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on February 26, 2019, 12:32:35 AM
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Re: Best sounding intake
Last Poster: colesey in Performance Modifications on Today at 05:35:25 AM
@Absolute - is just a mounting dowel that needs drilling on the TTRS pressure plate and you should use an original / TDi friction disc with the correct spline mounting. Is worth googling diy RSR clutch kit to get more insight and parts numbers etc.
Another clutch option is the new stage 2 kit offered by ECS. As the SMF is still moderately heavy, it should give a decent
Re: Oil Filter socket size
Last Poster: El1M1N8OR in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on Yesterday at 05:50:07 PM
I got a 36mm socket from halfords.
I think the most frustrating bit of this job is removing the sh*tty plastic screw that covers that drain plug. I never tighten that up anymore you need a "special tool"
Pair of vice grips took the cap off.
A shifter on the 36mm nut
Re: Advice needed.
Last Poster: Dave Y in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:12:20 PM
Just spoken to Gwent VW on Leeway ind Estate
oil pickup pipe + seal
oil system cleaner
oil filter + oil.
new sump plug
sump sealant
£350 inc vat.
Does that sound about right?
Re: Full mot but catless
Last Poster: amanda in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 04:41:11 PM
@ Chesto You need to watch more vids...........layer cake does not have a b5 Rs4 as a star  a2.5 non turbo isnt that special  Something a bit faster and more special as it’s twin turbo and very much a sleeper!
After a CAN Gateway
Last Poster: E8RNX in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 04:10:16 PM
Hi guys,
I’m after a CAN gatway for my GTI.. Currently, after checking VCDS I have the F revision and that is prone to battery drain.
I have a new head unit on the way (Xtrons Android) which also supports Android Auto and CarPlay if you didn’t know that (you can get an extra dongle that allows this).
So I need a new gateway and from what I’ve heard L or
Re: Mayonaise under oil cap
Last Poster: Ripstop in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 02:32:31 PM
First don't drive any real distance unless you have checked the sump and oil strainer and topped up the oil. The thermostat is a common issue and plagued most of us at some point and they just start to go "off" Start by changing the main thermostat which is labour intensive but doable. The second more important issue sounds like oil pickup or low oil. Drop the sump and change the p
Re: VW golf gti mk5 strange noise after camshaft chain changed
Last Poster: muff1991 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 09:07:38 AM
hi mate, that doesn't sound good at all does it! and very strange!
Even with the genuine tools, your cams will/can still move slightly and can indeed knock it out a tooth! Trust me.. I know!
When I was out a tooth you could hear the engine misfire every few seconds. start your engine and once idle has settled listen for a miss! you'll know if its out a tooth!
Re: MK7 GTI Art Velour seats into my GTI MK5?
Last Poster: Octoparrot in Mk5 General Area on March 21, 2019, 06:55:56 PM
It's come up on here before and I'm sure someone said MK7 fronts bolt right in, but the rears are obviously completely different. The airbag and electrical harnesses will be different to a MK5 as well.
Anything A3 from the same years should fit, possibly the TT as well.
VCDS London help!
Last Poster: Mishto in Mk5 General Area on March 21, 2019, 06:15:56 PM
I have and RCD300 fitted in my Golf and I need to turn on the AUX function on the radio. It looks like its just a matter of changing the coding the with VCDS. Wondering if their is anyone with the facility to help me do this based around Croydon.
Cheers!
Re: How to retro fit cruise control. Comprehensive guide
Last Poster: kisyov in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 21, 2019, 04:48:17 PM
Hello friends, I need help. I have VW Caddy Maxi 2009 /same as golf mk5/, after retrofitting cruise control and MFSW , horn stop working and the buttons of SW Not working. I change my control module from mid line to highline /from 1K0-953-549-CQ to 1K0-953-549-CF /. From Ross-Tech website I saw that my Slip Ring is Type 2. I think, I did everything right, but only cruise control wo
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Not Your Average Mk5 Golf GTi - Buckets, Sunroof, Lots of extras £7500.00 Location: Sutton, Surrey
Collection Only
Selling the wifey-mobile as I've just bought her an R. This is a rather rare spec, and has a load of extras I've added too. All in all - it's a great little car!
2007 Mk5 Golf Gti 2.0T DSG 5 door
100k miles
Black Magic Pearl
MOT till 25 June 2019
Last service Dec 2018 at 99k miles
Just had the front bumper and bonnet resprayed, and wheels refurbished - so it's looking fresh.
Looking for £7,500
Based in Sutton, Surrey
Optional Extras
• Heated Recaro black leather bucket seats – rare factory option, with “GTi” embossing
• Sunroof
• Rear parking sensors
• Xenon headlamps
• Cruise control
• Multi-function steering wheel with DSG paddles
• Dual zone climate control
• Luxury pack (auto lights, dimming interior mirror, rain sensor, heated and folding mirrors, reverse-activated kerb-view mirror function, coming/leaving home lights)
• Armrest
Upgrades/Modifications
Engine & Exhaust:
• Revo induction kit
• Bluefin/Superchips stage 2 map (+62bhp and +86nm to 259bhp and 366nm according to superchips – untested). Bluefin handset included
• BCS full exhaust system with sports cat (100 cell from memory) – R32 style twin exit
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension:
• Brembo 18z front calipers (6-pistons, from Porsche cayenne/VW Touareg)
• 350mm Mercedes front discs (drilled)
• R32 rear calipers and discs (drilled)
• ATE Typ200 performance fluid
• Neuspeed RSe11 lightweight 18” wheels
• VWR lowering springs – on new OEM dampers all round
Audio/Electrical:
• Pioneer SPH-DA120 headunit (apple carplay compatible). Steering wheel controls still active
• JL XD500/3 amplifier (installed under passenger seat), powering OEM front speakers and sub
• JL 10” W0 in custom fibreglass sub enclosure – fits in cubby hole area of boot, to maximise boot space
• Dynamat sound deadening in front doors
• Interior lights swapped to LEDs – red in the footwells
• Blackvue DR650 front and rear dashcams – HD with built in WiFi
• Morimoto upgraded xenon bulbs (6000K) and LED sidelights
Cosmetic:
• Votex front splitter
• R32 rear lower valance
• Black front and rear badges
• Brushed aluminium paddle extensions
• USB charging port installed near gear selector
• Tinted windows (35% - shade: “Light”)
• Rear lights tinted with DIY tint spray (can be removed with methylated spirit)
Service/Maintenance
• Tyres: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asm3. 225/40/18. 6mm all round
• Cambelt and water pump changed at 73k miles
• DSG service at 84k miles
• Cam follower changed at 84k miles
• Services:
o 11k miles: 29/02/08 (VW)
o 20k miles: 12/3/09 (VW)
o 28k miles: 22/3/10 (VW)
o 37k miles: 28/3/11 (VW)
o 46k miles: 25/4/12 (VW)
o 56k miles: 14/11/12 (VW)
o 65k miles: 8/4/13 (VW)
o 76k miles: 13/5/14 (VW)
o 82k miles: 7/5/15 (independent)
o 84k miles: 28/8/15 (VAG Specialist)
o 88k miles: 9/9/16 (VAG specialist)
o 92k miles: 31/10/17 (VAG specialist)
o 99k miles: 20/12/18 (VAG specialist)
Mk5 GTi Edition 30 3dr DSG Tornado Red £7000.00 Location: Hamilton, Scotland
Collection Only
VW Golf GTi 3dr Tornado Red DSG
3 Dsg services
12 service stamps
Cam follower changed 4K miles ago
117k miles
MOT'd 31st MAY 2019 but happy to put a years mot on it for the right deal.
Timing belt done twice - most recently September 2017
Eibach lowering springs
Team dynamic wheels
Revo Induction Kit
Uprated Dogbone mount
3" downpipe
R32 Rear Bumper
Maxton Designs Rear Diffuser
LED number plate lights
LED Sidelights
Rear Wiper Delete
Black Badges
2X keys - one brand new and the other mk7 style
I believe it has every option apart from sunroof.
Options are:
Xenons, rear sensors, folding mirrors, puddle lights, Armrest, high line display, mfd2, aux, winter pack, etc.
Its had a new oil pick up pipe, new dipstick, new valve cover gasket, new vacuum pump gasket(mot oil leak), new top mounts, new fuel filter, new battery, new rear wheel bearing all very recently.
Only negatives are driver bolster wear and rust starting to come round on drivers wing but not noticeable yet.
Located Hamilton, Scotland
07716624306
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