MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 01:46:19 pm

Title: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 01:46:19 pm
Did a full detail on the car yesterday and not happy with little bits down side of front seats and would like to take them out!

I have 3 door with heated leather.

Will error codes come up?
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: Jonny on September 20, 2012, 02:00:47 pm
As long as you take off your battery since there are aribags in them you'll be fine mate ;)
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 02:11:23 pm
Just remove the terminals from the battery is it?

In any particular order ?

Thanks
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: E30Dom on September 20, 2012, 02:16:09 pm
You will lose any map settings... i thought you always too positive off first, but please await confirmation...
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 02:18:22 pm
You will lose any map settings... i thought you always too positive off first, but please await confirmation...

I'm still standard :( ashamed to say  :signLOL:

One day though :happy2:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: RedRobin on September 20, 2012, 02:23:50 pm

I'm still standard :( ashamed to say  :signLOL:

One day though :happy2:


....Don't be ashamed. The standard GTI is still a fast and enjoyable car to drive.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 02:25:47 pm

I'm still standard :( ashamed to say  :signLOL:

One day though :happy2:


....Don't be ashamed. The standard GTI is still a fast and enjoyable car to drive.  :happy2:

Very true, it's the one reason why I havnt done it as of yet!
Had a 320d msport compact before this and that just had to be mapped :signLOL:
But still in love with the gti power, am finding I need more in the higher revs. But can't complain!
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: Jonny on September 20, 2012, 02:26:22 pm
You can just take the positive off that should do ;)

I'm still standard so you're not a lone :)
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: RedRobin on September 20, 2012, 02:38:04 pm
^^^^
I did 23,000 miles before I remapped - It's a good thing to get to know a new car well before considering a remap. Also, IF you ever remap you'll appreciate the differences more.
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 20, 2012, 02:40:25 pm
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: bacillus on September 20, 2012, 04:54:57 pm
Hmm, I was taught that you should remove the negative (black wire) terminal first.
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: higher1 on September 20, 2012, 04:57:51 pm
Always the negative /black terminal 1st otherwise if you touch the spanner etc to earth on the vehicle while removing the positive it will spark
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: SteveyD on September 21, 2012, 08:34:32 am
^ x2 what he said.

That's a lot of work just to clean down the side of your seats, couldn't be arsed myself  :booty: :grin:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: RedRobin on September 21, 2012, 09:08:47 am

That's a lot of work just to clean down the side of your seats, couldn't be arsed myself  :booty: :grin:


.... x 2. I can't be arsed to go that far either. A car hoover with a narrow nozzle and brush heads is enough for me.

But I have witnessed a friend using a genuine sable paintbrush to remove dust from around a car door! They did subsequently get a prize for winning the show though.
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: Hurdy on September 21, 2012, 09:33:25 am
^^^^
I did 23,000 miles before I remapped - It's a good thing to get to know a new car well before considering a remap. Also, IF you ever remap you'll appreciate the differences more.

No, you should map it after doing less than 200 miles in it.......that's my ethos :driver: :laugh:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: nathangallo on September 21, 2012, 04:20:06 pm
Ye i only want to go stage one, should be enough for me!

Miltek, twintake sorted :signLOL:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: scopes on September 24, 2012, 12:57:42 am
Aye stage 1 for now...  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: RedRobin on September 24, 2012, 09:33:59 am
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Taking the seats out is usually Stage 5  :grin:

I'm not trying to sell anyone on going from Stage 1 to Stage 2, but I think that unless your name is Hurdy, Stage 2 is a relatively subtle upgrade from 1 and works well with the Milltek and Twintake (nathangallo). But you may then need an aftermarket fuel pump to keep fuelling strong and reliable. I stayed at Stage 1 (Revo) for some time before upgrading to 2. Stage 1 is a very very noticeable change from standard.

Personally, I sorted out most of my handling mods before Stage 2. Modding is a slippery slope.
Title: Re: Problems with taking seats out?
Post by: E30Dom on September 24, 2012, 09:50:30 am
I thought stage 2 was a simple upgrade from stage 1, so ITG Panel Filter and Pipewerx 3" Downpipe/200CEL cat... And Revo Stage 2 file uploaded and I actually lost power... took a CAI, full exhaust and HPFP to get me back on track... no needing a intercooler to go Stage 2+... it's never as simple as some people suggest....