MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: tomanni on January 25, 2013, 12:49:41 pm
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Purchased my self an Edition 30 just after the new year. I had a good time in an R56 cooper s with works kit, but felt it was time to move on to literally bigger and better things.
Bought the car off a friend who's had it from new, so I knew its complete history which was nice :smiley:
Spec is metallic black, 3 door, manual with optional extras of arm rest, heated seats (not sure if these were optional?) and cruise control.
So far I have acquired some 42DD shift bushes and an EPC fast road dogbone insert which I'd love to fit if the weather improves just a little!!
Got the car booked in at Stattlers on Monday for a cambelt, waterpump and full service as its just approaching 40k and it's an 07 plate. Might be tempted to get the pre cat smashed out then as well :fighting:
In the grand scheme of things my plans are to get it mapped - thinking r-tech as I've heard nothing but good things about them and their linear throttle map and new tiv development.
Also looking at an intake maybe a neuspeed p flo - I know twin take and maxogen get rave reviews but I can't justify the extra cost! With the remap in mind, I know I'll need to have a look at the clutch sooner or later so ideas/ recommendations are very welcome...
Finally chassis wise H&R springs are on the list with the walk kit and the brakes need attention - there's nothing specifically wrong with them, but they are pretty poor as a whole :surprised: so leaning towards the Porsche BBK for both performance and weight as opposed to the R32/S3 set up.
Oh and an rcd510 - Rcd300 is :sad1:
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Found a fellow ed30 parked up last week :drinking: both just as filthy as each other!
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Got these to use with my Kestrel DA when the weather gives me half a chance
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me likely. Welcome along to the forum!
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Looks nice! I looked at a thread on detailing world the other day that was quite old with this exact car on it! Guess the previous owner looked after it if he was on there :)
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Looking very nice, looks v.well looked after :)
Welcome to the forum.
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Had the car booked in at Statllers last Monday where I had the cambelt, waterpump and a full service done. It turns out the original cambelt was somehow a tooth out - so that explains the slightly underwhelming midrange pull :smiley:
The apparent Statllers resident 'Hurdy' was down there when I dropped mine off, so stayed around for a bit of a chat about all things edition 30 and his ridiculous Golf 'R' :rolleye:
Overall I couldn't rate Statllers highly enough, top set of guys, reasonable prices, great work and very knowledgable - I'll definitely be returning for a GIAC remap and some bigger brakes :happy2:
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After a good chat with Steve and Craig about mods I found out they had an evoms intake in stock for my car so I thought I'd treat myself after all that maintenance!
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Great start, I see Hurdy has got the better of you...lol... The Mod Father :party: leading you astray :driver:
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Seem to recognise the high street your parked on in one picture, you leeds way, Yeadon?
Use to work at YB on the high street
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Yeah that was in Yeadon, I live in Saltaire :smiley:
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Looks great, get it mapped, there like a different car once done :innocent:!
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Very nice car !
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A couple of updates over the past couple of weeks include MTEC headlights and RCD510, the latter courtesy of Holty :happy2:
MTECs made a great difference despite the picture, a lot whiter and brighter :smiley:
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Comparison between RCD300 & RCD510:
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Fitted :jumpmove:
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Just a test with the next week or so on my revision 'k' can gateway now as I've heard some work and some don't, so I'm carrying some jump leads just incase!
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lovely car mate...
nice mods aswell
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Picked my car up from VW this evening after I dropped it off for the ESP light investigation.
Turns out it was covered under warranty (on a 5/6 year old car?!) and they fitted a new pump for free! :laugh:
Absolute result and a breath of fresh air after BMW mini disputing any sort of fault when the car was under its 1 year 'cherished' warranty
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Ive heard alot of good things about Statllers in Sheffield, I think one of my friends actually works at the same place Hurdy does and has mentioned he also goes there.
All good stuff :smiley:
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Yeah that was in Yeadon, I live in Saltaire :smiley:
Keep your eyes peeled, i live bingley, silver 5dr ed30. Often at the place you live as i recognise the car park, as my dad lives in VM1. All the filthy cars covered in dust give it away!
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