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Title: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on August 14, 2013, 09:47:26 pm: Hi all!

New guy here from Sunny Somerset!

Hope to make a few new friends and hopefully put names to faces at some point.

I've recently purchased a Golf GTI in Tornado Red and i love it. It's an awesome upgrade from a 306.

Will get a few pictures up tomorrow in the better light.

Thanks, Jack
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Andy on August 14, 2013, 09:52:32 pm: welcome to the forum :happy2:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Tortaruga on August 14, 2013, 10:10:34 pm: Welcome and you picked a good colour :smiley:.

Someone told me red cars are hard to sell in general. I think the gti is an exception. Ferrari too :confused:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 14, 2013, 10:30:05 pm: My sister told me by statistics red cars are the most crashed colour in the UK.

I didn't listen, I chose the colour because I like it.

I just have to trawl through the forum to sort out a few problems with the car. Bloody electrics, Lol.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Bow on August 15, 2013, 08:29:46 am: Welcome mate where in Somerset are you?.
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Post by: Veee-dubber on August 15, 2013, 09:00:16 am: Im in Yeovil, any of you guys local?
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 15, 2013, 10:08:35 am: Based in Taunton, but often around Yeovil and Bridgwater (Work) areas. Are there many Local guys?
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Post by: Bow on August 15, 2013, 11:51:38 am: Yeah I'm Shepton mallet you guys going edition 38
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 15, 2013, 12:57:49 pm: Edition 38? :confused:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Bow on August 15, 2013, 01:14:21 pm: Lol you need educating. Biggest Vw show in country. Google it or join the forum but be warned there are some complete arse holes on there. Is good forum but last few years just seemed to have gone down hill
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 15, 2013, 01:42:00 pm: I really do need educating! Lol. I'm used to the french car scene.. but with all the Spaxo's and 106's running around now, it was just getting worse and worse which is why in the end I wanted to change car and car scenes.

If i'm travelling far, i better get my arse in gear and sort out all the stupid faults on this car!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Bow on August 15, 2013, 03:09:20 pm: Lol best show to go to then that will open your eyes lots going on great atmosphere and lots of trade stands etc have a look on edition38.com
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: StephenED30 on August 15, 2013, 07:26:32 pm: Quote from: Jacker on August 15, 2013, 10:08:35 am
Based in Taunton, but often around Yeovil and Bridgwater (Work) areas. Are there many Local guys?

Welcome. I'm in Taunton as well. :happy2:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: MC71 on August 15, 2013, 09:34:25 pm: Welcome on board! :drinking:

:worthless:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 15, 2013, 11:19:24 pm: Ahh a few local people then. any of you got any spares lying around? ;) Lol.

I will have to look at the Edition 38 show. Will be good to see.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy
Post by: Jacker on August 16, 2013, 11:55:03 pm: Managed to actually get one photo before the rain this week. Also got one from the owner.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fab62%2FJackerz007%2Fimage_zps2b574e8e.jpeg&hash=bd4e1789ce5dba6508addb39843a85b5e4984ebb)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fab62%2FJackerz007%2Fimage_zps3ce6b407.png&hash=db35db3d038cbdaec8de35f7b82c25d7c0fff8b5)

Also, could you guys help me out with what make of alloy this is?

I'm personally not too keen on them, they may look different with a change of colour.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fab62%2FJackerz007%2Fimage2_zpsd710baef.jpeg&hash=0c816fce3e8bc28555da1a8c6c037a7a0be45200)
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on August 17, 2013, 09:35:22 am: Looks nice, there not too bad. You going to change the colour or change wheels all together
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: jp19770 on August 17, 2013, 12:28:36 pm: Welcome to the TR club

good choice of colour .. I keep hearing it is the fastest colour :happy2:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on August 17, 2013, 05:06:38 pm: Quote from: Bow on August 17, 2013, 09:35:22 am
Looks nice, there not too bad. You going to change the colour or change wheels all together

I like the look of the BBS Pescara's but might refurb the split-rim's and see what I think. I might create a thread with colour suggestions and see what's suggested.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on August 17, 2013, 05:14:21 pm: I will be selling my pescaras in next few months so I will let you know ;-). I am looking at going with some rotiforms I think. You ha a look at edition 38 yet??. Is good weekend away and not too far really
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on August 17, 2013, 11:52:50 pm: Definately let me know mate. Just have to check if they fit over my porsche brakes :)

It does look like an awesome show!!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: robern2 on August 23, 2013, 02:11:03 pm: Welcome, I'm in Wells !
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: simonp on August 23, 2013, 03:30:49 pm: Quote from: Bow on August 15, 2013, 11:51:38 am
Yeah I'm Shepton mallet

If you see a grubby R32 (I rarely clean it) about it's probably me. Saw a silver Ed30 in Beckington the other week. Was it yours?
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on August 24, 2013, 12:52:39 pm: Quote from: simonp on August 23, 2013, 03:30:49 pm
Quote from: Bow on August 15, 2013, 11:51:38 am
Yeah I'm Shepton mallet

If you see a grubby R32 (I rarely clean it) about it's probably me. Saw a silver Ed30 in Beckington the other week. Was it yours?

No mate I also seen that one 08 reg I think mine 57 and standard till next month then she getting some goodies. You in Shepton as well are you. What colour.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: simonp on August 24, 2013, 03:13:27 pm: Don't live in Shepton, just work (near) there. Car's blue, but not the shiny 09 reg one I see quite regularly about town, mine's a dirty 57 reg.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on August 24, 2013, 03:30:04 pm: Happy days there seems to be few off us from the area should arrange a meet
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: simonp on August 25, 2013, 03:00:23 am: I'm up for it, but I'll probably be working...
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on August 26, 2013, 10:57:53 pm: I'm definately up for a local meet! Be nice to put faces to names.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: StephenED30 on August 27, 2013, 07:58:29 pm: Me too. :happy2:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Veee-dubber on August 29, 2013, 06:42:40 pm: Well keen for a local meet, give it a couple months tho... I've gotta get mine looking presentable first ;)
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Rumple on August 30, 2013, 09:45:30 am: welcome to the darkside! :happy2:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 02, 2013, 07:10:18 pm: Quote from: Rumple on August 30, 2013, 09:45:30 am
welcome to the darkside! :happy2:

I thought the darkside was the dervside? ;)
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Rumple on September 02, 2013, 07:36:01 pm: No no, different reference :happy2:

:signLOL:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Scottymon on September 02, 2013, 07:39:53 pm: Great advert!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: N8KOW on September 02, 2013, 10:19:44 pm: Wheels need to go! Otherwise a good base to start :innocent:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 03, 2013, 01:16:04 am: I need new wheels.. and tyres but only have £600-700 to play with..

Anyone selling asap let me know!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 03, 2013, 09:17:05 am: You should get some nice rims for that go on edition 38 forum and look at classified section. Do your research and look hard and you will find lovely set. Don't need to buy brand new
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 03, 2013, 01:01:16 pm: Sweet! I'll sign up when i get home from work abit later.

Anyone have any ideas to give me? At the moment, It's going to be BBS Ch's/Pescara's. They look lovely!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 03, 2013, 08:24:03 pm: So many to choose from have look on there you will have to make a couple posts before you can view the classifieds but that will take you five minutes ;-) 5 post I think. What about audi speedlines, what size do you want ??
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 04, 2013, 12:54:30 am: I think i need 18/19's to be able to get them to fit over my 911 calipers. I'd prefer an OEM look, but do like the look of T.D 1.2's
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 04, 2013, 12:19:00 pm: Ohhhh maybe 19's :-) what about se
Bentley rims??. Audi speedline are lovely oem wheels
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 04, 2013, 01:16:36 pm: I live out in the stick and want to raise the car up a couple of mm. Bentley rims would get ruined IMO.

The more OEM the better.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 04, 2013, 03:20:03 pm: Pescaras best bet I'm still on look for a set of wheels but can't decide then Mine be up for Sale
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 04, 2013, 03:52:04 pm: I'd buy a set of satin black Pescara's tomorrow if I knew they'd fitted over my brakes..

Are there alot a 'replica' Pescara's on eBay? As they seem to vary in price alot!
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: formulaclean on September 04, 2013, 05:02:34 pm: welcome on board :)
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 04, 2013, 07:20:45 pm: Not replica pescaras there is a lot of replica bbs CH tho. Where you located if you have jacks etc i don't mind letting you try one of mine on
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 05, 2013, 12:19:32 am: Halfway between Taunton & Ilminster, Often in Yeovil (Gf) and Bridgwater (Work) though if they're local to you?
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Bow on September 05, 2013, 07:54:58 am: I live In Shepton mallet mate. I'm free most weekends.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 05, 2013, 08:45:34 am: Ah cool! I'll probably take you up on that offer. Thank mate
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: MC71 on September 05, 2013, 09:19:16 am: Pescara's won't fit over a BBK without spacers. If you get them, you'll need to gain at least 5mm so go with 8mm and get some Hubcentric ones and longer bolts, should be ok then.

Or get some BBS VZ's. Look like Pescara's but with a wider rim and better offset, 18x8" ET44. I have these on my Eddy and have loads of room, 13mm to be precise (without spacers) for my Porsche Brembo Calipers.

I still have at least 7-9mm clearance.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2F4a6dc48b0f9f834579d73e515ddcd061_zps56624a32.jpg&hash=cc19931343b021c7effe57cec9ebc9cadcbd711c)
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 05, 2013, 09:48:32 am: Perfect! That's just the info I needed, thanks dude.

What's it like with rubbing on the archs?
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Stanipkiss on September 08, 2013, 09:18:56 pm: Welcome Jacker
Lovely TR golf, Im from Burnham not far from Bridgwater.
Somerset dubs on facebook meet up in Taunton at the end of each month, not many MK5's tho.

Hmmm MC71 those wheels are lush with the red centre caps :drinking:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 08, 2013, 10:11:46 pm: I really want them Vz's but they're too costly and seem to be like rocking horse poop second hand..

I'll have a look at the dub meets, but i seem to find al dub meets seem to be full of 'scene kids' Lol.
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: MC71 on September 08, 2013, 10:31:18 pm: ^^^ You can get the VZ's from Graeme at GJN_Motorsport on here, if he is still doing his deal. Cheaper than anywhere else when I bought mine....

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57937.0.html)

Quote from: Stanipkiss on September 08, 2013, 09:18:56 pm
Hmmm MC71 those wheels are lush with the red centre caps :drinking:

Thanks fella. :drinking:
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Stanipkiss on September 08, 2013, 11:07:45 pm: scene kids :signLOL: in polos and mk2s, the Somerset dubs meet is like this. Some of the admin are also part of the MK3 owners club too.

I picked mine up second hand but your right they don't come up very often :surprised:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJetta%2FJetta_on_BBS_VZ_s%2FDSC04671_zps80604a59.jpg&hash=c06b4320cd45905db7a7a55787d603979868e5b0)
Mine with black caps
Title: Re: Somerset New Boy (Now With A Couple Of Pictures)
Post by: Jacker on September 08, 2013, 11:40:43 pm: I'll just have to look around then!

I might be lucky. I want them in black though.