MK5 Golf GTI
General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: ep3gticovert on July 05, 2012, 10:27:04 pm
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Hi,
Bit of background, I currently own the old shape EP3 civic type r running approx 235bhpp... had it for 4 years, but has come to a time where I want a bit of turbo in my lfe..... and where better to start than a VW Golf GTI Mark 5.
I will be doing a lot of reading, and even seeing what comes up in the classified.
I am a car enthuaist, modding my EP3, changing everything from exhaust manifolds to stiffer anti roll bars. The EP3 is a very fun car to drive, but am now looking for something more refined. :drinking:
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Welcome along, all the info you could want you're sure to find here.
any pics of the old hack?
:happy2:
Mike
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HI Mike,
I will do :happy2:
Basically a Cosmic Grey with black aftermarket wheels.. will get some pics up.. :happy2:
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Theres a very nice (track focussed civic) where Im working atm and a lovely Integra R on semi slicks :)
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What's your day job if you don't mind me asking?
My EP3 has all the usual mods that CTR owners do:
Exhaust Manifold (mine retained a sports cat), catback, induction, intake manifold with teh Hondata K100.
also has the famous gemotery done to it...
Wonder if any members on here are open to a swap with a gti...
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You never know.
Im a Royal Engineer mate, Utilities & Petroleum & general mechanical fitter. (could bore you all day about my different roles & jobs lol)
How about yourself?
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just finance bud, reason I asked was you said you working on a tracked type r.... :happy2:
What you think of the golf gti deal?
www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,50155.0.html
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Its in the carpark on the site Im staying in Scotland (Near Knockhill :driver:)
I must look at your link tomorrow mate, I planned on being alseep an hour ago :indifferent:
Cheers!
Mike
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what did you think about the link mate?
and here are details of my "hack" :)
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,50329.0.html
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Looks like good spec and a nice car :smiley: I wouldnt want to advise you on the price / value as I dont really follow the market.
Had cambelt which I would have expected by 50k, which is good
The common factory part revisions to ask about are; Latest Revision coilpacks (Revision F), Diverter valver (the concencus is Revision G is the better version to have)
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I thought you was saying my hack was a good spec and nice car, but then realised you are talking about the mark 5 lol
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I thought you was saying my hack was a good spec and nice car, but then realised you are talking about the mark 5 lol
Not looked yet. 1st propper day off in 4weeks so in go slow mode for a change :smiley:
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Nice :smiley:
Nice colour & spec. How does the ITG sound on the TypeR :evilgrin: Its a very popular when tuning TFSIs too.
Arent there any decent turbo conversions for the Civic?
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The ITG is a very subtle induction kit, just a deeper noise. There are others for the type r, most noticably the Gruppe M, which makes the loudest and some say best induction noise.
When people add a turbo/supercharger on these, normally get over 300bhp.
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You never know.
Im a Royal Engineer mate, Utilities & Petroleum & general mechanical fitter. (could bore you all day about my different roles & jobs lol)
How about yourself?
Could have joined God's Corps.....Arte et Marte!! :signLOL:
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When can I send a pm? Or reply to a classified thread.? How many posts do I need?
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10 I think mate...
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Cheers
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Cool