MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Eniqmatic on June 04, 2014, 12:06:20 am
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Thought I'd start my build thread since I'm starting to do more to the car now, that I said I wasn't going to do!
Moved over from a MK4 a couple months ago, this was it:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8665574236_2619d5ec53.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ecKkjm)
Loved the car, just fancied something else. So started looking around at MK5's and eventually found one I liked with decent miles and a good spec which is as follows:
2006 3 door GTI Black Magic LC9Z
64k miles
18 inch Monza's,
Bilstien suspension,
BCS turbo back exhaust,
Polar FIS Advanced+,
Full heated leather,
RNS510,
Power folding mirrors,
Climate control,
Highline display,
Multifunction steering wheel,
Bluetooth,
iPod,
Auto mirrors and wipers,
Boot popper
So a couple of days later took it out in the sun for some photos:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14127316067_ac2a45f4d3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwobSX)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14313238894_e415a17821.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNP6fW)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/14127314767_017bfc334d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwobux)
The paint defects had always quite annoyed me and being black were even more noticable, so I got myself a Meguiars G220 V2 to do some correction, here are a couple before and after shots.
Before:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/14313836725_2ea3e4a4d8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNS9Yn)
After:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/14313234324_2e46ed6b91.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNP4U9)
Still needs going over the whole car as just haven't had a chance to get anything done with the dual action but will get round to it. Bonnet is pretty much done though! :happy2:
Then my parents bought a MK5 R32 which is also very well spec'd and the sound is sooooo good :drool:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14313834695_be678ae07f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNS9nn)
Then got some GTI inserts for the seats, very good finish and fit!
Before:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/14310499461_4903f2f621.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNz3Vk)
After:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/14127307937_b6024091f9.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwo9sM)
Sun was out the other day so after finally purchasing an AutoBrite HD Snow foam lance decided to have a good wash!
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14313833335_d9976d2d3a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNS8XV)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14127307577_49e9ced85a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwo9mz)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14313832945_5fc29af45f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNS8Rc)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3770/14334031023_7776e2a93d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nQDE2V)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/14127306987_d0850eed38.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwo9bp)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14310497831_86c0def198.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNz3re)
Gave cleaning my exhaust a go too, I didn't think it would be possible to really clean it up but the difference when you look at the whole car is pretty big, still want to spend a little more time on it but much better!
Befores:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5120/14317777206_203d97ff23.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nPdmkG)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14361100363_ab5b744013.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nT3oNF)
Midway:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/14340128054_6cf979032a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nRbUt9)
After:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14154251738_1d48197df6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nyLeV5)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14340900805_e364c123b6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nRfSbr)
And that's where I'm at now. I've got a couple big things waiting to be delievered with regards to suspension so hopefully get them fitted at some point soon! :happy2:
Cheers
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Very nice. The mk4 looked good as well :happy2:
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Very nice. The mk4 looked good as well :happy2:
Thanks! Completely different cars to drive though!
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nice, reflection shots are good! My exhaust took ages to clean up but like you say, makes quite a big difference
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nice, reflection shots are good! My exhaust took ages to clean up but like you say, makes quite a big difference
Cheers! A lot more to do on the paint though! The exhaust can be time consuming but a bit of elbow grease and comes up a treat! What did you use yo clean yours?
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Very nice :happy2: Look forward to seeing what else you're going to do with it :smiley:
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nice, reflection shots are good! My exhaust took ages to clean up but like you say, makes quite a big difference
Cheers! A lot more to do on the paint though! The exhaust can be time consuming but a bit of elbow grease and comes up a treat! What did you use yo clean yours?
I used a brillo pad for the worse bits and then just a lot of metal polish and a microfibre. The brillo pad trick is good as it cuts through the crap pretty quickly but doesnt scuff the metal :grin:
Could do with spending some more time on mine at some point just to get that extra shine :smiley:
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Very nice car mate
Where did you get the gti inserts might make them my first purchase.
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Very nice car mate
Where did you get the gti inserts might make them my first purchase.
Got them on ebay for £12.50 from here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-V-Golf-6-VI-MK5-MK6-GTI-seat-inserts-alloy-trim-cover-TDI-GTD-TSI-GT-R-/161020148984?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item257d8c7cf8) Really good finish to them! There are two different types! :happy2:
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Nice. I need to clean my exahust to.
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Nice. I need to clean my exahust to.
Thanks! I'd definitely recommend it! :happy2:
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Top job, you got it in the best colour :happy2:
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Top job, you got it in the best colour :happy2:
Defo! We aren't biased though :grin:
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Looking great!
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2 parcels I was waiting on arrived over the past few days, the first one from fellow member KennyGTI:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14250688450_c4cc8128de.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nHhvc1)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14433943601_b3e43cb894.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZtJyz)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14436169754_edb061c215.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZF9jw)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14457474393_fa33ccd3cc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o2ykrT)
And then this arrive today:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/14435960692_6195937f2b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZE5b1)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/14414164326_baa37e5367.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nXJmSA)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14414164816_3e97bf5ea2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nXJn23)
Can't wait to get them both on, will do them in one go! Any suggestions for which setting to have the front ARB on? I've read that softer on the front with hardest on the rear (when I get it) is the best setup, does anyone have a front and rear that they can explain?
Also got this on a long journey the other day, quite impressed with how economical it can be! Was around a 150 mile trip, I did do a fair bit of over taking too so wasn't exactly trying to be economical :P
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14435960822_aabc3ddbd3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZE5df)
That's all for now, till I get those bits on! :happy2:
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Looking good mate! I'v just ordered some GT seat inserts for mine having seen yours! :happy2:
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Looking good mate! I'v just ordered some GT seat inserts for mine having seen yours! :happy2:
Thanks! They are a fantastic edition in my opinion, well worth the couple of quid! :happy2:
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Looking good mate! I'v just ordered some GT seat inserts for mine having seen yours! :happy2:
Thanks! They are a fantastic edition in my opinion, well worth the couple of quid! :happy2:
Any other plans for yours? Lowering etc?
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Looking good mate! I'v just ordered some GT seat inserts for mine having seen yours! :happy2:
Thanks! They are a fantastic edition in my opinion, well worth the couple of quid! :happy2:
Any other plans for yours? Lowering etc?
It's already as low as I'd want it, came on full Bilstein suspension so that was good! Got my new rear to go on, just waiting on the tips from BCS, ordered them this morning so that was good!
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As in exhaust tips? Mine are annoying as hell at the moment. As soon as I clean them they go black again :/ where did you get them?
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As in exhaust tips? Mine are annoying as hell at the moment. As soon as I clean them they go black again :/ where did you get them?
Yeah I already have the full powervalve exhaust from BCS, however changing to the R32 rear so had to change the rear tips for that obviously. I know what you mean about them going black, try sealing them after a good clean, should help a bit with that!
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So some small updates, got my R32 rear on finally! Bought it back in like August time!
Was waiting on my tip change from BCS to come through, took around 3-4 weeks in total. This is what arrived:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141217_170336_zps1120a727.jpg&hash=777fc868125d8203506f94896864c720cffdd8fb)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141217_170641_zps481cca25.jpg&hash=6941421c17652f8209406a62fe41fe9c1dd2f115)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141217_170407_zps25403588.jpg&hash=7845b82edfddc0be61e888c179e4756c8997b354)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141217_170429_zpscb10d5b7.jpg&hash=8f0d9bea11db00263b88ca2d933be0677ff67792)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141217_170437_zps73b2d2e9.jpg&hash=9d0010370161dd52045436cdc132a3d4716ce629)
Really happy with it, worth it definitely. Nige is a really good guy to speak to also, very helpful.
So here's the end result, you can see our actual R32 in the distance too!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141221_111119_zps0397be95.jpg&hash=f308fa9f23c31295dd3d4dff1734d9a0f51edaf6)
Couple of beading shots:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141221_122029_zps319fabbd.jpg&hash=b54ae11cccb7bf2520f37f0a5124f8568ff6a3e4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo643%2FEniqmatic%2FIMG_20141221_122047_zpsedcc6c6b.jpg&hash=cc2adeae6ceea048934caf0bc5a91210a9a4322b)
Happy with the end result, exhaust needs lifting a touch as the tips are slightly too low but nothing anyone would notice, just if your looking for it!