Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 08, 2018, 10:14:17 pm
Is it OK if an Irishman joins :D?
So after driving a diesal for the best part of two years I decided last September I needed a performance petrol in my life.
So the 320D M-Sport went on donedeal and I bought a MK4 1.8T Anni to replace it. This was easily my worst decision of my 22 years on this earth as the car turned into the biggest nightmare imaginable. A story in itself which I will not get into.
Cutting my losses, i got rid of it at a loss and saved to buy the latest project.
After much searching, help from alot of friends and viewing countless cars I was contacted by the then owner of this MK5 GTI.
It's an immaculate 2007 Black Magic Pearl example with 138k km's and a full VW service history.
Its got most GTI extras, DSG box and is in very good condition for an 11 year old car.
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All 4 monza's have been recently refurbed to OEM anthracite/diamond cut finish. Unsure if I'll be keeping these but we shall see
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The interior is almost perfect. Save from some minor leather stretching on the drivers seat base, which I will sort out soon
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Looking forward to overhauling the bay once the bad weather ends. Going to get this fully detailed and ready for some tasty new parts.
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Plans for 2018 include lots of performance upgrades. I've decided to make a list of what to expect and to try force myself to achieve them.
R8 Coilpacks
NGK Iridium plugs
Ramair induction kit
GFB DV
Custom stainless steel catback
Visit to TDR for a remap
Full ED30 kit with maxton design splitters/diffusers etc
VW Motorsport wheels
Sticky rubber for trackdays
BC Racing coilovers (if budget allows)
Valeo tails and R32 projectors
Carplay radio
Apologies for the lenghty post. Looking forward to getting 250+hp out of this and doing a few trackdays.
Thanks for reading, more to come!
Post by: delob on January 09, 2018, 10:37:51 am
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Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 09, 2018, 01:21:34 pm
Have been enjoying my first two weeks of GTI ownership. Loving everything about the car, have no faults thus far.
I put a big order in with Awesome GTI last week and the parts arrived today. I had the day off so I decided to make good use of it.
I started with a engine bay tidy and cleanup. I dressed everything and removed as much dirt as I could. All plastics were treated to a coat of Kleenfreaks dressing.
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I then decided I'd tackle the slight hazing on the headlights. First picture trys to show this, but its hard to capture
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And the machine polished outcome
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Whilst at it, I removed the front grilles. The upper and lower ones are original items and the foglight grilles have been replaced. This ment the originals had weathered slightly and looked grey in colour.
So I removed and dressed these but I'll be replacing them soon as I want to get a smoothened grille insert.
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So the parts haul...
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- Ramair oversized induction kit
- GoFastBits Dump Valve Plus
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
- R8 Coilpacks
- Red coilpack wiring harness
Pulled the plugs and coilpacks and replaced with the new items
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And then fitted the induction kit. Very easy install apart from the awkward removal of the jubilee clip holding the factory pipe onto the turbo inlet.
Looks and sounds great. Delighted with it
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So I'm contemplating a Forge PCV delete next and have a cam follower in the post, hopefully to fit this week.
Then do something exhaust related to get a bit more noise and it'll be ready for mapping.
More to come as always!
Post by: GTI DAZ on January 10, 2018, 08:12:10 am
Post by: lukemk5gti on January 10, 2018, 08:19:15 am
I'm from Dublin myself, just looking at the photos and those long eave houses look like the ones on the main road into Killiney?
There's a good group of us in Ireland so far so it's nice to see more like minded enthusiasts!
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 10, 2018, 10:51:52 am
great progress, i got mine about a month ago too so in a similar boat, glad to see your enjoying it as much as i am mine, keep up the good work
Thanks! Yes loving it so far and looking forward to installing more parts and making it my own!
Great work so far!
I'm from Dublin myself, just looking at the photos and those long eave houses look like the ones on the main road into Killiney?
There's a good group of us in Ireland so far so it's nice to see more like minded enthusiasts!
Your not far off! I'm in Foxrock :grin: Yes, there seems to be. I've got great help off mk5 enthusiasts so far, i've appreciated it.
Post by: lukemk5gti on January 10, 2018, 03:48:41 pm
I'm down the road in Dun Laoghaire there...
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 10, 2018, 05:55:43 pm
Bought a the kit in my local VW dealer and fitted it today.
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New on the left, old on the right
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Also fitted LED sidelights and number plate light modules. I know the LED sides look awful with standard halogen headlights, this will change when I buy factory xenon headlights soon.
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I tidied up the engine bay some more and fitted my red coilpack harness cover. Also removed the oil cap extension piece to allow the cap sit flush.
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More coming soon as always...
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 12, 2018, 05:08:06 pm
De-tarred, snowfoamed, hand washed and dried.
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On drying the door shuts, I noticed alot of dirt clogged in behind the wing / wheel arch. I began poking some of this out and it was lodged solid. So i popped off the plastic arch liner and got in with the airline and blew it all out. The area was clogged solid with horrible, wet dirty misery. No wonder MK5 wings are so prone to rust.
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Gave the car a run over with some .50cal detailing filler polish with the machine polisher. Polished the glass too and coated them in sealant. Also sealed the wheels with Auto Finesse Mint Rims.
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The interior got a hoover and a dust and she's ready for another week!
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Post by: OirishGTI on January 14, 2018, 12:39:18 am
How much more noisy is the ram air compared to stock? been looking at a few induction kits but don't want something that's crazy loud
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 15, 2018, 10:52:18 am
Welcome to the forum, from a fellow Irish man!
How much more noisy is the ram air compared to stock? been looking at a few induction kits but don't want something that's crazy loud
Hello and thank you!
It's certainly noticeable, I will say that. If your after a noticeable induction sound, it does provide that, however it is not loud enough that it would annoy. When driving sensibly, it is barely audible.
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 15, 2018, 04:45:24 pm
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Nice and easy to install. Have yet to really drive the car to see if theres a difference, just took it out for a quick spin to make sure all was ok.
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The car's pretty much ready for re-mapping now. Debating wether or not to remove my resonator. I don't want it to droan at motorway speeds but a little extra noise would be nice.
More to come as always
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 17, 2018, 06:13:49 pm
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Post by: majillionaire on January 17, 2018, 09:16:18 pm
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 20, 2018, 09:27:11 pm
Great looking car, it's near identical spec to my own (N.I. here). I bought mine with the resonator removed, loved the noise but eventually got sick of the drone and had a hard time finding a new resonator. So if you go for it, keep it just in case you want it put back on, it's a cheap job either way.
Thank you! Yes, don't know what to do. Just going to leave it as is until I can afford a Milltek catback i think.
Post by: MattMK5 on January 20, 2018, 09:42:44 pm
All the best with it. I'll keep an eye out for update and see what you do with those 18" Detroit's 😉
I'm from Dublin myself.
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 20, 2018, 10:17:38 pm
Car looks great so far
All the best with it. I'll keep an eye out for update and see what you do with those 18" Detroit's 😉
I'm from Dublin myself.
Thank you! Likewise, I'll keep an eye out. I can certainly see myself removing them for some lightweight wheels for track use in the future. If I'll sell them or not is the next question. I'll defo drop you a DM if I decide to sell. Find me a perfect set of VW Motorsport 18's and I may be persuaded :grin: :grin:
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 20, 2018, 10:28:25 pm
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So the standard RCD300 is fairly useless when it comes to in-car entertainment and although the previous owner had installed a bluetooth handsfree kit, it just wasnt up to the standard of headunit I had in my old E90. I work part-time as a cycle mechanic in Halfords while i'm studying so when the same headunit came up cheap (discontinued sale), I just impulse bought it.
The headunit is Pioneer SPH DA-120 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, bluetooth, video streaming, the whole works. Cant recommend this headunit enough.
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Initially I had the headunit fitted with an Autoleads fascia. These are cheap fascias and the quality, look and finish reflect that. Unhappy with it, I had a chat with one of the lads in work this morning and he informed me of a Connects2 fascia he had going spare. So I swapped them on my lunchbreak and couldnt be happier. The finish is pretty much factory OEM. Like it should be.
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Please excuse the smudge marks!
Post by: DelaneyGTI on January 20, 2018, 10:32:03 pm
Vortex front splitter
Maxton designs spoiler extension
GTI smoothened grille
DEPO R32 style projectors
Replace all interior bulbs with LED's
12mm spacers up front and 15mm rears
Resonator delete
Forge silicone water/coolant hose kit
More to come as always!
Post by: DelaneyGTI on March 22, 2018, 11:09:35 am
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Lots of changes to my GTI over the last month. It started with a full clean inside and out.
Then I got some spacers 10mm front and 12mm rear to step the wheels out slightly and give it some more aggression.
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I then bought a set of projector headlights on ebay. These turned out to be utter s**t and I sold them two days later, thankfully for exatly what I paid. The eBay seller refused to issue me a return so after a Paypal dispute, I was glad to get my money back. Would strongly recommend against anyone buying these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-R32-Style-Headlights-GTI-GT-TDI-FSI-UK-Stock-2003-2009/173025784759?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
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So with my money back, I went on eBay again and ordered a set of the tried and tested DEPO's and havent looked back. Delighted with them.
I also ordered an Edition 30 splitter and had that sprayed to match the car, this was then mated to a TRC splitter and all mounted up the other day. I also got the US indicator running light function activated to 35%.
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Next up was to get it ready for mapping. The car is booked into well known Irish tuner Joe Power on Monday so I needed to sort some noise and air flow before then.
I got an exhaust with resonator delete and fitted that on my back on axle stands on the drive :grin: While at it, I removed the downpipe and knocked out the pre-cat.
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Then i treated it to a fresh change of Millers Nanodrive and a new filter. Gave the DV, intake etc a check over and shes ready for the rolling road.
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Looking forward to seeing what it makes. Hoping for 260hp on 98ron so if I get that, i'll be delighted.
Then its time to sort wheels, suspension and brakes.
Do I go H&R Deep Still Static / fancy wheels or keep it trackday inspired?
Post by: teo_parvu on March 23, 2018, 07:18:17 am
Post by: DelaneyGTI on March 23, 2018, 01:51:20 pm
Suspension/wheel choice should be based on what do you want to do with the car. For track time an adjustable suspension and a light, strong wheel is key. H&R Deep Still Static is far from ideal. If you're not planning any track time go with whatever looks good.
Yeah thats the dilemma I have at the minute. I'll have to figure out what direction I take the car before suspension/wheel/tyre choice is made.
Post by: DelaneyGTI on March 23, 2018, 02:03:18 pm
Fitted a pair of paddle extensions to the tiptronic shifters.
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Then, to continue the carbon look throughout, I removed and wrapped the silver trim in glossy carbon fibre wrap.
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I then decided to let my imagination run and painted the little GTI and DSG emblems red. Turned out nicely! :grin:
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Hoping to get my steering wheel retrimmed with Royal Steering Wheels in black alcantara with red stitching come the summertime.
Looking forward to giving this a serious 3 stage polish next week in prep for some car events here in Ireland.
Post by: Bodyboarder81 on March 23, 2018, 06:26:29 pm
Think I’ve had around 5 steering Wheels done by jack now ! Absolutely beautiful every time and very reasonable prices as well !
Check out the suspension I have for sale if it’s of interest to you
Post by: Raj2212 on March 24, 2018, 09:13:19 am
Nice mods you've got one here. Interior mods looking good man
Any chance you could tell us where you got your 10mm spacers and rear led lights. Headlights are looking good. After some Depos myself on but on a budget :grin:
Post by: DelaneyGTI on March 24, 2018, 10:13:09 pm
Looking good :happy2:
Think I’ve had around 5 steering Wheels done by jack now ! Absolutely beautiful every time and very reasonable prices as well !
Check out the suspension I have for sale if it’s of interest to you
Thank you!
Looking very very smart :happy2:
Nice mods you've got one here. Interior mods looking good man
Any chance you could tell us where you got your 10mm spacers and rear led lights. Headlights are looking good. After some Depos myself on but on a budget :grin:
Thank you! Spacers were got from a local car part / tyre shop here in Dublin, Ireland. I assume your on about the LED reg bulbs? Heres the link: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/2-x-LED-Licence-Number-Plate-Light-Canbus-VW-Passat-CC-Polo-GTI-Golf-MK4-MK5-MK6/122689852684?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Post by: Timmsy21 on March 28, 2018, 09:58:51 pm
Post by: samba2321 on March 29, 2018, 06:48:22 pm
Post by: DelaneyGTI on April 13, 2018, 11:22:36 pm
Looks good dude! Do you have a link for those Depo’s?
Thank you! Of course, here it is. Couldn't recommend the seller enough. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/VW-Golf-Mk5-2003-2009-Black-R32-Style-Head-Light-Lamp-Pair-Left-Right/301204859556?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Nice looking car, what did you use to polish the headlights?
Thank you. Meguiars cutting compound and then polished them back up.
Post by: Rigsby on April 16, 2018, 07:48:49 pm