MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RedRobin on November 20, 2012, 05:25:24 pm
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Some of you folks already have Edition 30 plaques fitted in your car and there are now Group Buys for more and also one for GTI plaques:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21627.0.html
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55179.0.html
The idea of this thread is to share where they can be located.
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2F68A8A661-C4E1-4C92-A6D2-C63A42C585FD-225-000000140FAB1FFE.jpg&hash=5712551ace47e99c2b8364bb25702c2fa95512ed)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2FPicturesdownload135.jpg&hash=4f45f35a4330ca581df9e76e64be105bb064264a)
^ Where gobbleplease has positioned his: [A big Thanks to him for organising a Group Buy :drinking:]
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Mine's positioned where VW intended... ;-)
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Mine's positioned where VW intended... ;-)
....In an unmentionable position?
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^^^^ My original Edition30 one is where it should be....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Fplaque002-1.jpg&hash=fb691d32a9a1dbac6ae7a4d8c7a1bb2b9d85bb6b)
Need to find somewhere for the new ones when I get them. :party:
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Mine's positioned where VW intended... ;-)
My original Edition30 one is where it should be....
....What's with all this talk about where something "should be"?
You've doubtless seen my T-shirt before but the message is what it's all about, IMO:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2FRR_TshirtGolfMod.jpg&hash=ba157c036fa9e56ae499e22c0aea3704400fe3e2)
Volkswagen don't get everything right.
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Volkswagen don't get everything right.
True.
Even came with fitting instructions on where to place the plaque (to within a mm), got to love the VW precision.....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F52f94cdee6ef4519026e3d02e4ff1ac0.jpg&hash=685d8bfd87c6dbc8cf2091fd2c902199c04f095e)
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Et Voila!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv108%2Fax_vts_dom%2F222152e7.jpg&hash=5071b66e9ea695a5d15dd2cbf0ad6d15c4018101)
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^^^^
I'm very amused by Herr Fritz of Volkswagen telling us folks where we should position the plaque on our wagens :laugh:
I expect that every official VAG part has to have instructions about where and how to fit/install it. It's the system. We love German cars :notworthy:
It's a good position but I belong to the school of thought which says that if you've got it, flaunt it.
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I put mine here!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fyy295%2FScopes_GTI%2FIMAG0173.jpg&hash=28bf10f3d8a2fcc5ee5e80e423bf371d2659a337)
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I wasnt to sure where to put it, either below the gear stick or on the ashtray lid...
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I might have to take another pic tmrw Robin :ashamed:
Its not great but you can see the location. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-79.jpg&hash=7cf39dba0458b6f82867932fd4633729a01a4741)
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Better pic....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F500221E0-7047-42E7-BA5E-CE67B3E2E5CD-15257-0000092BE66A78B7.jpg&hash=6d42e504d884987de5ff558eb5b4eaa0f0a40db5)
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=409512
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=409512
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierracosworth.co.uk%2Fforsale%2Fanni%2F6.JPG&hash=c1b476b7b807c4a078dfa2d4ccc915b13324e5b6)
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=409512
....Which is in the same position as Volkswagen's fitting instructions for the Mk5 Edition 30.
Thanks for posting the pic, Nodz :drinking:
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=409512
....Which is in the same position as Volkswagen's fitting instructions for the Mk5 Edition 30.
Thanks for posting the pic, Nodz :drinking:
Similar but not quite the same. The ED30 badge is stuck to the door.
Although both will be hidden with the door closed.
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.staticflickr.com%2F1084%2F5128640448_b79e5d4450_z.jpg&hash=b67ef114ff90a43d935018116c0ac5ccd24496fe) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/5128640448/)
VW GTI Edition 30 Plaque (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/5128640448/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr
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on the door or on the ashtray.
not as keen with it being below gearstick, although etto of course
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One of my new ones will be going atop my newly painted engine cover! There will be no sneak peeks until the final piece (plaque) is in situ.
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One of my new ones will be going atop my newly painted engine cover! There will be no sneak peeks until the final piece (plaque) is in situ.
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....One of mine will be either be going atop my customised Evoms engine cover or on the slam panel (unless it would get slammed on!). No sneak preview peeks of mine either!
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Just watch where you fit these guys, the tape I'm providing is 3m stuff the first batch is a gell 0.2mm tape which I doubled up to 0.4mm as this will give it better adhesion to textured surfaces, rounded or curved surfaces is a no go with this tape ! But it sticks superbly to the ashtray and paint work or engine cover - be careful when fitting as it is pretty hard to remove especially when you have prepped the surface with the alcohol wipes !!
The second batch will go out with a slightly thicker 0.6mm 3m tape which will give better adhesion to textured or uneven surfaces !
On my sample plaque I tryed differant tapes and thicknesses and IMO anything at 1mm or over doesn't look very good as the
Gaps are too big - 0.4 - 0.6 are about perfect but I had to ditch the 0.4 mm in favor of the 0.6 as I had to double up the tape to achieve that thickness.
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Mines either going in the OEM ed30 position or on the ashtray
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2F68A8A661-C4E1-4C92-A6D2-C63A42C585FD-225-000000140FAB1FFE.jpg&hash=5712551ace47e99c2b8364bb25702c2fa95512ed)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Foo147%2Freidtastic%2FPicturesdownload135.jpg&hash=4f45f35a4330ca581df9e76e64be105bb064264a)
^ Where gobbleplease has positioned his: [A big Thanks to him for organising a Group Buy :drinking:]
this position seems the classiest place to be, don't think there is much point sticking it on the door as you can only see it when door is open, plus one in the engine bay
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How about in the same position AS the MK4 Anni?
....Which is where, please? Photo? :popcornsoda:
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=409512
....Which is in the same position as Volkswagen's fitting instructions for the Mk5 Edition 30.
Thanks for posting the pic, Nodz :drinking:
Thats news to me!
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Coming soon.........
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Coming soon.........
dude you are not meant to be on this forum whilst in an uncompromising position with your good lady friend,,, we don't need to know when you are coming soon :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
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Fitted mine today.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8345%2F8273762471_f27c3aa506.jpg&hash=2a5767f055aa72d83575320a74e40418be5a3fe1)
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As above ^^^^^^^^ gone with the inside of the door 25mm from the left and 3mm up from join as per the official VW ED30 fitting instructions. I'll post a pic soon.
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One of my new ones on the ashtray lid (sorry iPhone pic, will replace with proper one later)...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F429c4d8497112a3432ef666fa885f329.jpg&hash=b6e491918d12f89daecbe53ac62c2ee28428c535)
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One of my new ones on the ashtray lid (sorry iPhone pic, will replace with proper one later)...
SNIP
Can't see the pic but thats where one of mine will be going
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^^^^ fixed. :happy2:
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One of my new ones on the ashtray lid (sorry iPhone pic, will replace with proper one later)...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F6e0cd93d48a8527ea5d114469216f979.jpg&hash=1540a675f46bfe0caf8b37f52ed4f04fd09b53c3)
that looks very cool and seems like a very original place to put it,,, looks like it BELONGS THERE, :happy2:
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^^^^
Especially as the cover is aluminium. Mine is black but it's where I'm gonna put mine too. On display (why hide it?), subtle (not in yer face), looks OEM (even though it's not) = A winner.
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Especially as the cover is aluminium. Mine is black but it's where I'm gonna put mine too. On display (why hide it?), subtle (not in yer face), looks OEM (even though it's not) = A winner.
I have seen the black also, both colours look very nice and as you say not ~in your face~ :drinking:
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You've got me thinking I might move mine now, didn't want to "deface" my ally ashtray cover but that looks ok.
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You've got me thinking I might move mine now, didn't want to "deface" my ally ashtray cover but that looks ok.
....Having the plaque and intending to put it there, is making me even want to replace my black with an alu cover! :laugh:
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You've got me thinking I might move mine now, didn't want to "deface" my ally ashtray cover but that looks ok.
....Having the plaque and intending to put it there, is making me even want to replace my black with an alu cover! :laugh:
hmmm, got me thinking now,,, would that look better,,,, I may hold off in actually sticking it down now,,,, interesting red
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Getting hold of an alu cover might be the tricky part. VW only fitted them for a short amount of time IIRC.
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Getting hold of an alu cover might be the tricky part. VW only fitted them for a short amount of time IIRC.
do you have a fitted picture anywhere in your wardrobe of snaps
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Getting hold of an alu cover might be the tricky part. VW only fitted them for a short amount of time IIRC.
do you have a fitted picture anywhere in your wardrobe of snaps
....My wardrobe of snaps is only big enough for pics of my car and tasteful hot babes. So, nope, but............
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FGoogleIsYourFriend.jpg&hash=ee30121c4117466da0014da223fb03f87a36d7ac)
Let Miss Google search for you?
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,51858.0.html :happy2:
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Getting hold of an alu cover might be the tricky part. VW only fitted them for a short amount of time IIRC.
do you have a fitted picture anywhere in your wardrobe of snaps
....My wardrobe of snaps is only big enough for pics of my car and tasteful hot babes. So, nope, but............
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FGoogleIsYourFriend.jpg&hash=ee30121c4117466da0014da223fb03f87a36d7ac)
Let Miss Google search for you?
now here is a challenge for you red
how do I make that women my search box for google, I want the google logo on her chest to be the area where I do my type search
that would really p*ss the wife of lol and would be brillllliant :evilgrin:
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Mine nicely in place, changed my mind and moved it to the ash tray when it fell off the door.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fgrahams1975%2FThe_Golf_GTI%2F20121221_140313_zps8095cf65.jpg&hash=54f9322b4f1c383d1f79b16bd3df7d412dfbdf59)
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Mine nicely in place, changed my mind and moved it to the ash tray when it fell off the door.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fgrahams1975%2FThe_Golf_GTI%2F20121221_140313_zps8095cf65.jpg&hash=54f9322b4f1c383d1f79b16bd3df7d412dfbdf59)
....That looks perfect! A very nicely lit photo too. It really looks like the aluminium cover came from the factory with the plaque already as part of it.
Jeeze! 23 degrees! You like it hot in your cabin.
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Mine nicely in place, changed my mind and moved it to the ash tray when it fell off the door.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fgrahams1975%2FThe_Golf_GTI%2F20121221_140313_zps8095cf65.jpg&hash=54f9322b4f1c383d1f79b16bd3df7d412dfbdf59)
....That looks perfect! A very nicely lit photo too. It really looks like the aluminium cover came from the factory with the plaque already as part of it.
Jeeze! 23 degrees! You like it hot in your cabin.
Hahaha its bloody cold in Cumbria!
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Yeah, I'm down on the south coast in West Dorset near East Devon - It's mild outside.
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Tried all sorts of different places to mount the plaque but agree with everyone that the ashtray is the best place.
Mock up:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj156%2Frichtung%2F20121229_110048_zps8b668f56.jpg&hash=6ca63dfdd93575f00080e05669b3d678aef21f3d)
Rich
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This is NOT a complaint! But I noticed that my plaques had some rough edges from machine cutting in their production. Easily resolved with some wet-n-dry P180 > P400.
The plaque on the left is as supplied and the plaque on the right has had its edges smoothed by me...........
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-13.jpg&hash=0288fd24f5531864dc4011e1d8b38098ff1dbe9a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-12.jpg&hash=214a946005f42efedc1fe11e1604de539f061040)
The trick is to lay the sandpaper down flat on a worktop and work the plaque against the static sandpaper, not work the sandpaper against a static plaque. this ensures a more even straight edge. Take extra care on the radius corners.
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Slapped mine on today! :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2FE1FDDC57-78EC-4DEA-8069-CF81A20BEFA6-221-00000091F9C71532.jpg&hash=14325031f6338821f9be17ea383d9f297ebf7792)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2F06C181B2-89CC-4C5A-BE24-374817631E32-221-000000920CBCE827.jpg&hash=8e4403a8c3fd1c9cbafa34affb7fb8962a32d8c3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2FEEE2EC87-06FE-4DBD-B96B-F792F84DAB77-221-00000092048F5BC6.jpg&hash=87171a908ad4cefb6b1d9b73409fd60fd11d9f7d)
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Wow that is Smart Mark :drool:
Love the "- of 222" bit :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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What engine cover is that?
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What engine cover is that?
It's a TTS cover :happy2:
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Modified or as it comes?
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Very very smart, Marky, and great photos! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
I stuck on one of mine today - Same idea but not so smart as yours being a lowly K03 GTI..............
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-14.jpg&hash=17476ee4a813480453d59bf7f12e215d80cbffd5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-15.jpg&hash=f5974fe43db940d99c4a45d2438f940a56d456b9)
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Modified or as it comes?
It fits straight on using some different mounting bolts. The cover has been smoothed and painted.
Thanks RR, my pics are crappy iPhone ones but will get some better ones. Yours looks pretty funky too! :happy2:
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Looks good mark...
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Thanks RR, my pics are crappy iPhone ones but will get some better ones. Yours looks pretty funky too! :happy2:
....Perfect description - Yours is definitely a very smart style and mine is a funky style. :happy2:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2FE1FDDC57-78EC-4DEA-8069-CF81A20BEFA6-221-00000091F9C71532.jpg&hash=14325031f6338821f9be17ea383d9f297ebf7792)
WOW! Engine cover and with added plaque looks great! :notworthy:
Am definitely going to sell my spare engine cover now and get ones of those, simply stunning. Did you get it from the dealer or did it pop up on the Internet for sale? Just had a search and can't find one! :sad1: Fits well along side the CAI too, top job Mark.
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I was fortunate enough to stumble across a fellow forumite, Greeners, selling his engine cover prior to selling up his Pirelli. He had just had it smoothed and painted and was ready to be bolted in pride of place. It really does finish the engine bay off when you have an ITG fitted! :happy2:
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Part number would be great :happy2:
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^^^^ found this thread (below). I've now found my next mini mod!! :jumpmove:
Part number is 06F 103 925 H
http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthread.php?4929417-Part-for-TTS-engine-cover&p=66322161
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Is it too late to order a GTI plate. How do I find out my build number. Thanks
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^^^^ Welcome along. :drinking:
The Group Buy thread is over now but it might be worth posting a question as to when/if it will be reopened again as I believe he said he would. If you have a GTI then your build number is the last 6 numbers of your VIN number and if yo have an Edition 30 then you'll need to get in touch with VW Customer Services to find out (and possibly) get hold of a plaque.
Group Buy thread....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55179.0.html
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The first (out of three) is here...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz196%2Fpitsirikas%2FKey-holder.jpg&hash=5281ba4df09b6eb1c11f9caa7e8718d984caf2ef)
...since Mr. Fast is here...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz196%2Fpitsirikas%2FPicture1.jpg&hash=9d2f65dbb4085f31ec24b352134e5ad4b996beab)
the second one is here...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz196%2Fpitsirikas%2FP1090001.jpg&hash=055fba7c3e41a8ddf2856594c3001d6ff8ebc7f1)
Αnd the third one is in a safe somewhere in Switzerland ... :grin:
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Today i took some better photos of the build plaque in my engine bay................
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-17.jpg&hash=36bf8d53e08b0587b7f7e5e07f7fe1476ec78d47)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-16.jpg&hash=10b84fdc41b79cbc0721421b1c91cf6e48e35672)
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^^^
Looking good :happy2: That 1st pic is great robin.
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cant understand how I missed the group buy :stupid: :stupid:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-17.jpg&hash=36bf8d53e08b0587b7f7e5e07f7fe1476ec78d47)
Your Engine cover looks even better now Robin but that photo of it is an absolute cracker! :notworthy:
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Looking good :happy2: That 1st pic is great robin.
....Thanks :drinking:
If I ever sell my GTI I'll keep that engine cover and hang it either on my bedroom or my living room wall. There ain't no missus to tell me I can't!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-17.jpg&hash=36bf8d53e08b0587b7f7e5e07f7fe1476ec78d47)
Your Engine cover looks even better now Robin but that photo of it is an absolute cracker! :notworthy:
....Thanks, Martin :drinking:
I was emptying my Forge catchtank and always have my camera on my belt, recognised the nice lighting and snapped it.
I've just spent over 2hrs on my knees photographing in my wildlife pond - 152 photos to upload and sort out.
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cant understand how I missed the group buy :stupid: :stupid:
....PM 'gobbleplease' Bryan and ask him about what's possible. :happy2:
I nearly didn't go for it but then realised it would look a nice finishing touch.
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this is gonna sound silly but how do i go about getting my original plaque for my ED30. do i contact VW as i have never had one??
thanks
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^^^^ yeap.
Contact WV customer services on 0800 0833914. Give them all your details (telling them your after your "individually numbered Golf GT Edition 30 plaque") and if one has not been previously sent out to a former owner one will be sent to you for free. If one has been sent out before then you will not get one.
IIRC you will need to send them (via email) a copy of your Reg Document showing its your car and they go from there.
I delt with a chap called Matthew Young but lots of peeps have delt with a lass called Jenny (I think).
Hope that helps. Any probs, PM me and I'll give you the direct phone number for the chap I spoke to.
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2Ffile-18.jpg&hash=8cad4d3478015dc34e73e72569f53b40bfd53e57)
Now I need to take a decent photo of my other GTI plaque in the cabin. Needs good lighting at the right angle.