After 5 hours of intensive cleaning yesterday I am now on my way to start 2 days of mods 
Will update with pics as they are done!
Will update with pics as they are done!
Next mods today!
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Ok so first mod of the day complete... Had front tints replaced as wasn't happy with original job and colour of tint. Really happy with this job...
Second job of the day is laser wheel alignment using hunter kit now the coilovers have settled with a little camber on the rear to help with clearance when car loaded with family and luggage etc!
Second job of the day is laser wheel alignment using hunter kit now the coilovers have settled with a little camber on the rear to help with clearance when car loaded with family and luggage etc!
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Yes lowered using AP coilovers by circa 50mm, front could come down a little more but I'm happy as it is.
10mm front, 12mm rear H&Rs
You spotted one of the next mods! They are being painted gloss black, pick up later this afternoon
Certainly needed the alignment doing...
Unfortunately one of the camber bolts is seized so need to get that sorted and come back... Grrrr
Unfortunately one of the camber bolts is seized so need to get that sorted and come back... Grrrr
10mm front, 12mm rear H&Rs
You spotted one of the next mods! They are being painted gloss black, pick up later this afternoon
Very nice, look forward to seeing that, am debating whether to do my rear diffuser and fog covers gloss too.
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A little update...
Was hoping I'd be able to take this back in the car in case wanted to put it back on at any point if we sold the car but don't think it's gonna fit!
First stage of custom pipe
Still waiting for the rear diffuser to be returned from the body shop which is frustrating as likely to hold us up soon...
Was hoping I'd be able to take this back in the car in case wanted to put it back on at any point if we sold the car but don't think it's gonna fit!
First stage of custom pipe
Still waiting for the rear diffuser to be returned from the body shop which is frustrating as likely to hold us up soon...
Finally the painted bits have arrived...
We can now progress the exhaust build....
We can now progress the exhaust build....
Being done by DKU Exhausts in Wednesbury, recommended to me by Midlands Car Care. Seem to know their stuff, been really delayed though as waiting for the rear diffuser all day, it should have been back from the painter Tuesday morning....
Looking good, looking forward to more pics.
On the OEM exhaust just have them cut it in one place and use a sleeve clamp to connect up when returning to stock, that way it should fit in the car with rear seats down.
On the OEM exhaust just have them cut it in one place and use a sleeve clamp to connect up when returning to stock, that way it should fit in the car with rear seats down.
GjrBartlett
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Looks awesome mate....
What was the £ to get your rear diffuser & mirrors done gloss black, looking to get mine done in the next week or two?
Cheers, Gaz.
What was the £ to get your rear diffuser & mirrors done gloss black, looking to get mine done in the next week or two?
Cheers, Gaz.
I paid for them with other bits but I think it was £80 for the rear diffuser and £40 per grill including smoothing etc so £160 all in. Top notch job too
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Cheers for the prices.
Is the rear diffuser removal, a bumper off job?
Likewise with the mirror covers, I'll need to remove them & take the car away from the bodyshop due to work commitments. Can I drive around safely/legally with mirror covers fitted?
Is the rear diffuser removal, a bumper off job?
Likewise with the mirror covers, I'll need to remove them & take the car away from the bodyshop due to work commitments. Can I drive around safely/legally with mirror covers fitted?
On a proper ramp rear valance can be removed with the bumper on but without its a bumper off to avoid damage and a lot of frustration.
Mirror covers are fairly simple to remove, and I can't see why it would be a problem to drive round without covers a few days
Mirror covers are fairly simple to remove, and I can't see why it would be a problem to drive round without covers a few days
GjrBartlett
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The rear diffuser comes off very easily without removing the bumper, even without a lift.
Did mine recently, twice.
Start at the sides, and gently but firmly pull backwards.
Each of the little plastic tabs should pop out one by one.
GjrBartlett
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Spoke to the body shop yesterday,
I've been quoted £200 for the rear diffuser & both mirror caps in gloss black, but this does involve taking the rear bumper off.
Tempted to get the bumper resprayed while it's off, as it's got a few chips & dinks in it. That'll be another £180 though.
I've been quoted £200 for the rear diffuser & both mirror caps in gloss black, but this does involve taking the rear bumper off.
Tempted to get the bumper resprayed while it's off, as it's got a few chips & dinks in it. That'll be another £180 though.
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Removed my display surround trim yesterday, looking at your pics, you've removed the black backing off yours prior to getting it painted, mine appears to be glued on & don't want to attempt to remove for fear of snapping it. How did you get yours off?
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Nope, just rear diffuser & both mirror covers in gloss black.
I think this price is slightly inflated, as the body shop states they will need to remove the rear bumper, to remove the diffuser.
FYI, I had the fog grills & lower splitter done in gloss black when I had my RS4 grill fitted last year.
I think this price is slightly inflated, as the body shop states they will need to remove the rear bumper, to remove the diffuser.
FYI, I had the fog grills & lower splitter done in gloss black when I had my RS4 grill fitted last year.
