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Leonard's Edition 30 - Think I got a bit carried away with my winter wheels!
« on: June 29, 2011, 10:17:39 pm »
Hey guys

Some of you may have seen my recent deperate pleadings (otherwise know as a wanted ad). Well... I have finally managed to find the right car!

Its a 2007 3 door Tornado Red
28k miles
FVWSH, Belt, Major Service, Tax, MOT all done March this year.
Spotless exterior and wheels (bar couple stone chips on bonnet, was garaged second car)
Xenon headlamps
Winter and Lux pack
Armrest and ipod connecter
6cd 10 speaker RCD500
Boot liner and winter mats and brand new ED30 mats
Highline comp
All past paperwork blah blah

Red was not initially a colour I had wanted, but now I wouldnt have anything else. Couldnt ask for more!

LOVE IT!  :love:

Just goes to show it pays to wait... as hard as that is LOL

Had it just over a week now and am blown away by the performance. Handling is great, nicely balanced and power and delivery seems just right. i was going to go straight to a Revo Stage 1 but to be honest I dont think it needs it. Especially on the B-Roads of the Peak District. Runs out of puff a little after a 100mph, but.....

Interior is a really nice place to be as well and I have fitted an RNS510C which is a great piece of kit. Easy to fit and really amps up the sound.

Also stuck an ED30 badge on the front and treated the car to a clay, polish and wax with Dodo Orange Crush.

Apart from that just been enjoying it!  :smiley:

Matt

Few pics (not great but I did my best tonight with my phone and some crappy light lol)














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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 10:32:13 pm »
Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me  :happy2:

Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it  :smiley:
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 10:39:27 pm »
Quote from: Gladiator on June 29, 2011, 10:32:13 pm
Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me  :happy2:

Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it  :smiley:

Thanks mate, really has surpassed my expectations.

Out of interest how do you find out what number your ED30 is? Previous owner didnt have 'the plaque'

Matt
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 11:10:29 pm »
Enjoy mate! had one for over 2 years now and still love it, kept up with a 911 Carrera 4S GenII yesterday and im running a conservative map!!
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2011, 09:29:00 am »
Very nice mate. It's tempting to upgrade to an Eddy! There's a red one just moved in round the corner and I keep looking!
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2011, 09:48:39 am »
Just Enjoy, this Edition 30 is very nice !
Manual transmission  :happy2:
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2011, 10:03:40 am »
Quote from: Leonard on June 29, 2011, 10:39:27 pm
Quote from: Gladiator on June 29, 2011, 10:32:13 pm
Looks mint mate, I must admit red has grown on me  :happy2:

Welcome to the Edition 30 club, hope you enjoy as much as i do mine and the wait is definately worth it  :smiley:

Thanks mate, really has surpassed my expectations.

Out of interest how do you find out what number your ED30 is? Previous owner didnt have 'the plaque'

Matt

Hi Matt

Call VW on 0800 0833920.  My ED30 was 3 yrs old when I bought her and as the previous owner hadn't received the plaque  they sent me one within about 6 weeks.  They should still be able to tell you the number but the plaque is a nice touch to have  :smiley:
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2011, 11:01:17 pm »
Quote from: plex on June 30, 2011, 09:48:39 am
Just Enjoy, this Edition 30 is very nice !
Manual transmission  :happy2:
Naaa DSG!!! hear the pop with a TBE!!! :P
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 12:14:11 pm »
Cheers guys and thanks for the plaque info Gladiator, Im not overly concerned by not having it but got to be worth it for the price of a phone call!  :happy2:

Just received my Gti seat inserts from Gulfstream so will get those fitted in next few days. Then new metal plates being ordered and I think that will do it!

Matt
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2011, 07:41:09 pm »
Very very nice. Stands out in that colour and that great finish. Sweet as.... :happy2:
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (was worth the wait)
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2011, 11:14:03 am »
Feel like I should be updating this thread with all sorts of awesome new modifications, but the car is just so darn good as standard!

Although I have since fitted a shorter aerial and purchased a chrome headlight switch  :laugh:

I think if I lived somewhere different, then I may have been sucked into mapping it and then adding WALK, LSD etc to cope with extra power. But living in the Peak District where 90% of my journeys are on B-Roads it just doesnt seem to need the extra poke. 4th gear alone gives awesome punch between 40-100mph so you are constantly on the boil between bends.

If I got serious about the speed then the brakes would have to go, std set up isnt great... But I wouldnt want to add the R32/S3 kit because of the weight, so I guess its at least £1400 on some AP's or similar. Therefore will just drive it at 8/10th's and keep my hands in their pockets LOL

Top car though, proper Jeckle and Hyde character, love it  :love:

Matt
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (update, no updates!)
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2011, 03:10:45 pm »
nice car!
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Re: Leonard's new Edition 30 (update, no updates!)
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2011, 06:59:21 pm »
The edition30 is a joy to drive. I too was patient and waited what seemed like forever for the right one to come along. But it did and I love it. The old saying is the best things come to those who wait..  :chicken:
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Leonard's Edition 30 - Think I got a bit carried away with my winter wheels!
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2011, 08:21:03 pm »
I was after some Monza's or something simple to put my winter tyres on (thanks Budge)

Couldnt find anything though and have ended up with these  :stupid:



Do I just run my near mint Pescaras through the winter now and put these on in spring!?  :rolleye:

« Last Edit: September 22, 2011, 08:23:18 pm by Leonard »
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Re: Leonard's Edition 30 - Think I got a bit carried away with my winter wheels!
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2011, 12:54:42 am »
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Where did you find those??..... They will look great on a red ed30, great choice
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