MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 07:03:22 pm

Title: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 07:03:22 pm

Just taken a deposit on my Gti which I've only had for about six weeks.

Two reasons really,  I like my cars to look smart as much of the time as possible..... I'd forgotten what a PITA black cars are

Note to self....... :mad:  NEVER buy another black car.

Secondly, jelous of all you ED30 owners...... gota get one  :driver:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: BeezerDiesel on May 10, 2009, 07:34:17 pm
Quick moving! From planning mods and advertising wheels to taking a deposit on the car in next to no time!
Who bought it, was it a friend or were you secretly advertising it somewhere?  :laugh:

Still, an ED30 makes a lot of sense if you're going to modify as the initial gains with just a re-map will result in more bhp than a highly modified 200PS model. I know that's not the full picture but it's a darn good start!

Silver or grey come recommended for not needing too much time being spent washing it. Red's okay too unless it's been neglected.
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 07:40:28 pm
Had a listing on Ebay as a tester more than anything else (only cost about £12). Had kinda decided to stick with the Gti, but had a call from a chap in Cardiff this morning. just about gave me enough time to get the car cleaned, he shook my hand and handed over £500 deposit - coming to get it next saturday.

hunt's on now for an ED30 in the right colour.

Silver would be great, managed to get very deep glossy glass like finish on a silver beetle turbo the wife used to own - looked clean even when quite dirty.
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: BeezerDiesel on May 10, 2009, 07:44:35 pm
Ah cool, that was okay then. Nice to see there is still good demand for mk5 GTIs. I think the mk5.5 being uglier and more expensive helps!

Got the fun of hunting for another new car ahead of you now!
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: Hurdy on May 10, 2009, 07:57:49 pm
I agree,


Silver is a great colour :wink: and the ED30 is really the connosieur's choice :innocent:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 08:05:41 pm

Had a quick look, seem to be loads of Black ED30's out there but Silver, white, Grey, Red in that order is my colour preference.
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: Rich on May 10, 2009, 09:30:19 pm
Good choice :P !!!

I'd be tempted with an R32 though --- oooo i  :love: them  :driver:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 11:50:36 pm
Got a couple of possibles lined up!!

How does DSG cope with a remapped ED30  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: Phil Mcavity on May 11, 2009, 07:05:56 am
Quote from: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 11:50:36 pm
Got a couple of possibles lined up!!

How does DSG cope with a remapped ED30  :laugh:

Get Reading Hurdys Cars History to know how far you can go :wink:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: Hurdy on May 11, 2009, 11:24:27 am
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on May 11, 2009, 07:05:56 am
Quote from: true-blue on May 10, 2009, 11:50:36 pm
Got a couple of possibles lined up!!

How does DSG cope with a remapped ED30  :laugh:

Get Reading Hurdys Cars History to know how far you can go :wink:

I'm taking the next step in my cars "coloured history on Wednesday. GIAC DSG remap :evilgrin:

Uprates the DSG's clutch handling capability to 500nm, which I need because I'm currently running 513nm.

After that the DSG Quaife LSD will go in. :drool:

12's at the pod await me :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Rush of blood to the head..... ED30, ED30, ED30
Post by: T88OMM on May 11, 2009, 11:29:47 am
That was quick!  :surprised:

You will not be dissappointed with an ED30, Candy White FTW!!  :happy2: