MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Ron, Edition30 on December 07, 2009, 08:32:23 pm
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Hi everyone, I've had an Edition30 since September 2007. It's a 3 door Reflex Silver with manual box and highline computer.
It's currently got 14k miles on the clock and is pretty much stock.
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Ordered in May 2007, the car was manufactured in build week 28. It's an 08 model year set at the factory for long life
servicing but recoded for time and distance during the PDI.
Pescara alloys were factory fitted with Michelin Pilot Exalto2 tyres. Lasting well at 14k miles with 5mm front and 6mm rear.
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The engine was run in according to the guidance in the book and oil usage was roughly 750ml during the first 7500 miles.
It's been run on a diet of Castrol Edge 5w30 and Shell VPower.
1st Service.
The service reminder came on after 12 months (5k miles). Due to the low milage, I wasn't overly concerned with going
beyond 12 months for the first service. It had the oil change service done at 7500 miles using Castrol Edge 5w30. Also
had the OEM air filter replaced.
Additions:
Edition30 Number Plaque:
Received my Edition30 Plaque No.1097 in the first batch sent out. Mounted it to the drivers door. Pic Below.
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Headlight Bulbs:
Were replaced with Philips X-treme Power H7's and Blue Vision W5W's. A big improvement! Also changed the internal
bulbs as well, I prefer the clearer light in the interior. Interior Pic Below.
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Full Size Spare Wheel:
Replaced the space saver spare wheel, sourced a Pescara alloy in good condition off ebay and fitted it with a Michellin
PE2 then got the boot parts to raise the floor level. Pic below.
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Issues So Far:
So far (touch wood) nothing major. The rear outer tail light was letting water in. I replaced and fitted it myself as I
couldn't get the dealers to agree that it was a warranty issue. Pic below.
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Also had a number plate light drop out because the plastic catch had broken off, £5 part, so I replaced it myself.
2nd Service:
At 24 months with 12k on the clock I had the second time & distance service done using Castrol Edge 5w30. Since the
first service I had added roughly 500ml of oil and since the second oil change I haven't yet added any.
Heres a few more pics...
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Cheers,
Ron
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Looking good Ron, and love the picture of the inside, great clarity.
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Very nice mate, looks stunning in silver, nice to see another 'stock' edition 30 on here too, was feeling lonely :signLOL:
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Looking good Ron, and love the picture of the inside, great clarity.
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Good to have you on the site :happy2:
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Welcome Ron :happy2:
A silver ED30 - the best combination :innocent:
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Loving the pictures Ron and good write up - is there a hint of blue in there - does the paint have this or is it just the lighting?
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Looks a well looked after car :happy2: Not really many silver ones about either, especially 3-door!
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Welcome along here ron! Your car looks stunning standard mate. How do you find the foam inserts work in the back with the boot carpet? I bought the two inserts but found they didn't fit the best so the carpets sagged a little around the sides
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Welcome Ron :happy2:
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Thanks everyone.
is there a hint of blue in there - does the paint have this or is it just the lighting?
It does seem to look very different depending on the lighting.
How do you find the foam inserts work in the back with the boot carpet? I bought the two inserts but found they didn't fit the best so the carpets sagged a little around the sides
There appears to be different boot trim setups depending on whether you have a factory spacesaver or factory full size spare. There are part numbers for three different boot carpets. I'm guessing one of them will be reinforced all the way to the edges.
With a factory full size spare setup you will also have lower side trims in the boot to raise the luggage hooks above the higher floor. Also a different boot lip trim above the bumper. These all alllow for the foam inserts to also fit more securely into parts of the exposed boot bodywork.
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Welcome along Ron, car looks lovely :drool: :drool:
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A do Ron Ron Ron a do like Ron Ron. :happy2:
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Welcome Ron! :drinking:
Vary nice motor you have there, if I had my time again I may well of had Silver! :wink:
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Headlight Bulbs:
Were replaced with Philips X-treme Power H7's and Blue Vision W5W's. A big improvement! Also changed the internal
bulbs as well, I prefer the clearer light in the interior. Interior Pic Below.
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Which bulbs did you fit looks great - do you have a link ? Considered putting red ones in but this white light looks much better !!!
Lovely car mate ! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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Hi Garethmk1, the internal bulbs were replaced with Philips Blue Vision W5W's (5 watts) from powerbulbs.com.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=37&cat2=77 Normally £10 a pair or free if you're buying other items.
Used seven on my 08 model year, one for each footwell, two for the front reading lights and three for the rear reading lights / center light.
The footwell bulbs were originaly W3W's (3 watts). I turned the brightness of the footwell lights down to 60% with the highine computer just in case they get a bit warm. The reading lights were originally W5W's so no issues with them.
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Didn't realise the internal bulbs were W5W's! I have a load of those Philips Bluevision lay around the garage too! Nice one Ron! :happy2:
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Very nice Ron,can't beat them alloys.Just a quick bit of advice please.When you changed the footwell lights (drivers side) is there some sort of block connection to the light unit ?. The drivers side one on mine has never worked & when i took the light out there were no wires/connections at all :sad1:???????.
On another note today i noticed the drivers sun visor vanity mirror dosen't light up either when i open the cover cover fuse maybe?.
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Your drivers side footwell light wiring connector is probably loose behind the trim somewhere. You should be able to fish it out with something with a bit of luck.
For the vanity light I'd try swapping the bulbs in the vanity lights over to see if you just need a new bulb.
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Hi.. would you mind telling me what is the approx clearance between the "new" carpet and the boot secrecy flap?..........room for a suitcase or two !! ?
Thanks, Paul.
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Lovely car Ron... Looks fantastic in Silver. And it's always nice to see a cherished standard car too.
Mind if I ask where you're from? There are a couple of Silver Ed30's round my way.
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what is the approx clearance between the "new" carpet and the boot secrecy flap?..........room for a suitcase or two !! ?
With the foam boot inserts you loose about 10cm depth in the boot. Distance between the floor level and the underside of the parcel shelf becomes 43cm with these in there.
With the rear seats folded down you don't have a level floor with these in either, although I tend to avoid folding the rear seats if I can as I've found that the seatbelt sockets tend to mark the leather.
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Mind if I ask where you're from? There are a couple of Silver Ed30's round my way.
Just north of London, doubt it's me as I've yet to see another silver Edition30 on the road near me or anywhere for that matter.
Seen all other colours for the Edition30 on the road now except silver & white!
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Thanks for the reply re; boot space Ron. I have a spare Pescaro (£80 off e-Bay 2 years ago) which I keep on the boot floor ( a bit messy) so may now go for your option,which until I saw your item I didn't know existed. By the way I have put on the cheap BBS "CH" wheels which look fantastic (PW Motorsport) and am keeping originals - and original mats on one side. Rubber mats ,by the way are very useful for wet, wintry weather -- YES , I have 3 sets of mats in total -sad or what ? !!
I have a silver 5 door DSG . In the past I've had 'em all. Mk 1 Lotus Cotinas , Elan Sprint, V12 E-Type DH with chrome wires (9,000 miles) , Cosworths (all types) 2 x Integrales (BRILLIANT CARS in beautiful condition , but so expensive labour wise to service and repair). I still have a 1991 Mk 2 GTI (had from new - 90,000 miles) (Selling) (see Pistonheads) My favourite car of all time ...........The Edition 30 ............ ...I LOVE IT - BRILLIANT CAR !! ..... .... Oh , forgot to mention...I used to be a hairdresser!!. I didn't mention the 2 MGB's (on purpose !)...you know what , I just couldn't get on with them !!!
Thanks again Ron. I have priced up the boot raising option and it looks to be around the £100 mark. You just needs a VW parts man that's on your your side and is prepared to do a little research for you.
Cheers for now,
Paul.
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Mind if I ask where you're from? There are a couple of Silver Ed30's round my way.
Just north of London, doubt it's me as I've yet to see another silver Edition30 on the road near me or anywhere for that matter.
Seen all other colours for the Edition30 on the road now except silver & white!
Ah, ok, not you then. I see a silver, grey and white one virtually everyday. Quite common round my way, often being driven by mums on the school run too. Along with a few of R32s. What a waste.
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Thanks for the photo and advice on the boot / full size wheel set up. Got the bits and sorted it. (approx £100) A bit of clenched fist needed to get everything into place - the sort of job you do in a third of the time the second time around. But , fantastic. I didn't believe it would be so good.
Thanks again Ron. Happy Christmas and an even happier 2010. Probably will be IF (don't count on it!!) we can get rid of G.B. et al !!
Regards, Paul.
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Happy Christmas and an even happier 2010. Probably will be IF (don't count on it!!) we can get rid of G.B. et al !!
Regards, Paul.
AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Paul, good to hear it's worked well for you. Did you replace the boot floor carpet, side trims and black plastic boot lip part for the raised equivalents?
If so, are the luggage hooks accessible now and do the foam inserts secure in place better than they would have with the original trim pieces?
Is the different floor carpet reinforced all the way out to the edges? Unlike my original floor carpet below.
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I've also wanted to investigate how to secure the wheel in place. Might have to place the wheel face down to be able to use the plastic securing bolt thing. Might just tie it down with something.
Good to hear it's worked well for you.
Cheers
Ron
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Hi Ron. I just had the boot lip and carpet (not the side trims - not really needed) and of course the actual poly inserts. Everything fits perfectly and boot floor is SOLID !. Turn the wheel upside down with the centre cap out and hold in place with the plastic screw holder. "Centre" the screw and hold in place somehow before you put the wheel in because it falls to one side and could scratch your wheel. If you want them I will send the parts nos of the bits that I had. Just let me know.
Thanks again.
Kindest regards,
Paul.
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Hallo Ron again. I forgot to say that the side hooks are not accessible, but as far as I am concerned that is no great loss. I used the spaces on either side of the wheel to store the jack etc, packed with the 1 inch x 1/2 inch polystyrene parcel packaging. (large snow !!) Just be careful with all your bits and pieces - lock nut key,wire nut cover puller , centre cap etc . Polythene bag for them. I'm beginning to sound like your mother aren't I ? !! I think I'm old enough !!
Anyway, take care....son.... !
Paul.
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Thanks for the replies Paul, the part numbers for the carpet and boot lip would be great. Think I will eventually add them as well.
Cheers
Ron.
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Parts nos Ron....
Carpet ("cover") 1K6863459T82V £19.83 managed £18.24
Rear Lip ("lining") 5K6863463A1BS £41.80 " £38.46
and for anyone else who may be interested..
the two "inserts"... Left and Right
1K6858858C and 1K6858857B £13.93 " £12.82 (EACH)
ALL PRICES PLUS VAT
(total , I paid - £94.69)
Hope this helps,
Paul.
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Cheers :happy2:
Ron
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Welcome Ron. My 2nd favourite colour, after steel grey!!
Keep the updates coming mate.
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