MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Nick-TR on September 04, 2015, 03:23:27 pm

Title: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on September 04, 2015, 03:23:27 pm
Been on here a while, and thought it was about time to stick up a thread

Back in March/April time I replaced my mk4 R32
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh313%2Fnbenner1984%2F7e0e7cf4-de26-45b2-a103-c7e3b015b6a8_zpsfc24ca28.jpg&hash=6b68b29711883bf3d8f7e31e6a4c3e8dac00a76b)

with

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/18829688931_212c1d9a04_n.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/18829473841_9cb734bece_b.jpg)

It came with some nice extras, Cruise Control, MK6 Climatronic, grey alloys and a non-Res cat back, but also has a few things that I want to get sorted/upgrade as I go.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on September 04, 2015, 05:49:13 pm
Nice Edition 30 Nick,
I test drove a mk4 R32 before I bought my Ed30, they're great cars, a future classic!
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: jaffa on September 04, 2015, 06:17:51 pm
Shame your OZ wheels don't fit they would look awesome


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Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Mitch H on September 04, 2015, 07:01:33 pm
Very nice. Any plans? Or gunna enjoy it until you get used to the power and want more :P
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on September 07, 2015, 10:11:34 am
Quote from: AIR_CHILLED on September 04, 2015, 05:49:13 pm
Nice Edition 30 Nick,
I test drove a mk4 R32 before I bought my Ed30, they're great cars, a future classic!
They are great cars, had mine for 6 years so felt like a change, I may end up going back to one in the future, but it would need to be a low mileage example in Tornado Red or anthracite, so I guess i've probably missed the boat on that.

Quote from: jaffa on September 04, 2015, 06:17:51 pm
Shame your OZ wheels don't fit they would look awesome

Still have the wheels as I love them and can't bring myself to sell, need to get some for the edition if any ever come up for sale
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on September 07, 2015, 10:28:02 am
First up I added some spacers

15mm out back
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/18639450350_996411c736_c.jpg)

and 12mm up front

I then took a trip to TSR for their open day and stuck her on the rollers to find the following

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/18644311039_39eb60d128_b.jpg)

What I thought was almost stock, wasn't quite :driver:
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on September 13, 2015, 10:00:00 pm
As with all my new cars it was time to get the Cam belt changed, did the follower at the same time for piece of mind. So only added a few subtle touches and a general clean up until funds pick up again  :indifferent:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/18204567994_469df6a48b_z.jpg)

Before
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/21172318639_727752e9c1_z.jpg)

and After
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/691/21348467362_731df8b140_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on September 20, 2015, 04:49:25 pm
Very nice. Hows it compare to the r32?
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on October 19, 2015, 10:38:53 am
Quote from: m1k3ydu8 on September 20, 2015, 04:49:25 pm
Very nice. Hows it compare to the r32?

I miss the .:R and will be back to one at some point, the Eddy is livelier and feels more modern than the MK4 but feels like it's missing a bit of character.

Maybe a few more choice Mods and that will change it.

The paintwork, especially on the bonnet has been annoying me so I decided to 'man up' and give machine polishing a go  :scared:


By no means perfect but sooooooo much better than before  :happy2:
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on October 19, 2015, 10:55:57 am
The boot pop function had been enabled previously so I bought the hardware off @bluo (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9939) back in April and got it on, worked beautifully all summer but has a few off days now with the weather getting a bit colder.



Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Scoobykiller on October 19, 2015, 02:54:52 pm
Wow how you open boot like that
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: S800BRN on October 19, 2015, 06:43:15 pm
Nice looking Eddy.
I've had a MK4 R32 previously too. Still miss it from time to time. Exhaust note from the full Milltek mostly!
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Nick-TR on October 20, 2015, 10:53:53 am
Quote from: S800BRN on October 19, 2015, 06:43:15 pm
Nice looking Eddy. Exhaust note from the full Milltek mostly!

Thanks mate, the V6 exhaust note gets under your skin.

I fancied doing something a little more noticeable so have been collecting parts:
RNS510 LED P, MK6 Armrest, MDI Kit & Loom, Euro Sliding Cup Holder, Air vent pipework and Cherry Hazard Switch.

So set about fitting, I already had the MK6 Climatronic unit
Before:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/643/20738072623_b1f539c1d0_c.jpg)
During:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/21359199535_e2bb6ceb95_c.jpg)
And all fitted:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/590/21332932906_f3dc966d7b_c.jpg)

All integrated with the Highline Display, MFSW and Climatronic.  :grin: The sound quality over the standard RCD300 is brilliant, I know there are better systems out there but for me the OEM functionality meant it was a no brainer and Sat Nav, Ipod connectivity (after a few software updates) are great for what I wanted and the rear vents will keep the kids happy on the colder days  :wink:
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Mitch H on October 20, 2015, 06:39:38 pm
Transforner the interior man! Think I'm gunna go for the mk6 climate controls soon :) nice little mod
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: MC71 on October 20, 2015, 07:53:23 pm
Nice. like this!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Nick's TR Edition 30
Post by: Andy on October 20, 2015, 09:15:49 pm
Lookin good Nick