MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: gunnellgti on April 12, 2016, 11:20:14 pm

Title: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 12, 2016, 11:20:14 pm: Hi there, just brought my first Mk5 Golf and wanted to upload some pics of my progress! Let me know what you think. :happy2:

When i picked her up
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8744_zpsimxeuxuh.jpg&hash=c85d819bbfe4a4a62b2471f8dc51a1f9e869d691)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8731_zpsqdpyoiap.jpg&hash=46268cfcbff7e40093139801c46a883ae923a54a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8751_zpst9ec9z13.jpg&hash=dec5a807760bb14fc67ed4c1dd4164265d773776)

First job was to replace the centre caps with shiny new ones from vw.... the corroded one pictured was the best of the 4 ..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8991_zpsdhihwchm.jpg&hash=ce462020b22e8b4fa8a3c0bf103d4706e59dd777)

Nice touch 5 for 80p :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8993_zpsfwzrowat.jpg&hash=c27f55b8674a3a984f692e6d593321980781028f)

Took a trip up to Awesome in Manchester and picked up a Nuespeed P flow CAI :
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8986_zpsa29pphds.jpg&hash=c62bdbc15305c8fc43e050a03f6dd346ac8f9944)
(Need to get my hands on an engine cover to cut up if anyone has one?! Having difficulty locating a second hand one)
Picked up a set of these while i was there:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8988_zpsi4mmvwcf.jpg&hash=a7487de2a1c90d911e7b246ff7fa466ba46479cf)

Next i installed some Ram-Air ducting from the fog light up into the intake:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8989_zpswoaxeuej.jpg&hash=66d3d2b63d4c2a9f8ffa60e991b53ae8db974b45)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8994_zpshuy47uaz.jpg&hash=159531439eec50bf69e9f01958254de8ea78a028)
Will be getting the open fog grills for summer so the hole is potentially only a short term thing.
Keys didn't have emblems on them so put some on!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_8999_zpsjluwdfol.jpg&hash=fb2c281f62513267b313694eac2f90fc475ebf4b)

Got round to cleaning up my black and crusty exhaust tips (still more work to do on these)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9030_zpsaoy9dicw.jpg&hash=6bed4a7e00dc57eef50444fdeb6af48bd9e9ab71)
Parking sensors on the back right hadnt been repainted red so did that :
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9029_zpsjxfs5j0l.jpg&hash=dab9f3f2848be463e27261d42af3a9e0945e7c57)

Heko wind deflectors arrived:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9031_zps4fboczye.jpg&hash=84d5ab20f62a611d2cd7de95d33a0bca8a3b8837)

This is where i'm up to at the moment after some 'paint restoring' red wax from turtle wax. (Good product) :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9028_zpsqtdny847.jpg&hash=f472b0b8f7d50fd5dfad28b81f28003f07a72811)

Wrapped my fogs yellow to see if i like them:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9049_zpsa1a62ncz.jpg&hash=6fe837d09b7e450128239e2f10149008b55a84e0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9047_zpswwer9oqv.jpg&hash=0b40b26f5278784cbfbafb327b9a8df37ad7bf8e)
Next job is fully restoring my headlights as they are heavily corroded!
If anyone has an engine cover for sale please let me know as i'm desperate for one!
Sam
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: samx300 on April 13, 2016, 12:01:18 am: Welcome to the club mate :smiley: FYI: Pics aren't showing :-/
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 13, 2016, 12:11:09 am: Thanks man!
(are they working now?)
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Andy on April 13, 2016, 12:57:21 am: Welcome to the forum,soon nice mods so far,only thing is make sure the metal valve caps don't seize on to the valve
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: K2 NYJ on April 13, 2016, 07:16:25 am: Car looks good man, you got many plans for it?
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 13, 2016, 11:01:35 am: @maxitrol (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=164) Thanks i wasnt aware of that issue! Will keep on top of that.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: samx300 on April 13, 2016, 11:48:38 am: Quote from: gunnellgti on April 13, 2016, 12:11:09 am
Thanks man!
(are they working now?)

Hey Sam, yes mate, they're showing now :smiley: I love the Tornado Red colour - what else have you got planned for her other than tidying up the headlights? Not going for Xenons?
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Andy on April 13, 2016, 12:54:48 pm: Quote from: gunnellgti on April 13, 2016, 11:01:35 am
@maxitrol (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=164) Thanks i wasnt aware of that issue! Will keep on top of that.
i fit tyres for a living and see it a lot--Had a customer last week who had put them metal caps on to his tmps valves but they had siezed on and the only way is to replace the tmps sensors at £100 each so total of £400 for valve caps that cost £4 of ebay
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: prp74 on April 13, 2016, 03:34:07 pm: Welcome to the forum. As above xenons would set the front end off. There is a set in the classifieds at a bargain price :happy2:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 14, 2016, 10:16:00 am: @maxitrol (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=164) wow... what a nightmare. They might have to come off then ... :sad1:
@samx300 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11240) Me too, never been a fan of red cars but this caught my eye! As you say would love a set of xenons but money is tight as i'm a student so they might have to wait and ill just whack in some bulbs for now! Other than that planning to chop up an engine cover to fit back on, get a mk6 or late mk5 badge and get her remapped! Need to check my dv first though.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: rashg60 on April 14, 2016, 10:54:03 am: Cheap engine cover for sale on the forum:-

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,104801.msg1020048.html#msg1020048

Welcome to the Tornado Red club :smiley:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: airbagaaron on April 14, 2016, 12:01:55 pm: Looks like a great base! Enjoy it! :smiley:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 20, 2016, 11:20:45 am: Restored my headlights this weekend heres some before and after shots:
Before
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After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9062_zpsobuimqer.jpg&hash=7d9b73c7f00d71a7644a4e99a0bea4017d96c4c6)
Comparison
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9068_zpsculbenpz.jpg&hash=5ff3ff5712c4231dabdc7e3614b7c1906f9b24fb)
How they are looking at night now, very happy with how bright they are on standard bulbs!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9074_zpsqv1xqqgu.jpg&hash=09369f466cc530e8bf2451b8ecfd3b35add8d00f)
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 20, 2016, 11:26:57 am: Absolutely hate a naked engine so finally managed to get hold of an engine cover from a broken Gti to chop up. (For 20 quid which i thought was a bargain)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9065_zpspz3tvhgn.jpg&hash=028f43fb8d5778cc156e2c60a3d29f00807d0a94)
Still may take of that bit on the right hand side to reveal the intake but not sure yet.
Before and After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9071_zpshml4fldq.jpg&hash=3cb74e5687d35b76ccd0c5abbce25b8f3c800bb1)

Very happy with how the front ends looking now!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_9072_zpsogfdis22.jpg&hash=776e244081a3aafb45b2b4270e79a7c4db0019d3)
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: rashg60 on April 21, 2016, 09:59:57 pm: I've not seen the engine cover like that before, going over the intake pipe - it looks really good. I'd be inclined to keep it, as it looks part of the design/engine cover.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 22, 2016, 10:17:45 am: @rashg60 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11930) Thank you ! Yeah its grown on me a lot and i think i will be keeping it like that :happy2:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: dom069 on April 22, 2016, 11:33:06 am: How did you do the headlights? Wet & dry paper?
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Gmac on April 22, 2016, 11:33:16 am: The car looks cracking gunnel, and I agree about the engine cover, leave it as is, looks the part! Good work!
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 22, 2016, 12:35:06 pm: @Gmac (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=15788) Thanks for your comment! :smiley:

@dom069 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9839) Yes mate different grades of wet and dry then buffed up with a Meguires wheel with there clear plastic polish. Really impressed with how they turned out. They were an advisory on its last MOT because they were so bad but they definitely wont be this time i'm sure.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: bigeyd on April 22, 2016, 06:30:35 pm: :happy2: progressing well,needs lowering I reckon :grin:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: AlexPWallace on April 22, 2016, 06:57:10 pm: Tidy! Like the little details (80p....) etc!
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on April 25, 2016, 04:25:30 pm: Collected some eibach springs today! Will be going on shortly
@bigeyd (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3745) Thanks again :smiley:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on May 24, 2016, 11:40:26 am: Finally got round to updating this :
Changed my diverter valve from a rev b to a rev g. This thing was destroyed and causing major boost loss and annoying noises! So much more powerful now and sounds better..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13281787_10209963833801271_1616134657_n_zps89481rub.jpg&hash=b484ff251b7895b714577a78b1f4e6617cdacff9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13282035_10209963833841272_2130721010_n_zpsttgxz887.jpg&hash=8c6236b71aed13d2bccd72998d48d359029786da)
Next fitted some eibach lowering springs i picked up from @bigeyd (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3745), sitting a lot nicer now and more firm through the corner.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13250492_10209963833281258_782676924_n_zpswrlamnlb.jpg&hash=609493d1975fe7f4c662cf5d6c3efa6bbfad326d)
Also swapped my neuspeed intake for an oversize RamAir one:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13285793_10209963833881273_585967832_n_zpsw9ppuf9l.jpg&hash=eae3c549d3754859199af541d2a571c4483cdd51)
slight modification to the engine cover and thats back on
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13293253_10209963833761270_1365744403_n_zpsbbpqsp3m.jpg&hash=8cda72883892f7276ebd77d14ec601b8a82f2e94)
Fitted some open fog grills and re located my ducting to behind the grill instead of having a hole.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13282234_10209963834161280_1356488903_n_zpsgy1lylio.jpg&hash=1702d18123fe12aa95c9834833dc850250844269)
Had a go at wrapping my interior in carbon
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13293229_10209963859001901_1776599753_n_zpsxp6brtu5.jpg&hash=6ec0074b893b1a3f37bb9fa6142d8f1dff2021cf)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13250495_10209963857561865_227584774_n_zpsxlbbw0yh.jpg&hash=a2678a5ff410f5b9704e4dc8ed15917d451f52ac)
Updated my headunit to a touchscreen android system, works brilliantly and packed with features!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13275785_10209963834081278_915600402_n_zpshvvzglsi.jpg&hash=524e2f615a23b87ca2b75d26d3747584a68bb57d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13277960_10209963834121279_17633867_n_zpsqnbh6wir.jpg&hash=1e31c4e420c45cb9b9871065c710009c09b1b59b)
Installed a cheapo dashcam
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13285745_10209963834001276_1026741684_n_zpsvrx9xhto.jpg&hash=f6d581baebbff953425fca68f40a3254bfd477ef)
Seat inserts
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13295156_10209963855441812_1706659034_n_zps318tugpw.jpg&hash=6c9672b592b8e6e32a4f46d39a849ce9277dfb55)
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on May 24, 2016, 11:45:43 am: Some pics of how its looking at the moment
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13295355_10209963833681268_1420564333_n_zpsxk9s4abv.jpg&hash=6f341b49e789b97f5590e42eaa53fc17e949b7fc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13275655_10209963833481263_801720252_n_zps3zlpacuj.jpg&hash=554898043fda4b4882ea5128f0af9d1619c7baeb)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13295228_10209963833721269_524483120_n_zpsg3uwwid8.jpg&hash=aa2df47ef68dcb48507b5e847b46625b41b29efa)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13275850_10209963833361260_728804784_n_zpstrbuzvw0.jpg&hash=209f5244e1e2fc639b6979cf42157f5801833383)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2F13275912_10209963833401261_100919476_n_zpsvihdngxv.jpg&hash=6b1d9d84c30959796035109eadf4732662f59bd9)
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Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: samiul11 on May 24, 2016, 12:08:15 pm: How do you find the ramair compared to the neuspeed? Thinking of doing the same thing
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on May 27, 2016, 02:37:41 pm: @samiul11 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9775) I cant really compare mate because i had a f*cked dv valve when i was running the neuspeed and that meant the noises were insanely loud and low boost. All i can say is that the neuspeed is prettier in the bay! Ramair makes some nice noises and has heat shield around the (massive) filter.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Vithu06 on May 30, 2016, 08:34:40 pm: how did you get the centre cap for and do you have the part number
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on June 01, 2016, 09:58:09 am: Quote from: Vithu06 on May 30, 2016, 08:34:40 pm
how did you get the centre cap for and do you have the part number

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321879348868
Those ones mate
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Washout on June 01, 2016, 10:30:50 pm: Is that clarach bay. Tidy motor by the way matey.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on June 01, 2016, 10:31:53 pm: Quote from: Washout on June 01, 2016, 10:30:50 pm
Is that clarach bay. Tidy motor by the way matey.
Thanks mate. And it certainly is haha
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Washout on June 01, 2016, 10:48:12 pm: Thought so done the bleary eyed morning walk back to Aber along the cliffs behind many a time :signLOL:.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: snowley on June 02, 2016, 01:49:43 pm: looks super clean, top work
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Vithu06 on June 04, 2016, 06:10:03 pm: Thanks man for the link for the centre caps
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Dan648v on June 06, 2016, 07:29:32 am: Looking smart :happy2: mods are starting to get momentum now
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on June 08, 2016, 09:21:08 am: Quote from: Dan648v on June 06, 2016, 07:29:32 am
Looking smart :happy2: mods are starting to get momentum now

Thanks ! Once payday comes some more progress will be made.

Unfortunately had a little knock with a friend down a country lane which has damaged my rear quarter and arch :( also need rear bumper respraying. Nightmare
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: goodall46 on June 09, 2016, 10:01:50 pm: Quote from: gunnellgti on May 24, 2016, 11:40:26 am
Finally got round to updating this :
Changed my diverter valve from a rev b to a rev g. This thing was destroyed and causing major boost loss and annoying noises! So much more powerful now and sounds better..
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Next fitted some eibach lowering springs i picked up from @bigeyd (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3745), sitting a lot nicer now and more firm through the corner.
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Also swapped my neuspeed intake for an oversize RamAir one:
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slight modification to the engine cover and thats back on
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Fitted some open fog grills and re located my ducting to behind the grill instead of having a hole.
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Had a go at wrapping my interior in carbon
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Updated my headunit to a touchscreen android system, works brilliantly and packed with features!
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Installed a cheapo dashcam
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Seat inserts
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What headunit is this mate? Looks great
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on September 18, 2016, 04:56:04 pm: Apologies mate i know this was a long time ago ! @goodall46 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=15660)
It was this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Android-5-1-Car-DVD-GPS-SatNav-Passat-CC-Golf-EOS-Skoda-Caddy-3G-DAB-4698CU-/121377365534?hash=item1c42a79e1e
Absolutely brilliant, no complaints other than it doesnt come with the double adapter for the radio so signal isnt that great sometimes.. ive just been too lazy to get the adaptor!
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: AJP on September 18, 2016, 05:41:17 pm: Good updates! I'd advise getting hold of a 2nd hand genuine R32 rear, it'd be guaranteed to fit without hassle, and if you check ebay they're often available for much less than forum prices. I got mine for 150 quid. The ebay copies probably are too good to be true in most cases!

Any reason you're going for a 3.5" downpipe rather than 3"? As far as I know, unless you're going further than k04, 3.5" might be overkill. Might be worth speaking to Niki at R-Tech about that. And I'd really recommend adding an uprated fuel pump to the list before you get it mapped. They make a big difference.

Lovely part of the country you're in by the way. I go through Aberystwyth when I visit my parents. They're just down the coast road before Fishguard.
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: RetroRaz on September 18, 2016, 05:46:46 pm: Liking the carbon effect interior bits.is it matt or gloss?

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Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on November 15, 2016, 01:58:53 pm: @RetroRaz (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6494) Sorry mate just seen this, its gloss i got from ebay. Nice stuff and well priced!
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on November 15, 2016, 02:07:02 pm: Put my old grille back on once id given it a good clean up and 'back to black' along with some standard plates for the mean time until i get some new ones made up.

Also my downpipe snapped off at the turbo flange whilst on the motorway so i did the sensible (and actually ALOT cheaper) thing and fitted a 3" decat downpipe. Sounds brilliant! Eml is on though and it seems to be using a lot of fuel so need it mapped asap.
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Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on December 06, 2016, 02:24:50 am: Dropped the oil on the weekend and replaced with shell quantum 5w40 along with a k+n oil filter. Pollen filter also replaced. Got a set of NGK iridiums to go in this weekend along with swapping over my fuel filter to a new one. Then we be stage 2 mapping next week!

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Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on December 06, 2016, 02:25:21 am: Quote from: gunnellgti on December 06, 2016, 02:24:50 am
Dropped the oil on the weekend and replaced with shell quantum 5w40 along with a k+n oil filter. Pollen filter also replaced. Got a set of NGK iridiums to go in this weekend along with swapping over my fuel filter to a new one. Then we be stage 2 mapping next week!

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Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on December 18, 2016, 08:41:15 pm: Changed my spark plugs over to NGK Iridiums and gave the car a snowfoam to get all the roadsalt off... was near enough black.
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Next up i loaded on a stage 1 remap by SGR Performance. Bags more torque and power, awesome to drive now.
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Picture from my new google pixel phone... awesome quality.
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SGR Performance check them out if you are in the west midlands or Manchester area:

https://www.facebook.com/SGRremaps/

https://www.instagram.com/sgrperformance_mcr/?hl=en
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: sean.smithy94 on December 22, 2016, 07:35:39 pm: coming along nicely! love the golf in tornado red, looks lovely especially when clean! what are the rough figures from your remap? :smiley:
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: suave on December 22, 2016, 10:39:34 pm: Nice car. Looks like your wings have been replaced at some point
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on December 23, 2016, 03:22:21 pm: @suave (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1976) was a nice car! Not sure if youve seen my other thread.
Yeah i researched and they were replaced by vw, how could you tell?
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: gunnellgti on January 17, 2017, 12:09:32 am: @sean.smithy94 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=15225) Our maps for the Mk5 GTI come in at 250hp, feels a hell of a lot more punchy and smooth. Returning some better mpg too which is a bonus!

Check out the page if you get chance :)
https://www.facebook.com/SGRremaps/
Title: Re: First Mk5 Gti - Tornado Red
Post by: Optimistictim on January 17, 2017, 09:03:18 am: Car looking awesome...! I have a Tornado red GTI :-)

What's the difference between the grill you bought and the standard? I might be thick as I can't tell the difference!

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