Reflex Silver Mk5 Golf GTI

[JamieKirk95]

So today I managed to get some time to go over the interior and post some pictures of the inside.

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One of my favourite things about the car, the seats;

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I also managed to fit my Euro Cup Holder around a month ago, properly happy with this mod

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I then gave the car a quick wash

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Thanks

Jamie

[JamieKirk95]

Took the car into VW today, hopefully should be done by next Thursday. In the mean time i've got this;

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Jamie

[shoaybmakda]

Better than what I got - I had a VW Up! And they always give me a manual car even though I request an auto. Hate driving manuals!

The Up did have beats audio in which I've not seen before (my standard golf sound system sounded better if I'm honest!)

[JamieKirk95]

Haha its a nice car really, perfect for driving round town but think it would struggle for power on fast roads/motorways. I really like the bluetooth audi and mfsw and has got me thinking!

[JamieKirk95]

The next piece of the puzzle arrived last week, a genuine cruise control stalk. Will be getting this fitted and coded around March time.

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Cleaned up using Britemax Grime Out

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Jamie

[Pagejack]

Great write up so for dude,mines going in Saturday for an identical service so was an interesting read.

All the best

[JamieKirk95]

Thanks mate it's coming along really and sounds good

[JamieKirk95]

So today I went to VW to pick the car up after having its front wings replaced under their bodywork guarantee. When I first got there I spotted the car so had a proper look round the car before going in.

I must say they have done a top job with the car and am so happy with it, they have replaced the two wings with brand new parts, modified the new sponge on the inside so its not exposed and then run a silicone bead around it to prevent it from happening again. They have also blended the paint so is a really good match and you wouldn't be able to tell.

I then went into the dealership and was greeted by one of the bodyshop supervisors, he asked me if i'd had a look round the car and said yes, he then got me to sign the warranty sheet saying the work they had done to the car, I have got a copy of this and will keep for my own record to show the work has been done. We swapped keys he had a quick look round the polo then that was it I was off.

I am so happy with the work they've done it was worth the 8 month and at no point was I asked for a single contribution by VW for the work.

The pictures don't do them justice but heres a few

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O/S Before

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O/S After

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N/S Before

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N/S After

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And finally

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Jamie

[JamieKirk95]

When I got the car I noticed that the interior grab handles were quite worn and looking at the how to's on mk5gti.co.uk I decided that this was a job i'd like to do. When I put an order in for my service bit's from TPS I also ordered the three trim parts I needed. With this I also decided to change the headlight switch, window switches and fuel switch to the newer mk6 type.

So having got the car back from VW today I decided to get them swapped over.

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Headlight Switch

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First off, in the off position push the switch inwards

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Twist to the automatic lights position

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Then simply pull out and unclip the electrical connecter

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Old vs. New

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Fitted

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Drivers Side

Before

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Comparison

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Disconnect switches

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New Switches

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After

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Passenger Side

To start we used the trim removal tool to separate the two plastic pieces, the top one is held in by two t30 screws, we removed these and then thought the handle would then come away...

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However, the handle is also held in by two screws at the back so it meant we would have to remove the door card to gain access.

The replacement

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We then took the door card off, the door card itself is held in place by 4 t20 screws one on the side and three along the bottom

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We then lifted up the door card

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I then located the two t20 screws to undo, the handle then came away and we reversed the process

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Door card back on

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After

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Comparison

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Fuel Switch

I don't have many photos of this as it was a right pig of a job to do:lol:

Before

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Comparison

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Jamie

[Octoparrot]

Really nice work there! Any chance you could post up the part numbers and prices for the switches as it's something I'm considering doing myself 

[JamieKirk95]

Hi mate, yeah no worries.

1K3868050C 75R - cover

1K0868039B 75R - cover

1K0867179D 75R - Handle

I bought the lights here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=232232538652#ht_1223wt_1222

[sean.smithy94]

Looking good with the new wings, interior is looking much nicer too, I intend on changing the switches and grab handles, springs next? 

[JamieKirk95]

Looking good with the new wings, interior is looking much nicer too, I intend on changing the switches and grab handles, springs next? 

Thanks mate, yeah i'd say it's definitely worth it! Haha maybe not just yet, i'd like an rcd510 next I think then around summertime get the wheels redone then maybe some springs but don't know whether to get some depo headlights.

[Octoparrot]

Thanks for the part numbers, do the switches feel like quality items?

[JamieKirk95]

No worries, yeah I'm happy with them really as many other users are on here, I think they are worth the money mate!