m11ler]

Looks nice and fresh mate. Look forward to seeing what you make of it!

[Prickle]

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp! :A:

about the same as a 1.1 saxo then. :hug: (read your other thead, i know) :p

[jayline]

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp! :A:

i have read through your threads many of times :) fair play to you man! i do agree with you on the worst engine part hence why i asked about the 16v upgrade! well ill keep my eye on this :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

about the same as a 1.1 saxo then. :hug: (read your other thead, i know) :p

i have read through your threads many of times :) fair play to you man! i do agree with you on the worst engine part hence why i asked about the 16v upgrade! well ill keep my eye on this :)

I'm hoping to get it low enough that speed wont be a option anyway! :)
Not too fond of 70mph and 3800rpm though!

[shokkz]

Are them led sidelights any good? I was considering getting some

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Are them led sidelights any good? I was considering getting some

The fronts are 501 fitment, so will fit in a saxo. They are some of the brighest white ones you can buy I think. :)

The rear plate lights are some other fitment that wont fit a saxo.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

£30 worth of ISO adapter later and my headunit is in! Hoorah!

Before:

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0587.jpg

After:

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_06001.jpg

[JoshFurioBrookes]

The car is now all tidied up, cleaned thoroughly and ready for some proper mods.

Just browsing the Polo forums figuring out which coilovers are best to go for.
Once its low I'll remove the wheel trims and refurb the steels either white or silver as a temporary look until I can afford some wheels.

Heres some pictures of how its looking now.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMGP4988.jpg
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[m11ler]

Nice improvement already tbh! Don't remove the wheel trims though, fed up of seeing people rolling on steelies lol, go low and leave the trims on :p

[rhyst]

Very nice and i think spray the steelies black and remove trims imo

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Nice improvement already tbh! Don't remove the wheel trims though, fed up of seeing people rolling on steelies lol, go low and leave the trims on :p

Perhaps, I'm on the hunt for some 13" or 14" banded steels at the moment, all I can find is 15" which is too big imo!

I may be buying some 14" G60 steels, which I like the look of, so thats also an option :)

[dj_enzo]

Nice improvement already tbh! Don't remove the wheel trims though, fed up of seeing people rolling on steelies lol, go low and leave the trims on :p

totally agree with this guy don't try disguise your wheel lol be proud your rolling on plastic

[JoshFurioBrookes]

totally agree with this guy don't try disguise your wheel lol be proud your rolling on plastic

haha, I will think about it. Thought painting them silver might tidy it up but yeh might just leave them as they are until I can afford some proper wheels!

[GazWatson]

Tidy wee polo

[03bdominicbo]

Looking good mate :y: I would love the gti polo in this shape, they look the nuts!

[Prickle]

Nice improvement already tbh! Don't remove the wheel trims though, fed up of seeing people rolling on steelies lol, go low and leave the trims on :p

Agree.

Its a silly idea removing them. I mean why? lol.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Agree.

Its a silly idea removing them. I mean why? lol.

Seemed like the right thing to do, but now I'm starting to think otherwise. Hopefully getting some G60's anyway, which look really nice without trims! :)

[m11ler]

Im a fan of g60's mate, good call!

[bobertmate]

Like these Polo's..

My mates got one of these looks pretty clean, do prefer the GTi grills though..
Good start mate! Get her low!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Like these Polo's..

My mates got one of these looks pretty clean, do prefer the GTi grills though..
Good start mate! Get her low!

Cheers, I've been looking into getting a GTi grill, maybe something to think about once I've got lows and wheels sorted :)

[mezza18]

should of got the gti one

[DeanAngell1234]

Looks so sick mate :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

should of got the gti one

I'd of liked too, but insurance would of been impossible.

Looks so sick mate :)

Cheers :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Self explanatory update really. Standard headlights aren't too bright so I upgraded to these!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0610.jpg

[adam_forte91]

They don't require much to get them looking pretty, the right lows and wheels and your pretty much good to go!

Yeah, theyre fairly good looking cars to begin with. Im trying to find a decent 16v or Gti to get my hands on!

Btw, this might sound stupid.. but are the Osrams just a standard replacement?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Yeah, theyre fairly good looking cars to begin with. Im trying to find a decent 16v or Gti to get my hands on!

Btw, this might sound stupid.. but are the Osrams just a standard replacement?

Yeh standard replacement :)

Havent seen a bad review on the osrams!

[adam_forte91]

Yeh standard replacement :)

Havent seen a bad review on the osrams!

Haha thanks, just needed someone to clear it up for me.

In the meantime though, im gonna start looking for a 16v or Gti. Good luck with the car :y:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Update - A friend of mine who works at BMW sorted me out some new plates! Look much better than the old corroded ones! And also got a delivery from Clean your Car with some big drying towels and a new wash mitt, should make cleaning easier, and drying a lot quicker.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0611-1.jpg
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[m11ler]

Looks tidy

[m11ler]

Looks tidy

Lol i joke.. i still need to get some fresh plates for mine! Oh i used a claybar for the first time today, deffinately noticed a difference in certain areas of the car. Was quite time consuming though and i got a bit sunburnt ha!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Lol i joke.. i still need to get some fresh plates for mine! Oh i used a claybar for the first time today, deffinately noticed a difference in certain areas of the car. Was quite time consuming though and i got a bit sunburnt ha!

I found on the polo (which clearly had not been properly cleaned in its life with 2 previous lady owners), that the claybar has a massive effect!

Does take some time but around the lower half of the car it makes a big difference.

[m11ler]

I found on the polo (which clearly had not been properly cleaned in its life with 2 previous lady owners), that the claybar has a massive effect!

Does take some time but around the lower half of the car it makes a big difference.

Yeah i did pick up alot of muck on the vt kit, front bumper and also for some reason around the rear numberplate recess. Has left the car feeling alot smoother though.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Yeah i did pick up alot of muck on the vt kit, front bumper and also for some reason around the rear numberplate recess. Has left the car feeling alot smoother though.

Thats my favourite bit, silky smooth paint! Makes polishing and waxing a fair bit easier too.

[m11ler]

Thats my favourite bit, silky smooth paint! Makes polishing and waxing a fair bit easier too.

Yepp! Allthough nothing was easy in todays heat.. trying to keep the car wet then dry it quickly was a nightmare.. And claying because each panel was about 1000degrees and the QD kept dissolving lol.
I took a few progress pics so i'll upload them in a bit.

[Alex1209]

I thought your furio looked tacky IMO please dont ruin this car.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I thought your furio looked tacky IMO please dont ruin this car.

Fuck off Cockburn! ;)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Finally got round to ordering my coilovers saturday and they arrived today.
With some luck, I'll get them on Saturday.

I will be going FCS but in my friends 106 as my car won't really fit in and will be pretty much standard.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0649.jpg

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Finally got my coilovers on, wound them down so its sitting nice, got about 25 threads left on the front and 5 left on the rear. I was surprised at how low the fronts can go and I've read that you need a chassis notch to have them down all the way. Got a couple quick pictures today but I'll try to get some better ones tonight. (It doesn't have reverse rake, just my driveway pulling an illusion).

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0661.jpg
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[JoshFurioBrookes]

Borrowed my dads 4s to get some better photos tonight. Plans now are to find some wheels, roll the arches if needed and also a chassis notch is needed to get lower.

Pictures.


http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0322.jpg
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[m11ler]

Yayyyyy! Looking real fresh mate, will be seeing you up lakeside more often now?

[lakeyy]

how low were you on the saxo, i wanna go that low :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Yayyyyy! Looking real fresh mate, will be seeing you up lakeside more often now?

how low were you on the saxo, i wanna go that low :)

Yes Grant!

Lakeyy I was down roughly 80mm at the front and 65mm at the back.

[bobertmate]

Sitting nice!

What wheels you thinking of getting?

[Steelies]

Looking very tidy, and clean. As for wheels, some banded white steelies would look awesome in my opinion. :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Sitting nice!

What wheels you thinking of getting?

Looking very tidy, and clean. As for wheels, some banded white steelies would look awesome in my opinion. :)

Cheers man, and Steelies, we think the same!

Picking up some blue 13x7.5 and 13x8 banded steels on Monday, will refurb in white throughout the week and have them on by Friday with some luck!

[Llardy]

Please do not do white wheels with a silver car. Go gunmetal grey

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Please do not do white wheels with a silver car. Go gunmetal grey

Already decided on white ;) There used to be a silver one on club polo on the same style banded steels in white, which I've always loved. So at least for this summer they will be white.

[Steelies]

Great minds think alike as they say. Its going to look awesome with those on, really fresh and clean, just how it should.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Went and got the banded steels earlier than expected. A 120 mile round trip and here they are! 165/55/13 tyres on 7.5j fronts and 8j rears. They make the car sit a fair bit lower than before. I now catch on bumps in the road I really never had to look out for before. The rear could do with being 10mm lower, will look into that next weekend. Might have to raise the front if I keep catching on the road.

The blue is growing on me tbh! May find out what the paint code is and redo them like this!
Pictures.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0673.jpg
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[Steelies]

That was quick, looks brilliant, stance looks good as well. If you are undecided on colour, why not spray the centre's in the blue, and then the dish in white?..

[JoshFurioBrookes]

That was quick, looks brilliant, stance looks good as well. If you are undecided on colour, why not spray the centre's in the blue, and then the dish in white?..

Yeh have been thinking of having the dish done white then a different colour for the centre. May send them off to get done professionally if I do that.

[Steelies]

We do think alike haha, but yeah if thats' the case, send them away. Could always try like a biscuit colour for the centre, then the white dish. That would look classy.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Went Lakeside to some drift event at essex raceway, watched it for a couple hours and then set off home at about 11pm. As I come out the exit onto the roundabout instantly tail gated by a police car, tail gated me for 3 roundabouts and about 1 mile and then pulled me over.

They said that the rear wheels are illegal due to too much poke. I said I thought the law was that the tread must be under the arches (which it obviously is). He said he isn't a wheel expert but will radio one. So 10 minutes later the "wheel expert" turns up, shines his torch at the wheels for about 10 seconds, declares them as illegal, unsafe and begins quite loudly and rudely questioning me on why I fit these wheels. They then ask all the usual details, insurance etc.

The problem then comes when they ask if all mods are declared as I put the wheels on that afternoon and literally put them on and went straight to pick up my friends. So hadn't declared them. SO now he says he will be giving me 7 days to give in my insurance certificate to local police station and notifying insurers etc. He said he will ring them and if they say they didn't know I had the wheels on that night then technically I was driving uninsured etc.

So, a shit night. I haven't really got a leg to stand on due to not declaring them before going out :/
But I'm annoyed at them saying they are illegal, i ask them why and they pretty much ignore me and change the subject. I was pretty certain I was correct that the tread must be under the arches.

Rant Over

Edit: They said they had seen me previously that night on the M25 (on my way there) but it was too dangerous to pull me, that means they were waiting for me for over 2 hours! While hundreds of chavs are driving like twats all over the place. They pick me, driving at like 30mph, everywhere, for fear of my sump lol

[m11ler]

Car looks nice on them mate.. shame about the police, they do tend to pick on easy targets. You're not having much luck recently are you mate lol

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Car looks nice on them mate.. shame about the police, they do tend to pick on easy targets. You're not having much luck recently are you mate lol

I literally am the epicentre of bad luck. I admit I should of declared them, put them on at like 4ish. Went straight to a mates, quinn-direct call centre shuts at 4pm. Literally the one time I'm undeclared.

[m11ler]

I'm assuming it was king of the ring you went too? Any good? Thought about going there before.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I'm assuming it was king of the ring you went too? Any good? Thought about going there before.

Yeh not too bad. The battles at the end are pretty cool. A chase car follows a lead car and has too imitate their line round the track without falling too far behind. Then they switch to both of them are trying massive angles or going seriously wide up near the barriers to try to win :)

[Chr15]

when they came out it was more like banger racing :p

[JoshFurioBrookes]

when they came out it was more like banger racing :p

Yeh aha, the little volvo with the yellow headlights was so so sick!

[m11ler]

Yeh not too bad. The battles at the end are pretty cool. A chase car follows a lead car and has too imitate their line round the track without falling too far behind. Then they switch to both of them are trying massive angles or going seriously wide up near the barriers to try to win :)

Sounds cool! I get invites to it on fb every now and then, how often is it on?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Sounds cool! I get invites to it on fb every now and then, how often is it on?

Another one on 1st September I think, not sure if that clashes with Trax. Which I'll be going too.

[m11ler]

Trax is 2nd september, so yeah clashes a bit i spose

[JoshFurioBrookes]

For now I'm taking the tyres off the banded steels and putting them on my standard wheels. I'll refurb the banded steels then maybe switch the tyres back over at a later date. Not sure yet. 13" wheels require so much lows to pull off :/

[bobertmate]

this looks awesome!

[chris-hall-yo]

Bit shit about the police mate but the cars looking sweet. Banded steels are quality!

[jage]

Looks sweet but should of got 14's ;)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Bit shit about the police mate but the cars looking sweet. Banded steels are quality!

Looks sweet but should of got 14's ;)

Cheers man, In the process of refurbing them at the moment, not sure on a colour yet though.

And yeh Jage 14's were what I was looking for, but in similar widths they seem to go for 4-500 with good tyres and I could get Schmidt Modernlines for that so settled with the 13's for now!

I'm going to have to raise the front 10mm or so when I put them back on so I don't destroy my cat within a week or two. Wheels should be back on in a few weeks once I've made them look pretty ;)

[baker556]

The wheels are just steels sprayed a different colour. You could of just said to the police they were standard wheels sprayed, srs have to notify the insurers of steelies. Just ring the insurance put it on your policy then print your policy off with all the details. With the police ringing the insurance to check the policy is actually illegal due to the data protection act. It could be anyone ringing to ask the policy details at the end of the day they cannot check the officer or there identification.

[Liamjrhodes]

you dont have to declare steel wheels, as long as everything else is declared you have done nothing wrong, they are just being dicks!!

[iGareh]

Your saxo was mint! And so is your polo!

I'm also from chelmsford, which is why it surprises me i have never seen you about?

Also FB'd you and see we have mutual friends lol :detective:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

The wheels are just steels sprayed a different colour. You could of just said to the police they were standard wheels sprayed, srs have to notify the insurers of steelies. Just ring the insurance put it on your policy then print your policy off with all the details. With the police ringing the insurance to check the policy is actually illegal due to the data protection act. It could be anyone ringing to ask the policy details at the end of the day they cannot check the officer or there identification.

you dont have to declare steel wheels, as long as everything else is declared you have done nothing wrong, they are just being dicks!!

Your saxo was mint! And so is your polo!

I'm also from chelmsford, which is why it surprises me i have never seen you about?

Also FB'd you and see we have mutual friends lol :detective:

Cheers guys, yeh I haven't heard anything, pretty sure they didn't ring my insurers at all and were just trying to scare me.

I'm looking at swapping them for something else at the moment but if I can't find anything then I'll finish refurbing them and put them back on. and iGareh cheers man, maybe I've passed you before without noticing or something! What do you drive?

[Brettles1986]

Your saxo was mint! And so is your polo!

I'm also from chelmsford, which is why it surprises me i have never seen you about?

Also FB'd you and see we have mutual friends lol :detective:

!!! STALKER ALERT !!!

Loving the car btw although not sure on the wheel colour myself

[JoshFurioBrookes]

!!! STALKER ALERT !!!

Loving the car btw although not sure on the wheel colour myself

hahaha, cheers man. Wheels are currently primed, but haven't decided on a colour yet!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

The wheels are now for sale/swaps. So if anyone has any polo friends, convince them that these are the wheels they need in their lives ;)

[greyjasper51]

How much?

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[JoshFurioBrookes]

How much?

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£330 in their sanded down/prepped state or £360 primed.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Went to USC today, saw this...anyone know them?

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0706.jpg

Also, have sorted out a swap of my banded steels in primer, for a set of Schmidt Mordern Lines!
Cheeky teaser picture of them being trialled today. I'll be getting them next Saturday, buying one new tyre and refurbing the lips slightly, then getting them on. Once these 195/45 tyres run down I will change to 185/45 hopefully, and roll the arches so I can achieve more lows.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/527425_10150988036166915_1964770656_n.jpg

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/399430_10150985932871915_1542019342_n.jpg

[AaronSAXOVTR]

Wow the Schmidt's look really good on your car, Need some more lows though ;)

[Llardy]

miller knows the other saxo owner. we see him down MCE most weekends making his exhaust flame. he's a bellend tbh

[Prickle]

Good stuff.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Wow the Schmidt's look really good on your car, Need some more lows though ;)

miller knows the other saxo owner. we see him down MCE most weekends making his exhaust flame. he's a bellend tbh

Good stuff.

Cheers John, and yeh Aaron, lows will be difficult without changing to a 185/45 tyre and also rolling arches. Should get that sorted for next summer.

Fair enough Dan, the car itself is pretty tidy though!

[LSOfreak]

is that even a standard colour for a saxo?

buckingham blue is it maybe?

[bobertmate]

i want modern lines for the saxo, started saving this month :P

[JoshFurioBrookes]

is that even a standard colour for a saxo?

buckingham blue is it maybe?

i want modern lines for the saxo, started saving this month :P

Might be LSO, I really like it if it is buckingham blue!

Modern lines are the way forward!

[Llardy]

i want modern lines for the saxo, started saving this month :P

sorry to rob thread josh but I'm selling some saxo firmest modern lines :D

[JoshFurioBrookes]

sorry to rob thread josh but I'm selling some saxo firmest modern lines :D

No worries, bobertmate buy Dans wheels! :D

[rich112]

They will look great on josh :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

They will look great on josh :)

Cheers Rich, need to sort out the lips though! All of them have some curbing which I'm not sure if I can sort out myself.

Also, a crappy update. Got myself a slow puncture today from some huge nail, fun times.

[iGareh]

I drive an icelandic furio. down 50mm, dark grey vts wheels, pressed plates

(listing things that might stand out lol)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I drive an icelandic furio. down 50mm, dark grey vts wheels, pressed plates

(listing things that might stand out lol)

I think I may of seen you parked at Halfords before? Can't remember exactly but it rings a bell.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Treated the car to a clean this weekend. Also used some Poorboys white diamond glaze which has given the silver a more glossy look. Ontop of that I used Meguiars wax too.

Also got some wind deflectors from a friend for the excellent price of £0.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0722.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0726.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0724.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0727.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0728.jpg

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Got the Schmidts today. Gave them a clean and have just ordered a tyre to replace one thats pretty much illegal. Once that arrives i'll get them on, and wind the coillies down till I can't go lower!

Planning to sort the curbing out sometime in a few months.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0398.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0396.jpg

[Jay_]

I like :y:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I like :y:

Cheers, they're certainly a step up from my wheel trims ;)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Finally got the Scmidts on. 3 test drives and 3 coilover adjustments later I'm sitting like a 4x4. Can't get any lower without constant sidewall scrubbing on the front and with 1 person in the back within half a mile You could smell the burning rubber and it was all stuck to my arch!

So plans are now to get arches rolled and perhaps camber the rear so I can go lower front and back. Also change to 185/45's eventually. So anyone know any places good for arch rolling? :)

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0734.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0735.jpg


You can see the mark on the sidewall here from a half mile drive :/

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0736.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0737.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0737.jpg


And the unplanned front camber!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0740.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0738.jpg

[mezza18]

looks pretty nice bud! im looking at selling my vts and getting the gti one of these :)

[bobertmate]

sorry to rob thread josh but I'm selling some saxo firmest modern lines :D

How much you asking for them?

[m11ler]

Krisb does arch rolling now i think!

[JoeHindle]

Shit me, I need a Polo, now! That looks awesome mate :y:

[jayline]

my mates has a blue one of these and wanted his arches rolled so he got 2 yellow pages jacked the car up sat them on the wheels and released the jack so the car came down hard and bang you have wider arches lol! wasn't a bad finish either.... might be worth a go....

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Krisb does arch rolling now i think!

Shit me, I need a Polo, now! That looks awesome mate :y:

my mates has a blue one of these and wanted his arches rolled so he got 2 yellow pages jacked the car up sat them on the wheels and released the jack so the car came down hard and bang you have wider arches lol! wasn't a bad finish either.... might be worth a go....

Cheers guys. I've found a company called Arch Enemy so I think I'll go to them. The yellow pages idea founds a bit crazy!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Cleaned up the wheels some more today. For now it's sitting high until I get the arches rolled and then I'll get it low.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0747.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0745.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0744.jpg

[JoeHindle]

I need this car! :'( it looks so fresh!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I need this car! :'( it looks so fresh!

haha cheers man! :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Couple of pictures to keep this thread alive.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0750-1.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0752-1.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0753-1.jpg

[Ryan1992]

This is looking really nice Josh, good stuff :y:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

New wing being sprayed today and I'll get it on Monday.
Before getting my arches rolled I'll be changing to 175/50/15 to see if the extra stretch allows for more lows with less scrubbing. If it does happy days, if not then Arch Enemy to the rescue!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0761.jpg

[Chez99]

This looks the shit! i want it! haha

[GolfJay]

This looks awesome. I had 20mm stretch added and it allowed me to go so much lower!

Simple but awesome!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

This looks the shit! i want it! haha

This looks awesome. I had 20mm stretch added and it allowed me to go so much lower!

Simple but awesome!

Cheers guys, should have new tyres on by the end of the month. :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Wing is on, looks so much better in my eyes. Really tidies up that side of the car. Also have a GTi bootlid with the spoiler in my garage waiting to go on, as well as a honeycomb gti grill. Might be able to get the bootlid on for players but not sure.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0762.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0763.jpg

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Went players today...

The night before, after a clean and fitting of the GTI grill

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0772.jpg

At players...

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/307702_4570671072942_193479098_n.jpg

My old blue banded steels are now orange as you can see.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/402871_4570671552954_1193418430_n.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/264125_4570674393025_2051719076_n.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/292921_4570683233246_2085024047_n.jpg

A fiesta I fell in love with, don't normally like this shape much, but the simplicity of this was spot on.
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0775.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0776.jpg

Home time, quick couple shots with some friends as it had emptied out by then:

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0790.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0792.jpg

[GolfJay]

You was with the Polo on Teddies!!!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

You was with the Polo on Teddies!!!

Ah yeh the blue 5 door :) I saw you when I was rolling in but couldn't find you from then on!

[GolfJay]

Ah yeh the blue 5 door :) I saw you when I was rolling in but couldn't find you from then on!

There were FIVE cars on Teddies today :( I remember seeing your car but didn't realise it was you, sorry dude. I would have come over if i'd known.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

There were FIVE cars on Teddies today :( I remember seeing your car but didn't realise it was you, sorry dude. I would have come over if i'd known.

I wasn't by my car much to be fair! And yeh I spotted a few too, none pulling them off being as low as you though ;)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Treated myself to a Pioneer Double Din Head Unit today, Love it! (This means my Sony Bluetooth Single Din is up for sale) ;)

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0793_zpse33d6af5.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0796_zps834d3b3f.jpg

And an edited photos from players, along with one Grant took.

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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/7997287694_3ddf57e27e_b.jpg

[JoshFurioBrookes]

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[JoshFurioBrookes]

The Schmidts are possibly for sale. :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

The Schmidts are prov sold!

New wheels soon ;)

[wingnuts]

Mate you coming to the south east photo shoot?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Mate you coming to the south east photo shoot?

Yeh should be :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Sneaky picture from the ad. Picking these bad boys up tomorrow!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/f15c62ff.jpg

[CHIP]

OZ Turbos, nice! Always had a soft spot for them...

[wingnuts]

they look awesome buddy

[JoshFurioBrookes]

OZ Turbos, nice! Always had a soft spot for them...

they look awesome buddy

Cheers guys. I'll get them on and drop the coilovers down on the weekend :)

[GolfJay]

Are these the ones Jamie was bidding on but forgot? Lol

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Are these the ones Jamie was bidding on but forgot? Lol

Not sure, I found them on WheelWhores and ClubPolo! (But if they are, Sorry Jamie, you snooze you lose! :A:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Today I went and got new wheels. Then I put them on, but haven't adjusted the coilovers yet, i'll do that on the weekend and get it lower.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0803.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0802.jpg
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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0805.jpg

[patman123]

sexy bastard

[m11ler]

Very nice!

[GolfJay]

Theyre sweet.

[rich112]

Looking good josh

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Cheers peoples! :)

[LSOfreak]

love em

a million times better than the schmidts

[JoshFurioBrookes]

love em

a million times better than the schmidts

Yeh I agree. I did like the Schmidts, but the 8j fronts and curbing were annoying me, plus needed smaller tyres, so for the cost of a refurb plus tyres I instead put that money towards the turbos!

[SaxSupra]

looks sweet! :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

looks sweet! :)

Cheers :)

[Richy_Rich]

Looking good! I love oz turbos!

Can't wait to get mine on!

Although yours look like they could do with a bit more width!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looking good! I love oz turbos!

Can't wait to get mine on!

Although yours look like they could do with a bit more width!

It does look like that at the moment, but thats because its sitting high. Once its low I think the fronts will look fine :)

[Richy_Rich]

Cool!

Love em!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Clean, but not low..

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0808.jpg
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[GolfJay]

Looks awesome.

You managed to get a Players sticker :( Sold out so quickly!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looks awesome.

You managed to get a Players sticker :( Sold out so quickly!

Cheers, yeh me and a couple friends were the first few people they sold them too early on in the morning, got a little one in baby blue on the rear window too :)

[Steelies]

Looking really good mate, love the simpleness of this. Actually looking into one of these at the minute, trying to find a nice one.

Although I can't decide on which shape at the minute, either this shape or the previous.. decisions, decisions haha!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looking really good mate, love the simpleness of this. Actually looking into one of these at the minute, trying to find a nice one.

Although I can't decide on which shape at the minute, either this shape or the previous.. decisions, decisions haha!

You can get some bargains with the 6n model. Generally the 6n2's are still quite expensive!

If you can afford a 6n2 gti get one, the spec on them is pretty good.

[Steelies]

You can get some bargains with the 6n model. Generally the 6n2's are still quite expensive!

If you can afford a 6n2 gti get one, the spec on them is pretty good.

Thank you mate, few bargains around certainly, just don't want a shed.

Have to admit, the rear of the 6n2 is much nicer, doesn't require much to look really nice.

Wouldn't be able to get insured on a gti though sadly, only 17. Mainly looking into the 1.4's.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Thank you mate, few bargains around certainly, just don't want a shed.

Have to admit, the rear of the 6n2 is much nicer, doesn't require much to look really nice.

Wouldn't be able to get insured on a gti though sadly, only 17. Mainly looking into the 1.4's.

Well if you can get a 1.4 16v then it's worth the extra on the insurance compared to the 1.4 8v. My 1.4 8v is 60bhp...pretty damn slow. I think the interiors of the 6n2's are a worthwhile reason to go for one, compared to a 6n they are so much more modern!

[Prickle]

About as nippy as a 1.1 Saxo :/ nice wheels btw.

[Steelies]

Well if you can get a 1.4 16v then it's worth the extra on the insurance compared to the 1.4 8v. My 1.4 8v is 60bhp...pretty damn slow. I think the interiors of the 6n2's are a worthwhile reason to go for one, compared to a 6n they are so much more modern!

Thanks for your help, will have to get a few quotes.

Not in any rush so I shall see what's about and wait for a nice one.

Keep up with the progress on this, looks awesome.

Any other plans for this?..

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Thanks for your help, will have to get a few quotes.

Not in any rush so I shall see what's about and wait for a nice one.

Keep up with the progress on this, looks awesome.

Any other plans for this?..

No worries!
Still undecided on what to do next, GTI splitter is a must, just waiting till one pops up for sale on one of the forums.

[Steelies]

Is there any smoothing you could do?

To be honest, the car looks great as it is, I wouldn't touch it if it was mine, maybe add a few personal touches here and there?..

[Whirly]

always liked these polo's, your looks really nice mate

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Is there any smoothing you could do?

To be honest, the car looks great as it is, I wouldn't touch it if it was mine, maybe add a few personal touches here and there?..

always liked these polo's, your looks really nice mate

Cheers.

I'm gonna book in with a local bodyshop for January sometime for drivers door and rear bumper resprayed, as well as having the front bumper resprayed. I'm thinking of having the plate recess in the bumpstrip smoothed out, so it looks like this:

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/536802_440883625924167_1740138909_n.jpg

[Steelies]

That looks great, where would you put the plate?..

[JoshFurioBrookes]

That looks great, where would you put the plate?..

Cable tie on the bottom grill for day to day, then off for shows :)

[Steelies]

Cable tie on the bottom grill for day to day, then off for shows :)

Oh yeah, didn't think of that haha, good idea!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

GTI bootlid is on, love the spoiler...and the lack of dents in the boot! Thinking of getting a momo 280 or 300 in a month or two as well, I think it would tidy up the interior a little as this wheel is too big!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0495.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0498.jpg


Shiny.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0496.jpg

[m11ler]

Those wheels! proper jizzem

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Those wheels! proper jizzem

I'm splitting them apart January time, getting the centre parts powdercoated baby blue/mint green kinda colour :)

[Liam-westcoast]

Love it mate, love them wheels. Looks amazing!

[GolfJay]

Never really seen a 6N i've loved before. I do this one though!

[Steelies]

That spoiler looks great, coming along nicely this car!

[Waney]

Love this car, where are you from mate? Get yourself signed up to unphased.co.uk


Dave

[Waney]

Sorry un-phased.co.uk


Dave

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Love it mate, love them wheels. Looks amazing!

Never really seen a 6N i've loved before. I do this one though!

That spoiler looks great, coming along nicely this car!

Cheers people, and 6n2 jay!

[GolfJay]

Cheers people, and 6n2 jay!

It's still a 6N :P

[wingnuts]

Cars looking great josh

[JoshFurioBrookes]

It's still a 6N :P

Cars looking great josh

Haha true actually :)

And cheers man!

[GTuff]

i think u shud go for a 300mm wheel 280 is smallllll!

u shud get somepics without the center caps

[JoshFurioBrookes]

The turbos need to come off soon, got stuck behind a gritting lorry the other night so it's definitely time to get them off!
Set about refurbing the steels to have something to run on for winter. Couple friends convinced me to try a baby blue kind of colour, but it looked fucking grim...

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0824.jpg

And it looked nothing like it suggested it would...

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0825.jpg


So I used silver instead, they still need another coat and then lacquer. Also used the time between the coats drying too polish the wheels a bit.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0835.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0836.jpg
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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0834.jpg

Bit of a crappy refurb, rushed the prep as I'm not too bothered about the finish on them.

[Steelies]

That was certainly not baby blue, shame.

The steels look nice, should of done them in white! ;)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

That was certainly not baby blue, shame.

The steels look nice, should of done them in white! ;)

I did think about white, but decided that they would get ruined over winter, and I know I wont want to clean my car when its properly winter!

[greyjasper51]

It looked good the other night mate, your face was priceless when i over took you lol

[JoshFurioBrookes]

It looked good the other night mate, your face was priceless when i over took you lol

Bastard! Oh well, as long as it looks nice aha.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Finished the steels today, not too bad for a rushed job tbh.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0837.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0838.jpg

[Bedford126]

Look good them mate glad you went with silver that blue is fucking shocking.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Look good them mate glad you went with silver that blue is fucking shocking.

Cheers...Yeh that blue is truly awful!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Today I had a visit from Phil at Arch Enemy. Rolled and pulled the rears so I can get lower without so much scrubbing. While the rears were off I took the opportunity to polish them up a bit.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0845.jpg
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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0847.jpg

[GolfJay]

No paint damage?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

No paint damage?

Nope, wasn't a massive pull, and my arches were in good condition to start with so they were fine. I was a little worried though!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Lowered it a bit, rear sits how I want it but the front can still come down more, however these wheels are coming off in a week so I'll sort the ride height properly when they go back on in spring.
ASW time for now, car wasn't massively clean when we took these pictures but it'll do for now.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/405058_194572537345973_1309380319_n.jpg
Just the light making it look dented!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/305537_193902354079658_83856581_n.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/522271_194572640679296_2034989816_n.jpg
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[JoshFurioBrookes]

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/1-DSC_0065.jpg
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http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/1-DSC_0083.jpg

[kevin37]

Looking at those picture I cant help but think the fronts need spaced out. They look abit lost in there

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looking at those picture I cant help but think the fronts need spaced out. They look abit lost in there

I've thought about it, but I can afford to go another 10-15mm at the front if I leave them as they are. And for me personally the extra lows are more important! :)

[kevin37]

I've thought about it, but I can afford to go another 10-15mm at the front if I leave them as they are. And for me personally the extra lows are more important! :)

I agree the more lows the better

Looks good now will look even better lower!

[GolfJay]

I agree with both of you. It could do with being a little lower and spaced out...

Looks great though!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I agree with both of you. It could do with being a little lower and spaced out...

Looks great though!

Yeh thats the ideal, but will involve trimming the arch liners quite a lot!

[Whiskerzz]

man I wish they sold the polo in the US!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

A quick then and now!

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[JoshFurioBrookes]

Got round to taking some daytime pictures today, this will be the last update that isn't just small and pointless until February.

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[Jay_]

Only thing I can point out that is letting the car down, is those orange indicators. I don't know if you can de-tango them, but get it done if it's possible!

[CHIP]

It could definitely do with going a bit lower and having the fronts spaced out imo... Looks smart though, i love OZ Turbos.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Only thing I can point out that is letting the car down, is those orange indicators. I don't know if you can de-tango them, but get it done if it's possible!

It could definitely do with going a bit lower and having the fronts spaced out imo... Looks smart though, i love OZ Turbos.

I've been looking into de-tango'ing them, something on my list for next show season!
And yeh CHIP, plan for next year is a chassis notch plus about another 20mm lower on the front. Then a 10mm spacing if arches allow.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Winters Coming so the turbos are off, cleaned and tucked up on top of my wardrobe!

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff378/brooksie90/IMG_0856.jpg
And yes, a wooden mallet is always a crucial tool.

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[LSOfreak]

looks so much worse with them winter wheels on :(

dont you find having tyres in your room smells up the place of rubber?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

looks so much worse with them winter wheels on :(

dont you find having tyres in your room smells up the place of rubber?

I know, looks awful haha. And not really, smells more of Iron X because I gave them such a thorough clean!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

8 days till smoothed bumpers go on, as well as a new GTI splitter in the meantime, a couple random shots I ruined with instagay, and some impulse buys...

Overkill LED's, and a JDM broadway mirror...

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[LSOfreak]

dont fit that gay mirror lol :homme:

what are the leds for?

[JoshFurioBrookes]

dont fit that gay mirror lol :homme:

what are the leds for?

I had one in my old car, the convex ones like I've got are so cool, you can see everything!
And the LEDs are for the rear plate, they're super bright!

[GolfJay]

Looking forward to seeing the smoothed bumpers!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

So today involved a delivery, followed by going to get my bumpers and get them on. Colour match is pretty much spot on too so I'm pleased. Love the GTI splitter!

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[GolfJay]

You need to go out and put two of the Ronals on so we can judge properly ;)

[JoeHindle]

You need to go out and put two of the Ronals on so we can judge properly ;)

+1, looks soooo good with the smooth bumpers though

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[JoshFurioBrookes]

You need to go out and put two of the Ronals on so we can judge properly ;)

+1, looks soooo good with the smooth bumpers though

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2, to piss Chr15 off.

RONALS?! how dare you insult the TURBOS! ;)

Yeh I'm itching to get the wheels on and wind the front down! Im gonna have a play around this weekend and get some better pictures :)

Cheers :)

[m11ler]

You've made me a bit said Josh :(
Never been a massive fan of completely smoothed bumpers, the front looks good, I much prefer the look of the full euro rub strip with smooth plate recess though. Also the rear looks a bit odd, maybe when the wheels are back on it will all come together nicely.

Also where about's are you going to be running the plate? People often smooth their front bumper then clutter it all back up again with the plate slapped in the grille lol.

On another note, nice lot of cleaning gear! I plan on stacking mine back up when I get the new vehicle.

Hopefully none of that sounded too harsh, you know I love you really Josh! You deserve my honest opinion lol, and i'm sure it'll all come together when you've got it as low as you want it with the turbos back on!

[GolfJay]

You've made me a bit said Josh :(
Never been a massive fan of completely smoothed bumpers, the front looks good, I much prefer the look of the full euro rub strip with smooth plate recess though. Also the rear looks a bit odd, maybe when the wheels are back on it will all come together nicely.

Also where about's are you going to be running the plate? People often smooth their front bumper then clutter it all back up again with the plate slapped in the grille lol.

On another note, nice lot of cleaning gear! I plan on stacking mine back up when I get the new vehicle.

Hopefully none of that sounded too harsh, you know I love you really Josh! You deserve my honest opinion lol, and i'm sure it'll all come together when you've got it as low as you want it with the turbos back on!

I know exactly what you're saying. BUT, I think once this is lower again, it'll just work.

Number plate on the dash/in the window :y: I drove like that for monthes in my smoothed Polo!

[m11ler]

I know exactly what you're saying. BUT, I think once this is lower again, it'll just work.

Number plate on the dash/in the window :y: I drove like that for monthes in my smoothed Polo!

Yeah i'm hoping it will all come together when it's back how Josh want's it, and knowing his attention to detail i'm sure it'll be wicked.

In regards to plate in the window, Essex isn't the best place to be running it there unfortunately :n: Piggies will be all over you like a rash.

[GolfJay]

Sorry, these are OZ Turbos aren't they lol. COnfused with Ronal Turbos for a second there!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

I agree it looks weird at the moment Grant! But reserve your final judgement till i've got it sitting properly, and got the wheels on (on that note, I ordered some eibach camber shims for the rear tonight)
Without the rubstrip on the rear I think it makes it look fatter. Which without wide wheels looks silly!

And yeh, for now the plate will have to stay on the grill apart from cleaning/photo times and shows. Essex traffic police love making themselves look busy and I'll get pulled all the time!

I'm gonna get the wheels on this weekend, and get it lower for some proper photos. :)


Oh and Grant, whats the new vehicle going to be?

[m11ler]

I agree it looks weird at the moment Grant! But reserve your final judgement till i've got it sitting properly, and got the wheels on (on that note, I ordered some eibach camber shims for the rear tonight)
Without the rubstrip on the rear I think it makes it look fatter. Which without wide wheels looks silly!

And yeh, for now the plate will have to stay on the grill apart from cleaning/photo times and shows. Essex traffic police love making themselves look busy and I'll get pulled all the time!

I'm gonna get the wheels on this weekend, and get it lower for some proper photos. :)


Oh and Grant, whats the new vehicle going to be?

Judgement reserved! I look forward to some new pics, on another note, can see you've used your cleaning gear, any good?

And I'm going for an E46 saloon matey, want some reliability but still needs to look cool as fuck ha

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Judgement reserved! I look forward to some new pics, on another note, can see you've used your cleaning gear, any good?

And I'm going for an E46 saloon matey, want some reliability but still needs to look cool as fuck ha

Ooh moving up in the world, diesel I presume?

And yeh man, I'd pretty much advise using any Poorboys products, So far all the ones I've used are good :)

[m11ler]

Ooh moving up in the world, diesel I presume?

And yeh man, I'd pretty much advise using any Poorboys products, So far all the ones I've used are good :)

Nope I want the 2.2 straight six petrol lol, still a yob at heart!
Yeah I don't actually think I have any poorboys products, will definitely look in to it when I update the cleaning bits though.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Put the wheels on for the weekend. Haven't lowered it any further, I'll do that once its better weather and the wheels are staying on.

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[GolfJay]

YES! <3

Stunning!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

YES! <3

Stunning!

Cheers bro :hug:

[JoeHindle]

Ooooosh! That's what in talking about!

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[m11ler]

Ok you was right, that's proper sexy lol

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Ok you was right, that's proper sexy lol

Sidestrips need to go too though!

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Ooooosh! That's what in talking about!

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2, to piss Chr15 off.

Thanks :D

[JoeHindle]

Thanks :D

Get dem strips smoothed y0!

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[jayline]

This is jaw droppingly sexy! Love the smoothed bumper combined with the wheels etc.... You deserve a pat on the back as its not ott but still stands out and looks amazing :)

[JoshFurioBrookes]

This is jaw droppingly sexy! Love the smoothed bumper combined with the wheels etc.... You deserve a pat on the back as its not ott but still stands out and looks amazing :)

Cheers bud, thats what I'm aiming for, subtle but sexy :cool:

[DanViner]

Lovely car

Lookin at one of these myself after seeing how well yours has turned out

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Lovely car

Lookin at one of these myself after seeing how well yours has turned out

Cheers man, they don't take much to be a decent little car!

[k2thecsaxo]

Looks awesome mate great progress !

[Liam-westcoast]

Looks amazing that does mate! i really want a set of oz turbos for mine, Look so good

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looks awesome mate great progress !

Looks amazing that does mate! i really want a set of oz turbos for mine, Look so good

Cheers peoples..

Liam there are some sets floating about in 4x108, pretty rare though!

[Liam-westcoast]

Cheers peoples..

Liam there are some sets floating about in 4x108, pretty rare though!

yeah i missed out on a set on ebay quite cheap, and also missed out on haps purple oz turbos of his fiesta when he broke it :n:

[JoshFurioBrookes]

yeah i missed out on a set on ebay quite cheap, and also missed out on haps purple oz turbos of his fiesta when he broke it :n:

I was about to mention them! They would look sick on your 106. I prefer mine without centre caps now...not sure why, but I need some new wheel bolts to smarten them up!

[Liam-westcoast]

I was about to mention them! They would look sick on your 106. I prefer mine without centre caps now...not sure why, but I need some new wheel bolts to smarten them up!

yeah i think they look good without the centre caps as well mate. yeah i know would have looked amazing. hopefully they will come back up for sale. :y:

[LSOfreak]

yeah i missed out on a set on ebay quite cheap, and also missed out on haps purple oz turbos of his fiesta when he broke it :n:

the fiesta on hydraulics? that dude doesnt live far from me, epic car, did he break it??

[JoshFurioBrookes]

the fiesta on hydraulics? that dude doesnt live far from me, epic car, did he break it??

Yehh Haps's mk5. He broke it, bought a standard Bora, had it on rotiforms, bagged and interior retrim within about 3 weeks, then after 1 week of it being like that sold it!

[LSOfreak]

ahh never knew he broke it :(

although i haven't seen it driving around since the summer :detective:

what a waste for a vw boring..