MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: coullstar on November 26, 2010, 10:21:05 am
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Picked this up last weekend. I was originally looking for a laser blue car but this came up and was within budget. It had to be blue as there are very few going about up here and Im really starting to like this colour. Also had to be 5dr as I it will be a tow car for my bike racing and I prefer the 5dr shap anyway.
Basic spec, doesnt even have the armrest but Im not to bothered about trinkets on the car. Plans are to get a nice set of wheel, may lower and remap. Oh and get a towbar fitted, it will be hidden, dont worry.
Only pics I have for now.
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Nice. :happy2:
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Very nice, the colour really suits it.
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Welcome to the Shadow Blue club! :happy2:
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Thanks, picking up the new wheels tomorrow. Like yours but with a slight twist. Thats my Corrado VR lurking in the background, its my real toy.
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Very nice indeed! And the rarest colour. :happy2:
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you on cgti ? reconise the user name ?
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Sure am. Was asking about your wheels just the other day.
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Nice and the best colour :happy2:
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Got some new wheels, not sure on them to be honest. I think they might sit a tad too much out in the arch as there 8.5in and ET42mm. Might try them out anyway. For reps there not that heavy and seem reasonable quality.
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Try them mate,can't beat that style on a mk5(got ed 30 alloys on mine).
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I am. Weighed one and its 11kg which is the same as the OE wheels.
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Looked good yesterday bud - really nice colour. Although i guess its a nice shade of white today, much like mine
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Thanks, you're results on Sat have got me looking at KO4's :smiley:.
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I might be able to get you one, will speak to the guy tommorow and let you know
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Looks like I might be swapping the wheels for some genuine Monza II's however they need a refurb. They guy has said he will get them powdercoated in any colour I want which I like the idea off as I cant be bothered with the whiteworm of the originals. Silver is ok but I was thinking more of a titanium silver / anthracite colour or even satin black. Not normally a fan of black wheels unless its a black car. Ive looked at loads of photos of different colours but there are very few if any in blue let alone this blue.
My favourite at the moment is this colour, what do you think? This or satin black or maybe a smoked chrome type finish? Hoping to get some Eibach springs and a Rieger or VWR front splitter as well to go with them.
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Looks like I might be swapping the wheels for some genuine Monza II's however they need a refurb. They guy has said he will get them powdercoated in any colour I want which I like the idea off as I cant be bothered with the whiteworm of the originals. Silver is ok but I was thinking more of a titanium silver / anthracite colour or even satin black. Not normally a fan of black wheels unless its a black car. Ive looked at loads of photos of different colours but there are very few if any in blue let alone this blue.
My favourite at the moment is this colour, what do you think? This or satin black or maybe a smoked chrome type finish? Hoping to get some Eibach springs and a Rieger or VWR front splitter as well to go with them.
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I like those, excellent colour choice..... coz they are mine! :signLOL:
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They look fantastic :happy2:
It's exactly what I'd do if i were in your situation.
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I like those, excellent colour choice..... coz they are mine! :signLOL:
Ah, anymore photos?
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I like those, excellent colour choice..... coz they are mine! :signLOL:
Ah, anymore photos?
I can't take the credit for the colour choice though as that must go to 'Tonygti' who i bought them off , really like the anthracite! :happy2:
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WOWWWWWWWWW :happy2:
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Thanks, mind made up. Even if I dont swap I think Im going to get the other wheels done in that colour :grin:.
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Thanks, mind made up. Even if I dont swap I think Im going to get the other wheels done in that colour :grin:.
No probs mate! And excellent choice sir! :grin:
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I think RedRobins coloured monza 2's would work well on shadow blue.
As for wheels on shadow blue i posted quite a few on the colour section of the forum and theres is also a link in the mk5/6 thread to many mk6's in shadow blue with different wheels you may want to look at for colour ideas.
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not keen on the colour choice of the rims but its up to you . as for the front spolier the vwr and rieger are the same item but cheaper threw rieger anyone how tells you different are wrong .
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Cool, cheers. Does it come in black or does it have to be painted black?
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I like those, excellent colour choice..... coz they are mine! :signLOL:
Ah, anymore photos?
I can't take the credit for the colour choice though as that must go to 'Tonygti' who i bought them off , really like the anthracite! :happy2:
That's looking hot Steve! Great job fella :congrats:
I love those springs myself. The ride over speed bumps is very comfortable with just the right arch gap for me :smiley:
Edit - Sorry Coullstar, just re-realised it's your thread :laugh:
Steve influenced me in lowering my first car with his great results so I hope you don't mind the divided loyalty on the thread :happy2:
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Cool, cheers. Does it come in black or does it have to be painted black?
My Rieger splitter came in ABS black plastic, i havent painted it just give it a good coat of polish everytime i wash it.
Sie
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as above
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Nice, just ordered one. Wont be going on till after the winter though.
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:happy2: Its quite deep. Wheel deals have all broken down but I am getting some 18in A3 S-line wheels in a swap for some Mk2 Golf bits I have left. Should have some Eibach springs on the way as well. Should hopefully toughen up the front end as the standard front spoiler is a little weedy.
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Also took the Corrado out for a run with the better weather on Sunday. Excuse the squint plate.
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