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Alex's Tornado Red GTI.... small progress
« on: June 23, 2015, 03:01:42 pm »
So guys, some will know i had a 1.6 FSI in Blue.. (below) some wont haha



Ive now gone and got myself a GTI. I havent had any time to wax it up yet so better pictures coming soon.
Spec is:
56 plate
Tornado red
DSG with flappy paddles
sunroof
Xenons
18 inch monzas
Multifunction wheel
Leather heated seats
Bluetooth
Parking sensors
Puddle lights
Highline dash
Cruise control
Electric folding mirrors
Dual climate control
Front and rear arm rests
Think thats it....

Here is a quick pic..




This list is more of a record for myself so I know what I've done to the car in regards to maintaining it without looking through invoices etc.

Maintainance/service
Cam Follower July 2015 - Done
DSG service July 2015 - Done
Castrol edge and new oil filter July 2015 - Done
Timing belt/tensioner/rollers and water pump August 2015 - Done
Rear right wheel hub/bearing replaced August 2015 - Done
Rev G DV November 2015 - Done
New top mounts November 2015 - Done
Oil pick up pipe and sump cleaned/replaced November 2015 - Done
Millers nanodrive 5w40 November 2015 - Done
Major service with millers 5w40 april 2016 - Done


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Re: Alex's GTI
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2015, 09:02:16 am »
Sweet looking ride mate! I have a similar spec  :happy2: Wash her up nicely and post some more pics.
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Re: Alex's GTI
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2015, 10:35:07 pm »
So today i changed my cam follower, wasnt too bad...



orderd a cat back system should be on by tuesday, then will get a downpipe when and if i decide to go for a remap.

since getting the car ive added the GTI seat inserts, DSG flappy paddle extentions, Bright license plate lights, and the matt chrome headlight and wing mirrior switch. Also got an aux cable/ converter thing on the way.

Gave the car a clean yesterday and its coverd in sap from the trees today so still yet to get any good pics.

Getting the car in for a DSG service soon and need some new tyres as the ones on atm are like plastic skates! :sick:

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Re: Alex's GTI
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2015, 10:57:39 pm »
I don't suppose you know how many miles that cam follower had done? Looks barely worn in.
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2015, 02:06:26 am »
I don't know how many miles. The car had no history of it ever being done so I did it anyway so I knew it had been done. The cam had no wear either and the pump was fine so no evidence of it ever wearing through before.

I would imagine someone had changed it before sometime in its life.
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2015, 09:49:08 pm »
Scorpion catback fitted today, they sent the resonated version by mistake so are sending the non res section for free so I can change them to what I prefer... I was disappointed at first but I'm really surprised how loud the resonated version is!!

Now I dunno weather the non res will be too loud!?!?

Anyway the exhaust itself is great, tips fit the back perfectly IMHO and all the wields looked great. Im no metal worker but it looked really well built.

Customer service was awesome as they price matched and sent it out with next day delivery so I could get it fitted while having my bushes sorted. Only down point was that it was the res version. But like I say I'm so surprised its this loud anyway and I'm getting the non res part sent out.

Anyway will get some pics up of it.
« Last Edit: August 21, 2015, 03:16:28 pm by AJG09 »
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2015, 08:51:15 pm »




Thought I better get some more pics up of it while the weathers nice
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2015, 01:46:35 pm »
All waxed up.















Im thinking new springs and tyres next  :happy2:
« Last Edit: August 21, 2015, 03:17:05 pm by AJG09 »
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2015, 07:21:16 pm »
Nice and shinny. Looking good  :happy2:
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2015, 07:29:42 pm »
Not too much gone on lately. I have it booked in on monday for timing belt and waterpump at vw after the tensioner has started making the chirping sound on first start up in the mornings. Its still under warentee so not too bad.

Oh and i fitted R32/ED30 rear lights  :laugh: 



Not the best picture or angle but makes such a difference to the rear IMO  :smiley:
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2015, 07:58:22 pm »
Looks good, the lights are much better.  :drinking:

Right colour, right amount of doors, win win!!
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2015, 10:53:07 am »
Looks spot on bud :happy2:
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2015, 03:24:29 pm »
Been busy lately, got the off side rear wheel bearing changed under warrantee yesterday and sounds alot nicer inside now I don't have that horrible rumble.

And today I sprayed my tired old grey grills in a nice satin/matt black and I think I looks alot nicer now  :smiley:

Pics aren't the best but I think it shows the difference...
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2015, 05:30:59 pm »
Awesome job look so much better  :happy2:
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Re: Alex's Tornado Red GTI
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2015, 05:35:49 pm »
Quote from: grchmason on September 02, 2015, 05:30:59 pm
Awesome job look so much better  :happy2:

Cheers mate  :wink:
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