MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: sherwood989 on February 13, 2015, 09:17:36 pm

Title: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: sherwood989 on February 13, 2015, 09:17:36 pm: well, I finally feel good enough to show off my MK5 on here. Seeing so many fantastic looking cars has made me want to get mine looking good enough to show off.

Recent Big Mods:

Jetta Grill
Rotiform DIA wheels
Apex Coilovers

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Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: andybon on February 13, 2015, 11:01:54 pm: Looks good! Only thing I would change is the front number Plate!
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: prp74 on February 14, 2015, 11:02:52 am: Looking good. Agree about the number plate though.
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: errorinside on February 14, 2015, 12:51:29 pm: your golf looks smart , but defo on the plate , why do people put them plates on that look horrible :rolleye:
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: jaffa on February 14, 2015, 09:58:31 pm: Hate the wheels and the plate but I still want a smooth jetta grill
Shadow blue is a lovely colour too!
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: Andy on February 14, 2015, 10:01:31 pm: Welcome to the forum mate -just change that plate
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: MC71 on February 14, 2015, 10:08:28 pm: Welcome to the fold. :drinking:

Lovely looking colour and errrrr....lose the number plate!! :wink:
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: sherwood989 on February 15, 2015, 12:53:12 am: thanks for the advice on the plate everyone, i was a bit unsure about it after doing it. where would people suggest to mount it? i don't want to cover over the smooth grill and don't want to totally block up the air intake to the radiator.
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: MarkyN on February 15, 2015, 08:07:05 am: Maybe have it in the bottom grill? Get it cable tied on there? Can be easy and quick to remove for when at shows etc? Or maybe use really strong magnet for behind the bumper and behind the number plate, then place the plate in the original place, still be able to keep the smooth looking bumper then and easy removal of the plate
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: Shoduchi on February 15, 2015, 10:25:51 am: Fit really strong magnets protected by a smooth cloth to prevent scratches and put the plate in its original place. In the lower grill it blocks airflow to the IC and that decreases engine output. It has been tested by APR, at least. :wink:
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: Dwarfus on February 16, 2015, 02:29:04 pm: You could fix the number plates with sucker pads, i have seen this on other smoothed bumpers.
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: sherwood989 on February 16, 2015, 09:50:28 pm: awesome thanks for the suggestions. going to have a play around with it tomorrow, I've got another (long) pressed plate so can try a few options out.

Next thing is... would anyone recommend fitting a induction kit? I've heard mixed things about fitting them to diesel.. looking for a bit more noise as i think the engine sounds a little boring.
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: Andy on February 16, 2015, 09:58:31 pm: Don't waste your money on a induction kit. .get a decat (if you know a friendly mot tester)and non res exhaust
Title: Re: mk5 GT - shadow blue
Post by: sherwood989 on February 16, 2015, 10:07:14 pm: think i will wait until summer for the exhaust, its got the standard GT rear bumper so no opening for tail pipes. although i did have it painted to match so don't really want to go cutting into it to make an opening. but yes! exhaust is a better option.