MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: GTi-Andy on September 21, 2014, 08:27:22 am
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Morning guys
Firstly, sorry if this is in the wrong section,badminton please move.
I'm about to collect a 2007 5dr DSG next week and like with previous cars ive had I like to mod them.
A couple of mods on the hit list are
Remap
Change cloth interior for leather
Change head unit (looking for sat nav, Bluetooth etc)
Any recommendations/hints/tips on what I should be looking out for or links etc on how on to's etc
Cheers guys and btw, only been on the site a day and it's looks like there's a wealth of knowledge on here.
Andy
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Hi there,
This thread probably does want moving so i'm sure a moderator will be along soon.
Have a search on here for the questions and you'll find a wealth of knowledge!
In short, I can give a bit of basic info though,
Remap - most people recommend Rtech http://www.r-techpower.co.uk
They're meant to be excellent for maps.
Leather interior - it can be done as far as I know but the interior will be quite pricey as there aren't that many being broken. Keep an eye on the for sale section here.
Radio - if you want to stay OEM you will be wanting an RNS-510 (sat nav) or an RCD-510 (without). You can add bluetooth I believe and the RCD can be bought with DAB.Both are really nice and look a lot better over the standard one. If you fancy it, you can swap your climate controls over for MK6 ones and they display on the radio screen which is a nice touch.
You can also fit the MDI kit in the centre cubby which is the OEM plug in for your phone - play and control music through it :D
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Welcome mate sounds like some good plans
My brothers got some leather heated seats for sale if your interested
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Defo interested Jaffa, are they from a GTi?
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yes they are mate heres the link
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,84922.msg871488.html#msg871488 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,84922.msg871488.html#msg871488)
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nice one, i defo like the look of them, and youre not that away from me either.decisions decisions
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where a bouts are you based mate?
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Harrogate mate, so just over an hour or so to Sunderland
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not too far, normally when i buy things they end up being down south :signLOL:
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yup, i know the feeling - ive been heavily modding cars (vauxhall) for a number of years and travelled all over for stuff.
I'm definately interested, so I'll keep you in mind.
I dont actually collect the car till next week, but i know the stuff i want doing soon and the change from the tartan seats is one of them
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Jaffa, are these a straight swop over? ie no wiring to change/amend
Mine are cloth as you know but are electric and not heated.
Will there be any issues? throw up any lights on the dash
Could i retro fit the heated bit or is that more involved?
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they are a straight swap over and shouldn't be any lights on the dash
i don't know how to retro fit the heated part of it but I'm sure someone on here will
i also have the climate panel with the heated seat part if you need that as i changed mine to mk6 version
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Thanks for the info mate.