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Battery drain question
Last Poster: Val in Cosmetic/Interior Modifications on Today at 03:16:36 pm
I'#039m really considering buying an aftermarket head unit from Pioneer (this one: https://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/dmh-a340dab) which I intend to install into my Golf Mk5 (2004). Now, I already know that I need to buy a faceplate for my dashboard, but what'#039s gotten me concerned is that I'#039ve heard that aftermarket units can cause unwanted battery drain, even when the key is o


Re: K04 Conversion - Do you ever regret it? How is it for daily driving?
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on Today at 12:42:50 pm
"quotIf I'#039m getting X I MIGHT ASWELL GET Y"quot, the classic car guy dilemma nbsp :grin:. Very difficult to stop yourself before you end up trying to build an engine that could do 24H of Le Mans.

True... That'#039s how I was with the old 1.4, spent well over 12k on it and ended


Golf MK5 Gti won’t idle and seems like its misfiring/juddering and stalls
Last Poster: Volkslover in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on Today at 03:48:53 am
I had a timing chain replacement with a pick up pipe replacement and so far 2 new pvc hoses by a vag mechanic and when they went to turn car on it wasn’t the car i knew. Started angry and then looked like misfiring/juddering and then it cut off. Anyone have advice i can give the mechanics? They have no idea what the issue is. Car was running fine before giving them this job. It wou


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: probedb in Mk5 General Area on March 26, 2024, 10:01:57 pm
Car just rolled over 216,000 miles nbsp :grin: No plans to sell at all.

I'#039m at 122k and can'#039t bring myself to sell. I look at MK7s and then just think I will miss my old girl.


Re: Wheel Color Ideas
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on March 26, 2024, 04:54:24 pm
The most common colours for Monzas are black or gunmetal/anthracite, with the latter being my favourite.

I have silver Bola B1s on my black MK2 VRS, so I'd be biased to keeping your Monzas the original chrome colour  :happy2:


Nimal's Shadow blue gti
Last Poster: madnemo in Members Rides on March 26, 2024, 03:25:07 pm
It'#039s my 1st post and I'#039ve been a silent member on here gathering info etc. Ive bought my 1st mk5 gti last November using the ulez scrappage grant scrapping my old passat for 2k and adding my own money on top buying a mk5 gti. It'#039s all standard apart from a res delete which the previous owner didn'#039t even know. It'#039s not fully speced out, but has a decent spec. factory xenons, wa


Re: Graphite Blue GTI Build Thread
Last Poster: mk1_dave in Members Rides on March 26, 2024, 10:37:14 am
Another update..

Have never liked the look of the original pole style aerial so picked up an original mk5 shark fin, sanded it and painted to match the lc5f paint. Came out pretty good and colour match is good.

I also bought a flip badge reversing camera as I knew I would have some of the trim off to fit the aerial. The reversing camera is really good quality


Re: help me identify this part after replacing cam follower
Last Poster: Doomhand in Mk5 General Area on March 26, 2024, 07:37:56 am
Glad you found it!

I watched the video you posted but I'#039m still not sure which part in the video is the one that fell out of yours. The retainer piece looks like a different shape to the simple flat metal cylinder on your photos earlier.

By any chance did you take a photo of


Power steering problem
Last Poster: buki99 in Mk5 General Area on March 25, 2024, 06:51:21 pm
A few days ago i was performing a right hand turn, i applied a bit more throttle since there was oncoming traffic, and the steering became heavy for a split second, the yellow steering wheel dash lamp was lit and blinking for about 5 seconds before going away, the car also started revving, like it kicked me out of gear, the car in question is mk5 gti 2007 with DSG, all of this happ


Re: What does this engine clicking noise sound like to you?
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on March 25, 2024, 02:50:23 pm
Haha, thanks. Just stumped up £20 for a genuine one. Seems expensive but I think I'#039d rather pay £20 than be holding on to a drill for two days crying.

Fingers crossed.

Bang on. When after 13 hours of drilling (including 3 journeys to the shops for drill b


Xenon Bulb Replacement
Last Poster: Stevens2 in Mk5 General Area on March 23, 2024, 09:03:29 pm
Hi All,

One of my headlight bulbs decided to turn purple/pink this evening shortly after it blowed. Was looking at these to replace can you confirm if they are a correct and would fit?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SOCAL-LED-Factory-Headlight-Direct-Replacement/dp/B00J9V8L52/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

Cheers  :happy2:


Re: Damaged driver door / dent costing
Last Poster: OldGTI in Mk5 General Area on March 23, 2024, 04:45:59 pm
Hi - sure can you dm me the details.

Just sent you a message with his number.


Re: Edition 30 - Register
Last Poster: Soofyan1 in Mk5 General Area on March 23, 2024, 01:14:00 pm
Yes I have the dsg paddles. Thank u for the reply


Re: Good respray Tornado Red for door and bonnet.
Last Poster: TLondon in Mk5 General Area on March 23, 2024, 12:07:19 pm
Just been quoted £900 which seems a lot from a place in Catford.


Re: Its more difficult than i thought, learning the weight of a two door, manual tra
Last Poster: Octoparrot in Mk5 General Area on March 22, 2024, 10:30:51 pm
Handbook states 1,328kg kerb weight without driver but doesn't give a difference between 3 or 5 door.


Re: Difference between Xenon and Halogen Headlight Buckets
Last Poster: probedb in Mk5 General Area on March 22, 2024, 08:30:40 pm
I’d guess your car has the adapter looms fitted as it’s currently got xenon’s. If you fit the halogens back the connectors are already there from factory. You can sell those xenon’s for good money if they are genuine. (Might want to buff them though)

Are there any ballasts th


Re: Headliner retrim - Anyone had it done recently?
Last Poster: GreigC in Mk5 General Area on March 22, 2024, 04:36:03 pm
My 09’ MK5 GTI had headliner sagging around the sunvisors and sunglasses tray around the front centre dome light.

I specifically replaced mine with a pre 2006 GTI headliner as the earlier the GTI… th


ambient lights on a mk5
Last Poster: Goanfox in Cosmetic/Interior Modifications on March 22, 2024, 03:45:16 pm
Hello, its my fisrt post here and im not sure i am doing it right. i am curently instaling a ambient light kit on my mk5 tdi interior trims. i would like it to look as oem as possible.
found a kit that does not require passing wires thru the door jam as they have a master-slave function, but all 5 controlers must be powered by 12v.
i have instaled the dashboart trim and


Re: Dsg selector unit part number/s please! Tearing my hair out.
Last Poster: GreigC in Mk5 General Area on March 22, 2024, 12:30:48 pm
The DSG internals are the same on the gear shifter but left hand drive and right hand drive cars have the gear symbols on opposite sides.


Re: Adolf the Golf
Last Poster: Clarky in Members Rides on March 21, 2024, 11:49:28 am
Yesterday was 4 new Pirelli tyres, the cam follower ( came out looking like new anyway apparently) and a bearing too courtesy of Fastfit in Cheshunt. Can't do tyres myself, bad enough on the mountain bike let alone a car and while they had it a few niggles ticked off the list too.

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2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 - Steel Grey - 5 Door - Stage 2+ (DSG)
£10995.00
Location: West London
Collection Only

Hi all,

For sale is my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 (DSG). I am the 2nd owner from new and have owned the car since November 2021. The car was near enough stock when I purchased it and I have upgraded it in my ownership.

- 5 door.
- DSG.
- Steel Grey.
- 76,000 miles (will rise as still in use).
- FSH - last serviced December 2023.
- MOT - Expires 7th March 2025.
- Xenons.
- Heated seats.
- Highline MFD.
- Arm rest.
- MFSW.
- RNS510.
- Folding mirrors (heated).
- Rear parking sensors.

In my ownership I have had the following maintenence completed:

- Serviced 3 times (2 full services, one oil and filter change).
- Cambelt and waterpump.
- Thermostat replaced.
- DSG service.
- Genuine cam chain and tensioner.
- Genuine cam follower changed at every service.
- Genuine oil pick up pipe.
- Rocker cover gasket.
- Genuine PCV.
- Genuine Diverter valve.
- Subframe spacer kit.
- Brake vacuum gasket.
- Varta E44 heavy duty battery.
- New rear wiper switch.
- New folding mirror switch.

Upgrades/modifications are as follows:

- Brodit angled mount.
- Suede retrimmed headliner.
- Wheel finesse steering wheel wrap.
- Ram air oversized induction kit.
- Turbo back exhaust comprising of an MPD developments downpipe with sports cat and a Miltek cat back.
- VIS Stage 3 HPFP internals.
- Genuine R8 coilpacks.
- MK7 Golf Gti performance front calipers, discs and pads.
- Tuning technics Stage 2+ lite remap (approximately 355-360bhp).
- Tuning Technics DSG remap.
- H&R front and rear anti roll bars - fitted December 2023.
- Whole car has had Powerflex bushes installed in December 2023.
- Super pro anti lift kit - fitted December 2023.
- AP coilovers (top mounts replaced all around at the same time), fitted December 2023.
- All rear control arms replaced (December 2023).
- Geo By Luke fast road alignment (December 2023).
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres all around.

I've just spent circa £2.5k on the suspension components refresh.

I have spared no expense on ensuring the car is mechanically sound.

Being honest, the car could do with the wheels being refurbished. There is general wear and tear on the car which is expected for the age, the car is approaching 16 years old. There are some minor dents and scratches. The front end does have some stone chips. The inner sills have some slight blistering to the paint. The MFSW buttons work intermittently but I have bought the new control module but haven't had this fitted yet. The cruise control is also intermittent and I have purchased a new stalk, but haven't fitted this yet. Parts will be included in the sale, or if I have time, I will get them installed before sale.. Front and rear dash cams & pioneer double din are not included in the sale.

If you are looking for a well sorted car which mechanically has been looked after well, this is a good car to purchase.

I am in no rush to sell, only considering selling to upgrading. No part exchanges please.

The pictures are prior to the installation of the coilovers, I will upload new pictures once I have detailed the car.

I'm looking for £11,495.00, I paid just under this when I bought the car stock.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Kind regards,

Sharif
2 x Mk5 Gtis being broken, West Midlands
£0.00
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Postage: £0.00
Delivery or Collection

I have, in annoying and frustrating circumstances, ended up with 2 Black Gtis that are both dead on my drive, both for engine reasons, so I couldnt even get away with making a good one out of the two, and have had to replace them both with an R32!

I will start pulling them apart and will list stuff separately as I have the chance, however, due to lots of stuff that is going on at the minute, that may take me ages, so I thought a general post about both being broken may be helpful for anyone who is after specific bits etc.

One is an 05 5 door, block and head are totally scrap.  Was in daily use until a couple of months back when the engine lunched itself.  Pretty much all standard.  Of note off the top of my head has:
 
- Heated Leathers in decent condition
- Standard Grey Leather Gti Steering wheel
- 17" Monzas with decent Tyres
-  Midline Clocks
- Generally things are pretty tidy, so anyone who needs standard bits like engine cover, trim, light covers etc etc etc, they might be of use to you.

One is an 06 3 door, with a few more tasty bits and pieces on, but that has been sat for longer.  Again, engine itself is lunched.  Again, from the top of my head there is:

- Heated Cloth interior in not bad condition
- Black MFSW
- Cat Back Stainless, although the cat itself was getting borderline on MOT passes, so maybe just the backbox of use
- 18" Monzas
- Neuspeed Intake
- Twintercooler Setup
- Reversing sensor setup rear bumper etc
- Highline clocks

There will be other decent bits on both - As I say, I am working a bit off memory at the minute.

I just need the cars gone, so once I get started, really I just need it all out the way, so not especially bothered about getting top dollar for bits, I just need the space back, but know that the bits on them both are too good to let go for scrap.

I am based just outside Walsall in the West Midlands, but work in Cardiff, so go there most weeks, and am happy to take stuff there (or meet people in between).

Shout if any questions, and as I actually get stuff off I will get pictures up, but if people want me to get pictures of anything specific, let me know and I can do.  I am actually listing this right now when I am away from home with work for a few days, as thats the only way I actually get time to, but feel free to send me questions etc and Ill answer best I can, then send pics when I get back.

I dont love posting car bits out - There is too much room for stuff to get damaged, go missing etc  - I would much rather collections, or meet you somewhere etc in an ideal world, but it can possibly be arranged on some stuff.

Dan
Superpro Aluminium Wishbone Kit and H&R Front ARB 28mm *PRICE REDUCED £350.00*
£350.00
Location: Midlands
Collection Only

I'm selling a brand new boxed set of SuperPro Aluminium Front Wishbone set £495.00 and H&R front ARB 28mm (33258-2) £225.00, bought item's to fit on my Ed30 but I have since sold the ed30 so  these are now surplus to requirements.

Cash on collection, will listen to sensible offers.

Sorry no PayPal and will not split as need both items gone together please...

Thanks for looking!
Complete set of MK5 GTi rear lamps
£25.00
Location: Milton Keynes
Collection Only

A complete genuine set of rear lamps in excellent condition for golf MK5.
There are for GTi model.
Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW (IE rods)
£80.00
Single Image
    Location: FL, USA
    Postage: £0.00
    Delivery or Collection

    Brand new Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW/Audi 4CYL With IE Rods

    IMPORTANT: Factory rods do not accept tang bearings and are not compatible, these are for use when installing with IE Rods only

    I have IE Forged rods also for sale; PM if interested in both and we could work a deal.

    Doing local pickups preferably but can post as well.
    Located in Miami, Florida

    More info on bearings:
    https://performancebyie.com/products/calico-rod-bearings-vw-audi-4-cylinder
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