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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10710 on: August 22, 2017, 12:09:17 am »

Did you follow any diy guide or just go at it?
I've taken off the c pillars before so I'm hoping to be comfortable that end. It's the front I'm not sure about...

Here is the diy i followed, things are more or less the same apart from the c pillars.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headliner-removal-and-overhead-light-replacement-mk5-vw-jetta/


Ps nice lathe
The garage is a mess the lathe is still in pieces cant wait to make some swarf.

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10711 on: August 22, 2017, 09:46:22 am »

Did you follow any diy guide or just go at it?
I've taken off the c pillars before so I'm hoping to be comfortable that end. It's the front I'm not sure about...

Here is the diy i followed, things are more or less the same apart from the c pillars.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headliner-removal-and-overhead-light-replacement-mk5-vw-jetta/


Ps nice lathe
The garage is a mess the lathe is still in pieces cant wait to make some swarf.
Thank you matey I'm defo gonna have a crack at this when I get some time! Thinking to replace with some thin foam-backed alcantara...

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10712 on: August 22, 2017, 12:50:01 pm »
Drove the old girl after an 8 day break, missed her loads
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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10713 on: August 22, 2017, 05:16:20 pm »
Just picked the car up (2006 GTI) after full service.  Needed new rear brake calipers so had the fronts refurbished at the same time. Original red coloured calipers behind silver 18 inch Monzas, IMO, look really well.  New DV as well.  Wow, what a transformation - the quickness is back!

Also had 4 x Continental  sport contact 6s fitted.  Was on  Conti sport contact 5s before. Lots of threads on here about tyres.  I know the choice of tyres is down to personal taste, and budgetary constraints, but I have always highly rated Contis on the GTI. Good wet and dry grip.  My one issue was they wear quickly and can therefore be expensive.  The 6s are supposed to have addressed that, we shall see.  I do think, however, they offer more grip than the 5s, although in fairness that may be comparing new tyres with worn!  Still got to drive with some enthusiasm this afternoon, just to try them (and the DV).  Highly rewarding.

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10714 on: August 22, 2017, 07:52:17 pm »
Just picked the car up (2006 GTI) after full service.  Needed new rear brake calipers so had the fronts refurbished at the same time. Original red coloured calipers behind silver 18 inch Monzas, IMO, look really well.  New DV as well.  Wow, what a transformation - the quickness is back!

Also had 4 x Continental  sport contact 6s fitted.  Was on  Conti sport contact 5s before. Lots of threads on here about tyres.  I know the choice of tyres is down to personal taste, and budgetary constraints, but I have always highly rated Contis on the GTI. Good wet and dry grip.  My one issue was they wear quickly and can therefore be expensive.  The 6s are supposed to have addressed that, we shall see.  I do think, however, they offer more grip than the 5s, although in fairness that may be comparing new tyres with worn!  Still got to drive with some enthusiasm this afternoon, just to try them (and the DV).  Highly rewarding.
There are no Continental SportContact 6 for 18'' wheels, as far as I know. :wink: You must have bought another model of Continental tyres.

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10715 on: August 23, 2017, 03:14:01 pm »
Just finished cleaning the engine bay.  Quick hose down with pressure washer (covered the alterator), then plenty APC sprayed on, left for a bit then agitated with brushes.  Wash down, quick dry and then Aerospace 303 to dress.

30 minute job including all tidying up, great job, engine bay looks like the car just left the showroom.   :smiley:  :happy2:

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10716 on: August 25, 2017, 06:30:19 pm »
Hi guys

Cleaned my EGR on my GT TDI after completing over 130,000 miles. Safe to say it was pretty much crudded up! Throttle response is better!

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10717 on: August 25, 2017, 08:04:37 pm »
New wheels just come back from refurb. Now waiting for my Rainsport 3 to arrive.

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10718 on: September 02, 2017, 04:49:18 pm »
Finally got the gfb dv+ installed, my rev g was fine with no tears.
Can't feel any difference at all....what's the hype about? Least I didn't pay full price for it


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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10719 on: September 02, 2017, 05:42:58 pm »
Finally got the gfb dv+ installed, my rev g was fine with no tears.
Can't feel any difference at all....what's the hype about? Least I didn't pay full price for it



Have you tried to WOT after partial throttle pressure? The engine responsiveness is much better and it's a noticeable improvement. Go drive on a canyon road and try to remember how your throttle response was before. :wink:

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10720 on: September 02, 2017, 07:53:40 pm »
Interestingly enough, I took out my DV+ and refitted my old revision D OEM last week and it drives better!


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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10721 on: September 02, 2017, 07:58:51 pm »
Ohlins thrown on and CV boot replacement today



Oooooh, nobody likes dirty balls.



Much better!  Weird OEM plastic boots.  I thought they were rubber!



Mmmm, tasty.



Tasty goods out back too  :smiley:



Spot on ride height.  The Ohlins aren't for slamming  :happy2:



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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10722 on: September 02, 2017, 08:10:29 pm »




Since my mechanic couldn't hold our deal we had for the 4th time now, I started assembly of my strut and springs.. Hopefully will be mounted next weekend.

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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10723 on: September 02, 2017, 08:17:10 pm »




Since my mechanic couldn't hold our deal we had for the 4th time now, I started assembly of my strut and springs.. Hopefully will be mounted next weekend.

Shiney!  I hope you like them.  It's easy doing suspension on these cars, you don't need a mechanic  :happy2:


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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Reply #10724 on: September 02, 2017, 08:25:11 pm »
Will change to alloy wishbones with new ball bearings and super pro anti lift kit at the same time.. Never done any of this work, so would have been nice with a guy who know the best way hehe.

Would you tighten the bolt to compress the spring more than I've done now or better to wait when it on the car?
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