MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 01, 2012, 06:05:22 pm

Just followed one of these home (In my Tranny Connect, so couldn't play games) and I was amazed at just how lush it looked in it's electric blue paintwork.  :drool:

When I grow up I might get one of these.  :grin:

Is it the Mk5 or Mk6 engine in these?
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: rdfcpete on June 01, 2012, 06:16:15 pm
Don't tell Carl this











 :grin:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS_Pagey on June 01, 2012, 06:29:05 pm
Just for info it's Race Blue..... :P.  

The mk2 vRS has the Tfsi engine (mk5), very late models have the Tsi (mk6) as does the FL mk2 ( like Carl and Ian's)  :sad1:.  

I think they are rather nice!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 01, 2012, 06:42:18 pm
Just for info it's Race Blue..... :P.  

The mk2 vRS has the Tfsi engine (mk5), very late models have the Tsi (mk6) as does the FL mk2 ( like Carl and Ian's)  :sad1:.  

I think they are rather nice!  :happy2:


Race blue then, but electric blue describes it better  :P I love those sort of blues, a bit like the Mk4 R32.

I have to say, I'm a convert, I used to mock the Edna Everidge front end, but it all comes together to make a cracking looking motor.
If I ever hear 'the pitter patter of tiny feet'.......
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Nodz on June 01, 2012, 06:49:41 pm
I really considered getting the latest octy saloon in race blue if I did get rid of my car after the break in. I they are stunning and for what you get for the money definitely will be a contender if I can't afford a golf R for my next car
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 01, 2012, 07:27:08 pm
I really considered getting the latest octy saloon in race blue if I did get rid of my car after the break in. I they are stunning and for what you get for the money definitely will be a contender if I can't afford a golf R for my next car
  :happy2:

I hope my next car willbe an R in a couple of years. Better stay away from the Mrs, don't want to land up in a wagon just yet!
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Nodz on June 01, 2012, 09:16:35 pm
Well I want an R but SWMBO wants a RR evoque. so it's either keep the gti or get a gtd/octy and an evoque unless we can afford both
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: sub39h on June 01, 2012, 09:47:52 pm
Is it the Mk5 or Mk6 engine in these?

Depends on the model year. I think prefacelift were EA113 (Mk5) engined, later ones EA888 (Mk6)

I agree with you I really like them. If I was a family man I'd be in a vRS estate :happy2:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 01, 2012, 10:17:12 pm
These ones look better  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FCleanCar003.jpg&hash=a75b022b7b262e251c654cdea1ba4a3785877adc)

This is the FL version with the TSi engine in which is the same as in the MK6 Golf GTi

The Pre-FL had the TFSi engine same as the MK5 GTi. However some of the Limited Edition vRS petrol had the TSi engine in.

I love mine and having just spent 8hrs travelling oop norf (fcuking traffic :fighting:) with a full boot, two week old baby, two dogs and a full roof box (oh and the wife  :grin:) I can safely say I made the right decision.

They get even better with a map too :wink:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Hedge on June 01, 2012, 10:54:30 pm
They get even better with a map too :wink:

And bigger brakes.  :wink:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 01, 2012, 10:59:37 pm
They get even better with a map too :wink:

And bigger brakes.  :wink:

I concur :happy2:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 01, 2012, 11:04:01 pm
They get even better with a map too :wink:

And bigger brakes.  :wink:

I concur :happy2:

+2
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRSAlex on June 01, 2012, 11:06:33 pm
I hate them!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 02, 2012, 06:09:46 am

Is the Staging the same for remapping as it is for the Golf then, i.e. same principles re required upgrades? I really like them, didn't realise they looked so good. Just had a look on Autotrader, don't fancy the pre-FL TBH. The one I saw yesterday was a 61 plate FL. Nice.  :drool:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 02, 2012, 06:21:48 am
You don't need a pump for the TSi as its OEM pump is rated to at least 150bar. I don't think you need to change injectors either for KO4. But I'm sure someone will confirm.

At the moment you can only go to Stg 2 before changing the Turbo. You can KO4 them but the Turbo needs machining to add a DV. APR do a kit which is approx £1600 plus fitting. Jim at JKM has this on his car and it pulls 350bhp/387lb/ft with REVO mapping and is definitely the fastest VAG car I've been in after an RS6.

Jim is planning to put a hooooge turbo on it though (GT3071 iirc) so that will be interesting.

You only need map, intake and DP to maximise Stg 2
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Mk5 GTian on June 02, 2012, 06:55:54 am

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Thanks Carl,

That's good to know for the future, I'mpretty sure now I'll end up in one of these, and that's no bad thing. Is DP the downpipe?
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 02, 2012, 07:24:52 am
Yup.

The DP off any K04 car is a straight fit as well. You would need a reducer though to mate to the OEM back box.
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Horatio on June 02, 2012, 07:37:51 am
Interesting thread. I really wouldnt have guessed. Certainly throws a few options about. Did they ever do a 4wd variant?
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRSAlex on June 02, 2012, 07:45:05 am
Yup.

The DP off any K04 car is a straight fit as well. You would need a reducer though to mate to the OEM back box.

The ihi turbo on the tsi requires a slightly different flange on the downpipe as the studs are not spaced the same as the Borg warner turbos on the fsi.
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 02, 2012, 07:50:54 am
Yup.

The DP off any K04 car is a straight fit as well. You would need a reducer though to mate to the OEM back box.

The ihi turbo on the tsi requires a slightly different flange on the downpipe as the studs are not spaced the same as the Borg warner turbos on the fsi.

Are you sure?

I know a few people that have bolted S3 Miltek DP's straight onto the IHI and I don't think they modified them in any way :confused:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRSAlex on June 02, 2012, 10:55:57 pm
Yup.

The DP off any K04 car is a straight fit as well. You would need a reducer though to mate to the OEM back box.

The ihi turbo on the tsi requires a slightly different flange on the downpipe as the studs are not spaced the same as the Borg warner turbos on the fsi.

Are you sure?

I know a few people that have bolted S3 Miltek DP's straight onto the IHI and I don't think they modified them in any way :confused:

I am :)

They will fit but the flange needs modding slightly.
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 02, 2012, 11:19:36 pm
Yup.

The DP off any K04 car is a straight fit as well. You would need a reducer though to mate to the OEM back box.

The ihi turbo on the tsi requires a slightly different flange on the downpipe as the studs are not spaced the same as the Borg warner turbos on the fsi.

Are you sure?

I know a few people that have bolted S3 Miltek DP's straight onto the IHI and I don't think they modified them in any way :confused:

I am :)

They will fit but the flange needs modding slightly.

Cheers, you learn something new every day :happy2:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Andy on June 03, 2012, 09:46:58 am
Had a vrs in for brakes the other day,know these are good cars but surprised how well they drove :driver:  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Smudgster on June 03, 2012, 03:45:45 pm
Skoda doing a good deal on VRS at mo - interest free & no VAT. My bro test drove one yesterday, fairplay wish i could afford it as i would of bought one!!!!!! very nice
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: andrewparker on June 03, 2012, 04:57:57 pm
I love mine and having just spent 8hrs travelling oop norf (fcuking traffic :fighting:) with a full boot, two week old baby, two dogs and a full roof box (oh and the wife  :grin:)

Jesus, is that including having to stop every two hours?
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: Hedge on June 03, 2012, 05:00:48 pm
It's because Carl is such a slow, careful and conscientious driver.  :wink:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 03, 2012, 05:23:50 pm
I love mine and having just spent 8hrs travelling oop norf (fcuking traffic :fighting:) with a full boot, two week old baby, two dogs and a full roof box (oh and the wife  :grin:)

Jesus, is that including having to stop every two hours?

Yes. We ended up stopping 5 times as he is cluster feeding at the moment. The journey normally takes 2.5-3hrs as its only 197 miles and virtually all M'Way / dual carriageway.
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 03, 2012, 05:24:38 pm
It's because Carl is such a slow, careful and conscientious driver.  :wink:

Got to eek out the MPG as that's more important especially with stage 1 :grin:
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: andrewparker on June 03, 2012, 05:54:49 pm
I love mine and having just spent 8hrs travelling oop norf (fcuking traffic :fighting:) with a full boot, two week old baby, two dogs and a full roof box (oh and the wife  :grin:)

Jesus, is that including having to stop every two hours?

Yes. We ended up stopping 5 times as he is cluster feeding at the moment. The journey normally takes 2.5-3hrs as its only 197 miles and virtually all M'Way / dual carriageway.

Even when he stops cluster feeding you're only supposed to leave them in the car seat for two hours maximum, to avoid damaging their back.
Title: Re: Octavia VRS Estate
Post by: vRS Carl on June 03, 2012, 06:03:26 pm
I know I was just saying we stopped 5 times due to the cluster feeding.

I can't complain about the traffic. They shut the M6 at jct 18 for the Air Ambulance and it cause a tailback from 18 down to 10. Just hope whoever needed it pulled through ok.