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Andy's mk5 GTI
Rigsby:
Hi,
I recently picked up a 3 door mk5, dsg, in black.
55 plate
66k
full s/h
18" monza's
Tartan cloth seats
xenons
highline clocks
Paddle shift
MFSW
cruise control
cliamte control.
Cosmetically it needs a few jobs
rusty wings ( going to try the 12 yr corrosion warranty at vw)DONE with no help from VW
DSG Service .......,..DONE
rear bumper respray .........DONE
wheel refurb .........DONE
dings ( i will sort this at a later date) DONE
rip in seat bolter ( later date)
MODS ( After ive got it looking mint)DONE
So far ive replaced the cam follower and hpfp and refurbed one wheel ( took ages).
All in all loving the gti dsg, coming from an ep3 ( had x2) Focus st 225, alfa v6, Rs....etc
only fault is the car feels slow, especially top end, is this normal?
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lukemk5gti:
Welcome along!
Nice list to keep you going too...
It shouldn't feel slow unless you've come from something fast. Did you do your diverter valve and PCV while you were at it? Can guarantee they need doing if not done before.
Rigsby:
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on July 20, 2017, 10:59:10 am ---Welcome along!
Nice list to keep you going too...
It shouldn't feel slow unless you've come from something fast. Did you do your diverter valve and PCV while you were at it? Can guarantee they need doing if not done before.
--- End quote ---
could be that im used to all the powwer being at the top end (ep3)
but i will check the diverter and pcv.................pitty theres no boost gauge
Rigsby:
one of the wheels done
before was a right state:
After, a lot better, i also sprayed the hub part of the discs satin black
cam follower:
Also found a few missing jubilee clips and broken clips that have been sorted
AJP:
K03 GTIs can feel a bit breathless at the top end, especially in warm weather. You might be right about the power delivery making it feel slower than an EP3, but the mid range should more than make up for it. A standard k03 GTI is at least as fast as an EP3.
I change up at 5.5k or thereabouts (if I'm trying to make progress). There's nothing to be gained beyond that, and you're well into the torque once you hit the next gear.
Welcome to the site :)
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