MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: dodds-gttdi on August 31, 2013, 12:24:00 pm
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Ok so after 6 months out of a VW I came to my sense and picked up another mk5 in the form of a 170 GT TDi as below. It's a '56' Tornado Red more door effort. Not many extras on it, an armrest is about the height of it. It has the regular charcoal GT interior with a measly RCD300. Although the car has 100k on the clock it has a full service history, pulls incredibly strong (possible existing remap as it feels a heck of a lot quicker than my previous 180+ bhp Golf!) and it's had the all important recall for injectors. Bodywork is in fantastic nick. It's been treated to Autoglym LifeShine at some point so it is a really deep red.
I have a few plans so far (had the car 2 days). Will be looking to put colour-coded rear valance and side skirts on soon, along with colour-coding the front valance and adding the GTI splitter (in the post).
I'd love a set of 18" TD Pro 1.2's in silver sometime in the future and would like to remap it and get rid of the DPF.
Will let the pics do the talking:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FVW_Golf_GT_TDi_170%2FF43892E8-A55E-4131-BED6-ACBDDCB6DBC2-482-000000B65BF1153E_zps0ef87205.jpg&hash=f8ffb859d5ca49379bc455142b4a959bf33bb955)
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I may have visited TPS this morning...
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So, first mini mod: Polo 6R aerial
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FVW_Golf_GT_TDi_170%2FEA9DC678-CA38-4339-A761-72F9B9BFC38E-482-000000B69AF9A7FF_zpsbab8608d.jpg&hash=3b7b3ef9fd4a1a53e9f7bd2e1d5b53f92843e936)
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Old aerial before, was perished and not that great reception. Changed to...
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Next mini mod is the R-Line grilles:
From old front view above, to:
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Apologies for the filth on the car. Off to wash it now!
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Future plans for the front are the Black GTI grille with red pinstripe (matches the car) but no GTI badge.
I already own an armrest MDI but this car doesn't come with the DIN slot, just a storage hole. I'd like to end up with a RCD510 (again) and the MDI in the armrest or glovebox if it has to. Cruise control and a GTI flat bottom SW is high up on my list too. ;-)
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Look forward to seeing how this progresses. I do think the centre of the front grill needs to be gloss black though. Just my opinion :happy2:
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Look forward to seeing how this progresses. I do think the centre of the front grill needs to be gloss black though. Just my opinion :happy2:
Future plans for the front are the Black GTI grille with red pinstripe (matches the car) but no GTI badge.
As above I'm looking to fit the GTI front in due time. Keeping the lower three 'slatted' grilles though. Taking inspiration from the Golf Speed Edition but the opposite.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.netcarshow.com%2FVolkswagen-Golf_Speed_2005_1024x768_wallpaper_01.jpg&hash=3960a9dee750e052233c76e154e1e5b99706f1f9)
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Thursday: bought Golf GT 170
Bought GTI splitter from member on here.
Friday: visited TPS Edinburgh
Saturday: collect a pile of parts from TPS (and fit a couple of them)
Sunday: bought Thule roof bars (from member here)
Bought a Ross-Tech Micro CAN cable from eBay.
Keenly awaiting the postman all next week.
TPS order was for R-Line front lower grilles, GTI rear valance, side skirts and fitting adapters/screws, etc and a Polo short aerial. Pics are starting to go into my build thread. Can't wait for some colour coding and fitting. :jumpmove:
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Exactly same as mine except i have ed30 front spoiler and lower rear valance .....
Beautiful car mate....waiting to see what you have planned next.
Enjoy!!
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I'm loving the Tornado Red on mine, makes a change from the blue or silver I've had on almost all my previous cars (last Golf was an exception in Sage Green).
Cheers Marko. I'd love the Edition 30 front splitter, a bit pricey though. I'm going for the colour coded GTI valance for now (next month or so) and cc'd GTI rear & skirts. Can't wait!
Keenly hunting for a good priced RCD510 too. My last one I bagged for £180 on eBay!
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Chance browse on eBay found me a RCD510 with 15 mins to go and no bids...
...wait and see. :wink:
Will probably need a new CAN gateway as my car is a Sept 2006 model. Can anybody remind me what part number of CAN gateway is fine (is it anything past revision 'L'?)
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It's dangerous being the owner of a second standard mk5 Golf (whilst being a member on here). :scared: All the info/part number gathering, idea finding/copying, trials, etc that took me over a year to mod my previous Golf is all just hanging over my new car's head. I kept a record of everything I done to my last car so have every part number and detail in the book.
After 5 days of ownership (of a car I said I'd keep fairly standard...) I now have the following plans for parts mostly already bought or to be obtained:
Outside/Bodywork-
Colour coded front valance with unpainted GTI splitter
Colour coded GTI sideskirts
Half Colour Coded GTI rear Valance
GTI Headlights
R-Line Front Fog Grilles
GTI Front Top Grille
Standard GT lower centre grille
Polo 6R Aerial
Thule Roof Bars (when required)
Interior-
RCD510 Stereo
Latest Revision CAN Gateway
Armrest MDI with iPod interface
GTI Flat bottom Steering Wheel
Cruise Control
...in the future...
Engine/Wheels/Brakes/Exhaust-
Remove DPF and fit delete pipe (maybe full downpipe)
Remap to suit DPF delete
Braided Brake Lines front and Rear
I'll update here as and when parts are acquired/turn up in the post/are fitted. :happy2:
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Looks good fella!
Colour coded and some wheels, she'll look the business. Silver TD 1.2's would look great IMO.
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Colour coded and some wheels, she'll look the business. Silver TD 1.2's would look great IMO.
any pics of these???
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^^^^ images below of Silver TD Pro Race 1.2's without the lip writing, exactly the same as VWR wheels in size and spec IIRC (could be VWR wheels now I think about it, just resprayed as they have VW centre caps :laugh:).
Dodds, if this is spamming up your thread, let me know and I'll remove this post. :happy2:
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:drool: :drool: :drool:
Exactly what I am aiming to do with my car! I'm keeping my eyes out for an Ed30 front splitter at the min too. :smiley:
Any info where you found the photos? Any more of them, i.e. the whole car? I think the VW centre caps my just be stuck on top of the original caps (see last picture).
^^^^ images below of Silver TD Pro Race 1.2's without the lip writing, exactly the same as VWR wheels in size and spec IIRC (could be VWR wheels now I think about it, just resprayed as they have VW centre caps :laugh:).
Dodds, if this is spamming up your thread, let me know and I'll remove this post. :happy2:
Don't worry about spamming this thread. if it's with pics like above then
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^^^^ Never saw a photo of the whole car. I cant remember where the photos are from, sorry. Found them on the interweb and they were in my Photobucket. I was going for Silver TD's myself before I bought my current wheels, they look the nuts IMO.
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So my VCDS Cable Arrived today. Along with fiddling with all the settings and getting it all 'just so' I found out I have a 21 byte highend CECM. :jumpmove: All that's missing from having a 30 byte one would be cornering fog lights (that I would use anyway!).
However I found a couple of odd faults. Can anybody help me out here? I'll be installing a RCD510 over the weekend so can get in to investigate the antenna issue.
Luckily I already have a better CAN gateway in the post as my old 1K0 907 530 H wouldn't cut the mustard with a 2nd gen radio. :wink:
VCDS Version: Release 11.11.6 (x64)
Data version: 20121223
Wednesday,04,September,2013,19:43:18:64684
Chassis Type: 1K0
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
56-Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
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Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 3C0-937-049-23-H.lbl
Part No SW: 3C0 937 049 E HW: 3C0 937 049 E
Component: Bordnetz-SG H37 1002
Revision: 00H37000 Serial number: 00000004241844
Coding: E5890F2700041500001400001400000000087F075C
Shop #: WSC 00046 000 163840
VCID: 2B7BE4EC8AF99C40A59
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K2 955 119 E Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
Component: Wischer 040706 020 0501
Coding: 00038805
Shop #: WSC 00046
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 955 559 AE Labels: 1K0-955-559-AF.CLB
Component: RLS 280606 014 1201
Coding: 00208933
Shop #: WSC 00046
1 Fault Found:
00979 - Lamp for Low Beam; Right (M31)
010 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101010
Fault Priority: 1
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 111
Mileage: 160917 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
ON
Voltage: 14.20 V
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
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Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 1K0-907-530-V2.clb
Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 H HW: 1K0 907 951
Component: J533__Gateway H12 0150
Revision: H12 Serial number: 31001067018001
Coding: 3D3F0B4007000003
Shop #: WSC 00046 412 1679360
VCID: 2C79E7F08FF79B78AC3
No fault code found.
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Address 56: Radio Labels: 1K0-035-1xx-56.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 035 186 R HW: 1K0 035 186 R
Component: Radio FO3 021 0014
Revision: 00021000 Serial number: VWZ7Z2F0017934
Coding: 0040400
Shop #: WSC 00625 210 88544
VCID: 354FC2945CBDDAB0C3D
1 Fault Found:
00856 - Radio Antenna
011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
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Ok, my first attempt at logging any data using VCDS (Engine - Block 011).
I've been having a slight issue with my turbo/boost every now and then. I wanted to try and replicate it and also to see if my car is remapped.
So I logged the boost (not shown here yet) and the Torque (Nm) which is split into Driver Requested(Blue line) Actual limit (Green Line) and Smoke limit (Red Line)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq446%2Fsandydodds%2FQuickLogGraphBKD_zps7ab1d70b.png&hash=eebdbeb36b4f9c071882964a8246126e92d4013c)
Can anybody tell me if they have heard of/experienced this hesitation of the BMN engine/turbo before.
From the graph/numbers I peaked at 428 Nm of Torque so I guess the car is remapped after all (I bought it not knowing it was mapped).
I'll post this in the VCDS region of the forum when I have time tonight. Thanks for any help/insight.
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I don't think I can help with your hesitation issue but just for info, the 170 is the BMN engine which also uses a different turbo to the BKD :happy2:
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I don't think I can help with your hesitation issue but just for info, the 170 is the BMN engine which also uses a different turbo to the BKD :happy2:
Arrgh, typo error. I'm so used to typing about my previous Golf. I do have the BMN engine. Thanks Matt. What's your power/torque figures? I was only seeing 1.6 BAR max of boost being requested. Quite low for a diesel (that's probably mapped).
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I have mine dyno'd a couple of weeks ago. Ran 200bhp/447Nm. I did find that it is over fuelling a fair bit though which is why I get lots of smoke. Going to get it looked at soon.
Also due to the limitations of VCDS you could be running more than 1.6Bar but it won't show that it is.
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Seemy sig for what mines running remapped to compare
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Nice looking motor. I'll keep an eye on how this progresses. I've got a GTI rear valance for sale aswell. Based in Edinburgh on the off chance you might be interested. I was going to colour code it but I've sourced a ed30 rear valance.
Cheers.
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Nice looking motor. I'll keep an eye on how this progresses. I've got a GTI rear valance for sale aswell. Based in Edinburgh on the off chance you might be interested. I was going to colour code it but I've sourced a ed30 rear valance.
Cheers.
Thanks mate. I've already bought a GTI rear valance from TPS at the Gyle. Holding out for a front Ed30 valance.
I'll keep an eye out for your W28LKR plate. I'll be sporting S400 DDS soon. :-)
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Nice looking motor. I'll keep an eye on how this progresses. I've got a GTI rear valance for sale aswell. Based in Edinburgh on the off chance you might be interested. I was going to colour code it but I've sourced a ed30 rear valance.
Cheers.
Thanks mate. I've already bought a GTI rear valance from TPS at the Gyle. Holding out for a front Ed30 valance.
I'll keep an eye out for your W28LKR plate. I'll be sporting S400 DDS soon. :-)
Cool. What's tps? Can they get bits cheap or cheaper than vw? I've priced some stuff direct from VW. I'll post up the prices shortly
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Nice looking motor. I'll keep an eye on how this progresses. I've got a GTI rear valance for sale aswell. Based in Edinburgh on the off chance you might be interested. I was going to colour code it but I've sourced a ed30 rear valance.
Cheers.
Thanks mate. I've already bought a GTI rear valance from TPS at the Gyle. Holding out for a front Ed30 valance.
I'll keep an eye out for your W28LKR plate. I'll be sporting S400 DDS soon. :-)
Cool. What's tps? Can they get bits cheap or cheaper than vw? I've priced some stuff direct from VW. I'll post up the prices shortly
The Trade Parts Specialist (a subsidiary on the VW Group)
They can source you any VW/Audi/etc part but are probably same price as VW unless a mate in the motor industry can order them for you thru a trade account. Garages do get discount. I've got part no's and prices for gti rear valance, side skirts, adapters, screws, polo aerial and R-Line front grilles (pictured in my signature). Will need to post them soon. I'm gonna paint and fit my skirts and rear valance at the end of Sept.
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My mate is a mechanic at VW at fort kinaird who got me these prices.
Gti side skirts £143
Gti front splitter £103
Gti rear valance £69
Now for the good bit.
Ed30 sideskirts £658
Ed30 front splitter £293
Ed30 rear valance £491 :scared:
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From the graph/numbers above I peaked at 428 Nm of Torque so I guess the car is remapped after all (I bought it not knowing it was mapped).
I'll post this in the VCDS region of the forum when I have time tonight. Thanks for any help/insight.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq446%2Fsandydodds%2FEngineRemapCount_zpsed11ba86.png&hash=21c0617f5c1d47579f1f174b4e5d5bedc1597e5c)
Easy to see if a car is remapped. Go to Engine 01 > Advanced Measurements > Et Voila (above)
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Very good.
I like the before and after photos. Looks good, nice subtle improvements; did you have to trim the (bottom of) polo aerial so it can screw into the base, or was it a straight swap?
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Regarding the aerial fault, check the cables behind the stereo, sometimes people shove the unit in and kink the cable. A double adaptor might be required for your newer radio aerial.
You can check the antenna using vcds, if a suspect cable you can normally wiggle it and see output change on/off.
There are 2 antenna, one is heated screen element other is on the roof, it switches and uses the one with best signal on its own. The roof aerial is powered and so contains a small circuit board. this is prone to water ingress and corrosion just like the mk4.
Just a few ideas, im sure you'll sort it :happy2:
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Very good.
I like the before and after photos. Looks good, nice subtle improvements; did you have to trim the (bottom of) polo aerial so it can screw into the base, or was it a straight swap?
I try and keep a before and after pic of most mods. Good for comparison. The Polo aerial screws straight in, no modification needed. :happy2:
Polo 6R Aerial
6R0 035 849
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very nice love the colour :happy2:cant wait to see what mods you have planned
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selling up already?? just seen your car on ebay??
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selling up already?? just seen your car on ebay??
Hmmm, not me selling it! Was it this car (red) you saw or my previous car (green)?
Any link?
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From the graph/numbers above I peaked at 428 Nm of Torque so I guess the car is remapped after all (I bought it not knowing it was mapped).
I'll post this in the VCDS region of the forum when I have time tonight. Thanks for any help/insight.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq446%2Fsandydodds%2FEngineRemapCount_zpsed11ba86.png&hash=21c0617f5c1d47579f1f174b4e5d5bedc1597e5c)
Easy to see if a car is remapped. Go to Engine 01 > Advanced Measurements > Et Voila (above)
doesn't mean it has had a remap
If you have a software updat at vw that would show too
also new modules will show one log too
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From the graph/numbers above I peaked at 428 Nm of Torque so I guess the car is remapped after all (I bought it not knowing it was mapped).
I'll post this in the VCDS region of the forum when I have time tonight. Thanks for any help/insight.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fq446%2Fsandydodds%2FEngineRemapCount_zpsed11ba86.png&hash=21c0617f5c1d47579f1f174b4e5d5bedc1597e5c)
Easy to see if a car is remapped. Go to Engine 01 > Advanced Measurements > Et Voila (above)
doesn't mean it has had a remap
If you have a software updat at vw that would show too
also new modules will show one log too
Yeah, that's true I guess. Going with the car has had one flash, and is running 428 Nm of torque I am just guessing it is remapped. It is a lot quicker than my previous Golf which was running 182 bhp and 408Nm torque.
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I think the only way to tell for sure would be on the dyno. Just out of interest I check my flash status and have 2 for each.
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Just passed my first 1000 miles in the car. So in 27 hours 30 mins I've managed 47.0mpg. Not bad for a 2 litre with circa 200 bhp. :P
I think the only way to tell for sure would be on the dyno. Just out of interest I check my flash status and have 2 for each.
Looking to do a rolling road then get the car properly remapped with a DPF delete pipe.
selling up already?? just seen your car on ebay??
Any more info on that link Damian?
very nice love the colour :happy2:cant wait to see what mods you have planned
Got a short list of mods on the first/second page. I'm sure that will all change in 6 months time but that's the plan I'm running with at the min. :wink:
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Absolutely nothing changed/modified on the Golf. Yet. I've had a busy September but will hopefully get my cruise control, CAN Gateway and RCD510 fitted in October. Awaiting delivery of my winter 16" wheels and my 2014 18" alloys, with added lightness. :wink: Looking to get the car ready for winter (clay, polish, wax) can anybody recommend anywhere in Edinburgh/Lothians?
Also for the first time in my car history I'm going to get the car purposely made slower! :stupid: Going in to a local Audi RS specialist for them to demap the car! (It's got a generic/cheapy/back of a van type job). Going to run it standard for a month or so to see if I can get rid of a couple of boost problems. :sad1:
After that it will be decat/de-DPF downpipe and a proper remap for the car. :driver: Will be interesting to see what difference it'll amke to the mpg and smokiness! :wink:
Also hoping to get my sideskirts and valances painted and fitted.
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I want updates, the lack and removing of mods is not good enough! :P
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I want updates, the lack and removing of mods is not good enough! :P
I know!! :laugh: And the lack of time I've had to Plastidip my front grille is also equally frustrating!! All in good time. I'll need to find an afternoon/Saturday to do my grille, it'll probably need a few coats.
I've just started my 2nd last year of a day release uni course so time is really tight now. :fighting2:
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So I bagged a bargain set of 16" alloys for the winter a week or so ago. Still waiting on them to arrive.
I also arranged to buy another members wheels, as new but without tyres.
Tonight I have acquired 4 Pirelli's. :driver:
Wrapped in Pirelli P Zero's. :)
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:worthless:
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All sets of wheels still to be delivered. This seems to be an unintentional hobby of mine, wheel hoarding. ;-)
Photos all in due time. I am in deep quandary about wha wheels to go with. Poll with pics to come. :evil:
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So this happened:
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Then this:
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No proper pics as it's dark. :-( I'll update in the morning once the tractor height (jacked up) settles. :happy2:
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where's the rest of the photo's then? many sets wheels you buying? :signLOL:
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Sorry mate. Took this one on my phone then couldn't work out why it wasn't in my iPad photo albums.
Ignore the tractor height. It needs a whack with the lowering stick!
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Opinions people? The wide spoke leave the brakes and discs very exposed. Need to paint them up ASAP.
How many wheels. I currently have the choice of:
17" Classix (OEM on the 170 GT TDi)
16" Imola alloys with winter tyres
18" Pirelli Alloys
18" Team Dynamic Pro 1.2's in silver!
Very tempted to fit the TD's but may wait for after winter. To keep - Pirelli's or TD's?
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need to get the rear valance painted. I have DH Auto mobile if you wish??
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need to get the rear valance painted. I have DH Auto mobile if you wish??
Thanks for the PM this morning. I'll give Davie a visit next week and see what deal he can give me. Just collected a fron GTI valance today so I have the full GTI kit to be colour coded.
All in due time (when money allows)!
I have another set of 18's (SEAT BBS RD256) that I need to shift, ideal for winters as they're a bit scruffy. Need to get the camera out and start selling.
Oh yeah and a set of BMW 16" steelies... ;-)
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well you know how much i was for rear valance, skirts and front splitter. all colour coded and fitted.
Stop buying wheels :laugh:
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Choices choices. Personally I'd keep the classics for winter (as I do now) then have the TD's for summer. That's only because I really like them haha. Personal preference though mate. Car is coming on a treat :happy2:
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I like the 18" Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 - maybe painted in anthracite. Looking at the members rides on here and anthracite colour alloys on red a car looks awesome.....
Really love what u doing with the car. Always look forward to reading your updates :happy2:
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I like the 18" Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 - maybe painted in anthracite. Looking at the members rides on here and anthracite colour alloys on red a car looks awesome.....
Really love what u doing with the car. Always look forward to reading your updates :happy2:
Not a fan of anthracite wheels on a red car. I thought about it but seeing a members car on here (sorry for pinching this pic)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FVW_Golf_GT_TDi_170%2F0FB0E0BD-43E2-4BF0-A2DB-B87C2FCE9B7D-291-0000001F5FCE516D_zps677b5698.jpg&hash=372da0dcaff6e9033c9a16ffe145a43929ae2a06)
See page one of this thread for a red Ed30 in silver Pro 1.2's. Lovely! Think I'm gonna go with the TD's and 16" Imola's for winter (I already have the wheels and tyres). Might look out for 17" Monza's for next winter.
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Eventually got the car into a local garage so I could have a poke/look about underneath. I've had a rattle and slight handling issue for a couple of weeks and the afore mentioned random loss of boost.
Verdict is: front ARB has come out of one of its mounts, the horizontal one on the console/subframe driver's side.
Question is: do I need a new anti-roll bar or can I fit a new mount? The ARB has all the paint rubbed off round about where it's moving and is now rusting.
What ARB do I go for? Buying an aftermarket set (front/rear) may be cheaper than getting a replacement OEM part.
Secondly - the oil pipe that goes to the turbo is leaking. Looks like it's from the end, i.e. possibly just the seals. Is this just a standard fix or is there a better set of seals to replace?
No pics as I was busy poking about with gloves and a torch.
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Not sure on the ARB mate but Alex at AKS has told me the oil leak from the turbo is quite common. I get a little from mine and can see it whenever I get underneath. Been told its nothing to worry about as its only a tiny amount. Regular oil level check should reveal of its becoming a major issue.
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Not sure on the ARB mate but Alex at AKS has told me the oil leak from the turbo is quite common. I get a little from mine and can see it whenever I get underneath. Been told its nothing to worry about as its only a tiny amount. Regular oil level check should reveal of its becoming a major issue.
Getting an OEM front ARB fitted today, along with turbo pipe oil seals. Will be investigating a DPF-delete pipe next (probably Darkside Developments) and a remap.
Looking to sell my new GTI front valance (in packaging) and centre splitter now, as I've picked up an ABS plastic copy part of the Votex Splitter.
This month I'll be getting all paintwork completed and fitted, maybe a remap at the end of November. :driver:
Winter wheels and tyres will be going on in the next few weeks also. Looking forward to the comfiness of 16" wheels but not the poor looks. :ashamed:
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Yeah get the Darskide one. Lovely bit of kit. You will have to tuck the DPF sensors out the way though as it doesn't have the holes for them. Not required once the DPF is removed but need to be left connected or it throws a fault.
Mine are just tucked down the back of the insulation on the bulkhead :happy2:
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Winter mode enabled. 16's on now (tres comfortable) with Hankook I*cept 205/55/16's on. Will report in a few weeks my thoughts. Apologies for the crappy photos. Will get an improved one at first light!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FVW_Golf_GT_TDi_170%2F0AE2BE07-6285-48F3-B7D4-9D93A55195CF_zpshh1gsxbg.jpg&hash=8bce2f648e3850e7fc06139e4a83bffd3ea4e9f9)
Also these arrived from China!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsandydodds%2FVW_Golf_GT_TDi_170%2FD08501D1-843C-4B1C-8CDB-376929A76F7C_zpsxs6gilg5.jpg&hash=22211b525f57b5f304159e8a703219a023320ca2)
Lovely items, easy to fit and the finish off the centre dash nicely. Will look even better with my RCD510...
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the hankook tyres are good in the bad weather
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Thanks Matto,
So far the Hankooks have proved much less slippy on the current roads than the Pirelli's.
Unfortunately I'm now looking to sell some stuff!! :sad1:
The right house has come up n the market so I need to boost my deposit fund.
As I have the Pirelli Alloys off now they are available for sale. In summary the following items:
- Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 Alloys - 18x8 ET45 still in their box (less than a month's use on previous owners car)
- Pirelli Alloys 18x7.5 ET51 with Pirelli tyres
- BBS RD256 Alloys - 18x7.5 ET51 in need of a refurb, perfect winter 18's
- Front Votex Replica Lip, brand new still in packaging. Made from ABS not fibreglass
- GTI Sideskirts with fitting kit, brand new in packaging!
- GTI Front Valance, brand new in wrapper. also selling small front GTI lip spoiler (used) to go with it.
- RCD510 with owners manual and code
- 2nd hand CANBUS, revision 7N0 907 530 N used to stop battery drain
- BMW 16x6.5 Steel Wheels and BMW Wheel Trims, with tyres but perfect for winters
- Shark Performance STS Console for storing remaps
All items will be added to the Classified once I take pictures, find all the details and get the time! Shame to sell my 'collection' but it can all be bought again after a house!!
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Gutted mate but like you are right. Need to prioritise and you can't live in a nice looking car. You have PM #vulture :signLOL:
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Thanks Matto,
So far the Hankooks have proved much less slippy on the current roads than the Pirelli's.
Unfortunately I'm now looking to sell some stuff!! :sad1:
The right house has come up n the market so I need to boost my deposit fund.
As I have the Pirelli Alloys off now they are available for sale. In summary the following items:
- Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 Alloys - 18x8 ET45 still in their box (less than a month's use on previous owners car)
- Pirelli Alloys 18x7.5 ET51 with Pirelli tyres
- BBS RD256 Alloys - 18x7.5 ET51 in need of a refurb, perfect winter 18's
- Front Votex Replica Lip, brand new still in packaging. Made from ABS not fibreglass
- GTI Sideskirts with fitting kit, brand new in packaging!
- GTI Front Valance, brand new in wrapper. also selling small front GTI lip spoiler (used) to go with it.
- RCD510 with owners manual and code
- 2nd hand CANBUS, revision 7N0 907 530 N used to stop battery drain
- BMW 16x6.5 Steel Wheels and BMW Wheel Trims, with tyres but perfect for winters
- Shark Performance STS Console for storing remaps
All items will be added to the Classified once I take pictures, find all the details and get the time! Shame to sell my 'collection' but it can all be bought again after a house!!
Thule Roof Bars to be sold also. Fair condition, comes with locking key although one leg doesn't lock. Very good price, yes please sir!
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How much for the 1.2's?
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I've pmd ant walker as he's on the hunt for an rcd 510 and he's from Edinburgh too so he'll no doubt give you a shout fella.
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I've pmd ant walker as he's on the hunt for an rcd 510 and he's from Edinburgh too so he'll no doubt give you a shout fella.
Aha, great mind think alike. I've texted Ant already as I'm going round his house tonight to sort out a few VCDS things for him.
Cheers for that tho! :happy2:
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I've pmd ant walker as he's on the hunt for an rcd 510 and he's from Edinburgh too so he'll no doubt give you a shout fella.
Aha, great mind think alike. I've texted Ant already as I'm going round his house tonight to sort out a few VCDS things for him.
Cheers for that tho! :happy2:
Haha, perfect. No worries buddy :happy2:
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Unfortunately I'm now looking to sell some stuff!! :sad1:
As I have the Pirelli Alloys off now they are available for sale sold! In summary the following items:
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Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 Alloys - 18x8 ET45 still in their box (less than a month's use on previous owners car) -
Pirelli Alloys 18x7.5 ET51 with Pirelli tyres - BBS RD256 Alloys - 18x7.5 ET51 in need of a refurb, perfect winter 18's £170 + postage
Front Votex Replica Lip, brand new still in packaging. Made from ABS not fibreglass- GTI Sideskirts with fitting kit, brand new in packaging! £80 + postage
GTI Front Valance, brand new in wrapper. also selling small front GTI lip spoiler (used) to go with it.- As new RCD510 with owners manual and code, from 2011 car. £200 + postage
- 2nd hand CANBUS, revision 7N0 907 530 N used to stop battery drain £60 posted
- BMW 16x6.5 Steel Wheels and BMW Wheel Trims, with tyres but perfect for winters £150 + postage
- Shark Performance STS Console for storing remaps £100 posted
- 2 part Mk5 bootlid handle, back part painted Sage Green but can easily be re-painted. £40 + postage
All items available now. Can post within a day's notice (subject to payment clearing).
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Unfortunately I'm now looking to sell some stuff!! :sad1:
As I have the Pirelli Alloys off now they are available for sale sold! In summary the following items:
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Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 Alloys - 18x8 ET45 still in their box (less than a month's use on previous owners car) -
Pirelli Alloys 18x7.5 ET51 with Pirelli tyres - BBS RD256 Alloys - 18x7.5 ET51 in need of a refurb, perfect winter 18's £170 + postage
Front Votex Replica Lip, brand new still in packaging. Made from ABS not fibreglass- GTI Sideskirts with fitting kit, brand new in packaging! £80 + postage
GTI Front Valance, brand new in wrapper. also selling small front GTI lip spoiler (used) to go with it.- As new RCD510 with owners manual and code, from 2011 car. £200 + postage
- 2nd hand CANBUS, revision 7N0 907 530 N used to stop battery drain £60 posted
- BMW 16x6.5 Steel Wheels and BMW Wheel Trims, with tyres but perfect for winters £150 + postage
- Shark Performance STS Console for storing remaps £100 posted
- 2 part Mk5 bootlid handle, back part painted Sage Green but can easily be re-painted. £40 + postage
All items available now. Can post within a day's notice (subject to payment clearing).
The above is still for sale.
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Update to Selling list:
Pirelli Alloys - sold
Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 Alloys - sold
GTI Sideskirts with fitting kit - sold GTI Front Valance - sold (shorted £10 on PayPal by member lenny!!!!!)
GTI Lip Spoiler - sold
CANBUS, revision 7N0 907 530 G - sold
BBS RD256 Alloys - 18x7.5 ET51 in need of a refurb, perfect winter 18's £170 + postage
Front Votex Replica Lip - sold
RCD510 with owners manual and code, from 2011 car. £180 + postage
BMW 16x6.5 Steel Wheels and BMW Wheel Trims, with tyres but perfect for winters £150 + postage. Open to offers!
Shark Performance STS Console for storing remaps £90 posted. Open to offers!
2 part Mk5 bootlid handle, back part painted Sage Green but can easily be re-painted. £40 + postage. Open to offers!
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Has the STS got any maps on it??
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Has the STS got any maps on it??
Yes and no Marko. I have all my previous maps (files on laptop) but they are coded to the ECU of your car. It has it's own code (like a VIN) so they can't be used on any other car.
The point of having one of these:
- ability to load map on/off your car when you want
- STS (Self Tuning System) can hold 3 maps - standard, Eco, Performance, Race. Whatever you want/buy.
-also does basic 4 digit fault codes. Worked well on my BMW as I didn't buy the equivalent of VCDS for the 3 series.
Having an STS gives the owner 25% off a remap from Shark Performance IIRC.
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Do you still need to visit a shark retailer to buy maps...reason i ask is there are none in Ireland full stop yet so it would require me travelling to uk..
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Do you still need to visit a shark retailer to buy maps...reason i ask is there are none in Ireland full stop yet so it would require me travelling to uk..
You'll be glad to hear you don't need to leave your house. I think the purpose of the STS (and other similar tuning modules is that you can buy the thing online (£150 from Shark). You then plug it into your car and read the car's standard map.
Email this to Shark with your requirements (I got my EGR and catalysts mapped out on my 320d).
They will email you back the map files, all you gotta do is upload them to the STS Unit then onto you car. :-)
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Summary of car up to end of March:
- 4 winter tyres (very good Hankook I*cepts) on 16" wheels. Need to switch to summers and buy new wheels (17/18"). :sad1:
- Lacquer peel getting fairly bad on the roof and bonnet. Bonnet awash with stone chips. Quoted £900 to paint wings, bonnet, bumper and roof. :sad1:
- Turbo very close to giving up the ghost. most of the time it's intermittent (boost) sometimes works fine. No whine/noise at all! :confused:
Quoted £780+vat plus labour, oil and oil feed pipe. :sad1:
- Clutch is completely out by the time you reach the biting point. Highest the clutch will go. There is no slipping but I've driven the car 7000 miles and still not used to it. New clutch? :sad1:
- Grating noise from front suspension
- Headlights seem to last 3-4 months. Replaced for the 2nd time already! :sad1:
- I've just sold all my cool toys (still to sell an RCD510) :sad1:
Anyway... not that I need an excuse but I have decided to call it a day and part ways from VW... :sad1:
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Fear not though. I have only move into the stable beside VW: Skoda! :pomppomp:
Picking up a 2010 Octavia vRS TDI (CR) in Corrida Red on Saturday. Pics, specs and build to follow... :jumpmove:
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Look forward to pics Dodds :happy2:
vRS's are fruity machines, underrated :evilgrin:
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Pics and details can now be seen here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=81595.0