What next for my gti (56k no)

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:05

Hi all, ive recently bought a mkiv and have set aboyt sprucing her up a bit, its a 150bhp 1.8t, silver with black leather recaros

Anyway she is currently as pictured, i recently acquired the CH's from vag drivers forum member and lowered suspension (to be fitted saturday)

I am also getting the stock exhaust modded with two stainless steel tips to point outwards (dont want a loud after market exhaust)

Other plans include brake upgrade and finally remap to circa 200bhp

My main point on concern is what to do with the exterior, car is fitted with ms design front and rear valance and skirts. And i had colour coded fogs which ive replaced with std black grill. the front valance has grown on me since i changed the fogs, and i like the skirts, but the valance does not match the rest of the kit and to me looks a bit much? i have a colour coded v6 rear apron which i may fit, but would that look wierd with the kit thats on it, ideally id like the valance that matches the kit but i cant find it.

Anyone any suggestions and any opinions (good or bad) on how the car looks are welcome

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:06

James_N · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:10

looks nice and subtle as it is atm, cant see much that needs doing to it now. Anything else might be a bit OTT imo.

FincH · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:12

Looks nice that.

Would probably leave it as it is.

Big Chris · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:12

I think it looks awesome mate, easily one of the nicest MkIV Golfs I've seen.

I don't think I'd actually change anything on it, other than the driver...

iCraig · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:15

Stop, step away from the exterior. Its fine, infact its lovely, don't spoil it.

If you must, mod the inside a bit then, but tastefully.

Burbleflop · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:15

What year is it? Seems strange for the I in GTI to not be in red.

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:16

cheers for the replies what i was actually wondering was the exterior a nit much? i was gonna put a more subtle back valance on, was wondering is the one i have too fussy? im more of an oem kinda styler myself

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:18

its 2001, its the 150bhp version the red i is 180bhp

Mic · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:19

boards.ie much?

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:21

sorry? i am on boards a lot

if thats what you mean !

Burbleflop · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:23

Cyrus said:
its 2001, its the 150bhp version the red i is 180bhp

Ah, maybe it's different for petrols then. My 150bhp 2002 diesel (now at about 195bhp) has a red I.

Anyway, nice looking car. Please don't go OTT on the exterior

Enfield · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:23

Swap out those orange indicator bulbs for some silver ones

Cyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:26

150bhp diesel is the top of the line diesel should have red t and d aswell?

Barry Smalley · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:26

BBS LM's and coilovers - job done.

Mic · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:27

Cyrus said:
sorry? i am on boards a lot if thats what you mean !

Just saying i recognised the car from there.

Burbleflop · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:31

Cyrus said:
150bhp diesel is the top of the line diesel should have red t and d aswell?

Nope, the GT TDI PD 150 doesn't have TDI anywhere on it, just GTI. The 130bhp diesels have TDI (no red I).

MaXXeH · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:42

my bros golf gti 1.8t has a red I and that is 150bhp they all have a red I i am sure they do.

rare · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:44

The wheels are awesome! Looks very nice

Burbleflop · 30 Jan 2006 at 22:48

Does it not have a centre rear headrest? I thought all the 150bhp MK IV's had?