MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 11:10:12 am

Title: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 11:10:12 am: Hi All

I know I have asked a lot recently but just wondering what people have done to there cars which doesn’t cost much?

Looking for cheap mods or improvements or even some DIY mods?

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: Kregiel on December 08, 2011, 11:16:01 am: handling improvements:
-walk - 200is all in
-bushings- 200ish all in

power:
-remap from 300ish

these are the cheapest I would think
Paul
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 11:17:04 am: What about little touches etc
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: Betty02 on December 08, 2011, 11:21:19 am: Clutch Rest Plate
Seat Inlays
Chrome Tip Switches
LED interior Lights

There's a few to keep you going!
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 12:09:18 pm: Whats a Seat Inlay?

Ebayed clutch rest nothing came up
Whats the tip Swithc?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: boxxer1973 on December 08, 2011, 12:17:38 pm: cheap mod did this to mine all in £15
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq117%2Fboxxer1973%2Fd7deb512.jpg&hash=6121d78a986642cf8d2212c9ac74454b7684e34b)
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: RENNTAG on December 08, 2011, 12:20:55 pm: Black grill badge?

Can eir paint it or use vinyl. There is a guide in the how to section somewhere.
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: Betty02 on December 08, 2011, 12:22:06 pm: The search is your friend ;)

Clutch Rest Plate & Seat Inlays - Available Here (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4853.0.html)!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy131%2FGulfstream11%2FP5210317.jpg&hash=8280f1b7ecc01cc95b03e51a79b76c57dbbe7fe7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy131%2FGulfstream11%2FP5210320.jpg&hash=14ade232b525adf2078e60050c852951ac46ba82)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F589de57a.jpg&hash=6a61404d52116fadb0df4ad71143efae6f6b9bb1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq272%2Fmicaerin%2FIMG_0175resize.jpg&hash=e5c8279d076d9f17bb509d88ff6f984a47ca2b59)

Chrome Tip Switches - Info Here (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1795.msg29282.html#msg29282) and fitting guide Here (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1800.0.html)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs99%2Fblue_182%2FIMG_0195.jpg&hash=0fa21220ee329744f2a2c539590669e97dbcf1b1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs99%2Fblue_182%2FIMG_0196.jpg&hash=8260d907cd4acfdec9a126b9ef4d5a35863eef35)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fs99%2Fblue_182%2FIMG_0198.jpg&hash=82db35cfacd23ddf174bea8f00e5ba20a3915d76)

Hope this helps!

Simon
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: boxxer1973 on December 08, 2011, 12:24:29 pm: carbon wrapped badge
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fboxxer1973%2FMKV%2F191871_10150215178746117_567626116_8791157_2482655_o.jpg&hash=3e4efdcf1d1b555755c9a331b96d27d167dbff2b)
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 12:46:16 pm: Could I put golf gti or Edition 30 heat controls onto a TDI?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: Betty02 on December 08, 2011, 12:53:39 pm: You mean the dual climate control?

yes you certainly can. It's not an easy job though. Literally full dash out and all new heating elements and electronic mechanisms, then coding and loads of stuff involved.
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 08, 2011, 01:00:59 pm: Sod that then :), any other good cheapish mods for exterior and interior?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: sundance on December 08, 2011, 01:53:55 pm: Not sure what you consider "cheap" but ~£160 gets you some R32/Edition 30 rear lights:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsundance43%2FMk5_Golf_GTI_Shared%2F391913_2108124637447_1675524995_1546588_1995187124_n.jpg&hash=0af5840be610054a91d3189d62882642be427600)

IMHO this is one of the most effective visual mods you can make without heading into Barry-Boy territory :wink:
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: B3n on December 08, 2011, 02:35:15 pm: LED Interior bulbs make a big difference :happy2:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2230wt_1270 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2230wt_1270)

Or even just spending £50 on decent cleaning gear and giving your car a good detail will make a suprsingly big difference :happy2:

Ben
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 09, 2011, 09:37:24 am: Bought some lights, Vinyl etc any other ideaS?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: patrickcullen87 on December 11, 2011, 11:18:00 am: i wrapped the red stripe on my grille blue, very small mod but very noticeable :happy2: also done the break calipers the same colour
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fd35%2Fshorty69x%2FIMG01647-20110919-0943.jpg&hash=191af167a7d65d98fcae4e3bf92d1f5787796a20)
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: welikeaps on December 11, 2011, 11:48:20 am: open fog grilles usually pop up in for sale section around £40-£50.
wrapping the rear badge in vinyl.
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: monte on December 11, 2011, 01:28:14 pm: Don't forget the VW Sharan Stubby Aerial for about £10 on ebay :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Febayaerial.jpg&hash=7776eedbffd4fb15e105a75d2a547f514c132650)
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: monte on December 11, 2011, 01:37:29 pm: Another thing I have always done with every car I've had, is to buy the Richbrook Tax Disc Holder and RichBrook locking tyre valve caps. Silver Ones For Me :happy2:

ClickHEREforTaxDiscHolder (http://www.richbrook-styling.co.uk/tax-disc-holders/twist-off-back/70)

ClickHEREforValveCaps (http://www.richbrook-styling.co.uk/wheel-valve-caps-valves-tyre-pressure-gauge/spinning-anti-theft-caps/74)

:santa: :santa: :santa:
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: heavyd on December 11, 2011, 05:47:10 pm: Quote from: B3n on December 08, 2011, 02:35:15 pm
LED Interior bulbs make a big difference :happy2:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2230wt_1270 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2230wt_1270)

Ben

Are the footwell LEDs included in that kit aswell by any chance?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: nathangallo on December 11, 2011, 06:19:08 pm: Quote from: Betty02 on December 08, 2011, 11:21:19 am
Clutch Rest Plate
Seat Inlays
Chrome Tip Switches
LED interior Lights

There's a few to keep you going!

you know the chrome tips can you just buy the tips or the whole switches? just looked on ebay and all i can see is the whole switch which is quite costly
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: hugh jass on December 11, 2011, 07:10:34 pm: Black plastic VW froint and rear badges (Got the front fron HK and its spot on)
Debadge hatch
Carbon or black vinyl B pillar
LED lights..licence plate,boot,footwell, doors.
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: zenicman9 on December 13, 2011, 04:26:39 pm: Done all vinyl on badges and mirrors, dont the seat problem looking for SPlitter and spoiler now any other small cheap mods?
Title: Re: Golf Modifications
Post by: Hurdy on December 13, 2011, 05:00:21 pm: Quote from: boxxer1973 on December 08, 2011, 12:24:29 pm
carbon wrapped badge
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fboxxer1973%2FMKV%2F191871_10150215178746117_567626116_8791157_2482655_o.jpg&hash=3e4efdcf1d1b555755c9a331b96d27d167dbff2b)

also red GTI badge shown on that pic :happy2: