MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: pipston on March 14, 2011, 04:13:41 pm

Title: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: pipston on March 14, 2011, 04:13:41 pm: hey guys, been a member of this forum now for kicking on a year now, so thought it was well due time to show you my hard work...

so here is my car and this is how i picked it up as standard

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00080-20100609-1751.jpg&hash=1e28289afb18a271f9a13494fcee76833e6bca58)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00079-20100609-1751.jpg&hash=0d11915755176039b4343e35177c6de8acd39d74)

but that didnt last long...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00130-20100711-1733.jpg&hash=e62435b1888c4c373c77bd212bcac807551f9608)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00194-20100814-1434.jpg&hash=5a5dfb0c9db3670ebe5daed95da998d3eebb7bbe)

after a quick clean and a detail

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00161-20100728-0818.jpg&hash=5fe70ec85604816b9f2d3c82c995641d0dbf2ff7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG_0121.jpg&hash=435317996baa32ae290bd8ab7fc70d9a796ec08c)

notice in this photo i had the headlight washers deleted when the skirts were colour coded, completely changes the front end IMO

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00163-20100728-0818.jpg&hash=461aa882328935c3e208f2a347ac7d0dfc137165)

this got me off paying the congestion charge in london one day! :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00024-20101215-1432.jpg&hash=2b7e73796e4fb160b2bb2571124796352097d519)

the extra bits ive added to it so far are:

cruise control
MFSW buttons
RNS510 & mdi kit
footrest and seat inlays (think they should be considered standard on this forum!)
coloured bumpers
R32 tails
inpro smoked indicator repeaters

to be fitted:

remap at west tuning (next week!)
bluetooth kit (this week)
WALK

and this is how it looks today

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG_0190.jpg&hash=03b5977de096886f42432e0b45a822a7420510c1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG_0188.jpg&hash=58158fb6ec23a93a7e860eb3a9e89d03a20c55d3)

great forum btw! :notworthy:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: Andy on March 14, 2011, 04:20:03 pm: nice list of mods..are you going to get it lowered
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: pipston on March 14, 2011, 04:25:18 pm: Quote from: maxitrol on March 14, 2011, 04:20:03 pm
nice list of mods..are you going to get it lowered

yeah its for sure on the list (agree it needs doing!), would want to do it properly and get springs and dampers though rather than just ebay springs, ive always been nervous about lowering cars though, this is still my daily driver so think you need to draw the line somewhere. im pretty much tossing up between Bilstein B12's and Koni FSD's any thoughts?
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: big al on March 15, 2011, 12:24:45 am: Bilsteins, regret getting rid of mine.
Car looks nice dude, though cannot believe you have had it so long with such a high chassis, do you have to use a step ladder to get in? :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 15, 2011, 07:53:18 pm: how come its got silver headlights should they not be the black ones?
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: damoegan on March 15, 2011, 08:34:48 pm: I run the Koni FSD's with H&R springs and think they are a great setup :happy2:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: Jamal on March 16, 2011, 09:23:26 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2FIMG00024-20101215-1432.jpg&hash=2b7e73796e4fb160b2bb2571124796352097d519)

LOL thats quality mate

nice car!
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: JPC on March 16, 2011, 10:09:49 am: nice mate, get some black head lights next ;)
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: Nasir on March 16, 2011, 10:20:00 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 15, 2011, 07:53:18 pm
how come its got silver headlights should they not be the black ones?

Yes it should have black ones.

Nice car mate.
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: pipston on March 16, 2011, 12:07:41 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 16, 2011, 10:09:49 am
nice mate, get some black head lights next ;)

id never even realised GTI's had an option to come without black headlights...let alone that i didnt have any! :sad1:

/goes off to buy black headlights
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread
Post by: pipston on March 17, 2011, 10:18:53 pm: Quote from: damoegan on March 15, 2011, 08:34:48 pm
I run the Koni FSD's with H&R springs and think they are a great setup :happy2:

whats the drop on these mate? ive been talked out of FSD's before because ive heard the drop is only around 25mm but i expect its all down to what springs you get with them...
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: big al on April 25, 2011, 04:11:06 pm: Some nice mods on the way.
Love the deleted bumper inserts. Have you thought about going for a US front grille to get rid of the number plate holder to help give an even smoother front?
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: pipston on April 25, 2011, 05:10:04 pm: Quote from: big al on April 25, 2011, 04:11:06 pm
Some nice mods on the way.
Love the deleted bumper inserts. Have you thought about going for a US front grille to get rid of the number plate holder to help give an even smoother front?

i was tempted when i got the car colour coded but the bill was already pushing the monthly budget at the time, i read this thread below the other day though and think it would be quite a good retro fit option (on the flip side though i bought the car with tinted windows all round so do i really wanna be drawing more attention to myself?)

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28416.msg361519.html#msg361519
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: matsu on April 25, 2011, 09:44:50 pm: lol at big al....beat me to it..love the deleted washer inserts...i want i want!!!

matsu
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: SRC on April 27, 2011, 07:20:47 pm: "footrest and seat inlays (think they should be considered standard on this forum!)"

Apologies if I'm being thick, but can we see some pics, please?
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: pipston on April 27, 2011, 09:14:14 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2Ff806229f.jpg&hash=2b11ba4b2adfc764b2c561c8e124fa12b135e7ef)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx208%2Fpipevans%2Fd822bf8f.jpg&hash=354f2a92ab5eff83c69e388c2d7fd9ba5de2b4df)

It's these, excuse the iphone pics
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: stealthwolf on April 28, 2011, 01:06:44 am: You need red tape under those inserts! :laugh:

Loving the smoothed out washer inserts. Are you gonna smooth the back as well, like Top Cat did? ~~Reckon it'd look awesome on your car.~~ Just realised - you've got parking sensors! :grin:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: DavidP on April 28, 2011, 04:51:53 am: Very Nice Modes You've given me a few Idea's :smiley:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: SRC on May 01, 2011, 07:35:18 pm: I was being thick, but now I've seen the light. Where do I get me some of those footrest and seat inserts?
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: damoegan on May 01, 2011, 08:07:00 pm: Quote from: SRC on May 01, 2011, 07:35:18 pm
I was being thick, but now I've seen the light. Where do I get me some of those footrest and seat inserts?

Good old ebay..
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 01, 2011, 08:08:56 pm: or gulfstream on here, he's sold to the majority on here :happy2:
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: pipston on May 01, 2011, 11:16:46 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on May 01, 2011, 08:08:56 pm
or gulfstream on here, he's sold to the majority on here :happy2:

That's where I got mine, do a member search for gulfstream and you'll find him
Title: Re: And finally...MY56 GTI thread - UPDATED 25th April
Post by: hoggj on May 02, 2011, 04:43:28 pm: Sorry if stupid question but what ? And where did u get the alloys ?