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on February 25, 2024, 11:16:50 am
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Re: WTF!! Has my car been mapped?? :|
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on Today at 12:06:31 am
With VCDS, look at boost specified, boost actual, intake air mass g/s and actual torque. You can use intake air mass and torque to estimate BHP. Take the car for a pull in 3rd gear from 3k to 5.5-6k and you should get a good enough reading. Or if you can do the same in 4th gear, it'#039s even better.

My cracked k03 turbo, on a stage 2 map, was underboosting by 0.3-0.4 bars


Re: Stage 2+ K04 Conversion Burning Oil
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 10:56:04 pm
How much we talking ? I seem to remember reading that VW state TFSI can use up to 1 litre every 1000km (621miles)


Re: Milltek vs Pipewerx
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 10:04:52 pm
Yeah that's the one. Tho it's funny. The rest of the exhaust on the Jetta is stock while the downpipe is custom all the way back to under the rear seats where it's connected to the exhaust. On the golf the whole system is stock, minus the cat, which is a sports cat.


Re: K04 Conversion - Do you ever regret it? How is it for daily driving?
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 09:53:34 pm
Yeah it'#039s definitely more punchy, that'#039s fur sure. It has power past 6k and pulls throughout the powerband (2nd and 3rd gear). I don'#039t regret the swap one bit. It sounds way better but that might just be because it'#039s pushing 1.6 bar pressure almost all the time.
The throttle body was cleaned and tested, moves nicely. The MAF doesn'#039t show any signs of being worn out just


Re: Where would you go with £23k
Last Poster: pudding in Mk7 General Area on Yesterday at 05:50:28 pm
They are all good choices if you want to stay with VAG. nbsp The RS3 will have you at the Shell station quite often and you'#039ll have boy racers up your backside constantly nbsp :grin: nbsp They go and sound amazing though.

I'#039m the same age and went from an Edition 30 to an F30 330d, mainly due to the massively increased mileage, but it'#039s proven to be a quick and fun car.
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Re: MK5 GTI - Just completely died whilst driving!
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:37:01 pm
Good find!  Pretty rare for relays to go on these cars, and there's plenty of em'  :grin:


Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:32:20 pm
Age didn'#039t appear to be a factor in my case as I'#039m 51 with a clean license (god knows how) and live in a low crime area.

Adding my missus brought it down though, not that she ever drives my cars nbsp :grin: nbsp

Annoying as my ED30 was always around £350, so it must just be a BMW tax or something! nbsp Too many road captains crashing their remapped M140is maybe.


Re: Should I replace my turbo? *Attached picture*
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:15:23 pm
Looks like that has seen a lot of heat. EGTs got out of control.  Definitely replace it.


Re: Intake Manifold Runner Control Error P3137 - Will my engine go boom?
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:14:15 pm
Not really, just a lumpy cold start/warmup, but should be OK this time of year!


Re: Forum Donations 2024
Last Poster: dazza in Announcements on Yesterday at 03:36:03 pm
Hey, donation link is closed. I'm ready to send in my first euros after nearly 3 years of being on this great forum. Thanks

Just added a new money pool.

Thanks again for all your support guys.


Replacement Mk5 GTI rear passenger door
Last Poster: g7jhp in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 03:15:38 pm
Hi All,
The other half managed to put a hole in the passenger side door, so I need to find a replacement door rear passenger door ideally in The same grey.

The cars a 2008 Golf GTI Mk5, 5 door paint code LA7T.

Do all Mk5 doors fit?

Should I just be able to move the hardware over?





Re: Mk5 gti code p0299
Last Poster: Reeceyy in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on May 09, 2024, 01:37:38 pm
I also have the p0299 code. Ive just noticed that i have the hairline crack on the turbo, exhaust side too. Still boost well the car and theres no strange whistles. The problem with my car is that its also leaking oil badly and im still not sure where its coming from. Is yours leaking oil too?


Re: Bad oil leak and now low oil pressure
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on May 07, 2024, 08:49:23 pm
Ironically you can get low oil pressure from over filling the oil. But I suspect it'#039s something more serious in your case that must be investigated ASAP.

Doing what ZoliWorks said is a good start. Places on the right side of the engine to check out are the oil filter housing, cam chain housing and oil cooler. The valve cover gasket can leak too but not enough to cause l


Re: Edition 30 - Register
Last Poster: Zippy in Mk5 General Area on May 06, 2024, 06:12:37 pm
0077 here r tech stage 2+ white 5 door dsg


Re: Very budget track build
Last Poster: Mekaniko in Members Rides on May 06, 2024, 01:52:16 pm
So with the cage in we can say that now it's a proper tracktool, isn't it? haha

Love it and all the build, maybe I should had followed this pad with mine some time ago instead of a OEM restoration...


Re: Upgrade injectors for k04 turbo (fsi engine)
Last Poster: ROH ECHT in Mk5 General Area on May 06, 2024, 04:50:11 am
R-Tech just posted on their "TFSI Tuning" (facebook page) that they are stocked up.




Re: VW GOLF ORANGE SPEED 49von100
Last Poster: stevw1 in Members Rides on May 04, 2024, 05:58:57 pm
I’ve attended a couple of shows already this year, and plans for some more in the pipeline…..
Ultimate dubs and Auto Culture. Also started an Instagram page to show the whole build from start, and also how it continues to progress


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Re: Weird boost/throttle issue
Last Poster: pudding in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on May 03, 2024, 10:47:59 pm
Fuel starvation.


Re: Cambelt Change
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on May 03, 2024, 10:41:22 pm
Get the Continental kit if genuine is a stretch.  Conti make the belts for VW anyway, and the Conti aftermarket kit also uses the genuine INA idler pulleys and Conti water pump.

What Bosch use is anyone's guess.


Re: rs3 lpfp
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on May 03, 2024, 10:37:09 pm
Nope. You need either the TTRS pump module or the TorqByte aftermarket one.  The stock PWM controller isn't man enough to run an RS pump.

Yes the LPFP maps will need recalibrating.

The GTI fuel level sender should fit on but AKS tuning can advise on that.

Shoutbox

Edition 30 Rear Valance -Pearl Black (Genuine Part)
£80.00
Location: Manchester
Collection Only

For Sale is my old Pearl Black Edition 30 rear valance. This clips into the upper section of your rear bumper.
This was removed from my golf due someone backing into me at low speed causing surface cracks. (they offered to pay for a new valance)

The surface cracks are around the the number plate area which I've tried to photo the best i can.

The exhaust surround has been bonded back on by the body shop after an encounter with a high kerb a few years ago.

There are storage scratches on the paintwork so will need respraying. You will also need a towing eye cover.

All clips to clip the valance upper bumper section are intact and there is no sign of warping.

This is a genuine valance and was fitted to my ED30 from the factory.
Edition 35
£12000.00
Single Image
    Location: Scotland
    Collection Only



    Testing the water and looking at selling my car, currently sitting at 89000 miles, fully service history.

    List of MODS

    Milltek Non Resonated Cat-Back exhaust “edition 35”, Forge PCV Delete, APR Stage 1 Remap & APR DSG Remap, Volkswagen raging intake, Volkswagen racingline sport springs. Audi R8 Coil Pack, GFB DV+


    https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,117275.msg1163527.html#new

    Sold
    2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 - Steel Grey - 5 Door - Stage 2+ (DSG)
    £10995.00
    Location: West London
    Collection Only

    Hi all,

    For sale is my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 (DSG). I am the 2nd owner from new and have owned the car since November 2021. The car was near enough stock when I purchased it and I have upgraded it in my ownership.

    - 5 door.
    - DSG.
    - Steel Grey.
    - 76,000 miles (will rise as still in use).
    - FSH - last serviced December 2023.
    - MOT - Expires 7th March 2025.
    - Xenons.
    - Heated seats.
    - Highline MFD.
    - Arm rest.
    - MFSW.
    - RNS510.
    - Folding mirrors (heated).
    - Rear parking sensors.

    In my ownership I have had the following maintenence completed:

    - Serviced 3 times (2 full services, one oil and filter change).
    - Cambelt and waterpump.
    - Thermostat replaced.
    - DSG service.
    - Genuine cam chain and tensioner.
    - Genuine cam follower changed at every service.
    - Genuine oil pick up pipe.
    - Rocker cover gasket.
    - Genuine PCV.
    - Genuine Diverter valve.
    - Subframe spacer kit.
    - Brake vacuum gasket.
    - Varta E44 heavy duty battery.
    - New rear wiper switch.
    - New folding mirror switch.

    Upgrades/modifications are as follows:

    - Brodit angled mount.
    - Suede retrimmed headliner.
    - Wheel finesse steering wheel wrap.
    - Ram air oversized induction kit.
    - Turbo back exhaust comprising of an MPD developments downpipe with sports cat and a Miltek cat back.
    - VIS Stage 3 HPFP internals.
    - Genuine R8 coilpacks.
    - MK7 Golf Gti performance front calipers, discs and pads.
    - Tuning technics Stage 2+ lite remap (approximately 355-360bhp).
    - Tuning Technics DSG remap.
    - H&R front and rear anti roll bars - fitted December 2023.
    - Whole car has had Powerflex bushes installed in December 2023.
    - Super pro anti lift kit - fitted December 2023.
    - AP coilovers (top mounts replaced all around at the same time), fitted December 2023.
    - All rear control arms replaced (December 2023).
    - Geo By Luke fast road alignment (December 2023).
    - Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres all around.

    I've just spent circa £2.5k on the suspension components refresh.

    I have spared no expense on ensuring the car is mechanically sound.

    Being honest, the car could do with the wheels being refurbished. There is general wear and tear on the car which is expected for the age, the car is approaching 16 years old. There are some minor dents and scratches. The front end does have some stone chips. The inner sills have some slight blistering to the paint. The MFSW buttons work intermittently but I have bought the new control module but haven't had this fitted yet. The cruise control is also intermittent and I have purchased a new stalk, but haven't fitted this yet. Parts will be included in the sale, or if I have time, I will get them installed before sale.. Front and rear dash cams & pioneer double din are not included in the sale.

    If you are looking for a well sorted car which mechanically has been looked after well, this is a good car to purchase.

    I am in no rush to sell, only considering selling to upgrading. No part exchanges please.

    The pictures are prior to the installation of the coilovers, I will upload new pictures once I have detailed the car.

    I'm looking for £11,495.00, I paid just under this when I bought the car stock.

    Please let me know if you have any queries.

    Kind regards,

    Sharif
    2 x Mk5 Gtis being broken, West Midlands
    £0.00
    Location: Walsall, West Midlands
    Postage: £0.00
    Delivery or Collection

    I have, in annoying and frustrating circumstances, ended up with 2 Black Gtis that are both dead on my drive, both for engine reasons, so I couldnt even get away with making a good one out of the two, and have had to replace them both with an R32!

    I will start pulling them apart and will list stuff separately as I have the chance, however, due to lots of stuff that is going on at the minute, that may take me ages, so I thought a general post about both being broken may be helpful for anyone who is after specific bits etc.

    One is an 05 5 door, block and head are totally scrap.  Was in daily use until a couple of months back when the engine lunched itself.  Pretty much all standard.  Of note off the top of my head has:
     
    - Heated Leathers in decent condition
    - Standard Grey Leather Gti Steering wheel
    - 17" Monzas with decent Tyres
    -  Midline Clocks
    - Generally things are pretty tidy, so anyone who needs standard bits like engine cover, trim, light covers etc etc etc, they might be of use to you.

    One is an 06 3 door, with a few more tasty bits and pieces on, but that has been sat for longer.  Again, engine itself is lunched.  Again, from the top of my head there is:

    - Heated Cloth interior in not bad condition
    - Black MFSW
    - Cat Back Stainless, although the cat itself was getting borderline on MOT passes, so maybe just the backbox of use
    - 18" Monzas
    - Neuspeed Intake
    - Twintercooler Setup
    - Reversing sensor setup rear bumper etc
    - Highline clocks

    There will be other decent bits on both - As I say, I am working a bit off memory at the minute.

    I just need the cars gone, so once I get started, really I just need it all out the way, so not especially bothered about getting top dollar for bits, I just need the space back, but know that the bits on them both are too good to let go for scrap.

    I am based just outside Walsall in the West Midlands, but work in Cardiff, so go there most weeks, and am happy to take stuff there (or meet people in between).

    Shout if any questions, and as I actually get stuff off I will get pictures up, but if people want me to get pictures of anything specific, let me know and I can do.  I am actually listing this right now when I am away from home with work for a few days, as thats the only way I actually get time to, but feel free to send me questions etc and Ill answer best I can, then send pics when I get back.

    I dont love posting car bits out - There is too much room for stuff to get damaged, go missing etc  - I would much rather collections, or meet you somewhere etc in an ideal world, but it can possibly be arranged on some stuff.

    Dan
    Superpro Aluminium Wishbone Kit and H&R Front ARB 28mm *PRICE REDUCED £350.00*
    £350.00
    Location: Midlands
    Collection Only

    I'm selling a brand new boxed set of SuperPro Aluminium Front Wishbone set £495.00 and H&R front ARB 28mm (33258-2) £225.00, bought item's to fit on my Ed30 but I have since sold the ed30 so  these are now surplus to requirements.

    Cash on collection, will listen to sensible offers.

    Sorry no PayPal and will not split as need both items gone together please...

    Thanks for looking!
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