Deano Candy white GTI

[Deano45]

Hi all... been looking for another golf for a while having really missed the last one i sold so i picked this up last Thursday

2008 Candy White GTI
FSH
full leather
Arm rest with ipod dock
Auto lights
Factory tinted windows
18 inch monza 2's
104k

That s pretty much all the basics. It come with a new cam-belt and water pump change and a service and a brand new mot.

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I already have a shopping list and i have already brought some items which are on their way to me so looking forward to getting so small things done,,

New upgrades so far.............

Exterior
R32 Front Bumper
R32 rear valance
Colour coded side skirts
New Depo projector headlights
R32 rear lights
New wing mirrors Indicators
Clear rear lens mod
Vw GPS shark fin Ariel
Mk6 Golf rear boot handle
Rear wiper delete
New grill

Interior   
RNS 510 style stereo
Sirocco interior mirror
Dash top tray
Cherry red hazard switch
Mk6 headlight Switch / window/fuel switches
Audi A3 Sline 8V Gear-knob and gaiter
Alloy lid central storage compartment
Boot cargo net
Full interior led light upgrade

Chassis

AP Coil-overs
Audi TT mk2 alloy control arms
Meyle HD droplinks (Heavy duty)
New Audi TT bull-joints
New Top mounts
R32 front brake calipers with drilled discs and braided Hel lines [/s]
Standard 312mm brake calipers and drilled discs fitted along with Hel braided lines
R32 310mm rear discs+calipers with drilled discs and Hel braided lines
Forge wheel spacers
BAF Motorsport k-brace
BBS LM rep alloy wheels with no wheel spacers

Engine/Gearbox
 
Milltek sport R32 non-res cat-back
MST Performance intake
Turbo heat shield + hpfp shield
Red R8 coilpacks + iridium spark plugs
New cam follower
Latest revision pvc valve
short shift linkage
Custom Remap

[Deano45]

The first update on this car ......my first job was to remove the old rear lights as these were to far gone in my eyes and i already had a set from a previous car which were vertically brand new gave them a clean with some meguiars plast rx . Also i had some led indicator bulbs from the previous car so fitted them along with that i did the fog light clear lens mod to finish the job.


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On to the next job ...which were the head lights the ones in the car when i brought it were terrible one was original one was a bad copy both were full of insects they were a mess also who never fitted the lights did not Aline the bumper correctly so new lights were in order brought some Depo xenon look headlight i had these before and can't fault them ..Also decided to replace the front grill to freshen things up.


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job number 3 was to replace the aerial for a sharks fin GPS one it's a easy job and i do like the look...

started like this ...

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And ended up like this ...


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Job number 4 was to replace the rear boot handle with the mk6 golf boot handle looks better really like the 3D badge and lots of positives for having this mod. 

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Also changed these...

BEFORE


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AFTER

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Last of all a few interior bits done brand new Audi sline 8V gear knob and boot and a sirocco interior mirror and a full interior led bulb upgrade to finish....



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More to come ....

[CrimsonsGolf]

Awesome mate!

How did you change the Ariel antenna to the shark fin? As I’m thinking of doing that too and would I need to buy a GPS harness to connect it with my rns 510?

Thanks

[Deano45]

Awesome mate!

How did you change the Ariel antenna to the shark fin? As I’m thinking of doing that too and would I need to buy a GPS harness to connect it with my rns 510?

Thanks

Many Thanks ...as for the Ariel antenna it’s pretty easy

Open the boot
Remove the centre roof trim just pull down on clips
Undo X2 10mm nuts each side of where the trim was to give you more access space
Gentle pull the roof lining down
Locate the Ariel base and remove the 22mm nut
Disconnect the wiring for the Ariel

If you are fitting a sharks fin everything in reverse as for the gps harness if you have not got one you will need one for the navigation to work, mine in a simple radio only,

Hope this helps ,,

[Powervalve Nige]

Here we go again Deano 

[Deano45]

Here we go again Deano 

Yeah don't I know it ... these cars are so addictive ,,

[Mekaniko]

Good job, nice unit.

[SubZero75]

Looks fantastic!

I'm going to be following this thread carefully!

I have a blue Mark 5 GTI but am thinking of getting Oryx or pearl White wrap - working out to be about 1300e plus VAT. We will see.

Can I ask for a steer on where you got the shark fin part please?

Thanks in advance.

[Deano45]

Looks fantastic!

I'm going to be following this thread carefully!

I have a blue Mark 5 GTI but am thinking of getting Oryx or pearl White wrap - working out to be about 1300e plus VAT. We will see.

Can I ask for a steer on where you got the shark fin part please?

Thanks in advance.


Hi ..I’ve had a few in different colours but candy white has always been my favourite I must admit.

As for your question regarding the sharks fin ..mine was from eBay a Genuine vw sharks fin lots on eBay anything from a golf 5/6/ or sirocco will fit perfect .

Hope this helps

Thanks.

[Deano45]

Another small update ...ive managed to get a few bits done even though i have not washed  the car since i brought it ...anyway maybe a job for tomorrow as its crying out for it..

so this happened today i decided to fit the Audi A4 Exhaust trims as a temporary measure for now to cover up the stock rusty tailpipes until i get new exhaust system.


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Also Replaced the missing gti badge on the tailgate ...................................................................................................



Also purchased a genuine luggage net for the boot which looks nice and also started replacing the window switches and light switch for the more attractive mk6 items still need to do the fuel switch and the passenger window and last but not least i replaced the key fob body for a new one as it did need it.


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[Ford 2]

Hi.. have you a link for the headlights ? Need to fleshing mine up. Thanks.. beautiful car

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[Deano45]

Hi.. have you a link for the headlights ? Need to fleshing mine up. Thanks.. beautiful car

Hi ..here’s  the link To headlights hope this helps ...thanks ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274295557564

[Rossimac]

Hi Deano, car's looking great! You've done a fair amount in such a short time, it's a good read!

I bought a second GTI and its tailpipes are literally cracking with the rust, so I would want to pick up some of those tailpipes to slot over. Do you have a link? Coudn't find ones on eBay that look exactly like yours.

Also, the front grill, did you go to VW or get one off eBay?

Thanks!

[Rossimac]

Ahh nevermind found these and bought 2 sets for both GTIs!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Chrome-Silver-S-line-Exhaust-Muffler-Tip-for-Audi-Q5-A4-B8-1-8T-2-0T/201863883899?hash=item2f00066c7b:g:58QAAOSwCMtaXbwD

[Deano45]

Hi Deano, car's looking great! You've done a fair amount in such a short time, it's a good read!

I bought a second GTI and its tailpipes are literally cracking with the rust, so I would want to pick up some of those tailpipes to slot over. Do you have a link? Coudn't find ones on eBay that look exactly like yours.

Also, the front grill, did you go to VW or get one off eBay?

Thanks!

Hi ... Thanks for the kind words ... still a lot do anyway the grill came from eBay a very good copy and some great reviews that’s why I went for it .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254129990386

As for the the tail pipe trims I did not find any I linked on eBay so brought these from amazon and came delivered super quick

Hope this helps

Thanks...