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Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:09 pm
by Nath&Alex
Thought I’d do a build thread for my new van now I‘ve found somewhere to host my pictures!!
I picked up my van last month, the previous owner used it as a daily drive and advertisement for his detailing business.
It’s a 2012 1.6TDi Match in Reflex Silver with only 65300 miles on the clock, full service history and two previous owners though it was preregistered so I‘m the 4th owner on the log book.
Only mods it had when I picked it up was seriously lowered with Stance+ coilovers and John Brown 18“ steels
My current plans are touran rear seats, Front and rear carpets, touran dash and door cards, stereo upgrade, retrofit OEM parking sensors, side rail cover, mk4 lights, mk4 rear bumper, hybrid front bumper and front and rear brake upgrade. In the future I would love to do a TSI conversion with DSG as I loved my Polo AW GTI
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:01 pm
by Nath&Alex
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:21 pm
by kobat79
Very nice, dude. Looks a minter. Love the steelies. It always surprise me the difference a simple rail cover makes!
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Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:07 pm
by Nath&Alex
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:53 pm
by Doc
Those hubs only come on the lower powered Caddys with the smaller front brakes.
Mk5 GTI front hubs are exactly the same part as is found on the Caddy with the removable calliper carrier so don't go paying a premium for GTI specific parts.
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:57 pm
by Nath&Alex
Cheers for your feedback Doc
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:08 pm
by HaaJeHaa
Steelies looks so good!
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:54 pm
by Nath&Alex
Some new parts came from AUTODOC today, first time I have used them. Took a little while to come but worth it for quality parts!!
It may look lovely on the outside but need a little TLC underneath. So new rear bearings and drop links for the rear to install this weekend
My wife is already saying it’s a money pit
What the consensus with powerflex bushes for the rear end? Standard purples or series black?
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:00 pm
by snuffegull
This thing is clean!
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:07 pm
by Nath&Alex
snuffegull wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:00 pm
This thing is clean!
Cheers mate
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:44 pm
by Vanmandan
This thing is a stunner mate, so clean. i have probs scrolled past it but do you know what your lowered on?
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:52 pm
by Nath&Alex
Vanmandan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:44 pm
This thing is a stunner mate, so clean. i have probs scrolled past it but do you know what your lowered on?
Cheers mate
It’s lowered on Stance+ coilovers on the front, has a fliped rear axle and lowering shackle kit on back (not sure who’s) the damper is rather rusted on the back but does look black so possibly stance+ also.
I’m planning to put the darkside development tub approved Bilstein coilover kit on when funds allow.
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk ... roved.html
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:45 am
by Baldspeed Racing
looks so sweet dude, ive been looking at the Rok wheels as love them. do you run spacers on it or not just to give me an idea on how wide they would sit?
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:37 pm
by Nath&Alex
Baldspeed Racing wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:45 am
looks so sweet dude, ive been looking at the Rok wheels as love them. do you run spacers on it or not just to give me an idea on how wide they would sit?
Cheers buddy
My wheels are John Brown steel wheels and I run them without spacers. There is a little bit of rubbing on the inner edge when hard lock due to width which only come into play when manoeuvring. They are totally fine for normal driving
Re: Nath‘s Reflex Silver 1.6TDI Match
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:52 pm
by Vanmandan
Nath&Alex wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:52 pm
Cheers mate
It’s lowered on Stance+ coilovers on the front, has a fliped rear axle and lowering shackle kit on back (not sure who’s) the damper is rather rusted on the back but does look black so possibly stance+ also.
I’m planning to put the darkside development tub approved Bilstein coilover kit on when funds allow.
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk ... roved.html
i would be interested in buying your set up in the future when you get the naughty dark side setup mate. looks sweet. less is more