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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #870 on: October 25, 2015, 08:49:38 pm »
Because I just can't hold my temper, the biggest mod yet  :innocent: :











Not really... But I think it's a nice touch.
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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #871 on: November 08, 2015, 07:29:56 pm »
And another small touch...
In the first few pages of this thread, there  was a debate whether the RLine/R32/ED30 lights or the OEM LED ones look better on my car. It has been a struggle to get the best looking ones for my car and, frankly, I still don't know which are best. But none, the less, I was given an opportunity I could not refuse.

Basically, I got these



for 40 GBP:pomppomp:
There're R32 genuine tail lights with very minor scratches from normal use. One polish will deal with them.
My previous tail lights were the stock ones, painted to resemble the RLine/R32/ED30 ones.
Below are photos of the RLine ones (darker) vs the painted ones.





And the lights mounted on the car (please excuse the dust on the car):



All in all a bargain, and another cheap mod, I am very proud of...
Slowly but surely the car is coming together and I am running out of mods that don't require an engine swap.  :rolleye:
« Last Edit: August 10, 2017, 09:23:38 pm by rex »

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #872 on: November 08, 2015, 07:50:41 pm »
Looks really nice mate, goes really well with the paint  :happy2:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #873 on: November 10, 2015, 01:06:02 pm »
Thanks!  :drinking:
I hope to get better pictures with the car cleaned and taillights polished in the spring.

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #874 on: November 10, 2015, 01:07:51 pm »
Good upgrade, it's noticeable the difference. :happy2:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #875 on: November 11, 2015, 07:37:41 am »
Thanks!  :notworthy:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #876 on: November 11, 2015, 11:44:37 am »
Since I can only post 3 pictures for the 2016 calendar, I posted these (in the proper thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,102019.0.html):







But for some time I've had the following 2 pictures that I love and that I did not submit for any calendars.





Do you think I should modify the proposed photos?
Cheers  :drinking:
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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #877 on: November 11, 2015, 12:11:42 pm »
Nah, IMHO the 1st three pictures are better because they show your whole GT Sport. The whole package is so nice that just showing a detail doesn't do it justice. :wink:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #878 on: November 13, 2015, 09:54:01 am »
Thanks for the input!  :notworthy:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #879 on: February 05, 2016, 07:18:23 pm »
One new addition, Golf 7 GTD Gear Knob:







Next up, fitment. Fingers crossed  :drinking:
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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #880 on: February 05, 2016, 08:12:08 pm »
Good luck buddy! just be patient when fitting the new gear stick to the old gaiter base, it can be tricky!

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #881 on: February 05, 2016, 09:14:26 pm »
In the lack of this tool:


I've seen someone in my country using this method:







He fitted the gear knob in a mk7 1.6 TDI R-Line. Hope you like it. :wink:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #882 on: February 05, 2016, 09:27:31 pm »
Looks awesome, Im assuming that wasnt your car in the above pic?

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,100626.15.html

^ just in case you haven't done it yet (or seen this thread)!

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #883 on: February 05, 2016, 09:30:43 pm »
Looks awesome, Im assuming that wasnt your car in the above pic?

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,100626.15.html

^ just in case you haven't done it yet (or seen this thread)!
No, it's from someone local to me. It's a mk7 Golf, I only have 2 mk5s. :wink:

Your DIY is awesome, as I told you in your project. I just liked this other method of keeping everything clean inside the car too. :wink:

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Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Reply #884 on: February 06, 2016, 12:01:14 am »
Thanks guys for the tips!

@bluebert92 I've seen you photos since those photos are the ones that convinced me to buy the knob.
@Shoduchi that is a great idea. Thanks!