MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Shoduchi on August 27, 2014, 06:36:03 pm
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Hello!
I bought a Golf Mk5 GT Sport .:R-Line MY09, 5 doors, BLS engine, 1.9 TDI 105HP, in Nov/2008. Began the mods just after receiving it from the dealer by ordering a GTI rear valance and dual chrome tips. Never been able to stop since then. :laugh:
GT Sport factory equipment:- Leather MFSW
- Leather gearknob
- Leather handbrake handle
- Sport seats
- Front under seat drawers
- Front footwell lighting
- Front armrest
- Front cup holder and bottle opener
- Rear cup holder
- Right rear door ashtray
- Front and rear electric windows
- Highline cluster
- Cruise control
- RCD-500 MP3
- Aux-in inside the armrest
- Fog lights
- Light and rain sensor
- Follow me home
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
- Climatronic dual-zone climate control
- BLS engine: 1.9 TDI 105 HP/250 Nm
- 6 speed manual gearbox
- Turbo KKK BV39-0072
- DPF
- 15 mm lowered sport suspension
- Electromechanical steering
- ABS with ESP and ASR
- FSIII front brakes with 280 mm discs
- TRW rear brakes with 253 mm discs
- Wheels: Classixs 7''x17'' 5x112 ET54
Factory options:- Xenon lights with self-leveling system and washers
- Electric folding side-view mirrors with puddle light
- Rear parking sensors
- Alarm with volumetric-motion sensors
- Passive TPMS
- .:R-Line pack:
- # Leather flatbottom MFSW with .:R badge
- # .:R-Line aluminium pedals
- # .:R-Line front and rear door sill scuff plate protectors
- # .:R-Line badges in the wheel arches
- # .:R-Line wheels: Speedline Omanyt 7,5''x17'' 5x112 ET52
How it was when I bought it:
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Modifications:- GTI cluster's front fascia and gauge needles
- GTI front grills
- Colour-coded GTI Ed. 30 front spoiler
- Colour-coded R32 rear spoiler with lateral dual round angle-cut chrome exhaust tips
- GTI rear fender liners
- Colour-coded GTI side skirts
- Colour-coded GTI roof spoiler
- Front and rear GTD badges
- R36 footrest
- GTI aluminium dash and door trims
- GTD seat inserts
- Aluminium glove box-handle
- Rear footwell lighting
- PolarFis Advanced (PF03)
- RNS-510 P
- Antenna adapter (7L6051551)
- GPS shark fin antenna
- Mk6 Golf voice control microphone
- Mk6 Bluetooth module (7P6035730F)
- Mk6 Golf rear view camera
- Mk6 Golf OPS parking sensors front and rear
- Mk6 Golf climatronic and mk6 Jetta trim
- Scirocco R gearknob
- Mk6 Golf brushed metal headlight, windows, wing mirrors and fuel door switches
- Cherry red hazard switch
- Complete interior LED set from deAutoKey
- Door warning lights with 3D LED front and rear
- LED sidelights (6000K)
- Full LED wing mirror puddle lights (6000K)
- R32 LED rear lights
- LED reverse light (6000K)
- Mk6 Golf LED numberplate lights
- OEM front and rear rubber mats
- Rear doors storage box rubber mats (1K486814571N and 1K4868146A71N)
- OEM boot tray (1K0061180)
- Rear doors protective film (1K4809387)
- Bluemotion rear axle lining (1K0825206A & 1K0501713D)
- Cast iron front lower suspension arms
- Front steering knuckles with 55 mm
- Koni FSD shocks (Kit 2100-4001)
- Eibach Pro-Kit springs
- SuperPro ALK with "Supaloy" brackets
- GTI rear sway bar and bushes
- TyrolSport deadset rigid front subframe collar kit (TSDSKVW)
- Front R32 brake setup painted black with R20 front caliper clips
- Brembo Sport 340 mm front brake discs and ATE pads
- HEL braided front brake lines
- Rear brake discs: DBA 2811S of 253 mm
- Rear brake pads: Ferodo DS Performance FDS1083 of 52,9 mm
- ATE SL.6 DOT4 brake oil
- ZF SACHS Performance reinforced clutch kit
- PD140 oil cooler
- Turbo Garrett GTB1749V
- Turbo braided oil feed line
- DPF delete
- RL Motorsport custom remap to 171HP
- Lower engine mount bushes (3C0199868E and 3C0199867E)
- Dogbone small bush from Powerflex (PFF85-505)
- OEM Audi TT short shifter for MQ250 5 speed models (8J0711046D)
- Golf MY2006 5 speed metal side-to-side shifter bracket (1J0711203L)
- Other small bits to fit in the side bracket (1J0711761C; 1J0711550; N90815903)
- 42 Draft Designs shifter bushing set (42-455-011: 2006-2007 5 speed)
- OZ Ultraleggera 8Jx18'' 5x112 ET45 Matte Graphite Silver -> Removed
- Continental SC5 225/40R18 92Y -> Removed
- Door module EEPROM recoded to activate folding the side mirrors with car key and their automatic opening when turning on the ignition
At the end of 2012 it looked like this:
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I've changed the lower spoilers in 2013 and I haven't changed the exterior look since:
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Folding side mirrors with key and automatically opening when turning on ignition through coding of the factory fitted door controller EEPROM:
Removed and fitted in the Edition 30:
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Future plans:
Cheers
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Wow I wouldn't of thought there would be anything else to add
Looks great keep it up :happy2:
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Thanks mate! There's always something more to add. ;)
A big upgrade would be new injectors and new 18'' wheels. Maybe next year, I don't know...
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Looks a really nice example :happy2:
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Welcome to the forum.Excellent mods
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Thank you for your comments!
What wheels would you suggest? I'm looking for 2nd hand (but in good condition) OEM wheels, or new from good aftermarket brands like from Rotiform or 3SDM, for example. Not looking for replicas.
At the moment I like the Audi TT-RS titanium rotor wheels, the Rotiform NUE and the 3SDM 0.01 and 0.06.
My budget can go up to 1000 £, I think. Not sure if I can find a good set for much less.
I also can't lower my suspension more or I won't be able to enter most underground parking lots. As it is I already rub my front spoiler very easily.
Cheers
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Looks sick!
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Very nice looking car, I think it would benefit from a little lowering to compliment your valances
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Looks sick!
Thank you for your compliment! :happy2:
Very nice looking car, I think it would benefit from a little lowering to compliment your valances
Thank you for your comment! It already has Eibach Pro-Kit -35 mm that give excelent ride quality and a good dynamic feel with the Koni FSD shocks. Not sure if I had the new shocks fitted when I took those pictures, but the angle from the rear side picture doesn't do good justice to the actual stance. The front spoiler already rubs easily everywhere. :signLOL:
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Next week I'm going to get the HEL braided front brake lines fitted, replacing the OEM oil with ATE's SL.6 DOT4. Then if all goes as planned, the warning door lights and the cluster should be in place by September, 6th. :jumping:
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Nice specs! Can you post some pictures of OPS?
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Nice specs! Can you post some pictures of OPS?
Thanks! What pictures are you after? The position of the front sensors or how they look in the RNS-510 while working?
For the rear sensors my friend (who's the expert in doing these mods) used the holes from the previous generation parking sensors. He had to remove the ring from the previous sensor support that covers the rest of the hole, since the new sensors use smaller holes. If I didn't have already rear sensors it would have been an easier job. Just drill an hole in the appropriate place and glue the sensor inside the bumper.
Cheers
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Really good spec and nice mods you have done :happy2:
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I would like to see the position of the front sensors, and also the look on the rns. Do you have some blind spots with the sensors, if you know what i mean?
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I don't have those pictures available at the moment but I can tell you that we copied the position from the late Golf Mk5 Variant, that had them fitted from factory. The 2 sensors on the black grill needed to be refitted almost 1 inch above because they were sensing the floor. For that I needed to buy a new grill. That's what can happen when you're doing mods for the 1st time with no DIY. :signLOL:
There are no blind spots, the sensors have a good range and are placed, like I said before, in the same spots like the wagon has.
The image on the RNS-510 is the same as in a Mk6 hatchback. It all works 100%. I bought the retrofit kit from carsystems.pl.
I'll take some pictures this weekend for you.
Cheers
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Really good spec and nice mods you have done :happy2:
Thank you prp74. :smiley:
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Very nice car, nice specs and mods :congrats: .
As far as I know, all RLine have a chrome/aluminium look for the front grill. The seats for a RLine are similar to the GTI ones but different color. The front valance is GTI ED 30 one and the rear valance is a Individual/ ED 30 once more (with the center painted black). Is your car factory RLine or did you (or the previous owner) make the RLine mods?
Best of luck with all the mods!
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Very nice car, nice specs and mods :congrats: .
As far as I know, all RLine have a chrome/aluminium look for the front grill. The seats for a RLine are similar to the GTI ones but different color. The front valance is GTI ED 30 one and the rear valance is a Individual/ ED 30 once more (with the center painted black). Is your car factory RLine or did you (or the previous owner) make the RLine mods?
Best of luck with all the mods!
Thank you for your comments and compliments!
About the R-line equipment level, well, here in Portugal at least VW sold two R-lines pack. The normal (which I chose as an extra) and the R-line Plus.
Mine has the same seats like the GTI, but with a specific fabric (darker), the same steering wheel like the GTI but with a .:R badge at the bottom, R-line aluminium pedals, R-line front and rear door sill scuff plate protectors, R-line badges in the wheel arches and R-line 17'' wheels (Speedline Omanyt). The pack was pretty cheap, a bit more than 400 € with 21% VAT included. That's like 320 £.
The R-line Plus pack has all that you mentioned and I think the Omanyt were 18'', like the R32. Not sure how much it was then to add that pack but I think it was around 2000 € (1600 £) with VAT included. I was young and I didn't think it was worth it at the time.
Cheers
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I would like to see the position of the front sensors, and also the look on the rns. Do you have some blind spots with the sensors, if you know what i mean?
The time this weekend was just too short so I could to get around to take the pictures you've requested. I'll try to do it this week.
Cheers
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Thank you for your comments and compliments!
About the R-line equipment level, well, here in Portugal at least VW sold two R-lines pack. The normal (which I chose as an extra) and the R-line Plus.
Mine has the same seats like the GTI, but with a specific fabric (darker), the same steering wheel like the GTI but with a .:R badge at the bottom, R-line aluminium pedals, R-line front and rear door sill scuff plate protectors, R-line badges in the wheel arches and R-line 17'' wheels (Speedline Omanyt). The pack was pretty cheap, a bit more than 400 € with 21% VAT included. That's like 320 £.
The R-line Plus pack has all that you mentioned and I think the Omanyt were 18'', like the R32. Not sure how much it was then to add that pack but I think it was around 2000 € (1600 £) with VAT included. I was young and I didn't think it was worth it at the time.
Oh... I understand now... You had a few mods that usually people don't have (like the R Line fender logos) and others were missing. But it all makes sense now.
Yes, the kit was a bargain at 400 EURO.
One more question: as far as I know there are 4 kinds of seat for the mk5:
- normal
- sport (Sportline, GT, GTSport)
- GTI (GTI, GTSport RLine, R32)
- Bucket (GTI, R32)
From your photo the seats seem to be Sport. Are you sure they are GTI-like? Maybe put another picture to see the whole seats!
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Oh... I understand now... You had a few mods that usually people don't have (like the R Line fender logos) and others were missing. But it all makes sense now.
Yes, the kit was a bargain at 400 EURO.
One more question: as far as I know there are 4 kinds of seat for the mk5:
- normal
- sport (Sportline, GT, GTSport)
- GTI (GTI, GTSport RLine, R32)
- Bucket (GTI, R32)
From your photo the seats seem to be Sport. Are you sure they are GTI-like? Maybe put another picture to see the whole seats!
You are right about the seats, they are like the Sport but just with a different cloth. Here in Portugal I've never seen a R-line like mine. I've only seen two R-line Plus passing by on the street, one Portuguese and one Spanish. I've never seen an open online project from one of them, so I've never seen that they have the same seats as the R32. That helps to explain the price of the more complete pack, as well. :smiley:
After a quick online search here's an example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-R32-GENUINE-CLOTH-R-LINE-BUCKET-SEATS-WITH-DOOR-CARDS-2005-2008-/261574063998?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce707777e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-R32-GENUINE-CLOTH-R-LINE-BUCKET-SEATS-WITH-DOOR-CARDS-2005-2008-/261574063998?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce707777e)
Too expensive IMO, unfortunately. I wouldn't mind having them, of course. :drool:
Cheers
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Nice specs! Can you post some pictures of OPS?
Finally I got time to make the pictures you've asked for. I hope they please you.
Outside placement:
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How they look on the RNS-510 screen:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FParkAssist2.jpg&hash=6c16b4cf18d97147d3b836daf23da7c34c49440e)
Other news, yesterday I had the HEL braided front brake lines installed and the brake oil changed to ATE SL.6 DOT4.
The bolts provided with the kit weren't compatible with my R32 front calipers. I've contacted the store (www.JDL-brakes.com) where I bought the kit and they had no complaints in the last 2 years. They've sold 16 kits in that period. Weird. :confused: My mechanic went to a lathe and got the needed bolts. Problem solved. :happy2:
What I can tell you about the new oil is that the feel of the ABS pump working it's now much smoother on the brake pedal and I think I noted less tyre block when I ran some brake tests. For a progressive braking I just need to make a light pressure on the brake pedal as well, so that stayed the same as before.
I also fitted this lining part on the left rear of my Golf. I don't know why it doesn't come as standard. Do your Golfs have it? It's possible to install in either Mk5 and Mk6. Part number 1K0825206A:
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It's #6 in this ETKA image:
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Cheers
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I kept looking for more information on the underside lining part and got to this interesting topic: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163575 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163575).
You can see where that part I've gotten goes:
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I have to check but most likely my Golf doesn't have this part from the Bluemotion as well: 1K0 501 713 D.
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Getting the needed Bluemotion and Audi A3/TT 8J parts, the ideal underside lining would be something like this:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golf5gti.com%2Fupload%2Favatars%2Futool_f_1266780378_3041.jpg&hash=f6cbd90c06f97943e64ba85a01b272e404167a89)
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Got the door warning lights installed but instead of the GTI cluster I got a Golf Mk6 Climatronic fitted. Tomorrow I'll have to order the Jetta's center console frame.
I'll also order the rear axle lining.
The GTI cluster will get fitted next Friday. :smiley:
Cheers
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Called the tech that was going to fit the front fascia and the needle pointers of the GTI on my cluster and he couldn't make it tomorrow.
Searched some DIY online and got the needed courage to do it myself. Had a bit of trouble removing the needle pointers with my fingers, since I didn't have the proper tool for it and I didn't want to damage the clusters. Eventually they got out and I managed to reassemble them in their proper positions (6-7 attempts later...).
Final result:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport27.jpg&hash=112586b0a8dcbbed0795530c1e111450e0a22ae7)
:driver:
Cheers
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Pic from the Golf mk6's climatronic with Jetta mk6's frame fitted:
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Some random pics:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport28.jpg&hash=f597686246609fdb3f2fad4a434a489139c7e065)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport30.jpg&hash=128eabe249e68dfdbb99013a11a954814e4cbec2)
Ordered a set of LED puddle lamps: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-Error-Free-LED-Under-Mirror-Light-Puddle-Lamp-for-VW-Golf-5-Mk5-MkV-Passat/1830257334.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-Error-Free-LED-Under-Mirror-Light-Puddle-Lamp-for-VW-Golf-5-Mk5-MkV-Passat/1830257334.html).
Cheers
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Pics to update the fitting of the Bluemotion's rear lining:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport32.jpg&hash=cd3168ba6f8d29833b1f9710012829c45bc0d3b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport31.jpg&hash=5baa6560d5b877277bebd4dc82fa6cf15148bc10)
Parts list:
-Left rear lining (1K0825206A)
-Bolts x3 (N10354602)
-Rear axle cover (1K0501713D)
-Bracket (1K0501682)
-Bolt (N90548305)
-Nut (N90183802)
For older models you'll also need to fit this bolt (N91001101) to support the rear axle cover:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfmkv.com%2Fforums%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D82796%26amp%3Bstc%3D1%26amp%3Bd%3D1332192855&hash=e504590dedb86d7fc25139c6b934c8a0e45adaa8)
It should be something like this:
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Cheers
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Any idea how much drag reduction these offer?
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Any idea how much drag reduction these offer?
Well, not sure about the exact figure. For what I've read the drag reduction should be at least 0,01.
Most info came from this topic: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163575 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163575).
The rest from online searching.
Golf GTI Mk5
Front axle lift at 200 km/h: 2 kg
Rear axle lift at 200 km/h: 37 kg
Drag coefficient cd: 0,33
Golf Bluemotion Mk6
Drag coefficient cd: 0,298
Golf Bluemotion Mk7
The car’s spoilers and other aerodynamic tweaks such as underfloor panels have cut the car’s drag factor from 0,29 to 0,27, helping it to slice more cleanly through the air.
The design of the underbody is 40 % of the total drag of a modern car!!
A flat underside will always reduce both drag and lift. So the stock underside of the GTI creates both.
Without a wind tunnel we cannot state the amount of improvement but it it will be an improvement. Flatter is better in this area.
We cannot exactly state the resulting lift front and rear (but I promise at 200 km/h it's around 0 front and 250 N rear). No real downforce of course, but better than stock though.
At high speeds "aerodynamic drag" is the main drag factor. Reducing it by a low margin has large effects on dynamics and economy. Also there is "aerodynamic lift" causing instability.
Lift isn't any problem the Golf's front.
It's got nearly no lift (about 50 N/5 kg @ 200 km/h) at front. The rear is an unequal problem like it is with all hatches. The stock Golf V GTI produces about 350 N/35 kg lift @ 200 km/h, the Mk.VI as well.
That's much more important because the cars's tail is lightweight and when braking hard it's even much more light. Some of You may have experienced that by their own.
Don't expect wonders, but there's a slight improvement possible for very low budget.
The point is the Golf has almost zero lift on front, but some lift on rear at higher speeds.
Drag is quite significant but it's hard to reduce. I have some ideas though and I did some (and will do even more) mods I hope to reduce lift on rear as close to zero as possible.
Conclusion:
While the GTI (both Mk5 and Mk6) has very low front lift, it has some significant rear lift and mediocre drag.
Rear lift causes unsettling when braking from higher speeds, drag increases fuel consumption.
It's also possible to fit the A3 and TT 8J rear arm covers but not sure if I'll go that far with improving my Golf's aerodynamics. :laugh:
Rear arm covers
(x1) 1K0 511 539 E - Stone chip guard
(x1) 1K0 511 540 C - Stone chip guard
(x4) 8E0 825 267 A - Spreader rivet
(x2) 1K0 609 734 C - Brake cable clamp
(x2) N 102 854 02 - Bolt
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Nice info, thanks
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Just ordered a LED reverse light, a pair of LED parking city lights and 2 pairs of 3D LED door warning lights from Boldsport.
Still waiting for the pair of mirror LED puddle light housings ordered from aliexpress.com 2 weeks ago, since they're a bit cheaper there.
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Btw, still not sold on the LED interior lighting as most people are (for what I observe).
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Went to the Post Office to pick up the LED side mirror puddle lights sent by Aliexpress and fitted them. Another very easy mod. :grin:
When I fitted the LED it was still daytime so no photo atm. Will take one later.
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Took a picture of the new Full LED wing mirror puddle lights. In this example they're literally puddle lights:
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It has been raining a lot these last days...
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Had a dyno run yesterday:
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It's still tweakable to decrease smoke in the higher rpm. Maybe it can make a bit more power too.
Future planned brake upgrades:- Rear brake discs: DBA 2811S of 253 mm
- Rear brake pads: Ferodo DS Performance FDS1083/Ferodo Premier FDB4183 of 52,9 mm
- Front brake discs: DBA 42808S of 345 mm
- Front brake pads: Ferodo DS Performance FDS1765 of 72,9 mm
Cheers
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Update:
-MOT passed with no issues.
-Replaced the factory battery with a new one because I was noticing some difficulties starting the engine when it was hot. Fitted a Tudor Technica TB740 74Ah 680A. I've still not yet needed to start the engine hot to test the new battery though, since it can also be an issue due to the engine starter needing a refurb.
-Yesterday I received the LED from Bold Sport. Had no trouble with the reverse light and the 3D door warning lights. The sidelights were a completely different matter. The left one I eventually got it out using the index finger from the right hand and the thumb from the left hand. Due to the air box I couldn't use a pliers easily. Took me about 30 min. fighting with that light... Then I went for the other. WHAT A PITA to get it out! Released the diesel filter to have more room to work with, tried everything I could but eventually a neighbour appeared and tried. Failed so he called another neighbour with a longer pliers and after a while he managed to remove the d@mn light! It was stuck really hard. Just for that lamp I think it took 1h30. :sick:
Well, here's the outcome of the new LED fitted. The pics are crappy because they were taken with a cellphone:
Sidelights 6000K:
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Sidelights 6000K + puddle lights:
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Reverse light 6000K:
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Door warning lights:
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With this I end the illumination chapter. Really pleased with the result. :smiley:
Cheers
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Just an update on what I want to do this year still:
-Chrome windows and fuel door buttons
-GTI rear sway bar and bushes
-SuperPro ALK with "Supaloy" brackets
-Subframe bolts and shims (N90823501 and 7M3499349A), since I think I've heard a clunk
-Remap adjustment to produce less smoke in WOT
-Driver's side rear door without ashtray
-Rear doors rubber inserts (1K486814571N and 1K486814671N)
:party:
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Finally fitted the rest of the mk6 brushed metal switches (windows, wing mirrors and fuel door). :smiley:
Tomorrow if all goes as planned I'll get this fitted:
-GTI rear sway bar and bushes
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I thought about getting a RARB from Whiteline but after talking with a few GTI owners friends I've decided to keep an OEM setup so I won't increase the (current low) NVH. If later I still think I need to improve my Golf's handling I'll get the purple Powerflex bushes.
-SuperPro ALK with "Supaloy" brackets
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0236%2F6053%2Fproducts%2Faloy3273-80k_1024x1024.jpg%3Fv%3D1377780752&hash=5dc4980362d404706d4b389454d9d0dd0dee734d)
-Subframe bolts and shims (N90823501 and 7M3499349A)
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I'm going to keep my rear ashtray since the person interested in it bailed out. :rolleye:
Ordered a cherry red hazard switch and a generic adjustable short shifter for VAG 6 speed models from ebay. Next year I'll order the 42 Draft Designs shifter bushing set and see if I can improve my shifting with this setup. :driver:
PS: My list of future mods keeps increasing even though I keep doing mods to my Golf. :laugh:
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Also, turned off the cold diagnostics of my LED lights (sidelights, rear lights, backup light and license plate) with VCDS, to prevent shortening of their life (at least the sidelights and rear lights flickered during a cold start).
Source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6026926-Installed-deAutoKey.com-LED-Interior-License-Plate-lights-vCDS-coding-changed&p=81668713 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6026926-Installed-deAutoKey.com-LED-Interior-License-Plate-lights-vCDS-coding-changed&p=81668713)
I'd like to mention that 99% of the time our LED will work fine without turning off Cold Diagnostics, however we recommend you turn these off anyway because it prolongs the life of the LED.
The reason why is that Cold Diagnostics on a VW sends pulses of high volts to your lights to check if they are working, these high volts kill the lifespan of your LED and in some cases causes them to flicker when you turn on your car.
Again, great write up.
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New material fitted today! :jumpmove:
SuperPro ALK with "Supaloy" brackets:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_1.jpg&hash=974927cbd1046d730e51a1827af72611a656f1d6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_3.jpg&hash=75384f4780ff33db77de162aef4df508583c3cc8)
Subframe bolts and shims (N90823501 and 7M3499349A):
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_2.jpg&hash=09a2f983e0dba876ee290d4e4716fc96f2332aca)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_4.jpg&hash=b29afc049ba4334159385a1aa141f3525d9afd33)
GTI rear sway bar and bushes:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_5.jpg&hash=938dbc409f9051d8b86b0fd7de351c8f2cac5236)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_6.jpg&hash=f5262abaa61b76034e068599a36200e835987d29)
It's raining a lot here so after this was fitted I only went for a short drive. So far I'm pleased with the handling improvement and I didn't notice any difference related to NVH. :smiley:
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Tonight these guys had to suspend their game in a nearby town... :surprised:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.web.sapo.io%2F%3Fepic%3DV2%3ArigOsX2fEJWSWPehoG8tW4SLfkxNoMqhmjCkwfL9vhXii%2BgaHcRc%2Bmz0vlxiYi2GVPamR%2FsxsAJKfRZGmRcgPHMtSjnkQ%2F1ss6VsRQ%2BTX8Q%3D%26amp%3BQ%3D65%26amp%3BH%3D582&hash=557ecb29dfe024fc448b4fea0735e844873eda40)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.web.sapo.io%2F%3Fepic%3DV2%3AC12enjYd6PuGzKSlvjmF%2BcBZJ5Ex4iP9DqKbFCJYIqe1dLVdfNCdNCknCa1cGJlDqidt5fwqpoJ3lED7c%2FkpagEo00XoKH3l2NMShkjbId0%3D%26amp%3BQ%3D65%26amp%3BH%3D582&hash=c9980b661da8fd1220a5c794e4eb333b7f23cf2c)
They'll continue the match tomorrow with less water hopefully. :scared:
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Very, very nice progress :congrats:.
Why did you decide to change only the rear sway bar (BTW... is the GTI one different to the original one)? Why not buy a ARB kit (it will really improve the handling)?
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Very, very nice progress :congrats:.
Why did you decide to change only the rear sway bar (BTW... is the GTI one different to the original one)? Why not buy a ARB kit (it will really improve the handling)?
Thank rex! :drinking:
Looking at the VAG codes on the label of my trunk I saw that I had the same front sway bar as the GTI, just the rear was thinner (20,7 mm x 2,8 mm). I asked some friends for opinions and some GTI owners were happy with just adding some Powerflex bushes to the RARB, but also said the NVH increased.
At the moment my ride is quite comfortable and I like it that way. Since I'm not thinking of doing track days I thought why not upgrade the rear bar with a thicker OEM bar with rubber bushes? Aftermarket ARB kits also have PU bushes so they should increase the NVH to the same level has the Powerflex bushes do.
Today I had the chance to try better the new setup (no rain today) and I'm very pleased! The SALK is great and I have no harshness going through roads with pot holes. :)
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First piece of the shifter mod arrived this week:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FShortShifter.jpg&hash=a28eca83fd29ab17bafe0f3db255a87bd95b1a8b)
Loving what the SALK has done to the front axis. :driver:
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Very nice! Is your car 5 speed or 6 speed?
Where did you buy it from? I only found short shifts for 2.0 TFSI gearbox and nothing for other gearboxes.
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Very nice! Is your car 5 speed or 6 speed?
Where did you buy it from? I only found short shifts for 2.0 TFSI gearbox and nothing for other gearboxes.
Mine is a 6 speed. I bought this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350614838511 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350614838511). It was mentioned in a topic about short shifters in this forum: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,90378.msg912571.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,90378.msg912571.html).
Maybe someone here can say if it's compatible with your 6 speed gearbox as well. Maybe comparing the part numbers of yours and other engines.
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Very nice! Is your car 5 speed or 6 speed?
Where did you buy it from? I only found short shifts for 2.0 TFSI gearbox and nothing for other gearboxes.
Found this short shifter from Neuspeed stating this in the description:
Also fits 1.4 TSI engines with 5 or 6-Speed manual transmissions.
http://www.neuspeed.com/661095-neuspeed-short-shift-kit.html (http://www.neuspeed.com/661095-neuspeed-short-shift-kit.html)
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Some really good progress here, like the suspension mods!! :)
Not sure if the 6 speed shifter will fit the 5/6 speed boxes in the 1.9 engine as believe they are different but give it a bash.....
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Very nice! Is your car 5 speed or 6 speed?
Where did you buy it from? I only found short shifts for 2.0 TFSI gearbox and nothing for other gearboxes.
Found this short shifter from Neuspeed stating this in the description:
Also fits 1.4 TSI engines with 5 or 6-Speed manual transmissions.
http://www.neuspeed.com/661095-neuspeed-short-shift-kit.html (http://www.neuspeed.com/661095-neuspeed-short-shift-kit.html)
Thank you! :notworthy:
1.4 TSI only come with 6 speed manual transmissions so I am a bit worried that it might not work.
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Thanks Jay! :smiley:
Talked with my mechanic and he advised me to return the generic short shifter. Personally he thinks a good driver can shift fast enough with a normal shifter and the risk of mis-shifting and ruining the gearbox with the short shifter doesn't compensate.
He told me the short shifter would fit, and since he fitted the Sachs reinforced clutch he must know what's my gearbox like.
I'm going to order the OEM "short" shifter from the GTI Ed. 30/R32 (8J0711046E) and the metal side to side bracket part from the Leon (1J0711202J) and whashers (1J0711067L). Adding the 42 DD bushes should do be enough.
Also, today ordered from deAutoKey a complete interior LED kit. It's my first buy from the USA. Their LED keep the dimming effect that I like in the interior lighting.
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Thank you! :notworthy:
1.4 TSI only come with 6 speed manual transmissions so I am a bit worried that it might not work.
You can try contacting Neuspeed to see if they can confirm which short shifter fits your 1.4 TSI or you can check your part to see what's the shape. I only know 2 possible shapes, but I'm no mechanic. :confused:
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I hope that this is my last posted picture here of the whole car without a new set of wheels. :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F34%2Fujdt.jpg&hash=75bb4c77c00f10f74f6ae6e068bb9f73e9b6912f)
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Forgot to say that Thursday I finally had the chance to go to my tuner, that is 200 miles away from me, to adjust the remap and now I have a much better throttle response from low rpms and no smoke at high rpms. :jumpmove:
I just had to arrive around 14h so I made 50 mpg to get there in 3h45 and since I didn't want to return home too late I took 2h35 going only on the highway returning 43 mpg.
The overall consumption corresponds to 39 liters of diesel looking at the PolarFis Adv. so my board computer is now pretty accurate. When I had only stage 1 tune from another company I could easily reach near 70 mpg but I'm not sure if that was really accurate. Seemed to good to be true. I never checked it with PolarFis or any other method so I'll never clarify that doubt.
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I hope that this is my last posted picture here of the whole car without a new set of wheels. :smiley:
What wheels are you planning to buy?
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That's such a neat job. I've recently bought a reflex silver GT tdi 140 (already been remapped) and want to do a lot of the same mods :happy2:
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I hope that this is my last posted picture here of the whole car without a new set of wheels. :smiley:
What wheels are you planning to buy?
I'm waiting for the new year due to a coming change in taxes and I'm going for the OZ Ultraleggera 8Jx18'' 5x112 ET45 Matte Graphite Silver. :drool:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Fimages%2Fwheels%2Foz%2Fswap%2Foz_ultraleggera_mgs_ci3_l.jpg&hash=0722d5c6bb9cbca04a1459fa3b7e4ac404260c4b)
When I searched for a new set I looked mostly for a lightweight wheel with appealing design that I could afford. I think these fit the requirements. :smiley:
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That's such a neat job. I've recently bought a reflex silver GT tdi 140 (already been remapped) and want to do a lot of the same mods :happy2:
Thanks! If you need any help just ask, I'll try my best. :drinking:
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I remembered that friend who retrofitted the OPS sensors and RVC made a short youtube video of the process. It has been +2 years and at the time my Golf still had the GTI front splitter and rear valance.
I hope you'll like it. :smiley:
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Watching the video carefully noticed that my shifter isn't like what I expected. It's like the ones from the 5 speed gear boxes. I'm glad I've returned the other 6 speed generic short shifter... :ashamed:
I'll have to reconsider the shifter upgrade. Neuspeed sells a short shifter but it's too expensive IMO (£140.26+shipping). I think I can still fit the 42 DD bushes for 5 speed gear boxes. :confused:
I hope this kit fits: http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/42-draft-vw-shifter-bushing-kit-mk5-5s-my06-07 (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/42-draft-vw-shifter-bushing-kit-mk5-5s-my06-07).
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After getting a remap adjustment here's the outcome. :smiley:
Old map vs adjusted map:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FC2Racing2.jpg&hash=a2ca20863a5da75bce92b04808832cac7a76f60b)
The bum dyno already suspected these results. :grin:
On another note found an OEM short shifter for my gear box. It's from the Audi TT with 5 speed: 8J0711046D.
(https://b-a.d-cd.net/5a30fe8s-960.jpg)
Still have to ask for it's price to see if it's worth it.
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Small update, the cherry red hazard switch was in the mailbox when I arrived home. Got my tools and fitted it right away. No picture because it was already too dark, but it's nothing that impressive either. Just another small bit done.
I'm still waiting for a lot of parts:
-LED interior set from the USA: Customs clearance processing complete last Friday.
-42 Draft Designs shifter bushing set: arrived at Chicago today. 22 € cheaper to buy directly from 42 DD compared to AwesomeGTI. Should be import tax free because it only cost 35 $.
-OEM short shifter (8J0711046D) from VW: around 2-3 weeks it seems since I'm the first in Portugal to order this part (PN wasn't available ("open") here still).
-Metal side bracket (1J0711203L) from VW: already available.
-Other small bits to fit in the side bracket (1J0711761C; 1J0711550; N90815903) from VW: already available.
-Shifter lubricant (G00045002) from VW: next week or so.
That's all for now. :smiley:
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Picked up the LED from deAutoKey (http://deautokey.com/product/14pc-complete-interior-license-plate-led-kit-error-free-fits-06-08-volkswagen-mk5-golf-gti (http://deautokey.com/product/14pc-complete-interior-license-plate-led-kit-error-free-fits-06-08-volkswagen-mk5-golf-gti)) today from the Post Office. Managed to fit them by following the USP Motorsport DIY video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5rBV3EmlYU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5rBV3EmlYU), except the front dome lights.
I couldn't manage to fit the LED like they did in the video, so I had to remove the whole interior front light part and fit the LED from above. Followed the VW manual: http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/vehicle_electrics/electrical_system/lights_lamps_switches_inside_anti-theft_system/lights_and_switches_in_roof_trim/front_interior_light_and_reading_light_%28vehicles_with_no_sliding_sunroof%29/removing_and_installing_front_interior_light_and_reading_light/ (http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/vehicle_electrics/electrical_system/lights_lamps_switches_inside_anti-theft_system/lights_and_switches_in_roof_trim/front_interior_light_and_reading_light_%28vehicles_with_no_sliding_sunroof%29/removing_and_installing_front_interior_light_and_reading_light/).
This kit was personalized to my needs since I didn't need the license plate lights (already have the OEM LED lights) but needed instead another 2 footwell lights. They sent those that I asked and extra 2 footwell lights, 2 dome lights and one vanity light festoon. Adding the price of the kit, the shipping cost and the Customs tax these LED were very expensive. On their behalf they have lifetime warranty and, as advertised fade out like the original lights.
Merry Christmas and happy new year all! :smiley:
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Phone pictures of the new interior LED:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport45.jpg&hash=f6608a2bc36a1afbbbcc3b71663052417d2b9d11)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport46.jpg&hash=0c7346c06ff283caca3ec4866b0b38b3421553b4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport47.jpg&hash=2cfec0fb5c3f5d9cf4612523a7d4f17a12a427ae)
Now the interior lights match the exterior. :smiley:
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Hi,
What rear bumper is that?
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Hi,
What rear bumper is that?
Hi,
I got this aftermarket rear valance: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261346495307.
Easier to fit and much cheaper than the R32's rear valance. OEM quality is better but it's double the price. :smiley:
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Great stuff, thanks!
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Got the rest of the parts needed for the short shifter from VW today.
So here's my future OEM short shifter for PR-0EJ gearboxes with metal side bracket to replace the factory fitted plastic one assembled:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FShortshifter.jpg&hash=7da383153d038a2b753de369c090d21178da7f2c)
I'll have to wait for the next oil change service to get the shifter fitted. Currently with 11.000 km/6.835 miles.
Ordered the new wheels and Continental SC5 last week and they should be available by the end of the month. :pomppomp:
Here's the parts list that I got for the short shifter if anyone is interested:
-Short shifter: 8J0711046D
-Metal side bracket: 1J0711203L
-Small bits needed for the side bracket: 1J0711761C, N90815903, 1J0711550
-Lubricant: G00045002
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Last week I was informed that the OZ factory had some issues producing Graphite Matte colour wheels so I'll have to wait at least another 2-3 weeks to receive them. :sad1:
Next week I scheduled an oil and filters change and the short shifter will also be fitted. :smiley:
To finish the update here are some pics taken from a small mk5, mk6 and mk7 gathering this weekend.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro_1.jpg&hash=974a51c207e9103f7b339354eaf46dbe0e3acc7d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro_6.jpg&hash=aadb4b6b3fbb42573628aa9f07e9fc3b06a27766)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro202.jpg&hash=7b1bcdd77401f389acd2fdd3127f66e7f7c5943e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro_3_1.jpg&hash=3d3481541115be4807488ee6d62e27bc212063ba)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro204.jpg&hash=58a26e2b817ade0371dd2e26138c6eb60d15e0fa)
Showing the OEM look of my engine bay to a couple of friends with BLS engines as well:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FEncontro_5.jpg&hash=8740ee94981d6bac9f7d356f296cc358f81de0a3)
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Added a couple more pics. :smiley:
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Got my Golf serviced yesterday. While it was there got the Audi TT short shifter fitted with the Golf MY2006 5 speed metal side-to-side shifter bracket, that had to be modified by a lathe because the fixing pin had 10 mm of diameter. The original plastic part has 12 mm. The lathe made and fitted a new 12 mm metal pin to the bracket.
So these parts were fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FShortshifter.jpg&hash=7da383153d038a2b753de369c090d21178da7f2c)
And these are the parts that were removed:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FShort_shifter_2.jpg&hash=6765f39461a5a9734c0fba8d69500761b5366f94)
Already made around 100 miles/160 km and shifting now is easier, more precise and faster thanks to the short shifter and the 42 Draft Designs shifter bushing set. :smiley:
But those are not all the news I have for today...
Yesterday got a call informing that my new wheels had arrived so I booked to get them fitted today. :jumping:
Here are my new OZ Ultraleggera 8Jx18'' 5x112 ET45 Matte Graphite Silver with Continental ContiSportContact5 225/40R18 92Y XL FR MO:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_02.jpg&hash=4c3c3225ccddf2ca202e2d5371556871291fde82)
While getting them fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_03.jpg&hash=6123e26a01cd07d8b5df2ced8f9e27468c80fb6d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_04.jpg&hash=16c075134d53b1f79f25901a49a649dd99693091)
Went for a short ride to test them:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_05.jpg&hash=04f2b95a39d9638a22ae4b053cc40a5850f6141c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_06.jpg&hash=b5ecd04fdfd1318aaf67ec50746e96401d7a7fc8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_07.jpg&hash=8075a3240a0c20e70327a39c286a0414d9f04e7e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_08.jpg&hash=e1443d5e831f18a90f907f0a06715bf6738ba4ef)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_09.jpg&hash=158342c694d2f924854508e81b7645d6df04aeda)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FOZ_Ultraleggera_10.jpg&hash=29079101f192d456d7e74c908437f715ca98f687)
Totally transformed the look of my Golf. :drool:
The weight shed was noticeable while driving and turning the wheels. The ride comfort has decreased a bit going over rougher bumps and potholes, as expected.
I'll have to break the new tyres to really get to know how they handle doing hard turns. :evilgrin:
This project is now almost finished. It has almost 86k miles/138.000 km.
Cheers
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My all time favorite wheels! Loving the whole car :laugh:
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My all time favorite wheels! Loving the whole car :laugh:
I wanted to get new wheels since around 4-5 years but I'm glad I left it for later because I've learned so much in the meantime that led me to a wiser choice. They really make a difference accelerating. :grin:
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Received more pictures that were taken during the trip to the Golf meeting I've mentioned before. Here are a couple of them. :smiley:
Note: They were taken before I got my new wheels.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi319.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolf%2520GT%2520Sport%252048.jpg&hash=f292ee17af33597c56a2fc2bbb467e36d7dd55d4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolf_GT_Sport_49.jpg&hash=7ecc28890b49ebbb5b23f9435d333f022f6b6fdc)
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Fitted yesterday these bolt caps for my new wheels after receiving the tip from a more experienced friend:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.audipartsdirect.co.uk%2Fpub%2Ffiles%2FTechnology%2F.thumbnails%2F1328009287_IMAG0559_w450_h400.jpg&hash=225c5e5c585d32cde1701dad3b02fd815c4a5721)
The set includes:
16x Wheel bolt covers: 321601173AZ37
4x Locking wheel bolt cover: 4F0601173AZ37
Audi removal tool: 8D0012244A
The locking wheel bolt covers will need a bit of modding to get tightly secured in place since I got a set of locking wheel bolts from Still-Bull that isn't completely compatible with any of the OEM covers.
It looks like this after being fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp%2Fminkara%2Fparts%2F000%2F003%2F807%2F226%2F3807226%2Fp1.jpg%3Fct%3D7eff55028e12&hash=7b08281a7d17e5be895577754754649f8c4f6d68)
Next mods will be:
-Refurbish the front calipers -> repair seal kit ordered from ebay
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FOTY5WDE2MDA%3D%2Fz%2FmYUAAOxy3NBSe7Xo%2F%24T2eC16R%2C%21z%21FJ2my%21z7WBSe7%28ocvqg%7E%7E60_57.JPG&hash=4a0d27c65d9854e4047b17e361fad4c8b497c247)
-Paint all the calipers black, R20 style.
-Fit the R20 front caliper clips -> ordered from ebay
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNjIzWDkwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2F2O4AAOxyBPZTezvB%2F%24_57.JPG&hash=667936f64585bf966cde508b8c8af5dd3dc971a9)
-Upgrade rear brake discs -> will order some DBA 2811S from a local official dealer
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozparts.eu%2FStreet_T2-netsuite.jpg&hash=e487a0d7f82037d854e16ae8b696e6afedd61281)
-Upgrade rear brake pads -> ordered from oscaro.es a set of Ferodo DS Performance FDS1083
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thettshop.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2F600451.jpg&hash=10bd7d269b5e7957ca5b5e7d344c304c71cf5dd3)
And that's it for now. :smiley:
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I still haven't made the mods that I've listed. My mechanic has been very busy and I'm in no rush to have them done, really.
But I have another big news to share, next month if all goes as planned I'll be the new owner of a CW 3 doors Eddie with DSG in mint condition with less than 35.000 miles. :drool:
The owner and I have mutual friends and it has an open project in the same Portuguese forum so I know it's history pretty well. :jumping:
Can't wait to seal the deal. :grin:
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Very nice! Hope it all goes well! :party:
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Very nice! Hope it all goes well! :party:
Thanks rex!
My current OZ and front brakes will be going to the Eddie. My wife will take my GT Sport as her car so it's better to fit the Omanyt back. They're stronger and can withstand potholes better. :signLOL:
Currently it has Eibach Sportline springs and I'm thinking of fitting some Koni Sport dampers that my mechanic will adjust to my liking. I know here most prefer Bilstein B8 but fine tuned the Koni should be better.
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Made the deal, so I'm the new owner of a CW 3 doors Eddie with DSG. Most likely the only in my country. It's pretty much in mint condition and has less than 35.000 miles.
I already have a long list of mods to do and some were just ordered. The biggest so far is a new BCS exhaust, just waiting for new instructions from Nige. :jumping:
Here's an old picture. The previous owner made some changes to the centre grill and wheels but I'll return them to OEM look and fit my OZ instead.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fp303%2Farmeniomota%2FVW_GOLF_5_GTI.gif&hash=f350871ac693b32fe37c46ac9eca0c63e97f5bf7)
I've also decided that the R32 front brakes won't be enough for my future needs so I'm thinking of getting the TTRS front calipers with 350 mm discs from the ML350.
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Very nice! congratulations mate.
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Nice! :happy2: :happy2:
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That looks lovely!!
And it's in white.
And it's got Xenon's
:happy2:
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I wanted to buy a second car this year but I thought my wife would prefer a Passat Variant or something like it. She prefered a smaller car but not smaller than a Golf, so the best car to get is another Golf. This was the only available in Portugal. I thought about importing a 5 doors from German
The diesel is going to be my wife's car as she wanted a 5 doors and we're going to use it for our travels as well.
Very nice! congratulations mate.
Thanks mate! With this new acquisition my plans to upgrade the audio will be postponed but I'm loving following your build. :drinking:
Nice! :happy2: :happy2:
Thanks Jay! :notworthy:
That looks lovely!!
And it's in white.
And it's got Xenon's
:happy2:
Thanks Biano! :happy2:
It's got also MFSW with DSG paddles, highline cluster, climatronic, RNS-510 version A (from factory), CD box in the armrest compartment, bluetooth (needs upgrade to work with current smartphones) and rear parking sensors.
I'll open a new project when I sort the little bits that I don't like much. :smiley:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fp303%2Farmeniomota%2FVW_GOLF_5_GTI.gif&hash=f350871ac693b32fe37c46ac9eca0c63e97f5bf7)
Congrats :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: !
I pretty much envy you :innocent:
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Congrats :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: !
I pretty much envy you :innocent:
:driver:
Yours just doesn't have the same engine. Other than that it's a beautiful machine too. :happy2:
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A bit more than that....
Most probably I will have an engine swap sometime but my car will, unfortunately, never be a GTI :sad1:
Very nice that the Diesel one is still in the family :happy2:.
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Forgot to update this project. Almost a month ago had enough time to do the last bits on my list. :smiley:
So it got:- Rear brake discs: DBA 2811S of 253 mm
- Rear brake pads: Ferodo DS Performance FDS1083 of 52,9 mm
- Paint all calipers black, Golf R20 style
- Refurbish the front calipers
- Fit the R20 front caliper clips
I'll need to wash it properly before taking new pictures. Behind the Omanyts the brakes are very discrete painted black.
Renewing my rear brake system made the Golf brake more leveled. It was sinking the front end a lot before. I didn't know the fault was in used brake discs and pads. :surprised: I like it a lot at the moment. :grin:
Lets see what the Brembo 18Z and R32 rear setup will do in the Eddie. :evilgrin:
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This car has continued to be my daily driver since my Ed. 30 has been at my mechanic's shop for the last 4 and an half months.
Last week it was booked for a roof, bonnet and front spoiler respray and wind shield replacement. I was given a 2013 BMW 116d Sport during the repair time which I won't miss (low engine power, very soft suspension and bad traction on wet roads with its 205/55R16 Michelin Energy Saver tyres) although it easily made good mileage.
Next it will have an oil change and front discs replaced for the 340 mm Brembo Sport of the TTS (10,1 kg), because I've warped a little my 345 mm ATE (12,1 kg). :confused:
I'll ask my mechanic to check if there's any mechanical reason for the discs to get warped so soon (1 year and just a bit more than 10k miles) because I don't remember doing anything that would provoke this. :confused:
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Today I had the chance to take a couple of pics to show the resprayed bonnet and repaired front spoiler. :smiley:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolf_GT_Sport_56.jpg&hash=ad3a3c01280726dba19d9f8caad7e6d4571dc0c5)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolf_GT_Sport_57.jpg&hash=c48076ad5ca8389ce7bbfe35afb6e4dee9c64cb7)
At the end of the day I went to meet a friend who recoded the EEPROM of my door modules to activate the folding of the side mirrors with the car key and their automatic opening when turning on the ignition. No need to replace factory fitted door modules. :jumping:
Next week I should be able to do this to the Ed. 30 too. :grin:
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Super cool! What door module do you have?
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Super cool! What door module do you have?
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Thanks! Both my Golfs have the same door controllers: 1K0 959 701 N (1K0-959-701-MAX3.lbl). :smiley:
n4s can also code any Golf mk6 door controller and personalize the opening with coding the BCM. :smiley:
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i would love this on my car
any chance you could post a how to :wink:
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i would love this on my car
any chance you could post a how to :wink:
n4s used VAG ODIS to change the code of the EEPROM of the door controller. I don't know computer programming languages so I really can't help you with that. You can try contacting him in the www.myTiguan.com forum.
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Updated and added the most relevant pictures in the 1st topic of the project. From now on I'll only do regular maintenance. It currently has 95k miles and I've changed the oil to Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100 5w40 and the oil and diesel filters. I didn't change the cabin filter because it was changed in February this year.
Also fitted Brembo Sport 340 mm (10,1 kg) brake discs because I managed to warp the ATE 345 mm (12,1 kg) with around 10k miles. :confused: The weight reduction was noticeable in the steering feel. :smiley: I hope it was just a fluke or a random misuse that won't be repeated.
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Seen you around on the forums but only just found your thread... Don't know how. :scared:
Looks great - lots of mods!
Wheels look sensational :happy2:
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Seen you around on the forums but only just found your thread... Don't know how. :scared:
Looks great - lots of mods!
Wheels look sensational :happy2:
Thanks! It was a good base to really get to know the mk5 Golf better. When I bought the Ed. 30 I already knew more or less everything I wanted to do to it. It took me 6 years to finish the GT Sport and I hope I'm done with the Ed. 30 still this year. :smiley:
I don't know anyone else in my country with Omanyt 17''. Only seen late R32s or Passats/Tiguans R-Line with Omanyts 18'', that do look better but don't have the same ride comfort. :smiley:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolf_GT_Sport_59.jpg&hash=4a2cb67dcaa0410203a1c9783b3fe4b54fef9062)
Picture taken by a friend this weekend during a nice gathering. It was rainy and the car was dirty. The camera and the colour really disguised it. :laugh:
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Great job :happy2:
It realy looks like a Edition!
You can choose between a km eater (silver) or your fun ride (white)!!! :drinking:
They both look A+ :congrats:
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Great job :happy2:
It realy looks like a Edition!
You can choose between a km eater (silver) or your fun ride (white)!!! :drinking:
They both look A+ :congrats:
Yeah, it's my favourite mk5 look. Bought the car new from VW and modded it until I was happy with all its aspects. Now it's my wife's car. :laugh:
I was supposed to bring the Ed. 30 but it wasn't available this weekend due to a new mod in progress. :smiley:
Thank you for your comments RBS. :drinking:
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Great! Looking forward to your new mod! :party:
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Looking nice and fresh buddy :happy2: :happy2:
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Looking nice and fresh buddy :happy2: :happy2:
Thanks buddy! :drinking:
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Although the Ed. 30 has been giving me some trouble until recently, now that it's sorted I had some minor issues to deal with this one too.
The rear camera stopped working again after having the wiring repaired a few months ago. It broke again. :doh:
So I ordered a new one to make sure I have a working camera for another 4-5 years at least. Got just the camera from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261651211275 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261651211275).
The right front window trim had the black matte paint flacking a bit so I got a new one from VW.
Went back to the friend who repaired the wiring and he replaced the camera and reinforced the original loom with a lot more heat shrink tube so prevent the wiring from bending when the camera operates out of the VW symbol.
He then replaced the door window trim I have the car back in top shape. :grin:
I still have the TyrolSport deadset rigid subframe collar kit to get fitted and the next oil change isn't far way too. About 1000 miles... :smiley:
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So after 1000 miles since the last time I posted here the car had the oil and all the filters changed, a new right front window trim fitted, the rear camera replaced and the TyrolSport deadset rigid subframe collar kit fitted. :smiley:
The old camera was repaired and is now for sale: Link (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,108571.0.html).
This time decided to use Motul 8100 X-clean C3 5w40 instead of the Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100 5w40.
Here are a couple of pictures of the TyrolSport kit:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwvortex.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2Fvortex_header_tyrolsport-960x480.jpg&hash=771e5968de5d960a1616f6c60c93fa718cd28434)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FTyrolsport_Deadset_Kit_1.jpg&hash=70c976ebe2fb1c29a89ec85aefe8e188fddde3e9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FTyrolsport_Deadset_Kit_2.jpg&hash=26292f767cfce25a59f9d8e44068484e048b3961)
A few weeks ago fitted the protective film to the rear doors (1K4809387). I didn't take pictures of them fitted. Should be doing their purpose. :smiley:
Picture from another forum member:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMatt.H%2FMK5_Golf_GT_Sport_170%2F72_zpse4d23398.jpg&hash=7734affe5024a73cd5034be0d51b5d294622ad3a)
Cheers
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Activated the auto windows closing when locking the car on the comfort setting of the PolarFIS Advanced which also automatically close the wing mirrors when I lock the car. :star:
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Got new Continental SportContact 5 fitted in the rear axle, changed the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asys 2 to the front axle and finally got rid of the Michelin Primacy HP. The Primacy HP lasted +3 years and +41k miles and still had +2 mm of depth. Not bad durability but their grip on wet roads isn't great compared to the tyres I have now fitted. :smiley:
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This car will need an oil change near the end of the month, but this time I decided to replace the connecting rod bearings, the gearbox oil, the brakes oil and the lower engine mount bushes. The connecting rod bearings early wear is a known issue with BLS and BXE engines and this BLS has reached 180.000 km/112.500 miles, so it's better to be safe than sorry. Decided to go for stronger OEM lower engine mount bushes so got the ones for BMN engines and the dogbone small bush from Powerflex. Since the front subframe has to be removed to replace the bushes I preferred to replace all the bolts too, as advised. :smiley:
The part list that I got for this maintenance is the following:
-Oil filter (071115562C)
-Air filter (1K0129620D)
-Motul X-clean 5w40 5L engine oil
-Connecting rod bearings (045105701BGLB) x4 and (045105701CGLB) x4
-Connecting rod bolts (45105425) x8
-Gearbox oil (G052512A2) x3L
-ATE SL.6 DOT4 2L brake oil
-Lower engine mount bushes (3C0199868E and 3C0199867E)
-Dogbone small bush from Powerflex (PFF85-505)
-Bolts M12x75 (N10528602) x2
-Bolts M10x75 N10579702) x4
-Bolts M10x75 (N91167101)
-Bolt M10x35 (N91066101)
-Bush bolt M14x1.5x70 (N10558002)
-Bolts M10x76 (N10579702) x4
-Bolts M12x100 (N10640301) x2
I'll try to share pictures of the maintenance being done later. :smiley:
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The car was delivered yesterday night to my mechanic. I won't be following the work done so no pictures. So far he saw that the left track rod end needs replacing too.
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I have the car back since last Monday night. Drove the 200 miles return trip at a calm speed to bed well the new con rod bearings. The engine now sounds smoother than before.
Before I left he showed me the old bearings and they had identical wear and were still in good shape. My mechanic did notice that the con rod bolts were a bit stretched compared to new ones.
He didn't have time to replace the left track rod end before I went to get the car. He also noticed that the front sway bar bracket bolts were a bit stretched and that I didn't take new ones for him to replace. I had to look up online the part numbers since ETKA isn't very explicit to indicate which are they (they're not represented in the side picture). I ordered them later after I found a topic about them.
Yesterday I took the car to a local friend who replaced both track rod ends (the left one was really busted and the right one had a small tear that wasn't obvious to see) and replaced the front sway bar bracket bolts.
The list of parts replaced in this maintenance is a bit bigger now:
-Diesel filter (116 mm) (1K0127434B)
-Oil filter (071115562C)
-Air filter (1K0129620D)
-Charcoal lined cabin air filter (1K1819653B)
-Motul X-clean 5w40 engine oil x5L
-Connecting rod bearings (045105701BGLB) x4 and (045105701CGLB) x4
-Connecting rod bolts (45105425) x8
-Gearbox oil (G052512A2) x3L
-ATE SL.6 DOT4 brake oil x2L
-Lower engine mount bushes (3C0199868E and 3C0199867E)
-Dogbone small bush from Powerflex (PFF85-505)
-Bolts M12x75 (N10528602) x2
-Bolts M10x75 (N91167101)
-Bolt M10x35 (N91066101)
-Bush bolt M14x1.5x70 (N10558002)
-Bolts M10x76 (N10579702) x4
-Bolts M12x100 (N10640301) x2
-Bolts M8x75 (N91073401) x4
-Track rod ends (1K0423811J) and (1K0423812J)
Now I just have to take this car to get a new wheel alignment and rotate the tyres between axles to finish the job. :smiley:
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Was forgetting to mention that a friend sourced me a cheap used BT module compatible with iPhones, a 7P6035730F. He also made me the loom to connect to the radio and fitted all in place. I already had a microphone fitted and a foam holder from the Ed. 30 factory fitted BT module, so it was a really cheap mod to do as a surprise to my wife who was initially against it. Now that she can use the radio, cluster and steering wheel to control the phone instead of just a BT headset, she sees that it was worth it. :laugh:
Activated the BT emulation in the PolarFIS Adv. as @rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) explained. Everything works as it should. The PolarBT module is just needed when we don't have a PolarFIS Adv.. Thanks for the tip. :happy2:
The BT module was from a SEAT so it showed in the phone as SEAT BT. Decided to change its name to GTD BT and later changed the Ed. 30 BT module name too (it showed as VW PHONE). :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FIMG_2985.png&hash=6b9312b614afc526b6055a9fcf8e3a5542e9e5a3)
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Hunter 4 wheels alignment, wheels balancing and wheel rotated between axles done today. I think it's ready for another ~10k miles. :smiley:
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Replaced the left side mirror indicator. Noticed that it stopped working last weekend. Part number: 1K0949101.
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Hi Shoduchi,
I was wondering if you have any photos of your mk6 front and rear parking sensors?
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Hi Shoduchi,
I was wondering if you have any photos of your mk6 front and rear parking sensors?
Hi!
You can see the pictures if you open them in the Photobucket site. Just right click over the pictures and select open in a new tab. I have no detailed pictures of the parking sensors. The ones in the black GTI centre grill must be placed as high as possible so they won't be pointing at the floor and beeping because of it. :smiley:
The rears are located where the mk5 rear sensors are. The round frame from the mk5 sensor support had to be cut off, so it covered the bigger hole that mk5 rear bumpers have. That's why I opted to get a rear bumper without holes and had the holes made for the size of the mk6 sensors in my Ed. 30.
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My wife's car and my first car has finally passed the 200.000 km (124.274 miles). Still going strong and feels fresh to drive. Done the oil exchange and replaced all the filters 2 weeks ago. :smiley:
(https://i.imgur.com/oMRKY26.jpg)
It happened last night with thick fog so I wasn't looking at the cluster when the milage reached 200.000 km. Just today I remembered to check how it was. :smiley:
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Looking good, that's how a maintained car should be. Congrats! :happy2:
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Looking good, that's how a maintained car should be. Congrats! :happy2:
Thanks buddy! :drinking: I try to keep it in good shape. It's the first car I bought with my money. :smiley: