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Picked up some smooth side strips to colour code the car. I have a brand new front bumper strip just need to get a rear one and get them painted!!! Looks way better colour coded!!! :)

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    Getting the sponges out!!!

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    Really happy with the height and ride of the car. The AP coilovers are absolutely fantastic, better than stock suspension and really good for daily driving!!! :) A quick photo when I was giving it a

  • Top car, I nearly bought the version with body kit last year for my wife but the flywheel was on its way out. Yours look spot on.

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Fitting the spoiler was pretty straight forward, just a bit fiddly. 3 screws where the original 3rd brake light is mounted and some 3M adhesive tape to seal the edge as originally fitted! New 3rd brake light works sweet too!!! :)

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Paint match and fit are perfect, proper happy!!! Will be getting my side strips and bump strips painted soon...... :)

All painting was done by my friend at http://www.spray-shack.co.uk They specialise in painting small-ish parts and offer a post and return service. Check them out their work is awesome!!!

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Got my wheel centres back the other day, very impressed with the finish, they're like brand new!!!

Still waiting for my rims to come back from the polishers tho..........maybe this week??? :)

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Nice thread dude! Car is looking good. Good to see subtle mods :-)

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Thanks man! Appreciate the comments!! :) More to come soon!!

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Finally got my wheels back from the polishers, look mint!!! Will get some better photos when I build the wheels! :) Gonna seal them with some poorboys wheel sealant before I put them on. Only 4 weeks till the Polo Social!!! :)

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Managed to pick some Gti Side Skirts :) Bit tricky to fit, but worth it! Love fitting genuine VW parts!!

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Just need tyres now, build the wheels and get all the side strips colour coded, hopefully in time for the Polo Social!! :)

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Finally my wheels are on! :) Heres some new pics!

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Few pics at the jet wash the other day!

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Mad to think it started out like this!!! :)post-922479-0-64590900-1451692031.jpg

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On 10/04/2016 at 21:05, VEEDUBPOLOTDI said:

Paint match and fit are perfect, proper happy!!! Will be getting my side strips and bump strips painted soon...... :)

All painting was done by my friend at http://www.spray-shack.co.uk They specialise in painting small-ish parts and offer a post and return service. Check them out their work is awesome!!!

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Hiya mate, how much did you pick up that GTI 9n3 Spoiler for? And plus how easy was it to fit I.e how many bolts were there etc? 

Cameron

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