MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: black-a4 on January 30, 2011, 07:29:49 pm

Title: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: black-a4 on January 30, 2011, 07:29:49 pm

Hey guys, it’s about time I got a thread up of my own on here!

I’m practically a daily reader on here and have had my MkV for over six months, covering over 7,000 faultless miles so far.

The car is a Nov. 06 car, with:

18’’ Monza’s
RCD 500 (6 disc in dash changer)
Centre Armrest
Rear parking sensors

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Since I got the car in August, I have:

Sprayed the hubs a grey colour to match the inside of the monzas
Repainted the brake calipers  
Fitted GTI seat inlays
S2000 Stubby Aerial
Installed LED interior lights and number plate lights
Upgraded the headlight and sidelight bulbs
Fitted genuine open fog grills
Fitted my Parrot 3200LS in the cubby box under the light switch, and lined in felt
Fitted two new Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta’s to the front
Treated it to its 40,000 mile service

In the process of fitting an RNS510 courtesy of Darren (trying to source a new can gateway as well) and hopefully fit an MDI interface this month.

In the next year or so I plan to fit lowering springs and spacers, possibly change the rear lights for R32 versions and just keep it clean and tidy!

Enjoy,

Ashley.

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: TrickGTI on January 30, 2011, 07:33:31 pm

love the car.... nothing to do with the fact i have a 2006 red 3 door gti  :grin: good choice  :happy2:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on January 30, 2011, 07:42:14 pm

The fastest colour :happy2:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: big al on January 30, 2011, 07:57:45 pm

Quote from: black-a4 on January 30, 2011, 07:42:14 pm

The fastest colour :happy2:

Second fastest!
Looks great in those pics, a very nice tidy example, and for once a red GTI that doesn't look pink   :grin:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on January 30, 2011, 08:15:18 pm

lol!

Thanks Al! The first pics I have taken of it where it does actually look red!

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: keano on January 30, 2011, 09:30:11 pm

Quote

....and for once a red GTI that doesn't look pink   :grin:

Oi you!!!  :grin:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: k6kny on February 01, 2011, 12:08:20 am

Nice GTi  :happy2: great colour :wink:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on February 12, 2011, 01:07:25 pm

Thanks for the comments folks!

Have ordered a new can gateway, MDI interface and more interior LEDs.
Hopefully get it all fitted and coded next weekend.

I've been driving without a stereo for a few weeks now, but just a better excuse to cruise about with the windows down! And enjoy the soundtrack! :evilgrin:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on April 03, 2011, 09:48:58 pm

Got my RNS510 in and definately glad I spent the money on it :happy2:

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Had to replace and recode my gateway, which was a bit of a challenge! My gateway was located right at the firewall behind the headlight switch and relay boxes. Within arms reach.... just! Of course after I replaced it with the new one and recoded everything, I found this link (hopefully helpfull for people who are going to replace their gateway in the future):

http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/30166-canbus-gateway-location-removal.html

 (http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/30166-canbus-gateway-location-removal.html)
Probably would have been a bit easier this way, and saved removing all the dash parts!

Also got my MDI interface fitted. I gave up on using the standard OEM retrofit loom, because I had the parrot loom and adapter already there, the OEM loom just didn't want to reach to the right places. So I ordered the Kufatec MDI loom, and had it done in under 15 minutes!  :smiley: I fitted the MDI unit behind the ashtray and cable tied and velcroed it in place. I have run the cable for the iPod connection down the centre consol, and pulled it out between the passenger seat and handbrake.

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I use my iPhone in the MDI connection, so this way I don’t forget to lift it when I leave the car!

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My Parrot kit location.

I also just got 2 new vredesteins fitted, and the car handles like it is on rails agin :evilgrin:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: mrdicko666 on April 11, 2011, 08:30:26 pm

Great example

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on April 11, 2011, 09:15:44 pm

Quote from: mrdicko666 on April 11, 2011, 08:30:26 pm

Great example

Thanks mate!

Has a few things that niggle me, but hopefully I'll have them sorted by the summer  :smiley:

Just ordered a revision D DV so plan to fit that when I get a bit of time off work this month.
Thinking about buing a WALK kit as well.

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: GLIDN on April 12, 2011, 07:24:52 am

very nice TR 3dr you have there. I only have a 4dr TR. so loving the colour.

It's the first mk5 TR that I really like the Monza's on. Need to try and find a set over here thou is proving to be extremely difficult.

Overall I like where your car is going. Keep up the great work.
It appears like Darren is just about worked on most of the MK5 forum's car. Clever guy he is.

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: Scotty734 on February 16, 2013, 04:10:28 pm

Nice touches!

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on February 16, 2013, 06:58:08 pm

Thanks!

I'm on this forum most days, but it's been nearly two years since I uploaded pictures!
As you'll see from my sig, I've done a bit more since.

I'll have to pull my finger out and get some new pics up!

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr
Post by: black-a4 on May 19, 2013, 10:51:28 pm

Well... I'm terrible at posting and not great at taking photos of my motor.
But I reckoned I should update this thread, saying as it's nearly 3 years of ownership.

The car now currently has all the mods as detailed in my signature, its about to hit 85,000 miles and I have thought about trading it in for Mk6 GTI/GTD on countless occasions!
It still does my job perfectly and for the cost to change and get into a Mk6 I am happy to keep for now.

The high miles haven't altered the way it performs, other than the shocks may need replaced shortly. So I'm thinking of fitting Mk6 GTI Bilstein B8 dampers to pair with the sport lines, and so if i do jump into a Mk6 - I can take them with me!

Anyway some photos from a few months ago (the fogs only had yellow laminx on over winter - back to normal now, which I prefer):

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Its good to see more and more Northern Irish cars popping up on the forum :)

I've done over 50,000 miles in 3 years and other than servicing it and replacing the PCV (which went all of a sudden on the motorway one day) it's been flawless!

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: Simon_2.0t on May 20, 2013, 10:14:53 pm

Looks great mate, running 10mm spacers all round or just at the back?

Cheers Si

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: ukshaun on May 20, 2013, 10:32:57 pm

I have to admit I do love I well looked after tornado red :happy2:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: black-a4 on May 21, 2013, 07:17:30 pm

Quote from: Simon_2.0t on May 20, 2013, 10:14:53 pm

Looks great mate, running 10mm spacers all round or just at the back?

Cheers Si

Just 10mm H&R's at the back in all the photos. Did have them on the front as well - but had to lend the longer bolts to my brother for his show car!

Quote from: ukshaun on May 20, 2013, 10:32:57 pm

I have to admit I do love I well looked after tornado red :happy2:

Thanks! I have to admit I love it as a daily car colour, easy kept, easy to clean and looks fantastic on a GTI!
My next one will probably be tornado red as well :grin:

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: scopes on June 02, 2013, 05:55:37 am

Have to say I seen this the other day, even from a distance it looked in great condition lovely and red, when I caught up with it, it really did stand out.

 :happy2:

 

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: black-a4 on June 02, 2013, 04:06:20 pm

Cheers Scopes! Didn't take you long to catch up!  :grin:

My car never looks the same in photos as it does in the flesh, my photography really needs to improve!

My next car will definitely be a tornado red 3dr something!

Title: Re: 2006 Tornado Red 3dr - 3 years on
Post by: black-a4 on September 12, 2013, 08:56:36 pm

Well after having this car for over 3 years and over 55,000 miles, sadly I'm going to have to finally make the move to diesel very shortly :scared:

The car now has 91,000 miles and is running and pulling as well as it ever did! :grin:

A few last shots of her:

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The car now boasts all the following mods:

• Discrete Rear Parking Sensors
• Eibach Sportline lowering springs
• Whiteline Anti-lift Kit
• Super Pro front lower arm bushes
• Revo Stage 1 Remap
• White LED interior and exterior lighting upgrades
• RNS510 with MDI ipod connection & Blaupunkt Amp
• Chrome tipped Mk6 Golf interior switches (inc. petrol filler cap release)
• R32 Rear Tail Lights
• Open Vented Front Fog Grills
• Parrot Bluetooth Phone Kit

If you are interested, let me know via PM - for sale ad to follow very shortly

I'd appreciate peoples thoughts on value, and whether to sell with or without the mods ?