MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: D3hnt on January 11, 2014, 10:32:21 pm

Title: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: D3hnt on January 11, 2014, 10:32:21 pm: Hi all

New on this forum, due to the purchase of the GTI

After searching around on here I have come across quite a few mods that I have installed already, I'm just wondering if you have anymore ideas

Or any other advise regarding anything to do with the car

I have a 2006 GTI manual, I have upgraded from a 6n2 polo GTI. Big step up!

Good job I work a VW, makes it a lot easier

Stage 1 remap
K&n Panel filter
New diverted valve
New PVC valve
New fuel pump cam follower
Major service
Cambelt and water pump
Retro parking sensors
Retro armrest with sliding cup holder
Retro rear footwell lights
Retro xenon headlights
Retro door puddle lights
Retro cruise control
Retro vw kenwood system
Full led interior
Led number plate units
Pressed number plates
Gti carpet mats
Rubber mats
Load liner
Luggage net
Mudflaps (wasn't sure at first)

Wanting:
R32 taillights
Colour coding, skirts etc
Exhaust unsure
Lowering, springs? Unsure

Thanks
Dean

Manchester area
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Andy on January 12, 2014, 12:52:09 am: change your brakes
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: gobbleplease on January 12, 2014, 01:19:12 am: ^^^^
As above worst thing about the car IMO :driver:
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: karl210 on January 12, 2014, 08:22:42 am: where abouts are you and which vw do you work at? im from Oldham
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 02:53:16 pm: Thanks for your advice, Its had new standard pads and discs all round

Anything else I can try?
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: dandav1985 on January 12, 2014, 04:21:25 pm: Get some pictures up!!!!!! :laugh:

As said before upgrade the brakes, s for some reason the standard ones are pop...... :signLOL:

Dan
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Tortaruga on January 12, 2014, 06:14:31 pm: Buy a forum sticker :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300551973676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Homer on January 12, 2014, 08:43:00 pm: Had no issues with standard breaks and I am revo stage 2. Guess it depends how you drive the car.
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Simmo on January 12, 2014, 09:00:33 pm: Quote from: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 02:53:16 pm
Thanks for your advice, Its had new standard pads and discs all round

Anything else I can try?

I went for fast road pads on new OEM discs and calipers, made the world of difference
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 09:07:06 pm: I find the new standard pads and discs including brake fluid change ok to be fair, not sure what route go down regarding lowering. Had coilovers on my polo but found the ride to hard, any suggestions?

I have seen some apex springs from awesome GTI, any good?
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Wooosh on January 12, 2014, 09:19:31 pm: PM'd
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 10:02:18 pm: @ wooosh, I can't reply

I'm interested but not at this moment, thanks anyway
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Wooosh on January 12, 2014, 10:39:06 pm: Quote from: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 10:02:18 pm
@ wooosh, I can't reply

I'm interested but not at this moment, thanks anyway
Ok no worries mate. :happy2:
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: dan930 on January 12, 2014, 11:55:28 pm: Quote from: Simmo on January 12, 2014, 09:00:33 pm
Quote from: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 02:53:16 pm
Thanks for your advice, Its had new standard pads and discs all round

Anything else I can try?

I went for fast road pads on new OEM discs and calipers, made the world of difference

What fast road pads u brought mate?
Title: Re: Newbie requesting mods, getting addicted already
Post by: Gman30 on January 13, 2014, 08:56:58 am: Quote from: dan930 on January 12, 2014, 11:55:28 pm
Quote from: Simmo on January 12, 2014, 09:00:33 pm
Quote from: D3hnt on January 12, 2014, 02:53:16 pm
Thanks for your advice, Its had new standard pads and discs all round

Anything else I can try?

I went for fast road pads on new OEM discs and calipers, made the world of difference

What fast road pads u brought mate?

Also interested as to what you went for!