Post by: Graney_ED30 on August 17, 2023, 02:52:02 pm
Been a while since I was on a forum but since I find myself back in a MK5 then I thought it best haha!
Managed to secure a pretty decent example last week after months of looking at them. Fairly tidy but a few jobs need doing as you’d expect for a 15 year old car but pretty happy with it to be honest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZcWptYy/4-BADED7-E-A4-FD-4-C8-F-B194-6656420-F7389.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WdcFZrqY)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLhmS4xW/718-DF65-F-363-C-45-A4-9-DDF-F3-C23910391-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWB8RMjR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25Wn5jLX/81-A00-C05-5845-4-CD5-915-E-5-DC0-CD1807-E6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NygKJc41)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBL9WPzr/B85022-BA-DEAE-4-D28-8-CE4-7-D6375766-E6-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2RJ4fHR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZyc9JhH/E3-A41937-1-FA3-4934-A8-C3-92-D21-EA58-DA2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jD6W45zx)
Plans are to change the cam follower as a precaution as I’ve heard they are quite common to go - also needs a thermostat which it is booked in for, the rest will be to get the wheels refurbed, just got some new PS4’s on it which has sorted a wheel wobble that came on at about 70 (front left had a repair and was full of foam :scared:)
I may get it mapped but it’s so original that I’m tempted not too - I also have my boot build from my old my 7.5 to fit but I’ll get to that in time!
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfLYb6qQ/IMG-7524.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXpvHZ2L)
Cheers for looking!
Post by: terrier on August 17, 2023, 07:14:50 pm
Red ones are faster :popcornsoda:
Post by: stevw1 on August 17, 2023, 09:52:30 pm
Post by: GVK on August 18, 2023, 05:47:10 pm
Post by: pudding on August 19, 2023, 12:48:00 pm
Lovely sub install, that's really nicely done :happy2:
Post by: Graney_ED30 on September 01, 2023, 10:05:44 am
Hoping to get a new headunit sometime soon so I can get the audio in it - just having radio and CD is doing my nut in :jumping:
Post by: Jons1001 on September 01, 2023, 01:21:31 pm
Cheers everyone - car is going good so far, got it booked in for a carbon clean and injector service next week. Nothing particularly wrong with it just thought it was worth doing since it is approaching 80k miles.
Hoping to get a new headunit sometime soon so I can get the audio in it - just having radio and CD is doing my nut in :jumping:
Car looks great, congrats. If you don't mind saying how much is it for a carbon clean & injector service? Been looking on the r-tech website but can't find pricing.
Post by: pudding on September 01, 2023, 09:25:03 pm
To be fair, at 130ish K at the time, the valves didn't look bad at all. Just need good fuel and regular driving/heat to keep them clean. Well, not spotless obviously, but cleaner than they would be if just doing short journeys on supermarket fuel.
Post by: Graney_ED30 on September 06, 2023, 08:40:25 pm
Car looks great, congrats. If you don't mind saying how much is it for a carbon clean & injector service? Been looking on the r-tech website but can't find pricing.
Cheers, yeah loving it at the moment like! Nice to be back in a MK5, even coming from a mk7.5 this just feels nicer to drive and more connected.
I'm getting it done at a place local to me called decimal tenths, it's costing £375 if there's nowt wrong.....then I think they said £200 per injector if there's any faults with them that can't be repaired.
Will let you know of the outcome 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Post by: Graney_ED30 on September 13, 2023, 09:24:07 pm
This was also the result of the carbon clean:
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFryHRFZ/2-A4-F2409-835-A-4-E8-D-9575-1-A953-F47-F3-DA.png) (https://postimg.cc/vcGdgBn5)
I also had the thermostat changed as it was sticking and the car was not getting up to temperature - all sorted now
Thinking of getting it mapped at some point in the future but next on the cards will be a DSG service - it's had 3 according to the history but I wanna be sure so think it's the right thing to do.
Cosmetically the car needs a wheel refurb and the two rear tyres replaced, I've just fitted PS4's on the front so need to get them matched up but it's been an expensive month 😂
Post by: Jons1001 on September 14, 2023, 06:29:33 am
You could do the DSG service yourself to save £150-£200. Its basically a glorified oil change.
Post by: Graney_ED30 on September 14, 2023, 09:39:13 pm
Yeah I had thought about doing it myself to save the coin.....it is just technically an oil and filter change.....but I would like to keep some stamps in the book and in total honesty I can't be arsed faffing on under the car on the drive when it's my daily 😂 - gone are the days of that haha!
Besides, I have the MK1 for tinkering with 😎
Post by: Graney_ED30 on October 12, 2023, 06:26:54 am
So I thought I'd give one of the android head units a go, worth a punt at less than £100 - came with DAB and Apple CarPlay which is all I need really.
Managed to finally find some time to get it fitted yesterday and I must admit I'm quite happy with the fit and finish, I've put the USB connection into the arm rest where the original iPod connection is, hopefully going to 3D print a holder for the phone so it sits in there properly - and to be honest the interface is smoother than the £500+ Pioneer unit I used to have 😂
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0H6gD05/IMG-9451.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KXxdwtB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vH0VTnKj/IMG-9452.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRgzs1xr)
Also got a full set of PS4's fitted and replaced the front and rear badges as they were peeling and just didn't look right. I'm also after a rear ED30 badge if anyone has one or knows of the best place to source one, I've seen the ones on eBay but wasn't sure if they were just cheap copies, even though the price seems to suggest otherwise!
Next on the cars are some new front lower arms as the current ones are crusty as owt, then will also fit the ECS subframe spacer/bolt kit as there is some subframe knocking when doing slow manoeuvres
Post by: Graney_ED30 on October 17, 2023, 10:29:45 pm
(https://i.postimg.cc/856SJsGB/IMG-9428.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GwcjHff)
Bit of enamel paint and a steady hand it now looks like this:
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZZx1g90/IMG-9493.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dVqYCkM)
It’s the little things that count :grin:
I was planning to do the same to the rear external badge but it must be plastic as there is some weird sort of lacquer peel on it, will probably just grab a new one even though they are mental money for a little badge!
Unless anyone has any going spare
Post by: fakie1977 on October 18, 2023, 07:48:54 pm
Small update....after going from the mk7.5 to this, I was missing the connectivity for my phone to be able to listen to music and take calls and stuff.Nice headunit. Where did you get that? I bought the RCD330 ages ago and for most things is absolutely fine for me but I hate that the usb cable sticks out the front. I upgraded my speakers and although I found the sound really crisp there was a lack of volume. I just installed a mini amp and that has made a huge difference with really strong sound and clarity.
So I thought I'd give one of the android head units a go, worth a punt at less than £100 - came with DAB and Apple CarPlay which is all I need really.
Managed to finally find some time to get it fitted yesterday and I must admit I'm quite happy with the fit and finish, I've put the USB connection into the arm rest where the original iPod connection is, hopefully going to 3D print a holder for the phone so it sits in there properly - and to be honest the interface is smoother than the £500+ Pioneer unit I used to have
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0H6gD05/IMG-9451.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KXxdwtB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vH0VTnKj/IMG-9452.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRgzs1xr)
Also got a full set of PS4's fitted and replaced the front and rear badges as they were peeling and just didn't look right. I'm also after a rear ED30 badge if anyone has one or knows of the best place to source one, I've seen the ones on eBay but wasn't sure if they were just cheap copies, even though the price seems to suggest otherwise!
Next on the cars are some new front lower arms as the current ones are crusty as owt, then will also fit the ECS subframe spacer/bolt kit as there is some subframe knocking when doing slow manoeuvres
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Post by: Graney_ED30 on October 21, 2023, 09:00:50 am
Nice headunit. Where did you get that? I bought the RCD330 ages ago and for most things is absolutely fine for me but I hate that the usb cable sticks out the front. I upgraded my speakers and although I found the sound really crisp there was a lack of volume. I just installed a mini amp and that has made a huge difference with really strong sound and clarity.
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Just an eBay special mate, was less than £100 -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225765186660?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2xwqppfssje&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fs2LpmPBSiy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Tbh, the internal amp isn’t amazing but it does have a pretty good equaliser where you can get a decent sound out of it. I have also got another amp and stuff to install (Audison) but just haven’t got round to it yet
I wasn’t expecting much for the money but I’m really impressed to be fair
Post by: SANDEGTI on October 22, 2023, 11:16:06 pm
Post by: Graney_ED30 on October 24, 2023, 05:34:44 pm
Looks like a clean, well looked after example. Definitely fancy one myself when the funds are right. :thinking:
Cheers mate - yeah it is a lovely drive. Just looking at your signature, I used to have a 2005 laser blue GTI too!
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJkshN3p/IMG-0030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MrGKszs)
I have never managed to find if it is still on the road though, DVLA just says that the reg is incorrect!
Post by: RBS on October 28, 2023, 12:52:11 am
Post by: SANDEGTI on October 30, 2023, 03:31:47 pm
Awesome, someone with good taste I see :happy2:Looks like a clean, well looked after example. Definitely fancy one myself when the funds are right. :thinking:
Cheers mate - yeah it is a lovely drive. Just looking at your signature, I used to have a 2005 laser blue GTI too!
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJkshN3p/IMG-0030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MrGKszs)
I have never managed to find if it is still on the road though, DVLA just says that the reg is incorrect!
Any plans with the ED30 yet?
Post by: Graney_ED30 on November 02, 2023, 10:31:18 pm
Awesome, someone with good taste I see :happy2:Looks like a clean, well looked after example. Definitely fancy one myself when the funds are right. :thinking:
Cheers mate - yeah it is a lovely drive. Just looking at your signature, I used to have a 2005 laser blue GTI too!
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJkshN3p/IMG-0030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MrGKszs)
I have never managed to find if it is still on the road though, DVLA just says that the reg is incorrect!
Any plans with the ED30 yet?
Cheers mate, yeah I do like a mk5 haha!
No real plans other than to keep the maintenance up and keep it clean. Next on the cards is a wheel refurb now I have the tyres sorted.
Also gonna get the DSG box serviced and give it an oil change.
Maybe will get it mapped at some point in the future
Oh I also have my sounds to put in but will get to that soon enough!
Post by: Graney_ED30 on November 12, 2023, 05:50:47 pm
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHT0GC9F/IMG-9648.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hcq8ZhDw)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fswb9n3T/IMG-9649.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tpq500kb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVWQxz63/IMG-9651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdcbXpF1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9X8tkfM5/IMG-9652.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XX5CG4dQ)
Post by: Graney_ED30 on December 14, 2023, 11:17:46 pm
Post by: 09Pirelli on December 15, 2023, 03:33:56 am
i recommend the non res version over the res
Post by: Graney_ED30 on December 15, 2023, 09:11:11 am
Post by: mk1mad on December 24, 2023, 02:19:48 pm
Let's see your mk1?
btw my Ed30 came with a BCS Sports cat and Exhaust System and I am very impressed with it so far.
Post by: breeze on December 26, 2023, 08:02:52 am
Cool, cheers for the advice, I have had milltek on other cars so I know they are a good exhaust…..will check it out 👍🏻If you are thinking about tuning suggest you plan that out in advance. Standard Milltek sounds good but I don’t believe it is the best flowing. Not so much an issue if you have a GTI but may limit you if you want a strong 2+ car. BCS is really nice quality and flows well, lots of options for sound/cats.
Post by: Graney_ED30 on February 01, 2024, 08:18:29 pm
To be honest, considering how rusty it was, it came off a doddle!
(https://i.postimg.cc/g20g15df/IMG-0280.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYLdxBs5)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R06XZHWd/IMG-0281.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJmQSj48)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS58GCgH/IMG-0282.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VSFX21DG)
Although, that isn’t the end of the jobs - I have developed a rattle upon startup so I have bought all of the gear to change the timing chain and tensioner (even though I did check blocks 91 and 93 and it looked OK from what I’ve read)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQCqm8Qm/IMG-0269.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mttfDg99)
I got a P0011 code and it cleared for a bit but has come back - the car is due a service also so going to do that as well as a DSG oil and filter change - busy day tomorrow!
Post by: Graney_ED30 on February 01, 2024, 08:20:19 pm
If you are thinking about tuning suggest you plan that out in advance. Standard Milltek sounds good but I don’t believe it is the best flowing. Not so much an issue if you have a GTI but may limit you if you want a strong 2+ car. BCS is really nice quality and flows well, lots of options for sound/cats.
Cheers mate, to be honest I’m not looking to go crazy power, probs just stage 1 and a gearbox map if I’m honest - but good to bear that in mind as you say!
Post by: Graney_ED30 on February 01, 2024, 08:26:04 pm
Nice Ed30 :happy2:, I have the same combo as you an Ed30dsg and a mk1 with a 1.8T. Like you recently picked up an Edition 30 after previously having a mk5 gti.
Let's see your mk1?
btw my Ed30 came with a BCS Sports cat and Exhaust System and I am very impressed with it so far.
Haha not a bad combo to have is it!
I’ve had the MK1 for 15 years but have only recently done the conversion - it is running now but it still in the final stages of completion, exhaust and pedal box being the main hurdles to get over, although both are in hand
Here’s some pics
(https://i.postimg.cc/SQP8yx0Q/1574-F66-A-0-B69-4-F7-E-9588-C82-C998-C2-F89.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TdTcw5F)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr8DNnhW/51-B484-B5-3482-45-C0-80-EC-93-D219-FF1223.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVdnPKrn)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/vT4VWpnd/E638-A407-06-C3-4311-8842-6281-CF153691.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V0cvwZ47)
(https://i.postimg.cc/26cWLzVw/IMG-7060.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7Gzhpr1G)
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Post by: Graney_ED30 on February 02, 2024, 06:57:29 pm
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After a bit of a sketchy moment on the axle stands I got the engine and DSG oil and filters changed, along with spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter and pollen filter.
That appears to have cured the issue, car feels totally different and the P0011 has stayed at bay - I guess the oil was just old and thin.
I am planning on doing the belt and chain still, but will leave it until a little later as it’s been a busy few days. Also going to get a VIS balance shaft delete kit as I’ve heard they can be a problem.
I also did the DSG basic settings/adaptation which I’d not done before - car feels so much smoother and the clutch is much snappier where before it used to hang on a lot in second mainly.