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Spotted / Silver ED30 Hemel
« Last post by rich83 on Yesterday at 10:12:29 am »Parked up in gadebridge park car park yesterday
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Mk5 General Area / Golf 5 Variant: Highline MFD + MFSW + Cruise Control Retrofit Help Needed
« Last post by mbtsir on Yesterday at 02:06:09 am »Hey everyone (first post here),
I’m hoping someone can help me out here. I’ve got a 2007 Golf 5 Variant and I want to retrofit a Highline MFD, a MFSW, the wiper stalk with the MFD control button, and cruise control.
Right now, my instrument cluster has the VAG number 1K0 920 853 Q. Under the steering wheel module in VCDS, I found 1K0 953 549 BB (not 100% sure if that’s the correct one to look at).
From what I’ve gathered so far, I think I need a Highline cluster (not sure if it has to be 972, 973, etc.), and I’d have to code it with the correct PIN, mileage, and so on.
What I’m not sure about is the correct order to install everything. Like, when should I add the MFSW, the wiper stalk, and cruise control(Before or after if it even makes a difference)? Also, would I need a new steering control module to make the MFSW buttons work? Or could I just buy the buttons (like from AliExpress), fit them in, and code them somehow?
Sorry for all the questions — I’ve never done a retrofit like this before, so any help or guidance would be super appreciated! Bonus points if you can point me to which parts would actually work.
Thanks in advance!
I’m hoping someone can help me out here. I’ve got a 2007 Golf 5 Variant and I want to retrofit a Highline MFD, a MFSW, the wiper stalk with the MFD control button, and cruise control.
Right now, my instrument cluster has the VAG number 1K0 920 853 Q. Under the steering wheel module in VCDS, I found 1K0 953 549 BB (not 100% sure if that’s the correct one to look at).
From what I’ve gathered so far, I think I need a Highline cluster (not sure if it has to be 972, 973, etc.), and I’d have to code it with the correct PIN, mileage, and so on.
What I’m not sure about is the correct order to install everything. Like, when should I add the MFSW, the wiper stalk, and cruise control(Before or after if it even makes a difference)? Also, would I need a new steering control module to make the MFSW buttons work? Or could I just buy the buttons (like from AliExpress), fit them in, and code them somehow?
Sorry for all the questions — I’ve never done a retrofit like this before, so any help or guidance would be super appreciated! Bonus points if you can point me to which parts would actually work.
Thanks in advance!
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Gearbox code?
« Last post by slipd on June 16, 2025, 08:25:53 pm »Thanks mate, figured as much! I've messaged him piccys of the handbook codes now 
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Gearbox code?
« Last post by Octoparrot on June 16, 2025, 08:24:50 pm »Yes it should be the same sticker.
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Mk5 General Area / Gearbox code?
« Last post by slipd on June 16, 2025, 07:52:12 pm »Hi guys,
My mechanic has asked me to send him the code for my gearbox (need some seals/washers to stop a small leak), he suspected it's on a sticker in the boot. There is a sticker in the boot but it's very faded/worn.
Isn't it the same info in the boot as it is in the handbook? - anything, format etc. of what I'm looking for to give him?
Thanks!
My mechanic has asked me to send him the code for my gearbox (need some seals/washers to stop a small leak), he suspected it's on a sticker in the boot. There is a sticker in the boot but it's very faded/worn.
Isn't it the same info in the boot as it is in the handbook? - anything, format etc. of what I'm looking for to give him?
Thanks!
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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS
« Last post by RBS on June 14, 2025, 03:10:59 pm »I Hope this helps you guys out if you want to mount Z18 Brembo calipers on to your VDubs😎❤️ Wheel choice is entirely yours as long you keep your ET offset in mind😉
The only thing you can upgrade is your brake master cylinder from 22 or 23mm to a 25mm Audi one. It is not necessary but your brake Pedal travel is less 👍🏻
Have fun on “schraubing” on to your rides
The only thing you can upgrade is your brake master cylinder from 22 or 23mm to a 25mm Audi one. It is not necessary but your brake Pedal travel is less 👍🏻
Have fun on “schraubing” on to your rides
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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS
« Last post by RBS on June 14, 2025, 03:01:17 pm »Here are the pic’s because they tell more than words😇
All before cutting/grinding
This is the upper hole of the Alu Audi hub which holds the caliper
And this is the lower one
After cutting them off
Now they measure +/- 20mm
Same as on the Iron hub
These are the leftovers which I cut off
Now, I’ve got my 3mm space between the calipers and wheels WITHOUT SPACERS
All before cutting/grinding
This is the upper hole of the Alu Audi hub which holds the caliper
And this is the lower one
After cutting them off
Now they measure +/- 20mm
Same as on the Iron hub
These are the leftovers which I cut off
Now, I’ve got my 3mm space between the calipers and wheels WITHOUT SPACERS
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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS
« Last post by RBS on June 14, 2025, 02:36:00 pm »Finally having a bit “me” time again😅 … wife & kiddo doing there own thing…
I’m enjoying the weekend in 🇭🇷❤️ 🍻🍻
As I mentioned back in March when I was doing the Z18 Brembo caliper upgrade on to the alu Audi hubs there was a little hickup….🫣🙄 but nothing that couldn’t be solved🤓
The 2 mounting holes on the Alu hubs are way thicker then on the iron VW hubs!!
A little thing that I missed when ordering them! Comparing them side by side revealed that the 2 mounting holes are different
So it was measuring time!! The Audi hub holes are +/- 33mm thick as the VW hub holes are just +/- 20mm!!
After double checking and measuring 2 times!😅 it was cutting time😎👊🏻
Did a spot on job If I may say so myself👍🏻 So now the Z18’s are on the “stock” maesuring as if mounted on the Iron hubs.🥳🎉🎊…. What I also cut, were the 2 outer brake pad holders on the Z18’s ( I can’t find back those pic’s!!!) I used a Dremel Tool to cut 2mm off each holder and rounded them off nicely. This doesn’t affect the pads on the outer side of the brake disc. Just the 2 outer caliper pistons are 1mm more out of thair housing…
Pic’s are next up because my blabbering means nothing without facts 😁
Most important…. I don’t like to use spacers!! The Speedlines (8,5x19 ET48) needed 5mm spacers to clear the calipers🙄 So I sourced the same Speedlines but with ET43!! Now I don’t need spacers!
The test was a success
after driving 1600km to Croatia, everything was still holding and my Croatian MOT guy was impressed with my work😍
All is looking “stock”😁 but a nice upgrade 👍🏻
Just love the “VAG” group❤️ Everything is like “Lego” 😅 you can swap different things from different Brands… Porsche stuff on VW or Seat or Škoda or vise versa❤️
I’m enjoying the weekend in 🇭🇷❤️ 🍻🍻
As I mentioned back in March when I was doing the Z18 Brembo caliper upgrade on to the alu Audi hubs there was a little hickup….🫣🙄 but nothing that couldn’t be solved🤓
The 2 mounting holes on the Alu hubs are way thicker then on the iron VW hubs!!
A little thing that I missed when ordering them! Comparing them side by side revealed that the 2 mounting holes are different
So it was measuring time!! The Audi hub holes are +/- 33mm thick as the VW hub holes are just +/- 20mm!!
After double checking and measuring 2 times!😅 it was cutting time😎👊🏻
Did a spot on job If I may say so myself👍🏻 So now the Z18’s are on the “stock” maesuring as if mounted on the Iron hubs.🥳🎉🎊…. What I also cut, were the 2 outer brake pad holders on the Z18’s ( I can’t find back those pic’s!!!
) I used a Dremel Tool to cut 2mm off each holder and rounded them off nicely. This doesn’t affect the pads on the outer side of the brake disc. Just the 2 outer caliper pistons are 1mm more out of thair housing…Pic’s are next up because my blabbering means nothing without facts 😁
Most important…. I don’t like to use spacers!! The Speedlines (8,5x19 ET48) needed 5mm spacers to clear the calipers🙄 So I sourced the same Speedlines but with ET43!! Now I don’t need spacers!
The test was a success
after driving 1600km to Croatia, everything was still holding and my Croatian MOT guy was impressed with my work😍All is looking “stock”😁 but a nice upgrade 👍🏻
Just love the “VAG” group❤️ Everything is like “Lego” 😅 you can swap different things from different Brands… Porsche stuff on VW or Seat or Škoda or vise versa❤️
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Golf GTI Edition 30 Rust Help
« Last post by Chris92 on June 14, 2025, 01:27:59 pm »I know all cars rust especially VAG lol. I’m looking at edition 30 as being best part of 20 years old they sent me some underbody shots how does this look?
To me I’d think that’ll clean up just fine but wanted some guidance.
You clearly ain't been under many jap cars if you think vag's are the worst, theses a reason why you still see mk4 golf's ect but you never see a jap car same age.
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Mk5 General Area / Manual transmission drain and fill holes.
« Last post by jpstewy on June 14, 2025, 08:37:07 am »I am changing my transmission fluid (mk5 6spd manual) and I've discovered the drain and fill holes require a tamper resistant torx bit to remove them. Does anyone know what size Torx bit I will need? I've tried T55 and no luck (too small).
