Tim's vRS - The detail starts

[tricey777]

I've just been through the whole thread and I'm in awe of all of the little things that you've done to make the car so special.

[TimVRS12]

Thanks mate!

Shame I haven't had the time to do anything recently. Other hobbies/work getting in the way. Should have some updates soon though.

[TimVRS12]

Finally got some updates for this!

The niggly bits are starting to pile up on the car, so have decided to sort a few of them out.

Firstly, the car was in need of a service. All the filters were changed end of last year, so it was just the oil/oil filter, top up all fluids and have a nose. I used Quantum long life oil.

I bought a load of new bits from Skoda. New front mats, arm rest trim, passenger door trim, bumper clips, under tray clips (mines been off for months!),

I dunno about anyone else, but I had no idea what I was purchasing when I bought the 'bumper clips'. I've never seen a picture of how they work, here's for anyone else who's curious:

I'm still not happy with how the bumpers sit, they've sorted it out for the most part, but still not 100% flush, anyone else get the same problem?

here's before

here's after

I was in a bit of a rush as it was pretty much pouring with rain, so may give it another go. Not really sure how much life these clips have in them though, may have to buy another set to get it right. From removing the bumper i noticed the IC is a bit of a state, so will take it apart again to give this a good clean anyhow.

Interior plastic trim, new in old out

Mine had some slight play from removing the doorcards several times to fit the audio.

I also bought a catch can, along with some kind donations of piping from JoshH and connectors from Kenny.

Still waiting on my breather, just need another 90 degree bend and the have the right colour breather sent out. I wanted everything all black and subtle so it looks OEM, and mounted it low so that you can't see when the engine cover is on.

I was therefore pretty miffed when the catch can (which was advertised as all plain black) arrived with a massive Toyosport logo on it. So I got some black vinyl to cover that up, and with the remainder of the vinyl, made up a nice finish for the engine cover (the OEM plastic scratches wayyy to easily). I've had a vRS badge waiting to go on it for months.

Will get pics of the whole engine bay when I've had a chance to clean it.

Here's what I have so far with regards to the catch can.

I have a spare 25mm blank like the one pictured. If anyone wants it drop me a message.

I had plans to blank off the EGR same day also, but ran out of time. I'll do this within the next couple of weeks when I get a chance.

Also, I bought some new wheels. I had plans for some 17" Audi TDi sport wheels, which I think would've looked really good. But after pricing everything up to around £750 (wheels, refurb, tyres, adaptors, fitting) I couldn't justify it. Also, I love how the car handles on 16's. Some freshly refurbed gunmetal OEM wheels came up on here for a good price, so I couldn't resist.

3 coats of sealant, 2 coats of wax per wheel.

Went to have the tyres changed over, and the front inners are knackered. So new rubber on the front also (86916k for my own reference).

I'll have pics of the wheels on the car when I've received my new centre caps.

Car's booked into to have the tracking done on Tuesday also. It's never been right and has always pulled to the left since the last set of tyres. I've explained how much grief I've had with previous alignment, and that many other suffer from the same problems, but he seems to know what he's talking about and has warmly accepted the challenge. So fingers crossed I'll have a straight running car!

So list of jobs to-do is now looking like this

EGR blank

IC clean and have another crack at the bumpers.

Book in with electric specialist to sort out the phantom self locking issue I have

Fix the sticky boot mechanism

Remove backbox (gain back some weight-loss from the sound proofing)

Few bits and bobs at the sprayers

Keep an eye out for a good deal on 312mms.

Then a full correction detail in the spring.

[joe_vrs_tdi]

looking forward to seeing the wheels on they always look good in that colour on a black car.

[muppo2000]

Hi Tim! I love reading through this thread mate... keep us posted on how the work goes! It's all stuff I want to do on mine soon so I will know who to PM if I need advice :-)

Love the wheels too... Very similar color to the ones I got from a guy on here who refurbs wheels and sells them on.

oh yeah... I keep seeing a lovely black VRS that parks up almost opposite mine in chepstow on a Sunday and keep wondering if its yours?? I keep wanting to go and have a look to see what interior it has but my wife keeps telling me to not be nosey!!

Anyways... have fun fitting all your new stuff! Keep us updated!!

Greg

[TimVRS12]

Thanks guys.

Greg - Our wheels potentially came from the same guy, Craig? And yes, that's my car in Chepstow ha! I have wondered if it was someone's on here. I was talking about your wheels to the other half last week, they look nice. Nose away mate! I always do :p

[muppo2000]

hiya mate, yeah Craig... That's the fella! To be fair to him he does a cracking job on these wheels! They are stunning! He got me some carbon VRS centre caps too which set the wheels off just nice.

I thought the car had to be yours! Mate it look awesome in the flesh... I'll make sure I have a good ogle next time I see it!

Have you noticed a really smart red one that parks up around there sometimes too?

Catch you again fella... All the best!

Greg

[TimVRS12]

Does it have a black front grill? And 17" spiders? If so that'll be Rhys, he's a good mate of mine!

[Titanium_Man]

Great update Tim and lovin the wheels Want to replace some internal plastics myself but have bigger fish to fry right now

If that piping hasn't been snapped up I'll take it off your hands as was looking to do that mod too, then ill try and get my hands on the rest, then delete my egr too.

[TimVRS12]

Thanks dude. The blank is yours mate!

[vrs'burks]

Is it 25mm for the blank?. . Im doing mine soon and was gonna order a 21mm one. .

I shall order 25mm instead if that fits exactly. .

[TimVRS12]

Yeh get 25mm mate

[BruceWayne]

I got the same problem with my front bumper mate (see pic), a small imperfection and yet it annoys the **** out of me!

Where did you buy the bumper clips from??

Edited 9 February, 2013 by BruceWayne

[BruceWayne]

with regards to the silver rear indicator bulbs you installed, I read somewhere that having them on the rear indicators is an MOT failure...

true? or is it horse-sh**?

[danny6189]

I got the same problem with my front bumper mate (see pic), a small imperfection and yet it annoys the **** out of me!

Where did you buy the bumper clips from??

loosen the screw in the arch and push the bumper and hold it there while you tighten it.

[BruceWayne]

loosen the screw in the arch and push the bumper and hold it there while you tighten it.

thanks mate. But I'm completely new to working on cars (my first challenge is to change my interior bulbs with LEDs )

Anyway, how would you do this then? I assume you have to take of the wheel first, and then which screw do you mean?

[DanHam]

thanks mate. But I'm completely new to working on cars (my first challenge is to change my interior bulbs with LEDs )

Anyway, how would you do this then? I assume you have to take of the wheel first, and then which screw do you mean?

Won't have to take the wheel off mate, just turn the wheel to full lock so the wheel points inwards then that will give you enough room. Then you will see I can't remember if it's 4 or 5 screws which look as though they screw to the bumper, remove the top one, push the bumper in then re-tighten

[joe_vrs_tdi]

Its the arch liner that isnt in the correct place, it was the same with mine and couldnt do it for the life of me then my brother whos a panel beater put it right in two seconds. Messing with the screws wont do anything unless the liner is in the correct slot in the bumper but they will have to be removed to pull it out enough to locate it correctly.

Sorry tim didnt want to go off topic but thought i would say from my experience.

[muppo2000]

Does it have a black front grill? And 17" spiders? If so that'll be Rhys, he's a good mate of mine!

Yeah that's the one... that's a nice looking motor too!

I'll get mine looking mint one day... hopefully :-)

[TimVRS12]

No prob! It's good info to know as I'm struggling with mine, ill give the above a go!

with regards to the silver rear indicator bulbs you installed, I read somewhere that having them on the rear indicators is an MOT failure...

true? or is it horse-sh**?

Yeh I'd say the latter, I've had an mot since and passed fine. Also had them on my previous cars and passed through many mots fine with them

[joe_vrs_tdi]

If you dont succeed and your around the pontypool way stop by and my brother could take a look but yours doesnt look to bad now so could be the screws need adjusting like said but Bruce's is defiantly the arch liner like mine was.

[Titanium_Man]

Awesome, cheers Tim,

[BruceWayne]

If you dont succeed and your around the pontypool way stop by and my brother could take a look but yours doesnt look to bad now so could be the screws need adjusting like said but Bruce's is defiantly the arch liner like mine was.

Bit confused now. But I will give DanHam's suggestion a go...otherwise I might take you up on your offer!

[joe_vrs_tdi]

Bit confused now. But I will give DanHam's suggestion a go...otherwise I might take you up on your offer!

I was on about tims doesnt look to bad and if he was around pontypool as he lives about 20 minutes away. But your bumper is the liner isnt sat in the correct slot, as soon as its sat correctly it should clip straight in.

[bowen]

Brilliant update. Keep this thread alive.