MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: dieseldog on November 05, 2015, 01:17:04 pm

Title: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: dieseldog on November 05, 2015, 01:17:04 pm: Hey all,

I'm fairly new to the forum, been lurking for a few weeks now for advice. I have been a BMW fan for the last 4/5 years and finally made the change to petrol as my job location changed. After searching Ireland for 3/4 weeks, I finally came across this immaculate and well cared for 3 door, 2007 GTI with only 80,000 miles!

It has:
DSG and paddle shift
17" Monza's
Immaculate tartan interior
Electric Sunroof
Auto wipers
Auto lights

Absolutely delighted with it. I had it checked over by a mechanic and had it plugged in etc and it's perfect.

First thing I did (apart from endless hours cleaning and polishing) was order pressed metal plates. I also installed Osram nightbreaker dips (fantastic bulbs) on the front and upgraded the fogs and park lights.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2FKk_zpsusx7pttl.jpg&hash=764930bf9d7d5f8ba2601fdb18279be846aea47e)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2F20151101_125045_1_zpskc1xzlh6.jpg&hash=d6f9a715dd904aaed8a9c23348a4eb9e03c1b3ec)

This is my previous 320cd, estoril blue.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2F2013-04-27-696q_zpsui7wlakt.jpg&hash=0e599c5deac9deb36c17c15f9153e1c7f56b440e)

This is my bro's golf when he isn't driving his cupra r.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2FIMG_3977340485813_zpssviofevr.jpeg&hash=d4c61a70b152ed390e95c978ed588c758c34ead8)
Hope you like the pics.

I plan to install a schnitzer '8' tip on the rear along with a few other small mods and generally keep the car in great shape. I'll update this with pics as I go along.
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: Martk19871 on November 05, 2015, 08:24:29 pm: Welcome mate. Tidy motor, more photos as it progresses :happy2:
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: prp74 on November 06, 2015, 08:42:25 pm: Welcome mate. You won't regret getting a GTI. Enjoy :happy2:
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: dieseldog on November 09, 2015, 03:20:47 pm: I have had this tip sitting around for a while now, I think it looks great on the GTi. It's only balancing in place for the pics.

What do you think??

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2F20151017_144119_zpskdfh6gll.jpg&hash=748330758e00c8b1c84eec59328ca2d525bdc757)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2FScreenshot_2015-11-01-14-53-23_zpsdhcanqeb.png&hash=777aa56e78862b5fd713b24ef60d74b46edb4e50)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq6%2Fwgear%2FScreenshot_2015-11-01-14-53-17_zpsuy881bor.png&hash=4f7e2d6276534acdbfbc155f2c205ce6619e406f)
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: xjay1337 on November 09, 2015, 03:31:04 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmemesvault.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FNo-Cat-Meme-03.jpg&hash=d66847d86c8887b45d6b7b0ab33228239b39797c)
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: AJG09 on November 09, 2015, 03:46:44 pm: Don't do it mate, clean the standard exhaust tips up if you don't have the funds for a catback or something :happy2:
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: dieseldog on November 09, 2015, 05:37:52 pm: Damn. Better get that up for sale then. Don't want to upset soft kitty either!

Ordered a few bits today; :laugh:
- OEM Rear wiper plastic nut cover.
- 14mm "GTI" stickers for my key fobs. (The VW ones are missing)
- Stainless steel GTI logo's for the seat lever.
Title: Re: Dieseldog - 07 GTI DSG
Post by: AJG09 on November 09, 2015, 09:05:32 pm: I like simple things like that, the seat inserts make a nice difference as you see them as soon as you open the door. :smiley: