MK5 Golf GTI
All Things MK6 R and GTI => MK6 Members Rides => Topic started by: Banham on January 31, 2016, 04:34:59 pm
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Just picked up my new (to me) Golf mK6 GTI in Carbon grey. It was a 500 miles round to see/collect the car. It was a very enjoyable drive home.
Previously owning a MK5 GTI it is very similar so i was used to alot of the controls, but never the less i am loving the MK6
Old Car:
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New car comes full spec'd
Dual Zone Climate Control
Heated Leather Seats
Front & rear parking sensors
Reverse Camera)
Park Pilot (parallel parks for you)
RNS-510 head Unit including satnav, DVD and IPhone connection
Bluetooth Prep
Dynaudio uprated sound system (miles better than standard)
Winter Pack (heated wash jets & low fluid warning)
Convenience pack (auto Lights, Wipers & auto dimming rear view mirror)
Folding & heated Wing Mirrors with puddle lights
Zenon Headlights (auto levelling & cornering)
LED Rear lights
18” Monza Shadow II Wheels
DCC – Dynamic Chassis Control (adjustable suspension)
DSG Gearbox (with paddle shifters)
Cruise Control
Here is the new one
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Very nice indeed. That colour really suits the mk6 :happy2:
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Was that picture of your Mk5 Golf taken at a show at North Weald at either Players or RPM Live? Swear I've seen it in the flesh, looked ace.
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do love that colour
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Was that picture of your Mk5 Golf taken at a show at North Weald at either Players or RPM Live? Swear I've seen it in the flesh, looked ace.
I believe this picture was taken at 'Spring Fest' But i was always at the major shows. Thanks :happy2:
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Fair enough. I remember spending a good 10 minutes staring at the rear bumper being impressed with the smoothing work going on.
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Fair enough. I remember spending a good 10 minutes staring at the rear bumper being impressed with the smoothing work going on.
I dont no who smoothed it as i brought it like that but couldn't see the joint at all. I think it was one of the best mods i got for the car. Was mainly R32 owners who noticed it was smoothed thou.
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Lovely looking car, hoping to pick up something similar later in the year.
Any plans for it?
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Lovely looking car, hoping to pick up something similar later in the year.
Any plans for it?
Thank you. Its the best feeling when you pick it up and drive it.
Have already brought some carbon paddles as the standard ones are really small.
No doubt i will be getting some carbon parts :ashamed:
Exhaust will be my next thing as standard is so quiet and im used to having a loud exhaust
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looks brilliant mate!
I wanted one in carbon grey, but couldn't find the spec i wanted.
enjoy :happy2:
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Lovely looking car, hoping to pick up something similar later in the year.
Any plans for it?
Thank you. Its the best feeling when you pick it up and drive it.
Have already brought some carbon paddles as the standard ones are really small.
No doubt i will be getting some carbon parts :ashamed:
Exhaust will be my next thing as standard is so quiet and im used to having a loud exhaust
Looking forward to following your progress mate :happy2: Will be interested to see which exhaust you go for too
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Glad to see you got back in the game with a Golf mate :happy2:
Got the bumper and exhaust on aswell now and ive had loads of good comments!
Now get modding
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Glad to see you got back in the game with a Golf mate :happy2:
Got the bumper and exhaust on aswell now and ive had loads of good comments!
Now get modding
It feels good to be back. What exhaust did you get/go for?
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Lovely car mate and your old mk5 looked lovely too. I do love an r32 arse :happy2:
What exhaust you thinking of going for?
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Glad to see you got back in the game with a Golf mate :happy2:
Got the bumper and exhaust on aswell now and ive had loads of good comments!
Now get modding
It feels good to be back. What exhaust did you get/go for?
I went for a full turboback powervalve from BCS and its so good!
Not running perfectly though so another trip to R-Tech is in order. Just waiting on a Loba pump and IC though first!
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Glad to see you got back in the game with a Golf mate :happy2:
Got the bumper and exhaust on aswell now and ive had loads of good comments!
Now get modding
It feels good to be back. What exhaust did you get/go for?
I went for a full turboback powervalve from BCS and its so good!
Not running perfectly though so another trip to R-Tech is in order. Just waiting on a Loba pump and IC though first!
Have been looking at them to, Just debating whether on spending the sum of cash on an exhaust.
Have you got a video of your exhaust?
Definately will be going to R-tech once i get some performance mods on :evilgrin:
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Simple couple of mods today but effective
Changes interior bulbs to led's. Such a difference this makes to the look.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbanaham49%2FMk6_GTI%2FIMG_2255_zpspmgzk2bs.jpg&hash=77e38c6669996228115d370260e847b504fe86ac)
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Then gave myself the task of removing the rear wiper as did this on my mk5 and loved the look
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Got it all off and i didnt break the glass
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Still have to clean it up and markings from the wiper are left. Took about 30mins in total to complete the wiper delete
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nice car and a great find with all those extras
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nice car and a great find with all those extras
Thanks, slowly getting more spec'd up
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Am I allowed to say the Mk5 looked better :evilgrin:
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Am I allowed to say the Mk5 looked better :evilgrin:
For now you can :wink:
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Only just seen your new build thread.
Great car, love the colour too. If she ends up anything like the old Mk5 she'll be a beauty! :happy2:
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Only just seen your new build thread.
Great car, love the colour too. If she ends up anything like the old Mk5 she'll be a beauty! :happy2:
Thanks much appreciated :happy2:
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These look great with the xenons! Nice one.
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Have been enjoying the golf so much since i have picked it up. Only thing i found that it seems so quite, so something had to be done.
Went a brought myself a BCS Full Sports System Exhaust :evilgrin:
Getting it fittied Sat at AKS, Cant wait for the drive home
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35 Degree slash cut
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Exhaust is finally on and what a drive home :evilgrin: Think i am going to drive in manual mode all the time now just so i can rev the exhaust to hear it. Auto changes to quick to really enjoy it to its potential
When just cruising you can just hear it but when you stomp the pedeal down it really roars. This wasnt even the powervalve so much be really quiet when cruising :surprised:
Very happy with this purchase has transformed the car for me
Few iphone pics
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Brilliant exhausts aren't they. I noticed a nice increase in torque across the revs too, and that's without it even being mapped in.
All the Powervalve vids you could ever watch don't do justice to the noise!
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Very nice, How do you find it compared to the MK5?
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Very nice, How do you find it compared to the MK5?
Rather similar, Would say it is a little more refined but almost feels like being back in a mk5.
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So last weekend some lil b***h decided it was a good idea to take a sharp object and run it along my car :fighting: :fighting:
Absolutely gutted when i came out and i found the damage, The car was so well looked after by previous owner and didnt have a mark or dent on it. :sad1:
Now i am spending my time going to bodyshops to get a quote to fix it out of my pocket!!
In total its:
Both doors
Both rear quarter panels
Boot
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Gutted for you mate. Some absolute scum out there! Definitely shop around with bodyshops and get several quotes, as they seem to pluck figures out of thin air!
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Sorry to see this. Total scum bags out there. Hope u get it sorted.
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Whaaaaaaaat :confused: :fighting: :sad1: :sick:
That's sickening buddy, any clues? Park somewhere irregular? Someone eyeing you up in the supermarket or something? Banging someones Mrs? ( :grin: :laugh:)
I hope you can pursue all possible CCTV/clues/information to push for criminal charges, there's no excuse for that. I wouldn't key a car that's parked repeatedly over my drive, let alone for any other pathetic reasons.
Exhaust looks smart, very BCS-like those tips.
Hope it's gleaming again ASAP :happy2:
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Loving the car bud
Bcs exhaust is :happy2:
Sorry to hear about the vandalism some people just have no respect
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So thought I would update this seeing as I have buried majority of the anger that someone could do such a thing to someone's pride and joy and having to pay out of my pockets to get it fixed :fighting:
After getting the car back from the bodyshop and have it looking how it should be, I decided to start modding again so started off with a Evoms Intake and then getting it booked in with R-Tech for a Stage 2 custom map. To say the least I am overwhelmed with the amount of power this thing has now. No hanging about anymore. Big thanks to Niki and his team for transforming my car
Came away with 280BHP and 334FT*LB
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So before leaving R-Tech Niki realized my Manifold Flap Arm kept popping off. Common problem on MK6's from what ive read. Long story short
i have to get a new manifold fitted to stop the arm keep popping off.
Now with that all sorted back to the fun stuff MODDING :laugh: Next upgrade will be new brakes seeing as my front discs and pads need changing so may as well take the opportunity to get a new better kit fitted which is booked in for Early November
This is how the car is looking at this moment in time
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Glad you got it sorted. Car looks stunning. I'm sure you are over the moon with the power increase.
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Were did u get the paintwork done @Banham (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2998)
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Thanks, I am so happy with the power of the car now, Just what it needed
@gti_mad I got it done at Bucks Body Works. Only a very small place but I cannot fault their work.