Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 06:29:10 pm
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Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 06:36:18 pm
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
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I think to keep up that commitment you need to disable any VW forum accounts you have and do not in any circumstances look at another members golf if you see it on the road :grin:
Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 06:39:19 pm
Don't get me wrong mate!! I'm happy for other members to mod and that. In fact some of the cars on here are amazing.stunning in fact. But I'm just happy to leave mine as it is.I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
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I think to keep up that commitment you need to disable any VW forum accounts you have and do not in any circumstances look at another members golf if you see it on the road :grin:
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Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 06:41:00 pm
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Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 06:47:25 pm
I'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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I agree with you, when I got my ED30 it was a pleasure to drive and look at before I even touched it. And to date I have not really modded it that much to be honest as I believe you will only buy a car if you like it as standard. Then the only reason you mod is to change the little bits you could make better. I am changing my rear to an R32 but the rest cosmetic wise is staying the same.
After all we are not Vauxhall or Ford owners where we need to heavily mode cosmetically to make it look at the very best decent :happy2:
Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 06:53:09 pm
That's the truth mate. !! :happyI'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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I agree with you, when I got my ED30 it was a pleasure to drive and look at before I even touched it. And to date I have not really modded it that much to be honest as I believe you will only buy a car if you like it as standard. Then the only reason you mod is to change the little bits you could make better. I am changing my rear to an R32 but the rest cosmetic wise is staying the same.
After all we are not Vauxhall or Ford owners where we need to heavily mode cosmetically to make it look at the very best decent :happy2:
I drove a Vauxhall Astra and it was by far the worst car I've owned. Saved for 8 years to buy the car I have now. Outright. And by God I love it.
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Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 07:02:42 pm
That's the truth mate. !! :happyI'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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I agree with you, when I got my ED30 it was a pleasure to drive and look at before I even touched it. And to date I have not really modded it that much to be honest as I believe you will only buy a car if you like it as standard. Then the only reason you mod is to change the little bits you could make better. I am changing my rear to an R32 but the rest cosmetic wise is staying the same.
After all we are not Vauxhall or Ford owners where we need to heavily mode cosmetically to make it look at the very best decent :happy2:
I drove a Vauxhall Astra and it was by far the worst car I've owned. Saved for 8 years to buy the car I have now. Outright. And by God I love it.
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Yeah I had one as a company car a few years back and god almighty awful cars. There are quite a few bits I want to do to my car but can say even when I drive it to the shop I get a buzz in it.
If I drove an MK7 R I may be converted but at the moment I drive the MK5 out of choice and not budget :drool:
Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 07:08:26 pm
That's the truth mate. !! :happyI'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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I agree with you, when I got my ED30 it was a pleasure to drive and look at before I even touched it. And to date I have not really modded it that much to be honest as I believe you will only buy a car if you like it as standard. Then the only reason you mod is to change the little bits you could make better. I am changing my rear to an R32 but the rest cosmetic wise is staying the same.
After all we are not Vauxhall or Ford owners where we need to heavily mode cosmetically to make it look at the very best decent :happy2:
I drove a Vauxhall Astra and it was by far the worst car I've owned. Saved for 8 years to buy the car I have now. Outright. And by God I love it.
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Yeah I had one as a company car a few years back and god almighty awful cars. There are quite a few bits I want to do to my car but can say even when I drive it to the shop I get a buzz in it.
If I drove an MK7 R I may be converted but at the moment I drive the MK5 out of choice and not budget :drool:
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And if there's things you want to change mate, hell go for it!! In a year I'm going to go for the mk 7 performance pack GTI. Something about 2 yr old. But I'll be putting my mkv in the garage for my oldest daughter when she's ready. Got offered £3000 as trade in price from some t*t in Charles Hurst.
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Post by: Phatvalver on January 24, 2016, 07:16:32 pm
i think i would of enjoyed my car standard. but once a modder always a modder in this caseThis is every bit true!!
Im of an age now where i thought im done with modding, so bought myself a well factory spec'd mk5 gti and thought i was happy :smiley:
Well im wrong... Ive had it all of 3 months and ive spent a wedge haha
Will be on the phone to aks in the morning too for my complete helix clutch and flywheel kit ready for my stage 2 at r-tech :jumping:
You know you got that itch somewhere and an itch has to be scratched :drinking:
Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 07:31:46 pm
That's the truth mate. !! :happyI'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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I agree with you, when I got my ED30 it was a pleasure to drive and look at before I even touched it. And to date I have not really modded it that much to be honest as I believe you will only buy a car if you like it as standard. Then the only reason you mod is to change the little bits you could make better. I am changing my rear to an R32 but the rest cosmetic wise is staying the same.
After all we are not Vauxhall or Ford owners where we need to heavily mode cosmetically to make it look at the very best decent :happy2:
I drove a Vauxhall Astra and it was by far the worst car I've owned. Saved for 8 years to buy the car I have now. Outright. And by God I love it.
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Yeah I had one as a company car a few years back and god almighty awful cars. There are quite a few bits I want to do to my car but can say even when I drive it to the shop I get a buzz in it.
If I drove an MK7 R I may be converted but at the moment I drive the MK5 out of choice and not budget :drool:
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And if there's things you want to change mate, hell go for it!! In a year I'm going to go for the mk 7 performance pack GTI. Something about 2 yr old. But I'll be putting my mkv in the garage for my oldest daughter when she's ready. Got offered £3000 as trade in price from some t*t in Charles Hurst.
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haha yes each to their own.
My plan is to eventually upgrade but my plan is not to sell the ED30 and keep as my weekend car but I love it so much I am not sure I would have the willpower to leave it alone most of the week :scared:
Post by: r5gtt on January 24, 2016, 07:34:31 pm
Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 07:56:55 pm
Modding can be an expensive ay to go and other issues occur after modding but you got to love it or lump it :signLOL:
I agree and modding is your own preference as i know, the stick I got for suggesting I may change my factory xenons for some Angel Eyes was brutal haha
Post by: r5gtt on January 24, 2016, 08:16:11 pm
Is it a bmw :signLOL: :rolleye:Modding can be an expensive ay to go and other issues occur after modding but you got to love it or lump it :signLOL:
I agree and modding is your own preference as i know, the stick I got for suggesting I may change my factory xenons for some Angel Eyes was brutal haha
Agsin each to their own and how they want to modify a car is no one else's business although you'll get critics of good and bad.
Post by: MPS on January 24, 2016, 08:23:03 pm
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
Yes but stage 1 is sooooo good!
Post by: irish_ram on January 24, 2016, 08:25:38 pm
Is it a bmw :signLOL: :rolleye:Modding can be an expensive ay to go and other issues occur after modding but you got to love it or lump it :signLOL:
I agree and modding is your own preference as i know, the stick I got for suggesting I may change my factory xenons for some Angel Eyes was brutal haha
Agsin each to their own and how they want to modify a car is no one else's business although you'll get critics of good and bad.
haha no it is not but then it aint an R32 either but I am doing the rear :jumping:
Some people will hate mods and some will love
Post by: r5gtt on January 24, 2016, 08:54:35 pm
I'm up for mods as long as fund permit but sadly I have to sell up now as funds will not permit even keeping the car atm.Is it a bmw :signLOL: :rolleye:Modding can be an expensive ay to go and other issues occur after modding but you got to love it or lump it :signLOL:
I agree and modding is your own preference as i know, the stick I got for suggesting I may change my factory xenons for some Angel Eyes was brutal haha
Agsin each to their own and how they want to modify a car is no one else's business although you'll get critics of good and bad.
haha no it is not but then it aint an R32 either but I am doing the rear :jumping:
Some people will hate mods and some will love
Post by: GSP1973 on January 24, 2016, 09:46:08 pm
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Post by: pudding on January 25, 2016, 10:56:59 am
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
Having owned and modified VWs for the past 20 years, I can honestly say VW do get most things right at the factory, especially with the MK5!
Post by: irish_ram on January 25, 2016, 11:35:58 am
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
Having owned and modified VWs for the past 20 years, I can honestly say VW do get most things right at the factory, especially with the MK5!
I agree, most I have heard from people modding is just enhancing what is already there rather than with some cars people modding them to try and make them look, sound or perform half decent from the standard crap they have :grin:
Post by: numec on January 25, 2016, 11:43:39 am
I'll put the question out to other members. Because I'm certain there are people who love their motors as they are. ??
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Yes, this is my 2nd MK5 GTI and enjoying them stock. Each to their own :driver:
Post by: Nasir on January 25, 2016, 01:26:54 pm
Say for example you liked to read books, you read one book, then you buy another book. Same with modding, you buy it because it's something you enjoy doing. No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed.
That being said, I think the MK5 GTI is well rounded and I see no need to change anything. Though, I too keep tinkering with it. Change this part, new tyres, VCDS coding etc.
The MK5 GTI really is all things to all people. I can show it to some youngsters who think it's cool, and happily turn up to work and it's seen as a bit premium. It is essentially a Haribo sweet :signLOL:
Post by: irish_ram on January 25, 2016, 01:32:44 pm
Modding isn't about trying to make the car better. It's an extension of a hobby. You like your car, so you indulge in it. The process of researching a mod, fitting it, seeing how it performs, is merely for the satisfaction of a hobby.
Say for example you liked to read books, you read one book, then you buy another book. Same with modding, you buy it because it's something you enjoy doing. No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed.
That being said, I think the MK5 GTI is well rounded and I see no need to change anything. Though, I too keep tinkering with it. Change this part, new tyres, VCDS coding etc.
The MK5 GTI really is all things to all people. I can show it to some youngsters who think it's cool, and happily turn up to work and it's seen as a bit premium. It is essentially a Haribo sweet :signLOL:
I do agree, it is a good car to please all people and can easily make it look like a really sporty car or a nice and refined one. I still believe there are probably better things on the MK7 than the MK5 as that is progression but the MK5 GTI is a true example and back to roots of what the GTI is
Post by: r5gtt on January 25, 2016, 01:47:06 pm
Modding isn't about trying to make the car better. It's an extension of a hobby. You like your car, so you indulge in it. The process of researching a mod, fitting it, seeing how it performs, is merely for the satisfaction of a hobby.
Say for example you liked to read books, you read one book, then you buy another book. Same with modding, you buy it because it's something you enjoy doing. No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed.
That being said, I think the MK5 GTI is well rounded and I see no need to change anything. Though, I too keep tinkering with it. Change this part, new tyres, VCDS coding etc.
The MK5 GTI really is all things to all people. I can show it to some youngsters who think it's cool, and happily turn up to work and it's seen as a bit premium. It is essentially a Haribo sweet :signLOL:
No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed. the oem headlights are ghastly :signLOL:
Post by: Nasir on January 25, 2016, 02:21:56 pm
Modding isn't about trying to make the car better. It's an extension of a hobby. You like your car, so you indulge in it. The process of researching a mod, fitting it, seeing how it performs, is merely for the satisfaction of a hobby.
Say for example you liked to read books, you read one book, then you buy another book. Same with modding, you buy it because it's something you enjoy doing. No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed.
That being said, I think the MK5 GTI is well rounded and I see no need to change anything. Though, I too keep tinkering with it. Change this part, new tyres, VCDS coding etc.
The MK5 GTI really is all things to all people. I can show it to some youngsters who think it's cool, and happily turn up to work and it's seen as a bit premium. It is essentially a Haribo sweet :signLOL:
No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed. the oem headlights are ghastly :signLOL:
Not mine, bi-xenon headlights :signLOL:
Post by: r5gtt on January 25, 2016, 02:26:09 pm
Nasir, that's one of the first things I HAD to change :signLOL: mine came standard lights so couldn't leave them on :PModding isn't about trying to make the car better. It's an extension of a hobby. You like your car, so you indulge in it. The process of researching a mod, fitting it, seeing how it performs, is merely for the satisfaction of a hobby.
Say for example you liked to read books, you read one book, then you buy another book. Same with modding, you buy it because it's something you enjoy doing. No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed.
That being said, I think the MK5 GTI is well rounded and I see no need to change anything. Though, I too keep tinkering with it. Change this part, new tyres, VCDS coding etc.
The MK5 GTI really is all things to all people. I can show it to some youngsters who think it's cool, and happily turn up to work and it's seen as a bit premium. It is essentially a Haribo sweet :signLOL:
No part of you thinks this part is ghastly and must be changed. the oem headlights are ghastly :signLOL:
Not mine, bi-xenon headlights :signLOL:
Post by: pudding on January 25, 2016, 04:52:01 pm
Handling wise, it's good out of the box imo. It's so good imo, I'd wager aftermarket suspension kits don't offer massively increased cornering speeds. I like a little roll to get the tyres working and I also like how they've configured the roll centre - feels bang on to me.
Performance, well, that is my only weakness. I just had to turn the boost up!
Brakes - I have no idea why the GTI's come under so much criticism. Coming from MK1s, MK2s, MK3s, MK4s, Corrados etc, the standard brakes feel extremely positive and reassuring. Yeah they might fade a bit on track and silly road speeds, but how often is the latter a daily occurrence?
Interior - tartan not to everyone's tastes, nor the noddy HVAC controls, but it's well laid out, comfy, quiet and practical. Just a shame the quality isn't brilliant.
So yeah, all in all, the standard offering is a very accomplished all rounder.
Post by: Shoduchi on January 25, 2016, 05:04:07 pm
Yeah I like the xenons and I like the way 3 door Edition 30s look, so ticks all the boxes visually :)
Handling wise, it's good out of the box imo. It's so good imo, I'd wager aftermarket suspension kits don't offer massively increased cornering speeds. I like a little roll to get the tyres working and I also like how they've configured the roll centre - feels bang on to me.
Rolls too much and it isn't comfortable enough for my taste. A good aftermarket setup can easily overcome it. :smiley:
Performance, well, that is my only weakness. I just had to turn the boost up!
Fully agree! It needs at least 1,5 bar. :grin:
Brakes - I have no idea why the GTI's come under so much criticism. Coming from MK1s, MK2s, MK3s, MK4s, Corrados etc, the standard brakes feel extremely positive and reassuring. Yeah they might fade a bit on track and silly road speeds, but how often is the latter a daily occurrence?
Even the R32 calipers are a good improvement. With Brembo 18Z at the front and R32 rears I can brake so much harder now. The OEM are really weak for what a Ed. 30 can do. :smiley:
Interior - tartan not to everyone's tastes, nor the noddy HVAC controls, but it's well laid out, comfy, quiet and practical. Just a shame the quality isn't brilliant.
With a RNS-510 and the mk6 climatronic panel it's more updated. You can also fit a RVC, OPS sensors, BT kit that works with the radio, cluster and steering wheel.
So yeah, all in all, the standard offering is a very accomplished all rounder.
I'm loving it a lot! :driver:
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Post by: shoaybmakda on January 26, 2016, 02:30:23 pm
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
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I think to keep up that commitment you need to disable any VW forum accounts you have and do not in any circumstances look at another members golf if you see it on the road :grin:
:signLOL: that's the only action to take! When I bought my GTI I also wanted to do no changes. But seeing what others have done to their cars on this forum and how well they look eventually got to me and I had to make tweaks to my car. I'm always tempted now to do things when I see things on here and how well they turn out. Must admit though he mk5 GTI is probably the best car I've owned and ticks all the boxes of what I need from a car. Sure it has some minor niggles (don't they all) but once the usual bits are out the way (PCV, DV etc) then it's really a fun car to drive.
Post by: flashp on January 26, 2016, 03:54:29 pm
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
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How long have you owned it?
Post by: xjay1337 on January 26, 2016, 04:21:36 pm
my dad has an octavia vrs
within 3 months of owning it he changed the new tyres that the dealer put on (some wanky ditchyfinders) to michelin ps3
alex put a revo map on it and did h&r springs, superpro alk and wishbone bushes, superpro ball joints , fitted my old scirocco wheels after having them refurbed in anthracite (his octy is red) and just last month got some r32 brakes for it.
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He's 63.
He also accompanied me on my end of season trackday last year and enjoyed ragging my scirocco about.
Post by: r5gtt on January 26, 2016, 04:31:07 pm
Post by: GSP1973 on January 26, 2016, 04:41:45 pm
You can always improve though. Just whether you want to spend the moneyNice subtle changes to the octavia. :driver
my dad has an octavia vrs
within 3 months of owning it he changed the new tyres that the dealer put on (some wanky ditchyfinders) to michelin ps3
alex put a revo map on it and did h&r springs, superpro alk and wishbone bushes, superpro ball joints , fitted my old scirocco wheels after having them refurbed in anthracite (his octy is red) and just last month got some r32 brakes for it.
(https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xft1/t51.2885-15/e15/11358927_1602490739992225_632173686_n.jpg)
He's 63.
He also accompanied me on my end of season trackday last year and enjoyed ragging my scirocco about.
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Post by: GSP1973 on January 26, 2016, 04:43:10 pm
I've been mulling over changing this and that on the car. Intake pipes . Head unit. Decats, Precats, etc etc. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm happy with my car the way it sits. Lock STOCK and two smoking exhausts !! Fast enough for me. Handles enough for me , pleasure to drive, pleasure to look at. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Maybe it's an age thing!
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How long have you owned it?
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I've had the car since July 2015. Only really changed window switches and door handles. That's it
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Post by: xjay1337 on January 26, 2016, 04:45:17 pm
Nice subtle changes to the octavia. :driver:
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Cheers
Not telling you what to do but there's no reason why you wouldn't do similar to your car.
It can ONLY make it better in every way for not much money let's be honest.
Post by: AJP on January 26, 2016, 05:02:00 pm
However, in other corners of the enthusiast scene, you'll always get the type of cars and the type of owners that mod for the sake of modding and end up making an abomination of the car they started with. I won't name a particular marque, but I'm sure you follow me.
For some it's more JDM tea tray spoilers and chopped springs than hybrid turbos and anti lift kits.
I've yet to see a 'bad' car on this forum. It's nice to know you're in good company.
Of course the mk5 GTI is a great all round car as it is, so keeping one bone stock and clean is just as commendable as modifying one tastefully.
Post by: Mitch H on January 26, 2016, 07:10:40 pm
From what I've seen on this forum, the vast majority of cars are tastefully done. And by far the most common mods are those that improve power or handling. Mods that have a bit of logic behind them.
However, in other corners of the enthusiast scene, you'll always get the type of cars and the type of owners that mod for the sake of modding and end up making an abomination of the car they started with. I won't name a particular marque, but I'm sure you follow me.
For some it's more JDM tea tray spoilers and chopped springs than hybrid turbos and anti lift kits.
I've yet to see a 'bad' car on this forum. It's nice to know you're in good company.
Of course the mk5 GTI is a great all round car as it is, so keeping one bone stock and clean is just as commendable as modifying one tastefully.
Have to agree with this yet to see a ruined car on here! All done tastefully and properly no expense spared. Quick look ok Facebook if you want to see what chavs have done to the mk5 now they have become more affordable! They are becoming the new mk4 lol.
Seriously though I get in some mk5s at work. Just old basic models or ones that have been ragged and ruined and just generally never been looked after. And I just think how is this the same model as my ed30 lol
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Post by: r5gtt on January 26, 2016, 07:25:54 pm
Red stripes over the centre of the bumper bonnet and rear with red bit on the nember plate surround and it was ghastly :stupid:
Post by: Mitch H on January 26, 2016, 08:01:17 pm
It starts with interior LED bulbs............I havnt done them yet tbh! Been in my eBay watch lost for 6 months. They don't make the car faster so I'm not convinced I should spend my money haha