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Old 2nd November 2010, 11:41   #1
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Default Not a saxo, but my latest project...MK4 Golf Turbo - 'The Rusty Customz - Project MK4 MoreDoor'

Kept meaning to put a progress thread up on here, as its the forum I will always keep coming back to, no matter what car I have!

I sold my last VTS back in June. I wasn't in a major rush to buy something else, as I could have always used public transport or something for a while. But I had a craving for something VAG for a while and with money burning a hole in my pocket, I went out to look at a few Boras and MK4 Golfs.

I looked at a couple of well overpriced sheds. Some that had shocking resprays and overspray, some that had manky smelly interiors, some that just didnt look as mint nor have enough history to live up to my meticulous standards.

I'd spent the day go karting over Heathrow way and decided to rinse Mcdonalds free wifi and trawl Autotrader for local cars. Then a very reasonably priced 2001 Y-reg, silver mk4, 5dr silver golf 1.8T, popped up in my autotrader search, that was actually on our way home. So thought it would be rude not to view it on the way.

We got there and had a look around it. It was so clean (and by clean, I mean up to my standards of clean!!) Had a look through the fully stamped VW history. It drove so well too! Everything all added up perfectly. And the price at which it was advertised was too good to walk away from. So I made the guy a cheeky £150 cheaper offer (used the missing locking wheel nut bartering tactic) which he knocked me back to £100 off and I ripped his hand off! So I became the proud owner of a very mint, highly maintained, 100% standard MK4 silver 5dr Golf 1.8T. A perfect basis for me to start a new project on......

Heres a couple of pictures of when I got it.







First jobs on the list were.

*Remove Rear wiper
*Take 'Golf' and 'GTI' off the boot
*Change the fishing rod style aerial for a stumpy style from a Civic Type R
*Remove all standard mudflaps
*Change the horrible wood trim effect gearknob to a nice Richbrook equivalent.

And I gave the car a good going over with a bucket of soapy water.
It was looking so much better already :-)





I then decided to tackle the height issue. For convenience and price purposes, I opted for a set of Eibach Sportline springs, which lowered the car 45mm on the front and 35mm on the rear.





It was nice to have a lowered car, but I wanted something a bit different. So I managed to source a set of 9x18" BBS CH reps through work. Fitted up a set of 215/40/18 tyres, for a bit of stretch and got them on the car. This was literally a day before Trax in September. So I was pleased I had my new wheels on for then, although I wasn't happy with the stance. So coilovers and spacers were ordered immediately...

Here it is on my stand at Trax...



And now we get to my most recent modification. I managed to get Apex coilovers for next to nothing through work and also sourced 12mm hubcentric spacers for the front and 16mm for the rear.

All this was fitted a couple of weeks ago by our workshop technicians.
I've had to keep the car at a sensible height for the moment as the ARB was fouling on the driveshaft when we originally lowered it on the coilovers. So I have to get the ARB sorted asap then it will be going right down to the ground and I'll be getting 25mm rear spacers and putting my 16mm ones to the front.

Heres a couple of pictures as it stands now.






Look forward to peoples comments, good or bad. I will keep this thread updated with whatever I do to it.

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Old 2nd November 2010, 12:25   #2
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thanks mate.

I've got some nice plans for this, money permitting. So we will see what next year holds.
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Old 2nd November 2010, 13:51   #4
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Not bad for a 5 door Hope you don't go down the usually DUB route and try something different
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looks awsome ive got a mk 4 turbo now aswell i saw it at trax love the wheels same wheels i want what have you got planned for it ?
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Cheers mate. I didn't really need a 5 door, but it came up at a good price and I thought, why not be different and mod a 5dr instead of a 3dr lol.
If I'm honest, there are so many dubbers out there that everything you can possibly do has been done already.. But we shall see what happens.

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looks awsome ive got a mk 4 turbo now aswell i saw it at trax love the wheels same wheels i want what have you got planned for it ?
Thanks fella
I'm on the lookout for some 10" rears in the CH's. Might even have to buy genuine ones if I can't get Porsche or BMW fitment reps.
I'll be doing the CH's in a mad colour/finish for next years shows hopefully. Haven't decided what yet though!
I'm planning on sorting the lowering out next. May even give the ARB a bash 2moro night. Then maybe smooth R32 kit. Or possibly smooth US bump strips all round. Really dont know kit wise yet, as there is so much out there for them. But getting the stance right is my top priority for now.
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ARB has been removed now. Did it in the pitch black last night. Was an experience in itself!



Looking forward to being able to lower it right down on the coilovers now..
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nicegolf mate,love the rims!!

pics of bay and interior?
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Thanks mate.

Nothing special anywhere else at the moment. Engine may even stay standard on this one, as its going to be for show boating, not going fast lol!
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Love the title Project MoreDoor.

VW's look good in Silver, look 'fresh'
Good progress so far.

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VW's look good in Silver, look 'fresh'
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I love silver when its all clean. I miss my first silver saxo, that looked so fresh when cleaned and polished!

I'm thinking of getting a genuine R32 front bumper if one comes up for decent money. Will then get it all smoothed out. Still don't really know what to do with the back end. I've got to sort a smaller rear badge out, as its currently got no badge on it, as the huge VW one on there was horrid!

I will update with more pics once its lowered more and I'm happy with the stance. Really looking forward to that, as that the main thing I wanted to get spot on.
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Looks good mate, not too keen on the 5drs my self though.

I miss my golf, i love how the arches come out as well.
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No I wasn't keen on the five doors really until I saw some real inspirational ones.





I absolutely love the wide arches too. Can get some mega wide wheels under them!!
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Both of them pics are pure sex

Ive been thinking about getting another golf, just for the wide look they have anout them Also, the recaro seats are awesome
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Recaros are sooo comfortable. I was thinking about getting mine trimmed in leather at some point. Either that or source some nice RS4 seats ot something.
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they look awsome i thin my favourite thing about mine is the recaro's
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Are the RS4 seats the same as the Audi S3 seats? If so, YES...Do it
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Something like these maybe. Out of a B7 RS4. Mega money though!!

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Something like these maybe. Out of a B7 RS4. Mega money though!!
And the Corsa VXR, Focus RS and i think the R26 Megane too..

They are Reacro something or others
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Very nice! The seats from Boras, Octavia Mk1s and other Mk4 Golfs are all a direct swap.

Just out of curiosity, are you going to be ratting this? "Rusty Customz"?
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