MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Wolf Burger on July 29, 2014, 09:27:46 pm
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Hi All,
It's been a slow process over the last year or so but finally started some work on my car.
Gathering the bits you really want is not always easy.
2007 Golf GTI - Manual
Black Pearl
18 inch Monza's
Standard interior
The car after purchase a couple of years ago.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi963.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae111%2Ftungsten7%2FStandard_zpsdd20ff42.jpg&hash=c00b85297dcff9c51395391bcffbb423941e0e6a)
After many messages and dropped hints I finally managed to get hold of the wheels that I wanted. Some may recognise these. :evilgrin:
Having collected the wheels from one of the forums top men :wink: I went about looking for someone to refurbish them.
Auto Therapy in Doncaster did the refurbishment and diamond cut them to remove a couple of crunch marks and also managed to remedy a slight buckle.
Expensive but worth while. Had considered powder coating but am happy with the route that I chose.
Wheels back after being diamond cut and re finished.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi963.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae111%2Ftungsten7%2FRefubished_zps41c634f6.jpg&hash=716646f1aaec801b7587c0bd74884b320ed4a576)
Next up are the obligatory H&R springs to get the ride height at what it should be.
These feel pretty much standard if not slightly stiffer but the ride and handling is excellent
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi963.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae111%2Ftungsten7%2FSprings_zps76c86f93.jpg&hash=b0201f4c41b9c6c1232130c5d93025b5664f9c19)
Often when modifying cars in the past I have finished up dong many things several times before I am satisfied with the outcome.
The help and advice I have received from people on here has been invaluable and I would like to thank the people who helped me.
In particular Monte. A true Gent.
Anyway here's where I am at so far.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi963.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae111%2Ftungsten7%2FGolf4_zps4ab2f59a.jpg&hash=ba03233baf194f87e83b22a0b5131e83368a1cc1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi963.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae111%2Ftungsten7%2FGolf9_zpsdbedd335.jpg&hash=9342c57a01c958c2ec19247a4edebea4588e50c3)
Next to fit are some H&R ARB's when they arrive next month.
Also looking at maybe a R32 rear end
Thanks Wolf Burger
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Nice work man. There's a set of H&R anti roll bars for sale on here already, speak to N8KOW.
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Looks good with the h&r springs...are you running standard dampers?
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Looks good with the h&r springs...are you running standard dampers?
Yes Wodder all standard at the moment.
Sits how I wanted it to look. A slight tweak from standard but still OEM
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Stunning!!! :congrats:
Glad the wheels have gone to a good home :happy2:
Ride height is perfect with the H&Rs :notworthy:
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Just waiting on those breaks now :party: :party:
Been to see Paul in Mansfield today about having a full paint correction.
He's an old customer of mine from years ago. Nice chap.
Speaks very highly of you!!
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Looks good with the h&r springs...are you running standard dampers?
Yes Wodder all standard at the moment.
Sits how I wanted it to look. A slight tweak from standard but still OEM
whats the ride like? Not too harsh?
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Bit stiffer but not ridiculous. Even with the 19 inch Monzas it's fine.
Also no rubbing!!
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Looks really smart :)