MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Joss. on May 02, 2014, 06:24:23 pm

Title: Reflex Silver Jetta project
Post by: Joss. on May 02, 2014, 06:24:23 pm
So this is my first ever VW. Third car now, after having two clios i thought id upgrade!
Only had the car a week or so but loving it so far, completely different to anything ive driven before.

Not got many photos but as i progress ill try keep this updated :)

Already ordered coilovers so they should be here in the next week or so!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FWP_20140423_003_zps33db24f5.jpg&hash=e703cc5652e96addcf5661b524b833f97f953ad4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FWP_20140423_002_zpsbe26da20.jpg&hash=bc39b17fc90bd45b1cc6333657b15e0600b1072e)

If anyone has any good hints/tips/advice id love to hear it!

Thanks for looking :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Wooosh on May 03, 2014, 03:39:53 am
Good colour choice mate Reflex silver always looks well, once you've fitted coilovers what wheels you thinking about going for? Should buy xenons or lookalikes to complete the front end IMO. :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on May 03, 2014, 10:14:40 am
Welcome :smiley: Look forward to seeing what you do with your Jetta :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 03, 2014, 11:01:14 am
With regards to the headlights, does anyone have pictures or links to them? tried a quick google search but there seems to be loads of different styles??

Cheers guys! :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: biglad65 on May 03, 2014, 12:29:44 pm
i will be selling some next week oem hella zenon-look with 5000k hid kit fitted and 2 spare bulbs also led side light bulbs will let you know when off car if interested  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: hotchkins on May 03, 2014, 12:30:10 pm
lovely cars to drive and more practical than a golf  :signLOL:
i have same car and colour  :smiley:
i have put the gt grill on which is a straight swap and front gti splitter.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 03, 2014, 02:38:21 pm
How much would you be wanting for the lights mate?? Im after wheels as a next priority really!!
Looking into getting a US spec chrome grill with plate holes removed  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Andy on May 03, 2014, 02:43:06 pm
welcome to the forum :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: DanMaytee on May 03, 2014, 06:34:11 pm
Good to see you on here too mate! :).  Can't wait to see it with the coilovers fitted.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 03, 2014, 06:43:19 pm
On a few forums now, just trying to gather advice and tips and keep an eye on bits for sale :P
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: DanMaytee on May 03, 2014, 07:01:52 pm
Best way! :).  Uk-Mkivs is a good forum too.  It's mainly for Mkivs but there are quite a lot of us mk5 owners on there now too :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2014, 10:59:19 pm
First thing i did was get the bottom of the bumpers colour coded. Makes a massive difference. Also i put gti shocks and anti roll bars to tighten up the handling.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 04, 2014, 10:15:50 am
First thing i did was get the bottom of the bumpers colour coded. Makes a massive difference. Also i put gti shocks and anti roll bars to tighten up the handling.

Never thought about the colour coding mate, might look into it. Wanna get wheels and stuff sorted as a priority. Ordered Coilovers and droplinks so hopefully thatll sort the handling aspect!
Cheers
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2014, 10:49:37 pm
I just did mine with a rattle can and it came out well.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz375%2FJohnTankTaylor%2FIMAG0145.jpg&hash=6ce02283ee2403be4e553337b4766370f25d6963)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz375%2FJohnTankTaylor%2FIMAG0277.jpg&hash=67d98627467a5d5fcd565838b6ffa2b0d324f4bc)

Im going to take them off and get them professionally sprayed at some point but they are ok for now.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on May 04, 2014, 11:43:50 pm
Welcome along Joss, best colour (IMO) what coilovers have you ordered?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 05, 2014, 10:25:55 am
Love that lip spoiler on the rear, where can i find one???

And i ordered FK AK Street coilovers :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2014, 11:18:49 am
Ebay :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-06-10-VW-JETTA-Trunk-Boot-LIP-SPOILER-Reflex-Silver-Metallic-LA7W-8E-/271424255122?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f32257492  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-06-10-VW-JETTA-Trunk-Boot-LIP-SPOILER-Reflex-Silver-Metallic-LA7W-8E-/271424255122?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f32257492)

I think it was that one but have a look around. Mine came painted and was a perfect match.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: stuart-88 on May 05, 2014, 11:50:00 am
Lovely looking car as standard mate. What wheels are you looking for?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 05, 2014, 11:58:25 am
Ebay :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-06-10-VW-JETTA-Trunk-Boot-LIP-SPOILER-Reflex-Silver-Metallic-LA7W-8E-/271424255122?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f32257492  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-06-10-VW-JETTA-Trunk-Boot-LIP-SPOILER-Reflex-Silver-Metallic-LA7W-8E-/271424255122?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f32257492)

I think it was that one but have a look around. Mine came painted and was a perfect match.

Thankyou matey! ill look into getting one soon i think!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 08, 2014, 09:57:36 pm
Coilovers arrived today  :happy2:

Just waiting on finding a mate to help fit them then pics will be up!! Cannot wait
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on May 09, 2014, 09:54:03 am
Oooooo :laugh: :drool:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 10, 2014, 01:49:18 pm
Just read a few guides and it seems really complicated with specialist tools, is it really as hard as it looks?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 10, 2014, 03:24:34 pm
It's not too bad mate. Back ones are really easy, just a few bolts and they pop off. Fronts can be a bit of a pain though. On one side I unbolted the shock from the hub and hit it very hard with a hammer to get it out. That way was a massive ball ache so I just whipped the hub off the other side and took everything off easily that way. It's up to you. What specialist tools does it say you need?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 11, 2014, 11:29:23 am
It's not too bad mate. Back ones are really easy, just a few bolts and they pop off. Fronts can be a bit of a pain though. On one side I unbolted the shock from the hub and hit it very hard with a hammer to get it out. That way was a massive ball ache so I just whipped the hub off the other side and took everything off easily that way. It's up to you. What specialist tools does it say you need?

Ah doesnt sound too bad. Said i needed a splitting tool for the strut i think?? Can't remember..might have a go myself anyway
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 11, 2014, 11:31:19 am
Crow bar worked for me :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 11, 2014, 11:40:04 am
Sweet, hopefully have them done by the end of the week, providing the weather is kind!!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 19, 2014, 01:44:09 pm
so...after a long day in the sun this happened...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FWP_20140519_0011_zps043f1ed6.jpg&hash=e57e0a3c4bca7abfd8359872965427096c460ae5)

I will try get more pics up asap...really pleased with it though!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: DanMaytee on May 19, 2014, 02:04:02 pm
Looks great mate :D.  Bet it feels alot better to drive now.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 19, 2014, 02:08:51 pm
Thanks dude....lost the comfyness but yeh its better i guess!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2014, 04:00:54 pm
Get the bumpers painted, some jetta GLI skirts and it will look super low.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 19, 2014, 09:56:00 pm
So went out to find a decent spot for a few arty pics....here they are :)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta6_zpse155af56.jpg&hash=9c7df53af1baf0c21e1e5079ffe01d9fd089afe6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta3_zps01fe9f83.jpg&hash=19fb6b2f4e378e4824caabbde14895cb1044e1f1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta2_zps87e38053.jpg&hash=531ec445cd222096687e25ae6c3267dfd79897c4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta1_zps7e0cced6.jpg&hash=1450e4cae45fc53cfa3a8692b40713080bdaa6a8)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on May 19, 2014, 10:08:59 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta2_zps87e38053.jpg&hash=531ec445cd222096687e25ae6c3267dfd79897c4)

^^^ This could almost be a VW brochure shot, looks great on coilovers, best colour of course  :happy2:  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2014, 11:17:35 pm
Wow amazing shots. What camera setup are you using?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 20, 2014, 08:58:58 am
Thanks guys, really appreciate it :) ...not sure on the camera setup, my brother took the pics :) I'll ask him when he's in from work though  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: phillips on May 20, 2014, 09:14:13 am
Great photos! can't wait to get my jetta lowered, will you be replacing the wheels?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on May 20, 2014, 09:51:06 am
Great pictures :happy2: Makes me love mine with the standard classix wheels.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 20, 2014, 09:53:42 am
Yeah I hope to get some bigger wheels, maybe a bit of dish...not sure yet :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 25, 2014, 04:24:14 pm
New wheels should be here end of the week....Excited!   Has anyone had trouble with standard wheels catching on the metal inner arch near the coilover?? shredded a tyre after 3 days :( :(
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: DanMaytee on May 25, 2014, 05:07:13 pm
I had the same problem a while back but with the tyre catching on the adjuster rings once I raised it 10mm.  Cut into two newish tyres causing them to go flat :(.  I just stuck some 5mm spacers on.  It's fine now I've removed the spacers and lowered it back down though. I'm not sure if it will be that what is rubbing or something else though.  Also for when you get your new wheels on check out this thread :)

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10909&highlight=fender+screw+mod (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10909&highlight=fender+screw+mod)

You'll most definitely need to do the screw mod and to be on the safe side bend the metal tab in a little bit too :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 25, 2014, 06:07:16 pm
cheers for the info mate, Ill look into getting that done before the new wheels are on :) hopefully wont be needing a spacer as the offsets are much better on the new wheels  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: DanMaytee on May 25, 2014, 06:58:14 pm
Yeah you will be absolutely fine with those wheels mate :).  Will look amazing once they're on.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 26, 2014, 04:18:26 pm
Hope so man, can't wait to see how they look!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 28, 2014, 07:45:54 pm
So today this happened....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fbentleyrepstsw_zpsfe068534.jpg&hash=056531ebf8019c99633d45f7ca72670b9285c728)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FInstagramCapture_74ac626f-691f-421c-9055-0fd314a2f0f5_jpg_zps27b0ce1b.jpg&hash=2dcaff28adb8cec3e22d8eb99831942c68f719a8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FWP_20140528_005_zps3c39c70d.jpg&hash=dfcd9b1aeb296d9fcef7c9854c738f385696d3fd)

Only a quick test fit for now. Need to decide on refurb colours etc and get a new tyre....any suggestions would be hugely appreciated :)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on May 29, 2014, 10:10:49 am
Nice!! :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 29, 2014, 09:54:19 pm
cheers mate!! Hopefully have some pics up tomorrow of all the wheels on  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on May 29, 2014, 10:07:03 pm
Very nice Joss and something different, TSW Holstens?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 29, 2014, 10:13:15 pm
Yes mate TSW holstens, seem like a good width offset etc, just gotta get them sorted colour wise  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on May 31, 2014, 08:50:57 pm
Here we go, finally got some pics of them fitted. Need to lower the front a touch and should be sitting right...opinions welcome as always!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta7_zps23c09b0b.jpg&hash=cf39b3c59c39e1ba72bba38cc0b2fbc700000b65)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta8_zpsaec9a539.jpg&hash=33f9a1531ebf62cf104b63edc2ad259c8333b538)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fjetta9_zps3c4806b3.jpg&hash=112b6a75454f416722616c0b47f367eea96eec00)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on June 02, 2014, 10:02:47 am
Stunning :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: phillips on June 02, 2014, 11:28:09 am
Looks awesome!  :smiley:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on June 15, 2014, 12:18:01 pm
Thanks guys, had my tracking done and camber set up so its looking a bit different. Did the arch mod and made a huge difference. Will get some pics up ASAP!!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on September 03, 2014, 11:13:27 am
Havent updated this in a while! quite alot has happened.
Had the TSW's refurbed
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fnewcolourcloseup_zps24ae476c.jpg&hash=30a1397cbe068678416b2d5be898e0f98b8c8738)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FNEWWHEELCOLOUR_zps06da933f.jpg&hash=fa620721d28a70d0fb466e313db90ff70fb19b44)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FVwFestival2014_zpsa7b632a8.jpg&hash=eec72397c4247f4c596b1d944a589d4453a431ce)

But i still wasnt happy with the look of it so decided to get rid and replace them with these.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FWP_20140828_001_zps976139a3.jpg&hash=7049222b35dcc82af44a87604a185d21b28dcc72)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FInstagramCapture_00c2b633-abac-4b7a-bec4-0c6e1ec946301_zps373a957e.jpg&hash=97a23016f58f6fa4ef7563808d30a101670da06c)

Sits so much better from the rear but cant help thinking i have too much arch gap, even though the underside of the car is sat on the floor. Maybe bigger tyres are needed, currently running 205/35 on 8.5 rim. Any help/feedback appreciated!!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on September 03, 2014, 12:51:52 pm
The Aphards look sweet Joss, maybe try 225/40  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 03, 2014, 05:01:01 pm
Good colour choice! I'de say get a black grill on the front for a bit of contrast...as far a wheels go I'm having my standard GT ones refurbed and sprayed until I decide!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on September 03, 2014, 06:12:37 pm
Thanks guys, gona try a 205/40 tyre next. As for the black grill, never been a fan so keeping the chrome one, for shows i run no plate and it looks good to me :)
I wish i hadnt sold my standard wheels as ill be needing them for winter!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on September 12, 2014, 05:30:01 pm
Looking into getting air ride. Does anyone have any advice or recommendations for me? :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: phillips on September 12, 2014, 08:43:38 pm
Onlychargeddubs seem to have some good rep for AIR
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on October 07, 2014, 07:50:19 pm
NOW FOR SALE £5500 with the Mercedes Alphards....message for more details!!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on January 01, 2015, 05:50:41 pm
Now decided to keep the car and carry on with my plans as its what the car deserves!
If anyone has any cool interior or exterior bits for sale please let me know!!
Swapping the merc wheels next week for some interlagos and wanting to look OEM with audio and interior upgrades, any help or advice will be muchly appreciated guys, glad to be staying VW!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: th3_f15t on January 01, 2015, 07:26:13 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/index.php?page=mods :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on January 01, 2015, 08:30:26 pm
Brilliant mate thanks!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on January 04, 2015, 09:34:03 pm
I have always fancied getting the MK6 GTD seats for mine but not got round to it
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Polo6n1600i on January 07, 2015, 06:28:55 pm
Always good to see another Jetta on the Forum - loving the Holsteins!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on January 21, 2015, 05:44:13 pm
Bit of an update.

Managed to get rid of the Merc alphards and found yet more wheels. Bare with me on this one as they dont look too great as they are, but i plan on changing them up and going for a more OEM look with the car this year, alongside upgrading interior bits!
heres the wheels i got.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2Fcar_stuff%2FIMAG0007_zpsz6eh6bbr.jpg&hash=fc516e028a9f6d7bb7bb38a47835d8d87abd4b24)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2Fcar_stuff%2FIMAG0012_zpsvnlwgv3m.jpg&hash=0322da70311d23b23d82c7bad8331c010803dadf)

Genuine VW interlagos, terrible tyres but new centre caps. managed to swap them plus cash for the Alphards and he also did me my US sidelights when he came to swap  :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2Fcar_stuff%2FIMAG0011_zps1b4bcxvk.jpg&hash=e9aa585403ab350ba5594a865cd86f78721fbf90)

Happy with them for over winter, but hoping to get them refurbed when the weather improves.
going for something like this...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FScreenshot_2015-01-07-20-26-58_1_zpsszn7fis7.jpg&hash=8e6a88f160c9400d6b2c82effe48385cc70f04be)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Shoduchi on January 21, 2015, 06:40:52 pm
I also prefer those Interlagos painted silver. Gunmetal isn't bad either, for your Silver Reflex Jetta, I think. :smiley:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: phillips on January 21, 2015, 06:59:36 pm
I was looking at them before I went for skoda 18 zeniths
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on January 21, 2015, 07:17:10 pm

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FScreenshot_2015-01-07-20-26-58_1_zpsszn7fis7.jpg&hash=8e6a88f160c9400d6b2c82effe48385cc70f04be)

That gonna look spot on, when are you getting them refurbed?  :drool:
Are you getting the front and rear valances colour coded too?
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on January 22, 2015, 11:13:25 am
Yeah Gona look into getting bits colour coded, not fully convinced by the rear valance though!!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Tracey on January 22, 2015, 06:05:33 pm
Wheels would look very good silver   :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on January 23, 2015, 09:01:07 pm
Yeah Gona look into getting bits colour coded, not fully convinced by the rear valance though!!

Get the GLi rear valance  :happy2:

Another member and Jetta owner Tank (I think) painted his with a rattle can and looked smart. His was silver too.
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on March 29, 2015, 09:59:22 pm
Few more changes since i last updated this thread!!

Had my mirrors and grill smoothed and painted in Metallic grey, very close to United Grey.
At the same time i also had my wheels (interlagos) refurbed in factory spec silver
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0507_zpso0lfvqrz.jpg&hash=d39755cbf3fa94ac2c873a9f2a4dc0a4e6dfd02b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0502_zpsl2ptvuyf.jpg&hash=0e658766322abc700d89798bbde3cf1905cf624b)

But as usual i got sick of the OEM look and decided to change things up a bit, my brother has recently purchased a golf and bought these wheels for his, so i had to give them a go!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0532_zps3k6trzj8.jpg&hash=d9421451c8b0ab90749c8651d353652771d9bcf1)

So this made my mind up, i wanted something with dish, and managed to find a set of 8.5 front 9.5 rears, which i managed to make fit on the rear with -4.5 degrees of camber!
Also took my front helpers out and it sits pretty well now!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0014_zpskocczsvv.jpg&hash=b2fea5c3a17c2e0d99a516edd5090342a1ab6e9a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0017_zpsqfngoaqg.jpg&hash=dedd8e5096050dcec807a1ea1e855b9e3ccde52e)

Quick pic of my brothers golf that we lowered the other day :)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0021_zps1fodm6d1.jpg&hash=66b6a87861ecf058a133d5462f2861ab3278f474)

and heres a few more shots of mine, finally getting it how i want it!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0023_zpsqhwjqh5e.jpg&hash=2b6574bacc0d48777203d214aa63d1041696140b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0027_zpssmdwal78.jpg&hash=4caa9d70b5314b181afe5c676b392ded388a6d35)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0026_zpsimgsr7d4.jpg&hash=607658df554fef8a395a301dfb9ff0365625aebd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0028_zps9qp8yv46.jpg&hash=d017df42d9dd2287bf6ae15930f8738a87747a89)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0032_zpswhldijcz.jpg&hash=24e1336fd59975c9523a5ed539390045fb4d9da0)
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: jaffa on March 29, 2015, 10:47:15 pm
I really like it mate especially the grill
Not a massive fan of the wheel colour but it sits lovely


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Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Sjw_Vw on May 02, 2015, 02:02:25 pm
 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Stanipkiss on May 03, 2015, 07:35:04 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FIMAG0017_zpsqfngoaqg.jpg&hash=dedd8e5096050dcec807a1ea1e855b9e3ccde52e)
Looking good Joss and sitting great  :happy2:
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on October 07, 2015, 12:12:42 pm
Keep forgetting to update my thread, i do apologize  :signLOL:

Anyway, few changes on the Jetta over the summer...
Had a few more sets of wheels, managed to get some Mercedes Eltanins as a swap for the dished Ispiris
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FEltanins_zpsocxybquy.jpg&hash=26e20346c09eecaa38ba543cde42e1ebeb236c68)
Then i decided to go get my front grill fully smoothed and painted in Champagne metalflake, along with the wheels and mirror caps...
Then i got bored again and made myself a boot build
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FBoot_build_zpseyvp6j3r.jpg&hash=edf597c0a2b3a12619d4b18d6f950b8c859b3bde)
Then i got new wheels again, this time a set of Staggered Alphards, had been after another set and managed to get some again, a year exactly after i got my last set!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FAlphards_zpsdl91fqai.jpg&hash=c8139b978e8fcefa4fc2d29bc1d9ac8021a534ae)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FAlphards_side_zpsluec6jm7.jpg&hash=304a6c11b09f2712a9221821292f277091740677)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fstatic_lows_zps6lxewagc.jpg&hash=584b05d734e5fdd0bd2bfc0a4084885958203273)

Absolutely loved the look with the alphards but they just werent practical and tore up my rear arches!!
So i got rid of them and managed to get myself a custom interior..
Love it, rear headrest delete, isofix points deleted etc
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2Fblue_interior_zpsynotwy3w.jpg&hash=b21e365ea50e8410e09195afd3ea029e80960e85)

Thats it for now, deposit has gone down for air ride so i will update when its low!!

Thanks for reading guys  :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Reflex Silver Jetta, blue interior & air ride..& 9 sets of wheels in the process
Post by: Joss. on November 12, 2015, 08:24:13 pm
So, Finally got the Air ride fitted...

Absolutely love my car again, can actually drive it places now, and it still looks pretty cool...
Heres some pics,

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMAG0007_1_zps8hukcux6.jpg&hash=fd11fe7b59a16247e1b8dcc09b2e76a308e3296b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMAG0002_1_zpsgoolb1qk.jpg&hash=fcf05c005c1380c1c9a794da4178928a3800d41d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMAG0004_1_zps8tjb1tks.jpg&hash=45966bf38b7eb7b36210f19d6e50718ca739cdb1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJossman%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMAG0006_zpsbj2dxwlo.jpg&hash=c71dcef5c842209c6820a9cd873a8f4363ff3735)

I really need to get out and get some proper shots, but thats it for now!
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: V3trox on November 13, 2015, 03:47:22 pm
So jealous of people with air ride but I reckon u could get lower  :P
Title: Re: My Reflex silver Jetta Tdi
Post by: Joss. on November 13, 2015, 08:21:33 pm
The subframe currently hits the floor. The only thing stopping me going any lower is the ground  :happy2:

Needs a bigger splitter! And new wheels...
Title: Re: Reflex silver Jetta Tdi money pit. Air ride custom interior...
Post by: Joss. on November 16, 2015, 09:19:34 pm
On the lookout for new wheels, im thinking BBS Ch, but we shall see what happens!
Title: Re: Reflex silver Jetta Tdi money pit. Air ride custom interior...
Post by: V3trox on November 20, 2015, 12:28:07 am
On the lookout for new wheels, im thinking BBS Ch, but we shall see what happens!

A vw with ch's? how original  :P
Title: Re: Reflex silver Jetta Tdi money pit. Air ride custom interior...
Post by: Joss. on November 20, 2015, 02:52:08 pm
Ch's just work so well, plus don't often see them on a Jetta! Will probably bypass that idea and get something "showy" for next year
Title: Re: Reflex silver Jetta Tdi money pit. Air ride custom interior...
Post by: Joss. on January 08, 2016, 04:22:49 pm
Another better picture of the interior (not my picture) from previous owner.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FInterior_zpshxwdjp6a.jpg&hash=5f7bc9c9f0be4905f516a776148d9b2d3cc2ae95)

Also decided on new wheels. Rotiform IND are on, undecided on colour for now..we shall see.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2FJetta_IND_zpskgjectx8.jpg&hash=edb41fafaa5aac979ba739edd85fff41f2acfa16)
Title: Reflex Silver Jetta project
Post by: Joss. on February 23, 2016, 11:57:59 am
So had the car stage 1 detailed in preparation for Spring Dubs 6th march. Really pleased with the outcome, never thought my paint would ever come up nice. Also got another set of wheels...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12773415_10206148107604991_257601897_o_zpso6v2ynl0.jpg&hash=5aa1c8b0f505ee0ce0186e75bbf7261662d9a87a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12765647_10206148105844947_1373631743_o_zpswaawxy7a.jpg&hash=a7c45d9eb9c973f416431821c49111aa51f5cff1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12776678_10206148105524939_763694979_o_zpsi0c2tij2.jpg&hash=c90fb62a3188860e219989c2ffe659d288334627)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12751639_10205723523751251_213047600_o_zpsfd3kwceu.jpg&hash=9f5788fbb82956e89d10e6d77265573e414b0207)

http://(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12755279_10205723523311240_1076985655_o_zpslvpjwbvy.jpg&hash=a66dfb3ce2601adfc63b24e491c6fa093da79ee8) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/Jossman/media/12755279_10205723523311240_1076985655_o_zpslvpjwbvy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Reflex Silver Jetta project
Post by: Joss. on March 21, 2016, 02:20:40 pm
Few more pictures to update the thread, more new wheels...GTI grill while my standard is in for paint & finally sorted a bit of a boot build
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12837580_10205878195177940_858229142_o_zpsxhiprok7.jpg&hash=aeb6b721bfee01431e6663c3ab182db51c36d88a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12873505_10205878195257942_3437170_o_zpswfuitox2.jpg&hash=45da94c495d6adac6fdef412ceed6939a323d889)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12721902_10205878194777930_1957755606_n_zpsxhn2jsm7.jpg&hash=39aaf86a89cc2e5d0effa3a3ae9282e80facbaa2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12527779_10205878194697928_1835540200_n_zpsug7bury1.jpg&hash=e84c74b2c91b7e96ea4705a36f0cf4ec03521358)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12084196_10205878194337919_1869007901_n_zpscsufumqu.jpg&hash=49c50c7744bf97aa58a794a589decf01f42d9dad)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk572%2FJossman%2F12516914_10205898144396658_1833890522_o_zpssnsblbgc.jpg&hash=be78a4cd162e99ef52161612255986fe9c8e8561)
Title: Re: Reflex Silver Jetta project
Post by: Rob. on March 22, 2016, 04:51:00 pm
Looks almost identical to mine, only nicer  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Reflex Silver Jetta project
Post by: Joss. on April 04, 2016, 12:00:02 pm
Thanks mate! maybe getting rid of the interior in favour of a GTI one  :happy2: