MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: m1k3ydu8 on June 29, 2014, 12:22:12 am

Title: Mikes R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on June 29, 2014, 12:22:12 am
Hi all,

I've been on here a while now thought it was about time to show my car. After spending months looking at GTI's which I was planning on getting. I had a serious itch for a R32 and when this one popped up local one Friday I went to the showroom on the Saturday morning I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it and heard it, although the car was a bit rough around the edges with car park dings and a lot scratches on the rear bumper from the previous owners dog. The garage was going to get the paintwork sorted by a local firm they usually use but managed to get a bottom half respray from VW at the garages expense, unfortunately it ended taking 3 weeks. 

I have done a few minor bits n bobs, future plans are: KW coils, APR exhaust, TSW Nurburgring wheels, RNS 510, Carbon goodies etc. But they'll have to wait until the cars paid off.

Some pics for now.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2821_zps2e8394e1.jpg&hash=70448e5e7d3553d115cbbb09061b1dfb0ecdf293)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2818_zpsc02b450e.jpg&hash=519501756dd2ff4cdf48f1f1b5cf2b30eb775334)
 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2811_zpse814fda5.jpg&hash=0dd162a0b5ef0dcca396bf9073c22d07b645ef1d) 

DSG Paddle extensions.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_0520_zpsfaee0d50.jpg&hash=21dd6b5ccfd2052e0793386767848ab4fcb3ad6f)

Seat Inserts.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_0519_zps2ea031f4.jpg&hash=7484dcd03f4f08ade64e0050d9730642686248f5)

LED Interior.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_0522_zps66cdc68b.jpg&hash=afa89644f7ceb4843601fb22f18c68910678be1f)

Old vs New.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0020_zpsf00a29c0.jpg&hash=b6881d105111ca251dd16c4ae8a91e05e954e0ff)
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Carbon wrapped dash.

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Genuine shark fin aerial.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0010_zps2d39e370.jpg&hash=074158c04cf7ca501fd87fcff49dd2a8bd0d18e5)

Before & After

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0025_zps252be8a7.jpg&hash=b47ff529944af53fe1c789bee54d479f5d18b793)
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Obligatory beading shot.
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Comments welcome.

   
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Tejinder on June 29, 2014, 03:05:54 am
Looks stunning, and nice future plans, will be keeping an eye on this  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Fluff237 on June 29, 2014, 05:42:28 am
Nice looking car there...... :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Rob1 on June 29, 2014, 07:24:55 am
The R looks lovely in an equally nice colour
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on June 29, 2014, 10:52:05 am
Thanks for the comments guys. :smiley:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Dave7692 on June 29, 2014, 11:43:14 am
Looks really tidy mate, good work getting the respray thrown in as well as that could have been costly to get right.

If you're into carbon goodies I saw a little while back somebody had the lower part of the rear bumper (the plastic bit around the exhausts) made from carbon fibre or carbon dipped, that looked really smart, although I bet its expensive.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: prp74 on June 29, 2014, 12:42:53 pm
Very nice  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: AndyBrown on June 29, 2014, 04:19:57 pm
How much did the carbon wrap cost to be done?
Was thinking getting the same on my ED30 along with a few other bits. Don't wanna go OTT on it mind.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on June 29, 2014, 05:00:35 pm
Thanks again for the comments  :happy2: I have been looking at rear valance made from carbon fibre and they are very expensive, not sure how much for it getting dipped. For the carbon wrap only cost me for the vinyl as I wrapped myself. It's surprising easy to do.
Some phone pics:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0033edit_zps14e6dba2.jpg&hash=9d2dcae2ed504b899b76d511a992e40318ed325d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0032edit_zps84f5a066.jpg&hash=09b84a8f737a1524c353c9307173fc8a34bb62bd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0035edit_zpsf746116b.jpg&hash=dadd3d380baa9bad69ef611d20e356096f027c65)

Cheers Mike.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: AndyBrown on June 29, 2014, 05:08:33 pm
I've seen the vinyls on eBay but I'm scared of doing it myself, I can barely put a screen protector on my phone without bodging that up!

Did you follow any guides on anything or jump head first into it? You've done a decent job on it!
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on June 29, 2014, 05:14:05 pm
Haha. Cheers. Yeah I watched some how to videos before trying it.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: AndyBrown on June 29, 2014, 05:16:49 pm
Nice one think ill man up and give it a go!
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: TommyR on June 29, 2014, 05:20:47 pm
Nice car! Plans sound good too :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: MC71 on June 29, 2014, 05:42:34 pm
She looks a beauty.

I've had (hydro dipped) a load of interior and exterior parts on my car in C/F effect, spoke to the chap who's done my stuff recently about C/F dipping my R32 diffuser, a wee bit big to be done but he wants to look at it and see. Once it's been painted, dipped and lacquered you'll be looking at between £80-£150. Look on my build thread for pics of their work.

Have a look at BCS for an exhaust, be it a TBE or Cat back, their quality is incredible and their selection of R32 pipes look the dingles.

Happy modding!

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: BarberVW on June 30, 2014, 07:38:00 pm
What did you use to clean the exhaust? Looks a proper job!
Congrats on the new purchase  :driver:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: kyzersoze on July 01, 2014, 02:11:27 am
 :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on July 01, 2014, 06:19:13 pm
Cheers for the comments :happy2: To clean the exhaust I used metal polish and a fine sanding pad for the really stubborn dirt.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on July 18, 2014, 11:24:07 pm
Not much of a update. managed to talk my mum n dad into buying me a DA polisher as a early birthday present. Hopefully in next couple of weeks going to get metal/chromed light, mirror and window switches depending on how much money I have left after paying the road tax :scared:

The new toy.
  (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2F31bd856f-8729-491e-8433-e22856038254_zpsbebf2a33.jpg&hash=a7edcd9c5a1efd5e1b84914e6e82e4ad0751f8dd)

After using DA.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1066.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2911_zpsc8a212cf.jpg&hash=a943791f9715b045032f009f331db6bc1142b90c) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/m1k3y-a-c/media/IMG_2911_zpsc8a212cf.jpg.html)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2905_zps04037caf.jpg&hash=b45cd868ae75b707f5bc8846363c9d49256976a9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2904_zps8fe0bf33.jpg&hash=4466e140b667d18fce52280404d8c7c58204c60c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_2903_zpse8ff57de.jpg&hash=585702f94971a0a00d53093c4be175c7d609e13a)

Cheers Mike.



 
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: DamoP on July 18, 2014, 11:52:41 pm
Looks great. Nice seat inserts let me know it you want the dead pedal to match  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Sparkie90 on July 19, 2014, 04:23:54 pm
Looks sweet mate. The electric sunroof is a good option to have   :drinking:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: G4SYU on August 21, 2014, 11:39:44 am
looking good,
maybe add the miltek non resonated exhaust system, they add a great touch to the car.
and a brilliant sound too !  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: marko on August 21, 2014, 12:06:24 pm
Maybe one day I'll get to own one...
Beautiful car mate...best of luck with it
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Tracey on August 21, 2014, 06:21:06 pm
Love grey ! this looks lovely :) on the look out for a grey tdi now after selling my MK4... How much did the DA polisher cost?
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: AndyBrown on August 21, 2014, 06:52:17 pm
How did you find the da pro and auto finesse kit?
I got the same gear through the post the other day.

Tracey if you have a search there was an old group buy on detailing world and the code still works, I got mine for £100 with free delivery.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on August 22, 2014, 06:19:28 pm
Thanks for the comments. DA kit was off cleanyourcar. Paying the tax this weekend  :sad1: Hopefully going to have enough pennies left to buy window & light switches. As much as I like Milltek exhaust Personally I think there a little raspy I prefer Scorpion exhaust as they have a deeper burble. Got a quick video of doing my new favourite activity :grin:.

Mike.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on September 06, 2014, 07:25:41 pm
Finally got around to buying the chrome switches as the old ones were poop. Also got a tyre valve replaced that had a slow leak but the garage I took it took didn't put the wheel nut covers back on :mad: Got a list of jobs that need doing: New rear discs n pads, parcel shelf replacing, top air vent replacing.

Old vs New:
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Cheers Mike   
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: JonnyM92 on September 06, 2014, 08:07:51 pm
Looks great, awesome colour. Sounds even better!

Where did you get the switches from? Easy to fit too?
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Boydie on September 07, 2014, 09:39:46 am
Nice touches! The small ones make the difference IMO.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 04, 2014, 07:13:46 pm
Thanks for the comments. The switches are off ebay and are a bit fiddly to fit. a little progress has been made, the rear discs n pads are getting replaced next friday by a vw specialist, costing £265 with genuine vw parts. Also prepped the paint for winter with gtechniq exo v2.

Mike. 
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Broomy on October 05, 2014, 05:17:10 pm
Looks well buddy, any links to the switches you used?
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 05, 2014, 07:50:45 pm
Looks well buddy, any links to the switches you used?
Thanks for the comment.These are the switches I used.
light switch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251548462477?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Mirror: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261496616340?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The 3dr window switch set I bought isn't available any more. I think they are available separately.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: J333EVO on October 07, 2014, 10:22:21 pm
Really like the colour of your R32, looks great especially after the work to the paintwork.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 10, 2014, 04:30:31 pm
Thanks, had the rear disc n pads changed. brakes feel a lot better now, had a problem with the drivers side caliper piston due to corrosion it wouldn't screw back in :fighting:. In the end the caliper had to be removed luckily scotch brite removed the corrosion and the piston screwed in fine instead of a new caliper.         
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 31, 2014, 11:50:18 am
Hi all since its the warmest halloween ever and I've got the day off, been busy and cracked on with painting my calipers.

Before:
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After:
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Whilst the wheel was off gave the back of it clean and found a nice big bit of tar.
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Thanks for looking Mike.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: th3_f15t on October 31, 2014, 12:15:28 pm
There's an awful amount of corrosion judging by your pictures. I'd be checking the caliper and lines for fluid leak as this could be what's causing all that paint to flake off. The caliper does look better for a lick of paint though.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: AndyBrown on October 31, 2014, 03:32:02 pm
Did you take them off to paint or leave them on? What did you use? Mine are in desperate need of painting.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 31, 2014, 05:00:26 pm
There's an awful amount of corrosion judging by your pictures. I'd be checking the caliper and lines for fluid leak as this could be what's causing all that paint to flake off. The caliper does look better for a lick of paint though.
I did check the caliper and lines for leaks there isn't any leaks, I think corrosion had just set into that 1 caliper. The caliper carrier on that corner was in good condition and the other the other 3 calipers were fine. I'm going to replace that caliper in the new year.   
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: th3_f15t on October 31, 2014, 05:04:01 pm
Might also be the piston seals, worth taking the disc and pads off to inspect it. Don't want that hard work ruined! :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 31, 2014, 05:29:27 pm
Did you take them off to paint or leave them on? What did you use? Mine are in desperate need of painting.
I didn't take them off, I used savage brake caliper paint kit.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on October 31, 2014, 05:40:23 pm
Might also be the piston seals, worth taking the disc and pads off to inspect it. Don't want that hard work ruined! :happy2:
I had the pads and disks replaced 3 weeks ago and they never mentioned any leaks. I'll keep an eye out for any leaks. 
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on November 14, 2014, 09:05:16 pm
Its been another expensive day got a puncture last weekend on the o/s rear so had the tyre changed today whilst i was waiting the mechanic showed me that i had canvas showing on n/s front so had that replaced and to top off the n/s front wheel is quite badly buckled :fighting: . The cherry on the cake is the cars in for MOT tomorrow i just hope it passes :scared:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on November 15, 2014, 06:42:50 pm
Past the MOT today with no advisories  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 06, 2015, 09:53:46 pm
So it's been a while since since my last update not really done many things over winter due to an expensive crimbo also lost the love even thought about selling up. In March it was service time after been serviced the love started to come back as it felt much smoother and responsive. Yesterday woke up to a flat tyre which was changed in January I could of cried after taking the wheel off found it was the inside bead which was the cause of the leak and has now being fixed. Today made a start on refurbing the wheels.
 
Couldn't wait to re-fit them.
 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0255_zpsgpsex1bp.jpg&hash=caa434b3ff481a0ccfb44f1b7e4a7ff795a3ffc7)   

Fitted, got new centre caps on order
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1st wheel went fine but on the 2nd went a bit pete tong, any idea on what caused this?
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Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: RyanAp on April 06, 2015, 11:06:21 pm
I'm not sure what it is about this colour but I absolutely love R32's in it. Lovely car mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: GTI_Lee on April 06, 2015, 11:09:59 pm
That's grease/oil on the surface rub it down and wipe it over with some thinners should slove it
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:56 pm
Thanks for the comments. Managed to sort the patches. 3rd wheel went well, made sure every part of the wheel got cleaned with pre paint.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32 Anthracite grey wheels
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 09, 2015, 09:26:40 pm
Wheels are done.
Phone pics. 
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0259_zps9fscypx2.jpg&hash=9faa8ee7d552d58d3ffc83749c20cdf014cb2bad)

Will upload some better pics after I've cleaned the car.
Title: Re: Grey MK5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 27, 2015, 09:04:59 pm
Fitted foot rest plate today.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3080_zpsrlanytpf.jpg&hash=603c7ee8d6747bdc7cd40aba39e49d6f1ce8491a)
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on May 02, 2015, 04:45:49 pm
Porsche oil & coolant cap & black washer cap arrived today :smiley:, they look a lot better then the horrible blue ones.

 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3081_zpsxxohmvet.jpg&hash=5f7bf61a15df0f0d765e66303e521edb5f93a3eb)

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Mike.
Title: Re: United Grey R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on May 04, 2015, 06:03:14 pm
Finally got around to giving the 32 a proper wash (the first time since November). The paint work was looking faded and flat, Now the paint has got its shine back.
The method I used:
Wheels: rinse, cleaned using iron X & various brushes, rinse.
Paint work: rinse, Autobrite snow foam, rinse, 2 bucket method, clay cloth, rinse, dried with a MF & aid of Meguiars QD, hand polished using autoglym polish finally waxed with collinite 476.
There are some fine swirl marks left but nothing too bad a going over with DA wont solve. Got a couple of pictures of the end result but they don't do they paint justice due to my camera skills bag being empty.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3090_zpsjck3m696.jpg&hash=45228fb8a978690d50857577ee6f71292f10d14b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3087_zpshixl325o.jpg&hash=4c6f403ae265cf6207440f6884a33ca6bdaeda1c)

Comments welcome.


 
         
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Andy on May 04, 2015, 08:13:25 pm
Looks excellent
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on May 10, 2015, 05:20:14 pm
Looks excellent

Thank you.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: jonvr6 on May 10, 2015, 05:34:39 pm
Love grey mk5s ace.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on June 18, 2015, 09:50:25 pm
Thanks. Last few weeks have been abit up and down. firstly the good bought some black aluminium dsg paddles extensions they feel alot better quality and look a whole lot better than the old paddles. Now the negative last week whilst been blinded by the sun and fumbling around trying to put sunglasses on I managed to kerb a wheel. :mad:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0320_zpsripytvzz.jpg&hash=42f9a0553100402617b4058366f3d5ddf7aa4b49)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0316_zpsjlwylvjg.jpg&hash=11568c7cb598bceabde2a3775da4de37150833d8)

I am going to touch up the wheel this weekend but im not sure what to do about the wheels, whether to have them professionally refurbished or buy some new wheels as 1 of the wheels is buckled anyway and has a slow leak around the bead due to corrosion.
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Trunkstuff on June 19, 2015, 12:57:00 pm
Awesome car mate V6 FTW!
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on August 30, 2015, 02:36:14 pm
not much of an update, I noticed a few weeks ago that my passenger side rear brake cailper paint was peeling so finally got around to painting it today

Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0330_zpslqpbv4d4.jpg&hash=087a01e8ae5a93376d817add747937548b3e8496)

During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0332_zps3dvqvfuk.jpg&hash=3d721797e402178e0d685f7dc5adb3367bee56d5)

End result:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0334_zpsuxcay3ny.jpg&hash=b95638cc7f333605df0fd48233d1174a5f760180)

If I get time tomorrow going to remove & clean arch liners also want to paint the front brake caliper rattle clips as they have some surface rust. In other news starting to save up for a new car :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: paulg300986 on September 02, 2015, 05:51:50 pm
Lovely r32 best colour I think by far
Title: Re: Grey mk5 R32
Post by: Alex.J on September 02, 2015, 09:33:14 pm
Evertytime I see and R32, I want one!!!!

Looks Perfect!
Title: Re: Mike's R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on November 21, 2015, 04:38:47 pm
Evening all, a mini update of up's and down's. Suppose I'll start with the poo part of the update another screw punctured a tyre, that's the 5th one now :sick: I'm convinced my tyres have magnets in them, Luckily managed to repair it myself. On to the positives, finally got around to touching up the extra large chip on the drivers door sill which has been there since I got the car, it's not 100% but its a damn sight better than it was. On another good note passed its MOT today with no advisories  :happy2:.

  (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMAG0345_zpsu44wuq3t.jpg&hash=e3a16aef856ad52c313f73b57acef50136950655)

The eye sore
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_342_zps9fakzl0i.jpg&hash=c9b2cd44f1dfaaf422f5d367f160aa51e4fd3eef)

After a few hours work
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3100_zps46phoazl.jpg&hash=3cfb5e3ff2c29bc497f531e08aa2b385ea18ce4b)

Well that's us up to date, Gunna order a panel air filter & bottle opener for the centre console this week.

Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Mike's R32
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on April 12, 2016, 05:04:05 pm
Been a while since I've updated the topic, as I've been spending some pennies on the 32 recently thought it was about time to do an update. Decided the interior needed some more shiny bits in the form of a bottle opener and climate control dial surrounds. also bought an ITG air filter to add a little bit more noise. Got the wheels all pointing back in the right direction again after an alignment. Took it to main dealers for a service plus brake fluid change. Have got a bit of an issue with the paint on drivers side front wing and passenger side rear arch has started to bubble, I don't know were I stand with this because when I collected the car the salesman said the car went to the local Audi dealership for the paint. Seems strange how the paint would have started to bubble again so quickly? Any advice on this would be much appreciated. I've taken the foam block out from behind the arch liner to stop it getting any worse, when I removed the the passenger side arch liner there wasn't a foam block the paint seems fine on that side.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3171_zpsobblqkns.jpg&hash=b2f0ec351714514998a13812c4197de9a46bae31)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3160_zpsb8x2dzfn.jpg&hash=198ed2e59bf0a8ba95e061e72bac4e0dd5a2d224)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu417%2Fm1k3y-a-c%2FIMG_3158_zpsndgeofg8.jpg&hash=8ccb26ca972276a673c35f116e52f78754a4c80c)

Thanks for looking Mike.