2015 MK7 Golf GTD

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The brakes were showing some signs of rust so the hammerite came out and cleaned everything up.
Booked in the PMG next week, can’t wait to see the results!

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Chris Mac

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Had the car detailed and GTechnic Crystal Serum Ultra applies by @big_pete, absolutely superb job, I was speechless at how well the car came up. It’s changed colour and the shine is so deep.
No professional arty farty photos, just a couple after washing it yesterday.

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DC.

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Nice to see a clean and tidy GTD. Some are absolute dogs 8-(
 

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It’s great, I want to see it lowered with the spacers then decide if I’ll keep it for another while or trade it. I’d love something fast and noisy, an RS3 would be superb. I might just do the bike test next year and get a bike.
 

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Really exciting update, somehow the rear wiper arm cracked, so I put a new one on today. Mechanicing 101, needed a 13mm spanner and a hammer!
Still, minor annoyance sorted. Springs and spacers ordered, should go in this week or next.
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Excellent thanks. I’ve two boys 1&3. Taking a run out to see a few this weekend.
 

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In a day of deeply interesting updates, my wheel nut cover removal tool arrive. Annoyed me it was missing when I got the car, getting close to OEM+ now.....
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That's sitting really nicely. What MPG does the GTD realistically return?
 

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Not a huge amount to report, this covid shutdown is causing me to start cleaning things I’ve never cleaned before ^o). Cars just turn 36k and, while I keep thinking of selling, can’t really find something similar without spending considerably more. Test drove an S3 last week and it just didn't tick all the boxes. M4 is the most likely replacement at the minute.
Anyway, springs have properly settled and it got a coat of hybrid last week, awesome stuff @Big Pimp!!

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