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Offline GeeTeeI

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Howdy
« on: November 06, 2010, 09:41:30 pm »
I'm the proud owner of a reflex silver 5 door GTI.

Bought it on monday, took it for a drive on Tuesday, gave it a little clean on Wednesday, Waxed it Thursday, 4 wheel alignment Friday - started modifying it on Saturday!  :smiley:

I absolutely love it. Its quick enough and a hoot to drive hard. But its also so refined when you're just coasting about.

Fabulous.

Makes me feel 21 again when I want to be a young fool, or my actual age when I don't. As an owner of fast audis, alfas fords and peugeots I can say this car has the best balance of fun and sense.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2010, 09:48:19 pm »
Mk5 GTI - check
Reflex Silver - check
Five doors - check

Three out of three  :happy2:

Welcome....
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'57 DSG GTI alas now gone, but not forgotten....
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2010, 10:22:11 pm »
Welcome to the forum Craig David.  :happy2:  :laugh:
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2010, 10:39:41 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on November 06, 2010, 10:22:11 pm
Welcome to the forum Craig David.  :happy2:  :laugh:
Good spot  :happy2:
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2010, 11:12:50 pm »
Hi and welcome.

Have you put up a thread with pics in it?
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The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2010, 09:04:12 am »
Not yet

Haven't worked out how to post pics  :confused:
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2010, 10:52:13 pm »
Hi and Welcome..

Do you have a photobucket account? This will be usefull in posting up your pics... :happy2:
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Cheers,

Wayne

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2010, 01:42:56 pm »
Howdy do!  :drinking:
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 01:29:58 am »
I got my sat nav (RNS510) from darren (Mortygttdi) send him a PM and he will give you a price. If you do buy it and need help fitting and coding it (send me a PM)
If you opt for the newest version you may need to change the CAN gateway.  Just tell Darren what model moncleryear your car is
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2010, 09:08:18 pm »
Was the 4 wheel alignment worth it? Was it far out and could you tell the difference?

Cheers. :)
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2010, 05:37:08 pm »
It didn't feel like it was that far out. A little bit crabby maybe, and the steering wheel was slightly offset in a straight line (2' maybe).

But then I saw the printout and it was miles out! :scared: :surprised:

I think it was the best £100 I've spent on a car in the last 10 years in terms of performance gain - the car handles like a proper GTI now.
But then, you had to know how it felt before I guess.
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My local p[lace was called tyreweb. It cost a bit more because the rear axle is adjustable, but then you can't put a price on handling!
Now the thing handles like its on rails - especially with 18" monza IIs
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