Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 23, 2016, 10:57:38 pm
Recently bought a 05 GTi in Black Magic Pearl. Looked and looked and looked and settled with this one. Mega amount of spec which sealed the deal in fairness.
Booked in for a Cambelt and water pump in 2 weeks as they are due.
Spec wise:
Xenons
MFD2
Cream leather interior
Electric sunroof, electric folding mirrors, auto lights etc
6 speed manual
Multifunction flat bottomed steering wheel
Highline computer
Climate control
Heated seats.
Brand new Eagle F1 tyres all round.
One of the best examples I could find and very happy with it. Got full service history but is there anything in particular to look out for?
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Post by: Stupots on August 24, 2016, 08:37:07 am
Nice spec! Love the black, beeatch to keep clean though! The cheap mk6 window switches make a nice difference and you may find yours worn. Also, new grab handle covers make a massive difference to how "new" the interior feels, though not sure if yours are black or beige.
Whatever your mod budget, you'll enjoy the car I'm sure. A thing to look out for is the rust on the front wings (top of the arch), front sills (around where the front wing meets the sill, also check with the door open) and rust around the rear badge.
Stu
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 09:19:12 am
I agree with stupot on the quick win interior mods that make the car feel like new, I had the rust spots on the front wings which I managed to get done under warranty at the stealers.
Get some poor boys black hole glaze polish and nattys paste for the paint, it makes the car look like a mirror finish.
Check out my build thread for some subtle ideas on mods.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 24, 2016, 12:02:35 pm
Wings have both been done under the Warranty back in 2012 so are spot on and the boot all seems well.
I'll invest in some of the wax as heard nothing but good reviews.
Post by: dronners on August 24, 2016, 12:15:36 pm
Post by: AJP on August 24, 2016, 07:14:47 pm
You'll have no choice in becoming a skilled detailer with it being black.. but when they're clean they look stunning.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 24, 2016, 08:13:35 pm
Also spotted a 5L bottle of Auto Finesses Iron out for£17 on Amazon. I ordered this too but have since been refunded. Must have been a pricing error as that is mentally cheap.
Thanks for the kind comments. The interior has grown on me. Makes it feel nice and light in the daytime and the footwell lights look brilliant in the dark.
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 09:10:57 pm
I don't dislike that interior actually! Mine's the standard grey leather, and if I'm honest it's a bit drab. They should have made it black.
You'll have no choice in becoming a skilled detailer with it being black.. but when they're clean they look stunning.
Amen
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 09:12:37 pm
Poor Boys Natty Wax and Black hole ordered. Along with a 5L bottle of Auto Finesse Avalanche.
Also spotted a 5L bottle of Auto Finesses Iron out for£17 on Amazon. I ordered this too but have since been refunded. Must have been a pricing error as that is mentally cheap.
Thanks for the kind comments. The interior has grown on me. Makes it feel nice and light in the daytime and the footwell lights look brilliant in the dark.
Looking forward to seeing it at its best. That's your bank holiday weekend sorted :signLOL:
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 09:16:27 pm
Post by: AJP on August 24, 2016, 09:18:43 pm
Invest in some applicator pads and microfibre clothes to. Pad to apply and cloth to buff. Comes up like a mirror.Microfibres are a godsend. They make it all so much easier and quicker.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 24, 2016, 09:22:54 pm
Ordered some Applicator pads with the wax so should be perfect.
Best way to wash? Snowfoam, black hole and then Wax?
Post by: AJP on August 24, 2016, 09:31:25 pm
Have been using Maguairs Carnauba wax on it so have got loads of microfibres cloths.If you've got time it's worth claying it. Wash, clay, rinse (or wash again), polish, wax.
Ordered some Applicator pads with the wax so should be perfect.
Best way to wash? Snowfoam, black hole and then Wax?
You'll quickly see where things need more work once you've got it bulled up. It's the little scratches that you can hardly see that's holding mine back. Needs a good machine polish. Mine's Tornado Red, and it's quite noticeable to my eye, so black is going to be even harder work!
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 10:07:23 pm
Have been using Maguairs Carnauba wax on it so have got loads of microfibres cloths.
Ordered some Applicator pads with the wax so should be perfect.
Best way to wash? Snowfoam, black hole and then Wax?
I use the 2 bucket (with grit guard) system, towel dry, poor boys, then nattys, C4 on the plastics every 6 months or autoglym number care on the back bumper and side skirts every wash, aerospace 303 on the grill (I like mine stock). Rim wax on the wheels because they are diamond cut and it protects from white worm, finish off with a bit of tyre silk and maguires metal polish on the exhaust tips.
Then a cruise past the biggest shop window you can find :signLOL:
Post by: ducman77 on August 24, 2016, 10:31:16 pm
1) Cam follower
2) Diverter valve
3) PCV assembly
Don't get a fright! None of these items are expensive and all of them are easy to fit DIY. I've done them all and I'm a complete numpty :ashamed:
And your car might not even need any of them. Just do a bit of searching around on those topics and you'll figure out if any of them need doing :happy2:
Best of luck with it. Lovely looking car :driver:
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 24, 2016, 10:45:31 pm
Have been using Maguairs Carnauba wax on it so have got loads of microfibres cloths.
Ordered some Applicator pads with the wax so should be perfect.
Best way to wash? Snowfoam, black hole and then Wax?
I use the 2 bucket (with grit guard) system, towel dry, poor boys, then nattys, C4 on the plastics every 6 months or autoglym number care on the back bumper and side skirts every wash, aerospace 303 on the grill (I like mine stock). Rim wax on the wheels because they are diamond cut and it protects from white worm, finish off with a bit of tyre silk and maguires metal polish on the exhaust tips.
Then a cruise past the biggest shop window you can find :signLOL:
Will give that a good go. Thanks
Service wise, depending on mileage, you might want to have a look at.....
1) Cam follower
2) Diverter valve
3) PCV assembly
Don't get a fright! None of these items are expensive and all of them are easy to fit DIY. I've done them all and I'm a complete numpty :ashamed:
And your car might not even need any of them. Just do a bit of searching around on those topics and you'll figure out if any of them need doing :happy2:
Best of luck with it. Lovely looking car :driver:
Thanks for the heads up Ducman. Can you give me some pointers on where to find and which ones best to go for?
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 10:57:25 pm
DV valve will have torn if it's the original and you will lose loads of boost.
But like the previous post, easy jobs that you can do on your drive. Check out the technical area on this forum for loads of how to guides and YouTube.
Everyone on here is always ready to help if you get stuck.
My DV was in a horrible state, once it was changed the car felt like a different animal. My cam follower however was fine after 80k miles, but changes anyway to give me the piece of mind.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 24, 2016, 11:16:02 pm
Does this DV look like the correct one? Is it worth going for an updated one if and when I go Stage 1 or just stick with this stock one as a replacement?
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-car/audi/a3-8p/oem-2-0t-diaphragm-type-diverter-valve-06f-145-710g/
Post by: Rippers on August 24, 2016, 11:29:54 pm
AMD Tuning do one that's popular too.
Mine was so bad that a put off any remap for a few months as I got lots of extra power.
Post by: ducman77 on August 24, 2016, 11:59:12 pm
As Rippers says the revision G Diverter valve from the parts department of your local VW dealer (or a trusted online retailer) is the way to go. I bought a revision D Diverter valve which is a piston type and has no diaphragm to tear.
They're controversial because people say they are prone to leaking. So maybe revision G is the better way to go.
Another alternative is the GFB Diverter plus which you can find on the awesome GTI website and on YouTube. Some people say that it the best "fit it and forget about it" Diverter valve solution.
Regarding the PCV component. Your VW dealer should be able to tell you which is the latest revision for your car. It's the early ones that were bad as I understand it. So any of the "up the date" revised versions should serve you well.
The cam follower is a very important component. It is a little metal sleeve which is actuated by the cam shaft to operate your high pressure fuel pump. They can wear badly. They are cheap and easy to replace. Lots of info on Google and videos on YouTube. Have a look.
If you have no evidence that yours was changed the very least you should do is inspect it. Best for the cost (£40ish) just to whack a new one in.
Just a word of warning on changing the cam follower; Earlier cars have a banjo bolt on the fuel pump which makes changing the cam follower quite a bit harder. Not impossible by any means, but a good bit harder. You'll need a set of triple square bits for example. Have a research online so you can figure out if your high pressure fuel pump has a banjo bolt fitting or not.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Dave
Post by: ducman77 on August 25, 2016, 12:04:08 am
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 25, 2016, 12:23:40 pm
Got a little issue with the boot cover. The clips that hold it on have one or two that are broken. I've got hold of some door card clips but they don't seem to do the job.
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Post by: ducman77 on August 25, 2016, 03:20:44 pm
Thanks for the help guys. Will get all of those sorted on pay day as want it to be faultless if possible.
Good plan. If you can be bothered you can always inspect your Diverter valve before replacing it. If the diaphragm isn't torn you don't need to replace it.
Again, for the cost it might just be as easy to replace it. If the one that's on the car turns out to be in good nick you can always keep it as a spare :happy2:
Got a little issue with the boot cover. The clips that hold it on have one or two that are broken. I've got hold of some door card clips but they don't seem to do the job.
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Sorry mate. No idea. Maybe get a picture up if you can :happy2:
Cheers,
Dave
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 25, 2016, 06:39:31 pm
Many things arrived today including the Poorboys stuff id ordered. I know what im doing on BH Monday :laugh:
Going to get the PCV, CF and DV done at the same time as my cambelt and water pump so that they are all done and sorted.
Quoted prices from VW are as follows, let me know what you think to the prices as will get them ordered if they are spot on.
DV is £43.20 INC
Cam Follower is £16.73 INC each, just need the one right?
PCV is £34.60 INC
Post by: ducman77 on August 25, 2016, 08:08:16 pm
I paid €100 (inc. VAT) for a Revision D Diverter valve
Over €50 (inc. VAT) for the cam follower and the rubber seal that goes with it (I recommend you get the seal too. And yes, you only need one cam follower)
And €60 (inc. VAT) for the PCV assembly.
That's a total of €210 or £180!!!
Compared to your total of circa £95!!
I'd take their arm off and just be glad you're in the UK where it appears the parts are almost exactly half price :happy2: :smiley: :laugh:
Getting all those bits fitted at the same time as the cambelt and water pump is top drawer preventive maintenance and should set the car up lovely! Enjoy :happy2:
(Note to self; must start ordering parts from Volswagen Northern Ireland :smiley: :happy2:)
Post by: oisinc on August 25, 2016, 11:48:52 pm
Those prices are cheap! :)
Post by: ducman77 on August 26, 2016, 07:35:01 am
whar dealer in NI??
Those prices are cheap! :)
I was thinking Agnews or someone like that??
I don't know if they'd be as cheap as the prices Peter has quoted there.
But I was just thinking that maybe all the UK dealer network would have similar pricing structures?
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 28, 2016, 09:05:53 pm
Just washed the car in the last light ready for a day of polishing and waxing and claying. Really looking forward to seeing how it comes out.
Replaced the Passenger Door Module today as the passenger door wouldn't lock on the central locking. Fairly straight forward and feel pretty proud as I'm a relative newbie. Everyone has got to start somewhere I guess! :happy2:
Will try to get some photos up tomorrow once it's all clean and waxxed and spot on. Really looking forward to trying out the PoorBoys bits I've had delivered this week.
Other little it's I've done so far are, new Bosch wipers, Aux cable for the stereo and a couple of little extras.
Post by: Rippers on August 28, 2016, 09:40:57 pm
Looking forward to hearing and seeing what you think with of poor boys.
Have fun :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on August 28, 2016, 10:04:40 pm
Fair play on replacing the door module. I always find removing the door cards more daunting than I probably should :ashamed:
I think it's because I always break at least one clip :laugh:
Wipers are such a nice upgrade. First time it rains you'll be chuffed.
Looking forward to seeing this motor now :happy2:
Post by: Rippers on August 28, 2016, 10:17:54 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 28, 2016, 11:04:47 pm
Either way, they are a massive improvement on what was on there.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 29, 2016, 03:57:26 pm
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Post by: ducman77 on August 29, 2016, 05:34:17 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on August 29, 2016, 09:22:16 pm
Just been for a quick spin and i just bloody love it. The noise, the way it drives. Everything.
Apart from one issue where the bloody low oil level light won't go off even though the oil level is perfect. Tried everything and even though Vagcom doesn't find any faults, it has to be the sensor
Post by: ducman77 on August 29, 2016, 10:35:35 pm
Just a note; Blocked oil pick up does need to be addressed quickish as the car will have normal amount of oil in the sump and on the dipstick but not actually enough oil pressure in the system because of the blocked pickup.
Check out this link. It's quite informative....
http://blog.micksgarage.com/golf-gti-oil-strainer-cleaning/
Hopefully it's nothing more than a faulty sensor.
Regards
Dave
Post by: Rippers on August 30, 2016, 09:27:14 am
Try some tyre dressing also, will really make the difference.
Now comes the hard bit, keeping it that way :signLOL:
Post by: lukemk5gti on August 30, 2016, 09:58:34 am
Those are brilliant prices compared to what they cost here in Ireland.....
I paid €100 (inc. VAT) for a Revision D Diverter valve
Over €50 (inc. VAT) for the cam follower and the rubber seal that goes with it (I recommend you get the seal too. And yes, you only need one cam follower)
And €60 (inc. VAT) for the PCV assembly.
That's a total of €210 or £180!!!
Compared to your total of circa £95!!
I'd take their arm off and just be glad you're in the UK where it appears the parts are almost exactly half price :happy2: :smiley: :laugh:
Getting all those bits fitted at the same time as the cambelt and water pump is top drawer preventive maintenance and should set the car up lovely! Enjoy :happy2:
(Note to self; must start ordering parts from Volswagen Northern Ireland :smiley: :happy2:)
€60 for a PCV assembly? I was quoted €120 from VW and they're saving the part in stock! That includes the gasket etc.
Post by: ducman77 on August 31, 2016, 06:30:24 am
€60 for a PCV assembly? I was quoted €120 from VW and they're saving the part in stock! That includes the gasket etc.
Crikey!! That does seem pricey!!
In fairness I bought the PCV assembly 3+ years ago as it was actually for my wife's GTI. I've noticed that as the cars are getting older the genuine VW parts seem to be getting more expensive. I wonder if this is a normal thing with cars as they get a little longer in the tooth and other models have superseded them?? Don't know?
You could try PM'ing fab5freddy on here. He's based in cork (I bought his K04 off him :smiley:).
He has a Seat dealer in the North he buys his VW parts off. He reckons there are good savings to be had. I'm sure he'd give you on the details no bother.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 05, 2016, 09:36:13 pm
Nothing too much to report on mods, but going in tomorrow PM for Cambelt, Water Pump, Cam Follower, PCV and DV. Looking forward to driving it after to see if I notice any difference.
Also plan on giving it a service in the next few weeks.
Hoping Shark can get me in for a Remap at some point too. They are doing 25% off so similar price to R Tech but can hopefully get me in a little quicker. We shall see!
Anyhow, here's a couple of photos I took this eve!
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Post by: ducman77 on September 05, 2016, 10:13:07 pm
Cool backdrop!! Very moody!
Good luck for the big service tomorrow!
Post by: ducman77 on September 05, 2016, 10:14:01 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 05, 2016, 10:28:31 pm
It was only the Oil Level Low light rather than the more serious Oil Pressure Light.
I gave the bonnet catch a good clean and made sure the oil level was spot on and seems to have sorted it. It went off on the way to work last Tuesday and it's not been on since...
Post by: ducman77 on September 07, 2016, 02:30:07 pm
It went off on the way to work last Tuesday and it's not been on since...
Good times :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 07, 2016, 09:21:22 pm
New PCV fitted too so just Gotta do the Cam Follower then all sorted.
Also fitted some pressed plates and a black front badge. Also got some new wheel centre caps. What's the best way to get these fitted?
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Post by: ducman77 on September 08, 2016, 09:00:24 am
What's the best way to get these fitted?
I have done them before by removing the wheel and tapping the centre cap out from behind with the soft end of a screwdriver.
There may be an easier way (I.e. Without taking the wheel off) but I haven't tried any other methods.
HTH's
Enjoy the new DV! If you can post up a picture of your cam follower once it's out you'll be able to get some feedback on how worn it is or isn't.
Sometimes they come out looking perfect. Sometimes they come out looking very sketchy indeed!!
Good luck with the rest of it!
Post by: lukemk5gti on September 08, 2016, 09:12:10 am
Also, to remove your old caps just drill a hole dead centre and put the top of a coat hanger in it to pull out. Only way you can do it without damaging alloy face or removing wheel!
Post by: ducman77 on September 08, 2016, 02:15:55 pm
Also, to remove your old caps just drill a hole dead centre and put the top of a coat hanger in it to pull out. Only way you can do it without damaging alloy face or removing wheel!
Top advice here. Never thought of that :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 08, 2016, 09:22:08 pm
All yours if you want it for postage Luke. PM me and we can get it sorted.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 26, 2016, 08:25:51 pm
White number plate bulbs fitted, have done both door modules now as the driver one started playing up too. New wheel centre caps fitted.
Air,pollen,fuel filters, oil and spark plugs along with fresh oil.
Will do Cam Follower at the same time so should be good to go after that.
Managed 39.1 mpg on a run yesterday which I was well happy with. All running well and have some big plans for next year although there is more to follow on this.
Few photos taken on the new 7+ this afternoon. See how good they come out.
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Post by: Rippers on September 26, 2016, 08:42:08 pm
It's comforting to know you've sorted most of the troublesome bits out huh.
What plans have you got ?
Post by: S800BRN on September 26, 2016, 09:06:47 pm
Can't go wrong with black when clean!
Post by: ducman77 on September 26, 2016, 09:39:01 pm
The door modules are a pain the way they fail so often :sad1:
But now you have new ones so you're all set :happy2:
Service items sounds great!
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 26, 2016, 09:47:12 pm
Also managed to get the LED numberplate bulbs working at long last too.
That's the plan Rippers. Before i start playing with the power, get all of the service parts done. Love the black but I'm sorely tempted by a set of Silver 18' Monza's to break it up a little but we shall see.
Plans for the coming months:
Stage 1 to start with. R Tech or Shark. With a new clutch at the same time. Hoping to ultimately get to Stage 2+
Revo/K And N intake
RNS510
Milltek/Scorpion System
Plenty of other little bits too.
After seeing the edition 30 build#1521 there is so much I want to get done. When time and money allow.
Post by: ducman77 on September 26, 2016, 09:57:48 pm
Stage 1 on a K04 powered car is going to be so nice :happy2:
Enjoy :pomppomp: :driver:
Post by: Rippers on September 27, 2016, 07:00:23 am
Post by: lukemk5gti on September 27, 2016, 10:15:51 am
Post by: ducman77 on September 27, 2016, 05:42:04 pm
Is this running a k04?? Happy days :happy2:
Sorry!! My mistake. I thought this was an edition30. Was mixing it up with another car.:ashamed:
Still... stage 1 on a K03 is fun too :happy2:
Early spool for the win :happy2:
Post by: Rippers on September 27, 2016, 08:45:49 pm
Is this running a k04?? Happy days :happy2:
Sorry!! My mistake. I thought this was an edition30. Was mixing it up with another car.:ashamed:
Still... stage 1 on a K03 is fun too :happy2:
Early spool for the win :happy2:
Any stage map adds to the fun :happy2:
Post by: Watson1234 on September 27, 2016, 10:53:11 pm
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2016, 09:05:51 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on September 29, 2016, 09:09:19 pm
They are Anthracite colour. Recently redone so are in immaculate condition.
I'd really love some 18' Silver ones of the same type. I reckon the silver with the black car would look amazing!
Post by: prp74 on September 29, 2016, 09:39:44 pm
Post by: Rippers on September 30, 2016, 10:56:18 am
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 02, 2016, 06:45:40 pm
Full service done! Oil, air, pollen and fuel filter along with spark plugs and fresh oil. Starts better for certain so the spark plugs have made a difference.
Just gotta work out how to do the Cam Follower and we will be laughing.
Also have started with a deep clean. Snowfoam, iron out on the wheels, 2 bucket washed with sheepskin mit, dried and filled out with Nattys Black Hole. Plan for tomorrow is wheels, windows and 2 coats of wax.
Few photos of how it's looking currently.
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Post by: lukemk5gti on October 03, 2016, 08:21:30 am
You should either replace (because they're so cheap) or restore your fog light and lower bumper grills. They're starting to go a dull grey!
Post by: Rippers on October 03, 2016, 11:32:58 am
Paintwork is fantastic!
You should either replace (because they're so cheap) or restore your fog light and lower bumper grills. They're starting to go a dull grey!
C4 trim restorer will sort that out. No a cheap product buty worth every penny. Theres a half and half photo on my build thread from when i did my front grill.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 03, 2016, 08:49:41 pm
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Post by: Rippers on October 04, 2016, 09:50:55 am
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 05, 2016, 04:09:12 pm
Fitted both today and the boot pop is just brilliant, and the mats finish the car off lovely. Huge thanks to both.
Also had a new windscreen fitted by Autoglass. £75 well spent as it was covered in scratches from the previous owner. Much better now.
Post by: Cocoapuff on October 05, 2016, 09:23:08 pm
So go the car finished today. Took me around 8 hours all in all but very happy with the outcome.
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Looks awesome! Definitely makes me want to switch up to the Natty's Black Hole!
Also I've got a lotta love for the cream interior (got it myself!)
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 17, 2016, 05:45:50 pm
Had the thermostat replaced along with the Cam Follower fitted today as it wasn't getting up to temp. Might be placebo effect but car definitely feels better for it!
Also got some new fog grilles where you can see straight through for the most part. I've passed my old ones onto a mate and he's going to have a go at making the whole lot completely honeycomb!
Loving the car more than ever right now.
Remap and clutch will be saved for early next year once I can afford the whole lot
Post by: ducman77 on October 18, 2016, 10:21:03 pm
The 8hr cleaning session was worth every minute! Car is looking mint!!
I'd love a new windscreen. Mine's all scratched too. But I'm worried the Autoglass guys will make a balls of the job. How did you get on with the guys who did yours?
I have a new thermostat sitting in the garage but I'm too lazy to fit it. It looks to be a pig of a job :sick
If you don't mind me asking; how many hrs labour did your garage charge your for fitting the new stat?
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 18, 2016, 10:45:08 pm
Couldn't fault the Autoglass guy. Called me when he was 10 mins away and within an hour he was gone. Has been faultless and the service was second to none.
To have the thermostat supplied and fitted along with the Cam Follower fitted it cost me £242. Think labour was around the £150-£170 marker but VW quoted £325 so happy with that.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on October 31, 2016, 04:40:18 pm
Waiting to see what dolla bills ive got left when my bills have all gone out and then i might go for a set of Lowering Springs. Just looking for 15/20mm lower, nothing more. Any recommendations?
Ive also got hold of some new cut out fog light grilles and they look much better. Ive given my old ones to a mate to see if he can completely cut them out for me. Shall see how this goes.
Let me know what you think to the photos :happy2:
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Post by: Rippers on November 01, 2016, 02:06:37 pm
Took the car to the Peak District today! Some of those roads are just brilliant. The weather was pretty good too so got some photos.
Waiting to see what dolla bills ive got left when my bills have all gone out and then i might go for a set of Lowering Springs. Just looking for 15/20mm lower, nothing more. Any recommendations?
Ive also got hold of some new cut out fog light grilles and they look much better. Ive given my old ones to a mate to see if he can completely cut them out for me. Shall see how this goes.
Let me know what you think to the photos :happy2:
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H&Rs for the springs mate, I did a lot of research and they came out on top.
Post by: ducman77 on November 01, 2016, 10:02:25 pm
Good job :smiley:
Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 10, 2016, 08:38:39 pm
Nothing too exciting but fitted a MK6 Light Switch and had a go at some Carbon Wrapping.
On the verge of booking in with R Tech too but don't feel like destroying my clutch just yet. Still on the original and done 119000 miles.
Photos to show my handy work along with a photo from an early morning earlier in the week!
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Post by: ducman77 on November 10, 2016, 10:39:33 pm
Carbon wrap looking good. How easy/difficult is it to remove the trim without breaking it?
Must get a set of window and light switches. Mine are a bit tired
Post by: Facian on November 10, 2016, 10:56:28 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 14, 2016, 06:43:34 pm
Frosty ❄️❄️
Carbon wrap looking good. How easy/difficult is it to remove the trim without breaking it?
Must get a set of window and light switches. Mine are a bit tired
Doddle to remove the trim. I used a trim removal tool to prize off one end and then clipped it all off. The clips can be tricky sometimes and one end of the trim has a hook on it.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 14, 2016, 06:53:58 pm
Started with snow foam, rinse
Then 2 bucket wash, rinse
Iron X on the wheels and paintwork to remove contamination
Snow foam to finish, dry the car with drying towel
Meguiars correction compound with the microfibre pad
Meguiars Polish with another microfibre pad
Finished off with AutoFinnesse Tough Cost sealant.
Very happy with the finish now. My first time doing it properly and can definitely improve but just something to keep me interested in my spare time. Hopefully get to a couple of meets next year too.
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 24, 2016, 05:46:21 pm
- Gave the car another clean today. Just a maintenance wash to keep on top of it. Resealed again after using Auto Finesse Tough Coat. Followed by a quick once over with some Meguiars Carnauba Wax and all sorted.
- Also, have a new set of Pads and Discs to go on the front when i get chance.
24/11/16
Ever since i bought the car i have wanted to got over to the "Evo Triangle" to experience the roads. Its about 2 hours from me but today i finally did it. What a couple of roads they are and the car was faultless for the whole drive.
192.6 miles and averaged 36.2 MPG.
Such a fun car to drive and so comfortable for the longer journeys.
Although i love the car, i'm thinking of changing it come spring. My brother is selling his Stage 1 ED30 and will do me a good deal so i'm sorely tempted. Much more tuning potential from what i have read and seen. I hardly ever use the power, but it is so nice to have it there when i want it. Stage 2 and beyond would be very tempting with this also.
Ill try to get a couple of photo's up this evening too.
Finally, i'm looking to get to some meets next year. I'm North Midlands based and happy to travel if needs be. Where would people recommend?
Cheers
Post by: f00glee on November 25, 2016, 10:01:17 pm
My '06s windscreen looks okay at a glance but is covered in fine scratches and a number of little ~1mm chips which keep catching my eye. Wondering myself how best to go about getting it changed.
Also, did you get an OEM VW screen put in, or one of auto glass' choosing?
Cheers!
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 25, 2016, 11:08:11 pm
Going back a few months to your windscreen replacement; can you tell me how you went about it? Did you have damage that warranted going through insurance? Or just get it swapped as it was a bit tired (my situation)?
My '06s windscreen looks okay at a glance but is covered in fine scratches and a number of little ~1mm chips which keep catching my eye. Wondering myself how best to go about getting it changed.
Also, did you get an OEM VW screen put in, or one of auto glass' choosing?
Cheers!
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The only issue i had with it was the fact that the previous owners had left the wiper blades for too long. There was scratches all across the screen. Didn't even speak to my insurance. Just booked it online with Autoglass and paid £75 for a new screen. They must have spoken to the insurers and sorted it?
It wasn't OEM but it had the correct blue tint and is still Pilkington Glass so very happy. No qualms from the Autoglass man. He did a very good job.
Post by: f00glee on November 29, 2016, 07:46:28 am
Going back a few months to your windscreen replacement; can you tell me how you went about it? Did you have damage that warranted going through insurance? Or just get it swapped as it was a bit tired (my situation)?
My '06s windscreen looks okay at a glance but is covered in fine scratches and a number of little ~1mm chips which keep catching my eye. Wondering myself how best to go about getting it changed.
Also, did you get an OEM VW screen put in, or one of auto glass' choosing?
Cheers!
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The only issue i had with it was the fact that the previous owners had left the wiper blades for too long. There was scratches all across the screen. Didn't even speak to my insurance. Just booked it online with Autoglass and paid £75 for a new screen. They must have spoken to the insurers and sorted it?
It wasn't OEM but it had the correct blue tint and is still Pilkington Glass so very happy. No qualms from the Autoglass man. He did a very good job.
Thanks for the info :)
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Post by: spwd on November 29, 2016, 03:18:43 pm
How hard was the carbon wrap to do?
Steve.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on December 18, 2016, 08:59:39 pm
Lovely looking car and you did a fantastic job on the detailing but 9 hours, sooner you than me, I'm useless at cleaning cars, have you thought about a bronze colour for the wheels, that's what I'm thinking for my laser blue when I get it.
How hard was the carbon wrap to do?
Steve.
Hey Steve,
It was a whole day detailing. Admittedly, very time consuming but the results speak for themselves. I've washed it 3 times since doing the machine polish and it still beads nicely and is holding up well.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on December 18, 2016, 09:17:23 pm
Went for Pagid disc and pads as heard great reviews and got both sides pads and discs for £107 from ECP in one of their recent sales. I've also stuck on Black Washer and Coolant Caps and given the engine bay a clean.
Few photos to show you how its looking at the min. These were taken on a new DSLR I've just bought so trying to find the right angles, modes etc, but we shall get there.
Trying to hold off doing anything too big to it as come spring it may well be up for sale. My brother is definitely looking to sell on his Stage 1 Edition 30 so If funds allow, ill be having that off him. Have stuck on a few photos from a recent trip out and a glorious sunset this evening.
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on January 04, 2017, 10:44:16 pm
Having time off is always a bad thing for me, purely because I become bored and ideas for the GTI float about in my head. The Christmas has been no different. As well as eating way too much and spending too much time looking at some of the threads on here, it was time to spend some money.
As I've said In a previous post or two. My brother is selling his ED30. Im struggling to part with the GTI so it will be staying. What I've done instead is cannibalise his car for the best bits. This includes a Pioneer DA120 (App Radio 4) and a Milltek CatBack Exhaust which is being fitted tomorrow. I had originally bought an RNS510 off a gent on here but couldn't turn down the deal he was doing me on the DA120. Ive also got plans to add the reversing camera onto this too which I'm rather looking forward too.
Regards the Milltek. Its just under a year old and has only done approx 6000 miles so should be a nice addition to the car. Im also going to get the centre resonator cut out and swapped for a straight pipe at the end of Jan. Im after a touch more noise under high rev's but I don't want drone on the longer journeys.
Along with the RNS510 I had purchase came an updated Canbus and a Polar FIS+. The can bus is the single worst job I've ever undertaken. On a DSG it would be a doddle as there is no clutch pedal in the way, but on a manual, what a nightmare! The Polar FIS is a great little addition. I've always wanted to see the MPH on my Highline display but never been able to. Now I can!
I also took advantage of the Boxing Day offer at AutoFinesse and stocked up on a few bits. The GTI is in dire need of a wash, but will have to wait for another week or two yet I'm sure.
Few photos of everything apart from the Milltek fitted.
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Post by: Randalllser on January 05, 2017, 10:26:13 am
whitewalls will look mad,maybe try a thick orange wall and under a thin white one??
Post by: peter_booker2003 on January 21, 2017, 09:42:24 pm
21/01/2017
So the past week the GTI has seen some changes. Wasn't planning too much but some bits came up at good prices.
First thing to be bought and fitted was a Forge Intake with Pipercross Filter. Got this on eBay in great condition for just over £140. I had been looking at Revo/K and N but couldn't quite justify the £300 price tag for something that was only going to give me a little more noise.
It was all relatively easy to fit, with the worst part getting the old intake pipe off the top of the turbo. Clip came off easy enough but the pipe wouldn't budge. The car is nearly 12 years old after all. A bit of wiggling and swearing finally got it off. After that, it all went swimmingly. I didn't want to make the car sound "antisocial" but just wanted a little more noise. Pretty happy with how it's come out now.
The second item I hadn't planned on buying just yet were wheels but when a set of TD Pro Race 1.2's in 18's with Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tyres came up for £300 I couldn't resist. Rims are pretty much immaculate, and the tyres all have 7mm+ tread left. The guy was only swapping them as he had swapped back to 17's on his Octavia. These did require new wheel bolts as the OEM wheels are radius and the TD's are Taper bolts but once found and bought they were ready to go.
The rears were a doddle to fit, but the fronts put up a good fight. The bolts would screw in 1/3rd of the way by hand and they pretty much stop. A mixture of new bolts and used hubs were to blame but with a bit of teasing, they went in without problem.
This does mean my 17' Monza's with Eagle F1's are for sale. Immaculate as they were reconditioned back In April 2016. The front left has one small kerb mark but the rest are immaculate. All tyres have 5mm+ Tread left too. Would be looking for £450 for these but open to sensible offers.
I love the way they look now, and can't wait to give the car a good clean this coming week. It is currently filthy, and has been for the past 3 weeks. :fighting:
Brakes are being bled by Midland VW this coming Monday so thats one more thing ticked off the list too.
Will get some photos uploaded in the coming days, once the car is clean and gleaming.
Cheers
Post by: golfmck1980 on January 22, 2017, 05:02:02 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on January 23, 2017, 03:15:36 pm
As promised, here are some photos. Have given the car a once over this morning as it was filthy. Loving the wheels and the induction kit. Feels like I've made It mine now.
Brakes have been bled this morning so thats another service job ticked off the list. Im heading over to a mates garage in the morning to see how much he's going to charge me to get rid of a bit of rust on the drivers side sill and to to tidy up a few other little bits.
Next up on the list is a set of springs. These will be done along with a set of top mounts too. Just want to drop it 10mm as I think the arch gap is just a tad too much now.
Anyway, photos :happy2: :happy2:
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Post by: prp74 on January 23, 2017, 06:13:57 pm
Post by: bonelorry on January 23, 2017, 10:45:26 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on January 29, 2017, 01:29:37 pm
29/01/2017
Well, the Monza's are back on and have sold the TD's. Mainly because I prefer the look of the Monza's and reckon they suit the car better.
It's funny you say that Bonelorry. I might be taking that back off at some point too as sometimes the noise is annoying, as you seem to have found looking at your thread.
Gave the car a good clean yesterday and a wax top up. It will have a full detail the next time I have a few days off. Likely mid March time. Have ordered some new plates for the car too. Same reg, just not pressed.
Also ordered some LED Puddle Light Bulbs for under the mirrors. They have been the standard 'yellow' bulb since I bought it but think the LED's will look great.
Seriously tempted by a trip to R-Tech. The car isn't lacking power but a little bit more wouldn't go a miss now would it? Just worried that it will destroy the clutch at 122000. Have heard of a couple of guys heading to R-Tech and them keeping the torque slightly lower to aid the clutch a little.
Anyway, was out early this morning and took some photos. :happy2:
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on March 06, 2017, 06:09:05 pm
Thought it was time for a bit of an update after 5 weeks or so.
Gave the interior a good going over today. Ive done a fair few miles over the past few weeks and not had a chance to get it sorted. Had a rare day off today and the sun was shining so things just fell into place. It will get a decent exterior wash this coming weekend.
Cleaned all leather including steering wheel and doors using Auto Finesse Leather Cleaner.
Left to dry, followed by some Auto Finesse Leather Conditioner.
Thoroughly hoover'd carpets and mats.
Even went to the extent to clean the pedals and the footrest too.
Anyway, few photos to show how it looks now. The beige comes up real nice once its spotless.
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on March 31, 2017, 08:36:44 pm
I'm pretty much decided that the car will be staying so time to get modding. First things first is suspension. Springs, Top Mounts and Poly Bushes. Im going to go for the VWR Springs as they seem great value, and drop the car just the right amount. The top mounts are a little creaky so may aswell get these done at the same time and then I'm also going to take the opportunity to poly bush a few places.
I'm still learning with regards to the ins and outs of the car, but from experience, which places are best to get poly bushed first? The steering doesn't seem to direct anymore so would like to get this all tied in together.
Have had the week off work this week, so the car had a good detail on Tuesday along with the maintenance wash today after a trip into the peaks on Wednesday. Considering the car Is now 12 years old, it doesn't come out too bad in my opinion. The Poorboys Nattys Wax is great stuff too. Few photos below. Also got some VW Valve caps which I think are quite cool :)
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Post by: AJP on March 31, 2017, 09:23:47 pm
It's all a bit of a balance though. You'll probably be better replacing some bushes with OEM rather than poly. If you do the lot with poly, things can get a bit harsh. Unless this is a track car, it'd be wise to weigh up OEM over anything stiffer. If you're really keen, have a look into uprated engine mounts. But again, be prepared for the trade off between a plush ride and performance.
Fingers crossed your valve caps stay where they are. I had my BBS caps on for about four days before some scrote nicked them!
Post by: peter_booker2003 on March 31, 2017, 09:30:50 pm
Post by: AJP on March 31, 2017, 09:46:27 pm
Thanks AJP, Ill give Alex a call early on next week. Any advice as to which ones you would replace with OEM? Its my only/daily car so does a bit of everything.Things like the top mounts, ARB bushes, that kind of thing. I'd personally only use poly bushes that actually gave a worthwhile increase in handling performance for a daily road car on their own merit - the wishbone rear bush (ALK) being the obvious one.
You could polybush everything, and undoubtedly create razor sharp handling, but at the cost of comfort. Point is, to get that extra performance increase it's a case of all or nothing. Sum of the parts kind of thing. The ALK on its own does a big job on its own, so as part of a mainly OEM setup it's worthwhile.
It's fair to assume that lots of your original bushes are past their best, so in replacing the majority with OEM, you'll still claw back a tighter handling car, without the losing any ride quality. You should actually gain some back.
Post by: peter_booker2003 on March 31, 2017, 10:01:46 pm
Post by: AJP on March 31, 2017, 10:03:27 pm
Post by: peter_booker2003 on April 25, 2017, 10:11:09 pm
Will be really sad to see this go as I have loved every minute of ownership.
£4200 ono for anyone possibly interested.