MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Martk19871 on August 17, 2015, 10:06:55 am

Title: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on August 17, 2015, 10:06:55 am

I have been meaning to get up a thread about my MK5 Golf GTI in Reflex Silver for a while after becoming slightly addicted to checking out other members rides on here. This is my second Golf, my last car was a MK4, I also have a Classis Beetle which is garaged, I will get a photo up of this as well, keeping it all rather VW  :happy2:

The car is still under warranty as it came from a dealership, most of what I add will be cosmetic for the time being.

56,000 miles
Cloth GTI Interior (I love the tartan!)
Convenience Pack (Auto wipers, Auto lights etc)
Cruise Control
DSG
Midline dash display
RCD300
17” Monza’s (these have been changed but are being kept for winter)

Bits I have added:

GTI seat handle inserts
Silver DSG paddle extensions
Phillips WhiteVision H7 dipped beam and side lights
OSRAM Night Vision HB4 Fog lights
Yellow full beam H7
18” BBS CH ET50 8.5j
Stubby areal
US Spec Front Grille with silver trim
Square front number plate
Aluminium rear badge vinyl inserts
Chrome Switches
Leather red stitched handbrake cover
R32 Tail Lights
OEM European Cup Holder
OEM Roof Rack
Kenwood DNX520VTB
Square front plate with plate bracket
Pressed metal number plates
Carbon Fiber wing mirror covers
Carbon Fiber rear badge inserts
Raised Gel Number Plates (Fullhouse Customs)
VW US Spec front number plate
VW Genuine Edition 30 rear bumper
Revo Aluminum rear badge
Revo Cold Air Intake
Vredestein ultrac sessanta tyres

Maintenance:

Cam follower changed 25.08.16 (70,435miles)
2x Oli & filter changes (at least every 7,000 miles)
Spark Plugs, cabin filter and air filter (28.10.16)
Break disks (24.01.16)

Next on the list:

Colour code body kit
H&R springs with uprated top mounts
Refurbish Alloys

Anyway, here are a few photos, I aim to get some better ones from its next clean and as I add to the car.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on August 17, 2015, 10:15:24 am

The Beetle if anyone was interested to see  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: percy on August 17, 2015, 06:57:55 pm

Nice cars there buddy, cracking colour too :happy2:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Andy on August 17, 2015, 07:23:25 pm

Very nice,only suggestion is lose the chrome mirrors and colour code them to the car

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 12, 2015, 09:35:54 pm

I haven't posted in a while but been quite busy. Last weekend changed the old Denso spark plugs with new Bosch ones, they were looking a bit crappy and a bit of carbon build up, fires up much nicer now, they were much quicker to do than expected. Next weekend changing the oil filter and oil change followed by the other filters. Some of the service history booklet is in German....don't ask, and done about 4000 miles now so wanted to know everything is fresh.

I have also removed the chrome wing mirror covers as I decided they were tacky to find out one of the covers underneath was smashed so bought some off someone and picking them up tomorrow.

Changed the front grille for a US spec one with a chrome trim strip rather than the red and screwed in a square plate I had made at halfords,  much happier with the front end. I tired using doubble sided number plate pads from halfords before screws, went through two sets, they are literally awful and just don't work, so never buy them!

Other things; boot pop mod completed, new whiter fog lights from Powerbulbs and someone is going to restore my headlights for me in Friday as they look a state.

I will get some photos up at the weekend of the progress  :driver:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 18, 2015, 09:45:04 pm

Sooo some photos, everyone likes photos! I have just ordered an Air Filter and Pollen filter to do at the same time as my oil change (didnt have time this weekend). Also considering doing the Cam Follower....does it really need it at 58k though?

How the front end looked before square plate and new front grille.

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How it looked After the change, accompanied by a San Miguel it seems.

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My most recent photo after headlight restoration and new OSRAM whiter fog lights, looking nice I think! Something that really peeved me was when the guy was restoring the headlights in my work carpark, he managed to pull a bit of paint off when removing the extra stick 3M tape he was using!!! Not happy. Makes me think i should of just done it myself. Headlights do look better though and he said not to pay as felt so guilty. I need to get it sorted as it's already annoying me.

Today I fully cleaned, waxed and dressed my Monzas that have been in storage, thinking of putting them on the car for the winter and taking off the CH, but I really want some BBS centre caps for them (if possible) as the VW have white worm.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 18, 2015, 09:46:59 pm

Quote from: percy on August 17, 2015, 06:57:55 pm

Nice cars there buddy, cracking colour too :happy2:

Oh and thanks mate, the Bettle is all stored up for winter now  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Flint on October 22, 2015, 07:26:06 pm

Looking good with those bbs. Wish mine looked this good.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 26, 2015, 08:50:03 pm

Quote from: Flint on October 22, 2015, 07:26:06 pm

Looking good with those bbs. Wish mine looked this good.

Thanks mate, taking the bbs CH off next weekend I think and putting the Monzas back on, think I will get the CH refurbed before next summer as a bit of curbing

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 26, 2015, 09:22:49 pm

Update from last weekend. Changed the Air Filter and Cabin Filter, thank god I have some mole grips to get the metal clamp off the plastic hose on the engine cover, it put up a bit of a fight. I meant to do the oil and oil filter change but weather took a turn, next weekends plan. Filters were fairly skanky so glad I changed them.

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Old Cabin filter and new BOSCH one:
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Old Air Filter and new Crosland one:
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Cleaned the exhaust tips which came up nicely
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Fitted some new chrome tipped buttons, the old ones had worn down to white plastic.
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Payday at the weekend, so I am after the Kenwood DNX520VTB head unit  :laugh:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on November 02, 2015, 09:59:00 pm

Update from the weekend. I ordered some Poorboys Wheel Wax that turned up, I had used quick wax on my Monzas a few weeks back but as winter is coming, I wanted to give them and the BBS CH a few good coats, it seems to be really good stuff.

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I had been meaning to get some axle stands and noticed a good deal in Halfrauds so went and got a jack and axle stands along with a few wheel cleaning and dressing products for the big wheel clean.

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And a few additional snaps, I really want to get a Micro 3/4 DSLR soon to get some better photos.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (photos added 02-11-15)
Post by: Martk19871 on November 16, 2015, 08:58:18 pm

So I decided to do the oil, Bosch filter and sump plug change at the weekend, I nipped to VW dealers for the sump plug, for the sake of £2.50 I thought it’s worth doing and used only the finest 5w30 Castrol Edge.

I took my opportunity when the horrendous rain took a pause, probably not my brightest idea as it started raining again, then came the WIND and it got dark, so ended up with a torch in my mouth :stupid: but I have done a full service now before it starts to get freezing.

Somewhat uninteresting oil filter photo

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Also fitted some open fog grills, replaced the number plate and vanity mirror bulbs with LEDs and found some red BBS centre caps that should fit my Monzas.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Service time)
Post by: Martk19871 on December 20, 2015, 04:56:33 pm

A quick update of whats been going on this weekend. 

I got a screw in one of my BBS CH tyres which was one I had dropped (annoying)! I was about to change to the Monzas for winter anyway. I found some BBS centre caps to fit, but after fitting them I don’t think they look right. 

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A fast wax last weekend in time for winter

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Bought a few bits:

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Brembo front pads, mine are 80% worn and will be visiting family with a garage over Xmas so will do them then.

Xtrons head unit with Mirrorlink, Radio, Bluetooth (calls and music), DVD and Sat Nav. It works OK, but the Bluetooth has a long delay which is REALLY annoying, the Sat Nav falls over itself and the music playback through Bluetooth is just awful, I am sending it back as Bluetooth was the main feature I needed to work correctly.  Also on the whole the sound isn’t good, I took a risk on this and it didn’t pay off...

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Since then I have won a Kenwood Dnx520vbt On ebay at a really good price and will be picking it up in a few days. I am expecting a lot more from the Kenwood.

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Dark cherry hazard switch and Euro style cup holder. I much prefer both of these to the stock versions, a lot sleeker. I did find removing some of the trim to fit these a lot more awkward than my previous car (mk4 Golf).

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: FrameSet on December 21, 2015, 06:50:03 pm

Nice work! Im surprised how well the exhaust pipes came  up! I'll try brasso next time!

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on December 21, 2015, 07:15:36 pm

Quote from: FrameSet on December 21, 2015, 06:50:03 pm

Nice work! Im surprised how well the exhaust pipes came  up! I'll try brasso next time!

Cheers matey. I had a look at your build and noticed I left a message on it the other day!

Best thing for the exhaust tips is fine wire wool and lots of scrubbing, the brasso helped bring them up afterwards.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on January 24, 2016, 06:45:33 pm

Quick update as it's been a while, next thing on the list is i'm picking up a genuine VW roof rack from someone local that is in mint condition, then need some AP, FK or Bilstein coilovers.

I picked up the Kenwood DNX head unit, 100x better sound and performance quality than the Xtrons one. The Xtrons had some cool features, but they just didn't perform well on the hardware, lesson learnt.

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Last time I took the car into VW they said the front pads were 80% worn, they have been calling me since saying they need doing, rather do them myself  :P. I put some Brembo pads in.

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Today I changed the wing mirror repeaters to smoked (excuse the dirty car), before and after shots

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Also replaced the footwell lights with blue LEDs, wasn't sure if they would look "tat" but I actually quite like them, I will upgrade the other bulbs to white LEDs at some point

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Kenwood DNX, Smoked repeaters, LEDs photos)
Post by: Deano45 on January 25, 2016, 09:27:43 pm

Coming along nice buddy..I do like the kenwood looks nice and neat in the dash... 

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Kenwood DNX, Smoked repeaters, LEDs photos)
Post by: lewisako on January 31, 2016, 06:33:16 pm

The car looks lovely mate good work. Where about did u get the smoked repeaters from out of curiosity? Got a link?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Kenwood DNX, Smoked repeaters, LEDs photos)
Post by: airbagaaron on January 31, 2016, 07:51:44 pm

Looks great, debating to change to smoked repeaters at the moment myself.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Kenwood DNX, Smoked repeaters, LEDs photos)
Post by: Martk19871 on January 31, 2016, 09:16:11 pm

Thanks for the comments. Here are some photos after a serious car clean on Saturday as it was actually sunny for once, you can see the smoked repeaters better and I think they look great on Silver Golf’s.

Quote from: lewisako on January 31, 2016, 06:33:16 pm

The car looks lovely mate good work. Where about did u get the smoked repeaters from out of curiosity? Got a link?

I was looking for Depot ones that I read about on other threads but it seems they don’t exist anymore, so I bought these ones off ebay, overall pretty happy with them.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351628275032?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Earlier I bought some H7 Yellow bulbs and some Yellow Plastikote stained glass spray (for the fogs) so I can achieve the look below. I was going to split the headlights to spray the reflector bowl yellow but the same look can be achieved with yellow bulbs that reflect yellow and is much less stress – A bit marmite, but I like it and it makes the front end a bit less boring.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2F0e4fbb06-1b67-4028-aba6-f19f4c461cb5_zpsmexabupe.jpg&hash=c53f7d54431dfe4787fa690c1eefec3d490a4fda)
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I’ve also bought a De-wiper kit, I did this on my MK4 Golf, 50/50 if I’m going to do it or not  :rolleye:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Kenwood DNX, Smoked repeaters, LEDs photos)
Post by: Martk19871 on February 21, 2016, 08:37:39 pm

The yellow bulbs arrived from the U.S which I installed, during installation the retaining clip from the bulb came off which was a right pain and took about 30 mins to get back on, but I like the look of them. I'm a bit undecided on whether I should spray the fogs yellow, which I've photo-shopped in below:

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I've had DSLR for the weekend so was hoping to wash the car and get some nice photos, the weather was miserable so the wash didn't happen but I headed to Henbury in Bristol and still managed to get some good photos I think...

I popped the BBS CH back on after a good waxing.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (new DSLR photos)
Post by: S800BRN on February 22, 2016, 08:51:32 am

Nice subtle mods. Looks a good, clean example.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (new DSLR photos)
Post by: gtavalanche on February 23, 2016, 09:32:59 pm

What cleaner did you use on the Exhaust? It looks great.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (new DSLR photos)
Post by: airbagaaron on February 24, 2016, 10:46:10 am

Photo look great!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (new DSLR photos)
Post by: Robna on February 24, 2016, 09:38:55 pm

Quote from: gtavalanche on February 23, 2016, 09:32:59 pm

What cleaner did you use on the Exhaust? It looks great.

Yeh that! Mine need sorting out

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (new DSLR photos)
Post by: Martk19871 on February 25, 2016, 08:10:37 pm

Quote from: Robna on February 24, 2016, 09:38:55 pm

Quote from: gtavalanche on February 23, 2016, 09:32:59 pm

What cleaner did you use on the Exhaust? It looks great.

Yeh that! Mine need sorting out

I used stainless steel cleaner spray and some fine wire wool with warm water on the tips, then used Brasso and polishing clothes to give them a shine. They dont stay clean for too long but look great when they stand out

Thanks for the comments! I've got to get my own DSLR as it's pretty fun getting photos at different locations.

Really want some R32 rear lights as payday is next week  :drinking:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (a couple of new things)
Post by: Martk19871 on March 14, 2016, 08:00:34 pm

I gave the car its first clay bar since I’ve owned it getting off all the crap which was really satisfying, I also gave it a full wax with G3 which I would recommend, very easy to apply and remove and left a good gloss finish that beads well :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F14-03-16%2F20160305_102947_zpshlk3tnw4.jpg&hash=d7a568b5782c1ebe07ff90ba4804f9964d34c472)
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My girlfriend was getting fed up of looking at my Monzas strategically hidden with a towel :grin: so I bought some genuine VW wheel covers. VW Bath is selling them on ebay for £24 which is a good price having looked for some before, they usually retail for more.

The covers are much better quality than previous covers I’ve owned and you can roll them out flat wrapping them around the wheel and securing with Velcro.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F14-03-16%2F20160314_101547_zps8b3ux28p.png&hash=a4802b074a7759e5b7366ae9dc63e7684c68aaeb)

Picked up a genuine roof rack which is mint condition and will come in handy for summer, I test fitted them and never realised how noisy they are when on the motorway!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F14-03-16%2F20160314_102927_zpsqezuf1zm.jpg&hash=9b2bec5ec16f31c2fa30cfaaa7c581fab75e8e9c)

Been playing around with the Kenwood head unit, it had a crappy background image and poor resolution VW logo when it started up so I’ve uploaded new ones. 

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F14-03-16%2F20160314_165715_zpscujjxe6t.jpg&hash=37ca19d94692a7255949a5d80e323a4dc5436e0d)

My bank holiday fun is to change the Cam follower and do oil change as I’ve been doing a lot of miles lately and done 5000+ since the last.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (a few new things)
Post by: Martk19871 on March 28, 2016, 07:51:05 pm

This weekend I drove to Derby to pick up an Eddy30 bumper in Reflex Silver from @exodus_ste (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5277)  these dont come up often in Reflex Silver so had to get on it. Thanks again for coming into Derby to make the journey less stress  :happy2:

I bought some pressed plates and number plate surround for the bumper, still yet to fit the front. I used super strength velcro for the number plate.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F29-03-16%2F20160326_093721_zpso8jr2xcc.jpg&hash=d757a17ad4c1279dfb5677d27f5ab30a402c233c)
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I was going to do an oil change and try autosol on the exhaust tips, but the bumper took a LOT longer than expected so they are for another day. Two screws sheared and some were really ceased, I had to jack the car up on both sides to get better access. Also as I have after market parking sensors I had to use a stepped drill bit and measure out new holes.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F29-03-16%2F20160327_175411_zpse0fml2wj.jpg&hash=c3d9c170aec36e5cf3a5f1a0f6950a39355bcf5a)

Old vs new
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Much better  :drool:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F29-03-16%2F20160328_190707_zpsjhky7znv.jpg&hash=2390111b3f97d54aab6d0a0477212040d6ed2897)

Colour coded skirts or new rear light next?!?

I had new led number plate lights to fit, but the prongs are too big to fit in the VW connector! This is the second set i've bought i've had issues with, think I will give up on them now.

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: S800BRN on March 28, 2016, 09:42:59 pm

Ed30/R32 rear lights next - or even better a set of Valeo LEDs...
Bumper looks good, btw!

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on March 28, 2016, 10:38:09 pm

Quote from: S800BRN on March 28, 2016, 09:42:59 pm

Ed30/R32 rear lights next - or even better a set of Valeo LEDs...
Bumper looks good, btw!

Cheers man  :happy2:

God knows why VW didnt colour code the GTI bumpers, actually, I do, money!

I quite like the mk6 styled rear lights, but I will likely go with the Ed30/R32 lights

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on April 10, 2016, 09:09:18 pm

Quick update.

I got around to doing an oil change with new filter and sump plug as I’d covered around 6000 miles since the last.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2Funnamed_zpspgay8wyw.jpg&hash=12463ec44d7e49352ba6aef3f04eece5179d9194)

I also finally got the number plate LEDs sorted,

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2FIMG_0271_zps4f8nxtie.jpg&hash=12466af124dfb05ebd13dfd31c3e97a85d3ca79f)

My rear badge did have aluminium affect vinyl inserts but with the new bumper there was too much silver so I took them off and added carbon effect ones instead for a bit of contrast.

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Finally, I removed the number plate surround, I think the number plate looks cleaner and sits better without it, so if anyone wants the pair let me know as you can have them.

Still umming and arring about whether to do a wiper delete…. go for style over function?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Grille colour coding)
Post by: Martk19871 on May 02, 2016, 08:31:11 pm

I’ve ordered a number plate bracket off a guy on the GTI Facebook group to relocate my number plate so I can run a smooth grille.

In anticipation I ordered a new black smoothed grill from Ebay and also decided to try and smooth and colour code the one I have so I have 2 options.

I’ve done DIY painting jobs before which I’ve always been disappointed with as I tended to rush them, so this time I took my time, which involved a lot of sanding and waiting!

Sanded and holes filled

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2F20160430_141357_zpswjv7ooth.jpg&hash=a8ee10380c80a425e2daca72645dd72b36ce1c43)

4x coats of primer, flashed for about 20mins between each

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2F20160430_151647_zpsjvulkqcz.jpg&hash=ab3bbe5e1cb7374187e3eadff1a8b1bd012a43a7)

3x coats of reflex silver

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah135%2FMarkT19871%2F20160501_105349_zpsl7ejij3g.jpg&hash=412bc0b9087d0ce07c90b566dcc858d5a1e9c202)

4x clear coats and finished (for now)

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I’m really happy with the outcome, tiny bit of overspray but going to leave it 2 weeks to cure and then rub the whole grille with a rubbing compound to try and get everything even.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: r5gtt on May 02, 2016, 08:36:14 pm

1500 wet and dry paper and then a good polish should see you right. keep it room temp amd you can do it in the next two days lol but your choice.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (grille colour coded)
Post by: Martk19871 on May 02, 2016, 08:46:55 pm

Quote from: r5gtt on May 02, 2016, 08:36:14 pm

1500 wet and dry paper and then a good polish should see you right. keep it room temp amd you can do it in the next two days lol but your choice.

I was thinking of doing that but read it can go bad easily, I don't want to ruin all the hard work, do you not have to compound after the final sand or is polish enough?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: r5gtt on May 02, 2016, 09:51:57 pm

Quote from: Martk19871 on May 02, 2016, 08:46:55 pm

Quote from: r5gtt on May 02, 2016, 08:36:14 pm

1500 wet and dry paper and then a good polish should see you right. keep it room temp amd you can do it in the next two days lol but your choice.

I was thinking of doing that but read it can go bad easily, I don't want to ruin all the hard work, do you not have to compound after the final sand or is polish enough?

You should really use 1200 1500 then 200 grit paper and the a polish and that will be fine as ive done similar and it works but be gentle when sanding and don't force the paint drips off.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on May 15, 2016, 05:12:31 pm

Mini update. I haven’t fitted the Grille I painted yet as I still haven’t given it a wet sand polish.

The car had its MOT yesterday at Streetwise in Bristol and passed with no advisories. They’re a VW specialist and nice people so I will be using them again in the future.

I’ve been having no luck with Carista and ebay OBD2 adapters, I’ve ordered 3 different ones which are all “defective”, it’s getting on my tets.

Fitted a number plate bracket from a guy on the Facebook group with my pressed square plate and found a din that fits the gaping hole in my arms rest, it’s such as small thing but really satisfying to finally fill the hole.

The car got a quick clean and I took a couple of photos but my phone takes potato quality images, I really need to get a proper camera.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMarkT19871%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F20160508_120535_zpsadtgmbjf.jpg&hash=0b9b86d193de711a9a4a4bdc55d6e2b4cd9426b3)
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Got a good photo of my Bettle.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMarkT19871%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F20160508_121249_zpss4d0vjgf.jpg&hash=f7222c463e437cf23b5b14217c2ff5a550b698b0)

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (ED30 Bumper fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on May 29, 2016, 10:17:31 pm

This weekend the car got a full clean inside and out, I need to get my hands on a good snow foam lance for my Kercher pressure washer.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F29-05-16%2F20160529_195824_zps1cmexrbz.jpg&hash=466de94a922837bfe312b66fe4f16f5c732d1ae3)
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Bought and fitted some real carbon skinned wing mirror covers which a friend sorted me out at a reasonable price, they are a perfect fit and look awesome. Some genuine carbon rear badge inserts arrived from the US to replace the vinyl ones, the inserts are much nicer.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Bits of Carbon)
Post by: ChrisGT on May 30, 2016, 08:26:05 am

Looks great, nice touches  :happy2:

Been thinking about the carbon mirror caps for mine too.

Chris

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Bits of Carbon)
Post by: Martk19871 on May 30, 2016, 09:20:18 am

Quote from: ChrisGT on May 30, 2016, 08:26:05 am

Looks great, nice touches  :happy2:

Been thinking about the carbon mirror caps for mine too.

Chris

Cheers Chris. If you decide you want some I can source them for £80 delivered.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Bits of Carbon)
Post by: ChrisGT on May 31, 2016, 01:13:44 am

Quote from: Martk19871 on May 30, 2016, 09:20:18 am

Cheers Chris. If you decide you want some I can source them for £80 delivered.

Great, thanks for the offer!  :drinking:

I've got to sort a few bits on the car mechanically first but when I have some spare to put towards more styling parts then I'll get in touch.  :happy2:

Chris

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Bits of Carbon)
Post by: Martk19871 on June 18, 2016, 06:24:47 pm

It was worth waiting for Yodel all afternoon for the r32 rear lights I bought on ebay, got onto fitting them straight away. Makes me think, why did it take me so long to get rid of the standard ones  :jumpmove: I gave them a once over with a Meguires cutting compound to remove some scuffs.

Removed my old tatty Polo aerial and replaced with a Sharan aerial also off ebay. I expected a loss of signal quality, but it's actually improved...  :thinking:


Installed interior LEDs I've had for ages but couldnt be bothered to fit.

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Before

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After

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New rear lights)
Post by: costi88 on June 18, 2016, 07:02:18 pm

Great car ! :jumping:
tell me please r the rear sensors working good?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New rear lights)
Post by: Martk19871 on June 18, 2016, 07:50:29 pm

Quote from: costi88 on June 18, 2016, 07:02:18 pm

Great car ! :jumping:
tell me please r the rear sensors working good?

Thanks mate.

The parking sensors work well. They were on when I bought the car although I think they are aftermarket.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New rear lights)
Post by: bluebert92 on June 18, 2016, 09:07:42 pm

The tinted rear lights make such a difference on the reflex silver!

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New rear lights)
Post by: K2 NYJ on June 29, 2016, 12:35:15 pm

Giving me some good ideas for my reflex silver gti  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Tyres fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on July 30, 2016, 03:54:15 pm

It's been a little while since I've updated this thread but I'm still spending plenty of time reading everyone else’s!

The number plate bracket I bought to mount a square plate aligned to the right started to piss me off. However tight I had it, it would eventually swivel around and to be honest I didn’t like the way it was protruding out from the car, and then I caught it while parking, which was the final straw!

So I went on the hunt for a US spec number plate plinth and finally found someone selling one, more so they found me though an advert I posted on the MK5 Golf owners group on Facebook. I did consider ordering one from ECS in the US but including postage it came to something like £75!

Once it arrived I decided on some new number plates as I’ve come to the conclusion I just don’t like pressed plates, not sure what it is about them. I bought some raised gel plates from Fullhouse Customs (https://www.facebook.com/fullhousecustomsuk/?fref=ts), and they are without doubt the best quality plates I’ve come across and I really like the look of them.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2F30-07-16%2F20160728_185547_zpserh0j0qt.jpg&hash=ffd939c7d4ee7aa5320d14cd42f68fcc6f4abbea)
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I wanted something to put a bottle of oil in to keep in the car and came accross this nice VW Castrol promotional pouch with 1l of oil which I won for £10 on ebay which I though was quite a deal, it now lives in my boot as it has velcro on the back to stick to the carpet.

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I've bought a cam follower as with my next service which I will do soon I will change this as well.
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Finally, this turned up in the post today from Demon Tweeks :jumpmove: hope to fit this weekend.
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Next i'd quite like to get some new matching tyres and have a wheel refurb, my birthday is coming up so I might try to persuade the gf  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates & Revo)
Post by: Martk19871 on July 30, 2016, 07:41:01 pm

And we're sorted! Revo TFSI air intake fitted. Worst bit of fitting was when I dropped the pliers and spent 30mins trying to retrive them from the engine bay :chicken: Havent taken it for a spin yet but doesnt seem too noisy which is good. The bay needs a good clean now.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates, Revo intake & TTS cover)
Post by: Martk19871 on July 31, 2016, 05:55:23 pm

It's been a busy weekend. After fitting the Revo intake I went on the look for a TTS engine cover. One turned up in Wales which was only a 40min drive. It was a good price and also came with a Prosche coolant cap, Porsche oil cap and a black washer cap so I nipped over to get them today.

I just need the mounting pins now so going to call AKS in the morning to see if they can help.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates, Revo intake & TTS cover)
Post by: just_coolnuh on July 31, 2016, 06:12:24 pm

nice steady progress, that front square plate mount looks great, I think a set of xenon (or xenon look) headlights would really set the front off!

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates, Revo intake & TTS cover)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 08, 2016, 06:44:02 pm

Nothing that new, just a few photos from a clean while it was nice at the weekend. I did however buy a solid aluminium Revo plaque for the rear. I think I’d like to go stage 1 soon but going to wait to see how much my insurance drops when I renew in a few months.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates, Revo intake & TTS cover)
Post by: S800BRN on August 08, 2016, 10:53:49 pm

Excellent choice of mods, here. Car looks spot on.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Photos - New plates, Revo intake & TTS cover)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 10, 2016, 09:43:38 pm

Quote from: S800BRN on August 08, 2016, 10:53:49 pm

Excellent choice of mods, here. Car looks spot on.

Thank you mate, yours looks very tidy as well, I do check in on it when you update the thread.

I reached a milestone today and hit the 70,000+ miles point.

It's my birthday at the weekend so I asked for some new tyres as a present. My family must think I'm well boring asking for tyres, but i'm still excited, time to get rid of the budgets on the back :jumpmove:

I opted for these which I ordered this evening...

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Expect some better photos form now on as I also got a new phone in the form of a Samsung S6 maily because of the really good photo quality.

I sent a message to Revo on ebay making a slight complaint as the rear badge I ordered came a ding on as it was packaed poorly and it took over 10 days to arrive. Without asking they just sent out a replacement, but I'd already fitted the other one to my car.

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If anyone wants the solid aliminium badge you're welcome to it if you cover the postage, they cost £15 from Revo. Only catch, you must put it on your car that has something Revo and upload a photo :happy2:

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New Tyres & Free Revo badge)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 14, 2016, 08:23:16 am

Tyres picked up, they looked the part.
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Sneaky nose shot waiting for tyres to be fitted and balanced
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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (New Tyres)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 14, 2016, 01:19:42 pm

The vredestein ultrac sessantas are fitted and what a noticeable difference they make. Much quieter, comfortable and stick to the road.
My previous tyre set up had a slight skipping when turning right which has now gone. Also, they look pretty awsome...

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Tyres fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 25, 2016, 05:49:18 pm

Today was meant to be a day off work sorting things out for a holiday, but kind of turned into a car day (priorities).

Decided to change the cam follower ahead of the next service, it didnt look too bad considering i'm now on 70,400 miles, but I changed it anyway.

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I ordered a heat resistant cold air intake and aluminium trumpet from RamAir as I wanted to direct more air to the Revo CAI hidden behind the headlight. I'd seen a few others on here do it and I quite like the look, I also hope it helps the CAI breath. I struggled to get the fog light back as it was a bit of a squeeze.

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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Cam follwer and Intake fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 25, 2016, 06:05:25 pm

Also, I've got an issue with the "check coolant" light coming on. It's happening intermittently, usually when I start up after leaving it a while. Coolant is well where it should be and hasn’t really gone down much. Could it be the sensor? Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Cam follwer and Intake fitted)
Post by: AJP on August 25, 2016, 06:52:03 pm

Quote from: Martk19871 on August 25, 2016, 06:05:25 pm

Also, I've got an issue with the "check coolant" light coming on. It's happening intermittently, usually when I start up after leaving it a while. Coolant is well where it should be and hasn’t really gone down much. Could it be the sensor? Any thoughts?

It's quite common for this to happen on a cold morning, the sensor seems to play up. It's not been particularly cold recently but the sensor is a weak point.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Cam follwer and Intake fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on August 25, 2016, 08:37:01 pm

Quote from: AJP on August 25, 2016, 06:52:03 pm

Quote from: Martk19871 on August 25, 2016, 06:05:25 pm

Also, I've got an issue with the "check coolant" light coming on. It's happening intermittently, usually when I start up after leaving it a while. Coolant is well where it should be and hasn’t really gone down much. Could it be the sensor? Any thoughts?

It's quite common for this to happen on a cold morning, the sensor seems to play up. It's not been particularly cold recently but the sensor is a weak point.

Cheers. I'm going to top it up to right to the max line and then get the multimeter out to see how it's functioning, I've found a good Youtube video on it. If not it might need replacing!

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (Cam follwer and Intake fitted)
Post by: Martk19871 on September 18, 2016, 08:50:10 pm

So the coolant issue seems to have resolved itself by topping it up just over the maxìmum line after doing some reading about it.

This weekend I took all of the wheels off and gave them a deep clean in the bath, sealed them with poorboys, and coated the tyres in Maguires tyre gel which is much better than any spray stuff I've used.

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Cleaned the engine bay with a pressure washer and machine cleaner by Auto Glym and fitted the TTS engine cover with some reproduction bolts I bought from a guy who makes them on the Audi Sport forum. I've removed the middle section to smooth and paint.
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Finally gave the car a good clean inside and out and managed to wax the front end before giving up for the day.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMarkT19871%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2FIMG_0506-01_zpshopszlwk.jpeg&hash=7442365349cc89f6c36eee81d2782c3cb0ece677)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMarkT19871%2FMK5_Golf_GTI_-_Silver%2FIMG_0535-02_zpsrs5boa1s.jpeg&hash=9b508db2d37092186bd7bf7d8d1c52fc5a401564)

I changed my front VW badge to a black one but think I prefer the original.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: S800BRN on September 21, 2016, 07:49:04 am

Such a clean example and nice choice in mods as always.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on October 29, 2016, 07:47:59 pm

Right yall, I've decided I want to go back to the old skool and get myself a 60's Beetle and a Diesel daily drive for my commute to work and back so I think the Golf will be going up for sale soon and back to standard.

I will have the following parts coming for sale over the next few weeks, so as a heads up they are as follows (all are without delivery and i'm located in Bristol):

Reflex Silver Edition 30 rear valance (lower section only) £200
R32 rear lights – Not bad condition, some minor chips hence the price £110
Carbon fibre skinned wing mirror covers £60
Audi TTS Engine cover with mounting bolts (missing centre section) £90
Revo intake and Evoms heat shield (used for less than 2000 miles and have receipt and the heat shield cost £30 only fitted the other day) £200
Genuine BBS CH with 4x Verdestein tyres (tyres have done less about 1000 miles, I was going to refurb as all have kerbing but still look really good when clean and sealed – you can see photos in my thread.  £650
Genuine VW US Spec Front number plate plinth £30
Genuine VW Roof bars £100
Aluminium Revo badge £5
Front black VW badge £10
Kenwood DNX520VBT £200
Porsche 911 Coolant cap and oil cap & Black washer fluid cap £45

Photos of their condition and close ups will follow on the for sale section when I get the chance.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (parts for sale soon)
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 29, 2016, 10:35:48 pm

Can I call dibs on the Carbon wing mirror covers pending pics please?

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (parts for sale soon)
Post by: prp74 on October 30, 2016, 09:46:29 am

Maybe interested in the Kenwood.

Shame you are selling up though.

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (parts for sale soon)
Post by: Deano45 on October 30, 2016, 04:20:45 pm

Sorry to see you selling up buddy.........

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI (parts for sale soon)
Post by: RC84 on October 30, 2016, 08:42:46 pm

Shame to see you selling up buddy. Can I call dibs on the Porsche/black caps for the engine bay and front black badge please :happy2:

Pics would be great. If all in good condition I'll take them mate cheers

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Martk19871 on January 15, 2017, 07:58:51 pm

The Golf has gone along with all the parts I had for sale, when the guy drove off in it I was a genuinly gutted :scared:

I will still be checking in and reading some of your threads, I intend to buy an edition 30 in the future.

But for now, I have a daily Diesel (Honda Civic, I dont like it much) and my newest Golf GTI which you can find here! http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=552864

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: HU5531N on February 13, 2017, 02:04:30 am

Thoroughly enjoyed reading through that. First thread I've looked at and was a good'un.
 
I'm yet to get my golf gti mk5 and just joined this forum.

Thank you


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Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Romax101 on July 23, 2024, 03:57:36 pm

 :driver:

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjsFfJhV/8-D5-C448-B-47-FE-4616-9943-C27-CAEF099-BA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hjyt3xT6)
It’s still about, now in Kent…. Bought it a month ago as it were in very good condition body wise but has a few issues we are working through…. Drives amazingly well FL07EPP

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: Romax101 on July 23, 2024, 04:05:05 pm

(https://i.postimg.cc/7YkMyxYr/IMG-0973.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: Mark O’T Reflex Silver MK5 GTI
Post by: RBS on September 13, 2024, 10:46:01 am

Enjoy it😎👍🏻