MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Vish8895 on March 04, 2017, 07:41:05 pm
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Hi all,
I'm back again with my second MK5 GTI as I just can't keep away from these little pocket rockets!
Today I sold my car and bought the following MK5 GTI. I had spent weeks shortlisting the right car and every time I found the perfect car I was beaten to the punch. This morning I shortlisted it down to 3, a silver manual ED30, a Red base spec DSG and the car I bought, a Grey high spec DSG.
The car has 4 previous owners (I'm the 5th) and 88K miles with a decent FSH but sadly no evidence (not to say it hasn't been done) of a cam belt change, spec as follows:
-DSG
-Xenons
-Heated Leather
-Highline Clocks
-18" Monza II's
I've already ordered the following for tomorrow (except the last one which is being posted):
-6L of Mobil 10w40 oil
-Oil Filter
-Fuel Filter
-Cabin Filter
-STP Engine Flush
-Connects2 Auxillary Adapter (plugs into the CD changer and gives Aux input, worked perfectly in my last GTI).
I will be giving the car a service and flush tomorrow to make sure I know what is in there and that she is freshly serviced.
I have also left a message with a local garage (Motorserv Solihull) for a price on Cambelt and Waterpump.
I will be replacing the cam follower and related o-rings and also the DV for Rev G next weekend, and will check the PVC when doing the service tomorrow.
I have never had a DSG so would appreciate any advice you guys have!
The mods I am currently hoping to do are as follows:
-Black BBS CH Wheels
-Induction Kit (not too fussy which as long as it is a direct fit and has a heat shield, I am not going for max power with this car)
-Cat-back exhaust
-Coilovers and FRSU
Anyway heres the car:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVish8895%2FThe_Grey_GTI%2F20170304_164844_zpsm7wrzulk.jpg&hash=1416711a097a96bb9ac3b2bc9352d9e936910ca5)
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Welcome back Vish. Nice spec motor :happy2:
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Welcome back Vish. Nice spec motor :happy2:
Thanks bud!
My last one had been modified to Stage 2/2+ I think but this one is stock meaning I can mod it how I like and know exactly what's been done (within reason of course).
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So headed to Euro Car Parts this morning as GSF was closed, and collected some service items :).
As the car is stock at the minute I didn't get the tuners favourite Millers Nano-Drive, but still got 5w40 as recommended by Niki @ R-Tech.
I ran the engine flush just for peace of mind and the rest is pretty much self explanatory! Didn't do the air filter as I am going to be doing an induction kit soon so seemed pointless :signLOL:
I will be ordering the cam follower, HPFP o-rings and Rev G DV this week for next weekend :).
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVish8895%2FThe_Grey_GTI%2F20170305_123712_zpsrhdftdff.jpg&hash=615d8027a7b00fcd9e708742ab6166685e21fca5)
As noticed when buying the tracking clearly needs doing!
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New filter ready to get fitted (excuse the scruffs)
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Just received the following ready for Saturday :).
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Another busy day today!
I replaced the diverter valve and the cam follower and also fitted an auxillary input to allow me to use my Bluetooth streaming device :).
The diverter valve fitted was a rev C and looked fairly new, it was in perfect working order but as I had a brand new rev G DV it made sense to fit it.
The cam follower looked like it needed replacing in my opinion, there was a sizeable dent in it and for the sake of £50 and 30 minutes time it makes sense to change. The o-ring on the HPFP also looked like it had seen better days so was a good job I ordered the full kit from AwesomeGTI.
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Although I don't think anyone is reading this/gives a sh*t its nice to have a ongoing progress thread to look back on so heres another update.
I knew the tyres were low when I got the car so didn't give them more than a glance when I inspected it, but after having it in the air the other week I realised they were bordering dangerous. I was also getting some serious whining from the rear at speeds over 50mph which I put down to wheel bearings failing. Take a look at the worst offender its completely bald on the inside and even bent/skewed out of shape, it goes to show what bad tracking can do to tyres... such a waste:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVish8895%2FThe_Grey_GTI%2F20170326_131027_zpssmjwdkuv.jpg&hash=4fac266b8c50edbf1d21459edf9c9dedd30d8128)
Anyway I needed new tyres urgently and budgeted around £400. Problem is I wanted new wheels so would of been spending £1K plus for new wheels and new tyres. Plus the suspension needs refreshing and the tracking needs doing so I'd of had to drop another £7-800 in for that too. So it was looking like a near £2k expenditure which just wasn't viable as we are looking to complete our house purchase in the next few weeks.
Instead I found these genuine Pescaras on eBay with nearly new (budget) tyres. I got them for a decent price and it now buys me some time until I can sort the suspension. I think it makes the car look much more modern and cleaner than the grey on grey seen above. Also the rear whining has gone so I suspect that was due to the difference in tyre wear and the noticeable "lip" it had caused.
The first few pics are before I got chance to soak the wheels in tyre dressing. The last pic shows them with nice glossy black tyres:
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Looks better with them new alloys
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Looks better with them new alloys
Thanks! The fronts looks bang on but I think the rear would benefit from some 10-15mm hubcentric spacers :jumpmove: