MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Marc-5-GTI on May 06, 2013, 12:53:16 pm

Title: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on May 06, 2013, 12:53:16 pm
So, I'll get this rolling, I've been in the VW scene since I started driving, had two 1.2 Polos before buying the Golf and I loved them, but I thought I needed a change, so I decided to get a Golf GTI, it was the logical step up.

So, I'm Marc, I'm 20 and from Cumbria.

I modded the polo quite a bit but I've promised the parents I won't modify this one, though I'll give it until next year when I've paid it off and I'll start easing the mods in..

Enough rambling, here's my previous polo!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMarc9n3%2FCumbriaVAG_2012%2FIMGP0563.jpg&hash=55a83d2f1eef403f18c7d71dc54d46981f691bf2)

And the golf... He has 43k miles on an 07 reg and is immaculate! It's a DSG with the paddle shift, which is an amazing new toy!  :driver:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage.jpg&hash=e7c2b1576de9e4a31754c384640709ce5073c558)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-2.jpg&hash=301b9e11ab1c87fd79ea3392c07cbc35aa5232a3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-4.jpg&hash=5798adfccb20115cc2e891144d171a57395eb4f8)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-6.jpg&hash=cf1afe73bf2229cfd4cb50fb15659695785ca07f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-3.jpg&hash=8909c34cb610c20855fc56d4a2653c8ed0c4805f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-5.jpg&hash=2047f9ac4c5f3466a973ffcf30ce5f61e93537dc)

Opinions welcome!!

A few pics after getting it clean!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy486%2FRyanMcCarron%2FDSC_02181_zps939d2f22.jpg&hash=32969a8fc80992f03170e18cf96171615a58c961)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2FDSC_0183.jpg&hash=6ba6db89deb83452d6ff1ef0edc7505f0068d94d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy486%2FRyanMcCarron%2FDSC_01611_zps57216cef.jpg&hash=e9f6683b05fcd7e66ae6951eb116bf3b9cb15154)

UPDATES FINALLY!!! We have Sportlines fitted!  :laugh:

BBS VZ are on order too, they should be here in march  :happy2:

Progress has finally commenced!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2F07F52FD2-7B19-45EA-A0DA-5F63E8D10768.jpg&hash=a146c0d03f64b09ba808d56254c424670fddc6f5)

New wheels arrived today, should be fitted in a week or two

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2FFFB085BD-7944-4C9B-8737-0262FED331D1.jpg&hash=71db41ce89bacca2181400d3d3af906f47616de8)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2FC3CAF01C-DF22-46EE-AB9A-A701FE544E26.jpg&hash=fa013ab8c0c560a7851e1c3767c2d6252fccfdf8)

BBS VZ 8Jx18 ET44 from GNJ Motorsport

Cheers! Marc
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Jonny on May 06, 2013, 02:55:59 pm
Best colour Marc! Haha I said I wouldn't mod it straight away, but being on this forum reaaaally doesn't help  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on May 12, 2013, 01:02:00 pm
The girlfriend bought me some socks to celebrate my new car... She's a keeper!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-7.jpg&hash=c119ae9bf66d95c202311089fd275e3d6546df47)

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on May 13, 2013, 06:16:09 pm
First Mod!!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-8.jpg&hash=abe04ae3b892d63be1d1995f939130121d95d2e9)

And a Pukka VW GTI Keyring

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-9.jpg&hash=70bd4238aa1343f62c22f1724eb973b7aa87ad83)
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 03, 2013, 06:11:00 pm
Couple more pics added.

Missus and I are going florida for 3 weeks next year so funds are tight and I'm gonna miss my favourite car show  :scared:

Plans for my christmas bonus however...

BBS VZ's off GNJ when I find some storage for them! (looking like the bedroom at the moment)

Winter tyres are going on my Monzas for a few months and then I can switch wheels to suit the season  :laugh:

When I get the new wheels fitted (March time) I'll be getting a set of Sportlines fitted at the same time.

It's been a slow few months of ownership, wanting to pay it off before I mod has made it hard.

I'll update again in December when I (hopefully) have the BBS'

 :drinking:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: k909 on November 03, 2013, 07:23:21 pm
Sexy car

is that bird sh*t on the front, 4th pic lmao  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 03, 2013, 07:27:47 pm
Quote from: k909 on November 03, 2013, 07:23:21 pm
Sexy car

is that bird sh*t on the front, 4th pic lmao  :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:

It sure is!!

got that present on the drive back from the dealer where I bought it... I was just over eager to get pics up! haha
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 04:19:59 pm
Low(ish) now! Sportlines are fitted!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2F07F52FD2-7B19-45EA-A0DA-5F63E8D10768.jpg&hash=a146c0d03f64b09ba808d56254c424670fddc6f5)
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Jairm88 on February 04, 2014, 11:21:02 pm
Looking good man
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 10, 2014, 06:11:10 pm
New wheels arrived today!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2FC3CAF01C-DF22-46EE-AB9A-A701FE544E26.jpg&hash=fa013ab8c0c560a7851e1c3767c2d6252fccfdf8)
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: prp74 on February 10, 2014, 09:29:37 pm
They will look good once fitted. They really suit the car. Are you going to keep them silver?
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: letlifeburn on February 10, 2014, 09:34:37 pm
taking it slightly off topic, where did you get the pressed plates? Ive read that they need certain coating to make them legal and can i hell as find somewhere that does legal ones.
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 10, 2014, 09:47:59 pm
Quote from: prp74 on February 10, 2014, 09:29:37 pm
They will look good once fitted. They really suit the car. Are you going to keep them silver?

Yeah, keeping them silver, I really like the silver on silver look, and now these are 18s they'll fill the arch a bit more (hopefully)
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 10, 2014, 09:50:03 pm
Quote from: letlifeburn on February 10, 2014, 09:34:37 pm
taking it slightly off topic, where did you get the pressed plates? Ive read that they need certain coating to make them legal and can i hell as find somewhere that does legal ones.

Don't be daft mate, ask away!

A guy on eBay called metalplates, I got the checked over by the police just to double check they were legal.

Needs to be reflective, have correct spacing, BS EN number & the postcode of where they were made  :happy2:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: letlifeburn on February 10, 2014, 10:08:16 pm
cheers man, Ive found him, ill keep an eye out for when hes got something for sale. So since you bought them from him youve had no trouble with cops or anything?
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 10, 2014, 10:11:23 pm
Nope, zero. Even if they pull me I (had) a note off them in the car saying they're legal and have been checked by cop 1234 & 5678
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on February 11, 2014, 02:01:06 pm
Looks like a nice tidy example matey
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: K9 on February 11, 2014, 03:52:59 pm
please link me the page you bought your keyring from  :love:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 11, 2014, 04:01:05 pm
Quote from: K9 on February 11, 2014, 03:52:59 pm
please link me the page you bought your keyring from  :love:

Was off eBay, search "gti jacky keyring"  :happy2:

Quote from: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on February 11, 2014, 02:01:06 pm
Looks like a nice tidy example matey

Cheers dude!

Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 14, 2014, 06:47:47 pm
The wheels are on, sweeeeeett! Pics to follow tomorrow!!
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Leonpettit on February 15, 2014, 09:03:10 am
Would be interested to see how it looks!

I've got myself some on order. Looks good bud, pretty much got the same car too.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 15, 2014, 04:44:26 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2F50C0F45C-905C-44ED-8C0D-AEE909EFA522.jpg&hash=59f60577e5a19934f4a3ece19c20886fa3094384)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2F6E45DC0B-308C-49AD-836F-770DB65ECE55.jpg&hash=da01a493227573548cbb4cd3c8d79ccb1e1dfe85)

Not the best pic cause the weathers a bit crap, better ones to follow
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Leonpettit on February 15, 2014, 07:56:10 pm
looking good bud  :happy2:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 15, 2014, 08:04:48 pm
Quote from: Leonpettit on February 15, 2014, 07:56:10 pm
looking good bud  :happy2:

Cheers mate  :happy2:

Both photos are on slight hills so they don't do the arch gap justice!
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Leonpettit on February 15, 2014, 09:49:52 pm
No worries!

How are you finding the sportlines compared to stock? Looks like on a flat surface it'll be a near perfect ride height.
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 15, 2014, 09:53:13 pm
Quote from: Leonpettit on February 15, 2014, 09:49:52 pm
No worries!

How are you finding the sportlines compared to stock? Looks like on a flat surface it'll be a near perfect ride height.

Sportlines are brilliant, awesome height, awesome handling, no compromise on ride either

There's a brilliant write up in this months PVW  :happy2:
Title: Re: Marc's Mk5 GTI Reflex Silver
Post by: Leonpettit on February 16, 2014, 07:45:46 am
Hmmmmm, got me really tempted now!