FIXING & MODIFYING MY WRECKED VW GOLF R
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HUGE THANKS TO
Promos
Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code ARMSTRONG20 at Manscaped.com! ➔ mnscpd.com My crash damaged VW Golf R MK7.5 is coming together nicely, next step is to install the airbag kit. But have i got more to worry about? Moisture in the sump could show warning signs of a failed head gasket! I hope not because i want to get modifying the pocket rocket ASAP!
ALL MA MERCH
DENT CRAFT BHAM - dentcraft.co.uk MARK WITH THE TRAILER - @carandcommercial PHATBITSUK STEERING WHEELS - phatbitsuk.co.uk - (USE CODE MAT10)
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Notes
The video follows Mat Armstrong as he continues the ambitious rebuild and modification of his wrecked VW Golf R MK7.5. He kicks off by acknowledging potential head gasket concerns from moisture in the sump, while teasing the upcoming work on installing a new airbag kit and completing interior work. Throughout the episode, he visits Dent Craft in Birmingham to get bodywork and paint enhancements completed, noting the transformed bumper and wing after repairs, which sets the visual stage for a more aggressive, stealthy front end. Back in the workshop, he documents the challenging dash removal, airbag wiring, and the ongoing learning process as a self-taught mechanic tackling a task many would find daunting. The narrative underscores the blend of repair with custom modification, as he swaps in a carbon steering wheel from Fat Bits UK and prepares to code out airbag warnings, all while balancing occasional sponsor mentions and light humor to keep the proceedings engaging. By the end, the car is structurally taking shape, the engine block test is performed to rule out a blown head gasket, and the potential road test looms as a major milestone for the project, with the next video promised to reveal the first drive and further modifications.
Topics · autos and vehicles · car modification · diy repair · vlog/creator
Questions answered
- What was the initial concern that prompted the diagnostic tests on the Golf R?
- The initial concern was moisture in the sump which could indicate a blown head gasket, prompting a diagnostic block test to verify the engine's condition.
- What major interior upgrade did the creator implement, and which brand supplied the steering wheel?
- The creator installed a full airbag kit and a carbon steering wheel from Fat Bits UK.
- Which shop performed the bodywork on the damaged bumper and wing, and what was the result?
- Dent Craft Birmingham performed the bodywork, smoothing and repainting the bumper and wing to look brand-new and creating a stealthy front end.