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Title: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 10:03:26 pm: About time for me to say hello, considering I registered a few months ago. Hope you don't mind another R32 invading this Forum.
I believe that there are two other CW R32 owners on this Forum. I met Very Cherry at Inters this year. I have been to Inters every year for the last 15 years with many different VW's.
This Forum is a wealth of information and I am very impressed with the knowledge of its members.

I had a DBP Mk 4 R32 for 5 1/2 years. Fantastic car. It was mint and I sold it with only 30K on the clock.
I was then up for a change. 3 cars I considered Audi S3, Mk 5 R32 or Edition 30.
The Spec I wanted on the S3 I couldn't afford.
I almost bought a new grey Edition 30 but when I saw a white R32 I just knew I had to have it, also with it being such a rare colour.
I was very tempted by the tuneability of the Edition 30 though.
My R32 has every optional extra apart from the Recaro seats.
I have had it now for just over 6 months. Only mods so far is an EVOMS V-Flow induction kit and the flapper mod to the standard exhaust.
I have a list of future plans. Soon to fit Res Milltek, H&R lowering springs, black gloss wing mirrors with tinted indicators and some black wheels. I will post some pictures up soon.
Cheers
Chris
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 10:09:45 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvv249%2Fchrisr32%2FDSC00893.jpg&hash=3e3153b218879b57527f60f60b5df37ce5272043)
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Top Cat on November 20, 2009, 10:12:43 pm: Welcome to the forum Chris. :happy2:

That is most common colour R 32 on here strangely enough :signLOL:

Moschops will stalk you and laugh at your jokes, even when there not funny, but he is harmless . :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 10:15:06 pm: I found a couple of pictures. I had both the mk4 and mk5 R32 for about 6 weeks. If only I could of kept the mk4 as well!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvv249%2Fchrisr32%2FDSC00743.jpg&hash=7b7000e315dc6e9da85afab805de2f253695920c)
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 10:25:32 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on November 20, 2009, 10:12:43 pm
Welcome to the forum Chris. :happy2:

That is most common colour R 32 on here strangely enough :signLOL:

Moschops will stalk you and laugh at your jokes, even when there not funny, but he is harmless . :laugh: :wink:

That is why I have been a lurker for so long. Only joking!

Love the friendly banter on this forum too!
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Andy on November 20, 2009, 10:30:33 pm: welcome chris-2 of my fav colours, am i jealous or yes :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: prepree on November 20, 2009, 10:38:40 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvv249%2Fchrisr32%2FDSC00743.jpg&hash=7b7000e315dc6e9da85afab805de2f253695920c)

PORN

Welcome along!! :drool:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Golfgirl on November 20, 2009, 10:43:40 pm: You and Moschops must be on the same wavelength because he had a DBP Mk 4 R32 as well. I had one too and as much as I love the Edition 30 I regret selling it!
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 10:55:55 pm: Quote from: Golfgirl on November 20, 2009, 10:43:40 pm
You and Moschops must be on the same wavelength because he had a DBP Mk 4 R32 as well. I had one too and as much as I love the Edition 30 I regret selling it!

Hi Golfgirl. I remember your Mk4. I bought mine off Ratty (of the extinct R32 Register).
I was looking for either a white or grey Edition 30 too (Great minds think alike eh).
It was only when I managed to get hold of a white R32 I decided to go for that.

The original mk4 R32 is a great car. I do still miss it too!
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: v2brett on November 20, 2009, 11:15:18 pm: welcome to the site :happy2: these candy R32`s are getting a bit common on here :signLOL:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 20, 2009, 11:25:47 pm: Quote from: v2brett on November 20, 2009, 11:15:18 pm
welcome to the site :happy2: these candy R32`s are getting a bit common on here :signLOL:

That's true mate, apparently 43% out of the 7 registered in the Uk are now on here. All three of us :signLOL:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: JPC on November 20, 2009, 11:45:49 pm: Welcome along here chris! Nice car!
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Greeners on November 21, 2009, 12:02:27 am: Welcome Chris! :drinking:

Lovely car you have there! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Thor on November 21, 2009, 08:09:41 am: Hello and welcome :happy2:

Great looking car :party:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: NB07 on November 21, 2009, 08:46:39 am: welcome, lovely car, doesnt look like it needs lowering from those pics, looks good :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: T88OMM on November 21, 2009, 12:53:59 pm: Welcome along matey, stunning car you have there :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: VC on November 21, 2009, 04:24:24 pm: Dude welcomes :pomppomp:

nice to have another candy member to the herd :wink:

Quote from: Top Cat on November 20, 2009, 10:12:43 pm
Moschops will stalk you and laugh at your jokes, even when there not funny, but he is harmless . :laugh: :wink:

:grin:

i as per you went from a DBP MK4 to the MK5, took this of yours at inters.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FShows_and_Meets%2Finters09%2F002.jpg&hash=a4bd6e553d89b6714eac6da144ba4355db225fe1)

never seen SO much stuff in the back of an .:R32 though, nice to have you on board :happy2:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Moschops on November 21, 2009, 04:51:08 pm: Stone the crows, my ears are burning today.... :signLOL:

Welcome along Chris...... :happy2:

Yes went from a 1500 mile MK4 with all the options, which I'd bought new in 2004 to the MK5, wanted a DBP one, but finding one with the spec I wanted was like looking for rocking horse pooh on plastic roses... :chicken: But the white one came up and I fell in love again....also have a White Edition 30 DSG 5 door as the daily driver too... :pomppomp:

I will post some pics up later.

Did you see the white one on Ebay this week, A9 SSS I think was the reg, another DSG 5 door. :driver:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9177.0

NB Note to self...ignore the TC comments..... :stupid:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: mikebgti on November 23, 2009, 09:41:20 pm: Hi very nice car and very rare welcome
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: chrisr32 on November 29, 2009, 04:44:21 pm: Quote from: NB07 on November 21, 2009, 08:46:39 am
welcome, lovely car, doesnt look like it needs lowering from those pics, looks good :notworthy:

Does anyone know if 5 door mk5 golfs are slightly lower than 3 door ones? I have standard suspension and quite a lot of people ask me if it is lowered. Maybe it's an optical illusion.
I am waiting to fit H&R lowering springs. As soon as someone buys their coilovers!
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Hurdy on November 30, 2009, 07:21:31 pm: Welcome Chris :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: VC on November 30, 2009, 09:47:27 pm: Quote from: chrisr32 on November 29, 2009, 04:44:21 pm
Does anyone know if 5 door mk5 golfs are slightly lower than 3 door ones? I have standard suspension and quite a lot of people ask me if it is lowered. Maybe it's an optical illusion.

optical illusion :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Jules86 on December 03, 2009, 07:07:26 pm: Quote from: Moschops on November 21, 2009, 04:51:08 pm

Did you see the white one on Ebay this week, A9 SSS I think was the reg, another DSG 5 door. :driver:

As far as i know the only candy 32's that were brought in were identical 5 door DSG's mate.

Welcome to the forum, looks lovely :drool:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Moschops on December 03, 2009, 07:19:49 pm: Quote from: Jules86 on December 03, 2009, 07:07:26 pm
Quote from: Moschops on November 21, 2009, 04:51:08 pm

Did you see the white one on Ebay this week, A9 SSS I think was the reg, another DSG 5 door. :driver:

As far as i know the only candy 32's that were brought in were identical 5 door DSG's mate.

Welcome to the forum, looks lovely :drool:

Jules, one of the 5 doors is a manual along with mine and VC's 3 door versions and at least one of the 3 door versions has DSG.
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: VC on December 03, 2009, 07:54:08 pm: choppers, there's no such thing as white .:R32s remember :wink:

your a respray, i'm vinyl wrapped and the others are all imports :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Jules86 on December 03, 2009, 07:54:27 pm: Haha well i was well misinformed on that one then :signLOL:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Moschops on December 03, 2009, 10:04:58 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on December 03, 2009, 07:54:08 pm
choppers, there's no such thing as white .:R32s remember :wink:

your a respray, i'm vinyl wrapped and the others are all imports :jumpmove:

Ah must have been that bump on the head last night... :rolleye:
Title: Re: Hello from a Candy White R32 owner
Post by: Jules86 on December 04, 2009, 05:49:07 pm: Quote from: Moschops on December 03, 2009, 10:04:58 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on December 03, 2009, 07:54:08 pm
choppers, there's no such thing as white .:R32s remember :wink:

your a respray, i'm vinyl wrapped and the others are all imports :jumpmove:

Ah must have been that bump on the head last night... :rolleye:

Going to work around 4am every morning has done it i think mate :indifferent: