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Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« on: August 29, 2014, 09:22:19 pm »
Hi,
I own a 2005 Golf Mk5 DSG, in blue. Pretty much standard.
Since I bought the car, has been ultra reliable - never let me down, German Engineering  :happy2:
Being 32 the insurance costs are relatively amicable, and being a bit of a detailing lover, the car certainly gets treated well  :ashamed:

20/08/2011 Purchased Date  :laugh:

Prior to my ownership the car has been pretty much serviced by VW
In my Ownership I have had the following carried out - I know a fair few people 'in the trade' a VW/BMW specialist and also a Supercar Garage, so tend to get work carried out there, with me being a helping hand...

15/10/2011 Oil filter
15/10/2011 Oil (Longlife)
15/10/2011 Fuel Filter
15/10/2011 Air Filter
15/10/2011 Wiper Blades
All OEM parts bought TPS

10/02/2012 Rear Discs
10/02/2012 Rear Pads
All OEM Parts from TPS

17/03/2013 Cambelt, Water pump, coolant - AMD Essex
17/03/2013 Brake Fluid Dot 4 - AMD Essex

01/06/2013 Bosch S4 Battery (Euro Car Parts P/N 444/0277)

04/06/2013 2 x Front Tyres Uni Royal Rainsport 2

06/06/2013 Oil Filter OEM (TPS P/N 06D115562)
06/06/2013 Oil Quantum Longlife (TPS P/N ZGB115QLB00501)
06/06/2013 OEM Screen Wash (TPS P/N SG052164M2)

Pics to Follow...




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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2014, 09:27:53 pm »















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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2014, 03:58:24 am »




Amongst some more fancy stuff:  :jumpmove: :jumpmove:


Service bits on the floor:



My Integra (now sold)  :sad1:



Friends toy:  :P





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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2014, 07:38:59 pm »
Really nice colour. I work with cars like the Ferrari every day and i still get more excited to see a nice VW

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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2014, 01:18:36 am »
Really nice colour. I work with cars like the Ferrari every day and i still get more excited to see a nice VW

Thanks  :drinking:
I haven't seen another GTi in the same colour as mine, I was told that the original owner had paid for a non-standard colour - but I am unsure if this is true.
Were heated seats an option or standard?
Also does anyone know what the exact blue colour of my car is called?

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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2014, 01:24:37 am »
Decent looking car you have there, looks well cared for.
I believe the colour is 'Laser Blue' and is certainly not common.

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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2014, 10:06:43 am »
Very nice :happy2:
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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2014, 10:23:06 pm »
Decent looking car you have there, looks well cared for.
I believe the colour is 'Laser Blue' and is certainly not common.

Laser blue - good to know :) It is relatively tidy, but still can do with improvement (refurb on the alloys is one of the items on the list!)
I would love to go onto 18's (looks stunning), but the cost expense, compromise on ride quality and I do believe they handle better on 17's puts me off...slightly  :wink:

Very nice :happy2:

Thanks   :happy2:
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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2014, 10:31:28 pm »
Few quick updates:

01/09/14 - Rear Tyres changed Bridgestone RE050A 225/45/17
02/09/14 - Alignment done, Hunter machine - if anyone is nearby and is looking for a good place to get their alignment sorted, can certainly recommend the following: F1 Tyres, 168 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6LU
Email: info@f1tyres.co.uk Phone: 020 8599 9985
Their typical pricing is £30 for front alignment, and £50 for 4 wheel - bargain for alignment on a Hunter!

02/09/14 - Cruise Control Stalk replaced (original had broke wires) Ended up buying the following item: MEYLE Indicator Stalk Switch Cruise Control 1K0953513G
Purchased from: Murray's DIRECT, 9 Harpsfield Broadway, HATFIELD, Hertfordshire, AL10 9TF
Phone: 01707 272686 Email: mail@murraysdirect.co.uk
Collected it myself in Person £28.80 inc VAT

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Re: Eternalife Mk5 Golf Gti DSG Blue
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2017, 03:27:58 pm »
So, the car (as of last night) has hit the 100,000 miles mark and is still going strong  :happy2:
Haven't really been on the forum for a while and thought I should at least do a mini-update..

Jan 2015: Oil Filter Housing replaced, as well as oil filter and some long life oil. Pollen filter also changed. All original VW, TPS supplied)
May 2016: Front Tyres (Bridgestone RE050)
August 2016: Oil filter, oil, pollen filter (Original VW parts, TPS supplied)
August 2016: Rear Tyres (Pirelli P Zero Nero)

Aside from the above, I am sure there has been more done, but cannot recall it all at the moment  :laugh:

I now also own a Lotus Evora  :wink: so tend to use one or the other depending on journey/weather etc. A few pics...