MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: nezquick on March 23, 2012, 09:24:05 am
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Thought I would start a build thread for the car, something to get ideas from and advice.
MODS
Resonated Milly
3" Decat Down
Forge Spacer
Revision G DV Revision D
Carbonio intake Typhoon Kit
Boot Sound Insulated
Newsouth Boost Gauge
De-badged Grill
VC's Limited edition stickers :signLOL: :wink: (apparently they add extra BHP)
Team Heko wind deflectors
R32 interior inserts
Yellow Fogs
Door Kick Guards & Seat Inserts
LED Licence plate
LED Full Interior
PSI Tuning plate holders
NGK spark plugs
Eibach Sportlines
Torque Arm insert
Revo Stage 2
Cruise Control
TO DO
Intercooler (waiting to fit)
Re-log and tweak revo map
BSH heat shield
BSH rear drop links
Alloys
Coil Overs
Radio/SatNav/DVD head unit
More Sound Insulation
Re-Trim
Then Ill be one happy bunny!
So, become the owner of a very tidy MK5 gti with just 70,000 millage. A little higher than I thought but majority motorway (and it was next to a motorway) made me feel confident. Went for the test drive, did all my point checks like pulling the rubber seals back looking for resprays etc etc and went back the next day to pick her up.
This is maybe a few days after I purchased it
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As you can see I already put a bonnet bra on and my token lucky monkey. Oh an he was kind enough to leave me with about 6 jellybelly air freshies which made it smell amazing! (good sales tac?)
First major problem was the DV going bust, which I could seriously feel!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F2012-03-15121504.jpg&hash=5b25874601a539c7bfcaeb12b924e0f2defafbee)
Piece of urine to change, would highly recommend changing or checking yours every now and then - I wrote a guide to help determine a DV and PCV valve problem which is here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,44709.0.html
So basic stuff really that I've done include debade the front which im still debating about, Im tempted to go back to the previous badged grilll. I then went ahead and polished my car by machine:
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As you can imagine I was very happy with the outcome and plan to go a step further with a medium compound to help remove some of the more stubborn swirls dotted here and there.
Did a little vagcomming and unlocked some nice features which made me happy but can't really show pictures.
Did some interior mods, including the door seal gaurds which I havn't taken a snap of yet but they do look nice! Also seat inserts on the way! :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F2012-03-20174600.jpg&hash=312ef149b7ca9cb5dcf0e5cc9d7569081b37059b)
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And thats where we stand at the moment :wink:
**Update**
Couple of new addiditions, spent some time on my day of work trying to install cruise control to realise I didn't have the right socket to remove the steering wheel.. All i can say is taking the airbag off doesn't feel to nice :scared:
So I decided to put my old grill back on complimented with a new (for those that know me won't be surprised) carbon fibre DIY badge and the additions of the plate holders from PSI tuning (brilliant price and very nice looking! - 1+ recommend from me)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F2012-04-03145559.jpg&hash=95e9b4cbaab11fb30f6d4da9234f60ebd702e98a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F2012-04-03145607.jpg&hash=7297a0d61a107174572a2894315585aaabe0acb7)
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oh and one of the cheeky easter bunny!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F2012-04-03145632.jpg&hash=12e82e268a160a77641b62bf3eb631db054ed4e1)
Now on Eibach Springs
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm575%2Fnezquick%2F20120510_080942.jpg&hash=97b8b33273596217c43655eae3816b4421a4d73d)
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Nice ride mate, after seeing her yesterday she is a beauty in the flesh, (not sure how long you can run the plate off the front :grin:) headturner.com
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:wink: cheers mate same with yours specially your new head unit mucho jelous of that! funny you mentioned that i think you jinxed me as i got a pull on thurs but let off :P i think ill put it back on though
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Looking good nez, although I'm not a big fan of the carbon, the interior looks great!!
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Good to meet you today Nez, love the sound of that exhaust! :drool:
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:wink: cheers! good to.meet you too! hope you can make the next meet and cant wait to read your review on pdt i think ill be going down that route very shortly :signLOL:
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:wink: cheers! good to.meet you too! hope you can make the next meet and cant wait to read your review on pdt i think ill be going down that route very shortly :signLOL:
I'll be there mate, I really enjoyed it. :happy2:
I'll do a review as soon as I can prize myself out of the car! :signLOL: Can't wait! :jumpmove:
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Thanks so much for turning off my airbag light.
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Thanks so much for turning off my airbag light.
+1 Top man
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Looking good nez, although I'm not a big fan of the carbon, the interior looks great!!
you'll be delighted to know I've added more :innocent:
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You're not called the carbon king for nothing!!!
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Just added those NGK spark plugs, very happy with them :wink:
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Really good looking car, making me want a Mk5 GTI more and more (I will have one as my next car I swear!).
Loving the carbon fibre centre console and that front badge looks well smart :happy2:
I'd have this car in a heart beat if I could.
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:ashamed: shucks
Cheers dude, that means alot! I made the badge myself was quite easy really just took a bit of time :happy2: you should definitely get yourself a GTI they are incredible machines! what you running now?
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I've been wanting a Golf for years, one of my favourite cars. Although I used to prefer the MK4 GTI, I've started to want the MK5 over the past month or two.
I'm only a young lad though living in a slightly high insurance risk area so I'm just sticking with my little saxo vtr until I get an extra years no claims and turn 21 in May. Fingers crossed that will make the insurance affordable ey :wink:
P.S. Don't worry I'm no chav, my vtr is standard apart from a blueflame exhaust that isn't really any louder than the OE
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realy like this car i want the gti add ons, i got the GT TDI and just doesnt look anwere nere as good
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I've been wanting a Golf for years, one of my favourite cars. Although I used to prefer the MK4 GTI, I've started to want the MK5 over the past month or two.
I'm only a young lad though living in a slightly high insurance risk area so I'm just sticking with my little saxo vtr until I get an extra years no claims and turn 21 in May. Fingers crossed that will make the insurance affordable ey :wink:
P.S. Don't worry I'm no chav, my vtr is standard apart from a blueflame exhaust that isn't really any louder than the OE
someone once told me "you have to pay to play" which is true, it does cost to run one of these things insurance tax and other but it is all worth it! ah the mk5 is a bit nicer than the mk4 imho but I was like you looking at a mk4 and then saved up a little more and went for a mk5. nothing wrong with a saxo if its clean! your right just build up your no claims and patience is a virtue - you'll end up getting something nice !! :happy2:
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realy like this car i want the gti add ons, i got the GT TDI and just doesnt look anwere nere as good
cheers man, theres a few TDI's on here that are very clean and well done have a look around on here or pop down to the grasshopper meet where you could speak to daboy who has a very nice TDI! im sure you'll turn it into a very clean GT!
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cahnged my cam with the help of klstar
old one
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realy like this car i want the gti add ons, i got the GT TDI and just doesnt look anwere nere as good
A little bit of work and you can get them to look just as nice and go just as fast, but it will never be a real GTi!!
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Little update today i managed to install the ecs dogbone torque mount
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Very worth while mod!! gears feel smoother and accelorator seems sharper.. price wise a good buy!!
Also installed cruise control minus the cable and code :LOL: soo nearly there!
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Now running on Eibach Sports (see first page)