MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: jackrobinson on January 14, 2014, 08:58:58 pm
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New to VW and thought it was time I started one of these threads to monitor my progress!
Here it is when I got it. 1.9 TDI Sport
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fphoto_zps80677ff0.jpg&hash=331fc5b8dfefd323ebaea17b7b1530f050aad00b)
My current plans are to make it look like a GTI (as currently I cannot insure on a GTI at the age of 19 :fighting:)
Current mods:
BBS 17" Monza Alloys
Planned:
GTI Side Skirts
GTI Rear Bumper
GTI Front Bumper
GTI Exhaust System
3D Boot Badge colour coded
Interior LED's
LED Sidelights & Xenons
Tinted Windows
Remap
Aux or RNS 510
GTI Seats
First mod was some BBS Monza alloys!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0157_zps64d716de.jpg&hash=2e55ab997756ece843bf5ca43f4c049b81f4c29e)
Up on the ramps...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0160_zps77d83ed1.jpg&hash=387ced42e84c20213381f52598422247d6cd605a)
OUTCOME
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0161_zpse7c0dd48.jpg&hash=3b88a3de8092a69fd2e087668e388b60629e3244)
Picture quality is very poor! I will upload a better one ASAP!
Updates to follow
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Hiya mate, I bought my 1.9 tdi when I was 18, so i know exactly what you mean about insurance on a GTI lol.
I've been searching for an OEM complete GTI front bumper for a while now, you don't see many come up.
Monzas look good too dude. :happy2:
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alright mate, nice looking base! :happy2: i also went for the 1.9tdi, i decided the 1.9 over the 2.0 due to the 1.9tdi having a well known name of being bomb proof (and needless to say its lived up to expectations so far) have it remapped and it'll feel like a different car! :happy2:
plans sound good. look forward to seeing progress
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Hoepfully when i'm a bit older I can finally have a proper one :driver:
Got to work on some other simple mods today, installed LEDs all round, HID bulbs, brought rear 3D boot badge and colour coded and also had a full full major service with brake fluid change!
Busy day to say the least!
Pictures to follow as soon as Photobucket website starts responding :wink:
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LED plate bulbs
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fphoto2_zpsd37d85a7.jpg&hash=2a80dc5121da4af6d4673e6dea02aa620cb9ae11)
LED interior
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Ff50f514f-e9ac-44a0-8380-9e959c754b3a_zps365f759f.jpg&hash=3cedc31b0d19e4c28e17e7fb25cb4bfac33140ba)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0169_zpse86a97db.jpg&hash=35eeb7923cf536f8bd3fdb02379888357e7a06ab)
Colour coded 3D boot badge
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0232_zps79256908.jpg&hash=26c3aa6f810f319d3b19270ae7869f2ad354a6a5)
Then decided to spray the chrome gloss black
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fphoto3_zps579d26de.jpg&hash=567c3efe0afd82db7d5ea74bf21c75f85116aeee)
Fitting
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fphoto4_zpsef799c24.jpg&hash=c8d7f47265bcc2a4f5d697ebe2e006c5d2a9c407)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fbootbadge_zps503dc7d2.jpg&hash=07ac145af950fa0067d5195ab98b11e4d5eee985)
HID bulbs
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2Fphoto1_zps8abaf2f0.jpg&hash=0fabaced9e9c5e80e3e7bf1a592e03f86696ed7a)
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some nice mods :happy2:
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Nice start on your car there mate! looks good!
keep it up :happy2:
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Nice motor... Good mods :happy2:
Can I ask where u got the LED number plates bulbs? Cheers.
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Nice motor... Good mods :happy2:
Can I ask where u got the LED number plates bulbs? Cheers.
LEDs were from eBay link here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-3-SMD-LED-36mm-239-272-CANBUS-NO-ERROR-XENON-WHITE-NUMBER-PLATE-LIGHT-/281221140422?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item417a160fc6
Also some new stuff brought today will get pics up soon!
Thanks for the good feedback aswell
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Thanks mate
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Plenty of progress throughout the last week!
GTI Rear Bumper colour coded
GTI side skirts colour coded
GTI Exhaust system
R32 Rear Lights
New Silver 17" Monzas
Oh, and a clean :)
Before everything:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0279_zps702e8f24.jpg&hash=3f620e234fc61495594dbec434d8416d900989d9)
GTI exhaust fitting
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0280_zps2215936a.jpg&hash=867c3b805a9ef3fbf743c40e715a943b8982f196)
GTI Bumper with exhaust
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0282_zpse7426648.jpg&hash=d4295d1ab87f18bbe39cc7a0c445f6c4a51ef0ec)
Bumper & R32 Rear Lights
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0281_zpsd6d11599.jpg&hash=303d10ae6dd5bb9ab1d98a9506ec4014f6806a86)
Alloys Black Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0312_zpsc6197a83.jpg&hash=717985e50f38c98faff14ae07f8512a5e68e5280)
Silver Alloys with Side Skirts
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0316_zps7443d2e6.jpg&hash=75a5a348fabcd6126cfd5b584e45f97e12213227)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf%2FIMG_0317_zps350cff18.jpg&hash=c186e0bccfc6ea93d3e0131765fcfb87d2e71625)
I think I much prefer the silver monzas. What does everyone think? Black or silver?
Next mods will be lowering spring eibach sportlines and GTI front.
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black for me and your car needs lows
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Im liking the new mods a lot, and about the wheels I think it makes the car look a bit too plain
But what matters is that YOU like it not me! :happy2:
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Lovely but not sure on wheels
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Personally, And like other have said it is each to their own, but I think the silver wheels look best
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I'm not too keen on the wheels either but great work other than that.
Any other plans?
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wait a sec have you put hids in those standard headlights
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Silver wheels for me, black wheels just hide themselves and make the car look like it has big steelies I think.
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Great work :happy2:. Looking forward to what you do next.
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looking good mate , needs a good smack with the lowering stick though :)
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Silver wheels :happy2: Get it dropped :innocent:
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Exhuast needed polishig. :happy2:
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Nice work so far... :happy2:
(change the colour of the wheels) :P
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Thanks for all the comments guys, I aint been on here in a while! Thouht i'd bring some updates which has taken place the past few months
I have swapped my TDI for a black 55 plate GTI!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf_GTI_MK6%2F20140326_185141841_iOS_zpsf8256650.jpg&hash=fc3fa7d83746de72902b183a117f46dbfb0c7165)
Although that car was very short lived! After around a month, I moved to this:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf_GTI_MK6%2F20140517_192914227_iOS_zpsd1fc7b51.jpg&hash=18334de4948aeeb281bcf23357bfdd1dcaad1de6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJackRobbo94%2FGolf_GTI_MK6%2F20140517_192839875_iOS_zps94492fb5.jpg&hash=738c411c5141b4b8a0c36f66fa5842d1994cc031)
I have to say, so far, I am in love with it! Hopefully some mods coming soon :party:
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Wow, how did that happen? Nice choice :congrats:
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MK6 GTI looks tidy Jack, well in dude :happy2:
Look forward to seeing updates :party:
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well.... That escalated quickly :happy2:
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That MK6 looks :drool:
I'm trying to decide what to go for next, a MK6 GTI or a Scirocco.
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That MK6 looks :drool:
I'm trying to decide what to go for next, a MK6 GTI or a Scirocco.
I had a look at the Scirocco, just found the MK6 a lot more interesting and better to drive.
Basically I just went for a test drive one day and just could not resist :grin:
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That MK6 looks :drool:
I'm trying to decide what to go for next, a MK6 GTI or a Scirocco.
I had a look at the Scirocco, just found the MK6 a lot more interesting and better to drive.
Basically I just went for a test drive one day and just could not resist :grin:
Yeah thats what I'm thinking, the Scirocco looks nice but theres just something about a GTI.
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Scirocco does look very smart but doesn't share the same character or sense of occasion as the GTI. Where did your short lived Mk5 GTI end up then?
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nice jump to the mk6 :smiley:
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Scirocco does look very smart but doesn't share the same character or sense of occasion as the GTI. Where did your short lived Mk5 GTI end up then?
I had the MK5 off a friend, which had been subject to a bit of damage. I say a bit of damage, it had hammer marks on both sides!
I was going to get the repairs done on it, it was a mechanically sound car with only 75k on the clock. When I test drove the MK6 I just had them quote me for a part ex on it and seemed a good offer, so took it!
To be honest, I really miss some aspects of the MK5. Sometimes I feel the interior on the MK6 is a bit too modern. Fussy I am!