MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: mk_boy85 on July 11, 2014, 11:23:15 pm

Title: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 11, 2014, 11:23:15 pm
Well this is my second thread on here now, some of you may know my other car 'from scene queen to mean' well I got bored waiting to get it finished so I recently brought myself an edition 30 that was damaged. It wasn't well looked after at all but it was cheap and I had all the parts to repair which made it viable.

It's an 07 with an ok spec but not massively tricked up compared to some but I plan to retro fit a few nice mods as well as some power, audio and a good stance.

Here's some pics of the damage and condition I received it in

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It hadn't had a hard knock at all but After having a good look over it what I thought was a wing, rad pack, bumper, lights and a bit of paint to a pair of door skins, slam panel, full respray.

Here's some pics of the work in progress

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While working on it I realised a top mount had gone as well as a snapped spring so I installed so H&r ultralows

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Here's some interior shots, it needed som major attention as it was covered in mould and generally hanging

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The wheels weren't the best either so I had them refurbed and and new Michelin pilot sport 3's

Just collected from the wheel specialist

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Here's some pics I managed to get In the body shop.

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I'll post some pics tomorrow after I clean it in preparation for dubfiction on Sunday.

Thanks Craig.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 11, 2014, 11:36:06 pm
Brought this this week
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But it's no where near deep enough for my jl audio w6 so I ended up installing 3 18mm speaker rings and an extra 18mm face

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I weren't happy with the step on the rings so I sanded the edges to 45 degrees and fibre glassed around the ring so skim with filler to give It a cleaner flowing look

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I'm hoping to install most of my audio this weekend so I'll update as progress is made.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: usmangti on July 11, 2014, 11:45:25 pm
Looking forward to the end result! Clearly it's in good hands now :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: N8KOW on July 12, 2014, 12:04:52 am
Nice project Dude  :driver:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 12:05:13 am
Quote from: usmangti on July 11, 2014, 11:45:25 pm
Looking forward to the end result! Clearly it's in good hands now :happy2:

Yeah I'll try to maintain it to a high standard


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on July 12, 2014, 12:20:06 am
Nice mate so is this going to end up being scene and the other mean lol?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 07:16:47 am
Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on July 12, 2014, 12:20:06 am
Nice mate so is this going to end up being scene and the other mean lol?

No this one is going to be an oem + I love the standard look of an edition 30


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 07:17:03 am
Quote from: N8KOW on July 12, 2014, 12:04:52 am
Nice project Dude  :driver:

Cheers thanks


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Matto on July 12, 2014, 07:21:46 am
Big in the audio game now I see  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Simon_2.0t on July 12, 2014, 07:23:29 am
Great progress mate.

Nice to see one being brought back from the edge.

Si
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Saintsteve on July 12, 2014, 09:02:50 am
 :congrats:

Subscribed  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on July 12, 2014, 09:07:53 am
So this is the ED30... Didn't realise when you said it needed a bit of work you meant this. But considering the work done to you other GTI, can see why this is a minor project.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: jamie on July 12, 2014, 10:14:09 am
Looks like great progress there.

Rust and mould?  I wonder what sort of life it has had!!

Good luck with it - good to see it being brought back.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: SurreyED30 on July 12, 2014, 01:24:00 pm
Hi mate, hats off to you for taking On a huge project  :congrats:

Does the engine run still?,Will definitely keep an eye on this one

Jake
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Frodo-anni on July 12, 2014, 02:00:48 pm
Wheel refurb, before it goes in the bodyshop? Hope they come back out mint!

What colour finish have they been done in at wheel specialist?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Tracey on July 12, 2014, 02:08:24 pm
Jeez, was in pretty bad nick when you got it ! looking forward to seen it all finished ! and the audio will look good and tidy too :)
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 06:33:29 pm
Quote from: jamie on July 12, 2014, 10:14:09 am
Looks like great progress there.

Rust and mould?  I wonder what sort of life it has had!!

Good luck with it - good to see it being brought back.  :happy2:

It had everything apart from tlc. Luckily the mechanical side is very good with a great service history


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 06:34:39 pm
Quote from: SurreyED30 on July 12, 2014, 01:24:00 pm
Hi mate, hats off to you for taking On a huge project  :congrats:

Does the engine run still?,Will definitely keep an eye on this one

Jake

Yeah it ran fine, mechanically it's very good.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 06:36:31 pm
Quote from: Frodo-anni on July 12, 2014, 02:00:48 pm
Wheel refurb, before it goes in the bodyshop? Hope they come back out mint!

What colour finish have they been done in at wheel specialist?

Yeah they came back perfect. Can't remember exactly what colour but I wanted something as close to factory as possible.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 06:37:58 pm
Quote from: Tracey on July 12, 2014, 02:08:24 pm
Jeez, was in pretty bad nick when you got it ! looking forward to seen it all finished ! and the audio will look good and tidy too :)

Yeah it was, it's a different car now.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 12, 2014, 06:50:04 pm
Had a full day trying to get the audio some thing like and I had a very productive day, here's my progress

Amps I'm position(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F13%2Fhy3eqabu.jpg&hash=dd6c2505ccaaefb512d5b748a9ae3969fea8d756)

Bolts fixed through to hold the box secure
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Box finished with a skim of filler and installed with jl a audio w6
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Before the false floor is going in, mouthed the amps like this so my spare wheelis still accessible
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Floor in, just needs a finish with the router and trim and hopefully look decent.

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Finally I installed the remote bass control, not 100% on the location but I'll see how it goes for now

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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: J400uk on July 13, 2014, 06:18:11 pm
Watching with interest. What's the story behind it, was it a write off?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on July 13, 2014, 08:34:03 pm
Where did you run your power cables? Also, is the battery in the boot as I thought you're supposed to put the in-line fuse within 18" of the battery? Thinking of running the power cable up the centre of my interior as I want to wire all speakers to an amp so don't want interference.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 13, 2014, 09:59:16 pm
Quote from: J400uk on July 13, 2014, 06:18:11 pm
Watching with interest. What's the story behind it, was it a write off?

Yeah it's a cat d which is a shame but what damage it had is probably no different to 60% of cars on the road that people have pranged. It's made a decent car though


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 13, 2014, 10:01:49 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on July 13, 2014, 08:34:03 pm
Where did you run your power cables? Also, is the battery in the boot as I thought you're supposed to put the in-line fuse within 18" of the battery? Thinking of running the power cable up the centre of my interior as I want to wire all speakers to an amp so don't want interference.

The power cable was already ran but it runs down the passenger side, I have a single 4 gauge in the battery tray too. All my other cables are ran down the same side but not directly next to them.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 15, 2014, 10:41:36 am
Managed to get some photos of it cleaned. Here they are and how it's turned out

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It's not absolutely mint especially inside but I'll get it there


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: usmangti on July 15, 2014, 11:36:37 am
looking sweet mate :congrats:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: V2 FAN on July 15, 2014, 11:42:56 am
Good effort mate  :happy2:

Really nice seeing am Ed30 being reborn  :congrats:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 15, 2014, 12:53:25 pm
Quote from: usmangti on July 15, 2014, 11:36:37 am
looking sweet mate :congrats:

Thanks


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 15, 2014, 12:53:34 pm
Quote from: V2 FAN on July 15, 2014, 11:42:56 am
Good effort mate  :happy2:

Really nice seeing am Ed30 being reborn  :congrats:

Cheers


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on July 15, 2014, 02:23:51 pm
Knew I saw you the other day. Though I was still jet lagged!
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: DamoP on July 15, 2014, 06:11:17 pm
looks spot on mate, how low is it?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 15, 2014, 06:40:00 pm
Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on July 15, 2014, 02:23:51 pm
Knew I saw you the other day. Though I was still jet lagged!

I'm like dog sh*t on mk5


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 15, 2014, 06:57:32 pm
Quote from: demon666 on July 15, 2014, 06:11:17 pm
looks spot on mate, how low is it?

Not sure on an exactly how low but it's quite low, got loads of adjustment left front and rear too.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 24, 2014, 10:09:01 am
Got my box back from my trimming friend and it's looking quite crisp now.

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Also treated myself to some stinger rca's

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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: L5 TUW on July 24, 2014, 01:14:10 pm
Nice to see an ED30 saved from the Golf Graveyard - well done on the hard work and money you have put into this, how is the ride on the ultralows ?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 24, 2014, 07:47:17 pm
Quote from: L5 TUW on July 24, 2014, 01:14:10 pm
Nice to see an ED30 saved from the Golf Graveyard - well done on the hard work and money you have put into this, how is the ride on the ultralows ?

It's very good. Its worth paying the money for them.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on July 24, 2014, 07:47:36 pm
Quote from: Dan130 on July 24, 2014, 03:49:23 pm
Great transformation from first pics, Alot of great work  :happy2:

Thank you.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on August 14, 2014, 08:10:46 pm
Managed to get some pics of the finished boot, didn't want anything too flash just simple.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F08%2F15%2Fjezaqa7e.jpg&hash=2f0f2ce294ad3b9b7c04659c09c6e211b7b7a090)

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After finishing it I managed to get hold of another jl w6.

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So I may take this system a little further.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on August 14, 2014, 09:56:40 pm
Nice boot build. Custom built sub enclosure? I finally made a start on fitting the interior you sold me months ago!
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on August 14, 2014, 11:46:47 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on August 14, 2014, 09:56:40 pm
Nice boot build. Custom built sub enclosure? I finally made a start on fitting the interior you sold me months ago!

Yeah I had a quick glance. Looks like you made good progress. Have you gone for 6.5" components front and rear or a 3 way set up at the front. My enclosure is a standard one from radio world modified to house the w6. It may be for sale so if I run 2 w6's.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on August 15, 2014, 09:20:27 am
sub enclosure looquality mate, Fancy making me one.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on August 15, 2014, 09:23:30 am
I've gone for 6.5" 2 way both front and rear, was hoping to run the front off a 4 channel amp but that's not happening due to wiring difficulties. I'll probably use the rear 2 channels of my amp to power a 12" sub at some point, when I get a working amp back.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on August 15, 2014, 06:57:15 pm
Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on August 15, 2014, 09:20:27 am
sub enclosure looquality mate, Fancy making me one.

I brought the actual enclosure and modified it to suit the jl. I'm sure the enclosure would house a normal sub.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on August 15, 2014, 06:58:28 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on August 15, 2014, 09:23:30 am
I've gone for 6.5" 2 way both front and rear, was hoping to run the front off a 4 channel amp but that's not happening due to wiring difficulties. I'll probably use the rear 2 channels of my amp to power a 12" sub at some point, when I get a working amp back.

Saw you had a few problems. I'd say there is a problem with the amp to keep blowing fuses. I had it and it was a capacitor inside the amp.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on August 15, 2014, 09:04:41 pm
Hopefully I'll get a replacement soon so I can get my rear speakers working again. Still deciding whether to get a small sub or have 6x9's in the rear shelf and relive my younger Essex days.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on August 16, 2014, 03:12:54 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on August 15, 2014, 09:04:41 pm
Hopefully I'll get a replacement soon so I can get my rear speakers working again. Still deciding whether to get a small sub or have 6x9's in the rear shelf and relive my younger Essex days.

I'd get a nice sub instead of 6x9's loads cleaner look and sound.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on December 27, 2014, 06:48:19 am
As this is my daily driver I've just been using it as I'm quite reluctant to alter it too much from a standard car as I already have my gti for modifying but I've decided on changing the wheels, couldn't turn these down........ Oz supaleggra fully forged 3 piece splits. These are light nearly as light as my pro race 1.2's on my other gti.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F26%2F0f2cc808196d5efc63b454d3a8376a47.jpg&hash=72851a11e230cb2931ca4f0b97ca479c9efc331a)

I'm going to split them down and a quick refurb ready for summer but torn between Matt black centres and gloss lips or sliver centres polished lips. Think I'll go for the black option as it's easier to maintain


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on December 27, 2014, 06:49:36 am
Forgot the wheel specs. 19x8 et35 front, 19x9 rear et40 5x112 perfect mk5 platform.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: TForrest94 on December 30, 2014, 04:07:47 pm
Quote from: mk_boy85 on December 27, 2014, 06:48:19 am


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Such a big fan of these!!
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on December 30, 2014, 04:09:15 pm

Quote from: TForrest94 on December 30, 2014, 04:07:47 pm
Quote from: mk_boy85 on December 27, 2014, 06:48:19 am


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Such a big fan of these!!

Thank you. I had the single piece yrs ago and when these 3 piece came along I couldn't say no.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: xjay1337 on December 30, 2014, 04:24:52 pm
They were up for £900.
Remember umming and arring about them and lost out but hey see they've gone to a good home  :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 02, 2015, 11:19:47 am

Quote from: xjay1337 on December 30, 2014, 04:24:52 pm
They were up for £900.
Remember umming and arring about them and lost out but hey see they've gone to a good home  :happy2: :happy2:

I was the same when they first came up for sale 12 months ago and I ummed and arrrred and lost out and luckily the guy who brought them messaged me when he was selling them and he was only 10 miles down the road


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Rossimac on January 02, 2015, 06:16:39 pm
Love the Superleggeras!

Interested in selling the Pescaras soon?  :driver:
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 08, 2015, 08:34:45 pm

Quote from: Rossimac on January 02, 2015, 06:16:39 pm
Love the Superleggeras!

Interested in selling the Pescaras soon?  :driver:

I don't think I'll be selling them if I'm honest. Just had them refurbed and fresh tyres too so they'd be strong money.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on January 08, 2015, 09:05:26 pm
Sell them and use the cash for getting a new Haldex system for your other mk5 GTI. :P
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 11, 2015, 09:49:38 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on January 08, 2015, 09:05:26 pm
Sell them and use the cash for getting a new Haldex system for your other mk5 GTI. :P

ive lost interest in the other one, contemplating in selling it
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on January 12, 2015, 10:09:37 am
Quote from: mk_boy85 on January 11, 2015, 09:49:38 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on January 08, 2015, 09:05:26 pm
Sell them and use the cash for getting a new Haldex system for your other mk5 GTI. :P

ive lost interest in the other one, contemplating in selling it

That would be a real shame mate, Knowing how much time and effort has gone into it,
But it must be frustrating being so close but yet so far with it.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 13, 2015, 08:36:10 pm
Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on January 12, 2015, 10:09:37 am
Quote from: mk_boy85 on January 11, 2015, 09:49:38 pm
Quote from: th3_f15t on January 08, 2015, 09:05:26 pm
Sell them and use the cash for getting a new Haldex system for your other mk5 GTI. :P

ive lost interest in the other one, contemplating in selling it

I just haven't got the time I used to have to use it and enjoy it, it'll either stand around, turned into a track inspired show car (waste) or a 3-4 trackdays a year car which is a waste so ill probably let someone else enjoy it as I have too many commitments now
That would be a real shame mate, Knowing how much time and effort has gone into it,
But it must be frustrating being so close but yet so far with it.
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on January 14, 2015, 07:58:38 pm
What about breaking it down? Or is that just too much effort for only a small amount of extra money back?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on January 14, 2015, 08:02:02 pm
what actually is left to do on the other one
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on January 14, 2015, 08:08:38 pm
From what I last saw, just sorting the Haldex 4wd out and then general tweaking and running in. The engine and chassis is all but completed, I'll certainly be looking at it this Friday when I'm up AKS Tuning. :happy2: Not that I'd be interested in such a machine, of course...
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 19, 2015, 08:24:52 pm

Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on January 14, 2015, 08:02:02 pm
what actually is left to do on the other one

I need to get a new rear diff as the one I've installed is faulty and I have a few engine issues to sort out then I'll decide what I'll do with it. Least as a running car it'll sell better


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: mk_boy85 on January 31, 2015, 05:34:31 pm
Back on the topic of this edition 30 managed to fit my h&r ultralows and new wheels today. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F31%2Fff6930519d6a80300419094544e91a4f.jpg&hash=aa10d8669236cfe5233aa5f86e2bdf06f1a5f495)

Got loads of travel left front and rear but I'm going to need to c-notch it next week in order to get lower. Also having the wheel faces machined to get a bit more tuck to allow me to go lower. Just not sure what colour to go as the satin gold has grown on me.


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Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: Mitch H on October 22, 2015, 09:28:22 pm
Quote from: mk_boy85 on January 31, 2015, 05:34:31 pm
Back on the topic of this edition 30 managed to fit my h&r ultralows and new wheels today. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F31%2Fff6930519d6a80300419094544e91a4f.jpg&hash=aa10d8669236cfe5233aa5f86e2bdf06f1a5f495)

Got loads of travel left front and rear but I'm going to need to c-notch it next week in order to get lower. Also having the wheel faces machined to get a bit more tuck to allow me to go lower. Just not sure what colour to go as the satin gold has grown on me.


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What's the ride like on the h and r ultralows?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: th3_f15t on October 24, 2015, 09:21:48 am
Any progress on the other GTI yet?
Title: Re: Mk5_edition 30, the little brother
Post by: ducman77 on October 24, 2015, 05:07:10 pm
Quote from: mk_boy85 on January 31, 2015, 05:34:31 pm
Back on the topic of this edition 30 managed to fit my h&r ultralows and new wheels today. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F31%2Fff6930519d6a80300419094544e91a4f.jpg&hash=aa10d8669236cfe5233aa5f86e2bdf06f1a5f495)

^^WOW:happy2: Loving the wheels. They look great :happy2:
Amazing how much nicer they look than regular ultraleggeras :happy2: