MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Christiank on January 26, 2017, 08:22:29 pm

Title: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on January 26, 2017, 08:22:29 pm
Hi everybody!
So this is a little introduction of my reliable mk5!
Bought this car from new back in august 2004.

Factory fitted:
Bi-Xenon
Fog lights
Full leather interior
Rain/Light sensor
Anti dazzle rear view mirror
Power windows for 4 all windows
Color coded plastic parts
10 speaker sound system
2 zone Climatronic

Actually never intended to do as much work to the car in the beginning. But I started summer 2016 spending som time and money on some upgrades. You can follow the work along the run on my thread here.


My main goal with the build is to keep the car looking as original as possible. So that's why I'm using genuine parts for all the replacement and retrofits I'm doing. So unless other is stated with a text or picture it's genuine VW/Audi parts.

Current upgrade list:
Interior upgrades/retrofits:
VW Golf MK6 R MFSW
VW Golf MK6 R Gearstick
VW Golf MK6 Dashboard + center console
VW Golf MK6 A-pillar trim
VW Golf MK6 Instrument cluster rebuild with 3D Tiguan screen and custom made dials to fit my diesel
VW Golf MK6 Headlight switch
VW Golf MK6 Mirror adjustment button
VW Golf MK6 Cruise Control + Wiper stalks
VW Golf Mk6 ESP button
VW Passat window switches with metal tips
VW Jetta fuel/trunk switch
VW Passat climatronic panel (from a 2015 car)
Genuine VW Discover Media 2 Navigation Unit

Genuine VW "AQS" Air Quality Sensor
Genuine VW rear footwell lights
Genuine VW interior doorhandle illumination front/rear doors
Genuine VW front/rear end parking sensors
Genuine VW Active TMPS (Tyre Monitor Pressure System) -still need to get the sensors fittted to my wheels
Genuine VW Side Assist
Genuine VW Anti Theft/Tow alarm
Genuine VW Anti dazzle side mirrors
Genuine VW door entry lights front/rear doors
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Rainbow IL-C8.3 speaker system in front doors
Rainbow EL-C6.2 speaker system in rear doors

Exterior:
VW Golf MK5 GTI front (complete front end swap with brand new VW MK5 GTI parts)
VW Golf MK5 GTI ED30 lower splitter
VW Golf MK5 GTI fog lights
VW Golf MK5 "R" fog light grills
VW Golf MK5 GTI lower grill
In.PRO smoked mirror indicators

Engine/Suspension
Bilstein B12 kit
Eibach Sport springs
Darkside Performance Alloy hardpipe kit
Darkside Performance S3 Intercooler
Darkside Performance AEM Air filter kit
Darkside Performance 4bar MAP sensor
Darkside Performance subframe spacer kit
Darkside Performance shortshifter from Audi S3
VW Passat front alloy hubs ( also with new Passat brake carrier bolts. )
VW Passat front alloy wishbones ( also with new Passat ball joints. )
SuperPRO ALK (anti lift kit)
Powerflex dogbone mount (red diesel)



Keep a look out for new updates.
I will try to post as many pictures as possible. But since most of the upgrades/replacements were done before I joined this forum there's no detailed pictures of the process of the mods that I've done when I wasn't a member.
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: prp74 on January 26, 2017, 08:34:44 pm
Very nice spec. Good mods planned. Get some pics up.
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Zipupurmickey on January 26, 2017, 08:56:00 pm
Lovely spec! Love these build threads where people have had the cars from near new etc. Oem is everything!

We love pics!!


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Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Andy on January 26, 2017, 09:05:18 pm
Nice mods--get a build thread up in the membersection
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on January 29, 2017, 06:41:50 pm
So here's some pictures with some stuff for the car.

Ordered a few parts from VW to replace old and worn out pieces.

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Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: v4rley on January 29, 2017, 06:57:31 pm
Tell me more about the mk7 climatronic  :drool:
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on January 29, 2017, 07:49:44 pm
What you want to know? :laugh:
It's actually from a Passat. The mk7 climatronic panel has different temperature wheels that'll fit the Discover units. This one fit with the RNS volume adjustment wheel :jumpmove:

(https://s27.postimg.org/gf4t54s2r/IMG_0727.jpg)

Light and picture quality makes the brushed black vinyl look horrible. Way better looking in that picture hehe.
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: v4rley on January 29, 2017, 08:01:23 pm
Nice.

Any wiring changes? How did you go about the panel?
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on January 29, 2017, 08:08:33 pm
Nice.

Any wiring changes? How did you go about the panel?

About the wires it depends on what you have in your car right now and if you car is from before 2007

Bought a facia from a Scirocco and cut both into pieces and then plastic welded the parts together :)
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: v4rley on January 29, 2017, 08:22:31 pm
So tempted with this upgrade but just don't want to loose the oem finish of the facia  :sad1:
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on January 29, 2017, 08:29:11 pm
I just wrapped mine since I wrapped the door plastic pieces and ashtray.. Some patience and some good quality vinyl the result will be good enough for the upgrade you are getting with the new panel :D
I'm searching the interweb thin trying to see if anyone ever did some illumination upgrade/retrofitting to the air vents like in the new vag cars. Would look so cool! :) - No luck yet though...... .....

If you car is from 2004-2007 you need to swap a few wires and remove some totally. - Don't have my notes besides me, but can get back to you with that if you want.
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: v4rley on January 29, 2017, 08:53:14 pm
Thanks already have the mk6 fitted on my 05 so should imagine it would be plug and play.

Keen on any interior upgrade so will keep an eye on your thread  :drinking:
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on January 29, 2017, 09:14:00 pm
Thanks already have the mk6 fitted on my 05 so should imagine it would be plug and play.

Keen on any interior upgrade so will keep an eye on your thread  :drinking:

Yeah I think so :) I would rather have the mk5 clima panel than the mk6 :D It just doen't give me any good wibes and looks too messy for me hehe.

Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on February 04, 2017, 09:38:27 am
Finaly sorted out the last wiring issues for me new climatronic panel and also connected my air quality sensor that I fitted a few days ago. - Lovely not seeing any VCDS errors :D

Will be getting the DAB retrofit kit late today, ordered the one from Carsystems.pl - Really looking forward to this is installed so I can use the DAB in my new RNS510.


Other than that I'll fit me new cruise control stalk since the old old was revision "F" and need the "G" one to work the the CH control module. And at last I'll put in my new mk6 R line steering wheel :party:

Will post some pictures with the progress and work before and after tonight :)


Hopefully I'm getting my abs pump first thing next week so that I can get that fitted and coded so my 3d cluster can be fitted soon! :D Really looking forward to this one! Already got the Polar-Fis "kessy" edition fitted and a Premium Bluetooth with wifi hotspot etc..
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on February 05, 2017, 07:26:23 pm
So I decided finaly to swap out my MFSW from the mk6 with a new flatbuttom "R" one.
Wrapped the top part on the steering wheel so it blend in better with the other parts there's wrapped. pretty satisfied with the job :)

before wrap
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after wrap
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The 55W 6000k Sun Woif HID kit installed to match the Xenon, think I'll change to a 5000k in the fog since it's more blue than the Philips 6000k bulb in the Bi-Xenon when the car have been driving for a while.
[(https://billedeupload.dk/images/3yPtH.jpg)

Installing the new RNS510, retrofitted dab and a premium Bluetooth kit while I was at it.
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Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Andy on February 06, 2017, 12:02:37 am
If you mean the screen then am sure you can in the settings
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on February 06, 2017, 10:56:31 am
If you mean the screen then am sure you can in the settings

The screen display is just on "Auto" .. I mean that the red light in the buttons is a bit more bright than in the rest of the car buttons, even though all of them is pretty new. did change all the buttons there is and they are as bright as the light from the RNS unit?
Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on February 10, 2017, 06:18:10 pm
Received this yesterday and a new genuine VW bottle opener to make the drink holder complete again :)

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Planning to rebuild this button so it'll fit the Kufatec Soundbooster PRO kit. Bought this switch to make it abit more OEM looking since this actually exists on some Audi models.

Title: Re: My MK5 2.0TDI build
Post by: Christiank on February 11, 2017, 05:45:49 pm
A new update:

Decided to go with the blue R-line tacho needles for the 3D cluster I'm getting.
New ABS MK60EC1 pump, brake lines, mounts are all fitted! Just need to have the cluster done. Hopefully it should be installed shortly.

Swapped out the old key fobs to new ones from VW since my reech on the remote was getting really bad.
Bought some "cheap" keyfobs from ebay to get the top part since VW only will sell the top part with a new key cutted.
 

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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: JGTTDI on February 12, 2017, 06:31:27 pm
Looking forward to see when everything is fitted. Nice spec.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on February 17, 2017, 12:38:34 pm
Looking forward to see when everything is fitted. Nice spec.

Also looking forward to build is complete - If it'll ever be hehe :) 
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on March 03, 2017, 11:57:20 am
Well... Then it was my turn once again. Second time in like 5 months.
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Ordered a Discover Media 2 unit with build in bluetooth & DAB.
Really looking forward to see how this will work out.

If all works as planned the car should have new 3d cluster along with the new MIB2 installed within next week I hope.

Also ordered a new Passat climatronic panel since my current one matches the wheel knobs from the RNS units. Of curse I need one that will fit the adjustment wheels the MIB 2 has.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: abz132 on March 03, 2017, 12:19:02 pm
Really inspiring! Keep it up!
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: ChrisGT on March 08, 2017, 06:41:29 pm
Awesome thread! Such a shame about the damage done...  :sad1:

Glad it's getting sorted though.

Chris
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on March 08, 2017, 08:03:36 pm
Will try post some pictures of the car when it's all complete again. Then most interior replacement and retrofits can be seen completed hehe.

Atleast my "TO-DO" list is getting smaller and smaller, just need the time to actually do the mods instead of just buying the parts for it hehe.

My main attention is still going towards making the interior mods and keeping the car up to date.

Still need to retrofit my doorhandle illumination on all 4 doors, add entry ligths on rear doors, retrofit anti theft/tow module along with a few other bits and pieces.

Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on March 10, 2017, 03:02:24 pm
So ... The 3D cluster finaly went in the car. Not all done - but it gives you an idea of how it'll look like. :)

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/Q5EJO.jpg)


Still need to add the 300km/h dial and add a Scirocco facelifted part before I'm happy with it.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on March 15, 2017, 05:56:31 pm
Got the MIB 2 up and running. Working Carplay and PDC screen working with the revision "E" parking control module.
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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Ryan M on March 19, 2017, 06:30:18 pm
Up and running with working Carplay, mirrorlink, navi and PDC screen when the "E" module!


Next stop is the 3d cluster just need to get my ABS coded

Nice upgrade man are you able to post a link to where you bought the radio, I may be tempted :party:
Looking forward to the rest of the build :drool:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on March 28, 2017, 08:00:35 pm
A little more updates that has been going on..
First step of fitting my 3D cluster has started.. Everything works, just ordered a 300km/h tacho dail from the VW mk6 R cluster that will replace the current 240 dail. ( and yes I've got the data from the mk6 r cluster too - so shouldn't be any problems with speed isn't matching the needle etc etc :) )

Also got some hardpipe kit from Darkside Developments. Audi S3 intercooler along with some other bits and pieces will be orders shortly - Looking forward to all is fitted :D
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on April 21, 2017, 02:38:20 pm
Hasn't been going alot on lately - So here's some pictures what's arrived and so on.

Still waiting on some parts - currently awaiting :
Genuine VW 1K0955559 AH sensor module
Genuine VW 7N0907530AS Canbus
Genuine VW GTI frontbumper with ED30 lower splitter
Genuine VW Passat B6 Alloy wishbones
Genuine VW Anti theft / tow parts

and some other small bits as Darkside Developments silicone reduction pieces for the intercooler, audi TT bushes and a few other goodies.

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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: spicypixel on May 03, 2017, 08:29:34 pm
Hello, awesome build thread - do you have the part numbers available for the passat climatronic control panel and a replacement fascia to weld it to? Looking to upgrade the rather ugly mk5 dual zone climatronic and it's either doing this or the less adventurous mk6 climatronic upgrade.

Took much work to get the Discover Media working? Also do you have the module numbers for the optical parking sensors and controller used?

Thanks
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 05, 2017, 08:35:10 pm
Hello, awesome build thread - do you have the part numbers available for the passat climatronic control panel and a replacement fascia to weld it to? Looking to upgrade the rather ugly mk5 dual zone climatronic and it's either doing this or the less adventurous mk6 climatronic upgrade.

Took much work to get the Discover Media working? Also do you have the module numbers for the optical parking sensors and controller used?

Thanks

Hey mate. Sure I'll edit this reply on Sunday when I'm back home with the part numbers for you :smiley:

Yesh tage mk7 style is lifting the interior a lot hehe - even if you have to custom make the trim.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: spicypixel on May 05, 2017, 09:06:46 pm
Yeah agreed. Sort of looking forward to custom building some trim from a spare fascia panel.

Hope it's not too difficult to get one and the Passat clinatronic panel.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 05, 2017, 11:27:15 pm
Yeah agreed. Sort of looking forward to custom building some trim from a spare fascia panel.

Hope it's not too difficult to get one and the Passat clinatronic panel.

If you car is before may 2007 it need some wire changing, if it after it's only 1-2 wires.
The trim is kinda easy if you take the time to make it fit. I'll redo mine soon since my current is broken due to the break inn I has recently. Can make some pictures of how I think its the easiest way to make it fit without looking rubbish..

Does your car have heated seats? I got a spare climatronic panel since I've changed mine to a new panel that has some style on the adjustment wheels as the volume wheel on my MIB 2.

The one I have in spare has same style as the RNS wheels.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: spicypixel on May 06, 2017, 08:22:16 am
Yeah my car has the winter pack/heated leather seats/dual zone climatronic.

Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 11, 2017, 02:48:29 pm
Yeah my car has the winter pack/heated leather seats/dual zone climatronic.

As promised we talked partnumbers via the PM system.

So hopefully my last parts will arrive first thing next week so I should be able to install a few pieces soon!

Got laying at home waiting to be fitted:
Darkside Developments Audi S3 Inter Cooler
Darkside Developments Audi 4bar map sensor
Darkside Developments Silicone air pipe (engine side of the sensor)
Darkside Developments Silicone AEM Air filter kit
Darkside Developments Subframe spacer kit
Darkside Developments Hardpipe kit
Genuine VW B6 alloys wishbones
Genuine VW B6 ball joints
Genuine VW GTI ED30 frontbumper (Need to make holes for PDC sensors and it need to be repainted!)
Genuine VW R-line fog grills
Genuine VW GTI front grills (upper and lower) removed the "GTI" logo since mine is a TDI.
SuperPro Anti-Lift kit
Custom Keys mk7 key fob kit

Awaiting arrival first thing next week:
New screws'n bolts and bits for the GTI front bumper conversion from VW
Mk6 GTD cluster so that I can finish my instrument cluster build (I got the 3D tiguan base, Scirocco facelifted front, blue R tacho needles with the mk6 GTD 300km/h and RPM dials.)

Still need to order:
Radiator
Fuel filter housing and new fuel lines
Dampers and springs for all sides
GTI frontbumper carrier
GTI slam panels and cover

Upcomming mods:
Parts for adding interior doorhandle illumination on all 4 doors - ARRIVED
Parts for adding side assist - SHIPPED
Parts for adding Trunk/Fuel switch - ARRIVED




So last couple weeks has be going on by ordering a bunch of stuff and reading what's possible and what's not. Doing all these retrofits from newer cars gives you a good reading trying figure out what would work with what etc etc..

Anyway.. I need to source out new door controllers before I can fit my indoor hande ligths, anti-dazzle side mirrors, trunk/fuel switch and the side spot assist indicators. Don't like pulling the door cords of more than I have to, so will fit all at once.

Also need to find the GTI carrier and panels before I can fit the GTI front , but should have time to get this done before it has been painted.




Will keep you guys updated when the parts starts going into the car :) :drinking:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: ChrisGT on May 11, 2017, 04:16:04 pm
Wow!! That is some list of upgrades coming, mind and get plenty of pictures, looking forward to the updates!  :drinking:

Chris
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: DFish on May 12, 2017, 05:10:41 pm
Be interesting to see that lot come together.  :party:

Fish

Edited: What turbo you running or going to run?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 14, 2017, 08:14:32 am
Wow!! That is some list of upgrades coming, mind and get plenty of pictures, looking forward to the updates!  :drinking:

Chris

Yeah will be good to have it all installed hehe.. Not fun seeing the stuff just laying around at home :D
I would rather have it on the car where I can't see it  :driver:

Be interesting to see that lot come together.  :party:

Fish

Edited: What turbo you running or going to run?

Yeah.. Abou the turbo I'll be running the GTB2260 or the 2056. Can't really decide.. Since I will not get the car remapped to as much BHP that it will develop a whole lot of smoke. In fact I don't want the smoke to change from where it is normal today.

And I'm affriad if I go change the nozzle to get full use of the 2260 I will apply some more smoke since I will be pulling about 300 bhp. So ideally would be stock injectors and the 2056 with a 230-235 remap.

Will be buying the Darkside Development turbo kit with manifold and all that when the funds are there for it :) Going to upgrade the whole sussespension, steering and hopefully brake system before I will be starting getting some cash to the turbo set.

I wont upgrade the power that much and then run stock brakes... Hell no! Need to have the brakes installed before the car gets more power hehe.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 15, 2017, 06:08:06 pm
So I had some spare time today to get started on my new frame for the new style mk7 climatronic control panel.

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So here's some of the work I did today..  It's now laying and drying with the primer again, ready for some black paint tomorrow and then some wrap to match the rest of the 3M black brushed parts.

Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on May 19, 2017, 08:28:56 pm
Recieved my new front window modules 701/702 Q motors with MAX electric module.


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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 02, 2017, 10:08:47 pm
So... Part 2 on my door module swapping!
After fitting the Gen. 3 MAX modules my drivers side window didn't work and the mirror adjustment wasn't right.

Bought some Gen. 2 MAX modules and the passenger side controller just arrived yesterday along with some some brand new VW door looms for the front doors. I did make my own door cord loom for the passenger side aswell since I the earth wire had to be splitted to door warning lights and interior doorhandle light.

Think my own loom came out pretty good actually :) All labeled and wrapped in cloth tape to look like an OE installation.

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Have to wait for some new leds to fit the doorhandle since I don't think the VW Toureg solution gives enough light. So I'll install a 3mm led in the bottom of the doorhandle. Should arrive first thing next week.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 03, 2017, 07:59:06 pm
Some more stuff...
Really need to get some of it mounted soon  :evilgrin:

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So the plans for now will be to order new doorhandles to complete the indoor interior doorhandle retrofit to all 4 doors. Ordered som new genuine door entry light instead of the LED ones from eBay.. They are to bright and gives a stupid light spread - atleast that what I think.  So will be going with OE ones fitted with a Osram 4000k LED bulp instead. Have these 4000k Osram bulp installed in all the cabin light, footwell lights and glovesbox - They really do give a good light there's not to bright like the 6000k is.

Also should be getting the cable sets and the MK7 side assist sensors next week. - Then I can close that retrofit also. - Already got the indicators and Canbus replaces to newest "AS" revision.

Bought an active TMPS so I can mount that along with the side assist. Just need sensors for the wheel before this will work. And I wont get that before I decide which wheel to go with. All I know is that they have to be 18'' and gloss black hehe.

Small progress in my NQSBBK front & rear setup + susspension.
Should be getting some B6 alloy hubs next week so they will be cleaned up when I get them and putted with all the other stuff waiting to be installed. Decieded to go with a Bilstein B12 kit. So I'll order that along with new GTI anchorplates and SKF wheelbearings soon. Hopefully I'll get to complete this soon though - won't be installing any of it before all is ready to on the car. Won't install new coilcovers first to get some else mounted 2 weeks after hehe. 
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 05, 2017, 08:56:15 am
Sorry for all the pictures is turning... Not sure why it does this when I upload them? They are the right way on my laptop? :thinking:

Anyway.. Tried to install some interior doorhandle lights.. All parts from a VW Toureg. This was just a test. Not sure where I'll have the exact placement of the light. Did put the light closer to the handle on the other side to see what looked must natural.

Think it came out great, and I'll be doing this to all 4 doors once I have decide the placement of it in the doorhandle

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/lY6nO.jpg)
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: swebster94 on June 05, 2017, 10:11:45 am
Sorry for all the pictures is turning... Not sure why it does this when I upload them? They are the right way on my laptop? :thinking:

Anyway.. Tried to install some interior doorhandle lights.. All parts from a VW Toureg. This was just a test. Not sure where I'll have the exact placement of the light. Did put the light closer to the handle on the other side to see what looked must natural.

Think it came out great, and I'll be doing this to all 4 doors once I have decide the placement of it in the doorhandle

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/lY6nO.jpg)

Do you have the part numbers for the Touareg parts you used?
I've been looking to do this myself and couldn't decide to use parts from another car or just use a 3mm eBay led  :laugh:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 05, 2017, 06:53:32 pm
Sure mate.
Here's the numbers for fitting to 2 doors.

2x   000 979 009 E   - Wire
2x   4B0 971 832   - Connector housing
2x    4E0 972 575   - Connector housing
2x   7L6 919 063   - LED diode "red"
   7L6 819 773   - Plastic piece left
   7L6 819 774   - Plastic piece right
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 05, 2017, 07:11:45 pm

Great retro fits, hats off to you!
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 07, 2017, 10:56:29 am

Great retro fits, hats off to you!

Thanks mate.

VW passat alloy hubs arrived at my adress today. Will start cleaning them and post a picture when they are cleaned :)

Ordered new coilcovers and springs, J-hooked brake discs to the front and rear from Vagbremtec along with the NQSBBK mount kit to the Porsche calipers - which I still can't decide what colour they should be painted. Don't like red ones since mine isn't a GTI hehe...
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: shoaybmakda on June 07, 2017, 11:16:32 pm
Sorry for all the pictures is turning... Not sure why it does this when I upload them? They are the right way on my laptop? :thinking:

Anyway.. Tried to install some interior doorhandle lights.. All parts from a VW Toureg. This was just a test. Not sure where I'll have the exact placement of the light. Did put the light closer to the handle on the other side to see what looked must natural.

Think it came out great, and I'll be doing this to all 4 doors once I have decide the placement of it in the doorhandle

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/lY6nO.jpg)

This looks brilliant really want this in my golf!
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 07, 2017, 11:19:47 pm
Sure mate.
Here's the numbers for fitting to 2 doors.

2x   000 979 009 E   - Wire
2x   4B0 971 832   - Connector housing
2x    4E0 972 575   - Connector housing
2x   7L6 919 063   - LED diode "red"
   7L6 819 773   - Plastic piece left
   7L6 819 774   - Plastic piece right
Brilliant work any chance of a diy for this please?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 08, 2017, 08:33:47 am
Sure mate. I've looked at this DIY when I tried to install mine.
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149919

I just didn't know if I wanted the light close to the handle lever or not, so I made one as I've shown in the picture and one where it sits closer to the chrome lever.

Also bought a complete Dynaudio setup that I'll be installing shortly - That's really something that I look forward to hear out. I've got the 10 speaker system in the car now, but they feel abit tired compared to when the car was new hehe.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 08, 2017, 09:40:22 am
Thank you sir
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 12, 2017, 03:22:51 pm
So... Some pictures of the test work to fit the "Side Assist" indicators to the tweeter frame. Also cleaned up my B3 alloy hubs, think they came out great. Still waiting on some new ABS wheel sensors, SKF wheel bearings and some more goodes.

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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 13, 2017, 07:04:11 pm
When you almost are running out at place to storage all the stuff for the car...

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Hopefully some exicting stuff happening during the weekend, will keep this post updated with pictures with some process pictures. Got a really nice interior upgrade planned! :)

Also ordered some more stuff from VW today - hopefully it will arrive to the weekend.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 18, 2017, 10:01:25 pm
Did this work along with a buddy this weekend! Came out awesome!. Not totally completed but almost done.
A few things need redoing and need some new frames for clima and radio.

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/2GfeF.jpg)
(https://billedeupload.dk/images/Li58.jpg)
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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on June 18, 2017, 10:06:26 pm
Did this work along with a buddy this weekend! Came out awesome!. Not totally completed but almost done.
A few things need redoing and need some new frames for clima and radio.

(https://billedeupload.dk/images/2GfeF.jpg)
(https://billedeupload.dk/images/Li58.jpg)
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You sir are a legend
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 18, 2017, 10:10:17 pm
Couldn't have done it without the help - Really is a two man job to do this.
While waiting for the last parts to arrive to the dashboard, hopefully I should be able to install the new speakers to my rear doors and get working on the left side tweeter cover so that my "Side Assist" indicator can fit.

Right side is all done and just awaiting my vinyl wrap to arrive, then there's new speakers and side assist working on the passager side door :)
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 21, 2017, 08:08:07 pm
Latest updates:
Finaly my VW mechanic has some time in his calennder to get some work done on my car. In 2 weeks he will be installing:

-Darkside Performance subframe spacer kit
-VW Passat B6 Alloy hubs
-VW Passat B6 Wishbones
-SuperPro ALK
-Bilstein B12 kit

He will change all my wheel bearings and ABS sensors and some stuff while he's at it.

Also bought myself a PDC punch hole tool to make the sensor holes to my GTI front end. Should have alot of parts from VW next week so my conversion of the front end will also happen soon! :D Just need to buy new A/C condenssor.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: DFish on June 22, 2017, 07:24:40 pm
Whilst you're taking the front subframe off, you might well want to look at getting the Subframe collar kit (http://www.akstuning.co.uk/tyrolsport/249-tyrolsport-deadset-subframe-kit-rear-fwd-mk567mqb.html).

With an alignment after that the front end gets a lot tighter and point and shoot.

Fish
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on June 30, 2017, 08:07:35 pm
Whilst you're taking the front subframe off, you might well want to look at getting the Subframe collar kit (http://www.akstuning.co.uk/tyrolsport/249-tyrolsport-deadset-subframe-kit-rear-fwd-mk567mqb.html).

With an alignment after that the front end gets a lot tighter and point and shoot.

Fish
Looked into to the subframe collar kit and desided not to go with it since the steering already will be improved enough since the car wont ever see a trackday.

Will hit the workshop tomorrow and get some stuff installed :) Pictures will follow.

Also dropped the new front bumper of to the paintshop, and I got everything from VW that I need to fit the GTI bumper to my car. So since I've got parts laying around and taking up space at home I've decided to take a week vacation and hopefully get some work done to the car :D

Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: xionoulis on June 30, 2017, 11:17:01 pm
 :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:great job....the 3d cluster is all the money,,,,i am thinking too to make it....even to bring the car to uk in order to happen...i see that there a lot of people are good to electronics....
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on July 08, 2017, 10:20:00 pm
So I started install some of all the items I've got laying around for the Golf forever now.

Removed the entire front end incl. intercooler, A/C condensor etc etc..
When I was done removing stuff I saw that my alloy pipe from the EGR to the intercooler had a hole in it, which explains the lack of performance the car have had the last few month - the pipe had rubbed agains the corner on the oil cooler  :fighting:

So when I ordered a new pipe from Darkside Developments I could start doing some stuff.

Tried to clean as much I could before I did anything else.. Swapped all old nuts and bolts out I could replace with some new anti rust pieces. Pulled of the airbox to install my AEM air kit from Darkside Developments, which went smooth. After that I pulled the entire dashboard out once again since I've swapped a flapmotor for the A/C during the install of the mk6 dashboard not so long ago. Got everything sorted so all motors are sitting right and is working 100%.

While I had the dashboard out I pulled the wirering to retrofit "Side Assist" and "Anti Dazzle - side mirrors". Now all the wirering just need to go into the connectors. Installed the mk6 dashboard again and finaly connector the TMPS button I've had in the car for a year without connecting it :)

After that I started tackle my right(passenger) door since I had to replace the window regulater. Pulled of the door skins, while I had everything apart I replaced the all wirering door loom with a new one from VW that I had pulled the new speaker cable trough, since I've placed the X-over unit up in the dash hidden away. So... New window regulater, new speakers setup, new wirering and new interior doorhandle with illumination. Did the handles and window button not so lang ago so they still look new.

So while I'm waiting to do the wire harness for the "Anti theft/tow" retrofit I went outside in the front again. Pulled apart the EGR and cleaned it. Installed the turbo end from the hard pipe kit I bought from Darkside ages ago but never got around fitting this end - Just haven't had the time to do it untill now.

Flushed the whole cooling system so this will be ready for some now fluid when everything is connected again. I also installed a new reservoir for the cooling fluid since the old was not that great looking.

Anyway.. Feeling that this never ends my dad brought back my new bumper since I'm doing all the work at his place and I couldn't fit the bumper into the car when we were leaving. Installed the PDC sensors, headlight washer system and just admired my bumper is finaly getting on the car on monday! Feeling it been months since I've bought it hehe  :party:

Will post pictures when I'm on a laptop so that you can see the progress.

Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on July 13, 2017, 07:55:18 pm
Here's some pictures of the work. On sunday hopefully I'll have time to install new springs, dampers and some other bits.

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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: ashtdi on July 14, 2017, 10:51:44 am
Nice updates keep it up!
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on July 16, 2017, 05:40:29 pm
Nice updates keep it up!

Thanks mate.  :drinking:

Well sadly my mechanic had to call in sick today since his wife and kid was sick - So didn't got my dampers, springs, hubs, wishbones, anti lift kick etc etc installed today anyway.  :confused:

Does every one see the pictures rotated or do they show the right way? - When I look the pictures on my laptop with windows 10 it show rotated in landscape mode but when I look at this on my iPhone 7 it shows the pictures standing the right way?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on July 26, 2017, 08:37:00 pm
A few interioir pictures og how it looks now.

Trim panels isn't putted back in since I'm trying to search doewn a company that can supply me with panels for mk6 dashboard and to all the doors. Osir don't have for the mk6 dashboard..

(https://preview.ibb.co/bTP1Pk/IMG_0496.jpg)

(https://preview.ibb.co/kA0KAQ/IMG_0497.jpg)

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Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 01, 2017, 08:11:13 am
Loving the work you've done here it's brilliant  :happy2:

I'm wanting to upgrade my car also if possible can you point me in the right direction for doing so?
To start with I'd like to change the climate controls & cluster to the same as what you've got.
I've got a mk5 GT-Sport on a 08 plate.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on August 01, 2017, 09:57:48 pm
My cluster base is a 3D instrument from a Tiguan. R needles from a mk7 golf R and the dial is from a Mk6 GTD (RPM dial) and a mk6 R (300KM/H).
- Not something you just put together hehe..

Although if I were you - I would start out with a 3d tiguan instrument and then you can always add on new dials, needles etc etc.


The climatronic control panel is from the new B8 VW Passat. - Requires some wire changing and you should retrofit a "AQS" Air Quality Sensor to make it work the way it should with the auto recirculation.


Let me know if you need some more info.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 02, 2017, 05:19:57 am
All noted cheers mate is certainly something I'm gonna get done will speak to my mate who works at VW (he does all the work on the car as I'm usless  :stupid:)

Will possibly now be next month or the following month as I decided impulsively yesterday to get the car wrapped and don't get it back till next week  :smiley:

Out of curiosity where are you based if he's not up for the job would you be interested/willing to help out.....obviously I'd pay you for it :happy2:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on August 02, 2017, 10:27:30 am
All noted cheers mate is certainly something I'm gonna get done will speak to my mate who works at VW (he does all the work on the car as I'm usless  :stupid:)

Will possibly now be next month or the following month as I decided impulsively yesterday to get the car wrapped and don't get it back till next week  :smiley:

Out of curiosity where are you based if he's not up for the job would you be interested/willing to help out.....obviously I'd pay you for it :happy2:

Well your VW mate can't do much installing the cluster or discover media 2 unit since these are not supposed to work in the Mk5 platform. Since it's from newer  cars they are normally coded online to the cars VIN which isn't possible to with the mk5.

I've bought the cluster and navigation unit from a mate of mine who works with retrofits all day.

Sound great with a wrap, which colour did you go with?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 02, 2017, 02:51:36 pm
All noted cheers mate is certainly something I'm gonna get done will speak to my mate who works at VW (he does all the work on the car as I'm usless  :stupid:)

Will possibly now be next month or the following month as I decided impulsively yesterday to get the car wrapped and don't get it back till next week  :smiley:

Out of curiosity where are you based if he's not up for the job would you be interested/willing to help out.....obviously I'd pay you for it :happy2:

Well your VW mate can't do much installing the cluster or discover media 2 unit since these are not supposed to work in the Mk5 platform. Since it's from newer  cars they are normally coded online to the cars VIN which isn't possible to with the mk5.

I've bought the cluster and navigation unit from a mate of mine who works with retrofits all day.

Sound great with a wrap, which colour did you go with?

Its getting wrapped in 3M Matte Dark Grey with the back lights smoked and VW front grill & boot badges black, guy has been in touch and it'll be ready to collect on Saturday or Sunday.  :jumping:

Would retrofits be willing to do the work for me? Where are they based ?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on August 02, 2017, 06:03:28 pm
Awesome..
First think you'll need to upgrade on your car is the Canbus.

Buy the latest "AS" version.

Then I can ask my friend if he got any clusters left. We are from Denmark :jumpmove:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 02, 2017, 08:02:29 pm
Awesome..
First think you'll need to upgrade on your car is the Canbus.

Buy the latest "AS" version.

Then I can ask my friend if he got any clusters left. We are from Denmark :jumpmove:

Denmark :shock:
 I've had a look on eBay for a Canbus but I'll be honest I'm not sure what it is I'm looking for!!
Could you post a link for me if possible ?  :congrats:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on August 02, 2017, 08:50:50 pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-Canbus-Gateway-Steuergerat-VW-Tiguan-Golf-Touran-Caddy-Passat-7N0-/172257645306?hash=item281b5b12fa

I'd buy mine from here when I replaced mine.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 03, 2017, 01:16:07 pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-Canbus-Gateway-Steuergerat-VW-Tiguan-Golf-Touran-Caddy-Passat-7N0-/172257645306?hash=item281b5b12fa

I'd buy mine from here when I replaced mine.

Sadly they are now sold out.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on August 03, 2017, 08:07:34 pm
See if you can track down one with same partnumber then :)

What else you want to upgrade on it? Got search ebay for a highline CECM - this will allow you to have LED footwell lights, ambients light with footwell lights, fog light conering lights, xenon, auto hazard light with hard breaking etc etc.

3C8 937 049 E  - this is the one you should look for.

also track down MAX/highline door controllers so you can retrofit entry light, doorhandle lights, folding mirrors, puddle lights etc etc :)
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 06, 2017, 08:38:27 pm
See if you can track down one with same partnumber then :)

What else you want to upgrade on it? Got search ebay for a highline CECM - this will allow you to have LED footwell lights, ambients light with footwell lights, fog light conering lights, xenon, auto hazard light with hard breaking etc etc.

3C8 937 049 E  - this is the one you should look for.

also track down MAX/highline door controllers so you can retrofit entry light, doorhandle lights, folding mirrors, puddle lights etc etc :)

I'd like to upgrade all these eventually  :wink:
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on September 03, 2017, 12:45:00 pm
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2:great job....the 3d cluster is all the money,,,,i am thinking too to make it....even to bring the car to uk in order to happen...i see that there a lot of people are good to electronics....

Hey mate. Just saw your reply. I'm not from the UK. So you don't have to go there to get a cluster like mine ;)
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on September 08, 2017, 08:47:48 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/TtaJ6o7.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/K38MAQE.jpg)

Should finaly find their place at the golf hopefully tomorrow or on sunday :) Looking forward to finaly getting this job done.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on September 11, 2017, 08:32:17 pm
So took some time in the weekend to get some work done. Did start saturday with replacing my dog bone. The old one was cracked in the rubber bushing, so hopefully an improvement with the new one.

Removed the old wishbones, hubs, struts and springs. Replaced everything with the new parts along with new bolts and nuts everywhere.
if anyone is doing this swap remember to order Passat caliper carrier bolts. You can't re-use your old ones since the alloy hub is thicker than your old stock one.

(https://image.ibb.co/mvwZYa/IMG_0912.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kP5iRv)

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Title: What should end up as a r line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses
Post by: AaronSeext on September 12, 2017, 03:01:05 am
Hmm, at this rate, we should be expecting an MK6 TDI come Christmas time.

Are you keeping your "sporty intentions" MK4 TDI?
Title: Re: What should end up as a r line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses
Post by: Christiank on September 12, 2017, 07:06:40 pm
Hmm, at this rate, we should be expecting an MK6 TDI come Christmas time.

Are you keeping your "sporty intentions" MK4 TDI?
Hehe naah... Last things I need from a MK6 Golf is the R model DRL's and the GTI model rear lower valance.
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on September 27, 2017, 03:56:16 pm
Recieved some parts to start my brake build.

(https://imgur.com/abofebT.jpg)

Also had some trouble with limp mode and a VCDS error on cylinder 4.
changed to injector harness and glow plug to new genuine parts.. No luck though.

Not sure how many miles these plugs have run, but they sure didn't seem fresh anymore xD
(https://imgur.com/bUc2YQO.jpg)

Also started to look on my DRL options. Really want the facelift VW transporter DRLs since they are a LED line and noget single bulbs like the mk6 R or the Audi S6. However I'm not sure what'll look like so started out fitting these new Osram LED drls to see if it's something thats worth go further with or just stick the the mk6 R drls instad.
(https://imgur.com/ryVHaP8.jpg)

Also got the airbag indicator error away from the dash by fixing the wirering issue you have when you got from Mk5 dashboard to a Mk6 one.
No errors now :)
(https://imgur.com/qol3DsT.jpg)
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on October 05, 2017, 09:11:27 pm
Finaly found an engine that I can rebuild for my car.

Since I never really was satisfied with the Side Assist solution I’ve ordered the genuine VW mirror covers and cutted it up to place into the tweeter trim.

So far I’m very satisfaied - abit sanding and filling tomorrow again and it should be ready to test fit.

Also I’ve finally found an engine I will rebuild.  Should arrive most next week ready to be disassembled to be cleaned. Already got all new seals from Darkside to rebuild. :driver:

Also finally got all parts to finish my rear NQSBBK brake setup.
Just need to clean the calibers and have it painted again :pomppomp:

Will post some pictures tomorrow guys!
Title: Re: What should end up as a r-line converted mk5 around 230TDI horses.
Post by: Christiank on October 07, 2017, 02:34:15 pm
Some pictures of the work to fit the "Side Assist" indicator into the tweeter housing.

(https://imgur.com/WSWrq1k.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/h6WlQ0g.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/rIfcnW6.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/C49NXA7.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/GoxaPTb.jpg)

Pretty satisfied with this instead of the other Honda Accord indicators. Now I can finaly make this projekt complete hopefully soon :)

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Today I've checked Elsawin to get all the wirering info needed to retrofit the anti theft/anto tow alarm system.
Already installed the sirene, so just need to make my wire harness to the interior componets and then this also can finaly be completed..  :jumpmove:

Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on October 13, 2017, 08:11:27 pm
Started sand down the GTI carriers... Think I'll find someone that can blast it instead :) Rebuild kit with piston, seals and dustboots arrived today. Still awaiting hose mount and handbrake spring from VW.

(https://imgur.com/L0L2N7V.jpg)
VW Caddy rear calipers with VW MK5 GTI carriers.

(https://imgur.com/UAWTCiH.jpg)
Rebuild kit from BigRed



A little picture of the new wire harness for the ANTI THEFT / ANTI TOW alarm retrofit. Still need a few connectors in the box before I can finish the harness.. :confused:

Bought the pin removal tool last night - What a joy! Can't belive why I haven't bought this sooner!
(https://imgur.com/81074WT.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on October 18, 2017, 05:43:15 pm
Yesterday my engine for rebuild arrived.
Was lucky to find a 2.0TDI 16v BKD 2008 engine with only 42.000miles on the clock ready for the rebuild with Darkside Development parts. Even though it's a 2008 engine it was pretty nasty on the outside with old oil and dirt.

(https://imgur.com/5u12YVf.jpg)

Started taking all of it apart to get everthing ready to be vapour blasted.
(https://imgur.com/sihpp2J.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/OrdQ9ZX.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/WZxt2e2.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/hZvoGqz.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/hVPYEaM.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/CZNUkQf.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/HMxjKW2.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on October 29, 2017, 06:44:49 pm
Well... Not much lately, been working like crazy with my new job. Today I had a little time free and I went to remove last bits and pieces from the top piece from the engine.

Now the Oil sump, head, intake manifold , a few other small pieces from the engine and my rear brake calipers will be dropped of for vapour blasting tomorrow.

Injectors are all shipped of to Darkside Developments to get Firad 120 nozzle fitted, new seals and a calibration :)


Collected a few packages this week for the rebuild :)

Some fresh oil from Millers are ready for when engine is all putted back together.
(https://imgur.com/vyBn84Z.jpg)

Some Forge motorsport silicone hoses for coolant ready to be putted on the engine :)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z7XRGe1.jpg)

This is a mixed up order with different stuff.. Oil, fuel filters, heated nozzle washer jet for windscreen, Mk6 radio frame, 2L brake fluid, tandem fuel pump, black rear seat lights and black sunglass compartment.
(https://i.imgur.com/lq42bhz.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on November 08, 2017, 03:54:44 pm
Nothing much happened on this car lately.

Still need much engine to come back from the vapour blasting guy, he's a week behind so hopefully it should arrive next week at some point.
Hopefully then I'll be more ready to get the stuff putted back together than what I am now :D - Taking a few extra hours at work to fund this build...... ....

Managed to get a great deal on a genuine Mk5 R32 rear bumper with the upper and lower bumper parts all intact. Will order the mk6 golf gti rear exhaust valance to see if it's possible to build this so it'll fit the mk5 bumper somehow - Since mine a TDI and now a R32 I'll want to do something completely different than what many do with their GTI models which is fit the milltek exhaust with the R32 bumper :)

I will hopefully end up having a milltek exhaust with the mk6 golf tdi black ceramic coated exit pipes with the mk6 GTI dual look which is 1 pipe in each side of the bumper :indifferent:


Also decided to go for the 6-speed manual to DSG conversion :)

Will post some pictures when the parts are back from the blasting.
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on November 12, 2017, 06:48:31 pm
Picked up the stuff from cleaning today - Very nice to see such a great result :)
Now I just need to decide which color my brake calipers should have then they can get powder coated all ready for mounting.

Still need ALOT of parts before this engine will go anywhere  :confused: :sick:

(https://imgur.com/YBWdSUH.jpg)


(https://imgur.com/X1rjmVc.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on January 02, 2018, 03:11:32 pm
Had the engine block blasted and re-painted it with VHT wrinckle paint.
Think it look great.

Finally the assembly can begin :)
(https://i.imgur.com/QoV0aur.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cJpDdvF.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on January 02, 2018, 04:54:03 pm
Nice work with your TDI!
Now it deserves a DSG conversion. :happy2:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Orama_19 on January 02, 2018, 09:49:46 pm
Very nice car project  :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on January 07, 2018, 04:21:13 pm
Nice work with your TDI!
Now it deserves a DSG conversion. :happy2:

Yeah it does! :D Working on it hehe.


Very nice car project  :happy2: :happy2:

Thanks mate.



Should get some parts from a VW dealer from Germany within a week, so that my assembly of the engine car continue. Really looking forward to this is in the car at some point  :signLOL:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 02, 2018, 03:06:39 pm
Been while since posting in here...

No pictures to show, but got alot going on on this lately!

The inner rear lights are of for light mod  :party:
My engine top is getting leveled, pressure tested and having ned valvue seats made :party:
Having some 986 brakes arriving soon along with rebuild kit and the rattle shims.   :party: Having the NQSBBK rear completed all ready for install just need to get the front kit sorted before the car will have a decent brake upgrade front and rear :drinking:

Also having the last internal bits and some other parts arriving from VW so that my engine FINALY can be assembled and hopefully soon putted into the car! Just doing some research on which turbo to go with.. At first I'd thought the GTB2260 was the choice to go with but since this is a daily driver it will lack boost in the lower RPMs which I wont offer for higher top speed.


Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 15, 2018, 08:43:11 pm
A few pictures what I've been doing the past couple of days....

Top all leveled , new valve seats and all that - Really satisfied with this job! :star:
(https://i.imgur.com/nbyduQ0.jpg)

A few new rocker arms since the old ones was broken
(https://i.imgur.com/nz3ocP3.jpg)

And finaly something to show you all :) Should hopefully have the engine put all together within next week! :D  :driver: :driver:

(https://i.imgur.com/UvCjntM.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on February 15, 2018, 09:04:29 pm
OMG! Man, that is impressive.
Mega TDI power!  :grin:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 15, 2018, 09:18:19 pm
OMG! Man, that is impressive.
Mega TDI power!  :grin:

Thanks mate, some of us have to go on with the diesel engines so that you 2,0 TFSI guys have some torque spec to be jealous about :D Hehe..

Still travling ETKA for partnumbers to the DSG conversion, guess when engine is all putted together, brakes are all ready to be mounted this conversion will be next to have ready. So that I can install everything at one time :)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on February 15, 2018, 09:31:56 pm
 :signLOL: - these petrol engines with 500nm of torque are no joke neither - at least for 1.6 TDI  :signLOL:

I hope you will be better prepared then me.
I still have a new starter that didn't fit, a whole Touran diesel wiring loom because of that. The ecu now is sent to get ED30 software, paddles don't work... but I'm still happy with the result. :jumping:
Good to know another crazy man who's willing to get it done.
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 16, 2018, 05:54:43 am
I’ve found a donor mk5 with same engine code that my Golf has.
Hopefully this will make the job abit easier to complete.

Got a good mate that can sort out the dsg and ecu electronics.

All hoses I’ll buy new from dealer along with service clutch kit and oil service kit.
But have to complete the engine and brakes first. Still have a few orders to do to complete this :sick: hehe..

This car is my wifes daily driver so won’t go all crazy and have this setup run ~360bhp without 4motion hehe. So hopefully a great map that can give ~280bhp without making a bunch of smoke would be awesome :driver:


Also will by putting in a black mk6 Golf GTI/R headliner and pillar trim over the weekend :party:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on February 16, 2018, 08:52:12 am
So hopefully a great map that can give ~280bhp without making a bunch of smoke would be awesome :driver:

That is more than enough power :D
Sounds like a great plan, good to have a new clutch as i suspect it will have to deal with more than 550nm.  :grin:
 
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 16, 2018, 11:27:01 am
Not putting anything old on this build. Not even on the engine build. All hoses and small bits are new. Don't like to put back old stuff on if the parts has been taken off hehe :)

Same goes with the DSG, it'll be fully serviced before install for sure :) 

When this build is done - hopefully I should never have to haft the car on a lift again while I have it  :thinking:

Just drove my mates GTI with 450bhp and dsg (He made his own dsg map) That thing really wants to move, so can't wait untill mine is done

What about your conversion , any light at the end of the tunnel yet mate?
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on February 16, 2018, 12:56:11 pm
Yes, hopefully it will be functional again soon.
Yesterday the ECU was sent to receive ED30 software which has the same engine (BYD same as BWJ) but should know about DSG and also a new Stage 2+ remap. They have good results locally. The gearbox has already received MRC software.
Soon... :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 16, 2018, 01:46:23 pm
That's just awesome mate!
Glad the goal is near with this conversion :D

Then it needs to be tested at the track soon!  :driver:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: DFish on February 18, 2018, 05:57:43 pm
Loving the work going into this build. If the Darkside turbo kit didn't cost as much as my car is worth I'd have one myself.

Fish
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 19, 2018, 08:12:17 am
Hey Fish, I’ve bought it when they had Black Friday sale with 20% off, that helped abit on the budget hehe.


But yeah can’t wait for this to go in the car - hopefully putted together this week. Then I’ll be buying new belts, tension rollers and all that when the engine is assembled  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on February 21, 2018, 05:51:37 pm
FINALLY! I've got my mechanic to help press the new rear main seal back in place using the speciel VAG tool. (He's a VW mechanic)

Now I can get on completing this build and put everything together - Will have some pictures for you Friday  :drinking:


Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 04, 2018, 01:25:31 pm
Saw I've now tried to upload some pictures of the engine build a couple times on here without any luck... The site has been giving me some trouble last month or so with sessions running out among other stuff..

If you're on Facebook, then Darkside Developments just posted some of the pictures on the page yesterday. So you'll have to see them on there for now untill I sort out the laptop problems I'm having with the board  :fighting:

Also got a few things incomming....  Hopefully it'll work with the pictures since brakes are almost ready for show, engine is getting more and more complete as the days go - SOON ready for install!

Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 17, 2018, 08:18:40 am
(https://i.imgur.com/79dVKUx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/g3bW5XU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AnlxHXY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MhtkWOl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TgLEjHA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/otyNDZn.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: DFish on March 17, 2018, 02:16:30 pm
Very clean, wait until you've put some oil in and run a few miles.... ;)

Fish
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: doylebros on March 17, 2018, 02:25:29 pm
Your time, effort and money spent, have shown great resolve on your part, in over coming such a range of really interesting problems, encountered by undertaking such a challenging project.
Well done to you.
 :driver:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 18, 2018, 04:56:13 pm
Thank you guys :)

Will post some pictures of the brakes stuff later this week when all parts are collected the different places hehe - Can't wait to have this stuff installed on the car.

Had the wheels and arches of today and tackled the little surface rust I had. Did treat it with some Dinitrol rust protection so the arches are now ready for the brake, hub, spring and dampers to be installed  :party:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Orama_19 on March 19, 2018, 11:03:02 am
Perfect work! Nice and clean! ;) ;)

Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: petem86 on March 20, 2018, 07:47:19 am
nice work mate,
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Raj2212 on March 24, 2018, 10:46:34 am
Clean example you've got here.  :happy2: Your time and effort clearly shows. Loving your interior. Wish I had a Mk6 flat bottom like yours man a lot grippier to hold than mk5s.  :happy2:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 24, 2018, 05:36:49 pm
Thanks guys :) Finally decided which turbo to go with so now I just need to buy it  :indifferent:    Then hopefully I can book my mechanic to swap out the engine sometime in April and then have it mapped right after, not fan of driving it without having the engine map tweaked to the new parts :)


Will be collecting my front calipers and the painter monday, will post up a picture of the brake parts when I've got everything ready for install
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 26, 2018, 05:05:26 pm
Finally got all the parts to finish the NQSBBK front and rear :drinking:... Will be looking forward to getting this fitted ASAP, however my mechanic is on holyday :confused:

All complete refurbed or new parts  :party:

(https://i.imgur.com/WaD4z1i.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: teo_parvu on March 26, 2018, 06:52:37 pm
Looks yummy!  :grin:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on March 28, 2018, 08:53:52 pm
Looks yummy!  :grin:

Yeah, read alot about upgrading brakes - this setup did however fit my needs the best and was the lightest :)  Big discs looks cool, but also add a lot on weight and since this car wont ever see a track day there's no need for bigger setup to be really effective :D
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on April 05, 2018, 06:43:59 pm
So a few more pictures showing of the brakes and the parts for them.

(https://i.imgur.com/9v9gY7V.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5t8DXJP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/u8mYM6p.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/I8KqDvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eIZsfjc.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on April 30, 2018, 10:19:01 pm
Been a while since an update in here.. Still haven't got the brakes on the car since I decided that I also wanted to change all the parts on the rear subframe while I should have it stripped for fitting alloy rear hubs.

Anyway.. Should hopefully be fitted once my mechanic is back from Worthsee VAG gathering.


Had my minds towards doing a CECM + CCM conversion to BCM. So I now got all the wirering diagrams done and ready to do the retrofit - hopefully without any errors when it's done.

Ordered a "087 AL" BCM that is the highline+ version and will support it all.. So will also retrofit HBA (High Beam Assist) - wanted this for ages and it's the main reason why I'm doing the BCM conversion hehe.

Will remove the interire dash for this job, just to make it alot easier to reach all the wirering underneth the dashboard. This gives a great oppertunity to fit a new air duct to the fresh air intake for the A/C so I will change the duct from 2 flap motor operated one to a single motor which is needed if your car has the 2 motor system and you retrofit a newer climatronic panel.

Hoping this can be done in a weekend  :party:


Also bought another ECU/ECM since my current one won't give the right signal to turn on the A/C compressor - this new one hopefully will :)
Will be replaced as soon my mate got time to help retrieve current file from my ECU and help put it down to the "new" one.

Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Andy on May 01, 2018, 09:13:21 pm
beautiful build thread Chris
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on May 22, 2018, 07:58:00 pm
beautiful build thread Chris

thanks you Andy :drinking:


Since I'm in here I might aswell post a few updates… Not much to mention - anyway..
Took some time to finally try to fit my NQSBBK front brake kit, however since I have the VW Passat B6/C3 alloy hubs and wishbones, the adapters from Vagbremtechnic didn't fit with the Porsche 986 calipers mounted.

Had to mount the old stock brakes untill Mike from Vagbremtechic have tested this setup - must say I'm impressed that he bought the Passat hubs, Passat wishbones and some Porsche calipers to check alignment on their adapterkit to see what's wrong and why it doesn't hit.   :congrats:

Hope to hear back from him soon, then I can proceed with this upgrade.

Also placed a rather large ordet at a VW dealer from Germay, since I get the parts from there alot - and I mean like ALOT cheaper than in Denmark. Should hopefully be one of the last large orders I make from them  :confused:
All new bolts and nuts to complete rear subframe, trail arms etc etc - All new nuts and bolts to every engine mount and gearbox mount, interior parts to complete my retrofit of mk6 HBA mirror, new air vents, new radio facia, new A/C control panel facia, new fog lights, new fuel lines for the engine, new brackets and gearbox covers for the engine, new Passat R36 rear ARB and some parts so it will be possible to fit the Skoda heating elements to my Seat Cupra front seats.

Was lucky to find a new mk5 GTI rear seat in Denmark for a steal price! Also did find some interioer door sides from Germany in mint condition which should arrive this week. Then I got alle the parts ready to ship out for repolstering :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

My custom turbo build from a GT22 housing so it'll fit with the Darkside Development downpipe and exhaust manifold should also arrive soon, this is the last big part to complete my engine build!

Last but not least I decide to have my interior painted piano black - door trim panels, radio facia, A/C control panel facia, air vents, center sektion on my instrument cluser, trim in the dashboard, trim on the MFSW. Also thinking doing the storage compartment that holds the ESP, PDC buttons however I can't decide if it get scrathes hehe.


So all and all still lots of things to do / have done by other - but atleast now all the componets that made the project standby from my end is all on it's way :D

Will keep you updated with pictures when there's some to show  :party: :drinking:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on June 05, 2018, 07:31:20 pm
A little update to those who still reading in this :)

Since my brake adapters from Vagbremtechnic didn't fit the alloy wishbones and hubs I've talked to Mike, and it's now possible to buy the new adapters to this setup from the end of this month - so around 1-7-2018.   

So for those of you in here that consider running the Passat, cupra or S3 wishbones and hubs along with the 4 piston Porsche 986/987 front calipers has nothing to worry about now :)

Can't wait to recieve the new brackets so my brakes finaly will go on the car!  :driver:
Decided to buy a used rear subframe that will be blasted and powder coated so all my new parts wont go on an old rusty frame - instaed it would be mounted on this renovated one with fresh paint. 

Still haven't recieved the turbo yet!  :thinking:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on June 29, 2018, 12:47:12 pm
Converted my CECM + CCM to BCM.

Gives some more futures in the instrument cluster, but mainly did the swap so it will be possible to retrofit "KESSY" and I have already retrofitted mirror with camera to get HBA (High Beam Assist) - this will shut down and light up again automaticly when cars drives against you etc.  :pomppomp:


Few errors have to be cleared, but nothing major :)

Had the whole dashboard out (yeah one more time..  :rolleye: ). Fitted new flap motors for the A/C all the way around while the dash were out. So now all flap motors are newest revision possible - no more clicking noise!

Also fitted a Mk6 armrest since my old mk5 once had a cracked facia and it was somehow not fitted the Mk6 golf center console - the mk6 armrest fits the console much better and also have the 82V color code instead of the mk5 N71.

Had the interior air vents in the dash along with radio and climate panel frames painted gloss black.

Will upload some pictures when I'm back home monday.
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on July 09, 2018, 08:57:11 pm
Got the rear subframe fresh from powder coating today :)

(https://i.imgur.com/MOPmbXb.jpg)

Started the assembly as soon I got home - The wife is out a couple of days, which explains why this is allowed in the apartment

(https://i.imgur.com/12p7EVZ.jpg)

Had to stop the work at this step since I didn't have a M16 nut for the wheel bearings
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on August 17, 2018, 03:20:47 pm
Finally had the time to swap out my front brakes after trying every possible solution with Vagbremtechnic to make the NQSBBK work with alloy hubs - sadly no good result.


Had to swap back to steel hubs. Picked up a set of steel hubs, had them blasted and powder coated to match my rear subframe.

(https://i.imgur.com/LavNXXN.jpg)


And front brakes installed :)

(https://i.imgur.com/LJ7evSM.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: ChrisGT on September 30, 2018, 02:20:31 am
Really enjoying the updates  :smiley:

Chris
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on October 05, 2018, 07:40:47 pm
Been a while I posted here since I didn't think anyone where following this project hehe..

Anyway a few updates has been happening :
Swapped out front subframe to 2015 rocco one that didn't run more than 6000km. Had i water blasted so it looked like new.. Changed my old steering rack to a 2016 one, all plug'n play besides the new cable loom for gen3 ofc.

Also changed the ABS unit to a H46 which allows me to use 5Q0 Side Assist sensors from Mk7, and this also gave me back up/out assist.. So when reversing out from the driveway and the side assist sensors spots something in their view area the car brakes.


will make sure to add some pictures of all the works in the nearest future for those who still follows this build :)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: willni on October 13, 2018, 09:38:44 pm
Been a while I posted here since I didn't think anyone where following this project hehe..

Anyway a few updates has been happening :
Swapped out front subframe to 2015 rocco one that didn't run more than 6000km. Had i water blasted so it looked like new.. Changed my old steering rack to a 2016 one, all plug'n play besides the new cable loom for gen3 ofc.

Also changed the ABS unit to a H46 which allows me to use 5Q0 Side Assist sensors from Mk7, and this also gave me back up/out assist.. So when reversing out from the driveway and the side assist sensors spots something in their view area the car brakes.


will make sure to add some pictures of all the works in the nearest future for those who still follows this build :)

What's the difference on the scirocco front sub frame? and did it also get powder coated?  :smiley:
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on October 14, 2018, 10:09:52 pm
The Rocce front subframe looks the same as the normal mk5 - only that's changed is the shape of the dog bone bushing..

Didn't powder coat the front subframe since it's an alloy piece :) The rear subframe I got powder coated.

Spend hole weekend removing the rear subframe and install the new one  :pomppomp: Also swapped my ABS unit for a newer version that will allow me to use my new Side Assist sensors.

So finally one step closer to the engine install now when both front and rear subframes, susspension and brakes has been updated :congrats:

Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on November 22, 2018, 05:31:25 pm
Been a while since posting in here.. A few things have been made.

1 - Found a Generation 3 steering rack from the US with cable set and all, had a subframe laying that had been cleaned. So installed the Gen3 rack and subframe along with a powerflex bushing for the subframe, and oh boy it gives noise in the cabin! Not a big fan, but since my engine isn't running that well I'm hoping this might be the major cause to this problem. And if it isn't i really can't see why people have this in diesel cars hehe.

(https://i.imgur.com/OrK97S0.jpg)

2 - Weekend after the front subframe was done I had the time to finally install my rear subframe. Old one really neede to be replaced that's for sure! I can finally check of the box saying that brakes, susspension, subframes, bearings, bushes and all needs to be done.

(https://i.imgur.com/hfMkm6B.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RWT7Isn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jysLycq.jpg)


a few updates I'll be doing next when I got some time is to install rear view camera that fits the Discover Media and also 2.0 PLA with 1K8 module so it will work on my Discover Media unit.



Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on August 30, 2019, 11:28:18 am
Little update on the project.

Not a lot has been done last couple of months due to now house project hehe..

But did manage to convert it from manuel to DSG gearbox, got KESSY start button working, installed RVC that works with my Discover Media unit, new Audi TTS brake setup front and MK6 R rear with discs and all and new seats has been installed
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Andy on August 30, 2019, 12:58:42 pm
How easy was it to convert to dsg..
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on September 05, 2019, 04:00:00 pm
How easy was it to convert to dsg..

Took my a weekend to do the full conversion - did take me 3 month to collect all parts since I didn't wanted to use a DQ250 box that had been raped with no correct oil changed - flush and all
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: Christiank on November 15, 2019, 09:22:22 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/AUaruzw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NeZRYyr.jpg)
stalks all rebuild to work with my 5K steering electronic - Also the new assist button work where the old CC was placed.

(https://i.imgur.com/gUgPyUh.jpg)
Installed and working

(https://i.imgur.com/Z7iRK25.jpg)
All custom diesel cluster

(https://i.imgur.com/4Jqo33l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Izdugms.jpg)
looking better than old stalks!

satisfied now :)
(https://i.imgur.com/kJr2QvB.jpg)
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: RobC on January 21, 2020, 01:52:25 pm
This is a seriously impressive build @Christiank (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=17442)  :congrats:

I have some (lots of) questions, Ill drop you a PM - hopefully you're still around!

Rob
Title: Re: My little MK5 2.0TDI R-line build thread
Post by: kevinm on December 07, 2021, 10:44:54 am
Epic build thread! Great work!

Can you post some more detail on the BCM conversion. What standard mk5 modules have to be swapped also? Did you just splice in extra cable to bring CECM plug location to BCM location?

TIA