MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: shail on July 30, 2015, 12:47:58 am

Title: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Cam follower 40k
Post by: shail on July 30, 2015, 12:47:58 am
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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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on July 30, 2015, 12:51:27 am
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.
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on July 31, 2015, 06:09:56 pm
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. 
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: J400uk on July 31, 2015, 07:00:05 pm
Looks smart! You got it in the best colour
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: Dave J on July 31, 2015, 10:45:54 pm
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!
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 01, 2015, 04:05:18 pm
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.
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 08, 2015, 12:27:58 am
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)
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: david25 on August 08, 2015, 02:01:32 pm
Hey, did you get this from the Pistonheads advert??
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 08, 2015, 03:43:38 pm
It was on pistonheads but I first saw it on autotrader.
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 09, 2015, 08:22:47 pm
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. 
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 16, 2015, 11:32:38 pm
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.
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: Ditto on August 18, 2015, 01:23:57 pm
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
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 18, 2015, 01:26:10 pm
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!)
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: Ditto on August 18, 2015, 01:27:21 pm
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 :)
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 18, 2015, 01:31:21 pm
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:
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: Ditto on August 18, 2015, 01:47:18 pm
Thanks. I sent you a PM by the way :)
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
Post by: shail on August 26, 2015, 05:13:39 pm
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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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - decided on remap and springs
Post by: shail on February 13, 2016, 10:56:50 am
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. 
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - wheel refurb
Post by: shail on June 08, 2019, 01:32:28 pm
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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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
Post by: Octoparrot on June 08, 2019, 09:25:23 pm
The wheels look fantastic  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
Post by: shail on June 09, 2019, 12:08:31 am
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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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - wheel refurb
Post by: rex on June 09, 2019, 03:45:47 pm
Best wheels for the MK5 Golf!
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
Post by: neilw on June 09, 2019, 06:13:37 pm
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.
Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Refurb monzas fitted
Post by: shail on June 23, 2019, 01:00:58 pm
Finally it the wheels fitted.  Look a bit grey now they are on.  Look so much better than corroded!

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Title: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi Refurb monzas fitted
Post by: Susanthors on October 18, 2019, 04:48:02 am
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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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Amp tidy
Post by: shail on June 11, 2020, 06:56:33 pm
Tidied up amp install.  Still not great, but better!

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Title: Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Cam follower 40k
Post by: shail on September 04, 2020, 05:15:23 pm
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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