MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Deano45 on November 01, 2018, 06:25:37 pm

Title: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 01, 2018, 06:25:37 pm
Hi ..all just brought this on Tuesday this week after spending the last couple of weeks looking ..anyway i have managed to find this.......

2006 mk5 GTI
Graphite Blue
R8 Red coil packs + Iridium Plugs
Latest PVC R Version
Standard Air-box with BMC  Panel Filter
WG Motorparts short shift

INTERIOR
Pioneer Apple car play
Scirocco interior auto dimming mirror
Brushed steel storage compartment
sliding centre cup holder 
Cherry red hazard switch
Audi S line Gear Knob
Full interior led lights
MK6 switches 
MFSW
High-line clocks

EXTERIOR
Colour coded side skirts
Edition 30 rear valance
Replica Votex Front Splitter
18inch Monzas 2s
H&R Sport Lowering springs
Puddle-lights
Electric-folding mirrors
Depo Projector Headlights
Projector fog lights
R32 Rear lights
Rear wiper delete
oem Shark Fin Antenna
Double reverse light lens mod
MK6 Badge on Mk5 slow close handle
Open fog light Grills


Also came with a apple car play double din which i am very happy with but need to sort the fascia out. 
Already getting a shopping list ready just lots of small things to begin with and work from their with this one i want to keep it quite standard looking and just enjoy it.


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Today got to work on the passenger side headlight as it had gone cloudy so gave it a wet-sand and some compound polish it came out great nice and smooth.......



Before

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After

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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Dogma on November 01, 2018, 09:17:54 pm
Hello

Looks nice and great jod on the lights.


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: chigmuss on November 01, 2018, 10:53:02 pm
Nicest colour they did the Mk5 in I reckon, looks lovely and the mileage is pretty low too. Plans?
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 02, 2018, 02:31:13 pm
Thanks guys for the kind words...going to start on the interior bits first then move onto the exterior this is what I’m thinking ...

Edition 30 front splitter/ lower valance
Edition 30 rear valance
R32/S3 brake upgrade
18 inch monza alloys
R32 rear lights
Milltek exhaust
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 15, 2018, 07:10:13 pm
First update since buying the car so decided to start on the interior first with lots of little things ...first job get rid of the rubbish auto-leads 2 piece fascia and replace it with the so much better Connects 2 fascia one piece which looks oem.  It was a must i was going to wait till my cherry red hazard switch came but just wanted it fitted as i'm still waiting on the switch.

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And Fitted

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Next on the list is to get rid of the ugly interior mirror and replace with the scirocco item which looks so much better in my eyes and still auto dimming.


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And fitted


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So why i was at that i replaced all the interior bulbs to led .. I brought a 14 piece interior led light kit from ebay and why i was fitting everything i found out i had electric folding mirrors and puddle lights which was a nice surprise. along with the kit came number plate led bulbs too which was nice.


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Also brought a mk6 golf silver switch set as my switch's  were well past it ..Unfortunately i have not fitted all of them as i need a new passenger side grab handle as mine it well worn and also need to fit the fuel switch too.


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And Fitted

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carried out a bit of maintenance and changed my cam follower the kit came with a new seal and replacement bolts..The old one had a tiny bit of wear.  But thats one thing ticked off the ever growing list of things to do.. Also ordered some red R8 coil packs and new iridium spark plugs from awesome gti so should get them soon.

NEW



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Old

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Also removed the bonnet sound deading as it was hanging down...i might replace it but i do like the clean look.......


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And last of all the rear vw badge i had one on my last golf so i needed one on this one  mk6 golf 3D badge on the mk5 slow close handle...perfect.

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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: 4ndy on November 15, 2018, 07:38:06 pm
The fuel switch can be fitted without removing the door card  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: fakie1977 on November 15, 2018, 07:46:02 pm
Looks good. What’s the part number (and cost) for the scirocco mirror and was it easy to fit?


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 15, 2018, 08:01:14 pm
Looks good. What’s the part number (and cost) for the scirocco mirror and was it easy to fit?


Hi all siroccos came with this interior mirror ....if you buy and new one it will cost £150+ but their are a few on ebay you can pick up between £30-£50  ......fitting is a 5 min job so simple  hope this helps 

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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 15, 2018, 08:25:15 pm
The fuel switch can be fitted without removing the door card  :happy2:


cheers ....might have go tomorrow...... :smiley:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 27, 2018, 06:42:28 pm
So this happened today...decided to get a new set of new key covers to refresh mine as they were in a bit of a state....its a cheap and easy mod i now have two great looking fobs.




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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 29, 2018, 08:03:10 pm
So.. some more progress.. Maintenance first i brought some new Audi R8 red coil packs and some NGK iridium sparks plugs a week and half ago so i thought it was about time i got them fitted ...looks like just in time a know the sparks plugs were replaced by the previous owner in Jan 18  but one of the coil packs broke off and was still attached to the plug requiring long nose pliers to save the day.



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And Fitted




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Next little job on the list was to fit the Cherry red hazard switch.  Which i have been waiting for from china ..only took 7 days to get to me and the build and quality are excellent.




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And Fitted




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Last of all was a black Friday Deal from EuroWagens which i could not refuse a brand new set of R32 rear light and we all know they are so much better than the standard gti ones ..I've been looking for a set of these from day one of getting another golf but these lights seem to hold crazy money on ebay second hand so thank-you Eurowagens for that cracking deal.



R32 lights have arrived

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So thought i'd might as well do the fog light mod why i was at it..............................................................................


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And Done............




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And all fitted



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: bobby_fodge on November 29, 2018, 08:25:09 pm
Can you explain what the for light mod is please
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 29, 2018, 08:56:43 pm
Can you explain what the for light mod is please

yeah sure where your fog light is... Their is usually a red disc for the light to shine through i have removed that and replaced it with my spare reverse light disc from my old lights so both sides of the lights are the same  the only other thing to do is get a red bulb for the fog light....... One of the pictures shows the removal of the discs ....hope this helps
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: bobby_fodge on November 29, 2018, 09:43:12 pm
Thanks for that. I have those same rear lights so may give that a go.

How much hassle was the cherry hazard switch to do? The original one does look dated I think.
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 29, 2018, 10:40:13 pm
Thanks for that. I have those same rear lights so may give that a go.

How much hassle was the cherry hazard switch to do? The original one does look dated I think.

Not hard at all a 10 min job ..all you need to do:

1:Remove the vent at the top
2:remove the inner plastic tray
3: remove x2 T20 screws
4: ease up the top cover
5: unplug and remove the hazard switch by pushing x2 taps together and pull out from behind.

Job done!


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Gmac on December 01, 2018, 09:01:30 am
Did you get the hazard switch light from eBay?  You got an item number? It’s always good to hear of one that is good quality. :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 01, 2018, 01:12:00 pm
Did you get the hazard switch light from eBay?  You got an item number? It’s always good to hear of one that is good quality. :happy2:

Yeah i got it from ebay this is the link to it ...really quick delivery.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-Hazard-Warning-Flash-Switch-Button-For-VW-Jetta-Golf-MK5-GTI-Rabbit/322640935945?epid=1944131614&hash=item4b1ee5fc09:g:njsAAOSwGBdarx3H:rk:1:pf:0
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 03, 2018, 11:41:23 pm
So this happened today ....Decided to get the exhaust tips sorted. When i brought the car the previous owner had a custom cat-back exhaust made by Leadfoot racing . The exhaust is great a nicely made 3 inch but my only dislike was the exhaust tip's it had as they were massive they were so big they melted part of the lower valance and not only that they stuck out a mile too.

So to that end i have had the tailpipe replaced with something almost stock looking which is great i might even put some Audi A4 tips on it later after the edition 30 lower valance is fitted in the new year.



BEFORE


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[b]NEW SLASH CUT EXHAUST TIP'S FITTED



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on December 04, 2018, 08:57:19 am
You got some really nice mods going on here... i will be doing some of the same mods next year too! Thanks for sharing all the pics and info... car looks great!


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 04, 2018, 01:20:09 pm
You got some really nice mods going on here... i will be doing some of the same mods next year too! Thanks for sharing all the pics and info... car looks great!


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Thanks ...muff for the kind words still lots of things to do but will keep posting stuff as things get done  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Gmac on December 05, 2018, 09:26:32 pm
Did you get the hazard switch light from eBay?  You got an item number? It’s always good to hear of one that is good quality. :happy2:

Yeah i got it from ebay this is the link to it ...really quick delivery.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-Hazard-Warning-Flash-Switch-Button-For-VW-Jetta-Golf-MK5-GTI-Rabbit/322640935945?epid=1944131614&hash=item4b1ee5fc09:g:njsAAOSwGBdarx3H:rk:1:pf:0

Bought!!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 17, 2018, 10:58:57 pm
So this happened today ...decided to fit my ebay purchase. When i brought the car the previous owner had fitted a Ramair oversized intake to the car  which is good ..but just not what i want for this car anyway been on the hunt on ebay for a standard airbox and managed to find a good one.

[b]MY EBAY FIND[/u][/b]
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 My surprise came when i opened the airbox and found a BMC panel filter in really good condition could not believe it.... Thats a £60 filter  :smiley:


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So all this has come off.......................................


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Anybody want an intake?



Before


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After

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I must say i'm really happy with having the standard airbox back on the car  but i do like the idea of having the Carbonio carbon intake duct might put that on my wish list.
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: bobby_fodge on December 18, 2018, 08:58:09 am
How noisy was the ram air set up?
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 18, 2018, 10:50:46 am
How noisy was the ram air set up?


Difficult to explain this one but its a lot louder than stock lots of intake noise from 2k RPM ..on a plus point it does feel more responsive. i had a revo intake on my last mk5 and this is louder than that.

lots on videos on youtube to get a better impression................................ 
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on January 02, 2019, 11:52:01 pm
update time this time in the shape of a new rear caliper as the old one was completely goosed ..when i brought the car the rear caliper had come up as an advisory on the mot as sticking ...To that end i thought i'd remove the wheel and have a look at it since i have not removed the wheels since buying the car.. OMG the wheel nuts were so rusty that they broke my wheel brace and after looking at the caliper which was in a sorry state and had no red Paint on it ..Anyway replaced the rear caliper and fitted new pads to both sides of the car the pads came with new shims and bolts which was great.

After that i inspected the front brake calipers and all good .. But all the calipers need repainting badly but that will be a job when the weather gets a bit warmer.




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Also decided to replace the gear knob the old one was very worn so found this to replace it with it came from a 2014 Audi A3 S Line i really like the Audi stuff and like the perforated leather goes well with the perforated leather on the steering wheel also the gear gaiter is a better quality leather than the one you get on the mk5.



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Last of all my new mug i thought i'd share a picture ................................................................................................


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: RBS on January 21, 2019, 10:37:32 pm
Nice :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 19, 2019, 12:01:57 am
Time for another update.... This time in the shape of some more interior bits  from day one of owning the car i have never liked the the exposed cup holders and the open lidless storage (compartment) so decided to get that replaced with the bushed steel storage compartment looks so much better ive been told they were on the very first Mk5 gti's but then they stopped putting them in due to cost.

Second job was to replace the open cup holders and replace with the much better sliding cup holder..what a difference.......

Started with this little lot.....................
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Old stuff

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Half way..................
 
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Done!......................

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Also managed to to replace some of the intake parts for new so thats now finished .......................

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New front fog light open grills much better .....................................


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Next on the list was the front grill ...once removed i found out that it's not a genuine item ..but a good quality after market part the only things letting it down was the red stripe that had turned more orange and the number plate holder was broken in 2 places ...my plan was take a chance buy a grill off ebay and swap the parts i needed over...also had to buy a genuine GTI badge as that's a must.


new replacement parts......................


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Finished all back together again....................

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And last of all decided to get some 18 Inch Monzas ..They need a Refurb so dropped them off today for that to be done ..going to be painted oem bright silver ....


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on February 19, 2019, 09:27:40 am
I Proper love the monzas in bright silver when they're mint, when I used to wash mine on my last GTI.. they'd come out so clean like some kind of platinum silver effect! used to love it!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 20, 2019, 09:27:06 am
I Proper love the monzas in bright silver when they're mint, when I used to wash mine on my last GTI.. they'd come out so clean like some kind of platinum silver effect! used to love it!  :laugh:

you're right ......i really like the monzas they are a great design and suit the mk5 perfectly ..i could of gone with any wheel but this was my first choice  :smiley:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on February 20, 2019, 10:31:23 am
I agree, they suit the car lovely! I often thought about buying a set for spares, and if I fancied a change now and then lol
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: bobby_fodge on February 20, 2019, 04:01:17 pm
Are they are benefits to running those open fog light grills? Cooling the brakes or the engine?
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 20, 2019, 10:45:16 pm
Are they are benefits to running those open fog light grills? Cooling the brakes or the engine?


They allow more cold air in......but more importantly they look so much better vw should have done this from the start :smiley:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Gmac on February 28, 2019, 04:45:54 am
Some nice updates Delano, liking the cover for the centre drinks holder. Very smart. :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 28, 2019, 10:21:19 am
Some nice updates Delano, liking the cover for the centre drinks holder. Very smart. :happy2:


Thanks Gmac .. i agree the centre cup holder looks so much better with the cover i can only guess it was an optional extra from factory. 
Title: Another update......
Post by: Deano45 on March 01, 2019, 03:31:25 pm
So this has happened ....decided to remove my side skirts for painting and in the process remove the 13 years of dirt behind them . To be fair they came off quite easy its just the glue from the tape thats the pain and takes time apart from that its straight forward...



side skirt removed and sill cleaned


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All Painted.................................


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Also yesterday i had X4 new toyo Proxes T1R fitted to my 18 inch monzas which have now been refurbished really happy with how it looks now so much better than the 17inch monzas ,,what a massive difference it makes.

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Side skirts and wheels now on........


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Also treated her to some new bulbs .

osram nightbreakers for the dip headlights
osram blue vision for the main beam
osam  blue sidelight bulbs

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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: OllieL on March 04, 2019, 08:49:02 pm

Today got to work on the passenger side headlight as it had gone cloudy so gave it a wet-sand and some compound polish it came out great nice and smooth.......



Before

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After

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Project looks great, I’ve just got myself a GTi and am going down a similar route.

My headlights look like your passenger one (that’s if I’m being generous).

What paper and compound did you use?

I’m thinking of having a go at mine after seeing the improvement you had with yours!

Need to get myself a new genuine grill and surround too as my grills have gone a bit milky looking.

Great looking car!

Ollie


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 06, 2019, 12:54:39 am
Hi OllieL  sorry about the late reply .....as for the headlights

Try as use a higher grade wet and dry sandpaper as possible that way when you have removed the cloudiness from the headlight and come to use cutting compound to remove the small scratches from the headlight what the wet and dry leaves behind. It will be an easier job for you.

wet/day sandpaper 3000 grit to remove cloudiness from the headlights
4000 grit for fine smoothing of the headlights
use a cutting compound to polish till crystal clear,

Hope this helps................
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on March 07, 2019, 03:11:27 pm
@OllieL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5833)
If you want a kit to include all that's needed to restore the headlights.. I can recommend this kit -

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=-xwwaritppt&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:865695745|agid:43902124735|tid:pla-327140593187|crid:202397318304|nw:g|rnd:12879280160500052752|dvc:c|adp:1o4|mt:|loc:9046111&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbzis6fw4AIVjrftCh2laAwzEAQYBCABEgJ7UPD_BwE

I have used this myself and so have a few mates.. brilliant kit! Deano has done a brill job with his too.. but if you want all the stuff in one buy this will be the one!

@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) keep the good stuff coming mate.. I love what you done with the side skirts.. I guess you did them yourself? how did you do them? The wheels do look good too! :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 07, 2019, 09:18:29 pm
@OllieL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5833)
If you want a kit to include all that's needed to restore the headlights.. I can recommend this kit -

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=-xwwaritppt&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:865695745|agid:43902124735|tid:pla-327140593187|crid:202397318304|nw:g|rnd:12879280160500052752|dvc:c|adp:1o4|mt:|loc:9046111&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbzis6fw4AIVjrftCh2laAwzEAQYBCABEgJ7UPD_BwE

I have used this myself and so have a few mates.. brilliant kit! Deano has done a brill job with his too.. but if you want all the stuff in one buy this will be the one!

@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) keep the good stuff coming mate.. I love what you done with the side skirts.. I guess you did them yourself? how did you do them? The wheels do look good too! :happy2:

Hi muff1991 ...Thanks again for the kind words as for the side skirts ...unfortunately i did not paint them i wish i could a little out of my league of spraying. I got a local body-shop which i have used for the past 4 years really nice guys and do a great job.
Title: Small update.......
Post by: Deano45 on March 07, 2019, 09:42:52 pm
Small update which i forgot to mention on the last post this arrived Today .. I have managed to find a genuine Edition 30 rear valance in really good condition for a good price gave it a good clean and hopefully get it into the body-shop next week for paint in the mean time i have just ordered a new rear tow eye cover because it did not come with one..£21+vat  for a little cover wow ..just looking forward to getting rid of the black plastic rear valance....


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Octoparrot on March 08, 2019, 08:21:31 am
I've done this on mine and it makes a big difference to the look of the car, probably the best cosmetic mod you can do to a standard GTI.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 08, 2019, 02:50:53 pm
I've done this on mine and it makes a big difference to the look of the car, probably the best cosmetic mod you can do to a standard GTI.  :congrats:

I totally agree with you ...thanks



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on March 08, 2019, 04:08:21 pm
@OllieL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5833)
If you want a kit to include all that's needed to restore the headlights.. I can recommend this kit -

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=-xwwaritppt&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:865695745|agid:43902124735|tid:pla-327140593187|crid:202397318304|nw:g|rnd:12879280160500052752|dvc:c|adp:1o4|mt:|loc:9046111&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbzis6fw4AIVjrftCh2laAwzEAQYBCABEgJ7UPD_BwE

I have used this myself and so have a few mates.. brilliant kit! Deano has done a brill job with his too.. but if you want all the stuff in one buy this will be the one!

@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) keep the good stuff coming mate.. I love what you done with the side skirts.. I guess you did them yourself? how did you do them? The wheels do look good too! :happy2:

Hi muff1991 ...Thanks again for the kind words as for the side skirts ...unfortunately i did not paint them i wish i could a little out of my league of spraying. I got a local body-shop which i have used for the past 4 years really nice guys and do a great job.

looks wicked, and so does the bumper... how much you give for the spray job? have you been quoted on the rear bumper too? I want to get the rear valance too coz I reversed over a sleeper thing once and it had huge studs that fixed it to the ground, didn't know and pulled forward.. luckily slowly so I heard it pull, it ripped the mounting eye off the valance on the inside where it bolts onto the car and stretched the plastic into a point.. looks crap and screwed for weeks about it! but give me more of a reason to get an edition 30 rear valance ;-P
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 08, 2019, 08:46:08 pm
@OllieL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5833)
If you want a kit to include all that's needed to restore the headlights.. I can recommend this kit -

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=-xwwaritppt&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:865695745|agid:43902124735|tid:pla-327140593187|crid:202397318304|nw:g|rnd:12879280160500052752|dvc:c|adp:1o4|mt:|loc:9046111&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrbzis6fw4AIVjrftCh2laAwzEAQYBCABEgJ7UPD_BwE

I have used this myself and so have a few mates.. brilliant kit! Deano has done a brill job with his too.. but if you want all the stuff in one buy this will be the one!

@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) keep the good stuff coming mate.. I love what you done with the side skirts.. I guess you did them yourself? how did you do them? The wheels do look good too! :happy2:

Hi muff1991 ...Thanks again for the kind words as for the side skirts ...unfortunately i did not paint them i wish i could a little out of my league of spraying. I got a local body-shop which i have used for the past 4 years really nice guys and do a great job.

looks wicked, and so does the bumper... how much you give for the spray job? have you been quoted on the rear bumper too? I want to get the rear valance too coz I reversed over a sleeper thing once and it had huge studs that fixed it to the ground, didn't know and pulled forward.. luckily slowly so I heard it pull, it ripped the mounting eye off the valance on the inside where it bolts onto the car and stretched the plastic into a point.. looks crap and screwed for weeks about it! but give me more of a reason to get an edition 30 rear valance ;-P

The body-shop gave me a good price £300 for the side skirts and the rear valence to be painted ...which i thought was really good considering the work so will drop that of next week for paint and should get it back in a couple of days..
Title: Another update......
Post by: Deano45 on April 17, 2019, 07:39:24 pm
Another update ..  I have now fitted my Edition 30 rear valance the guys at the body-shop did an awesome job as always and looks so much better than the black plastic one it came with so really happy with that......


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Also.. as you can see in the picture i now have a rear wiper delete .. unfortunately the wiper arm/motor had a split in it and water was going everywhere ..Thought about getting a new wiper motor for a split second. Then thought it would be nice deleting for a cleaner look..

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And fitted ...



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Also decided to give all the seats another clean can't believe how much dirt came out ..but on a positive note they came up really well... I was surprised  also new seat badges fitted.


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New 12mm Bimecc  hubcentric spacers added to the rear to get the wheels inline with the arch looks good just need a 10mm set for the front now to bring them inline...



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And last of all i picked up my new lowering springs this morning ...H&R 29176-1...........................................................


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Lucky ducky on April 17, 2019, 09:59:54 pm
I'm loving this build deano so well written not an easy thing to do... quick question the wheel spacers where did you get them and how much were they.
Cheers
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 17, 2019, 11:13:00 pm
I'm loving this build deano so well written not an easy thing to do... quick question the wheel spacers where did you get them and how much were they.
Cheers

Thanks  it’s much appreciated ...Here’s the link to the spacers ...These spacers are great hub-centric and come with all the bolts needed... Same build quality as H&R

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323421947434
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: mcblfc88 on April 18, 2019, 07:41:24 am
Are the side skirts bonded on or just bolts/screws and clips?
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 18, 2019, 08:43:43 am
Are the side skirts bonded on or just bolts/screws and clips?

The side skirts are on a rail system and screwed underneath ...vw also use trim tape on them ,,
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 26, 2019, 09:11:40 pm
Small update... i managed to get the H&R springs fitted on Tuesday looks and feels so much better its got to be one of the best mod's to do ..driving wise brilliant........






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Title: Another small update......
Post by: Deano45 on May 08, 2019, 11:40:58 pm
Another update ......This  time in the shape of a WG MOTORPARTS short shift linkage. The item came really quick on a next day delivery. Which was great . As for the shift linkage itself I was really impressed at the build quality please bear in mind it’s half the price of a forge/Ecs/APR short shift and does exactly the same job and fully adjustable.

This time I decided not to remove the battery for fitting and you don’t have to. The jobs simple and only took 10 mins to fit ..but what a massive improvement with a 40% reduction in throw.




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And all fitted...



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Lucky ducky on May 09, 2019, 12:49:40 am
Hi deano would you have a link to where you got it please
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 09, 2019, 02:00:08 am
Hi deano would you have a link to where you got it please


Hi ..here you go here’s the link........


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323442671791

Title: This happened Yesterday
Post by: Deano45 on May 11, 2019, 09:03:07 pm
 This happened yesterday ...being a nice day i decided to fit the new antenna i picked up last week  ..Genuine vw shark fin looks so much more compact than the old one if thats the right way to describe it. Anyway liking it much more than the old one job done!

OLD ANTENNA

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OEM SHARKS FIN ANTENNA

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AND FITTED


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: muff1991 on May 12, 2019, 12:17:19 am
Much nicer


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: gartht23 on May 14, 2019, 08:50:20 pm
Looks tops. What’s the part number if you don’t mind me asking


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 17, 2019, 10:43:16 am
Looks tops. What’s the part number if you don’t mind me asking


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Hi ..Here's the part Number you wanted ....

1K0.035.507E
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: gartht23 on May 17, 2019, 10:53:52 am
Thank you sir


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: GTI DAZ on May 22, 2019, 05:13:01 pm
lovely build thread so far, part No. for Arial? i need one of this
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 22, 2019, 11:13:38 pm
lovely build thread so far, part No. for Arial? i need one of this



Hi..Here's the part Number ......

1K0.035.507E

Title: Another update......
Post by: Deano45 on May 24, 2019, 09:09:06 pm
Another update .....This time some new headlights to freshen up the front end ...decided to go with some Depo headlights as they are tried and tested and one of the best aftermarket headlight brands going. And i was not disappointed the headlight came well packaged and with instructions not that you need them..The great thing about the Depo's as well as the build quality is the  side lights go into the lower indicator section which is really nice ..I have put my osram night breakers in for now but i will be installing a 5000K hid kit soon and will also be replacing the high beams. I did put new led side lights in tho which look great . i hope to replace the front fog lights too to the projector type which will tie in nicely with the headlights.....




NEW DEPO HEADLIGHTS

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Half way point decided to remove the front bumper to make life easier you don't have too but i wanted to clean behind it


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And all fitted what a massive difference some headlights make ........................................................................................



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: OllieL on May 26, 2019, 03:44:20 pm
Looks great with the new headlights fitted!
I have the same ones waiting for me to fit on Friday.
I also have some LED H7 bulbs to fit, which you may want to consider? I was impressed with the ones I've seen fitted on youtube channels etc.

I can let you know what I think when I get mine fitted this week  :happy2:

Ollie
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 26, 2019, 04:15:33 pm
Hi olli

Yeah let me know what you think about them ? That could be an option for me ...


Dean


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Title: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: OllieL on May 30, 2019, 08:38:39 pm
I fitted my headlights and LED bulbs (Can give you details, but not sure what the forum rules are?)

Only been fitted for a few hours, but I’m very impressed with them and the power/ intensity of light. Easily as good as HIDs - and they were just plug and play with the Depos.

I would 100% recommend.

I also passed my MOT this afternoon with them fitted in the projectors, so shouldn’t have any worries on that front.

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Hope that helps.


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 30, 2019, 09:54:14 pm
I fitted my headlights and LED bulbs (Can give you details, but not sure what the forum rules are?)

Only been fitted for a few hours, but I’m very impressed with them and the power/ intensity of light. Easily as good as HIDs - and they were just plug and play with the Depos.

I would 100% recommend.

I also passed my MOT this afternoon with them fitted in the projectors, so shouldn’t have any worries on that front.

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Hope that helps.


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Hi, Ollie

Top work ....they look good ...Have you got a link to them?


Dean

Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: OllieL on May 30, 2019, 10:36:04 pm

Hi, Ollie

Top work ....they look good ...Have you got a link to them?


Dean

Here is a link to the ones I fitted today

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123240620374

They were cheaper than the osram nightbreakers I used in my old lights!

I’m using depos same as you.
They flicker when you first turn the ignition on, which I think is when the canbus does a mini diagnostic on the car.

Had no errors and they are amazing in the dark (just went for a quick drive to try them out).

HTH

Ollie


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 03, 2019, 08:14:01 pm

Hi, Ollie

Top work ....they look good ...Have you got a link to them?


Dean

Here is a link to the ones I fitted today

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123240620374

They were cheaper than the osram nightbreakers I used in my old lights!

I’m using depos same as you.
They flicker when you first turn the ignition on, which I think is when the canbus does a mini diagnostic on the car.

Had no errors and they are amazing in the dark (just went for a quick drive to try them out).

HTH

Ollie


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Thanks Ollie

Sorry for the late reply ...looks really good ...good job.

Title: Another update......
Post by: Deano45 on June 06, 2019, 12:04:37 am
another update ...so first up is the new projector style fog lights this was a must for me to tie in with the Depo headlights i have just brought and to be fair i needed them one old ones were totally shot..Another great thing is these are Chinese copies so cost peanuts compared to Original projector fog lights ..Fitment was great  and also came with new bulbs which was a bonus . But i have already decided i will replace with something else later on.




[b]NEW FOG LIGHTS[/b]
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And all fitted




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Now this next mod was something i was not sure about getting at first and talked myself out of getting a couple of times  but going by the positive feedback from quite a few people i decided to get some dynamic mirror indicators and why not the old ones were faded and full of dead fly's so thought i needed an upgrade . First of all these are awesome the light output is 100% better than oem so much more modern.


New Dynamic Indicators   



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stripping and cleaning before reassembly

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All Finished and fitted.............


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Lucky ducky on June 06, 2019, 12:28:22 am
Have to ask deano they look great ... have you a linky for the fog lights please
Not sure about the smoked look of the indicator lens on a tornado red mirror...
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 06, 2019, 07:45:34 am
Have to ask deano they look great ... have you a linky for the fog lights please
Not sure about the smoked look of the indicator lens on a tornado red mirror...

Here you go lucky ducky .....The link you wanted for the fog lights ...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163208769600

Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: OllieL on June 06, 2019, 08:47:51 am


Now this next mod was something i was not sure about getting at first and talked myself out of getting a couple of times  but going by the positive feedback from quite a few people i decided to get some dynamic mirror indicators and why not the old ones were faded and full of dead fly's so thought i needed an upgrade . First of all these are awesome the light output is 100% better than oem so much more modern.


New Dynamic Indicators   



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48009340213_8d216a4e4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qqe4)03 (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qqe4) by DEAN JONES (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr




stripping and cleaning before reassembly

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48009420392_e54c8b0a61_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qQ4s)02 (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qQ4s) by DEAN JONES (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48009340663_366c3b95ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qqmP)01 (https://flic.kr/p/2g9qqmP) by DEAN JONES (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr

These look great
How hard is it to strip the mirrors and caps? Did you used a guide?

Ollie



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 06, 2019, 12:18:15 pm
Hi Ollie ,

I have replaced the mirror indicators before on my previous golf so did not need to use a guide it’s not hard.... but you need help their are loads of guides on YouTube to help
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Stig_gti on June 06, 2019, 12:49:00 pm
Got a link or where you bought the headlights from. Looking good
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 06, 2019, 01:09:03 pm
Got a link or where you bought the headlights from. Looking good



Here’s the link to the headlights ..........hope this helps.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F301204859556
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Christiank on June 06, 2019, 09:37:50 pm
Good decent upgrades that make the car look a little more fresh…

Also replaced my left headlight to a DEPO - however my car has original Xenon lights, and I must say that the DEPO leveling motor looks to be a more "wiggily" than the genuine one when car is holding in iddle. But will leave this be for now, since I will enjoy that I finally has to clear headlight lenses hehe..

Also not to shoot down the copy lens fog lights - but been there and done that, they will corrode in the back very fast compared to genuine ones.
You can buy genuine ones with H8/H11 socket and DE lenses if you take the partnumber from a Jetta. They will fit Mk5 GTI bumper perfect, I have this to my car.
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 06, 2019, 10:30:26 pm
Hi ..cheers for the info I might look into them when these give up ..even if these last 6 months I would have got my money’s worth and more.


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Mk5Dom on June 07, 2019, 11:35:26 am
Quality build thread; nice work!
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 07, 2019, 03:28:21 pm
Quality build thread; nice work!


It’s much appreciated ...cheers
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 10, 2019, 09:20:36 pm
Another update for the golf managed to get a few things done ...first of all i have managed to replace some of the headlight bulbs just done the usual ..replaced the sidelights for led bulbs. Also changed the main beams for Lunex super yellow bulbs ..at the moment i have not changed the dipped beam but i have put my old hid kit on their for the moment but want to replace that with some led bulbs soon.  I have managed to replace the fog light bulbs for some  led items which are brilliant.

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Standard halogen bulb..  


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New led 6000K builbs

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I have done a few more jobs but will post later when i have a bit more time ...........................................................

Title: Follow up from previous post
Post by: Deano45 on July 11, 2019, 12:31:31 am
This is the follow up from the previous post ..... also changed a few serviceable item first on the agenda was the Pvc valve  mine was totally gone can't complain really the the date stamped on the old one was 2007 so replaced that with the latest R version courtesy of awesome gti also replaced the gasket which is a no brainier...


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And all Fitted



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Next on the to do list was a simple job  replace the Aux belt ..to be fair the old one was ok but at least i have changed it now and for the sake of £11 its nothing.


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New one all Fitted


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Also being playing around with some wheel spacers and have put some 5mm spacers on the front just to bring the wheels out and run inline with the rear.


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Last of all i picked a replica Votex front splitter a couple of weeks ago i really wanted a edition 30 one but i was not going to pay £300 for a new one its not the first time i have had a replica splitter i had an edition 30 one on my previous golf and for £130 i can't complain.  I do prefer this one to an edition 30 one.  Also decided i was going to try spray it myself i don't usually spray big items like this but i thought i'd give it a go and if i missed it up i would give it to a professional to sort out ..But to be fair i came out really well considering it came out of a couple of aerosol tins of paint...


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48253023452_8479a6532f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gvXmLd)IMG_1611 (https://flic.kr/p/2gvXmLd) by DEAN JONES (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr



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And all fitted..........



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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: GTI DAZ on August 01, 2019, 09:19:30 am
Ok, its been 3 weeks, can we have an update please.  :grin: :jumping:
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 01, 2019, 05:01:06 pm
Ok, its been 3 weeks, can we have an update please.  :grin: :jumping:


I,m working on it  :happy2:
Title: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Barbarahaw on October 17, 2019, 08:20:05 pm
Thanks guys, I’m chuffed with it.
Errr you may as well of spoken in tongues there haha I just used the blue link under the text box, how do I use this hotline forum?
But thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: NickDSG on October 20, 2019, 05:20:10 pm
So this has happened ....decided to remove my side skirts for painting and in the process remove the 13 years of dirt behind them . To be fair they came off quite easy its just the glue from the tape thats the pain and takes time apart from that its straight forward...



side skirt removed and sill cleaned


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All Painted.................................


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Also yesterday i had X4 new toyo Proxes T1R fitted to my 18 inch monzas which have now been refurbished really happy with how it looks now so much better than the 17inch monzas ,,what a massive difference it makes.

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Side skirts and wheels now on........


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/33363821038_e861fe8d38_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SQfiBL)IMG_1369 (https://flic.kr/p/SQfiBL) by DEAN JONES (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr

Also treated her to some new bulbs .

osram nightbreakers for the dip headlights
osram blue vision for the main beam
osam  blue sidelight bulbs

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Did you paint the skirts yourself?


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: NickDSG on October 20, 2019, 05:23:07 pm
Another update ..  I have now fitted my Edition 30 rear valance the guys at the body-shop did an awesome job as always and looks so much better than the black plastic one it came with so really happy with that......


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Also.. as you can see in the picture i now have a rear wiper delete .. unfortunately the wiper arm/motor had a split in it and water was going everywhere ..Thought about getting a new wiper motor for a split second. Then thought it would be nice deleting for a cleaner look..

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And fitted ...



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Also decided to give all the seats another clean can't believe how much dirt came out ..but on a positive note they came up really well... I was surprised  also new seat badges fitted.


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New 12mm Bimecc  hubcentric spacers added to the rear to get the wheels inline with the arch looks good just need a 10mm set for the front now to bring them inline...



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And last of all i picked up my new lowering springs this morning ...H&R 29176-1...........................................................


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What’s the drop on these mate? 30mm all round? - you’ve done a quality job with the motor I’m a bit obsessed!


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Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: Mobrrown45 on November 01, 2019, 05:51:11 pm
Real credit to you, really wanted one in that colour, the oem mods are perfect
Title: Re: Deano Graphite Blue GTI
Post by: DannyboyED30 on November 21, 2019, 02:13:05 pm
Really nice, tasteful modifications...Great colour too
Title: Re: Another update......
Post by: burtz on November 29, 2019, 04:03:39 pm
So this has happened ....decided to remove my side skirts for painting and in the process remove the 13 years of dirt behind them . To be fair they came off quite easy its just the glue from the tape thats the pain and takes time apart from that its straight forward...



side skirt removed and sill cleaned


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All Painted.................................


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Sorry for the bump... Did you get your original black plastic side skirts sprayed?