Post by: EddieFosts on January 30, 2017, 08:33:41 pm
Haven't had the chance to say hello and pop a thread up since making the purchase of my new GTI! Was initially looking for another R32 but ended up with a car that quite honestly was the complete and utter opposite of what I set out to buy...
Needless to say, absolutely love it - best car I've owned so far! I purchased it from this forum from a lovely chap called Carl (bigmig95) and it's a great example with a host of tasty modifications!
Engine & Performance:
Edition 30 BYD Engine & K04 Turbo Fitted by AKS Tuning
Revo Stage 3 Remap
Revo Intake
Milltek Cat-Back Exhaust
Milltek 3’’ Downpipe with Sports Cat
S3 Intercooler
Autotech HPFP
Audi RS4 Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve
Helix Organic Clutch Kit
Adjustable Short Shifter
Heatshield for Exhaust Manifold
Throttle Body Revision Q
Revision G Diverter Valve
R8 Red Ignition Coil Pack Set
Chassis & Brakes:
Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential
R32 345mm Brake Discs
R32 Calipers
'R' Caliper Clips
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Ap Coilovers
Interior:
Chrome Switch / Button Pack
Mk6 Golf R Flat Bottom, Multi-Function Steering Wheel
OEM Cruise Control System
Mk6 Indicator & Wind Screen Wiper Stalks
Mk5 R32 Highline Cluster
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror
OEM Bluetooth Kit
GTI Seat Handle Insert
GTI Carpets
GTI Dead Pedal
ICE:
RCD 510 Radio with Bluetooth & DAB
Exterior:
Votex Front Splitter
Colour Coded Rear Bumper
Open Fog Grill
Black VW Front Badge
European Style Number Plate Surrounds
Wheels & Tyres:
Monza 2 18’’ Wheels, Refurbished in the Mk6 Style
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Anyway, a few pictures..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDKaheeO.jpg&hash=3a090c8483aab1fc1526603eadc06ceee3f8e8aa)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FolSbqDx.jpg&hash=021e88d44db87b4e60d32e8a756a995116f7e182)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNZUEzxk.jpg&hash=ce9982829db8380a3556872d256a691b9d4debe6)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8Vic5he.jpg&hash=16175ef641b18d9d53476c29519beb47ba8ad36b)
Future plans:
Polybush all round
Anti Roll Bars
New rims (Need to decide on these)
Colour Coded Skirts
Xenon Upgrade
Sort the ICE:
Got a JL Audio Sub & Amp which i'll pair with some Hertz/Focal components up front
Needless to say, i'm looking forward to the summer!
Post by: prp74 on January 31, 2017, 07:02:31 am
Post by: shoaybmakda on January 31, 2017, 02:03:43 pm
And the rear bumper looks like a Gti rear but colour coded?
Post by: AJP on January 31, 2017, 03:01:30 pm
Nice car mate..correct me if I'm wrong but the front splitter looks like a vortex one?Correct on both counts. Although it's spelt Votex
And the rear bumper looks like a Gti rear but colour coded?
Nice spec this. There's probably not much left to do. Considering the BYD and diff though... maybe a TTE420/480 is an option if you ever want a bit more boost!?
Post by: shoaybmakda on January 31, 2017, 10:08:19 pm
Post by: EddieFosts on February 01, 2017, 09:53:32 am
Yeah, I did notice the TTE turbos but isn't at the forefront of my mine at the mo - needs to sit right first!
K04 has been fun so far, surprised some much more expensive cars :grin:
Post by: Andy on February 01, 2017, 09:57:00 am
Post by: golfmck1980 on February 01, 2017, 04:57:55 pm
Post by: EddieFosts on February 01, 2017, 06:05:48 pm
Gave her a quick clean this evening, not that it'll stay that way with this weather..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fks84BCD.jpg&hash=1d5658fddf77335828db57062a8135a8fa627167)
Cheeky shot where I was playing around with the picture settings too!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4aW45VZ.jpg%3F1&hash=03768136fe9083cffe1b8273b017bbb4107fc668)
Post by: bigmig95 on February 02, 2017, 01:18:40 pm
Post by: EddieFosts on February 02, 2017, 07:01:41 pm
Post by: pudding on February 03, 2017, 07:36:47 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDKaheeO.jpg&hash=3a090c8483aab1fc1526603eadc06ceee3f8e8aa)
That pic makes me want some Monzas!
Post by: EddieFosts on February 09, 2017, 09:34:52 pm
Quick inspection around the car once I parked at work and discovered the rear brake shield was completely loose and rattling around next to the disc! :stupid:
Decided to put my AA membership to use and gave them a call whilst I was at work and they came out and took it off for me whilst it was parked - well chuffed!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMlsAA6B.jpg&hash=c4b0f92b75efebe567182294037d5ee645834260)
Found this once it had come off - all three screws at once? Going to remove the other one in the near future as it looks like it's a common problem after some Google searching! How important can they be anyway :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2o9ljSQ.jpg&hash=d4fd7cbc23423af0333c79bddb44784542b25f25)
Post by: AJP on February 09, 2017, 10:45:59 pm
Post by: EddieFosts on March 16, 2017, 08:22:38 pm
One side of the car seems to be sat a lot lower than the other and it feels like the damper is permanently bottomed out!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGFCG81p.jpg&hash=a8d977276ffb2e72bd2a9f791700ad53dfac81d6)
On the positive side, it's given me a bit of a prod to get some coilovers and get her sitting nicely!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6ENPPka.jpg&hash=e8bffe8f4ddb42a6cfdca6456f5390a64ade6cdb)
So off to Turner Race Developments on Monday to have these fitted and freshen up all the suspension components! Might also get some Super Pro bushes fitted to replace the tired old ones!
Did a bit of homework on various coilovers so hoping AP will be an okay choice! Excited to have it all fitted! :party:
Post by: EddieFosts on March 30, 2017, 08:31:57 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5C4Ajoa.jpg&hash=789ceb939ac9824c1323409948a823eef8912199)
Also treated myself to an ignition trim which has tidied it up nicely! (Excuse the crappy photo)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fuku5RwE.jpg&hash=072958aa161c816d2bc05a36df3e9597e5bec4ad)
Few more bits arrived today but no time to fit them until next week :doh:
Post by: AJP on March 30, 2017, 09:12:34 pm
Post by: munster on March 30, 2017, 09:51:28 pm
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Post by: EddieFosts on March 31, 2017, 07:48:20 pm
The snapped spring made it a lot easier to justify lol! Turned out one of the rears were snapped too so I imagine more people have dodgy, old springs and don't realise!
Post by: EddieFosts on April 23, 2017, 08:12:25 pm
Fitted the Mk6 style lights, made a massive difference to the rear which i'm really happy with! Little bit of a pain having to run a wire from the outer light to the inner light via the boot but got it eventually!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F98EJ61G.jpg&hash=7cd342414bad330ae2aa8632eb0d64b137438a48)
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Also sacked off the Forge Twintake in search of a bit more grunt higher up! Had multiple people telling me this would make a difference and the butt dyno suggests so too! Opted for the revo intake after many recommendations - feels a lot more free flowing at higher RPM than the forge for sure!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fu1Dt2K6.jpg&hash=14e62bbeabfd32844aad556820290df86f5155a8)
Finally, got a little piece made up on the CNC Plasma table at work for the wall - Mrs likes it too so that's a plus :pomppomp:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIwPeNT8.jpg&hash=e30e3c64677c202a431ebad00b5dfbb8d5f6b2a6)
On the hunt for more old car signs to 'accompany' it now :grin:
Post by: Paradox1 on April 24, 2017, 11:16:00 am
Post by: EddieFosts on April 25, 2017, 08:35:26 pm
Post by: Pirelli_Reece on May 03, 2017, 06:52:55 am
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