MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:42:22 am

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Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:42:22 am
Hi thought I would register for some gti chit chat
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Post by: betty_swollox on April 09, 2014, 10:43:39 am
 :congrats:
Title: New member
Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:44:22 am
I did write more but it hasn't posted for some reason


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Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:51:32 am
Names Darren
25
From west london

Own an edition 30
Spec as follows

-Auto tech updated fuel pump internals
-ITG induction kit
-Airtech front mounted intercooler
-Supersprint full exhaust system. Back box is currently in the process of being changed to r32 style with a carbon valance
-US spec front gti grill which hasn't gt the holes from the number plate fixings.
-Seibon carbon fibre bonnet
-Front porsche 997t calipers on the fronts
-Porsche "lobster claw" alloys in gloss black
-Airlift performance bags all around.
-Dual compressors in the back can be seen through a Perspex area in the boot floor with the polished aluminium tank at the back of the boot.
-Momo team 300mm leather steering wheel with porsche horn insert
-I've kept the inside very oem looking with just a couple of gauges in the middle console. I believe the edition 30 should always be kept with its interior
Title: Re: New member
Post by: betty_swollox on April 09, 2014, 10:52:31 am
No pics or are you just going to tease us lol??? Sounds well nice mate
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Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:53:21 am
-RNS510
-mk6 badge flip out reverse camera retro fitted.
-Cars been mapped by Niki at r-tech to an impressive 360bhp 330ftlb

All work has been carried out by me in the last year .




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Title: Re: New member
Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:53:54 am
Tapatalk isn't the best app I've seen that's all I'm going to say...
Having issues


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Title: Re: New member
Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:57:33 am
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Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 10:59:00 am
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Title: Re: New member
Post by: missymckay on April 09, 2014, 10:59:17 am
Nice car  :happy2:
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Post by: betty_swollox on April 09, 2014, 11:04:01 am
Too low :(
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Post by: MC71 on April 09, 2014, 11:09:53 am
Welcome on board Darren!  :drinking:

Nice looking Eddy you have there. How come its got relatively little torque, you still on the OEM clutch? I know what Nick's like, he'd of had that into the 400's given the chance.

 :happy2:
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Post by: Leigh200sx on April 09, 2014, 11:15:33 am
Awesome car
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Post by: X88DRS on April 09, 2014, 11:18:25 am
Welcome on board Darren!  :drinking:

Nice looking Eddy you have there. How come its got relatively little torque, you still on the OEM clutch? I know what Nick's like, he'd of had that into the 400's given the chance.

 :happy2:

Yes it's still on the oem clutch I'm trying to decide what clutch to go for also to go single mass ? So many decisions maybe you lot could help me out
Title: Re: New member
Post by: Dave7692 on April 09, 2014, 11:30:05 am
Welcome aboard, the car looks amazing.

If you've got more photos or plan to do more to it you could start an awesome build thread on the "member's rides" section.

Its an impressive amount of work for just a year!
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Post by: MC71 on April 09, 2014, 11:31:12 am
Welcome on board Darren!  :drinking:

Nice looking Eddy you have there. How come its got relatively little torque, you still on the OEM clutch? I know what Nick's like, he'd of had that into the 400's given the chance.

 :happy2:

Yes it's still on the oem clutch I'm trying to decide what clutch to go for also to go single mass ? So many decisions maybe you lot could help me out

I went for a uprated organic Helix clutch and (at the same time) had a new OEM DMF fitted. Pedal feel is next to OEM feel, a tad stiffer with NO cabin noise or clunking that you'll get with the SMF. My Helix is rated to 380ft lb but that's a conservative figure on Helix's part, Nick had my torque up to 420ft lb before bringing it down to a sensible figure.

If your after a new clutch then contact Alex (vRSAlex on here) at AKS tuning as he can supply (and fit if needed) Helix clutches and will be able to advice re SMF or DMF options.

His site.......

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.akstuning.co.uk)

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Post by: Chris92 on April 09, 2014, 11:48:02 am
One of the best mk5 I think I've seen look great, loving the bonnet and the alloys. What are them alloys called I've seen them on mk4 golfs before, I know they are from porsche? Everything just goes well together  :happy2:
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Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 09, 2014, 11:51:25 am

Welcome along  :happy2:

You could get a great build thread going
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Post by: SurreyED30 on April 09, 2014, 03:15:24 pm
Awesome car mate, looks very nice and so is the spec !  :congrats:
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Post by: Wooosh on April 10, 2014, 01:41:41 am
Welcome mate, impressive Edition 30 & best colour choice. :happy2:
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Post by: JoeDarKa on April 10, 2014, 06:56:19 am
Power and air suspension, nice!

How does it handle?
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Post by: Andy on April 10, 2014, 08:04:23 am
welcome along....nice Ed 30  :happy2:
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Post by: X88DRS on April 11, 2014, 08:29:11 am
Power and air suspension, nice!

How does it handle?

Can't fault the bags at all, feels as good as coilovers. Airlift do 2 types for mk5s the performance or slam. The slam struts don't come with an anti roll bar link, would be interesting to see how they handle.

As of getting a build thread going I will look into doing it the weekend