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Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« on: May 07, 2014, 04:09:35 pm »
Hi folks,

Recently joined this forum & loving it already! I used to be on the mkiv.net forum a long way back when I had my R32 then I veered off to the Ford RS scene then to the Subaru scene owing a variety of Impreza's including a P1 & now finally I'm back with a candy white gti! I bought her recently for a good price but in need a bit of work. Nothing major tho. This will be my daily driver & family car  :grin:
So I will be slowly getting a few bits done & no doubt modifying...yet again!
Anyhow here are a few pics of my previous cars & obviously my new one. Hope you like  :smiley:











Cheers :happy2:
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2014, 06:27:40 pm »
Nice car bro looks like mine  :laugh:

You got any plans?
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2014, 10:06:15 pm »
Quote from: JaseGti on May 07, 2014, 06:27:40 pm
Nice car bro looks like mine  :laugh:

You got any plans?

Cheers dude! I've not see many 5 doors in white around my way. First off I've just had the cambelt, tensioner & waterpump replaced including a major service, which I had carried out at my local VW stealers. They had a good offer on so I thought I'd treat the old girl at the main dealers!
I've just ordered a set of 4 Goodyear F1 Ass 2 tyres. Think I'll be then looking at possible remap options, alloy refurb & possible suspension & brake upgrades.
What mods have you done to yours mate?

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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2014, 10:19:11 pm »
Very nice...ex p1woc member..I had a p1 a while back..
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2014, 10:39:39 pm »
Quote from: dan930 on May 07, 2014, 10:19:11 pm
Very nice...ex p1woc member..I had a p1 a while back..

Cheers dude. I was / still frequent the woc some top guys n gals on there. I do miss the P1 but it was time to move on. I'm
Hoping to own a Golf R like yours some day soon! Yours looks stunning mate  :happy2:
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2014, 11:10:02 pm »


First off I've just had the cambelt, tensioner & waterpump replaced including a major service, which I had carried out at my local VW stealers. They had a good offer on so I thought I'd treat the old girl at the main dealers!

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Hey dude, congrats on the car. I just bought one which needs exactly what you describe above. Could you tell us more about the offer they had on for all of that?

Cheers,
Faz
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2014, 11:12:21 pm »
Quote from: MKT on May 07, 2014, 10:06:15 pm
Quote from: JaseGti on May 07, 2014, 06:27:40 pm
Nice car bro looks like mine  :laugh:

You got any plans?

Cheers dude! I've not see many 5 doors in white around my way. First off I've just had the cambelt, tensioner & waterpump replaced including a major service, which I had carried out at my local VW stealers. They had a good offer on so I thought I'd treat the old girl at the main dealers!
I've just ordered a set of 4 Goodyear F1 Ass 2 tyres. Think I'll be then looking at possible remap options, alloy refurb & possible suspension & brake upgrades.
What mods have you done to yours mate?

Not done much to mine to be honest, only had it since Jan
I've been away to much this yeah
But have a few plans, colour code, wheels, tyres, springs the usual stuff


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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2014, 09:42:33 am »
Welcome along :smiley: Look forward to your updates :happy2:
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2014, 03:26:29 pm »
Quote from: Sjw_Vw on May 08, 2014, 09:42:33 am
Welcome along :smiley: Look forward to your updates :happy2:
Cheers matey  :happy2: I'm looking at suspension & brake upgrades next but I don't want to ruin the compliant ride it has now. Think I'll have to do some research first!
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2014, 03:45:02 pm »
Quote from: fazi123 on May 07, 2014, 11:10:02 pm


First off I've just had the cambelt, tensioner & waterpump replaced including a major service, which I had carried out at my local VW stealers. They had a good offer on so I thought I'd treat the old girl at the main dealers!


Hey dude, congrats on the car. I just bought one which needs exactly what you describe above. Could you tell us more about the offer they had on for all of that?

Cheers,
Faz
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Any info regarding the servicing deal buddy?
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2014, 06:32:29 pm »
Quote from: fazi123 on May 08, 2014, 03:45:02 pm
Quote from: fazi123 on May 07, 2014, 11:10:02 pm


First off I've just had the cambelt, tensioner & waterpump replaced including a major service, which I had carried out at my local VW stealers. They had a good offer on so I thought I'd treat the old girl at the main dealers!


Hey dude, congrats on the car. I just bought one which needs exactly what you describe above. Could you tell us more about the offer they had on for all of that?

Cheers,
Faz

Any info regarding the servicing deal buddy?

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Hey up mate. Yeah they had cambelt, waterpump & tensioner service for £369! It was that cheap
I opted to have the full major service done there too including all filters, oil, spark plugs etc etc. I also got my coil pack done foc. Total bill was around £660 which is not bad at all from a main stealer.
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2014, 08:51:24 pm »
The focus RS looks very nice, I nearly got myself one instead of the golf.
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2014, 11:25:22 pm »
Quote from: Gaz7612 on May 09, 2014, 08:51:24 pm
The focus RS looks very nice, I nearly got myself one instead of the golf.


Cheers mate, it was very nice but it torque steered like mad with near 300 bhp.  It was mental!  It was also very special as it had a signed Colin Mcrae signed sun visor & the first owner was a former british superbike champion.  It had a nice bit of history.  I wish I had enough money to have kept all the cars!
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2014, 12:45:56 pm »
love the rs, are they as good as they look?
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Re: Back to the VW fold - MK5 GTI
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2014, 12:10:36 pm »
Quote from: blakeyrallye on May 11, 2014, 12:45:56 pm
love the rs, are they as good as they look?

Yes mate they're a fantastic car but once modded they can torque steer a bit too much imo. With the right mods they can be a true weapon. They're getting on a bit now & the interior is a bit marmite but I wouldn't say no to another one! I would love a mk2 FRS but they're still too pricey.
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