MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: GTIjames on August 07, 2010, 11:18:41 am
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Well after almost three years of ownership and 41k miles my ed30 went yesterday, great car and almost loved every minute of owning it :happy2:
Final pic of her
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Then drove off on in this
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Racked up 400 miles already and :laugh: fooking brilliant, 2nd hand cayman s in arctic silver with pretty much every option pasm, sports crono, seats, xenons, nav and sim phone previous owner was rick stein.. So hopefully been looked after
Not as fast as my gti in the straights or mid range overtaking but still very punchy, but the noise and the handling more than make up for it. Overall rather pleased :happy2:
Apologies for copying stoke but after driving one my mind was set :drinking:
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does it smell fishy :laugh:
Very nice motor.
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Congrats on your new ride, you sound really chuffed with it! :congrats:
Looks lovely! :happy2:
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Haha that's amazing. I love Caymans, big upgrade mate.
If you need your car serviced or want a Porsche warranty drop by Leeds and ask for me :happy2:
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Superb, James!
The only way is up!
If it was a 2-seater for me it would be between a Cayman S and an Audi TT-RS, and probably the Porsche would clinch it.
As my mum used to say to me whenever anything bad happened: "Chin up! As one door closes, another one opens".
Have Fun but Take Care, buddy :happy2:
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Thanks for the kind words :happy2:
Haha that's amazing. I love Caymans, big upgrade mate.
If you need your car serviced or want a Porsche warranty drop by Leeds and ask for me :happy2:
Based in London unfortunately but my Sis is in York so may well take you up on that some day :drinking:
Totally different to the golf and this is my first rwd car let alone mid engined so taking it easyish for the time being, it's manual too so I'm having to get use to that again after a few years of dsg, but the gear box is awesome, 5-6k rpm drop the clutch and it's off , amazes me you can do 70ish in 2nd then into three figures in third :evilgrin:
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Nice wheels James. Please watch those cold tyres though especially considering where the engine is. :wink:
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Very nice :smiley:
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Looks stunning fella enjoy
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Im just not a fan, maybe if you let me drive it I may be persuaded?
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Get in there - well done James!
The Noise is just ................ :drool:
Unashamed pic whoring time!
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What extras James? I wanted an Arctic Silver, but it got sold behind my back.................
:driver: :driver: :driver: :driver:
Whoops seen the long list........... Find any kitchen utensils in the glove box? Seats are fantastic aren't they!!
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I must say, very nice indeed :happy2:
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Cheers stoke, yours looks mighty fine too :drool: :happy2:
Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one
Great fun though :happy2:
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Cheers stoke, yours looks mighty fine too :drool: :happy2:
Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities :driver: :laugh:
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one
Great fun though :happy2:
dont do what you did to last one :driver: looks awesome by the way
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Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one.
....CarLimits at North Weald airfield might be of interest. If so, I recommend a 4-person day as the max. Andy Walsh is easy to get on with and teaches you without making you feel useless.
http://www.carlimits.com/
Another course for learning good roadcraft in a performance car is Drivetrain with Big John: http://www.drivetrain.uk.com/
I got the most out of Drivetrain and apply most of it every time I drive.
HTH :happy2:
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Awesome upgrade! How much did it set you back?
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Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one.
....CarLimits at North Weald airfield might be of interest. If so, I recommend a 4-person day as the max. Andy Walsh is easy to get on with and teaches you without making you feel useless.
http://www.carlimits.com/
Another course for learning good roadcraft in a performance car is Drivetrain with Big John: http://www.drivetrain.uk.com/
I got the most out of Drivetrain and apply most of it every time I drive.
HTH :happy2:
Cheers robin
Still got some time off before I start my new job so will get in touch with big John sounds a good fun day out :happy2:
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Big John literally is a BIG fella! He's a very highly qualified instructor and used to instruct the Thames Valley boyz in blue. Course is all day on the roads of Oxfordshire but with plenty of short breaks.
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Awesome upgrade! How much did it set you back?
Cheers :happy2: was £24k 06 with 39k on the clock, was a bit concerned about the mileage been my first 2nd hand car but drives well and got a two year warranty, so fingers x
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Big John literally is a BIG fella! He's a very highly qualified instructor and used to instruct the Thames Valley boyz in blue. Course is all day on the roads of Oxfordshire but with plenty of short breaks.
How much is it for a full day?
Cheers
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Big John literally is a BIG fella! He's a very highly qualified instructor and used to instruct the Thames Valley boyz in blue. Course is all day on the roads of Oxfordshire but with plenty of short breaks.
How much is it for a full day?
Cheers
....Twas waaaay back in 2006 and, surprise surprise, I was given a discount. Best to call and ask for current price.. He's big but he's friendly.
What I learnt applies to driving any car on public roads but especially one with performance. I really think that everyone with a fast car should do this course. I'm really grateful to him for what he's taught me. It doesn't make me the best but helps me stay safe and out of potential trouble.
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Cheers stoke, yours looks mighty fine too :drool: :happy2:
Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one
Great fun though :happy2:
I give him 6 months :signLOL:
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Cheers stoke, yours looks mighty fine too :drool: :happy2:
Loving every minute of it so far, seats are mint and the noise as you approach 5krpm and above is insatiable, but it's just the way it hugs the road which has impressed me the most...it goes beyond my current capabilities
I had been looking into a few mods, like zorst, plenum and map as I thought it might not be powerful enough but will be holding fire, going to follow robins advice and remap my driving brain before I start tinkering with this one
Great fun though :happy2:
I give him 6 months :signLOL:
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There is a 2nd hand cayman s miltek currently on flebay... I'm trying so hard to resist
But I've heard the Remus sounds better though, not that I'm researching :innocent:
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Remus and Supersprint :happy2:
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Apparently an aftermarket exhaust on a road-going Porsche is probably wasting money: Insignificant performance gains and likewise to sound.
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Apparently an aftermarket exhaust on a road-going Porsche is probably wasting money: Insignificant performance gains and likewise to sound.
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10bhp gain too
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I'm very glad to be proved wrong! :happy2:
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Actually on a Cayman/Boxter the main thing holding the engines back is the breathing. People on the forums have changed the induction and exhaust and release around 30hp. It must be the area where Porsche have tried to distance the power between the Cayman and the 911.
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Sheet the bed James, that exhaust does sound amazing for a straight 6! :drool:
Top purchase imo (the Cayman). I really like the shape, much better than the old and new Boxsters imo.
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Mmmmm nice car! Cracking deal as well, and like you've said, boy do they handle well!
My next car is going to begine with P and end with ORSCHE! Plans are afoot already - 911 for me though for the kiddies!
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Good choice James (if a bit common! :laugh: )! :happy2:
Looking forward to the mods! :wink:
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Cracking car you have got yourself. :drinking:
And that capristo exhaust sure sounds nice. :love:
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Cheers guys :happy2:
Unfortunately the capristo is way out of my price range, c£4k+, but would love one it makes it sound like a Ferrari :drool:
Looks like this will be staying standard for some time :sad1: i promised the misses and the insurance ain't cheap after my recent escapades..
Still pretty special in standard form though :smiley: