MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: dazza on November 13, 2014, 01:32:54 pm

Title: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 13, 2014, 01:32:54 pm
Been on here a while now. Not really a build thread yet mainly maintenance stuff.
Prior to this car the most i had ever done maintenance wise was change the battery.


Single Image


First thing i noticed was the outer CV boot. Went to a few local garages who wanted to stretch a new boot on, as it had been ripped for a while this was pointless as joint would probably fail. Removing the drive shaft was easy getting the joint off was a bit of a PITA.


Single Image


Then did a basic service oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter and fuel filter.
And the cam follower.



Bit of work on the interior:
RNS-510 with SSD
Amp & sub
Buttons for garage and gate.
Replaced door grab handles, window switches, light switch and gear trim. (Car was previously owned by a transvestite).



Diverter Valve:
Was only getting about 9psi boost. So replaced rev B diverter valve with rev D.

By now i was gaining a bit of confidence in my DIY skills so serviced the DSG as there was no mention of it being serviced @ 80K.
Also did a bit of work on the brakes, new OEM discs all round, Hawk HPS Brake Pads and Ate Super Blue Brake Fluid. Sorry no pics of this.

Single Image


Noticed the other outer CV boot was also ripped much easier this time as i new what i was doing.



Polished out some very deep scratches on the bonnet. When i said the car was owned by a transvestite i was not joking.


Single Image


The alternator clutch pulley was f*cked this was an absolute PITA broke two torx bits trying to get this off. Got there in the end.



Although the boot handle had no white worm decided to change it for a newer one.



Did a bit more work on the interior installed a cherry red hazard switch. Messed about with some vinyl and wrapped the clocks and gear trim.



Changed the cam chain, tensioner and adjustor. Made a few mistakes with this one but got there in the end.

Added R8 Coil packs and NGK Iridium BKR7EIX Plugs.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 13, 2014, 05:52:29 pm
Finished things off today fixed the broken coil pack clip thanks to again to @bigmig95 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3271) .
Still need a piece of the split wire cover the piece the dealers gave me is to big.

Put the crappy borescope i bought on ebay to good use and found the torx bit i lost when changing the cam chain etc..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141113174155.jpg&hash=357e3b81916cd81314427a50707546a7fc41f4ae)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Scottymon on November 13, 2014, 06:18:22 pm
That CF looks about ready to cave in. :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 13, 2014, 06:36:14 pm
That CF looks about ready to cave in. :confused:
It was probably the original CF @ a little less than 90k.
Also explains the slight marks on the cam lobe.

I keep coming back to the tapping noise from the HPFP. I'm sure its noisier than it should be.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on November 13, 2014, 07:15:42 pm
If your cam lobe has slightly worn, it will eat followers  :scared:

Maybe worth checking or replacing at each service
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 13, 2014, 07:54:23 pm
If your cam lobe has slightly worn, it will eat followers  :scared:

Maybe worth checking or replacing at each service
I will keep an eye on it. I deleted the banjo bolt which will make it a 30 second job in future.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 14, 2014, 10:43:36 am


A few other things i have been working on. Feel like a chav with all these stickers :signLOL:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 19, 2014, 09:17:03 pm
Need to get some fun mods installed. Will hold off on the engine mods for now and see how my cam follower holds up.

Was planning on b12s or FSD and eibach springs but my drive is a pita  :sad1:
This also affects my wheel choises as everything i like will look sh*t at this height really :sad:

How about some ARB's? Recommendations for an awesome daily drive? Mainly used on the school run!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 20, 2014, 10:32:30 pm


Quick wash, clay and wax today.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: akbarirfan on November 21, 2014, 03:58:33 pm
Great work Dazza - that's a lot of DIY you've done there!!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 21, 2014, 04:53:57 pm
Great work Dazza - that's a lot of DIY you've done there!!
Thanks mate didn't think anyone was reading this.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Sjw_Vw on November 24, 2014, 02:22:55 pm
Great DIY work :happy2:. Glad you've got the confidence and tools to do it all :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 24, 2014, 03:11:02 pm
Great DIY work :happy2:. Glad you've got the confidence and tools to do it all :smiley:
Thanks mate.
I've built up a nice collection of tools now. But i suspect my next DIY will need another specific tool that i don't have.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Sjw_Vw on November 24, 2014, 03:14:46 pm
Great DIY work :happy2:. Glad you've got the confidence and tools to do it all :smiley:
Thanks mate.
I've built up a nice collection of tools now. But i suspect my next DIY will need another specific tool that i don't have.
Yeah probably! Haha.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on November 24, 2014, 07:27:22 pm
Need to get some fun mods installed. Will hold off on the engine mods for now and see how my cam follower holds up.

Was planning on b12s or FSD and eibach springs but my drive is a pita  :sad1:
This also affects my wheel choises as everything i like will look sh*t at this height really :sad:

How about some ARB's? Recommendations for an awesome daily drive? Mainly used on the school run!
Koni FSD and Eibach Pro-Kits won't lower your ride much. Unless you're just entering on your drive at limit, you'll be fine. It's quite a comfortable ride setup if you choose the normal Koni FSD and not the ones for the GTI. Don't think about fitting an Ed. 30 front spoiler, it limits you a lot from entering steep garages and drives.

From what I hear from other GTI owners I'd recommend just Powerflex (purple) ARB bushes. Other aftermarket ARB already have PU bushes so you'll have even more NVH with them.

Cheers
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 25, 2014, 11:16:45 am
Here is the drive also took a video. Sorry not got anything to edit it on my computer. Something clips the drive on entry when fully loaded 4 up plus shopping etc. You can see this about 54 seconds in.

http://daz.co/video/20141125110454.mp4 (http://daz.co/video/20141125110454.mp4)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141125_112745_resized.jpg&hash=5ad247239b6f0102c8011a332801710890d31f6b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141125_112758_resized.jpg&hash=7965ab46f05a509ca2cecb491d7a74e4fae93006)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on November 25, 2014, 05:10:47 pm
Well, I can see your problem. At best you can get the Eibach Pro-Kit and always enter with an unloaded car, but it's a risk. If you could get someone else with a GTI and Eibach Pro-Kit fitted to test drive would be safer.

I'm betting that a fully loaded car with OEM springs lowers quite a bit still.

I've had to ask passengers to get out of my Golf before entering some garages... :signLOL:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jaffa on November 25, 2014, 06:18:54 pm
check the plastic under trays its at its lowest where the engine under tray joins the front wheel arches and at the back in front of the wheels

if anything is catching thats going to be the first thing
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 04, 2014, 05:17:44 pm
Installed Polar Fis Advanced today.

Main reason i wanted it was for the mirror dip on reverse.

It works but goes to a different position everytime?  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141204_174810_resized.jpg&hash=9489564497d10cc44fc0d25bc05a70069095f9d0)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on December 04, 2014, 06:07:24 pm
Yeah, my side mirror dips from factory when in reverse and the side mirror is selected. When I was testing my PolarFIS Adv. I tested that function and that happened to mine as well. I deactivated it in the PolarFIS and kept it working in the cluster Comfort menu. :confused:

You might try posting that issue in the Polar Team forum. Eventually they seem to sort these problems.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 04, 2014, 06:33:57 pm
Thanks mate i will give it a go. It seems like its getting stuck. I tried to activate it before but i don't have memory seats.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on December 04, 2014, 06:57:14 pm
I don't have memory seats as well, but my coding says I do and that's the only way it doesn't give out a miscoding error... I found it weird when I checked it.

I do have the power folding wing mirrors with puddle lights and reverse dip that I chose as an option when I ordered my Golf. It was a standard equipment from factory in the Sport trim level before 2006, I think (at least in Portugal).
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 04, 2014, 07:01:39 pm
It does say it will only work with cars that don't have it from factory.

Maybe i can enable memory seats any ideas on what i need to select?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on December 04, 2014, 07:08:55 pm
You just select the driver's door module and the passenger's door module and code them with VCDS accordingly. You have to add the numbers following VCDS instructions.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 04, 2014, 08:57:56 pm
Given up on the mirror tilt.

Any one got any pics of their screens on polar fis? Have no idea what to monitor where etc. I'm a quick learner though.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: JaseGti on December 04, 2014, 10:22:19 pm
This might help

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?12656-Polar-FIS-Advance-MFD-Gauge (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?12656-Polar-FIS-Advance-MFD-Gauge)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 06, 2014, 08:56:40 pm


Bought a new gear stick and trim a few months back.

Installed the trim but not the gear stick finally installed the gear stick today.

Not sure on the white stitching?

The trim is already scratched :sad1:

Hope the wife doesn't notice as there in nothing wrong with the old one.


Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 13, 2014, 04:31:23 pm



Just incase anyone missed it the revo intake is on not sure for how long as the wife is not impressed with Darth Vader.
As usual it was not easy being a LHD the intake did not fit as it was touching the brake reservoir bodged a temporary fix.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on December 13, 2014, 04:39:21 pm
You'll have to convince her of the benefits of the CAI... That's what I try to to with mine. Overkill explanation of the benefits and she'll give in eventually to the new mods. :laugh:

Good luck with keeping the CAI. I bet it's much more exciting to drive with it. :grin:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 13, 2014, 04:52:32 pm



Received my new plate last week well happy with the smaller Alfa Romeo Acrylic Plate.

Started off well following this DIY http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12447.0
Three magnets could not hold it so went with 5 in the end.
The glue has damaged the plate so i've ordered another one.
I'm thinking about using ten magnets on the inside of the grill and magnetic strips on the number plate. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

I need to remove the gloss vinyl from the grill fill/sand it and re-wrap it.

Any advice for filling the grill? Should i put something behind the holes?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on December 23, 2014, 04:35:59 pm



Received new front grill today. thanks to @LiamGTi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8481)
Had my second attempt at the magnetic number plate. This time i wrapped the back with vinyl stuck the magnets with super strong trim tape then covered magnets with a bit of vinyl.
Not happy with the foam will try a long piece of draft excluder if i can find some.

TBH think aluminium would have been better.

My old grill has been religated to the spares shelf. I've not given up on it going to smooth it more and try painting it this time the wrap i put on is lifting here and there.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 07, 2015, 12:47:31 pm



Finally received all the bits for the audio upgrade. Still not sure on what to do in the boot. Would really like to ditch the crappy ebay side mount sub box. Any suggestions pics would be great. I also have the mono block amp which is currently under the drivers seat.

Think i will have to go stage 2+ due to the extra weight of all this sh*t.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 08, 2015, 05:44:11 pm



Made a start on the boot build today.
Happy with my first attempt with a router and jigsaw.
Not happy with the cost of all the work working tools i doubt they will get used again.

Could only find 16mm MDF which was way to heavy went for 15mm ply.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: NathED30 on January 08, 2015, 07:45:23 pm
Good work on all the DIY mate I wish I knew more so I could do more maintenance myself! Where did u learn how to do all the maintenance you have done considering you only changed a battery prior to all this lol? Keep up the good work! :happy2:


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 08, 2015, 08:20:36 pm
Everything i have done is thanks to info available on this forum and others like it.  :notworthy:

I searched for a decent mechanic when i got this car but couldn't find one. My questions were returned with sarcasm at most garages. Or lost in translation. WTF is Diverter Valve in spanish??

So i got stuck in.

Start small Oil change, air filter, fuel filter and obviously the cam follower.
Take your time, if/when you f*ck something up don't worry plenty of help on here.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 08, 2015, 08:24:02 pm
I actually feel bad because i paid a mechanic to change the ball joint on my beater the other day. Knowing good and well i could have done it myself and saved a few quid. But i refuse to park the golf on the street.

I have problems  :grin:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dansmith180 on January 08, 2015, 08:31:55 pm
Everybody on here has problems  :laugh:

Nice work so far  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: NathED30 on January 08, 2015, 11:00:22 pm
The only things I've done myself so far are fitting my itg maxogen and replacing dv and cam follower but I'm keen to do more myself! Will be keeping an eye on your thread buddy!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 09, 2015, 11:02:52 am



I have no idea what i'm doing but its fun.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2015, 11:13:21 am
Put the boot build on hold awaiting more tools. Do not do any woodwork if you have OCD.

Onto deadening the doors.

Inner and outer skin are off.

Should i deaden the whole outer skin? @xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fskin_01.jpg&hash=776e0efc252409320672b4d90d33d6a9f24d13ef)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fskin_02.jpg&hash=17d623a20a6a8f2bb3575dabb2293994c86b8779)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fskin_03.jpg&hash=db841cb9fc2ecf714d6e651b3ec5420796dd2175)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fskin_04.jpg&hash=042062568faf77d6c2fab1893d9814e686fc2249)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2015, 05:24:22 pm
so the outer skin is well and truly deadened now.

On to the inner skin. Surely i don't need to cover it all the doors will fall off. Options please

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150114_181644_resized.jpg&hash=6ebf9e3e02037a530067e67090ff002b0ee189c9)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 14, 2015, 06:32:49 pm
Sorry for not being able to help you with your doubts. Just to say that I'm following your new mods with interest. :smiley:

Here's an example I've found on Google:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.infiniteecho.us%2Fpictures%2Falbums%2Fmaestro%2FIMG_20110217_151405.jpg&hash=8f7bc75cafc96837b65745da16e347a371650671)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2015, 06:48:16 pm
thanks mate i've found this one on here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4771.0 he has done all the outer skin and a lot of the inner skin from the outside.

Another where both outer and inner skin are completely covered. http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1764279
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 14, 2015, 07:56:52 pm
I'd be very interested to know how much of a difference sound dampening the doors makes to the driving environment in the car. Got to upgrade my front speaks and other bits which will involved pulling the doors apart so may do this myself.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2015, 08:16:18 pm
I think the audiophiles use thicker deadener than this maybe the 4mm silent coat and a couple of layers of other softer material which i have no idea about.

We will see.

So much for plug and play this is turning into a mammoth project.
Still have to deaden the inner skin. Find somewhere to fit the crossover and get a wire through the door.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 14, 2015, 08:17:54 pm
DO you not find it strange that a job you started out thinking "I'd like to do that, seems like a good idea" very rapidly turns into an all consuming "I MUST DO IT, there's no other way"..?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2015, 09:07:50 pm
DO you not find it strange that a job you started out thinking "I'd like to do that, seems like a good idea" very rapidly turns into an all consuming "I MUST DO IT, there's no other way"..?
Every single job on my car has been like that apart from the cherry red hazard switch.
I'm going to cover most of the inner door and not be so picky.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 15, 2015, 08:46:21 pm
A bit more progress today.

The inner skin in now deadened. TBH this is an absolute PITA don't think i will bother doing the other side.

And more problems the mid does not fit the door card i can probably get it screwed down but surely it needs to be a tight fit?

Also the stock large speaker fits flush to the piece of foam in the door card. The adapter does not again shouldnt it sit flush?

@xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) any pointers here mate?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fdead_01.jpg&hash=2619b3667c6af38ef18a44c96ea1c5541686d386)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fdead_02.jpg&hash=54bf59cbf7093369b84a389f7ead510b6a4df490)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fdead_03.jpg&hash=e37fcdd78396743fc0739bda0e684d9dfa070455)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fdead_04.jpg&hash=8567927bb2274413639c185da0afdbf230752f8d)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 15, 2015, 09:10:55 pm
http://www.r32oc.com/topic/31759-fittingwiring-mk5-front-rear-speakers-3-door/ - This may help you if you haven't seen SIR32's guide before.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 15, 2015, 09:25:04 pm
Thanks mate i remember looking at that a while ago. People don't seem to be bothered about the gap between the mid and the door card. I will get the router out tomorrow and try and make an adaptor.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 16, 2015, 11:15:01 pm
Made some adaptors for the mids today hopefully they will get a good seal against the door cards now.

Also installed the tweeter dont think these tweeters come apart so ripped out the grill.

sh*tty progress still need to get the cable through the door, another door, the rears and boot build to go.

But did get to do a bit of soldering and use some heat shrink.  :party:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ftw_01.jpg&hash=20b791b582f0c913747e83f3b8bbf8c71ddbf840)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ftw_02.jpg&hash=8998f573f805a9425947f2ad9004890ed8e7d122)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 17, 2015, 08:21:54 am
The rear speakers are really fun to to, check out my own project log for pictures of my efforts. :P
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 17, 2015, 09:45:47 am
Hopefully they will be as fun as the fronts.

I was going to test the door that i have done of the hu but if there is not a vast improvement i may ditch it.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 18, 2015, 08:57:22 pm
Finally something was much easier than expected.

Drilled out a couple of pins in the door connector for the speaker wire.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150118_214630_resized.jpg&hash=e6891f8125216a496b87ac4d43f9988a0bccf676)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 18, 2015, 10:33:30 pm
Please do a small how-to guide for that, I'd be one of the most grateful forum users if you did...
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 18, 2015, 11:56:23 pm
@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969) no problem mate will take some pics and notes when i do the other side.

One step forward and two steps back as usual. I know many people are running these speakers. @Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) @xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542)

But the mid does not fit. Ive trimmed down the mounting ring on the door card. I can probably pop the door card on but there is a lot of pressure on the door card. I doubt the cap that goes behind the mid will go back on.

Surely it cannot be good sound wise if the mid is touching the inner skin.

Thanks again guys. Any help would be appreciated.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150119_004208_resized.jpg&hash=5316bcf9cc956fff00baf8ef86a68c3abd6f80d1)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 19, 2015, 02:18:42 am
I've asked my expert friend his opinion about this problem.

From what I've read in this DIY: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184416 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184416), there's no problem with the speakers touching the inner door skin.

When my friend gets back to me, I'll inform you what he thinks about this.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 19, 2015, 06:43:23 pm
Although i think the mid is too big. i carried this afternoon.
Cut the foam and stuck the crossover with industrial velcro.
Soldered cable to speakers and ran and secured all the wires.

Added anderson power pole connectors so i can plug things in easily.

I'm going to hook it up to the stock wires for now. Any ideas what wires are the + - from head unit.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ft01.jpg&hash=93e2636570a52a5d90bb97b26df00f8ee1af3e72)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ft04.jpg&hash=9353f583877a9296a1e0bc7b58c58c6c80e70ec8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ft05.jpg&hash=29fe4c121bbdafdb86ac6c9e46e75a34625725df)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ft06.jpg&hash=573b4c520ba4ed02c2cafbaa9c4692a8c1e2d145)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 19, 2015, 07:14:13 pm
Seems your well under way with this already. I have the HSK 163 kit and the mid is the HL70. Much smaller unit

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/hl-70/

This is a much better direct fit.

I think because you went for the "L" version the speakers are much bigger and deeper.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 19, 2015, 07:53:14 pm
Seems your well under way with this already. I have the HSK 163 kit and the mid is the HL70. Much smaller unit

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/hl-70/

This is a much better direct fit.

I think because you went for the "L" version the speakers are much bigger and deeper.
Thanks mate! So as usual i make things harder for my self by buying the wrong speakers.

If i buy a smaller hertz mid will it work ok with the crossover?

I'm going to attempt and get everything back to together switching out a speaker or even all the speakers would be easy now that all the hard work it done.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 19, 2015, 08:08:00 pm
Seems your well under way with this already. I have the HSK 163 kit and the mid is the HL70. Much smaller unit

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/hl-70/

This is a much better direct fit.

I think because you went for the "L" version the speakers are much bigger and deeper.
Thanks mate! So as usual i make things harder for my self by buying the wrong speakers.

If i buy a smaller hertz mid will it work ok with the crossover?

I'm going to attempt and get everything back to together switching out a speaker or even all the speakers would be easy now that all the hard work it done.

mmm. Its a different crossover but it will work fine. The one with yours is the CX300.5 which does 600hz and 6kHz

The one that comes with the hsk163 (containing the hv70) is the 3w.10 which does 500hz and 4.5khz

The HL70 will handle 200hz - 14khz though so it will work fine and won't risk blowing as your cross over is sending it frequencies well inside what it can handle.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 19, 2015, 08:14:49 pm
i see your amping these as well. I've set a low pass cut off to protect the woofers on mine

My woofers (HV165L) go down to 40hz but i set a cut off at about 70hz (and my sub caters for anything below that)

Your woofers are EV165L.5 and go down to 50hz so personally id set a low pass on the amp at 60-70hz especially if your going to be running the amp at a medium to high level. If your running a sub you can set the cut off a little higher even to protect them more and reduce any door vibrations and let the sub look after 20-80hz range.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 19, 2015, 10:34:05 pm
i see your amping these as well. I've set a low pass cut off to protect the woofers on mine

My woofers (HV165L) go down to 40hz but i set a cut off at about 70hz (and my sub caters for anything below that)

Your woofers are EV165L.5 and go down to 50hz so personally id set a low pass on the amp at 60-70hz especially if your going to be running the amp at a medium to high level. If your running a sub you can set the cut off a little higher even to protect them more and reduce any door vibrations and let the sub look after 20-80hz range.
Thanks for your help. I got the outer skin and door card back on. Cant seem to get the arm rest to fit properly. Probably due to the mid.

Its all working off the head unit (well one door). I was expecting a massive improvement for all the work. Not sure at this point. But no distortion or rattles at high volume compared to the other door.

Will they liven up when amped?

With the tweeter is the wire with the red line the negative?

HL70 is the best option for the mid or is there anything else?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 19, 2015, 11:21:14 pm
i see your amping these as well. I've set a low pass cut off to protect the woofers on mine

My woofers (HV165L) go down to 40hz but i set a cut off at about 70hz (and my sub caters for anything below that)

Your woofers are EV165L.5 and go down to 50hz so personally id set a low pass on the amp at 60-70hz especially if your going to be running the amp at a medium to high level. If your running a sub you can set the cut off a little higher even to protect them more and reduce any door vibrations and let the sub look after 20-80hz range.
Thanks for your help. I got the outer skin and door card back on. Cant seem to get the arm rest to fit properly. Probably due to the mid.

Its all working off the head unit (well one door). I was expecting a massive improvement for all the work. Not sure at this point. But no distortion or rattles at high volume compared to the other door.

Will they liven up when amped?

With the tweeter is the wire with the red line the negative?

HL70 is the best option for the mid or is there anything else?

They won't be a massive improvement with just the head unit powering them. The standard speakers were half decent as it was. But yes once you run them from the amp they will be able to handle the power better than the OEM speakers.

Cant remember the exact wiring on them now but i always thought red was positive.

I'm sure there are other mids that will fit but i know that the HL70's go in without a problem.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 19, 2015, 11:35:07 pm
i see your amping these as well. I've set a low pass cut off to protect the woofers on mine

My woofers (HV165L) go down to 40hz but i set a cut off at about 70hz (and my sub caters for anything below that)

Your woofers are EV165L.5 and go down to 50hz so personally id set a low pass on the amp at 60-70hz especially if your going to be running the amp at a medium to high level. If your running a sub you can set the cut off a little higher even to protect them more and reduce any door vibrations and let the sub look after 20-80hz range.
Thanks for your help. I got the outer skin and door card back on. Cant seem to get the arm rest to fit properly. Probably due to the mid.

Its all working off the head unit (well one door). I was expecting a massive improvement for all the work. Not sure at this point. But no distortion or rattles at high volume compared to the other door.

Will they liven up when amped?

With the tweeter is the wire with the red line the negative?

HL70 is the best option for the mid or is there anything else?
Have you read the DIY that I posted: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184416

The poster explained how you can screw the bolf for the arm rest. He also explains the wire diagrams. Not sure if he explains exactly what wire is positive or negative, but I'm like jedi-knight83: black -> negative, red -> positive.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 19, 2015, 11:50:20 pm
Thanks guys i assumed the wire with the red stripe was the positive as the speakers have a red dot next to the positive connector. But i have read that the wire with a stripe is the negative.

TBH at this point wish i had not started this one. But i suspect when all the speakers are switched out it will sound awesome.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 20, 2015, 09:45:35 pm
I really had to push myself this afternoon to start on the passenger door. Once i did i got through it quickly i've already deadened the inner and out skin, mounted the woofer bracket and glued the tweeter. Hopefully tomorrow i can start on the rears and running the cables from the head unit.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 20, 2015, 09:50:49 pm
Went out for a quick run today the deadening on the drivers door has definitely reduced the noise from the Revo intake slightly
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: th3_f15t on January 20, 2015, 09:51:03 pm
The inner skin in now deadened. TBH this is an absolute PITA don't think i will bother doing the other side.

I think you knew that this was never going to be an option... :P
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 20, 2015, 09:55:00 pm
I really had to push myself this afternoon to start on the passenger door. Once i did i got through it quickly i've already deadened the inner and out skin, mounted the woofer bracket and glued the tweeter. Hopefully tomorrow i can start on the rears and running the cables from the head unit.

you sound like your not enjoying it. I really enjoyed doing mine... mind you that was in the summer and i had a week off and just did it at my own pace. I want to take it apart and change a few bits now and do more deadening
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 20, 2015, 10:16:06 pm
I actually enjoyed it today. It was much more organised than the other days, took my time and tidied tools and sh*t as i went. Mainly due to knowing exactly what i was doing. I like jobs like this usually any excuse to get the soldering iron out.

I'm a  little peeved that i cannot get the mids to fit as i know other people have fitted them.

@jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296) did you deaden the door card? When i fade to the door that i've done it seems that all of the sound is coming from the tweeter i suspect its from the massive mid and the sh*tty positioning of the woofer.

@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969) will take some pics and notes tomorrow when i run the wires through the door.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 21, 2015, 10:35:40 am
I actually enjoyed it today. It was much more organised than the other days, took my time and tidied tools and sh*t as i went. Mainly due to knowing exactly what i was doing. I like jobs like this usually any excuse to get the soldering iron out.

I'm a  little peeved that i cannot get the mids to fit as i know other people have fitted them.

@jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296) did you deaden the door card? When i fade to the door that i've done it seems that all of the sound is coming from the tweeter i suspect its from the massive mid and the sh*tty positioning of the woofer.

@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969) will take some pics and notes tomorrow when i run the wires through the door.

I did a bit on the back of the door card but i want to do more and also put a closed sell foam over the whole thing as well now like i've done with my caddy.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F20%2Fcbca5b3a7865287d271cf6af99cf5cb0.jpg&hash=90cedf246c3364f6aaa618b48aa3240655fbd0ae)

Just swap to the smaller HL70 speakers. they will sound just as good if not better and will fit easily.

Also check all your polarities on the speakers. if one of them is the wrong way round it will ruin the sound and may be why it sounds like its all from the tweeter.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2015, 01:12:07 am
@jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296) i think the door card produce most of the rattles. I will have a go at them another day.

Finished the passenger door today. The door card fitted. But as i was tightening the two bolts in the centre the plastic cap behind the mid popped off i had a feeling this might happen so i fitted the outer skin last. Will be ordering some HL70's soon.

Ran out of decent speaker wire so could not start on the rears. Started running the wires from the head unit to boot. Hopefully will get the fronts connected to the amp tomorrow.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2015, 11:01:34 pm
Got the amp on just to test.

There is a massive improvement the sound no longer seems to be coming from the tweeter.

Any one running an Audio Control LOC. Does the signal sensing work. I thought it was working until i switched off the head unit and the lights stayed on.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2015, 11:33:39 pm
So id does go off eventually.  How long does the RNS 510 stay on for after you switch off the engine? Is this going to drain the battery having 2 amp and LOC stay on also.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 23, 2015, 12:04:23 am
AFAIK the RNS-510 stays in standby around 30 min. after you switch it off.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 23, 2015, 07:59:13 am
AFAIK the RNS-510 stays in standby around 30 min. after you switch it off.
Ok will see how it goes. May have to run a remote.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 23, 2015, 11:32:28 am
A remote would be safer to have, but for the time being at least be prepared if one day the battery is too weak. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2015, 01:03:33 pm
Managed to get the drivers door panel to fit perfectly. Also changed the rubber part of the grab handle as it was scratched.

I'm thinking about replacing the ESK's with HSK's

Are the HSK's much better @jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150124_134745_resized.jpg&hash=6573a45da3f7d7032308b5bedf8e6c8e5ac2b675)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 24, 2015, 05:41:11 pm
Managed to get the drivers door panel to fit perfectly. Also changed the rubber part of the grab handle as it was scratched.

I'm thinking about replacing the ESK's with HSK's

Are the HSK's much better @jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150124_134745_resized.jpg&hash=6573a45da3f7d7032308b5bedf8e6c8e5ac2b675)

I listened to the esk / hsk in the audio shop and the hsk had a much nicer richer sound than the esk. Also the woofers on the hsk will stand up to lower frequencies.

The hsk are very similar in spec to the audition voce (which are awesome speakers!)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2015, 05:50:50 pm
@jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296) thank again for your help.

Will the JL Audio JX360/4 be able to power these?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 24, 2015, 06:52:40 pm
@jedi-knight83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4296) thank again for your help.

Will the JL Audio JX360/4 be able to power these?

Yes will be fine. I run them from a JL XD400/4 which is 75w x 4 at 4ohms. yours is 70x x 4 at 4ohms.

I've just finished installing HL70s and HT25s (mids and tweeters) in my van on the dash and the speaker location is MILES better than the golf. Need to re do the golf now so I can get the mids and tweeters next to each other and higher up. Might look at getting som A-pillars custom made.

The stock Mk5 speaker locations are awful!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2015, 08:07:48 pm
Yes the positioning is not the best.

These are the cheapest i can find.

Are these the correct ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HERTZ-HSK-163-KIT-3-VIE-WOOFER-MEDIO-TWEETER-CROSSOVER-300-WATT-NEW-/171651088409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item27f733c019

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HERTZ-HSK-165-KIT-2-VIE-16-CM-250-WATT-NUOVO-/180847240539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item2a1b55e55b

The rear BNIB ESK's will be in the FS section soon.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 24, 2015, 08:12:39 pm
Yeah those are the ones.

Why are you upgrading the rear out of interest?

Do you have VIP guests in the back who you want to give amazing sound to?

I've left my rears oem and just running off the headunit.

You don't want high frequency sound coming from behind you. Will completely ruin the sound stage.

Just amp the fronts and stick the hsk163 kit in and stick a sub in the boot. Best set up.

Then you can run your amp bridged to the fronts to give them about 140w per side.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2015, 08:24:22 pm
I thought i may as well change them all. The kids are my VIP's.

Could just chuck the ESK's in the back and try them with and without the amp/bridging the fronts.
 
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 24, 2015, 08:39:58 pm
Yeah if you've got the esk now you may aswell but personally I wouldn't worry amping them. Then bridge amp the fronts or use those channels to power a sub.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Biano44 on January 24, 2015, 08:49:32 pm
AFAIK the RNS-510 stays in standby around 30 min. after you switch it off.
Ok will see how it goes. May have to run a remote.
When I fitted my stereo (in the Golf), the RNS-510 stayed for 15mins.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2015, 09:20:30 pm
Yeah if you've got the esk now you may aswell but personally I wouldn't worry amping them. Then bridge amp the fronts or use those channels to power a sub.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like a plan i just feel a bit let down with the ESK's and would like all the speakers to match as i have OCD.
I have the JL audio JX500/1D for the sub.

AFAIK the RNS-510 stays in standby around 30 min. after you switch it off.
Ok will see how it goes. May have to run a remote.
When I fitted my stereo (in the Golf), the RNS-510 stayed for 15mins.

I will be adding a remote as it's already putting a drain on the battery.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 26, 2015, 05:53:26 pm
Made a bit more progress on the boot build today. Wish i had bought some smaller amps.

The hinge works needs some beefing up here and there. Need to decide how to get the sub box into the spare wheel well.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150126_181604_resized.jpg&hash=10f90c938c69375918c89f14aa8e6c4dfa9fb541)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on January 27, 2015, 09:41:23 am
Made a bit more progress on the boot build today. Wish i had bought some smaller amps.

The hinge works needs some beefing up here and there. Need to decide how to get the sub box into the spare wheel well.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150126_181604_resized.jpg&hash=10f90c938c69375918c89f14aa8e6c4dfa9fb541)

Is there going to be air flow to cool the amps?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 27, 2015, 10:05:13 am
Made a bit more progress on the boot build today. Wish i had bought some smaller amps.

The hinge works needs some beefing up here and there. Need to decide how to get the sub box into the spare wheel well.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150126_181604_resized.jpg&hash=10f90c938c69375918c89f14aa8e6c4dfa9fb541)

Is there going to be air flow to cool the amps?
Yes mate a thermostat switch and a couple of pc fans. Maybe even some LED's :ashamed:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: xjay1337 on January 28, 2015, 09:53:43 am
You can fit them, doorcar will bend out slightly but will be OK.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 28, 2015, 10:05:56 am
You can fit them, doorcar will bend out slightly but will be OK.
They are fitted but the plastic caps that go behind the mids popped off.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150119_004208_resized.jpg&hash=5316bcf9cc956fff00baf8ef86a68c3abd6f80d1)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 29, 2015, 01:42:45 pm
On hold at the moment as i'm waiting on some fibreglass to utilise the space in the spare wheel so i can fit the sub.

Did manage to deaden the boot though.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150129_142026_resized.jpg&hash=267d68a2e59074dbf7ee544ed323356707174581)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 29, 2015, 01:50:18 pm
Good job! :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2015, 01:13:06 pm
Thought i would be getting some fibreglass down today but its fooking cold. Have prepped everything ready.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ffg_01.jpg&hash=b7a822b58dcdb4032f64b348aaf7a8ff0a243f07)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ffg_02.jpg&hash=93f230a297eaa812151efe911941c650f0cbf56a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Ffg_03.jpg&hash=dc46ad2f00489bfda11c7fee60a62d570582c935)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on February 04, 2015, 02:59:02 pm
It will get colder tomorrow according to the weather forecast. :scared:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2015, 06:19:38 pm
Started switching out the speakers in the drivers door. Luckily i did not have to take the outer skin off to get the cap behind the mid back on.

Things would have been much easier if i didn't solder the speaker wires.

As the mid is much smaller i will have to make more adaptors.  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150204_183352_resized.jpg&hash=d5df572ec75a1db7707a9c7d1d4823d9a6457ea0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150204_183414_resized.jpg&hash=b809987cae67c646438d763a40d6a1d14fd95411)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 04, 2015, 07:41:59 pm
Ah you got them. They will fit much better and should sound even better for you.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2015, 08:25:55 pm
Ah you got them. They will fit much better and should sound even better for you.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yes mate did not realise they will be that small. I wonder if they have as much mid bass as the ones i took out.

Did you make adaptors to fit them?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 05, 2015, 08:55:11 am
Just mdf adapters.

They def aren't bassy but then I doubt this mids you had were either. The bass will all be coming from the 165 woofer and these little ones are for vocals.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 05, 2015, 06:07:33 pm
Got two layers of fibreglass down. Wasted a lot of resin did not expect it to cure so quickly.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150205_184852_resized.jpg&hash=e47de758b7c91b9056de586d3db893aa4aa93c37)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 09, 2015, 05:23:09 pm
Very slow progress on the sub box.

Do not touch fibreglass if you have OCD. Come to think of just don't do anything if you have OCD.

Started to trim the glass down. Wish i had taped up the base as it's a fooking mess.
Must resist starting over.  :stupid:

Started to cut the lid for the back section of the box.
Manage to get some polyurethane glue to stick that sh*t down.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150209_174741_resized.jpg&hash=cbea8639be75a3f074539ac29f112239589158ea)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150209_174750_resized.jpg&hash=353756d27149c807fcbc77e96c27347b6a9f945d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150209_175806_resized.jpg&hash=439436b5e79e544756bf44c72dfc10060869ec8c)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 09, 2015, 05:34:00 pm
looks like a hell of a lot of work

did you get your new HSK's in yet.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 09, 2015, 05:41:55 pm
looks like a hell of a lot of work

did you get your new HSK's in yet.
Yep i'd better finish soon the neighbours are not to impressed with all the sawing, grinding, sanding and dust.

Got the HSK's in one side. They do sound better than the ESK's. The ESK's sound harsh at mid to high volume.
Still got a sh*t load to do.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 11, 2015, 04:35:18 pm
Still working on the sub box.  :confused:

More trimming down. The angle grinder and a 60 grit disk made short work of the Fiberglass.

The back of the box was a bit of a mess a few air spaces next to the bulk mat. Filled this with some filler.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150211_171438_resized.jpg&hash=aad18202d32302e93880d0f6183c454dc1fff792)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150211_171537_resized.jpg&hash=3072eef6854632616feb683a75b89a03a1a0d653)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150211_171557_resized.jpg&hash=cfecfc096fe1d9c80ccaf55a1fbbc5ed8ad4a84e)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 13, 2015, 06:21:41 pm
Cant believe it. Well happy with my self.

Sub box is finished 20L capacity.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fnsb001.jpg&hash=fd93c6740f1f6dac4e2e87feb6aac53d837d92d1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fnsb002.jpg&hash=6d9e13bfab5510c0aaf7fdfdca6039547bf1197a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fnsb003.jpg&hash=cf13296379d37bc6f4ddb71f9e07104121a3d482)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fnsb004.jpg&hash=891dd19e0eb43de6eb1cdb6ba6966101638ac001)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fnsb005.jpg&hash=52514b691b750faf3335e12164005d960bdf0c69)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: gixerben on February 13, 2015, 07:57:02 pm
Great workmate, looks very pro. the cloth looks a good match where did you pick that up?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 13, 2015, 08:07:32 pm
Thanks mate. Here is the cloth 5 meters is way to much they sell the same in a smaller length.

 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=3AOWPWPM94BIV&K=AJG7J56GJT7UP&R=CK0WR1DD40Z1&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB004TA7QJU%2Fref%3Dpe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1&A=DBELAKJ56ZMZTLG0MXNLCUEXYP0A&H=REBPLDDAV2L5NWZPJXSS3BA0RDUA
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: gixerben on February 13, 2015, 08:11:44 pm
I could use the left overs to recover the lounge carpet :grin: thanks for the link, may come in handy if and when i start my build.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on February 13, 2015, 08:49:10 pm
Great work Dazza! Your dedication (aka OCD) paid off! It's beautifully done! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 13, 2015, 09:02:20 pm
Great work Dazza! Your dedication (aka OCD) paid off! It's beautifully done! :notworthy:
Thanks mate. I can't wait to get it all finished. Even treated my self to a new soldering iron.  :drool:

Now that the sub box is done i can start on mounting the amps. Still need to switch out the passenger speakers and decide if i will do anything with the rears.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F61LirwOAl6L._SL1024_.jpg&hash=759815e2e2a7dd5a156aba1882e5935bca5618b9)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on February 13, 2015, 09:49:51 pm
Looking good mate!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 14, 2015, 02:11:20 pm
thats quite some soldering iron!? whats the extra box. Mines just a bog standard one and I'm rubbish at soldering lol.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 14, 2015, 03:10:33 pm
Looking good mate!
What the Iron or the box??

thats quite some soldering iron!? whats the extra box. Mines just a bog standard one and I'm rubbish at soldering lol.
Its much easier to solder with a decent Iron. Also i've been told the solder makes a big difference as well. I've done a bit of testing the joints seem much cleaner. Solder melts instantly when you touch it with the iron. Not bad for £45. My old iron was 30w this is 60w with temperature control.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 16, 2015, 05:29:24 pm
Mounted the amps and sh*t today. Not to happy with the placement of everything but i've had enough now so it will have to do.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150216_181143_resized.jpg&hash=3580c4ce75289524f3d8f01a7b97396f7eb80eef)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 17, 2015, 05:58:33 pm
Can't believe how much time i'm spending on this  :stupid:

Run remote from fusebox set up relay and powered everything up.

Installed the other HSK in the passenger door.

Still not happy with the placement of everything.  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150217_175855_resized.jpg&hash=feaaec7f3934665ea2e62a6c1fe5774239b78470)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on February 17, 2015, 11:02:58 pm
For me the placement looks great! :grin:

How did you find the sound with both sides fitted? :smiley:

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 18, 2015, 12:43:47 am
For me the placement looks great! :grin:

How did you find the sound with both sides fitted? :smiley:


I decided as all i needed to do was plug in a couple of wires i would get it all up and running. Easy i thought.

Not so I think the LC6I i bought off eBay is fooked. The channel for the sub should be automatic when it has no signal it should take the signal from the main channel. This did not work.

So i thought as i have cut and run the rear speaker wires to the boot i could use this for the sub. But as i've cut the rear wires the HU no longer sees the rear speakers so i have no fader.

Fixed this with VAGCOM changing option to SoundSystem installed. But now its sending out a Low level output. Surely this cant be run through a line out converter??

Anyway bridged the amp to the fronts (180 W RMS) not really tested it as the kids were asleep.  :sad1:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 20, 2015, 07:49:16 pm
Wiring on hold awaiting more bits and bobs.

Added a bit of perspex and test cut some vinyl wrap.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150220_200326_resized.jpg&hash=7167801599ba828fb9689562b709198d533b699c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150220_200356_resized.jpg&hash=9b3d74aea0f8a6e9421445bd014a5624a31f40fb)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on February 20, 2015, 09:37:58 pm
Sorry to know that your LC isn't working properly. Can you still return it and get your money back?

Can you consider getting a LC Audison Bit Ten? It seems it's what can improve a lot your sound quality, for what I read. I'm too ignorant about this to be any helpful. :sad1:

I wish I could do half of what you've done so far. I do like to work with tools but I'd need some guidance for the 1st times. :smiley:

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on February 20, 2015, 10:13:06 pm
Sorry to know that your LC isn't working properly. Can you still return it and get your money back?

Can you consider getting a LC Audison Bit Ten? It seems it's what can improve a lot your sound quality, for what I read. I'm too ignorant about this to be any helpful. :sad1:

I wish I could do half of what you've done so far. I do like to work with tools but I'd need some guidance for the 1st times. :smiley:


Bought it off ebay second hand. I will have a look at the bit ten. I think the main problem is that i have no rear speaker signal unless i change the settings with vagcom. Then i am sending low level inputs to the LOC which is wrong.

I will look at the bit 10.

Just get stuck in mate. Watch a lot of youtube and learn as you go along. Just bought a welder cant wait.  :drool:

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 02, 2015, 11:05:11 pm
Not making much progress with this boot build.
Fans are in (not wired up yet).
Added quick connectors to the power/speaker wires.
Wrapped the base with some scraps of vinyl.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150302_234127_resized.jpg&hash=2df5f7434d34c87f3aff23e08cc5f2f0c6ab1c9b)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 04, 2015, 09:34:46 pm
Still working on the boot build.
Tried my best to tidy the wires.
Cut the top layer of wood to cover the perspex below.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbi_01.jpg&hash=96c088166d2e8065391d15ed72534c70b1e97e90)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbi_02.jpg&hash=0e650e2f4749df6e2ec3b591ae44a551f41f56b0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbi_03.jpg&hash=4cbfdf577fdc874c31b390474887b62c8a465ce5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbi_04.jpg&hash=008616f29219c1c4e017fa3101d7b202ffaae9b3)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on March 05, 2015, 01:40:55 am
I like it. Congrats on a great job.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 07, 2015, 11:23:07 pm
Started to make the top look pretty. f*cked up the wrapping of one of the corners. Must resist ripping it off and redoing it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FNT001.jpg&hash=079487a76df0ec14950f15fc8ae5459e497d80c2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FNT002.jpg&hash=921a771c7d931a08fc2d01a3a4a4e6b0cc333f95)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FNT003.jpg&hash=6242d757b08d04d4cda8490e43b3c09c7d4a4978)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FNT004.jpg&hash=442f773b48abf1f0f22f3b780016491a7b0c3255)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 10, 2015, 06:03:09 pm
Pushing on. Really had enough now. Cutting a circle in perspex is an absolute PITA.

Got the thermostat in. 21 deg lol.
Started messing with some lighting. Will need a lot more LED strips by the looks of it.
Still need to stick the three layers of the false floor together can see this being a nightmare as its a very tight fit.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fth-02.jpg&hash=ffd7915cbd2385636ee22047dfe7124707dbab0e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fth-03.jpg&hash=dc0df30383fb737b2afead2fb1595f5bdb1ff269)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fth-04.jpg&hash=9dd185d1e5fac7b0455c8fea543abe1130c8d4f4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fth-01.jpg&hash=f7a9b71696aa7be269576ea9244e8eb4e355421a)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: prp74 on March 10, 2015, 09:58:40 pm
Really good job you have done  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 10, 2015, 11:27:57 pm
Thanks mate. I think i've gone a bit OTT with this. Will make me smile when i put the shopping in the boot. It sounds pretty good too. Wish i had gone with a better sub though.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on March 11, 2015, 12:00:34 am
I love your work dazza and admire your OTTness. :grin:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 18, 2015, 06:33:07 pm
A little more progress doubt i will ever finish this.

LED's are in. Added a switch for the LED's.

You can see in the bottom pic i made an insert to cover the perspex. Sorry no pics my flash died.

Still need to recut the perspex piece. I'm going to buy more vinyl and re trim everything  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbbb_01.jpg&hash=4f7e01725e9676d7f4b87beb4a8fd1d5d867aa9b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbbb_02.jpg&hash=01dec6c603306a496e262c0535f98e80386631cc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fbbb_03.jpg&hash=93d24f2197cfb3cb44814ee0cbc651651ed4d9f8)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on March 18, 2015, 06:36:03 pm
Stunning mate! :congrats:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 18, 2015, 07:11:15 pm
Thanks mate.

Its a pity i've ripped the vinyl in a couple of places. Was going to fill it in with a permanent marker but due to my OCD will have to re-trim it.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 25, 2015, 06:16:17 pm
Shopping keeps ending up in the sub  :sad1: so started work on a grill.

Made myself a little router table which really helped.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150325_164841_resized.jpg&hash=1ab5f18f8af4e0b5a5a9787a06320c35409f2f77)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150325_164857_resized.jpg&hash=c55e32d8e25296efbe7b64cf9c181d8f91ae57c5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150325_185739_resized.jpg&hash=bcf381797d7875e4845ae1384e3b6ce7d31edd0b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150325_191144_resized.jpg&hash=884dc475c46a7f0475131a60fe61fc19e85083c6)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 26, 2015, 02:09:28 pm
Covered the grill. Not sure on this. Maybe i should have used thinner wood or a black material??

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fsg_01.jpg&hash=8de81b5e772a4e58ca54f436c517492f46a2d4de)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fsg_02.jpg&hash=002633b8fa24e031e690f289b7bfbb592cabd54c)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 19, 2015, 07:59:01 pm
Had the airbag light on for a few months. The kids often kick the connectors but VCDS clears it up. This time it kept coming back.

Had a fiddle about with the connectors under the passenger seat. Before i got the soldering iron out i decided to pull the centre vent and as i suspected i did not reconnect the light for the passenger side airbag. Muppet!  :stupid:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 30, 2015, 10:56:59 am
The drivers side (LHD) inner CV boot has been ripped for ages. For some reason just kept putting it off. Having already changed both outer CV boots this should be an easy one.

Took about 40 mins to get the drive shaft out most of this time was putting the car on axle stands and getting the centre cap out of the wheel without damaging it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150430_112857_resized.jpg&hash=20747daaf43dfc296551d6dff907ca498de95b01)

Probably not the recommended way to get the 6 bolts holding it on to the gear box but it worked.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150430_113055_resized.jpg&hash=1747e163bcad743a398427caefc5fa78d9b5969b)

Think the stealers have given me the wrong boot 1K0 498 201 D???

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150430_113525_resized.jpg&hash=ea9d03357dd9e3dbde96d24d4d52b9cc0a73f7f4)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 30, 2015, 08:49:48 pm
After another trip to the stealers got the correct boot kit. Unlike the outer joint i couldn't manage to get the bearings out of the cage so couldn't clean it 100% did the best i could and got it all back together.

It was not as straight forward as i thought. I struggled getting the 6 bolts into the gearbox. Two bolts got to 70nm but were not applying pressure to the drive shaft so i ended up using two of the old bolts.
I think the new cap at the end of the shaft may have been catching the bolts although i put the bolts in the drive shaft to make sure everything lined up ok.

In one year i've now changed 3 of the 4 boots knowing my luck the other one will go now.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150430_164035_resized.jpg&hash=18fd283dac80b1b15ab63837d69dd0bf7d5cfc33)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 08, 2015, 04:58:26 pm
Changed the valve cover gasket today. Hopefully i've done a better job than last time.  :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150508_113855_resized.jpg&hash=6be866c360e6cb27add20fda3ac30d496123e9d2)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on May 09, 2015, 10:35:13 am
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 15, 2015, 05:29:29 pm
Started my major service yesterday.

Finally a DIY that i didn't balls up after having to refit the rocker cover 3 times i was very unmotivated.

Fitted a new oil pickup pipe.
Magnetic sump plug.
Topped up with Nano Drive 5W40.

Will switch the cam follower tomorrow.

Next week i will start on the cambelt, water pump, Main stat and 2 inline stats  :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150514_160818_resized.jpg&hash=4e3cfe19c5c604ed5512dd4831803e0f577ad5b7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150515_125324_resized.jpg&hash=aafa7ace8b7155ed02c66c5b3d350209a3ec9916)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150515_133853_resized.jpg&hash=9680e6570f4a2efaa407b7395999b95e36f7e74c)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on May 15, 2015, 08:55:46 pm
Good job there!  :congrats:

The oil pickup pipe was a bit clogged. I have no idea how they normally look like... :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 15, 2015, 10:22:05 pm
TBH don't think it needed doing i really thought it would be worse than this.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 20, 2015, 08:38:43 pm
Cam belt, main stat and inline stat changed.

More info here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97385

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150520_173438_resized.jpg&hash=901b74212f464f26797d662b8f897843fb7bf637)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150520_173503_resized.jpg&hash=0c02df6e3fb1f7cded80b49809ffc555a6587d10)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150520_173512_resized.jpg&hash=d8814ec4e3f9d216b8aa8a9e77442641d74f37fc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150520_211009_resized.jpg&hash=8e9e9e6b301a88516c23ce382240adbd6ba0878f)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 21, 2015, 01:41:51 pm
I've mentioned dr color chip before. Seeing as i put a couple of nice chips in my wing when doing the cam belt.

Thought i would share.

The Road Rash Paint Chip Repair Kit includes:
1oz bottle of OEM match paint
4oz of SealAct blending solution
1 ultra paint brush
2 microbrushes
1 microfiber towel
1 nitrile glove
1 white blending cloth
1 instruction sheet

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fchip043.jpg&hash=3f5b457ebd9a1f302a05ec05280755a96546fd96)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150521_125015_resized.jpg&hash=366057451a60fe53abe0d70cc962d4d69767db6b)

The chip.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fchip001.jpg&hash=65d4e35b06f733c22786c9e350fca5206df955d4)

I gave the panel a wipe with quick detailer then cleaned out the chip with an alcohol wipe.

I know it wont be perfect my goal here was to get the chip filled and flush with the rest of the paint. The last owner of my car was a blober the touch ups he has done look sh*t.

I used the blob, smear and level technic as per the instructions.

See gif below.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fchip.gif&hash=6bb882f4692d2d6cbf49b20b20e3855acf2d5b05)

The finished result. The chip is pretty level. Once its dry i will try blending it a bit with the orbital polisher.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fchip041.jpg&hash=f8a6c1e8e16c50ac62ad12cf38b844923b8223fe)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fchip042.jpg&hash=c95040dfb4fdbd8af512280d3dce33457c2c42ae)

Will have a go at the other chip later.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150521_124601_resized.jpg&hash=715612d13dac8182bb28cd64bff81b6cf22853c3)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 23, 2015, 11:35:13 am
Finished the service today changed the cam follower, cabin filter removed the revo intake and put the stock box back on.

Cam follower at 5000km.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150523_122440_resized.jpg&hash=4cd44d9020af822e57e503584fb0bfcfad7d4c4b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150523_122457_resized.jpg&hash=bbb6d596ab33a21108ff2e7ce6d5fa8e20e9882c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150523_122422_resized.jpg&hash=12d9d6a200fd2b6fa166b52e2310ecd445003389)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 23, 2015, 05:59:42 pm
Fitted the LED puddle lights i got from @Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) It was a tight fit not much room for the wire and connector. The connection is not great i had to bend the pins and clean the connectors. I may cut the connector off the lights and splice/solder them in??
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on May 23, 2015, 10:22:52 pm
Fitted the LED puddle lights i got from @Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) It was a tight fit not much room for the wire and connector. The connection is not great i had to bend the pins and clean the connectors. I may cut the connector off the lights and splice/solder them in??
Yeah, told you about the tight fit. These closed puddle lights from Bold Sport are harder to fit. I was able to push the wire to the available space and push the light into its place, while making sure it worked well. Once well fitted you won't have to worry anymore.  :wink:

I have open puddle lights from Aliexpress on my GT Sport that were much easier to fit, but I guess won't be so resistant to water/rain.

A bit more patience and you'll fit them to work well, I'm sure.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on May 24, 2015, 03:03:23 pm
Fitted the LED puddle lights i got from @Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) It was a tight fit not much room for the wire and connector. The connection is not great i had to bend the pins and clean the connectors. I may cut the connector off the lights and splice/solder them in??
Yeah, told you about the tight fit. These closed puddle lights from Bold Sport are harder to fit. I was able to push the wire to the available space and push the light into its place, while making sure it worked well. Once well fitted you won't have to worry anymore.  :wink:

I have open puddle lights from Aliexpress on my GT Sport that were much easier to fit, but I guess won't be so resistant to water/rain.

A bit more patience and you'll fit them to work well, I'm sure.  :smiley:
They seem to be working ok. Much brighter than the standard ones.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on May 24, 2015, 04:27:52 pm
If they stop working as they should, just tell me. They're still on their warranty period. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 03, 2015, 03:48:12 pm
Spent the best part of a week polishing the car. It's a bit better than last time.

Once i got her out in the sun. I noticed a few areas where i didn't buff off the sealant properly.

Pity i cant take a good photo.

Don't think my bumper is straight.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fpol001.jpg&hash=9a85b24f505dcdf2933d3e3911fc5bdad89a26bc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fpol002.jpg&hash=b7d20c5e5e6ac5a896c674774c92a0efa9a17159)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fpol003.jpg&hash=81f8be30df8c0e2c2450bdf07838dd1eec6a83d9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fpol004.jpg&hash=e5748f4ccfbca4fd07458e3dd5cd15c2495a2ee6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fpol005.jpg&hash=3afd148eae9eb5053bc1b9a6818fb76f536c744d)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on June 03, 2015, 04:09:03 pm
Looks great! Just like new! :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on June 03, 2015, 04:13:16 pm
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 03, 2015, 04:21:02 pm
Thanks guys how do i go about getting the bumper straight??
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 03, 2015, 04:28:05 pm
I did a really good job on the roof 99% perfect the rest not so much. Think the drivers door has been resprayed as getting paint on the pad so didn't hit this with any hard pads or polish just a finishing pad.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on June 03, 2015, 07:13:29 pm
Thanks guys how do i go about getting the bumper straight??
Not sure what you mean about the bumper not being straight. You might try to release the bolts and retorque them with the bumper in the correct position with the help of someone else.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 03, 2015, 08:01:07 pm
look at the gap on the left compared to the right.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7272.jpg&hash=655466bb0a9183613221a3d7c32da457a4788ffd)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on June 03, 2015, 08:08:23 pm
Yeah, you might want to try to partially remove the bumper and then refit it properly. Something is out of its place in the left side. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 12, 2015, 01:26:59 pm
Not much to report lately. Car is running better than ever hopefully i will have a couple of thousand kilometres without something breaking.

The Koonlung K1S arrived today. Will be getting this installed next week. It seems to be a good quality kit.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150612_141701_resized.jpg&hash=1050befc9b593f223b97a3f956981a8fa2ba380d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150612_141246_resized.jpg&hash=5e84b6113f2695bf43760da1afd1fd84bcbf43c0)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: olethalb on June 12, 2015, 01:41:58 pm
regards bumper allignment, maybe trick of the light but looks like headlight too. if it is, it's probably slam panel mis alligned, you may need to adjust left and right to get it sitting evenly.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 12, 2015, 01:54:35 pm
regards bumper allignment, maybe trick of the light but looks like headlight too. if it is, it's probably slam panel mis alligned, you may need to adjust left and right to get it sitting evenly.
Don't get me started u know i have OCD.  :signLOL: There is a bigger gap between the bonnet and light on the left had side. But the bonnet also sits fractionally higher on the left.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: olethalb on June 12, 2015, 03:06:52 pm
i'm a little OCD too, if it is slam it's easy adjusted and bonnet will just be the rubbers in the front corners need turning in/out to suit  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 12, 2015, 03:14:17 pm
i'm a little OCD too, if it is slam it's easy adjusted and bonnet will just be the rubbers in the front corners need turning in/out to suit  :happy2:
Does the bumper have to come off to adjust the slam panel?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: olethalb on June 12, 2015, 03:19:34 pm
shouldn't for this as long as it's a simple case of back / forward allignment, the slam is bolted on at each side above the headlights, the bolt holes are enlarged so allows you a little wiggle room, just loosen them off - pull / push the direction you want it, nip up bolts while holding and see how it looks. as i say it may be a case of left out and right in a little to get it sat evenly but i'm sure you'll see when you do it.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 12, 2015, 03:36:52 pm
Thanks mate will add it to my todo list.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 15, 2015, 05:52:21 pm
Started installing the cameras today. Damaged the rear camera connector getting it through the cable grommet thing. Rear camera not working.  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150615_144459_resized.jpg&hash=cc3c1d26d118f7b9a83cf152bdc30c510e74c33a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150615_184424_resized.jpg&hash=9ff193192dce484a9b74510e372363937de70cb7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150615_152728_resized.jpg&hash=33f1c497a78556ac2743214a64abb9f676401a75)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on June 15, 2015, 06:44:31 pm
Sucks for the damaged cable. The cameras look great. Stealthy enough. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 15, 2015, 07:01:40 pm
Sucks for the damaged cable. The cameras look great. Stealthy enough. :smiley:
My fault lost my temper. Will get the soldering iron out later.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 16, 2015, 02:09:17 pm
The camera is in, i installed the GPS receiver i did not install the button to lock the current file. Its a pity i don't have a spare button next to the esp. I have ordered a new rear camera (£30  :sick: ) as i could not fix the one i broke.

Some video below. I'm getting some refection so maybe i need to adjust the angle? This file is massive i had to run it through handbrake or it would not play in the browser (the link would auto download) this made the file 80mb bigger i also maxed out the audio gain. I need to change the speed to Km and set a max limit maybe 20km??

http://daz.co/video/20150616-1611_CAM1_0009.mp4

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150616_140655_resized.jpg&hash=edbaee5e014a2a72af5bf8b0f1cdef9d44ec0450)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on June 16, 2015, 03:24:46 pm
Bloody tourists!!!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 16, 2015, 03:28:23 pm
Bloody tourists!!!  :signLOL:
Tell me about it. They don't know that no one stops at zebra crossings.

I think the quality is ok?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on June 16, 2015, 03:33:33 pm
Looks great to me.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 18, 2015, 02:13:21 pm
Installed the battery guard today. Way to many wires in my boot maybe the fans, thermostat and LED's are a bit much.

Think the battery guard is a bit pointless its set to cut the power at 12.1v seems to be hitting this very quickly only giving a few minutes of extra power to the camera before the camera switches to the internal battery.

There are some dashcams with buffered motion detection maybe this would have been a better option.

The leather vinyl is coming unstuck so the boot looks a real mess.  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150618_145941_resized.jpg&hash=7a6fb7890bcbb15fd7c8ec6ca9d67f70c1ab2264)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 18, 2015, 07:46:39 pm
I think the line out converter has been draining the battery as it has signal sensing there is no way to switch it off so i've wired it to the ignition. Got about 4 hours recording time today while parked up and it hadn't switched to the camera battery yet. I will give the battery a good charge. I will increase the cut off to 12.2V and see how it goes. I will manually switch the camera off when in the garage to stop draining/recharging the battery too often.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 21, 2015, 06:35:31 pm
Went to a local shopping centre today. Had the front camera set to motion detect. Its not too good when people walk past they get about half way across the windshield before it starts recording. Seems to pick up the cars ok. Didn't pick up anything interesting apart from the audi squeezing into a spot i would avoid.

[vid]http://daz.co/video/20150621-1559_CAM1_0355.mp4.joined.mp4[/vid]

Getting a lot of reflection from the dash.

[vid]http://daz.co/video/20150621-1641_CAM1_0393.mp4[/vid]
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on June 21, 2015, 06:50:32 pm
Good quality image! :drinking:

Not sure if you can avoid the windshield reflection, though. :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: USBulldog on June 22, 2015, 07:12:40 am
That's the reflection i'm getting from mine. I've been reliable informed it's because there is "too much sky" in the shot. I have adjusted mine but have yet to review some footage.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 22, 2015, 01:23:23 pm
That's the reflection i'm getting from mine. I've been reliable informed it's because there is "too much sky" in the shot. I have adjusted mine but have yet to review some footage.
Thanks mate will have a play around with it. I think u can also fit a filter but u have to remove it at night.

Got the rear camera in. Some video below. The time stamps have be cropped but u can get the gist of it. Quality lowered slightly as i reduced the size.

[vid]http://daz.co/video/dualcam.mp4[/vid]
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 24, 2015, 03:50:36 pm
Quick wash today had to resort to the coin op as there is never any parking outside my house in summer.

The paint looks good from a distance don't think i will ever be happy with is close up in this sun.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150624_161956_resized_copy.jpg&hash=66c95fad1754bc552a9a0dc2ff5620374611491c)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on June 24, 2015, 11:51:06 pm
Looks clean mate!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dnr1g on June 26, 2015, 01:50:17 am
Looking good, Dazza! Greetings from another Tornado Red GTI owner in the Barcelona area.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 26, 2015, 03:14:14 pm
Looking good, Dazza! Greetings from another Tornado Red GTI owner in the Barcelona area.
Thanks mate about time we got another local member, I tried a Spanish forum but its dead.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 05, 2015, 02:15:22 pm
Went to a local GTI meet today. Less than 10 cars there but it was nice to see some fellow GTI enthusiasts.
I was surprised all the cars were pretty stock apart from the odd remap.

Things were ok until the Cupra 280 stole my thunder.   :drool:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150705_132031_resized.jpg&hash=4e281dc94b9cdfc877b037a28e3ad79960a55b27)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150705_132101_resized.jpg&hash=5d5ca0e5d4aed8308ccccf5b0a4ef11e92e8d277)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150705_132112_resized.jpg&hash=0108b31cc0515103b67b76ea1fb5f8d9e77e5145)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150705_132123_resized.jpg&hash=5d6d6f5ca9798e16e5a89684546c261a485057c8)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Pesky jones on July 09, 2015, 11:41:18 pm
Car looks very nice. How do you get the bumpers and Side skirts looking so nice?! Mine are a horrible dull grey
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 09, 2015, 11:48:00 pm
Thanks mate!

I use Dodo Juice Supernatural Tyre Dressing.
Maybe the detailing gurus can recommend something even better.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt42%2FDMH-01%2FDodoJuiceTyreDressing800x600.jpg&hash=fe07540e821de4f677fe0378cc34d5ab0a89661f)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 10, 2015, 10:46:38 am
Started back on the boot build yesterday.
Wired up the thermostat sensor have no idea what temp to switch the fans on and off? Not seen the temp go above 30º yet.

Contacted a company in the UK to see if they can cut the perspex for me as i was not happy with the circle edge when i did it my self.

The leatherette has all come unstuck any thought on a better material/glue to use?

I dread the day i get a flat the false floor is a perfect fit so i cannot get it out unless i lower the rear seats slightly easier said than done when the kids isofix seats are in the car.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 14, 2015, 09:06:18 pm
Fitted a new (second hand) HPFP today.

Also some led interior lights from bold sport the kit arrived within a week. Only problem there is one bulb missing i think some mk5's only have two bulbs in the front?

Did a log just to check all is ok.

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on July 14, 2015, 09:16:58 pm
Yeah, newer mk5's only have 2 bulbs (both my Golfs).

Your engine is now running well. :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 14, 2015, 09:38:14 pm
Yeah, newer mk5's only have 2 bulbs (both my Golfs).

Your engine is now running well. :happy2:
Seems to be running nice now thanks mate.

I will order another bulb.

I also need a bulb holder for one of the map lights. If anyone knows the part number.

Also noticed glove box light not working so will have to remove the glove box and check the switch.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150714_223440_resized.jpg&hash=ffbee6df4d4656bd0cfccebde44d07a483e0848c)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 14, 2015, 09:55:21 pm
Is this hole behind the glove box supposed to have the switch for the glovebox light??  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150714_224957_resized.jpg&hash=bcba4ebe467df20a06e7c2768d62277c8406dd5d)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 15, 2015, 01:32:42 pm
Led door warning lights are in. Simple once i found out what pins to use.

Pin 1 Positive. Sliced ground on to pin 4. No slicing needed on the passenger side again used pins 1 and 4.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150715_141715_resized.jpg&hash=060f315b5a6c3ded28779b1c6074aec0e0acb380)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Mattwoodison on July 15, 2015, 08:36:04 pm
Where did you feed the wire from the battery to the amp thru the engine bay? I've done them before but can't find an easy way thru...?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 16, 2015, 08:23:26 am
Where did you feed the wire from the battery to the amp thru the engine bay? I've done them before but can't find an easy way thru...?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have DSG so there is a hole where the clutch would be.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: doylebros on July 16, 2015, 06:58:01 pm
Yeah, newer mk5's only have 2 bulbs (both my Golfs).

Your engine is now running well. :happy2:
Seems to be running nice now thanks mate.

I will order another bulb.

I also need a bulb holder for one of the map lights. If anyone knows the part number.

Also noticed glove box light not working so will have to remove the glove box and check the switch.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150714_223440_resized.jpg&hash=ffbee6df4d4656bd0cfccebde44d07a483e0848c)

Does this help for the bulb holder Dazza http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=9&grf=094700420&bf=94705&hgug=947&ug=47&parent_id=2363557
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on July 16, 2015, 07:43:49 pm
Does this help for the bulb holder Dazza http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=9&grf=094700420&bf=94705&hgug=947&ug=47&parent_id=2363557

Thanks mate i got one of them today. Just waiting on the glove light switch.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on July 17, 2015, 11:13:35 am
Thanks mate!

I use Dodo Juice Supernatural Tyre Dressing.
Maybe the detailing gurus can recommend something even better.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt42%2FDMH-01%2FDodoJuiceTyreDressing800x600.jpg&hash=fe07540e821de4f677fe0378cc34d5ab0a89661f)

Meguires endurance is good
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Mattwoodison on July 17, 2015, 08:40:48 pm

Where did you feed the wire from the battery to the amp thru the engine bay? I've done them before but can't find an easy way thru...?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have DSG so there is a hole where the clutch would be.

Me too, I'll have a look. If not I'll try behind the glove box


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: TForrest94 on July 18, 2015, 11:19:27 am

Where did you feed the wire from the battery to the amp thru the engine bay? I've done them before but can't find an easy way thru...?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have DSG so there is a hole where the clutch would be.

Me too, I'll have a look. If not I'll try behind the glove box


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Remove the battery and the holder, below that follow the loom to find the grommet in the fire wall, when I did it I cut one of the rubber udders off (you will know when you see them) poke some firm wire through and it will come out quite high up in the passenger footwell (uk cars)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 08, 2015, 11:33:17 pm
Washed the car this morning then got caught in the rain this afternoon  :sad1:

I usually take the beater if there is a chance of rain but its currently parked 2km away from my house due to all the tourists taking my spot :fighting:

Think i may try some hard protection for the paint can anyone recommend anything? Its 30º+ at the moment and dusty.

Did manage to fit the Climair wind deflectors this week. Fooking expensive but i do like them.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150809_001447_resized.jpg&hash=2a5a1d0b43715535278f53cc2546a20acf3d9cbe)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150809_001459_resized.jpg&hash=384dfc5c29fe5a0fa05e5cc09a85d49e08d4d1d9)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 14, 2015, 01:20:52 pm
When installing my interior LED's i noticed the glove box light was not working.

There was no switch on the back of the glove box which was a bit strange.

Took the glovebox out today its been removed before and someone made a complete mess of it. What job would need the glove box removed?

The screw above the ashtray was completely sheared off 2 of the remaining screws were missing a controller that should be secured to the side of the glovebox was just flapping about ( i think it has something to do with the airbag as i says handle with care  :confused:) Also ac pipe for cooling the glovebox was not attached. Should there also be a trim piece that covers the cabin filter??

Installed new switch now working as expected.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_132710_resized.jpg&hash=43d0cbfd806f01ca734a726ad290a15914f10320)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_132755_resized.jpg&hash=0e787fd3d06f69137728c087fb61107eff676818)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_133546_resized.jpg&hash=9ee2bd392088eaad7aa28879a0c206ecfa6da425)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_133554_resized.jpg&hash=1a5fbb75c7aff40b59d1318b07a1f4a7dbad6030)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_133750_resized.jpg&hash=6aef337c2bfe1f89abba99b72c76ec16cf8f89c9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150814_135735_resized.jpg&hash=900d06e59d8d0d367bf76ebd75dc0a845167453b)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Ruggy on August 14, 2015, 01:55:29 pm
Yes there is supposed to be a cover over where the pollen filter goes. Mine was also missing when I bought it in February.  I'd get it replaced before winter comes round because it lets in a massive draft behind the dashboard. The car gets very cold if your driving at decent speeds.

Picked up a replacement at VW, think it was around £12
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 14, 2015, 01:57:46 pm
Yes there is supposed to be a cover over where the pollen filter goes. Mine was also missing when I bought it in February.  I'd get it replaced before winter comes round because it lets in a massive draft behind the dashboard. The car gets very cold if your driving at decent speeds.

Picked up a replacement at VW, think it was around £12
Thanks mate any ideas on the part number?
i can see part number 19 on the pic below but it does not look correct.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.partscats.info%2Fvolkswagen%2Fen%2Fimg%2Fvw%2F409%2F409819200.png&hash=43bd3b6ec10132a22fc56b8af11f0c84ce70a67d)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on August 14, 2015, 02:00:24 pm
What on Earth has someone done to your GTI? :confused:

I think there's a module behind the glove box compartment, other than that I don't know why someone would want to remove it? Just to pass cables it's not really required to remove it...

The cabin filter has a kind of foam cover, fixed by two plastic screws.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Ruggy on August 14, 2015, 02:07:59 pm
It's number 13 that you want. Can't remember the part number though, sorry.
Part 19 is the foam cover that goes above the footwell.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 14, 2015, 02:18:22 pm
It's number 13 that you want. Can't remember the part number though, sorry.
Part 19 is the foam cover that goes above the footwell.
I have the cover that slides in to hold the air filter in place. I need the carpet/foam cover for above the footwell.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Ruggy on August 14, 2015, 02:24:14 pm
Ah right, you just need number 19 then and a couple of number 22 plastic screws to keep it in place.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: marko on August 14, 2015, 02:45:44 pm
That module that was flapping about is an afs module to do with autolevelling on xenon lamps.
Just cable tie it to something.
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 14, 2015, 02:56:04 pm
What on Earth has someone done to your GTI? :confused:

I think there's a module behind the glove box compartment, other than that I don't know why someone would want to remove it? Just to pass cables it's not really required to remove it...

The cabin filter has a kind of foam cover, fixed by two plastic screws.
It was probably the dealers lol.

That module that was flapping about is an afs module to do with autolevelling on xenon lamps.
Just cable tie it to something.
 :happy2:
Thanks mate i cable tied it. Why have handle with care if its for the xenons?? When i was pulling the glove box out i thought i may get an airbag in the face.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: doylebros on August 17, 2015, 10:13:18 pm
Yes there is supposed to be a cover over where the pollen filter goes. Mine was also missing when I bought it in February.  I'd get it replaced before winter comes round because it lets in a massive draft behind the dashboard. The car gets very cold if your driving at decent speeds.

Picked up a replacement at VW, think it was around £12
Thanks mate any ideas on the part number?
i can see part number 19 on the pic below but it does not look correct.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.partscats.info%2Fvolkswagen%2Fen%2Fimg%2Fvw%2F409%2F409819200.png&hash=43bd3b6ec10132a22fc56b8af11f0c84ce70a67d)
The part you're after is item 18 on this drawing I think Dazza
http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=082020409&bf=82021&hgug=820&ug=20&parent_id=2349956
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 17, 2015, 11:37:54 pm
The part you're after is item 18 on this drawing I think Dazza
http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=082020409&bf=82021&hgug=820&ug=20&parent_id=2349956
Thanks mate i ordered one on friday hopefully they will get it this week. Little things like that really annoy me.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 20, 2015, 03:07:04 pm
Picked up the cover yesterday.

Put it in but one of the screw holes did not line up.

Some muppet had put the blower motor in wrong. The locking tab was off by about 90º This also explains why i had a bulging wire sticking below everything else in the foot well.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150820_150416_resized.jpg&hash=1e706ee1f45054637e5011fccd9e04aa3f1c3c78)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150820_154840_resized.jpg&hash=b4ba1482fded161cae60d015bb68d82e39732ecd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150820_155103_resized.jpg&hash=abeffab505ecbbe8a6b31ef8cc0902011f77a126)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150820_155617_resized.jpg&hash=0f61128ca83cb1a149e9467041335833165ad447)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on August 20, 2015, 04:15:19 pm
Glad to see it fixed. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 22, 2015, 01:42:05 pm
More problems  :sad1: just noticed my headliner is sagging must have started recently surely i would have noticed it with my ocd.

Don't think there is a leak maybe the recent road trip where she was parked in direct sunlight for a week and the temps were very high?

What options do i have here?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150822_141611_resized.jpg&hash=5695861bf39e8a137a5aa5a8f26e2764148f4fbf)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150822_141630_resized.jpg&hash=238eb66e573ecf9cad8b803c60582026fefadb84)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on August 22, 2015, 03:28:50 pm
It's a common issue in Golfs here in Portugal, at least. Get it professionally glued. Removing the headliner is easier with 2 persons to avoid kinking it. Some of the best companies here do it for 50-90 €.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 22, 2015, 03:36:52 pm
It's a common issue in Golfs here in Portugal, at least. Get it professionally glued. Removing the headliner is easier with 2 persons to avoid kinking it. Some of the best companies here do it for 50-90 €.
Would they re-glue the original material?

What would a new one cost?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on August 22, 2015, 03:56:13 pm
It's a common issue in Golfs here in Portugal, at least. Get it professionally glued. Removing the headliner is easier with 2 persons to avoid kinking it. Some of the best companies here do it for 50-90 €.
Would they re-glue the original material?

What would a new one cost?
Not sure if they re-glue the original or an almost identical fabric. It looks good. :smiley:

@Golf_GT_TDI (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10587) fitted a new black headliner in Nov/2014. He should know what's the price from a TPS.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 23, 2015, 06:49:55 pm
I may try retrimming the headliner myself. Worse case senario ocd kicks in and have to buy a new one.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on September 03, 2015, 02:37:51 pm
The airbag warning light has been coming on since i got the car.

Hopefully this will be the last time until the connector under the drivers side starts playing up.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150903_141124_resized.jpg&hash=bcece59aeeb342ff558ba543ff59498be3118047)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150903_142627_resized.jpg&hash=e733e5a9216c3aead57df44183a242f8a2582130)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daz.co%2Fimages%2F20150903_143302_resized.jpg&hash=364b9f2abe989ba8303db4cb8337a6d453ff3a4e)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 09, 2015, 09:19:59 am
Trying to get my boot build finished the leatherette keeps failing tried a number of different glues but it still fails.

Any ideas on what material i can use?

I've ordered a pre cut scratch resistant perspex as i failed at cutting the hole for the sub.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151009_101053_resized.jpg&hash=32c8c130ad5a0e7e375e1bfd0e221324233c7b4d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151009_101100_resized.jpg&hash=41955652f81fca46ae1c39b3943dbc98c20e91da)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 20, 2015, 11:10:15 am
Installed Subframe Bolts and Shims today. An easy job made difficult by using axle stands.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151020_104900_resized.jpg&hash=a90a7812169acd287df4a5dcba57621a206556a2)

I was expecting the thin bolts that snap under impact but found this. (probably wasting my time again).

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151020_104910_resized.jpg&hash=8fbaa9781ae7d88c684f5d3271e3fc3a79c1891d)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on October 20, 2015, 11:19:54 am
Yeah, I got the subframe bolts and shims for my GT Sport that I got fitted while fitting the SALK. I also had the thicker bolts, like the ones from the Passat. The only upgrade was the shims, really. At least the parts weren't too expensive but I guess you had more trouble fitting them than the mechanic who did mine, since he had a pit to do the work. :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 20, 2015, 12:03:26 pm
My fault didn't have the axle stands high enough so space was tight. Took about half an hour so not to bad.

Now i need to solve the rattling when idling in drive.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Andy on October 20, 2015, 01:00:00 pm
Nice goin Dazza..can you sent you're sunny weather other here..We are expecting snow  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 20, 2015, 01:10:20 pm
Nice goin Dazza..can you sent you're sunny weather other here..We are expecting snow  :signLOL:
Snow  :drool:

Raining today mate  :sad1:
Its getting impossible to convince my wife we should use the beater when it's raining.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 20, 2015, 02:11:40 pm
I usually have a creaking noise from the right when going up my drive with full left lock.

Probably jumping the gun but so far since changing the bolts i've not had this.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141125_112745_resized.jpg&hash=5ad247239b6f0102c8011a332801710890d31f6b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20141125_112758_resized.jpg&hash=7965ab46f05a509ca2cecb491d7a74e4fae93006)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2015, 11:19:53 pm
Having one of those days today.

Parked the golf on the street as i was changing the thermostat on the beater.

f*cked one of the thermostat housing threads so had to buy a taping kit.

Finally finished a little while ago and notice this.

It could have been from earlier when i parked in town but surely i would have noticed.

To rub salt in the wound. My cameras stopped recording today at 11am :(

I really hope this was not one of my neighbours.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151128_000305_resized.jpg&hash=8029984d2a2ba4d185901c46030c725c96089532)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151128_000250_resized.jpg&hash=be04cb4cdb828d30c64e2d63d591807c6cdd9dd4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151128_000247_resized.jpg&hash=ecd508cebb2c5ae201dc163b2cb1bce1f38aaad2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151128_000218_resized.jpg&hash=f364e9eb952724baf59dc2b9644af2a4004e9fe2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151128_000213_resized.jpg&hash=85c929bdb508f22ba2c52c071fac46b7dd9cbe1f)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on November 28, 2015, 12:14:57 am
Sorry for that paint damage. :(
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: BigA91 on November 28, 2015, 12:30:36 pm
How did that happen?

I'm always inspecting my car before I get in it lol. I just gotta make sure there's no scratches or dents :ashamed:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 28, 2015, 03:09:39 pm
 
How did that happen?

I'm always inspecting my car before I get in it lol. I just gotta make sure there's no scratches or dents :ashamed:
Think one of the neighbours did it. I hardly ever park in the street as 99% of the cars in my street have been keyed. Yesterday i was working on my other car until 11 pm giving some c*nt the opportunity to do this.

It cant be that bad my wife couldn't even find it  :stupid:
Hopefully it will polish out.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: BigA91 on November 28, 2015, 06:42:55 pm
How did that happen?

I'm always inspecting my car before I get in it lol. I just gotta make sure there's no scratches or dents :ashamed:
Think one of the neighbours did it. I hardly ever park in the street as 99% of the cars in my street have been keyed. Yesterday i was working on my other car until 11 pm giving some c*nt the opportunity to do this.

It cant be that bad my wife couldn't even find it  :stupid:
Hopefully it will polish out.

Jealous bastar**!

I hate washing my own car because it hurts when you discover scratches and things lol.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 28, 2015, 06:46:23 pm

Jealous bastar**!

I hate washing my own car because it hurts when you discover scratches and things lol.
The cars looking bad not cleaned it for over a month. I don't want to get the polisher out as it looks more of a target when its the cleanest car in town.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Scottymon on November 28, 2015, 07:00:25 pm
I gave mine a bath recently, really has been about 2/3 months without a wash... soon as I finished drying it, we had torential rain, lol!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 28, 2015, 07:12:57 pm
I gave mine a bath recently, really has been about 2/3 months without a wash... soon as I finished drying it, we had torential rain, lol!
I hate it when that happens. It is nice to see some beading though.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 11, 2016, 02:17:05 pm
A few small updates today.

The monster mats arrived, the quality is amazing, switched the round fitting with some oval ones from some old mats think the colour is wrong so may order some more. Thanks to @RBS (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11390) for pointing me in the right direction.

Non slip mat for ashtray also arrived. Not sure on this.

And a bluetooth kit from @Pashka (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5723) Thanks. Any tips for installing this?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7574.CR2.jpg&hash=fa00348916969ef82fed2def4ca1bbf3351a250b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7575.CR2.jpg&hash=9876b3f2f2b460b9f83634acbc5866f10121ce1e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7578.CR2.jpg&hash=2da5d9334f85bc4ab8980e0e4aea875bdb2e784e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7579.CR2.jpg&hash=07f098675bda5232b88d678c48505496470cd286)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2FIMG_7581.CR2.jpg&hash=4a79ac1d9cda82126c58c89bd560603177f9df31)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 11, 2016, 02:41:01 pm
IVe done the BT install if you need any tips.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 11, 2016, 02:43:37 pm
Great looking mats!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 11, 2016, 02:53:31 pm
IVe done the BT install if you need any tips.

Great did you put it under the ashtray? Will get stuck in later.

Cant wait to get the parrot one out. Look at what some cowboy did.  :sick:
Will need a new cup holder cant have that.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160111_154740_resized.jpg&hash=ff18faa09af202f995c6184e2ba1496082055b86)

Great looking mats!  :drinking:
Bargain for €77.50. Considering they don't make them anymore.  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 11, 2016, 03:19:13 pm
I routed the module to under the front seat, but if you can I would locate it behind the radio somewhere.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 11, 2016, 03:24:25 pm
My module is under the passenger seat (right seat, not left). I don't think there's enough room behind the radio.

The mats were a bargain indeed! :drinking:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 11, 2016, 06:32:56 pm
Got the parrot kit out.

Someone has changed the climatronic panel (i suspect as the original seats were heated). They tapped a wire from fuse box to the climatronic panel then the parrot kit. Why would they cut the wire to the climatronic panel??

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160111_181313_resized.jpg&hash=50f6521ac2e104430b3f6646e0d6f564ec2ddf3a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160111_181345_resized.jpg&hash=c846d5c8b0fb2c1391b7f11e4501b9f00b36b16f)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 11, 2016, 07:46:44 pm
I was told it would fit under the ashtray, it probably would if i didn't have the pipe that runs to the rear vents.

So i suppose i will have to chuck it under the wife's seat.

What are the mounting/cover options?

I've seen some with a metal mounting and plastic cover. Others with a foam insert is there a carpet cover for the foam??
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: neiller on January 11, 2016, 08:25:41 pm
You can buy the foam mount it sits in off eBay

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: RBS on January 11, 2016, 11:31:17 pm
Great mats :happy2: :wink:

Yes they are a bargain. Looks A+  and you made me curious  about  the bluetooth kit!!
I'll be interested  in how it works!  Love your thread here! Great learning school!
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 11, 2016, 11:55:38 pm
Great mats :happy2: :wink:

Yes they are a bargain. Looks A+  and you made me curious  about  the bluetooth kit!!
I'll be interested  in how it works!  Love your thread here! Great learning school!
Thanks mate. I'm always looking for the next thing to fix. I may attempt a valve cleaning later in the year for her 11th birthday.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 01:51:51 pm
The bluetooth kit is in. I've enabled telephone with VCDS what else do i have to do?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 02:00:51 pm
Thats it i think
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 02:19:01 pm
If you don't have any errors when scanning the BT module, it should be fine and work well. :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 02:57:43 pm
Not working. When i get phone option on the radio. But when i go to phone on the MFD it flicks to the next screen. Could it be something to do with Polar Fis?

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 03:10:00 pm
Did you enable the phone emulation on the Polar FIS?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 04:49:17 pm
 :ashamed:

Had a bit of a nightmare with the polar fis only put it back in the car today. I sent it back to polar and they said the cable was faulty and that they replaced the cable. I keep loosing the polar screen.

I've enabled the BT emulator and i now get phone initialising. Does the car have to be on to pair. My battery is flat.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 05:03:23 pm
Well... the radio has to be able to power on
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 05:12:23 pm
Managed to pair the phone with the little bit of power left in the battery. Will charge it overnight and have a play tomorrow.

Think i need a new battery.

How is the streaming set up also thought polar?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 05:21:47 pm
BT audio? Just setup using the Media button on the RNS510 then pressing 'BT'
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 05:35:50 pm
BT audio? Just setup using the Media button on the RNS510 then pressing 'BT'
Thanks mate. Just about to order a new battery. Never heard of the one in there must be a cheapie.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160112_182647_resized.jpg&hash=6bca2c24629a7ea55db237b8cc9173832d3f105b)

Going to get one of these.

http://www.bateriaprofesional.es/es/baterias-de-arranque/48-bateria-varta-e44-77ah-silver-dynamic-780a-12v.html

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 05:41:30 pm
Same one ive got.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 06:33:26 pm
BT audio? Just setup using the Media button on the RNS510 then pressing 'BT'
I have the Bluetooth sign on the media page but its greyed out?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 12, 2016, 06:35:53 pm
Hmm... pass.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 07:05:56 pm
I need the ignition on to make the BT module to work. Only the radio isn't enough. You need the phone sync'd and BT audio enabled in the radio Setup, maybe. I'd have to check again. It worked fine in my GTI, although I'm sure that with Polar BT is easier to work with the BT module and the cluster to configure some options.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 07:13:11 pm
I need the ignition on to make the BT module to work. Only the radio isn't enough. You need the phone sync'd and BT audio enabled in the radio Setup, maybe. I'd have to check again. It worked fine in my GTI, although I'm sure that with Polar BT is easier to work with the BT module and the cluster to configure some options.
Thanks mate so where do i enable the BT audio?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 07:18:50 pm
Check all the options in the Setup menu. Should be in the Media menu.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 08:47:09 pm
I was just being a muppet as usual.  :stupid:

When i play media on the phone the button appears.

Does this unit have voice recognition?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 08:52:42 pm
What parameters should polar fis have? I cant see mis 1,2 etc. Exhaust temp, lambada, and more.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 09:12:15 pm
The voice command of the RNS-510 is better than the voice command of the BT module. My friend who fitted my new BT module (updated the loom and coded it properly) had to disable the BT voice command for the RNS-510 to work instead. Not sure what he had to do for the button in the steering wheel start to command the radio and not the BT module. :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 09:13:25 pm
What parameters should polar fis have? I cant see mis 1,2 etc. Exhaust temp, lambada, and more.
Do you have the Advanced version?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 09:17:35 pm
The voice command of the RNS-510 is better than the voice command of the BT module. My friend who fitted my new BT module (updated the loom and coded it properly) had to disable the BT voice command for the RNS-510 to work instead. Not sure what he had to do for the button in the steering wheel start to command the radio and not the BT module. :confused:
OK will have a gander with vag com.  Can you skip tracks?

Its weird how it hijacks the sim completely so the phone cannot dial. My old blue tooth didn't used to do that.

What parameters should polar fis have? I cant see mis 1,2 etc. Exhaust temp, lambada, and more.
Do you have the Advanced version?
Polar Fis +
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 10:39:23 pm
You bought the premium version. I preferred to get a highline module 7P6 that works well with iphones. It doesn't hijack the sim, it's more like an extension of the phone.

I have no ideas what parameters are available on the PolarFIS+, just the Advanced. I know they're fewer. :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 10:47:06 pm
I'm sure i have the advanced. Does the + have bluetooth, mirror dip on reverse?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 10:58:04 pm
I'm sure i have the advanced. Does the + have bluetooth, mirror dip on reverse?
It is the PF03? Just checked the official site and there's no PolarFIS, just the Advanced and other different modules.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 11:08:07 pm
It is a PF03 but in a black metal case not plastic like on their site. They sent me a custom firmware. I cannot get the box to update so will just leave it. I even sent the box back to them and they said it was fine just the cable was faulty.

They blame the problems on my virtual machine  :stupid:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 12, 2016, 11:20:19 pm
They updated the case to metal some time ago. I know the Ed. 30 has that version.

Can't you update from the site or from the update tool from another computer? It's easier with the module not connected to the CAN gateway. :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 11:24:06 pm
Cant be bothered now. It's not so easy to get in and out. Will get the bluetooth fiished and have a look another day. Its been siting on my desk for 6 months as i was tired of messing with it.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 12, 2016, 11:29:30 pm
Sorry another question. What percentage have people set the fogs to when running as DRL's.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 11:14:53 am
Went and picked these bits up from VW this morning to finish the bluetooth install.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160113_112944_resized.jpg&hash=5979ed497138415d673e5931409fc75c12f5d9bb)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160113_120212_resized.jpg&hash=c63953c765e8e3bd66de2f8bb9cc6c9c09284f3f)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 12:53:05 pm
Fitted a new coil pack harness.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160113_132356.jpg&hash=a95afd71db0c3248c440275ffe56a01634d280ce)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 13, 2016, 12:56:39 pm
Good finishing touches. :happy2:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on January 13, 2016, 12:58:09 pm
Daz.. have you got part numbers for those?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 01:14:28 pm
Daz.. have you got part numbers for those?

Cover 1K0971813C 9B9
Bracket 3C0919935A
Expanding nut N 90946001 * 2
Securing Bolts N 90817003 * 2
Bolts to hold module to bracket N 90667402 * 3

This is what i bought came to €43.50 with coil pack harness.

But the bracket is only secured to the car on one side so its not sitting 100% flush could probably bend the bracket slightly. There is another piece which holds the other side in place but not sure if it will fit our cars. See link below with the other bracket.

https://www.drive2.ru/l/7478347/

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1559&set=1564&ein=2010&f=655&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=0&grf=003556655&bf=03552&hgug=035&ug=35&parent_id=3130901
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 01:34:02 pm
I think the other bracket piece will fit. I have the bolts there to mount it on. Will go and order these bits later.

N 90667402 * 2
N 01508210 * 2
1K0919747

Probably cheaper to get the foam insert but i think this looks better.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 04:39:12 pm
I've managed to switch the bluetooth to handsfree mode rather than premium via the MFD.

Should the premium show track info and have the skip buttons? If so whats the trick to get this working with a Galaxy S5??
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 13, 2016, 04:45:42 pm
The Premium module should show all that info. I have no idea what you need to do to make it happen, mine just did... I remember I had to unselect a coding option to stop making the iphone from playing music whenever I connected it to the BT module.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: RBS on January 13, 2016, 07:09:56 pm
Nice instal!! Didn't know that vw had this :surprised: ! As I mentioned before great thread mate :happy2:
Keep up the fine work :drinking:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 13, 2016, 07:58:42 pm
The Premium module should show all that info. I have no idea what you need to do to make it happen, mine just did... I remember I had to unselect a coding option to stop making the iphone from playing music whenever I connected it to the BT module.
Will try and get hold of a different phone, maybe its down to my Galaxy S5.
Nice instal!! Didn't know that vw had this :surprised: ! As I mentioned before great thread mate :happy2:
Keep up the fine work :drinking:
Thanks mate. Its about time i got some power mods.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 14, 2016, 09:37:10 am
I've enabled voice on the RNS-510. The star button on the radio works but the star button on the wheel just mutes. How do i activate this?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2016, 12:06:32 pm
Fitted the rest of the bluetooth bracket.

IMO get the foam with the carpet cover.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160122_120032_resized.jpg&hash=cacc064c89e2952f6307140d2d533cfbefc5ea15)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 22, 2016, 12:21:23 pm
I've enabled voice on the RNS-510. The star button on the radio works but the star button on the wheel just mutes. How do i activate this?
Have you found how that's done?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2016, 12:30:15 pm
Have you found how that's done?
No mate it still only mutes.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 22, 2016, 12:57:26 pm
I guess I can check my codings and see if it's something you need to code. I'm not sure if the mic wires need to change position or not... :confused:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 22, 2016, 01:01:23 pm
I guess I can check my codings and see if it's something you need to code. I'm not sure if the mic wires need to change position or not... :confused:
Thanks mate, don't bother yourself too much its not a big deal.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on January 24, 2016, 01:48:41 pm
I guess I can check my codings and see if it's something you need to code. I'm not sure if the mic wires need to change position or not... :confused:
Thanks mate, don't bother yourself too much its not a big deal.
I've asked my friend who fitted everything electronic in my Golfs. He told me that you need to deactivate the voice control in the BT module, so it doesn't conflict with the RNS-510 voice control and then activate push-to-talk in the steering wheel module.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on January 24, 2016, 03:01:25 pm
I've asked my friend who fitted everything electronic in my Golfs. He told me that you need to deactivate the voice control in the BT module, so it doesn't conflict with the RNS-510 voice control and then activate push-to-talk in the steering wheel module.  :smiley:
Thanks mate
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on March 07, 2016, 12:15:53 pm
Not done much lately. Annoyed with the vibration i have at idle when in gear. Don't know what to try next the dash is vibrating and i can feel it in the steering wheel.

Noticed the DSG selector cable was touching the heat shield pushed it down slightly with my finger. Think it has stopped the clunk i was getting when selecting reverse.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160303_095750_resized.jpg&hash=18ceed7d75a2764eab28a79767004d717d8cc403)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160303_100131_resized.jpg&hash=373a28e837a4167b2c6aae5950fccf1e490d3295)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 07, 2016, 07:14:22 pm
Had my first CEL today.

Reversed out of the garage noticed the CEL parked her up and took the other car. (wife not happy).

Plugged in VAG cable got error 01 engine not found, looked under the bonnet and the engine was still there  :thinking:

Exited the polar fis screen and managed to read the correct errors. see below

We were in a rush so i may have gone from key off straight to start, Surely this can not cause a CEL?

Thursday,07,April,2016,20:22:42:39050
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64(VirtualBox)
VCDS Version 15.7.4.1 (x64)
Data version: 20160216
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WVWZZZ1KZ6W040972   License Plate:
Mileage: 156130km-97014mi   Repair Order:



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                Address 01: Engine       Labels: 06F-907-115-AXX.clb
Control Module Part Number: 1K0 907 115 A    HW: 1K0 907 115 A
  Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI G00 0070
           Software Coding: 040300031C070160
            Work Shop Code: WSC 30730 572 93111
                      VCID: 2447E4EFE743751E3A-8071
2 Faults Found:

012599 - Intake Manifold Runner Control
               P3137 - 001 - Basic Setting not Completed - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100001
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 0 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 0 /min
                    Load: 0.0 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 64.0∞C
                    Temperature: 54.0∞C
                    Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 11.938 V

001602 - Sensor Reference Voltage A: Circuit
               P0642 - 002 - Low - Intermittent - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 10100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 0 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 0 /min
                    Load: 0.0 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 64.0∞C
                    Temperature: 54.0∞C
                    Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 12.065 V


Readiness: 0010 0000


Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on April 07, 2016, 07:21:38 pm
I'd erase the error and see if it returns. Seems that the RF didn't reset properly before you started the engine.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 07, 2016, 07:23:30 pm
I'd erase the error and see if it returns. Seems that the RF didn't reset properly before you started the engine.
I've cleared the codes its probably the first time i've started like that. Surely women would do that all the time would not expect it to chuck a CEL.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Shoduchi on April 07, 2016, 07:56:03 pm
You can always do a Basic setting to the RF and see if that successfully completes.

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/19593/P3137/012599 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/19593/P3137/012599)

Or check the wiring to those sensors/components:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17026/P0642/001602 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17026/P0642/001602)

Not sure if they can get loose with time... :thinking:

My RF engine can't adjust anything (RFD kit installed), throws an error on VCDS but not a CEL.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on April 07, 2016, 08:47:05 pm
You can always do a Basic setting to the RF and see if that successfully completes.

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/19593/P3137/012599 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/19593/P3137/012599)

Or check the wiring to those sensors/components:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17026/P0642/001602 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17026/P0642/001602)

Not sure if they can get loose with time... :thinking:

My RF engine can't adjust anything (RFD kit installed), throws an error on VCDS but not a CEL.
Thanks mate will keep an eye on it. If it happens again i will get stuck in.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 08, 2016, 02:00:45 pm
Finally did some work on the car today.

Oil, oil filter, air, pollen filter and checked the cam follower.

Dropped one of the rubber bungs from the engine cover on refitting spent one hour looking for it... where could it be  :thinking:

the cam follower is a little better than last year so i put it back in for now.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160608_111632_resized.jpg&hash=0a6f7202780245b2c61223d61de1e625acbde0c8)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on August 20, 2017, 03:30:11 pm
Two years on slapped some carpet in the boot as i may have to put her up for sale.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151009_101053_resized.jpg&hash=32c8c130ad5a0e7e375e1bfd0e221324233c7b4d)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170820_153614_1503236342247_resized.jpg&hash=e24b39a3d2d3a63a8c78e229a5132390996ca605)

Headliner has completely failed the kids got a face full of foam  :signLOL: when we took the car out for her first run in three months.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170820_153653_1503236339904_resized.jpg&hash=31bea84af8ae25f5ffad321d53b0602f1c64f408)

Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on September 03, 2017, 05:41:25 pm
received some headliner samples the texture is different but the colour is not too bad.

Think i will go for the third one from the left.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fheadliner.jpg&hash=af1f6ff944d93088a6b5fa01540c79b71abec30b)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on September 20, 2017, 01:33:06 pm
The first attempt at trimming the headliner was a fail  :sad1:.

Not enough stretch to get it tucked in where the a pillars are.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170920_133515_1505910007264_resized.jpg&hash=9053f9baec63151f5e122234362ac5bfab1561ef)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170920_133444_1505910003354_resized.jpg&hash=76c70d58574504deaf34f74d8b9a7bb8130efb03)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on September 20, 2017, 03:31:33 pm
The first attempt at trimming the headliner was a fail  :sad1:.

Not enough stretch to get it tucked in where the a pillars are.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170920_133515_1505910007264_resized.jpg&hash=9053f9baec63151f5e122234362ac5bfab1561ef)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20170920_133444_1505910003354_resized.jpg&hash=76c70d58574504deaf34f74d8b9a7bb8130efb03)
What adhesive are you using dazza?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on September 20, 2017, 04:59:48 pm
What adhesive are you using dazza?

I used some trim fix high temp spray but thats finished now. Going to use some brush on contact adhesive for the second attempt.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on September 21, 2017, 10:31:45 am
What adhesive are you using dazza?

I used some trim fix high temp spray but thats finished now. Going to use some brush on contact adhesive for the second attempt.
Is the spray not good enough?
I ask because I'd rather have all info before I tackle this
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on September 21, 2017, 11:59:14 am
Is the spray not good enough?
I ask because I'd rather have all info before I tackle this
The spray was fine the material was not stretchy enough.
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on October 11, 2019, 08:55:44 pm
Not been on here in a while. The retrim of the headliner is holding up well considering the car is never parked in the garage these days. But all the door card trim has now failed. Any tips for doing this? I did search  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 05, 2020, 09:21:53 am
As the golf is the wifes daily  :sick: I dont work on it as much as i used to.

But all of the doorcards failed.

I've now re-trimmed them with the material i had left over from doing the headliner.

(https://www.daz.co/images/IMG_20201010_135842.jpg)

(https://www.daz.co/images/IMG_20201010_135911.jpg)

(https://www.daz.co/images/IMG_20201010_165308.jpg)

(https://www.daz.co/images/IMG-20201012-WA0001.jpeg)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2020, 08:03:35 pm
Nice job mate... Hows tricks?
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on November 06, 2020, 08:46:20 am
Nice job mate... Hows tricks?
Cant complain trying to make the best of the crazy world we now live in. Luckily i have a very long list of things around the house to fix which is keeping me busy.

I hope you all are keeping safe and not going too  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 28, 2021, 08:09:55 am
The wife mentioned a knock while braking.

That should be it then  :thinking:  :ashamed:

Is there anything else i should be changing with the lower control arm bushes?

(https://i.postimg.cc/mkSy1Zfq/IMG-20210627-175734.png) (https://postimg.cc/zHVg9rfS)
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: Mekaniko on June 28, 2021, 02:55:25 pm
I'm wondering why you are not upgrading it to leather card doors as it will match the seats.

BTW I'm from Tarragona haha
Title: Re: Dazza's Maintenance Thread
Post by: dazza on June 28, 2021, 07:14:45 pm
I'm wondering why you are not upgrading it to leather card doors as it will match the seats.
The seats are from an audi I always thought i would replace with ED30 seats but as its now the wifes daily it does not matter.

BTW I'm from Tarragona haha
Thats nice to know i thought i was the only one.