Hello all,
Thought I'd put up a thread about my car, shadow blue GTI.
Previous to this I drove a derv Fiesta Zetec S, peanuts to run at 50+mpg and £30 tax but as I don't do as much milage any more I was itching for something a bit quicker.
After considering my options of Clios/Focus etc etc I decided on a Mk5 Gti. I've always liked the shape and getting an outing in a friends Edition30 my mind was made up. (TommyR on here)
I was looking on and off for months until I travelled to North Wales one cold and wet August bank holiday to view this car.
1 owner since new, FVWSH, 58k on the clocks and the colour I wanted! Car itself has little in the way of extra options but it didn't bother me too much. Previous owner has also fitted Koni FSD shocks with the standard springs.
Left a deposit and was counting the days till I was back to pick the car up. As I left the previous owner gave me a huge file with cut outs of the Mk5 GTI press reviews and even his original spec booklet from VW. I could tell he loved the car.
After getting the car on Thursday I've finally gave it a good clean, it scrubs up well. Though I'm ashamed to say I missed a small case of rust on the rear boot badge surround -
Anyway here are some pictures of the car, and some of my initial plans below.
First and foremost I want to ensure the engine is fit and healthy. The car is booked into GNJ on Monday to have the cambelt/waterpump etc changed and a full health check, possibly serviced too.
After the engine gets the all clear I'd like to get the cars paintwork up to scratch and get rid of that arch gap.
- Machine polished
- Rust removed
- Colour code rear bumper and side skirts.
- 2010 Polo aerial
- Eibach lowering springs. Not too much of a drop - I live on a road littered with speed bumps..
I'd like to have a play with the performance, not too crazy though as standard power is more than enough for the time being coming from a 90bhp Fiesta!
Possibly;
-Exhaust
-Intake
-Stage 1/2 map
If that wasn't enough I'd like to upgrade the interior a little bit, by adding the below.
-GTI seat inlays
-Cruise control
-Aux input
-RCD 510
Cheers
