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  • So, all was going well and strong



    Until I decided to stop here



    Then tyre pressure check light came on the dash, and is stopped at the next gas station to check what was wrong. No real need for that, front left tyre was loosing air, tried to fix it, but it didnt hold the night



    obvisouly tyres were tired and old from my golf, but they were used mostly to see how the 225.40.18 would go. Plans were to change them with new if they would work on the trip. And they did. Except for this fact.

    now, given this happened far away from our capital, it was hard to source another 225.40.18 tyre at the time. Luckily, mostly due to my previous trip to Romania, I had bought a space saver emergency wheel, even though the car came with just the quick repair foam kit. So at the time it was a relief I had it with me, and my trip would not be completely destroyed.

    Obviously moved a healthy wheel up front, and installed the spare one at the back



    Got stance ?





    As a doctor, I tried to make things better, but no. At least I smiled



    Cleaned the injured wheel to carry it on with me





    Me being me, car didnt lose a bit, and was fighting hard to reach private greek beaches









    Aha, spare parts I thought



    but no. I had to get back to Athens, via the national road, with a speed of . . . . 80km (50mph). Cruise control was good for that, but boy, did it make a 3,5 hour trip to a 6h one. An experience I will never forget. Everyone passing me by, but hey I made it



    Car was fully loaded inside



    Gave it a quick wash and time for new rubber



    I have always love these



    Yoko parada's 225.40.18, 20th week of 2016 fresh af. Loved them from the golf, and wanted them in this one too



    Installed all around





    Gave the space saver a good clean



    And then sealed it to protect it till next time





    It did so well



    yeah, whatever

    Cheers hope you liked it



    Mike @mgpdoc on instagram for faster updates.


    Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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    • Nice! Good thing you brought the spare, lol.

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      • Hehe, true. I doubt the foam could cope with that tyre injury


        Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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        • Love builds like this -- all the little things

          Great photography btw!

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          • Thank you

            Cheers


            Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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            • Originally posted by mgpdoc View Post
              Hey mate, i think i have accepted it. Let me know mate. My pleasure.

              Cheers

              Mike
              Thanks, now it just says that there is no content
              Originally posted by getamongst-it

              Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
              Oh, and your car too.

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              • Originally posted by Nagah View Post
                Thanks, now it just says that there is no content
                Da f*ck. Send me your insta nickname and i will fix it


                Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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                • Thanks!

                  The name is "leereiyuu"
                  Originally posted by getamongst-it

                  Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
                  Oh, and your car too.

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                  • Now I can see that you have done a lot of posts and followers but it still says: "Your account is private."

                    So I sent another follow request.

                    Update: I can see stuff now! Thanks!
                    Originally posted by getamongst-it

                    Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
                    Oh, and your car too.

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                    • Originally posted by Nagah View Post
                      Now I can see that you have done a lot of posts and followers but it still says: "Your account is private."

                      So I sent another follow request.

                      Update: I can see stuff now! Thanks!
                      All done mate. Cheers


                      Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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                      • Very nice build bud as always. Keep it up.

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                        • Thank you


                          Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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                          • Removed some parts









                            Was running like this for a few days, remembering my A4 days, lol



                            Today they were ready











                            All done



                            Cheers

                            more to come



                            Mike ( @mgpdoc over at instagram )


                            Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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                            • Had some time, and thought I'd try something I've been wanting for some time now.



                              Tools we are gonna need

                              Remove the crappy oem bolts from the front seats



                              Remove seat connectors



                              Remove the seat, and clean the carpet now that you have the opportunity



                              Also say hello to your lost coins



                              Much better



                              Find some used RECARO PROFI SPG XL Seats.



                              And by used, I mean used by me



                              Here we go



                              Clean everything again





                              Offer seat to said car



                              Like a boss



                              Remove leather, i love my trim shop



                              Install OEM leather seat on the other car, and have a laugh







                              Remove passenger seat



                              Clean the mess





                              And wonder where the passenger leather seat is



                              Must be somewhere, I will find it



                              Use fresh hardware for seat installation



                              Both seats in





                              Really liking this



                              Comfy too







                              gonna need to modify the mounts to install everything properly, but other than than, everything is good. Might also want to retrim these to match my alcantara diamond stitching theme, at some point.

                              Cheers more to come



                              Mike


                              Audi RS4PRA | VW Golf MKV GT-Y | Audi A1 SportBack

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                              • love the interior, not a big fan of the seats in this car...

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