MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: eternalife on August 29, 2014, 09:22:19 pm

Title: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on August 29, 2014, 09:22:19 pm: Hi,
I own a 2005 Golf Mk5 DSG, in blue. Pretty much standard.
Since I bought the car, has been ultra reliable - never let me down, German Engineering :happy2:
Being 32 the insurance costs are relatively amicable, and being a bit of a detailing lover, the car certainly gets treated well :ashamed:

20/08/2011 Purchased Date :laugh:

Prior to my ownership the car has been pretty much serviced by VW
In my Ownership I have had the following carried out - I know a fair few people 'in the trade' a VW/BMW specialist and also a Supercar Garage, so tend to get work carried out there, with me being a helping hand...

15/10/2011 Oil filter
15/10/2011 Oil (Longlife)
15/10/2011 Fuel Filter
15/10/2011 Air Filter
15/10/2011 Wiper Blades
All OEM parts bought TPS

10/02/2012 Rear Discs
10/02/2012 Rear Pads
All OEM Parts from TPS

17/03/2013 Cambelt, Water pump, coolant - AMD Essex
17/03/2013 Brake Fluid Dot 4 - AMD Essex

01/06/2013 Bosch S4 Battery (Euro Car Parts P/N 444/0277)

04/06/2013 2 x Front Tyres Uni Royal Rainsport 2

06/06/2013 Oil Filter OEM (TPS P/N 06D115562)
06/06/2013 Oil Quantum Longlife (TPS P/N ZGB115QLB00501)
06/06/2013 OEM Screen Wash (TPS P/N SG052164M2)

Pics to Follow...
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on August 29, 2014, 09:27:53 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvalverflavour%2FGolf_Mk5_DSG%2FIMG-20121001-WA0000.jpg&hash=661414e17939f8286c89163f71d516c60ccba6b8)

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Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on August 30, 2014, 03:58:24 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvalverflavour%2FGolf_Mk5_DSG%2F2012-01-15144820.jpg&hash=316c314e5f9f7574d6866751cfbf55bba386d6ff)

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Amongst some more fancy stuff: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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Service bits on the floor:
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My Integra (now sold) :sad1:
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Friends toy: :P
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Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: edjbreeze on August 31, 2014, 07:38:59 pm: Really nice colour. I work with cars like the Ferrari every day and i still get more excited to see a nice VW
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on September 01, 2014, 01:18:36 am: Quote from: edjbreeze on August 31, 2014, 07:38:59 pm
Really nice colour. I work with cars like the Ferrari every day and i still get more excited to see a nice VW

Thanks :drinking:
I haven't seen another GTi in the same colour as mine, I was told that the original owner had paid for a non-standard colour - but I am unsure if this is true.
Were heated seats an option or standard?
Also does anyone know what the exact blue colour of my car is called?
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: BarberVW on September 01, 2014, 01:24:37 am: Decent looking car you have there, looks well cared for.
I believe the colour is 'Laser Blue' and is certainly not common.
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: Sjw_Vw on September 02, 2014, 10:06:43 am: Very nice :happy2:
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on September 02, 2014, 10:23:06 pm: Quote from: BarberVW on September 01, 2014, 01:24:37 am
Decent looking car you have there, looks well cared for.
I believe the colour is 'Laser Blue' and is certainly not common.

Laser blue - good to know :) It is relatively tidy, but still can do with improvement (refurb on the alloys is one of the items on the list!)
I would love to go onto 18's (looks stunning), but the cost expense, compromise on ride quality and I do believe they handle better on 17's puts me off...slightly :wink:

Quote from: Sjw_Vw on September 02, 2014, 10:06:43 am
Very nice :happy2:

Thanks :happy2:
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on September 02, 2014, 10:31:28 pm: Few quick updates:

01/09/14 - Rear Tyres changed Bridgestone RE050A 225/45/17
02/09/14 - Alignment done, Hunter machine - if anyone is nearby and is looking for a good place to get their alignment sorted, can certainly recommend the following: F1 Tyres, 168 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6LU
Email: info@f1tyres.co.uk Phone: 020 8599 9985
Their typical pricing is £30 for front alignment, and £50 for 4 wheel - bargain for alignment on a Hunter!

02/09/14 - Cruise Control Stalk replaced (original had broke wires) Ended up buying the following item: MEYLE Indicator Stalk Switch Cruise Control 1K0953513G
Purchased from: Murray's DIRECT, 9 Harpsfield Broadway, HATFIELD, Hertfordshire, AL10 9TF
Phone: 01707 272686 Email: mail@murraysdirect.co.uk
Collected it myself in Person £28.80 inc VAT
Title: Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
Post by: eternalife on January 15, 2017, 03:27:58 pm: So, the car (as of last night) has hit the 100,000 miles mark and is still going strong :happy2:
Haven't really been on the forum for a while and thought I should at least do a mini-update..

Jan 2015: Oil Filter Housing replaced, as well as oil filter and some long life oil. Pollen filter also changed. All original VW, TPS supplied)
May 2016: Front Tyres (Bridgestone RE050)
August 2016: Oil filter, oil, pollen filter (Original VW parts, TPS supplied)
August 2016: Rear Tyres (Pirelli P Zero Nero)

Aside from the above, I am sure there has been more done, but cannot recall it all at the moment :laugh:

I now also own a Lotus Evora :wink: so tend to use one or the other depending on journey/weather etc. A few pics...

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