MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: speedygti on September 29, 2016, 05:09:51 pm

Title: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on September 29, 2016, 05:09:51 pm
Hi all,

My names Scott and i'm new to this forum so thought i'd post a couple of pictures of my new purchase.

Last week I purchased my first gti and i love it, one hell of a car! Its had a lot of work done by the previous owner with a huge folder of receipts.
Just to name a few modifications:
R-Tech remap to 268bhp & 301ft/lbs torque
Revo intake kit
Revo mount kit
Porsche front brake upgrade with Brembo discs & pads
Audi TT short shifter

Here's some pictures

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2Fimage_zpsfdlvvhns.jpeg&hash=d5e55746859aca9ab008690bf94167927e1582c2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2Fimage_zps8o3ipwxi.jpeg&hash=6cce3521d2aa6d072607f9c350753e70317be245)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2Fimage_zpshyq9dcow.jpeg&hash=7cd357ec1e91e9d526ce72c0dbeb2e108dbd65da)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2Fimage_zpsu9tpa1tn.jpeg&hash=aff0ddbdc5cdbf689ad394a61e27045bd3281af8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2Fimage_zpsfmhbidf4.jpeg&hash=9a806bbef0f5ca410bdfec9cbcc6c3991c9dc436)

Not sure on future plans yet so just going to enjoy driving it for the time being, possibly look into suspension upgrades and give it a full clean/wax/polish when i get a free (and dry) day.

Hope you guys like, any comments welcome  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: Rippers on September 29, 2016, 10:10:16 pm
Hi mate welcome.

Nice example you have there, some nice upgrades to.

There's plenty of ideas to be found on here and everyone more than happy to help with any issues and advise.

Enjoy mate
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2016, 10:20:15 pm
Welcome Scott, a nice example you have found with some good mods. What's your plans for it?
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: golfmck1980 on September 29, 2016, 10:38:22 pm
Thats a good few mods already done to the car especially the brake upgrade
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: AJP on September 29, 2016, 10:51:14 pm
This is a really good starting point. NQSBBK and uprated mounts are great mods, and neither would have been cheap.

Get a bigger downpipe and uprated fuel pump if and when you're after more power.

Nice motor. Welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: Rippers on September 30, 2016, 06:45:07 am
I think I spy a mk6 boy emblem too.

She just keeps giving  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on September 30, 2016, 02:34:25 pm
Hi mate welcome.

Nice example you have there, some nice upgrades to.

There's plenty of ideas to be found on here and everyone more than happy to help with any issues and advise.

Enjoy mate

Thanks Rippers appreciate that,

I have started having a good read of the build threads, loads of great ideas on here and very useful info from all the users!

I think I spy a mk6 boy emblem too.

She just keeps giving  :happy2:

Really? Result!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on September 30, 2016, 02:43:25 pm
Welcome Scott, a nice example you have found with some good mods. What's your plans for it?

Thanks mate, not 100% sure at the moment but i'm thinking about replacing struts for new bilsteins and some springs (maybe h&r)
Spacers for the rear, fronts on h&r 16mm spacers so would even it out,
Led interior light bulb kit (has bright blue ones in there at the moment, not a fan)
Possibly some front light upgrades (r32 lights, hids etc)
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on September 30, 2016, 08:27:30 pm
Thats a good few mods already done to the car especially the brake upgrade

Thanks mate, they are brilliant, immense stopping power in comparison to previous gti's I have driven  :happy2:

This is a really good starting point. NQSBBK and uprated mounts are great mods, and neither would have been cheap.

Get a bigger downpipe and uprated fuel pump if and when you're after more power.

Nice motor. Welcome aboard.

Thanks AJP, the previous owner was very OCD and seemed clued up on all the parts he had fitted, all the trouble parts done aswell as many upgrades, i couldn't say no to this one! Once i've got used to the car i think that may be the way to go... And once i've saved some more £££!
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: Sulley91 on September 30, 2016, 09:09:52 pm
Lovely car best colour too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on September 30, 2016, 09:30:12 pm
Lovely car best colour too  :happy2:

Thanks mate i agree about the colour. It needs a full days cleaning, polishing paint treatment asap then i'll be really pleased  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: Andy on September 30, 2016, 10:39:10 pm
nice purchase and some good up grades,just needs lowering now
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on October 01, 2016, 11:16:28 am
nice purchase and some good up grades,just needs lowering now

Thanks mate, it is on my list when i get paid next month  :happy2:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: RBS on October 05, 2016, 09:08:02 am
Nice! :wink:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on October 08, 2016, 05:02:35 pm
Nice! :wink:

Thanks!  :happy2:

Had a productive morning and finally got round to fitting a few bits i ordered last week,

Fitted a new interior led light kit after finding a few of the ones in there were broken, and also not a fan of the colour
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2F01252634-77B1-4F75-BFEB-92622FBB2278_zpsw6zevcia.jpg&hash=930a6b94d074dfd3b01d647b8d70fb1f60cc24bf)
From this...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2FEE83DB6D-77C1-4A85-AA8E-C4200BF584CF_zpsm1d5bnwz.jpg&hash=d42d94eb461a0f1dc6c9f6f5ac98c8abdb6c356c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2F2A000971-03A2-4087-AB7D-9C6AC96AC50B_zpsw8v4bvr9.jpg&hash=6df0b994e7b915d26e3a2dfda796e0982d56568d)
To this...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2FA4EC0FF1-6924-48FA-9E1E-712ABB87AE6B_zpsgqtcqtxp.jpg&hash=766752b1f47b7f8caeeec16528a3b6b93498c246)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2F9D6B74EE-AF83-4BCF-97C5-72DC5678C6DE_zps2x3mrhts.jpg&hash=87254ba181b2e0e3feced964cb3ef05a0584e5a3)
Will get some proper photos when its dark
Fitted some 8mm h&r rear spacers to match the fronts...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2F62A73B01-99FA-430E-AC85-FEF1E90A83C1_zpspsfs0fdg.jpg&hash=6861f754246b3963aaea9a735c3921300bfd0b00)
And some genuine center caps to tidy the wheels up...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2FC333D522-2C42-443A-A6A8-3EAAE96D3415_zpso9kazqlt.jpg&hash=573cdac87109b021ac6e75852f2cc0782806bedf)

And also replaced the drivers door actuator, had noticed it was playing up this last week so got one off of ebay and works perfectly, a surprisingly easy job up to previous cars!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn277%2Fspoon_19%2FF3F0D8C4-E4B5-42AD-B1AE-0BA5F56F5928_zpsfqwh3uif.jpg&hash=6d49d7959d5d6459ff4e59c7f39b769f7e2c23ab)

Should be ordering some new bilstein shocks, h&r lowering springs and new top mounts next week to get it sitting perfect   :grin:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: croak2012 on October 08, 2016, 06:31:12 pm
led lights make a massive difference! those rotors look new! what make are they?
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: ED30Matt91 on October 08, 2016, 07:09:16 pm
looks like a good starting point nice list of mods already!
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: Dappr on October 09, 2016, 06:11:54 am
An excellent mod base to begin your build from.
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on October 09, 2016, 03:35:06 pm
led lights make a massive difference! those rotors look new! what make are they?

I drove the car last night and it was amazing how much clearer they are than the blue ones previously fitted. Sorry clearly a noob question but what are rotors? :ashamed:

looks like a good starting point nice list of mods already!

Thanks Matt, it will save me doing them which is a plus, more time for other mods now  :grin:

An excellent mod base to begin your build from.

Thanks Dappr, just thinking what do next now  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: croak2012 on October 09, 2016, 03:59:08 pm
rotors - the brake disc
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: speedygti on October 09, 2016, 04:21:50 pm
rotors - the brake disc

Ah okay, sorry mate not heard that before  :ashamed:
I've no idea on the brand unfortunately they were replaced by the previous owner. I think he said they were brembo discs and pads all round but will have to check
Title: Re: Scott's Gti, new member!
Post by: croak2012 on October 09, 2016, 05:02:53 pm
thanks, haha yes I have a mountain bike thats why call them rotors sometimes ...not a big deal .... just going to freshen up brakes soon!