MK5 Golf GTI
General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: luckyGti on October 27, 2010, 11:41:55 am
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Hi Everybody,
Just thought i would introduce myself an thank you guys for providing a fantastic forum full of endless information.
I currently own a Mk5 Gti which currently has...
Kw varient 3 coilovers
Original Bbs Ch alloys
Ko 4 turbo upgrade
full Milltek decat
Simota Induction kit
Colour coded side skirts an bumper
Hopefully my images have uploaded below :happy2:
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nice spec..welcome to the forum
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Thank you, I think i'm going to upgrade to an Apr Hpfp so if anybody knows where i can get a great deal on one then do let me know, Is it cheaper to order one from the states due to the rates :wink:
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Welcome and what a lovely car :happy2:
Where abouts in Surrey are you? I'm in Croydon so I'll keep my eyes peeled!
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Hi, Thanks for the positive comments, I'm based just south of Guildford so never really venture towards Croydon but was actually thinking of paying a trip to Tuningwerkes soon, have you been there yourself?
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Hi, Thanks for the positive comments, I'm based just south of Guildford so never really venture towards Croydon but was actually thinking of paying a trip to Tuningwerkes soon, have you been there yourself?
I used Tuningwerkes for all my modifications on my GTI, and everything was spot on. I would probably only use them or JKM in Portsmouth.
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Not yet, I only live about 1/4 mile away from there as well! Only had my car a month and it already had a stage 1 remap, not got the money for anything else at the mo.
I'll be getting down there soon to let them give it the once over!
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Hi, Thanks for the positive comments, I'm based just south of Guildford so never really venture towards Croydon but was actually thinking of paying a trip to Tuningwerkes soon, have you been there yourself?
I used Tuningwerkes for all my modifications on my GTI, and everything was spot on. I would probably only use them or JKM in Portsmouth.
I think JKM is quite a drive for me but will definitely check out Werkes in Croydon, do you have a link to the modifications you did to your white Gti as the link is broken in your signature, Thanks
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Hi Lucky,
I removed most of my build thread if I remember correctly, because I put the car back to standard to sell. If you ask anyone that knows me they'll tell you that I'm the pickiest person in the world, and barely trust anyone with the car.
I've had so much done by Reuben there, including:
APR RSC exhaust
Cruise control fitted
Carbonio intake (i know its easy to fit, but i got it at the same time as the exhaust so just left it to him)
Forge Diverter Valve
Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
WALK caster kit
Dogmount bush (forgotten the manufacturer)
Other little bits included:
Exhaust mount fix
Removal of my Forge Short Shifter
Removal of the Bilstein coilovers
Removal of APR RSC and re-fit standard exhaust
Since getting the BMW I have had:
Exhaust mount replacement
Thorough check over/test drive
I will be taking it there in the next few months for a service too
Although he is a VAG specialist his brother also runs an E46 M3 - hence why I will continue to take the car to him.
Pop down there and see what you think! :smiley: :smiley:
P.S. Welcome to the forum, absolutely stunning car you have there! We do a few meets in the Berkshire area, which isn't too far from you. Keep an eye out! :happy2:
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Wow sounds like the place to go to, I spoke Reuben yesterday on the phone about the parts you listed for him( Thanks for the heads up :happy2:) seemed like a great guy an extremley knowledgeable.
It looks like you did some worthwhile upgrades to your Gti, did you find the walk caster kit a worthy addition?
I will be sure to keep my eye out on the Berkshire meets it would be nice to meet some fellow enthusiasts.
Thanks for the warm welcome an great advice :happy2:
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I got the WALK kit fitted at the same time as the Bilstein coilovers, so I can't really say for sure. It's mixed really, some people on here say that it improves turn in, others don't feel a noticeable difference. It definitely made my steering heavier and improved the weight/feel. VW Racing for example don't really like the WALK, so it's quite a mixed bag!
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Welcome Lucky :smiley: Excellent looking car you have there, it must handle well too :happy2:
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Welcome Lucky :smiley: Excellent looking car you have there, it must handle well too :happy2:
Thanks, It really does handle well but have to adjust the coilovers slightly as they are hitting that plastic clip under the front arch on roundabouts, easy fix though
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Welcome. I wished my house was so big it had Roman pillars holding the front porch up like yours! :grin: Cracking looking motor.
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Welcome. I wished my house was so big it had Roman pillars holding the front porch up like yours! :grin: Cracking looking motor.
:grin: That is quite funny to hear, Thanks for the welcome :smiley:
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welcome great looking Gti loving the wheels :happy2:
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Some nice pics
Hi and welcome.
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Thanks Guys
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Welcome, great performance upgrades. How many hp's and nm's are in it now?
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I haven't run it on the rolling road yet but i can stress what a worthy upgrade the ko4 is over the ko3
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Welcome chap! :drinking:
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Welcome :happy2:
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There appears to be a serious problem with your mamber ship... How come I cant find the build thread? :party:
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Welcome, not far - there is a meet at coombe lodge in croydon if you ever fancy it, would be good to have you along sometime just keep a eye out in the meet section for updates.
If you dont mind me asking how much/hard/was involved with the k04 upgrade? did you map straight afterwards?
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Welcome, not far - there is a meet at coombe lodge in croydon if you ever fancy it, would be good to have you along sometime just keep a eye out in the meet section for updates.
If you dont mind me asking how much/hard/was involved with the k04 upgrade? did you map straight afterwards?
Thanks for the welcome :wink:
I ditched the ko4 conversion and Gti engine in favour for a low mileage S3 engine which obviously comes with a Ko4 as standard, It's been fitted for 5 months now without any issues and the powers is immense with the help of Snow stage 3 wmi/Apr Hpfp/Ths Fmic and a quaife diff.
The original ko4 conversion was done by the previous owner but it never ran asit should, I decided I had enough of a it being so temperamental so had a fresh start.
I think I was pretty unlucky as there are many others who have the ko4 conversion running smoothly with great results.
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Blimey! a s3 lump must see some piccys of the build! :wink: bet that surpises some people! :signLOL:
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It's the same as the Edition 30 engine so not too exciting but still pretty quick. I no longer have the the the Kw v3's in the 2nd pic as I switched to Kw clubsports.
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This is a serious Gti! :party:
How do you find the clubsports? If I can afford to i may switch to ASTs
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To be honest the ride with the v3's were much more comfortable yet still handled superbly, with all the handling mods I have it certainly brings the creaks and rattles to the surface, but I suppose in fairness clubsports aren't designed with comfort/silence in mind especially on the rough uk roads, they do there job very well though.
I would definitely look at getting the Ast's over clubsports, don't you have v3's already I really can't fault them myself, maybe you should look at stripping out the interior and having a full cage, I would be up for a group buy from custom cages :wink:
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In fairness the V3s have never been set up propperly on my car. I dont have any particullar complaints about the handling although they' re very harsh on the Uk roads after spending 5years in germany :fighting:
I would consider a half cage & geordie/SteveP type interior but not sure what it would do to my insurance.
Mods are slowing right down as Harry is priority but I dont plan on getting rid of the car so it will get done eventually :smiley:
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I had the same issue of incorrect setup when I first had the cs's fitted, I then had them redone which was a huge improvement but still think they need some fine tuning.
Insurance would be minimal I think due to it being a safety feature but I suppose on the other hand they may see it as your pushing the car to the limits to warrent needing one. It's definitely on my to do list at some stage but at £2500 fitted I need to start saving my pennies or persuade a few owners to join a group buy :grin:
There isn't much more to mod on you car so can see how it's slowing down :wink: but yeah the responsibilities and finances have to take priority with the little one, wait till you start taking him for junior karting sessions a whole other money pit for you to go through :happy2:
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hey mate i live in horsham just wondered if you have any of the bits from your old conversion im stage 2+ at the moment and wanting to go K04
also if u don mind me asking how much does a S3 engine go for??
cheers mate
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I sold the complete 50000 mile engine and ko4 turbo for pennies in the end as I just wanted rid of it at the time.
You can pick up a S3/Edition 30 engine for around £1000+ on ebay but have to tread carefully as you won't know the history and whether it actually runs etc. I paid a reputable tuner to do all the work which cost me a fortune but I wanted the peace of mind knowing the job was done properly in the first place and walking away with warranty and a sound low mileage engine and turbo.
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Welcome buddy
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Thanks dude :wink:
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Thumbs up and welcome :happy2:
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hey mate car looks wicked !!! where abouts south of guildford? i live in loxwood have to meet up (when the bloody sun comes out lol) i drive silver mk5 on rs6 wheels and K04'd up
cheers simon
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Just down the road in Chiddingfold :drinking:
The spec has had a slight update since I first posted, scrapped the old standard gti engine with ko4 upgrade for the following...
Low mileage s3 engine with standard ko4 (Statlers)
Kw clubsports
Quaife diff
Ap pro 5000+ brakes
Snow performance stage 3 wmi
Itg intake
Miltek tbe
Revo software
Full superpro lower bushes
Superpro anti lift kit
Sachs uprated clutch
Whiteline front arb
H&R rear arb
Ths Intercooler
Bsh catch can
Bsh throttle pipe
Apr hpfp
Bsh engine mounts
Factory xenons
Unibrace underbody brace
Unibrace Rb (not yet fitted)
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Awesome spec LuckyGTI
Im not far from you guys either in Woking
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Very nice spec pal..what you running?and welcome!
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Awesome spec LuckyGTI
Im not far from you guys either in Woking
Thanks bud, there seems to be a few members in Surrey :drinking:
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Very nice spec pal..what you running?and welcome!
Cheers :happy2:
Last rr was 327bhp after the engine was installed, there should be a little room for improvement once the wmi is set up properly.
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sweet matey!
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wicked mate theres a bit of work going on there deff have to meet for a beer ??
where about do you drink love to go out for a spin to see how much diff it is ..
my local it the tich..
simon
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Great specced GTi -
If you don't mind me asking, Who fitted your WMI and what mix ratio are u using? :happy2: