Post by: ashbignall on September 06, 2015, 08:21:31 pm
VW Centre Caps
Interior Bright White LEDs
Number Plate LEDs
Plastidip Badges
Rear Badge Inserts
Mirror Puddle Light LEDs
Had the car for a couple of weeks, and although I've had a couple of problems, very pleased with it so far :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Fsixwzi53d%2FIMG_0965.jpg&hash=15a49e3c01679e8a73626883d6126320c22f84a2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Fezh2tsr49%2FIMG_0966.jpg&hash=6b7a894d7732c7d47cd2bbdbe4a306382ade9064)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Fpnktsn13d%2FIMG_1001.jpg&hash=31dc9ba7273da2ee9bd10518cf91d7a4489ffaa7)
Looking forward to being a part of the forum!
Post by: bluebert92 on September 07, 2015, 04:18:15 pm
Nice alloys, Decent head unit, Highline with MFSW, Looks like HIDs and the cut out rear valance :)
May I ask what problems you've ran into?
Very tidy and a nice colour too! Welcome :) :drinking:
Post by: ashbignall on September 07, 2015, 06:10:46 pm
Couple of small things at the start like it was missing the NAV DVD but I bought a new one with 2015 maps installed which it would've needed anyway and the centre caps were knackered so I replaced all of those.
Although it came with FSH, I had no paperwork for the DSG service so I had that done. Before I had it done, when I was putting my foot down at higher speeds the car was a bit jumpy? No problem anymore.
Wanted the air con serviced but when regassed the guy found a split in the high pressure pipe so I've had that replaced.
Went to go on a drive and the car came up with engine fault and went into limp mode. Needed a new G450 sensor which I've also had replaced.
The car sometimes struggle to start when cold and the glow plug light has been coming on intermittently so I'm going to get those replaced ASAP too.
Nothing too major but a bit annoying :happy2:
Touchwood it will be ok for a bit now... Ha
Post by: prp74 on September 07, 2015, 07:44:00 pm
Any further plans?
Post by: Andy on September 07, 2015, 07:55:17 pm
Post by: ashbignall on September 07, 2015, 08:44:35 pm
It's got 103k on the clock and the cam belt shouldn't need changing till 150k miles which I'm pleased with.
I've thought about a new air filter/induction kit for noise purposes but other than that I'm open to ideas.
I'm a definite newbie to modding cars but looking forward to making a few more changes to this :drinking:
Post by: Andy on September 07, 2015, 09:33:59 pm
Post by: ashbignall on September 07, 2015, 10:09:34 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on September 07, 2015, 11:43:15 pm
Well spec'd and looks well maintained.
For your engine a decat and a remap should be enough. If you want more you'll have to start spending a lot more.
Consider upgrading the suspension and brakes, then you can really enjoy your car on the twists. :driver:
Post by: Andy on September 08, 2015, 07:23:07 am
Post by: ashbignall on September 09, 2015, 09:33:41 pm
I've done a little bit of research into the de-cat and still have a couple of questions.
What would the recommendation be on the de-cat? Would it be a full exhaust system upgrade or just a replacement of the down-pipe? What kind of product would be recommended? I understand Milltek have an excellent reputation but is also quite pricey.
On that note what kind of price would you be expecting to pay on:
a) Downpipe upgrade?
b) Full exhaust upgrade?
Many thanks
Post by: Andy on September 09, 2015, 09:36:28 pm
Post by: ashbignall on October 11, 2015, 08:31:51 pm
First attempts at some photo editing after a wash!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Fhy2mfpa0p%2FB_W.jpg&hash=6e89f168aeb4e55f3b72fc12afbc8e8d8dd24635)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2Ft7vcanf21%2FFRONT.jpg&hash=503633dcb1c0d8db5d94ba7c07bcb6e80eabe9f6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimg.org%2F6a8kl5kvt%2FREAR_EDIT.jpg&hash=cf6bae305b499cf6445f6dfd103055f821d5338d)
Post by: Ant.W28LKR on October 15, 2015, 09:06:23 pm
Post by: S800BRN on October 15, 2015, 09:09:31 pm
Post by: swebster94 on October 15, 2015, 09:45:16 pm
:happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on October 17, 2015, 08:47:46 am
Ed30 rear valance (no idea on price really? 200 quid?)
Colour coding rear valance I already have myself? Cheap...
Plastidipping all badges
Interior LEDs
Number plate LEDs
I've had to hold fire on remap because of $$$. Those exhaust sensors hurt :(. Checked with e-sure and they will want a further 135 quid for a 10-20% bhp increase if I install a remap too... I think 200bhp is about 17% increase on the 170? Not sure it would still be running 170 now, although it does have FSH
EDIT: Any thoughts on this? http://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/product/golf-v/rear-valance-vw-golf-v-gti-edition-30-with-1-exhaust-hole-for-gti-exhaust.html
Post by: shoaybmakda on October 17, 2015, 12:48:25 pm
Can I ask where did you get the mfd2 2015 maps from? As I need these myself! Just updated the firmware on my MFD2 and need the new maps disc to get it going again
Post by: ashbignall on October 17, 2015, 05:06:38 pm
Car looks well spec'd and a tidy example :happy2:
Can I ask where did you get the mfd2 2015 maps from? As I need these myself! Just updated the firmware on my MFD2 and need the new maps disc to get it going again
This is where I got it from mate. Looks like it is down to 25 quid now :happy2:
2015 VOLKSWAGEN VW MFD2 /RN-S2 v12 (Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX-V) SAT NAV DISC (http://www.satnavdisc.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=180&product_id=296[/url)
Post by: ashbignall on October 17, 2015, 05:11:22 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fpjlptyd8v%2FIMG_1416.jpg&hash=77e40c2491a8ca6032b9b71b7b166f8ae652d8f1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fuallbz633%2FIMG_1418.jpg&hash=899fa676c28d1a0366398b6386d943388dc2c404)
Removed the screw and then made the hole a good size.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fyz1l75v9r%2FIMG_1419.jpg&hash=c243189526915ff84aab817b507dc51f73e452d5)
Prepared the plug.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fwdw0jn5vz%2FIMG_1423.jpg&hash=98c11a594cfb67cdaeb533e3b479ff86cba38d86)
Pushed it in.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fvmqazyxkt%2FIMG_1428.jpg&hash=740160ed84dfb674e58e1cdb2484419f3516b37e)
Cut the excess away and added rubber cement.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fipbf49klr%2FIMG_1430.jpg&hash=97572eacc3c490d5899f06b1fd660410ae5abb4b)
Pumped back up.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F6reg4468f%2FIMG_1435.jpg&hash=e1c4119943e967395555ac6623f7d2e6b3bed49b)
Fingers crossed it will last...
I've also bought the interior LEDs, number plate LEDs, new rear wiper and the Plastidip. Should all be delivered mid-next week :smiley:
Post by: Sjw_Vw on October 17, 2015, 06:07:05 pm
Post by: shoaybmakda on October 17, 2015, 06:12:45 pm
Car looks well spec'd and a tidy example :happy2:
Can I ask where did you get the mfd2 2015 maps from? As I need these myself! Just updated the firmware on my MFD2 and need the new maps disc to get it going again
This is where I got it from mate. Looks like it is down to 25 quid now :happy2:
2015 VOLKSWAGEN VW MFD2 /RN-S2 v12 (Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX-V) SAT NAV DISC
(http://www.satnavdisc.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=180&product_id=296[/url)
Thanks mate - I ended up ordering via eBay but the sellers in Slovenia! (Hopefully it works) if not then I'll be going for the link you sent.
Did you need to unlock your mfd2?
Post by: ashbignall on October 17, 2015, 06:37:56 pm
Car looks well spec'd and a tidy example :happy2:
Can I ask where did you get the mfd2 2015 maps from? As I need these myself! Just updated the firmware on my MFD2 and need the new maps disc to get it going again
This is where I got it from mate. Looks like it is down to 25 quid now :happy2:
2015 VOLKSWAGEN VW MFD2 /RN-S2 v12 (Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX-V) SAT NAV DISC
(http://www.satnavdisc.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=180&product_id=296[/url)
Thanks mate - I ended up ordering via eBay but the sellers in Slovenia! (Hopefully it works) if not then I'll be going for the link you sent.
Did you need to unlock your mfd2?
It did need unlocking yeah, however the website that I gave you supplied the unlocking CD as well. It gave you all the instructions and I think the unlocking took about 20 minutes or so?
Very good product anyway. Good luck with yours! :smiley:
Post by: ashbignall on October 22, 2015, 07:26:35 pm
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fdjauug19r%2FIMG_1484.jpg&hash=0d83726cd31c8163040944094dd8e1b397ab0434)
After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F57f3t73vz%2FIMG_1502.jpg&hash=c10cee85982e6a144da4d21613d5868a7642d1ff)
Also installed my interior LEDs but still need to do the boot...
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fau6vcxh0v%2FIMG_1487.jpg&hash=c5f101b234b9bfd494bd0b2a705f98a9feb558fa)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fhlxafs60f%2FIMG_1492.jpg&hash=ab08db105907602d9a3244fea994a452df8b7d4c)
After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F8pr3pl4rz%2FIMG_1493.jpg&hash=4d4f88e4a3c27d8cc795e9908459922ed9a4f5e7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F9htros8z3%2FIMG_1499.jpg&hash=4e1e35b0c9a6346e04b6e8e8789ebd690c635709)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fozh9shffz%2FIMG_1501.jpg&hash=f93ae3f603d2489413515a757ff587ec61da790e)
Also changed the rear wiper which was very easy. Plastidip still hasn't arrived...
Post by: Pesky jones on October 22, 2015, 11:18:15 pm
Post by: Ant.W28LKR on October 22, 2015, 11:54:09 pm
Installed my number plate LEDs:
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fdjauug19r%2FIMG_1484.jpg&hash=0d83726cd31c8163040944094dd8e1b397ab0434)
After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F57f3t73vz%2FIMG_1502.jpg&hash=c10cee85982e6a144da4d21613d5868a7642d1ff)
Also installed my interior LEDs but still need to do the boot...
During:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fau6vcxh0v%2FIMG_1487.jpg&hash=c5f101b234b9bfd494bd0b2a705f98a9feb558fa)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fhlxafs60f%2FIMG_1492.jpg&hash=ab08db105907602d9a3244fea994a452df8b7d4c)
After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F8pr3pl4rz%2FIMG_1493.jpg&hash=4d4f88e4a3c27d8cc795e9908459922ed9a4f5e7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2F9htros8z3%2FIMG_1499.jpg&hash=4e1e35b0c9a6346e04b6e8e8789ebd690c635709)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fozh9shffz%2FIMG_1501.jpg&hash=f93ae3f603d2489413515a757ff587ec61da790e)
Also changed the rear wiper which was very easy. Plastidip still hasn't arrived...
Where did you order all the led kit from? Link please? :happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on October 23, 2015, 06:55:48 am
Got the plate LEDs from here: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-V-NUMBER-PLATE-LED-GOLF-V-MK5-REG-LED-CANBUS-ERROR-FREE-WHITE-/171575615958?txnId=1455215863007
These plastic pry tools were vital: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Car-Radio-Door-Body-Clip-Panel-Trim-Dash-Audio-Plastic-Removal-Pry-Tool-Kit-/321829433254?txnId=1510691613011
I have also since bought LED puddle lights for the mirror. Look forward to installing these: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-ERROR-FREE-LED-SIDE-MIRROR-PUDDLE-LIGHT-FOR-VW-GOLF-5-JETTA-EOS-PASSAT-TOURAN-/281595771839?txnId=1440060149018
I will then be looking at the LED sidelights...
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Post by: Ant.W28LKR on October 23, 2015, 04:18:48 pm
Is there much work in doing the puddle lights?
Post by: ashbignall on October 23, 2015, 05:12:37 pm
Cheers :happy2:
Is there much work in doing the puddle lights?
Haven't done it before mate but looks fairly straight forward. Push the mirror back toward the A pillar and the torx screw presents itself. Plug and play after that...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs8.postimg.org%2F6oiqa7905%2FIMG_1517.jpg&hash=9cc05ce30e96af5860d8190fc1e6e424eeee1b69)
Post by: ashbignall on October 23, 2015, 05:13:51 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs8.postimg.org%2F56x9yn49h%2FIMG_1509.jpg&hash=922f3b199ed528db59ee72c356ac66f19b33c4ed)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs8.postimg.org%2Fs9nsxt5qt%2FIMG_1513.jpg&hash=f3d9a035abd9bac725bd7ac1566d8fcbb19b45fa)
Post by: Ant.W28LKR on October 25, 2015, 09:49:18 am
Post by: bluebert92 on October 25, 2015, 09:59:59 am
Post by: ashbignall on October 25, 2015, 06:52:15 pm
:happy2: ordered they kits, mind let us know how easy the puddle fellas are to get working :wink:
Will do mate :happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on October 25, 2015, 06:52:56 pm
I'm also interested in the puddle lights, do you need to have folding electric mirrors for them to work or just normal mirrors?
I've got no idea to be honest mate. So long as you've got the puddle lights then it should be a straight swap?
Post by: ashbignall on October 26, 2015, 04:39:11 pm
Wasn't happy with the first attempt at the front badge:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fah21ga3in%2FIMG_1526.jpg&hash=0c98b3e89a6fb67b5d99754a75afa9f3309d040e)
So started again:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fd61fk1ydr%2FIMG_1533.jpg&hash=cb2eef5326374330a948b7c787e2b9285f557dc0)
In the end this is how it looked!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Ff9burpy6n%2FIMG_1534.jpg&hash=c182959cd37c08465ec127a54a23547419de8c94)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimg.org%2Fik07rlo3z%2FIMG_1536.jpg&hash=da34d8f32ae496ec51e1aedde09a3aa843936376)
:happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on October 27, 2015, 04:20:06 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2Fpx7htr6o7%2FIMG_1686.jpg&hash=4cff687f20fc7a3f3e91b0b3583ccd98490d8a66)
How they looked before and showing the torx screw that needs removing:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F8in9lh9jb%2FIMG_1688.jpg&hash=38a3831705242d1dc11d43323c4366f34f7dce17)
Changed over:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F6codd8gp3%2FIMG_1687.jpg&hash=97e0dd82a09c848dbd412b5d4fd72a83a2a525bf)
How they look fitted:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2Fae5giw8zr%2FIMG_1694.jpg&hash=0073136cea9a4a644b8eb8543cc869a67cdfd53b)
Very bright and a big difference! :happy2:
Post by: Imwithstupid on October 27, 2015, 04:54:27 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on October 27, 2015, 07:11:27 pm
Post by: shoaybmakda on October 27, 2015, 08:07:12 pm
Post by: ashbignall on October 27, 2015, 09:33:10 pm
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-ERROR-FREE-LED-SIDE-MIRROR-PUDDLE-LIGHT-FOR-VW-GOLF-5-JETTA-EOS-PASSAT-TOURAN-/281595771839?txnId=1440060149018 (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-ERROR-FREE-LED-SIDE-MIRROR-PUDDLE-LIGHT-FOR-VW-GOLF-5-JETTA-EOS-PASSAT-TOURAN-/281595771839?txnId=1440060149018)
:happy2:
Post by: ashbignall on October 31, 2015, 03:48:11 pm
Before:
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After:
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Post by: ashbignall on November 27, 2015, 06:29:19 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F4rrvoc3hp%2FIMG_1863.jpg&hash=29ba89403a1cd2c95a7ca5fffc65cc555c4cb51c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fg7yamdhnx%2FIMG_1867.jpg&hash=a37abacf3354d2d427a670db94884b5ad385c945)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fgbs42mn59%2FIMG_1871.jpg&hash=ea1c1a911f0a100b1c609f954bc931ad98d9dd3d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Ftmbdieobx%2FIMG_1866.jpg&hash=dd4ee44bd6bab29c60a34f7985fe3c668d3bbfe2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fhbdtklcx9%2FIMG_1876.jpg&hash=42c7656adea7b732b68cda4d4808b8c616095074)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2Fy6syjlinh%2FIMG_1880.jpg&hash=85ae55d1dc40a6b7c82c0ab0328b344596efbbd5)
After many hours of prep work I began spraying to "fill the gap" and finished with a lacquer. Looks awful at the moment but I've left the paint to cure for a week now and will hopefully (weather permitting) be getting stuck into it again tomorrow.
:smiley:
Post by: Pesky jones on November 27, 2015, 07:53:04 pm
Post by: ashbignall on November 27, 2015, 08:53:38 pm
http://highperformancejunkies.com/how-to-guides/deep-scratches/
Not guaranteed to be brilliant but I will give anything a go!
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