MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: RedED30 on July 29, 2012, 09:21:01 am

Title: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on July 29, 2012, 09:21:01 am: Morning all, time for some pics.

Brought from a guy who has been on here and recently got a place out in China with his work (as i know him) so as i brought her -

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Then added -
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This saw me okay for a couple of weeks, then things caught on when i got

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So as we stand this am (after a VERY expensive week) what we have is as follows

ITG Panel Filter
Revo Stage 2 (With Linear Throttle)
Revo DSG sw
Revo SPS (Maps for stock, Momentum99 and V-Power)
BCS Turboback powervalve
KW V2 suspension and new VW Top mounts (it was in pieces and the top mounts were a steal)
19" Dare wheels (with arch screw mod done)
Various carbon Interior bits from Vision Finishing

Now before this week arrived it was basically a std ED30 (bar a panel filter) with a cat -back BCS powervalve. I was happy with the performance, but after reading all the threads on here, craved a bit more. So a phonecall to BCS and on a sunny Thursday am i got the downpipe done to complete the system. Single 100 cell cat and WOW the difference is like night and day, honestly night and day, so much more responsive down low, that much so i considered cancelling my Revo appointment as i was very, very happy with what i had, then sat myself down and thought.. no, give it a go.
So Sat comes and off i go to Revo and now what a car, what a car, for those who have an ED30 i cannot put into words what you are missing, all i know is that you are missing out. As for actual pub talking points and waving figures around i'd guess that i have around 300 ponies now (given turbo back and remap). The major change is the linear throttle, having driven vehicles with this before i was bit 50/50 as i never liked it but it is a must have now, the power isn't on/off all the time it is now it is linear, little push, little power, big push and off you go.Then came the DSG sw, this imo is a revalation, it has got rid of the issues that i had, low down jerks, mid island changing gear and the change FEELS smoother (might just be me).

Well now your bored, that's my life story, next to come i guess is trying hard to keep a clean licence and i believe that brake upgrade (pads and discs) are of order.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Frodo-anni on July 29, 2012, 09:18:32 pm: seperate map for tesco99 & v power, is this an additional cost, how do the maps differ?
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Banham on July 29, 2012, 10:03:04 pm: Great looking car. Not hanging about on the mods :evilgrin:

Have you got any pics of the Interior bits from Vision Finishing as i am thinking of getting a few bits done by them soon :happy2:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on July 30, 2012, 09:21:58 am: Quote from: Frodo-anni on July 29, 2012, 09:18:32 pm
seperate map for tesco99 & v power, is this an additional cost, how do the maps differ?

Got them with the SPS device and not sure, i haven't looked at the maps to see what the differences are.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 19, 2012, 07:08:37 pm: Only real updates i can add to this at the moment are i have been enjoying driving and performance.

Wow, i'm not overly fussed with the power, the linear throttle makes all the difference.

As we have had some, dry hot days, i've had a close look at the paintwork and need to get her worked on, swirls etc, couple of chips that the bra can't hide.

As for interior carbon shots i believe they are on the website or Facebook for Vision Finishing.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that) - Filter Update
Post by: RedED30 on August 30, 2012, 04:46:59 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz161%2Fdanbrm%2F2012-08-30_16-32-34_9.jpg&hash=60a6c274c3333b7f7c0f9664eb034a5baf27ab8f)

That is the latest update. Not the Darth Vader sucking noise i might have been looking for but, still a louder noise than standard and you can hear some dumps if you listen closely. I suppose i should get a service done (400 miles according to MFD) and then get her on the rollers, i'm not really fussed how quick she is, she is more than quick enough for me.

I think to finish this off is Engine cover (sourcing one from here) new Rev D valve then get the bay cleaned and tidyed up.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedRobin on August 30, 2012, 04:54:16 pm: Quote from: Banham on July 29, 2012, 10:03:04 pm

Have you got any pics of the Interior bits from Vision Finishing as i am thinking of getting a few bits done by them soon :happy2:

....http://www.visionfinishing.co.uk

It's a paint finish, not real carbon. But it looks very good and is very durable - My AeroCatch bonnet locks are finished in it.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Banham on August 30, 2012, 05:43:24 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on August 30, 2012, 04:54:16 pm
Quote from: Banham on July 29, 2012, 10:03:04 pm

Have you got any pics of the Interior bits from Vision Finishing as i am thinking of getting a few bits done by them soon :happy2:

....http://www.visionfinishing.co.uk

It's a paint finish, not real carbon. But it looks very good and is very durable - My AeroCatch bonnet locks are finished in it.

Thanks RedRobin, Spoke to Adam today and hopefully picking up my interior bits next weekend that he has done for me :party:

Only been waiting 4 weeks...
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 31, 2012, 03:07:51 pm: [/quote]

....http://www.visionfinishing.co.uk

It's a paint finish, not real carbon. But it looks very good and is very durable - My AeroCatch bonnet locks are finished in it.
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Thanks RedRobin, Spoke to Adam today and hopefully picking up my interior bits next weekend that he has done for me :party:

Only been waiting 4 weeks...
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Worth the wait i'm sure.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that) - 2013 Update
Post by: RedED30 on February 05, 2013, 08:04:43 pm: Apologies for quality of pics but best i have

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8.5 j front 9.5J rear. (215/45 & 225/40).

3SDM 0.05
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Dsg steel on February 05, 2013, 09:43:36 pm: Car looks lovely with the new rim :happy2:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Jamminjim on February 06, 2013, 10:23:12 am: How do the 0.05s fit Redrobin??

I'm on the brink of ordering a set (thinking staggered too) for my jetta but was unsure of any offset/rubbing issues. I'm running inferior jom coilovers atm wound right down but I guess I could always wind them up a tad :notworthy:

Thanks, James.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: liver on February 06, 2013, 10:24:54 am: love the new set of alloys

look really nice
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on February 07, 2013, 08:26:16 pm: Thanks for the kind words.

In terms of fit, fit fine. I'm running bridgestone RE's all round as i have 215/45 at the front and 225/40 at the rear.

If you choose to do this, get a good tyre fitter a lesser one would mark the rears as the have to stretchy stretch them.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on April 30, 2013, 08:58:40 pm: Thought i'd drop by and show some recent updates -

2 mods

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:grin:

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Really like the Carbon Smile, in terms of exterior mods it is a great purchase- pricey but great.

Quick shot from GTI Springfest

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Next to come will be MOT and then onto a EU road trip!
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: chrisr763 on April 30, 2013, 11:25:18 pm: Didnt realise you were on the forum! Saw your car at Springfest :happy2: Looking good!
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on June 15, 2013, 08:06:50 am: When the sun is out, the Dodo Juice comes out.

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Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: P40 THN on June 17, 2013, 03:34:35 am: Ahahahahahaha love the missiles and grenades stickers on the empty buttons.... Or are they real lol
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: chrispygti on June 17, 2013, 08:57:27 pm: Would you sell the standard wheels?
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on June 20, 2013, 08:26:59 pm: Quote from: chrispygti on June 17, 2013, 08:57:27 pm
Would you sell the standard wheels?

No - sorry and they are a bit grotty tbh, not looked after very well by the previous owner.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on July 04, 2013, 05:40:07 pm: Along with the Porsche engine bay goodies a change of height and style for Inters..

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215/35/19 ET35.

Have done some from hub mods to get lower at the front and have put smaller helper springs at the rear to get a little lower.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: monte on July 04, 2013, 06:23:40 pm: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: Love it mate. Great stance and nice rims. :drool:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 04, 2013, 01:30:06 pm: Been Having some fun over the last week or so.

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Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: valle on August 04, 2013, 02:15:41 pm: what a beautiful landscape :notworthy:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: greygti on August 04, 2013, 02:43:34 pm: That road looks awesome where is it ????
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 04, 2013, 05:39:30 pm: Quote from: greygti on August 04, 2013, 02:43:34 pm
That road looks awesome where is it ????

The Alps, the picture is the Italian side.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 27, 2013, 10:07:58 pm: Attended the big meet with Comrades Of VAG.

Photo credit to Craig Ison.

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Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: prp74 on August 27, 2013, 10:33:24 pm: Absolute stunning :drool:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on October 19, 2013, 10:02:24 pm: Fitted These today -

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Red Coils and a DV+. I'm trying to convince myself that there is next to no difference, but there is oh there is, or is my mind playing tricks with me.

Unlike others i have no flutter/chatter with the DV+ this is using the uprated kit on a Rev G diverter.
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Dave J on October 21, 2013, 11:04:47 pm: Great looking ED30, and love the Stelvio pics. Makes me want to arrange a road trip!!
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on December 01, 2013, 02:06:40 pm: Dec 01 which means... winter prep! Dodo juice protect wax after a good lime prime. should see me through winter.

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Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on August 16, 2014, 12:18:40 pm: Well, after this -

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Comes....

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The green Helios's have been retired to under the stairs (for the time being) Replaced with Ispiri CSr3's.

Since the crash repair it's just been standard stuff i've been doing -

Clean air filter
DSG Service
Front arches pulled.

Now back on the road. Happy Happy :)
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: Dave J on August 16, 2014, 04:57:18 pm: Really glad to read that the car was repairable - the damage to the rear looked pretty nasty!
Great to see the car being enjoyed again :smiley:
Title: Re: Red ED30's... Red ED30 (shocker that)
Post by: RedED30 on October 20, 2014, 09:30:15 pm: Well, after some playing around in an F Type (again), got the winter polishing kit out and went for a wonder around B'ham.

Apologies.. I Phone Shots (Mate had the big camera)

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I need to get a big enough indoor location to polish (Machine) her properly.