Had my 480 for about a year. It now going though some serious changes!
After much messing about getting the bits and pieces I needed for my DIY induction kit. I was slightly disappointed with the results (i.e. lots of hot air being sucked into my engine).........
........so there were two options:
1. Admit defeat, refit the original air box.
2. Fit a bloody great bonnet vent, to get cold air to the filter cone.
Being a bit of a secret "Barry" at heart, I opted for the second option! Not wanting to go down the usual J-style vent route. I found this rather attractive fibre glass vent from Burton Power for a meager £20, it fits flush with the bonnet a little bit like a Renault 19 16v one.
As you can see from the rest of the pics, I have started sanding down and prepping the body for a new coat of paint. The original paint was showing 14 year of scars, scratches, chips and lifting lacquer. The rest of the body is in rather good condition with very very very little rust.
As for the colour, well it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste.......... but if its good enough for the north atlantic treaty organization its good enough for me. I have chosen Matt NATO Green; I have seen several Mk1 golfs, a Mk2 RX-7 and even a Ferrari 575 in this colour (it looks awesome). And at £35 for 5 liters it's a bit of a bargain.
I plan to spray the bonnet satin black, fit clear front clusters and euro-style pressed metal number plates. Not sure what wheels I fancy (no bigger than 15’s)?
Any feedback would be great.
Enjoy………………
After much messing about getting the bits and pieces I needed for my DIY induction kit. I was slightly disappointed with the results (i.e. lots of hot air being sucked into my engine).........
........so there were two options:
1. Admit defeat, refit the original air box.
2. Fit a bloody great bonnet vent, to get cold air to the filter cone.
Being a bit of a secret "Barry" at heart, I opted for the second option! Not wanting to go down the usual J-style vent route. I found this rather attractive fibre glass vent from Burton Power for a meager £20, it fits flush with the bonnet a little bit like a Renault 19 16v one.
As you can see from the rest of the pics, I have started sanding down and prepping the body for a new coat of paint. The original paint was showing 14 year of scars, scratches, chips and lifting lacquer. The rest of the body is in rather good condition with very very very little rust.
As for the colour, well it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste.......... but if its good enough for the north atlantic treaty organization its good enough for me. I have chosen Matt NATO Green; I have seen several Mk1 golfs, a Mk2 RX-7 and even a Ferrari 575 in this colour (it looks awesome). And at £35 for 5 liters it's a bit of a bargain.
I plan to spray the bonnet satin black, fit clear front clusters and euro-style pressed metal number plates. Not sure what wheels I fancy (no bigger than 15’s)?
Any feedback would be great.
Enjoy………………
