MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Leonard on June 29, 2011, 10:17:39 pm
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Hey guys
Some of you may have seen my recent deperate pleadings (otherwise know as a wanted ad). Well... I have finally managed to find the right car!
Its a 2007 3 door Tornado Red
28k miles
FVWSH, Belt, Major Service, Tax, MOT all done March this year.
Spotless exterior and wheels (bar couple stone chips on bonnet, was garaged second car)
Xenon headlamps
Winter and Lux pack
Armrest and ipod connecter
6cd 10 speaker RCD500
Boot liner and winter mats and brand new ED30 mats
Highline comp
All past paperwork blah blah
Red was not initially a colour I had wanted, but now I wouldnt have anything else. Couldnt ask for more!
LOVE IT! :love:
Just goes to show it pays to wait... as hard as that is LOL
Had it just over a week now and am blown away by the performance. Handling is great, nicely balanced and power and delivery seems just right. i was going to go straight to a Revo Stage 1 but to be honest I dont think it needs it. Especially on the B-Roads of the Peak District. Runs out of puff a little after a 100mph, but.....
Interior is a really nice place to be as well and I have fitted an RNS510C which is a great piece of kit. Easy to fit and really amps up the sound.
Also stuck an ED30 badge on the front and treated the car to a clay, polish and wax with Dodo Orange Crush.
Apart from that just been enjoying it! :smiley:
Matt
Few pics (not great but I did my best tonight with my phone and some crappy light lol)
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Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me :happy2:
Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it :smiley:
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Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me :happy2:
Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it :smiley:
Thanks mate, really has surpassed my expectations.
Out of interest how do you find out what number your ED30 is? Previous owner didnt have 'the plaque'
Matt
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Enjoy mate! had one for over 2 years now and still love it, kept up with a 911 Carrera 4S GenII yesterday and im running a conservative map!!
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Very nice mate. It's tempting to upgrade to an Eddy! There's a red one just moved in round the corner and I keep looking!
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Just Enjoy, this Edition 30 is very nice !
Manual transmission :happy2:
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Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me :happy2:
Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it :smiley:
Thanks mate, really has surpassed my expectations.
Out of interest how do you find out what number your ED30 is? Previous owner didnt have 'the plaque'
Matt
Hi Matt
Call VW on 0800 0833920. My ED30 was 3 yrs old when I bought her and as the previous owner hadn't received the plaque they sent me one within about 6 weeks. They should still be able to tell you the number but the plaque is a nice touch to have :smiley:
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Just Enjoy, this Edition 30 is very nice !
Manual transmission :happy2:
Naaa DSG!!! hear the pop with a TBE!!! :P
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Cheers guys and thanks for the plaque info Gladiator, Im not overly concerned by not having it but got to be worth it for the price of a phone call! :happy2:
Just received my Gti seat inserts from Gulfstream so will get those fitted in next few days. Then new metal plates being ordered and I think that will do it!
Matt
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Very very nice. Stands out in that colour and that great finish. Sweet as.... :happy2:
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Feel like I should be updating this thread with all sorts of awesome new modifications, but the car is just so darn good as standard!
Although I have since fitted a shorter aerial and purchased a chrome headlight switch :laugh:
I think if I lived somewhere different, then I may have been sucked into mapping it and then adding WALK, LSD etc to cope with extra power. But living in the Peak District where 90% of my journeys are on B-Roads it just doesnt seem to need the extra poke. 4th gear alone gives awesome punch between 40-100mph so you are constantly on the boil between bends.
If I got serious about the speed then the brakes would have to go, std set up isnt great... But I wouldnt want to add the R32/S3 kit because of the weight, so I guess its at least £1400 on some AP's or similar. Therefore will just drive it at 8/10th's and keep my hands in their pockets LOL
Top car though, proper Jeckle and Hyde character, love it :love:
Matt
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nice car!
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The edition30 is a joy to drive. I too was patient and waited what seemed like forever for the right one to come along. But it did and I love it. The old saying is the best things come to those who wait.. :chicken:
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I was after some Monza's or something simple to put my winter tyres on (thanks Budge)
Couldnt find anything though and have ended up with these :stupid:
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Do I just run my near mint Pescaras through the winter now and put these on in spring!? :rolleye:
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:fighting: :fighting:
Where did you find those??..... They will look great on a red ed30, great choice
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Any pics of the short aerial?
Where di u get it from? need to get a new one as my one was nicked :sad1: :sad1:
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Would you dare use them for winter they look :happy2:
Any pics of the short aerial?
Where di u get it from? need to get a new one as my one was nicked :sad1: :sad1:
My short ariel is from a citreon if it helps lol
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Would you dare use them for winter they look :happy2:
Any pics of the short aerial?
Where di u get it from? need to get a new one as my one was nicked :sad1: :sad1:
My short ariel is from a citreon if it helps lol
oh cool! any one in particular or will any of them do?
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Would you dare use them for winter they look :happy2:
Any pics of the short aerial?
Where di u get it from? need to get a new one as my one was nicked :sad1: :sad1:
My short ariel is from a citreon if it helps lol
oh cool! any one in particular or will any of them do?
Will dig receipt out :happy2:
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Thanks Mike :happy2:
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Thanks Mike :happy2:
Part number = 0 6561n3 Description = ariel BIN = A24-4 (Dont know what bin is, added it as it may be something Citreon parts dept use to order bits
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did it really cost 5 quid?
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Yup. He has a shop on eBay, think thats where I ordered it will check eBay history was ages ago!
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an aerial for a fiver would be the job!
looks way better then the VW OEM one as well
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They will excellent on a red eddy!!!
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Couldn't find history on eBay but dug this out . . . .
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170542&highlight=Stubby+aerial (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170542&highlight=Stubby+aerial)
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hehe good thread!
he can now add another one to the list, i just bought one!
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Gorgeous car mate love a red edition 30 :love: and them wheels are awesome, good find!!
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Looking foward to see what it looks like :happy2:
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Bimoto's for winter wheels, interesting Leonard :party: Fancier than I'd go probably for winters!
Are they genuine or reps?
I don't think I'd buy brand new or genuine wheels for the winters here but I think they'll look smart.
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You should blank out the name/ address on the receipt :happy2:
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nice car! like your rims as well.
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You should blank out the name/ address on the receipt :happy2:
Old address but good point, have edited it :happy2:
Mike
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Cheers for comments guys and cheers for the aerial info Mike! :wink:
Think I have decided to run the Pescaras over winter, will coat them with some poorboys wheel sealant and hope for the best. I know getting a good colour match will be hard if I need to get them refurbed in a couple of years, but has to be preferable to getting the MTM's re-finished.
The MTM's are genuine Pete. I wasnt really looking for them, kinda of fell accross them LOL. Had done 2000 miles and were mint and boxed in original boxes with wheel covers, how could I say no!
Have my car service due end March so will go to Vortex and get wheels fitted then along with a Revo 1 map. Should give me something to look forward to over the winter :smiley:
Matt
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Did you decided on what to run through the winter then :signLOL:
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Your pescaras will be fine through the winter as long as you look after them.
Wash them , seal them , then wash them once a week and all will be fine. :happy2:
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Very clean looking car, is this for sale?
Gary.
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Nice motor.
Any pics with the MTM's on??.
Was thinking of a set myself. Those or helios. :love:
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ran some MTM's a while back myself, they are lovely wheels and they looked awesome but are a bit prone to a buckle :smiley:
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