MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: bigmig95 on September 04, 2012, 04:48:27 pm
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Just thought I’d include my car as I’ve been on here for a year or so and seen some fantastic looking cars. Hopefully some of the changes you see here will inspire someone to a mod or two.
Work done so far
Inside
RCD 510
Upgraded CANBUS gateway module - 7NO907530C
R32 Highline cluster - White dials
MK6 flat bottom MFSW
MK6 stalks
Chrome headlight switch
Chrome tipped window switches
Cruise control
OEM bluetooth and phone prep'
Full LED interior
GTi seat inlays
Gti Foot Rest / Dead pedal
Powertrain
REVO stage 1 map
Revo stage 2+ map
Now REVO stage 3 - BYD / KO4 engine conversion
RS4 FPRV
Wavetrac L.S.D
REVO SPS switch
S3 console bushes with full wheel re-alignment
Superpro lower mount insert
Milltek 3" downpipe with sports cat
Milltek 3" Cat back ED30 system with low profile back box. non - res centre pipe
Helix uprated clutch with bleed restrictor removed
42DD shifter bushings
Quickshift mechanism
ITG maxogen
ITG cannister
Forge twintake
R8 Coilpacks
New Subframe bolts and washers
R32 calipers and 345mm discs setup - front only
New rev G recirculation valve
Latest revision PCV
Brand new Audi S3 intercooler with alloy end caps
Brand new Uprated HPFP with Autotech internals
AKS Wheel Alignment Set up
Outside
Colour coded front splitter
Colour coded Rear bumper
Black wing mirrors
LED number plate lights
18" Monzas - diamond cut monza shadows
18" Goodyear Eagle F1 all round - Michelin PS3's
17" Monza with Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres for the crap weather
Rear number plate surround only
Philips H7 headlight bulbs
Mk6 rear boot badge
VW wing repairs
VW new wings, their second go at it
Tailgate repainted.
OEM Open fogs
To do
Springs or Coilovers at some point
Reduce turbo / intercooler pressure drop restrictions.
REVO intake
18" rims with some track rubber
Colour coded side skirts.
When you go to far modding a standard GTi sometimes it's just too late to stop and by an Eddy, you just have to keep going as it's more hassle than its worth to change everything over to the new motor :signLOL:
Anyway I bought the car a 2005 golf GTi in 2010 from Listers in Coventry. It was pretty tidy but the warranty and FSH swung it for me. I’ve no early pictures unfortunately, but I’m sure you’ve all seen a tornado red Golf with 17’s on before. The vehicle didn’t have many toys on it but was the lowest mileage and best nick I’d seen.
First mod was a trip to A1 wheels after buying a set of scabby 18” Monza 2’s from the forum. Loved the monza shadow look so opted for a refurb this way. Ignore the look of this place the quality of workmanship is superb. Shed the Monza’s with Good Year assymetrics. No white worm on the Monza’s yet (fingers crossed)
A1 Wheels Trip
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Thats better.
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Next up was a ITG maxogen setup. I should have known better about open filter noise, which after a day or so did my head in (must be my age)
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Next step getting a REVO stage 1 map. Massive difference in performance :happy2:
Got rid of the Maxogen open filter and install the enclosed canister arrangement. Much better noise wise but a bit more fiddly to install though.
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SPS switch from REVO. Whilst having the SPS programmed they revised my stage 1 map a little along with adding different fuel settings on the switch. I particularly liked the functionality of the immobiliser REVO offer on the SPS switch. Several months on I’m still really happy with engine map.
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A visit to the guys at DMR down the road from me. Only guys I’ve met off the forum so far and I know I’m repeating myself here but fantastic job. Even dropped me off at home, chauffeur driven in an RS4
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48845.0.html
New Mk 6 badge added after white wormed mk5 taken off. Mk6 protrudes a little but it looks better than the old knackered one.
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Changed recirc valve from rev D to revision G.
Door lock module as near side front started playing up, great little thread written by Matto helped no end.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.msg598284.html#msg598284
Seat inlays and footrest added.
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Full LED interior lights added along with Philips H7 headlight bulbs which made a massive difference over the standard bulbs
Rear LED number plate lights also added, unfortunately they were ridiculously bright, added a resistor in the feed line to tone them down a bit. Don't have any after photos but you can see how the ones I bought light the road up, had complaints that you couldn't read the plate because they were so bright :stupid:
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New stereo added next along with a canbus upgrade. Thanks to Eddie-NL for all his help.
Old and new canbus modules
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Stereo then installed, love it. Couldn't justify a 510 version for the additional frills I'd rarely use. Stereo £300 off Ebay brand new with code. :happy2:
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Next on the list was getting the wings re-painted by Listers of Coventry. Fortunately they were very accomodating and did this FOC.
Overspray and tidying up after them and winter detail carried out by DMR, thanks again fellas, I'm sure the painters at VW must have known you would finish the job off for them :fighting: I must admit i don't have the best eye in the world for checking over paintwork so luckily DMR pointed out a few things and being the perfectioninsts they are did it all for me.
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Love the moment when you pick a car up after a detail. Unfortunately the weather was Sh!te outside :sad1:
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Ordered a VCDS lead off Nigel 'NHN', Mrs nicked it straight away and wrapped it up for me to have on christmas day.
Early next year I'll get a downpipe for it and be rid of the pre-cat. I've also a few issues I'll get R-tech to look at if funds permit after the christmas festivities.
Plenty of stuff do as it looks like I'll keep the car for another year or so.
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Your car looks very well. I have the same colour so it's good to see how the black mirrors look as I was thinking of that mod.
I think a pro detail is one of the best 'mods' you can do.
BTW did they re-do a diamond cut finish on the wheels?
PJ
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Your car looks very well. I have the same colour so it's good to see how the black mirrors look as I was thinking of that mod.
I think a pro detail is one of the best 'mods' you can do.
BTW did they re-do a diamond cut finish on the wheels?
PJ
Thanks Tortaruga, yes A1 re-did the diamond cut finish, I'm not sure if it can be done again as further material removal during machining might be excessive on the wheel ? Avoiding curbs and not letting the Mrs drive it seems the best way forward. :happy2: If it happens powder coating might be the next step.
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New front R32 brakes added, bought off the forum. Everything was as new and bolted on fine. Getting the old stuff off was a bit more of a ball ache with drilling and heli-coiling stripped fasteners on the disc shield. Thanks to Scopes for the brakes and all his help. :happy2: :drinking: Top man.
They took a while to bed in but they now stop the car pretty rapidly. Picky here with them sitting under the 17" monza winter wheels. Hawk pads are fantastic for road use. Only real issue was I had to change the wear connector on the Hawk pads for my old std pad connector as the Hawks wouldn't fit my loom.
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Installing the R-clips, very dodgy without fastening one end as they're liable to fly off somewhere whilst trying to install them.
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One of Scopes pictures before install (hope you don't mind me using the picture Scopes)
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:happy2: Not at all Matey! Your car is looking really well, good to see the brakes went to a good home :wink:
Your car is very fresh looking Bigmig!
Keep up the top work, hope you mrs doesnt see this thread... :signLOL:
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Cars looking great! :happy2:
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Decent pads those :happy2:
Had them on the GTI and got them on the A3 too. Is Neil a secret brake specialist?! :laugh:
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Decent pads those :happy2:
Had them on the GTI and got them on the A3 too. Is Neil a secret brake specialist?! :laugh:
After a chunk of DaveB's market I reckon :signLOL:
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Decent pads those :happy2:
Had them on the GTI and got them on the A3 too. Is Neil a secret brake specialist?! :laugh:
After a chunk of DaveB's market I reckon :signLOL:
Nope! No way! :grin: I would have nowhere near being close to the experience of Sir DaveB :notworthy:
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Dave could probably do with a hand thou....
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I promise I won't say a thing! :innocent:
Remind me, had you modded her the first time we met? :evilgrin:
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I promise I won't say a thing! :innocent:
Remind me, had you modded her the first time we met? :evilgrin:
No............. Then 15 minutes with you and the refurb of the drive to my house gets put on hold for six months cause I keep spending money on the car :grin:
If I get found out I'm gonna be as slippery shouldered as possible....................... and blame both you and scopes for clearing me out in the last quarter of this year, might work, might not, I'll try anything when backed into a corner. :signLOL:
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looks excellent :happy2:
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Lovely looking example & some nice subtle mods. Well done
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Really like what you have done with the car, simple and subtle but quality mods.
Keep up the good work!!
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Your car looks really good mate loving all the tornado red gti's on here at the minute :happy2:
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Looks really good , is the eBay stereo any good?
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Looks really good , is the eBay stereo any good?
Yep it's a pucker RCD510 with DAB, was a bit wary ordering through Ebay but everything was all OK :happy2:
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I promise I won't say a thing! :innocent:
Remind me, had you modded her the first time we met? :evilgrin:
No............. Then 15 minutes with you and the refurb of the drive to my house gets put on hold for six months cause I keep spending money on the car :grin:
If I get found out I'm gonna be as slippery shouldered as possible....................... and blame both you and scopes for clearing me out in the last quarter of this year, might work, might not, I'll try anything when backed into a corner. :signLOL:
You can't go blaming us :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: We were only trying to offer great advice to help you enjoy your car even more than before! :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Let's share, You'll take the grenade, I'll take the pin!
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Car is looking good mate. Where did you get the dead pedal cover from? Good to hear my door lock guide was useful too :happy2:
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Cheers Matto and everyone else that's commented. Your guide was dead on mate, only struggle was getting a sticky lock out but I kept going and swore a lot and it came out in the end. I think the swearing helps..........It does with me anyway.
The dead pedal was off E-bay from creation motorsports shop, nicely finished bit of kit. :happy2:
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Haha yeah I find that sometimes. Swear it is and it knows you mean business so thinks I'd best not mess about anymore :signLOL:
Just been looking at their ones on eBay. I'm waiting on a set of R32 pedals and gear knob and was looking for the dead pedal cover too. The one they do have the R Line badge on though but not the sign. Have PM'd Gulfstream to see if he's still doing them.
So what's next for yours?
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Haha yeah I find that sometimes. Swear it is and it knows you mean business so thinks I'd best not mess about anymore :signLOL:
Just been looking at their ones on eBay. I'm waiting on a set of R32 pedals and gear knob and was looking for the dead pedal cover too. The one they do have the R Line badge on though but not the sign. Have PM'd Gulfstream to see if he's still doing them.
So what's next for yours?
Everything......lowering springs, exhaust, highline, MFSW, more wheels etc etc I've getting it bad this slippery slope disorder, no real idea where I'll start in 2013 but will have a think over christmas. I'm hoping the engine will blow then I can justify something more pokey with the her indoors :wink:
I'll do all this sell up in a year or two and make a massive loss then do the same with and S3 or something like that. Do we never learn. :rolleye:
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A few bits and bobs to do then. My list was near the end, then i found some more to do haha. I don't think we ever learn. Although I went 6 yrs with the mk4 only having a remap. Then I got the mk5 and found this forum so the wallet took a hammering.
Her indoors doesn't mind what I do. She's always buying clothes and that so gives me a good enough reason to treat myself every now and again. I've just got some new winter tyres to go on some 17" Classix. Need a good clean first which is my job later after work. Also have a full set of S3 brakes to go on next year and also a full milltek in the pipeline once a mate at work has sold his Leon FR.
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What's really annoying for me is that I used to work for a certain automotive consultancy in Northampton where we did no end of 2.0TFSi projects for Audi, I had so many parts strewn under my desk, turbo's, cranks, injectors. Being a majority of development parts everything was binned when I left just over a year ago. :sad1:
I did get to build this puppy in my lunchtimes though :happy2:
N/A version of the old Sierra Cosworth engine, loads of work done and cost. Sold the lot now as ran out of motivation having taken up other hobbies. Bought the Golf as I wanted something all four of us could fit in and it went well as standard, also with potential for upgrading. The golf fitted the bill really well. :happy2:
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R32 highline 974B clocks added, liked the white dials and thought they matched the RCD510 colours better. Nice change going from midline to highline.
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Mk6 MFSW added as well.
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Also got 7P6 bluetooth phone kit and a CH steering wheel module all courtesy of ED, cheers buddy. :happy2:
Happy with the dash now, these changes have freshened it up and modernised the look of it all IMO.
Onto the outside of the car next with VW going 50/50 on minor tailgate bubbles around the rear badge then another full detail correction in the spring off DMR. :happy2:
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Looks sweet :happy2:
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Great mods Carl! :happy2:
You sure Mrs Bigmig won't notice these mods? :laugh:
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Lovely looking example & some nice subtle mods. Well done
Cheers Pal. :happy2:
Great mods Carl! :happy2:
You sure Mrs Bigmig won't notice these mods? :laugh:
To late mate she noticed alright. I was, lets just say a little economical with the truth when it came down to costs, as most of us hitched guys are with vehicle related spend :happy2:
"My Westfield was only a couple of grand........honest love" :innocent:
"That new YB crank only cost £150 off a bloke at work love, it was a bargain".....runs to hide bank statement". :innocent:
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^^^^^ Or a met a good fella called scopes :signLOL: who done a great deal.....
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looking very nice there, great job. How you liking the mk6 wheel i love the swap i did in mine. But your r32 clocks looks really nice too. :happy2:
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looking very nice there, great job. How you liking the mk6 wheel i love the swap i did in mine. But your r32 clocks looks really nice too. :happy2:
It's not the cheapest mod in the world but I got some money back off my old wheel and airbag so it didn't cost too much. MK6 was the better route for me and a IMO a much nicer wheel. I didn't have a mfsw to start with and finding a MK5 manual wheel with multi function at the time was difficult. My quickest route was MK6 as they seemed to be more readily available. Don't regret it. Had Eddy fit cruise as well at the same time as the wheel swap with a pair of new MK6 stalks :happy2:
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Brilliant progress!
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^^^^^ Or a met a good fella called scopes :signLOL: who done a great deal.....
First dibs on your current front stoppers mate, you must be getting fed up with those ones by now !!!!
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^^^^^ Or a met a good fella called scopes :signLOL: who done a great deal.....
First dibs on your current front stoppers mate, you must be getting fed up with those ones by now !!!!
:signLOL:
I can't find anything to replace them with.... :booty:
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Looking good mate :happy2:
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looking very nice there, great job. How you liking the mk6 wheel i love the swap i did in mine. But your r32 clocks looks really nice too. :happy2:
It's not the cheapest mod in the world but I got some money back off my old wheel and airbag so it didn't cost too much. MK6 was the better route for me and a IMO a much nicer wheel. I didn't have a mfsw to start with and finding a MK5 manual wheel with multi function at the time was difficult. My quickest route was MK6 as they seemed to be more readily available. Don't regret it. Had Eddy fit cruise as well at the same time as the wheel swap with a pair of new MK6 stalks :happy2:
Yeah I had cruise on mine already cause of my Apr software, but my mk5 wheels wasn't multifunctional either so like you said mk6 was the perfect option looks very nice good job. I'll have to look into the clocks on mine now!
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Fantastic mods, great attention to detail. :notworthy:
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I love the choice in mods mate!!! :happy2: i think almost all those are on my list to do!! im getting through them!!!. I had to laugh while reading this threat!!! i think we all tell little white lies about mods done to our cars, i always get great deals at half the price!!! :wink: ha ha!!! another thing thats works if the misses cant see any mods nothing been done!!! :driver:
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It's been a while since I updated this and I had thought I'd stop doing the mods. I had about six months off the site but couldn't stay away :wink: Excuse the lack of detailed explanations but I think the pictures speak for themselves.
New colour coded rear bumper added. Bought from ready to fit panels on Ebay. Really helpful guys and the red was a perfect match :happy2:
Off with the old
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On with the new.
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Front splitter Vortex style, bought off Ebay, not perfect fit but pretty good.
Trial fit
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Had to get it painted twice as the first time the colour match was awful :confused:
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Post detail shot at Detail my Ride.
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Third intake for the car :stupid:
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Autotech lower mount insert bought from Garage midnight. No installed photos unfortunately. Definite increase in vibration but only really noticeable on cranking and less so on idle. Engine moves a lot less now, ideal for when the milltek is installed. :happy2:
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Open fogs added.
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Latest REV PCV added, cam follower changed and REV G recirc valve added. I had the car at 40K miles and the camfollower change was around 90K.
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Checkered sticker in centre badge, cheapest mod to date.
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My plans were to get an Eddie but having gone too far down the tarting up route with this one I don't really want to start again. I think I'd rather just get a CDL thrown in if the AXX ever gives up the ghost. I'm at 95K at the moment and decided to get all the Stage 2+ ready.
S3 intercooler
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Full Milltek TBE. ED30 model with smaller back box so it isn't visible from the rear :happy2:
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Quick check just for peace of mind really to make sure my cam is the REV B just so I know an new HPFP won't eat it within a few miles.
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Brand new fuel pump with Autotech inners bought off here. Built it myself so fingers crossed :grin:
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Also managed to get in VW Driver mag along with Lee on here :drinking:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,77907.75.html
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Need to get the hardware on then decide between RTec and Revo.
With already running stage 1 Revo I can get the new hardware mapped for £50 or alternatively drive to Hinckley to see the fellas for £390. Really want RTEC to map it but its a major cost difference.
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never seen your build before mate :surprised: some really nice touches you've added here :happy2: :happy2:
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Thanks mate, it's been over a year since I updated it.
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Intercooler in
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Took around 5 hours to do with lots of tea breaks. Used the existing hoses and Dremelled the old couplings off and added some Jubillee clips to the new cooler.
Didn't connect the bonnet release back up properly and closed the bonnet and couldn't get back under the hood :fighting:
Read through loads of threads on how to open the bonnet, some of which involved writing off the front grill !!!! In the end remove the offside arch liner reach up through and give the cable a good old yank, worked for me :happy2:
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Nice work you got a link to the splitter off eBay please??
Thanks
Simon
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How many screws did you have left over mate, I had 4 :grin: nothing's fell off/rattled so all good :happy2:
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Lovely progress mate.
Same splitter as myself :drinking:
Love the engine mods. One day, one day :drool:
Si
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Nice work you got a link to the splitter off eBay please??
Thanks
Simon
Same splitter as Simon_2.0t, saw his and bit the bullet as well. I'll post a link if I find one. Can't find the link :sad1: was around £110 earlier this year I believe. Maybe a limited run as I can't see anymore when i put a search in.
Be aware if you come across one it will need re-priming, the primer came away really easy from the splitter when I got it.
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How many screws did you have left over mate, I had 4 :grin: nothing's fell off/rattled so all good :happy2:
No screws fortunately but an annoying occasional rattle, sounds like a bit of trim. will investigate. With all the how to's on this including APR's most people who can use tools should be capable of doing it. If your methodical and make note of where fasteners have come from it's not as difficult as it looks. If you did it on your own you are a hero though :notworthy:
Lovely progress mate.
Same splitter as myself :drinking:
Love the engine mods. One day, one day :drool:
Si
Got the splitter idea off you Si :happy2:. Your thread persuaded me to change my own side skirts as well :drinking:
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How many screws did you have left over mate, I had 4 :grin: nothing's fell off/rattled so all good :happy2:
No screws fortunately but an annoying occasional rattle, sounds like a bit of trim. will investigate. With all the how to's on this including APR's most people who can use tools should be capable of doing it. If your methodical and make note of where fasteners have come from it's not as difficult as it looks. If you did it on your own you are a hero though :notworthy:
anyone can use tools in my mind, just laziness from people if im honest lol. at the end of the day we've all got Haynes manuals, this forum and other threads on-line to carry any job out at home :innocent: Except electrical's, for me anyway, her dad does those or the garage haha... touch wood had no electrical issues with the car
I didn't fit the cooler on my own her dad helped me with it. I will be remove the front bumper tonight anyway to fit the xenons so hopefully ill see 4 threads that need a damn good screwing :signLOL:
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Had a young fella lightly rear end the car. We sorted it out and he wasn't too keen on involving the insurance. The damage was only light scuffing but i wanted it all as it was before. I also had some additional work done while it was it, my rear end is a beaut now :smiley: Couple of shots of the work as it was in progress.
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Service due then Milltek and HPFP on then off for remap.
New Helix clutch off Alex as well so should be good for the extra power.
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Milltek on. Non res' Edition version with shallow back box. Sounds fantastic :happy2: Not the best decision I ever made was fitting on axle stands, complete PITA. Main issue being the downpipe needs a reasonably steep angle to be taken off and the new one put in. Did it to save fitting costs which it did but the air was blue during the install :grin:
Used high temp silicon for the the exhaust joints and its worked a treat.
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New clutch and also DMF flywheel bought through the group buy. Booked in to have fitted with AKS shortly.
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Will need to book it in for a remap once the clutch and Autotech pump are fitted. Still undecided where to go at present.
Also got hold of some new coil pack connectors as these do tend to get damaged over the cars life with the clips getting broken. These will get installed when the new R8 coil packs turn up from the group buy. Just need to get the pin extraction tool as well.
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Just had her serviced as well and also had the fuel filter changed for good measure.
Picture of her cleaned up
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Looks great :happy2:
Should be collecting mine this afternoon after having the shallower back box put on also :pomppomp:
Could never get to grips with the normal Milltek hanging down :sick:
Do you have the part numbers handy for the coil pack connectors? One of mine needs replacing
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Looks great :happy2:
Should be collecting mine this afternoon after having the shallower back box put on also :pomppomp:
Could never get to grips with the normal Milltek hanging down :sick:
Do you have the part numbers handy for the coil pack connectors? One of mine needs replacing
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Thanks freddy :happy2: If it helps the connectors have 4BO 973 724 on them. I Just told a former work colleague what I was after and received a bag a few days later. Sometimes it's who you know :wink:
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That's perfect bud, thank you :happy2:
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Been looking for a DAB aerial but with having a 2005 model I don't have a aerial on the roof, it's built into the tailgate. I wanted to stay OEM and didn't want a stick on aerial in the windscreen, found this off Ed.
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DAB amplifier off a MK6. After a bit of a search and a read on the net I replaced the left hand tailgate unit found in mine, see below.
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The DAB version has a double Fakra on it so I had to source some connectors. Couldn't find where so bought a few leads with connectors on, they come off easy and it wasn't much additional outlay
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Took the plug off and fitted it to my long extension lead that goes through the tailgate, headlining and into the DAB connector on the RCD510
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Lashed it all up and it worked, had AM and FM as well, once tested tidied it all up and job done. Opens up a load more channels and as a bonus reception by me is pretty good.
Also had the high level brake light failed. bought a new one and carefully broke the old one out as per here.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0)
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Got my clutch fitted by Alex at AKS. Had a few extras on the way due to bushes being a bit worn. Alex had some S3 console bushes and I also had a superpro insert to replace the autotech insert I had installed a few months back.
Alex also replaced my N75 valve, I'd been having intermittent loss of boost and a distinctive change in exhaust pitch. I naturally assumed a wastegate issue and replacing the N75 seems to have sorted it all out. It must have been sticking for some time as the surge I was getting with my REVO map seems to have reduced significantly with this latest revision N75. :happy2:
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Apologies for the crap photos.
Now the Helix is in next stop R-Tech for 2+. At least the clutch won't be the limiting factor when it being done. :happy2:
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Looks great. Some quality mods too.
I know it was a while back, but any issues in getting VW to go 50/50 on the boot rust thing? Going to be having words with them soon about mine that's all..
Also, the r32 setup under the 17"s any more pictures? I'm dubious about spacing issues but I know people have run it before..
Look forward to more updates.
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Looks great. Some quality mods too.
I know it was a while back, but any issues in getting VW to go 50/50 on the boot rust thing? Going to be having words with them soon about mine that's all..
Also, the r32 setup under the 17"s any more pictures? I'm dubious about spacing issues but I know people have run it before..
Look forward to more updates.
Thanks for the comments. No issues with the boot, still a bit annoyed they pay for the wings and only 50/50 on the boot but I took what I could. I dealt with Listers paint shop in Coventry and they've been OK. Wings being done shortly, second time lucky but this time I'll have them completely replaced rather than patched up :sad1: I hope they've got rid of the hyundai i10 courtesy car, I'm 6'6" and that was funny turning up to work in that last time :grin:
The R32/S3 calipers and 345mm discs run fine under Monza 17's. No spacing issues on mine or anyone else I know who've ran them :happy2:
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Defo my fav KO3 GTI. Very well done :happy2:
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Defo my fav KO3 GTI. Very well done :happy2:
Now that really is a compliment, thank you :drinking:. Car drives better than ever at the moment even at 98k. Should have changed the N75 and console bushes ages ago
Thinking about CDL conversion early next year if I can pick one up for the right price. Everything should be in place with the hardware I have for some pretty good numbers. :happy2:
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really impressed with the dab unit, oem is much better :happy2:
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really impressed with the dab unit, oem is much better :happy2:
Thanks. Install was really straight forward. Biggest ball ache was getting the new DAB line throught the tailgate to body rubber grommet. Some people split them to get the DAB line in then tape up and I now know why, I managed to get mine through without any damage but it was quite a tight fit and involved a few attempts. :happy2:
For anyone with an early mk5 there is a guy selling these as kits on Ebay. (nothing to do with me by the way)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Oem-DAB-Aerial-With-Fakra-Extension-Cable-6m-Rns510-Dab-Rcd510-Rns315-/281424119277?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=B9H8CytDjP7GeGb3ij2Nvxj58IU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Great build thread :happy2:. You've done some great modding :smiley:
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Great build thread :happy2:. You've done some great modding :smiley:
Cheers :happy2:
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Been looking for a DAB aerial but with having a 2005 model I don't have a aerial on the roof, it's built into the tailgate. I wanted to stay OEM and didn't want a stick on aerial in the windscreen, found this off Ed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FCapture_zps72ee9dfa.jpg&hash=e1113f3814c6fba6894a5fc60096fec304b520b8)
DAB amplifier off a MK6. After a bit of a search and a read on the net I replaced the left hand tailgate unit found in mine, see below.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_5137_zps89e80ddb.jpg&hash=8c83741a3728e4f32476752277b9c400c33b7d2e)
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The DAB version has a double Fakra on it so I had to source some connectors. Couldn't find where so bought a few leads with connectors on, they come off easy and it wasn't much additional outlay
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_5149_zps0d31d147.jpg&hash=5776331ce958e7c985eb49e9a47e8113d3227c14)
Took the plug off and fitted it to my long extension lead that goes through the tailgate, headlining and into the DAB connector on the RCD510
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_5153_zps99e25449.jpg&hash=150653ef9d807a5147c4409d858a9c5f8bdd99bc)
Lashed it all up and it worked, had AM and FM as well, once tested tidied it all up and job done. Opens up a load more channels and as a bonus reception by me is pretty good.
Was this easy enough to do?
Been looking to do something like this for my 05 when my new radio comes, would love to hear any tips you may have.
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Pretty straightforward to be honest, trickiest bit was feeding the cable through the tailgate grommet. There's a how to here but no pictures
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263921.0
You'll need the amplifier I have and it goes on the left as you look at the rear of the car. Fitting is easy. You'll also need a twin Fakra connector and a long lead to get to the front of the car.
I got my double connector here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121040328853?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the long lead to the stereo here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390874796401?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
You'll need to remove the straight connector off the long lead (clips off easy) and put the double connector on the lead instead. Remove the right angled connector on the other end and feed through the boot , grommet, headlining and into the stereo. Put the right angled connector back on and plug into you DAB socket on your stereo.
Jobs a good 'un. :happy2:
If you need anymore info let me know.
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Great thread mate! :happy2:
Iv been looking to put a OEM DAB ariel in my car but have been having trouble finding the parts :sad1:
Glad to see what you have used to get yours working...give me a couple of ideas :happy2:
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Great thread mate! :happy2:
Iv been looking to put a OEM DAB ariel in my car but have been having trouble finding the parts :sad1:
Glad to see what you have used to get yours working...give me a couple of ideas :happy2:
Kufatec Do a complete kit for it. Just ordered myself one.
http://www.kufatec.co.uk/shop/en/DAB-/-DAB-Tuner/Retrofit-kit-DAB-/-DAB-antenna-module
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Top motor mate. Looks good.
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Pretty straightforward to be honest, trickiest bit was feeding the cable through the tailgate grommet. There's a how to here but no pictures
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263921.0
You'll need the amplifier I have and it goes on the left as you look at the rear of the car. Fitting is easy. You'll also need a twin Fakra connector and a long lead to get to the front of the car.
I got my double connector here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121040328853?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the long lead to the stereo here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390874796401?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
You'll need to remove the straight connector off the long lead (clips off easy) and put the double connector on the lead instead. Remove the right angled connector on the other end and feed through the boot , grommet, headlining and into the stereo. Put the right angled connector back on and plug into you DAB socket on your stereo.
Jobs a good 'un. :happy2:
If you need anymore info let me know.
Hi mate, I've just installed the same amp in mine. Do you have two cables going into the amp or just the one for the DAB socket on the RCD?
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This all looks great bigmig and defo the way I wanna go with my K03 '05 AXX GTI! Quick question - did you have any trouble swapping midline for highline? I bought highline clock off EBay, but everyone with VCDS is telling me it's a nightmare to swap? Any clues? I'm looking to swap in a MFSW too (mines DSG)
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Pretty straightforward to be honest, trickiest bit was feeding the cable through the tailgate grommet. There's a how to here but no pictures
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263921.0
You'll need the amplifier I have and it goes on the left as you look at the rear of the car. Fitting is easy. You'll also need a twin Fakra connector and a long lead to get to the front of the car.
I got my double connector here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121040328853?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the long lead to the stereo here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390874796401?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
You'll need to remove the straight connector off the long lead (clips off easy) and put the double connector on the lead instead. Remove the right angled connector on the other end and feed through the boot , grommet, headlining and into the stereo. Put the right angled connector back on and plug into you DAB socket on your stereo.
Jobs a good 'un. :happy2:
If you need anymore info let me know.
Hi mate, I've just installed the same amp in mine. Do you have two cables going into the amp or just the one for the DAB socket on the RCD?
I wired the remaining pin (pin 2) on the new DAB amp to the original Fakra in the boot that the old amp ran to, I bought a 1m lead off Ebay for this.
I'd had a fault code thrown up without this cable as I assume the ECU saw this was open circuit . Last time I checked the fault codes I had none with regards to the stereo. HTH :happy2:
This all looks great bigmig and defo the way I wanna go with my K03 '05 AXX GTI! Quick question - did you have any trouble swapping midline for highline? I bought highline clock off EBay, but everyone with VCDS is telling me it's a nightmare to swap? Any clues? I'm looking to swap in a MFSW too (mines DSG)
No trouble at all as Kalu did it all for me. :grin: He needed to get around the Immo issue and I left him with the new dash for an hour then showed back up at his house and he swapped in 20 mins, drop him a pm. If you're too far away I'm sure I remember the option of posting the dash to him and him then giving you a quick run through on the install via e-mail or pm's. :happy2:
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I wired the remaining pin (pin 2) on the new DAB amp to the original Fakra in the boot that the old amp ran to, I bought a 1m lead off Ebay for this.
I'd had a fault code thrown up without this cable as I assume the ECU saw this was open circuit . Last time I checked the fault codes I had none with regards to the stereo. HTH :happy2:
Thanks that's what I've done already but it's not working - radio not seeing a dab aerial, but sees the two others for fm/am. Better get the multimeter out and check the 6m fakra cable for dab.
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Pretty straightforward to be honest, trickiest bit was feeding the cable through the tailgate grommet. There's a how to here but no pictures
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263921.0
You'll need the amplifier I have and it goes on the left as you look at the rear of the car. Fitting is easy. You'll also need a twin Fakra connector and a long lead to get to the front of the car.
I got my double connector here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121040328853?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the long lead to the stereo here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390874796401?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
You'll need to remove the straight connector off the long lead (clips off easy) and put the double connector on the lead instead. Remove the right angled connector on the other end and feed through the boot , grommet, headlining and into the stereo. Put the right angled connector back on and plug into you DAB socket on your stereo.
Jobs a good 'un. :happy2:
If you need anymore info let me know.
Hi mate, I've just installed the same amp in mine. Do you have two cables going into the amp or just the one for the DAB socket on the RCD?
I wired the remaining pin (pin 2) on the new DAB amp to the original Fakra in the boot that the old amp ran to, I bought a 1m lead off Ebay for this.
I'd had a fault code thrown up without this cable as I assume the ECU saw this was open circuit . Last time I checked the fault codes I had none with regards to the stereo. HTH :happy2:
This all looks great bigmig and defo the way I wanna go with my K03 '05 AXX GTI! Quick question - did you have any trouble swapping midline for highline? I bought highline clock off EBay, but everyone with VCDS is telling me it's a nightmare to swap? Any clues? I'm looking to swap in a MFSW too (mines DSG)
No trouble at all as Kalu did it all for me. :grin: He needed to get around the Immo issue and I left him with the new dash for an hour then showed back up at his house and he swapped in 20 mins, drop him a pm. If you're too far away I'm sure I remember the option of posting the dash to him and him then giving you a quick run through on the install via e-mail or pm's. :happy2:
Awesome stuff. I'm in Bristol. Will PM Kalu. Cheers dude
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Thanks that's what I've done already but it's not working - radio not seeing a dab aerial, but sees the two others for fm/am. Better get the multimeter out and check the 6m fakra cable for dab.
@toms85 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10476) Apologies if you're already doing this but you are going into the DAB socket on the back of your head unit aren't you ?
Connector Number 1 below on the Rcd510 .(if that's the head unit you're using ?)
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Thanks - sorted it in the end was something simple.. the right angled fakra connector which plugs into the dab socket on the Rcd was a bit loose and not making contact with the centre pin. Adjusted the plug with a needle so it fitted more snugly and bingo dab started working!
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Well done fella. Enjoy
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was that the standard gti rear bumper you got colourcoded?
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was that the standard gti rear bumper you got colourcoded?
Yep, off these guys
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ready-To-Fit-Panels?_rdc=1
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was that the standard gti rear bumper you got colourcoded?
Yep, off these guys
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ready-To-Fit-Panels?_rdc=1
thx, will color coded my current one :) shoudl i go for gloss black and tornado red ?
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Personally I'd stick with standard textured matt black, but opinions will vary. :happy2:
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Re the DAB... I've not been on here for ages but when I first fitted my DAB radio I couldnt find info on the aerial for love nor money!! Glad its now been worked out as the little stick on DAB aerial I have is rubbish so will def upgrade to this.
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Re the DAB... I've not been on here for ages but when I first fitted my DAB radio I couldnt find info on the aerial for love nor money!! Glad its now been worked out as the little stick on DAB aerial I have is rubbish so will def upgrade to this.
Good to see you back, still trying to copy your car :grin:
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Re the DAB... I've not been on here for ages but when I first fitted my DAB radio I couldnt find info on the aerial for love nor money!! Glad its now been worked out as the little stick on DAB aerial I have is rubbish so will def upgrade to this.
Good to see you back, still trying to copy your car :grin:
Ha... just had a look back through your thread. I want your brakes :) Only thing left to do to mine really.
I've just changed my DV again as it was split and it must have been split for ages (or the new one is much stronger) as it feels like I've had another remap!! downside is its highlighted how weak the OEM brakes are now.
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Just to expand on the DAB install there's a how to guide here.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89829.0.html
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Managed to get the new HPFP with Autotech internals installed and whilst I was at it decided to convert to the later banjo delete setup. It will just help make things easier when I check the follower with the increased load from the new pump. I had a spare later version intake manifold loaded up with stuff so just used the fuel lines off this for the car. Was a bit of a PITA to install but got there in the end.
Found a load of heat shield as well so got carried away on the Twintake, anything to squeeze a couple more horses out the little blower :happy2:
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Next I paid Alex a visit at AKS for stage REVO 2+ on a wet Friday morning. Drive home was a little wet but the mid range is a great improvement.
Traffic was slow with the occasional standstill on the way home from AKS. Got this on the dash :grin: my other halves diesel does this but is very slow :grin:
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Picked these 42DD bushes up off Alex as well to go with an Ebay short shift mech. Would recommend the short shift mechanism, they don't have forge written on them but you don't pay for the badge. Works absolutely fine in conjunction with the bushes and at less than half the price of a forge its a bargain
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320707422629?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Fitted
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Decided to keep the car for the foreseeable and invest in a KO4 engine next year. All the hardwares in place to go straight to stage 2+ with the bigger blower engine. Just need to buy a few bits and bobs in the mean time then back to AKS second quarter of next year
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Nice! With the banjo bolt delete was it the bottom nut that caused the problems?
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i cant see the ebay link at work. how much was the shifter and bushes?
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i cant see the ebay link at work. how much was the shifter and bushes?
Bushes around £30, Ebay shifter mech £35
Forge shifter mech alone £85 from Awesome.
Like a saving me particularly if there doesn't seem to be any reason to spend more than this, the cheaper version works just as well but without the badge. :happy2:
Nice thing about the earlier Gti's as well is that they have a nice metal side shift bracket not like the later models which had a cheaper plastic version. Guess there was the inevitable cost cutting exercises by VAG on the MK5. Sometimes older is better :wink:
Nice! With the banjo bolt delete was it the bottom nut that caused the problems?
That wasn't the worst bit and using the crows foot makes it possible on the car. Biggest PITA was sliding the clip on the flexi that replaces the banjo section (fuel rail side), trying to slide it over the rubber hose in the car was a mare even with loads of lube and the right tools. It's an extremely tight fit even with the spring clip expanded fully. Ended up taking it all back off and sub-assembling most of it on the bench prior to install. All done now though :happy2:
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The crows foot i had did not fit well in the end i tapped the bolt of with a metal punch much easier than messing about with the crows foot and extension bars.
The spring clips were a bit of a pita. The clip is still not down as far as i would have liked. At one point i was debating using a jubilee clip.
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The crows foot i had did not fit well in the end i tapped the bolt of with a metal punch much easier than messing about with the crows foot and extension bars.
The spring clips were a bit of a pita. The clip is still not down as far as i would have liked. At one point i was debating using a jubilee clip.
You want to get that spring clip as far on as much as you can Dazza just to make sure it's over the nose of the metal pipe barb. I'd rather use an Oetiker clamp in that area as a replacement but you'd need to get that clamp off though to change it which is a little challenging on the car. Fuel system mods have got to be right particularly on the plumbing side. :happy2:
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this is how it is at the moment. do i need to try and get it further down?
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Looks fine. I take it there's no leak.
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Looks fine. I take it there's no leak.
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I don't think so i was a bit paranoid at first as i went though half a tank in a couple of days. To much WOT i suspect. If anyone else attempts this put that pipe on before installing the fuel rail and slide the spring clip for HPFP on also.
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New BYD lump for next year. Will have a think of what to do with it while it's out and what to buy in the meantime.
With the Milltek, Autotech HPFP and S3 intercooler I'm halfway there to some decent numbers. Will come up with a list of stuff in the interim, just trying to maximise the KO4 with what I have.
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Finally got my new BYD lump installed along with a Wavetrac LSD for the 02Q. All work courtesy of Alex at AKS. Revo stage 3 map with RS4 FPRV, estimates around 350bhp, certainly different to the KO3 on my old AXX, less low down punch but once it gets up there all hell breaks loose. :driver: Haven't had chance to see what the LSD can do as yet.
Currently running Millers CFS 5W40 NT Nanodrive engine oil and Millers CRX 75W90 NT Gearbox oil. Engine and transmission feel super smooth, like new again. :happy2:
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http://www.autotech.com/category/wavetrac-differentials.html (http://www.autotech.com/category/wavetrac-differentials.html)
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Need a set of michelins for the summer wheels in the next two weeks and should have a little more traction than the winters I still have on :stupid:
No idea what to do next will enjoy the car and have a think over the next month or so.
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First attempt with a bit of Aerospace 303. Stuff is superb, bay came up like new without any thorough preparation :happy2:
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Also bought a set of Michelin PS3's all round, excellent bit of kit, compliments the LSD really well.
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Engine bay looks mint. :drool:
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Just read this thread from the start. All the mods are nicely done and makes me want to spend lots on mine.
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Was looking for some new decent OEM floor mats for mine but being an early MK5 I have the cam retaining clips rather than the circular later style, it seems a bit limiting on styles for the early ones. Had a bit of a nose on the web and it was easy just pop the circular clips off the mats and pop your original cam style ones in on the later style mats. Used a large flat blade screwdriver either side and just gently pries apart and they pop out, piece of cake :happy2:
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Mats ordered were 2007 onward and MK6 versions 1K2 061 22 5G 41E
Ignore the dirt, it needs a good clean :smiley:
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Had a bit of grief with the old girl the other day, first ever breakdown. Car went into limpo mode after a spirited blat, I ended up pulling over and restarting the engine where it coughed then went straight to the redline :confused:. Ended up calling the RAC and after several hours got a lift to my local garage. My initial thoughts were throttle issues as there was obviously air going into the engine. It was either air leak, throttle issues or throttle body. Posted on TFSi tuning and thoughts there were along similar lines.
I disconnected the throttle pedal thinking no signal to the TB would give me more info and it did, the car still had the issue so I assumed the TB was jammed open. When I got in I bit the bullet and bought a RevQ TB off Ebay for £120 brand new and gave it to the lads in the local garage. Got a call the next day and went to see them where I was confronted with this :scared:
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Early revision A TB from 2004. No wonder this was superceeded :scared:
The main worry next was where was the remaining butterfly section. Fortunately after inlet manifold off the remaining section was jammed in the entry to the inlet port and all in one piece.
Anyway all fixed now, my wallet is unexpectedly lighter but my car drives as good as the day I picked her up off AKS after putting the BYD in, back to being a plain looking Gti with 350 ponies under the bonnet. :driver:
Need new rear brake calipers as one is binding slightly and a replacement pcv to inlet manifold pipe shortly. At 110K and over 5 years of ownership it still puts a smile on my face (apart from when it breaks down)
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Thats an interesting one. Glad you got it sorted.
There are some refurbished front and rear calipers in the FS section don't know if the seller will split them.
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There is also a set of S3 rear calipers, which will be a good upgrade. You can then further enhance them by using larger carriers from the Audi A8 and 330mm discs. :happy2:
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There is also a set of S3 rear calipers, which will be a good upgrade. You can then further enhance them by using larger carriers from the Audi A8 and 330mm discs. :happy2:
What part numbers or which year A8? Plug&Play or some adjustments needed?