Reflex Silver Mk5 Golf GTI

[JGTTDI]

The cars looking great, those switches and grab handles have made a huge difference to the interior. 

[bigrich690]

This is a really good read so far, gonna keep my eye on this for future updates

[james_kav]

Great job with the detailed pictures and it's transformed the interior. What's next?

[JamieKirk95]

The cars looking great, those switches and grab handles have made a huge difference to the interior. 

This is a really good read so far, gonna keep my eye on this for future updates

Great job with the detailed pictures and it's transformed the interior. What's next?

Thank you all appreciate your kind words, it has made a big difference to the inside of the car and i'm really happy i've done it.

As for whats next, i'll be taking it slow for the next month or so, i've got a years insurance to pay and an mot in April, I have partially organised my cruise control fitment around mid to end march. I have reserved a set of genuine gti mats from tps, been looking at a metal forest to finish off the footwell and then I've also purchased a bobble fluff lint remover to just tidy a few bits up.

Jamie

[Kezma]

Very nice, are those 17 or 18" monzas?

[JamieKirk95]

Very nice, are those 17 or 18" monzas?

Thank you, they are 18's

[JamieKirk95]

Called into TPS today to pick up my latest addition for the Golf.

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Really happy with them, will get them fitted when the weather improves.

Jamie

[Spencer]

I tried to get my wings done on my silver mk5 and they had already been done 

you have given me a kick to get all my interior bits and pieces up to scratch!

[JamieKirk95]

Thanks mate, they have made a really nice improvement to the interior, can't wait to get the mats in too, what was your paint readings?

[JamieKirk95]

So having been busy with revising for exams for work, I can happily say I have now finished them, I also passed my LGV theory test last Friday in preparation for my practical course in April so am looking forward to that. Anyway...

Today I decided to clean the steering wheel as it had gone shiny again after using dr leather wipes about 6 months ago.

A few befores

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Lower left before

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Lower right after

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Handgrips 50/50

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After

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Finally a before and after;

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Jamie

[shoaybmakda]

I have similar issues with my steering wheel - but I used a magic eraser sponge and it worked wonders. Just dipped it in some warm water and went round the steering wheel.

The thing was covered in grime when I was done:

Here's the one I bought

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flash-Magic-Re-Usable-Eraser-Extra-Power-Sponge-/282392595825?hash=item41bfe90d71%3Ag%3A768AAOSw3YNXa8hC&_trkparms=pageci%253A16dba6e1-1210-11e7-b8d7-74dbd180bd29%257Cparentrq%253A0a306b1c15b0a357eba89418fff3bba0%257Ciid%253A14

[JamieKirk95]

Hi mate, yeah thats what I tried this time, I had run out of my dr leather wipes so decided to try a magic sponge and was pleased with the result!

[JamieKirk95]

Got round to fitting my new mats today, when I bought the car it didn't have any mats in it so when I part exchanged the Fabia I took the mats out of that one.

I've had these mats since they came with my first car so they don't fit the golf perfectly but they're better than having none in there. I will now use them as my winter set and the new ones from now until then.

Rear n/s Before

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Rear n/s After

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Rear o/s Before

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Rear o/s After

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Front n/s Before

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Front n/s After

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Front o/s Before

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Front o/s After

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A picture showing all I've done to the interior so far;

Gti seat inserts
Mk6 headlight switch
Gti floor mats
Darkened hazard switch
Euro cup holder
Armrest
Grab handles

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Jamie

[JamieKirk95]

So today, I got round to meeting up with @Tfsi_Mike  to fit my cruise control stalk and to enable some features through VCDS.

Got the car connected

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Quick scan of the car

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Removing the cowling

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Mirror used to help locate screws

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Airbag off

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Wheel off

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Control module out

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New stalk fitted

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And finally fitted with everything back in place

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I have also had the following coded;

Auto lock at 10mph
Boot pop via button on key
Remove passenger seatbelt chime (used to go off if you ever put something on it)
Service reminder reset

Jamie

[Tfsi_Mike]

 Pleasure to meet you Jamie. Really nice Mk5, I must say.  With your aspirations for it I think it's going to be one of the really great examples. Very well cared for.

Sorry I didn't have time for more of a social after mate, just about made it to the test centre in time.

Happy to help you sort your droplinks and / or your DV