VTS: took some new pictures.

[Matthew]

Hi guys, haven't had time to actually get some photos of the car sice I picked it up, so thought I would try and attempt some under car-park lights.

They aren't the best however its my first attempt at low light, and struggled to get the correct levels (still new to the DSLR game)

Coments and advise welcome!

Matt

11 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

VTS under lights by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

VTS under lights by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

VTS under lights by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

 

[.Andy.]

Terrible parking :rasp:

Tidy motor by the way

 

[Jimbo_M]

Looks well mate

 

[Edd]

Looks good mate.

Get it down to that old carpark in the centre of Halifax on a night, you'll get some really good pics with a DSLR!

One I took.

 

[chrisazzy]

Any plans to fit the 106 GTI leather seats?

 

[Jay.S]

Very nice mate.

My plans are on hold due to saving for a mortgage, hoping for a certain someones Gti though

 

[Matthew]

Looks good mate.

Get it down to that old carpark in the centre of Halifax on a night, you'll get some really good pics with a DSLR!

Actually LOL - I went there first but there were loads of "youths" hanging arround!

Didnt fancy loosing £££'s of camera stuff

Me you and Mike will have to get a mini-photo meet down there one night - strength in numbers! lol

 

[Wick]

Car looks lovely.

Quick tip, make sure you shoot in RAW (I typically set white balance to Auto on the camera) and then this will allow you to correct the white balance afterwards (I simply use the canon software). Very easy to do and will get rid of the yellow haze across them all.

There is a great guide from Dan on here somewhere and it is very easy to do in this case as you have the front numberplate as a white reference point.

Edit: just checked and it looks like you shot at 1/30 ISO 3200. If you have a tripod you could maybe try shooting at F8ish 20-30second exposure and iso100.

 

[Infamous Nikko]

Any plans to fit the 106 GTI leather seats?

Having sat in both I think the VTS has the comfier and more supportive seats in my opinion.

Although if we all thought the same the world would be a very boring place!

 

[Matthew]

Car looks lovely.

Quick tip, make sure you shoot in RAW (I typically set white balance to Auto on the camera) and then this will allow you to correct the white balance afterwards (I simply use the canon software). Very easy to do and will get rid of the yellow haze across them all.

There is a great guide from Dan on here somewhere and it is very easy to do in this case as you have the front numberplate as a white reference point.

Thanks for that mate!

Having sat in both I think the VTS has the comfier and more supportive seats in my opinion.

Although if we all thought the same the world would be a very boring place!

I agree - I love the VTS seat. SO comfy its untrue....

 

[ColinG]

That is awesome mate!! Love it

 

[Edd]

Actually LOL - I went there first but there were loads of "youths" hanging arround!

Didnt fancy loosing £££'s of camera stuff

Me you and Mike will have to get a mini-photo meet down there one night - strength in numbers! lol

Yeh I'd be up for that. I've only ever seen Skaters in there but I know what you mean, you do feel a bit like a sitting duck in there.

 

[Matthew]

Yeh I'd be up for that. I've only ever seen Skaters in there but I know what you mean, you do feel a bit like a sitting duck in there.

One enty/exit FTL lol

I'll PM Mike about it...

 

[Jon.G]

Looks brilliant, can't help but think some fresh plates would finish that off a treat.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Pics look good but just cool them down in your editing software to take the yellow off.

 

[Matthew]

Thanks for the advise guys!

Definatly needs some fresh plates amongst other little things.

Needs a drivers door re-spay due to a nice big scratch too....

 

[leeds_182]

Chav.

 

[ch!ppen]

Epic

 

[Matthew]

Chav.

That means alot given your the king of the Chavs

Lol

 

[Infamous Nikko]

The arch gap is perfect by the way.

 

[Matthew]

The arch gap is perfect by the way.

It really is! I had the last owner (Marvv on here) raise it a little at the back when he re-built the rear beam.

 

[Knuckles]

Looks ace mate These look so much better with the alloys matched to the darker silver IMO

 

[Knuckles]

The pics in the op were too yellow for me, hope you didn't mind me having a play

 

[Matthew]

Lol ^ amazing what some good editing software can do!

 

[Matthew]

BOOM! Did abit of editing myself... lol

11 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

3 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

9 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

8 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

 

[alex-avfc]

Love it mate. Spent practically the whole of my weekend just messing around with my mates VTS and my GTI.

Still enjoying it?

 

[Matthew]

Love it mate. Spent practically the whole of my weekend just messing around with my mates VTS and my GTI.

Still enjoying it?

Yeah its ace!

It handles better than any 182 I've driven, goes (upto 70ish) aswell as a 182, seats are more supportive and comfier, the driving position is miles better and the pedals are no issue, even with my size 11's lol

All in all - Loving it!!

 

[Knuckles]

Lol ^ amazing what some good editing software can do!

ha its not good software its an iphone app lol

 

[alex-avfc]

Yeah its ace!

It handles better than any 182 I've driven, goes (upto 70ish) aswell as a 182, seats are more supportive and comfier, the driving position is miles better and the pedals are no issue, even with my size 11's lol

All in all - Loving it!!

Good stuff, agree with you on most counts there, always wanted a 172/182 but not fussed on getting one for the time being, mines all the car I need for now!

Needs bilsteins and a 421 mani I think

 

[daveski]

Always been tempted by one of these, everyone I've spoke to who's owned one says they're great fun

 

[BREMBO]

Looks in great condition, especially for a Y plate

 

[koi]

Nice loving the 2 tone, any idea how many of these were made?

 

[Matthew]

Nice loving the 2 tone, any idea how many of these were made?

I beleive 250.

Cheers for the good comments guys.

 

[Djw Dave]

Looks lovely. Nice height.

 

[Jimbo_M]

Nice loving the 2 tone, any idea how many of these were made?

500 Two tone VTR's

250 Two tone VTS's

The pics look alot better after the edits

P.S...I need to stop looking in here i miss my old one tooo much lol.

 

[jenic]

Just noticed this, love it mate, brilliant choice of car.

Can't wait to see it :approve:

 

[Matthew]

Just noticed this, love it mate, brilliant choice of car.

Can't wait to see it :approve:

Should see the dent/scratch in the drivers door, not good buy hey ho....