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Title: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on February 17, 2017, 06:34:11 pm
Hi everybody, my name is Tautvydas, i live in Lithuania (that's why my english may not be perfect, sorry in advance  :grin: ) and i would like to show my Shadow Blue Mk5 GT. It's 2.0 TDI 170bhp, with no engine mods at the moment. Always was a fan of VAG group cars, so Mk5 was on my wishlist. Bought this car from Germany, almost 1 year ago with full service history, 218 000 kilometers (135 000 miles) on the clock.

Car is pretty well equipped:

That's pretty much it  :thinking:

Right after my car arrived to Lithuania, first "mods" was to change all liquids, filters and timing belt kit, also, car had a problem with EGR valve's cooler, so i had to buy new one from VW dealership.

Other mods that includes exterior and interior so far:

Upcoming mods for spring:

Time for photos  :grin:

Car i owned before Mk5, Audi A4 B5 Avant:
(https://s20.postimg.org/59y56qr0d/11263109_982674108421019_2313072239829127706_o.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/qma8i60cd/11779996_1036295486392214_2437567031206735718_o.jpg)

First days with the car:
(https://s20.postimg.org/928guzrr1/12321421_1178819038806524_2105343558125443118_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/qtk39g75p/12321650_1178830208805407_2836630299274658376_n.jpg)

Pedals OEM vs. GTI:
(https://s20.postimg.org/xgbcgde7x/IMAG0895.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/uaqqq5vlp/IMAG0896_1.jpg)

LED's for the interior:
(https://s20.postimg.org/dfblr5pvh/IMAG0954.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/f8eifhb25/IMAG0955.jpg)

Switching Classix for winter wheels:
(https://s20.postimg.org/edrytg37h/IMAG0910.jpg)

I guess almost everybody have that type of photo  :grin: :
(https://s20.postimg.org/wpimalbul/IMAG0671.jpg)

Had an opportunity to participate in local news website organized event, which had all car of the year winners gathered with their current models (Mk5 was Lithuanian car of the year in 2004):
(https://s20.postimg.org/al3uzyybh/14917288_635432756629839_967915313892272182_o.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/xnudz4zst/15016447_635432753296506_5772009467767299761_o.jpg)

I think it's the only engine bay photo i have right now  :grin: :
(https://s20.postimg.org/k22uy2wxp/IMG_20161016_024854.jpg)

Of course my car likes to be clean  :laugh: :
(https://s20.postimg.org/y9sjmq9ml/IMG_20161112_130417.jpg)

Current look:
(https://s20.postimg.org/gc3856l31/IMAG0996.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/p8e094bp9/IMAG0998.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/7jm9hhzy5/IMAG1002.jpg)

Parts that are waiting for spring:
(https://s20.postimg.org/bvav6i6v1/IMAG1014.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/5lb05ri2l/IMAG0953.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/p1vpsad6l/IMAG0947.jpg)

Sorry for trashy quality photos, i guess my next mod should be new phone  :signLOL:

For the end, some good quality photos from summer:
(https://s20.postimg.org/vorkcy9ml/IMG_5214.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/xulv7gd31/IMG_5223.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/h84aydk59/IMG_5237.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/d09ipmipp/IMG_5243.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/9n1a2wp4t/IMG_5145.jpg)

That's it for now, i hope you enjoyed it, i'll try to keep this thread updated  :smiley:

Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: JGTTDI on February 20, 2017, 07:27:52 pm
This looks a nice clean example, with some nice factory extras too.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: prp74 on February 20, 2017, 08:27:39 pm
Very nice spec. Good mods planned  :happy2:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: Bozz on February 20, 2017, 09:30:54 pm
Labas Tautvydas, Car looks good my friend.. Keep us all updated with mods.
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on March 04, 2017, 11:34:45 am
Thanks for a good word guys!
This week bought Eibach Sportlines, condition is fair, for the price i paid, so i'm happy with it  :happy2: Can't wait to see how it looks on car  :laugh:

(https://s20.postimg.org/xqnd2dt8d/16997668_1512211352133956_932238202488778360_n.jpg)

Also, next week i'm planning to leave bumpers, side skirts and spoiler for a respray  :wink:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: Ryan M on March 04, 2017, 08:58:00 pm
Very clean car and good base, with some good modifications and upgrades planned! :drinking:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: spwd on March 04, 2017, 09:11:38 pm
Nice, it's definitely the best colour  :happy2:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on March 05, 2017, 07:31:01 pm
Can't wait to see all these parts on my car  :jumping:
I agree, that color is one of the best for the Mk5, especially when the sun is around  :happy2:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on March 11, 2017, 06:10:42 pm
Today i tried to wrap my panel trim, turned out pretty great, happy with the look of the interior now  :happy2:

(https://s24.postimg.org/t1943vu3p/20170310_184923.jpg)
(https://s24.postimg.org/yqty1xpnp/20170310_204508.jpg)
(https://s24.postimg.org/mg0zhv3mt/20170311_131903.jpg)
(https://s24.postimg.org/74r6h96at/20170311_131631.jpg)

Yesterday left front lip, rear valance, side skirts and spoiler for a resparay, so next weekend i hope to put all those parts on my car  :laugh:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: Ryan M on March 11, 2017, 09:43:22 pm
The interior wrapping looks perfect. Can't wait to see the new parts next week! :party:
Will be keeping a close eye on this thread in the future due to having the same colour! :drool:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on March 23, 2017, 07:37:33 pm
Hey there!
I've got some news in my garage. Too bad not everything goes as i planned... All parts came out in different color, than the original paintwork, so i left it for another respray  :sad1:
Also, last week changed cabin filter and oil.

(https://s20.postimg.org/srbk4gsal/17426337_1540392985982459_7101685425159360303_n.jpg)

And finally, this week had an opportunity to take a dyno run in my University. Turns out that my Mk5 has more than 170bhp :grin: I don't know is it been remaped in Germany or what, but the numbers are slightly higher.

(https://s20.postimg.org/m250og6yl/17457578_1540234219331669_4467166871773489567_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on April 18, 2017, 06:16:59 pm
Hello, it's been a while since my last post, but i'm back  :grin:

Finally i have something to show, front splitter, rear bumper and rear spoiler are already on the car, also changed front bumper's side grill and Classix are back for summer. Due to weather i was not able to put my side skirts, so i hope i'll put them next time i get back to my hometown  :thinking:
So, time for pictures!

(https://s20.postimg.org/o1hygrxvh/17796127_1555270884494669_7767536097579746951_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/crttzki7x/17800212_1555270914494666_5872938352158310017_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/p7qjtbbjx/17952738_1569990003022757_6677420338824185551_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/r9mfttk59/17800140_1555270954494662_3455202203602570213_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/imdttjvp9/18033884_1569989936356097_3656709696568408774_n.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/qqlxyai4d/18033524_1569989933022764_7614557996113830809_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: Andy on April 18, 2017, 07:08:57 pm
Looks excellent and when you lower it you will think why did I wait so long :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on April 20, 2017, 07:34:18 pm
Problem with the springs is that I can't find time to install them, but I hope that I'll manage to do this upcoming week   :ashamed:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: Pirelli_Reece on May 03, 2017, 07:03:06 pm
Looks good. Love the B5 aswell!


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Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on May 17, 2017, 03:22:20 pm
Thanks for a good word!  :drinking:
Finally, springs are on the car  :laugh: Ride quality hasn't changed much, so I'm 100% happy with the result  :happy2:
(https://s30.postimg.org/vm6am7je9/IMG_0125.jpg)
Too bad side skirts are still in the garage... But the weather is getting better, so it's coming  :grin:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on May 27, 2017, 12:50:13 pm
Hey there! Golf is finally finished with all the mods for now, side skirts are on the car  :laugh: Also painted brake calipers in yellow, the color goes pretty well with blue exterior  :happy2:
So, time for pictures
(https://s20.postimg.org/47g66nkfx/IMG_5740.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/fl2phuuyl/IMG_5753.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/jwvwklr99/IMG_5790.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/5p67vyekd/IMG_5773.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/5hikzg3lp/IMG_5998.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/i7mtcjbjx/IMG_5951.jpg)
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: ChrisGT on May 27, 2017, 01:57:18 pm
Looks stunning in that colour!

Nice work  :drinking:

Chris
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on May 28, 2017, 08:23:58 pm
Quote from: ChrisGT on May 27, 2017, 01:57:18 pm
Looks stunning in that colour!

Nice work  :drinking:

Chris

Thanks!   :happy2:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on September 24, 2017, 01:43:30 pm
Hello everybody, it's been a while since my last post, because I was away to the United States for the whole summer, so my Mk5 was resting for all this time  :grin:
Last week I have made two really small mods, but I was thinking of it for a long time, and now it's finally done  :happy2:
Installed Optilux (by hella) Extreme Yellow XY bulbs for the high beam lights, really happy with the result, makes the front a little bit different.

(https://s20.postimg.org/hwwnjjs3h/IMG_0739.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/49qlbby0t/IMG_0740.jpg)

Also changed OEM parking light bulbs to orange ones and coded the turn signal lights to always be on, a nice USDM touch  :grin:

(https://s20.postimg.org/wvf2dz75p/IMG_0751.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/i7462w6pp/IMG_0752.jpg)

That's it for now. Also, thinking about new wheels for the next summer (18' or 19'), if you guys have suggestions, feel free to recommend, because I'm really confused at the time  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tautvydas Shadow Blue GT TDI
Post by: TautvydasJ on November 19, 2017, 01:07:53 pm
Hello! Since my last post was with really small mods, i prepared something bigger this time  :grin:
First of all, bought another set of tail lights, will be trying to make them look like ED30 ones. Also, saw GTI seats on a craigslist few weeks earlier for a very good price, so i couldn't resist  :signLOL: and last but not least, bought new wheels for the summer. It's OZ Racing Alleggerita HLT, 18inch, 8J, ET48, condition is great, just need to buy a set of tires for them, since wheels are now with racing slicks  :laugh:

(https://s20.postimg.org/prfacv3m5/IMG_1060.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/g5lpwphn1/IMG_0959.jpg)
Too bad now It's just a test fit, because winter tire season is in Lithuania at the time  :sad1:
(https://s20.postimg.org/uc1gs9d65/IMG_1032.jpg)
(https://s20.postimg.org/op53ub5d9/IMG_1037.jpg)
Also, sold my 16inch winter wheels and bought 17inch winter tires for Classix
(https://s20.postimg.org/6l23a3uyl/IMG_1069.jpg)