MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: DonalM on July 03, 2011, 09:09:15 pm

Title: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on July 03, 2011, 09:09:15 pm: Hi Guys,

This is my Gti:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMyGti.jpg&hash=3218b93f6719df8111c2c44727e225441339b4a6)

Came with the following from the factory:

DSG
MFSW
Sunroof
Heated Leather

Stayed standard up until a year ago then I went a bit nuts :signLOL:

The mods:

Forge Twintake
Forge Twintercooler
Forge DV
BSH PCV Fix
ATP Downpipe/Decat
Cat-Back Miltek
KMD Pump Internals
Custom Map

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FEngineBay.jpg&hash=0590dc802bb2975aae8cee7dcc0b542d19922d0e)

H&R Twintube Coilovers
Mtech Disks
EBC Yellow Stuff pads

Edition 30 Front Lip/Black centre
Open fog light grills

Alcantara wheel/Red stitching:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMywheel.jpg&hash=2f87542518d0d5c55bbe54264411e252bb1fcdd8)

3-Piece RH AL Cup Wheels 18x8.5

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRH.jpg&hash=e7b1947a39e9a9acb37c09672edc21037448c61e)

I'm sure I'm forgetting lots!!.

All opinions welcome.

Engine is currently blown, wondering if its much hassle to stick an S3/Edition 30 one in??.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: danishmkvgti on July 03, 2011, 09:17:19 pm: is it the ecs cf cover you have in front of the engine bay?? :smiley:

Nice looking and the mods are stacking up nicely :congrats:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on July 03, 2011, 09:20:19 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on July 03, 2011, 09:17:19 pm
is it the ecs cf cover you have in front of the engine bay?? :smiley:

Nice looking and the mods are stacking up nicely :congrats:

Thanks. :smiley:

It is indeed, I think I only had it sitting on it for that picture and not bolted down.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Top Cat on July 03, 2011, 09:21:05 pm: Love it. :notworthy:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on July 03, 2011, 09:44:53 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on July 03, 2011, 09:21:05 pm
Love it. :notworthy:

Thank you Top Cat. :smiley:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Mintveedub on July 05, 2011, 07:57:42 pm: very nice dude!! where did you get your wheels? and what offset are they
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on July 05, 2011, 11:08:19 pm: Quote from: Mintveedub on July 05, 2011, 07:57:42 pm
very nice dude!! where did you get your wheels? and what offset are they

Thanks man.

German Ebay. 18x8.5J ET44
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: GLIDN on July 06, 2011, 02:32:47 am: welcome along,

extremely tidy TR (Tornado Red) GTI you have there, tastefully modded too. :drinking:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on July 06, 2011, 12:36:34 pm: Steering wheel is gorgeous, who trimmed it, and do you mind if i ask how much?
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on July 06, 2011, 03:23:13 pm: Thanks lads. :happy2:

Steering wheel was trimmed by a local guy in Ireland. AT Autostyle.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: big al on July 06, 2011, 04:30:37 pm: Looking very tidy mate,
Think you should get something done to the air bag now to really complement that steering wheel trim. :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on July 06, 2011, 08:12:45 pm: Quote from: big al on July 06, 2011, 04:30:37 pm
Looking very tidy mate,
Think you should get something done to the air bag now to really complement that steering wheel trim. :happy2:

Thanks man.

Thinking of doing it in carbon fibre along with the DSG paddles, I have a bit of a carbon fetish. :grin:

Rolling shot:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRolling.jpg&hash=22c7e5e9616ed4b180ff25e247e101f941009ead)

Something I've been working on, polished Monza II's:

Only crappy phone photos. It was only a quick effort to see what worked and what didnt. Going to be re-done.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMonzaII.jpg&hash=56ddf734c96999cc2b18616d92182e64ea64a88d)

And the difference:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMonzaIIdifference.jpg&hash=5b544dd46d2706c8ca1d8d7577346bb440c0a675)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 13, 2011, 10:52:12 pm: New wheels en-route Compomotive MV 1885's:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FComp1.jpg&hash=6a45542e8d2a0fb0749035fa35e8b5c0da4e5223)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FComp2.jpg&hash=8121cf9c3e6c425fd4f6837556d4325c9e82950b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FComp3.jpg&hash=3406d608e86f0cf64bcda4eced99d6313a4c63f3)

Few other bits planned too for fairly soon:

OEM Xenons
RNS510 (Possibly with RVC)
Big Brakes
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: GLIDN on September 14, 2011, 06:52:39 am: nice on both sets of wheels
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Dannyboy88 on September 14, 2011, 07:24:58 am: Very nice, like what you've done :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: big al on September 14, 2011, 10:38:57 am: Are those Del Boys old wheels?
Love the compomotives, always looks great.

:happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 14, 2011, 02:12:58 pm: Cheers lads. :smiley:

@ Big Al: Bought them off Craig off Edition 38. (RU02LOW). :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: MR02LOW on September 14, 2011, 02:43:56 pm: ^^ thats me mate :innocent:

hope your going to be very happy with them mate, im sad to see them go but i know they are going to a good home :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 14, 2011, 02:50:57 pm: Quote from: del boy on September 14, 2011, 02:43:56 pm
^^ thats me mate :innocent:

hope your going to be very happy with them mate, im sad to see them go but i know they are going to a good home :happy2:

Didnt know it was you dude. :ashamed: Top bloke to deal with. :happy2:

I'll look after them like a new born!!. :smiley:

Hardly want to buy my RH's??. :grin:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 26, 2011, 09:11:44 pm: These should stop me:

(Hope Dave does'nt mind me robbing the pictures)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FTTRS.jpg&hash=736cfbbaff0b48a31ce0908b6ebac5599f918148)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FTTRS1.jpg&hash=dcd2c8ba852593bd156959e991a9696e038516b4)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: gillm on September 26, 2011, 09:20:26 pm: whats up with the engine then ?
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 26, 2011, 09:26:20 pm: Quote from: gillm on September 26, 2011, 09:20:26 pm
whats up with the engine then ?

The oil pump failed. :sad1: :sick:

Should be back next week.

God I bloody missed it. :love:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Top Cat on September 27, 2011, 03:52:05 pm: You have great taste in wheels. :party:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on September 27, 2011, 06:29:32 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on September 27, 2011, 03:52:05 pm
You have great taste in wheels. :party:

Thank you TC. :smiley:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: MR02LOW on September 28, 2011, 07:29:41 am: ^^ yes he does :happy2: :innocent:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 04, 2011, 02:31:10 pm: Some quick teaser pics:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FConorspic.jpg&hash=c9c91cc56045327f85311762e89cc4acf0bb37ec)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FBay.jpg&hash=d3080a99c35345a578bd11b84d609ed3da12f9e5)

Should have proper ones later on.

Needs a good detail.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: paul896 on November 04, 2011, 03:56:21 pm: Nice motor!

Where abouts in Ireland are u? From Cork myself
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 04, 2011, 04:32:33 pm: Quote from: paul896 on November 04, 2011, 03:56:21 pm
Nice motor!

Where abouts in Ireland are u? From Cork myself

Thanks!!.

From Kilkenny man.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 04, 2011, 04:34:17 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMelspicture.jpg&hash=2cdfd7b997ed244ba3ab56fd6cf5f36def4f7c7b)

Thanks to a mate Mel for the shot.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 06, 2011, 10:07:35 pm: More updates.

Smooth Carbon Front Grill:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCarbonGrill002.jpg&hash=8a28bb4d569621f139642252360d852e36b844de)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCarbonGrill001.jpg&hash=e31c3b28e4a5c86c5d3f84858a42a98c08c9ce57)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 02:16:20 pm: Kilkenny is a lovely part of country, lovely castle. We had one of our Coupe meetings there
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: fab5freddy on November 07, 2011, 02:26:20 pm: Looking well :happy2:

When the brakes going on?
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 07, 2011, 03:14:09 pm: Quote from: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 02:16:20 pm
Kilkenny is a lovely part of country, lovely castle. We had one of our Coupe meetings there

Cool. I love Cork.

Spent many a summer down there.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 07, 2011, 03:19:22 pm: Quote from: fab5freddy on November 07, 2011, 02:26:20 pm
Looking well :happy2:

When the brakes going on?

Thanks man.

Don't think Dave got the chance to send them yet.

When he does they'll be on. :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 03:23:34 pm: Quote from: DonalM on November 07, 2011, 03:14:09 pm
Quote from: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 02:16:20 pm
Kilkenny is a lovely part of country, lovely castle. We had one of our Coupe meetings there

Cool. I love Cork.

Me too :happy2: is there many Irish members on here?
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 07, 2011, 11:10:40 pm: Quote from: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 03:23:34 pm
Quote from: DonalM on November 07, 2011, 03:14:09 pm
Quote from: paul896 on November 07, 2011, 02:16:20 pm
Kilkenny is a lovely part of country, lovely castle. We had one of our Coupe meetings there

Cool. I love Cork.

Me too :happy2: is there many Irish members on here?

Not sure Paul. At a guess 10??.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 10, 2011, 02:37:28 pm: More updates:

Some Xenons:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenon.jpg&hash=d35adcb8d8ead421f4dbb3133e7bdf9068120791)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenon2.jpg&hash=ca7dd71ec3e8d428631b203b3e435ab74f56d67c)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 10, 2011, 02:39:13 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenon3.jpg&hash=16b44f35165414d1f94e8b5a2bcf6f24d618061a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenon4.jpg&hash=3e43f5a0cc63a5641707665c2befa9b94179ef04)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: paul896 on November 10, 2011, 02:45:38 pm: Xenons will make a huge difference! so much better then normal lights!Have them on mine and i love them!

not too many GTIs with them on either!
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 10, 2011, 03:57:14 pm: Quote from: paul896 on November 10, 2011, 02:45:38 pm
Xenons will make a huge difference! so much better then normal lights!Have them on mine and i love them!

not too many GTIs with them on either!

Cheers Paul. :happy2:

Anyone I've spoke to with them said they'd never buy a car without them ever again.

Looking forward to them. Probably make them Bi-Xenon while I'm at it.

Yeah not that many in Ireland have them.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: paul896 on November 10, 2011, 04:05:40 pm: honestly you never would. i drive a lot of unlit country roads for work and its getting darker now much earlier. My alfa was useless, honestly like two candles but wiith the xenons in the Golf, fantastic! Even xenon effect bulbs dont come close to them IMO
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: baggedmk5 on November 10, 2011, 04:49:15 pm: Front needs a bit more low, however, I know how bad roads can be over here haha. Aside from that minor thing, care looks very clean and very tastefully done.
Performance mods are also win. Love those wheels
-Neil
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: rdfcpete on November 10, 2011, 05:07:03 pm: Brakes and Xenons two highlights for me :happy2: Those brakes will look and feel fantastic :drool:

I like the whole track/speed conscious image while keeping the OEM+ look, good work dude.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 10, 2011, 05:59:30 pm: Thanks very much folks. :smiley:

It's a bit lower now the suspension's settled.

I'll get some proper pics when the brakes and lights are all fitted.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: coolhandluke on November 10, 2011, 06:10:32 pm: Where did you get your Xenon lights from?
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 10, 2011, 06:23:42 pm: Quote from: coolhandluke on November 10, 2011, 06:10:32 pm
Where did you get your Xenon lights from?

Fella in Ireland was selling them. :happy2:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 18, 2011, 10:32:05 pm: Another update:

RNS510

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRNS510.jpg&hash=835e857a821669c522f084869b4711e2cef9392c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRNS.jpg&hash=e2c00e84824334eeeb004749d5b604369c2d04cf)
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Kregiel on November 18, 2011, 10:44:16 pm: Hi,
Are xenons hard to code? Who did it for you if you don't mind me asking. I am from Dublin myself. Love black alloys with tornado red!
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 18, 2011, 11:01:59 pm: Not that hard to code Paul, but I'm probably going to make them Bi-Xenon while I'm at it .

Requires some extra wiring which is a bit tricky. George Dalton in Portlaoise will probably get the job.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 23, 2011, 04:54:03 pm: Brakes on:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPicture439.jpg&hash=3e45aaca383611bf6c341037e17b2713ac528510)

You could swing a cat in there:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPicture438.jpg&hash=98a294e7b1034bfbcf5e608fa0086eb8a1d2eb38)

I'll get proper pictures up after a wash later.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: pjh1999 on November 23, 2011, 09:24:57 pm: Hey lovely car. just wondering where you got your brakes. In Roscommon myself and want to upgrade mine. Have front and back set off an R32 but not sure about fitting them cos of the weight. do you mind me asking what they cost?
Hoping to go with a cat back milltek and induction kit. Can you recommend anyone to re map it. Sorry for all the questions, just find it hard to get good help over here.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Kregiel on November 23, 2011, 10:01:15 pm: Hi,

There is great guy Joe I can recommend for remap. He's based in Dublin and I got stage 1 with him and will be going stage 2+ in 2 weeks time.

tdr.ie is his website

Regards,
Paul
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on November 24, 2011, 01:13:54 pm: Quote from: pjh1999 on November 23, 2011, 09:24:57 pm
Hey lovely car. just wondering where you got your brakes. In Roscommon myself and want to upgrade mine. Have front and back set off an R32 but not sure about fitting them cos of the weight. do you mind me asking what they cost?
Hoping to go with a cat back milltek and induction kit. Can you recommend anyone to re map it. Sorry for all the questions, just find it hard to get good help over here.

Thanks man.

As Paul said Joe Power in Dublin is your man for the remap. Knows his stuff.

Got the brakes off DaveB (another legend) on here. They were 945 pounds.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: pjh1999 on November 25, 2011, 09:19:24 am: Thanks for that lads ill give him a call. Ill think ill put the r32 brakes on and see what I thinh seen as I have them. If im not happy ill give yours a go. Waiting to get Milltek in and then an induction kit from BSH. WIll post up some pictures then
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 03, 2011, 01:20:07 am: Xenons fitted. Some poor rainy snaps:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenons001.jpg&hash=67df70b7a708e64b273a3ab20e3acd066e217b28)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FXenons002.jpg&hash=9fb014d362bdd40c97bcc779a7a719e9743c77c5)

Light output much improved. :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 03, 2011, 08:38:33 pm: RVC just ordered off Mr. Steve P. :star: :jumping:

Why did I join this forum. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: taff-turbo on December 03, 2011, 09:45:11 pm: Quote from: DonalM on November 23, 2011, 04:54:03 pm
Brakes on:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPicture439.jpg&hash=3e45aaca383611bf6c341037e17b2713ac528510)

You could swing a cat in there:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPicture438.jpg&hash=98a294e7b1034bfbcf5e608fa0086eb8a1d2eb38)

I'll get proper pictures up after a wash later.
great work and awesome brakes :happy2: so want a set of these :sad1:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on December 03, 2011, 11:53:28 pm: Quote from: taff-turbo on December 03, 2011, 09:45:11 pm

great work and awesome brakes :happy2: so want a set of these :sad1:

Thanks man.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DJM on December 04, 2011, 10:23:32 am: Quote from: DonalM on November 04, 2011, 04:34:17 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FMelspicture.jpg&hash=2cdfd7b997ed244ba3ab56fd6cf5f36def4f7c7b)

Thanks to a mate Mel for the shot.

Looks stunning on them wheels especially now you have the RS brakes. Cracking car mate, steering wheel is awesome as well.
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: DonalM on December 04, 2011, 12:01:53 pm: Quote from: DJM on December 04, 2011, 10:23:32 am

Looks stunning on them wheels especially now you have the RS brakes. Cracking car mate, steering wheel is awesome as well.

Thanks fella. :happy2:

Starting to get how I want it.
When the weather improves I'll get a few better shots up.

Thinking of some red wheel studs. Not sure, might be fairly tacky??.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: gazbutS3 on December 04, 2011, 12:32:35 pm: looking good mate, lovin the wheels and brakes :happy2:

O and leave the red wheel bolts well alone :wink:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: maxload on December 04, 2011, 12:41:10 pm: A red GTI on black alloys is just stunning , good work :drool:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: jamiew on December 04, 2011, 02:31:35 pm: Nice car fella
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 04, 2011, 02:52:22 pm: Cheers lads. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Deacon on December 04, 2011, 03:00:59 pm: This has to be one of my favourite mk5's. Looks fantastic :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 04, 2011, 03:51:10 pm: Quote from: Deacon on December 04, 2011, 03:00:59 pm
This has to be one of my favourite mk5's. Looks fantastic :happy2:

Thanks Deacon. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: GTI_Josh on December 05, 2011, 03:30:42 pm: :happy2: Red/Black theme in the GTI's = :drool:

good work dude!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: the bruce on December 05, 2011, 05:12:27 pm: nice brakes !!

:happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on December 05, 2011, 07:02:07 pm: i LOVE that steering wheel , who trimmed it ?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: RedRobin on December 05, 2011, 07:54:09 pm: .
Very nicely modded red one! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 05, 2011, 08:41:57 pm: Quote from: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on December 05, 2011, 07:02:07 pm
i LOVE that steering wheel , who trimmed it ?

+1 :party:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: RedRobin on December 05, 2011, 10:13:35 pm: ^^^^
Who trimmed the wheel in alicantarathingy is stated earlier in this thread, guys, but I can't be arsed to find it for you :P
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 06, 2011, 09:09:49 am: Quote from: RedRobin on December 05, 2011, 10:13:35 pm
^^^^
Who trimmed the wheel in alicantarathingy is stated earlier in this thread, guys, but I can't be arsed to find it for you :P

:ashamed:
Title: Re: Irish Tornado Red Gti
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on December 06, 2011, 09:22:32 am: Quote from: DonalM on July 06, 2011, 03:23:13 pm
Steering wheel was trimmed by a local guy in Ireland. AT Autostyle.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 06, 2011, 10:55:51 pm: :signLOL: Aye, was done in Ireland.

And thanks again for the comments folks. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: MK4CRAIG on December 08, 2011, 07:25:20 pm: The Wheels really suit this car.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 26, 2011, 06:24:28 pm: Quote from: MK4CRAIG on December 08, 2011, 07:25:20 pm
The Wheels really suit this car.

Thanks Craig.

Herself was very kind and got me one of these for Christmas: :love:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRVC.jpg&hash=c993634e820c6cd8737b8ea761943dae9f027b6f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRVC1.jpg&hash=abecfc8887b16df51962f01b41cd38d71da3e569)

Big thanks to Mr. Steve P.

Also decided to give the car a present from myself and picked up my GT2871r, manifold, S3 Injectors etc. :innocent:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FGt28Manifold.jpg&hash=4aeb6d15e3b360b2be2216ca262b43c672cdbd3c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FS3Injectors.jpg&hash=b43290bba520d6d733fa72de8cc07062d0a92f12)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: SteveP on December 26, 2011, 08:57:03 pm: Glad to be of help :happy2:

Looking forward to seeing the results with the GT28 :driver:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: danishmkvgti on December 27, 2011, 09:29:43 am: Let us know the progress with the turbo build :santa:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 27, 2011, 08:25:28 pm: Cheers guys.

Looking forward to it. :driver:

I was happy enough with the power but got a good deal on them, and since I had nearly everything else (Intercooler, Pump, Exhaust etc.), I said I'd go for it!!. :jumpmove:

I'll try get some more pictures of the car up later, I realise that the thread is lacking in photo's. :ashamed:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: rich83 on December 27, 2011, 08:28:04 pm: What power do you think you'll achieve with the GT28 and S3 injectors.?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 27, 2011, 09:07:31 pm: In around the 350hp mark hopefully Rich. :party:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Harry171 on December 27, 2011, 10:09:58 pm: This is class, I'd absolutely love to see/hear more about polished monzas, it's something I'm considering at the moment as opposed to replacing with something aftermarket.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 28, 2011, 12:17:03 am: Cheers Harry.

They were'nt in bad condition to start with.

Started off with 600 grit sandpaper, then 800, 1000, 1500, 2000.

Then finish with a metal polish.

HTH.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on December 28, 2011, 01:02:21 pm: Some snaps as promised. Poor quality as usual with me.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCar079.jpg&hash=5c53bc5e46b7b682faf3e3a1fef764404e11cf57)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCar074.jpg&hash=36bc9157ae3203ca30e5778e6898bd1a8ed1baf7)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 06, 2012, 08:53:22 pm: Not much has changed, just gathering and waiting on parts.

Also picked up a set of these stupidly cheap:

Kumho V700 Track tyres.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FKumho.jpg&hash=4eacf5c1e17d2c8b609f5db364092b6f5d6bb956)

They're a fairly old track tyre but should give good grip and save my road tyres.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Leonard on January 07, 2012, 12:42:36 pm: Yummy

Was just sat reading thinking how nice it was and then you got the turbo for Xmas :evilgrin: love it. Would love to see a vid clip when its done :laugh:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: N13SCB on January 07, 2012, 09:04:25 pm: Such a good looking car :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 07, 2012, 11:15:01 pm: Thanks guys.

Pity I can't take a photo to save my life. :fighting:
Looks better in person.

I'll make sure to get some videos when it's on.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: garyrosehearty on January 08, 2012, 05:57:58 pm: Love the steering wheel and brakes. Was the xenons a straight fit then update of computer?

Gary.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 08, 2012, 08:15:12 pm: Thanks Gary.

They are a straight fit apart from the Kufatec adaptors. (Change from 10 pin to 12 pin).

Just need coding with VCDS or similiar then.

Also if you want Xenon high beams the shutters have to be wired up. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: garyrosehearty on January 08, 2012, 09:03:24 pm: No problem, thanks for that.

Gary.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: sub39h on January 09, 2012, 09:26:43 am: Simply gorgeous

Keep up the good work :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 10, 2012, 12:32:20 am: Quote from: sub39h on January 09, 2012, 09:26:43 am
Simply gorgeous

Keep up the good work :happy2:

Thanks man. :happy2:

In other news:

My KMD Internals gave up, so have to get a new set. Money I had'nt planned on spending but oh well.

Probably go with Autotech this time.

Also thinking of participating in the group buy for the WALK and Bump Steer kit if funds allow. :driver:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 12:55:26 pm: More bits just ordered:

Dogbone Mount:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDogmount.jpg&hash=59227ff1c841ddf202628a1a23cb74d9c7b22b8f)

Red Topped Coil Packs:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCoil.jpg&hash=787df937a4fe3894fdb2a3c6e17e8b88a41e1e3b)

Red Coil Pack Harness:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FHarness.jpg&hash=b3c74aa111c5c70dcec6a2b2d4082b1a029d7d48)

NGK Iridium Sparks BKR8EIX:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNgk.jpg&hash=4a8686ffd277e7f2d6ed771ef1c248388acedbe1)

Billet Aluminium Short Aerial:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FBilletAerial.jpg&hash=3318936a132f02fd0726829c921237736467987d)

Interior L.E.D.'s:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLEDs.jpg&hash=336ca1e9bdf23a6cc73e4a49062b99bbb622856d)

Rear Wiper Blank Gti:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FWiperblank.jpg&hash=84b379206f6b1440be2e6028ac41b1d8754b5893)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 14, 2012, 01:32:45 pm: Quote from: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 12:55:26 pm
More bits just ordered:

Dogbone Mount:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDogmount.jpg&hash=59227ff1c841ddf202628a1a23cb74d9c7b22b8f)

Red Topped Coil Packs:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCoil.jpg&hash=787df937a4fe3894fdb2a3c6e17e8b88a41e1e3b)

Red Coil Pack Harness:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FHarness.jpg&hash=b3c74aa111c5c70dcec6a2b2d4082b1a029d7d48)

NGK Iridium Sparks BKR8EIX:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNgk.jpg&hash=4a8686ffd277e7f2d6ed771ef1c248388acedbe1)

Billet Aluminium Short Aerial:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FBilletAerial.jpg&hash=3318936a132f02fd0726829c921237736467987d)

Interior L.E.D.'s:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLEDs.jpg&hash=336ca1e9bdf23a6cc73e4a49062b99bbb622856d)

Rear Wiper Blank Gti:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FWiperblank.jpg&hash=84b379206f6b1440be2e6028ac41b1d8754b5893)

Are they the uprated coilpacks at 300+ dollars?

Some very nice little touches there
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 01:48:20 pm: Cheers Mike.

The coils are the same as standard just red topped. Eighty dollars :happy2:.

I'm a bit unsure on the harness. Might be overkill!!.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 14, 2012, 01:53:07 pm: Quote from: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 01:48:20 pm
Cheers Mike.

The coils are the same as standard just red topped. Eighty dollars :happy2:.

I'm a bit unsure on the harness. Might be overkill!!.

Hope theyre the revised version coils lol. Looking forward to seeing them in, love subtle touches
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 04:18:02 pm: I hope so too. :signLOL:

And hopefully won't get stung for taxes and duties etc either.

Thanks again. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: the bruce on January 14, 2012, 04:52:02 pm: Quote from: DonalM on January 14, 2012, 12:55:26 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCoil.jpg&hash=787df937a4fe3894fdb2a3c6e17e8b88a41e1e3b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FHarness.jpg&hash=b3c74aa111c5c70dcec6a2b2d4082b1a029d7d48)

:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

Fit them, wanna see pics !! :wink:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 22, 2012, 10:51:43 pm: More stuff en route:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPolePosition.jpg&hash=19b6bcb6e4506219ceebd94a5febb2c62e2d8a28)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 22, 2012, 11:02:44 pm: Did you beat me to the recently listed Pole positions? :fighting:

:signLOL:

Great buy :notworthy:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 22, 2012, 11:16:43 pm: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on January 22, 2012, 11:02:44 pm

Did you beat me to the recently listed Pole positions? :fighting:

:signLOL:

Great buy :notworthy:

I'm afraid so Mike.

Was on the lookout for a set and could'nt let these go.

I don't have money to fit anything now though, so I'm just going to be admiring parts for a while!!. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on January 22, 2012, 11:26:31 pm: You git :P means I'm going to have to buy carbon recliners now :innocent:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 23, 2012, 01:57:23 am: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on January 22, 2012, 11:26:31 pm

You git :P means I'm going to have to buy carbon recliners now :innocent:

:signLOL:

Carbon recliners. :love:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: diesel junior on January 26, 2012, 07:46:30 am: Just stumbled across this thread, brilliant work Donal - now I know where to get the grommet when I take the rear wiper out. Black alloys defo on the shopping list now after having seen yours.....
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: stanton on January 26, 2012, 10:38:12 am: this car is the nuts, love the wheels and brakes :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 26, 2012, 02:09:10 pm: Thanks guys. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Gti_Mad on January 30, 2012, 08:43:24 pm: hi Donal looking good dude

how much was the rear wiper blank with gti embeded init?? and where can i order 1 from dude ??
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on January 30, 2012, 09:53:49 pm: Quote from: Gti_Mad on January 30, 2012, 08:43:24 pm
hi Donal looking good dude

how much was the rear wiper blank with gti embeded init?? and where can i order 1 from dude ??

I think it was €19 delivered to Ireland which included a glass cleaner and glue kit which was €5.95.

www.gecleant.de

:happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Gti_Mad on January 30, 2012, 10:28:16 pm: cheers dude :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: stephen8512 on January 31, 2012, 01:03:58 am: ive never been into red cars myself but the MK5 GTI is one car that I would most definitely have in RED!

That looks fantastic mate! Cant wait to see the red coilpacks and harness on!

Are the recaros Pole Positions? And would you happen to have any pics of the TTRS brakes as Im considering getting these later on for my Golf R?

Keep up the great work champ! again, well done and it looks awesome!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 01, 2012, 12:40:31 pm: Quote from: stephen8512 on January 31, 2012, 01:03:58 am
ive never been into red cars myself but the MK5 GTI is one car that I would most definitely have in RED!

That looks fantastic mate! Cant wait to see the red coilpacks and harness on!

Are the recaros Pole Positions? And would you happen to have any pics of the TTRS brakes as Im considering getting these later on for my Golf R?

Keep up the great work champ! again, well done and it looks awesome!

Thanks Stephen.

Yep Pole Positions. There's a pic of the brakes a few pages back, I'll try get some more for you.

And, in other news:

Fitted the ECS billet aerial:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff004.jpg&hash=c16513597bc64ca948ef5b6a002947a72fc924a6)

Difference to original:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff015.jpg&hash=de437abcdc67cc4a101730f0cfe0495eb9c4acff)

Interior L.E.D.'s: (Very poor snap)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff007.jpg&hash=6aa464c4b8c400a3b315dcd606dda15f7f9dfb3b)

And these arrived:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff012.jpg&hash=f3698ecacea4222be744b3565fb470c822adc4c3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff013.jpg&hash=451ad69cc8784252d393423da0e8f042ea78477e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNewStuff014.jpg&hash=84ec81e73d2038f48c72dbd7cb02f5df76a777f2)

Probably trim them in leather at some stage.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: stephen8512 on February 02, 2012, 03:49:27 am: Nice! Yeah if you could get some more pics of the TTRS brakes fitted thatd be sweet!

Hows the reception on the billet aerial? I know that with most of the guys here in Australia, they usually opt to get the OEM Sharan replica stubby antenna and though the FM channels still work, one or two stations usually drop in reception quality. Does the fact that its billet change this at all?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 02, 2012, 01:03:34 pm: It's the same if not better Stephen.

I brought it on a long spin this morning and I usually lose reception on my local radio station about half way up, but now it nearly lasts the whole journey!!.

I'm not sure if the billet makes any difference.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 03, 2012, 07:32:59 pm: S3 Injectors arrived. Thanks Alex.

2 new Michelin Pilot Sport 3's fitted yesterday.

And some decent pictures:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FConor1.jpg&hash=9b80501e6e9d5c5901bffa6b6376abbe9798f5fd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FConor2.jpg&hash=e10ec7b9059e25a289fed32e1ac45ed27e971dbb)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FConor3.jpg&hash=9bb69ccd90cda096cab5ba5763703beef9fe6a9b)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Kregiel on February 03, 2012, 11:17:48 pm: was a bit skeptical about black rims on tornado red, but I am totally sold now! looks amazing mate
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 04, 2012, 10:43:29 am: Quote from: Kregiel on February 03, 2012, 11:17:48 pm
was a bit skeptical about black rims on tornado red, but I am totally sold now! looks amazing mate

Cheers Paul. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: MR02LOW on February 05, 2012, 12:49:09 pm: they wheels aren't black mate, they are anthracite :happy2:

donal car looks amazing, keep up the good work mate :drinking:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: vRSAlex on February 05, 2012, 03:17:28 pm: Quote from: DonalM on February 03, 2012, 07:32:59 pm
S3 Injectors arrived. Thanks Alex.

:happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 05, 2012, 04:58:13 pm: Have you weighed the compomotives? They're very nice
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 05, 2012, 06:15:11 pm: Cheers Craig.

Thanks Mike. Never personally weighed them, but iirc they're 9kg!!.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 09, 2012, 06:02:45 pm: Picked up one of these today:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRVC014.jpg&hash=14a97370baaa6b32b5a3348dc9fe73a5873312a0)

Aluminium ash tray cover. Only came on early Gti's and NLA from the dealers.

RVC in and all wired, seems to be wired correctly, when I hit reverse it's flipping up anyway!!. Getting coded tomorrow.

Some pics of it and dewipered, and new pressed plates:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRVC015.jpg&hash=f62756a8b00cb0bfe1c8c640b093784a6fa9f1c8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRVC016.jpg&hash=3374faf633b47e571b132f5a8d101e002aef7a74)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Gti_Mad on February 09, 2012, 06:10:05 pm: the de wiper blank looks good, how long did it take to arrive dude ??
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 09, 2012, 06:29:56 pm: I think it arrived in a tad over 24 hours dude. Seriously quick.

Efficient Germans. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Gti_Mad on February 09, 2012, 06:33:51 pm: :signLOL: ok dude
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Luka on February 10, 2012, 12:42:56 pm: Looking good mate. TR FTW!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 11, 2012, 12:55:15 am: Thanks Luka.

Wheels are for sale in the Parts section if anyone is interested. :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 14, 2012, 03:10:25 pm: New wheels en route:

BBS RG406. Less than 9kg each. £2400 option on Mitsubishi Evolution X's.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FBBs.jpg&hash=e0f86824fc61f347df7e3d3e484b9f8e0adeaff6)

How they look on the Evo:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FEvo.jpg&hash=4ac3e15ae798c3ca2b95827e38ff63e38908e46d)

Gt28 should be on next week too. :party:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: MR02LOW on February 14, 2012, 03:36:51 pm: :evilgrin: holy shi* donal your mad, those rims are sick to mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 14, 2012, 03:50:09 pm: Quote from: del boy on February 14, 2012, 03:36:51 pm
:evilgrin: holy shi* donal your mad, those rims are sick to mate :happy2:

There's definitely a screw or four loose somewhere. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 19, 2012, 09:39:39 pm: Few other bits to tidy the bay up.

Forge Charcoal Canister Cover and Washer Bottle Filler Neck:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FForgeWasher.jpg&hash=2c9311d04b7e5bad7447a533ebc99717764c899e)

Turbo etc. and fuel pump, being fitted Wednesday. Won't have the S3 injectors fitted and mapped for a week or two after.

Hopefully get the Forge stuff, coilpacks, harness etc. fitted too.

The Pole Positions should be in next weekend all going to plan.

Hopefully all the parts I've gathered will be fitted in the next few weeks, so I don't get kicked out. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 22, 2012, 06:00:17 pm: Anyone know the part numbers for the OEM DV relocation please and thank you??.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: fab5freddy on February 22, 2012, 06:11:53 pm: Donal try Danish Jakes build thread, fairly sure it's in there from memory :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: fab5freddy on February 22, 2012, 06:18:10 pm: Try this should have everything you need :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,24807.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,24807.0.html)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 22, 2012, 06:27:55 pm: Thanks a million Freddy.

Seems like a lot of effort, any way I can get away without doing it with a Gt2871r turbo??.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: fab5freddy on February 22, 2012, 06:47:13 pm: I don't think so mate

From my understanding the dv is located on the K03

Unless your new GT has the same housing built into it then you'll need to move it :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 22, 2012, 07:26:11 pm: Thanks again man.

Sorry if these are stupid questions....

I have a Forge Twintake, do I need the custom Maf housing??.

Has anyone a how to on the extended wiring loom??.

It's a Forge DV I have does this make any difference??.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: danishmkvgti on February 22, 2012, 07:42:34 pm: Quote from: DonalM on February 22, 2012, 07:26:11 pm
Thanks again man.

Sorry if these are stupid questions....

I have a Forge Twintake, do I need the custom Maf housing??.

Has anyone a how to on the extended wiring loom??.

It's a Forge DV I have does this make any difference??.

Depends if your Forge twintake is an early version, so it's either K03 or K04 version.
The wiring loom is just an extension of 2 wires :smiley:
Forge DV fitted in front of the engine will make it easier to fit the boost tubes to the intake manifold :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Lee M on February 22, 2012, 07:50:10 pm: Quote from: DonalM on November 23, 2011, 04:54:03 pm
Brakes on:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FPicture439.jpg&hash=3e45aaca383611bf6c341037e17b2713ac528510)

At least there is no room for dust!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: shane mk5 on February 23, 2012, 12:00:11 pm: Stunning car the brakes look immense have you got them on the rear too and did you buy them brand new im on the look out for some big brakes as the edition 30 ones arent upto the job
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on February 24, 2012, 05:56:03 pm: Thanks for all the info folks. :notworthy:

:signLOL: @ Lee.

@ Shane: Thanks, I got them off resident brake guru Dave Brown. A legend. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on March 23, 2012, 10:17:17 pm: Wheels on. Recaro's in. Here's a few pics after a 15 hour detail.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7061%2F7004195037_7e8e0ed02e_z.jpg&hash=ee28086963c8ef7511cf2d0434069ed4f037ff56) (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004195037/")
wax on (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004195037/") by ShaunieRal (http://"http://www.flickr.com/people/shaunieral/"), on Flickr
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finished shot (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/6858086552/") by ShaunieRal (http://"http://www.flickr.com/people/shaunieral/"), on Flickr

finished shot (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004209093/") by ShaunieRal (http://"http://www.flickr.com/people/shaunieral/"), on Flickr
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.staticflickr.com%2F6118%2F7004214315_431e9aa6ca_z.jpg&hash=02971fd8950b7da275d50ea1930164f43f2d42be) (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004214315/")

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.staticflickr.com%2F6091%2F7004219081_f01ccb2d8a_z.jpg&hash=2998fad87ce33e841057a76ed42c1abf2cc4ada9) (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004219081/")
Recaros <3 (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004219081/") by ShaunieRal (http://"http://www.flickr.com/people/shaunieral/"), on Flickr
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7087%2F7004223409_bef0d5e867_z.jpg&hash=6335907b5ca7872ca7f3247b8bbc362ab4e5a060) (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004223409/")
Recaros (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaunieral/7004223409/") by ShaunieRal (http://"http://www.flickr.com/people/shaunieral/"), on Flickr
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Kregiel on March 23, 2012, 11:45:31 pm: lovely seats!

where did you do the detail if you don't mind me asking?

Paul
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2012, 09:25:04 am: Kicking my heels after the GP Qualifying so thought I would catch up on some build threads. So glad I did as this is a fantastic effort.. Bravo DONALM :congrats:

Just love/loved the Compomotives :drool: along with some other great touches (Pole Postions, LED lights etc) and not forgetting the GT28 of course :evilgrin:..

Well and truly subscribed :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on March 26, 2012, 06:08:05 pm: Thanks guys :happy2:.

@ Paul: Done it in a mates shed.

A pic from the weekend:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDubshed2012.jpg&hash=587ddc5720b8a541771a81e5d5f10d67708d0d7a)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on March 31, 2012, 02:08:49 pm: More bits:

WALK, thanks Rob. :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FWALK.jpg&hash=f38bdc34defa8ff99575e986f588f9a767851704)

Genuine R32 Rear Lights:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FR32.jpg&hash=8ab902eb40e51a7a2cfa6e9a882b7088fda46ad5)

Chrome switch set (for a 2dr):

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FSwitch.jpg&hash=6172702883149b566127b0265abdbfcae3b02436)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: jimk04 on March 31, 2012, 08:23:32 pm: Serious motor this - love the wheels and brakes (amongst other things!) :drinking:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on April 02, 2012, 09:40:11 am: Quote from: jimk04 on March 31, 2012, 08:23:32 pm
Serious motor this - love the wheels and brakes (amongst other things!) :drinking:

Thanks Jim :happy2:.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on April 23, 2012, 10:07:06 pm: Car has'nt been turbo'd and for reasons I won't get in to I'm going K04 now instead. :happy2:

More bits on order:

Autotech Rear ARB:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FAutotech.jpg&hash=9d1c47308c856be54623a8de0f69123e0c75d5c7)

DSG Leather Gear Gaitor with red stitching:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDSGGear.jpg&hash=564aa954ebee6ff8febc70e17af7f970706eedf3)

Leather Handbrake:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLeatherHandbrake.jpg&hash=a12fea9246d6262d24b24a46ada883d238716632)

New Genuine Rear Bumper:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRear.jpg&hash=aa27c5c9046b28c86658d7367b6cff441d501459)

New Genuine Side Skirts:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FSide.jpg&hash=829d0d778d0bb557cdfa54329176c77bdd606de8)

RS4 Fuel Return Valve:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRs4.jpg&hash=00fce16a1dc23b9d2a39279cf4406c18ece17b90)

U.S. Spec Smooth Gti Front Grill:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FSmoothGrill.jpg&hash=d24188b6105da11da7f08d72963178be0ec55bf6)

Also new lower honeycomb front grill, VW emblem and GTI emblems and a few other stupid bits and bobs.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: rob_e on April 26, 2012, 04:02:39 pm: Quote from: DonalM on March 26, 2012, 06:08:05 pm
Thanks guys :happy2:.

@ Paul: Done it in a mates shed.

A pic from the weekend:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FDubshed2012.jpg&hash=587ddc5720b8a541771a81e5d5f10d67708d0d7a)

Those wheels look super. Top job.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on May 06, 2012, 07:57:12 pm: Thanks Rob. :smiley:

Few phone pics in the middle of very quick spit and shine the other day:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNew2.jpg&hash=ebb64ededf891da084e5f8141a271c60ffdd2496)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FNew3.jpg&hash=9692e111621827a4b9c14e75f8725ebeb0bb4a09)

Booked in for K04 fitting and mapping this week. :jumping:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Kregiel on May 07, 2012, 03:32:31 pm: looks great and shiny!

who will fit K04 and map for you??

Cheers
Paul
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: fab5freddy on May 08, 2012, 07:23:08 pm: As above :popcornsoda:

Will be getting mine done in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on May 08, 2012, 08:03:40 pm: George Dalton in Portlaoise is fitting the turbocharger as I type, and Joe Power is the guy that's doing the S3 injectors and the mapping.

Freddy are you based in Ireland??.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: fab5freddy on May 08, 2012, 08:56:35 pm: I am mate, Cork city :happy2:

Will be taking mine to Joe as well :driver:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on May 08, 2012, 09:06:46 pm: Nice one.

Joe is the man. Really knows his stuff. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: DonalM on May 14, 2012, 11:18:40 pm: WALK, dogbone mount, K04 and all the associated paraphernalia fitted.

S3 Injectors and mapping tomorrow :jumping:.

Edit: And a DSG remap.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: TheBIGJAYY on May 15, 2012, 04:59:22 pm: love it mate! you have me hooked! :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: greygti on May 15, 2012, 10:36:55 pm: Awesome ,some really well chosen mods,the BBS wheels look unreal on the car mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on May 16, 2012, 07:51:56 pm: Thanks folks.

Got the S3 injectors, RS4 Fuel Return Valve and mapping done yesterday.

DSG was acting the muppet on the dyno but still made 307hp and 315ft/lbs. (Dyno Dynamics)

Drives very quick on the road!!.

Here's the spec at the moment:

Engine:
Borg Warner KO4 Turbocharger
Forge Twintake
Forge Twintercooler
TorqueTronix Uprated Fuel Pump
Audi S3 Injectors
RS4 Fuel Valve
Joe Power TDR Custom Remap
BSH PCV Stage 1 Fix
RS4 Coil Packs
OEM KO4 DV Relocate with Revision D DV
ATP Downpipe/Decat
Miltek Catback Exhaust System
Red Coil Pack Harness
Forge Polished Charcoal Canister Cover
Forge Polished Washer bottle filler neck
R8 Oil Cap
R8 Coolant Cap
Red Silicone Coolant hose kit
Carbon Fibre Slam Panel

Wheels/Suspension etc.:
H&R Twintube Coilovers
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
Uprated Dogbone Mount Insert
Autotech Adjustable Rear ARB (Not fitted yet)
DSG Gearbox Remap
TTRS calipers with 370mm discs and Pagid Pads
18*8.5j BBS RG406 Forged Wheels

Exterior:
OEM Open Fog Light Grills
OEM US Smooth Front Grill
OEM Edition30 Front Lip
New OEM side skirts and rear bumper
OEM R32/Edition30 Taillights
OEM Xenon headlights
ECS Billet Aerial
Rear wiper debadged

Other:
RNS510
Mk6 Boot Badge with Reversing Camera
Gti Seat Inlays
Interior L.E.D.'s
Alcantara Steering Wheel with red stitching
Red stitched leather Handbrake and Gear gaitor
Mk6 Chrome headlight/window and mirror switches

To do:
Bonnet, bumper and lip repainted
Phone Kit
Wire Xenons for high beams
Finish wiring RVC
Fit Autotech RARB

Pic on the rollers:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FRollers.jpg&hash=d7655c5d0b0da3a3650c14a7a3c809ffec7a8952)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Kregiel on May 16, 2012, 09:31:44 pm: great stuff Donal! Now it's officially very quick car :happy2:

We have to set up a drive sometime here in the South!

Paul
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: greygti on May 16, 2012, 09:45:35 pm: Awesome donal ,its something for me to work towards ,but not copy lol,some really nice mods
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on May 17, 2012, 04:25:50 pm: Cheers guys.

Hopefully get Inters sorted soon Paul, road trip ftw. :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: MR02LOW on May 18, 2012, 07:31:46 am: love the car Donal :happy2: great job!!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Superted74 on May 18, 2012, 10:33:40 pm: Awesome car Donal :happy2:

Thought the compo's couldn't be beaten tbh but the BBS take it to another level!! Look like the new Edition 35 wheels??
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on May 29, 2012, 08:44:07 pm: Thanks folks. :drinking:

Few pics from a show at the weekend. Got second place in the Mk5 class.

Delighted with that for a car that does 30,000 miles/year.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLimerick.jpg&hash=83e5d05b74438a543218ca187e0e7d67e1815a89)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLimerickBay.jpg&hash=7e98475154bcfb3a6978fa5d4c4efb6fe7d5a387)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLimerick2.jpg&hash=1882006da51e32d1111f060a8ab4ab502cd90580)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FLimerickInterior.jpg&hash=5792a19f196f0cbbe0ca84f2c047da7d4bc6a32b)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Top Cat on May 29, 2012, 08:56:47 pm: Quality pics their. :happy2: that Laura knows how to weald a camera. :wink:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: the bruce on May 30, 2012, 12:48:33 am: Great wheels !!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on May 30, 2012, 08:43:31 am: So much respect for this car, If only mine looked a little more like it,
Gotta say still love the injector loom, never seen that before.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: TheBIGJAYY on May 30, 2012, 10:21:34 am: :happy2: looks spot on!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on June 26, 2012, 11:40:14 pm: Thanks folks.

Had a good weekend at Gti International.

Dissapointed with my times on the Saturday, best was a 5.6/13.8 iirc.

On the Sunday only got one run, done a 5.4/13.5, just getting the hang of it when it was stopped. (Wish a speedy recovery to those injured).

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FInters.jpg&hash=2bfe6e89a6df4c416d2177f0bd9c3835a0bd1407)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FInters2.jpg&hash=a9926ec2eac7f1ac00c58c9f74c4c3c1084ee723)

Wasn't too bad for my first time on a 1/4 mile, with a boot full of luggage for 3 people, and when I checked the tyres on the way home there was 40psi in them :stupid:. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, Stage2+, TTRS Brakes etc.
Post by: Adamtattooed30 on June 27, 2012, 01:27:08 am: Mate where did you get these from? :) just going through your thread and your motor is nice

Quote from: DonalM on March 31, 2012, 02:08:49 pm
More bits:

WALK, thanks Rob. :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FWALK.jpg&hash=f38bdc34defa8ff99575e986f588f9a767851704)

Genuine R32 Rear Lights:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FR32.jpg&hash=8ab902eb40e51a7a2cfa6e9a882b7088fda46ad5)

Chrome switch set (for a 2dr):

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FSwitch.jpg&hash=6172702883149b566127b0265abdbfcae3b02436)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on June 27, 2012, 04:18:40 pm: I got the WALK off Rob at W8 Performance.

The switches and taillights off the dealer :happy2:.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: rich83 on July 01, 2012, 10:20:28 pm: What BHP does your car make?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on July 03, 2012, 05:54:53 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on July 01, 2012, 10:20:28 pm
What BHP does your car make?

Made 307hp Rich.

The dyno my tuner uses limits torque on DSG cars if it senses the rear wheels not moving apparently. So it's supposedly more anyway.

Good few DSG cars over here don't put down what they are supposed too on it.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Kregiel on July 03, 2012, 06:49:58 pm: you will be at 330ish Donal, that's what I got on Joe's rollers and apart from DSG our cars are similar

Paul
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Post by: DonalM on July 29, 2012, 05:22:07 pm: Fitted the paddles earlier on. They feel great, I'm delighted with them. Should have came like this from the factory!!.

Cheers Rich and Mandy. :drinking:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCarbonPaddles022.jpg&hash=3c6f62bc13d59f4c96433877f002a2c85c762a0b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FCarbonPaddles032.jpg&hash=9c5c84bf85a7501ec07520eee68203165ac56225)

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Post by: rich83 on July 30, 2012, 06:16:49 pm: Ive not noticed your flocked steering wheel before... It looks great, and i bet if feels nice too. :innocent:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: N13SCB on July 31, 2012, 03:39:57 pm: This car just gets better :happy2:

The wheel looks ace! Where did you get it done?

Thanks :happy2:
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Post by: Saintsteve on July 31, 2012, 04:51:38 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on July 30, 2012, 06:16:49 pm
Ive not noticed your flocked steering wheel before... It looks great, and i bet if feels nice too. :innocent:

Do they do the Flock in a black ? And not the grey colour?
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Post by: Cadence rev on July 31, 2012, 11:48:29 pm: This car has WIN written all over it :congrats:
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Post by: 2fast4you on August 01, 2012, 12:05:03 am: Love your ride ;) , love the wheels ,love the color LOVE EVERYTHING :drinking:
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Post by: GLIDN on August 01, 2012, 04:06:36 am: Where did you get the REd cover or Red Coil pack wiring loom from?

Such nice little touches you have done to make this car even better. :drinking:
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Post by: Kaza on August 01, 2012, 08:52:34 pm: That's a nice GTI you've got there :) nice mods too!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on August 15, 2012, 12:06:35 am: Thanks very much guys.

The steering wheel is grey alcantara and I got the red coil pack harness in from the States.

Pic from the weekend:

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Post by: gobbleplease on August 17, 2012, 04:59:53 pm: Stunning buddy ! The steering wheel is porn ! Big fan of those deep dish wheels you had in the first few photos too !!
Defintootly one of the best looking mk5s in the uk !
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: jamie_dub on August 17, 2012, 05:03:48 pm: amazing!
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Mark_eire on August 17, 2012, 06:44:29 pm: Quote from: gobbleplease on August 17, 2012, 04:59:53 pm
Defintootly one of the best looking mk5s in the uk !

It's not in the UK, it's in Ireland :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on August 23, 2012, 03:06:47 pm: Thanks guys.

Just done a deal with my wheels for a set of Helios. :jumping:

Always wanted a set since I first got the car!!.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: GarethB on August 23, 2012, 03:16:49 pm: Quote from: DonalM on August 23, 2012, 03:06:47 pm
Thanks guys.

Just done a deal with my wheels for a set of Helios. :jumping:

Always wanted a set since I first got the car!!.

Can't quite believe that i'm saying this, but I wouldn't swap your current BBS rims for Helios :surprised:

I love Helios, but your BBS are toooo nice, and unbelievably rare on a Mk5 :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on August 24, 2012, 07:54:39 pm: Quote from: GarethB on August 23, 2012, 03:16:49 pm
Quote from: DonalM on August 23, 2012, 03:06:47 pm
Thanks guys.

Just done a deal with my wheels for a set of Helios. :jumping:

Always wanted a set since I first got the car!!.

Can't quite believe that i'm saying this, but I wouldn't swap your current BBS rims for Helios :surprised:

I love Helios, but your BBS are toooo nice, and unbelievably rare on a Mk5 :happy2:

I hear you man, but there's a few guys starting to put them on VAG cars now, and I've always wanted Helios and got a good deal, so just said I'd go for it!!.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: GarethB on August 24, 2012, 08:19:40 pm: Cool, look forward to seeing the next stage :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: short on August 25, 2012, 03:02:05 pm: Wheels look ace!! Nice car mate :happy2:
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Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on August 25, 2012, 08:15:22 pm: Don't pay even medium money for Helios , reps now available for penny's. Really hit the genuine prices hard
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: b9rgo1234 on August 26, 2012, 10:14:41 am: Quote from: DaveB1970 on August 25, 2012, 08:15:22 pm
Don't pay even medium money for Helios , reps now available for penny's. Really hit the genuine prices hard

I've never seen a set of replica Helios, its one of the few VW wheels that have never been copied.
:happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on August 27, 2012, 05:10:38 pm: Thanks again guys. :happy2:

Hopefully picking up some S3 rears this evening.
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Fozzy on August 27, 2012, 08:06:55 pm: This is a proper bit of kit!!!

Stunning motor and loved it on the comps!! :happy2:
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Post by: Bracey123 on August 27, 2012, 10:34:18 pm: How much were the genuine skirts if u dont mind me asking??
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on September 02, 2012, 07:54:40 pm: Thanks guys.

Sideskirts were 46 Euro each IIRC.

Helios fitted....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FIMAG0495.jpg&hash=55bb8fda20262f1c0900e0583ce7a47379314092)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: rdfcpete on September 02, 2012, 08:13:23 pm: ^ Ah, was that you mate?

Saw that drive in today, looked very good! Didn't link the Irish plates with yourself... :laugh:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Edition_30_P on September 02, 2012, 09:23:22 pm: Quote from: DonalM on September 02, 2012, 07:54:40 pm
Thanks guys.

Sideskirts were 46 Euro each IIRC.

Helios fitted....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FIMAG0495.jpg&hash=55bb8fda20262f1c0900e0583ce7a47379314092)

That looks SICKKKK! Well done mate! :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on September 05, 2012, 11:06:26 am: Thanks guys.

Two more I got on the phone outside work earlier:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FIMAG0550.jpg&hash=492060deb1a9948ab1cb15b9038a67129e13c2c1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh414%2FDonalMaher%2FIMAG0545.jpg&hash=309c7fe58b8afc2143003e07640131e632cdec67)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: danishmkvgti on September 05, 2012, 11:32:48 am: I really like those wheels, i might try and find me a set :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: podgemasterson on September 05, 2012, 04:51:23 pm: Stunning donal!!
Those helios are perfect on it :drool:
Where in Ireland are you from?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Saintsteve on September 05, 2012, 06:25:50 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on September 05, 2012, 11:32:48 am
I really like those wheels, i might try and find me a set :smiley:

Look nice but weigh a lot jake :happy2:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: danishmkvgti on September 05, 2012, 07:38:51 pm: Quote from: Saintsteve on September 05, 2012, 06:25:50 pm
Quote from: danishmkvgti on September 05, 2012, 11:32:48 am
I really like those wheels, i might try and find me a set :smiley:

Look nice but weigh a lot jake :happy2:

Bummer, i have to find some other rims for summer wheels then, luckily i have the whole winter to look for a set :wink:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on September 14, 2012, 02:04:35 pm: Thanks folks.

Now up for sale:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53634.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53634.0.html)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Gene Hunt on September 14, 2012, 02:32:43 pm: Great read but i would have kept the BBS alloys. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: VWPalmer on September 15, 2012, 12:55:18 am: Looks sweet man but i think it looked more sporty on the BBS'
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: EckReid on September 16, 2012, 07:31:38 pm: Quote from: DonalM on September 14, 2012, 02:04:35 pm
Thanks folks.

Now up for sale:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53634.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53634.0.html)

Really likes hat you have done with the car.

What's next then?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on September 17, 2012, 08:08:16 pm: Cheers folks.

Quote from: EckReid on September 16, 2012, 07:31:38 pm

Really likes hat you have done with the car.

What's next then?

S4 V8/E46 M3/Mk4 .:R32 couple of choices really.

Something with a big silly N/A anyway!!. :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: EckReid on September 18, 2012, 07:43:51 am: ^ Sounds like you're not taking a step backwards anyway.

E46 M3 would be my choice.

Will the next one be taken as far as this one?
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Kregiel on September 19, 2012, 04:46:25 pm: Donal,

Make sure you get something quicker to justify increase in road tax with big engine!

The sound of all cars up there would be much better then GTI!

Paul
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DonalM on May 16, 2013, 03:46:20 pm: This car should be back in my possession in the next while.

The plan is a trackish setup but still road legal, something along the lines of SteveP's or NeilM's.

It's back completely standard at the moment, and my Dad has it fairly wrecked tbh. But I'll make it awesome again. :driver:

I'm emmigrating for a year shortly so it'll just be a build up of parts for a while.

I have a GT28 setup in the garage, turbo needs a rebuild but it's handier than going K04 all over again, and I want something a little different. I plan to do the rods too so should see around 400hp or so I reckon.

Other plans: Decent suspension (VWR maybe), brakes, diff and maybe a half cage.

Genuinely excited to be starting this over again. :party:
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Post by: Mark_eire on May 16, 2013, 06:14:16 pm: Haha, your nuts Donal, in a good way!! :grin:

Looking forward to the reincarnation.... :party:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Andy920 on May 16, 2013, 08:49:12 pm: Dam that looks nice on thoes weels nice mods there buddy :)
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: fab5freddy on May 16, 2013, 09:05:30 pm: :congrats: :congrats: This sounds wicked :evilgrin:

Welcome back bud :star:
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Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 16, 2013, 09:42:43 pm: Subscribed (again!) :laugh:
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Post by: Kregiel on May 16, 2013, 09:53:42 pm: great stuff Donal!

Your mods are always pleasure to follow! :congrats:

Paul
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: GarethB on May 17, 2013, 06:52:33 am: This car was awesome :happy2: - I can't wait to see it develop (again) :drinking:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: DaveD on June 27, 2013, 02:13:02 pm: Great thread, just read from start to finish.

Look forward to the updates!
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Post by: Mk5Dom on June 27, 2013, 03:30:33 pm: :drool:
Title: Re: Tornado Red Gti, K04, TTRS Brakes +lots, lots more.
Post by: Crazy4myvw on January 26, 2015, 06:13:06 pm: Quote from: DonalM on May 16, 2013, 03:46:20 pm
This car should be back in my possession in the next while.

The plan is a trackish setup but still road legal, something along the lines of SteveP's or NeilM's.

It's back completely standard at the moment, and my Dad has it fairly wrecked tbh. But I'll make it awesome again. :driver:

I'm emmigrating for a year shortly so it'll just be a build up of parts for a while.

I have a GT28 setup in the garage, turbo needs a rebuild but it's handier than going K04 all over again, and I want something a little different. I plan to do the rods too so should see around 400hp or so I reckon.

Other plans: Decent suspension (VWR maybe), brakes, diff and maybe a half cage.

Genuinely excited to be starting this over again. :party:

Bringing this back from the dead. Donal, when you installed your EVO x wheels, what modifications needed to be made?
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Post by: M77MWW on January 26, 2015, 08:43:19 pm: Just read the whole thread and what a car you e built yourself buddy absolutist love it!! Those bbs wheels though omg I need them!!
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Post by: gingerman88 on January 26, 2015, 08:53:01 pm: Wow looks awsome
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Post by: Crazy4myvw on January 28, 2015, 03:45:45 am: Haha this is what I get for bumping a 2 year old post. But seriously, I have a set of those wheels. I was looking to get them drilled from mag seat to conical to run wobble bolts, but I'm wondering if that's what you did or you went another route. Anyone know that reads this?
Quote from: gingerman88 on January 26, 2015, 08:53:01 pm
Wow looks awsome
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Post by: capitalhf on March 18, 2016, 07:07:05 pm: I know it's an old post but what size spacer did you use with the Helios ? I'm just about to fit TTRS brakes, thanks