205 GTI 999

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Nearly two years and only 4000 km later, we're in September 2011. Better late than never - starting a small
overhaul from inside out. Dirty interior was making me sick and I was eagerly awaiting to see it out.



Fashionable red carpet, one of the 205 GTI iconic features, was past its best too and also going out.



Everything removed and sent to an upholsterer, for side bolsters repair and general tidy-up.



A classic example of side bolster damage. It's actually not too extensive, especially not on the other seat.
It was an easy job for the professional. Next up, the cleaners.



Meanwhile, since about half of the bulbs had been blown, I took the dash apart and changed them.



At the same time, I got a better condition steering wheel, gear knob and gear gator from my parts collection




To be continued...


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With the interior parts back from the cleaners, the first job was to put the clean carpet back in the car.
I've also put the dash back together. What a massive difference! Apart from some fade in the driver's
footwell, it looks pristine.



The rear seats - fitted back in place looking like they've never been sat on.



The finished front seats look pretty good! Also, I swapped the sides to even out the wear, so my passenger
side seat is now my driver's seat.



All done! I'm now in love with the interior . Ironically, new floor mats I've had on my disposal have "Tuning"
written on them, haha. As you can see, the reclining adjuster is on the outside side now, so the lower plastic
cover can't be used, but I don't really miss it .



205 GTI dash layout and illumination - a fascination from my childhood days.



All in all, I'm very pleased with the results - it was well worth the effort!


Photos here: http://photos.cybernck.com/205gti999?page=3

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To firm up and lower the suspension a bit, I've installed Koni Sport adjustable shocks absorbers with
Jamex -30 mm springs and BakerBM Grp.N top mounts in the front of the car...



...and matching Koni Sport adjustable dampers in the rear. I haven't altered the rear beam height.




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Meanwhile, I got offered a Phase 2 Miami Blue 1.9 - a car I've been dreaming about
for many years, as I've never had a Ph2 205 GTI and it was my favourite colour for
that model, so I've simply had to buy it.



Unfortunately, with both of them in need of restoration, one had to go. I decided
in favour of the Miami Blue and eventually managed to sell the Silver one. I'm not
happy about it but I've had no other choice.



BYE BYE 205 GTI 999! :-(


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