MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: vRS Carl on August 18, 2009, 07:12:36 pm
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Well i know it's not a GTi but as i have just joined i thought i would post up some details about my Car
So here it is
Race Blue Skoda Octavia 2.0TFSi
Bought new when i was based in Germany in March 2007. Currently done just over 46k miles and loved every single one of them in it. I can say without any shadow of a doubt this is the best car i have owned so far and i would recommend Skoda to anybody.
Anyway the Car:
The standard vRS spec, plus the following factory options:
Maxidot
Then a few changes/upgrades in the following areas:
Exterior
Chrome Grill surround painted Race Blue
Lower Front Grill painted Race Blue to give V Shaped look
Osram Diadem Rear indicator bulbs
Blue Vision Sidelights
Osram Nightbreaker Main Beams
HIDS4U.co.uk Ultimate Xenon Conversion Kit (6000k)
Personalised Plate
Interior
Skoda boot net
All Interior lights on the roof replaced with Blue LED's
Skoda OEM Rear Side Window Sun Blinds
Skoda OEM MFD3 installed
Modifications
Stu's Cruise Control
REVO Stage II Plus Remap
Milltek Turbo Back Exhaust & Hi-Flow Cat
Neuspeed Turbo Outlet Pipe
S3 Intercooler
DV Relocated to KO4 Position
Autotech Fuel Pump Upgrade
EVOMS CAI
NGK Iridium Plugs
VF Torque Arm Insert
Sachs Clutch & Flywheel
Koni FSD Shocks
Eibach Springs
Eibach Front & Rear ARB
Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas & Avon ZZ3 Tyres
Engine Cover Modified to fit EVOMS
vRS Interior Decals and Foot Rest
Parrot MKi9000 Bluetooth Kit
Full Detail by Baker21 Details
Planned:
Quaiffe Limited Slip Diff
Rear Screen SunBlinds
Interior Door Handle LED (L&K style)
18" OEM Zenith Alloys
345mm Brake Upgrade
OEM False Boot Floor
Shark Fin Antenna Mod
Retrofit Jumbo box (if poss)
OEM Boot Storage Bags
KO4 Conversion (At some point in the future hopefully will see how i feel with Stg II+)
S3 Cams if they prove to be good
Extra Sound proofing all round
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit (maybe will do a bit more research on this first)
Possible:
Anything is possible
Still planning to eventually Shoehorn an RS4 engine in and 4WD but that will be a long way off
And here is a Pic of the Car
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FP1000638.jpg&hash=6f9e66725e3863475550d0afdf0311f910dc79d9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FP1000637.jpg&hash=8a2782e665e6042fcdbd3563a51c84f53d9a00c3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FP1000400.jpg&hash=a35ac1f351bc7599e15db1b211639646ebb44fdd)
Carl :happy2:
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Jeez are these things breeding around here or what :signLOL:
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Jeez are these things breeding around here or what :signLOL:
It's just as well you brought a posh golf to help balance things out :P
Nice motor Carl, the Vrs blue is a great colour :happy2:
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Jeez are these things breeding around here or what :signLOL:
Your just jealous :P :jumpmove:
Nice motor Carl, the Vrs blue is a great colour :happy2:
Ta :happy2:
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We've been invaded. :scared:
Nice to see Carl. :happy2:
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It's just as well you brought a posh golf to help balance things out :P
:evilgrin:
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Welcome bud very nice. :happy2:
You did well to get your planned list as long as your completed. :chicken:
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Why does it say i can't read PM's yet under my name. :confused:
Oh and your jealous too Ian :P
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Why does it say i can't read PM's yet under my name. :confused:
You need a minimum post count. :P
Oh and your jealous too Ian :P
But my turbo is considerably bigger than yours. :P
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Size isn't everything Ian :P :P
I reckon i would give you a run for your money now I'm sorted :P
Carl :happy2:
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Some serious work there dude. Out of interest have many had the rs4 lump worked in?
Luke
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lovely car :congrats:
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lovely car :congrats:
Thankyou :smiley:
Some serious work there dude. Out of interest have many had the rs4 lump worked in?
Luke
I don't know of anyone that has done it. TBH i don't think you could without some serious cash but as with anything. If you have the Money then it's possible :wink:
Carl :happy2:
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welcome along matey :)
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Size isn't everything Ian :P :P
So they say. :wink:
I reckon i would give you a run for your money now I'm sorted :P
Carl :happy2:
Quite possibly. :smiley:
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ah the blue bullet, where have i seen that car before
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Very nice. Do you have any pics of your modifications to the engine cover?
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Nice car there fella! :drinking:
And IMO the best colour for the VRS! :happy2:
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All these VRS cousins popping up. It'll be those goddam' slow Porsches next :laugh:
Welcome aboard mater :smiley:
Some good mods there and the car looks great in blue, best VRS colour by far.
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Very nice. Do you have any pics of your modifications to the engine cover?
Unfortunately not mate. It was done by a friend. But it is pretty easy to do. Just got to be confident with a jigsaw
Carl :happy2:
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Cheers. Found a good thread on VWVortex with diagrams of the cuts. Will use that for reference. Plan to modify mine this weekend now that the EVOMS V-Flow is fitted.
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Looks lovely matey. Thats a serious list of mods you have and are planning there, I wish I could spend that much money on the car :happy2: :wink:
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It was done by a friend.
Ahh I'm one of those now am I :booty:
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Ok I'll rephrase
It was done by one of the Village People :stupid:
Carl :happy2: