yesterday i swapped my trusty fr tdi for this
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nice !!!
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nice !!!
Yesterday i swapped my trusty FR TDI for this
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you swapped your old diesel for a SEAT grill?
lol lol
well ata least you went for the best colour
yesterday i spent a lot of time in bedford Alex at AKS tuning fixed my g201 ABS sensor jobbie and fitted the sachs uprate clutch can now put the power down which is nice.
had a few issues as we found out my car had never had a brake fluid change so tasked his to do that but the rear caliper wasnt playing the game couldnt get it undone. eventually came off but cross threaded. lucky alex had a spare all be it Green from a skoda fitted and back on the road
would defo recommend Alex and AKS tuning to any one really helpful guy and cracking prices.
he also fitted subframe shimes and bolts whilst he was at it.
cheers again Alex if you read this.
Lee
Alex at AKS tuning fixed my g201 ABS sensor jobbie and fitted the sachs uprate clutch can now put the power down which is nice. had a few issues as we found out my car had never had a brake fluid change so tasked his to do that but the rear caliper wasnt playing the game couldnt get it undone. eventually came off but cross threaded. lucky alex had a spare all be it Green from a skoda
fitted and back on the roadwould defo recommend Alex and AKS tuning to any one really helpful guy and cracking prices.
he also fitted subframe shimes and bolts whilst he was at it.
cheers again Alex if you read this.
Lee
Spent 3 hours on this:
Before:
After:
Anybody mention the right height and I'll knack you...I want it lowered more than you do...
Also quit the stumpy aerial club as reception was pants! Stock one back on
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Before:
After:
Anybody mention the right height and I'll knack you...I want it lowered more than you do...
Also quit the stumpy aerial club as reception was pants! Stock one back on
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Spent 3 hours on this:
Before:
After:
Anybody mention the right height and I'll knack you...I want it lowered more than you do...
Also quit the stumpy aerial club as reception was pants! Stock one back on
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I would like to do this with mine, what is the procedure required? What is needed? Also is it an off caliper job?
Spent 3 hours on this:
Before:
After:
Anybody mention the right height and I'll knack you...I want it lowered more than you do...
Also quit the stumpy aerial club as reception was pants! Stock one back on
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Looks miles better. Is this a 4x4? It's just the ride height makes it look like a landrover or summet (Hee Hee)
A comedian eh? That has just cost you a set of 18s and so Eibach ProLines.... PM for delivery details please
I wanna do this to my calipers too.
Does it void the warranty?
Is it hard to do yourself?
Is powdercoating better than spraying?
And how expensive is powder coating on calipers?
Did you get all that?sorry
Like needy toddlers...
Warranty: Not a clue, don't have warranty anymore, don't care
Hard: Nah! Depending on how you want to do it... lift the car, pull the wheels off, optionally pull the calipers off and get paintin'! Only a bit harder if you are going to take the calipers off and spray/powdercoat them...
Powdercoat vs spray: No clue...I went proper peasant style and brushed it on. Hammerite Smooth Red. Job done.
Powder coating price: No clue. Not entirely sure that the process entails to be honest.
My procedure...(don't use this, as I am one who seeks quick rewards regardless of long-term consequences)
1)Lift car and do all safety crap (axle stands, wheel blocks etc etc)
2) Remove wheel and put aside for an alloy cleaning jobbie while I wait for paint to dry
3) Spray cheapo Halfords caliper cleaner all over the place (don't get it in your eyes. hurts)
4) Quick rub down and rinse off
5) Get out the wire brush and start hackin and brushing away at all the crud till it's nice and smooth and no chips.
6) Clean again
7) Get paintin, I did 3 coatsm each 15 mins apart
8) Clean alloys and put back on
9) Wait impatiently till the paint is barely touch dry and drive around to show off your new "mod"
Optional:
Drive to car parts shop for a bottle of coolant because you realise that your coolant is 1/4 inch under the MIN line...
PS... I didn't take calipers off so it's a good from far, far from good job hehehe suits me fine. Nobody's going to inspect my brakes.
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Yeah defo. I did just the front an the tiny tin is barely touched really. Could do about 5 coats for all 4 calipers easily.
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Drove it back to SEAT after 4 days of ownership with a clattering from the rear (turned out to be a broken spring) and they're also fixing some other faults and giving it a service and valet, I got a loan car, a brand new Panda and its shocking. I've never had such a roley-poley ride in a car
Drove it back to SEAT after 4 days of ownership with a clattering from the rear (turned out to be a broken spring) and they're also fixing some other faults and giving it a service and valet, I got a loan car, a brand new Panda and its shocking. I've never had such a roley-poley ride in a car
A PANDA?!
totally brilliant. i bet they watched you drive away in it whilst laughing.Hope your car is better soon
yesterday i spent a lot of time in bedford
had a few issues as we found out my car had never had a brake fluid change so tasked his to do that but the rear caliper wasnt playing the game couldnt get it undone. eventually came off but cross threaded. lucky alex had a spare all be it Green from a skoda
would defo recommend Alex and AKS tuning to any one really helpful guy and cracking prices.
he also fitted subframe shimes and bolts whilst he was at it.
cheers again Alex if you read this.
Lee
Alex does my work now aswell
Got my bumper and near side front panel smashed up On the plus side I'll now be getting my front bumper resprayed and freshened up.
£300 out of pocket, all because it's not worth risking the claim on insurance
On the plus side I'll now be getting my front bumper resprayed and freshened up.£300 out of pocket, all because it's not worth risking the claim on insurance
yesterday i spent a lot of time in bedford
had a few issues as we found out my car had never had a brake fluid change so tasked his to do that but the rear caliper wasnt playing the game couldnt get it undone. eventually came off but cross threaded. lucky alex had a spare all be it Green from a skoda
would defo recommend Alex and AKS tuning to any one really helpful guy and cracking prices.
he also fitted subframe shimes and bolts whilst he was at it.
cheers again Alex if you read this.
Lee
Haha, Alex was just saying you left with a green caliper
Sussed who you are when talking to him, accepted you on Faceache 
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well I had a parcel today my team Heko wind deflectors arrived now fitted along with all the clips Bargain £28 for a set of 4 from Ebay shipped from Hungary absolutely spot on. No more rain p*ssing in when I open the window a little
Thanks a lot Shnazzle. I just had a good laugh at that
I'll have a look at powder coating, but will probs spray them in the end
cheers pal
No prob. Your laughter sustains me
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