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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2015, 01:47:18 pm »
Thanks. I sent you a PM by the way :)

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2015, 05:13:39 pm »
Spent the day sorting out my stereo.

Headunit: Kenwood DDX 4015
Active sub: Alpine SWE815
Fitting kit: Connects2 fitting kit

I connected the sub to the busbar (only needs a 10amp fuse). I had to rob a nut from my barbeque, as the one I bought was too big!.













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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - decided on remap and springs
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2016, 10:56:50 am »
Not updated in a while....

Had the wings replaced under warranty due to rust.  Dealer did a spot on job, didn't need blending so saved me a few quid.

Got a new Varta E44 battery delivered from Tanya, very good service. 

My rear springs have some corrosion, so I've put an order in for some Eibach Sportline springs.  Got a bargain as I know someone who works for Eibach. 

Also, I've decided to get booked in at Rtech for a Stage 1 remap.  I've been thinking of nothing else since I bought the car!  Going to wait a few months till the spring. 

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - wheel refurb
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2019, 01:32:28 pm »
So had my wheels finally powder coated.  I left them to get too corroded, so the coater had a bit of difficulty getting a 100% smooth finish in places. Nevertheless he's done a great job.







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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2019, 09:25:23 pm »
The wheels look fantastic  :happy2:

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2019, 12:08:31 am »
The wheels look fantastic  :happy2:

So much better than they were.  Just need some free time to put them on the car.


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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - wheel refurb
« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2019, 03:45:47 pm »
Best wheels for the MK5 Golf!

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Monzas powder coated
« Reply #22 on: June 09, 2019, 06:13:37 pm »
They look good! I'm planning on getting mine refurbished and powder coated in the next few weeks.

Mine aren't corroded like that, just curbed.
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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Refurb monzas fitted
« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2019, 01:00:58 pm »
Finally it the wheels fitted.  Look a bit grey now they are on.  Look so much better than corroded!

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My 2007 Tornado Red GTi Refurb monzas fitted
« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2019, 04:48:02 am »
Why not come to santa pod next Sunday join me and my mate tornado red mk2 gti both standard no mods.

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Amp tidy
« Reply #25 on: June 11, 2020, 06:56:33 pm »
Tidied up amp install.  Still not great, but better!

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Re: My 2007 Tornado Red GTi - Cam follower 40k
« Reply #26 on: September 04, 2020, 05:15:23 pm »
Just replaced the cam follower after 40k.  The photo below makes it look worse than it is.  Black coating has come off, and it has circular minor pitting.

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