Bens Black GTI - Now for sale

[bbfb10]

Thought I should start a thread on here, Im now on my second MK5 Golf, the first being a GT TDI that was written off, and now my GTI. I couldnt be happier with it, a GTI has always been the car Ive wanted to own since I started driving many years ago.

Here are a few pics that the dealer took.







After a bit of negotiation, the car was mine. I had never driven a DSG before, so this was a bit of a new experience for me, but after a very short time I was in love with it.

Spec is as follows:

2005 (55) 5 door GTI
Black Magic Pearl paint
DSG
18" Monzas
MFSW
Leather Interior
Xenons

Im quite new to the car scene, but have plans for a few mods already.

In no particular order they are:
Highline Clocks
Kenwood DNX520VBT (already sourced)
New Intake
Kick Plates
Seat Handle Inserts
Remap

The car is going in to VW Parkway in Derby next week to have the front wings replaced under the 12 year corrosion warranty, hoping to get the rear valance colour coded at the same time. The wheels are in need of a refurb, but that can wait for the minute.
Im mainly looking to start with cheap mods as lm unemployed due to disability, so any comments or suggestions of what I can look at improving will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

Ben.

Mods Already Fitted.

Carbon Fibre Paddle Shifters
GTI Seat Inserts
Chrome Window/Headlight/Wing Mirror Switches
Interior LED's
Smoked Wing Mirror Indicator Lenses
Rev G Diverter Valve
Cam Follower
Audi Red Coil Pack Conduit
GTI Sill Protectors
Audi R8 Coil Packs
Kenwood DNX521 DAB + iPod Cable
Cherry Red Hazard Switch
Audi R8 Coolant Cap
Audi R8 Oil Cap
R32/Ed 30 Rear Lights
Forge Motorsports Red Charcoal Canister Piping
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs
Highline Clocks
Bilstein B6 Shocks
Powerflex Front Wishbone Bushes
Audi S3 Rear Wishbone Bushes
Powerflex Lower Engine Mount
Spulen Silicone Breather Hose
Forge Twintake
PPCGB R32 Style Rear Bumper
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.5 in Anthracite. (Exactly the same as the VW Racing wheels l believe, but about half the price)
Brembo TTRS Calipers with Vagbremtechnics Brackets
TTS 340mm Discs
HEL Red Braided Brake Lines
Mintex 1144 Brake Pads
LED Sidelights
Chrome Fuel Switch
Power Folding Wing Mirrors with Puddle Lights and Anti Dazzle Glass
Underseat Drawers
Boot Pop Mod
New Interior Front Door Handles
Bold Sport Carbon Vinyl DSG Surround
Creations Motorsports Dead Pedal
HPFP with Autotech Internals
Milltek 200 Cell Sports Cat Downpipe
Milltek Resonated Cat-Back System
Ed30 Splitter
Polar Fis 'Black Kessy' Edition

NOT YET FITTED
Mk6 Climate Control Panel and Surround
R-Tech PCV Delete
Powerflex Anti Lift Kit
Colour coded side skirts
Passat Sub Frame Bolts
K04 Turbo

TO DO
Door Open Warning Lights
3D Boot Badge
R-Tech Stage 2+ Remap
S3 Intercooler or R-Tech Wellycooler

[Sjw_Vw]

Very nice Look forward to the updates

[prp74]

Good spec. You will defo enjoy the car 

[BarberVW]

Looks nice and with a healthy spec!
I'm from Derby so let me know how you get on at Parkway in terms of corrosion repair.
Also worth querying about coilpack recall!

[bbfb10]

Cheers  Barbervw. Its a great car to drive. Its booked in for the wings to be replaced 100% covered by VW. I took it in having had it for 3 days, told them l knew about the email mentioned in the "Possibly good news for everybody" thread. Was offered 50% by VW. I rejected this on the spot, spoke to VW customer care and kicked up a bit of a fuss. They then offered me 100%. Easy. I was especially chuffed as l used the rusty wings to get a good chunk off the asking price. 

[bbfb10]

Dropped it off at VW Parkway earlier. Got a UP as a courtesy car (yuk!!) so got to wait a few days until the wings are done and l can pick up my car. Pics to follow when l get it back.

[BarberVW]

Looking forward to the results 

[bbfb10]

Had the car back from VW Parkway a few weeks now, should have posted pics earlier, but things got on top of me a bit. Anyway, here are the results.

Near Side


Off Side


MUCH better, and l have to say that the service l received at Parkway was really good too.

Also I purchased a few minor mods from Waynevr6 on here which lve now fitted.

Seat inserts


The seats look SO much better with these, I think they fill the handle really well.

I also fitted some DSG paddle extenders, will post pics in a bit.

Comments welcome, as always, but before you say anything I know my car neads a wash!

Thanks for looking,

Ben.

[DamoP]

nice looking motor mate

[bbfb10]

Thanks Demon.

Here are the DSG extenders, love the look of them, they make changing gear so much easier on a 'spirited' drive, especially around the country lanes.



More updates to come soon, hopefully!

[J400uk]

Looks good, very similar GTI to mine. I got the seat inserts too last week and they look spot on  

[SurreyED30]

A lot of milage mate, come with full history inc cambelt etc?

[bbfb10]

I know its high. It came with full history with receipts etc. its been well looked after. All recalls etc done, and all parts replaced with VW. Was expecting to find some corners cut, especially at the price l paid, but everything l look at on the car is quality. Its got a full set of Goodyear F1s on it too which was a welcome bonus.

[patpong_pete]

I know its high. It came with full history with receipts etc. its been well looked after. All recalls etc done, and all parts replaced with VW. Was expecting to find some corners cut, especially at the price l paid, but everything l look at on the car is quality. Its got a full set of Goodyear F1s on it too which was a welcome bonus.

nice car good spec well done especially at the price l paid ?

under 5 grand or over 5xxx ?

[chris-182]

Needs a clean 

those carbon paddles are a nice addition pal