MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Dandan on August 08, 2010, 05:10:46 pm

Title: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: Dandan on August 08, 2010, 05:10:46 pm

Here she is when I got her. Car is 2005 with 67k km.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FGolf_gti1.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283731&hash=26a7bbfb296e5f54098d90017cf45ab1102a6f05)

Had bumpers and side skirts colour coded and lowered the car with some H&R -30mm springs. Here's some pics before and after.

Front before lowering
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FEdest_ennen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283067&hash=a232025c8657841f63341ec5e4d8c8e86bffcc87)

Front after
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FEdest_jlkeen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283098&hash=a8aa829f920c8e5790cb5093d2d55985bb3700c4)

Side before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FSivusta_ennen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283124&hash=5693d6f63a765e33dbed79d9dd3d3f9e34bf4d0f)

Side after
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FSivusta_jlkeen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283149&hash=25c2d8ca6383eeb9a4a9fda8c2227be46c83965b)

Back before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FTakaa_ennen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283175&hash=b8d8f03da224e3646a164e5d5ac3e30f72521c08)

Back after
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FTakaa_jlkeen.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283196&hash=f792022273ba74534329557ab226d02000a4e425)

Highlighted the rear bumper  :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2Fper.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283221&hash=e6ad427364f5f842add08e3c5b1f1b4cc0752070)

And finally the beige interior  (I know! I'll clean it next time when Im taking photos of it!) :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi782.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy109%2FDanzq%2FSislt.jpg%3Ft%3D1281283242&hash=48dbb3cd9f2ef50db22e16ad0f5b8fdbc4dc21f9)


Next on list :party: :

1. Remap
2. New dampers/coilovers
3. WALKit
4. Brakes
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.
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-Dan

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 08, 2010, 06:52:44 pm

Very nice mate, The red piping on the lower valance is interesting,
The beige interior reminds me of my Mk4 gti, i loved it but got dirty quickly especially in winter.

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: stealthwolf on August 08, 2010, 09:13:12 pm

Love the car, esp with the beige interior on a black car.

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: big_pete on August 08, 2010, 10:23:19 pm

That sits nice mate , like it  :happy2:

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: Wardy on August 08, 2010, 10:44:30 pm

Yep, nice stance. Maybe some cheeky spacers on the rear though?  :happy2:

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: Dandan on August 09, 2010, 07:16:46 am

Thanks guys!  :smiley:

Quote from: Wardy on August 08, 2010, 10:44:30 pm

Yep, nice stance. Maybe some cheeky spacers on the rear though?  :happy2:

Yeah, forgot to add spacers and new tail lights to my list  :happy2:
Tho I might end up just tinting the stock lights.

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: benjyboy on August 20, 2010, 09:35:17 pm

hi mate looks awesome. I want to lower mine but have a couple of questions.
does it alter the ride much and how much did it cost all in
cheers mate

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: red-snake on August 23, 2010, 12:33:23 am

how did you get that red line in the back bumper

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: stealthwolf on August 23, 2010, 06:26:32 pm

I wonder if it's a vinyl strip. Greeners did the same mod on his car a good while back.

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: red-snake on August 24, 2010, 10:55:33 pm

having my done jut like that

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: Tara on August 25, 2010, 11:26:22 am

love it :) best colour!

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: Dandan on August 26, 2010, 02:17:25 pm

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hi mate looks awesome. I want to lower mine but have a couple of questions.
does it alter the ride much and how much did it cost all in
cheers mate

Ride is not that much different in every day use (comfortable wise) but the drop made the car alot firmer. I bought the springs from ebay for about 180€ delivered (from Germany to Finland) and fitting the springs + wheel alignment was 150€.

Definately go for it mate!

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how did you get that red line in the back bumper

It's a 5mm vinyl strip. It was very easy to apply. Bought enough for 4 tries and ended up getting it right the first time  :smiley:



I was thinking about attaching a small red "GTI" sticker to the side (lower rear). Haven't found the exact type Im looking for yet. I just want the car to follow the same theme on every side.  Stickers and vinyl strips are cheap and nice way to make your car look more unique and you can always remove them if you get bored with em  :happy2:


Oh and thanks Tara! It is the fastest colour  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Dan(dan)'s black GTI
Post by: red-snake on August 27, 2010, 11:44:39 pm

nice one mate im going to give it a try