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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #105 on: January 22, 2017, 09:40:58 pm »
Thanks @MIJ_JAGGER springs have taken a bit of a backseat for now. Rear calipers have seized so sorting my brakes out first and hopefully soon.

Still got this to fit on the rear:


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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #106 on: January 23, 2017, 12:17:47 pm »
Thanks @MIJ_JAGGER springs have taken a bit of a backseat for now. Rear calipers have seized so sorting my brakes out first and hopefully soon.

Still got this to fit on the rear:


Mine came with this badge on, decided to take it off when the red started peeling
I didn't like the look of it anyway on mine
Should look way better on your white than my black

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #107 on: January 24, 2017, 10:22:55 pm »
@MIJ_JAGGER I hope mine dosnt peel considering it cost £20 new from VW direct!

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #108 on: February 19, 2017, 08:36:58 pm »
Small update to report: just had a major service done this week. 128k and still going strong!  :happy2:



As per the above, finally got round to fitting my red rear boot badge with the help of @Gtiene here is a pre pic (the i had fallen off somehow!). This was done very simply using a hair dryer, a a thread and some WD40 - was amazing seeing it come off so easily.



And here is a post pic once fitted:



Also picked up a VWR Intake this week from @Lewo (top guy very helpful and kept me informed every step of the way).

Again with @Gtiene being the master technician, we managed to get it fitted this afternoon. The pipe that leads off the engine cover was a pain to get off and in our desperation had to give @RetroRaz a call just to give us some guidance!

Elbow grease and some WD40 did the trick and we finally had it all off and fitted. Excuse the dirty engine bay - anyone recommend any products to clean it up?



Big thanks to @Gtiene for his time and help with fitting. Couldn't have done it without him!
« Last Edit: February 19, 2017, 09:15:52 pm by shoaybmakda »

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #109 on: February 19, 2017, 08:51:13 pm »
Looking good mate  :happy2:
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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 7
« Reply #110 on: February 19, 2017, 10:27:21 pm »
Intake looks good on there, glad it went ok  :happy2:

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #111 on: February 21, 2017, 08:31:38 pm »
Looking good dude. You gonna chop/fit the engine cover back?
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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #112 on: February 26, 2017, 09:17:53 am »
@rashg60 that's the plan. I've found a how to guide just in case @RetroRaz isn't up our way soon and dosnt have time to do it.

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #113 on: December 28, 2017, 11:36:35 am »
Wow. What a build thread. Candy white just looks the works. Like what you've done :happy2: :happy2:

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #114 on: December 28, 2017, 11:39:34 am »
Thanks @Raj2212 - I forgot about updating this build thread after photo bucket decided to put their stupid restrictions on.

I've since added a Mk6 steering wheel and newer clusters too to keep things fresh!

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #115 on: December 28, 2017, 11:57:03 am »
@shoaybmakda . I use imgur to upload stuff on here, downloaded the app on my phone. Works well I think.

And sick Mk6 flat bottoms wheels do feel uuuuuber nice. Had one retrofitted to my sisters Mk6 1.6tdi and it just made it feel sportier haha, felt it made handling easier and more enjoyable  :laugh: :laugh:. I'd love one on mine  :evilgrin:

Did you go for the Mk6 scirocco clusters ? Well done man  :happy2:

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #116 on: December 28, 2017, 01:20:55 pm »
@Raj2212 have installed it but can't get the direct link to post on the forum it keeps coming up as the hyperlinks. Using android if it makes a difference

I went for the EOS clocks with the Mk6 gti Speedo dials

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - small update page 8
« Reply #117 on: December 28, 2017, 02:22:21 pm »
Mental.

I struggled with uploading pics at first.

What you'll have to do is copy the image link. And put these between the image link.

__[_img]___[/img]___

Minus the underscores.

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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - NOW SOLD
« Reply #118 on: February 19, 2018, 11:42:24 am »
Sold my MK5 GTi over the weekend - was a sad and painful day as it was by far the best car I've ever owned. Part of me still regrets it till now. Hope the new owner looks after it

Not sure what's next on the cards maybe something cheap and cheerful for now so I can save up for an S3 or possibly MK6 R.

Thanks to everyone on for the forum for their help and advice. Biggest thanks to @RetroRaz Who has helped me no end on questions I've had and always given good advice for retrofitting queries and fitting. And @Gtiene for making me buy more parts for it!


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Re: Candy White Mk5 5dr DSG - NOW SOLD
« Reply #119 on: February 19, 2018, 12:07:45 pm »
:)

Even thought it was an import, the mods you did to it is what made it stand out