My First Golf, Mark5 GTI

[NeilFGTI]

Hello, So I'm pretty new to this.
Ive just bought my first Golf, a mark 5 GTI after admiring the golf for years.

Ive seen a lot of people on here doing modifications, being new to 'modding'
any advice would be much appreciated.

in particular, I've noticed a few people posting about polishing away imperfections,
in the paint and the headlights, I think this is as good a place as ay to start, as the interior is pretty immaculate.
though id like to update the head unit, as I don't own many CD's

[th3_f15t]

Are, tornado red, a good choice of colour! Welcome to the forum.

Get yourself around the various boards, there's tons of information and how-to guides for a lot of things you can do (from simple service/routine jobs) right up to advanced stuff.

C'mon, give us some specifications and info about your new pride and joy...

[NeilFGTI]

Thank you!
Ive been having a look around, theres some pretty impressive projects on here.
I spent a long time looking for on in Tornado Red.

Its a 2trl, with the Auto DSG gearbox. I think everything so far is as standard.
the alloys were re-furbed by the dealer, also had new cam belt, tensioners etc.
full black leather interior, very complex trip commuter etc, that I'm getting to grips with.
can't think of anything else to say.
its definitely my new pride and joy, my old car was a Fiesta, so this is quite a big step up.

[Jeffchiz]

The xenon headlights are an option that not too many gtis have

[NeilFGTI]

I do like the Xenon Headlights.
though they do need a clean up.

[DamoP]

I do like the Xenon Headlights.
though they do need a clean up.

loads of people have had really good results with this :

http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/kits/3m-headlight-restoration-kit-39073.html?gclid=CIuc34S2qcMCFQXnwgodwxAAbQ

[NeilFGTI]

I do like the Xenon Headlights.
though they do need a clean up.

loads of people have had really good results with this :

http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/kits/3m-headlight-restoration-kit-39073.html?gclid=CIuc34S2qcMCFQXnwgodwxAAbQ

Thanks for that! I'll give that a go.
I've also noticed there's a dead insect inside one, so need to get that out!

[JimmyC92]

Good looking motor! 

[NeilFGTI]

Good looking motor! 

Thanks! I spent a long time searching for a GTI in Tornado Red.
figured if I was going to buy a golf, id get the exact one i want.

[NeilFGTI]

So Have ordered a couple of things this evening.
Headlight restoration kit, wax, scratch & swirl remover, bottle opener cup holder.

Planning an Induction kit in the next wee while.

[NeilFGTI]

So, Getting the small details right make me happy,
When I got handed the keys, the fact one was missing the emblem, and the other was worn,
bothered me.

Not anymore!

I would like some advice from anyone that might be able to help with this.



The GTI Badge, and Rear VW badge, have been, either painted, or coated in something,
possibly Plasdip? Ive seen a couple of people using it for similar finish.
but the VW badge has been badly done, can anyone suggest how to take the finish off,
and what to apply that would look good.
im also concerned about the small patch of rust, and not experienced at sorting rust patches.
does anyone know of a kit that I could use to sort it out?
any advice would be much appreciated.

[numec]

5door, DSG, Tornado Red..well done you

[NeilFGTI]

5door, DSG, Tornado Red..well done you

Thanks, I originally wanted a 3 door manual, obviously in Tornado Red.
but after taking this for a test drive I was sold.
The Interior is immaculate, Full leather seats, heated, with leather detail on the doors and handbrake.

[JaseGti]

Buy a new rear handle is your best way of sorting that out

[VW_Jace]

Nice spec motor mate, pity about the colour but then we can't all have a steel grey one can we 

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