Hiya all,
Bought my 07 plate Mk5 GTI 3 door about a 2 years ago on 78k miles, almost mechanically stock, a couple interior upgrades (Mk6 R wheel & highline guages) and fair body condition with just a bit of surface sill rust.
I'm finally getting around to upgrading a few items now that I have some key maintenance out of the way. I'm bloody excited tbh!
Upgrades in the past year aside from normal maintenance:
- TTRS clutch upgrade with OE DM flywheel (thanks to the Midland VW wizards)
- Michelin PS4's on 18" Austin reps
- Revo intake
- Gravity 3" sport cat & 3" resonated cat-back
- MTEC dimple grooved discs & Mintex pads all around, with MTEC DOT4 fluid & braided lines
- RCD330 CarPlay/Android Auto head unit
The car is a daily and the goal is to build something Stage 2+ "clubsport spec", while still retaining some day to day comfort. The missus gifted me a set of Racingline springs and dampers for Christmas, but I'm second guessing now and may sell on. Also have some Whiteline goodies sitting for too many months now ready to fit. It'll be doing track day duty a maximum of once a month, probably a lot less. Next steps are likely suspension refresh with coilovers, then the performance bits and a tune. We'll see...
If anyone can advise on reasonably priced fitment centres near SW London it'd be much appreciated
I'll keep this thread updated as I build, definitely welcome any questions or advice