MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 20, 2020, 11:55:04 pm
Hi all... been looking for another golf for a while having really missed the last one i sold so i picked this up last Thursday

2008 Candy White GTI
FSH
full leather
Arm rest with ipod dock
Auto lights
Factory tinted windows
18 inch monza 2's
104k

That s pretty much all the basics. It come with a new cam-belt and water pump change and a service and a brand new mot.

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I already have a shopping list and i have already brought some items which are on their way to me so looking forward to getting so small things done,,

New upgrades so far.............

Exterior
R32 Front Bumper
R32 rear valance
Colour coded side skirts
New Depo projector headlights
R32 rear lights
New wing mirrors Indicators
Clear rear lens mod
Vw GPS shark fin Ariel
Mk6 Golf rear boot handle
Rear wiper delete
New grill

Interior   
RNS 510 style stereo
Sirocco interior mirror
Dash top tray
Cherry red hazard switch
Mk6 headlight Switch / window/fuel switches
Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter
Alloy lid central storage compartment
Boot cargo net
Full interior led light upgrade

Chassis

AP Coil-overs
Audi TT mk2 alloy control arms
Meyle HD droplinks (Heavy duty)
New Audi TT bull-joints
New Top mounts
R32 front brake calipers with drilled discs and braided Hel lines [/s]
Standard 312mm brake calipers and drilled discs fitted along with Hel braided lines
R32 310mm rear discs+calipers with drilled discs and Hel braided lines
Forge wheel spacers
BAF Motorsport k-brace
BBS LM rep alloy wheels with no wheel spacers

Engine/Gearbox
 
Milltek sport R32 non-res cat-back
MST Performance intake
Turbo heat shield + hpfp shield
Red R8 coilpacks + iridium spark plugs
New cam follower
Latest revision pvc valve
short shift linkage
Custom Remap



Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 21, 2020, 10:03:55 pm
The first update on this car ......my first job was to remove the old rear lights as these were to far gone in my eyes and i already had a set from a previous car which were vertically brand new gave them a clean with some meguiars plast rx . Also i had some led indicator bulbs from the previous car so fitted them along with that i did the fog light clear lens mod to finish the job.


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On to the next job ...which were the head lights the ones in the car when i brought it were terrible one was original one was a bad copy both were full of insects they were a mess also who never fitted the lights did not Aline the bumper correctly so new lights were in order brought some Depo xenon look headlight i had these before and can't fault them ..Also decided to replace the front grill to freshen things up.


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job number 3 was to replace the aerial for a sharks fin GPS one it's a easy job and i do like the look...

started like this ...

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And ended up like this ...


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Job number 4 was to replace the rear boot handle with the mk6 golf boot handle looks better really like the 3D badge and lots of positives for having this mod. 

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Also changed these...

BEFORE


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AFTER

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Last of all a few interior bits done brand new Audi sline 8V gear knob and boot and a sirocco interior mirror and a full interior led bulb upgrade to finish....



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More to come ....


Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: CrimsonsGolf on May 22, 2020, 04:38:36 am
Awesome mate!

How did you change the Ariel antenna to the shark fin? As I’m thinking of doing that too and would I need to buy a GPS harness to connect it with my rns 510?

Thanks
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 22, 2020, 09:53:37 am
Awesome mate!

How did you change the Ariel antenna to the shark fin? As I’m thinking of doing that too and would I need to buy a GPS harness to connect it with my rns 510?

Thanks


Many Thanks ...as for the Ariel antenna it’s pretty easy

Open the boot
Remove the centre roof trim just pull down on clips
Undo X2 10mm nuts each side of where the trim was to give you more access space
Gentle pull the roof lining down
Locate the Ariel base and remove the 22mm nut
Disconnect the wiring for the Ariel

If you are fitting a sharks fin everything in reverse as for the gps harness if you have not got one you will need one for the navigation to work, mine in a simple radio only,

Hope this helps ,,


Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Powervalve Nige on May 22, 2020, 10:53:27 am
Here we go again Deano  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 22, 2020, 02:56:45 pm
Here we go again Deano  :signLOL:


Yeah don't I know it ... these cars are so addictive ,, :smiley:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on May 25, 2020, 11:41:53 am
Good job, nice unit.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: SubZero75 on May 25, 2020, 01:40:59 pm
Looks fantastic!

I'm going to be following this thread carefully!

I have a blue Mark 5 GTI but am thinking of getting Oryx or pearl White wrap - working out to be about 1300e plus VAT. We will see.

Can I ask for a steer on where you got the shark fin part please?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 25, 2020, 03:01:31 pm
Looks fantastic!

I'm going to be following this thread carefully!

I have a blue Mark 5 GTI but am thinking of getting Oryx or pearl White wrap - working out to be about 1300e plus VAT. We will see.

Can I ask for a steer on where you got the shark fin part please?

Thanks in advance.


Hi ..I’ve had a few in different colours but candy white has always been my favourite I must admit.

As for your question regarding the sharks fin ..mine was from eBay a Genuine vw sharks fin lots on eBay anything from a golf 5/6/ or sirocco will fit perfect .

Hope this helps

Thanks.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 26, 2020, 12:15:25 am
Another small update ...ive managed to get a few bits done even though i have not washed  the car since i brought it ...anyway maybe a job for tomorrow as its crying out for it..

so this happened today i decided to fit the Audi A4 Exhaust trims as a temporary measure for now to cover up the stock rusty tailpipes until i get new exhaust system.


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Also Replaced the missing gti badge on the tailgate ...................................................................................................



Also purchased a genuine luggage net for the boot which looks nice and also started replacing the window switches and light switch for the more attractive mk6 items still need to do the fuel switch and the passenger window and last but not least i replaced the key fob body for a new one as it did need it.


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Ford 2 on May 27, 2020, 06:21:45 pm
Hi.. have you a link for the headlights ? Need to fleshing mine up. Thanks.. beautiful car

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 27, 2020, 08:40:24 pm
Hi.. have you a link for the headlights ? Need to fleshing mine up. Thanks.. beautiful car

Hi ..here’s  the link To headlights hope this helps ...thanks ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274295557564
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Rossimac on May 28, 2020, 12:53:08 am
Hi Deano, car's looking great! You've done a fair amount in such a short time, it's a good read!

I bought a second GTI and its tailpipes are literally cracking with the rust, so I would want to pick up some of those tailpipes to slot over. Do you have a link? Coudn't find ones on eBay that look exactly like yours.

Also, the front grill, did you go to VW or get one off eBay?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Rossimac on May 28, 2020, 01:01:12 am
Ahh nevermind found these and bought 2 sets for both GTIs!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Chrome-Silver-S-line-Exhaust-Muffler-Tip-for-Audi-Q5-A4-B8-1-8T-2-0T/201863883899?hash=item2f00066c7b:g:58QAAOSwCMtaXbwD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Chrome-Silver-S-line-Exhaust-Muffler-Tip-for-Audi-Q5-A4-B8-1-8T-2-0T/201863883899?hash=item2f00066c7b:g:58QAAOSwCMtaXbwD)
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 28, 2020, 09:06:08 am
Hi Deano, car's looking great! You've done a fair amount in such a short time, it's a good read!

I bought a second GTI and its tailpipes are literally cracking with the rust, so I would want to pick up some of those tailpipes to slot over. Do you have a link? Coudn't find ones on eBay that look exactly like yours.

Also, the front grill, did you go to VW or get one off eBay?

Thanks!


Hi ... Thanks for the kind words ... still a lot do anyway the grill came from eBay a very good copy and some great reviews that’s why I went for it .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254129990386

As for the the tail pipe trims I did not find any I linked on eBay so brought these from amazon and came delivered super quick

Hope this helps

Thanks...


Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Rossimac on May 28, 2020, 12:09:03 pm
Cheers! Grill looks likes it's a good price.

I ordered 2 from eBay last night and they're coming from China. As we're not using the car much in happy to wait. It would've been cheaper from Amazon and quicker buy hey, no big loss.

I've picked up a lot of things for my second GTI, similar to what you have. Have got interior trim and a few things like an RNS 510 and a fiscon Bluetooth system that I picked up at a reasonable price.

Will be following this thread to see what else you do to yours  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: SubZero75 on May 28, 2020, 04:51:01 pm
You're doing super work and I am following your work closely.

I was wondering, if it was not too much hassle, could you post the part number or ebay link to items you get. Sometimes I'm having difficulty locating them online (because I'm an idiot!)

Thank you.

PS - in terms of an upgrade for the lights, would you consider it a "must do" or a luxury upgrade. Thank you again
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: slynch23 on May 28, 2020, 05:04:33 pm
Another small update ...ive managed to get a few bits done even though i have not washed  the car since i brought it ...anyway maybe a job for tomorrow as its crying out for it..

so this happened today i decided to fit the Audi A4 Exhaust trims as a temporary measure for now to cover up the stock rusty tailpipes until i get new exhaust system.


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Also Replaced the missing gti badge on the tailgate ...................................................................................................



Also purchased a genuine luggage net for the boot which looks nice and also started replacing the window switches and light switch for the more attractive mk6 items still need to do the fuel switch and the passenger window and last but not least i replaced the key fob body for a new one as it did need it.


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Great thread mate. Any chance you can post a link to the key housing?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 28, 2020, 07:47:03 pm
Hi ..slynch 

                      Thanks..This is the link to the key housing I Used : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153758015523
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 05, 2020, 09:19:47 pm
Small update ....Decided to get a few service items changed having not removed the engine cover since i brought it ..under the engine cover it was a very dirty place unfortunately i never took any pictures anyway got the good old gunk degreaser out and gave it a good clean. Now onto the maint side of things first job replace the cam follower and as we all know this is a must the old one was not that bad considering the mileage.  Also replaced the pcv valve nothing wrong with the old one but wanted the revised version as the one it replaced was the original dated 2008.
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Old cam follower

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Also replaced the cabin filter ...don't know when it was last replaced but it looked a mess...............................................


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Last couple of small jobs were to replaced the aux belt ... and also replaced the bonnet damper for a new one so i guess thats all for now..


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Tonksy on June 05, 2020, 10:52:17 pm
Hi ..slynch 

                      Thanks..This is the link to the key housing I Used : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153758015523

Did it also come with the VM emblem?  Easy to fit?  Both of my keys could do with new cases.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 05, 2020, 11:02:52 pm
Hi ..slynch 

                      Thanks..This is the link to the key housing I Used : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153758015523

Did it also come with the VM emblem?  Easy to fit?  Both of my keys could do with new cases.

unfortunately not i had to buy separately from ebay only £2.49.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 13, 2020, 05:55:16 pm
Another small update...This time my drivers rear caliper decided it did not want to play anymore and decided to start binding i thought about buying a rebuilt kit for it but decided against that and brought a brand new caliper i still have the old one so might rebuild it later on. Also brought some new rear pads /clips/bolts and also grave the discs a clean i do need to paint the centres at some point .


Nice New Power-coated Caliper ...

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And all fitted ...

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also fitted some 10mm forge spacers to the rear and some 3mm spacers to the front for now which i already had from a previous car. and i also painted the passenger side rear caliper.


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: pandaman on June 15, 2020, 03:06:03 pm
Hey Deano, great thread!

Just wondering where you got the Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter, can't find the exact same one as you. Was it genuine?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 15, 2020, 03:39:43 pm
Hey Deano, great thread!

Just wondering where you got the Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter, can't find the exact same one as you. Was it genuine?

Hi , Thanks ..I got mine off eBay a guy was selling a brand new genuine one. New ones come up for sale from time to time their are usually a few used About under sline 8v gear-knob.

Hope that helps,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: SubZero75 on June 15, 2020, 05:40:50 pm
Hi Dean,
in your white GTi thread, you mentioned 12mm Bimecc spacers on the rear and 10mm on the front.
I contacted a seller on Ebay and was advised

"Bimecc dont do a 10mm hubcentric in the fitment for your car. It starts at 12.

We've got none of their 12s in stock. We will have 12mm ones in stock either tomorrow or Wednesday though, which are our own brand. As for the 10s, if you want them we may be able to make you some, if you can wait some time."


Can you provide some advice?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: GTImattJ20 on June 15, 2020, 06:48:47 pm
Stunning!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 15, 2020, 06:52:22 pm
Hi Dean,
in your white GTi thread, you mentioned 12mm Bimecc spacers on the rear and 10mm on the front.
I contacted a seller on Ebay and was advised

"Bimecc dont do a 10mm hubcentric in the fitment for your car. It starts at 12.

We've got none of their 12s in stock. We will have 12mm ones in stock either tomorrow or Wednesday though, which are our own brand. As for the 10s, if you want them we may be able to make you some, if you can wait some time."


Can you provide some advice?

Hi yes I can ....you must have been looking at my previous car Thread which I had 12mm bimecc spacers on the rear I never brought 10 mm spacers for the front and in the end and used a 5 mm spacer instead .Hope that sorts things out .
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 15, 2020, 07:29:49 pm
Stunning!

Thanks for the kind words ..
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: pandaman on June 16, 2020, 02:03:32 am
Hey Deano, great thread!

Just wondering where you got the Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter, can't find the exact same one as you. Was it genuine?

Hi , Thanks ..I got mine off eBay a guy was selling a brand new genuine one. New ones come up for sale from time to time their are usually a few used About under sline 8v gear-knob.

Hope that helps,,

Cheers yeah i've found some now, although they look more square than whats in a GTI?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193082936640 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193082936640)

Did you have to unpick the leather and fit it to the GTI plastic parts?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 16, 2020, 02:38:13 pm
Hey Deano, great thread!

Just wondering where you got the Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter, can't find the exact same one as you. Was it genuine?

Hi , Thanks ..I got mine off eBay a guy was selling a brand new genuine one. New ones come up for sale from time to time their are usually a few used About under sline 8v gear-knob.

Hope that helps,,

Cheers yeah i've found some now, although they look more square than whats in a GTI?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193082936640 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193082936640)

Did you have to unpick the leather and fit it to the GTI plastic parts?

Hi ..glad you have found what you have been looking for ...now to fit unpick the heavy duty staples on the Audi gear surround and replace with the gti surround.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 21, 2020, 09:32:11 pm
Another small update .... Decided to replace the wing mirror indicators as mine were in a poor state and also it gave me a good opportunity to strip down and give the mirror a good clean.  The new indicators were from Eurowagens and i liked the clear lens over the black backing.


Old indicators ...

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New inicators...

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Half way...

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And Done!...

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Also managed to find a genuine aluminium ashtray which is so much better than the plastic lid one i had in the first place .

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The cars going into the body shop tomorrow to have the passenger door and rear quarter panel resprayed due to some lacquer peel ..might enquire about getting the side skirts painted at some point too lots of idea floating about,,,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Sixteen on June 23, 2020, 04:01:27 pm
Car is looking great, some nice choice mods too.

Mine is candy white and love the colour! Definitely the best colour they came in, used to have a black MK5, but always wanted a white one.

Personally I love the contrast between the black and white around the car, so would never body colour any plastic parts - funnily enough I'm not keen on a white ED30.

Where did you get the headlight switch from? I've ordered a set from Bold Sport, but have been waiting ages and don't think they're trading anymore? Luckily I paid through PayPal.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Sixteen on June 23, 2020, 04:14:20 pm
Hi.. have you a link for the headlights ? Need to fleshing mine up. Thanks.. beautiful car

Hi ..here’s  the link To headlights hope this helps ...thanks ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274295557564

Are these still the same headlights you bought, as they say Xenon headlights, not "projector" or "xenon style"? Cheers.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 24, 2020, 03:59:44 pm
Car is looking great, some nice choice mods too.

Mine is candy white and love the colour! Definitely the best colour they came in, used to have a black MK5, but always wanted a white one.

Personally I love the contrast between the black and white around the car, so would never body colour any plastic parts - funnily enough I'm not keen on a white ED30.

Where did you get the headlight switch from? I've ordered a set from Bold Sport, but have been waiting ages and don't think they're trading anymore? Luckily I paid through PayPal.


Hi ,,,Thanks for comments  I totally agree with you I always wanted a white one and my first mk5 gti was black too funny that . Anyway still not decided on the side skirts yet and in the mean time still lots of ideas .

The headlight switch + window switches + fuel switch was from a uk company on eBay Only paid £22 for the Lot and was really impressed with the quality.

The headlights in the link are the ones  I brought for mine.


Also found these .......... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333398885049




Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 04, 2020, 10:56:08 pm
Small update with the car first of All ...The car in now back from the bodyshop the guys again did a brilliant job as always .Anyway they have sprayed the Whole of the passenger side of the car along with taking out some small dents no more dents and no more lacker peel I.m happy also ..I found the brake vacuum pipes had some splits on two of the pipes unfortunately you can’t buy the pipes separately And come as one the good news was the  price only £29 from vw which is a winner

Also managed in find a second hand set of r32 rear lights on eBay in very good condition which I’m over the moon about ..Nothing really needs to said about these Apart from they are so much better than the standard rear lights. I’m now on the look out for some R32/S3 front brake calipers?

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And all fitted ...

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Also decided to make a start on giving the rest of the paint work some TCL ..Brought a litre bottle of auto finesse iron out and used 3/4 litre on the car don’t know when it last received a good clean and paint correction I have herd good things about chemical guys products and have just brought a new da polisher and some vss polish to start things Off,,

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 12, 2020, 01:21:16 pm



New Mk7 key for the mk5 ......

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on July 13, 2020, 02:31:15 pm
Very nice with the R32 lights!! 

I noticed that you have the original privacy glass or is a black window trim?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 13, 2020, 11:35:23 pm
Very nice with the R32 lights!! 

I noticed that you have the original privacy glass or is a black window trim?

Hi , thanks . It’s the original privacy glass fitted from factory.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Sixteen on July 23, 2020, 04:37:05 pm
Another small update ...ive managed to get a few bits done even though i have not washed  the car since i brought it ...anyway maybe a job for tomorrow as its crying out for it..

so this happened today i decided to fit the Audi A4 Exhaust trims as a temporary measure for now to cover up the stock rusty tailpipes until i get new exhaust system.


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When you fitted these exhaust tips, did you cut off the original rusty tips? I've bought a pair from Amazon, but they won't fit over the original rusty tips. I can see they're spot welded on, so was thinking that needs to be cut through and the tips knocked off?

The original GTI exhaust tips measure 70mm diameter, but the most I can find the tips go upto is 67mm (which is what i've got).

Thanks, Elliot
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 24, 2020, 01:41:23 pm
Another small update ...ive managed to get a few bits done even though i have not washed  the car since i brought it ...anyway maybe a job for tomorrow as its crying out for it..

so this happened today i decided to fit the Audi A4 Exhaust trims as a temporary measure for now to cover up the stock rusty tailpipes until i get new exhaust system.


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When you fitted these exhaust tips, did you cut off the original rusty tips? I've bought a pair from Amazon, but they won't fit over the original rusty tips. I can see they're spot welded on, so was thinking that needs to be cut through and the tips knocked off?

The original GTI exhaust tips measure 70mm diameter, but the most I can find the tips go upto is 67mm (which is what i've got).

Thanks, Elliot


Hi , I brought my Audi A4 tips from amazon too,, it’s the first time I’ve ever fitted them but mine fitted over the original rusty tailpipes and I had to adjust the inner metal tabs for a snug fit I just thought all A4 tips would fit over standard golf gti tailpipes has they are much larger ...
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Sixteen on July 24, 2020, 02:41:52 pm
Ok, thanks for confirming. I have managed to find some that are 70mm diameter and above, but estimated delivery is September! There's a pair on ebay for sale that i'm going to try out and hopefully fit. They all seem to be a little hit-or-miss with the sizes reading through the reviews on Amazon for the ones i've bought.

Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 31, 2020, 10:26:03 pm
Another small update on the car .. ..Large parcel arrived for me the other day in the shape of my new AP Coil-overs just want to mention LC5F'S build thread for posting the link that was awesome such a great deal!  as for fitting i have managed to fit the rears which we all know are easy then got carried away instead of finishing one job started another one which is backwards i know anyway on a positive note it will all come together.  So the other job a started was to replace the front brake calipers for some r32 calipers i picked up last week the calipers them self's were in good condition but still needed striping down i replaced the bleed screws and fitted some Hel braided lines that delete the hard pipe which is a nice oem upgrade and looks nice too...

New AP Coilovers

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R32 calipers the start...

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All finished and such a great oem upgrade over the standard gti weak brakes i now need to replace the rear ones for some drilled discs. too.


also managed to do a couple more things decided to do a rear wiper delete and got this glass plug from Germany  another great bit of kit.

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and last of all after replacing my wing Mirror indicators for some Eurowagens smoked indicators i was still not happy so iv'e brought a set of dynamic indicators which look so clean and the light output is excellent ,,


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 15, 2020, 07:37:15 pm
This is my latest acquisition a pair of Alloy Audi TT Mk2 lower control arms ..........................................................................




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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 19, 2020, 08:29:11 pm
Were the sequential indicators an easy diy job? They are very cool
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 20, 2020, 04:54:38 pm
Were the sequential indicators an easy diy job? They are very cool

Hi ...they are a plug and play just like the originals so an easy fit ...unfortunately I’ve now removed mine and sold them but they did look good,,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 25, 2020, 11:36:36 pm
Small update on whats been going on ..First of all the coilovers are now on and i have also replaced the top mounts along with new Meyle HD drop-links. The Audi TT control arms are also fitted along with new bull-joints witch have been set to -2.4 degrees negative camber and the rear set to -1.4 degrees with a full geometry set up. They did have to remove the rear adjuster rings off the rear perches.

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Also fitted a WG Motorsports short shift is not as fancy as the forge one but i've had one of these before and are brilliant. The bonus is they cost half the price and do the same thing. They should have come with these from factory,,,


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all fitted...


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Last of all i decided to replace some bulbs these yellow halogen bulbs were letting it down so replaced with a 6000k hid kit replaced the main beam with some Nightbreakers the side lights are now led and the lower fog lights are led too which freshens things up...


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Stupots on August 26, 2020, 09:50:03 am
@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) They look great!

I thought about doing my fogs, but after researching I realised that the higher the colour temperature the worse they are in fog. Using 6000k front fog lights in foggy conditions will create a dangerous amount of glare, but if you're happy with that then they do look better. I guess we don't get fog all that often in the UK.

I believe 1000K-3000K for fog lights is ideal.

Stu
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 26, 2020, 10:38:15 am
@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) They look great!

I thought about doing my fogs, but after researching I realised that the higher the colour temperature the worse they are in fog. Using 6000k front fog lights in foggy conditions will create a dangerous amount of glare, but if you're happy with that then they do look better. I guess we don't get fog all that often in the UK.

I believe 1000K-3000K for fog lights is ideal.

Stu


Hi stu,
              I only fitted these become I had them Lying around from a previous car I can’t remember if they are 6000k but that being said they do look bright but look so much better than the stock yellow bulbs And tie in with the headlights anyway I’ll give them a go as I don’t even use the fogs that much.


               
           
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: OllieL on August 28, 2020, 08:56:40 pm
Looks great!
What happened to the last one mate?


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 28, 2020, 10:28:00 pm
Looks great!
What happened to the last one mate?


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Hi Ollie ,

              Thanks. I sold the last one but regretted it Once it was gone ..on the plus side the guy who brought it seemed like an enthusiastic and it now lives less than a mile away from me I saw it 2 days ago it still looks good😀
       
     
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: OllieL on August 29, 2020, 09:05:28 pm
Ah good news!

After building a bit of a sleeper (hybrid turbo, but completely stock looking) 3 door, we now need to change to a 5 door.

I have just bought a special car that I’ve always wanted.

So I’ll try and do a bit of a build thread on this one, inspired by yours

This one looks great!
I’ve always liked white

Ollie


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on August 29, 2020, 09:39:26 pm
Ah good news!

After building a bit of a sleeper (hybrid turbo, but completely stock looking) 3 door, we now need to change to a 5 door.

I have just bought a special car that I’ve always wanted.

So I’ll try and do a bit of a build thread on this one, inspired by yours

This one looks great!
I’ve always liked white

Ollie


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Hi Ollie ,

               Thanks a lot ...That’s great news we all love a new project so i’ll keep an eye out for some new updates on the build.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on September 01, 2020, 11:52:54 am
Nice moods, well done.

Will you track the car? Otherwise I don't know how it will wear the tyre will all that camber.

I hear that we can also  use the TTS front top mounds due to the rigidity of it but I also fitted the Meyle on mine.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 01, 2020, 12:45:01 pm
Nice moods, well done.

Will you track the car? Otherwise I don't know how it will wear the tyre will all that camber.

I hear that we can also  use the TTS front top mounds due to the rigidity of it but I also fitted the Meyle on mine.


Hi ..Thanks

                         My plan was is make a better road car as this is my daily but who knows I might Take it on a track day in the future as for the camber the Audi TT arms improve wheel positioning and improve traction and that was my goal I still need some supporting mods . As for the tyres I’m unsure I guess it’s a trade off between tyre wear or better handling I’m more for the latter.









 


     
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 07, 2020, 12:37:09 am
I now have a matching pair :smiley:...


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: OllieL on September 11, 2020, 05:26:33 pm
Looking good!

Was the key mod hard?
Not sure if I should have a go myself or send a key off.

Don’t want to mess it up

Ollie


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 11, 2020, 07:42:08 pm
Looking good!

Was the key mod hard?
Not sure if I should have a go myself or send a key off.

Don’t want to mess it up

Ollie


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Hi Ollie,

It’s really simple it’s just a matter of swapping everything from your old key to the new one and you can’t go wrong,

I’ll leave you the link .... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303536094656

Hope that helps any problems let me know,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: El1M1N8OR on September 11, 2020, 09:19:24 pm
Stunning Motor.

You have definitely inspired me to think about a few upgrades I never knew existed.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 11, 2020, 10:00:28 pm
Stunning Motor.

You have definitely inspired me to think about a few upgrades I never knew existed.  :happy2:

Thanks a lot .....still lots to do but you can do so much with these cars 😀
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 16, 2020, 09:17:51 pm
Another update ....New intake time but this is one of these things i was not going to do and put it off a couple of times telling myself i will hate it but how wrong was i. i'm over the moon with this intake as we all know their are loads of intakes on the market i narrowed it down to two MST/REVO I've already had a REVO on a previous car and the MST had Excellent reviews and the build quality is second to none with the added benefit of a full heat shield round the filter i still need to get a heat shield for over the turbo but thats on it's way. Also removed the bonnet sound deadening as this was full of dirt and dead insects and looks so much better for a cleaner look.


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Also received a parcel from awesome gti with some new NGK Iridium plugs and also decided to replace the coil packs for some red R8 items nothing wrong with the old plugs or coil packs but thought some new stuff was in order considering the age of the car and the coil packs seem to be original wow.  last of all i decided to remove the oil filler neck because it looked out of place in the engine bay without the original airbox fitted so much better now  nice and flush ,,

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The finished result
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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: maxamplitude10 on September 20, 2020, 02:13:45 pm
Hey how much has all this cost you? Have you won the lottery!!!!

Max
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 20, 2020, 05:31:42 pm
Hey how much has all this cost you? Have you won the lottery!!!!

Max


It’s cost me a small fortune 😀.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: GVK on September 21, 2020, 02:59:28 am
Not seen the MST intake before, looks good.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: maxamplitude10 on September 21, 2020, 06:08:00 am
Not seen the MST intake before, looks good.
Agreed the intake looks very nice
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 22, 2020, 11:14:50 am
Not seen the MST intake before, looks good.
Agreed the intake looks very nice

Thanks guys ,,, that’s the same thing I thought when I saw this intake MST PERFORMANCE really got this intake right with the crinkle black finish to the paintwork Which looks oem nice two tone silicone hoses and the enclosed heat shield around the filter They even throw in an air freshener and key ring  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 27, 2020, 07:53:34 pm
Another small update ....received the rear heat shield from creations Motorsport which was spot on perfect fitment and also ties in nicely with the intake and also cleans the rear of the engine bay  ..also decided to get a hpfp guard to protect that delicate sensor but even better than that it looks great in the engine bay.






(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50390927957_4142e9ae92_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFhH)11 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFhH) by DEAN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50390928232_e4ed431714_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFns)333 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFns) by DEAN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr



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Last of all i decided to replace the spring clips on the calipers this was a cheap upgrade brought some aftermarket S3 caliper clips of ebay painted the faces and applied some gti decals.

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50390754466_9ee8069bd5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jLRMHu)22 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLRMHu) by DEAN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: mjmallia on September 28, 2020, 07:58:34 am
Nice........but the GTI on the bottom one is the wrong way round  :smiley:

Top one like in the caliper photo has the GTI pointing towards the hub which is correct.....the other one will not be if that makes sense.......my OCD LOL
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on September 28, 2020, 02:36:22 pm
Nice........but the GTI on the bottom one is the wrong way round  :smiley:

Top one like in the caliper photo has the GTI pointing towards the hub which is correct.....the other one will not be if that makes sense.......my OCD LOL


 I didn’t even notice I need to check that out cheers 😀
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: mjmallia on September 28, 2020, 03:41:15 pm
No problem  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 05, 2020, 08:09:33 pm
Mini update ......as i have just brought something else new for the car as it was crying out for a new stereo ..The rdc300 it has replaced needed to go even in 2008 when the car was made it was basic mine did come with a mp3 dock under the arm rest but thats it . also aux port compatible.

Anyway onto the the new stereo. First of all its not original but a Chinese copy of a VW RNS 510 not only was it a great price but also brings the interior upto date plus it has everything.  The company i brought it from had excellent reviews and super fast delivery,,

OLD OUTDATED RDC 300


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NEW VW RNS 510 STYLE

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All finished and fitted ......also fitted a new cherry red hazard switch interior looking better already,, 





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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: maxamplitude10 on October 08, 2020, 06:24:03 pm
Whats your review on the new stereo any thing to complain about?

Max
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: mjmallia on October 09, 2020, 06:48:37 am
Nice.......same as what Max said.

What is the stereo like and the speed/boot up time like?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 09, 2020, 12:27:12 pm
Nice.......same as what Max said.

What is the stereo like and the speed/boot up time like?
Whats your review on the new stereo any thing to complain about?

Max


Hi guys ,
 
              So here’s a quick review of my new headunit  since fitting I have had no dramas what so ever  everything works perfectly and quickly the screen is really nice and the touch screen is excellent the head unit itself comes with loads Options and found the car data screen useful it also has the option for the heater temperature display I really need to get my mk6 golf heater controls fitted now anyway here’s a few options it has.....

CD/DVD/MP3
NAVIGATION
BLUETOOTH/ PHONE/ MUSIC
X2 USB
DAB RADIO (Optional)
REAR CAMERA (optional)

Hope this helps I will find the link if you are interested,,,









Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 09, 2020, 12:48:45 pm
Here’s the the link.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163671446697
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: OllieL on October 11, 2020, 10:01:19 am
Another small update ....received the rear heat shield from creations Motorsport which was spot on perfect fitment and also ties in nicely with the intake and also cleans the rear of the engine bay  ..also decided to get a hpfp guard to protect that delicate sensor but even better than that it looks great in the engine bay.






(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50390927957_4142e9ae92_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFhH)11 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLSFhH) by DEAN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr



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Last of all i decided to replace the spring clips on the calipers this was a cheap upgrade brought some aftermarket S3 caliper clips of ebay painted the faces and applied some gti decals.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50390062408_b644b0f4b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jLNeZs)44 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLNeZs) by DEAN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131697897@N02/), on Flickr


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Intake looks great!
I had been considering another typhoon intake kit for my new car, but these look great! Very OEM as you say.

Where did you get it?

Car is looking great, well done

Ollie


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 11, 2020, 11:19:56 am
Hi, Ollie

                Thanks again .. ...since having this intake fitted I,ve had no problem what so ever awesome bit of kit.



Here’s the link..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392045273268


Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 24, 2020, 02:15:30 pm
Another small update.....This time in the shape of a new drivers side wing unfortunately the original drivers side wing was in poor condition the passenger side wing was replaced by the previous owner just before a brought it so nice and new . Brought the new wing from Lothianautoparts I have never used them before but they had a lot of great feedback and for £95 new painted and delivered I thought I’d take the risk. Anyway wing arrived In very good Packaging I was impressed as for the quality can’t tell between this or the original to be fair only thing to complain about is the colour match not quite the right match so will be painting the the whole drivers side just like I did to the passenger side early on in the year looks like by the time  I’m finished with this thing I will a Have a full respray :smiley:


Old rusty wing...................
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New wing.........


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Half way ..............


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All done................


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Also managed to find so original vw open fog light grills ............

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on October 24, 2020, 04:37:38 pm
Wing looks great - white is meant to be the very worst for matching
Didn't spot the AP's going on - how are you finding them?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 24, 2020, 08:17:47 pm
Wing looks great - white is meant to be the very worst for matching
Didn't spot the AP's going on - how are you finding them?

Hi, Thanks yeah I’ve got to agree with you their about the white paint but most importantly The wings Done. As for the AP’s I think their brilliant I’m so impressed with them. Thanks again for the review you gave me and also the link you found it saved ££  :happy2:



Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on October 24, 2020, 08:33:54 pm
No problem - I'm glad you like them
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 31, 2020, 11:52:27 pm
Another delivery....so my BAF Motorsport k- brace arrived a few of days ago So decided to fit it in slow time over the last couple of days .......Excellent build quality And fitment from BAF Motorsport.


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All finished ..................................

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 29, 2020, 06:02:16 pm
Another update ...This time in the shape of a new exhaust as the original one was in a right state and had a hole in the centre box so at this point i thought it was a good idea to do the R32 rear end conversion i had planned from the start of buying this car i just think the R32 rear looks so much better.

So as for the Exhaust thought about this for a while having had a couple of Milltek systems in the past all good exhausts but in my eyes they don't deserve the £650 price tag for the R32 look system for the mk5 so to that end i have brought a budget Ulter sport back-box and a standard centre pipe for the grand total of £260 and as a bonus the Ulter sport back-box comes with a 3 year guarantee and build quality and fitment is excellent.   



The original rusty exhaust   

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Next i needed one of these .....

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Also replaced all the all the torx screws in and around the rear bumper for new ones ...


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And Done ......... finally finished

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The end Result .................................................................................


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 11, 2020, 04:46:57 pm
Finally Found some time to remove the side skirts And in the process removed the 12 years of muck and dirt behind them to be fair that’s the easy bit getting rid of the sticky tape residue is So time consuming Anyway got their in the end. The sills are looking nice now I’ve already dropped the side skirts off at the body shop to be flattened and smoothed and colour coded..



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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: fakie1977 on December 11, 2020, 09:16:08 pm
Looking good - putting me to shame. I need to start putting some TLC into my GTI but my S6 is taking up my time and money at the moment.


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 13, 2020, 04:57:16 pm
Looking good - putting me to shame. I need to start putting some TLC into my GTI but my S6 is taking up my time and money at the moment.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Cheers ..still lots of things do but slowly tickling of the list ,,everybody’s got to love a S6 they are awesome cars proper Transporter style ..😀
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: mjmallia on December 14, 2020, 08:34:44 am
Nice.......what kind of cost is it to get the side skirt work/paint done
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 14, 2020, 09:48:27 am
Nice.......what kind of cost is it to get the side skirt work/paint done


Hi , I’ve just paid £170 for the side skirts to be flattened down smooth, sanded, and colour Coded I guess with the work involved it’s a fair price. 
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 18, 2020, 12:14:40 am
So this happened the other day i picked up the side skirts from the body shop they did a awesome job As always to get them super smooth. Apparently they said it wasn’t a hard job to get them smooth At all Which I guess is a bonus for me I got them back faster As it looked weird driving about without them. The nice thing is refitting them is a simple 10 min job either side . It now looks so much better with colour coded side skirts.


Colour coded side skirts back from the bodyshop

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All finished.........

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Stupots on December 18, 2020, 08:37:31 am
Looks great @deano (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5325) I still have mine in the shed ready to respray black (they are already black) with a couple of rattle cans  :laugh:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on December 18, 2020, 04:19:20 pm
Looks great @deano (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5325) I still have mine in the shed ready to respray black (they are already black) with a couple of rattle cans  :laugh:


Thanks stu,  it’s amazing how different it now looks with colour coded side skirts That’s a win 😀




Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Jons1001 on January 08, 2021, 01:09:18 pm
Hi Deano have you got a link to the exhaust you bought please?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on January 08, 2021, 02:09:43 pm
Hi Deano have you got a link to the exhaust you bought please?


Hi , Here you go this is the one I brought fits perfect ...hope this helps

Here’s the link :


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283449115386
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on January 14, 2021, 09:02:40 pm
Not much of an update but thought I’d post more for this thread for future reference. Anyway I’ve managed to find a genuine second hand R32 front bumper in very good condition not to bad for 6 weeks of on/off looking in that time I’ve. Managed to find everything needed to complete just need to get this into the body-shop as soon as I can . Looking forward to getting this fitted ,,




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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 02, 2021, 11:37:57 pm
Small update on the front bumper .. its now all fitted with no problems with it being genuine part and really happy with the look of the front. Quite possibly one of my favourite mods. I might look at getting a lower front splitter later on just to finish the look also managed to fit my gti badge to the front grill,,


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northing to do with the front but hey,,,


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last of all treated her to a new Varta battery as the original was starting to struggle .


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on February 09, 2021, 05:37:30 pm
Very good moods....!!

Can I ask for brake pedal feel after installing the R32 Calipers? Is longer? Is really noticeable on the pedal feel and better braking or is just keeping the heat better with the bigger diameter?

Thank you and keep posting!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 09, 2021, 09:12:33 pm
Very good moods....!!

Can I ask for brake pedal feel after installing the R32 Calipers? Is longer? Is really noticeable on the pedal feel and better braking or is just keeping the heat better with the bigger diameter?

Thank you and keep posting!


Thanks a lot,,

As for the question regarding the R32 brake pedal feel it is no Longer than the standard brake pedal travel but superior in better pedal feel/ stopping power also the larger diameter Discs have a big part to play which equals more confidence on the brakes . Eg late braking something with standard brakes is scary.  I always thought the standard gti brakes were weedy.

I’ve Also started collecting parts to do a R32 rear brake conversion for when the weather gets better.

Hope this helps ,,







Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on February 10, 2021, 08:09:20 am
Thank's for this explanation, since I drove a colleague R32 I have the brake improvement on my list but a little worried if I need to change the mastercilinder also. But with your conclusions I feel more confident and I will go for that at some point. I don't know if the rear calipers will be a noticeable improve or at least not as much as on the front.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on February 10, 2021, 11:08:20 am
Thank's for this explanation, since I drove a colleague R32 I have the brake improvement on my list but a little worried if I need to change the mastercilinder also. But with your conclusions I feel more confident and I will go for that at some point. I don't know if the rear calipers will be a noticeable improve or at least not as much as on the front.



No problem,,

I agree About the rear calipers I don’t think their will be a noticeable improvement In  Braking I could be wrong though. But as far as aesthetics are concerned It will look so much better a drilled vented disc instead of the smaller solid disc.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: SubZero75 on March 04, 2021, 03:27:58 pm
Hi folks,

I hope OP doesn't mind but I had a shark fin aerial fitted to my Mark 5 here in Ireland. The reception is awful!

Does anyone have any advice? Would an upgraded radio unit help? Could a better aerial be fitted to the rear windscreen?

Cheers
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 05, 2021, 10:47:20 am
Hi folks,

I hope OP doesn't mind but I had a shark fin aerial fitted to my Mark 5 here in Ireland. The reception is awful!

Does anyone have any advice? Would an upgraded radio unit help? Could a better aerial be fitted to the rear windscreen?

Cheers


Hi, I don’t know if this will help or not but but on the rear of the head unit you should have A (twin fakka )two FaKka radio connections Which are green in colour :one for the roof aerial/ sharks fin and another to the aerial in the tailgate this could possibly be a booster for the main aerial .
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: SubZero75 on March 05, 2021, 12:16:46 pm
Hi folks,

I hope OP doesn't mind but I had a shark fin aerial fitted to my Mark 5 here in Ireland. The reception is awful!

Does anyone have any advice? Would an upgraded radio unit help? Could a better aerial be fitted to the rear windscreen?

Cheers


Hi, I don’t know if this will help or not but but on the rear of the head unit you should have A (twin fakka )two FaKka radio connections Which are green in colour :one for the roof aerial/ sharks fin and another to the aerial in the tailgate this could possibly be a booster for the main aerial .

Thank you!

I bought this aerial

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183715435585

There's a chance that the item is not the best quality too  :grin:

I'm trying to source a good one, so if anyone knows of where to find one, that would be great :)
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: imprezzaworks on March 23, 2021, 08:06:00 am
Car looks great. Always fancied a white gti but ended up buying a black one. And after me saying never buy another black car.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 23, 2021, 07:24:11 pm
Car looks great. Always fancied a white gti but ended up buying a black one. And after me saying never buy another black car.

Thanks,, I had a black gti a while ago ..black still looks awesome When it’s clean and shiny.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on March 31, 2021, 01:56:57 pm
Another small update ... managed to find some time to get My new R32 310mm rear brakes fitted unfortunately I have been forced to do It Due to a seized rear caliper so did not have time to paint before fitting that being said so much better than the original junk.


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All fitted what a massive difference. Also fitted Hel lines and new hard pipes the caliper bolts came out without any problems they just need a lick of paint now..


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: shannon-ob on April 01, 2021, 10:19:54 am
Looking good mate.

I've recently bought the 310mm set up for the rear too. You've just reminded me to get mine painted  :wink:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 01, 2021, 08:57:11 pm
Looking good mate.

I've recently bought the 310mm set up for the rear too. You've just reminded me to get mine painted  :wink:


Thanks buddy ....wish I had time to paint these before I fitted them anyway getting a lick of paint soon.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on April 08, 2021, 05:21:56 pm
This brakes look amazing!

Stock front brakes for MK5 GTI is 312mm, now you have 310mm on the rear!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 10, 2021, 09:34:15 pm
This brakes look amazing!

Stock front brakes for MK5 GTI is 312mm, now you have 310mm on the rear!  :happy2:

Thanks buddy

Much better than the smaller solid discs ....also looks so much better visually as the standard golf gti solid disks seem to get lost behind the 18 wheels.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 15, 2021, 09:31:50 pm
Update time ...This time is the shape of a new exhaust i went with a Milltek sport R32 non- resonated cat-back having had a few of these in the past it’s perfect ..Great sound and awesome build quality I got this through AKS Motorsport so big shout out to them for sorting that for me ..I guess I need a new down pipe now.


NEW MILLTEK SPORT EXHAUST R32 STYLE

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on April 18, 2021, 03:39:53 pm
That solves the mystery of the old system being on sale!
Good fit with the bumper - how loud is it with it being non-res?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on April 18, 2021, 05:19:01 pm
That solves the mystery of the old system being on sale!
Good fit with the bumper - how loud is it with it being non-res?


Hi, yeah the old system was just a stop gap having said that is was a really good fit considering the price .as for the Milltek I’ve had a few non - res systems now and really like the build quality and fitment as for the sound not to loud to gives a nice deep tone nothing over powering if you know what I mean .
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on May 23, 2021, 05:29:12 pm
Small update... first thing was the bonnet latch decided it was not going to play anymore and point blank refused to close so decided to replace it and contacted VW to order a new one which was £78+VAT in the mean time i removed the old one which was in a right state and no wonder it stopped working. Anyway Decide to give it a thorough cleaning with wd40 it came up well and also fixed it which was a bonus.

BEFORE


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AFTER


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The last thing is the car has been Remapped by my local Vag Specialist i always use this is a custom Remap and not a Generic  remap. But Unfortunately this has not had the all singing and dancing Rolling road treatment so i have no rolling road print off or graph for remap values but what i can say is like any remap the difference is like night and day so EST BHP is now 245-255 and feels more top end of the scale. very happy and more to build on.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 23, 2021, 11:43:37 pm
Small update ....but i can't be happier managed to get hold of a set of my all time favourite wheels i don't think these need an introduction has they have been done so many times and even had a set on my old gti.... BBS LM Reps .

front 18x8.0  ET42
Rear 18x9.0  ET42


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so test fitted the wheels today ..and as i thought i need to run a 8mm wheel spacer as it has very little clearance with the R32 front brake calipers so ive ordered  some H@R hubcentric 8mm wheel spacers for it i did try a 10mm spacer but thats over kill so 8mm spacer will be perfect .
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on June 26, 2021, 08:31:47 pm
Nice update - reps or real LM's always seems to be timeless - what are you doing for tyre sizes?
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on June 28, 2021, 03:59:59 pm
Nice update - reps or real LM's always seems to be timeless - what are you doing for tyre sizes?

Hi, sorry for the late reply..unfortunately these are rep’s I wish I could push myself to buy some genuine ones at almost £1800

Anyway just brought some Pirelli p zeros

18x8.0 front  running 215/40/R18
18x9.0 Rear  running 225/40/R18

I may have run into a problem with my offset wheels as these are et42 they are perfect on the back and no spacers required which is great. The problem comes at the front I’m having to run a 8mm hub -centric wheel spacer to clear the R32 brake calipers and along with the Audi TT lower arms it’s pushed the wheel out further than I like . I think I’m right in saying if I put the standard brake calipers back on I should clear the brake calipers with these wheels with no spacers.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on July 22, 2021, 04:08:27 am
Small update,
                       I had to remove the R32 front calipers I was running due to the wheels not clearing them without a spacer due to the offset of the wheels which I explained in the previous post . Anyway I’ve replaced the standard 312mm discs and added some more drilled M-TEC discs and new pads along with another set of HEL braided lines for good measure the calipers them selfs are in great shape but they do need to be repainted so will be painting theses soon going to get rid of the red and paint them graphite grey or black one or the other. The good news the wheels are now on,,,



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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 04, 2021, 04:54:38 am
Small update got the car back on Friday 1st Oct from the body shop decided to have the car resprayed … having replaced the front wing earlier on in the year. The wing I brought came painted but unfortunately the colour was wrong and was miss matched so decided to bite the bullet get the car resprayed has there were a few areas on the car that needed attention. Thought I’d do it all in one hit. It now looks lovely with the car all one colour.



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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 11, 2021, 12:07:16 am
 New Matt silver grille added ….it’s a nice addition to the fresh paintwork I also had a play around with the grille badge I really like the R32 logo badge and wanted to keep a grille badge on the car so I now have a R22  badge in situ I still might get so hate for it but bothered.

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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: ahsan82 on October 12, 2021, 11:47:06 pm

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love that pic man.... car looks stunning
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 13, 2021, 12:20:11 am
Hi, Ahsan82

Thanks ,,,it’s much appreciated 👍
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 21, 2021, 07:55:39 pm
Had a bit a time on my hands so decided to fit my mk6 climate control which i have recently purchased fitted. Really easy nothing to it just a direct swap in mine with everything working as it should i really like how it displays everything on the screen bringing things a bit more upto date.


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Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: JoshB on October 21, 2021, 08:33:58 pm
That’s pretty awesome that it was straight plug and play. Is the stereo an original VW then too?
I was thinking of replacing the stereo on mine but I weirdly like the fact it’s still got Galaxy 105 and Ridings FM saved!

Love the flippant statement on your previous post that you just “got it resprayed”...! That’s a pretty big deal! Looks awesome though now, assuming you just had it dusted over? Mines a slightly different shade front to back, but I think all reflex silvers are the same tbh.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 25, 2021, 07:17:12 pm
That’s pretty awesome that it was straight plug and play. Is the stereo an original VW then too?
I was thinking of replacing the stereo on mine but I weirdly like the fact it’s still got Galaxy 105 and Ridings FM saved!

Love the flippant statement on your previous post that you just “got it resprayed”...! That’s a pretty big deal! Looks awesome though now, assuming you just had it dusted over? Mines a slightly different shade front to back, but I think all reflex silvers are the same tbh.


Hi, sorry for the late reply but things have been hectic having got married on sat 23rd anyway a bit of time to myself. It’s great the mk6 climate is plug and play especially on late mk5’s I think on the early cars you have to change a few things to get everything working. The stereo itself is a Chinese 510 copy and works perfectly having said that most top end stereos are made in China.

As for the respray I guess is was flippant but it did need it both the front wings were mismatch in colour also had the usual around the rear hatch badge along with some small car park dents to the drivers door and the bonnet having a lot of stone chips just thought I’d get it done in one hit. All over respray with bumpers,trim,lights, removed with glass remaining in place,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Stupots on October 26, 2021, 07:32:02 am
@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) does your climate control remember the temperature settings when you get in the car each time? If not it’s a swap of wires 16 and 20. I thought all people doing this swap no matter build date would at least have to do those 2. Maybe after late 2007 this is no longer required.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on October 26, 2021, 12:01:14 pm
@Deano45 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=12004) does your climate control remember the temperature settings when you get in the car each time? If not it’s a swap of wires 16 and 20. I thought all people doing this swap no matter build date would at least have to do those 2. Maybe after late 2007 this is no longer required.

Hi stu, mine remembers all the settings when you leave and come back too it,,
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on November 01, 2021, 03:20:25 pm
Great job on your mk5!!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 02, 2021, 10:07:05 am
Great job on your mk5!!


Thanks Mekaniko, still stuff to do but I do appreciate it .
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Deano45 on November 16, 2021, 05:47:56 pm
Sad News ..with a project going on with the house and a another car project I'm doing something had to give so the car will be up for sale in the next few weeks it will be a regrettable sale but needs must. Thank you to everyone for help and info i,m sure i'll be back in something else .

Cheers.
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Golf_is_not_a_sport on November 17, 2021, 02:44:12 pm
Shame to see you go, i've 'lurked' on this thread since buying my GTI a few months ago.. Fan of the build!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on November 18, 2021, 07:28:33 pm
Good luck with sale + the other projects, hopefully see you back soon
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on November 24, 2021, 11:32:19 am
oh... Nice project you had on the Mk5. Hope it goes into good hands

All the best on your new projects!
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: mabbo on January 18, 2022, 01:27:09 pm
Just read through this on my lunch... Nice car mate.

Im considering BBS LM reps for mine but unsure between them or 18" Monza.

Love how the radio and Mk6 climate controls work together. Half tempted to do that to mine. Dont suppose the radio has Carplay? Whats the quality of the hands free calling like?

You happy with the repaint? I got a business restoring classic VWs and we do loads of paint, but not on anything newer than 70s stuff as a rule... A good repaint is a much bigger job than people realise.

Anyway, nice car mate
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: JoshB on March 10, 2022, 06:48:37 am
Looks like someone’s trying to make a tidy profit since you sold it!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-R32-CLUBSPORT-2-0TFSI-3DR-MANUAL-BBS-LEATHER-NAV-/275177878128?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: LC5F on March 10, 2022, 01:28:42 pm
Don't remember it having KW's
Title: Re: Deano Candy white GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on March 16, 2022, 10:37:22 am
I think that the therm CLUBSPORT now days is not used as it should.

Good luck to them