MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Mandy on April 17, 2010, 03:51:34 pm
-
Index:
Laser Blue GT TDI. (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.0.html)
Introducing my Silver Ed30! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.15.html)
Stage 1 Revo Results (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.75.html)
S3 Brakes & Milltek Fitted! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.90.html)
Missiles & Seat Eject... (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.90.html)
Stage 2 Revo at Inters, Forge Twintake Fitted! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.105.html)
Osram Nightbreakers vs Mtec Super White bulbs... (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.120.html)
Pink Rubber & Pink Engine Cover. (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.120.html)
New Wheels- BBS VZ's! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.135.html)
APR Fuel Pump Fitted! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.135.html)
Das Original GTI Number Plate Surround. (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.150.html)
Front & Rear Splitter Vinyl Wrapped in Dark Metallic Grey (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.165.html)
Eibach Sportline Springs Fitted! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.180.html)
Wheel Alignment & Pics with Springs Fitted. (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.195.html)
Eibach Sportline Springs- Manual vs DSG... (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.210.html)
DSG Paddle Extensions Fitted! (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.210.html)
*********************************************************************************************************
Hi, finally had the gti rear bumper and back box fitted today. Had a bit of a long wait but it was well worth it in the end...
Here's what it looked like before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDSC00713.jpg&hash=53a5c404db14db3fa786e745fb1aed996950fd62)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDSC00714.jpg&hash=307bc7c8934aad896c47ec58e06d7a562767d43a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDSC00715.jpg&hash=2c0dd3cae2250e1b038b9996f068baf918f729c0)
And here's what it looks like now:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1719.jpg&hash=a16a5d74ffd918013965e7eeda166825d0a40106)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1721.jpg&hash=d91e06dbcae8bf85f031569935944d660c7bb876)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1718.jpg&hash=3476467c3dafe1ce6b9bc49a4af8a0f9ed44f99a)
I like it ! :pomppomp:
Not the greatest pics but they make my car look shiny so can't complain!
-
Looks great :pomppomp:
The Rear bumper being painted makes a big difference :happy2:
You get the exhaust done ok?
-
looks great but ditch the rear badges
-
:congrats:
Roof spoiler would look a nice touch Mandy, and agree loose the badges :happy2:
Love the laser Blue when clean. My 2nd Favorite :happy2:
-
Thank you for your comments...
B3n: yes it all worked out in the end, my friend's dad who sprayed the bumper fitted the exhaust for me too, didn't cost me anything either which was a bonus.
I was actually thinking maybe a gti roof spoiler to replace the standard, nothing too drastic. Not in a rush for it though so just keeping my eyes peeled to see if anything comes up.
Might be on my own here, but I actually quite like the 'golf' badge, lol. I agree the '2.0 tdi' part is questionable... Have thought about removing it and replacing it with just the 'gt'.
-
looks great, do these come with the colour coded skirts and bumpers anyway?
-
looks great, do these come with the colour coded skirts and bumpers anyway?
Thanks...
No, I brought the side skirts off ebay (think they are gti/ r32) and had them colour coded. Had to have the rear bumper colour coded too, the black plastic is just not attractive!
-
yeah i hate the black plastic, its something you expect from the bottom of the range, not the GT and GTI models.
i think you should keep the rear badges, the 2.0 TDI engine is a beauty :congrats:
-
Coolio glad you got it sorted ok! And for free bloody heel good effort :happy2:
Do you know if he used an adapter? Or if he done it my method lol!
-
I didn't manage to find out what reducer size I needed so never got one, think they just welded it.
I was expecting the chop off point to be like yours, between the backbox and the centre box (not sure if that's what it's called!). Instead they cut the pipe after the centre box bit. I don't think it should be a prob tho but what do I know, lol! All I do know is that I seem to be getting bigger puffs of black smoke... :signLOL:
-
Oh cool bit different to what is usually done but hey it works :happy2:
Yeah you will notice a bit more smoke now as before it was angled at the ground its now angled straight out the back :pomppomp:
-
car looks great :happy2:
loving the colour
-
Thanks John! Great thing about the laser blue is you only need minimal effort to make it look good!
-
:happy2: looks sweet!
-
looking ace massive transformation swapping the rear end :happy2: :happy2:
-
Sold my much loved gt tdi yesterday, was quite a sad moment... :sad:
On the plus side though, got myself yet another golf to play with! :pomppomp:
Haven't got any of my own pics yet, but to give you an idea...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolfed30.jpg&hash=e9a55873160ba21d2b29b76212398ecedbe597f4)
-
:congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Awesome Mandy :happy2:
You wont be disapointed. Glad my assistance helped :wink:
:drinking:
-
^^^^
Wow! Congrats, Mandy! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Nice one! :happy2:
-
Waits for Hurdy to start Circling :signLOL:.
-
Waits for Hurdy to start Circling :signLOL:.
....When I first saw the pic I thought it was Hurdy's car!
-
WOW, great choice, looks like a mega spec too :drool: :drool: :drool:
-
Love it in silver, congrats :happy2:
-
Congrats :congrats:
Looks a beaut! :happy2:
-
Yes I think I'm lucky enough to have most of the features, can't think of anything more that I could've asked for!
Been driving it around this morning on the motorway etc, I got a feeling this could get me into a lot of trouble!
I'm glad I chose silver (it was either red, black or silver), the colour of it works really well with the tinted windows IMO.
Thanks for your comments... :pomppomp: :smiley:
-
.
You bringing her up to Inters, Mandy?
-
stunning :congrats: silver yum yum
-
Looks great, always liked them rims aswel...you after the GT/GTI front end to complete the look?
Just about to post the above then checked the posts and noticed the new purchase...and tbh the title should have given it away :ashamed:
I simply hate you :signLOL:
Want mine back badly...awesome motor.
-
.
You bringing her up to Inters, Mandy?
Won't be able to make it Robin :sad1:, got a busy day Saturday, and the footie's on Sunday so no chance- my bf wouldn't miss it for the world!!
-
Won't be able to make it Robin :sad1:, got a busy day Saturday, and the footie's on Sunday so no chance- my bf wouldn't miss it for the world!!
....Mk4 drivers, eh? They don't know what the GTI experience is all about. Tell him to get his priorities right!
-
Sold it last year, failing to get into full time employment after leaving uni was my mistake :sad1:
Was only earning a part-time supermarket wage which barely covered the costs...one day though I will have one again :party:
-
Won't be able to make it Robin :sad1:, got a busy day Saturday, and the footie's on Sunday so no chance- my bf wouldn't miss it for the world!!
....Mk4 drivers, eh? They don't know what the GTI experience is all about. Tell him to get his priorities right!
Lol Robin, I tell him all the time that 'I' should be his no. 1 priority! :laugh:
-
Won't be able to make it Robin :sad1:, got a busy day Saturday, and the footie's on Sunday so no chance- my bf wouldn't miss it for the world!!
....Mk4 drivers, eh? They don't know what the GTI experience is all about. Tell him to get his priorities right!
Lol Robin, I tell him all the time that 'I' should be his no. 1 priority! :laugh:
:grin: As in: "I don't want much, but I just want a lot of it!" :laugh:
-
Robin , she has a class mk 5 Ed30. He has the Mk4 derv.
Mandy must wear the trousers :wink:
-
:signLOL: :signLOL:
-
I am his daddy, hell yeah!!
:signLOL: :laugh: :signLOL:
....Don't you mean he's your bitch!? :evilgrin:
-
Time to change your avatar photo mandy.
Now wheres your iphone and get snapping :wink:
-
Looks good. Another ED30 hits the streets of Southampton.
I want mine back now :( Just had a call from VW Racing saying that they want my car for another week so they can finish the work off properly. Means another week in Robin's favourite temptress!
-
looking really good Mandy :happy2:
Looks good. Another ED30 hits the streets of Southampton.
I want mine back now :( Just had a call from VW Racing saying that they want my car for another week so they can finish the work off properly. Means another week in Robin's favourite temptress!
haha i think simon likes the Ed30's :driver:
-
Looks good. Another ED30 hits the streets of Southampton.
I want mine back now :( Just had a call from VW Racing saying that they want my car for another week so they can finish the work off properly. Means another week in Robin's favourite temptress!
....What you having done @ VWR, mate? [sorry to hijack, Mandy]
-
....What you having done @ VWR, mate? [sorry to hijack, Mandy]
Hi Robin,
Its gone in for a little bit of modification... Revo Stage 2+ and DSG Stage 2, APR HPFP, Twintake, Twintercooler, DV, KW V3's, WALK, VWR ARB's, VWR Exhaust and VWR Brakes
I think I fell off the top of that slippery slope and am plummeting towards the bottom now!
-
....What you having done @ VWR, mate? [sorry to hijack, Mandy]
Hi Robin,
Its gone in for a little bit of modification... Revo Stage 2+ and DSG Stage 2, APR HPFP, Twintake, Twintercooler, DV, KW V3's, WALK, VWR ARB's, VWR Exhaust and VWR Brakes
I think I fell off the top of that slippery slope and am plummeting towards the bottom now!
Your not wrong, that is one serious list of mods to get done in one go. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
-
Went out of a little blast in Mandys new car today, I think her surname is must be Shumacher!!!. She doesnt hang about :signLOL: :signLOL:.
I was one very nervous passenger trying not to spill the coffee :laugh:
-
^^^^^ You're showing your age there Steve! :grin: :booty: ^^^^^
Only joking! :signLOL:
-
Had a few spare hours today so gave the car a wash n wax...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1966.jpg&hash=676fb38d10540460d30a692a6a8d94876c02df3e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1965.jpg&hash=aa4fec6ac238a8198c77a474ab52f7415314861d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1964.jpg&hash=246fb0ee0bb8614d58a07b67fb0e7526a6fd5669)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FPICT1968.jpg&hash=dfe8b00957b5a6cf087ea48a7b96e787e38d8046)
Have no immediate plans to modify anything yet, well not performance- wise anyway...
Mandy. :smiley:
-
Looks good Mandy :happy2:
-
Thanks Theo, can't wait to see yours once it's all done!
-
Very nice BUT!!!!!! a bit more work required on the tailpipes please. :happy2: :grin:
-
Noooo!!!! Not another one to criticise my pipe shining skills!!! :P
:signLOL:
-
:congrats:
-
:laugh:
-
Looks lovely Mandy :drool: :wink:
-
Noooo!!!! Not another one to criticise my pipe shining skills!!! :P
:signLOL:
***Snigger***
-
Noooo!!!! Not another one to criticise my pipe shining skills!!! :P
:signLOL:
...........just do it. :grin: :wink: :happy2:
-
Noooo!!!! Not another one to criticise my pipe shining skills!!! :P
:signLOL:
...........just do it. :grin: :wink: :happy2:
.........Hmmm... Watch this space...............
*Marigolds are coming out...*
-
Just off to give mine a good wash. Tail pipes cleaned & polished last night. :signLOL:
-
.........Hmmm... Watch this space...............
*Marigolds are coming out...*
....I didn't know Marigolds were available in black until I bought some other rubber products from you recently. They had Dunlop stamped on them IIRC.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FBlackMarigolds.jpg&hash=f84072de7432de7c156e84678502da25c011c0c0)
-
Just off to give mine a good wash. Tail pipes cleaned & polished last night. :signLOL:
Yes ok, show off! :P
Mines gone into the garage today so will have to wait til tomorrow...
-
Looks good :happy2:
-
Finally gave the car a proper wash and clean today...
I've recently had half of the front bumper resprayed as there was a big scuff mark on one side, done by previous owner... honestly.
At the same time decided to have the shark fin aerial colour coded too...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2116.jpg&hash=c438aac0196855fbac14dc8be5207567f0bd95c1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf%2520pics%2FSAM_2110.jpg&hash=53424fd15887b70799bb8eeb63eb2613483d3eb1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2106.jpg&hash=bad58f2be1acac9723018bed09aa175656a65ec5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2112.jpg&hash=f33edc4f2d76fed6bfef2fabd68728aa7dfdee27)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2108.jpg&hash=228582b0dfd0fcb96cf262c91c3f2db21903216d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2111.jpg&hash=12845b8e1e22ecd1bb77a15ba13816171a4d7232)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2107.jpg&hash=e523d9f6a9809a9e47dac25df3d69ccd325c61f7)
Car does look a lot better in the flesh than in the pics. :happy2:
-
Really nice. :smiley: :happy2:
-
Really nice. :smiley: :happy2:
x2
and thats closer to the kerb than i would have parked lol :jumping: :scared:
matsu
-
Really nice. :smiley: :happy2:
x2
and thats closer to the kerb than i would have parked lol :jumping: :scared:
matsu
Don't worry... I had it all under control! :signLOL:
Anybody else set their left wing mirror so you can see the rear wheel rather than cars behind you?? Or is it just me? :ashamed:
-
Anybody else set their left wing mirror so you can see the rear wheel rather than cars behind you?? Or is it just me? :ashamed:
....I have my passenger side set to get a bit of both. It would be nice if one could program it to change when reverse is selected.
Like the coded aerial. It'll also make your car easier to locate in a big car park.
-
Anybody else set their left wing mirror so you can see the rear wheel rather than cars behind you?? Or is it just me? :ashamed:
....I have my passenger side set to get a bit of both. It would be nice if one could program it to change when reverse is selected.
Like the coded aerial. It'll also make your car easier to locate in a big car park.
Hi Robin, hope you've been well. :smiley:
My wing mirror does auto adjust itself when I go into reverse, I just like extra reassurance/back up! Lol.
I just have to kinda duck my head when I want to use it to see the cars behind. :chicken:
-
^^^^
Ah yes, yours is a later car than mine and has the auto mirror reverse feature. I have added an ultra wide interior rear view mirror for seeing vehicles behind better; And I don't fit the rear seat headrests unless I have rear seat passengers. Ducking your head is an easy habit to adopt.
:happy2:
-
:congrats: about time too!!
He's looking rather spanking now mandy :happy2:
-
Thanks everyone. :pomppomp: :happy2:
-
Looks good mandy. Who did the respray?
-
Thanks Theo. :pomppomp:
My bf's mate done it, MDH I think his bodyshop is called, it's in Chandlers Ford. :happy2:
-
Looks lovely Mandy! :congrats:
If I had the choice again I would order Reflex! :happy2:
-
Thanks Nath :smiley:
It was out of black or silver... silver with window tints just done it for me.
-
^^^^
Girlies always look good in black..
..Or red :evilgrin:
..Or silver!
..Or, at my age, any colour!
-
Nice ride mandy, you went for the DSG in the end then! Glad to see you have the RNS 510.... :happy2:
-
Hi, yes went with DSG in the end and love it (thanks to Saint Steve), I'm always game to try something new!
I was lucky that it came with a few extras including the RNS510 :happy2:
:innocent:
-
A couple of pics after some quality one-to-one time with my car... :love:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2104.jpg&hash=dc04da027edeebab5d395aefded57ba7237d5527)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2105.jpg&hash=d0beafda7fdd762c25334562094df08a88fd5ac3)
Yes, I really did was and wax the car myself! :P
A few pics from today...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2107-1.jpg&hash=bb6f664ce7a45c3ca7718606d2f3e3f510ae50bf)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2117.jpg&hash=93e48f57e31dbe358c4f296099664cd0533c5834)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2123.jpg&hash=492d678eecccac94fbd04dc92e4b870cca1d2b45)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2111-1.jpg&hash=f5d40b9030421ebdf001ceed9e16edee5efe07d2)
Am currently changing my head unit surround trim bit (whatever it's called) :
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf%2520pics%2FSAM_2150.jpg&hash=a1368b2f7ce385511789ef805b9a511e32edf184)
:popcornsoda:
-
Very nice. :smiley:
-
Carrying on...
Pic of the head unit surround trim fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf%2520pics%2FSAM_2208.jpg&hash=25c5e749a2b97b4bdd86299c075309ae865c7d1e)
Today...
Went down to JKM in the morning for a power run (thanks to R-Tech who arranged it :happy2:).
So here are the results, car is running on Revo Stage 1, DSG Stage 1, pretty standard apart from that. I bought a K&N panel filter (Green Cotton was out of stock :sad1:) whilst at JKM, asked Keith to fit it after it had been on the dyno :chicken: (not that it would've made a difference anyway).
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2209.jpg&hash=e16f88a114b7d3fe1cb4051669dce92e3b9a1fd9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2211.jpg&hash=2b5ca998c254fbda10170c2efda4a83ca10f5682)
I'm pleased with the results, it's what I expected, curve looks quite smooth I think.
I run my car on Momentum99 at the moment but Keith said I should try to run it on V-Power as he thinks it will like it more and the torque should improve a little bit.
:smiley:
-
^^^^
Nice one, Mandy! :drinking:
The JKM boys and gals are very good aren't they - Very caring. [You're reading this and taking note aren't you, Kate :evilgrin:] Extra Bourbons :party:
-
A good read there :happy2:
Are the RR results at the wheels or fly wheel?
-
A good read there :happy2:
Are the RR results at the wheels or fly wheel?
I think they are results estimated at the flywheel. :happy2:
-
Nice results Mandy, its now official, your car is .08bhp more then my 276.5bhp on jkm's rollers i got with my bluefin at stage 1 before my Exhaust was fitted!.
Looking at your graph and mine, they even seem to have identical Torque curves :confused:. Bluefin seems to be near on identical to your Revo?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2F19092009024.jpg&hash=18ef03c8ddeb7c028d9c1afcfc228b68f769431c)
Here is a graph showing what difference it made with Full miltek............
at stage 1, yet to run mine at stage 2 at jkm. Looking foward to Oct 16th :party:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2F001-2.jpg&hash=657ad212d9d99aa9d676253a988b7449f1bb7cea)
So Roll on exhaust and stage 2 :rolleye:
:happy2:
-
^^^
Steve, that run was when my car had unidentified issues. :P
It went back to JKM for diagnostics and here are the before and afters:
When it first went in...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2119.jpg&hash=5909bb969f72f5fd3109b679cf3b26dd26f60c1d)
And after the spark plugs were changed:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2118.jpg&hash=69c4ade7f81cf8031f231d3691911e3c1294a6ea)
Comparison between the two:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2120.jpg&hash=7921d2c0e8911f4b822285adc49bb3bfa4fc6b1e)
So, only a little bit more than your Stage 1 Bluefin...
BUT...
Still to come...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2114.jpg&hash=74bf7a8b3b3afe0d5f3b1ac132234087124224b4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2101.jpg&hash=888d9ae983dae77fc09eed5198c1056275ad1305)
And...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2113.jpg&hash=a4f64c7f5a44aef2b033d1d1f809efd653a65131)
:evilgrin:
-
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2113.jpg&hash=a4f64c7f5a44aef2b033d1d1f809efd653a65131)
Mandy, seize the opportunity to paint those hubs before you install those discs. I forgot to do mine! Caliper paint by Savage is good stuff to use. Otherwise the silver hubs become a bit brown but not in a nice way. :smiley:
-
Thanks for the advice Robin, but they are being fitted tomorrow morning so I won't have time.
I'm sure I can live with it. :happy2:
-
Thanks for the advice Robin, but they are being fitted tomorrow morning so I won't have time.
I'm sure I can live with it. :happy2:
....Ah yes, it's your boyfriend, not you, who is anal about cleaning :evilgrin:
I'm managing to live with hubs which aren't immaculate too.. so far. Although I have bought the paint in readiness.
-
You need some more torque Mandy :P
exhaust on and you should see 300 lb ft of torque and an extra 10bhp :happy2:
No reason for not going stage 2 once your pipes are on :happy2:
-
Looks like the ''good old '' fixed tailpipes & not the horrible bolt on ones. :smiley:
-
Looks like the ''good old '' fixed tailpipes & not the horrible bolt on ones. :smiley:
....I thought it was the other way around: The bolt-on tips being the old ones.
-
Looks like the ''good old '' fixed tailpipes & not the horrible bolt on ones. :smiley:
....I thought it was the other way around: The bolt-on tips being the old ones.
........not shure robin.I got mine 18 months ago & they were fixed,met a lad on sunday & he had one fitted last week & they were the bolt on tips??.
-
Looks like the ''good old '' fixed tailpipes & not the horrible bolt on ones. :smiley:
....I thought it was the other way around: The bolt-on tips being the old ones.
........not shure robin.I got mine 18 months ago & they were fixed,met a lad on sunday & he had one fitted last week & they were the bolt on tips??.
....But was it new and direct from Milltek? Might have been old stock (not a problem). I think that bolt-ons can be ordered - I'd need to check.
-
After noticing an increase in the amount of suicidal grannys/school kids these days I thought it would be a good idea to upgrade the original brake setup for something with better stopping power.
Had the S3 brakes fitted a couple of weeks ago, I decided to leave them black (as they are) because they only get filthy anyway. It was hard to capture them in the pics:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2184.jpg&hash=03016a89fe84ba9f139bd45b96e1be521112a920)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2185.jpg&hash=065d93c58efb0920dc13e1a387850abfd59c6ea9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2186.jpg&hash=d625c3d8d8c73d182d7bccb1dbdc2535fe895491)
These brakes feel loads better over the standard setup, I could probably give myself/passengers whiplash if I wanted to :laugh:. I can brake a lot more confidently now, especially when having to brake late. Very pleased with them. :smiley:
Next up:
Took my car to JKM last week for the Milltek TBE to be fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2187.jpg&hash=adc19de254f51af688039aec3347953ac413ffae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2188.jpg&hash=dbc90a05ccba0c20831d1af6d286199c9a066077)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2189.jpg&hash=da48ccd4aa9b2c48bfd26d96b266c38b618cc2f0)
I went with the resonated version and am pleased with my choice :smiley:. Normal driving, I would say it's a tad quieter than stock which is fine by me but when you are higher up in the rev range you can hear the difference in the noise, sounds nice.
I was surprised at how much difference the TBE has made to the way the car drives, seems to pick up speed a lot better, feels like the car has been unleashed in a way. :driver:
Since having the Milltek fitted I have stuck to the same Revo settings, not sure if these settings should be revised or not? :chicken:
Overall, I am very happy with both of these mods, definitely worth the money...
No plans to go stage 2 either! :grin:
-
Brakes are looking schweet! I didn't think the brakes were too bad stock but I stand to be corrected :laugh:
Good pics of the milly Mandy :happy2: Helps me visualise it on mine!
Still trying to decide if I should go Res or Non Res myself seeing as ill have the choice between the two
Might start with Res and see if its too quiet :signLOL:
-
About time :laugh:, good to see ive helped yet another person part with their dosh :signLOL:
Stage 2 is only £50 mandy, with no other mods, it means you can stop twice as fast from driving twice as fast :P
Looks very nice mandy :happy2:
-
Brakes are looking schweet! I didn't think the brakes were too bad stock but I stand to be corrected :laugh:
Good pics of the milly Mandy :happy2: Helps me visualise it on mine!
Still trying to decide if I should go Res or Non Res myself seeing as ill have the choice between the two
Might start with Res and see if its too quiet :signLOL:
...............non res mate :happy2: :wink: & it's cheaper.
-
Brakes are looking schweet! I didn't think the brakes were too bad stock but I stand to be corrected :laugh:
Good pics of the milly Mandy :happy2: Helps me visualise it on mine!
Still trying to decide if I should go Res or Non Res myself seeing as ill have the choice between the two
Might start with Res and see if its too quiet :signLOL:
...............non res mate :happy2: :wink: & it's cheaper.
oh he knows :wink: non res is going on :signLOL:
-
Ive got a res and a non res section coming with the TBE system :happy2:
To be fair, I want a bit more noise, so Ill probs just sell the res on :evilgrin:
Its all your fault steve :laugh:
-
Non res is the way forwards, sounds lovely :evilgrin:
-
Mini update of a mini mod... :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0212.jpg&hash=6940219a7a749357339e204ad2073a70885e7f8c)
-
one word - epic :signLOL:
-
Mini update of a mini mod... :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0212.jpg&hash=6940219a7a749357339e204ad2073a70885e7f8c)
Romany upsetting you that much youve installed Missiles and an ejector seat Mandy :signLOL:
:congrats:
-
one word - epic :signLOL:
:happy2: :signLOL:
Romany upsetting you that much youve installed Missiles and an ejector seat Mandy :signLOL:
:congrats:
It's just a precautionary measure :laugh:
-
Can i ask, how much and where did you get them from...... i feel the need for the same :happy2:
-
Can i ask, how much and where did you get them from...... i feel the need for the same :happy2:
I still got quite a few left over, but I've used two of the best ones obviously. :innocent:
Why do you need them?? For your wife and kids... or for your wife when she's behind the wheel and you're in the passenger seat? :popcornsoda:
-
Can i ask, how much and where did you get them from...... i feel the need for the same :happy2:
I still got quite a few left over, but I've used two of the best ones obviously. :innocent:
Why do you need them?? For your wife and kids... or for your wife when she's behind the wheel and you're in the passenger seat? :popcornsoda:
If you have any spare going? how much do you want for them.pm me if you wish :happy2:
-
Here's a pic of them taken from the website:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FVWbuttons.jpg&hash=f913a11d8aefd81fb6ebc561023470656d84c09f)
Suppose I could spare you a couple... :innocent:
-
Omg where did you get them they are AWSOME!
-
http://www.aestheticreations.net/vinylgraphicstickers.htm
:innocent:
-
Cheers have just orderd sum
-
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2Febcd22a3.jpg&hash=194e1b69a008b6d151f826ab6f3a4a738ee4f4c0)
Big thanks to Mandy for her kind offer, I now have Rockets and Shields fitted to the car :signLOL:
-
Glad to see you've fitted them, looks good! :happy2:
-
Nothing exciting, just keeping things up to date.
Upgraded to Revo stage 2 at Inters, had a look into DSG stage 2 but was told there's not much point unless going stage 2+, which I won't be.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2231.jpg&hash=50c03fc1271b1e6a6d5cea20222b53514f7f998c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_2232.jpg&hash=3bb432d3119fd565e80c5a0f9b61baebb0739e97)
-
Why does it say REVO stage 1.5 in your sig? :popcornsoda:
-
Why does it say REVO stage 1.5 in your sig? :popcornsoda:
Lol, It did say 'Stage 1' but then I had it mapped to stage 2 but it wasn't quite running right so instead of changing to '2', I just added the '.5'.
It's still on stage 2 map now so I suppose I should change it really, but I haven't got an intake on it so its not 'proper' stage 2... :grin:
-
Ohh.. haha.. OK :congrats:
-
After much debate, I opted for the Forge Twintake, thank you to vrsCarl for fitting it for me. :smiley: I don't find it too noisy or intrusive at all just normal driving, something I was a bit worried about. My bf's just fitted the same to his car but his is manual and KO3, definitely seems noisier compared to mine.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FSAM_0002.jpg&hash=a9d960bfd19ebe5c76b9166225043376df78bfbd)
Can you tell my engine bay has never been cleaned. :grin:
Just need to get an engine cover sorted now.
-
Looking good Mandy.
I love the sound of mine. Have you got the forge stickers to go on the carbon cans?
PS, may just have a cover sorted in a few days. :happy2:
-
1st dibs when you re-sell it :wink:
-
1st dibs when you re-sell it :wink:
Watch this space Steve!
-
Looking good Mandy.
I love the sound of mine. Have you got the forge stickers to go on the carbon cans?
PS, may just have a cover sorted in a few days. :happy2:
Yeah I got the stickers in the box somewhere, don't know whether to stick them on or not.
Not to worry too much if you can't get one, I should be getting one in the next couple of days, I will pm you...
1st dibs when you re-sell it :wink:
Just buy one you wuss! :signLOL:
-
i could do with an engine cover if theres 1 goin :signLOL:
-
Had the Osram Nightbreakers H7's and Osram Cool Blue 501's fitted for a short while, vision was greatly improved over standard bulbs but the look of them wasn't 'white' enough for my liking. So, got some Mtec Super White H7 bulbs and swapped them over today, the colour of them are a much 'cooler' white, no yellow at all- very happy with them! Will look into changing the 501 bulbs to Mtec too.
Osram Nightbreakers:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0401.jpg&hash=4e6b806f7c4a478c5a458e600fb647bca45e616e)
Mtec Super White:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0443.jpg&hash=65c6fd0da7723a578ddf2ab5836b2cbb4f9603da)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0444.jpg&hash=69d5bd926a7d0669d89283599289c85954d6f495)
Also got some pink rubber for my key: :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0442.jpg&hash=20ce53fcf631a9e16b312eb9c6723c0f214cebbd)
-
Engine cover mod...
Thanks to big al for the chop job. :happy2:
Had it painted this morning:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0268.jpg&hash=f9754cb09f466f65e8e1dc163e5664effd31c066)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0284.jpg&hash=baf69da7d0d5c8812411b420306498524a5d91fc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0298.jpg&hash=b9ff9c0f041d6b00cff5b0c14860d4225b2d764f)
-
Ha haaa love it! :pomppomp:
-
Idea........ I'd have the lettering done in Black too! :wink:
-
Looking good Mandy!
-
Idea........ I'd have the lettering done in Black too! :wink:
I was thinking the same thing. :wink:
-
Thanks guys! :pomppomp:
Yes I do want the letters to be black but don't know the best way to do this? Thought about using nail varnish or something. :chicken:
-
Looking good, agree the letters in black would make it look even better.
An idea for doing it, get a black touch kit in the same colour you ha the engine sprayed, be just the same as the nail vanish idea but with proper paint lol
-
Agreed on the touch up stick, just make sure you laquer them afterwards! :happy2:
-
How do you rate the Mtecs over the nightbreakers for vision? Where do you get them from? They look great :happy2:
-
Will try and get hold of a touch up stick and give it a bash. :scared:
How do you rate the Mtecs over the nightbreakers for vision? Where do you get them from? They look great :happy2:
I got the Mtecs from ebay, were only £10 but I think they have gone up slightly now. Bearing in mind the Osrams were loads better than original bulbs, when I put the Mtecs in, they didn't seem quite as bright as the Osrams. They are very good bulbs, just look slightly dimmer than Osrams because the colour of them are cooler.
-
Looking good, the dealer would get a shock lifting that bonnet :smiley:
-
Engine cover mod...
Thanks to big al for the chop job. :happy2:
Had it painted this morning:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0268.jpg&hash=f9754cb09f466f65e8e1dc163e5664effd31c066)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0284.jpg&hash=baf69da7d0d5c8812411b420306498524a5d91fc)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0298.jpg&hash=b9ff9c0f041d6b00cff5b0c14860d4225b2d764f)
OMG!! i know you said you had done it, but i see why you didnt wanna hirt my eyes now when i was round the other day!!
Black touch up sick and laquer Pen for the lettering as has been said, Easy peasy job, i done the same with My EDITION 30 Badges :smiley:
-
Car passed it's MOT yesterday with the Mtec H7 bulbs so I'm happy with that and will fit the 501's very soon. Got VW to price match the MOT with Halfrauds so at £24.68 I was even happier. :pomppomp:
Got myself a black touch up stick and had a go at painting the letters on the engine cover, looks ok from a distance, not so perfect when up close. :grin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0503.jpg&hash=3530af4033cbafee7552568ba49427fd05fcf0a4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0504.jpg&hash=d80e429eeedfbba81fadfd594b0c0c35dcca36a7)
-
liking that mod Mandy :happy2:
-
Mandy, what cat are you running and how were the emissions?
-
Milltek sports cat, I'm guessing 200cel but I'm not actually sure. :ashamed:
MOT certificate has changed since last time, didn't understand it then, don't understand it now. But here's all it says:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0507.jpg&hash=cb3595135afb5f8b103eebf43a4df7e34c68c853)
-
Clear lacquer pencil will gloss over your black letter colouring :wink:
Kinda like your nail varnish :grin:
-
Finally got round to fitting my Mtec Superwhite sidelights to go with my Mtec H7's. Used on their own, I found that they don't light up the road at all. I'm not really worried though because I can't remember the last time I used the sidelights solely, I either have both sidelights and dipped beams on or no lights at all. I am happy with the colour of them, slight tinge of blue, not sure if they are 'too' blue for the road.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0517.jpg&hash=8b06dc30df5cdcc09bfcf40cb902219655e4625e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0518.jpg&hash=8582580921b0791b82d5503276a1633d6e7b8b09)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0519.jpg&hash=a6e0a840f5281890f9de4e3744d0b0be02612cc4)
With dipped beams on too:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0521.jpg&hash=8cf99552fa65bc5d4c17c62219d766036ebde233)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0520.jpg&hash=6f3e8042627238f1ce1a52147a1279a608bb840b)
-
WIsh we got ED30's here in Australia. Closest thing we got was the Pirelli Edition. Same same but different....
OEM BBS CH wheels look awesome! And love the pink bits inside the engine bay ;)
-
WIsh we got ED30's here in Australia. Closest thing we got was the Pirelli Edition. Same same but different....
OEM BBS CH wheels look awesome! And love the pink bits inside the engine bay ;)
Thanks, I really like the OEM wheels too so got some new ones that are basically the same, just a different colour! :laugh:
-
My pescaras were getting a few war wounds and needed a refurb, I wanted a slightly darker colour but couldn't decide on one so...
Ordered a new set of BBS VZ wheels in Titanium from W8 Performance...
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41866.0.html
Put 2 coats of Poorboys wheel sealant on to help protect them, then got them fitted this morning:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0542.jpg&hash=38b066be2a55c8228a64f9ab3661c4c3275ee588)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0544.jpg&hash=7b9b37e6fda8c41de33e3850300a9e87e3aec2a2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0545.jpg&hash=41edb9310f7672e16eb49c544d355d7045a87890)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0543.jpg&hash=6f012739b15e2e92d0427b92a1604fc1107a8a67)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FIMG_0546.jpg&hash=f656fc7609db914b642306eef0130a6cd00e6da0)
:smiley: :pomppomp: :smiley: :pomppomp: :smiley:
-
What offset are those Mandy?
-
What offset are those Mandy?
They are 44, why's that? :smiley:
-
Just wanted to know as im looking at ET45 wheels and seeing if yours were simular to the way the wheels are angle'd on the car. :driver:
-
Looking very nice Mandy :smiley:
Ive got myself a set of BBS VZ in Hyper Silver recently but waiting for the bad weather to pass before i put them on :sad1:
Your car looks amazing!!
-
Just wanted to know as im looking at ET45 wheels and seeing if yours were simular to the way the wheels are angle'd on the car. :driver:
What wheels are they then Steve? :popcornsoda:
Looking very nice Mandy :smiley:
Ive got myself a set of BBS VZ in Hyper Silver recently but waiting for the bad weather to pass before i put them on :sad1:
Your car looks amazing!!
Thanks! :happy2:
It'll be good to see what the hyper silver looks like once on your car.
-
18x8 with around a 40 something offset sit perfectly on the MK5 platform for me Mandy :happy2: They look great.
If it wasn't for buying my Speedlines, I'd have got some VZ's instead :party:
-
18x8 with around a 40 something offset sit perfectly on the MK5 platform for me Mandy :happy2: They look great.
If it wasn't for buying my Speedlines, I'd have got some VZ's instead :party:
Thanks Pete, I was a bit reluctant to sell the pescaras at first but haven't missed them since having the VZ's. :smiley:
-
My oem fuel pump was being bullied by the Revo stage 2 map on the car so it was time to take the plunge and buy an APR fuel pump, luckily one came along at just the right time! This wasn't something I wanted to have to do or ever planned on doing before upgrading to stage 2, I thought I'd get away with it but, no. The oem fuel pump was about 35bar off so it had to be done...
Graph showing the oem pump struggling:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FScreenShot2012-02-21at200500.png&hash=fb13dc24b679f4e3c63fb304dab73ff7a4629165)
So I took my car to JKM today and had the APR fuel pump fitted (note to self: mileage 45900), I believe the problem has been rectified and the car seems much happier to go. :driver:
So far I am very pleased with the new fuel pump and the performance of the car. :smiley:
-
Good news Mandy! :happy2:
Did you manage to purchase the Victoria Wax? It's lovely stuff
-
Thanks Keano. :smiley:
Yes I've bought some Victoria wax, just waiting for Mr Postman to deliver it. I've heard it gives the best results on red cars but hopefully will work ok on silver too.
-
A present from my bf (car is filthy):
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0639.jpg&hash=1c3d7e057af471d6cb453b9200282e025f40b4b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0638.jpg&hash=306db4e3f6774f464f1eb32137383468236a3c9c)
-
A present from my bf (car is filthy):
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0639.jpg&hash=1c3d7e057af471d6cb453b9200282e025f40b4b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0638.jpg&hash=306db4e3f6774f464f1eb32137383468236a3c9c)
:happy2:
just need the front one done :wink:
-
^^^^
"1976 - 2006" suggests that the Mk6 GTI doesn't count!
-
^^^^
"1976 - 2006" suggests that the Mk6 GTI doesn't count!
...thats cos its a MK5.5 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FverycherryR32%2Fsmilies%2Frimshot.gif&hash=fbccd61007bca9c99b8b308819ea9641d7895253)
:star: :star:
-
^^^^
"1976 - 2006" suggests that the Mk6 GTI doesn't count!
...thats cos its a MK5.5 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FverycherryR32%2Fsmilies%2Frimshot.gif&hash=fbccd61007bca9c99b8b308819ea9641d7895253)
:star: :star:
:laugh:
-
^^^^
"1976 - 2006" suggests that the Mk6 GTI doesn't count!
...thats cos its a MK5.5 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FverycherryR32%2Fsmilies%2Frimshot.gif&hash=fbccd61007bca9c99b8b308819ea9641d7895253)
:star: :star:
Kind of suggests the majority of the Mk5's as well unless they were all built before '06. :confused:
-
Including the 2007 car it's on :signLOL:
-
1976-2006= 30 years of GTI
Edition 30= 30 years of GTI
That's the way I see it. :smiley:
-
1976-2006= 30 years of GTI
Edition 30= 30 years of GTI
That's the way I see it. :smiley:
....and if anyone argues you'll attack them with a face wipe :wink:
-
1976-2006= 30 years of GTI
Edition 30= 30 years of GTI
That's the way I see it. :smiley:
Actually that makes sense :happy2:
-
I now have pink cherry palm trees from California Scents, not as good as the tin air fresheners though.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0754.jpg&hash=5f8c89edb7242c73a3903b63a8f44b50b93142f9)
Next thing on the 'to do' list for the car is maybe have the front and rear valance wrapped, not decided if I want to do it yet.... :rolleye:
-
I now have pink cherry palm trees from California Scents, not as good as the tin air fresheners though.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0754.jpg&hash=5f8c89edb7242c73a3903b63a8f44b50b93142f9)
Next thing on the 'to do' list for the car is maybe have the front and rear valance wrapped, not decided if I want to do it yet.... :rolleye:
:popcornsoda:
-
Obviously with the fitment of the pink palms your RNS has decided to vote with it's feet. :rolleye:
-
I wonder what the Cabin now smells of?? :chicken:
....Why, what have you done in there, Steve?
I'm not sure that I should answer that. In fact, I'm absolutely certain that I shouldn't answer that!
Pink coconut milk? (fond memories of drinking fresh coconut milk with cinnamon etc in the Carribean to a traditional recipe - Yummy!! Plus a spliff on the beach under a palm tree)
-
Obviously with the fitment of the pink palms your RNS has decided to vote with it's feet. :rolleye:
:grin: :congrats:
-
Like that very nice :driver:
-
Thanks. :smiley:
Just got a quote from Appleton Signs for the front and back centre sections to be wrapped, my bf's having the front of his splitter wrapped too, £90 +vat for both cars which seems reasonable. I just hope they'll do a good job of it. They are booked up for the next 3 weeks so, so must be a good sign. (:laugh:)
-
my bf's having the front of his splitter wrapped too :ashamed:
Too much information - please, Mandy
-
my bf's having the front of his splitter wrapped too :ashamed:
Too much information - please, Mandy
:surprised:
:grin:
:congrats:
-
my bf's having the front of his splitter wrapped too :ashamed:
Too much information - please, Mandy
...Pics to follow....
:laugh:
-
Here's a pic of them taken from the website:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FVWbuttons.jpg&hash=f913a11d8aefd81fb6ebc561023470656d84c09f)
Suppose I could spare you a couple... :innocent:
Hi Mandy
Do you still have spare stickers? If yes can offer you few fine British Pounds
Love them,
Car looks amazing :happy2:
-
Yes, I still got some of those stickers left over, somewhere. I'll have to have a look for them to see which ones I got left. :happy2:
-
Yes, I still got some of those stickers left over, somewhere. I'll have to have a look for them to see which ones I got left. :happy2:
Where did you get them from they're great :happy2:
-
Got them from here:
http://www.aesthetic-creations.com/category.php?id_category=15
:smiley:
-
This morning it was off to Appletons to have the front and rear centre sections vinyl wrapped. :party:
I do like them done in gloss black but wanted to go for something different so chose a dark grey metallic colour instead.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0802.jpg&hash=215db76c9d51d440286a5a26061b385abd5dd45c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0795.jpg&hash=2915a2561915b4c7e2e01591a972057990b96ef6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0794.jpg&hash=85685c7719612d163a7a62cde6473bfba206cdae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0810.jpg&hash=1b86ae60d975ae327936db5ca13c87e5cb11568d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0801.jpg&hash=fffaab16fc89bf9148f25458654f2e1edce9aff6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0804.jpg&hash=c18df8e66dd646259abb30f5cefb25c28ac34924)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0806.jpg&hash=4cab310865fb7cbea4715a7fcdc39d868c100f92)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0807.jpg&hash=9c8a9af518aed94e578524ae565e6d74ead004d3)
Excuse the poor pics and dirty car, I didn't want to keep shoving the camera in his face lol. :laugh:
Will try and get some better pics when the sun comes out.
-
This morning it was off to Appletons to have the front and rear centre sections vinyl wrapped. :party:
I do like them done in gloss black but wanted to go for something different so chose a dark grey metallic colour instead.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0802.jpg&hash=215db76c9d51d440286a5a26061b385abd5dd45c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0795.jpg&hash=2915a2561915b4c7e2e01591a972057990b96ef6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0794.jpg&hash=85685c7719612d163a7a62cde6473bfba206cdae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0810.jpg&hash=1b86ae60d975ae327936db5ca13c87e5cb11568d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0801.jpg&hash=fffaab16fc89bf9148f25458654f2e1edce9aff6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0804.jpg&hash=c18df8e66dd646259abb30f5cefb25c28ac34924)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0806.jpg&hash=4cab310865fb7cbea4715a7fcdc39d868c100f92)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FIMG_0807.jpg&hash=9c8a9af518aed94e578524ae565e6d74ead004d3)
Excuse the poor pics and dirty car, I didn't want to keep shoving the camera in his face lol. :laugh:
Will try and get some better pics when the sun comes out.
Nice to see they are now wrapping the exhaust tunnel section, as they failed to do mine so had to DIY mine. Well worth doing
Nice choice in colour Ms C :happy2:
-
Thanks Steve.
He didn't wrap the exhaust bit at first, but I didn't like it so I asked if he could wrap it. He said they don't usually wrap that bit because the water gets to it or something and makes the wrap lift off. :confused:
-
Thanks Steve.
He didn't wrap the exhaust bit at first, but I didn't like it so I asked if he could wrap it. He said they don't usually wrap that bit because the water gets to it or something and makes the wrap lift off. :confused:
Its awkward thats all, i did my own and still as good as nine pence 18 months on.
Its worth asking for some spare wrap off them just incase :wink:
-
I was going to ask for a bit of wrap to do my front badge, but then I decided against that, don't think it'll look that nice.
-
Like that very much! :pomppomp:
-
Thanks Nathan. :pomppomp:
...
My springs have arrived today too, so that will be next on the 'to do' list. :jumpmove:
-
.
I think it works on the rear particularly well but I immediately want to also see it on your black upper grill surround to match your vinyl'd front splitter.
Nice n subtle colour with the silver body.
-
Looks great Mandy.
I like Robin's idea too!!.
-
Brilliant!
I've a Silver Edition 30 too; you've inspired me to get on and do mine now!
I reckon I could DIY. Where do I get the correct vinyl?
Thanks
PR
-
Brilliant!
I've a Silver Edition 30 too; you've inspired me to get on and do mine now!
I reckon I could DIY. Where do I get the correct vinyl?
Thanks
PR
Ebay stock loads of Vinyl,3M stuff will do the job, and really cheap to pick up a roll of 5 metres. Mandy went to Appleton Signs, they supplied it obviously :rolleye:
-
Brilliant!
I've a Silver Edition 30 too; you've inspired me to get on and do mine now!
I reckon I could DIY. Where do I get the correct vinyl?
Thanks
PR
Ebay has a wide range of vinyls. The one they used on my car was from Avery, they recommended the 8 series over the 7 series, I guess it's a little thicker therefore more durable.
He made it look really easy, but I suppose he's been doing it for a few years. :grin:
-
looks excellent Mandy :happy2:
-
I'm going to give it a bash.
What could possibly go wrong.....??!!
Thanks.
-
Great Job Mandy :congrats:
Did my rear diffuser in Carbon3m quite a while ago but im bored of it now.
I keep meaning to get it done satin black along with the front splitter. I was gonna get them painted but the vinyl can be easily removed and put back to standard if needed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FDSCF0133.jpg&hash=9bdc1f2371a2a50bcf31d514bfd8da6f7a982819)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F30082010035b.jpg&hash=47f9b65d460b2ed096303318a2cc265b565ae0d7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FDSCF0015-1.jpg&hash=68f2c5d1eeb3e0f0a331329d03eb16f2b5542bb2)
-
looking good mandy :drool:
-
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FDSCF0133.jpg&hash=9bdc1f2371a2a50bcf31d514bfd8da6f7a982819)
Looks quite good done in carbon. :happy2:
-
I had these springs fitted today just to lower the car slightly...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F7edb6e1a.jpg&hash=4d7369a8a32b270d2722e95052e2518ed6b0709e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F31fb2af8.jpg&hash=6616c66b1f5245cddc346e1fa2a1d078a15ba3bd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fee97a8fa.jpg&hash=0202f872efc6d73ff161a2c6304d4d4d0fa92e36)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F8bcd3c0c.jpg&hash=d8f69838ffbf9f40185e85c9160a3d63960ab9d3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F8b2dfda4.jpg&hash=68ec1260c4790226fce158fa22b30c247901e423)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fa0c64823.jpg&hash=2cf156a11cf1adef32b9df289b9759d08012e3d2)
Looks much better now I think, will let them settle in for a couple of weeks and then have the alignment done.
-
Car looks great Mandy :wink:
I have some Eibach's sitting in my shed waiting to be fitted. Looking at the drop on your car it makes me want to fit them as soon as poss.
Can you maybe pm me the details of who fitted your springs and how much etc...
Simon :happy2:
-
Car looks great Mandy :wink:
I have some Eibach's sitting in my shed waiting to be fitted. Looking at the drop on your car it makes me want to fit them as soon as poss.
Can you maybe pm me the details of who fitted your springs and how much etc...
Simon :happy2:
Thanks Simon, I'll pm you the details. :happy2:
-
So after almost a week of having the springs fitted, I looked to have the wheel alignment done. I couldn't get in to Denmead Tyres (wait was too long :rolleye:) so just went to a place in Southampton. I believe the results are now all good but the front camber is not 100%, partly my fault though as I was 15mins late. :ashamed: I didn't get any castor measurements either. :confused:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F52f543c4.jpg&hash=a3fc5a21a528eddfef24526840e1bf56bbfcc77b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F48ca3616.jpg&hash=e4ef38c691e5488df19c864b37093846d82427a8)
-
So after almost a week of having the springs fitted, I looked to have the wheel alignment done. I couldn't get in to Denmead Tyres (wait was too long :rolleye:) so just went to a place in Southampton. I believe the results are now all good but the front camber is not 100%, partly my fault though as I was 15mins late. :ashamed: I didn't get any castor measurements either. :confused:
If i remember correctly, Caster is not adjustable so that's why you don't have a reading for it. HTH
PS. received the key covers thanks.
-
Now that the springs have settled in I thought I'd take a few pics.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F2e6ac28f.jpg&hash=9fe179898a9cf15850036f5d0353e4b67a44b132)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fe5db3aad.jpg&hash=befac65becf09f80b03f4b072d3b0991b623ffbb)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fa49d3ed9.jpg&hash=e630b229008be57ec4461d80d3d2e6c8d6b95069)
Had a slight rubbing issue with the tyre and inside of wheel arch so have had a screw from each front wing removed.
Also had an advisory recently that there is a crack in my resonated box, exhaust hasn't even covered that many miles and not excessively old either. :sad1:
It's currently being dealt with though. :smiley:
-
This is now my favourite mk5 ever, looks perfect IMO :)
-
Superb Mandy! :notworthy:
-
Rubbing with even just springs?
-
This is now my favourite mk5 ever, looks perfect IMO :)
Superb Mandy! :notworthy:
Thank you. :pomppomp:
Rubbing with even just springs?
Yes, just slightly. Also due to the VZ's being wider and having a lower offset than the Pescaras. :happy2:
-
car looks brilliant. Where did you get the pink key cover from?
-
Where did you get the pink key cover from?
....She got it from a specialist rubber goods supplier called Mandy :evilgrin: - Be nice to her and she'll sell you one - Lots of variants available (variants of colour!).
-
The ideal colour combination on a silver Golf for me :happy2: Looks very smart Mandy.
How many times did you have a go at getting into that space? :laugh: I'd have parked very defensively in an 'end space'. Can't explain the amount of times I've come back to find some family trash wagon parked 3 inches from my GTI :fighting: :fighting:
Are the VZ's 8.5J all round, or 8J wide remind me? :happy2:
Looks good! It sits as I want mine to sit in fact.
-
car looks brilliant. Where did you get the pink key cover from?
Thanks, the key covers can be found here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,40087.0.html
The ideal colour combination on a silver Golf for me :happy2: Looks very smart Mandy.
How many times did you have a go at getting into that space? :laugh: I'd have parked very defensively in an 'end space'. Can't explain the amount of times I've come back to find some family trash wagon parked 3 inches from my GTI :fighting: :fighting:
Are the VZ's 8.5J all round, or 8J wide remind me? :happy2:
Looks good! It sits as I want mine to sit in fact.
My parking skills aren't that bad actually- parking sensors do help a great deal. :P That is the end space that I'm parked in, that's the kerb next to the drain, not a painted line. I always try to park on the end unless if it's raining then I'm forced to park inbetween cars and do a 'supermarket dash' type shop to try and get back to the car before the cars either side. :grin:
The wheels are 8J wide, sits nicely in the arches. :drool:
-
Car looks well Mandy, the paintwork shine is superb what polish wax etc do you use if you dont mind me asking
also your parking isnt that bad for a lady... :signLOL:
:jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
-
Car looks well Mandy, the paintwork shine is superb what polish wax etc do you use if you dont mind me asking
also your parking isnt that bad for a lady... :signLOL:
:jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
:P
Thanks, I don't really have a strict cleaning/washing routine (for the car), it gets clayed twice a year, then every now and again I (or my bf) just put a layer of Collinite 476 wax on it. I find it such a mission to get that stuff off though! Shows what a durable wax it is, very tough! I almost die each time I have to wax the car with Collinite. :rolleye: Oh, and Autoglym Extra Protection Gloss is a great addition to make it shiny. :happy2:
-
Looks like Iv'e been a bit of a muppet Mandy.... :laugh:
The springs I brought are actualy for a DSG car and not a manual. I'll be selling them soon and buying the right one's next time :popcornsoda:
-
What springs are they Simon and whats the part number? Eibach Sportlines use the same springs for DSG and Manual. :happy2:
-
They make two types of spring , for DSG and manual. The DSG gearbox is heavier than a manual box hence the DSG springs are designed for a hevier car.
I might be missing something here but check out there website https://web2.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?230=1&34=0,2047566&36=189&35=0&32=20064&14=4&10=C3C15488C186B7DEE040A8C00A3E2163279004&12=130
The springs I have are part number E20-85-014-02-22.
-
When I was first searching for Eibach springs for my DSG and Romany's manual, I too thought manual and DSG use different ones but after a bit of research it seems like they use the same springs. Both of us have exactly the same springs fitted, same part numbers, I think I might try and take some photos to show if there are any differences between our cars.
Here's just a few websites I've found that show the springs will fit both DSG and manual:
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=9166
http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/427346/volkswagen/eibach-sportline-springs-kits/e20-85-014-02-22.html
http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/eibach-sportline-spring-kit-vw-10-04.html
http://www.haloperformance.com/Eibach/suspension/for/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF%20V/details/7920-443
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/Suspension-Tuning/Lowering-Springs/Eibach-Sportline-Sport-Springs-VW-Golf-5-1K-Yr-10-04.html
You should just fit them to your golf, they'll be fine! :happy2:
-
That's interesting Mandy , thanks for the info :happy2:
I will be in touch :happy2:
-
There was a bit of a debate whether different Eibach Sportline springs should be used for manual and DSG golfs due to the DSG gearbox making the front end of the car heavier. I thought I'd try and take some pics to show the stance of both cars (one manual, one DSG) on the same Eibach Sportline springs. I think the drop of them both look the same...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fbcd19225.jpg&hash=d7ced92b4d91fef10cd8073f3dfa7df9abd3db7f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F9807c6e6.jpg&hash=6d3210571bf44e33899787e2d13a1978403679a6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F64063670.jpg&hash=ecbe2a7d9b4d5e0875ce682dea00508649d000b0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fb5a3c252.jpg&hash=50e3832f732385c6772bfd7b68e522849d91b90c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fc95e2c34.jpg&hash=384bd0c7427ddf2573848c19ba4d91ad4049dc37)
My wheels fill the arches a bit better so may look like it's lower in the last pic, but it's not. :happy2:
-
The difference in weight is probably negligible.
-
The difference in weight is probably negligible.
Exactly. :happy2:
-
It's about 30kg all up on the car overall iirc.
Just carry a smaller handbag Mandy :grin:
-
He's got the ghostbusters sticker in the same place as me :-)))))
-
It's about 30kg all up on the car overall iirc.
Just carry a smaller handbag Mandy :grin:
:signLOL:
-
Nice wheels them, I should never have sold them!
-
It's about 30kg all up on the car overall iirc.
Just carry a smaller handbag Mandy :grin:
It's all those key covers she keeps in there....
-
Thanks for the info Mandy its appreciated. Ill be getting them eibachs fitted as soon as possible :-)
-
It's about 30kg all up on the car overall iirc.
Just carry a smaller handbag Mandy :grin:
:P
He's got the ghostbusters sticker in the same place as me :-)))))
Lol, he see a pic of yours first and then applied it in the same place. :grin:
Nice wheels them, I should never have sold them!
Don't worry Justin, I'm sure you've got first dibs on the Detroits when he decides to sell them. :smiley:
Thanks for the info Mandy its appreciated. Ill be getting them eibachs fitted as soon as possible :-)
No probs, as I said Adam is happy to fit them for you. Hope your squeaking cam belt is fixed now lol. :happy2:
-
Got round to fitting my DSG paddles today... (not very good with the camera, sorry)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F01B1E460-0914-4F76-B90B-0922606268F4-1115-0000019F22DF5391.jpg&hash=d444519a1929cf441767e5d35a39cd8f08dbc3e9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FEB935D2C-8997-482B-B8F0-B1E32CDA1404-1115-0000019EFDE575D9.jpg&hash=fe07e3a2a212deaf17fba9ec79c1ff02da30e06a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDAED25D2-8790-4627-B0CF-75712A7F3582-1115-0000019F508B6997.jpg&hash=1370ea5ce26499ea861a3dbd50f5a3c2bba72f58)
It was a bit of a rush job, but they haven't fallen off... yet. :laugh:
-
^^^^
Have you used them much yet, Mandy? You like them in use?
-
They look like a Blind mans set white sticks :signLOL:
Let's hope Robin she now see's them and remembers her DSG can shift gear manually rather than automatically
:evilgrin:
-
They look like a Blind mans set white sticks :signLOL:
Let's hope Robin she now see's them and remembers her DSG can shift gear manually rather than automatically
:evilgrin:
... Coming from the man who thought it was a good look to have mankini stripes on his car bonnet... :grin: :signLOL:
(Glad you got rid of them lol.)
I have only used the paddles for a short while today and yesterday, does make them slightly easier to reach I suppose, still not sure if I like the look of them though.
-
Are paddle extensions only compulsory if you have small, effeminate hands? :grin:
-
Had a coil pack fail on me the other day as I was joining the motorway :scared:, had the car scanned (thanks Steve :happy2:) and the fault was found on cylinder 3. I have replaced the coil pack and car is fine again, also I have noticed a slight increase in mpg, or I think so anyway :chicken:. I'm not sure whether to replace all of the other 3 too as the car has done just under 49k miles now so they'll be a bit on the old side.
Also, came across my old golf for sale on Autotrader, still looks in good shape. :grin:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201234482504197/sort/default/usedcars/ (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201234482504197/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/6000/price-from/5000/model/golf/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/30/quicksearch/true/page/4/postcode/so238db?logcode=p)
-
Have you got used to using those paddle shifters yet Mandy?
First mod I did to my .: R after having them in the Ed30 and Polo. Do you find yourself using manual mode much more?
Liking the stance since the lowering springs were put on too. :smiley:
-
Ahh good old VW coilpacks... made from tin. :signLOL:
Hurdy... I seem to use manual virtually all the time since getting the paddle extensions. :driver:
-
Had a coil pack fail on me the other day as I was joining the motorway :scared:, had the car scanned (thanks Steve :happy2:) and the fault was found on cylinder 3. I have replaced the coil pack and car is fine again, also I have noticed a slight increase in mpg, or I think so anyway :chicken:. I'm not sure whether to replace all of the other 3 too as the car has done just under 49k miles now so they'll be a bit on the old side.
....Mandy, do you know about VW replacing any coilpacks which are prior to a particular revision free of charge? They'll even inspect their revision # for you FOC.
-
Had a coil pack fail on me the other day as I was joining the motorway :scared:, had the car scanned (thanks Steve :happy2:) and the fault was found on cylinder 3. I have replaced the coil pack and car is fine again, also I have noticed a slight increase in mpg, or I think so anyway :chicken:. I'm not sure whether to replace all of the other 3 too as the car has done just under 49k miles now so they'll be a bit on the old side.
....Mandy, do you know about VW replacing any coilpacks which are prior to a particular revision free of charge? They'll even inspect their revision # for you FOC.
Her car is just outside the FOC coil pack recall robin.
-
Mandy, just to keep up, I've ordered some coilpacks too... :P
Though I've gone red... ;)
-
Have you got used to using those paddle shifters yet Mandy?
First mod I did to my .: R after having them in the Ed30 and Polo. Do you find yourself using manual mode much more?
Liking the stance since the lowering springs were put on too. :smiley:
Thanks John, I do like the paddles but I still find I stay in D more than manual mode, still can't break that habit lol... :ashamed:
....Mandy, do you know about VW replacing any coilpacks which are prior to a particular revision free of charge? They'll even inspect their revision # for you FOC.
Yes Robin, I am aware of the 'campaign' but it only affects cars up to around March 07, I checked the part number on the coil pack that I removed and it was one of the ones that weren't affected. Carl has kindly offered me some coil packs that he's not using so I might as well replace the rest of them if I can. :smiley:
Mandy, just to keep up, I've ordered some coilpacks too... :P
Though I've gone red... ;)
Lol! Red? :popcornsoda:
-
The more you use the paddles the better the car feels to drive and the more you find yourself using them. :happy2:
-
The more you use the paddles the better the car feels to drive and the more you find yourself using them. :happy2:
.... x 2
And especially with paddle extensions. You have no acceptable excuses, Mandy! :grin: When you do start using them you'll wish you did so much earlier - I 'delayed' using my paddle shifters - The only up-side is that I got to know D and S modes very well.
-
My new bank card :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fea10fc82.jpg&hash=0ec1de3870e1c6d61b44ca11a719d612f5f09b46)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FGetPublicDesignashx_zpsa90e4e5e.png&hash=3a7067b00590001cfc3aef64e6585b09a5e95e4d)
-
I went to JKM today to have the Revo software update (Stage 2). There wasn't anything wrong with the old map but I thought I might aswell go for the update as I wanted to try the linear throttle map too...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FA0BAE5BC-112C-4E03-9D65-FB428082C238-953-000002967B68E1E1_zps4ce535bc.jpg&hash=c7b9e06a3bc6ca31bd71100bc267f0e59cf6ec5c)
I had a power run before the update and another one after the update. It made 6.2hp less after but I'm not too worried about that, I doubt I'd notice that on the road anyway. I'm really glad I chose the linear throttle map, feels like I am in control of the power delivery a lot more compared to before, definitely feels more progressive.
Settings went from B6 T3 F8 to B8 T3 F8. Jim said he could've probably upped the boost to 9 but suggested B8 is fine.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F277BE047-513E-4CF5-AD73-DF5E3A54D08B-953-000002965F3BDB1F_zpsb6e8d971.jpg&hash=0b324facbf1a401a1234c3800107f67aa7d8cdad)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F68B62CFF-4A1E-4DDA-AC20-EEE68B7EAE3D-953-00000296FD7F1A9B_zps00fe1eff.jpg&hash=649d3d569aebcd3496b2600611ffbbab87eeb2fc)
:smiley:
-
I went to JKM today to have the Revo software update (Stage 2). There wasn't anything wrong with the old map but I thought I might aswell go for the update as I wanted to try the linear throttle map too...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FA0BAE5BC-112C-4E03-9D65-FB428082C238-953-000002967B68E1E1_zps4ce535bc.jpg&hash=c7b9e06a3bc6ca31bd71100bc267f0e59cf6ec5c)
I had a power run before the update and another one after the update. It made 6.2hp less after but I'm not too worried about that, I doubt I'd notice that on the road anyway. I'm really glad I chose the linear throttle map, feels like I am in control of the power delivery a lot more compared to before, definitely feels more progressive.
Settings went from B6 T3 F8 to B8 T3 F8. Jim said he could've probably upped the boost to 9 but suggested B8 is fine.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F277BE047-513E-4CF5-AD73-DF5E3A54D08B-953-000002965F3BDB1F_zpsb6e8d971.jpg&hash=0b324facbf1a401a1234c3800107f67aa7d8cdad)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F68B62CFF-4A1E-4DDA-AC20-EEE68B7EAE3D-953-00000296FD7F1A9B_zps00fe1eff.jpg&hash=649d3d569aebcd3496b2600611ffbbab87eeb2fc)
:smiley:
-
Nicely done :) what was the BHP before? 312 aswell?
-
^^^^
Car looking very good, Mandy - The wheels suit it well :happy2:
Nice smooth curves too (I'm referring to the JKM dyno plots - Honest!).
-
Interesting opinion on the linear throttle. I could be tempted Mandy :-)
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2
-
I'm prefer the look of the red one more... but you afr's are super smooth...
You need an s3 intercooler Mandy! :) It definately helps...
-
Nicely done :) what was the BHP before? 312 aswell?
Thanks, no it was 319hp prior to the software update. :happy2:
^^^^
Car looking very good, Mandy - The wheels suit it well :happy2:
Nice smooth curves too (I'm referring to the JKM dyno plots - Honest!).
Lol, thanks Robin. I'm loving the wheels more and more each day. :drool:
Interesting opinion on the linear throttle. I could be tempted Mandy :-)
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2
I like it but I guess it depends on how you want the power delivered. :smiley:
I'm prefer the look of the red one more... but you afr's are super smooth...
You need an s3 intercooler Mandy! :) It definately helps...
Lol, I was actually talking to Jim about intercoolers... The S3 one sounds like a good option, just so time consuming to fit!
...
I changed from my revision D DV back to revision G a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the car was making more noises, a lot of chattering- apparently not necessary a good thing so I will be changing back to the D revision. :rolleye:
-
sounds like you had the same conversation with Jim as I did... so pleased I've fitted it, feels great... Maybe I should offer a fitting service ;)
-
I'm itching to get the S3 cooler :party:
I keep looking at freddy's but I really got my heart set on the full Ali version
(Unless freddy want £100 for his) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animateit.net%2Fdata%2Fmedia%2Faugust2009%2Fth_hiding.gif&hash=cb4bae5b11543acb6b43e44253537a388c6d1496)
-
Have you thought about THS Mandy?
Or there is that new make that I can't remember the name of but there was a group buy.
Its worth saving up for the THS if you can get one always seem out of stock.
-
I would only go Pro-Alloy/Apr over the S3 Intercooler, which is totally adequate for upto stage2+...
-
I would only go Pro-Alloy/Apr over the S3 Intercooler, which is totally adequate for upto stage2+...
THS FTW
-
Oh yeah, what ever happened to the group buy lol?
At the moment I've got no intention of fitting any intercooler, if the S3 one wasn't such a pain to fit then I would've prob gone with that just to help the car along. Fitting wise the FMIC's seem like a good idea but I'm not sure how much lag (if any) they would create, heard mixed reviews... No plans to go stage 2+ anyway so don't absolutely 'need' one. :grin:
-
Less power with the update? :scared:
-
Less power with the update? :scared:
Power is nothing without control :driver:
-
Less power with the update? :scared:
Lol I know, first thing Jim said to me was 'I told you you should've left it...' :grin: But the point of the software update is not for higher peak figures, just to make the power more useable. :happy2:
-
Less power with the update? :scared:
Lol I know, first thing Jim said to me was 'I told you you should've left it...' :grin: But the point of the software update is not for higher peak figures, just to make the power more useable. :happy2:
Looking at the graph though, i would say the red line is perferable. Higher peak power and smoother torque line. Not quiet sure why there is that big torque spike... :confused:
Very odd...
-
Surely that spike won;t help the clutch?
Wonder if I can get the old stage 2+ file uploaded... :signLOL:
-
Less power with the update? :scared:
Lol I know, first thing Jim said to me was 'I told you you should've left it...' :grin: But the point of the software update is not for higher peak figures, just to make the power more useable. :happy2:
Looking at the graph though, i would say the red line is perferable. Higher peak power and smoother torque line. Not quiet sure why there is that big torque spike... :confused:
Very odd...
Yes the red lines probably do look better on that graph, I'm hoping after the car has had time to adapt to the new map that the curves may smooth out a little. You think that torque spike is bad?... I won't shock you with my previous one lol, had a big torque spike even on the old stage 2 map when the Evoms was just fitted- but obviously as it settled in, it got better (as shown by red curves).
-
My car has reached 50k miles, still very much looking forward to putting more miles on it yet. :pomppomp:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F69E9E0C7-C548-4D46-9634-F2B6357E4C3F-953-00000792C6687FFB_zpsb1937678.jpg&hash=027b6d335e7ac1faa678665c4c18cd3cd1559543)
I wasn't really sure what mod to do next but I see Dom had one of these shiny things floating around so thought why not. :grin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2Fths_cooler_2_zps28b09999.jpg&hash=7c89a5b14f55ab8917adc0c8235c473aaf57bb86)
-
Happy 50k Birthday to your car Mandy!
Nice intercooler there too, a treat for turning 50. I went for the Forge twintercooler as this was much easier to fit & lighter :happy2:
-
Hi Mandy,
you still running the H7 Mtec super whites?
no problems with how long they last?
i've got some on order...
-
Happy 50k Birthday to your car Mandy!
Nice intercooler there too, a treat for turning 50. I went for the Forge twintercooler as this was much easier to fit & lighter :happy2:
Lol, thanks Neil. It was 3hrs labour to fit the THS so not too bad, it replaced the stock one so shouldn't be too much extra weight I wouldn't have thought. :happy2:
-
Hi Mandy,
you still running the H7 Mtec super whites?
no problems with how long they last?
i've got some on order...
Hi Paul, no problems with the Mtecs so far, still think they're great bulbs. I'm sure you'll be pleased with yours. :smiley:
-
I had my Polar FIS+ Advanced fitted today, with help from my bf.
It was a bit of a pain trying to get the wiper arms off, they seemed pretty stuck on and we didn't have the proper wiper arm tool...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FBCAC462E-C640-4408-9C93-DB110DC74754-953-000008DC3D0BC64C_zps92095b11.jpg&hash=5e4a44a59f0b59aeb722c0494bd30de06bf30c46)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0C866CC6-4137-4E94-9B00-F11B7A1F1D4D-953-000008DC4C67711F_zps53585323.jpg&hash=4f3d785063354353e9e35183cab4fea72272ef20)
Removing the trim...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F1FF71E31-3402-4C47-882A-A351D7EC308B-953-000008DC5CE9E8F8_zps3c2bb085.jpg&hash=414635832abb7775314cbded31965986250a80c8)
Fitting the Polar FIS to the gateway...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0AFCD8E9-E645-48A5-BEF6-B55C76F8A0A7-953-000008DC64FFB5E9_zps11b76a5d.jpg&hash=150b7801818178963d2dd05451d3ff86f3c3d664)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FD72BBD03-5383-43F5-BA6B-8175FBFAB86F-953-000008DC6C9A20C1_zps28236c25.jpg&hash=2261f87ffccd35b7625d5da35da031214c09e0ec)
It didn't display in the car at first, so tried disconnecting the battery and locking/unlocking car (thanks to Eddie and VrStu) and it worked!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F26165282-54EB-4C32-80C8-0E8F12774BFF-953-000008DC74527D91_zps277f8d4c.jpg&hash=16a98f420f5b2f761f4360f447a2ca6d8ac72ac1)
Just need to learn what all these numbers mean now. :laugh:
-
glad it is working :happy2:
you could have got to it from the inside though, especially if you have small hands then it is easy
Good job
-
I didn't realise you had an evoms too :-)
I fail to see how the twintercooler would save weight, the THS is a much better solution.
-
I had my Polar FIS+ Advanced fitted today, with help from my bf.
It was a bit of a pain trying to get the wiper arms off, they seemed pretty stuck on and we didn't have the proper wiper arm tool...
Fitting the Polar FIS to the gateway...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0AFCD8E9-E645-48A5-BEF6-B55C76F8A0A7-953-000008DC64FFB5E9_zps11b76a5d.jpg&hash=150b7801818178963d2dd05451d3ff86f3c3d664)
It didn't display in the car at first, so tried disconnecting the battery and locking/unlocking car (thanks to Eddie and VrStu) and it worked!
Just need to learn what all these numbers mean now. :laugh:
Where did Romany get his Barnet from :signLOL:??? :chicken:
-
Where did Romany get his Barnet from :signLOL:??? :chicken:
....He borrowed it from VrStu! I thought exactly the same when I saw the pic.
That Polar display looks schweeeet! I wish I had a Highline and not a Midline.
-
That Polar display looks schweeeet! I wish I had a Highline and not a Midline.
Should be an easy mod for your car Robin :happy2:
....What? To convert my GTI from having a Midline to a Highline? I thought it was expensive/difficult to convert.
Is there a thread so we don't hijack Mandy's thread?
-
Looking goood!
Do like this mod! :happy2:
-
don't be looking at the display of the polar while driving its distracting :signLOL:
-
glad it is working :happy2:
you could have got to it from the inside though, especially if you have small hands then it is easy
Good job
We did try to do it from the inside but it was too fiddly, it seemed easier to do it from the outside. :rolleye:
I didn't realise you had an evoms too :-)
I fail to see how the twintercooler would save weight, the THS is a much better solution.
Yes, swapped my Twintake for the Evoms, prefer it much more. I'm happy so far with the THS. :smiley:
I had my Polar FIS+ Advanced fitted today, with help from my bf.
It was a bit of a pain trying to get the wiper arms off, they seemed pretty stuck on and we didn't have the proper wiper arm tool...
Fitting the Polar FIS to the gateway...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0AFCD8E9-E645-48A5-BEF6-B55C76F8A0A7-953-000008DC64FFB5E9_zps11b76a5d.jpg&hash=150b7801818178963d2dd05451d3ff86f3c3d664)
It didn't display in the car at first, so tried disconnecting the battery and locking/unlocking car (thanks to Eddie and VrStu) and it worked!
Just need to learn what all these numbers mean now. :laugh:
Where did Romany get his Barnet from :signLOL:??? :chicken:
Lol! We had to get Adam to run over and help us with it. :laugh:
Looking goood!
Do like this mod! :happy2:
Thanks Nath! :wink:
don't be looking at the display of the polar while driving its distracting :signLOL:
I know what you mean, good job women can do two things at once. :signLOL:
-
don't be looking at the display of the polar while driving its distracting :signLOL:
I know what you mean, good job women can do two things at once. :signLOL:
....Only two things at once?
-
I know what you mean, good job women can do two things at once. :signLOL:
There are exceptions. :wink:
-
Another year, time for another MOT... Passed with no problems, no advisories, got VW to price match with Kwik Fit at £25. :pomppomp:
Me and Romany also recently changed our cam followers, both were last changed 15 months ago, Romany's GTI had done 6k miles and mine 7k miles, this is what they looked like:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDB79F6E8-1FFF-48DD-9917-777FA9023A74-435-000001D4345A73A5_zps43911d43.jpg&hash=57d965d7a96b366c8ab7276077b8d1dd5e56f4c6)
-
Another year, time for another MOT... Passed with no problems, no advisories, got VW to price match with Kwik Fit at £25. :pomppomp:
Me and Romany also recently changed our cam followers, both were last changed 15 months ago, Romany's GTI had done 6k miles and mine 7k miles, this is what they looked like:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDB79F6E8-1FFF-48DD-9917-777FA9023A74-435-000001D4345A73A5_zps43911d43.jpg&hash=57d965d7a96b366c8ab7276077b8d1dd5e56f4c6)
Both running stock fuel pumps?? Or camshafts from both engine types are made with diferent camshafts and lobe tensil/height?
Never seen an BYD engine with cam follower wear, always AXX or BWA previously
-
Both running stock fuel pumps?? Or camshafts from both engine types are made with diferent camshafts and lobe tensil/height?
Never seen an BYD engine with cam follower wear, always AXX or BWA previously
We're both running APR pumps, had mine on for almost a year, Romany's was fitted a couple of months ago.
-
Managed to obtain a nice door ding after parking my car at pikeyville leisure centre. Finally got round to sorting it out today, it had been bugging me for a while. :rolleye:
Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F4AC476BD-692C-4C09-826C-CF1195FA2647-865-0000027670CA883B_zps1d17139b.jpg&hash=b33887dbafe3686b226732e6cb90a6dcf8f98fae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FFEADE611-6E1F-4F4B-AA8B-00344DA80D64-865-0000027668924EDE_zps143cbb0f.jpg&hash=df3fa5953098b0890be08fb295a9cfb8d60df412)
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FDEE00B7D-021D-4036-B2C7-935834BDCBDF-865-0000027BA0835F8F_zps02b3894d.jpg&hash=3026441eb8de80ec75e806295901f584ace46a30)
After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F1E1812B2-D543-4260-B7D4-5F1052F9605D-865-0000027BA6F2BCF1_zps63afcff4.jpg&hash=891e143234827613bfc4b8587f23d7c7bfbf6025)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F8f5a9d87-e686-4392-8b55-e9be660d3ca2_zps35c9f620.jpg&hash=9eb7ee35fd28e0442acea7b934956c11a91c89ad)
It's not dead perfect but a lot better than what it was, doesn't stick out like a sore thumb anymore. :grin:
-
:happy2:
-
^^^^
Happy for you, Mandy :happy2:
-
^^^
Thanks Robin, I'm happy that you're happy that I'm happy. :laugh:
-
You car looks amazing Mandy
-
^^^
Thanks Banham. :happy2:
Your car looks great too, the side skirts and the splitter flow nicely together, what splitter is that?
-
Looking good again Mandy :happy2:
Cheers
Nige
-
^^^
Thanks Banham. :happy2:
Your car looks great too, the side skirts and the splitter flow nicely together, what splitter is that?
....Looking at Banham's sig it looks like an OSIR front splitter to me. Like the one your boyfriend had and sold to me!
-
^^^
Thanks Banham. :happy2:
Your car looks great too, the side skirts and the splitter flow nicely together, what splitter is that?
Thanks :happy2:
As Robin said its an Osir front splitter (V4) with a carbon centre section.
-
... Possibly new DMF and Mechatronics time... :scared: :rolleye:
-
Urghhhh no way what's happend + symptoms :---(
-
... Possibly new DMF and Mechatronics time... :scared: :rolleye:
Why? :confused:
-
Just a bit noisy in 2nd and 4th gears when gearing down, 2nd has been like it for ages (a year) and 4th has just started so thought might as well get it fixed. Vw have only 'looked' at the car and said there's graphite grease leaking and that can only come from the flywheel and they also suspect the mechatronics unit could be dodgy too going my the symptoms. The car drives nice and smooth and no other symptoms of jerking or anything... yet.
-
That's a bummer gonna hit pocket hard I imagine. I'm constantly worried about my dsg box after the stories you hear.
-
That's a bummer gonna hit pocket hard I imagine. I'm constantly worried about my dsg box after the stories you hear.
A bit annoying but nothing that can't get sorted. There's no point worrying about it, just drive and enjoy the car. :happy2:
Been given a couple of prices, depending on what will need changing:
- Flywheel, ~£1450
- Flywheel & Mechs, £2416.
-
Have you asked around for prices?
-
I'm pretty sure DSG and manual flywheels are the same.
-
:scared:
I take the FW is more of an involved job with the DSG hence the very high price there. You'd get a clutch and FW done for A LOT less on the manual box.
Christ, at 2.5k I'd be thinking of trading it and let VW carry some warranty for the next owner, its still running smooth you say.
Don't you fancy an Ed35... :party:
With VW's labour at £102/hr, I can see where those high numbers came from lol! :grin: I did think about trading it in for an R or Ed35 but with my car valued at £8.5-£9 px, I can't justify spending an extra ~£14k, I'm not sure it's worth it.
My car has been out of warranty since Jan 2011 but I thought I'd try and ask them to put in for a warranty claim, no surprise it got rejected... After numerous phone calls here and there, i had a call from the Aftercare Sales Manager who said they'd agree to contribute 33% towards the final costs.I'm happy with that. :smiley:
-
Got quotes from AKS Tuning, JKM or VAS Works?
-
I'm pretty sure DSG and manual flywheels are the same.
They are different. Both dual mass, but the manual has a clutch strapped to it, dsg doesn't as the clutches are in the box.
PM inbound Mandy :happy2:
-
I'm pretty sure DSG and manual flywheels are the same.
They are different. Both dual mass, but the manual has a clutch strapped to it, dsg doesn't as the clutches are in the box.
Cheers Alex. :happy2:
-
I have had to spend a few £££'s on the car recently...
Aircon re-gas, never had this done before so thought I'd better do it:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F5A422AB1-5387-4D86-8CA0-F3D06098DEB5-1146-0000026B9CBA6796_zps03daf309.jpg&hash=4cc9d02e4fb681595b3a7a569775177cd61fb891)
I have been driving a Polo courtesy car for over a week whilst my car has been in the garage. Nice little car, great sunroof but I don't like the DSG, needs a DSG remap lol.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F845B4C9C-F4BF-4C46-9946-7584EA75CCD8-1146-000004707D22F818_zps7ab3867a.jpg&hash=6d9923417b1e9827c1b316b168ce77bc99be3d08) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/mandy71185/media/845B4C9C-F4BF-4C46-9946-7584EA75CCD8-1146-000004707D22F818_zps7ab3867a.jpg.html)
So finally my DSG issues have been resolved, firstly a new mechatronics unit was fitted, didn't cure the noisy downshift, then new clutch packs fitted and DSG is now running very well. :smiley:
-
So what did VW contribute bearing in mind they said the Mechatronics would cure your woes but didn't?
-
Well, at first they said they suspected it was the mechatronics and/or flywheel, they agreed to contribute 33% towards the final bill. But when the gearbox was out, they said the flywheel was ok and didn't need replacing. They just changed the mechatronics unit, I paid £980.10.
Drove away and the clunk noise was still there in 2nd and 4th so took it straight back. They took readings etc from ECU and gearbox and sent it to VW, they come back saying the car had been tampered with etc and that the map was causing the issue. I told them the map is not currently on the car and hasn't been for the past few months (and the new mechs wiped the DSG map anyway), in the end they decided it was the clutch packs. I asked if they would put my old mechs unit back in and reimburse me as that was not the cause of the issue, they insisted there was actually a fault with my mechs unit so would've needed replacing, I don't know if I believe that TBH but not worth the hassle trying to argue that... I had to pay for the parts but not the labour, worked out about another £320.
-
Well, at first they said they suspected it was the mechatronics and/or flywheel, they agreed to contribute 33% towards the final bill. But when the gearbox was out, they said the flywheel was ok and didn't need replacing. They just changed the mechatronics unit, I paid £980.10.
Drove away and the clunk noise was still there in 2nd and 4th so took it straight back. They took readings etc from ECU and gearbox and sent it to VW, they come back saying the car had been tampered with etc and that the map was causing the issue. I told them the map is not currently on the car and hasn't been for the past few months (and the new mechs wiped the DSG map anyway), in the end they decided it was the clutch packs. I asked if they would put my old mechs unit back in and reimburse me as that was not the cause of the issue, they insisted there was actually a fault with my mechs unit so would've needed replacing, I don't know if I believe that TBH but not worth the hassle trying to argue that... I had to pay for the parts but not the labour, worked out about another £320.
Sorry to read you've slightly shafted with the mechs Mandy, if only someone diagnosed the issue properly in the 1st place...But in saying that, they have forfeited most of the labour charge in doing so..
Question now is, your need to properly wear in those new clutch packs with some subtle power mods ;-)
-
.
Very happy to hear you've got it all sorted, Mandy, and are enjoying your car again :happy2:
-
Well, at first they said they suspected it was the mechatronics and/or flywheel, they agreed to contribute 33% towards the final bill. But when the gearbox was out, they said the flywheel was ok and didn't need replacing. They just changed the mechatronics unit, I paid £980.10.
Drove away and the clunk noise was still there in 2nd and 4th so took it straight back. They took readings etc from ECU and gearbox and sent it to VW, they come back saying the car had been tampered with etc and that the map was causing the issue. I told them the map is not currently on the car and hasn't been for the past few months (and the new mechs wiped the DSG map anyway), in the end they decided it was the clutch packs. I asked if they would put my old mechs unit back in and reimburse me as that was not the cause of the issue, they insisted there was actually a fault with my mechs unit so would've needed replacing, I don't know if I believe that TBH but not worth the hassle trying to argue that... I had to pay for the parts but not the labour, worked out about another £320.
Sorry to read you've slightly shafted with the mechs Mandy, if only someone diagnosed the issue properly in the 1st place...But in saying that, they have forfeited most of the labour charge in doing so..
Question now is, your need to properly wear in those new clutch packs with some subtle power mods ;-)
Hi Mandy
Think I met you at JKM the other Saturday glad to here you got the car sorted in the end like Steve said time get some proper power to go with new clutch packs :wink:
-
Sorry to read you've slightly shafted with the mechs Mandy, if only someone diagnosed the issue properly in the 1st place...But in saying that, they have forfeited most of the labour charge in doing so..
Question now is, your need to properly wear in those new clutch packs with some subtle power mods ;-)
Nah... Standard FTW lol! :laugh:
.
Very happy to hear you've got it all sorted, Mandy, and are enjoying your car again :happy2:
Thanks Robin (where have you been hiding?!), it's reminded me that the car in standard form is actually very nice to drive. :smiley:
Hi Mandy
Think I met you at JKM the other Saturday glad to here you got the car sorted in the end like Steve said time get some proper power to go with new clutch packs :wink:
Hi Ryan, it was good meeting you at JKM. Plenty enough power in a standard Ed, you should know that... Have you been brave enough to try S mode yet? :grin:
-
Sorry to read you've slightly shafted with the mechs Mandy, if only someone diagnosed the issue properly in the 1st place...But in saying that, they have forfeited most of the labour charge in doing so..
Question now is, your need to properly wear in those new clutch packs with some subtle power mods ;-)
Nah... Standard FTW lol! :laugh:
.
Very happy to hear you've got it all sorted, Mandy, and are enjoying your car again :happy2:
Thanks Robin (where have you been hiding?!), it's reminded me that the car in standard form is actually very nice to drive. :smiley:
Hi Mandy
Think I met you at JKM the other Saturday glad to here you got the car sorted in the end like Steve said time get some proper power to go with new clutch packs :wink:
Hi Ryan, it was good meeting you at JKM. Plenty enough power in a standard Ed, you should know that... Have you been brave enough to try S mode yet? :grin:
No never again unless I'm down a drag strip lol
-
Sorry to read you've slightly shafted with the mechs Mandy, if only someone diagnosed the issue properly in the 1st place...But in saying that, they have forfeited most of the labour charge in doing so..
Question now is, your need to properly wear in those new clutch packs with some subtle power mods ;-)
Nah... Standard FTW lol! :laugh:
God you sound like me just some 4 short years ago :signLOL:
-
.
Very happy to hear you've got it all sorted, Mandy, and are enjoying your car again :happy2:
Thanks Robin (where have you been hiding?!), it's reminded me that the car in standard form is actually very nice to drive. :smiley:
....Mostly taking pics of insect porn outdoors and otherwise on facebook and creating graffix for friends (free of charge!):
https://www.facebook.com/robin.procter.50
The forum was mostly down when I did try to visit it but seems more stable at the moment.
The Mk5 GTI/Ed30 is a truly a great car even when standard :happy2: - Did we really need to spend all that money on mods? I blame this forum! Absolutely no regrets here though.
-
My edition30 has now been traded in to make way for the R. It was a fantastic car, the best Golf I've owned by far, I just wanted something a little newer and this one came up at the right price and spec, plus I got a reasonable part exchange value. I rang up and left a deposit over the phone rather quickly, beat someone to it by about 5mins. Me and Romany will be sharing the R and his red GTI. On Sunday we drove up to Suffolk to pick up the R, it was quite a long journey but well worth it.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2Fd5e94d80-9c89-4921-b95d-cf54003e3fd3_zpsa7a6f1c0.jpg&hash=e30b8cce5dfb0a65a3d7fead793bf2bc3e9bc22e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F9003e67b-e36c-4a0d-bf10-419b50b7831f_zpsda0730a4.jpg&hash=e9952eb4422d45c21d71235e83794f48ad12c7b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F1C27D84D-A8C2-4122-B5CC-D035427A5827-4836-000001C2F5BB7F55_zpscb6fad9f.jpg&hash=14351d8c8cab27339bd40178076222696581b30a)
The spec is...
- Rising Blue
- DSG
- 5dr
- 36k miles
- 1Owner
- Leather interior
- 19" Talladega wheels
- Cruise control
- Front/Rear Parking Sensors
- Winter Pack
I think that's about it... In the original ad it did say it had a reversing camera which it doesn't, we're currently awaiting an outcome from the dealer on that. It's had 4 brand new Conti tyres put on prior picking it up so should last a while, I hope. :grin:
-
Congratulations Mandy, she looks sweet :drool:
-
Enjoy the car Mandy, looks really nice
Did you get it from Barnards VW?
If so get all you can for not having the Rear View Camera, get on to VW customer care
They are the T**ts that messed my old car up when they serviced it
-
lovely looking car.
those houses look good as well, one of them yours ;O))
-
Like that! I remember talking to you at one of JKM's RR days last year about this. Nice to see that you got what you've obviously been promising yourself for some time. :pomppomp:
-
Stunning
-
Looks great Mandy :happy2:
Will have a look round it at the next JKM RR day (hint hint Robin :party:)
Wonder if JKM will let you Dyno it?
-
Wonder if JKM will let you Dyno it?
They will with the car having a haldex fault atm...
-
Thank you all for your kind words... :ashamed:
Yes this car is from Barnards VW, the salesman has escalated the issue with the camera to the Director so I will see what they say about it. :popcornsoda:
Looks like the Haldex pump is not working properly so VW are looking at it on Monday and will get replaced under warranty. Can't wait for that as the car should feel like a monster after lol. :driver:
It's going to be a tough 12 months trying not to mod it... :rolleye:
-
You're slacking Mandy. 3 days max to mod it! :wink:
Glad it is being sorted.
-
Stunning car.... :love:
-
Stunning car.... :love:
Thank you. :smiley:
You're slacking Mandy. 3 days max to mod it! :wink:
Glad it is being sorted.
OMG, talk about pressure! :P
Maybe one or two minor cosmetic tweaks...
-
Congrats :congrats:
Lovely, lovely colour.
Keep hold of the original ad with the details of the reversing camera on it, end of the day the car is not as advertised so hopefully you have a good case.
-
congrats Mandy on joining the R club how much did u get px the eddy pm :wink:
-
Very nice
-
^^
Thanks.
Dawain, I'll pm you... :wink:
Edit: Can't send you a pm, your inbox is full! I've just typed it all out as well! :P
-
Stunning car
Colour looks mint
:happy2:
-
W O W !!!!
Fantastic! I've only just seen this and am so pleased for you :happy2:
-
When is the big turbo going on? :evilgrin:
-
When is the big turbo going on? :evilgrin:
Isn't she in discussions with Hurdy for his Loba turbo? :evilgrin:
-
Haven't even thought about selling the Loba yet.........Mandy? :wink:
-
Surely the Loba is too small. :evilgrin: :signLOL:
-
Very nice Mandy, but then again I would say that! :wink:
Why can't you mod it btw?
-
No no no...
We are not planning on any mods yet, let alone BT!! :P
Very nice Mandy, but then again I would say that! :wink:
Why can't you mod it btw?
Thank you Nathan. :wink:
We've still got 12 months warranty so the plan was to keep it standard for a year... It's going to be a little tricky, I can sense it already. :rolleye:
-
Cheeky stage 1 won't matter! :evilgrin:
-
Cheeky stage 1 won't matter! :evilgrin:
Where is Red Robin? Pretty sure he has a picture for this occasion. . . :sad1:
-
Cheeky stage 1 won't matter! :evilgrin:
Where is Red Robin? Pretty sure he has a picture for this occasion. . . :sad1:
Out photgraphing birds :laugh:
-
Congrats Mandy - Rising Blue R is the best combo :happy2:
-
Very nice Mandy...it's going to be a long 12months...have u thought what software u going for?
-
Very nice Mandy...it's going to be a long 12months...have u thought what software u going for?
Probably Windows 9... :laugh:
-
No no no...
We are not planning on any mods yet, let alone BT!! :P
Very nice Mandy, but then again I would say that! :wink:
Why can't you mod it btw?
Thank you Nathan. :wink:
We've still got 12 months warranty so the plan was to keep it standard for a year... It's going to be a little tricky, I can sense it already. :rolleye:
You'll only lose the warranty on the bits you make better, big deal! DO IT!! :laugh:
-
It would be a good start to have an AWD car first before making it go faster lol. :grin: After modding the eddy to stage 2 I did say the next car would just have a stage 1 map and nothing else... :innocent:
-
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F08%2Fevybugev.jpg&hash=be57019cc1c2e936953c9e93ec596700231efe7c)
:signLOL:
Loving it Mandy, same spec I'd be after if I was to get one :happy2:
-
Nice car
-
Very nice Mandy :happy2: you have choosen best colour, decent spec love that blue, if i was to sell my edition 30 it would only be for the Golf R how does it compare to the edition30 then?? You happy with it????
-
Lovely car!
What do they drive like? I want one for my next car.
Glad you've chosen the golf r/r32 blue, best colour :wink:
-
Congrats on the car Mandy. Looks awesome and hope you get the niggles sorted. I toyed with the idea of buying one esp when I saw Nathan's.
-
Thank you all, it would be nice to be able to tell you in depth how the car drives etc but it's been in the garage since Monday whilst they sort out the Haldex issue. :signLOL:
Initial thoughts are it is a joy to drive, everything feels tighter and newer and steering is sharper. Exhaust note is deeper than the ed and maybe slightly noisier outside, however inside it is surprisingly quiet. Inside the cabin seems more compact and slightly less roomy than the mk5, but not by a lot. Oh yeah, the needle sweep is pretty good! :laugh:
-
Isn't the steering rack the same as the mk5?
-
^^^
No idea Rich.. :ashamed:
-
Well after the original purchasing dealer weren't able to provide any proof that the necessary checks were done prior to selling the car, it has been decided by VWUK that they will be responsible for all repair costs for the faulty Haldex pump. They wanted me to return the car to them for the work to be done but they are 200 miles away so a bit inconvenient. Luckily we have a good relationship with the aftersales manager at our local VW and he has gone above and beyond to make sure the selling dealer got this sorted out swiftly. He told them we didn't want excess mileage put on our car so asked for them to bring a trailer down plus a new car for us to use whilst ours was being fixed.
So yesterday the trailer arrived at 6pm and I was left with a mk7 GTD, and a cheque for goodwill. Even though it's a diesel, the car is so impressive inside and out, so many gadgets that I'd not seen before and don't know how to use! The whole interior is just so different than before, feels a lot more roomy and the leather seats were so comfy I didn't even realise they were leather. There's a lot of nice little touches, one of my favourites being the door trims and kick plates that light up at night lol.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F34BA493F-4757-4B9D-B16D-1E125F84678E-4836-00000365FB487C48_zps3df18a26.jpg&hash=aa74320b20df1931aa1db18c0791b229c136c483)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FA3F2AB93-D64F-45CE-A253-6BB765ED5D64-4836-00000365DAC30E8C_zps1a4a3d04.jpg&hash=cebd2620cfff9f5b19e2f9b2063015d7f198f50e)
-
Glad it's all getting sorted Mandy, nothing worse than problems with a new car!
Yes the MK7 is an impressive bit of kit! I have a MK7 R to play with this weekend and I can happily report it is pretty awesome! :innocent:
-
Better than your MK6 R Nath?
-
Better than your MK6 R Nath?
Early impressions would suggest so.
-
It is pretty awesome :love: worth saving and spending the savings on a 7R later on then on the 6R.
It does need a map though, very sluggish and you really have to give it some throttle to get it going,but that could be down to the car I had being new with less then 100 miles on it :evilgrin:
-
It is pretty awesome :love: worth saving and spending the savings on a 7R later on then on the 6R.
It does need a map though, very sluggish and you really have to give it some throttle to get it going,but that could be down to the car I had being new with less then 100 miles on it :evilgrin:
... Or just trade up from an edition to the 6R, followed by the 7R in a few years. :evilgrin:
-
Glad it's all getting sorted Mandy, nothing worse than problems with a new car!
Yes the MK7 is an impressive bit of kit! I have a MK7 R to play with this weekend and I can happily report it is pretty awesome! :innocent:
Yeah, not really what I had in mind but is getting sorted. :pomppomp: should feel like a new car once we get it back! :grin:
-
Hallelujah the car is fixed finally and on it's way back to us today. As nice as the GTD has been to drive, there's nothing like jumping back into your own car. I am still furious with the selling dealer as they have done nothing but lie through the skin of their teeth throughout, they only admitted fault when I basically told them I had seen the fault logged on Elsa Pro so I know they are well aware of it. Serious crap company to deal with, full of arrogant pricks, not even a word of apology.
Anyway, back to the car... We have been looking at front splitters for the R to improve the front end look a bit. We came across this carbon fibre lip made by Garage Vary in Japan. Stephen8512 has one on his white R and it looked great in his pics, nice and subtle, not too loud and so big that you could trip over it like a lot of the ones I've seen. These lips are made to order so I think it'll be a good 2 months before we receive it, I hope it's worth waiting for.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2Fnengun-3891-06-garagevary-vw_golf_zpsa4fb6eb2.jpg&hash=d9fafd2fd4895a88075b6a49dca64e462c1d3a22)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F4b_zps82b5b4a3.jpg&hash=879a28583a0662f9d1050696edbde88632dd38ab)
-
Glad it is sorted Mandy. :happy2:
That splitter looks very good and Stephens does look mint with it on. :drool:
You need one of these to match it. :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2Fdb391eec7e1d3b80a26cedf6253a3cb0_zps47ac796e.jpg&hash=df4385bbfe4e4430c9b4d5e0ce7ddb007a67cc23)
-
^^^
Ooh, very nice... Be good to see what it looks like on the car. :happy2:
We took the R to visit one of the local garages today to have the cat back swapped over...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi955.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F3745d9ce-d337-4859-8dfe-6bf2f43c7173_zpse31efa0c.jpg&hash=ebd06b0cec8f131b4f485b12c531dc004bdc8daf) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/mandy71185/media/3745d9ce-d337-4859-8dfe-6bf2f43c7173_zpse31efa0c.jpg.html)
Sorry, no after pics yet.
-
Glad you got the car sorted, even if the idiots at barnards didn't admit they were in the wrong
-
The 12month mod ban lasted a good week then :signLOL:
I blame Hurdy for being a bad influence
-
The 12month mod ban lasted a good week then :signLOL:
I blame Hurdy for being a bad influence
:evilgrin:
-
Anyway, back to the car... We have been looking at front splitters for the R to improve the front end look a bit. We came across this carbon fibre lip made by Garage Vary in Japan. Stephen8512 has one on his white R and it looked great in his pics, nice and subtle, not too loud and so big that you could trip over it like a lot of the ones I've seen. These lips are made to order so I think it'll be a good 2 months before we receive it, I hope it's worth waiting for.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2Fnengun-3891-06-garagevary-vw_golf_zpsa4fb6eb2.jpg&hash=d9fafd2fd4895a88075b6a49dca64e462c1d3a22)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F4b_zps82b5b4a3.jpg&hash=879a28583a0662f9d1050696edbde88632dd38ab)
....Very nice and tasteful indeed but adds a more purposeful look to the car. :happy2:
-
yay, glad it's all sorted :happy2:
Bet you're well chuffed.
See you in a month :drool:
-
^^^
Thanks Robin, I'm hoping it will look good too! I'm not usually a big fan of carbon fibre but this particular piece looked very nice. :happy2:
Jay, yes will see you soon. :pomppomp:
-
Fancied a slight change of colour to the Talladega's, we wanted something slightly darker than the OEM silver colour yet nothing too dark as the design of the alloy can look a bit 'lost' IMO. We decided on a titanium colour in the end. So on Saturday Romany spent most of the morning/afternoon at his mate's garage helping to achieve this...
Wheels before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae2%2Fremorrison11%2FBB01CDE0-9FC1-4CFC-8D90-7CE050B31869-3869-0000027FA6A81B28_zps4f919d4c.jpg&hash=f771ded1619fe3526f4cc29e8505d445faa6fd6f)
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae2%2Fremorrison11%2FB1852D39-C30D-4088-8ADC-04BD647A35E7-3869-0000027FCB73FD1D_zps08e124c7.jpg&hash=ab3c84d70d802abd0fa92ba17d79fb7ed7060209)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae2%2Fremorrison11%2FC311FA21-6B7F-4297-B050-29FDCE6D8737-3869-0000027FFA93166C_zps77e29592.jpg&hash=4504ad843b9f8bbfd48af4e9ac46677261362c25)
And after:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2FFF4FB4B8-BCF9-455C-8EE3-0B25C64081CA-15362-000005F515E077D1_zpsa7d21902.jpg&hash=b14a6d5ee070a2d7c48452173afd205435753611)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2Fcc7848f6-e897-4900-9d3b-63172eaad62c_zps07b07b52.jpg&hash=b00f85b07951fda840abd97e0e53f09dfe1ac38c)
I'm pleased with the outcome, the colour's just right for what I wanted, nice and subtle but enough to make a difference. :pomppomp:
-
Liking them big time, I have a set on my R32 was thinking of a change, think you've just made my mind up
-
looks better with that colour Mandy :notworthy:
-
Looks very good Mandy :happy2:
-
Exquisite result !! :driver:
-
Subtle change but definitely prefer the new darker colour :happy2:
Dave
-
Do likey. Little changes make all the diff. :party:
-
^^^
Thanks guys. :wink:
We recently had a reversing camera retrofitted by Vag Tec, wasn't something I really really wanted but as I wasn't paying for it I didn't mind. :grin: The quality of the picture is actually a lot clearer than I thought which surprised me. Only downside now is we can't have DAB unless if we upgrade to an RNS head unit.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FC850C8F0-42A4-4D7A-A215-26053A68CC1C-15362-0000068B4E8588ED_zps22a89a92.jpg&hash=47d7fdc136de90563e06836c56525d686c77f9e5)
-
I've had the same RVC camera for about 4 years now and love it. The image is great in lowlight. The only problem is really in harsh light where the sunlight hits the screen and causes glare.
-
I've had the same RVC camera for about 4 years now and love it. The image is great in lowlight. The only problem is really in harsh light where the sunlight hits the screen and causes glare.
Yeah I agree, I don't often use the camera though, I still tend to rely on the parking sensors. :signLOL:
-
Nice result there Mandy :congrats: ! You can still have DAB if you change your RCD510 unit to one with DAB which also accommodates RVC but is rare. Or try RNS315 with DAB and that has bluetooth too but screen is smaller. RNS510 with DAB is ace but nothing short of £750+!!!
Hope you enjoy your mod!! Cant wait to fit mine to my MK6 next week :smiley:
-
Nice colour, think I would have gone a little bit darker, but they do look good.
-
So what turns the rear camera on & off & displays it?
-
So what turns the rear camera on & off & displays it?
I think it is wired in with the same wiring that turns on (and off) your reverse lights. When you put it in gear, it hits/trips a sensor and into action springs the RVC. Similar process for your reversing sensors. Especially if they display on your screen.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FSkoda_Octavia_vRS_CR_TDi%2FA718F9A4-2FC3-4604-945F-DC05351425ED_zpsasrl96hy.jpg&hash=7b30d3b211a3e2ba76375943bc480d4b1be59992)
:jumpmove:
-
We ordered some LED interior bulbs from Modded Euros, we went for the DeAutoKey bulbs, worked out to be blimmin expensive especially with import duty added on so let's hope they are worth it! :rolleye:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F12C28A65-B2C0-4BF1-A5AD-78949C813231-15362-0000076BF19855AB_zps477a3c97.jpg&hash=eddc45134b2ed34589a7a97b346d99745ff754ed)
When we first got the car we noticed a collection of dead spiders in the inner LED rear lights. It seemed like there was no easy way to get these out...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2FCB08A91B-ED27-47AA-8B13-CAF2F487EFB6-15362-0000076F0736B31F_zpse28bbb80.jpg&hash=adce283c3b38a1f0b815a8c0861350eb3d74445c)
These were very kindly replaced by our dealer today:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2FE8E5F285-E1B0-4C19-AD17-A9084052A037-15362-0000076BFA56C672_zps8fe197f5.jpg&hash=dcd4c4df31d9aa4f9a46ccabf8f7da161de3f1e6)
There was also a hint of white worm on the driver's kick plate so they replaced both kick plates for us too! :pomppomp:
As well as the above bits the car also just had a major service, DSG service and brake fluid change so should be good for another year. I thought we were due the cambelt and pump too but apparently the interval is every 5yrs on cars 09 onwards, I never knew that, learn something new every day.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F96C8FC4A-13B8-4DA5-A306-B9CDC6E3E09A-15362-0000073B63C312A5_zpsec151495.jpg&hash=7bdfb1ae8e7c4276c762add3d309df457e89b439)
-
gleaming photos there mandy, is that you reflected in the bumper :wink:
-
gleaming photos there mandy, is that you reflected in the bumper :wink:
Bumpers can make legs look extremely thin :signLOL:
-
I thought the MKVI Rs had timing chains not belts or am I being stupid?
-
I thought the MKVI Rs had timing chains not belts or am I being stupid?
Mk6 R has the 'old' TFSi ko4 motor with a belt :happy2:
Looking very swish btw Mandy, glad you managed to find a nice one and get all the niggles sorted! :happy2:
-
gleaming photos there mandy, is that you reflected in the bumper :wink:
Thank you, yeah it was quite sunny for a change, brings out the colour of the blue nicely. :smiley:
I thought the MKVI Rs had timing chains not belts or am I being stupid?
Mk6 R has the 'old' TFSi ko4 motor with a belt :happy2:
Looking very swish btw Mandy, glad you managed to find a nice one and get all the niggles sorted! :happy2:
Thank you Beddie, I did spend a few months looking for the right car, it was either an Ed35 or R, I guess this one came along in the right spec and at the right time. Your 35 does look stunning though, very nice colour too, I did look at one in the same colour. :happy2:
Now I just need to figure out if the cambelt/pump is due at 4yrs or 5yrs, the dealer has said 5yrs but I have read some people say 4yrs... :rolleye:
-
Best colour by far :happy2:
-
After waiting just over 4 weeks, we received this today:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F863769DE-5E89-4900-8DF9-47FA3FD69DA1-15362-0000090E1E71E7C7_zpsc7ba429d.jpg&hash=f0c2d20786d2cfab69df167089e5049d8808a692)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F93E73904-1599-40B2-A49C-854731117D43-15362-0000090E230FE900_zpsd6e85883.jpg&hash=82d703a9ef579c9626cf5efa41f250ff5753d408)
Carbon fibre front splitter made in Japan by a company called Garage Vary. Can't wait to get it fitted. :party:
-
Looks stunning
Look forward to see that on the car
-
:party: :party: :party:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/14026222565_a558e103e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nns4ix)Mandy's R 2 (https://flic.kr/p/nns4ix) by Fat Bear Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/75872667@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14046230863_93c7983547_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/npdB5c)Mandy's R 1 (https://flic.kr/p/npdB5c) by Fat Bear Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/75872667@N06/), on Flickr
-
You detail it jay??
-
You detail it jay??
Yes he did with his friend nick. we think they have done a great job. :happy2:
-
Looks mint
Would look great with a set of Ferrari wheels on :driver:
-
You detail it jay??
Yes he did with his friend nick. we think they have done a great job. :happy2:
Aw, glad you think so :)
We're really glad you're happy with it! Took a lot of work but turned out really nicely
It's mainly washing and drying where marks are inflicted, so if you don't already then i'd invest in a quality deep pile wash mitt with your usual 2 bucket and grit guards, along with a lovely soft drying towel, such as an Uber XL. Only around £40 and it protects your investment of the paint correction
Just a case now of washing it carefully with the right products and methods and she'll stay looking great for years to come!
Great to meet both you and Mandy :drinking: :love: :happy2:
I will PM Mandy later on RE the clay mitts as well
I will do a writeup for you and post the link.
-
Good work jay paintwork looks spotless :drool:
Looking forward to seeing the carbon splitter fitted Mandy :party:
Dave
-
Looks mint
Would look great with a set of Ferrari wheels on :driver:
Thanks Jase, not sure what the Ferrari wheels look like but we were thinking the Oz Ultraleggeras in anthracite might look good. :drool:
You detail it jay??
Yes he did with his friend nick. we think they have done a great job. :happy2:
Aw, glad you think so :)
We're really glad you're happy with it! Took a lot of work but turned out really nicely
It's mainly washing and drying where marks are inflicted, so if you don't already then i'd invest in a quality deep pile wash mitt with your usual 2 bucket and grit guards, along with a lovely soft drying towel, such as an Uber XL. Only around £40 and it protects your investment of the paint correction
Just a case now of washing it carefully with the right products and methods and she'll stay looking great for years to come!
Great to meet both you and Mandy :drinking: :love: :happy2:
I will PM Mandy later on RE the clay mitts as well
I will do a writeup for you and post the link.
Definitely done a great job Jay, many thanks to you and Nick. :happy2: :happy2:
Good work jay paintwork looks spotless :drool:
Looking forward to seeing the carbon splitter fitted Mandy :party:
Dave
I am too, I think... Never really been keen on carbon fibre bits but hoping this will look ok lol... :scared:
-
Ferrari wheels on a golf .:R
-
looks rele good after its polish up mandy,
want mine detailed but needs some paint first tho :sad1:
-
Ferrari wheels on a golf .:R
OMG, they look massive! :surprised: :scared:
looks rele good after its polish up mandy,
want mine detailed but needs some paint first tho :sad1:
Thanks Dawain, what's up with your paint? Have you not been keeping it up to the standard that Nathan had it at lol?
-
Got my OH to fit the front lip the other day, haven't got any decent pics yet...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2FBBBFC60C-B039-4398-BBF6-7F7CB6CC91EE-15362-000009C35C40F6CF_zps84afd603.jpg&hash=e7c2dd1b3baab202ccdf9ee95ecc2b9bcc3edae5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2Fimagejpg1_zps411ad36d.jpg&hash=05aedccc094e855affedf8c7d7e7bfabda4356e3)
Today we popped down to Monsterwraps to have the roof wrapped in gloss black:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2FE347799C-82E0-43BD-9D32-2E3C41AEA5BA-15362-00000A00A1575F65_zpsb0f10029.jpg&hash=d04d0c431d1826009d8e16d265dbfb8e899c0789)
Think thats the cosmetic side of things done for now. Still keeping an eye out for a set of Oz Ultraleggeras in graphite though, or I quite like the VW Motorsport wheels too. :pomppomp:
-
Splitter along with the roof wrap really makes it look great!
:party:
-
Haven't updated this in a while, I'll try and do a quick catch up...
We had the R dyno'd in standard form at Surrey Rolling Road day:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F8F28E05C-AC02-43FF-9134-C10DBC606BC2-1336-0000015E312195E2_zps93d9dcfb.jpg&hash=43cb6e05278fd4afd639d63f5936505adb8a0b84)
^^^
A bit more torque than listed on paper.
.........................................................................................
Also fitted a set of new Oz Ultraleggeras in 19x8.5, wrapped in Conti Sport Contact 5's.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae2%2Fremorrison11%2Fb0449657-dae2-42ed-ad64-c2a652b301b4_zps0868f19e.jpg&hash=f80dc72ee4c32a179a7e4e2b4c8c363e6f82af98)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F540e7318-c87d-4eb4-8365-28eacdbf4067_zps218181b2.jpg&hash=620ce34a119085cfb1b485b346085c4161a943bd)
^^^
The wheels are finished in matte black, not my first choice of colour but were much cheaper than graphite so they'll do for now. :grin:
Also fitted a set of McGard Ultra locking bolts.
..............................................................................................
A set of 2 way adjustable, front and rear, 24mm/26mm H&R ARB's went on:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F528950_x800_zps51510685.jpg&hash=a166e41bcb3ac261ce8dd162ac3d27d9e5b67ee0)
^^^
Great handling mod!
............................................................................................
We ordered some DaveB brake goodies, opted for TTRS/RS3 calipers, AP 362mm discs, Pagid Blue RS4-2 pads.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FCEA2CEEF-4ABC-49D6-A09C-8E08344769F2-367-000000AFB801C2C2_zpse7e6756e.jpg&hash=27d965bada7d3db60b51f1451a53d593b449af9c)
Still awaiting the calipers to come back from Brake Caliper Refurbs... :party:
...............................................................................................
Fitted a set of seat inserts:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F82891EF2-6DD2-42D3-8018-C2073E8AD3CC-683-000002185FCDE205_zps5df0946e.jpg&hash=1e1469f6ae8dca38cae2e49baf58bd0d9242dfda)
...
As Revo currently have 20% off we thought we'd take advantage of that, took the R to JKM and had a Milltek downpipe put on and then flashed to Stage 2+, we are awaiting Revo to get back with the DSG map and that will be loaded on too.
Somewhere along the way we also had a LOBA HPFP fitted.
After driving around for a few days we decided the non- res TBE was too noisy, sounded like a tractor lol. As the car was booked in to have the seat base changed under warranty, VW kindly swapped our resonated section back for us...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FCF02EBBC-7BEE-4395-A990-D5ED720612B6-683-00000218671B2889_zpsa7af9313.jpg&hash=b2cc70dc98e992b9ca160cc76a919a4afe529e34)
^^^
How many men does it take to change an exhaust lol?! :laugh:
-
lookin nice Mandy :happy2:
your R is defo progressing faster than mine :sad1:
:signLOL:
-
Those discs look very familiar.
-
We ordered some DaveB brake goodies, opted for TTRS/RS3 calipers, AP 362mm discs, Pagid Blue RS4-2 pads.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FCEA2CEEF-4ABC-49D6-A09C-8E08344769F2-367-000000AFB801C2C2_zpse7e6756e.jpg&hash=27d965bada7d3db60b51f1451a53d593b449af9c)
Still awaiting the calipers to come back from Brake Caliper Refurbs... :party:
...............................................................................................
The discs I wish I could of afforded :love: The owner of Brake Caliper Refurbs seems a very busy man, popped down there the other day to drop some brakes off and he had a big box full of calipers in his unit and a rangey all taped up getting detailed with a very nice brown caddy that looked to be on air behind it.
-
Excellent upgrades Mandy. Should have some decent oomph now. :happy2:
-
Wheels are looking great Mandy :drool: was wondering if you'd fit them yet :signLOL:
Good choice on brakes too will be immense stopping power
Speaking of power what do you reckon your making now?
Dave
-
We ordered some DaveB brake goodies, opted for TTRS/RS3 calipers, AP 362mm discs, Pagid Blue RS4-2 pads.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FCEA2CEEF-4ABC-49D6-A09C-8E08344769F2-367-000000AFB801C2C2_zpse7e6756e.jpg&hash=27d965bada7d3db60b51f1451a53d593b449af9c)
Still awaiting the calipers to come back from Brake Caliper Refurbs... :party:
...............................................................................................
:sad1:
-
Be worth checking you have a left and right disc and not two the same side (eh Dave!) :P
-
^ That RS3/TTRS brake setup :drool: :drool: :drool:
-
^ That RS3/TTRS brake setup :drool: :drool: :drool:
Wait until you see the calipers!! :signLOL:
-
:surprised: Lambo's are they Rich?
:wink: :evilgrin:
-
lookin nice Mandy :happy2:
your R is defo progressing faster than mine :sad1:
:signLOL:
I'm sure yours will be a beast once you've got your modding fund sorted. :wink:
Those discs look very familiar.
Did you go for the same setup Rich?
We ordered some DaveB brake goodies, opted for TTRS/RS3 calipers, AP 362mm discs, Pagid Blue RS4-2 pads.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2FCEA2CEEF-4ABC-49D6-A09C-8E08344769F2-367-000000AFB801C2C2_zpse7e6756e.jpg&hash=27d965bada7d3db60b51f1451a53d593b449af9c)
Still awaiting the calipers to come back from Brake Caliper Refurbs... :party:
...............................................................................................
:sad1:
Sorry Alex... :ashamed: You're always busy so didn't want to keep on at you, managed to get hold of Dave and I was sold. :drool:
:surprised: Lambo's are they Rich?
:wink: :evilgrin:
No, no, no! Did consider them but the cost of replacement pads and discs didn't make them a sensible choice.
-
We ordered some DaveB brake goodies, opted for TTRS/RS3 calipers, AP 362mm discs, Pagid Blue RS4-2 pads.
Still awaiting the calipers to come back from Brake Caliper Refurbs... :party:
...............................................................................................
The discs I wish I could of afforded :love: The owner of Brake Caliper Refurbs seems a very busy man, popped down there the other day to drop some brakes off and he had a big box full of calipers in his unit and a rangey all taped up getting detailed with a very nice brown caddy that looked to be on air behind it.
Yeah I think Jonny said the lead time was about 2 weeks, been having trouble finding the paint code for the calipers too. He's gonna paint the calipers on his Caddy the same colour as ours, I must have such great taste! :grin: :signLOL:
Wheels are looking great Mandy :drool: was wondering if you'd fit them yet :signLOL:
Good choice on brakes too will be immense stopping power
Speaking of power what do you reckon your making now?
Dave
Thanks Dave, had the wheels on a while now, just forgot to update my build thread. I'm hoping the brakes will be a noticeable improvement! Once we've got the Revo DSG map on we'll get it dyno'd, I'm hoping for around 340-350bhp. :happy2:
Excellent upgrades Mandy. Should have some decent oomph now. :happy2:
Thank you Hurdy, it's definitely got a bit more oomph now! Just out driving today and Romany nearly fudged his Huggies in the passenger seat. :driver: :laugh:
-
Similar Mandy. Same rotors.
-
Be worth checking you have a left and right disc and not two the same side (eh Dave!) :P
+2..... :happy2:
-
Brakes look insane mate!
Quick question, how did you contact Brake Caliper Refurbs? Looking to have mine done but no contact via email or instagram.
-
Brakes look insane mate!
Quick question, how did you contact Brake Caliper Refurbs? Looking to have mine done but no contact via email or instagram.
Call him? :fighting: :signLOL:
-
Sorry to take your thread off topic but your inbox is full… I was just wondering do you still sell these?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FVWbuttons.jpg&hash=f913a11d8aefd81fb6ebc561023470656d84c09f)
If you do please PM me regarding payment :happy2:
-
Brakes look insane mate!
Quick question, how did you contact Brake Caliper Refurbs? Looking to have mine done but no contact via email or instagram.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Brake+Caliper+Refurbs
-
Brakes look insane mate!
Quick question, how did you contact Brake Caliper Refurbs? Looking to have mine done but no contact via email or instagram.
I was speaking to Dave B and he got Jonny to contact me via email. :happy2:
Sorry to take your thread off topic but your inbox is full… I was just wondering do you still sell these?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2Fgolf_pics%2FVWbuttons.jpg&hash=f913a11d8aefd81fb6ebc561023470656d84c09f)
If you do please PM me regarding payment :happy2:
Hi, yes still have these, will PM you...
-
Brakes look insane mate!
Quick question, how did you contact Brake Caliper Refurbs? Looking to have mine done but no contact via email or instagram.
Call him? :fighting: :signLOL:
This is not allowed!
-
Brakes on yet?
-
Does daveb supply the lambo calipers?
-
Brakes on yet?
Not yet, had a bit of trouble finding the paint code for the calipers. Jonny's just informed me this morning that they have now been painted but I'm still waiting for a pic from him... such a tease lol... :sad1: :party:
-
Mine are on....... Just sayin' :star:
-
Mine are on....... Just sayin' :star:
Lol, got ours back this morning, not on yet though...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0BD6DE15-A3FD-4877-B513-EBC70FCB8BF8-683-00000403BB238B59_zpsdc64018d.jpg&hash=16e2958a3623d9c30c8c1234f0ed4e54750ea7cf)
:jumping:
Big thank you to DaveB and Jonny for making this happen, great job. :notworthy:
-
Mine are on....... Just sayin' :star:
Lol, got ours back this morning, not on yet though...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0BD6DE15-A3FD-4877-B513-EBC70FCB8BF8-683-00000403BB238B59_zpsdc64018d.jpg&hash=16e2958a3623d9c30c8c1234f0ed4e54750ea7cf)
:jumping:
Big thank you to DaveB and Jonny for making this happen, great job. :notworthy:
I still think I should have received some commission for the sale! :signLOL:
-
Mine are on....... Just sayin' :star:
Lol, got ours back this morning, not on yet though...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F0BD6DE15-A3FD-4877-B513-EBC70FCB8BF8-683-00000403BB238B59_zpsdc64018d.jpg&hash=16e2958a3623d9c30c8c1234f0ed4e54750ea7cf)
:jumping:
Big thank you to DaveB and Jonny for making this happen, great job. :notworthy:
I still think I should have received some commission for the sale! :signLOL:
You're probably right :ashamed:... go and ask Dave for your cut. :grin:
-
Are they on yet?
-
Are they on yet?
They are being fitted on Friday. :happy2:
-
New LOBA pump received and fitted and DSG map is now installed too.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae36%2Fmandy71185%2F21C4B9E5-BA2F-4731-AF99-7974641ADF5A-274-000000133AA55146_zps941b97d7.jpg&hash=de579131af7480e4b7e09c2c2fbd3c013b0436bd)
-
Will JKM Dyno it for you Mandy?
You would probably have to sign your life away :signLOL:
-
Im feeling the rims
-
Will JKM Dyno it for you Mandy?
You would probably have to sign your life away :signLOL:
Lol. They would but don't like to so I'll just take it to Surrey Rolling Road somewhen! :happy2:
-
Mandy,
Do you not have any pictures or comments on the new brakes?
I thought they were being fitted on Friday?
-
Mandy,
Do you not have any pictures or comments on the new brakes?
I thought they were being fitted on Friday?
:popcornsoda:
-
Mandy,
Do you not have any pictures or comments on the new brakes?
I thought they were being fitted on Friday?
:popcornsoda:
Car went to the garage, then they realised there were no pins and shims in the kit. Jonny must've forgotten to send them back with the calipers, he's on hol for a week so will have to wait til he returns... :ashamed: :sad1:
-
:stupid:
-
Mandy,
Do you not have any pictures or comments on the new brakes?
I thought they were being fitted on Friday?
:popcornsoda:
Car went to the garage, then they realised there were no pins and shims in the kit. Jonny must've forgotten to send them back with the calipers, he's on hol for a week so will have to wait til he returns... :ashamed: :sad1:
Ouh. That would wind me right up, that would! :fighting:
-
Send Dave a message... he might be able to help if you are desperate to get them on
-
Ouh. That would wind me right up, that would! :fighting:
It is a bit annoying but just one of those things I guess... :sad1:
Send Dave a message... he might be able to help if you are desperate to get them on
He was my first point of call lol, spoke to him but he's 2 pins short. Offered me a new set but would seem silly to waste £50 when I already have some! :rolleye:
How are you finding your brakes Rich?
-
They are amazing. Really really happy with them... even though they do cost 4 arms and a dozen kidneys.
-
:popcornsoda:
-
Jealous Much...
Has the pump been fitted? and mapped yet?
-
Jealous Much...
Has the pump been fitted? and mapped yet?
Yes Dom, new LOBA pump on and Revo maps. :smiley:
-
Brakes are finally on...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F16B935F0-9562-4F05-B5D9-D2166817FBA0-274-000002775FD3B204_zps6f085192.jpg&hash=6f58a9f8465eee0333dadd79976ae0006a776bd5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmandy71185%2FGolf_R%2F81CAA019-3BBD-4061-8B90-289858AC48E3-274-0000027765969491_zps26de6def.jpg&hash=512a24927953cd0938c86b8b33c11c508e510a02)
Had to remove the dust shields as they weren't big enough for these discs, not sure if we need to buy some bigger ones or just leave them off?
There is a massive difference in the weight of the calipers, I couldn't believe it. You can definitely feel the weight saving through the steering. :driver:
-
Boom!!! :congrats:
Looks great Mandy u must be really happy
You're not helping me to resist those wheels with shots like that either :fighting: :signLOL:
Get some full pics up see how it sits
Dave
-
You don't need dust shields. Are those wheels 19", makes The brakes look small. :grin:
-
HOw are the brakes? Good arent they? :signLOL: :signLOL: :driver: