MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Deano45 on April 08, 2015, 10:45:48 pm
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hi all ..well first of all i,m very new to vw. Most of my previous cars have been Honda's here are a coupe of them
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i have Anyways always liked the mk5 gti..so i thought it was time i owned one..
GOLF GTI
BLACK
119000k
FULL SERVICE HISTORY
SAT NAV/SIX DISC CHANGER
SUNROOF
CONVENIENCE PACK
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NEW CAM BELT AND WATER PUMP LAST WEEK AND ALSO CHANGED THE CAM FOLLOWER JUST IN CASE,........................
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Welcome to the forum. .how you finding the golf compared to the honda
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Your GTi looks nice. I'm an ex EP3 Type-R owner as well. I sold it 4 years ago but really missed NA engines so bought a DC2 Integra. Type-R's are more involving cars to drive fast and the handling and transmissions are superb. They are also surprisingly cheap to run if you get a well looked after car (hard to find now though).
The GTi is the better 'do it all' car, but reving a car to 9k rpm is a lot of fun.
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As for your question..The honda is light with great handling..But you have to keep it high in the rev range to get the most out of the car..the gearbox is one of the best with the gear knob close to the driver for quick changes..put simply a drivers car...
As for the golf i'm loving it..I like the power from low down in the rev range it really puts you back...and the build quality is second to none. i'm going to enjoy modding this car...
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New seat badges now that looks better....... also new carbon canister hose kit for now...But i am planning on up-rating all the hoses in the engine bay...
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just another little update... decided to change the pcv valve to the latest one..old one was full of muck...also replaced the gasket ..£17 for the little gasket oh well all done now.....
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New PVC Valve all fitted...
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And last of all My Mates MK7 GTI......
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hi....Another little update well first of all I decided I needed a new intake...and their are lots to choose from..as everybody is well aware I was looking at around the £300 mark. When I came across the Ramair kit. I know a few people on the forum already have this kit and at a bargain price of £155 why not so this arrived a few days ago.....
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all fitted ... Well impressed with the build quality for such a low cost system.....
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After fitting the kit was fitted.. I was toying with the idea of cutting the engine cover just like a lot of people have. But gave up because when I brought the car the previous owner had cracked the cover..so i might get a tt rs one I believe that fits..so decided to remove the oil cap neck so it sits flush a lot better I think
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also the bonnet lining was hanging down in places so got rid of that too...looks a lot cleaner now...
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and last of all..Open Fog light gillies much better and a very good fit They should have come like this from the factory.....
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Looking good Deano! Some great mods already. I have just ordered some new fog grills myself. Whats next?
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Well Jayha.. just like you may have I have a long list..but I'm not going to rush this one..I do tend to rush building up cars and then get bored of them and end up selling..first thing first
New wheels .......in the shape of something bbs/maybe reps
suspension ........Eiback sportline springs/ no coil-overs this time round
New Exhurst ....power valve exhaust/liking that one over millteck system.
And I guess a few bits and bobs along the way...but thats the big stuff...
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Hi another little update...headlights were looking very yellow so thought as a cheap fix for now replace the bulbs..the headlights themselves are OK. I guess for how old they are but will be upgrading them later...
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It has made a bit of an improvement..........
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also got rid of the yellow bulbs on the interior and changed to leds
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a parcel arrived from awesome gti.................................
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So decide to replace the spark plugs with BKR7EIX so at the same time decided to replace the coil packs not that theirs anything wrong with mine but as my car as 119k on the clock some new ones were in order..will keep old ones as spares i guess.
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And all fitted looking much better and feeling better too.....
This also arrived from germany...........
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my rear wiper delete kit...awesome bit of kit I must say. its one of those mods you love or hate I was not sure at first but with all the other mods planned it will fit in nicely..... I have not pictures yet but it is all fitted and save a little weight....
also ordered this today a rear sun blind original vw item.....
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How much better are the headlights mate because I have been looking at a set for my Golf?
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hi yeah a lot better the standard ones and for £11 a bonus...
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Nice gti mate and some nice mods :happy2:
Do you have any links to where you got the glass bung from and also the open fog grills?
Cheers
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Thanks...this is the website for the glass wiper delete plug...https://www.gecleant.de/shop/glasstopfen-fuer-audi-vw-seat-skoda.html as for the grills. I got them of ebay for about £24 no different s between then or the stock ones and the fit was perfect....... hope this helps.......
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@Deano45 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) oem or replica open fogs?
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I got my fog covers for £19 delivered on ebay. Not OEM ones but the quality is great and fit nice and snug!
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I got my fog covers for £19 delivered on ebay. Not OEM ones but the quality is great and fit nice and snug!
ebay id? @jayha11 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11641)
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Looks like they have put the price up slightly now - 151562667789 They come from Poland and mine arrived in 4 days.
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hi.... here is the link i used uk seller and fast delivery thumbs up.....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130945757634?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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New wheels arrived today BBS LM REPS 18 x 8.5 and E45 offset...They did not come with new bolts so ordered them today...just need some tyres now which is pretty much sorted going with 225/40/18 that should work great for when it gets lowered...
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New wheels arrived today BBS LM REPS 18 x 8.5 and E45 offset...They did not come with new bolts so ordered them today...just need some tyres now which is pretty much sorted going with 225/40/18 that should work great for when it gets lowered...
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Love the wheels, may I ask how much they cost?
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hi yeah got them cheap from a company in Manchester great service and very fast delivery...they are on ebay...ANA MOTORS only paid £380...come with the spigot rings and BBS badges...
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hi yeah got them cheap from a company in Manchester great service and very fast delivery...they are on ebay...ANA MOTORS only paid £380...come with the spigot rings and BBS badges...
Cheers mate I'll Check them out, can't wait to see them on.
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Another little update...got my new wheels last week so before putting they on decided to replace the front discs and pads and repaint the calipers as they were looking a bit dull..looking fresh now..i am looking at doing a Porsche boxer front brake conversion at some point but i guess this will do for now....
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And i know it needs a good clean....................also managed to fit my new rear blind a vw part with a perfect fit happy days...
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Just need to be slammed now ! :innocent:
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hi yeah got them cheap from a company in Manchester great service and very fast delivery...they are on ebay...ANA MOTORS only paid £380...come with the spigot rings and BBS badges...
Could u grab me a link for these mate I can't seem to find the company.. Cheers
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Yeah I know needs lowering...I like how the wheels sit on the car no need for spacers now...anyway here's the link hope it helps...my advice give them a ring..I did not go though eBay and they gave me some discount ask for the spigot rings too has they don't come with the wheels.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-x4-New-BBS-LM-Style-Alloy-Wheels-Audi-Mercedes-VW-volkswagen-ask-for-tyre-/221745332318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a10d405e
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just got a call of a buddy of mine offering me his lowering springs at next to northing. He has just brought some Bc sport coilovers
anyway apex springs 35mm drop thank you... They are not the best make in the world but hey cheap..and will do for now till i get some better ones...and to be fair they are no that bad I ran these for 3 years on a civic type r no problems...so getting then fitted on Friday...
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Another update got the springs fitted and I like how it sits now..also gave the car an oil change and coolant replaced with some fresh stuff
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also got a few bits from awesome GTI a new number plate holder for the rear and some heater control alloy rings........
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springs still need to settle in but looking a lot better me thinks.....
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The car's looking really smart @deano45 :happy2: Keep it up!
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Thanks for the comments ....decided to change the aux belt today has it,s the only belt i have not changed and was an 10 min job..result.got to be the easiest one I have changed..
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And all Fitted
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I had a parcel arrive yesterday from PSI TUNING some R32 Rear lights very quick delivery a top company...
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so waisted no time and went and got them fitted. What a massive difference they make to the stock GTI ones I liking the look...
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Hi another update...a new exhaust went for a Milltek sport...cat-Back one over the BCS which had planned. I could to justify spending a couple of hundred pound more TBH. I have had a milltek system before on one of my previous cars and was great..so booked myself in at TSR Performance and made a drive down yesterday to have fitted..TSR did a great job many thanks to them I will be going back for a down pipe and sports cat some-time soon..
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also postman came with a new chrome headlight switch this morning so fitted that.....
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And last of all the the little jabs on the side of the steering wheel were looking pants so colour coded them to the car...
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glad your happy with the exhaust :happy2:
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hi all...another update...so my foot rest arrived a couple days ago so decide to get that fitted..nice and easy job and looks miles better should of come like that from the factory.
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Also shopping on ebay. I managed to pick up a short shift kit...a nice little mod and has made a massive different s it has made the gear change a little stiffer but that was to be expected as I have had one before. nice bit of kit came with a choice of connections to the gear linkage and half the price of the forge one and that's a bonus...
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and all fitted......
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And last of all.... more ebay shopping brought a new pair of headlights. These had some great reviews so went for it...they arrived the other day..
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Over the moon with these no coding here just plug and play..All I need now is some h7 hid bulbs also brought some H7 yellow main beams bulbs that's it for now need to get these lights fitted....
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hi all another update..I have fitted my new headlights and much better than the halogen ones and freshens up the front end..Compared with the standard GTI halogens the build quality of these is brilliant. I can't fault them..anyway still waiting for my hid bulbs to arrive which should be soon now,,also ordered some led sidelight bulbs and led numberplate bulbs too...just for good measure..also ordered some 3mm wheel spacers for the rear for a bit of poke...and last of all. I have ordered an edtion 30 front splitter which is on it's way..should arrive any day now....
hers a few pics of new headlights fitted,........ almost forgot also painted my front vw badge satin black much better...
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Front is looking good. Makes a big difference :happy2:
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yeah you are right....that's what I thought
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Which splitter did you get? Link?
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hi I went with this one below.. I know it's a gamble and a lot of people have had poor fitting spitters but.... again this came with a lot of positive feedback so decided to go for it. I will let you know how it goes on ......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-V-5-MK5-GTI-EDITION-30-EDT30-FRONT-SPOILER-VALANCE-ABS-/171578195007?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27f2db7c3f
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Do you have a link to the footrest and short shifter?
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Hi.... yeah got it of ebay..no real difference between this one and the forge one. just the price and fits perfect..here is the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-mk4-mk5-BORA-BEETLE-EOS-PASSAT-short-shift-quick-shifter-6-Speed-/180949054815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item2a2167755f
As for the foot rest here is the link...hope this helps.......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-MK6-GTI-FOOTREST-R32-TURBO-EXCLUSIVE-WITH-OEM-BLACK-RUBBER-BACKING-/171756283002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fd78e47a
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Looking good dude. Nice to see another Black GTI build in its early days like mine :happy2:
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Thanks...it's coming along. I still have a long shopping list....
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Today my front slitter arrived...all the way from Poland..and I must say I'm pleased. It came in abs black plastic still need to test fit before it's off to the paint shop..iv'e got a week off work now.. So hopefully get it test fitted on Monday and then get it painted.. and fitted
Got bored so decided to wrap my gear surround with some interlargos wrap......................
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Also brought some interesting reading material.........
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Wondering if you've got an item number for your headlights? Want some but worried of buying the wrong ones! Also were they just plug and play?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181787413960?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Hi this is the link above...I got these off eBay they came with a lot of positive feedback....fast delivery. Can't fault these at all and yes they are plug and play no coding here hope this helps...
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Another update...well my edition 30 rep front splitter arrived last week so decided to test fit before painting...so at this point I was very optimistic. I have heard lots negative feedback from replica bumpers and splitters but for a £100 delivered I was willing to take a gamble..my plan was test fit then take it to get painted but has the bumper comes in black abs plastic it looks the same as the skirts and rear bumper so decided to keep it on ...and get it all painted together in one go...
here a few pics
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I must say I was surprised. It fitted perfect and all the holes underneath lined up correctly. my only point is the screws in the wheel arch 1 either side are not used other than that job done.......
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Those headlights really bring out the front end :happy2:
Car is looking good on those LM's aswell.
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Looking good mate! Nice project! :happy2:
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Mk5 on LM's :happy2: but iam biased! :wink:
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Cheers I appreciate the comments...............................
Decided to fit my new spacers this afternoon took the 3mm spacers off the rear and put on a set of 5mm and then put the 3mm spacers on the front looks a lot better me thinks....also fitted my hid kit 5000k very close to oem....
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Another little mod...seen this fog light mod being done... I do like the uni-formal look the same on both sides so got my old lights out the shed. Very easy to do just file down the 3 tabs for it to fit perfect..another job done.
also being looking at options for the lower rear bumper it looks a bit plain so thinking about a R32 style (single exhaust) rear I've seen a few on ebay..as long as its plastic and not fibreglass I might have a gamble and buy one. I think it will finish off the back end nicely...
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Clear lens and red bulb........
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all fitted and looking a lot better..me thinks.
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Looks great mate! Deffo r32 rear valance. Is there a guide anywhere for the fog light mod?
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Cheers..yeah their is a link I will have a look and try and find it..
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Hi ...This is the link I used. The information you need is half way down the page...hope this helps
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPr2yO30j8cCFQah2wodjaMDeQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r32oc.com%2Ftopic%2F33726-removing-orange-indicator-lens-from-rear-lights%2F&ei=BfHAVbrgHobC7gaNx47IBw&bvm=bv.99261572,d.ZGU&psig=AFQjCNEtFB_5t-RNji1MBA5YngTV9gwIiA&ust=1438794234314546
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Cheers buddy :) any more plans for the car?
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hi mate.
Great thread. Car is looking sweet!
Just a quick question, whats the ride like from the Apex springs??
Is it similar to standard just lower? Or is it hard??
Thanks
Graham
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Hi Mitch....still a lot of things on the list..slowly ticking them off..I do want to concentrate more on performance mods....
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Hi Graham... cheers for the comments ...as for the apex springs they lower the car by 35mm which is nice as for the ride no diffarent to standard not hard at all. I had a set of these on my civic tyre r for 2 years before i sold it. no probs hope this helps...
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Another little mod...seen this fog light mod being done... I do like the uni-formal look the same on both sides so got my old lights out the shed. Very easy to do just file down the 3 tabs for it to fit perfect..another job done.
also being looking at options for the lower rear bumper it looks a bit plain so thinking about a R32 style (single exhaust) rear I've seen a few on ebay..as long as its plastic and not fibreglass I might have a gamble and buy one. I think it will finish off the back end nicely...
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Clear lens and red bulb........
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all fitted and looking a lot better..me thinks.
Cracking mod that, gotta love the symmetry
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Hi Graham... cheers for the comments ...as for the apex springs they lower the car by 35mm which is nice as for the ride no diffarent to standard not hard at all. I had a set of these on my civic tyre r for 2 years before i sold it. no probs hope this helps...
Thanks for the reply mate. hmm interested in these now. stuck between these and H&R's.
The rear light mod looks great!
Keep up the hard work
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Great work..
I really like that..
I'm on the black ban wagon ha!
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Hi all...another little update I have not been a fan of the gear knob and gear gaiter for some time firstly. The gear knob is worn secondly. The gear gaiter is rubbish I don't think it's even leather or maybe a cheap one at that...so looked at the edition 30 gear knob that was good but the gear gaiter came with the same low quality leather so scraped that idea not paying close to £200 for that...so been doing some ebay hunting and found this from a 2010 Audi A3 s line sport-back nice gear knob and a high quality gear gaiter..
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also decided to a vw cup holder/ bottle opener for the centre console
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Well last of all decided to get a key ignition cover just to freshen it up... looks better than stock ..well that's it for now iv'e got a boost gauge and pod on it's way so that's next on the cards.
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hi all another update ..decided to install a boost gauge..I wanted something Oem looking so went for a vent gauge pod. The nice thing is that it's a vw genuine item. So to go with that a Newsouth performance Boost gauge I do like these gauges and they match the dash lighting perfect also brought the APR Boost Tap with the anti-buzz kit. it comes with everything you need and makes the fitting so straight forward.
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fitted the gauge this morning on my day off..
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Great build thread love the motor :)
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Cheers for the comments ...still stuff to do..always is..how's the Twintake getting on.....
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Cheers for the moments ...still stuff to do always is..how's the Twintake getting on.....
Fitting it wasn't the easiest, well just removing the old turbo inlet on my own was a mission. All good now thing is very loud, have to give it a few days to see how it feels. Can't wait to see what else u get up too.
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Loving the Boost gauge.. Matching the indigo colour definitely a must for the oem look.. Good work.. great inspiration.
Mike
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Cheers...I did want the gauge oem looking...also thank you Adrian Flux for the awesome insurance quote...
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hi all... nice day yesterday so decided to get myself in the garden. Had a parcel arrive a couple of days ago a R32 style lower rear valance so i wanted to test fit it and drill more holes if necessary. Well i did need to drill some more holes like i thought. But it's a good fit and it's abs plastic which i wanted not that fiberglass rubbish also came with the reflectors which are a perfect fit....another great ebay find..dropping it off at the body-shop tomorrow for painting fingers crossed back in a couple of days...
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hi all...mini update collected the bumper today from the body-shop the guys did a great job...I'm well pleased. So this afternoon I decided to get it fitted took my time did not want to scratch the new paint... This is properly the last big thing this year being so close to Christmas might get so more goodies for Christmas yet who knows?..Going to get the car remapped at R-tec in January might need some upgrades before then I would like to see 260 bhp if possible.....
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looking good :happy2:
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hi all...I did say i was not going to buy anything else. Being so close to Christmas but. I am rubbish so decided to spend a few penny's. I've being looking for a while for a Intake heat shield ever since i got my ram-air induction kit..anyway PSI tuning do a CTS Heat Shield so decided to go with that one fitting was straight forward and a perfect fit.
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And fitted also tidy's up the engine bay nicely...
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And last of all decided to upgrade the rear boot handle/release to the mk6 golf 3D Badge looks much better it only arrived today so have not fitted it yet but here it is....
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Is the Mk6 rear boot badge a straight fit? Do you get to the Mk5 boot badge behind the plastics in the boot? :rolleye:
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Hi...yeah the the boot badge/release is a direct fit the only difference is the connection plug on the back is on the other side....simply loosen the cable and attach on the other side easy....
To gain access to the back of the badge/release to have to remove the tailgate plastic ........hope this helps.
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Cheers dude, very helpful that will be. The Mk6 boot badge is a lot nicer :evilgrin:
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hi all... just a little update on my rear badge...I brought a new Mk6 boot release a couple of weeks ago..got that fitted but did not like the snap shut close...So decided to go hybrid like a lot of people have done already Mk6 golf badge on a mk5 boot handle also decided to colour-code it.. Slow close is so much better..And the new 3D design badge looks fresh..Also the Mk5 boot handle feels so much more quality over the mk6.
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Also fitted a Mk6 golf mirror switch looks so much better than the old one.......................................................
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And last of all.... A little ebay shopping and found this an Edition 30 gear knob complete as new never fitted even came in the original vw box result...............................
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hi all... just a little update on my rear badge...I brought a new Mk6 boot release a couple of weeks ago..got that fitted but did not like the snap shut close...So decided to go hybrid like a lot of people have done already Mk6 golf badge on a mk5 boot handle also decided to colour-code it.. Slow close is so much better..And the new 3D design badge looks fresh..Also the Mk5 boot handle feels so much more quality over the mk6.
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Also fitted a Mk6 golf mirror switch looks so much better than the old one.......................................................
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And last of all.... A little ebay shopping and found this an Edition 30 gear knob complete as new never fitted even came in the original vw box result...............................
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Was this difficult to do? I picked up a new boot handle, without soft close, whilst it looks good it does feel as quality as the soft close
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Hi... As for your question...depends on what you want to do..
If you want to replace the mk5 boot release then you would need to remove the inner tailgate plastic ..loosen the rear wiper motor to gain access ....The boot handle is held in position with x3 bolts and a power connector simply unplug that's it
On the other hand like I did was just replace the badge. On the mk6 badge to need to remove all the small plastic tabs on the back ...and leave the x1 large tab so it's a mirror image of the mk5 badge ...that it fits perfect job done....
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Handle looks smart Deano! I thought removing the MK5 badge left holes in the plastic which are not covered by the MK6 badge?
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Hi Jayha ....on the early mk5 badge yes ...not on the later one.. mines a 56 plate ..
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Do you just remove the Mk5 badge from the boot, take the badge off and replace with the Mk6 badge?
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hi ....just take off the rear boot badge with an old credit card start at the bottom of the badge and work your way round only takes 2 mins.....
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hi all not really an update at all......but I have now fitted my EDITION 30 gear Knob which is really nice..also decided to replace the front spacers with some better quality ones from awesome just another set of 5mm spacers. Sorry have no pictures but we all know what spacers look like no biggie their..
Next big thing on the shopping list is front brakes. I did say when I got the car I wanted to upgraded the brakes lots of options I know. Don't really want to spend a grand on brakes so going down the used route and then get them fully refurbished R32/S3 items are on the cards..
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Car looking mint Deano will be keeping my eye on this one !
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Cheers trow ....I appreciate that...
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Hi all....ever since i have had the car i have always wanted to upgrade the brakes..so last week i saw a set of R32 calipers and carriers for £200 on ebay and went ahead and brought them. When the calipers arrived they were not in great condition but what do you expect for £200 i guess ..Anyway sent the brakes away for new pistons and seals but decided to paint them myself. So went about cleaning around 6 years of muck off them. Today decided to give them a lick of paint i know a lot of people will say i should have power coated them and maybe i will later on..Here they are.. wish i had a before photo they were a real mess...
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So much for not spending anymore so close to Christmas :grin: nice progress, things are happening fast!
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Well my intentions were no real spending before Christmas...that's gone straight out the window i know....Just one of these deals I could not pass on...put one of the calipers back together today and looks good...had to buy a list of new stuff for the conversion too...
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Looking great! I few mods there that I either have, or intend to get in the future.
Have you removed the pre-cat? Made a decent difference for me and I know Niki tends to recommend it's done before mapping.
When are you there btw? I'm there on 30th. Can't wait!
Dave
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Cheers Dave...it's getting their always stuff to do..
Per-cat delete... I know a few people have done this and got rid of the honey comb gauze stuff I don't know what kind of gains it would make but I guess it would make it less restrictive on the exhaust gases. it gotta help?
As for the map at R-Tec. Plan was in January but it might have to slip to february now due to a few mods I want done...before I go.
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loving the car Deano.
Have you noticed any difference in throttle response having the induction kit fitted. I have read a lot about people saying that it makes the car lose torque low down the rev range. is it much noisier?
need to pull my finger out and start doing some more mods.
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Cheers Graham...I appreciate the comments still lots too do as always..
As for the induction kit. I heard a lot of people saying about the loss of torque low down..but to be honest it's so low not even noticeable..i was always going to remap anyway.as for the noise you do get an increased intake noise e.g the turbo spoiling and you can also hear the dump valve when changing ..who does not like that...
Hope this helps....
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Cool cheers mate. May invest in one in the new year.
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hi all..just another update..well over the last 3 weeks or so I have been collecting all the parts needed for my R32 brake conversion and to be fair their has been a lot to collect. when I decided to upgrade the brakes I thought buying some used ones and then getting them refurbished would be a good money saving idea. How Wong I was. Anyway ended up buying a new caliper as the used one was not great so all in it has cost be £600 had a good deal on some brembo discs and pads.. got to say it has been one of the best mods so far...these and the standard GTI brakes are miles apart.. also had to run 10mm spacers up front to clear the brakes ive got some h&R ones on order at the mo...
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My Brake cupboard
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So today I got my brakes fitted I do need to touch up the paint work in places.. Also the springs are going to be painted as i don't like them how they are so I will colour code.
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Also gave her a bit of a clean today...
Also decided to get rid of the standard stereo/satnav MdF2 just fancied an upgrade something I can hook my iphone/iPod/ up too..I don't use sat nav much anyway so I am not going to miss it at all. So Managed to get hold of an ex demo AVH-3500DAB and and used the CT23VW01 fitting kit from car audio security which is totally adjustable. Also purchased some trim tools so glad I had those..
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The end Result....................
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Looking gooood man, been checking in on this every now and again :happy2:
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HI...not much going on at the moment due to the weather really want to get this pre-cat mod done...thought about getting another cat of ebay and doing the mod that way..need this done before I get it remapped at R-tech....Anyway few little things arrived into post.
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Another new set of 10mm front spacers due to the first pair not being hub-centric ...I'm now thinking do I get a pair of 10mm spacers for the rear. At the moment I'm running 3mm spacers.
As I have a new head-unit I decided to get rid of the old CD changer. So replaced it with the iPod dock instead I't looks cleaner I think much better.
From This...
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To This...
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And last of all decided to replace both my front and rear badges I got fed up of the black badges to replaced with new chrome ones...
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MK6 Badge on the rear with my mk5 slow close handle....
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That looks great! The new badges really freshens up the apperence.
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Hope the ipod docks working ok.... :happy2:
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Sorry for the late Reply..fits like a glove and working perfect ....cheers.
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Hi not updated anything for a while but now the weathers getting better i got to do a couple of small jobs done ..first of all decided to replace my wing mirror indicator lens mine were looking yellow so got myself a pair of genuine vw items ..miles better I now have replaced all the lights on the car. it's the small things that count we all now that..........
Before
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During
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After
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Anyway all was fine until the afternoon when the engine warning light came on..The car did not feel any different so I cracked on. once I was home I plugged in my £25 engine code reader I got from ebay.. Which came up with the code P0441 EMISSION CONTROL INCORRECT FLOW. So decided to do a bit a research then went back to the car checked the carbon canister and pipe work for breaks or splits nothing.. but this valve was making a lot of noise so decided to replace it..I then turned off the engine light job done.
New Valve
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And Fitted
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Next job was to replace the grill fed up of it being faded.... so I brought is an after market one off ebay. The build quality is great apart from the gti badge and the red pin stripe. Its very good and a perfect fit I used the pin stripe and gti badge of my original grill..going to use the old grill for a project respray graphite Gray and gloss back...and a different pin stripe colour
Old Grill
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NEW GRILL
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And Fitted
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NEW YELLOW FOG LIGHT BULBS
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And fitted
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[size=14pt]Black coolant and washer bottle caps
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I think these will look great on the brakes once I have repainted them not the cheapest things in the world....also been thinking and have decided to do the R32 rear exhaust and valance I know I should have done it first time round so will be selling my milltek soon I guess,,,,
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Looks great now! :happy2:
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Hi not updated anything for a while but now the weathers getting better i got to do a couple of small jobs done ..first of all decided to replace my wing mirror indicator lens mine were looking yellow so got myself a pair of genuine vw items ..miles better I now have replaced all the lights on the car. it's the small things that count we all now that..........
Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc514%2FDeano845%2FIMG_0511_zpst9x6r7lr.jpg&hash=b9168d0c75f39d5b19a228a3f83273e3c2176dd6)
During
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After
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Anyway all was fine until the afternoon when the engine warning light came on..The car did not feel any different so I cracked on. once I was home I plugged in my £25 engine code reader I got from ebay.. Which came up with the code P0441 EMISSION CONTROL INCORRECT FLOW. So decided to do a bit a research then went back to the car checked the carbon canister and pipe work for breaks or splits nothing.. but this valve was making a lot of noise so decided to replace it..I then turned off the engine light job done.
New Valve
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And Fitted
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Next job was to replace the grill fed up of it being faded.... so I brought is an after market one off ebay. The build quality is great apart from the gti badge and the red pin stripe. Its very good and a perfect fit I used the pin stripe and gti badge of my original grill..going to use the old grill for a project respray graphite Gray and gloss back...and a different pin stripe colour
Old Grill
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NEW GRILL
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And Fitted
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NEW YELLOW FOG LIGHT BULBS
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And fitted
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[size=14pt]Black coolant and washer bottle caps
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I think these will look great on the brakes once I have repainted them not the cheapest things in the world....also been thinking and have decided to do the R32 rear exhaust and valance I know I should have done it first time round so will be selling my milltek soon I guess,,,,
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You've done a great job so far, let me know if you decide to sell the miltek and rear valence
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cheers for the comments guys...I appreciate it..Just a small update ive got the week off work . Weathers great so decided to get amongst it and crack on with the brakes giving them a quick coat and then get the new spring clips fitted also gave the disc inners a coat of hammerite smooth they came out well and with the new clips it looks 10o% better
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I have had the R32 rear on my mind ever since having the car so on Saturday I ordered my new rear valance so now it is defiantly going ahead and should be here in a couple of days ...so now the most important thing the exhaust I think I'm going to stay with milltek new cat-back £560 at the moment but I know I can get a BCS cat-back for £600 I think I'm right in that...need a day or two to ponder on them both ...my mate has told me to go custom and save some money...I'm not so sure about custom exhausts...
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Hi,..... white91 also forgot yeah I will be selling the milltek and the valance..both in excellent condition..will let you know.
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Hi ..all another mini update. a large parcel arrived with my R32 rear valance yesterday...first impressions looks great and looks OEM which is what I'm after...The great thing is it comes apart like the original with heat-shield and reflectors ....so waisted not time decided to get my bumper off and test fit ....over the moon with the fitment. Perfect with everything lining up correctly. Anyway gave the Body-shop I always use a call and dropped it off this morning ...it should be ready for collection Saturday....so that's the bumper sorted..Being thinking about exhaust options and have decided to stay with milltek .....TSR performance where I got my milltek before are doing the R32 cat back non Res for £515
Heres a few pics
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Hi, car is looking really good. Would you be selling you old valance now? What is the fitment like around the exhaust tips?
I also have a milltek on mine.
Dan
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Hi Copley....cheers for the comments. The valance is still on my car at the moment...until I get the new one from the body-shop...on Saturday..then it will be up for sale as i said before the valance is in excellent condition with on scratches or chips to paint. I have not had it that long... I have a picture on page 6 of what it looks like fitted...
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Ok cheers for that, can you let me know when your ready to sell it please. Reagarding price etc...
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]Hi all.....just mini update. I collected my R32 valance on Saturday the guys their did a great job and a fast turnaround for me well impressed...so today I decided to get it all fitted ready for the new exhaust to be fitted on Wednesday
unfortunately forgot to take pictures but will post when the exhaust is on.
Anyway this valance is now for sale ....if anybody's interested I will post it in the parts for sale section for £80 [/size][/size]
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I'll be interested in your rear valance mate. Is it a straight fit?
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PM'd for valance
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Hi all.. I have a milltek cat -back system if anybody's interested for Gti/edition 30 used but in excellent condition comes with centre pipe and all the original camps and reducer ....£300
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How much you after mate?
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I'm after £300 ...
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I could be tempted
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Well it's in excellent condition ..will put so more pics up
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wicked thanks mate
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Hi ..all another update..got my new Milltek exhaust fitted on wendesday at TSR performance.. I would just like to say a massive thank-you to them. The guys did another great job..over the moon at how the back end looks now. I always thought the back lacked something and now looking a lot more purposefulness
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Also early this week I replaced my DV valve ..I noticed on the gauge I was down on boost...the old DV valve was rev c no splits to the diaphragm but I think it was leaking from the main body seal...all sorted now.... I now have boost...
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Looking really mean mate! If it was a different month I'd jump on that Milltek. Out of curiosity, what did you pay for the exhaust to be fitted? I've started using a VW specialist in Bristol but have outright said they dont fit parts unless bought from them :chicken:
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Hello buddy ... Not the cheapest mod in the world but I always wanted to do it ....only paid around £40 to get it fitted on top of the cost of the exhaust
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Are you able to post the exhaust? And do you still have the rear bumper/valance?
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Looks great with the new valance and exhaust, makes a real difference.
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Cheers ....snowley yeah gives the rear a bit more presence ....
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Love this car! I have a black 56 plate GTI and I'm definitely nicking a few ideas from here :)
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Cheers for the comments ....bad d ...Their is loads of inspiration on this forum....
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Hi everyone
just a small update as i do ...decided to get a bit of maintenance done..first of all decided to get the sump off and get the oil pick up pipe inspected and cleaned ....on inspection of the oil pick up pipe is was clean..But glad i had it looked at for peace of mind though...so replaced with fresh castrol 5w-40
Also ordered another set of 10mm H&R 10mm spacers for the rear ...it looks right now front and Back...
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Car is looking mint.
Do you know have 10mm all round on the spacers?
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Hi Rippers........cheers for the comments..yeah I now have 10mm h&R spacers front and rear. It looked a bit odd with just front spacers so now is looks right front to back..
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For what reason would you put spacers on. Just curious.
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HI...had to put spacers on the front to clear the R32 Brakes....it just made sense putting them on the back to make everything look right.....
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No issues with handling? I've heard this can have a negative effect on the handling when you change the track.
Where did you get them from?
I'm saving for a remap but not done a mod for a while so i'm getting itchy feet!
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Hi rippers.....no issues with handling at all you can't tell they are their...I have run spacers on all my cars over the past 5 years and have had no problems ...with a wider wheel track and a good suspension setup your onto a winner....also looks so much better than stock..
I brought these from PSI TUNING great company...
as for the remap I guess your going to r-tech?
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That's good to know, I'll check out PSI. I'm running H&Rs on OEM shocks at the moment. Hopefully that will be good enough.
As for the remap I'm lucky being based in Essex I have AMD, Revo and a host of local smaller tuning garages that can produce some good results. I'd like to get as close to 300bhp on a KO3 as I can. RS4 fuel valve, induction kit (installed), miltek or BCS power valve exhuast all contributing.
I've brought mine back from the brink, but there's always more
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No problem their...H&R springs are good. And work well on standard shocks
as for your remap ...you have a good list of places to visit....I have herd a lot of good things about AMD
always stuff to do....
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Hi everyone another small date for ya.., decided to give the car a good clean 2 bucket wash and a meguiars clay bar to get rid of all those contaminates i must say it works a treat. I then went over it in poorboy's blackhole glaze and the finished it off will dodo juice blue velvet wax...i must say i was very impressed with the finished car. i know a lot of people have recommended but they are right ..fantastic....
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next up managed to find a genuine mk6 golf gti down pipe +cat on ebay which i brought for a steal. It was in better condition than my original one and carried out a pre-cat delete on it ...i brought a new gasket and bolts from vw and then got that fitted ...The exhaust now has a slightly deeper Tone and the turbo seems to spool up quicker .... overall a great free mod..plus car feels quicker big grin...
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And last of all another great little find and great little mod vw scirocco interior rear view mirror..it still has auto-dimming function but better than that it looks far cooler than then original mirror..it should have come like this from the start..
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And fitted
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Hi everyone another small date for ya.., decided to give the car a good clean 2 bucket wash and a meguiars clay bar to get rid of all those contaminates i must say it works a treat. I then went over it in poorboy's blackhole glaze and the finished it off will dodo juice blue velvet wax...i must say i was very impressed with the finished car. i know a lot of people have recommended but they are right ..fantastic....
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next up managed to find a genuine mk6 golf gti down pipe +cat on ebay which i brought for a steal. It was in better condition than my original one and carried out a pre-cat delete on it ...i brought a new gasket and bolts from vw and then got that fitted ...The exhaust now has a slightly deeper Tone and the turbo seems to spool up quicker .... overall a great free mod..plus car feels quicker big grin...
Love a bit of poorboys.
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Looks good mate :happy2:
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Cheers rippers ....
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OK time for another little update...so ever since i got my R32 rear. The side skirts and front valance have not quite fitted in so i thought it was time to get that sorted. So the plan was to remove the old ones and get them sent for painting but found out that mine have had a hard previous life with broken brackets and cracks underneath the skirt so to that end the bin was the only place they were going. So set about looking for some replacements came across some R32 side skirts from the company i got my R32 rear valance from.
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Started to remove the old side skirts why i was doing that thought it was a good idea to clean behind the wheel arch and this lot came out.......
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Anyway test fitted the skirts and then dropped off at the body-shop for painting the guys did an awesome job with a 24 hour turn around here they are all painted and fitted i must say looks so much better than that dull plastic .....
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next on the too do list is get the edition 30 valance painted also thinking about getting maybe a Jetta/R line grill and a lower front Splitter..who knows.......
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Good as ever mate. Where did you get the skirts and are they the smoothed kind and do they come primed? Desperate to get my skirts painted next month.
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Hi MartK
The good new the skirts come ready to go to paint nice and easy. The body shop even commented on the lack of work needed on their part. The skirts are R32 smooth not textured like gti.
I got them from this company HZ PERFORMANCE.COM
Hope this helps ya.......
By the way them tyres look great ...i need some of them...lol
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Hi MartK
The good new the skirts come ready to go to paint nice and easy. The body shop even commented on the lack of work needed on their part. The skirts are R32 smooth not textured like gti.
I got them from this company HZ PERFORMANCE.COM
Hope this helps ya.......
By the way them tyres look great ...i need some of them...lol
Cheers mate, I will have a look. Ha yeah they're proper decent tyres, really recommend them.
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HI...not much going on at the moment due to the weather really want to get this pre-cat mod done...thought about getting another cat of ebay and doing the mod that way..need this done before I get it remapped at R-tech....Anyway few little things arrived into post.
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Another new set of 10mm front spacers due to the first pair not being hub-centric ...I'm now thinking do I get a pair of 10mm spacers for the rear. At the moment I'm running 3mm spacers.
As I have a new head-unit I decided to get rid of the old CD changer. So replaced it with the iPod dock instead I't looks cleaner I think much better.
From This...
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To This...
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And last of all decided to replace both my front and rear badges I got fed up of the black badges to replaced with new chrome ones...
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MK6 Badge on the rear with my mk5 slow close handle....
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I know the badge thing's been discussed to death but just for a definite answer, is this just a Mk6 110mm badge on the Mk5 handle?
I want to keep the soft close so was thinking of flatting the Mk5 handle down and painting it then sticking the Mk6 badge to it, did it need any trimming or anything?
Cheers
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Hi ,ollieeee
Yes mine is a mk6 badge on a mk5 slow close handle ...colour coding is a great little mod..As for the badge itself it will require you to remove some of the tabs on the back of the badge ...it's really easy ..when finished you should be left with a large tab and small tab in the centre of the badge the rest can be removed with a Stanley knife use the badge backing plate as a guide...
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Hi ,ollieeee
Yes mine is a mk6 badge on a mk5 slow close handle ...colour coding is a great little mod..As for the badge itself it will require you to remove some of the tabs on the back of the badge ...it's really easy ..when finished you should be left with a large tab and small tab in the centre of the badge the rest can be removed with a Stanley knife use the badge backing plate as a guide...
Yeah it bugs me every time I look at the handle now so want to get it sorted. Ok, so presuming you have to take the front off the Mk5 slow close handle to see which of the Mk6 tabs to keep?
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ok buddy...i will get you a picture as soon as.......
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Car looks great mate. I've just bought a 56 plate with the same mileage as when you purchased yours so will be pinching a few ideas to get her running sweet.
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Cheers for the comments buddy... you will find loads of inspiration on here...
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Another small update..so i got a couple of days off so decided to get a few jobs done and do some cleaning. First of all my number plate have needed replacing for so time so decided to get some pressed plates i must say they tick all the boxes....
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Also decided to remove the gti badge from the rear tailgate ....been thinking about this for a while i should have done this when i De-wiped the rear looks clean now....
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last of all my front shocks had just about had it...so decided to get a set of coilovers instead.. I did not want to spend crazy amounts has my bank account has took a real hammering this mouth with having to pay for a holiday...was looking at FK silverlines and came across those by stance+ they seem to have a good write up so thought why not also brought the shorter drop links ,
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HI...not much going on at the moment due to the weather really want to get this pre-cat mod done...thought about getting another cat of ebay and doing the mod that way..need this done before I get it remapped at R-tech....Anyway few little things arrived into post.
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Another new set of 10mm front spacers due to the first pair not being hub-centric ...I'm now thinking do I get a pair of 10mm spacers for the rear. At the moment I'm running 3mm spacers.
As I have a new head-unit I decided to get rid of the old CD changer. So replaced it with the iPod dock instead I't looks cleaner I think much better.
From This...
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To This...
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And last of all decided to replace both my front and rear badges I got fed up of the black badges to replaced with new chrome ones...
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MK6 Badge on the rear with my mk5 slow close handle....
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I know the badge thing's been discussed to death but just for a definite answer, is this just a Mk6 110mm badge on the Mk5 handle?
I want to keep the soft close so was thinking of flatting the Mk5 handle down and painting it then sticking the Mk6 badge to it, did it need any trimming or anything?
Cheers
I'd like a part number please for the boot badge. Looks ace.
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Hi rippers ....here's the part number you wanted for the mk6 golf rear badge
vw (genuine oe) 5k0853630B ULM
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Hi rippers ....here's the part number you wanted for the mk6 golf rear badge
vw (genuine oe) 5k0853630B ULM
Perfect thank you.
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Let me know how the stance + coilovers are as i'm looking in the same price range
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Hi buddy ...yeah i will let you know having the coilovers fitted tomorrow ...i'll keep you posted..
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Little update...so today got the coilovers i brought fitted my first impressions are good ...i knew the ride was not going to be as soft as the springs were but car handles so much better now...and looks better too.. I've still got the 225/40/R18 on the front but will be changing to 215/40/R18 that way i can go a bit lower on the front ...leaving the backs alone keeping the 225/40/R18
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now thinking about new wheels ...when is it going to stop
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Looking good mate. Have you got a link to where you got them from?? Also were they expensive??
Thanks
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hello buddy....got them venom Motorsport they were not expensive £225 ...and free delivery... just one piece of advice do not buy shorter drop links like i did you do not need them i still have the originals fitted.. what a waste of £28....
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Haha thanks mate I'll give them a look.
Can you let us know in a few days how they feel??
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yeah no problem i will let you know......
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Thanks mate
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hello buddy....got them venom Motorsport they were not expensive £225 ...and free delivery... just one piece of advice do not buy shorter drop links like i did you do not need them i still have the originals fitted.. what a waste of £28....
How much have you got left to lower it further?
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The rears are all the way down....but still have some spines to go down on the front if i want too.....
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The rears are all the way down....but still have some spines to go down on the front if i want too.....
If you take the adjusters off the back they will give a bit more. I did that in my mi4 and it tucked slightly.
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The rears are all the way down....but still have some spines to go down on the front if i want too.....
If you take the adjusters off the back they will give a bit more. I did that in my mi4 and it tucked slightly.
I am running 215/35/18 alround so need it to go lower still.
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The rears are pretty close to the tyre ..i can just about get 1 finger between..ive still got 225/40/R18 on the back. thinking about rolling the arch's ...
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You got a link for the chrome gti badge on the front grille mate?
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Hi ..buddy just the standard genuine oem grill badge .....
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hi mate,
hows the ride feeling now that you've had the coilies fitted a few days??
also you got pressed plates?
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Hello buddy ....good news and bad news car handles great ....but I think the ride is a little hard for my liking or maybe it's me getting old..it's a shame really because handles like a dream ....thinking now about eibach sportline springs and maybe some bilstein shocks
As for the numbers yeah pressed plates ...should of got these ages ago....
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Its a tricky one to get comfort and handling I suppose.
Car is looking sweet mate i think its your car anyways. If it is I'm parked behind it. My cars a mess so dirty. Yours looks like glass compared to mine.
You fitted the spacers to the front?? The wheels are really filling the arches and it looks great.
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Cheers buddy....Yeah it is a difficult one getting the balance....going to leave it a couple of days before I make my mind up...
As for the car being clean .... Just like you poor boys black hole and dodo juice..
10mm wheel spacers on the front to clear the R32 brakes.....
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It looks soo good. would be a shame if you decided to take them off.
Sweet I'm going to look at getting some dodo juice, I've heard good things about it.
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I do like the look of the car with them on I must admit it handle well.. But it's just the comfort side for me.
Will keep you posted ... They may be for Sale soon
As for the dodo juice get some you won't be disappointed .....
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haha fair one mate. let me know :happy2:
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hi..all not much really to report...apart from a delivery of some new eibach sportline springs to replace the stance+ coilovers i had fitted going to miss them for the handling aspect...
anyway got the eibach's fitted today and very impressed with the stance and comfort from them. now going leave them a couple of days to settle in before i get some pictures up
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so these are now for sale and will put them in the FOR SALE section if i can ever get it to work for me looking for £120 if anybody's interested
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hi..all not much really to report...apart from a delivery of some new eibach sportline springs to replace the stance+ coilovers i had fitted going to miss them for the handling aspect...
anyway got the eibach's fitted today and very impressed with the stance and comfort from them. now going leave them a couple of days to settle in before i get some pictures up
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so these are now for sale and will put them in the FOR SALE section if i can ever get it to work for me looking for £120 if anybody's interested
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How come you've ditched the coilies for springs mate? Too crashy?
I'm on H&R springs and standard shocks and it rides quite nicely, but I keep thinking I'd like it a bit lower. Just don't want to end up ruining the ride though, which means I might have to pay big money for some coilies with adjustable damping.
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hi yeah a little bit hard for me ...people have told me i should have gave them more time to soften up.. they are fixed damping set at 30% i guess standard shocks are set about 60%.....
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hi yeah a little bit hard for me ...people have told me i should have gave them more time to soften up.. they are fixed damping set at 30% i guess standard shocks are set about 60%.....
They wouldn't soften up by much at all so you've probably done the right thing. I've found some coilovers are ok in the summer but get really harsh and crashy in colder weather. Standard GTI shocks seem to work well with Eibach and H&R springs and you still get a decent drop.
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Looking forward to see how it looks on the sportline suspension. This is what im thinking of buying.
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Text me about the coilovers. I'll almost certainly take them! I don't have enough posts to PM
077084190-seven-eight
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Loving the progress! Cars looking spot on!
How are you getting on with the lm reps? I've been looking at getting them myself at some stage, how has the finish on the wheels held up?
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Hello buddy .. thank you for the comments
Before I even brought the golf I knew I wanted some lm's my personal favourites
Anyway the finish is still excellent but I am thinking of getting the centres painted in graphite grey..
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Hello buddy .. thank you for the comments
Before I even brought the golf I knew I wanted some lm's my personal favourites
Anyway the finish is still excellent but I am thinking of getting the centres painted in graphite grey..
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That's quite alright :happy2:
That's good to know, as I've been doing some reading up and there's a mixed response about them, like the fake screws corroding in next to no time and the polished lip also.
Think I'll take the plunge when it comes to getting wheels as I do love the look of them.
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You won't be disappointed...they just look so right on a mk5....
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Another update...so last week or so i decided to get the coilovers i had brought taken off and replaced with some eibach sportline springs. It was the right decision for me as the ride was quite hard i guess if i had spent more money on a top quality set things would have been different... The ride is so much better now and the ride height for me is perfect. so the springs have had time to settle in.....
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Also this week a had a large box delivered from PSI TUNING...my Ramair intake was one of my first mods i Brought. Anyway decided i wanted to replace it with some-think new as you do...so as everybody knows their or quite a few out their and prices only go up. when i got my Ramair i only payed £150 which is not bad for an intake with heatshield combo...
So after some research and head scratching decided to go with the revo intake not only does it perform and has a great write up..but has to be one of the best looking intakes going..
BEFORE
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NEW REVO INTAKE AND HEATSHIELD
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AND FITTED
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hi ....no longer need this so i thought i'd offer it to the forum first of all
Ramair intake with heat shield £75 if anybody's interested
i will try again and put it in for for sale section but it does not seem to work for me..
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Looks good on the Eibach springs, think they'll be the first mod on mine (also a black 3dr).
Have you noticed any difference switching Intakes?
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What's the ride like on the Eibachs? How long is it?
Shame alot of your pictures are deleted/removed mate, ruins the thread a little :)
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Hi ..you can't go wrong with eibachs they are quality made and the ride is great the sport line springs lower around 45mm on the front and around 35mm on the rear which not only looks great but also handles well too
As for switching intakes the revo feels so more responsive than the ram-air glad I have changed....
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Time for a small update ...has ive not been around for a while to keep the thread alive ...first of all gave the car a well deserved wash as it had not been cleaned for two weeks. It's such a pain this time of year to keep anything clean for 5 mins...Anyway 2 days ago the drivers side rear caliper decided not to play anymore and decided to seize on me ...well that fine but with xmas on the door step i wanted it sorted so new caliper sourced also got some new mintex pads to replace the old ones only problem with the caliper is it did not come painted red.. I could have had that option but was going to cost me an extra £50 no thanks i'll paint it myself at some point ..... fitting was simple followed by a quick bleed of the caliper and job done!
New Rear Caliper
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Also been doing a bit of shopping before xmas...First of all i going to blame Dan648 be-course that front splitter on his eddy looks ace and finishes off the front end perfectly in my eyes ..so for last month i been looking at different options but decided on the INGO-NOAK splitter....This is going to stay nice and warm and will be fitted next year when the weathers better.....
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also picked up a black series powerflex engine mount for good measure ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Hi.. Everyone...first update of this year ...weather been OK so decided to tackle a couple of jobs on the car..first of all the driver's side rear caliper i brought before Christmas needed painting..looks so much better now with a lick of red paint...also before Christmas i brought a lower front splitter from Ingo-Noak tuning to go underneath my edition 30 valance. So set about doing that.... Depending how far forward to have it depends how aggressive it looks...anyway he's a few pics see what you think?....
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I've been looking through their catalogue of stuff on their website and came across these....?
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that splitter suits so well!
I have been looking for something like this for a while - where did you purchase it may I ask??
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Hi... Spencer
That's what i thought when i first saw the front splitter ...Anyway its made by German tuning company Ingo-noak ...but can be brought off ebay through a uk company called mad-motors for £139 with free delivery..hope that helps..
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Hi... Spencer
That's what i thought when i first saw the front splitter ...Anyway its made by German tuning company Ingo-noak ...but can be brought off ebay through a uk company called mad-motors for £139 with free delivery..hope that helps..
Decent price!
How easy was it to fit or did you have to have it fitted professionally?
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niiiiice - thanks for the details! :happy2:
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hi...yeah not a bad price for the splitter and it is well made
As for fitting really easy fitted it myself
1. Splitter comes with marked drill holes ..just drill the 17 marked holes with a 6.5mm drill bit.
2. remove your lower valance (Edition 30) from the car and line up with the splitter. mark the lower valance though the splitter drill holes .
3. with the lower valance marked drill the holes after that just bolt together all the bolt/nuts/washers come with the kit also comes with small spacers to go between the lower valance and the splitter......its a 25 min job and looks great.....
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hi...yeah not a bad price for the splitter and it is well made
As for fitting really easy fitted it myself
1. Splitter comes with marked drill holes ..just drill the 17 marked holes with a 6.5mm drill bit.
2. remove your lower valance (Edition 30) from the car and line up with the splitter. mark the lower valance though the splitter drill holes .
3. with the lower valance marked drill the holes after that just bolt together all the bolt/nuts/washers come with the kit also comes with small spacers to go between the lower valance and the splitter......its a 25 min job and looks great.....
Wow that does sound rather easy! Thanks for explaining :)
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Hi...all i have decided to sell the car so will be up for sale soon....
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Hi..all first of all a sad day the car sold today ....going to miss that car ...anyway onwards and upwards to something else German...just want to say a massive thanks for the advice and inspiration on this forum..
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Hi ...everybody not been on here since March 2017 after selling my ash black gti ... I have now come to my senses and after a replacement..
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Hi everybody .....not been on here since March 2017 after selling my ash black gti ....I’ve finally come to my senses and decided to look for a replacement.. :smiley: