G-Reg 1.9 Gti

[ciarandeery1 22]

Hi everyone just bought my first gti. It's a G reg with 110k on the clock. It's a good honest car and solid in all the right places. Needs a few things tidied up so hopefully by spring it'll be looking fresh and back to its former glory. I gave it a polish today and scubbed the carpet, just waiting on my new mats and exhaust system then its onto the body shop, Here's the pictures

 

[BusEngineer 7]

Looks very shiny now youve polished it. And very red which is always a good sign what does it need body wise?

[ciarandeery1 22]

Someone painted the drivers side quarter and made a hash of it, so sort that, a few small scabs on the roof but they're very small and not through the paint, boot floor needs sanded and rust protected painted then sealed just for safe measure again it's not bad at all but rather do it now than let it get bad. Apart from that get the few soft dents popped out and a good machine polishing to bring the paint well up.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Quick question for everyone, should my exterior trims be light grey or black?

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

That looks nice,a proper red shiney GTI looks nice

 

Im pretty sure the Kit should be grey,also the seats should be the grey half leather aswell

Edited November 25, 2012 by pugdamo

[ciarandeery1 22]

Ok being my first gti I wasn't quite sure, so maybe someone's changed my interior? Anyway I'm happy enough with it, would be nice to get hold of some grey trims

[Baz 421]

Looks like a tidy one!

 

If it's a later G plate then the later ph2 black & red seats could be original, even if it has grey dash & plastics as they were changing over around this time. If it has te earlier style rear lights then the exterior plastics should be grey.

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

I know the purists will beat me for saying this but i think the black trims on a red GTI look better,i think the seats look a bit odd with a grey dash,you could always fit a phase 2 dash

[ciarandeery1 22]

Ok cheers guys, it's not to bad but could be left a really nice little car, can't expect perfect for 22 year old unless someone's spent a fortune restoring it

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

Looks like a tidy one!

 

If it's a later G plate then the later ph2 black & red seats could be original, even if it has grey dash & plastics as they were changing over around this time. If it has te earlier style rear lights then the exterior plastics should be grey.

 

Never knew that,I thought the change was later H reg

Baz has had more 205's than iv had hot dinners so now im on the fence

[ciarandeery1 22]

So I need the grey trims, I take it they wouldn't be so easy found?

[ciarandeery1 22]

 

Here's a few more from today

[Baz 421]

Put your petrol cap the right way round!

[ciarandeery1 22]

Lol didn't even realise that, thanks baz

[sensualt101 31 1 Cars]

looks like a solid tidy example

 

i look forward to seeing you progress with the tidy up and welcome to 205 gti ownership.

 

i hope you know what you have let yourself in for?

[ciarandeery1 22]

Thanks very much, no I don't but my dad certainly does lol I never thought I'd love the little car so much, never fails to make me smile

[sensualt101 31 1 Cars]

Thanks very much, no I don't but my dad certainly does lol I never thought I'd love the little car so much, never fails to make me smile

 

i know what you mean my current car is my 3rd over the years lol!

 

mines a very late 205 1.6 gti on k plates and is completely standard and is a phase 2 car with black plastic interior parts and black exterior body kit and late type rear lights and clear front indicator lenses.

 

yours looks to be a late phase 1.5 on g plates with its mix of grey interior and exterior body kit with earlier type rear lights and maybe should have orange front indictor lenses instead of clear?

[ciarandeery1 22]

If I could get the orange ones I'd put them in. I've also got 2 Valero headlights and the bottom lights to all new to freshen the front up. I think you may be right about the interior and exterior trims should be grey? Any other advice? I'm going to put standard airbox back on this week along with my new Ashley competition exhaust

Edited November 25, 2012 by ciarandeery1

[ciarandeery1 22]

Should be Valeo headlights lol

[richystran 7 3 Cars]

Well Ciaran! Just letting you know that i am on this forum too lol those newer pics look well! Just letting you know i know where there are some mint half grey seats sitting if your interested. The orange front indicators should be easy got but i think the mounting is different on them so you need to replace it as well, easy found im sure. Get yourself a set of proper siem spots as they are so much better than the denjis but they are expensive.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Alright richy that's good, yeah I'd be interested probably. And if you see any bottom lights and orange indicators keep me in mind

[Baz 421]

Orange indicators are a direct swap!

 

It may actually have grey trim but it's just well looked after or have been replaced/plasticared etc, when in good condition/replaced they are quite dark.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Think il purchase some orange indicators then,

[richystran 7 3 Cars]

Orange indicators are a direct swap!

 

It may actually have grey trim but it's just well looked after or have been replaced/plasticared etc, when in good condition/replaced they are quite dark.

 

I had to swap the mounting on mine as it wouldn't fit for some reason, maybe i was doing something wrong?! Just sent that money there now baz for theat head, i sent you a pm with my details. Thanks

 

Keep an eye on ebay ciaran, usually plenty of stuff on there. Or here of course

[MiniGibbo 142]

Looks very clean, the exhaust im not so keen on