Black on black 2.0
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Black on black 2.0
Hey
Figured i would earn my keep and start a build thread of sorts. Although she's my daily so it wont be too drastic.
Bought as this...
IMG_0806 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
Straight into the garage for a good once over and a timing belt as the service history is a bit inconclusive. Better safe than sorry and all that. Needed a handbrake mechanism.. 100 notes from VW.. Few other small bits and pieces, couple of bulbs etc. But generally all fit and well. Ready for my attention then.
Today. A good scrub at the van to see how the paint work really is. The answer, it needs a machine polish. But thats ok. Inside needs a deep clean but the seats will be getting changed so i'll do those two jobs at once. Passenger side wing mirror missing its cover but thats in the post already.
Fitted my new wheels also. Some Bola B1s. And also some Heko wind deflectors.
IMG_0956 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
Tomorrow i'll be lowering her if all goes to plan.
Figured i would earn my keep and start a build thread of sorts. Although she's my daily so it wont be too drastic.
Bought as this...
IMG_0806 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
Straight into the garage for a good once over and a timing belt as the service history is a bit inconclusive. Better safe than sorry and all that. Needed a handbrake mechanism.. 100 notes from VW.. Few other small bits and pieces, couple of bulbs etc. But generally all fit and well. Ready for my attention then.
Today. A good scrub at the van to see how the paint work really is. The answer, it needs a machine polish. But thats ok. Inside needs a deep clean but the seats will be getting changed so i'll do those two jobs at once. Passenger side wing mirror missing its cover but thats in the post already.
Fitted my new wheels also. Some Bola B1s. And also some Heko wind deflectors.
IMG_0956 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
Tomorrow i'll be lowering her if all goes to plan.
Last edited by jamieprang on Fri Feb 16, 2018 2:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Black on black 2.0 TDi 140
Smart lad
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Re: Black on black 2.0 TDi 140
Thanks man. Appreciate it.
Its absolutely baltic here today so unsure if lowering will be finished or not, but it has started. Intermittent breaks required to defrost hands/feet/face/eyes etc etc.
Its absolutely baltic here today so unsure if lowering will be finished or not, but it has started. Intermittent breaks required to defrost hands/feet/face/eyes etc etc.
"A mk2 is like that really hot chick, who was really really cool, and no matter how badly you were treated, you kept going back"
- jamieprang
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Re: Black on black 2.0 TDi 140
Finally got the lowering completed and pretty happy with how she sits and looks. Not going crazy low as she still needs to be somewhat usable/practical.
IMG_0972 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
IMG_0971 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
IMG_0972 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
IMG_0971 by jamie simpson, on Flickr
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Re: Black on black 2.0 TDi 140
Stealth van, maybe light tint on the front windows??
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- jamieprang
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Yep! Thats what i'm going for. Tints where possible all round. Black carpet in the back. And black leather seats when i can find them.
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Yeah. Good stuff your cook in the summer make sure the air con is gassed.
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Nice van, what's your views on the wind deflectors. How well do they fit and look?
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Re: Black on black 2.0
S'ok i live in Scotland. I don't think high temperatures will be an issue here.
Thanks man. They fit really well actually. I bought a similar set for my T5 so i had no worries buying these ones. Look great (imo) and a nice snug fit.
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Fair enough
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Did you get them from eBay as listed for £24.82
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Re: Black on black 2.0
eBay yes, but they were 27.49 from a company called mk.tuning11
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Do they interfere with the window or channel in any way?
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Nope. They slot right in and don't have an effect on anything. Window goes up and down as before. No rubbing and no leaks.
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Re: Black on black 2.0
Thanks for the info I will get some on order.