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Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« on: April 14, 2013, 10:57:10 pm »
Hi guys,

Thought I best start a progress thread now I have had the car for a few months.

I previously had a Tornado Red GTI, although it had a mis-fire which was proving hard to diagnose.

This went for a another Clio 182 and I have finally come back to the GTI fold.

This was my TR GTI...


IMG_0273 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


My Golf GTI by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


My Golf GTI by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

This is my new GTI, which came with Monza reps initially, however these have since been eplaced with Edition 30 Pescaras.


IMG_5185 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


IMG_5197 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


IMG_5180 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


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IMG_5323 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


IMG_5294 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


IMG_5218 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

And stuck in the snow...


Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and I will try keep this thread updated.
2006 Golf GTI - Diamond Black Pearl - Edition 30 Pescaras - Armrest - CD Multi-changer - Colour Coded Rear Valance

Progress thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65230.new.html#new

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 11:00:23 pm »
very nice  :happy2:
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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 11:00:42 pm »
wooo, love black GTI's, looks great - but I am biased. :party: :happy2:

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2013, 11:21:42 pm »
Thanks guys. It's such a great colour when clean and in the sun.

So much pearl going on  :happy2:

Plans are; Full service and cambelt due. Then possibly an R-Tech remap in the summer as a treat.
2006 Golf GTI - Diamond Black Pearl - Edition 30 Pescaras - Armrest - CD Multi-changer - Colour Coded Rear Valance

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2013, 11:23:44 pm »
I'm debating a remap soon too mate... seems that RTECH are the ones to go to for price and performance gains.  I'm going to change the pads (or save for S3 brakes) before then though. :drinking:

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2013, 11:25:34 pm »
Yeah I want the car in top condition before performance modification begins.
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Progress thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65230.new.html#new

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2013, 12:02:24 am »
Small update, new revision G (06F145710G) diverter valve purchased today at a cost of £38.

Will be fitted when its in for a full service in a fortnight.
2006 Golf GTI - Diamond Black Pearl - Edition 30 Pescaras - Armrest - CD Multi-changer - Colour Coded Rear Valance

Progress thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65230.new.html#new

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Re: Matthew's Black Pearl GTI
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2013, 11:04:32 pm »
Update time: Had the car fully serviced, new Rev G DV fitted and had the rear colour coded.

It's in for a cambelt/waterpump and new rear brakes/pads next week also  :smiley:

I also gave the wheel abit of a go over with some leather restorer, came up really nice..


Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr


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2006 Golf GTI - Diamond Black Pearl - Edition 30 Pescaras - Armrest - CD Multi-changer - Colour Coded Rear Valance

Progress thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65230.new.html#new