MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: GTiBlues on November 13, 2013, 07:17:08 pm

Title: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on November 13, 2013, 07:17:08 pm

VW Golf GTI MK5 2005 87,830 miles on the clock.

Right, viewed the car the night before I bought it on Saturday evening 9th November 2013.
On first inspection I had to start the car up first to hear the dreading knocking of signs of the cam follower doing its nasty noises. All sounded fine so next was looking over the interior for cosmetic rips. Checked aircon was working and all other buttons etc etc. The car a real bad cheesy type smell inside. Went out for a test run and all was well. Checked the service history book and realized it was due for cam belt and water pump change. So when it came to making an offer, we managed to get the car a bargain price after looking beyond potential of the desperate need of a polish and mega clean.
Then Saturday after seeing my old car, Seat Leon Cupra TDi go off on a trailer, we went straight away to pick up the GTI.

Sunday morning, 7:30am start on the car, project blues! Starting with the exterior that needed some TLC. Started with TFR in the engine bay and a blast off it came up a treat, a quick rinse outside then.

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Then applied the snow foam from Autobrite Direct and left to dwell. Results aftwards was pretty good!

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Next stage was bucket and sponge jobby to get the heavier stuff off. Pretty in love with colour in the direct sun light.

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The exhaust was an awful state, so compounded it back and to discover the theory behind my thought it sounded loudish. There was the logo, Milltek. Win in my position as its one tick from my list to get.

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I started next to compound by hand the paint work after finding a lot of swirl marks from previous owners attempts at washing her. Never got round to the paint restore, polish and wax. Ran out of time as I had to get the interior sorted from that dreaded cheesy smell.

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All the patterns on the seats was filthy, dirty coloured. The grey's was dusty and the floor mats proper knackered and flat.

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Method we chose for cleaning was to steam clean everything, the other half spent all day with her humble yellow steamer. You can see from the pic below, passengers seat was steamed, drivers not.

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I discovered the boot was the home of the nasty smell, it was dogs. All I could see was white dog hair everywhere, the boot lining had stains over it all. So that got ripped out and handed to the misses to steam off. She found bits of dog pee, poo, sick and biscuits over the lining.

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She then worked her wonders around the car, hours passed and many cups of tea later the interior was spotless!

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As for the lining, I pressure washed and left to dry. Now fitted back in and smells sooo fresh!

Monday morning, popped down bright an early to my local Volkswagen dealer to only draw a interest from the sales team because some never seen a blue GTI  :confused: Asked a few questions about an update disc for the Satnav, sadly stopped in 2008. Warranty on the body, paint work as I found some bubbling on the front arches...apparently its known. Also the recall on the ignition coilpacks. Booked it in for Tuesday morning.

Tuesday dropped it off the VW for the recall at silly o'clock on a day off at 8am. Popped over to my favourite shop, TPS. Picked up a water pump as my temperature gauge reads 75c ish while moving, on idle it moves to 90c. So first guess the thermostat had packed up. Then went out and picked up some modifications. R32 style projector headlights with full set of HIDs 4300k.

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The new ignition coilpacks, I can safely say the car picks up so much better and pulls. Worth a shout to your nearest dealer for the freebie. My misses has booked her A3 in with Audi on Friday.

So list of bits to pick up over the next week or so are.

- Cam Belt kit and Water Pump (Not sure if the Chain will need replacing?)
- Cam Follower
- PCV Valve
- DV (might opt for a Forge one)
- Full works for service

Modifications to do are.

- Induction kit
- FMIC
- Remap, either AMD, Revo, APR (so its quicker than my old TDI)
- EBC Brakes all round
- Braided lines
- Eibach Sportline or H&R springs (Recommendations welcomed)
- Poly Bush control arm mounts
- Poly bush what I can just not engine mounts unless talked into it
- Alloys, want 18's but not sure yet on style

Cosmetics to do.

- Matalic black door mirrors
- Colour code rear bumper
- Colour code front splitter
- Colour code side skirts

Think thats all for time being. If anyone wants my Satnav Unit, MFD2. I'll be up for swaps for a newer style DAB Unit or possibly sell it.

Any ideas or mechanical knowledge are welcomed, new to these engines and suspension setups.

Ta for reading, will update when I can.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: prp74 on November 13, 2013, 08:36:26 pm

Welcome... Great build thread  :happy2:

Love to see the progress..

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: G40will on November 13, 2013, 09:16:03 pm

Good progress and lots of hard work put in by the looks of it!

Love the colour  :happy2:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Syrag64 on November 13, 2013, 09:34:22 pm

Looking very nice, just a quick question whats TFR & where do you get it?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Ant.W28LKR on November 13, 2013, 09:38:29 pm

What a difference a good clean makes.  :happy2:    If you don't mind me asking how much where the R32 style front lights? 

Is that phone box really a toilet :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on November 13, 2013, 10:14:17 pm

Hello, I got a friend who has a lighting business, so I got best mate rates all included, H7 4300k HID kits, some new technology Ultra Bright LED side lights and the headlight units ;) But his website is http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk.

TFR, Traffic Film Remover. I use TPS new range of cleaning products, its all good stuff!

Thanks for the comments too.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: ekaJ on November 13, 2013, 11:55:15 pm

Looks great :)

How to the headlights compare to genuine ones? Anymore pics?

Thanks

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: xjay1337 on November 14, 2013, 12:01:26 am

Nice colour man. Wanted one myself but couldn't find one with OEM xenons so settled on another silver one!

Seem concerned about swirl marks and then mention bucket and sponge jobby? hope you didn't use a bucket and a sponge..  :scared: :scared:
 :jumpmove:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: N8KOW on November 14, 2013, 12:35:29 am

Love the "hands on" start with this one  :happy2: Always good with the missus on board  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on November 14, 2013, 07:25:44 am

I haven't got round to fitting the lights yet, still sat in the bedroom.

As for bucket and sponge, I got the right gear so the swirl marks aren't from myself ;) It had little scratches from where dogs has jumped up at it. All practically removed, just need to dig out my machine polisher next time. I used the wash mit as I don't think the bucket could be up for the challenge :P

The misses is a dub nut too, she drives a A3 8P 2.0l Sport lowered on Kingpin Super Dish 18" with a custom violet purple (from a 9n2 Polo) for the centers. Also as a joint project we got a VW Scirocco Storm 1984 Havana Brown in the garage having some work done on it :P

Its hard to balance the funds for the Golf and Scirocco lol

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: akbarirfan on November 14, 2013, 08:25:03 am

Nice car!! Love how you and your misses are so hands on with getting her like new again from the get go.

Also can vouch for http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk, I have used them and had to exchange a few HID bulbs that came with the kit, however this was all done at no cost to me and resolved in a friendly and professional manner.

Thanks

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Hawk on November 14, 2013, 02:14:36 pm

Good on you for getting stuck in about it buddy. Nothing better than seeing things improve infront of your eyes. I'll keep an eye on this one.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: akbarirfan on November 14, 2013, 09:18:07 pm

Was all the internal cleaning done with only the steam cleaner? Also does that mean that the interior was damp for some time afterwards?

Thanks

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on November 14, 2013, 10:42:13 pm

Steamer yes, she put a small drop of fabric softner for ironing in the water for the nice smell. It was damp afterwards. Didn't help it was cold and raining outside when we went out. Put towels down and was all fine. Stuck the dehumidifier in the boot for a few hours helped.

The steamer is so good for getting the floor mats cleaned to look new. Even lifted the flattened patches where the heal of your foot rests. I have now fluffy mats and carpets in the car. Feels good on your feet if you drive bare foot like i do as i love my flip flops :D

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: akbarirfan on November 15, 2013, 08:28:59 pm

wow sounds good, looks like you used a karcher, about £100.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: TommyR on November 15, 2013, 09:16:52 pm

Looks like a good basis to start from, plans sound good too!

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on November 15, 2013, 09:39:09 pm

That steamer does the jobs very well for what it costs :)

Well I'm mainly aiming to get it all running sweet as a nut mechanically wise and also a better environment to be in with the smells from previous owners dogs.

So today, my Odor Bomb arrived, used these quite a lot on my previous car because it used to leak often and caused dampness smells. Very much highly recommend these. For people not knowing these products. It practically eliminates any foul smells in the cars fabrics. Various scents about, just eBay Dakota Odor Bomb. Position in the center of the car for maximum coverage. Push nozzle right down, it locks. Close all doors and leave to settle for 12hrs. Then open all doors to vent it out. Hoover whats left about, its only fluids.

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Also turned up today was my drill attachments, circular wire brush type thing, like a bottle cleaner. I wasn't happy with my exhaust being covered in soot and corrosion. So gave it ago and it worked very well. As you can see below. Sunday hoping to get my headlights in, wanted to fit them tomorrow but I've been told Im driving to Bristol for crimbo shopping. Good excused to clean out the exhaust etc etc.

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After.

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Tool.

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: tommy2478 on November 18, 2013, 08:54:11 pm

Hi ive just picked up my first gti too, just a question about the coil packs did you just go in and see if your one was due the recall ?? will they no if your car has had it or not if the previous owner had them ?

PS nice whip  :wink: :driver:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on November 19, 2013, 10:51:59 am

Im actually jrelous you found one this dirty ! id have been in my element cleaning that lol ! good progress mate , any chance of a diy for the headlights and where you got them from ? need to see how your going to fit the HID kit etc and if the lights are plug and play

Cheers

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: N8KOW on November 19, 2013, 03:03:04 pm

Driving to Bristol ey? Where are you from dude? Great work on restoring it to its former glory.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Lewis86 on November 19, 2013, 11:36:32 pm

very nice  :happy2:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on December 02, 2013, 04:55:38 pm

Update, didn't realise some of you had replied.

Fitted my wind deflectors, happy with them, went for Team Heko from previous experience with other cars.

Coil-pack Ignition. I went down to my local VW dealer, sat down with the sales staff and they just typed the car reg into their system. Said when would you like to have your car done? I said tomorrow morning thinking I was being cheeky, they said yup 8am! That was it really. Didn't clean it as it was already gleaming from the day before.

I've always said i would like a car that needs TLC and some little issues else I'll be bored with the car.
I've only just fitted my headlights today, did try the other weekend but couldn't get the indicator on N/S to work. Found out today was the bulb holder, the Positive and Negative was touching. Altered that and all is good! Didn't do a DIY as it was pretty simple. I'll do a mini one if you would like me too.

Lights are plug and play, they all work fine with Autolights and See You Home functions too. No errors if you buy the right kit. My friend does the kits.

Web - http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Car-Mod-Shop-LTD/238041269594003?fref=ts

Front bumper is held on by...

- 5 Torx screws in each arch.
- 9 Torx screws underneath. (Think there is 9? But all are easily seen)
- 4 Torx, 2 normal screws for the grill. (Open bonnet, visible are 2 Torx next to the headlight units. 2 screws under the registration plate then gently pull off grill. 2 Torx screws you see on the ledge)
- Then pull bumper forwards from the arches first and place gently on the floor BUT WATCH YOUR FOG LIGHT CABLE AND HEADLIGHT WASHER JETS THATS STILL CONNECTED. You will have enough room to take out the headlights as the picture will show.

Also fitted my cruise control with some advice help on the coding from Eddie-NL chap on here.
Also fitted a new thermostat, got my VW/Skoda mechanic to do it as I know its a ballache of a job to do.
Also again, new PCV as my one was oily and seized.
Cruise Control from my local TPS

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Wind Deflectors

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R32 Style Projects with HID Kit. 4300k as its more OEM looking and always had that rating on my previous car.

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Midway
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Next on the list.

- Diverter Valve either Revision G or buy a Forge. Will see funds.
- Wheel bearing N/S
- Cambelt kit
- Cam Follower

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: kahunajb on December 02, 2013, 06:17:08 pm

Which projector headlights did you go for? And any chance of a pic of the beam pattern up against a garage door or something?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on December 02, 2013, 06:53:13 pm

I'll get a pic once I got them aligned and adjusted correctly at some point this week. R32 style i went for.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on December 05, 2013, 09:52:14 pm

Changed the plastic water housing and Diverter Valve last night. Solved my water leak but couldnt quite pin point where on the housing it was pissing out. But this is my old DV...pics says it all really. New one i think is Rev D, piston one.

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: edewer on December 06, 2013, 02:42:05 pm

Shame there arent more of these available. Lovely colour on the Gti!

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: danny_k1 on December 07, 2013, 08:19:04 pm

love the colour

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 04, 2014, 05:11:25 pm

Right, little update.

Now need a MK6 engine cover to try and fit. Plastic weld if need be unless someone else has a solution?

Few birthdays and Christmas put a halt on things as expected. My birthday too, the other half made me a cake which I love!

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But order myself a new toy as the noise factor from the front was lacking. So bought the Revo High Flow Intake System. Was a straight forward but kinda hard work. Noise has been a massive improvement, can hear the spool up and let off.

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Next is Springs and to try and make a engine cover to fit.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: patpong_pete on January 05, 2014, 01:04:47 am

nicely coming together

The Revo High Flow Intake System

where did u buy from and how much was it  ?
expensive !

does it sound better
the performance gain
noticed a little improvement

thank in advance for help and reply

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Leonpettit on January 05, 2014, 09:28:06 am

Cars coming on nicely!

Are the headlights Depo? How are you finding the matching for the HID kit to the LED sidelights?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 08, 2014, 06:32:36 pm

The Revo Intake system was bought from LVS Racing,

Pat Barker
Director

Tel: 01522 71 71 00
Mobile: 07834 708 818

http://www.lvsracing.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/lvsracing
LVS Racing Ltd, Aqua House, Lincoln Enterprise Park, Lincoln, LN59EJ

I've also purchased some Eibach Sportline springs from them too. Very helpful chap, replies pretty quick if you have any questions.

As for your questions, Price was a lot for what it is, £358.

Sound - You can clearly hear from inside the car, windows up. Air rushing and boost cut off. Windows down its pretty loud, head turning noise from the public.
Performance - I can feel it being more aggressive, wanting to pull. Turbo spools quicker too.

Its more than little improvement. But my car is standard, in need of a remap. Apparently that's when you can feel the benefits.

Yeah they are Depo headlight units. I've seen Hella ones but realised they are for LHD only.
HIDs and LEDs works well, I got super bright LEDs which is noticeable against the HIDs.

V5c turned up today, private plate soon went on J300 CLY = JEDD CLAY :) Pressed Plates, Legal from Dubmeister http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 08, 2014, 07:23:48 pm

Nice car  :happy2: good progress. I've recently got a GTI, my first VAG car and first time I've started looking at performance mods. Good to see what you've done  :happy2: having the Milltek already on was a bit of luck :laugh:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 08, 2014, 07:42:58 pm

Was a bit of luck too. Looking at getting the Eurojet downpipe and sports cat fitted in February from LVS. So that should release all restrictions from the Pre-cat and standard cat. Plus its fraction of the price of Millteks. So look at Eurojet on the Revo website or visit your local Revo dealer  :wink:

I had a Leon Cupra TDi before, I did so many mods on that car and now learnt to spend more and do it right first time. Well known branded stuff that works and lasts. Only tip I got for you lol

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 12, 2014, 03:33:06 pm

Quote from: Leonpettit on January 05, 2014, 09:28:06 am

Cars coming on nicely!

Are the headlights Depo? How are you finding the matching for the HID kit to the LED sidelights?

HIDs over LEDs, brighter by eye.

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Title: Re: My new whip! (Lowered and Poked)
Post by: GTiBlues on January 18, 2014, 09:02:02 am

Thursday night I fitted my Eibach Sportlines and Forge spacers.

Spacers 10mm on the fronts, 16mm on the rear.

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Car handles so much steadier, more feed back through the steering. Plus I can feel more of what the rear is doing too. So everything all good.

Noticed too that I got baffles coming out of my Milltek back box. Get a rasp noise on let off. Another issue now.

Had a issue getting a bolt off the top strut drivers side. At some point it was taken off in its previous life and some monkey snapped the nut off the top mount. As you guess, it wouldn't come off...being bent too they stuck a rounded nut on it.

Lucky enough I had some new top mounts, bearings too as mine fell apart. Dry and rusted.

So I'm happy with the height and poke, looks like it's meant to be. My mate who's a mechanic for Skoda, previous was VW. Said they should of left the factory like this and not like it was before.

Had a eventful evening swearing etc. It was my first good incite having a nose around working out what does what. Also working out what I need to get.

Before & After -

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 18, 2014, 09:29:31 am

Looks good mate. Had my sportlines on for about a week. Were a bit of a pain to fit, but luckily had my brother to help.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 18, 2014, 09:29:36 am

Looks good mate. Had my sportlines on for about a week. Were a bit of a pain to fit, but luckily had my brother to help.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 18, 2014, 09:31:59 am

Not sure why that double posted. Tappatalk messing around.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 18, 2014, 09:37:28 am

The forum just froze on me and I posted twice in the other Topic.

Let me guess, you had trouble getting the drivers side strut down?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 18, 2014, 03:20:32 pm

Actually I found the drivers side easy to get out, but needed help getting it back in. The passenger side was a right pain to get out and back in.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 18, 2014, 04:00:55 pm

Well we did it up on ramps, undo both sides the anti roll bar to give more drop. I had a bar in the wishbone to push down as my mate pulled the hub back.

Only mega problem was the top mount bush bolts was rounded off.

Anyway its all done with new parts, will look at replacing drop links etc in the future

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Harz on January 18, 2014, 06:58:28 pm

I used an electric impact wrench/gun to get top nut off. Came off easy. Had car jacked up on both sides with anti roll bar loose on both sides, but passenger side was a pain everything was stiffer on passenger side and all the nuts and bolts were harder to remove. Like you said its done now. Hopefully wont have to go through it again anytime soon.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Another Fluffer on January 19, 2014, 04:54:20 pm

Wow, interior looks so clean after you were finished!

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: Timepillow on January 19, 2014, 06:40:49 pm

Your car looks amazing mate! so shinny!  :ashamed:

Some great mods you've done too! Keep it up!  :happy2:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on January 20, 2014, 05:36:59 pm

I haven't had chance to clean it properly yet, only had washes. Got all my new cleaning products waiting to go! Just the weather been wet and too cold.

As for mods, do it right first time and save the hassle that comes with eBay rubbish!

Interior needs another steam clean, will do that when the weather warmer, car will dry quicker then.

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on February 01, 2014, 02:03:05 pm

Mini update. Slowly sorting out bits n bobs from previous owners mad obsession with touch up pen paint.

Mirrors was today's topic. I asked for a red pin stripe for more of a personal touch. Still 50/50 if I like it or not.

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on July 24, 2014, 10:03:52 pm

Right, a mini update is needed.

Did a major service since I haven't had the chance to do so since owning the car. All parts used are genuine from my local TPS. Also bought a cam belt and water pump kit too.
While doing the cam belt kit etc, we noticed the parts on the car wasn't genuine so in the past 4 years from previous owner, Its had a belt change...but the watch pump hadn't! So so so lucky my engine didn't give up. Spark plugs looked sorry for themselves so probs been there since factory. Oil was rubbish coming out. The fuel filter was a Euro Car Parts special, it was a 6.4 bar pressure and not the 6.8 bar for a genuine filter!

Ever since the service, my car feels completely different and wants to rev to 6k without running flat at 5k. So happy with the results...Im a strong fan of using the proper parts to do the job right!

Also bought myself some goodies from LVS racing again, also Revo too.

- Forge Quick Shift
- Revo PCV delete kit

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Sticker I got made up for the rear quarters

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Finally its not to everyone's taste. But while I was in New Zealand recently for some time. I kept seeing Golfs with a bonnet shield fitted. I liked the look and went to search for one. Took some time but I managed to get one shipped over from New Zealand :D Like I said, not to everyone's taste, better than a bonnet bra tho!

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on September 27, 2014, 08:43:38 am

Mini Update.

Revo Stage 1, got it done at Ed38 by LVS Racing.

Bought some new genuine GTI car mats as my normal ones was stained from previous owner and the drivers mat had a hole worn through.

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de-badged the boot too...looks much better

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: rdfcpete on September 27, 2014, 01:04:45 pm

I really like the wing mirror red, works on the blue nicely too.

Nice touch, endless time for that kind of OEM+ logic  :happy2:

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: JonnyM92 on September 27, 2014, 03:05:15 pm

Looks really well that mate, great colour.

Sits really well on those springs and spacers, I might have to look into those myself.

Where did you get those mats from?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on September 27, 2014, 03:56:52 pm

Quote from: JonnyM92 on September 27, 2014, 03:05:15 pm

Looks really well that mate, great colour.

Sits really well on those springs and spacers, I might have to look into those myself.

Where did you get those mats from?

Thanks dude.

Mats was from my local TPS. I got my own account with them.
Thats the part number for the mats.

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Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: SlammedGTi on September 27, 2014, 11:47:40 pm

How much were the mats ? Are they the same for the ED30 ?

LVS deal at ED38 was 25% off wasn't it ? Well worth it. Whats the predicted power up to now ? 260 ?

Title: Re: My new whip!
Post by: GTiBlues on September 28, 2014, 12:07:49 pm

Quote from: SlammedGTi on September 27, 2014, 11:47:40 pm

How much were the mats ? Are they the same for the ED30 ?

LVS deal at ED38 was 25% off wasn't it ? Well worth it. Whats the predicted power up to now ? 260 ?

Um think the mats was £53 from TPS. We didn't see any other mats with GTI written on them. So I guess they are the same?

LVS deal yes, I've bought all my parts from them and thought it was only fair they mapped it. 260 I would of thought, no idea what the induction kit gives and running on V-Power Nitro either. As the figures on Revo are from 95ron fuel I think and just a remap only. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on January 06, 2015, 06:36:37 pm

Haven't updated this thread for awhile. Just a little update, fitted some Powerflex goodies before Christmas. All parts was bought from @LVS Racing (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7607)

Review. My opinion they are awesome over standard. The car doesn't pull around when road surfaces are uneven. Accelerating is nicer by not bogging down as much either. Highly rate this product.

Powerflex Engine Mount (Dogbone)

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Powerflex front wishbone and Powerflex Anti Lift kit

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Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on January 13, 2015, 10:08:29 am

The GTI hit a milestone today

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Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: david-w- on February 01, 2015, 05:51:59 pm

Very nice car love the colour

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: Chedburn on February 09, 2015, 02:43:50 pm

Very good effort on 35.5MPG!!!

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on February 09, 2015, 04:57:20 pm

Quote from: Chedburn on February 09, 2015, 02:43:50 pm

Very good effort on 35.5MPG!!!

I can get higher on motorways, highest was 39.7 I think. I assumed you emailed me earlier? Haven't had chance to reply but my opinion on the anti lift is good. I drive my car hard most days on B roads and country lanes. I could tell a difference in the way the car handles. Can't remember what I paid for the kit, but labour was only a £20 as I did my gearbox oil change at the same.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: Chedburn on February 09, 2015, 05:29:47 pm

Wow I don't think mine has ever seen over 35!
Cheers for the info on the anti lift, I will be doing this soon!

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: Dave J on March 08, 2015, 05:51:26 pm

Great looking mk5 - love the write up on it. Sounds as though it was in need of TLC when you bought it!

Bit of an aside - are you based in Dawlish - I swear I saw this car on the estate my sis & brother-in-law have just moved into. I remember seeing the pin striped mirrors and yellow fogs & thought how well they made the car look! 

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on March 09, 2015, 08:40:27 pm

Yeah living in Dawlish, I've removed the yellow film on the fogs. Got US import yellow bulbs now for my main beam. They stand out really well.
I gotta do an update over the weekend.  At the moment been buying parts to fix the car, now its gone 100,000mi everything seems to break and fail. Front shocks have just literally gave up this week, both chucking oil eveverywhere resulting in ruining my top mounts. Got a quote today from TPS £58 each, plus waiting for my TTRS top mounts to arrive. Stiller compound.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: gazcos on March 10, 2015, 10:35:48 pm

Such a lovely colour !

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on March 28, 2015, 04:29:17 pm

Current Invoices to date with Part Numbers.

NOVEMBER 2013

- TOP MOUNTS AND BEARINGS
1K0412331B TOP MOUNTING
6N0412249C BEARING
- POLLEN FILTER
1K2819653B
- KEY FOB BADGE
3B083789109Z
- CAM FOLLOWER
06D109309C
- PCV
06F129101N Valve
06F103483E Gasket
- ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP VW
S3B7601171XRW
- WIPER BLADES
JZW998002D
- LONGLIFE ANTIFREEZE
ZGBQAFRLL005L
- BOOT LINING
5K68634631BS
- CRUISE CONTROL STALK
1K0054690A
- TYRES DUNLOP SPORTMAXX RT

DECEMBER 2013

- THERMOSTAT
WHT001688 SEAL
032121142 SPRING
06F121132H WATER HOUSING/CONNECTION
N90316801 SEAL
- FRONT WIPER BLADE (again)
JZW998002D
- RECIRCULATION VALVE
06H145710D

JANUARY 2014

- EIBACH SPORTLINE SPRINGS
- WASHER BOTTLE STRAINER
4A0955485
- UNDERTRAY (full)
1K0825237P BAFFLE
1K0825951 BOLTS
- INTERIOR DOME/MAP LIGHT
1K0947105TWRD
- TYRES MICHELIN PRIMACY 3

FEBRUARY 2014

- MIRROR GLASS
7M485722D
- CV JOINT N/S OUTER
1K0498099BX

MARCH 2014

- FILTER FUEL
1K0201051K
- FILTER OIL
06D115562

JUNE 2014

- ASHTRAY
1K08573359B9
- OIL
ZGB115QLB00501
- COOLANT
G013A8JM1
- CAM BELT REPAIR KIT
06F198119A
- WATER PUMP
06F121011X
- ALTERNATOR BELT
06F260849L
- BATTERY
ZGBEB712096SE EXCELL 096

JULY 2014

- SPARK PLUGS
06H905601A

AUGUST 2014

- REVO REMAP STAGE1 CUSTOM
- OSRAM NIGHT BREAKERS
- WIPER BLADE
1K2998002

SEPTEMBER 2014

- CAR MATS GTI
ZGB152061225G ANTHRACITE GTI

OCTOBER 2014

- KEY FOB BATTERY
N10528301

NOVEMBER 2014

- ENGINE MOUNT (DOG BONE)
POWERFLEX
- ENGINE MOUNT BOLT (DOG BONE)
N10558002
- GEAR BOX OIL
G060726A2

DECEMBER 2014

- POWERFLEX ANTI LIFT KIT
- POWERFLEX FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES

JANUARY 2015

- GLOVE BOX HANDLE
1K2857147E3Q7
- SUBFRAME BOLTS
N90823501
- SUBFRAME SHINS
7M3499349A
- BRAKE DISCS FRONTS
1K0615301AA
- BRAKE PADS FRONTS
5K0698151
- TYRES GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASY 2

FEBRUARY 2015

- RECIRCULATION VAVLE
06F145710G

MARCH 2015

- MIRROR GLASS
7M4857521D
- PCV
06F129101R
06F103483E GASKET
- COIL PACKS (RED TOP)
06E90511SE
- NGK IRIDIUM IX SPARK PLUGS BKR7EIX
- ENGINE OIL
MILLERS NANODRIVE 5/40 RACE OIL
- FILTER FUEL
1K0201051K

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on April 07, 2015, 01:18:29 pm

Decided to do my grill and kidneys. They was looking very dull and grey.
Did a bit of prep, TFR and then pressure washed. Scrubbed anything that was dodgy looking. Dried and then sprayed at least 3 coats. Left to bake in the sun. Results are pretty good!

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Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: Pretzel on April 08, 2015, 10:06:14 pm

Great thread, like the practical approach. Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: JonnyM92 on April 11, 2015, 05:51:56 pm

How's the trim holding up after paint? Interested in doing this but don't want it to fade!

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on April 20, 2015, 01:33:03 pm

The trim is still holding up well to be honest. Did have a good look over the weekend when I washed the car. I've bought another can for touch up but so far its still sat in my tool box.

Had a service last Friday. Had to buy a new oil filter housing as my old one was rounded off and done up extremely tight. Only to find out the tube inside was missing  :scared:
Chnged the fuel filter and a new wheel speed sensor, filled up the engine with Millers Nanodrive 5-40 with a new oil filter and my God its so much quieter. On idle the only noticeable noise is the injectors now. Also the car seems willing to go and pull solidly through the Rev range.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: tommy_d on April 22, 2015, 04:34:17 pm

Great thread.

Think the blue is an underrated color.

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on April 22, 2015, 05:00:18 pm

I totally agree, blue is my favourite colour so that might have a biased part of it!

Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on February 22, 2016, 09:12:32 pm

Mini update. Not much due to other commitments. Almost put the car up on the market but decided to keep.

Thule Aero Roof Bars
Valeo LED rear lights installed
New Goodyear Eagle F1 ASY II tyres all round.

A few pictures captured at a local SWDubs gathering.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh242%2FDirtyDo9%2F10298522_10153825789313950_1191683657369419549_o_zps6kalsfvh.jpg&hash=f7b5ad711ac528f5c09231c45d53ea459a457cec)

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Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: yousafzafar on February 26, 2016, 03:14:23 pm

Car looks wicked man! Where did you get the US Spec LED lights from? Been looking for them for ages!


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Title: Re: Laser Blue GTI
Post by: GTiBlues on February 29, 2016, 07:19:40 pm

Quote from: yousafzafar on February 26, 2016, 03:14:23 pm

Car looks wicked man! Where did you get the US Spec LED lights from? Been looking for them for ages!


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