Our new Golf V

[staceFace]

I dont think it needs to be said as its an obvious, but have fun and look after her.

[WEDEL.1]

Thanks all for your support.

Toady in Adelaide, it was only 37C, so I thought it was good idea to remove the standard "Edition" Alloys, put on the mudflaps and bolt on the new 16" Namib rims with the 205/55X16 Pirelli P7 tyres, ready for our departure on Friday morning for the DOVW.

The new Tommy Bar was used to remove & replace all wheels. This made it much easier for someone who is now too old to be mucking around with this sort of stuff.



As the jack pads I ordered from the USA had not yet arrived, I improvised with what I had available.



Front (first) mudflap on





Front wheel is on.



Rear mudflap is on, rear wheel is going on. In the background is the fan to try to reduce the heat in the carport.

[WEDEL.1]

The left side is now complete. Not as good a look as I'd hoped



RHS before;



And after;



Julia gets the first drive;

[WEDEL.1]

All up, it was a 4.5 hour job. There were many times when I wished I'd got Solitaire to put on the mudflaps, what a job....never ever again......

[DubSteve]

Nice one Maris but I'd paint those mudflaps if I was you!

[WEDEL.1]

The front, back or both...what colour?

[WEDEL.1]

As an interesting? point, the new rim/tyre combo weighs 20.5 kg, the old 16.5 kg.

Maris

[gtimk5]

Once you have done a couple of sets of mudflaps it is an easy job Maris.
Car looks good and I reckon you would never do it mate but a set of lower springs would suit it.
Got some GTI shocks and springs here
Andrew

[WEDEL.1]

Once you have done a couple of sets of mudflaps it is an easy job Maris.
Car looks good and I reckon you would never do it mate but a set of lower springs would suit it.
Got some GTI shocks and springs here
Andrew

GTI springs & shocks would lower it by 15mm?

It would look good like that, without stopping me from entering or leaving our driveway.....

[staceFace]

Do it Do it DO IT!

[gtimk5]

20m/m I think Maris. Do them chep for you too mate.

[Mischa]

mmm yes slightly lower would look great. that white is so white! i personally wouldnt colour code the mudflaps, especially since hte surrounding area isnt colourcoded

[gtimk5]

Its possible to have too much of the same colour I think...

[Water Boy]

Yeah looks mint Maris... Maybe later on the GTI suspension

[WEDEL.1]

Do it Do it DO IT!

mmmm, it's an interesting concept....mustn't tell Julia just yet....

Maris