MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Acekid on November 23, 2021, 10:18:22 pm

Title: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: Acekid on November 23, 2021, 10:18:22 pm
Having had a very brief flirt with a Mk7 Fiesta ST, I have seen the light and got myself a 2006 3dr GTI. Only 74k and generally in pretty good shape. So far had it for 2 months and already completed a few jobs...

- New headlights
- Cambelt, waterpump and new thermostat
- Stereo changed to RNS510 style unit

  Now just to enjoy it over the winter.....
(https://i.ibb.co/mJ5PV5k/20211113-053006.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sF50X6K/20211113-052955.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/rQHzyP5/20211113-052922.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Njp6hCx/20211113-052941.jpg)
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: Mekaniko on November 24, 2021, 09:13:28 am
Very tidy one! Nice to see a OEM one too  :congrats:

Any plans?
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: Acekid on November 24, 2021, 07:13:02 pm
Quote from: Mekaniko on November 24, 2021, 09:13:28 am
Very tidy one! Nice to see a OEM one too  :congrats:

Any plans?

Nothing major, once it has coped with winter and proved reliable then I may treat her to an exhaust, induction system and a stage1 map. A few areas of bodywork could benefit from some paint, but I want to keep it looking OEM and I think it just looks right as it is!
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: JoshB on November 30, 2021, 11:32:38 am
Very nice. Nice to see another “standard” 3dr being looked after.
Has it not got an aftermarket exhaust already? Those tailpipes look a bit big and shiny!
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: Acekid on November 30, 2021, 11:47:47 am
Quote from: JoshB on November 30, 2021, 11:32:38 am
Very nice. Nice to see another “standard” 3dr being looked after.
Has it not got an aftermarket exhaust already? Those tailpipes look a bit big and shiny!

I did wonder about the exhaust originally, but it has had the audi trims fitted, they were black when I got it, but came up nicely with some autosol!
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: JoshB on December 02, 2021, 11:08:59 am
Quote from: Acekid on November 30, 2021, 11:47:47 am
Quote from: JoshB on November 30, 2021, 11:32:38 am
Very nice. Nice to see another “standard” 3dr being looked after.
Has it not got an aftermarket exhaust already? Those tailpipes look a bit big and shiny!

I did wonder about the exhaust originally, but it has had the audi trims fitted, they were black when I got it, but came up nicely with some autosol!

Well you’ve done a top job on them.

Cool garage btw.
Title: Re: My TR 2006 GTI
Post by: Acekid on December 02, 2021, 06:59:49 pm
Quote from: JoshB on December 02, 2021, 11:08:59 am
Quote from: Acekid on November 30, 2021, 11:47:47 am
Quote from: JoshB on November 30, 2021, 11:32:38 am
Very nice. Nice to see another “standard” 3dr being looked after.
Has it not got an aftermarket exhaust already? Those tailpipes look a bit big and shiny!

I did wonder about the exhaust originally, but it has had the audi trims fitted, they were black when I got it, but came up nicely with some autosol!

Well you’ve done a top job on them.

Cool garage btw.

Not my garage, Its our work plantshop, just makes a nice warm and dry place to park it overnight and do some tinkering if there is some spare time! :happy2: