MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Pirelli Paul on July 15, 2012, 05:19:04 am
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Was back in the UK recently and had some work carried out on the Pirelli, eventually got around to the performance parts and was very happy with the results :driver:. Unfortunatly the Brembo BBK arrived after I returned to Hong Kong so they will get fitted on the next trip back.
I list below the modifications to date and some pictures of the car and works (Note: some of the items were fitted after the pictures were taken).
VW Pirelli GTI MK5 (2009 model with just over 17,000 miles)
Cosmetic
Forge Alloy Covers for VAG 2.0 Oil + Water Caps
OSIR - Boot GT - Black Stitching
OSIR - SPM GT - Manual - Gloss Carbon
OSIR - O-Rest GT
OSIR - Orbit Knob - LED Kit - Blue
OSIR - Orbit Illuminated Gear Knob (Stainless)
OSIR - Zero Square V2-Set A-Silver/Dark Chrome Key Covers
MK5 GTI Jacking Point Bungs
VW MK6 GTI LED Number Plate bulbs
2 x VW Emblem Key fobs
Neuspeed 2.0T Carbon Fiber Half Engine Cover
MK5 Pirelli GTI Mats
ECS Billet Aluminum Climatronic Rings
Osir mono vent pod
Forge Charcoal Canister Cover
Performance/Engine
Revo serial port switch
Forge Silicone Hose For The Carbon Filter
Forge DV to Intake return Hose
Forge Silicone Throttle body hose
Forge oil catch tank system
ITG Maxogen Induction Kit
ECS Tuning Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing Kit
ECS Magnetic Drain Plug
Milltek None Resonated Cat-Back Exhaust System
Milltek Large Bore Downpipe and Hi-Flow Sports Cat
Forge Blow Off Valve kit
Revo stage 2
NGK IRIDIUM IX spark plugs - BKR8EIX
OEM cam follower for the high pressure fuel pump
Pivot XV Boost/Water/Oil Gauge
Oil filter change
Pollen filter change
Engine oil service
Gear box oil service
Air-conditioning service
Handling
Bilstien PSS10 kit
Neuspeed front anti roll bar 25mm
Neuspeed rear anti roll bar 25mm
Neuspeed rear sway bar links
Whiteline anti lift kit
Front wishbone front power flex bush
Whiteline bump - steer adjust kit
Beissbarth 4 wheel alignment
Neuspeed triangulated upper rear strut brace
4 Pirelli P Zero Tire Size 225 40 18 92Y
ECS Subframe Spacer Plates
Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert
Neuspeed Short Shift Kit
42 Draft VW Shifter Bushing Kit
ECS 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block (Arrived but pending fitting)
Braking
Tarrox Sport Japan Drilled & Slotted Front & Rear Brake Discs (Pair)
EBC Yellow Stuff Front & Rear Brake Pads (Pair)
Neuspeed Stainless Steel Brake Lines - 4 Line Kit
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid Service
Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit - 4 Piston Kit with 328mm x 28mm, 2 Piece Drilled Discs (Arrived but pending fitting)
Others
Safety Kit
Autoglym Lifeshine
Semi Rigid Loadliner
Osram Nightbreaker PLUS for both main and high beam
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights
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Next items planed are an upgraded clutch, an LSD and then stage 2+ with an APR fuel pump and twintercooler etc.
Thanks for a great site, I spend many hours in Hong Kong veiwing all your recomendations and comments and planning my next works on the car when back in the UK. All the works are done at Vagtech in Milton Keynes and I highly recomend them.
Cheers Paul
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That is frigging awesome!
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Just a few mods then :signLOL:
Awesome car
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Nice set of mods on that. :)
Do you think the Neuspeed rear boot brace works?
Fish
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Nice set of mods on that. :)
Do you think the Neuspeed rear boot brace works?
Fish
now that there's a UK supplier for the UniBrace i'd go for that instead personally. more practical more of the time, neater, designed by an architect and the same price/slightly cheaper.
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Hi DFish
The Neuspeed brace seems to work well, certainly seems to tighten things up at the back when pushed hard and easy to remove with an allen key and comes with a spacer bush if you want to keep the diagonal brace out (A two minute job to remove completely).
Cheers Paul
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Fantastic Spec :happy2:
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Immense, should go well once the clutch is done! :wink: :congrats:
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Fantastic :notworthy:
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great car! very rare also!
Paul
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Wow.
Thats some parts list :drool:
Should notice the difference :party:
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What settings are you running the PSS10's on the road? I'm asking as I've just had some installed. :)
Fish
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:scared: those seats and the interior are incredible!!! First time I've seen a pirelli edition, love it!!
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What settings are you running the PSS10's on the road? I'm asking as I've just had some installed. :)
Fish
Hi Fish
The PSS10's are on setting 7 at the moment which is pretty stiff but it grips very well
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:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
absolutely gorgeous mate! awesome list of mods too! VERY Jealous! haha
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Thanks for all the kind comments, it started off as just a car to use when back in the UK and then the modification bug hit me, but no complaints as loving every minute of the car and and enjoying every penny I spent on it. I wish I could say the same for what wine & women have cost me over the years LOL.
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Thanks for all the kind comments, it started off as just a car to use when back in the UK and then the modification bug hit me, but no complaints as loving every minute of the car and and enjoying every penny I spent on it. I wish I could say the same for what wine & women have cost me over the years LOL.
:grin: oh so true! hahaha
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Some Pictures of the following:
OSIR - Boot GT - Black Stitching
OSIR - SPM GT - Manual - Gloss Carbon
OSIR - Orbit LED Kit - Blue
OSIR - Orbit Illuminated Gear Leaver (Stainless)
Mixed opinions before fitting it as the Pirelli gear gaiter had the yellow stitching, but once installed I quite liked it as the suede gaiter matched the seats, the blue illumination matched the interior lighting and the hairline stainless steel gear leaver matched the dash and door inserts and the carbon surround finished it off nice.
I went for the stainless steel one over the aluminum one as it is heavier and gives a good shift feel especially after the Neuspeed shorter shift linkage and the Draft 42 bushing kit have been fitted which I feel was a good upgrade and really made a big difference and gave the gear engagement a positive feel.
I am sure there will be mixed opinions as to if its liked or not but I have the original leaver and gaiter I can change back to but personally I like this arrangement.
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I am looking to fly back to the UK shortly to get the Brembo BBK fitted which has arrived :driver:.
Cheers Paul
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Looks fantastic.
I always steered away from OSIR as could get local carbon companies to make it for a fraction of the price.
But that gear knob looks amazing, would you consider getting the top flattened and putting a gear diagram on? Would make it really nice and unique then.
Also, consider getting the ashtray done in carbon to match the gear surround part?
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Looks fantastic.
I always steered away from OSIR as could get local carbon companies to make it for a fraction of the price.
But that gear knob looks amazing, would you consider getting the top flattened and putting a gear diagram on? Would make it really nice and unique then.
Also, consider getting the ashtray done in carbon to match the gear surround part?
Yes that would look good to do that but the problem is that under the top part that unscrews is a perspex cap that does the lighting and its a little close to the top to flaten it out and engrave the shift pattern on it which is a shame as that would look well cool. I think the carbon ashtray cover would look good also.
Cheers for the comments mate.
Paul
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Just a small update this time.
I was back in the UK for a long weekend and had the Brembo's fitted when back, I went for the smaller of the Brembo range (328mm x 28 mm) to keep the weight down and to eliminate the need for spacers and they seem to perform really good and feel a vast improvement over the previous set up. The calipers fitted nice behind the wheels with about 4 mm clearance. All in all very pleased with them but they were expensive (GBP 2,556.00 with the VAT) and took ages to arrive (Around 4 months), so if anybody was thinking of getting them they may be able to find better alternative options.
Whilst back and having the brakes fitted I also took the opportunity to have the timing belt and fuel pump etc. changed, the car had only done 17,242 but since 3 and a half years old now I thought it would be worth doing.
I also played about with the Revo SPS switch and set up for various fuels etc. as follows:
Performance A bad fuel B=6 T=2 F=9 (Same as Revo default)
Performance B average fuel B=6 T=4 F=9
Performance C good fuel B=6 T=6 F=9
Stock B=? T=? F=?
Does anybody know what the stock setting is for the Revo switch, is it B1 T0 F0?
Cheers Paul
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Although the gear stick isnt to my particular taste... Its quite cool i have to admit! :ashamed: Very sexy looking car! :congrats: :congrats:
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Thanks Chris
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awesome car :notworthy: with a mod list i couldnt dream of!!! :congrats:
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That's the two-piece disc kit, right?
Did you do any comparisons with the stock brakes in terms of weight?
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Hi Rob
Yes the Brembo's are a 2 piece disc set up, unfortunately I didn't weigh them but whilst being a lot meatier than the previous set up the garage guy advised they were considerably lighter. Previously I ran Tarrox Sport Japan Drilled & Slotted Discs with EBC Yellow Stuff Brake Pads and Neuspeed Stainless Steel Brake Lines (These were actually quite a vast improvement over standard set up and I still run this set up on the back).
Cheers Paul
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Lovely car Paul!
I had VagTech do some work on my car a while back, top lads! :smiley:
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Cheers Marty
Yeah fully agree the guys at VagTech are sound guys, working on cars seems more of a passion than a job to them, normally I will arrange the works I want done the day I fly back to the UK and I spend the day there with them drinking coffee and having a chat and helping out where I can when they are working on the car and its always enjoyable.
Paul
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I like you bbk
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Just a small update this time.
I was back in the UK for a long weekend and had the Brembo's fitted when back, I went for the smaller of the Brembo range (328mm x 28 mm) to keep the weight down and to eliminate the need for spacers and they seem to perform really good and feel a vast improvement over the previous set up. The calipers fitted nice behind the wheels with about 4 mm clearance. All in all very pleased with them but they were expensive (GBP 2,556.00 with the VAT) and took ages to arrive (Around 4 months), so if anybody was thinking of getting them they may be able to find better alternative options.
Whilst back and having the brakes fitted I also took the opportunity to have the timing belt and fuel pump etc. changed, the car had only done 17,242 but since 3 and a half years old now I thought it would be worth doing.
I also played about with the Revo SPS switch and set up for various fuels etc. as follows:
Performance A bad fuel B=6 T=2 F=9 (Same as Revo default)
Performance B average fuel B=6 T=4 F=9
Performance C good fuel B=6 T=6 F=9
Stock B=? T=? F=?
Does anybody know what the stock setting is for the Revo switch, is it B1 T0 F0?
Cheers Paul
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hi paul, have you noticed on your vw anti theft valve caps that the actual anti theft screw which isnt stainless steel rusts at all, i fitted a set a month ago and noticed it already ? got them of e-bay but maybe its just the quality of mine
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I like you bbk
Thanks Steph, they are good quality and pull the car up quick but were exspensive and took a while to come, so maybe I would recomend trying another brand, I think I waited at least 4 months or so for them to be sent from Italy.
Cheers Paul
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Just a small update this time.
I was back in the UK for a long weekend and had the Brembo's fitted when back, I went for the smaller of the Brembo range (328mm x 28 mm) to keep the weight down and to eliminate the need for spacers and they seem to perform really good and feel a vast improvement over the previous set up. The calipers fitted nice behind the wheels with about 4 mm clearance. All in all very pleased with them but they were expensive (GBP 2,556.00 with the VAT) and took ages to arrive (Around 4 months), so if anybody was thinking of getting them they may be able to find better alternative options.
Whilst back and having the brakes fitted I also took the opportunity to have the timing belt and fuel pump etc. changed, the car had only done 17,242 but since 3 and a half years old now I thought it would be worth doing.
I also played about with the Revo SPS switch and set up for various fuels etc. as follows:
Performance A bad fuel B=6 T=2 F=9 (Same as Revo default)
Performance B average fuel B=6 T=4 F=9
Performance C good fuel B=6 T=6 F=9
Stock B=? T=? F=?
Does anybody know what the stock setting is for the Revo switch, is it B1 T0 F0?
Cheers Paul
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hi paul, have you noticed on your vw anti theft valve caps that the actual anti theft screw which isnt stainless steel rusts at all, i fitted a set a month ago and noticed it already ? got them of e-bay but maybe its just the quality of mine
Hi Scott
I feel I may have the same issues with these ones also soon as the anti theft screws are just mild steel looking grub screws so I expect they will rust and if they do I will remove them and use the caps without them. I had aluminum caps before and they were a pain as they kept corroding on and I needed pliers etc. to free them off.
In the pictures the caps had only been on a couple of days or so and that’s why the locking screws have not rusted yet. A mate gave me them so I presume they will be off the eBay or similar too.
Cheers Paul
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I like you bbk
Thanks Steph, they are good quality and pull the car up quick but were exspensive and took a while to come, so maybe I would recomend trying another brand, I think I waited at least 4 months or so for them to be sent from Italy.
Cheers Paul
4 months :surprised:
i try to fit a bbk too!
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Just a small update this time.
I was back in the UK for a long weekend and had the Brembo's fitted when back, I went for the smaller of the Brembo range (328mm x 28 mm) to keep the weight down and to eliminate the need for spacers and they seem to perform really good and feel a vast improvement over the previous set up. The calipers fitted nice behind the wheels with about 4 mm clearance. All in all very pleased with them but they were expensive (GBP 2,556.00 with the VAT) and took ages to arrive (Around 4 months), so if anybody was thinking of getting them they may be able to find better alternative options.
Whilst back and having the brakes fitted I also took the opportunity to have the timing belt and fuel pump etc. changed, the car had only done 17,242 but since 3 and a half years old now I thought it would be worth doing.
I also played about with the Revo SPS switch and set up for various fuels etc. as follows:
Performance A bad fuel B=6 T=2 F=9 (Same as Revo default)
Performance B average fuel B=6 T=4 F=9
Performance C good fuel B=6 T=6 F=9
Stock B=? T=? F=?
Does anybody know what the stock setting is for the Revo switch, is it B1 T0 F0?
Cheers Paul
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hi paul, have you noticed on your vw anti theft valve caps that the actual anti theft screw which isnt stainless steel rusts at all, i fitted a set a month ago and noticed it already ? got them of e-bay but maybe its just the quality of mine
Hi Scott
I feel I may have the same issues with these ones also soon as the anti theft screws are just mild steel looking grub screws so I expect they will rust and if they do I will remove them and use the caps without them. I had aluminum caps before and they were a pain as they kept corroding on and I needed pliers etc. to free them off.
In the pictures the caps had only been on a couple of days or so and that’s why the locking screws have not rusted yet. A mate gave me them so I presume they will be off the eBay or similar too.
Cheers Paul
thanks for that paul, yeah i noticed merely days after, it has calmed down a bit but i guess they are prob all like that, no doubt as soon as we take them off some bugger will be off with them.
your brake disks look awesome by the way, really suit the pirelli wheels,,, would love a set of those next time i need disks,,, where did you get them from if you dont mind me asking and will they last as long or be as good / or better than the standard vw disks
cheers buddy :happy2:
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Just a small update this time.
I was back in the UK for a long weekend and had the Brembo's fitted when back, I went for the smaller of the Brembo range (328mm x 28 mm) to keep the weight down and to eliminate the need for spacers and they seem to perform really good and feel a vast improvement over the previous set up. The calipers fitted nice behind the wheels with about 4 mm clearance. All in all very pleased with them but they were expensive (GBP 2,556.00 with the VAT) and took ages to arrive (Around 4 months), so if anybody was thinking of getting them they may be able to find better alternative options.
Whilst back and having the brakes fitted I also took the opportunity to have the timing belt and fuel pump etc. changed, the car had only done 17,242 but since 3 and a half years old now I thought it would be worth doing.
I also played about with the Revo SPS switch and set up for various fuels etc. as follows:
Performance A bad fuel B=6 T=2 F=9 (Same as Revo default)
Performance B average fuel B=6 T=4 F=9
Performance C good fuel B=6 T=6 F=9
Stock B=? T=? F=?
Does anybody know what the stock setting is for the Revo switch, is it B1 T0 F0?
Cheers Paul
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hi paul, have you noticed on your vw anti theft valve caps that the actual anti theft screw which isnt stainless steel rusts at all, i fitted a set a month ago and noticed it already ? got them of e-bay but maybe its just the quality of mine
Hi Scott
I feel I may have the same issues with these ones also soon as the anti theft screws are just mild steel looking grub screws so I expect they will rust and if they do I will remove them and use the caps without them. I had aluminum caps before and they were a pain as they kept corroding on and I needed pliers etc. to free them off.
In the pictures the caps had only been on a couple of days or so and that’s why the locking screws have not rusted yet. A mate gave me them so I presume they will be off the eBay or similar too.
Cheers Paul
thanks for that paul, yeah i noticed merely days after, it has calmed down a bit but i guess they are prob all like that, no doubt as soon as we take them off some bugger will be off with them.
your brake disks look awesome by the way, really suit the pirelli wheels,,, would love a set of those next time i need disks,,, where did you get them from if you dont mind me asking and will they last as long or be as good / or better than the standard vw disks
cheers buddy :happy2:
Hi Scott
Yeah no doubt the valve caps will be a target for the theives if the locking screws are removed LOL.
I got the brakes from VagTech who do the work on my car. I understand a few places can supply them including the link below.
http://www.ppcgb.com/Volkswagen/Golf-MK5-2004-08/Brembo-Brake-Kits/pt66_206_-cma582-cmo1495/
They work a lot better than the standard set up as bigger in diameter and width and also 2 peice discs so lighter and less prone to warping etc. also the calipers are dual piston compared to single piston on the old set up.
I have no idea how long they will last mate as just fitted them but hopefully will get a good few thousand miles out of them.
Cheers Paul
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Hi All
Just a small update this time from my recent trip to the UK as follows:
1) Revo stage 2 software was updated to the new version with the linier throttle control, Unfortunately I have no comments on it at this time as the weather was bad and the road conditions were not so good so I kept it pretty much on the standard default setting but also had the adjustments made to the SPS by Vagtech as follows:
Current switch settings Boost Timing Fuel
Performance A 4 (Boost) 4 (Timing) 5 (AFR)
(Mild)
Performance B 6 (Boost) 6 (Timing) 7 (AFR)
(Medium)
Performance C 9 (Boost) 5 (Timing) 7 (AFR)
(Aggressive)
2) Vibra-Technics VAG455B - Torque link (Dog bone) bush, small end
3) Vibra-Technics VAG520M - Torque Link Chassis bush
4) Vibra-Technics VAG500M - LH Gearbox mount
5) Vibra-Technics VAG510M - RH Engine Mount
6) Beissbarth 4 wheel alignment
7) VW MK6 GTI LED Number Plate Lights
8) Adapter leads for the LED number plate lights so that the bulb out warning does not display
9) Wheels stripped and blasted and powder coated in a darker colour so that they don’t show up the brake dust and dirt so much and also new Pirelli centre caps were also fitted.
10) Jet washed the underside of the car to get all the road grime off it and washed and hovered it and packed it away in the garage
11) Made a boot template for Luis (AKA Squeeguk) so that he can start reviewing the future audio install boot build
Some pictures below:
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P.S. My 18 year old son and me also spent a day with Luis (AKA Squeeguk) getting a nice Alpine double din head unit fitted and also Hertz speakers fitted in the front and rear of his Corsa D. What a difference this made to the sound quality etc. and my lad was so happy with it. I was surprised how much work was involved, don’t anybody think it’s a few hours work, door panels had to come off and be modified internally to fit the crossovers, rear seats had to come out to get the rear side panels out to install the rear speakers, the A pillar cap and the glove box consol had to come out to run the microphone for the phone and also this had to be routed through the headlining and be placed behind the factory microphone location and all in all a good 9 hours or so were needed to do everything properly. Also anybody wanting car audio fitted don’t hesitate to go and see Luis I could not recommend him more, a top guy who is a perfectionist and very knowledgeable in his line of work and to top the day off nicely he even treated my lad and me to a dinner with his wife and son before we headed back home.
I am in communication with Luis now on a high end audio install for my Pirelli which should get installed hopefully early next year and is something I am very much looking forward too.
A picture below of the head unit in my sons Corsa:
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Cheers Paul
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Hey Paul
Thanks very much for the kinds words, couldn't have done it without the two of you to be honest. Was a pleasure meeting you and Cory and discussing what to do with the Pirelli. All I can say on that score is, what an amazing car you've got there and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Your system is going to sound and look awesome, especially with your choice of components.
See you soon.
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Cheers Luis
Catch up with you soon, have a good holiday mate.
Cheers Paul
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hi paul, your car continues to amaze me, such an amount of work you have done to it.
your alloys look amazing btw, very very nice.
I spoke to you a while back about the little anti theft screws on the valve caps, I decided to take mine off as they where rusting badly, the actual valve caps where ok but stated to get rust stains on them from the screws so a gave them a good wash and just put them back on without the screws, are fine now.
:happy2:
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Thanks for the kind words Scott
I went down the same route mate. I removed the grub screws and they are fine :happy2:.
Cheers Paul
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Paul,
Love what you've done with this :happy2:
A set of lowering springs would really finish it off (looks & performance wise :party:)
Graeme
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Thanks for the kind words Graeme
Fully agree mate, she would look good sitting a litlle lower, I have the Bilstien PSS10 adjustable coilover kit installed and its been set about mid way for height so a little lower than normal but I still can drop her another 20mm or so more on the spring adjustments. Maybe will give it a go but will need to bring her down gradually so I can still get over the speed bumps.
Cheers Paul
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Stunning Pirelli :happy2:
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Hi All
It's been a while so I thought I would give an update to the list of works carried out along with some pictures at the end. I have been back in the UK a few times since the last write up getting works done but hadn't got round to updating the thread for a while. Hopefully the car will be on VagTech's stand at GTI international in early July if I can get back to the UK for that weekend. So if I do get back feel free to come and take a look at the car and say Hi.
General/Cosmetic Changes Completed
1. Cruise Control
2. ECS Billet Aluminum Climatronic Rings Mk5
3. Pivot XV Boost/Water/Oil Gauge
4. Safety Kit
5. Chrome Switch Full Set
6. Ignition Key Bezel
7. Aluminum Look Glove Box Handle
8. Volkswagen Motorsport Emblem
9. 3M Di-noc Carbon Fiber for rear VW emblem
10. VW Badge Emblem - Piano Black for Golf V GTI Front Grille
11. Neuspeed 2.0T Carbon Fiber Half Engine Cover
12. Porsche Oil + Water Caps
13. Audi Jacking Point Bungs
14. Change wheel color with powder coating after striping and blasting
15. Skoda Fabia Gas Struts
16. Scirocco (Sprung) Pump stops
17. Seat Leon Ball pins
18. Full detail & machine polish
19. Car cover
20. GTI Keychain 2011
21. GTI Valve caps
22. New Wheel Bolt Covers
23. New Pirelli Centre Caps
24. Pirelli GTI Wheel Spare Wheel (In matching colour with Pirelli centre cap and GTI valve cap) With Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Tire
25. Pirelli GTI Mats
26. Pirelli 1 of 222 plaque
27. OSIR - Mono vent pod
28. OSIR - Boot GT - Black Stitching
29. OSIR - SPM GT - Manual - Gloss Carbon
30. OSIR - O-Rest GT
31. OSIR - Orbit Illuminated Gear Knob (Stainless)
Lighting Changes Completed
1. Osram Night-breaker PLUS Main & High Beam Lights
2. LED MK6 GTI Number Plate Lights
3. LED Daytime Running Lights
4. LED Interior Lighting Kit
5. LED Reverse light
6. LED Parking Lights
7. LED Rear/Braking Lights
8. LED Door Warning Lights
Braking Changes Completed
1. Tarrox Sport Japan Drilled & Slotted Rear Brake Discs
2. EBC Yellow Stuff Rear Brake Pads
3. Neuspeed Stainless Steel Brake Lines on rear
4. Front Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit - 4 Piston Kit with 328mm x 28mm 2-Piece Drilled Discs & Stainless Steel Brake Lines
5. ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid Change
Handling Changes Completed
1. Bilstien PSS10 kit
2. ECS Sub-frame Spacer Plates Kit
3. 4 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Tires Size 225 40 18 92Y
4. 42 Draft VW Shifter Bushing Kit
5. Beissbarth 4 wheel alignment
6. Whiteline anti lift kit
7. Whiteline bump - steer adjust kit
8. Whiteline Front Sway bar - link assembly heavy duty adjustable steel ball
9. Whiteline Heavy Duty Steering Rack Bushing
10. Vibra-Technics VAG455B - Torque link (Dog bone) bush, small end
11. Vibra-Technics VAG520M - Torque Link Chassis Bush
12. Vibra-Technics VAG500M - LH Gearbox mount
13. Vibra-Technics VAG510M - RH Engine Mount
14. Neuspeed triangulated upper rear strut brace
15. Neuspeed Short Shift Kit
16. Neuspeed front anti roll bar 25mm
17. Neuspeed rear anti roll bar 25mm
18. Neuspeed rear sway bar links
19. Neuspeed rear 25mm Sway Bar Clamp/Bushing Kit w/Grease Fitting
20. Powerflex Front Wishbone Bush
21. Powerflex Rear Tie Bar to Chassis Front Bush
22. Powerflex Rear Lower Spring Mount Outer
23. Powerflex Rear Lower Spring Mount Inner
24. Powerflex Rear Lower Link Outer Bush
25. Powerflex Rear Lower Link Inner Bush
26. Powerflex Rear Upper Link Outer Bush
27. Powerflex Rear Upper Link Inner Bush
Performance Changes Completed
1. ITG Maxogen Induction Kit
2. Sachs up rated clutch flywheel kit inc single mass flywheel (400 BHP +)
3. Neuspeed 2.0T K04 Hi-Flow Turbo Discharge Kit
4. Milltek Large Bore Downpipe and Hi-Flow Sports Cat
5. Milltek None Resonated Cat-Back Exhaust System
6. ECS Tuning Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing Kit
7. ECS Magnetic Drain Plug
8. Volkswagen Clutch release bearing
9. Volkswagen Differential Bearing Kit
10. Wavetrac LSD differential
11. Wavetrac LSD bolt fitting kit
12. Revo stage 2
13. Revo serial port switch (SPS)
14. Revo Integrated Throttle Pipe
15. Forge oil catch tank system
16. Forge Blow Off Valve kit
17. Forge Charcoal Canister Cover
18. Forge valve spring kit
19. Forge Silicone Hose For The Carbon Filter
20. Forge Silicone Hose For DV to Intake return
21. Forge Silicone Hose For Throttle body
22. Forge Alloy Radiator
23. Forge Hose Clamp set
24. Forge Silicone Coolant Hose Kit
25. Forge Alloy Intercooler
Audio Changes Completed
1. Skinz Door Sound Deadening Kit - Bulk (27 sheets)
2. 2 x 250mm x 250mm Pads Wave Diffuser
3. Speaker Adaptors Auto Leads SAK3108 VW
4. A Pillars construction
5. CD changer replacement part
6. Hertz Mille MLK 3PA 3 way speaker system
7. Hertz Mille MLK 2TW 2 way speaker system
8. Audison Voce 5.1 = 5 Channel Power Amplifier
9. Audison Voce Quattro = 4 Channel Power Amplifier
10. Alpine INE-W928R Navigation with 8" Screen
11. Alpine KIT-8VWD for fitting Alpine INE-W928R
12. Alpine KCU-461iV to connect your iPod or iPhone to INE-W928R
13. BEST PF 2BK POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Black Earth) 1 Meter
14. BEST PF 2R POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Red Power) 1 Meter
15. BEST PF 4BK POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Black Earth) 5 Meters
16. BEST PF 4R POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Red Power) 3.5 Meters
17. BEST BFD 21 FUSED DISTRIBUTION BLOCK TWO WAY
18. BEST 2 x CAPACITOR’S 1.3 FARAD
19. SONUS ST2 550 STEREO RCA CABLE 550cm 3 Sets
20. SONUS MP 1/0BL MAIN POWER CABLE (Blue Power) 7 Meters
21. SONUS MP 1/0S MAIN POWER CABLE (Silver Earth) 3.5 Meters
22. SONUS S 210 SONUS SPEAKER CABLE
23. SONUS SFH 11WP FUSE HOLDER WATER PROOF
24. SONUS SFD 41C FUSE, GROUND & DISTRIBUTION BLOCK FOUR WAY
25. SONUS SYB 210B Y-BOOT (72pcs)
26. SONUS SBC 41P POSITIVE BATTERY CLAMP
27. SONUS SBC 41N NEGATIVE BATTERY CLAMP
28. SONUS SGT 11 GROUND TERMINAL 1/0AWG (2pcs)
29. SONUS SMC 01B16 MAIN CRIMP D 10,5mm BULK (16pcs)
30. SONUS SMC 02B20 MAIN CRIMP D 8,5mm BULK (20pcs)
31. SONUS SMC 10B50 MAIN CRIMP D 3,5mm BULK (50pcs)
Service Related Completed by VagTech (Car has done 19,100 and has had 3 services by VW and 3 by VagTech)
1. Pollen filter (@ 13,500, 16,750 miles & 18,250 miles)
2. ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid Change (@ 14,500 miles when rear Tarrox fitted & 17,250 miles when front Brembo’s fitted)
3. NGK IRIDIUM IX spark plugs - BKR8EIX (@ 16,750 miles)
4. OEM cam follower for the high pressure fuel pump (@ 16,750 miles)
5. Gear box oil change (@ 16,750 miles & 18,250 miles)
6. Air-conditioning service (@ 16,750 miles)
7. Timing belt and water pump change (@ 17,250 miles)
8. Coolant change (@ 17,250 miles)
9. Clutch Bleed with ATE Super Blue Fluid (@ 18,250 miles)
10. Beissbarth 4 wheel alignment (@18,250 miles)
11. Denzo iridium Spark plugs VK20Y (@18,250 miles)
12. Oil filter (@18,250 miles)
13. Castrol edge sport 10w-60 4 L (@18,250 miles)
14. Gear box oil (@18,250 miles)
Works Arranged & Paid For
1. New MK6 GTI Flat Bottom MFSW & Airbag
2. Alcantara & Perforated Leather Covering For The Wheel With Yellow Stitching
3. CH Control Unit
4. GTI Steering Wheel Emblem
5. Version G Cruise Control Stalk
6. MK6 Climatic Control Panel
Works Left To Complete
1. Alpine Visual Interface Module To Work With MK6 Climatic Control Panel
2. Roller Cam Follower Conversion
3. APR Fuel Pump
4. Okada PD4002106R Coil Over Plugs
5. USP Up rated In tank Fuel Pump
6. Revo stage 2+
Some of the audio gear
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Limited slip diff
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Forge radiator & inter-cooler
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More bushes
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3 stage machine polish & detailing (By Andy @ www.unique-detail.co.uk) The finish blew me away (He must be one of the best in the business)
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Audio by our very own SQUEEGUK (AKA Luis) What can I say about his work other than 100%
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Custom cover made for it to keep the dust off it when it sits in the garage when I am back in Hong Kong
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Thanks for taking time to look at it. and a huge thanks to Andy for the detailing, Luis for the audio works and Jon and his team (Ben & Victoria) at VagTech for all the servicing and mechanical and handling works etc.
Cheers Paul :happy2:
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Very nice
Any link for where you got the cover from please?
Simon
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Very nice
Any link for where you got the cover from please?
Simon
Cheers Simon
Cover company link as follows:
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/specialised-covers.aspx
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Amazing spec list! Awesome
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Unfortunately will not be at the GTI International event in early July now :sad1:
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some nice mods
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Some new updates to the Pirelli as follows:
SuperPro Performance Control Arms
New Ball Joints
New track rod ends
Full Alignment
LOBA- 2.0T FSI High Pressure Fuel Pump
Okada PD4002106R Coil Over Plugs
Revo stage 2+
Forge Motorsport Heater Matrix Hoses
Forge Motorsport Silicone Carbon Canister Hose Kit
New Set Of Radiator Fans
Engine Oil Change - Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60
Oil Filter
Gear Box Oil Change
Pollen Filter Change
Coolant Change
Full Service
High Performance Spark plugs
Shifter Bracket Bushings
Whiteline Sway Bar Locking Rings (Front & Rear)
New Neuspeed Sway Bar Bush
UNIbrace UB
UNIbrace RB
TTRS In Tank Fuel Pump
TTRS In Tank Fuel Pump Blanking Plug
Fuel Filter With 6.6 Bar Relief Valve
High Flow Fuel Return Valve
Ultra Racing Upper Front Strut Brace
New Bosch Wiper Blades
I went for the linear throttle control map with the stage 2+ Revo and must say it feels fast but more controllable off the throttle. Was very happy with the outcome.
Cheers Paul :happy2:
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This is insane love it!!!!
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Thanks Jase :happy2:
Much appreciated Mate.
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Sounds like you have been busy, any pics of the front strut brace??
Simon
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Really like this :grin:
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Great spec, any more plans for the motor?
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Thanks for the nice comments, after opening another photobucket ( Forgot the details of the last one :confused: ) I have been able to upload some photos.
Hope you like them.
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Cheers Paul
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Love it. She's a beauty of a beast.
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Great spec, any more plans for the motor?
Hi demon666
Not sure to be honest, thinking of a rear brake upgrade to a Brembo next with 310 x 22 floating discs and also keeping the original calipers as the handbrake. Engine wise it goes well and pulls very strong so quite happy with it as it is and if I wanted more power I would like to get an R8 or 911 but would be reluctant to sell this to be honest, who knows once I run out of things to do which is not far away I may get the guys at Vagtech to pull the lump out and make it as powerful and strong as possible with a big turbo, forged internals and APR bolts etc. but also have mixed opinions as putting too much power through a front wheel drive seems pointless unless I go down the route of a 4wd conversion which I don't feel I would like to do with the audio kit I have in the back and it's got just under 21,000 miles on the clock and only gets used when I am back in the UK so not sure to be honest but saying that I have got the modification bug big time and normally have problems talking myself out of doing upgrades to the car LOL.
Cheers Paul
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A good upgraded diff should sort the big power to the front wheel issues. Plus a bit of carbon fibre over the front end to further help with under steer issues and some poly bushed love and she'll be amazing.
Not that I'm trying to convince you that it would be amazing to do.
:mad: <(Do it!)
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A good upgraded diff should sort the big power to the front wheel issues. Plus a bit of carbon fibre over the front end to further help with under steer issues and some poly bushed love and she'll be amazing.
Not that I'm trying to convince you that it would be amazing to do.
:mad: <(Do it!)
It's got a LSD in it and fully poly bushed throughout and also the engine mounts etc. but not a carbon fibre bonnet yet, so maybe some more money I can spend LOL. But you are 100% right the LSD in my opinion was the best mod I had fitted and at the time the gearbox was out I had an upgraded clutch and a SMF installed. Driving it after that LSD was installed gave it so much more drive out of corners etc. :happy2:
Cheers Paul
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I need those mats dude, where did you purchase?
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I need those mats dude, where did you purchase?
Hi Ben
To be honest mate I can't remember the company I used, I remember a member of here had them, and I mailed him for the details of where he got them 2 or 3 years ago and sent the company a picture of his mats and asked them if they could do the same but without the heel pad he had on his (Actually I later brought his set off him as spares when he sold his car). I have just tried to find the site but am not sure which company I used as there are a few on the internet, try somebody like ulitimatcarmats.co.uk and send the picture of my mats to them and see if they can confirm they can do them.
Sorry I can't be of any more help on this issue Ben.
Cheers Paul
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Car looks great, especially the mk6 steering wheel, is that custom yellow stitched? :congrats:
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I need those mats dude, where did you purchase?
Hi Ben
To be honest mate I can remember the company I used, I remember a member of here had them, and I mailed him for the details of where he got them 2 or 3 years ago and sent the company a picture of his mats and asked them if they could do the same but without the heel pad he had on his (Actually I later brought his set off him as spares when he sold his car). I have just tried to find the site but am not sure which company I used as there are a few on the internet, try somebody like ulitimatcarmats.co.uk and send the picture of my mats to them and see if they can confirm they can do them.
Sorry I can't be of any more help on this issue Ben.
Cheers Paul
Hi Ben
This was the company who made them:
http://www.autostyle.co.uk/catalog/index.php
Cheers Paul
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Car looks great, especially the mk6 steering wheel, is that custom yellow stitched? :congrats:
Thanks Mate
Yes my MK5 wheel didn't have the audio controls etc. and after I had the new audio installed in the car I had a MK6 wheel with audio controls etc. installed and first had it covered in perforated leather and alcantara and a guy who specialises in covering steering wheels did an awesome job on it with yellow stitching etc.
Cheers Paul
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I need those mats dude, where did you purchase?
Hi Ben
To be honest mate I can remember the company I used, I remember a member of here had them, and I mailed him for the details of where he got them 2 or 3 years ago and sent the company a picture of his mats and asked them if they could do the same but without the heel pad he had on his (Actually I later brought his set off him as spares when he sold his car). I have just tried to find the site but am not sure which company I used as there are a few on the internet, try somebody like ulitimatcarmats.co.uk and send the picture of my mats to them and see if they can confirm they can do them.
Sorry I can't be of any more help on this issue Ben.
Cheers Paul
Hi Ben
This was the company who made them:
http://www.autostyle.co.uk/catalog/index.php
Cheers Paul
Thanks Paul, email has been sent to them :happy2:
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Loving this. :congrats:
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is that the ultra racing front upper strut brace
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is that the ultra racing front upper strut brace
Yes mate, was an easy fit and bolted straight on after removing a few bits.
Cheers Paul
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Got a few things planned for the Pirelli as follows :driver::
New R32 Rear Calipers Painted Red
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New Rattle Plates
New Fixing Bolts
Front subframe bushes and bolts
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034motorsport Billet Dogbone
034motorsport Front Sway Bar End Link
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ECS 310mm x 25mm 2 Piece Discs
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TTRS brake & clutch master cylinder
Black Hazard Light Switch
Cheers Paul
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Very impressive and inspirational build
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Very impressive and inspirational build
Thanks Timmy :happy2:
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Updated list of car parts (All are completed apart from 19 of the items that are ready or arranged for when I am next back in the UK)
Current milage around 20,600 miles
1 VW Pirelli 2.0T FSI 230PS GTI MK5
2 Air-conditioning service
3 ECS Magnetic Drain Plug With 10 Copper Washers
4 ECS Tuning Billet Aluminium Oil Filter Housing Kit 2.0T
5 ECS Volkswagen & Audi Jack Pad Adapter
6 Forge 25 - 35mm Stainless Steel hose clips
7 Forge Alloy Intercooler for MK5 Golf
8 Forge Alloy Radiator for MK5 Golf
9 Forge Blow Off Valve kit
10 Forge Charcoal Canister Cover
11 Forge DV to Intake return Hose
12 Forge Hose Clamp set for FMKC010
13 Forge oil catch tank system for 2.0 litre FSi vehicles with a charcoal filter installed
14 Forge Silicone Coolant Hose Kit for VAG 2.0 VW MK5 Golf Edition 30 FMKC010 (Hoses in black)
15 ITG Maxogen Induction Kit for VAG 2.0 VW MK5 Golf Edition 30
16 Milltek Large Bore Downpipe and Hi-Flow Sports Cat
17 Milltek None Resonated Cat-Back Exhaust System
18 Open Air Honeycomb Grille Kit - Pair - Golf Mk5
19 Osir mono vent pod
20 Pivot XV Boost/Water/Oil Gauge
21 Porsche Oil + Water Caps
22 Revo Integrated Throttle Pipe for VW Golf Mk5 2.0T FSI
23 Revo serial port switch
24 Sachs up rated clutch flywheel kit inc single mass flywheel (400 BHP +)
25 Timing belt and water pump change
26 VCDS/VAG-COM Pro-Kit
27 Okada red coil packs
28 Forge Motorsport Heater Matrix Hoses - Golf Mk5 2.0T
29 Forge Motorsport Silicone Carbon Canister Hose Kit
30 Forge valve spring kit
31 Fuel Filter 6.6 Bar
32 G12 Coolant/Antifreeze
33 Gear Box Oil Change - Best Oil Available
34 Heat Shield
35 High Flow Fuel Return Valve
36 Loba TFSI HPFP
37 NGK IRIDIUM IX spark plugs - BKR8EIX
38 OEM cam follower for the high pressure fuel pump
39 Oil Filter
40 Engine Oil Change - Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60 (Plus 20K service & service book stamp)
41 Pollen filter
42 Rad Fan Kit OE
43 Revo stage 2+
44 TTRS fuel pump blank for fwd conversion
45 TTRS in tank fuel pump and seal
46 1 Pirelli P zero Tire Size 225 40 18 92Y (For spare wheel)
47 4 Pirelli P Zero Tire Size 225 40 18 92Y
48 42 Draft VW Shifter Bushing Kit - Mk5 6S MY08-09
49 ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid Service
50 Bilstien PSS10 kit
51 Brembo Gran Turismo Brake Kit - 4 Piston Kit with 328mm x 28mm 2-Piece Drilled Discs
52 Neuspeed 2.0T K04 Hi-Flow Turbo Discharge Kit Part Number: 48.02.70
53 Neuspeed Stainless Steel Brake Lines - 4 Line Kit
54 Neuspeed triangulated upper rear strut brace
55 OSIR - Orbit Illuminated Gear Knob (Stainless)
56 Osram Nightbreaker PLUS - H7 499 High Beam
57 Osram Nightbreaker PLUS - H7 499 Low Beam
58 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-508) Rear Tie Bar to Chassis Front Bush
59 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-509) Rear Lower Spring Mount Outer
60 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-510) Rear Lower Spring Mount Inner
61 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-511) Rear Lower Link Outer Bush
62 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-512) Rear Lower Link Inner Bush
63 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-513) Rear Upper Link Outer Bush
64 Powerflex 2 x (PFR85-514) Rear Upper Link Inner Bush
65 Standard track rod ends
66 Vibra-Technics VAG500M - LH Gearbox mount
67 Vibra-Technics VAG510M - RH Engine Mount
68 Vibra-Technics VAG520M - Torque Link Chassis Bush
69 Volkswagen 02Q Differential Bearing Kit
70 Volkswagen Clutch release bearing 0A5141671F
71 Wavetrac 10.309.175WK LSD differential
72 Wavetrac LSD bolt fitting kit ARP 10.498.02M 02M/02Q
73 SuperPro anti lift kit
74 Whiteline Heavy Duty Steering Rack Bushing
75 UNIbrace UB
76 UNIbrace RB
77 Front upper strut brace
78 Whiteline Rear Sway bar side stop
79 Beissbarth 4 wheel alignment
80 Shifter Bracket Bushings
81 SuperPro Performance Control Arms
82 Whiteline Front Sway bar side stop
83 Neuspeed rear 25mm Sway Bar Clamp/Bushing Kit w/Grease Fitting
84 New R32 Rear Calipers Painted Red Ready
85 New R32 Carriers Painted Red Ready
86 New Rattle Plates Ready
87 New Fixing Bolts Ready
89 Front subframe bushes and bolts Ready
90 Rear subframe bushes and bolts Ready
91 ECS brake bleeder block Ready
92 034motorsport Billet Dogbone Ready
93 034motorsport Front Sway Bar End Link Ready
94 034motorsport Rear Sway Bar End Link Ready
95 034motorsport Rear Trailing Arm Spherical Bearing Upgrade Kit Ready
96 034motorsport Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arm Ready
97 Ground Control Adjustable Top Mounts Ready
88 TTRS Master Cylinder Arranged
98 Tarox Race Pads Arranged
99 ECS 310mm x 25mm 2 Piece Discs Arranged
100 Beissbarth Geometry Set Up With Front &Rear Camber Of Around 3 Degrees Arranged
101 2 x 250mm x 250mm Pads Wave Diffuser
102 2 x 250mm x 250mm Pads Wave Diffuser
103 A Pillars construction
104 Alcantara covered MK6 GTI MFSW
105 Alpine INE-W928R Navigation with 8" Screen &
106 Alpine KCU-461iV to connect your iPod or iPhone to INE-W928R
107 Audison Voce 5.1 = 5 Channel Power Amplifier
108 Audison Voce Quattro = 4 Channel Power Amplifier
109 BEST BFD 21 FUSED DISTRIBUTION BLOCK TWO WAY
110 Best PF 2BK POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Black Earth)
111 Best PF 2R POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Red Power)
112 Best PF 4BK POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Black Earth)
113 Best PF 4R POWERFLOW POWER CABLE (Red Power)
114 CD changer replacement part
115 Cloth Webbed Adhesive Tape
116 Hertz Mille MLK 2TW Car 2 way speaker system
117 Hertz Mille MLK 3PA Car 3 way speaker system
118 Skinz Door Sound Deadening Kit - Bulk (27 sheets)
119 SONUS MP 1/0BL MAIN POWER POWER CABLE (Blue Power)
120 SONUS MP 1/0S MAIN POWER POWER CABLE (Silver Earth)
121 SONUS S 210 SONUS SPEAKER CABLE
122 SONUS SBC 41N NEGATIVE BATTERY CLAMP
123 SONUS SBC 41P POSITIVE BATTERY CLAMP
124 SONUS SFD 41C FUSE, GROUND & DISTRIBUTION BLOCK FOUR WAY
125 SONUS SFH 11WP FUSE HOLDER WATER PROOF
126 SONUS SGT 11 GROUND TERMINAL 1/0AWG (2pcs)
127 SONUS SMC 01B16 MAIN CRIMP D 10,5mm BULK (16pcs)
128 SONUS SMC 02B20 MAIN CRIMP D 8,5mm BULK (20pcs)
129 SONUS SMC 10B50 MAIN CRIMP D 3,5mm BULK (50pcs)
130 SONUS SRT 1/0 RING TER. (2pcs)
131 SONUS SRT 4 RING TER. (2pcs)
132 SONUS SSF 2.5 DGT CAPACITOR 2.5 FARAD W/V-DGT
133 SONUS ST2 550 STEREO RCA CABLE 550cm 3 Sets
134 SONUS SYB 210B Y-BOOT (72pcs)
135 Speaker Adaptors Auto Leads SAK3108 VW
136 Trim Replacement Parts
137 VW Door Panel Clip With Backing Pieces
138 Alpine fitting kit
139 Stereo mounting cage
140 T10 General 194 Wedge 5W5 Bulbs
141 Tire Valve Caps – GTI
142 Volkswagen Motorsport Emblem
143 VW Badge Emblem - Piano Black for Golf V GTI Front Grille
144 VW MK6 GTI LED Number Plate
145 Wheel Bolt
146 Wheel Bolt Covers
147 Wheel Hanger Installation Guide Tool - 14x1.5 Thread
148 1K0054690A Cruise Control - With Multi Function Display
149 1K052431BE Daytime Running Lights - Vehicles With Front Fog Lights
150 2 x Scirocco (Sprung) Pump stops 1K8 827 761 D
151 2 x Seat Leon Ball pins 1J6 827 439
152 2 x Skoda Fabia Gas Struts 6Y0 827 550 C
153 2 x VW Emblem Key fob Coloured
154 3M Di-noc Carbon Fibre for rear VW emblem
155 Adapter LED number plate light
156 Airbag trims
157 Aluminium Look Glove Box Handle
158 Belkin Micro Auto Charger USB 1A
159 Blue Snap On seat covers
160 Car cover
161 Change wheel colour with powder coating after striping and blasting including tire fitting balancing and short valve (For spare wheel)
162 Chrome Window Switches
163 Chrome Automatic Headlight Switch
164 Chrome Heated Electric Mirror Switch Without Power Fold Function
165 Door Warning Lights = Pair for 2 Doors with W5W Bulbs
166 ECS Billet Alu Climatronic Rings Mk5
167 Fuel door chrome switch
168 Full detail & machine polish
169 GTI Keychain 2011
170 Have wheels stripped, blasted and powder coated in another colour
171 Ignition Key Bezel VW = Silver
172 LED Lighting Interior Kit = Colour Hyper White (6000K)
173 LED mirror lights = Pair
174 LED Parking City Lights = Pair (No Error) x 2 Colour 6000k
175 LED Rear/Braking Lights
176 LED Reverse light bulb = NEW Osram Series
177 LED Spares for above Door Warning Lights = Pair for 2 Doors with New Type LED’s
178 MK5 GTI Jacking Point Bungs
179 MK5 Pirelli GTI Mats
180 Neuspeed 2.0T Carbon Fibre Half Engine Cover
181 OSIR - Boot GT - Black Stitching
182 OSIR - Orbit Knob V3 - LED Kit - Blue
183 OSIR - O-Rest GT
184 OSIR - SPM GT - Manual - Gloss Carbon
185 Pirelli 1 of 222 Plaque
186 Pirelli OEM Wheel 18” x 7.5” ET51 with 5 x 112 cm (For spare wheel)
187 Pirelli Wheel Centre Caps
188 Pirelli Wheel Centre Caps = 4 (As spares)
189 Safety Kit
190 Smoked Mirror Indicator Lenses Pair - Golf Mk5
191 LED Yellow Foot Well Lights = Error Free
192 ECS aluminum underbody protection Ready
193 Black Hazard Light Switch Ready
Cheers Paul
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Nice ride!
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Such an impressive car! Love it! :happy2:
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Just read the whole thread , Lovely car , May I ask what the vibrations are like inside the car now you have the upgraded mounts and bushings installed?.
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Love the attention to detail. Fantastic spec!
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Thanks for the nice comments all.
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Just read the whole thread , Lovely car , May I ask what the vibrations are like inside the car now you have the upgraded mounts and bushings installed?.
I actually prefer the feel and feedback of the stiffer bushes and engine mounts. It may not be every bodies cup of tea and may be a bit harsh on a long motorway run etc. and you will get more vibrations through the steering wheel but certainly feels more planted through the bends etc.
Cheers Paul
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Awesome car, amazing spec!
Would love a pirelli!
Only thing i would say is that, coming from 7 years of competing in car audio, you need to lose the power caps. They cause more harm then good.
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Awesome car, amazing spec!
Would love a pirelli!
Only thing i would say is that, coming from 7 years of competing in car audio, you need to lose the power caps. They cause more harm then good.
Thanks for the kind comments and noted on the power caps although I have not experienced any issues yet that I am sure relates to them but I did blow my front mid range speakers shortly after the install that was replaced and advised due to a faulty battery that was later replaced. Is there anything that you would recommend? Installed them as concerned that when cranking the music up the power may make the lights dim etc. but not an expert in that area myself.
Cheers Paul
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Power caps rob all the power from amps when they need to recharge them selves.
A normal car can cope with 1500-2500wrms without much upgrading.
From what i can see, you don't really need any power upgrades at all, if your lights are dimming i would make sure all the amps are set up properly.
No bassboost at all. Gains shouldn't be more then half way in most circumstances, set all gains to the headunit at 90% volume and stick to it, any more can cause the headunit to start distorting its self, therefore the amps amplifying a distorted signal in the first place.
If you find you still have dimming lights you are best off doing whats called 'The Big 3' Basically upgrading the power wires under the bonnet with bigger cable, 0awg preferable, Alternator Positive to battery positive, Engine earth to batter negative and battery negative to chassis.
In my competition car i had, 4 very large batteries capable of 20000amps of current, 250A alternater upgrade and miles of cable. It was doing in excess of 153 decibels though, made the windescreen move ect ect.....
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Power caps rob all the power from amps when they need to recharge them selves.
A normal car can cope with 1500-2500wrms without much upgrading.
From what i can see, you don't really need any power upgrades at all, if your lights are dimming i would make sure all the amps are set up properly.
No bassboost at all. Gains shouldn't be more then half way in most circumstances, set all gains to the headunit at 90% volume and stick to it, any more can cause the headunit to start distorting its self, therefore the amps amplifying a distorted signal in the first place.
If you find you still have dimming lights you are best off doing whats called 'The Big 3' Basically upgrading the power wires under the bonnet with bigger cable, 0awg preferable, Alternator Positive to battery positive, Engine earth to batter negative and battery negative to chassis.
In my competition car i had, 4 very large batteries capable of 20000amps of current, 250A alternater upgrade and miles of cable. It was doing in excess of 153 decibels though, made the windescreen move ect ect.....
Thanks for the feedback it's very useful. Your competition car sounded something else. I have not experienced any issues with the lights dimming yet but the car had the power caps in it from when the audio was done as that was the reason i was advised to use them. Some good pointers on the gains etc.
Cheers Paul :happy2
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Just noticed a couple of things that are still missing from the build. The vibratechnics 455B mount that goes in the dogbone arm, RS4 FPRV, and water meth.
Not forgetting a 4WD conversion.
Car looked fantastic when Corey brought it up the other day.
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Just noticed a couple of things that are still missing from the build. The vibratechnics 455B mount that goes in the dogbone arm, RS4 FPRV, and water meth.
Not forgetting a 4WD conversion.
Car looked fantastic when Corey brought it up the other day.
Sounds good Alex I will need to get them on my list. Cory said it was good to meet you the other day and I am looking forward to meeting you myself Mate.
Cheers Paul :happy2:
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This build thread is inspirational! Looks great, fantastic attention to detail, was the mk6 climate control and Mfsw difficult to fit?
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This build thread is inspirational! Looks great, fantastic attention to detail, was the mk6 climate control and Mfsw difficult to fit?
Thanks for the kind comments.
The steering wheel needed an updated controller and the climate control is MK5 with some aluminiun rings added. I tried the MK6 climate control but the ones I had seemed to be out a left hand drive car as the dual setting operation was on the passenger site. I tried two in the end and they were both the same so I gave up and stuck with the MK5 one LOL.
Cheers Paul
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WOW, just read through your thread. Has got to be the most sorted mk5 ..... in the world? Perfect. :happy2:
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Awesome. Beautiful shine.
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Just noticed a couple of things that are still missing from the build. The vibratechnics 455B mount that goes in the dogbone arm, RS4 FPRV, and water meth.
Not forgetting a 4WD conversion.
Car looked fantastic when Corey brought it up the other day.
Just realised I have the RS4 FPRV and the Vibratechnics 455B but that's getting changed for the 034Motorsport dogbone kit. 4 wheel drive sound interesting Alex.
Cory will be in touch shortly about fitting the master cylinder Mate.
Cheers Paul
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Very nice, I bet these will become a classic, and will be worth silly money in the future.
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Wow! I saw this car on monday at the 'tuners garage' when mine was in for an MOT and herd about some of the track focused spec the car is running. My hat tips off to you. Nice looking stealth/sleeper GTi.
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Very nice
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Some more updates been fitted including 034Motorsport stuff, adjustable top mounts, larger rear brakes and calipers and an alloy under-tray etc. as per below pictures.
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Cheers Paul
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Thanks for the nice comments all.
Cheers Paul
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Wow this is without a doubt, the most sorted Pirelli edition I've ever seen :notworthy:
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Thanks for the kind words everyone, makes it worth while.
Only a few things on the list as follows:
1) TTRS mastercylinder (From Alex @ AKS)
2) The new Revo SPS interface that allows changes via the dash display
3) Quick check over on the car
4) Quick check over on the Audio
5) Detail
Then I think it will be about done, not sure what to do next, maybe sell it and get another car.
Cheers Paul
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Awesome car and spec :happy2:
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Looks excellent. There is always mods to do :signLOL:
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Wow what a build thread!! Some seriously juicy bits you've added on. Keep up the good work :)
Sent from my iPhone when I should be working!
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Looks good mate! :happy2:
May I ask where you got the metal undertray please?
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This is just awesome!!! :happy2: Thats just the perfect kitted MK5 GTI you have created!
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Then I think it will be about done, not sure what to do next, maybe sell it and get another car.
Seriously? After all that work, would you really want to let it go? I wouldn't be able to, but I can understand why you would want another project!
How about a Golf 7 R?!
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Then I think it will be about done, not sure what to do next, maybe sell it and get another car.
Seriously? After all that work, would you really want to let it go? I wouldn't be able to, but I can understand why you would want another project!
How about a Golf 7 R?!
Yeah it would be difficult to sell it as I have put so much money into it (Over 30K alone in mods and audio) and even with just over 20,000 miles on the clocks I would still get peanuts for it compared to what it owes me.
I think my son may end up with it in a year or two when he can afford to insure it, He currently drives one of the new Mountune Fiesta ST's thats puts out about 215 bhp which are quite well rated in the reviews at the moment, but when he has drove the Pirelli recently he advised it makes his car feel pedestrian.
To replace it I would want something with over 400bhp standard so maybe an M4 or 9ll would do, but with working abroad now I only do about 1,500 miles a year in the Pirelli so getting something else to do the same in may not make sense, mind you lots of things we enjoy in life don't make sense, just wish I had a double garage then I could keep this one regardless.
Cheers Paul
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Looks good mate! :happy2:
May I ask where you got the metal undertray please?
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/ecs-tuning-street-shield-aluminum-skid-plate-kit
The requested link for the under tray.
Cheers Paul
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Those brakes are delish! :drool:
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Flip reading down that shocked me as I've done all the suspension and engine mods except the 034 Motorsport stuff? Who supplied it and have u fitted it yet?
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Flip reading down that shocked me as I've done all the suspension and engine mods except the 034 Motorsport stuff? Who supplied it and have u fitted it yet?
I brought the 034 Motorsport stuff direct from them in the USA, it's all been fitted but I haven't been back in the UK to drive it yet, my sons driven it and said it feels really stiff now but I will be back in a few weeks to try it out but I am having 19 inch Neuspeed Wheels with Sportmaxx RT's and the Revo SPS pro and a TTRS mater cylinder also fitted when back.
Cheers Paul