So, I've been on this forum since I bought my car back in June 2014 but never posted any pics or info. It's pretty much standard at the moment, I've a few mods planned for the future but nothing too major as I use the car daily.
Here's the spec from when I bought it:
2007 VW Golf GTi Edition 30
DSG
5 Door
Winter Pack
Convenience Pack
Highline Display
MFSW
74k Miles
FVWSH
I'd been searching for an Edition 30 for quite a while and seen some shocking examples but this one was almost perfect and had been maintained very well with full dealer service history. Cambelt had been replaced, DSG serviced on time and tonnes of receipts for other items too. This ticked all the boxes apart from not having xenon headlights however I had to choose condition over spec on that one.
Since owning it, I've done about 15k miles and loved every minute of it. I've not done any performance mods yet as I want to make sure all the serviceable items are done before going down that route. Here's what I've had done so far.
New cambelt, water pump and DSG service
2 x Goodyear Eagle F1's on the front
Rev G Diverter Valve
Cam Follower
Replaced rear brake caliper, discs and pads.
All 4 Pescaras refurbished as they had some kerb marks.
Polo stubby aerial
RCD500
GTi Seat inserts
Pressed plates
The paintwork wasn't in the best condition so yesterday i finally made the decision to machine polish it. Spent about 7 hours in total, washed, clayed, 2 stage polish with Menzerna FG400 and Menzerna SF4000 and then waxed with Autoglym Huigh Definition Wax. Was nervous about machine polishing but really happy I did it as the car looks great and It's removed 80% of the swirl marks.
Here's the finished result:
Seat inserts
RCD500
That's it, it's not the most exciting thread on here I know but thought I'd share. I've a few plans for the future. Retrofit genuine xenon headlights (I have one, just need the drivers side), Lower on 30mm H&R springs with upgraded shocks and maybe a Stage 1 remap.
Here's a filtered image