MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: wigit on March 30, 2012, 09:25:25 pm
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well the scirocco went to its new owner last weekend so finally picked up the Edition 35 today (given it had been at the dealers for a month) so it can join the Pirelli
spec is as follows:
3 door manual in carbon grey metallic with steel finish watkins glen alloys with the following options (no ACC box ticked as never rated it):
RCD510
Dynaudio
Storage pack
Luxury pack
Parking sensors
Flat tyre indicator
Cruise control
first modifications added after an hour in the form of a 35 badges for the boot and interior:
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then took it up for a trip to Daventry (so they can work some magic while i run it in) :evilgrin:
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finally the weather improved a bit so some quick shots
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have to say i really like it, the alloys work better from some angles but i'm not a fan of the 19's, engine wise its got a distinctly more meaty exhaust and indiction tone than the Pirelli, would have loved the Euro spec seats but last couple of cars have had leather so i'm sure i will get over it
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Yay. At last. Congratulations!! Looks an absolute stunner. :happy2:
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Very nice mate, been looking at these on the VW used locator this week :wink:
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My car just lost 2 grand :sad1:
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Very nice mate :happy2:
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Nice new wheels and I like the fact the modding has started before its even 24hours old! :happy2:
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Lovely... saw this on FB earlier... :notworthy:
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Your a very lucky man Andy !! Awesome :happy2:
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Looking forward to seeing it at the next meet - Hopefully April 12th :drinking:
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How much are these? Looks better than the R
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Congrats on the first ED35 on here, stunning car there :love:
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Very nice mate :happy2:
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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Spammer alert :wink:
But don't forget my ride ...
It's not like I want any sweeties little boy or to stroke your puppies, just a ride.. :grin:
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That looks superb Wigit. Best colour IMO :happy2: :drool:
The 19"s look great in honesty but not sure how the ride is affected or how the wallet will cope after tyre replacements... :evilgrin:
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Very nice mate. :happy2:
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Very nice indeed Andy :happy2:
Lovely colour too :congrats:
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Lovely car Andy. great colour too. :love:
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Lovely car Andy. great colour too. :love:
^^^ Exactly. Lovely Andy :notworthy:
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What a cracking car, Love the 35 decals. As standard, are they only on the wings and inner door surrounds?
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Loving it Andy. :happy2: Congratulations, looks very grown up and classy. :drinking:
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I look forward to seeing one in the flesh, at the same time I don't :sad1:
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Carbon Grey :happy2:
Was my colour choice for my company car, mk6 gti until my order was declined :fighting:
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absolutely lovely :happy2:
i am very jealous, enjoy :drool:
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Gives me wood, plain and simple :happy2: :drool:
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one word "stunning" :congrats:
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I see what you mean about the rims. I wonder if they'd be better off in a darker finish.
Love the car otherwise and congrats on the purchase. Any shots of the interior?
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^^^^. X2. Can we see the inside please :love:
:congrats: Love. Love. Love
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Any more interior pics? :happy2:
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Why was it at the dealer for a month, Andy?
Also, I concur with the above...more interior pics!! :smiley:
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Looking nice....need interior pics
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Seeing as nobody else has asked, can we see some interior pics please?..... :signLOL:
Looks pretty good, what's the engine like compared to the normal MK6 GTI?
The MK6's are gradually growing on me, but those alloys are just awful, Even wolfrace would be better imo! :happy2:
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I like those wheels. :happy2:
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apologies in not replying as been a bit busy the last week and in reality not had much time to drive it as we've been using the more door instead, thanks for the positive response :drinking:
Yay. At last. Congratulations!! Looks an absolute stunner. :happy2:
cheers Deako i was having second thoughts until i saw it in the sunlight
Nice new wheels and I like the fact the modding has started before its even 24hours old! :happy2:
cheers it would have been sooner if i didn't have to queue for petrol for 20 mins
Your a very lucky man Andy !! Awesome :happy2:
cheers Steve my wife says this to me every day, on the car front yes :grin:
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Looking forward to seeing it at the next meet - Hopefully April 12th :drinking:
it should be making its forum appearance and need no excuses for taking it out for a drive
How much are these? Looks better than the R
details can be found on the VW website fella, they ain't cheap but what is these days
Spammer alert :wink:
But don't forget my ride ...
It's not like I want any sweeties little boy or to stroke your puppies, just a ride.. :grin:
we'll have to sort a catch up with yourself and Nescafe Boy (when he's finished playing with your puppies) :stupid:
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That looks superb Wigit. Best colour IMO :happy2: :drool:
The 19"s look great in honesty but not sure how the ride is affected or how the wallet will cope after tyre replacements... :evilgrin:
always loved the mk6 in carbon grey so was an easy colour choice, friend of mine is building a mk1 cab in same colour so i am looking forward to a photoshoot
second choice was red
Very nice mate. :happy2:
Very nice indeed Andy :happy2:
Lovely colour too :congrats:
Lovely car Andy. great colour too. :love:
Lovely car Andy. great colour too. :love:
^^^ Exactly. Lovely Andy :notworthy:
cheers fellas have to admit colour is why i prob think the VRS looks good in the grey metallic, nice and understated :happy2:
What a cracking car, Love the 35 decals. As standard, are they only on the wings and inner door surrounds?
correct 35 badges on the wings and door sills, i purchased a couple of oem wing badges for the dash and boot which are an outrageous £29 from the stealer
Loving it Andy. :happy2: Congratulations, looks very grown up and classy. :drinking:
i wanted something a bit more understated and that attracted slightly less attention than the rocco, grown up and classy is how i'd sum up the mk6 over the mk5 same dna through the wheel but feels a bit more refined :laugh:
Gives me wood, plain and simple :happy2: :drool:
take it easy Beddie you may need the cuprinol :ashamed:
I see what you mean about the rims. I wonder if they'd be better off in a darker finish.
Love the car otherwise and congrats on the purchase. Any shots of the interior?
stealth they are noticeably darker than the Pirelli, i think if too dark the'd lose definition
Why was it at the dealer for a month, Andy?
Also, I concur with the above...more interior pics!! :smiley:
Chris it arrived early at the dealers which caught me out, was meant to be build week 5 and was build week 3, i'd always banked on end of march pick up, in reality i wanted to shift the rocco first :happy2:
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Seeing as nobody else has asked, can we see some interior pics please?..... :signLOL:
Looks pretty good, what's the engine like compared to the normal MK6 GTI?
The MK6's are gradually growing on me, but those alloys are just awful, Even wolfrace would be better imo! :happy2:
engine wise Al its essentially the Ed30/Pirelli motor in the 35 rather than the TSI unit with the IHI turbo in the normal GTI (and my old rocco), for me engine is a cracker and was part of the appeal, coming from mapped cars the main thing you notice is the lack of torque in the mid range
i've always thought the mk6 had a more premium feel than the Scirocco and it does, it feels a better quality car in terms of how its put together, i am surprised how different in terms of cabin and engine noise it is compared to the Pirelli, has same GTI feel through road but feels a bit more grown up (which reminds me of the Mk6 R)
wheels are marmite but have a marmite mk5 sat on the drive, in reality it was brought for the engine :happy2:
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ok not the best interior piccies but a few:
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its a somber place but my last two cars have had leather and black roof linings so i am used to it, i am a massive fan of the GTI seats in terms of comfort and sportiness, the bolsters keep you firmly placed despite the leather, i love the hexagonal patterns on the door and dash trim and the seat belts take you back to the 18s, i'll take some more over the weekend
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some more pics from Pistonheads Sunday Service at Mercedes Benz World :happy2:
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Looking good Wigit, can't wait to see it on the 12th. :happy2:
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Looks awesome, love the colour!
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Can't believe I missed this!! :surprised:
Love it, love it, love it!! :love:
I think the wheels really set it apart too!! :happy2:
So after longing after a Golf after buying a lard ass your finally there!! :congrats:
Would look great inside DMR's unit pal! :wink:
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loving this...
wheel especially... hmmm retrofit to mk5??
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Would love to get some Rig shots of this.
There was one identical to yours at the watford VW. It looked brilliant, but the interior is a bit boring.
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Rather than on the wings could you get the 35 badges under the GTI badge on the front grill? :smiley:
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very nice pal :happy2:
not sure if its bin mentioned but the wheels have a hint of monty 2's from the mk4???? :smiley:
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Rather than on the wings could you get the 35 badges under the GTI badge on the front grill? :smiley:
....I suggest putting '35' after the 'GTI' lettering inline, assuming it's ideally the same size height. Same could be applied to the bootlid.
GTI 35
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Alas 35 is not quite same height hence i shoved it on the other side
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little present arrived from VW today (I now have two as Mrs W got me one for Christmas)
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cars done 600 miles now so run in, can honestly say i do not miss the Scirocco at all, numerous reasons but you feel more connected to the car and VW have done well with the sporty zorst sound (which is similar to stock R i tried), really impressed with xenons and their range
now where is the slippery slope :evilgrin:
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Why is it they didn't do something like this for the ED30 instead of people complaining and them finally giving out plaques?
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See thats what you want. An example of good customer service there.
Simple for them but makes the customer feel good.
Car looks awesome btw :drool:
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Do we know how many 35's will be made?
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This looks even better in the flesh Andy :happy2:
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This looks even better in the flesh Andy :happy2:
I concur. :happy2:
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This looks even better in the flesh Andy :happy2:
I concur. :happy2:
X3 :congrats:
Love it :smiley:
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Do we know how many 35's will be made?
Apparently not a "Limited Edition" so no limited run .
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Do we know how many 35's will be made?
Apparently not a "Limited Edition" so no limited run .
Sounds like they may have learnt a lesson from the Edition30 saga then.
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Having seen it in the metal last night, the colour is amazing! It looks so different in different lights :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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I wish VW would have included the original interior on this. The honeycomb seats looked immense.
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It was great seeing it in the flesh on thursday, and I love the wheels. Superb colour too.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. :happy2:
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well i stuck to my word and waited for the car to pass the 1,000 mile mark before it was remapped which it passed on the out skirts of daventry (in reality a boat would have been a better form of transport)
had the call from Revo the production stage 1 file was ready so popped along this morning for them to set things up and to give them some feedback on the road over the next week compared to the Pirelli (so mrs w will be let loose in it) as there are a few changes, the map goes live through the dealers later this month
next on the list is a cosmetic tweak :happy2:
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Nice one Andy,
What's it like with the map? Or is it too wet to try out :grin:
Whats the Cosmetic Tweak? RNS?
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i did have a brief encounter with a 3 door 12 plate Golf R on the M40 which was obviously standard :wink:
when the weather dries out i will have a drive around to see how it compares to the mk5
cosmetic tweak will be to the rear now i have a plan :happy2:
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Is it a Rudder. :innocent:
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Is it a Rudder. :innocent:
I was going to say Anchor :grin:
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You only need the anchor with the APR map, Revo is not good enough nowadays. :laugh:
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:grin:
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You only need the anchor with the APR map, Revo is not good enough nowadays. :laugh:
the anchor may help the stock brakes but i have an eye out of these, £4.99 and piece of mind
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They looked crap on your last car, but to be fair they blended in well. :evilgrin:
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the anchor may help the stock brakes but i have an eye out of these, £4.99 and piece of mind
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:grin: :congrats:
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They looked crap on your last car, but to be fair they blended in well. :evilgrin:
:signLOL:
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well i stuck to my word and waited for the car to pass the 1,000 mile mark before it was remapped which it passed on the out skirts of daventry (in reality a boat would have been a better form of transport)
had the call from Revo the production stage 1 file was ready so popped along this morning for them to set things up and to give them some feedback on the road over the next week compared to the Pirelli (so mrs w will be let loose in it) as there are a few changes, the map goes live through the dealers later this month
next on the list is a cosmetic tweak :happy2:
Nice one wigit... Glad you're getting it all sorted before my ride :happy2:
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Nice one wigit... Glad you're getting it all sorted before my ride :happy2:
its ok the wipe clean seats come as standard :P
looking like sunday service on 13th :happy2:
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Nice one wigit... Glad you're getting it all sorted before my ride :happy2:
its ok the wipe clean seats come as standard :P
looking like sunday service on 13th :happy2:
Ok cool, see you there..
Driving a Lambo and a 458 this Saturday at Bruntingsthorpe so the 35 better live up to those :signLOL: There will be a flood warning out for that, never mind wipe down seats :grin:
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Where is Sunday service? Not picked up on info Andy....
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Where is Sunday service? Not picked up on info Andy....
It's at Renault/Nissan in Rickmansworth :happy2:
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:happy2: stunning motor mate! love the colour too. i reallly like those alloys on them too! interested to see what you have in store whilst sliding down the slope! :popcornsoda:
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looking great andy :drool:
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Love the wheels :happy2:
What size are the tyres?
The sidewalls look chunky for 19's :popcornsoda:
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Wigit's Carbon Grey Edition 35 Go AND Play!
REVOs grammer is awful!
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Is that the same as Grammar Rich? :laugh:
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Is that the same as Grammar Rich? :laugh:
Hence the :popcornsoda: Mr Hedge :wink:
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:happy2: stunning motor mate! love the colour too. i reallly like those alloys on them too! interested to see what you have in store whilst sliding down the slope! :popcornsoda:
Only going Stage 2 this year :happy2:
looking great andy :drool:
I sort of like it's understated this time
Love the wheels :happy2:
What size are the tyres?
The sidewalls look chunky for 19's :popcornsoda:
monte these are the stock 18s, they look slightly larger as the rim is fairly thin and are very angle dependant as to what people think, a drop will help, looking at options for a second set as an alternative to going TDs
Wigit's Carbon Grey Edition 35 Go AND Play!
REVOs grammer is awful!
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Lol fortunately the codes not ;)
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"Go Play!" is colloquial, very American, and very acceptable in advertising. It's simply not Queenie's English.
I thought you went 'understated' last time, Andy. That carbon grey begs for understatement. A touch of purple perhaps?
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I like that the carbon grey is discrete and I like most of the oem touches on the GTI including the silver badges, I loved the rising blue on the rocco but never thought the chrome touches suited it or silver wheels (except on the R) and always liked the path I went on the rocco as a bit different
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Good to see you yesterday Andy, really good to see your E35 in the metal as well!
Look forward to catching up again soon. :happy2:
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cheers Ed :drinking:
picked up a spare rear anchor and rudder diffuser and towing eye cover for a colour change :happy2:
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cheers Ed :drinking:
picked up a spare rear anchor and rudder diffuser and towing eye cover for a colour change :happy2:
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Should look good! :happy2:
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Nice to finally see the car today Wigit, even though it was filthy.. Tut tut.
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Cracking looking car :happy2:
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Is there any performance advantage to that new front wing? :signLOL:
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Poor Goldfinch!!!! :sad1:... Should rename the car Goldwing :grin:
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Poor Goldfinch!!!! :sad1:... Should rename the car Goldwing :grin:
....That's not a Goldfinch - It's a young Greenfinch.
This is a young Goldfinch:
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Unfortunately I inadvertently collected treatie pie on the way to Pistonheads Sunday Service where I was met by the comment 'are you aware there is a dead bird on the front of your car', tp was carefully removed (with no damage to the golf) once some sandwich bags and napkins were sourced and laid to rest in the garden are of Renault Nissan
The additional wings did not aid the aero package and were a little detrimental to the inter cooler performance and will not be part of my Stage 2 plans going forward :evilgrin:
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a few small touches for the Ed35
a bit of bling for the engine
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FEd35%2FIMG_2173.jpg&hash=28dc9f45f18f4cc3226585f49caa72247877b302)
finally some pics of the gloss black diffuser so finally the car looks like it should have come out of the factory
before shot
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and now looking far better
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^^^^
Unfortunately the gloss black (visually more hidden) exhaust trim now shows that the tips would look better if slash-cut (angle cut) - IMO.
Love your sig, Andy: "Made in Germany, Made Faster in Daventry".
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Unfortunately the gloss black (visually more hidden) exhaust trim now shows that the tips would look better if slash-cut (angle cut) - IMO.
Love your sig, Andy: "Made in Germany, Made Faster in Daventry".
don't worry Robin the exhaust is in hand and i have a feeling i know what the finish will be now :happy2:
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don't worry Robin the exhaust is in hand and i have a feeling i know what the finish will be now :happy2:
....I was only worried in possibly being a bit too 'honest' in my opinion :smiley: Glad you obviously feel similarly.
I wonder if I can guess the finish! :wink:
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not at all Robin the pea shooters have always been going :happy2:
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I recomend the DD42 Shifter bushings to go in that cable end fitting. Makes a nice difference and give a more sturdy quality & sporty feel imo
What is the benefit of switching to that linkage? are you going to modify it to make it a shorter throw? Damien Egan (Damoegan) on here can do it for you quite easily are far more cost effective way of getting shorter throw compared to Forges offering
Love the car mate :drool: :drool:
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mike the s3 does have a shorter through but not quite to the extent of the VWR one i took off the rocco which is fine by me, also at £28 from the dealers they are a bit of a bargain :)
I had a look at the DD42s and they look quality items and will be considered if the S3 set is not to my liking
just finalising the game plan for Inters as waiting for a few bits and pieces to become valuable but suspension, arbs, engine mounts, the and stage 2 will be done
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Are you from Daventry? Next time I visit AKS in Bedford you could try the DD42 bushes in mine :happy2:
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Are you from Daventry? Next time I visit AKS in Bedford you could try the DD42 bushes in mine :happy2:
the Daventry reference is as both our cars run Revo i'm in Oxford :happy2:
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Are you from Daventry? Next time I visit AKS in Bedford you could try the DD42 bushes in mine :happy2:
the Daventry reference is as both our cars run Revo i'm in Oxford :happy2:
Thought that was what you meant :happy2: ah well
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What does the REVO map give the ED35? Same as the Ed30?
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Looking good Andy! :congrats:
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also a bit of bling for the engine
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FEd35%2FIMG_2173.jpg&hash=28dc9f45f18f4cc3226585f49caa72247877b302)
That engine cover is missing its "F", it is a TFSI engine after all :grin:
:popcornsoda:
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a few small touches for the Ed35
S3 shifter arm collected from dealers so going on soon
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I thought the S3 and ED30 shifter arm was the same part?
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I thought the S3 and ED30 shifter arm was the same part?
I know the TTS (and probably TTRS) is shorter but don't know about the S3. :confused:
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I thought the S3 and ED30 shifter arm was the same part?
I know the TTS (and probably TTRS) is shorter but don't know about the S3. :confused:
The part number on the shifter arm in the pic is the one quoted for the ED30 (BYD engine code).
Not sure what the engine code is for TTS or TTRS but there looks like there is 2 listed for the TT, 8J0 711 046 E (same as in the above pic (which is also same as mk2 LC)) and 8J0 711 046 D (presumeably TTRS)...
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so i've been a fook wit :signLOL:
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so i've been a fook wit :signLOL:
Possibly, Andy :signLOL:
I can make it into a short shifter for you though :wink:
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Looking good Andy! :congrats:
cheers the grey was annoying me
What does the REVO map give the ED35? Same as the Ed30?
this is one of their revised K04 maps not stuck it on the dyne but on par with the Pirelli just feels a bit more refined :happy2:
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So are you going to have it all ready in time for inters pal! Thought you were leaving it alone for a bit :signLOL:
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Liking that Gloss Black diffuser. I've been toying with getting the OEM one for the Assassin and i think i just might now after seeing this :happy2:
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S3, TTS, TT, and ED30 all have the same shifter so I guess the 35 is the same. TTRS has a completely different setup.
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So are you going to have it all ready in time for inters pal! Thought you were leaving it alone for a bit :signLOL:
i think leaving it alone meant the first 1,000 miles :happy2:
its readiness Shaun is dependant on some bits and bobs turning up as i want to do most in one hit and its going down a slightly different route to the rocco in components
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Considering this colour for next car, it looks quite dark sometimes and almost black. Whats it like to live with and keep clean? How does it show marks? Although I suppose its a bit early to say as it looks immaculate.
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Hows this in comparison to the scirocco? I m liking the short shifter I got from u!
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Considering this colour for next car, it looks quite dark sometimes and almost black. Whats it like to live with and keep clean? How does it show marks? Although I suppose its a bit early to say as it looks immaculate.
so far the carbon grey has been a lot easier to keep on top of than the dbp on the Pirelli, rear of the mk6 attracts the most amount of grime, in reality car isn't doing monster miles so i'm not complaining, silver is easiest colour to keep on top of but never fancied that on the Ed35
Hows this in comparison to the scirocco? I m liking the short shifter I got from u!
prefer the GTI as feels the more complete car from the drivers seat :happy2:
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car has been running the revised Stage 1 Revo file and also a new one for later cars which made some interesting figures on the dyno on monday depending how you like your coffee :)
first up zorst to replace the peashooters and so 3" Milltek TBE race system with the iddy silencers in the rear, will be sporting some 35 tips for Inters as gloss black on back order, quality is great and the clips for keeping tips in place are a work of art to cope with expansion
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noise levels are about right for me especially at motorway speeds
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Very nice work mate. You dont hand around. How many miles have you done in it now?
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Very nice work mate. You dont hand around. How many miles have you done in it now?
Its piled on a few this week so at 2,400 lol
For other bits done as well as Stage 2 file :)
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Oooh look forward to hearing that!! :evilgrin:
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Oooh look forward to hearing that!! :evilgrin:
I need a brum tunnel run ;)
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Lowering department taken care of with a set of Bilstein B16s and one Eibach ARB, now on and had a bit of adjustment on front to drop it a bit more
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Love the quality of these and ease of adjustment on the damping, conservative set up at the moment and whilst the ride is firmer the damping is superb and car especially at the rear
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Pictures. :party:
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Pictures. :party:
Patience my friend, let it settle, it's current livery isn't discreet I've named it project foreplay and those at inters will see why ;)
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:worthless:
easy tiger there i'm not finished with the last batch of modifications :)
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:indifferent: :popcornsoda:
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Patience my friend, let it settle, it's current livery isn't discreet I've named it project foreplay and those at inters will see why ;)
....Does that mean it has lurid graphics depicting a penis!?
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....Does that mean it has lurid graphics depicting a penis!?
just a rather large go play on each side and on the boot amongst a few other bits, it's right up your street :happy2:
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An amazing car and the new mods are going to make it even more of a weapon :happy2:
I look forward to seeing this at Inters :smiley:
Keep up the good progress :happy2:
Cheers
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Lowering department taken care of with a set of Bilstein B16s and one Eibach ARB, now on and had a bit of adjustment on front to drop it a bit more
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FEd35%2FIMG_2188.jpg&hash=9f11b2f38dbd9b3aab4575ed83ac66c2b3341d34)
Love the quality of these and ease of adjustment on the damping, conservative set up at the moment and whilst the ride is firmer the damping is superb and car especially at the rear
Who did you get to fit these for you?
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APS in Brackley fitted everything, Andy did a sterling effort as did Ed with the coffee :happy2:
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Damn Wigit :surprised:
You got some great goodies there mate :notworthy:
Love the 35 touch on the tips!!!.....and those Bilstiens :drool: :congrats:
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i have to say it was a close call between the Bilsteins and the new VWR AST setup, was massively impressed by the ASTs on their rocco and new two way was the way to go on a road car, the bit that put me off was you needed to lift the scuttle panel to adjust the fronts
Ed35 tips will probably make way for gloss black (which should arrive next week) to tie in with the diffuser more
final part of the mods undertaken are engine mounts, oddly when the Ed35 arrived i had second thoughts about doing these as its really a refined car, at Revo HQ i was tempted by theirs (they have refined the damping a bit to the previous incarnation) given the quality of them, on the Ed35 i wanted something between the THS and Vibratechnics in terms of feeling and feedback and Revo wanted some critical customer feedback on these
I have to admit i was a bit nervous about this one but have to say i really like them as they work really well as a package and the subframe kit slightly less harsh than the Vibratechnic set up i ran on the roc (i think its because i am now getting old), some vibration on start up, but not much when taking up the bite and the gear change is crisper, on the move their is a nice harmonic in the cabin but no real vibration, for me its exactly what i wanted on the Ed35 as wanted to tone things down a little from the rocco
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FEd35%2FIMG_2190.jpg&hash=f1600709f05edb0b92f7f7b1a0dee0404ff02c60)
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car will probably stay in Stage 2 tune as i just love the way it feels and drives at the moment as a package, it feels like an old skool 80s/90s GTI and really reminds me of my old company 309 GTI Goodwood.
brakes and intake only other plans this year and maybe an alternate set of wheels
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I'm still not seeing those pictures. :popcornsoda:
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Found some. :P
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181354_10151879574755118_999776626_n.jpg)
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Oh the shame of it. :laugh:
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Thought the car looked fantastic today Wigit... Spot on :congrats:
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Yup just need to sort those pidly 312s out for some proper brakes fella.
The Stasis 370mm 4 pot kit on the 1.4 Golf looks ideal. :happy2:
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Thought the car looked fantastic today Wigit... Spot on :congrats:
Fully agree, top job :happy2:
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Tis subtle........... :laugh:
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thought it was about time i gave a bit of an update on the 35
ordered a set of 35 dice from Germany
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a few pics of the car at BVF last year
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car had its first service so now time to get modding again
revo intake installed with smoothed TTS engine cover courtesy of markymark
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the stock watkins glen wheels are a nightmare for clearing BBK even needing spacers on the APs, been toying with some lightweight wheels and wanted a change from TDs and decided to go for the TSW Nurburgring RFs in 18x8 in matt gunmetal
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.eurotuner.com%2Ff%2Fnews%2Feurp_1010_tsw_nurburgring_wheel%2F34570767%2B%2Bw750%2Bar1%2Feurp_1010_01_o%2Btsw_nurburgring_wheel%2Bwheel.jpg&hash=311457c71b9554edf4fb61e86e5da0a1f426ae52)
going to run Yokahama Advan Sport V103s as a change from the forum norm, wheels turned up today so hope to get them on for the weekend after they heave been sealed
attention now being turned to front brakes given i have a set of S3 rears ready to go on
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thanks for looking
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Loving everything about your car Andy. :notworthy: Can I have it please.
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What the cat said! :congrats: :notworthy:
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Andy, loving those new rims! :love:
I knew you'd not be able to resist them :laugh:
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Loving everything about your car Andy. :notworthy: Can I have it please.
only if i can have the exige
What the cat said! :congrats: :notworthy:
still reaping the rewards from the DMR treatment
Andy, loving those new rims! :love:
I knew you'd not be able to resist them :laugh:
you want first dibs, i managed to get one out of the box tonight, Demon Tweeks have been a joy to deal with as a customer
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Looking Good Andy :happy2:
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You wanna try a wheel on mine again and then maybe do a deal afters? :wink:
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Yeah come round for more comedy jack use on my driveway :P
I Think a set of AP's would finish it off :wink:
Car is looking good :happy2:
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You wanna try a wheel on mine again and then maybe do a deal afters? :wink:
i am confident they will clear, wish it would stop raining so i can get them on
Yeah come round for more comedy jack use on my driveway :P
I Think a set of AP's would finish it off :wink:
Car is looking good :happy2:
can i watch again and just drink coffee :happy2:
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You wanna try a wheel on mine again and then maybe do a deal afters? :wink:
i am confident they will clear, wish it would stop raining so i can get them on
Yeah come round for more comedy jack use on my driveway :P
I Think a set of AP's would finish it off :wink:
Car is looking good :happy2:
can i watch again and just drink coffee :happy2:
You could always pop up to the unit and do it in the dry Andy! :happy2:
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thought i'd take a couple of quick pics of the TSWs, ill take some better ones when it has settled and weather has improved, they tip the scales at 20kg with tyres compared to 22kg for the stock watkins glens, break clearance as has increased by 20mm
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they are starting to grow on me :scared:
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Nice rims mate. :happy2:
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Those look lovely.
I researched a set for my car but ended up with the neuspeeds instead - similar weight and also rotary/spun forged.
:congrats:
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Nice rims mate. :happy2:
cheers ian, brake dust grey is how i like them
Those look lovely.
I researched a set for my car but ended up with the neuspeeds instead - similar weight and also rotary/spun forged.
:congrats:
really like the neuspeeds just have an allergy to using their distributor :happy2:
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Very nice
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I know what brakes would look great behind those lovely new rims!!! :P
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I know what brakes would look great behind those lovely new rims!!! :P
brakes may have to wait a month as looks like the Polo is arriving ahead of schedule :scared:
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:drool:
great choice Andy :happy2:
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I looked at these wheels for the Polo when i had major issues getting any to clear the brembos. But didnt like the look of them then. Have to say, they look great on the Golf. :smiley:
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I looked at these wheels for the Polo when i had major issues getting any to clear the brembos. But didnt like the look of them then. Have to say, they look great on the Golf. :smiley:
i was pretty much going Compomotive until i spotted a picture of the Revo sponsored Jetta on them and Hurdy also then threw them into the mix, the Polo is going to stay standard
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Hmmm I wouldnt mind those for my VRS....
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That looks so much better with those tail pipes and dropped abit, the oem pipes look pretty small
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They look great. Suit the car so well. :smiley:
Stunning car.
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I like! I like a LOT! :drool:
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I am sat here drooling :drool: over that loverly looking ed35 you own with some tasteful mods. I am glad to see you have not ruined her with these mods. :happy2:
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thought it was about time i posted some better pics of the 35 on the tsw's
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also tts cover was looking naked so a temp fix applied
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I think you can go a bit leftfield when you try wheels like that or something rarer/untried on a MK6 or very recent VAG car, but I think you've pulled it off very well.
Probably see them used a little more often in the next few years.
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Did you get the Yokahama Advan Sport V103's in the end? Any feedback on those?
I can't wait to ditch the contiSC2's that came on my new vRS - was happy with GY Assymetrics2s on the old car but always on the look out for alternatives.
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Ive been thinking of getting them wheels. Where did you get them? They seem to be out of stock everywhere!
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Did you get the Yokahama Advan Sport V103's in the end? Any feedback on those?
I can't wait to ditch the contiSC2's that came on my new vRS - was happy with GY Assymetrics2s on the old car but always on the look out for alternatives.
the 35 came with Contis SC2 and they are an improvement on those, prob will run Eagle F1s on stock rims to compare
Ive been thinking of getting them wheels. Where did you get them? They seem to be out of stock everywhere!
i ordered from Demon Tweeks as they could do a better tyre deal and in reality were just a joy to deal with, they order these from TSW Europe
http://www.europe.tsw.com/inventory/wheels-rims-alloy-result.php?wheel=NUR&finish=G&diameter=18&width=80&offset_start=45&offset_end=all&bolt_circles=5&pcd=112&Submit=Search
TSW Europe site allows you to check stock
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Love it buddy! :congrats:
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Looks great
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Love it buddy! :congrats:
They grown on you now lol
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Love it buddy! :congrats:
They grown on you now lol
Loved yours the first time I saw it! Great spec choice! :wink:
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picked up the new daily driver this week to replace the Fiat 500TA, needed a more door so went for a Polo Blue GT in Blue Silk metallic to cope with 20k a year of commuting and to take the strain off the 35 and Pirelli (which should be making way for a Mk7 GTI PP) and pootling (hence the reg), spec wise went for:
xenons
anthracite wheels
sensors
privacy glass
auto climate
RCD510 and MFSW
Passeger airbag
only mods are to swap the bury bluetooth out for an oem VW one, possibly retro fit fogs
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first run down to London and 48mpg on the trip which was a surprise (35 has been doing around 36mpg on same run), 1.4 is really well matched to the gear box and car has a surprising amount of torque and they do seem to bolt them together well
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
Doesn't Chungsters Rocco R do that regularly aswell? :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
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Needs lows. :smiley:
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
Doesn't Chungsters Rocco R do that regularly aswell? :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
:signLOL:
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
Doesn't Chungsters Rocco R do that regularly aswell? :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
I tried not to laugh and failed
Needs lows. :smiley:
It does but I am trying to show restraint
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
Doesn't Chungsters Rocco R do that regularly aswell? :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
That rich coming from Mr Injector failure himself!! :grin:
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Is that the new active cylinder shut-down engine?
Looks nice! :happy2:
yes it is, i'm used to 2 cylinders :grin:
Doesn't Chungsters Rocco R do that regularly aswell? :chicken:
:popcornsoda:
That rich coming from Mr Injector failure himself!! :grin:
That's why I can joke about it :indifferent: :grin:
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I thought Phylis had an enema as well Steve ;)
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I thought Phylis had an enema as well Steve ;)
:grin:
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So can you hear it going onto 2 cylinders?
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Very nice indeed! :drool:
Love Eddy 35 wheels. :laugh:
Some of those photo's are at the Kassam, right?
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Correct Dom :happy2:
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Hell of read :congrats:
i have a feeling i should stick around to see what happens next, especially as there was mention of a mk7 GTi PP, speaking of which, when does it turn up :popcornsoda:
But on a serious note, 2 weekend cars is just greedy, feel free to send the Pirelli my way :evilgrin:
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Haha!
I loved my flat 4 Subaru sound so much I thought I'd modify the TFSI engine to sound the same!!
:P :P :P
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Haha!
I loved my flat 4 Subaru sound so much I thought I'd modify the TFSI engine to sound the same!!
:P :P :P
:laugh:
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Jealous much :laugh:
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small Polo update, car treated to some new car protection at Detail My Ride, the silk blue just looks stunning in the sun
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bluemotion badge now removed and some Polo GTI exhaust trims added, oem bluetooth module also arrived
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Ed35 gets some attention next week when the AP 4 pots go on
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the 35 had been feeling a little neglected so off to AKS for these to be fitted
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also arch liner mod done and some ride height tweaking
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Nice ride ! :happy2:
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The GT looks stunning. :happy2: Following the sale of her Ed35 her indoors has just bought a 3 door in the blue, they really are very nice cars. Where did you get the exhaust trims from, I've been looking on ebay for some suitable ones, but still haven't found any? Thanks.
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What's your average mpg of the blue?
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The GT looks stunning. :happy2: Following the sale of her Ed35 her indoors has just bought a 3 door in the blue, they really are very nice cars. Where did you get the exhaust trims from, I've been looking on ebay for some suitable ones, but still haven't found any? Thanks.
They are OEM Polo GTI trims you need two of these PN 6R0253825 and are around £18 each, they match the taper just need a little tap to get it on, agree its a cracking car and testament to that was i hadn't used the 35 for a couple of weeks
What's your average mpg of the blue?
on my commute its hitting 50-55mpg at the moment and isn't driven that economically
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The GT looks stunning. :happy2: Following the sale of her Ed35 her indoors has just bought a 3 door in the blue, they really are very nice cars. Where did you get the exhaust trims from, I've been looking on ebay for some suitable ones, but still haven't found any? Thanks.
Excellent, I'll get some ordered. :happy2:
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AP's look fantastic. Super set of brakes, very light too.
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Decided at a couple of days notice to take a Road Trip to Germany with just the car, the tom tom and me, plan was:
- Harwich to Hook of Holland on Ferry
- Holland to Wolfsburg
- Visit Autostadt and VW Museum
- Wolsburg to Nurburgring
- Nurburgring to Calais via spa
Plan for the car was always to be set up for fast road use and capable of some track day action and car was faultless, coped with jams in Belgium, 150+ on the autobahn and the ring, a few pics of the car on its travels
Outside Autostadt
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Wolfsburg Factory in the distance
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Nurburgring
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Nurburgring Hotel Car Park
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Rent Race Car Ed35
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Down the road from Spa
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Looks a great trip mate.
Love to do something like this in mine :driver:
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On your tod!? :sad1: Great pics though.
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Good lad! :happy2:
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Nice little trip that. You fancy coming on Rico Rally next year? Booking up fast.
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Looks like a good trip, would love to go Wolfsburg one day.
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Looks like a great spur of thd moment trip that, I keep on saying I'm going to do that but it never seems to happen !
How did the brakes / mods perform on the ring ?
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I think I may have seen you on the A34 this morning?
:happy2:
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I think I may have seen you on the A34 this morning?
:happy2:
That would be me on my way to goodwood
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Edition 35 :drool:
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Lovely car, which AP kit is that? The 4 pot 330mm? Any updates with this?
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Lovely car, which AP kit is that? The 4 pot 330mm? Any updates with this?
This is the 4 pot 330mm kit which is superb and coped with the ring and 150mph stops
The car is being put back to standard on 2nd January as it is being sold to make way for a MK7 R so bits will be appearing in the new year for sale :happy2:
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Awesome Car! Cannot wait for the arrival of my edition 35, Same colour too :happy2:
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well the 35 era comes to an end as car has been sold and departs on Monday, absoultely loved this car and what i did to it, few parting shots
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hoping this turns up next week as getting a bit impatient
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I must say i do prefer the 7 design over the 6, just not the front R bumper, congrats on the new car Wigit :congrats:
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I wondered what you were doing when I saw the pics of the departing ED35 in Grey, and then I saw the R....
I understand now! Look forward to pics of the new car :congrats:
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Very nice, lucky chappy :happy2:
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And how long before your second one arrives Andy? :wink:
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And how long before your second one arrives Andy? :wink:
i'm in no rush :happy2:
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well the 35 era comes to an end as car has been sold and departs on Monday, absoultely loved this car and what i did to it, few parting shots
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hoping this turns up next week as getting a bit impatient
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We are BOTH getting the MK7 R Wigit :happy2:
After selling my ED30 and scratching the itch of a BMW 330D I decided to get back in a Golf :signLOL:
3dr Pure White DSG :happy2:
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Looking forward to all these R's on the forum! :notworthy:
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We are BOTH getting the MK7 R Wigit :happy2:
After selling my ED30 and scratching the itch of a BMW 330D I decided to get back in a Golf :signLOL:
3dr Pure White DSG :happy2:
Hoping it turns up this week as the 35 went this evening and money is burning a hole in the bank account
The one arriving for March is 3 door Blue, DSG, 19s ACC and winter pack
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I see MTM have released a map for these.....360 bhp from just a stage 1 re map!!!
They seem to be ahead of the game!
Golf R is a great choice.....the new Haldex 4WD system seems to be far more complex and a big step on from the previous system...can't wait for a test drive as there is a demo coming to my local dealer in the next week or two.
What plans have you pencilled in for the R?
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I see MTM have released a map for these.....360 bhp from just a stage 1 re map!!!
Map or tuning box?
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I see MTM have released a map for these.....360 bhp from just a stage 1 re map!!!
They seem to be ahead of the game!
Golf R is a great choice.....the new Haldex 4WD system seems to be far more complex and a big step on from the previous system...can't wait for a test drive as there is a demo coming to my local dealer in the next week or two.
What plans have you pencilled in for the R?
this one is staying standard, it's replacement in a few months time will not
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Stick a self deleting trial map on it :laugh:
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Wow. Lucky you - I'm just a tad gelous! Although we need pics up when you get it :party:
How long has your wait been? They are painfully long with VW's (especially with the high-performance cars.)
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mine was ordered 8 November last year :happy2:
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Wow. Lucky you - I'm just a tad gelous! Although we need pics up when you get it :party:
How long has your wait been? They are painfully long with VW's (especially with the high-performance cars.)
Mine was ordered last week, build date of 5th May, expected delivery Late May/Early June :happy2:
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ed35 a car ive wanted to own alongside the Seat Leon Cupra. Seen the post late but congrats man. Im jealous ha #ED35 ftw
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ed35 a car ive wanted to own alongside the Seat Leon Cupra. Seen the post late but congrats man. Im jealous ha #ED35 ftw
Many thanks the 35 was a great car, no reliability issues and a real all rounder, driveway looks a bit empty with only the 35 fluffy dice and 35 keyring as a keep sake and some great memories :happy2:
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Looking forward to reading about this one.. loved your ED35 but the R looks like its going to be awesome.
:happy2:
Yours must be one of the first in the country?
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So had a loan R for a couple of months whilst one turned up with a black interior which happened to be leather and FOC so went for Pronav, big thanks to VW Wantage and VW, loaneR racked up 4,000 miles in a month and currently for sale on VW used car site :happy2:
Had the mine for three weeks and things are starting to come together before off to Detail My Ride for some TLC
Spec:
3 door dsg
Lapiz Blue
Vienna Leather
Pronav
19" Pretorias
Winter Pack
DCC
Fed up of seeing pictures of stock Rs so thought you could see work in progress:
H&R lowering springs
Black washer cap
Black vinyl to mirror caps and bumper lip
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Just need the tuners to get their fingers out on mapping rather than tuning box, hopefully a BBK in next 4 weeks and slap the TSWs on to see how it looks
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Saw this on AKS Tuning Facebook page, he made a comment about the car only having 800miles on it :signLOL:
The DCC shocks look a lot like the Rocco's shocks, is it definitely a different (better) system?
The H&Rs really make a difference here, looks soooooo much better. Does the DCC system still work as effectively with the lower, stiffer springs?
I found on the Rocco that the H&R's took away some of the shocks ability to control the ride with less travel and stiffer springs
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DCC is way better than the roc as you can adjust steering an throttle response, its firmer but not really worse
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DCC is way better than the roc as you can adjust steering an throttle response, its firmer but not really worse
Is it same technology though on the shocks? IIRC Roc is oil level (therefore damping) controlled by a valve.
From reading your posts on Scirocco Central, you never seemed very impressed with that system
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stunning car.
:notworthy:
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DCC is way better than the roc as you can adjust steering an throttle response, its firmer but not really worse
Is it same technology though on the shocks? IIRC Roc is oil level (therefore damping) controlled by a valve.
From reading your posts on Scirocco Central, you never seemed very impressed with that system
that system was totally flawed due to steering weighting being predetermined to which setting you had, this isn't, 300 mile test drive in a 7 GTI won be over
race mode isn't the fastest way from A-B in the UK in a 7R
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The 35 was gorgeous! I hope to own one after my mk5..
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Picked up from Detail My Ride who had given the GTechniq treatment
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more chuffed than when i picked it up new, it just looks stunning and goes like stink :drool:
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REVO is almost there with software for this beauty :happy2:
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REVO is almost there with software for this beauty :happy2:
so i hear :innocent:
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An unusual blue (*in the flesh) but stunning :happy2: :drool:
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Andy - surely this is Revo'd now?
Looking forward to a review :drinking:
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An unusual blue (*in the flesh) but stunning :happy2: :drool:
agreed sometimes a purple hue to it
Andy - surely this is Revo'd now?
Looking forward to a review :drinking:
car has been running Revo code for over 2 months now and 3,000 miles :happy2:
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An unusual blue (*in the flesh) but stunning :happy2: :drool:
agreed sometimes a purple hue to it
Andy - surely this is Revo'd now?
Looking forward to a review :drinking:
car has been running Revo code for over 2 months now and 3,000 miles :happy2:
I saw the Revo sticker at Inters so thought so :grin:
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Whats the deal with ECU marker and warranty?
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Whats the deal with ECU marker and warranty?
Thing is, if your 7R goes in for a dodgy electric window motor (for example), why would the dealer have any need to look at your ECU?
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Apparently that TD1 marker gets put back on (or off?) if stock file is flashed back on so you can't tell.
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Whats the deal with ECU marker and warranty?
Thing is, if your 7R goes in for a dodgy electric window motor (for example), why would the dealer have any need to look at your ECU?
No they wont... but they might if your turbo blows up or sends a valve flying out of the bonnet.
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Looks stunning, defiantly the best colour for the 7R !
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No they wont... but they might if your turbo blows up or sends a valve flying out of the bonnet.
That's a little different isn't it :grin:
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No they wont... but they might if your turbo blows up or sends a valve flying out of the bonnet.
That's a little different isn't it :grin:
No. It's still a warranty issue which is why I asked.
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I'd love Revo stage one on mine when it arrives. Can't believe how well they Perform. Hope you're enjoying it Andy! ;)
To a few others with regards to td1s
If your car would go in for a window motor.. It absolutely will be plugged into the obd diag tool, as a matter of course. Even if just for records sake. Then it will automatically scan every module... Again as a matter of course. All results will be sent back to head office... If the engine ecu is changed the a td1 will flag. All this will be done without any involvement to the dealer. Even if you are very friendly at the dealer, it's probably unavoidable to flag as a td1 of the engine has been modded. It might make no odds to why the vehicle is in at the time, but if a year later your engine goes bang you're up sh*ts creak.
I don't know if I have be balls to map mine :s
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Tuning boxes are undetectable right?
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Tuning boxes are undetectable right?
Assuming you don't leave it connected.
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Haha you lot man :grin:
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With the 35 I always got is flashed back to stock when going in for dealer work to avoid TD1 issues, will do the same with the R
Still not convinced on tuning boxes, no doubting peak numbers but how it drives etc seems unclear, also no one really put my mind at rest regarding how it safeguards stuff, especially when the likes of Superchips won't offer a warranty on there offering, each to their own
Car feels superb with the added power and mid range and flies, times are out there, big plus is how they have worked on throttle response, given it is on stock exhaust it is also a real sleeper which suits me for this
I am blown away with how good this car is and looking forward to the wife's night blue more door tuning up later in the year :evilgrin:
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I saw some feedback from another DSG 7R owner who was moaning about the inital pulling away hesitation, has the map helped this or is a DSG map required? (imagine Revo will bring one out in the next 12 months?)
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So having it flashed back to stock removes the TD1 marker? Thats not too bad its that is the case.
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I saw some feedback from another DSG 7R owner who was moaning about the inital pulling away hesitation, has the map helped this or is a DSG map required? (imagine Revo will bring one out in the next 12 months?)
Some R owners just need to learn how to move the ankle and toes a little better to apply the power
Car could benefit from DSG remap for manual mode as you can still get kick down
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I did a fair bit of research on tuning boxes before getting one for my Merc. There is no doubting a map is the best way to go. But where the Tuning box wins is ease of installation and removal. When it's removed there is no evidence it was ever on and a manufacturer would have a hard time proving any issue that develops was down to a tuning box.
Brabus are the only company I know that warranty a car with a tuning box. The company that make the boxes for Brabus make the one I have. The only difference is about £1500+ in price and a label.
I doubt REVO, APR, GIAC etc would fix a car if there software broke it. The only ones I'm aware they have done are cars leant to them for development.
I recently drove a Mercedes with the same engine as mine which has a remap from a company widely regarded as the best at mapping Mercedes diseasel (they are the REVO of Mercedes world) and to be honest it's no different. The gear change is better but that is because they map the gearbox too when they do the map. Even the owner was surprised at how well the Tuning box on mine worked. It's no different to OEM.
But as you say each to there own. Mapping means £600ish everytime I change the car. At least with the Tuning box I can either get them to reflash to work on my new car or sell it on.
I may still map mine though. I just need to decide how long I am going to keep the car for as I still need to scratch that AMG V8 itch.
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Nice one Carl :congrats:
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Looks absolutely stunning. Would very much like a 7R.
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Bit of an update on the 7R, been busy driving it and currently in Europe in it
First up absolutely hated the H&Rs the worst mod I have done in 6 years of modding, totally ruined the ride and was a bit wild at higher speeds, replaced with a set of VWR springs, all be it the front springs were recalled, ride is much better, others have not got on with them, maybe its road dependent who knows, i'm hanging fire on coil overs until Bilstein release some DCC coil overs
Car had done 6K of mapped miles with Revo and just compliments the car so well
Pics with VWRs on
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Been getting in plenty of playtime, also put the TSWs off the 35 all be it the fronts had seen their best, first up was a vista to Curborough
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next up was a trip to VW Action over an hour between runs and shot fronts meant a 12.45 with a terminal of 109mph, more to come, I came across the 8 second Don Octane Mk3 :)
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The Yokahamas were replaced with a set of Michelin Super Sports for next Curborough day which brought about significant improvement, wheels are now off as going to have a slight colour change to the rims and centre caps
Currently in France in Epernay so the old pit complex at Reims was a must and hoping to get back later this week
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The car is such a great all rounder and have the admit the adaptive cruise on the autoroutes has made light work of covering the distance
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Looks lovely.
What sort of weight are those pretorias? Is there much benefit putting the nurburgrings on from a weight perspective?
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Looks stunning, I really think the 7R needs a colour, the blue is :drool:
You can get a 3dr 7R with 10k miles per annum for £148+VAT now!!
I'm finding it harder and harder to justify not buying one. :rolleye:
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No deals like that here in my country that I know of, but I'd get one 7R for that price! :driver:
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Looks awesome, can't wait to get mine now, Lapiz and 19's is the one.
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Looks lovely.
What sort of weight are those pretorias? Is there much benefit putting the nurburgrings on from a weight perspective?
Not weighed them, all boils down to when hooning it around I like a bit more side wall and £105 a corner for super sports is cheaper on the consumable front, the nurburgrings are really light hence why I have kept them, I actually got used to the car with them, press need 5-8mm spacers
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R looks ace :happy2:
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Thought i'd post a few more shots of the R in action at Curborough
Since these were taken the TSWs have been finished in gloss anthracite and centre caps hydro dipped with a carbon weave, few mods taking place over the next few weeks with addition of an intake and some improved front stoppers and the remap being put back on after a service, will post some pics when it has had some tlc
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Also picked up the wife's replacement for the Pirelli which has finally turned having been on order since July in the form of another more understated R
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Spec is more door DSG in night blue with DCC, winter pack and nav and cloth interior, will most some more picks when it is back from having some tlc from Detail my Ride
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nice.... :happy2:
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The R family very lucky
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Some pics following a drip to Detail My Ride and wheels swap, gloss back lip and mirrors to follow and possibly some VWR springs when fully settled
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Looks great Andy, really rare colour for these :drool:
What wheels are they?
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Looks great Andy, really rare colour for these :drool:
What wheels are they?
They are oem VW and called Rotary, they are in the accessories brochure and also an option on the GTI in the USA
It is nicely understated unlike my lapiz which is turning into a chav magnetic if i go out under the cover of darkness