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Title: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on May 23, 2012, 11:05:20 pm
Hi all, had my black Pirelli for a couple of months now, loving it! Bought her to replace my M3 which i've owned for 4 1/2 years which I really need to get round to selling lol!
So far I've added GTi seat inserts on the handles, a GTi footrest, Pirelli logo on the dash strip a la edition 30 and a couple of forum stickers  :happy2:

Tomorrow i'm replacing the ditch finder tyres with Pirelli's and next week she's getting exhaust, remap and induction fitted
 :smiley:

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Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Pmoky gti on May 23, 2012, 11:07:39 pm
very nice mate :notworthy:
what tyres did it have on?fullruns?they are death tyres,just had to replace all mine on my R32 for some falkens :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 23, 2012, 11:08:11 pm
Here's my M3...... she's a 2005 fully loaded with the love it or hate it SMG 2 gearbox

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Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 23, 2012, 11:10:43 pm
Worse...... Durun's..... lethal in the wet! Dealers will put anything on to save a couple of quid! Can't wait to finally feel what she's supposed to handle like!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 23, 2012, 11:13:40 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq550%2FGeorge_Loizou%2F20120330_143028.jpg&hash=6c9a94d2e9f03935e4410c15608c1ad083d3cde5)

I'll get some interior shots up once I finally fit the footrest....its been in the boot for a month now......
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Frenzy on May 23, 2012, 11:22:55 pm
shiny! looks smart that, fella  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Pmoky gti on May 23, 2012, 11:29:09 pm
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I'll get some interior shots up once I finally fit the footrest....its been in the boot for a month now......
something like this
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Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: D4rk1 on May 23, 2012, 11:31:30 pm
That's lovely mate, love the seats in these.
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 05:44:46 am
Thanks everyone! Mine's the one with the gti logo.....that "r" one looks great! Will fit mine on Sunday  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 08:28:42 am
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Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Gene Hunt on May 24, 2012, 08:35:04 am
How do you find it compared to the M3?. Like the look of the Pirelli from the outside but can't get my head round the seats & yellow stitching.Sorry.
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 09:14:12 am
Compared to the M3 the Golf doesn't feel as special, handle as we'll or sound as good.....but does 95% of what the M&A does for half the running costs! Has that same feel of fantastic everyday usability but a blast when the situation occurs......plus on todays roads the Golf is just as fast but has more usable power! The M3 is the longest I've kept a car and I'm sure the Golf will stay with me just as long! Been from 1994 Renault 19 16v to 95 Corrado VR6, 02 Civic Type R, Celica GT4, FTO GPX, BMW 328i sport and then the M3 and a couple of cars not worth mentioning LOL
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: markymark on May 24, 2012, 09:51:35 am
Looking good, although I would say that! It will feel a whole lot different once you have got it mapped and the exhaust on! :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 10:13:44 am
Can't wait! Tuesday can't come quick enough!  :driver:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 10:39:41 am
Stupid predictive input on my phone keeps changing M3 to M&A  :stupid:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Gene Hunt on May 24, 2012, 10:52:47 am
You'r M3 does look great. :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 12:48:44 pm
Thanks! I am going to miss her when she's gone......not going to miss the cost of insurance, tyres, petrol......
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on May 24, 2012, 12:50:02 pm
Pirelli's now on....Durun A Ones in the bin.....where they belong!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to builds thread....
Post by: hoova on May 30, 2012, 11:39:26 am
Yesterday I fitted cat back non res milltek, ITG and stage 1 remap at AmD.... I know they're not everyone's favourite but I can't fault their service. Firstly rolling roaded at 229bhp, then 245bhp with the exhaust and ITG.....then 312bhp/326ib ft after the remap....
Drives great....faster than the M3.....

Next step.....Sunday fitting Eibach springs and Prosport Evo boost gauge
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: hoova on June 02, 2012, 12:08:52 pm
Compared to the M3 the Golf doesn't feel as special, handle as we'll or sound as good.....but does 95% of what the M&A does for half the running costs! Has that same feel of fantastic everyday usability but a blast when the situation occurs......plus on todays roads the Golf is just as fast but has more usable power! The M3 is the longest I've kept a car and I'm sure the Golf will stay with me just as long! Been from 1994 Renault 19 16v to 95 Corrado VR6, 02 Civic Type R, Celica GT4, FTO GPX, BMW 328i sport and then the M3 and a couple of cars not worth mentioning LOL

Can now scrap where I said doesn't sound as good......ITG/Milltek combo saw to that!   :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition
Post by: Saintsteve on June 02, 2012, 12:42:41 pm
Compared to the M3 the Golf doesn't feel as special, handle as we'll or sound as good.....but does 95% of what the M&A does for half the running costs! Has that same feel of fantastic everyday usability but a blast when the situation occurs......plus on todays roads the Golf is just as fast but has more usable power! The M3 is the longest I've kept a car and I'm sure the Golf will stay with me just as long! Been from 1994 Renault 19 16v to 95 Corrado VR6, 02 Civic Type R, Celica GT4, FTO GPX, BMW 328i sport and then the M3 and a couple of cars not worth mentioning LOL

Can now scrap where I said doesn't sound as good......ITG/Milltek combo saw to that!   :happy2:

Ahe men to that  :congrats:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: Jimwah on June 02, 2012, 10:19:12 pm
Never seen a Pirelli edition before, love those seats!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: wacky on June 03, 2012, 10:09:49 am
nice car, did you buy this from pistonheads ? think i saw it on there a while back
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 03, 2012, 12:23:55 pm
Found her in a Peugeot garage of all places!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 03, 2012, 12:29:31 pm
Damn this weather....was looking forward to fitting springs and boost gauge today......hopefully clears up on Tuesday  :smiley:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: monte on June 03, 2012, 01:06:35 pm
Looks Awesome! but then all Pirelli's do  :notworthy:

Do the floor mats have a Pirelli badge?
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: markymark on June 03, 2012, 01:30:42 pm
Looks Awesome! but then all Pirelli's do  :notworthy:

Do the floor mats have a Pirelli badge?
Not unless you get some custom made! :wink:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: rich83 on June 03, 2012, 01:42:58 pm
Lovely car... but it looks like it sits quite high compared to mine (OEM springs)  :stupid:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 03, 2012, 02:37:30 pm
Looks Awesome! but then all Pirelli's do  :notworthy:

Do the floor mats have a Pirelli badge?
Not unless you get some custom made! :wink:

Oooo custom? Link please Mark!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 03, 2012, 02:39:05 pm
Lovely car... but it looks like it sits quite high compared to mine (OEM springs)  :stupid:

Should have remedied that today with Eibach's......crap weather.....
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: markymark on June 03, 2012, 04:55:19 pm
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These are what I got made! :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 03, 2012, 07:37:41 pm
 :jumping: ooooo they're fantastic! Where did you get those made?
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: markymark on June 03, 2012, 10:18:00 pm
Www.autostyle.co.uk :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: Saintsteve on June 04, 2012, 08:01:05 am
Did you send off a set of standard matts mark, and they did the styling for you?
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: markymark on June 04, 2012, 09:17:01 am
Did you send off a set of standard matts mark, and they did the styling for you?
No Steve, you design them and they make them to your spec :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 04, 2012, 02:33:21 pm
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My Edition 30 Milltek non-res cat back....
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 04, 2012, 02:48:37 pm
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ITG  :grin:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: Superted74 on June 04, 2012, 09:54:43 pm
Nice!!!

Bet she now sounds like a Pirelli should :happy2:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 05, 2012, 09:07:14 am
Now she sounds :evilgrin:
More work today.....Eibach springs, boost gauge and footrest  :happy2:
Will post pics later!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on June 09, 2012, 12:03:32 pm
So the rain spoilt my fun again on Tuesday, finally fitted the footrest, kind of fitted the boost gauge (problems with the ECS boost tap) and the Eibach's will have to wait.....again!
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: hoova on September 24, 2012, 02:52:27 pm
Been a long time since my last update! Never did get round to fitting the Eibach's but sold them to a fellow forum member! Although I've only owned the car for a short while I've decided to sell her due to personal reasons.....going to be sad to see her go.....  :sad:
Title: Re: My Pirelli Edition *updated....might have to move to projects thread....
Post by: chrisr763 on September 25, 2012, 03:09:48 pm
Them mats look the bees knees!  :pomppomp: