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on February 25, 2024, 11:16:50 am
HI Guys

Its been over a year since our last request for donations. The forum kitty is empty again  :scared:

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Re: Door skins
Last Poster: Jellybeanandrea in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 09:01:05 pm
Believe me, I’ve looked, I just can’t find any primed ones. Thanks


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: probedb in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 08:19:01 pm
Car just rolled over 216,000 miles  :grin: No plans to sell at all.


Re: Damaged driver door / dent costing
Last Poster: fakie1977 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 10:06:41 am
Might be cheaper looking for a replacement door skin


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ABS Module fault
Last Poster: MKVASMR in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 17, 2024, 08:26:18 pm
Hi again guys 😁. Again with another issue.
I’ve got a fault code for the abs module.
I’m not sure how to perform freeze data on OBDeleven though.



Re: Footwell Lights - should I have 2?!
Last Poster: GreigC in Mk5 General Area on March 16, 2024, 09:42:57 pm
2009 MK5 GTI





Re: Engine cutting out at high RPM
Last Poster: GVK in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 16, 2024, 08:51:50 pm
 :happy2: More testing required!  :driver:


Re: Buying an Edition 30
Last Poster: Octoparrot in Mk5 General Area on March 16, 2024, 08:24:43 pm
Pescara alloys,  part leather seats.


Re: Very budget track build
Last Poster: pudding in Members Rides on March 16, 2024, 01:12:52 pm
Good work  :happy2:  I wanted to relocate the battery on mine as well, to make room for the much bigger TTS air box, but never got around to it!


Re: Manual transmission leak
Last Poster: GVK in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 15, 2024, 11:10:28 pm
Yep, as above.


Re: Scary sound identification mk5
Last Poster: MKVASMR in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 15, 2024, 07:37:28 pm
Found out the issue! It was the small metal bracket separating a metal coolant hose from the rocker cover. Apparently I’ve forgot to tighten the bolts on it after I did the cam chain.



Re: White mk5 GTI rescue
Last Poster: GVK in Members Rides on March 14, 2024, 09:18:20 pm
Love the wheels  :party:


Re: Rear Inner Tyre Wear
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on March 14, 2024, 08:59:45 pm
I would get a 4 wheel alignment, my old Ed30 was miles out (toe out at rear) and would wear the inner edges and feel unstable under hard braking at the rear.


Re: Aftermarket stereo wont power on
Last Poster: Sume in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 14, 2024, 11:28:22 am
Also, worth mentioning.
I did extend the red wire myself to the fuse box, not sure if that also can be an issue?


Re: stage 1 with sports cat
Last Poster: K03MK5 in Mk5 General Area on March 12, 2024, 11:25:10 pm
I did this at the start it stung me with an eml light immediatly.  My mapper removed it and hasn't come on since.


Re: Cylinder Bore Scoring
Last Poster: rhyseyness in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 12, 2024, 05:58:40 pm
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but realised I hadn'#039t actually posted the final update on this.
I ended up going with a rebuild from TSR Performance (ZRP rods, Wossner pistons, R8 springs, Supertech valves, freewheel sprocket and a new crankshaft (mine was in bad shape)).
Shipped them the engine and they shipped it back around 5 months later. Sent it March got it back i


Re: Graphite Blue GTI Build Thread
Last Poster: Mekaniko in Members Rides on March 11, 2024, 03:06:12 pm
Thank you for sharing all the new stuff. 4 years ago I replaced my lower wishbones for the OEM ones and I should had gone for the S3 ones.

All this parts fitted together at the same time you should feel it as a completely different/better car.


Re: Lost power, no codes
Last Poster: ed30pecen in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on March 11, 2024, 10:39:58 am
Hello, my ed30 developed a weird problem as I have had a walnut blast done it is throwing a P0196-004 oil level temp sensor and the adjustment timing seems a bit off as before the walnut blast the block 91 was reading 28KW requested and actual 27,5KW and now it sits at 15KW all the time.. also the block 93 the phase position was before at -1Kw and now it doesnt show any number for


Re: Engine temperature gauge up and down!
Last Poster: Clarky in Mk5 General Area on March 11, 2024, 10:38:27 am
Hey there, deffo not what it should do but in terms of "normal" most of us have had it at some point. Most likely is a thermostat, mine a 2006 manual has just the one which was a pig to change, but my understanding is the DSG cars have more. Plenty of threads on here you can search for more info. Good luck with it.


Re: Down on power
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on March 09, 2024, 08:07:12 pm
If you could get a scan done - ideally VCDS - then that would give you an idea of where to start looking. And if you don't have VCDS yourself ask any mate with a VAG group car, there's bound to be one that owns it considering how often VAGs get check-engine lights for the stupidest of reasons  :happy2:

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2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 - Steel Grey - 5 Door - Stage 2+ (DSG)
£10995.00
Location: West London
Collection Only

Hi all,

For sale is my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 (DSG). I am the 2nd owner from new and have owned the car since November 2021. The car was near enough stock when I purchased it and I have upgraded it in my ownership.

- 5 door.
- DSG.
- Steel Grey.
- 76,000 miles (will rise as still in use).
- FSH - last serviced December 2023.
- MOT - Expires 7th March 2025.
- Xenons.
- Heated seats.
- Highline MFD.
- Arm rest.
- MFSW.
- RNS510.
- Folding mirrors (heated).
- Rear parking sensors.

In my ownership I have had the following maintenence completed:

- Serviced 3 times (2 full services, one oil and filter change).
- Cambelt and waterpump.
- Thermostat replaced.
- DSG service.
- Genuine cam chain and tensioner.
- Genuine cam follower changed at every service.
- Genuine oil pick up pipe.
- Rocker cover gasket.
- Genuine PCV.
- Genuine Diverter valve.
- Subframe spacer kit.
- Brake vacuum gasket.
- Varta E44 heavy duty battery.
- New rear wiper switch.
- New folding mirror switch.

Upgrades/modifications are as follows:

- Brodit angled mount.
- Suede retrimmed headliner.
- Wheel finesse steering wheel wrap.
- Ram air oversized induction kit.
- Turbo back exhaust comprising of an MPD developments downpipe with sports cat and a Miltek cat back.
- VIS Stage 3 HPFP internals.
- Genuine R8 coilpacks.
- MK7 Golf Gti performance front calipers, discs and pads.
- Tuning technics Stage 2+ lite remap (approximately 355-360bhp).
- Tuning Technics DSG remap.
- H&R front and rear anti roll bars - fitted December 2023.
- Whole car has had Powerflex bushes installed in December 2023.
- Super pro anti lift kit - fitted December 2023.
- AP coilovers (top mounts replaced all around at the same time), fitted December 2023.
- All rear control arms replaced (December 2023).
- Geo By Luke fast road alignment (December 2023).
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres all around.

I've just spent circa £2.5k on the suspension components refresh.

I have spared no expense on ensuring the car is mechanically sound.

Being honest, the car could do with the wheels being refurbished. There is general wear and tear on the car which is expected for the age, the car is approaching 16 years old. There are some minor dents and scratches. The front end does have some stone chips. The inner sills have some slight blistering to the paint. The MFSW buttons work intermittently but I have bought the new control module but haven't had this fitted yet. The cruise control is also intermittent and I have purchased a new stalk, but haven't fitted this yet. Parts will be included in the sale, or if I have time, I will get them installed before sale.. Front and rear dash cams & pioneer double din are not included in the sale.

If you are looking for a well sorted car which mechanically has been looked after well, this is a good car to purchase.

I am in no rush to sell, only considering selling to upgrading. No part exchanges please.

The pictures are prior to the installation of the coilovers, I will upload new pictures once I have detailed the car.

I'm looking for £11,495.00, I paid just under this when I bought the car stock.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Kind regards,

Sharif
2 x Mk5 Gtis being broken, West Midlands
£0.00
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Postage: £0.00
Delivery or Collection

I have, in annoying and frustrating circumstances, ended up with 2 Black Gtis that are both dead on my drive, both for engine reasons, so I couldnt even get away with making a good one out of the two, and have had to replace them both with an R32!

I will start pulling them apart and will list stuff separately as I have the chance, however, due to lots of stuff that is going on at the minute, that may take me ages, so I thought a general post about both being broken may be helpful for anyone who is after specific bits etc.

One is an 05 5 door, block and head are totally scrap.  Was in daily use until a couple of months back when the engine lunched itself.  Pretty much all standard.  Of note off the top of my head has:
 
- Heated Leathers in decent condition
- Standard Grey Leather Gti Steering wheel
- 17" Monzas with decent Tyres
-  Midline Clocks
- Generally things are pretty tidy, so anyone who needs standard bits like engine cover, trim, light covers etc etc etc, they might be of use to you.

One is an 06 3 door, with a few more tasty bits and pieces on, but that has been sat for longer.  Again, engine itself is lunched.  Again, from the top of my head there is:

- Heated Cloth interior in not bad condition
- Black MFSW
- Cat Back Stainless, although the cat itself was getting borderline on MOT passes, so maybe just the backbox of use
- 18" Monzas
- Neuspeed Intake
- Twintercooler Setup
- Reversing sensor setup rear bumper etc
- Highline clocks

There will be other decent bits on both - As I say, I am working a bit off memory at the minute.

I just need the cars gone, so once I get started, really I just need it all out the way, so not especially bothered about getting top dollar for bits, I just need the space back, but know that the bits on them both are too good to let go for scrap.

I am based just outside Walsall in the West Midlands, but work in Cardiff, so go there most weeks, and am happy to take stuff there (or meet people in between).

Shout if any questions, and as I actually get stuff off I will get pictures up, but if people want me to get pictures of anything specific, let me know and I can do.  I am actually listing this right now when I am away from home with work for a few days, as thats the only way I actually get time to, but feel free to send me questions etc and Ill answer best I can, then send pics when I get back.

I dont love posting car bits out - There is too much room for stuff to get damaged, go missing etc  - I would much rather collections, or meet you somewhere etc in an ideal world, but it can possibly be arranged on some stuff.

Dan
Superpro Aluminium Wishbone Kit and H&R Front ARB 28mm *PRICE REDUCED £350.00*
£350.00
Location: Midlands
Collection Only

I'm selling a brand new boxed set of SuperPro Aluminium Front Wishbone set £495.00 and H&R front ARB 28mm (33258-2) £225.00, bought item's to fit on my Ed30 but I have since sold the ed30 so  these are now surplus to requirements.

Cash on collection, will listen to sensible offers.

Sorry no PayPal and will not split as need both items gone together please...

Thanks for looking!
Complete set of MK5 GTi rear lamps
£25.00
Location: Milton Keynes
Collection Only

A complete genuine set of rear lamps in excellent condition for golf MK5.
There are for GTi model.
Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW (IE rods)
£80.00
Single Image
    Location: FL, USA
    Postage: £0.00
    Delivery or Collection

    Brand new Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW/Audi 4CYL With IE Rods

    IMPORTANT: Factory rods do not accept tang bearings and are not compatible, these are for use when installing with IE Rods only

    I have IE Forged rods also for sale; PM if interested in both and we could work a deal.

    Doing local pickups preferably but can post as well.
    Located in Miami, Florida

    More info on bearings:
    https://performancebyie.com/products/calico-rod-bearings-vw-audi-4-cylinder
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