Member Profile - Kody.B - Goodbye Liberty, Hello Golf R

[Kody.B]

Yeah, shit happens. It will be fixed for the cruise next week so I am not that worried about it too much. Just the damage it does to the wallet.
It will probably be a month or two before anymore big mods, unfortunately

[Kody.B]

So my clutch was fixed on Friday, I replaced it with a single mass flywheel conversion, genuine parts as the kit came with new forks, clutch etc, it was a complete replacement of all clutch components. Here is the main issue of the failure, the throw out bearing. This is one half of the bearing. Those of you who know a bit about clutches will know that this particular part should only have one piece


I also painted my calipers an anodized/metallic blue today, and I received a PM or two about my calipers on how I got the finish so I thought I'd update.
Obviously, people know the gist of painting calipers.
This is the gear I used - it is rated to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, the same as VHT Caliper Paint - that being said though, I don't think it is resistant to brake fluid...
Oh well, #YOLO

Hit it with the silver ground coat first, I did three coats as recommended, but I don't generally listen to the waiting times for each coat. I waited 5-8 mins per coat, until touch dry and if you know how to use a spray pack, you won't have any runs. I am impatient though The ground coat is 100% necessary not only for the metallic/anodized finish, but it also acts as an adhesive/sealant aid because the blue colour is only really a tint - it's meant to go over chrome for the anodized look.

Here's the colour after one coat. I applied heavy coats and did three coats to get a darker blue finish, it depends on the amount of coast and the type of coats you apply for the shade of blue. Be careful of runs, it's easy to do when spraying the color on.

And the finished product. Sorry for the dodgy iPhone pics, it was dark and I only managed to finish the fronts today, I will do the rears tomorrow and post some more pics weather permitting.


I also frosted my tail lights (the last thing I bought before my clutch fiasco, some people don't like it, some do, and I like the glow effect. It works well for the PreFL taillights IMO.

[Jack_Keaka]

Nice work kody! I'm a fan of the frosting. and those callipers really pop! will be good to see some pics from further back. i will wait in anticipation

[Kody.B]

Thanks Jack, I will post some up ASAP.

I might have to drive into Sydney and hire your services as a photographer next October? I will be at Bathurst for the race

[Jack_Keaka]

Thanks Jack, I will post some up ASAP.

I might have to drive into Sydney and hire your services as a photographer next October? I will be at Bathurst for the race

for sure mate! will you be on your 'P's by then?

[Kody.B]

Yeah, next September (so, so long away...)

Hopefully the car will be a bit more complete by then...

[Kody.B]

Some of the calipers on the light.

[sedstrSTI]

Calipers look awesome mate! Might have to try something similar..
Need a mesh grille

[Kody.B]

Do it! The hardest part is the masking, and it's amazing how a little paint changes the whole car.

I may just have a mesh grill in the works from someone... He's a top guy too, holding it until I pay off my clutch

[Kody.B]

Well, I have finally gotten sick of the excessant scrubbing of my XXR's. To all the people who told me not to, thank you for trying I should have listened haha.

For now I've swapped wheels with the parents WRX. WRX stockies are way better than my Lib's stockies, and they look and fit great on the WRX. It's a win win.
XXR's are still for sale though!

[HoFF]

Looks great on both rides.

Nice one

[bigBADbenny]

Sensati nal!

[Jack_Keaka]

thats a great idea! keep it like that! or will the rents want their wheels back?

[cruisn]

Do like the WRX wheels on the Lib.

[Kormoran]

Do like the WRX wheels on the Lib.

+1 Very nice indeed.