MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: moglie on September 24, 2011, 05:52:26 pm
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Well I've just picked up an edition 30. Black, manual, 40k miles, all the extras, completely standard. Ive had a lot of cars in the past eve 9, mk5 r32, honda integera dc5, s2000, honda fd2 (5 door import) etc So i always find it interesting comparing my new car to my old cars.
well first off coming from a lowered s2000 the ride comfort is amazing. So nice to be back behind the wheel of something which you don't dread driving over speed humps or potholes lol
As for a drive...well I'm going to go out on a limb and say it feels faster than the mkv r32 i used to own. The turbo 'kick' seems to give it more urge and its much more torque'ier. It also handles just as well, despite it being from wheel drive. Very composed and safe.
Being completely standard i think id get bored of it after a while, so I've already been planning the modifications :evilgrin: Just ordered a full milltek non res exhaust system, ITG air filter and forge diverter valve. Also going to get it remapped for these mods. Ive been told to expect around 330bhp for these sort of mods while ensuring the car remains reliable and as smooth to drive as ever....would this be correct and how should it go with this sort of power...m3 killer?? :fighting: ?? lol
The only major downside i have with the car so far are the brakes which in all honesty are pants (will need to be upgraded asap especially considering the fact I'm modifying the car) and the exhaust note...actually what exhaust note...its so muted, even on full chap i can hardly hear it. Hopefully the milltek non res will sort this issue out....will it?????
Apart from that I'm well pleased with the car thus far...i think with the addition of the above mentioned modifications it will turn an already great all rounder into a very very capable car which will be able to cope with the daily commute but will also be just as capable showing a lot more exotic cars the back bumper lol...
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sounds good! I will be coming from a honda also, mind me asking what sort of price you paid for your ed30? Every time I look at one I'm thinking of extending my budget :grin:
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I think most would agree it's quicker than an R32.
How was the FD2? I've always been intrigued by that car...
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Cool mate...i love honda's, have had nearly all the different type r variants but its a welcome change to find a car with a bit more low down grunt...
Paid close to £13,000 for mine
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That's one of the best features of the GTI - its sense of urgency.
As for brakes, I've found that below 50mph, they're fine but if you're on the motorway and you have to stamp on them, it's not as good. Simplest upgrade is to change the fronts for R32 set up.
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I think most would agree it's quicker than an R32.
How was the FD2? I've always been intrigued by that car...
The fd2...now that was a bit of a special car...as rare as the dodo...amazing drivers car; handled amazing on track. Though it was stiffly sprung even on standard suspension and therefore the ride was extremely harsh. It also is very hard to extract any sort of big power out of them...i had done almost everything to mine without going down the supercharger route and it was topping out at 260bhp...but on track where they're born and bred for theres very very little under 60k that will touch them...honestly they're a very capable track car...as a road car they might not suit everyone though!
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I think most would agree it's quicker than an R32.
How was the FD2? I've always been intrigued by that car...
Excepted By GTi enthusiasts and not by R32 owners :signLOL:
Welcome to the forum, and dont let us stop you spending money on Mods, it would against forum rulz to stop you :laugh:
Do it mate, you will love it, although i would add, you will need to add a clutch to your Wish list if your planning remaps, as your current one wont last long.
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Haha, I remember looking at them for ages before buying the GTI and just came to the conclusion that I'd never get it past the wife!
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I think most would agree it's quicker than an R32.
How was the FD2? I've always been intrigued by that car...
it is.. but not in the wet
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I had a tussle with a mk5 r32 last week, my ed30 was back to full stock aswell, went passed him with ease, his face was a corker. If I'd been stage 2+ at the time, bet he would have been even more suprised :driver:
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I had a tussle with a mk5 r32 last week, my ed30 was back to full stock aswell, went passed him with ease, his face was a corker. If I'd been stage 2+ at the time, bet he would have been even more suprised :driver:
Yeah the stock ed30 will keep up with an r32 and even a golf R 60+
Remapped an an r32 doesn't stand a chance.
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I think most would agree it's quicker than an R32.
How was the FD2? I've always been intrigued by that car...
The fd2...now that was a bit of a special car...as rare as the dodo...amazing drivers car; handled amazing on track. Though it was stiffly sprung even on standard suspension and therefore the ride was extremely harsh. It also is very hard to extract any sort of big power out of them...i had done almost everything to mine without going down the supercharger route and it was topping out at 260bhp...but on track where they're born and bred for theres very very little under 60k that will touch them...honestly they're a very capable track car...as a road car they might not suit everyone though!
heard the same off everybody who's owned a FD2, i'd like a ride to see just how harsh.
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my revo dealer has and r32 and said my eddie would be quicker. his is stage 2 mine 2+, only reason he might annihilate me is cause he is a better driver and has dsg :chicken:
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R32 brakes all work very well
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Nice history that! :party:
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Can anyone recommend a brake upgrade for me...was looking at the vw racing kit but i think it might be overkill as i only use the car for a few trackdays...something that wont completely obliterate my wallet lol
As for the r32/edition 30 debate...i think the only genuine asset the r32 has is its exhaust note...in everyother way the ed30 is as good if not better (well sorry apart from its crap brakes)...ur never really going that fast in one to take advantage of the four wheel drive.
Also will the milltek non res really spice up the exhaust note of the ed30 or will it still be very muted??
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13985.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13985.0.html)
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Yes mate a milltek will really change the exhaust note. Much deeper and racier tone. Really compliments the car. Are you changing the down pipe also as that makes a big difference. I have a non res decat on my gti and i love the sound. Only
Down side is you have to replace the cat for mot but well worth it in my opinion. As for the brakes just go r32 with a decent set of pads, more than capable for fast road use.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-R32-Audi-S3-Leon-Cupra-345mm-Front-Brake-Disks-Calipers-Carriers-Pads-/220860891028?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336c55bf94#ht_654wt_689
Would these sort out the braking issue?? Also would these s3 brakes be more powerful again than the r32 brake setup? And finally would the s4 pad supplied with this brake kit be suffcient on a soon to be modified ed30???
All feedback would be massively appreciated as im looking to sort out the brakes on my ed30 asap :happy2:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-R32-Audi-S3-Leon-Cupra-345mm-Front-Brake-Disks-Calipers-Carriers-Pads-/220860891028?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336c55bf94#ht_654wt_689
Would these sort out the braking issue?? Also would these s3 brakes be more powerful again than the r32 brake setup? And finally would the s4 pad supplied with this brake kit be suffcient on a soon to be modified ed30???
All feedback would be massively appreciated as im looking to sort out the brakes on my ed30 asap :happy2:
can get the R32 / Cupra / S3 brake set up brand new for £645. including calipers , pads , carriers and 345mm discs , price was valid a year ago so might have gone up a little bit.
That was through a sponsor on seatcupra.net (sorry mods if im not allowed to post this , remove if breaks forum rules)
The S3 brakes are the same as Cupra / R32 they are all the same just different colours :happy2:
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Cool, thanks for the info mate. Any idea where to get this set up new then if that deals no longer available on seatcupra.net
More importantly will the r32/s3 brake set up cope with a modified ed30 pushing 300bhp+??
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TBH mate by the sounds of your modding history if you bought the R32 brakes you would probably just upgrade again in the future, they are pretty decent though if i was just using them for road use id go for them, pretty heavy though :happy2:
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Easily copes with it buddy. My brother inlaw is running r32 fronts only with standard pads and is running stage 2+ which is around 350-360 hp and it anchors up really well in fact i'd go as far as saying there neck snapping. Easily good enough for fast road as i said before. If you want to do a few track days just pop in a decent pad, or if you fancy something a bit lighter then have a word with Dave B on here, im sure he would be able to point you in the right direction as he is the brake guru :signLOL:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-R32-Audi-S3-Leon-Cupra-345mm-Front-Brake-Disks-Calipers-Carriers-Pads-/220860891028?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336c55bf94#ht_654wt_689
Would these sort out the braking issue?? Also would these s3 brakes be more powerful again than the r32 brake setup? And finally would the s4 pad supplied with this brake kit be suffcient on a soon to be modified ed30???
All feedback would be massively appreciated as im looking to sort out the brakes on my ed30 asap :happy2:
The sales guy for the seat set is DAVE HAWTHORNE AT SERE SEAT BELFAST
can get the R32 / Cupra / S3 brake set up brand new for £645. including calipers , pads , carriers and 345mm discs , price was valid a year ago so might have gone up a little bit.
That was through a sponsor on seatcupra.net (sorry mods if im not allowed to post this , remove if breaks forum rules)
The S3 brakes are the same as Cupra / R32 they are all the same just different colours :happy2:
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Cool, thanks for the info mate. Any idea where to get this set up new then if that deals no longer available on seatcupra.net
More importantly will the r32/s3 brake set up cope with a modified ed30 pushing 300bhp+??
Some say Std brakes are fine..............
:scared: :scared:
Ps I am with you, the Std Ed brakes are awful.
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Cool, thanks for the info mate. Any idea where to get this set up new then if that deals no longer available on seatcupra.net
More importantly will the r32/s3 brake set up cope with a modified ed30 pushing 300bhp+??
Some say Std brakes are fine..............
:scared: :scared:
Ps I am with you, the Std Ed brakes are awful.
Yip they're hideously bad...sent dave a pm there, so hopefully he can get me hooked up with a decent kit. looks like the r32 fronts with fast road pads might be the answer...that or the front brake kit from a seat leon cupra which is red and will suit the colour of the standard rear calipers better
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.......if you brake too late, and drive too fast on public roads then yes :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
Or should we say, if you plan to go on track days then they are hideously bad :P
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.......if you brake too late, and drive too fast on public roads then yes :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
Or should we say, if you plan to go on track days then they are hideously bad :P
Rather have decent brakes, ready for use, than wishing I had better brakes when I actually needed them.
But ETTO.
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.......if you brake too late, and drive too fast on public roads then yes :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
Or should we say, if you plan to go on track days then they are hideously bad :P
Rather have decent brakes, ready for use, than wishing I had better brakes when I actually needed them.
But ETTO.
To reply to the OP, Dave B will sort you out, the Porker 312 kit is well worth a look, as consumables are pennies, and the pad range is huge. R32/s3 etc are another cheap option.
The s3 rears are a cracking upgrade, make the car really balanced.
My old post.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1786.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1786.0.html)