Post by: Trow81 on June 04, 2015, 01:00:26 pm
I have done my Intro in the new members feed (From EP3 to ED30 #1163) if you didn't see it please take a look. So just a quick one. My name is Rich and I've just made the jump from JAP to DUB. I had a Civic Type R EP3 for 10 years from new and loved it, but gotta say it's no comparison to the Golf. :driver: Anyway that's all in my intro what we're really here for are the specs and pics as requested. :smiley:
Spec:
Tornado Red 3 door
18" Pescara alloys - running MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3's
Half leather GTI Edition 30 interior
Manual 6 speed
Auto lights
Auto wipers
Convenience pack
Heated Front seats
Cruise Control
ED30 mats
Electric adjustable heated mirrors
Had a new engine 18 months ago under warranty so has only covered 12,000 miles :grin:
Cat Back PowerFlow exhaust system
Full VW service history with all the stamps
etc etc etc
I've had the ED30 3 weeks and already done a few mods with lots more in mind.
Mods so far:
Cat back PowerFlow exhaust system (for now) although it has a lovely note to it
GTI Seat handle inserts
Pressed Plates
New US Style Smooth front grill
Black VW badge (for now) Just had Matt black/red badge delivered so will be changing over
Red body coded GTI badges For Front Grill & Boot Lid
Parrot MKI9200 Bluetooth System with colour TFT 2.4" Screen
Edition 30 Production Plaque #1163 haven't decided where this is going yet so still not fitted
GTI key fob stickers
GTI OEM key ring
New Oil filler cap - original broken
Future Planned Mods:
Intake System Had Pipercross Viper on the EP3 not sure what to go for on the Golf (Suggestions?)
Stage 1 Remap
Upgraded touch screen Radio/Sat Nav
MK6 MFSW
Lower - undecided on springs or coilovers (Suggestions?)
Rear lower valence and Front splitter lip Black - paint or wrap (Suggestions?)
Dark Cherry Red Hazard Switch
Edition 30 Badge for Front Grill
POLO 6R stubby Aerial
Xenons all round
Open fog light grilles
Chrome function buttons
New VW wheel centre caps
Just a few ideas :laugh:
Pics:
How I inherited her -
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How she looks after a few Mods:
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To be fitted:
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Few little more bits done
New VW centre caps as they were looking very tired - Old
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New
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New VW Dust caps
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Edition 30 Badge for the front grill
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Matt Black/Red badge fitted
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Open Front Fog Grilles
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Thanks for looking all feedback and ideas welcome
:happy2:
Post by: AndyBrown on June 04, 2015, 01:43:38 pm
I'd ditch the back gti badge for an original tho, to much red I think, looks out of place.
Post by: GTImike on June 04, 2015, 02:28:30 pm
That was a friend's motor for a few years, he was the one who had the new engine fitted FOC following VW's negligence incorrectly fitting the timing belt/water pump.
Not sure if it was removed, but it was running Superchips Bluefin Stage 1 map when he sold it last year?
Mike
Post by: Trow81 on June 04, 2015, 02:37:28 pm
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Post by: Ruggy on June 04, 2015, 03:40:20 pm
What are your plans for the black VW badge you have on it at the moment?
Fancy selling it? I've been looking all over for a reasonably priced black badge for ages with no joy!
Post by: Trow81 on June 04, 2015, 03:44:57 pm
The badge was silver sprayed black
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Post by: Ruggy on June 04, 2015, 05:08:33 pm
Might spray it again and double the amount of lacquer this time.
Post by: Trow81 on June 04, 2015, 05:16:59 pm
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Post by: MateyGuv on June 04, 2015, 05:27:41 pm
I've used plastidip to make the lower rear bumper black, been on nearly two years and still looks like it did when I first did it. If I ever get bored of it the plastidip will pull straight off :happy2: There are some pics on my build thread early pages if you want to see the result.
Welcome to the forum :drinking:
Post by: Trow81 on June 04, 2015, 05:31:05 pm
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Post by: GTImike on June 05, 2015, 11:17:27 am
Really the guy I brought it off said he wanted to remap it so guessing he wasn't aware was already done ? Will have to look into that, would be a nice little unexpected extra ! The car is in great form ur mate obviously looked after it ! Let him know it's gone to a good home
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I've just texted him to double check, it was definitely running a stage 1 Superchips map when he sold it last year, he said. There's a notable difference from standard even with a Bluefin stage 1 so you should be able to tell.
A telltale sign, if its stuggling for grip in 2nd/3rd gears then most likely its still got it on. They aren't regarded as the best maps on standard GTI's but the stage 1 bluefin isn't too bad on an ED30. Best to get it on a rolling road to confirm.
Anyway, glad you're enjoying it, they're great cars. Had mine nearly 4 years which is a personal ownership record for me!
Mike
Post by: Trow81 on June 05, 2015, 11:53:28 am
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Post by: GTImike on June 05, 2015, 12:50:33 pm
No point shelling out another £400 if its still on there. It should be making about 290ish bhp
Post by: Trow81 on June 05, 2015, 06:18:40 pm
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