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on February 26, 2019, 12:32:35 AM
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Re: Reliability mods?
Last Poster: Pudding in Mk5 General Area on Today at 01:07:35 PM
Yep. At this time of year, the under bonnet temps can get pretty severe after a hard run. The pre-cat gets bloody hot.
Worth noting there's no risk of an EML after bashing the pre-cat out since the oxygen sensors are placed before the pre-cat, and after the main cat. The ECU can't detect which cat is dead, only that ONE of them is. If you do get an EML, that means th
Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: Pudding in Mk5 General Area on Today at 12:08:08 PM
What ARBs are you using Kev? Also, I've been chatting to Damian at DPM and looking to get the Powerflex Handling kit. Are there any other bushes worth changing other then what they advise?
Cheers
Louie
Hi mate, my full chassis spec is as follows: E
Re: TTE420 vs TTE480
Last Poster: Pudding in Performance Modifications on Today at 11:44:55 AM
Shoduchi has the 420 on his and he loves it. Looking at dyno plots, the 420 isn't much slower to spool than the stock turbo, and you get a much fatter mid and top end.
The 480 is a pointless imo. For starters the stock engine cannot handle that kind of pressure and it's too far the wrong way into the lag compromise for a road car. And also, once you're past 400hp, an
Re: Car fault- help needed
Last Poster: muff1991 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:47:30 PM
Defo get it plugged into VCDS, you’re on the right track by taking it to a specialist. No, the map won’t affect anything at all.
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Re: Coolant Temp not holding 90
Last Poster: ljc19630 in Mk5 General Area on August 21, 2019, 05:16:14 PM
Mines the same and not holding at 90. Drive up to R-Tech on Sat for K04 conversion work and was the first thing that Niki asked me. Said it was below 90 on motorway and when under normal driving sits even lower. He will replace thermostat while car is there  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: aircon fans
Last Poster: muff1991 in Mk5 General Area on August 21, 2019, 04:25:20 PM
thanks amanda, also if aircon was working fine would the car idle be higher. thanks for help
As long as the gas pressure reaches requirements in the system the idle will raise when you turn the aircon on. Doesn’t necessarily mean the aircons working. Sent from m
Re: Going Stage 2+
Last Poster: muff1991 in Performance Modifications on August 21, 2019, 04:19:35 PM
The original hoses will do the job, you must have to cut the hose at the metal bit, try to get it as tight to the metal as you can to save as much hose as possible.
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Hella DynaBeam Celis lightbulb
Last Poster: Rabbit92 in Mk5 General Area on August 21, 2019, 04:10:03 PM
Hi all,
I'm hoping someone here can help me with this. I have a set of Dyna Beams in my MkV. They were in the car when I bought it (didn't think much of it at the time, turns out they were pricey at one point). Anyways the right hand 'Celis' bulb has gone out (the vertical light that presumably made these to expensive when they hit the market).
Has anyone got any e
Re: First MK5
Last Poster: bobby_fodge in Members Rides on August 21, 2019, 12:31:33 PM
I think someone else on here had bought those wings from ebay and said they needed some fettling to fit.
They are loads cheaper than genuine wings.
I have just bought two genuine wings as mine need replacing.
Re: Intermittent Misfire/Rough Running
Last Poster: JTI in Mk5 General Area on August 21, 2019, 12:29:32 PM
^Thanks for the suggestions, I did post some codes in the original post. They do vary each time I get the fault but it's generally one or more of the following:
p0300, P0302 and P0303
Last time I did get a p0441 also. Not sure if this is a historic code however as I had this last year and I did replace the Canister Purge Valve. Might be worth scrutinising the
Re: Mitch's BLACK DSG ED30 R-Tech 2+
Last Poster: Mitch H in Members Rides on August 21, 2019, 11:22:53 AM
Enjoying the S3 :)
Just had full detail
Doing a full service on everything next week
Hopefully stage one at the end of the year when warranty is up! Hopefully r tech started doing the facelift S3 by then :)
Re: My tornado gti
Last Poster: bigrich690 in Members Rides on August 20, 2019, 05:55:22 AM
How do you find the bags?
I enjoy my car so much more since I went to air
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Yea absolutely amazing, am investment too, so much demand for air these days I'll never lose money on them unless they get damaged sand can't sell them
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2008 MK5 Golf Edition 30 No. 1994 £7950.00 Location: Between Chester and Liverpool
Collection Only
2008 MK5 Golf Edition 30 No. 1994
Manual
86,800 miles (currently a daily)
Diamond Black Pearl
MOT until 20 March 2020
2 keys
Based between Chester & Liverpool.
I would accept £7,950 for the car, payment by Faster Payments / Bank Transfer. I would also consider Bitcoin, but we’d have to come to an agreement on how much.
Albumhttps://imgur.com/a/Us1F5X4Contactsimon@macfadyen.orgModifications- BCS full stainless steel Powervalve ‘sport’ turbo back exhaust
- Stage 1 APR map including optional mapping switcher (Stock, Stage 1, Valet mode) (Mapped April 2019)
- MK7 R front calipers, brembo TTRS discs, HEL braided lines, fully refurbished by Jonny at Caliper Refurbs
- H&R 12mm Hubcentric Wheel Spacers (rear)
Optional extras
- Multi functional steering wheel
- Depo LED ‘xenon style’ headlights, with new modern LEDs fitted
- Cruise control with new stalk
- Satellite navigation RNS510 (SSD) latest version S
- Bluetooth / phone module with microphone in OEM location
- FIS Bluetooth kit to make things work with FIS clocks
Recent works
- Genuine Pescaras fully refurbished in Anthracite Grey, not a mark on them
- Cambelt & Waterpump done at 70K by VW
- Thermostat at 80K by replaced Specialist
- Cam follower checked (It was fine), but replaced with brand new follower, I did this every year
Service history
As a general rule it has a full service history from VW.
However, after growing tiresome with VW after they yanked my engine cover off cracking it, I have carried out servicing myself with oil changes every 5K with filter, NGK sparks, etc.
I have lots of receipts, history book, etc, but ultimately the condition of the car and how it runs, sounds should determine if you think it’s been looked after
Condition
The car’s paintwork is very good for it’s age. There are a few small marks here and there, the front of the car suffers from usual stone chips from the road. Ultimately it is a 10+ year old car now so don’t expect it to be as new. There are no dings as far as I'm aware, or unsightly rust or issues with it. The drivers side seat has a 5mm hole in the bolster where it is starting to wear.
Since the pictures were taken, the wheels have been fully refurbished in a slightly darker athracite.
I bought the car as one of my dream cars. I have looked after it as so.
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