Golf R32 - a fixer upper

[CharlySkunkWeed]

£93 for a set of genuine ones on eBay from Latvia. I think I’d probably end up going for those rather than dicking about with alternative badges etc, which will end up wrecking your head!

that said, looking at your photo I’d probably be tempted to get Micheal to paint the whole cap, then just get a VW badge/gel sticker the size of the current VW, thus leaving the area where the corroded chrome ring is in silver. If that makes sense?!

Yeah I've seen a few people do that but you can see the 4 holes. Wonder could he fill them ?

Think the colour match is the issue...
My wheels were refurbed by Michael and he didn’t want to do the star centre caps....
New ones then might be a slightly different shade of silver?

You think he wont paint the centres I have ? (Black at the min). If I did buy new (which i dont think i will) I'd definitely want them painted to match the wheels.

 

[svensktoppen]

Someone sent me this on FB, their local graphics company made them. Look dead on fitted.

Might look ok in a picture on the monitor. Will still obviously be stickers close up in real life. Never mind what they will look like after a bit of use...

Just get the OEM ones and be done, it's neither here nor there in the grand scheme of things.

Save yourself all the hassle and bother messing about.

And don't by from Latvia or whatever for the sake of a tenner

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

I'll get the ones on the wheels painted regardless. If I do get a new set they'll need painted to match the wheels and the other ones would be spares. May as well try some stickers in the off chance.
Tyres bought and collected today, thanks @RubberLover

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Turned out dead on for a tenner. £7 for the domed "stickers" though they're the hard aluminium backed type, not just a sticker. Then a couple of quid for the chrome vinyl. Probably wont last long but I've heard the £130+ OEM ones start corroding after 2 years anyhow.

Before paint. . .

After.. . .

 

[Smurf.]

Winner ....

 

[Modmedia]

Just read the whole thread beginning to end! Love all the wee jobs you’ve done and it’s a great improvement since you got it.

Good choice on wheel colour, painting wheels grey that were silver originally I have always hated.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Just read the whole thread beginning to end! Love all the wee jobs you’ve done and it’s a great improvement since you got it.

Good choice on wheel colour, painting wheels grey that were silver originally I have always hated.

Thanks. It's been the car I've done the most to in the shortest time frame , even though it was meant to be a car I never bothered with much. Mostly silly wee things to tidy it up that dont cost much (except the paintwork and wheels i seem seem to be going through)
I'm still tempted by a set of lowering springs and a nicer exhaust with only the cost of new putting me off.
I've seen a few with grey wheels that I really like, but they're lowered on fancy aftermarket rims which is a different story.

 

[svensktoppen]

Yes, I seem to recall the "not planning to do much" at the start

All the better for it and you seem to enjoy it so why the heck not! Get the springs and exhaust on

 

[Mel]

Yeah it was meant to be the run around for dump runs, taking the dog out etc

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Yeah it was meant to be the run around for dump runs, taking the dog out etc

Haven't done either . Though I have had the dog in the car, and stuff in the boot that i normally wouldn't carry.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Genuine wheels with new Hankook tyres fitted. Did a test fit and run to make sure all was well then fitted spacers and sealed the new powdercoat with Autofiness Caramics.
That's about it really.

 

[Martyn]

I loved my mk4 R32. Drove it for 2 1/2 years and sold it loosing £1k on the purchase price.

The amount of money I spent however - remap, huge brakes, exhaust - manifold, sports cats, backbox, cams, audio advice install, engine bay strut brace, alloy caps, bbs ch wheels.

I was even waxing the thing with £250 wax back in 2003.

Never ever again...

I absolutely love your project, it brings back so many good memories.

 

[Lyons]

I was thinking about your Mk4 this week Martyn! One of my most memorable RMS cars.

 

[Martyn]

I was thinking about your Mk4 this week Martyn! One of my most memorable RMS cars.

Yea it’s a shame my car is attributed to someone else it the members garage.

Whoops take that back!

Volkswagen R32 - RMS Garage

2003 VW Golf R32 3.2 litre v6 Dieselgeek shortshift linkage Superchipped Miltek stainless back box with twin 4" tailpipes Miltek high flow sports cats AEM cold air intake Schrick 264° Intake Camshaft mated to 260° Exhaust Camshaft ECS 335mm front brake disc upgrade ECS 296mm rear

rmsmotoring.com

 

[Martyn]

And the mk5:

Volkswagen Mk5 R32 - RMS Garage

3.2 litre v6 Audio Advice boot build with: Alpine 200wri double din head unit Alpine sound processor Focal 5 channel amp Focal K2P 11" sub Focal K2P 1" tweeter Focal K2P 4" mid Fcal K2P 6" mid bass Miltek stainless back box with twin 4" tailpipes To come... KW variant 3 coil

rmsmotoring.com

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

I loved my mk4 R32. Drove it for 2 1/2 years and sold it loosing £1k on the purchase price.

The amount of money I spent however - remap, huge brakes, exhaust - manifold, sports cats, backbox, cams, audio advice install, engine bay strut brace, alloy caps, bbs ch wheels.

I was even waxing the thing with £250 wax back in 2003.

Never ever again...

I absolutely love your project, it brings back so many good memories.

The values of them are all over the place at the min. I actually chanced trading it in to a dealership over the July holiday there but they offered me trade auction price as it was "too odd ball. If it had have been a tdi I'd give you an exact price, I've no idea what yours is worth".
Dont get me wrong, I'm happy with it, but if I could benefit from selling it hassle free and make a few quid . . . . . . .

 

[pablo]

your mk4 was superb @Martyn but I do remember the grief it gave you

 

[Lyons]

And the mk5:

Volkswagen Mk5 R32 - RMS Garage

3.2 litre v6 Audio Advice boot build with: Alpine 200wri double din head unit Alpine sound processor Focal 5 channel amp Focal K2P 11" sub Focal K2P 1" tweeter Focal K2P 4" mid Fcal K2P 6" mid bass Miltek stainless back box with twin 4" tailpipes To come... KW variant 3 coil

rmsmotoring.com

Forgot you had a Mk5!

 

[Martyn]

Forgot you had a Mk5!

Just look at the boot build.... audio advice pure awesome!

They brought the MD from focal over to look at that car.... he loved it. Funny having a french bloke listening to Whitney in your car.
I remember paying near £100 for the led’s in that boot build - all hand soldered together.

I bought 20” bbs chs for that car as well.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Just look at the boot build.... audio advice pure awesome!

They brought the MD from focal over to look at that car.... he loved it. Funny having a french bloke listening to Whitney in your car.
I remember paying near £100 for the led’s in that boot build - all hand soldered together.

I bought 20” bbs chs for that car as well.

I'd love that boot build.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Give it a wee wash.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Getting the urge for an Impreza again. If anyone is interested in this r32 send me a PM. Dont want this thread locked.

 

[Mel]

Sorry you mean you've an itch for an Evo

 

[NickR]

Sorry you mean you've an itch for an Evo

 

[ChrisL]

Well sorted R32 for someone and at least they can see all the ups and downs you have had with it on this thread and see its been rectified.

Wings will be a big peace of mind for someone.