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Griffin - my baby GT-R! (GTI Mk5) [SOLD!]

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samx300:
I have quite a few updates to add to my thread and pictures to post - but I really wanted to share this news with you guys first.

So, on 31 Jan I ordered Pressed Legal Plates from Dubmeister (after reading about them on this Forum). Sent in my Utility Bill and V5C to verify Identity/Registered Keeper etc.

Today I received the Pressed Plates and there is a mistake (SMH) :grin: They messed up the last three digits.. I know, I know.. I can have a lot of fun with this.. but hey, I'm a legit guy and I want MY plates! It's times like this I want to say #YouHadOneJob!

Oh well, I called them and sent pictures to prove. No way am I paying for return postage for their mistake. Would be really cool if they agree to let me keep these and send me the correct ones  :rolleye: Possibilities are endless..  :driver: In case that happens, I'm quite happy to sell this non-existent legal plates to anyone who is interested in setting speed records. PM me. :innocent:

samx300:
Hey all, here's a major update as I haven't been very active on the forum lately. So what all happened while I was away?

I was flashed while speeding (51 in 40) and soon received the NIP. I filled up the attached paperwork and stuck an apologetic sticky note requesting a Speed Awareness Course instead of Fixed Penalty. I honestly explained that I have no excuse and I did not put anyone at risk..and how I have a clean licence etc.. Luck favoured me as I was offered the course! This has now been booked for April and even though it cost me £97, it is still better than having SP30 on my licence for 4 years! I think the limit to be offered these courses is 10%+9MPH.

Then​​ VW Dealership tried to freak me out in a visual inspection when I visit them to get the coilpacks changed (under recall). They listed a bunch of stuff that needed urgent attention including a Missing Engine Oil Sump Plug (?!), Oil Leak from Filter, OSF Lower Boost Hose Leaking, Missing Undertray and Drive Shaft Boot Damaged on the Outer Left Side. In addition to this, the Discs and Brake Pads were worn out (about 3mm left on front and 5mm on the back). Needless to say they gave me a ridiculous quote to fix all of these shortcomings.

I then spoke with Alex @ AKS and he calmed me down and explained each of these issues. I then got booked in for 10 March to address the above and get some handling improvements while the wheels are off. More details below.

Improvement/Mods Pipeline​ and Status​

​Ride/Handling
- 4 x ​Goodyear Eagle F1 ASY 2 XL​ [FITTED]
- New Bushes and wishbone? [installation on 10 March]
- SuperPro Anti-Lift Kit [installation on 10 March]
- H&R Sport Springs (lower ride by 30mm) [installation on 10 March]
- New Discs all around, Performance Brake Pads and Brake Fluid Change [installation on 10 March]

Interior
- 850W RMS+ Sound System, specs in previous post [FITTED]
- Full White LED interior lighting [FITTED]
- GTI Metal Trim for Passenger Seat Recline Handle [FITTED]
- Rebuilt Rear Air Vent [FITTED]
- Remove OEM 6 CD Changer and install rubber sleeve for storage [installation on 14 March]
- Carbon Fibre Flappy Pedal Shifter [FITTED]
- GTI Trim Floor Mats [FITTED]
- GTI Metal Dead Pedal [FITTED]

Exterior
- Front Grille Black VW Badge [FITTED]
- Black VW Boot Badge with Carbon Fibre insert. Not the tidiest job in history  :sad1: [FITTED]
- LED Licence Plate Lights [FITTED]
- Rain-X Water Repellent Coating on all Glass [DONE]
- Dubmeister Pressed Legal GB Plates [FITTED]
- Carbon Fibre Licence Plate Holder [FITTED]
- Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap for Boot Protection [FITTED]
- Volkswagen Motorsports Wheel Valve Dust Caps​ [FITTED]​
- Full Showroom Condition Valet with Engine Bay Clean [DONE]
- Shark Fin Antenna [PENDING]

Performance/Tuning
- K&N Typhoon CAI [FITTED]
- ​​​R-Tech ECU​ & DSG Stage 1 Remap​, specs on previous post [DONE]​
- Engine Oil Change (replace with Millers Nanodrive) Minor Service [installation on 10 March]
​- ​NGK 7 Spark Plugs [installation on 10 March]
- ​​​Pre-Cat Delete and Full Sport Cat BCS ​Powervalve ​Exhaust System with Downpipe (Resonated)​ - unlikely in 2015.​
- Big Brembo (or similar) Brake Kit - unlikely in 2015.
- Peron FMC - unlikely in 2015
- K04 Upgrade Kit - unlikely in 2015

Miscellaneous
- New Bosch Wiper Blades back and front
- Car Plan Washer Fluid Top Up
- VW Bottle Opener for Cup Holder

Thought/comments welcome!

PS* I am looking for someone to help clean the carbon build up on the valves and would welcome any assistance. I am suffering from low MPG (<23MPG, max 27). There is one member on FB TFSI page who recently did this job and reached 33-34MPGs straight after.

samx300:
And since this thread/forum is useless without pics:











Griffin Standing Tall

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