MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Deako on May 13, 2011, 10:22:20 pm
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Hello all. Well, i couldnt live with the Gordini any more. As good as the car was, it had no soul like my favourite German cars. Today we organised a part exchange deal through the company we work for. Getting the following Rocco.
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Its done a fair few miles, but wont get driven much now. Spec on it was great. Just a smidge over 2 years old.
Pearl Black
DSG
RNS510
MFSW
Winter pack
Parking sensors
Cruise control
MDI iPod Prep in armrest
Looking forward to getting behind the wheel again. :laugh:
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Do u think the scirocco has the missing "soul" you're looking for then??
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Do u think the scirocco has the missing "soul" you're looking for then??
Just being in a VAG car makes me happy. I think soul was probably the wrong word. I just didnt bond with the Gordini. Fantastic on track and b-roads. But just missing something. Considering ive had about 20x VAG cars, and i also own a Mk2 Scirocco Track car too. :happy2:
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I'm surprised because this side of a supercar the Clio is maybe the best "Hot Hatch" to date, I was considering a RS200 as a second car now a I have changed my Premier Edition Civic Type R for a GT Sport as a daily.
Having said that with a few £££ the GT sport would be a good Hot Hatch in its own right............
Nick
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I'm surprised because this side of a supercar the Clio is maybe the best "Hot Hatch" to date, I was considering a RS200 as a second car now a I have changed my Premier Edition Civic Type R for a GT Sport as a daily.
Having said that with a few £££ the GT sport would be a good Hot Hatch in its own right............
Nick
The Clio lost over £7k from its RRP in 10 months. I lost over £5k on it. They depreciate like a brick sinking in water.
No doubt, the Clio is a great drivers car. But when you look under them, you see where Renault made the cuts. Nothing is coated against corrosion. Driveshafts were rusty within a couple of thousand miles.
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Looking good deako a bit of fetling gives it soul, if you fancy a subtle tap with the lowering stick I've just taken some kw springs off mine
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Thanks wigit. Looked at your thread on the Scirocco Register yesterday.
PM me about the KWs.
Edit: Just realised the KW springs only lower 20mm. Looking for H&R for a 35mm drop to be honest.
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That looks bang tidy Deako :happy2:
I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too? :happy2: I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.
Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace :wink:
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That looks bang tidy Deako :happy2:
I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too? :happy2: I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.
Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace :wink:
Cheers Pete. Have a few things planned. Nothing mega.
Stage 2 eventually. Mk6 steering wheel. Lowering. Wheels. Thats about it.
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Pick the car up tomorrow. Cant wait. Its had service/brake fluid changed. Two new front tyres.
Need to get it machine polished at some stage.
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LIKE!
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That looks bang tidy Deako :happy2:
I know what you mean regarding having a soul for VAG cars and perhaps the VAG scene too? :happy2: I certainly have that passion and this is my first VW.
Keen to see what you do with this. I think Scirocco's look fantastic when modded with good results.
A drop is a must so you're already not hanging around which is ace :wink:
Cheers Pete. Have a few things planned. Nothing mega.
Stage 2 eventually. Mk6 steering wheel. Lowering. Wheels. Thats about it.
Sounds good to me chief. Tidy set of mods there :popcornsoda: :happy2:
It looks well but will look very healthy with these touches.
I've considered the Roc myself, as has my mate coming from an EP3 CTR. We simply just agree they're still a little pricey at the mo' for us both :sad1:
Which wheels are on the menu?
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18" TD Pro Race 1.2s. My favourite wheel, loved them on our Clio Gordini. I want some big brakes too. :ashamed: And the wife wants to replace the seats with some leather ones.
Will sell the Interlagos which are all new when i get the TDs. They were all replaced, at least they seem that way. I know at least 2 were.
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nice :congrats:
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Car is back home now. My cherished plate is fitted D9 AKO. :happy2:
Happy with the car. Might get it booked into VW asap, slight jerk from the DSG on take off and a very slight whine at low speeds, ignition barrel catches slightly.
Very happy with the car though. Good to be back in a new VAG car. :wink:
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Ace. The whine might just be the gearbox, these are prone to a little whine in 1st gear.
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Ace. The whine might just be the gearbox, these are prone to a little whine in 1st gear.
Yeah, dont remember my last Mk5 GTI DSG doing it, but it could be.
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Forgot to post these pics. Will have some more this weekend after Russ has detailed it as well.
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IMG_2606 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5747751825/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2610 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5747753363/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2611 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5748302294/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2613 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5747755423/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5748304342/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2616 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5747757535/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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IMG_2617 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukedeakin/5748306622/) by LukeDeakin (http://www.flickr.com/people/lukedeakin/), on Flickr
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Now get modding, and by the way this is the best forum ;)
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Haha, yeah i know. Sometimes its good to post on a specific make forum though.
Would love to get stuck into the modding, but cant afford much at the moment.
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what color is it? anyway...COOL... :happy2:
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Err.....its black. :evilgrin:
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This is going to look the dogs dropped on some new wheels :happy2:
Look forward to the next mod stage :smiley:
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This is going to look the dogs dropped on some new wheels :happy2:
Look forward to the next mod stage :smiley:
Cheers Pete. Tempted by the 19" RS6 replicas in Anthracite. Or some genuine Rocco 19" R wheels if i can find some, but i think they will be well outside my budget.