MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: jmccullough160 on November 17, 2012, 02:42:50 am

Title: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on November 17, 2012, 02:42:50 am: Finally got myself a proper motor. Still got the mk3 tdi as the daily. Left it into Big Pete at PMG Autocare, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland last week for a one day paint enhancement, top job!
A week later it was stinking so cleaned it this morning and applied a coat of Dodo Juice Orange Crush which I think does wonders for tornado red.
Plans are 18'' Monza II's and that's pretty much it, maybe coilovers down the line.
Couple of nice mods came on it, Custom cat back stainless system, remap to 240bhp and its lowered slightly on springs.
What you's think?

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Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Gene Hunt on November 17, 2012, 07:28:25 am: Looks good.Orginal exhaust ? as the tail pipes look bigger than standard ?.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: brookesb32 on November 17, 2012, 08:18:53 am: Very nice indeed - and naturally the best colour :grin:
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Tortaruga on November 17, 2012, 02:49:01 pm: Welcome :smiley:

Another NI boy-where did you take the photos?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on November 17, 2012, 03:47:34 pm: Thanks chaps. Photos takin in my home town of Whitehead

Quote from: Gene Hunt on November 17, 2012, 07:28:25 am
Looks good.Orginal exhaust ? as the tail pipes look bigger than standard ?.

Custom made stainless cat back mate.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: black-a4 on November 17, 2012, 06:45:42 pm: Great to see another well cared for tornado red 3dr in NI.

Health to drive, and looking forward to see some tasty mods!
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on November 27, 2012, 10:23:08 pm: Thanks very much, my fk automotive xenons arrived today, they look identical to factory xenons, cant wait to get them fitted
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: red6688 on November 28, 2012, 10:33:17 am: hey im wanting to buy same lights from fk automotive ,how much did you pay for these delivered ,and how long do they take to deliver.one last thing they are right hand versions?just seen them advertised £181 half price sale ,but now they have disapeared ,out of stock?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on November 28, 2012, 05:18:58 pm: Quote from: red6688 on November 28, 2012, 10:33:17 am
hey im wanting to buy same lights from fk automotive ,how much did you pay for these delivered ,and how long do they take to deliver.one last thing they are right hand versions?just seen them advertised £181 half price sale ,but now they have disapeared ,out of stock?

Hi I payed £155 for them + £9.60 delivery. Took about 7 days to come by DHL. At 6pm every Friday, the prices drop lower again until Sunday night, that's how I got mine so cheap. Got some cleaning stuff aswell and was still charged £9.60 all in for delivery, well chuffed.

As for right hand drive I believe they can be changed from Left to right as there is a small allignment type switch that says R on one side and L on the other. Hope this answers your question. They are still there here is the link

http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/Lighting-Tuning/Headlight/Headlight-Set-suitable-for-VW-Golf-5-yr-03-08.html?force_sid=453c85ec2813374bd0893eb88351f888
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: red6688 on November 28, 2012, 08:08:26 pm: thanks ive just ordered ,i ordered but cancelled order by accident reordered now ,cant wait .thanks
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: red6688 on November 28, 2012, 08:09:59 pm: get some more pics up with new lights please :)
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Conor on November 28, 2012, 09:17:17 pm: Think I recognise the username from GTINI?

Lovely motor mate, get yourself a Revo map from P360 in Lisburn!
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on December 14, 2012, 01:28:22 am: Quote from: Conor on November 28, 2012, 09:17:17 pm
Think I recognise the username from GTINI?

Lovely motor mate, get yourself a Revo map from P360 in Lisburn!

Thanks mate yes that would be me!! Would you have a black one?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: red6688 on December 16, 2012, 02:17:33 am: have u installed the lights from fk ,are they left hand drive ? any switch ?mine were just lhd ,i ended up buying another set from depo lol
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on December 16, 2012, 09:56:30 pm: Quote from: red6688 on December 16, 2012, 02:17:33 am
have u installed the lights from fk ,are they left hand drive ? any switch ?mine were just lhd ,i ended up buying another set from depo lol

Still in the box mate I don't do things fast lol Seriously, must get the finger out, mine definately had a switch on the back.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Andyk822 on December 31, 2012, 10:12:39 pm: Looks a great car, just posted first post on new members area today. Live down road from you in Carrickfergus.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on January 04, 2013, 02:02:22 am: Thanks mate, i'll keep an eye out for you, would be about Carrick quite a bit!!
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on January 04, 2013, 02:16:09 am: Full genuine major service kit bought and Leon Cupra top mounts as mine are ready for the bin, supposedly 20% stiffer too. Unbeatable prices from Davey at SERE Belfast once again, smashed TPS and dealers quote!!

If anyone needs anything vag part wise (mainly Seat) give him a shout on 02890 385336. He also posts a lot of stuff across the water to the SeatCupra.net boys!! Best prices around.

Joe
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Carson_A on January 06, 2013, 06:19:18 pm: Lovely car buddy! By far the best colour ;)
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: stuartDLK on January 06, 2013, 11:45:53 pm: Lovely car mate. Nice to see another member from NI, whats the plans for the car? :wink:
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on January 25, 2013, 12:38:02 am: Quote from: Carson_A on January 06, 2013, 06:19:18 pm
Lovely car buddy! By far the best colour ;)

lol thanks bud

Quote from: stuartDLK on January 06, 2013, 11:45:53 pm
Lovely car mate. Nice to see another member from NI, whats the plans for the car? :wink:

Thanks man, havn't decided what what route to take with it yet, tempted by wheels and coilovers in the near future but may just go for more performance instead
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on January 25, 2013, 12:41:34 am: Updates so far are a set of fitted mudflaps, new plate surrounds, pressed plates and a black front VW badge. I also fitted factory style xenon projector headlights with a 5k Hid kit last week. Really freshens up the front end and looks totally oem, very impressed with them.

In for a full major service today including new pcv and diverter valve.

Here are a few pics from the trip from Larne - Derry/L.Derry to collect my mate's new Clio 182. Was a good run!

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Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on February 16, 2013, 06:53:11 pm: Now fully Serviced, Autotech intake, XYZ Supersports with adjustable dampening and 19'' BBS CH reps.

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Also got some seat lifter inserts

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Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: scopes on February 16, 2013, 10:54:07 pm: Looking well Joe :happy2: sitting nice.

How do you find the XYZ Supersports ?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: prp74 on February 16, 2013, 10:57:15 pm: Very nice. Loving the wheels. :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: jmccullough160 on February 19, 2013, 01:42:52 am: Thanks fellas

Quote from: scopes on February 16, 2013, 10:54:07 pm
Looking well Joe :happy2: sitting nice.

How do you find the XYZ Supersports ?

Have only had them on the one setting and they are set to firm atm. Handles great and rides fine although small pot holes have to be dodged!
So far very impressed
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: Grande_GTi on February 20, 2013, 08:38:21 am: Looks really stealthy on the new wheels

Good work mate
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: jmccullough160 on March 07, 2013, 12:15:24 pm: Quote from: Grande_GTi on February 20, 2013, 08:38:21 am
Looks really stealthy on the new wheels

Good work mate

Thanks dude, thinking of a colour change on the CH's anybody any suggestions?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: jmccullough160 on March 07, 2013, 12:29:29 pm: Just got a call saying she's finally booked in to get two new wings and the sills repaired :jumping:
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: chrisr763 on March 07, 2013, 12:41:24 pm: Wheels really suit the car. I like the red/black theme going on :love:

Good news on the wings & Sills! :innocent: All goodwill?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: jmccullough160 on March 07, 2013, 06:49:45 pm: Thanks man yea as far as i'm aware. Something was mentioned about me paying 30% of the boot badge repair but that aint happening lol
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red **Coilovers + Wheels**
Post by: jmccullough160 on September 24, 2013, 06:00:33 pm: Well lads been a while since I've updated this.

Picked up a smoothed grill

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Then had a run in with the cops for no front plate landing me a ticket

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Picked up a cheap RNS510 rep from china, works great but menu's look a bit crap!

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Sold the CH's and stuck the 17''s back on

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Picked up a set of Monza 2's

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And this is how she sits atm, just got a fresh mot so coilovers are going to be wound down asap!

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Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Tim144 on September 24, 2013, 07:01:09 pm: Looks good buddy same route as I wanna head down! Looked mean on the CHs what where the specs?

You going to colour code at all?
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Shaun-m on September 24, 2013, 07:06:40 pm: looking good mate.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on September 25, 2013, 01:43:42 am: Quote from: Tim144 on September 24, 2013, 07:01:09 pm
Looks good buddy same route as I wanna head down! Looked mean on the CHs what where the specs?

You going to colour code at all?

Thanks man I haven't planned to do any colour coding yet but might if I go down the route of adding some Ed 30 bits.
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: jmccullough160 on September 25, 2013, 01:50:50 am: Quote from: Shaun-m on September 24, 2013, 07:06:40 pm
looking good mate.

Thanks Shaun believe it or not browsing through your thread earlier made me get the finger out and update mine. Yours looks a stunning example and i'm going to try and set up my XYZ coilovers to a very similar height to yours in this pic. I have also toyed with Alphards but every other 17 year old has them on a clapped out mk4 Golf/Leon/Toledo/Jetta etc etc over here in Northern Ireland and they have a certain stigma attached to them because of this lol.

I will have a set someday though lol your GTI is stunning they are a lovely rim.

Quick question did you have any rubbing issues at this height ??

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Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: N8KOW on September 26, 2013, 02:04:45 am: Lovely, watching this thread dude :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf Mk5 GTI 3dr Tornado Red
Post by: Shaun-m on September 27, 2013, 09:12:33 pm: thanks for the kind words mate , on that picture I sometimes used to get a little bit of rubbing mainly when turning since then though I have rolled the wings and its lower now
keep it up though watching this thread :happy2: