MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: ollie288 on December 20, 2009, 01:28:40 am
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Hello all,
I thought I would show you all my pride and joy and how it has come on recently. I'm 17 and this is my first car. I love it to pieces. I plan to keep it for a few more years yet and get something with a little more oomph when insurance is not so much of an issue!
Well starting from the start:
Before I even had the car I bought a set of wheels. They were mercedes alphards. They were lovely but I sold them on and made £200 in the process. Before I wished I would have kept them but now I have my other set I am glad i didn't! :jumpmove:
22/03/2009
I went looking for my first car. I went to a VW garage and the first car I saw I ended up buying! It was a Mk5 Golf 1.6 FSI SE Laser Blue.
29/03/2009
I picked the car up. Well I say I but I hadn't passed my test at this time so I was the passenger! :signLOL:
She then spent a few months tucked away in the garage waiting for me to pass my test. A few little touches happened.
30/03/2009
Order my private 5-digit number plate. :party:
04/04/2009
Removed the badges of the car. Looks cleaner. Here are a few pics:
Before;
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After;
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11/04/2009
Next step to cleaning up the rear was removing the wiper. Here is a few pics:
Before;
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After;
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A few comparison shots at VW dealer;
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I thought the rubber grommet stuck out a bit so it was replaced with the glass version from venom motorsport. Although a little pricey, it looks 1000x better;
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09/06/2009
The first big change happened to my car when I bought a full GTI leather interior with door cards. It was fitted the following weekend. Not to bad of a job.
Here are a few pics:
A couple of comparison shots;
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Car stripped;
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Before;
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Totally changed the feel of the interior. A lot more classy! :love:
22/06/2009
Added an leather armrest to the interior.
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12/09/2009
Bought and fitted a blaupunkt tha-555 amp and Jl-audio sub mounted in a stealth box. I made quite a difference when you turn it up! Here are a few pics:
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The amp is now under the carpet in the spare wheel. I cut a hole to house it securely, making sure there was enough airflow. I dont have a problem with overheating and it is a lot better out the way where it is not going to get damaged. :jumpmove:
19/09/2009
This was a fairly big step. All of this to be fitted:
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Mk6 Multi function steering wheel.
R32 Highline clocks.
RNS-510 with voice recognition.
Canbus 'S' version (to cope with all the new stuff and avoid battery drain!)
Here are a few pics of these fitted:
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I will have to get pics of the R32 clocks. I love the white and blue lights! Everyone always asks do they match the needle colour to the car colour at VW! :signLOL:
03/10/2009
R32 rear lights fitted. A few pics:
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10/10/2009
R32 gear knob and gaiter fitted.
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Also the upper vent. (I had a tray)
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10/11/2009
R32 xenons and LED sidelights fitted. A few pics:
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11/12/2009
Full GTI black upper fitted to interior. Including mirror, roof lining, a,b and c posts, all lights on roof etc and rear window surround. This removed the old looking cream bits! :sick: Made it look more modern imo! :love:
18/12/2009
Received Audi S-line split rims in 18" 7.5 et 54 fitment. Cleaned them up and applied 3 coats of rim wax to the entire wheels to keep them protected in the winter. Also changed the centre caps to VW ones. A few pics:
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19/12/2009
Had all the wheels off today and cleaned all under the arches and brakes etc. Also Tried one of the wheels on to check the hub diameter was correct. It is as there was no movement!
Here is pics of the trial fit:
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The brakes now look tiny behind the wheels!!
Any idea how I can remove that line of gunk? My guess is I wont and it would need spraying?
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Also how to go about spraying the calipers?
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I think we are pretty much up to date now. I may have missed a few things but I will update it. I will be getting some proper pictures soon and I will keep this thread regularly up dated.
A big thanks goes to Mortygttdi for all the help and advice he has given me. Cheers Darren :happy2:
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Holy cow, this is a nice build thread. your really going to town on that 1.6 and I like it :happy2: some very tasteful mods indeed squire (especially the xenons which your going to sell me :grin:)
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Very Nice!!!
But I think someone have way too much money :signLOL:
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Holy cow, this is a nice build thread. your really going to town on that 1.6 and I like it :happy2: some very tasteful mods indeed squire (especially the xenons which your going to sell me :grin:)
Thanks mate. :smiley:
Your going to have to try harder than that to prize my xenons off me! :fighting: :signLOL: :grin:
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Very Nice!!!
But I think someone have way too much money :signLOL:
Cheers matey! :happy2:
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Ollie, those rims are sex.
Where did you get them in the rarer 18" fitment?
Tastiest looking 1.6 I've ever seen anyway :happy2:
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wow progress is coming along great thats going to be one awesome first car ha ha. keep up the top work matey. :happy2:
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Ollie, those rims are sex.
Where did you get them in the rarer 18" fitment?
Tastiest looking 1.6 I've ever seen anyway :happy2:
Cheers mate. I love the wheels too! :love:
I got them off ebay! Some good stuff comes up time to time! :smiley:
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wow progress is coming along great thats going to be one awesome first car ha ha. keep up the top work matey. :happy2:
Thanks alot bud! :happy2:
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Nice to see you finaly got a build thread up mate, looking good well done.
Have a good xmas bud
Darren :happy2:
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Nice to see you finaly got a build thread up mate, looking good well done.
Have a good xmas bud
Darren :happy2:
Haha its took me a while hasn't it! :signLOL:
Cheers and you mate! :xmaspresent:
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Ollie you and darren have far too much money and one of you need to sell me your darkened gti headliner and trim :wink:
car looks great well done with your dub it looks 8)
new wheels look the business :congrats: :congrats:
scott.
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Nice to see you finaly got a build thread up mate, looking good well done.
Have a good xmas bud
Darren :happy2:
Haha its took me a while hasn't it! :signLOL:
Cheers and you mate! :xmaspresent:
Do you have the partsnumbers for the ring and controlbox for your mk & steeringwheel?? :tree:
Cheers,
Jake
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^^ Darrens the best man to ask mate! :happy2:
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Thats looking good, tastefull mods :happy2:
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Thats looking good, tastefull mods :happy2:
Thanks matey :happy2:
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Coming along nicely Ollie, very impressive. :congrats:
I like all the bits that tie in to the cars colour like the R 32 clocks. :notworthy:
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Nice work so far Ollie! :congrats:
It may of been cheaper to buy a GT or GTI mind! :laugh:
Rather than spray your brakes why don't you just buy a mint full set of GTI brakes from me? :innocent:
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Ollie you and darren have far too much money and one of you need to sell me your darkened gti headliner and trim :wink:
car looks great well done with your dub it looks 8)
new wheels look the business :congrats: :congrats:
scott.
Cheers Scott :happy2:
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Coming along nicely Ollie, very impressive. :congrats:
I like all the bits that tie in to the cars colour like the R 32 clocks. :notworthy:
Thanks TC :happy2:
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Nice work so far Ollie! :congrats:
It may of been cheaper to buy a GT or GTI mind! :laugh:
Rather than spray your brakes why don't you just buy a mint full set of GTI brakes from me? :innocent:
Cheers :smiley:
It would have been cheaper but this was the best engine I could get. I wanted a 1.4 tsi 122. But nobody would insure me on it! :sad1: I love mine anyway so I am happy for now! :pomppomp:
I dont know where all the rich young kids driving ferraris go! :confused:
PMed you too! :wink:
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But things like wheels, interior, Xenons and the RNS must push insurance up a bit too? Assuming of course that it's all declared as you are required to do?
The cost of a lot of these bolt-ons would surely have gone a long way in helping to pay for insurance too?
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Yes the mods have put the cost up but I would have changed the 1.4 tsi as well so it would have cost me far more. I dont think they will be a major difference between the 1.6 fsi and 1.4 tsi anyway? I would prefer all my luxury bits on the inside to a engine that is still not going to set the world a light! This car is currently costing 2.5k! Hopefully will come down soon. As I say I love the car and am not in the market to change it! Especialy when I get the exterior sorted! :evilgrin:
As I said in OP I will be getting a more performace orientated car in about 3-4 years when I can insure the car for less than what it actually cost! :signLOL:
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Just perfect my friend......just perfect.... :congrats:
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^^ Thanks matey :smiley:
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21/12/2009
Got the tyres fitted and wheels mounted today! I really like the way they look but it defiantly needs a little hit with the lowering stick!
In-fact make that a big hit! :signLOL:
Ill get pics tomorrow when I have cleaned it up! :happy2:
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Got some pics of the highline R32 clocks earlier:
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Heres what it looks like with the wheel lit up to :signLOL:
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23/12/2009
Added heated seat switches:
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Also fitted the kufatec wiring loom. i have one wire left to connect and then it should work hopefully! :signLOL:
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Clocks look good fella :happy2:
So that's the highline cluster with R32 clocks you've fitted in essence?
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looks great. keep up the good work
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They look ace! :happy2:
I much preferred the clocks in my R to the GTI!
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awesome progress dude. Thats one thing i need to get round to doing is buying the heater control panel then wirierng my rs4 into it.
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Clocks look good fella :happy2:
So that's the highline cluster with R32 clocks you've fitted in essence?
Yep I now have highline. It used to be the lowline one where I couldn't do anything! :party:
Thanks Pete :happy2:
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Thanks mate :happy2:
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They look ace! :happy2:
I much preferred the clocks in my R to the GTI!
Thanks Greenouse! :smiley:
I much prefer the R to my bog standard golf ones :signLOL: :pomppomp:
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awesome progress dude. Thats one thing i need to get round to doing is buying the heater control panel then wirierng my rs4 into it.
Thanks Luke :happy2:
A few come up on ebay time to time but I got these ones from Germany! :drinking:
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Clocks look Great Ollie :happy2: Does anyone know if The Highline Digits can be changed to white like the Audi's??? Does the new MK6 have White Letters/numbers and would the unit fit the MK5 or would the Audi highline fit? Would look great if it matched the RNS510 :happy2:
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Clocks look Great Ollie :happy2: Does anyone know if The Highline Digits can be changed to white like the Audi's??? Does the new MK6 have White Letters/numbers and would the unit fit the MK5 or would the Audi highline fit? Would look great if it matched the RNS510 :happy2:
Thanks Monte :happy2:
MortyGTTDI was talking about this a while ago. I think he said that the actual little screen could not be just swapped. I believe the mk6 does have white leds on it. Hopefully Darren will answer your question as I am not sure. :ashamed: :happy2:
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I really like your interior mods, i've started on some myself, Fleebay here i come :laugh:
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I really like your interior mods, are started on some myself, Fleebay here i come :laugh:
Haha thanks mate. I kind of did it backwards didnt I! :laugh: The interior on mine is nearly finished maybe a few bits and bobs left :signLOL: Exterior is up next! :grin:
What are you going to be doing? :happy2:
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24/12/2009
Received these in the post today:
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Only ordered Wednesday!
Fitting took 5mins:
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Half and Half:
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Led:
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After:
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This was in a light garage so they are not the best pics! :happy2:
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i have some similar on mine and they have made such a difference to the rear of the car.
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I really like your interior mods, are started on some myself, Fleebay here i come :laugh:
Haha thanks mate. I kind of did it backwards didnt I! :laugh: The interior on mine is nearly finished maybe a few bits and bobs left :signLOL: Exterior is up next! :grin:
What are you going to be doing? :happy2:
Mk 6 GTI steering wheel with MFS, i don't have MFS atm, RNS 510, convenience module and later next year Reverse camera as per Steve P. I have fitted Highline and switch for comfortheater, parking assist and autolevellers for xenons, also with lots of help from Gulfstream :notworthy: a makeover from GTI to R20 inside and on the front :congrats:
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^^ Nice! I am planing on the reverse cam and auto levelers as well! :signLOL: :happy2:
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^ Same here regarding the Auto Levelers Ollie :congrats:
I think if you've got the winter pack (like I have with washers), the whole Xenon retrofit can be done for under £900. I'm prepared to spend that as are you by the looks of it :happy2: It's a price I'm prepared to pay anyway :laugh:
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^ Same here regarding the Auto Levelers Ollie :congrats:
I think if you've got the winter pack (like I have with washers), the whole Xenon retrofit can be done for under £900. I'm prepared to spend that as are you by the looks of it :happy2: It's a price I'm prepared to pay anyway :laugh:
The xenons cost me £320 and the levelers will cost me about £350 I believe which I dont think is too bad! I haven't got the washers and I dont think I will be getting them as I want to smooth the front bumper anyway!
My car is always kept clean anyway and I polished and used sealant on the headlights and the water beads off now!
It shouldn't be too much off a problem if I keep the car clean should it? :signLOL: :happy2:
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I think it's more the legality mate, no idea on the actual ins and outs as different people will tell you different things. My GTI has them anyway so if I fit auto levelers, I know I'll have an OEM factory fit headlamp system. That way, any insurance/police implications mean I'm in the green.
The actual washers themselves don't do a tremendous amount. I remember the old Volvo 850's used to have a washer arm on either side so it could scrape away the crap after the jets had fired. Old skool! :chicken:
Where are these split rim pics? :P
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I think it's more the legality mate, no idea on the actual ins and outs as different people will tell you different things. My GTI has them anyway so if I fit auto levelers, I know I'll have an OEM factory fit headlamp system. That way, any insurance/police implications mean I'm in the green.
The actual washers themselves don't do a tremendous amount. I remember the old Volvo 850's used to have a washer arm on either side so it could scrape away the crap after the jets had fired. Old skool! :chicken:
Where are these split rim pics? :P
I know its legal issues but some have fitted just the xenons and not had a problem. Also people who use aftermarket HID's dont have problems! :confused:
Anyway I dont want to start a big debate on the forum so Ill have to see what happens! :happy2:
Ive haven't managed to get any pics yet! The car has been locked away in the garage and when I get it out I forget because im driving or doing something :signLOL: :rolleye:
I still need to get the pics your after too! :ashamed:
Ill get them soon! :happy2:
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I made a picture in photoshop. I quite like it but it was took with my iPhone so the quality is pants! I wish I would of had a proper camera! :sad1:
Just thought I would share it! :pomppomp:
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Your going to need Plushe's skills if you want your car that low. :P
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Your going to need Plushe's skills if you want your car that low. :P
:signLOL:
Do you think I was a bit optimistic on the lowering side of things?!?! :grin: :grin:
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Just a tad. :confused: :laugh:
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Just a tad. :confused: :laugh:
I noticed the back wheel after doing it! :surprised:
I was looking at the front one when I was doing it! :ashamed:
i dont even think air would get it like that at the back the arch has crushed the wheel! :laugh:
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Another quick question TC-Do you think that the magnetized plate trick would work on the front of a normal golf bumper? :happy2:
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As long as there is room for the magnets to sit almost flush on the back of the bumper, then i cant see why not. :smiley:
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Nice Stance Ollie288.... :wink:
iv got iphone as well Oillie and i agree picture quality is not great but good first attempt at photoshop....UTube is ur friend :smiley:
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Just a tad. :confused: :laugh:
I noticed the back wheel after doing it! :surprised:
I was looking at the front one when I was doing it! :ashamed:
i dont even think air would get it like that at the back the arch has crushed the wheel! :laugh:
im about there on your rear arch mate lol easily possible with air and the right tyre size :happy2:
cracking job on your car to mate well done.... :popcornsoda:
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yes you could stance it like that on air no worries.
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Looks awesome photoshop keep up the great work mate. :happy2:
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Plush you whore!! go away with your sexyness!! :drool: :P :laugh:
Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Oh, and this is what can be achived by coilovers!! may aswell be a pic whore aswell!! :grin:
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Plush you whore!! go away with your sexyness!! :drool: :P :laugh:
Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Oh, and this is what can be achived by coilovers!! may aswell be a pic whore aswell!! :grin:
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Joe :drool: :drool: :drool: Are they Toms old wheels? In any case they are bang on mate :congrats:
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man nothing wrong with being a whore ha ha. I'll shut up now as this isn't my thread. As i said before keep up the great work dude.
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Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Ollie, I must have missed the part when you mentioned your age. Well Done indeed mate! You have a great taste! unlike most 17yr olds! Most of the kids your age keep Halfords/Ripspeed in business, with their 5" backboxes and tinted window film :jumping:
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Nice Stance Ollie288.... :wink:
iv got iphone as well Oillie and i agree picture quality is not great but good first attempt at photoshop....UTube is ur friend :smiley:
Thanks mate! :smiley:
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im about there on your rear arch mate lol easily possible with air and the right tyre size :happy2:
cracking job on your car to mate well done.... :popcornsoda:
Thanks Del Boy! Lovely car BTW! :happy2:
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yes you could stance it like that on air no worries.
Looks awesome photoshop keep up the great work mate. :happy2:
Cheers Luke! :happy2:
I would love air but after research I have decided to go with coilovers. When I get my next car air will be on the cards! :wink:
Your car looks awesome! Im still waiting to see your dash back together! :popcornsoda: :party:
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Looks lovely mate, good job.. Keep it up!!
So what are the other plans for the exterior? :smiley:
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Plush you whore!! go away with your sexyness!! :drool: :P :laugh:
Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Oh, and this is what can be achived by coilovers!! may aswell be a pic whore aswell!! :grin:
Thanks Joe! :smiley:
Do you have any probs at that height day to day? It looks great! :drool: :happy2:
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Ollie, I must have missed the part when you mentioned your age. Well Done indeed mate! You have a great taste! unlike most 17yr olds! Most of the kids your age keep Halfords/Ripspeed in business, with their 5" backboxes and tinted window film :jumping:
Haha thanks Monte! :happy2:
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Looks lovely mate, good job.. Keep it up!!
So what are the other plans for the exterior? :smiley:
Thanks Jonny,
Yep got a fair bit planned! All will be reveled in due course! :innocent: :happy2:
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Plush you whore!! go away with your sexyness!! :drool: :P :laugh:
Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Oh, and this is what can be achived by coilovers!! may aswell be a pic whore aswell!! :grin:
Thanks Joe! :smiley:
Do you have any probs at that height day to day? It looks great! :drool: :happy2:
QUE TC... :laugh:
None at all but i have had my arches rolled as my last wheels were wider, i get a little bit of scrub when really pushing on hard but thats it. :smiley:
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Plush you whore!! go away with your sexyness!! :drool: :P :laugh:
Mate, your a stunning example of what all 17 year olds should be doing with their cash!! well done!! :happy2: :evilgrin:
Oh, and this is what can be achived by coilovers!! may aswell be a pic whore aswell!! :grin:
Thanks Joe! :smiley:
Do you have any probs at that height day to day? It looks great! :drool: :happy2:
QUE TC... :laugh:
None at all but i have had my arches rolled as my last wheels were wider, i get a little bit of scrub when really pushing on hard but thats it. :smiley:
Really... Ill be looking for a similar height lol!!! :happy2:
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05/01/2010
Ordered coilovers today should be here in a week! :party: :pomppomp:
Also managed to get hold of an R rear bumper! :jumpmove: :love:
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05/01/2010
Ordered coilovers today should be here in a week! :party: :pomppomp:
Also managed to get hold of an R rear bumper! :jumpmove: :love:
Which coils did you go for?
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05/01/2010
Ordered coilovers today should be here in a week! :party: :pomppomp:
Also managed to get hold of an R rear bumper! :jumpmove: :love:
Which coils did you go for?
I went for the FK silverlines. :happy2:
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05/01/2010
Ordered coilovers today should be here in a week! :party: :pomppomp:
Also managed to get hold of an R rear bumper! :jumpmove: :love:
Which coils did you go for?
I went for the FK silverlines. :happy2:
Good choice.. So your going to absolutely slam it then haha.. :smiley: :smiley:
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Hahaha I will hopefully be going quite low :innocent:
I need the car everyday though so I'm unsure of how low is going to be practical! :rolleye:
There is a thread in the general area that you may be able to help me with Jonny! :signLOL: :happy2:
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Some really quality mods you got going on here matey, i'm looking forward to seeing the progress of it :happy2: :wink:
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Looks well. Nice motor for a youngun :happy2:
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Some really quality mods you got going on here matey, i'm looking forward to seeing the progress of it :happy2: :wink:
Thanks Tom :smiley:
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Looks well. Nice motor for a youngun :happy2:
Cheers mate! :happy2:
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I curbed my front wheel in the snow today! :sad1:
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not the audi splits??? :scared: :sad:
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not the audi splits??? :scared: :sad:
Yes im gutted! :sad1:
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I wouldn't even have the splits on Ollie :scared: get them off asap bud :sad1:
Darren
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That is what I was doing!!! Did make me laugh though (the gif not my wheel :sad:) :signLOL:
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I wouldn't even have the splits on Ollie :scared: get them off asap bud :sad1:
Darren
Took them off this afternoon! Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted springs to mind though! :sad1:
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Great build thread Ollie
When are you fitting the R rear bumper?
Dan
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Cheers Dan,
I have a few plans for the R bumper to make it a little different and it will obviously need painting. I am hopefully going to order all the bits I need for the rest of the car and get the car in the bodyshop to get all the work done on the whole car at one time. Hopefully make it a little cheaper.
Hopefully should be min of this mount/early feb.
Next thought is the coilovers fitted when they arrive hopefully this week! :pomppomp:
Ollie :happy2:
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Ive been thinking recently about stopping spending any more on my car! I think I want a change! I have been looking into the GTI although cheap enough to buy not quite the same with insurance so that is ruled out I think!
I then started looking at the 1.4 tsi 140 and I think Im going to have to have a look into these deeper. My main reason is 5drs! I wanted a 3 door and still want a 3 door. I rushed in with the 5 door when I was young and foolish. (Still am :grin:) I regret buying the 5 dr.
Also the engine. It is a nice engine and I have no complaints really but there is no room for improvement like the tsi's (remap etc)
I would move over all the things (rns mk6 wheel, xenons etc) and put mine back to standard and sell it!
Do you think I am crazy?
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No not at all do it, just bear in mind insurance and remaps!
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Ollie your crazy! :laugh:
Not really bud, but just think it all through as the cost to change will probably be very high! Love your sig btw, made me lol! :grin:
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If you are not happy dude , you never will be. I have been like that with loads of my cars. :surprised:
Have you kept all of the standard parts for your golf? That will be a mission in itself putting your car back to standard. :notworthy:
I actually love my 5 door :P
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No not at all do it, just bear in mind insurance and remaps!
Yeah I would have to be careful about who I chose to insure due to the map. Cheers :happy2:
Ollie your crazy! :laugh:
Not really bud, but just think it all through as the cost to change will probably be very high! Love your sig btw, made me lol! :grin:
:grin:
I planned on keeping it for 4 years (will have done 1) but I have lost excitement for it! I dont think I will lose to much on the car maybe a grand? Also alot of the mods will be used or sold for extra cash (Have most the standard bits in my garage. I am not sure what to do! :rolleye:
The sig was TC's handiwork! :grin:
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If you are not happy dude , you never will be. I have been like that with loads of my cars. :surprised:
Have you kept all of the standard parts for your golf? That will be a mission in itself putting your car back to standard. :notworthy:
I actually love my 5 door :P
Thats what I am thinking do I want to put money in to a car im not 'feeling'? If i get a new one it will last me for 3 years so it wont be getting this one getting a new one every 5 mins! (Until 21). I have most of the bits in my garage. To put back in. :happy2:
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Do you think I would be better selling privately or part ex it?
I have seen a very nice candy white mk6 1.4 tsi dsg which is really getting me thinking now! With a few touches I think it could look pretty special! :pomppomp:
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Selling?!... Not even half way through - What?! ^ :P
Make sure you take everything retrofitted off of your 1.6 FFS :driver:
BTW your signature is mesmerizing :scared:
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Selling?!... Not even half way through - What?! ^ :P
Make sure you take everything retrofitted off of your 1.6 FFS :driver:
BTW your signature is mesmerizing :scared:
I know I know!! :ashamed:
Yep everything will be off and put totally back to standard! :happy2:
Haha :P
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Have you got a quote to insure you on the 140 Ollie?
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do what makes you happy dude :happy2:
ive owned so many cars in my time, the current one is the only one i have ever truely bonded with
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Have you got a quote to insure you on the 140 Ollie?
I had a quick web search but the cheapest came back at 3.5k! I will have a phone around but it seems this may be out of the question to!
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do what makes you happy dude :happy2:
ive owned so many cars in my time, the current one is the only one i have ever truely bonded with
The mk6 has really grown on me recently. Plus they have the engine I want, the 1.4 tsi 122 in DSG. (Can be remapped to around 155 bhp i believe). I am going to go and test drive one I think and see what I think. :evilgrin:
With a few simple mods it could look like this one: :love:
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With a few simple mods it could look like this one: :love:
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:surprised: Money is no object for some
:P
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All that that has had done is lowered, wheels and shortened plate. :signLOL: :drinking:
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lol true story.
Butttt, that lot you list is a good £1500 or so (depending on first hand/second hand etc or reps etc) and plus, hopefully you won't lose much on the MK5 mods that won't fit the Mk6 :smiley:
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lol true story.
Butttt, that lot you list is a good £1500 or so (depending on first hand/second hand etc or reps etc) and plus, hopefully you won't lose much on the MK5 mods that won't fit the Mk6 :smiley:
Probs more than that! :scared:
I meant to say easy to do mods as opposed to cheap! :grin:
I hope so to! The things that should fit:
RNS
Wheels (after a refurb! :sad1:)
Steering wheel
Amp will fit although the stealthbox may not? I dont know if they have changed the boot shape.
Dont think I will have to many probs selling xenons, r32 rear lights and bumper, full gti leather interior as they are quite sort after!
We will have to see what happens. I havent even test drove one yet! (i hope they let me due to my age? :ashamed:)
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lol true story.
Butttt, that lot you list is a good £1500 or so (depending on first hand/second hand etc or reps etc) and plus, hopefully you won't lose much on the MK5 mods that won't fit the Mk6 :smiley:
Probs more than that! :scared:
I meant to say easy to do mods as opposed to cheap! :grin:
I hope so to! The things that should fit:
RNS
Wheels (after a refurb! :sad1:)
Steering wheel
Amp will fit although the stealthbox may not? I dont know if they have changed the boot shape.
Dont think I will have to many probs selling xenons, r32 rear lights and bumper, full gti leather interior as they are quite sort after!
We will have to see what happens. I havent even test drove one yet! (i hope they let me due to my age? :ashamed:)
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I have a thing for those wheels. You could put them on a Daihatsu Move and it'd look okay.
Keeping or selling them? I think they'd look small on the Mk6 thus you should sell them and the Xenons to me Ollie :jumpmove: :laugh:
Plans look tidy though. You really do earn too much though bud :wink:
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Jeez that MK 6 looks the bollocks! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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lol true story.
Butttt, that lot you list is a good £1500 or so (depending on first hand/second hand etc or reps etc) and plus, hopefully you won't lose much on the MK5 mods that won't fit the Mk6 :smiley:
Probs more than that! :scared:
I meant to say easy to do mods as opposed to cheap! :grin:
I hope so to! The things that should fit:
RNS
Wheels (after a refurb! :sad1:)
Steering wheel
Amp will fit although the stealthbox may not? I dont know if they have changed the boot shape.
Dont think I will have to many probs selling xenons, r32 rear lights and bumper, full gti leather interior as they are quite sort after!
We will have to see what happens. I havent even test drove one yet! (i hope they let me due to my age? :ashamed:)
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I have a thing for those wheels. You could put them on a Daihatsu Move and it'd look okay.
Keeping or selling them? I think they'd look small on the Mk6 thus you should sell them and the Xenons to me Ollie :jumpmove: :laugh:
Plans look tidy though. You really do earn too much though bud :wink:
Im keeping them mate! :happy2:
Jeez that MK 6 looks the bollocks! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Doesnt it! :drool:
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The insurance for a mk6 golf 1.4 tsi se 122 3 dr will be £1700 (can get cheaper probably just first quote)
I have a few questions about buying cars though. I have only had one and I walked in and payed for it so I am not to knowledgeable on this!
How much realistically should you be aiming for off the screen price?
Would it be better to part/ex mine or sell privately?
Should i look at finance or is that a no go? I will be able to get the cash but not right away so would finance be a sensible option to get the car right away? (I could part/ex mine for £xxxx but down a healthy deposit and only have a couple of thousand outstanding which could be paid in a couple of months. Would the dealer allow that?
Also what are peoples opinions on DSG? I will be test driving bit manual and dsg to formulate my own opinion but I though someone who uses dsg everyday would have a better insight than a 1hr test drive! It is a 7 speed box. Do all dsg have the flappy paddles to change gear manually?
Cheers :happy2:
EDIT - where have all my pics gone! :confused:
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The insurance for a mk6 golf 1.4 tsi se 122 3 dr will be £1700 (can get cheaper probably just first quote)
I have a few questions about buying cars though. I have only had one and I walked in and payed for it so I am not to knowledgeable on this!
How much realistically should you be aiming for off the screen price?
Would it be better to part/ex mine or sell privately?
Should i look at finance or is that a no go? I will be able to get the cash but not right away so would finance be a sensible option to get the car right away? (I could part/ex mine for £xxxx but down a healthy deposit and only have a couple of thousand outstanding which could be paid in a couple of months. Would the dealer allow that?
Also what are peoples opinions on DSG? I will be test driving bit manual and dsg to formulate my own opinion but I though someone who uses dsg everyday would have a better insight than a 1hr test drive! It is a 7 speed box. Do all dsg have the flappy paddles to change gear manually?
Cheers :happy2:
EDIT - where have all my pics gone! :confused:
Excellent news mate :happy2: Your definitely getting a Mk6 then? Paddles come with the multi function steering wheel I believe.
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Not definite but im thinking it is the way I am going! I have seen an 09 1700 miles 3 dr candy white se model so it has all the extras, parking assist (parks itself! :surprised:) and other things but it is a manual. I will defiantly have a look at it though! Cant wait! :party:
Coilovers have just arrived that I ordered a while back. Do you think they will fit a mk6 or shall I send them back? :confused: :confused:
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suspension for mk v should fit mk 6 :happy2:
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I may keep it then so I am ready to lower with the audi wheels! :pomppomp:
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Does anyone have a round about figure of the top speed and acceleration of the 1.4 tsi when remapped to 150 (from 122) with a better intake system and maybe exhaust (If there would be any difference in performance when fitted!)
Would anything else improve the performance?
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Bit of bad news for me today! You cannot get a 3dr with DSG! :confused:
Went for a test drive in the manual. The car felt solid and more sturdy than my mk5. The interior felt classy and road/wind noise was very good. Then the engine. I was not expecting much difference to my 1.6 fsi at stock level but I must say the engine felt torquey and had alot better response to mine. Also the gearbox and brakes felt better. (because it is a new car?)
Overall very impressed! :pomppomp:
We will have to wait and see what happens. (Although I have just seen that the rocco comes with the same engine :innocent:)
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Bit of bad news for me today! You cannot get a 3dr with DSG! :confused:
Hmm, were you told a good reason as to why not?
Will this apply throughout the MK6 range?
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Bit of bad news for me today! You cannot get a 3dr with DSG! :confused:
Hmm, were you told a good reason as to why not?
Will this apply throughout the MK6 range?
Yes this applied to the Mk5 also. The car probably felt better put together because it's new.
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Bit of bad news for me today! You cannot get a 3dr with DSG! :confused:
Hmm, were you told a good reason as to why not?
Will this apply throughout the MK6 range?
Yes this applied to the Mk5 also. The car probably felt better put together because it's new.
:confused: :confused: :confused:
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In GT or SE form you couldn't get a 3 door, I don't know why but you just couldn't. Might be something technical?
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finish the mk5 and put a ed30 engine in it next year, much cheaper. Oh and weld the back doors shut, then you have a 3door :signLOL:
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In GT or SE form you couldn't get a 3 door, I don't know why but you just couldn't. Might be something technical?
I thought it was weird! :sad1:
finish the mk5 and put a ed30 engine in it next year, much cheaper. Oh and weld the back doors shut, then you have a 3door :signLOL:
I some how dont think I will be able to insure the ed30 engine some how :signLOL:
Good idea with the doors though! :grin:
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I cannot decide what to do for the best!!!! :confused: :rolleye:
Option 1 - Keep current car and continue doing what I was doing and plow more money in even though I am not 100% happy with the base car.
Option 2 - Strip car and sell bits, p/x the car and buy a mk6. Modify to look something similar to this and sell when im 21.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fzz259%2Follie288%2Fml.jpg&hash=64dd6d7ed765a929ebb1ab1291c4e60bfab0cf06)
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Option 3 - Strip car and sell bits, p/x the car and buy a rocco. (waiting for insurance group TBA) Modify to look something similar to this and sell when im 21.
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Option 4 - Wait a few months leaving my car as it is then strip, p/x the car against a used mk6 or rocco saving a couple of k but not having the choice of options.
It would be nice to own a brand new car knowing that no one has ever driven it before me and to spec all the options I want on it.
What would you do.....
Major decisions! :chicken: :confused:
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current car - if your doubting it now, the moment you see either a rocco or golf6 at a show youre gunna hate it
golf - my preference as you know, and theres not many modded ones around at the moment so what you loose in power you can more than make up for in style and cred, easier to sell on... just like a golf
rocco - pretty, not my bag though, and a smaller fan base to sell it to when the time comes (most like them, not many actually own them...you gotta ask why?)
wait - theres no fun in that, cant beat a virgin ride :innocent:
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Option 3 if it's possible, the rocco will just feel more 'special'. It will turn more heads if you get it right and you won't need a golf's practicality at your age lol. Option 2 if the roccos insurance rating is too high. Which company said £1700 for tsi 122? Could be useful to me.
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current car - if your doubting it now, the moment you see either a rocco or golf6 at a show youre gunna hate it
I know this is what I am thinking. I dont think I want to put anymore money in as I am not happy with it.
golf - my preference as you know, and theres not many modded ones around at the moment so what you loose in power you can more than make up for in style and cred, easier to sell on... just like a golf
Even with the simple mods in pics it does look great IMO. Its also a bit cheaper than the rocco
rocco - pretty, not my bag though, and a smaller fan base to sell it to when the time comes (most like them, not many actually own them...you gotta ask why?)
They are very pretty cars (Saw one today which made me think wow) I think it would feel more special than the golf and I think I prefer the looks. I know what you mean but Im sure it would sell do you not think? Thinking about it I have not seen many roccos on the road at all which is a plus to me as it will be more exclusive. Why do you think that is VC about most liking and not owning? Im not sure lol!
wait - theres no fun in that, cant beat a virgin ride :innocent:
Very good point made! :innocent:
Option 3 if it's possible, the rocco will just feel more 'special'. It will turn more heads if you get it right and you won't need a golf's practicality at your age lol. Option 2 if the roccos insurance rating is too high. Which company said £1700 for tsi 122? Could be useful to me.
I am hoping they will be the same insurance group as the mk6 because it is the same engine similar price (couple of k in it). The company was churchill with multicar discount! :happy2:
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Anyone else wanna say which option they would do in my shoes? :happy2:
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Anyone else wanna say which option they would do in my shoes? :happy2:
Well firstly I'd sell rdfcpete the Xenons and Audi Splits...
:laugh: :jumping: :wink:
On a serious note, why not get a MK5 TSI like DubwayDans, save some money over for an ED30 or whatever bigger engine car you fancy when the insurance allows?
The above you list are a lot of cash for an okay engine when your next car might be a short term purchase anyway, have I got the jist right there?
From the few you've listed, for looks and fun it would be the Sirocco but ultimately, it's completely you're preference and you should do what's top of your list bud. Looks like either way it'll be a money pitt so make sure you drive them all.
Just my shilling worth :smiley:
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Anyone else wanna say which option they would do in my shoes? :happy2:
Well firstly I'd sell rdfcpete the Xenons and Audi Splits...
:laugh: You have dibs on the xenons if I decide to sell and the splits if I decide to get a rocco (to small I think for the scirocco)
:laugh: :jumping: :wink:
On a serious note, why not get a MK5 TSI like DubwayDans, save some money over for an ED30 or whatever bigger engine car you fancy when the insurance allows?
Well I cant get insurance on the 140 (dubwaydans) and a 3dr mk5 1.4 tsi 122 is like rocking horse sh*t. The money is not really an issue as in saving for my next next car! I would save closer to the time so wont really effect this purchase.
The above you list are a lot of cash for an okay engine when your next car might be a short term purchase anyway, have I got the jist right there?
They are a fair sum of money but they are the best engine (remaped) I can get. I will be keeping this car 3 years which is alot longer than the 10 months of my current car! 3 years is quite a long time so I want to get it right.
From the few you've listed, for looks and fun it would be the Sirocco but ultimately, it's completely you're preference and you should do what's top of your list bud. Looks like either way it'll be a money pitt so make sure you drive them all.
I think every car I will ever own will be a money pit!!! I agree I am tempted to the rocco atm but I need to confirm insurance on it. I have drove the mk6 and I was impressed with that. I think I will test a rocco at the weekend to get a feel. :happy2:
Just my shilling worth :smiley:
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Option 5 - Audi a3 3dr 1.4 tfsi 125 stronic Insurance £2200 (maybe able to get it cheaper)
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Ollie if you have a bit of cash to throw at a car i think the rocco is worth considering especially if your only planning on cosmetic mods. Have you seen X5Peas rocco in members rides?
Next year im pretty sure i will chop the golf in for a Rocco R, maybe a Golf R, maybe S3 etc etc :P
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Ollie if you have a bit of cash to throw at a car i think the rocco is worth considering especially if your only planning on cosmetic mods. Have you seen X5Peas rocco in members rides?
Next year im pretty sure i will chop the golf in for a Rocco R, maybe a Golf R, maybe S3 etc etc :P
That is the car I want most. I have been in today to see what sort of deal they could do and he said that the scirocco will hold the rrp as they dont need to push to sell them. The rocco is around 2k more which is fine as they are alot more sporty and expensive looking!
Just need to sort insurance! :fighting:
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Did you try green light last time? Thats who im with and they are very competitive especially against Admiral and the likes. :laugh:
Be awesome if you can work on rocco mate!
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Did you try green light last time? Thats who im with and they are very competitive especially against Admiral and the likes. :laugh:
Be awesome if you can work on rocco mate!
No I didn't I will give them a search now and see! It would be great. I have been put off the mk6 a little when I had a look round a rocco today! The exterior looks better imo and the interior feels classy even if you have a base model (Unsure of my options yet! :evilgrin:)
They wouldn't let me test drive it as it is a customers car and it was sold but they let me sit in it and get a feel.
Here it is:
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They look so much better in person I have found. It doesnt look special in the pic of my iphone! :grin: :happy2:
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ohh and greenlight dont insure under 21's apparently! :sad1:
It is so annoying being able to go out and buy any car say a rocco 210 DSG, ed30 etc. I could buy the car, tax it maintain it but cannot insure it! Because I am under 21 I will drive into a tree! Utter BS if you ask me! :fighting2:
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Base model looks better than Mk6 imo and has so much potential visually. The mk6 you have posted looks fantastic dont get me wrong thee is something about the rocco though.
Popped in my local today and saw this....
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crappy pics but you get the idea!!
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ohh and greenlight dont insure under 21's apparently! :sad1:
It is so annoying being able to go out and buy any car say a rocco 210 DSG, ed30 etc. I could buy the car, tax it maintain it but cannot insure it! Because I am under 21 I will drive into a tree! Utter BS if you ask me! :fighting2:
Oh that sucks, how old are you?
Not sure about these two but have you tried Adrian Flux or Aplan?
Also HIC - i think they are a sponsor on Ed38
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That R :drool: :drool: :drool:
I love it!!! The only thing I am not keen on is the wheels but the rest! :love:
If only I was old enough! :sad1:
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ohh and greenlight dont insure under 21's apparently! :sad1:
It is so annoying being able to go out and buy any car say a rocco 210 DSG, ed30 etc. I could buy the car, tax it maintain it but cannot insure it! Because I am under 21 I will drive into a tree! Utter BS if you ask me! :fighting2:
Oh that sucks, how old are you?
Not sure about these two but have you tried Adrian Flux or Aplan?
Also HIC - i think they are a sponsor on Ed38
17 now but by the time the car is built I will be 18.
I will give them all ago! Fingers crossed I will get one 2.5k or below! :party: :happy2:
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Ouch, would it be worth getting your olds to insure it and have you as a named driver, some companies still give named drivers NCB so may work out cheaper until you hit 21 plus you get the car you want!
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Ouch, would it be worth getting your olds to insure it and have you as a named driver, some companies still give named drivers NCB so may work out cheaper until you hit 21 plus you get the car you want!
Maybe worth looking into. Is that legal as I would be the main driver and I wouldn't let my old folks in it without supervision :signLOL:
The plan was new scirocco 122 with a few tweaks for 3 years and when the warranty is up trade in and get a new car with better performance. I really hope I can find somewhere to insure me!
The problem is because it is a new engine VW haven't even got a insurance group on it (it says TBA on there website) This means alot of the insurance companys cant give me a quote because they dont have the engine listed either! :sad1:
It would work out perfectly to. If I ordered this weekend I would get 5% off due to 70's VAT offer at VW and it would arrive new in time for my bday for insurance!
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Anyone else wanna say which option they would do in my shoes? :happy2:
Well firstly I'd sell rdfcpete the Xenons and Audi Splits...
:laugh: You have dibs on the xenons if I decide to sell and the splits if I decide to get a rocco (to small I think for the scirocco)
:laugh: :jumping: :wink:
On a serious note, why not get a MK5 TSI like DubwayDans, save some money over for an ED30 or whatever bigger engine car you fancy when the insurance allows?
Well I cant get insurance on the 140 (dubwaydans) and a 3dr mk5 1.4 tsi 122 is like rocking horse sh*t. The money is not really an issue as in saving for my next next car! I would save closer to the time so wont really effect this purchase.
The above you list are a lot of cash for an okay engine when your next car might be a short term purchase anyway, have I got the jist right there?
They are a fair sum of money but they are the best engine (remaped) I can get. I will be keeping this car 3 years which is alot longer than the 10 months of my current car! 3 years is quite a long time so I want to get it right.
From the few you've listed, for looks and fun it would be the Sirocco but ultimately, it's completely you're preference and you should do what's top of your list bud. Looks like either way it'll be a money pitt so make sure you drive them all.
I think every car I will ever own will be a money pit!!! I agree I am tempted to the rocco atm but I need to confirm insurance on it. I have drove the mk6 and I was impressed with that. I think I will test a rocco at the weekend to get a feel. :happy2:
Just my shilling worth :smiley:
:signLOL: Sounds good stuff matey. I didn't realise a 1.4 GT TSi would be a problem with insurance over the 122 TSi later engines. It's a matter of what 15 bhp in real terms?
That's true, looks like you have money to throw at it regardless :wink:
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Right after much time and thought the golf is staying. I would have loved a scirocco and was close to buying one in the dealership until I phoned my insurance! :sad:
The company I am with says they wont insure my full stop as there is a 21 restriction on the rocco. Admiral say they will but a the cost of.... wait for it..... £3890 with £1000 excess! I am not willing to spend 4k on insurance so I am waiting.
Also the golf yes it looks nice but I cant justify the cost £18000 on just a golf! So I am staying put for the time being!
:happy2:
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This also means I have a backlash of mods to fit! :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
coilovers,
R32 rear with a twist,
10mm spacers
and some other little tweaks.
I am going to get it how I wanted it, enjoy it and when the time is right get rid of it.
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mate, i gotta say this and its gonna make me feel soooooooooooooooo old but holy cow batgirl youre not18 andyou have all these options! dayum son!!
i think ur doing the right thing,just be frugal and take your time with the next set of mods, you have all your life ahead of u. i get =you want it and NOW!!! im the most immature impatient 40+ youll find!
dont go mad on this car-it looks great right now and save for the next car and get everyhting you want!
oh and dont sell them wheels they are sooooo nice lol!
:congrats:
matsu
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If I put my wheels back on with the curb marks on will it ruin the lip of the wheel or will it be fine? I mean with salt an stuff getting in there?
I am getting them refurbed but I dont know if I want to change the centre colour yet. I need to see it lowered to see. To lower it I obviously need the wheels on!
What do you think. The lip is not the same as the centre it is polished I think.
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R32 rear with a twist,
:surprised:
Any preview/teasers?
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R32 rear with a twist,
:surprised:
Any preview/teasers?
Not yet mate no, its got to be spayed. It should be done fairly soon. :party:
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Think you should save it for UD bud and let every one see your handy work then :happy2:
Darren
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Don't know if this will alter your thinking but if you were to use Direct Line as your insurance company and insure the new car under your dads name with you as a named driver then you would be able to build up your own no claims discount.
Just to throw in my 2p's worth I'd go for the Rocco over the mk6, very sexy cars :happy2:
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Don't know if this will alter your thinking but if you were to use Direct Line as your insurance company and insure the new car under your dads name with you as a named driver then you would be able to build up your own no claims discount.
Just to throw in my 2p's worth I'd go for the Rocco over the mk6, very sexy cars :happy2:
Just tried direct line. Wont offer insurance. I think insurance companies have now cottoned on to the named driver thing. :sad1:
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Something is not quite right here! :confused:
2009 - 3 dr - 122 tsi golf - value £18000 - 1yncb = £1360
2009 - 3 dr - tsi - rocco - value £18000 - 1yncb = £4k
Something does not add up in my head, an extra 2.7k just because it is a coupe? I have a sneaking suspicion that this is for the 160 super and turbo charged model as the 122 is not an option just tsi!
Does anyone work for an insurance company here?
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LOL those are drunk quotes fella.
How are you doing it, comparison sites each time?
They seem so inconsistent.
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LOL those are drunk quotes fella.
How are you doing it, comparison sites each time?
They seem so inconsistent.
Tell me about it! :stupid:
They are quoted direct of Admiral site. Using exactly the same details except changing the car! Major :confused:!!!!!!
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What do comparison sites say?
Does it drop if you change variables like annual mileage and your age, to see what figures you get with different data?
Obviously just as a test to see how it varies, not suggesting lie on the premium form :wink:
Will other modified premium policies touch you? AFlux, Ephant?
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Coilovers where fitted yesterday. It looks great from the back as one off the front adjusters is stuck in place! :sad1: :laugh:
Currently looks like i have a concrete slab in the boot! :grin:
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Coilovers where fitted yesterday. It looks great from the back as one off the front adjusters is stuck in place! :sad1: :laugh:
Currently looks like i have a concrete slab in the boot! :grin:
We need pics :grin:
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Ollie what did Venom say when you phones back I only got half of your last text message :happy2:
TC they have changed the design of the FK highsports and the perch collars went solid on the front passenger, it feels like there is bur's all over the threads.
Looks awesome from the side if you stand back and put your hand over the front :grin: Don't worry Ollie we'll get there.
Darren
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Ah So Darrren is the man who can. Any decent fitter would have raised the back to match, then plastered this place with pics. :signLOL:
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Ollie what did Venom say when you phones back I only got half of your last text message :happy2:
Ive had to buy another front strut at £150. :sad1:
If they find it is a manufacturing fault they will refund it if not they wont. We will have to wait and see what happens!
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Cleaned the car up yesterday. Here are a few pics.
Cant wait to get my rear bumper done as the solid black plastic looks cheap! :fighting: Due to repairs it is going to be a bit longer than I wanted! :sad1:
Here are some pics:
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on second thought those wheels are not the best match for your car, let me have them and you can have my ED30 pescaras :wink: :laugh: :booty:
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on second thought those wheels are not the best match for your car, let me have them and you can have my ED30 pescaras :wink: :laugh: :booty:
:booty: :grin:
They definatly need some spacers on there! Waiting for some off the wheel man! :happy2:
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Looks awesome matey, I would go a bit lower if you could :drool:
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Looks awesome matey, I would go a bit lower if you could :drool:
Thanks mate
Yeah the front has got to go down. I am waiting for a new strut as the one on there is locked in position! :sad1:
Im hoping it is a manufacturers fault so I get my money back!
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The car is now immobilized on my drive! Warning lights + Bad noises + nothing loose anymore = Garage costs! :sad1: Got to get up at silly o clock now to get public transport to work! :sad1:
Anyway it has got me thinking (again) about maybe selling it on. I am thinking maybe to get the original suspension refitted to the car and get it put back to standard.
Now I can get insurance on the golf tsi 140 (not that cheap) but I am willing to pay it for a better car. It is the older one (same front as mine) not the black gt grill.
Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the old and new? Or was it just a face lift and the same engines? Also what could I expect to get performace wise from the 140 ie remap, intake, exhaust?
Here is a video that shocked me a little. Remap vs non remap. Quite a difference!:
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It was the bearing which was broke on the car. The back collar was also jammed at the lower height so there was no way of moving that. So the front was stuck high and the rear low! The garage spent three hours trying to fix them and ended up putting the standard back on. So £1100 later and I still have standard suspension! :stupid:
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So are you getting a full refund plus the cost of getting a garage to sort it out. :chicken: thats really bad luck. :booty:
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So are you getting a full refund plus the cost of getting a garage to sort it out. :chicken: thats really bad luck. :booty:
Unsure yet. If it is proven as a manufacturing fault (Dont think two faulty in one set would be? And even if it was will they say it was :chicken:) They will refund the cost if not thats it. I think its a case of money and toilet......
Im unsure what to do. I doubt I will get the money back for the garage (£400) and if im honest I doubt I will get the cost back on the struts.
Wether to just leave it and just forget about the cost. Or spend a load more money to get them replaced and refitted. :confused:
Not been the best outcome I must admit. :sad1:
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Did you buy them new. :smiley:
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Did you buy them new. :smiley:
Yep from venom motorsport. :happy2:
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Well then i dont understand what the problem is if a garage cant adjust them then they must be faulty. :rolleye:
Also i think i am right in saying that Venom must give you your money back regardless, its there responsibility. :happy2:
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Well then i dont understand what the problem is if a garage cant adjust them then they must be faulty. :rolleye:
Also i think i am right in saying that Venom must give you your money back regardless, its there responsibility. :happy2:
They were not fitted by a garage. They say they will give me my money back if they are tested positive for a manufacturing fault. If the faults were inflicted when being fitted they said they will do nothing.
Is this the distance selling act you are referring to? Will this still be able to be used even if they were damage during the fitting stage and they have been used? (for a week)
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Well then i dont understand what the problem is if a garage cant adjust them then they must be faulty. :rolleye:
Also i think i am right in saying that Venom must give you your money back regardless, its there responsibility. :happy2:
They were not fitted by a garage. They say they will give me my money back if they are tested positive for a manufacturing fault. If the faults were inflicted when being fitted they said they will do nothing.
Is this the distance selling act you are referring to? Will this still be able to be used even if they were damage during the fitting stage and they have been used? (for a week)
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But how can you damage them beyond repair just on the fitting, and surely the garage would be able to tell whether this the case. :smiley:
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Well then i dont understand what the problem is if a garage cant adjust them then they must be faulty. :rolleye:
Also i think i am right in saying that Venom must give you your money back regardless, its there responsibility. :happy2:
They were not fitted by a garage. They say they will give me my money back if they are tested positive for a manufacturing fault. If the faults were inflicted when being fitted they said they will do nothing.
Is this the distance selling act you are referring to? Will this still be able to be used even if they were damage during the fitting stage and they have been used? (for a week)
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But how can you damage them beyond repair just on the fitting, and surely the garage would be able to tell whether this the case. :smiley:
Erm im not sure tbh. The adjusting collar has locked on the front passenger side and the rear passenger side. The garage didn't say anything like that they just said they tried adjusting it and they were looked solid (tried for 3 hours).
Ill have to see what they say. Preferably I would like to send them back and get a refund as I am saving for a new car.
I may phone them again to see what they say about the rear one aswell. :happy2:
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All sounds very strange to me. :chicken:
with your car escapades lately i am beginning to think you are turning in to Joes GTI. :signLOL:
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All sounds very strange to me. :chicken:
with your car escapades lately i am beginning to think you are turning in to Joes GTI. :signLOL:
Its all very strange to me too! oh and slightly annoying.
How do you mean? What are the characteristics of JoesGTI? :signLOL: :confused:
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I have been thinking about it recently and i have decided that I will not be going any further with this car. I will be returning it back to standard and selling it. In favor of a 1.4 tsi 140. :party:
Somethings will make there way into the new one somethings will be sold.
The insurance will cost me around the same as the first year on the 1.6 (but I will have the 1years NCB)
So roll on June! :pomppomp: :laugh:
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Ollie,
Slightly random but were/are you happy with how the Audi splits sit on the Golf in terms of their stature?
Knowing you :wink: I'd of thought you'd wanted them to sit a bit fatter/further out?
I'm thinking of getting the same rims and wanted to know if that offset wasn't perhaps the best, or were you happy with it?
Cheers pal. Be good to get your opinion.
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I love the Audi Wheels in terms of design and size. You are right the offset is high and in the pics on the previous page they sit quite far in the arches. I placed 10mm spacers in there and they looked perfect.
I like to drive my car without worrying about going round a corner too hard or too fast. This is another reason I picked a sensible fitting wheel. I could have gone for a wide, low offset wheel but I couldn't be done with rubbing and other issues that come with them.
I am very happy with the wheels. :happy2:
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Perfect. 10mm is just the job then?
Mind firing some pics off to me with the spacers fitted fella?
Tbh I've no experience of spacers, what are the implications? Just fit straight to the hub then nothing else needed? I'll be running stock suspension FYI :smiley:
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Perfect. 10mm is just the job then?
Mind firing some pics off to me with the spacers fitted fella?
Tbh I've no experience of spacers, what are the implications? Just fit straight to the hub then nothing else needed? I'll be running stock suspension FYI :smiley:
Yep 10mm. :happy2:
I dont think I have any pics mate as I was waiting to get the suspension sorted before I took any but it didnt happen.
Yeah they just sit on the hub and the wheel sits on them. Make sure you get the hub centric ones. There is a review on here done by greenouse on spacers. :happy2:
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Does anyone know if the 1.4 TSI 140 sport (older version not GT sport) came in candy white?
Also if it came with DSG in a 3 dr version?
My searching has me none the wiser.
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Just refitted the rear wiper as it is now going back to standard.
I will have a few bits for sale soon. (will be posted in the for sale section) :happy2:
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Just refitted the rear wiper as it is now going back to standard.
I will have a few bits for sale soon. (will be posted in the for sale section) :happy2:
Like what mate?
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Amp, sub and box, black roof liner (depending on condition of my creme one) full gti leather interior, maybe 18" audi split wheel with basically new tires. Ill put it all up when I strip it. I am tempted to strip it soon even though I am going to have to wait until June for my new one. :sad1:
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Sounds good, I'll keep an eye in the sale section. Is the black headliner hard to fit? Did you do the A-pillars uswe?
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Sounds good, I'll keep an eye in the sale section. Is the black headliner hard to fit? Did you do the A-pillars uswe?
Its not hard just a bit fiddly! It can be done yourself easily. Yep a b c pillars, roof ling with all the bits in black and rear window trim. :happy2:
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Sounds good, I'll keep an eye in the sale section. Is the black headliner hard to fit? Did you do the A-pillars uswe?
Its not hard just a bit fiddly! It can be done yourself easily. Yep a b c pillars, roof ling with all the bits in black and rear window trim. :happy2:
Was picturing it in my car getting excited but realised yours is a 5 door. Stupid 3 door :sad1:
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Ill trade your stupid three door for my five door if you want! :laugh:
Is yours a GTI? I thought they had black as standard? :happy2:
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Ollie I think Golfman was wanting your headlining mate if you ever got rid.
Darren :happy2:
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Ollie I think Golfman was wanting your headlining mate if you ever got rid.
Darren :happy2:
I knew I offered someone first dibs but I could remember! :stupid: Cheers Darren.
I may pop up to you some time in the next months to take the controllers and stuff off the car if that is alright with you. :happy2:
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Ollie I think Golfman was wanting your headlining mate if you ever got rid.
Darren :happy2:
I knew I offered someone first dibs but I could remember! :stupid: Cheers Darren.
I may pop up to you some time in the next months to take the controllers and stuff off the car if that is alright with you. :happy2:
Hi guys
ollie how about you take all the headliner and trim bits off at darrens when you pop up to him in the next months or so :happy2:
i can get the money 2 him for to give to you when you get to his?
cheers
scott
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Ollie I think Golfman was wanting your headlining mate if you ever got rid.
Darren :happy2:
I knew I offered someone first dibs but I could remember! :stupid: Cheers Darren.
I may pop up to you some time in the next months to take the controllers and stuff off the car if that is alright with you. :happy2:
Hi guys
ollie how about you take all the headliner and trim bits off at darrens when you pop up to him in the next months or so :happy2:
i can get the money 2 him for to give to you when you get to his?
cheers
scott
Im happy with that if darren is. I need to check the condition of my old one just to make sure it is not trashed. :happy2:
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Ill trade your stupid three door for my five door if you want! :laugh:
Is yours a GTI? I thought they had black as standard? :happy2:
No mines a normal Golf, trust me you don't want a three door. There a real pain most the time (especially in tight spaces).
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I do.......
Its one of the reasons im selling this one :signLOL:
They look better imo. Not as practical as you say but I will have to live with it! :laugh: :smiley:
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Ollie I think Golfman was wanting your headlining mate if you ever got rid.
Darren :happy2:
I knew I offered someone first dibs but I could remember! :stupid: Cheers Darren.
I may pop up to you some time in the next months to take the controllers and stuff off the car if that is alright with you. :happy2:
Hi guys
ollie how about you take all the headliner and trim bits off at darrens when you pop up to him in the next months or so :happy2:
i can get the money 2 him for to give to you when you get to his?
cheers
scott
Im happy with that if darren is. I need to check the condition of my old one just to make sure it is not trashed. :happy2:
That would be great ollie just send me a pm to let me know a price mate :happy2:
i will pm darren to make sure it's ok with him.
cheers
scott
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More than happy to help you both out just let me know when.
Cheers
Darren
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Time for a little downdate. :laugh:
The amp and sub are now gone. The R32 bumper is for sale. I have decided to keep the car I have for a while and strip it down of the bits that I can lose. I have decided on the outside I will keep the wheels, xenons and maybe the r32 rear lights unless someone wants them.
And on the inside im going to keep the leather, RNS and maybe the steering wheel unless somebody wants that too. (would have controller to)
The reason is I am changing careers and money may be a little tight for a while. :scared:
I have coilovers, a GTI gear knob for sale and Climate controls with heated seats switches with the kufatec wiring loom if anyone wants that too.
As you can see I have a fair amount of money tied up in bits and bobs.
Now onto my next question, this is how the car looks now;
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fzz259%2Follie288%2FSDC11220.jpg&hash=4c09feb03518057b97e48ce9be13e092729f6cfd)
After having coilovers on for a while and seeing what a transformation it made to the look of the car, i have been thinking about finishing the exterior with a set of springs. Do you think 35mm would make the difference in looks or would it be a waste?
Sorry for long winded post. :ashamed:
Ollie :happy2:
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Car looks good Ollie, finish it off by painting the plastic bits :happy2:
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Cheers Nasir,
I would like those painted but I think it would cost a fair chunk?
I am unsure if to go for springs or not?
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That's a neat look Ollie, I especially like those wheels :wink: :laugh:
Anymore pics with that stance? It's probably the one I'll have with those on my GTI mate :popcornsoda:
Ta :happy2:
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Hi Ollie
Cheers for today!!
If you decide to sell the xenons give me a shout, would be very interested!!!
Smudge
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No worries mate. I'll let you know if I do but I will probably keep them. (I :love: them :laugh:)
Ollie :happy2:
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That's a neat look Ollie, I especially like those wheels :wink: :laugh:
Anymore pics with that stance? It's probably the one I'll have with those on my GTI mate :popcornsoda:
Ta :happy2:
Cheers Pete, thought you might! :wink: :laugh:
Erm I think I have a few older ones I will try and find them now for you. I think it needs lowering but I need to do it cheap. Any options?
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2FPhotoshoot_001%2F003.jpg&hash=f0e927dec0b4009da64a3043b803bdb54536aafd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2FPhotoshoot_001%2F007.jpg&hash=f493e54ba9a4f0fadbdc64e8f0b1b92f0a1677bb)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2FPhotoshoot_001%2F008.jpg&hash=3a23e444cf5de8d02571a4e299dc186e317b7999)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2FPhotoshoot_001%2F002.jpg&hash=6c056f3c8f50f455984fc0e191e9e312e3e33b8e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2FPhotoshoot_001%2F001.jpg&hash=4f5b34c9ba1afa2b3f3e27289af3540bc3e7b570)
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^ Indeed. I can't get mine on till June due to insurance implications but I want them refurbed by then anyway :smiley:
Suspension? Well, see this thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,9680.msg206536.html#msg206536
Give it a post so it bumps it too. Few of the guys were giving some really useful input.
I'm looking for something the rides like the OEM setup but will sit 35mm or so closer to the deck.
BTW, where you posted higher up, I think 35mm would definitely be noticeable and would be a nice gap closure in the arches. I would certainly not write it off :happy2:
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Yeah I think if I go for something it will just be springs. I just don't want to/cant be spending large amounts of money. It was like this before :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2F7th_Feb_2010%2F013.jpg&hash=7db8f8be60ca27753badad71a5f6a6b14e017e31)
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Cheers again for the further pics Ollie :party:
When you're bored, would you mind photoshopping those wheels to a gunmetal grey on your car or a GTI fella, please?
Results will probably decide my refurb finish.
Thanks :happy2:
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Cheers Nasir,
I would like those painted but I think it would cost a fair chunk?
I am unsure if to go for springs or not?
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Na cost about £50 max really. It's only a few trim pieces, I'd get mine done if the car wasn't black :laugh:
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Yeah I think if I go for something it will just be springs. I just don't want to/cant be spending large amounts of money. It was like this before :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Follie288%2F7th_Feb_2010%2F013.jpg&hash=7db8f8be60ca27753badad71a5f6a6b14e017e31)
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Mate!
You NEED to tell me where you got those centre caps from :ashamed: :chicken:
Many thanks :party:
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I had a choice when I brought them VW or Audi so I had VW ones. They look genuine ones. Have you tried to fit the ones of your VW wheels to see if they fit? :happy2:
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Cheers Nasir,
I would like those painted but I think it would cost a fair chunk?
I am unsure if to go for springs or not?
:happy2:
Na cost about £50 max really. It's only a few trim pieces, I'd get mine done if the car wasn't black :laugh:
Spoke to a paint specialist yesterday and to get the front bumper mouldings done is £100! :confused: The side strips I would have to buy premiered ones and then they would be £100! And the handles were £160!!!!
:surprised:
I dont think they will be getting done! :laugh:
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Who are you talking to Ollie? You could do it yourself, a few member on Uk-mkivs have.
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Anyone who is listening! :laugh: :signLOL:
Me paint my car?!?! :scared: I think that would be a disaster! :rolleye: Plus I went into halfords and looked for a touch up paint and my code didn't exist! They has most VW blues except laser! :confused:
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Lol, take the pieces off and paint them. I'm sure there's a how to, I'll search.