MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: veedub18 on July 18, 2009, 04:36:45 pm

Title: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 18, 2009, 04:36:45 pm: Hi chaps.
Well after a long wait, its finally here :happy2:

Hope you like it as much as I do. Cant wait to get my hands on it :driver:

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Cheers :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: VC on July 18, 2009, 04:38:46 pm: VERY nice mate, bet you're itching to grab it :grin:

how much plastic in the engine bay? :laugh:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Edition30 on July 18, 2009, 04:54:12 pm: Very Nice, 123?
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 18, 2009, 05:02:26 pm: Its a 135i M Sport Coupe. I ordered it with no model designation as I think it looks better without the badges on the back. :smiley:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: GTIjames on July 18, 2009, 05:05:09 pm: stunning motor - 135i :happy2:

3lite twinturbo kicking out 306bhp, clarkson rates this as the best bmw they do and just as quick as an m3 in 1/4 mile and handles better.

would like one of these next :drool:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 18, 2009, 07:36:42 pm: Stunning! 1st mod pedals & foot rest? :party:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: MitchGTI on July 18, 2009, 07:39:23 pm: This is what im after next! I love them! Yet to go out in one or drive one tho!
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Hurdy on July 18, 2009, 07:40:10 pm: Verrry nice. :happy2:

Just give it to a tuner now for 350+bhp :wink:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: snapey on July 18, 2009, 07:44:07 pm: Lovely motor matey, spotted one in the petrol station the other month and they sound brilliant.

Are they the BMWperformance seats? Not sure what their called but they look very similar Recaros.

Luke
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: GTIjames on July 18, 2009, 08:03:50 pm: i dont condone racing on public roads but this is in the usa, tuned 135i against a ferrari

food for thought veebmw... :jumping:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: snapey on July 18, 2009, 08:52:38 pm: Quote from: GTIjames on July 18, 2009, 08:03:50 pm
i dont condone racing on public roads but this is in the usa, tuned 135i against a ferrari

food for thought veebmw... :jumping:

:laugh: and only insurance group 17.......
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Edition30 on July 19, 2009, 12:58:34 am: Quote from: veedub18 on July 18, 2009, 05:02:26 pm
Its a 135i M Sport Coupe. I ordered it with no model designation as I think it looks better without the badges on the back. :smiley:

Ah should have noticed it wasnt drinking the devils juice from the rev counter :embarrassed:

Very nice, went to have a look at one before I got the ED30 but was that little bit more expensive and the Eddy suits me better.
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 19, 2009, 09:02:54 am: Thanks for the positive replies guys :happy2: I test drove a LOT of cars, and was almost about to give up and keep the GTI, but once I test drove the 135i that was it. Sounds great, pulls like a steam train from just 1300 rpm and is a great drive.

Its not quite the same model, but Kermit likes it :driver:

:smiley:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Greeners on July 19, 2009, 10:05:17 am: I like alot but I still can't help but think they are a bit of a chicks car? Sorry dude I'm not dissing your car it's got a monumental engine and Im sure it goes like stink, but it's a bit dinky!

I've driven ALL BMW's but this one so maybe a blast would help with my misconceptions? :confused:

Anywho, enjoy the car and can't wait to see some nice pics after you've detailed it! Is the Batcave ready for her?
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: VC on July 19, 2009, 11:07:17 am: Quote from: veedub18 on July 19, 2009, 09:02:54 am
Thanks for the positive replies guys :happy2: I test drove a LOT of cars, and was almost about to give up and keep the GTI, but once I test drove the 135i that was it. Sounds great, pulls like a steam train from just 1300 rpm and is a great drive.

Its not quite the same model, but Kermit likes it :driver:

:smiley:

:grin: :grin: how cool is that, i love the muppets :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: T88OMM on July 19, 2009, 11:23:43 am: Serious bit of kit :drool: Any mods planned? :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: NEWEY on July 19, 2009, 11:25:51 am: looks smart. any plans?
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: matt a on July 19, 2009, 11:46:10 am: I love these.

Very jealous.
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 19, 2009, 01:14:10 pm: I went for this as its just the right size for the roads where I live,(especially width-wise). The 3 series is too big, a friend has one and his wheels are wrecked as he has to go up the kerbs a lot.

This is the perfect balance of power and size for my needs :happy2:

Ok so as for mods, BMW do a performance range now, where you can get the parts fitted by your local dealership, and still keep the full BMW warranty, which I think is a great idea.

I'd like to get a carbon fibre (Hurdy would like the amount of carbon stuff they do) front strut brace, performance air intake kit and the performance exhaust. BMW also do a power upgrade, which gives you a more powerful fan, extra radiator and a remap, but its no way near as powerful as the JB3 that you just fit yourself..... :rolleye:

Performance parts here

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html?cat=1008 (http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html?cat=1008)

JB3 here

http://www.burgertuning.com/jb3pnp.html (http://www.burgertuning.com/jb3pnp.html)

They do a great short shift gearstick as well... might have to do a LOT of overtime methinks! :party:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: Top Cat on July 22, 2009, 09:01:33 pm: OOh completely missed this Stu. :ashamed:

That is one beast of an engine :evilgrin:

Any pics of your detailing skills yet, do you have it hiding in the bat cave. :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 23, 2009, 06:32:02 am: Quote from: Top Cat on July 22, 2009, 09:01:33 pm
OOh completely missed this Stu. :ashamed:

That is one beast of an engine :evilgrin:

Any pics of your detailing skills yet, do you have it hiding in the bat cave. :happy2:

Hi bud.

Picking it up tonight from the dealership, and the bat cave is almost finished!

I'll do a detailing write up when I get my hands on it, and a garage build thread soon, but after a lot of driving the new motor :happy2:
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: hammyhammer on July 23, 2009, 07:45:28 am: Looks awesome saw one of these at WTCC on Sunday.

Happy motoring in the new motor
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: JPC on July 23, 2009, 09:46:08 am: Thats a Great New Car, It looks fantastic! cant wait to see some pictures of it fully ZAino'd! Bet you cant wait to get some Z5 on there! ;)

happy motoring! oh and BTW....get to DMS Automotive, they are fantastic at mapping these engines
Title: Re: Finally its arrived
Post by: veedub18 on July 23, 2009, 07:56:23 pm: Quote from: JPC on July 23, 2009, 09:46:08 am
Thats a Great New Car, It looks fantastic! cant wait to see some pictures of it fully ZAino'd! Bet you cant wait to get some Z5 on there! ;)

happy motoring! oh and BTW....get to DMS Automotive, they are fantastic at mapping these engines

Thanks JPC :happy2:

Well picked it up tonight, and very pleased with it indeed. Had forgotten how it pulls as its been quite some time since the test drive. Sounds fantastic, feels really light on its feet (if that makes any sense) and pulls like a train!

It really does needs some Zaino loving on it, I turned down all the dealerships "special Ã‚Â£399 lifetime special products", and although it was nice and shiny and swirl free on collection it had a lot of holograms and wax residue on it :laugh:

Hopefully it'll go into the bat cave this weekend and get some serious attention. I'll do a write up as well, it just depends if I can get the keys off the wife as she absolutely loves this car :love:

If you do get a chance to test drive one of these, go for it, they really are something special.

I'll have a look at DMS Automotive, thanks for the advise :happy2: