MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: shail on July 30, 2015, 12:47:58 am
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Just a new thread on my recent purchase.
2007 / Tornado Red / 5 door / 77k / FVWSH / Leather / parking sensors
Picked it up a few weeks ago. In pretty good shape.
Needs: A polish / bonnet chips sorting / cambelt
I'm really happy with it. This will be my 5th Golf in a row - had a mk2 Driver, mk3 Driver, mk3 VR6, mk4 GTi.
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To do this week:
Cambelt and water pump to be done on Friday
Also picking up a cam follower at the same time, hopefully changing it on Saturday.
Try and find a replacement headunit, or figure out how to add my active Alpine 8" sub to the RCD500.
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Cambelt and water pump done. £349 at a dealer. They also threw in a bottle of G13 coolant.
Also picked up a new fuel pump cam follower.
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Looks smart! You got it in the best colour
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Welcome! Looks a great car. I had a mk3 driver too - not a bad car to have back in the day when I was 21-22!
Would have loved a VR6 though...most must be quite rotted by now...
My mk5 is my third golf in a row - definitely the best car of the lot. Hope you enjoy yours!
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I loved my Driver too, it was purple/mauve.
I do miss my VR6, I had it for about 8 years. In the end it rusted away. I sold it for £400 to a woman who was going to drag race it!
The mk5 is the best of the lot, I agree.
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Just ordered a new headunit.
Went for Kenwood DDX4015DAB.
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/nav_mm/mm/DDX4015DAB/
Also ordered a Connect2 fitting kit after seeing @Adamski (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11139) photo of his Pioneer using the kit.
My active Alpine SWE815 8" sub from my old car will also be fitted , and maybe, if I get the time, my old Alpine V12 4 channel amp to drive the fronts (also if it fits under the passenger seat)
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Hey, did you get this from the Pistonheads advert??
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It was on pistonheads but I first saw it on autotrader.
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Just changed the cam follower after reading about the issues with it.
Bolts for the fuel pump came off very easily - felt like it has been off before. Anyway, old follower was fine, just a bit of wear. Changed it anyway. Took about half an hour in total.
Just waiting for my headunit to arrive next week.
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Went about fitting my Kenwood headunit.
Went OK but I need to have another bash at it. The connects2 fitting kit needs adjusting, as it doesn't sit flush with the centre console.
The fitting kit comes with a cage and some adjustable plates you fit to the headunit. I places thesse to get the HU as flush to the dash as possible, but it means the fascia is proud. Just need to wind it back a bit.
Sound quality is different from the stock. I'd say for the better. Added bonus is that I now have iPod connection and Bluetooth.
Although the latest Kenwood, the user interface feel a little dated in the way it looks.
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Hey
I recognise the car from the pictures, in fact I almost bought it (ended up with a 3 door red)!
Did you get the winter tyres with it too? Do you live in Warwickshire?
Ditto
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I didn't get the winter wheels as I didn't want them. What put you off buying it? (fingers crossed I didn't miss anything when I viewed it!)
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I didn't get the winter wheels as I didn't want them. What put you off buying it? (fingers crossed I didn't miss anything when I viewed it!)
See my recent thread about my new motor :)
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I didn't get the winter wheels as I didn't want them. What put you off buying it? (fingers crossed I didn't miss anything when I viewed it!)
See my recent thread about my new motor :)
Your motor looks great - glad you found one, and I found mine :happy2:
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Thanks. I sent you a PM by the way :)
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Spent the day sorting out my stereo.
Headunit: Kenwood DDX 4015
Active sub: Alpine SWE815
Fitting kit: Connects2 fitting kit
I connected the sub to the busbar (only needs a 10amp fuse). I had to rob a nut from my barbeque, as the one I bought was too big!.
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Not updated in a while....
Had the wings replaced under warranty due to rust. Dealer did a spot on job, didn't need blending so saved me a few quid.
Got a new Varta E44 battery delivered from Tanya, very good service.
My rear springs have some corrosion, so I've put an order in for some Eibach Sportline springs. Got a bargain as I know someone who works for Eibach.
Also, I've decided to get booked in at Rtech for a Stage 1 remap. I've been thinking of nothing else since I bought the car! Going to wait a few months till the spring.
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So had my wheels finally powder coated. I left them to get too corroded, so the coater had a bit of difficulty getting a 100% smooth finish in places. Nevertheless he's done a great job.
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The wheels look fantastic :happy2:
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The wheels look fantastic :happy2:
So much better than they were. Just need some free time to put them on the car.
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Best wheels for the MK5 Golf!
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They look good! I'm planning on getting mine refurbished and powder coated in the next few weeks.
Mine aren't corroded like that, just curbed.
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Finally it the wheels fitted. Look a bit grey now they are on. Look so much better than corroded!
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Why not come to santa pod next Sunday join me and my mate tornado red mk2 gti both standard no mods.
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Tidied up amp install. Still not great, but better!
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Just replaced the cam follower after 40k. The photo below makes it look worse than it is. Black coating has come off, and it has circular minor pitting.
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