Post by: Leroy on September 24, 2017, 09:40:44 pm
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Looks lovely, my favourite colour too, needs a good polish but the inside is a bit tatty, seats need a clean and lots of wear on the stereo, light switch and grab handles/window switches. If anyone can forward me a link on where to get replacement ones that work I'd be grateful. Not sure if eBay ones will do the job?
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Ive got pressed plates and LED number plates lights coming. If anyone can recommend a decent LED interior light kit, that's next, I had it on my old mk4 TDI which is for sale.....
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Unfortunately the suspension has seen better days, both rear springs broken, leaking front shock, a nasty knock on the front suspension as well so will need a good refresh. After reading on here I'm hoping to get H&R springs, blistering shocks and as many Standard bushes replaced as I can get my hands on.
Looking forward to tapping into the knowledge from you guys on here, don't think the GTI needs much doing to it as looks awesome to start with but do like the odd tweak here and there so will update as bits gets done.
Post by: v4rley on September 25, 2017, 07:31:54 am
For replacement handles, your best getting them from your local dealer as they will be the best price. For switches have a look on eBay for chromed tipped switches
Post by: DaveyBoyWonder on September 27, 2017, 09:07:25 am
Post by: Leroy on September 27, 2017, 10:14:12 pm
Looks tidy on the outside and like it was owned by Freddy Kruger on the inside!
Your telling me! I've been looking at those sets on Aliexpress so looks like I'll be able to change the lot for not much money. Got loads of little bits and bobs ordered last few days, these are a nice little touch for not much money
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Post by: vag on September 29, 2017, 09:02:30 pm
You can still buy the inner door handles from dealers for not much money, that's what i done to mine last year.
Post by: Leroy on September 30, 2017, 07:40:48 am
:happy2:
You can still buy the inner door handles from dealers for not much money, that's what i done to mine last year.
Cheers Vag I will try there first.
Got the golf booked in for big service, cam belt just to be sure although the garage said it had been done last year but they have "lost" the receipts from the last 4 years!!! The suspension is getting an overhaul, I'm going to source some H&R springs to take a couple of mm off the ride height and then I'm open to suggestions on shocks? I've asked him to go to TPS and replace every bush while he is at it. Should drive like new after that.
Is there anything else I should do while it's off the road that will help prolong its life?
Post by: Octoparrot on September 30, 2017, 09:56:12 am
Post by: Mike58 on September 30, 2017, 04:03:12 pm
Post by: Leroy on October 01, 2017, 08:49:14 pm
In the meantime, pressed plates went on today just to tidy it up, tried to add the led number plate lights but it was raining and didn't look as simple as I thought so I'll wait until I've got more time. I bought the units thinking they would just plug in but not the case. I'll prob find a thread on here that will explain that.
Post by: Leroy on October 04, 2017, 08:24:14 pm
Got a coolant leak to sort now as well...
Post by: col012 on October 05, 2017, 10:50:04 am
Nice choice of colour though.
Post by: Leroy on October 05, 2017, 10:47:59 pm
Something arrived from Awesome Gti today....
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Can't wait for these to go on next week, getting the suspension fitted next wed/thurs, replacing any worn bushes plus cam belt, coolant leak and big service. The seller said it had fsh but couldn't back this up for the last 4 years (said cambelt was done last year but reckon he's talking ballioks so daren't take the risk). The mechanic has free reign to upgrade anything that looks worn so hoping this initial outlay will keep the old boy ticking over for the long term.
Post by: col012 on October 06, 2017, 12:32:34 pm
Post by: Leroy on October 08, 2017, 10:34:52 pm
good luck with the service :) i did a oil change myself last year but then a tip run after to dispose of the oil......so got a garage to do it for me + a stamp in my book :smiley: got my cambelt, aux belt, waterpump & temp sensor done @ £395.00 got a stat changed for £280.00 as my temp went down on motorway, just had my wings done under warranty & headlamps polished - that was £60.00 fantastic job, next for me is alloy refurb in manchester £200.00 for the full set (18" monza) i'm tempted to go milltek catback BUT i don't want to remap yet lol its got enough HP for my liking :laugh:
Good to know rough costs, thanks for that. The people I bought it off said it had a full service with cambelt done last year but without receipts to prove, it would be mad to take his word for it and then have the engine destroy itself, it runs so smoothly at the moment don't want to risk it. Ruddy love this car!
Must admit I am looking forward to getting the VWR suspension setup on, I've got a real nasty knock on the front drivers side wheel and I'm getting a bit bored of topping the coolant up every other day. When I pick the car up Friday I'm hoping it will be good as new. I've hadn't had chance to start the detailing yet but will give it a good going over next weekend weather permitting, pics to follow.
Post by: col012 on October 11, 2017, 08:42:11 am
Post by: Leroy on October 11, 2017, 08:22:30 pm
Post by: col012 on October 13, 2017, 01:58:36 pm
so many bits & bats i'm tempted to get for my gti from awesome like some covers to go over my temp controls in silver :thinking:
they look nice instead of plastic
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/ecs-tuning/ecs-billet-alloy-climatronic-rings-mk5-scirocco/
Post by: Leroy on October 16, 2017, 09:08:48 pm
The joker I bought it off who said it had a full service and cam belt change last year was talking utter bulls**t, the mechanic showed me the everything he replaced and they were all shot to bits I managed to salvage 2 front springs, 2 rear shocks and the ngk plugs were ok but pollen filter, air filter were caked in crap, oil hadn’t been changed for years and there was no way the cambelt is less than 12m old. Anyway, all replaced now, goes like stink and glides around corners like an F1 car (maybe a slight exaggeration) but I’m over the moon and this laser blue gets to fight another day.
After seeing the Mrs’ face when I told her what I’ve spent, the mods will have to wait for now, now time to start the detailing, fit the leds and maybe get a Matt black badge for christmas if I’m lucky!
I’ll get some pics up!
Post by: Leroy on October 16, 2017, 09:20:53 pm
Happy wife, happy life....
Post by: Stig_gti on October 17, 2017, 05:20:40 pm
Post by: Leroy on October 21, 2017, 02:12:23 pm
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Just need some decent weather now so I can get cleaning.
I want a Matt black front Vw badge, which size do I need? I read that there are 2 sizes one for gti and one for non gti???
Post by: Stig_gti on October 21, 2017, 02:38:58 pm
Post by: Kai96 on October 21, 2017, 02:40:42 pm
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Post by: Leroy on November 09, 2017, 08:54:27 pm
So with 4 new tyres it was grippy again, still another £225 lighter! Drove down to ikea and the temp gauge which sits on halfway in traffic went straight down and wouldn’t come back up until I was stuck in traffic and the smell of fuel was so bad I had to drive with the windows down and defrost the kids when I got home.
Assumed it was the car overfuelling thinking it was cold. New temp sensor was ordered, couldn’t get a genuine one in time so went for a gates version which turned out to be a genuine one with the vw Audi logo scrubbed off, bonus. So now I have much better mpg and a temp sensor that sits halfway. Still ended up costing £172 fitted and a very cranky mechanic as it was such a fiddly job.
The petrol smell is coming from a leak under the back seat where the fuel tank is, mechanic reckons I might need to replace the fuel tank, anyone had this before? I’ve had to replace the temp sensor on every golf I’ve owned but never had a leak from the top of the fuel tank? I’ll just have to make sure I keep the tank half full for now and see if it is that?
Next job is to replace the stereo, I’m swapping the standard one for the same with silver buttons, I forget the code? All these issues with battery drain is something I can do without. I take it the silver button version won’t cause any issues? Also is it easy enough to get the codes for them? I’ve been reading about going to the dealers or getting them off the internet?
Post by: Leroy on November 09, 2017, 08:57:38 pm
I’ll get some pics up in as soon as I have chance and it is light. Still not had chance to clean it properly on the outside but had some success steam cleaning the seats myself at the weekend they were filthy.
Post by: Eves on November 11, 2017, 10:42:22 pm
Post by: Leroy on November 12, 2017, 05:22:29 pm
And laser blue is the best colour!
Post by: Eves on November 12, 2017, 08:26:40 pm
Yes certainly agree about the colour. You don’t see many
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Post by: Leroy on November 13, 2017, 08:27:15 pm
Finish like that on mine!
Post by: col012 on November 22, 2017, 02:05:08 pm
Post by: Leroy on November 27, 2017, 08:18:50 pm
My ladies Tiguan warms up before I’ve got to the bottom of the road.
Had another issue the other day. Had a loud ticking from the engine, turned out to have needed a new pulley, something had seized inside the alternator so he had to cut it out, it was touch and go whether the alternator was going to need replacing but it turned out ok, still cost over £100, it’s costing me a bomb!
Oh and the door lock module went on the passenger door but I’m not swapping that yet, for how often I have passengers I’ll unlock it from inside until I can find a recommended door lock module that isn’t £180 from vw!
Post by: Gtcpaul1971 on November 28, 2017, 05:04:39 pm
The new temp sensor has sorted the needle dropping, its sits half way all day long now but it does take a while to get there.
My ladies Tiguan warms up before I’ve got to the bottom of the road.
Had another issue the other day. Had a loud ticking from the engine, turned out to have needed a new pulley, something had seized inside the alternator so he had to cut it out, it was touch and go whether the alternator was going to need replacing but it turned out ok, still cost over £100, it’s costing me a bomb!
Oh and the door lock module went on the passenger door but I’m not swapping that yet, for how often I have passengers I’ll unlock it from inside until I can find a recommended door lock module that isn’t £180 from vw!
Hi Leroy,
I feel your pain.
Since getting mine 2 weeks ago I have had replaced
Top mount
Cam follower
Dv valve
PCV valve
Boot latch fixed
Full service including pollen, air and fuel filter
Radiator thermostat
Radiator fans and housing
Turbo pipe
New interior handles and window switches
Light switch
Rear mirror housing
£1000 spent on a £2500 car!!!!
Is having a noise from the alternator pulley and a knocking noise when at the bite point in 1st gear looked at on Friday.
Also needs timing chain, tensioner, cam belt and water pump replacing as a matter of precaution. That's another £700.
So I feel your pain my friend. But I just love the car. At what point do you say it is not worth putting anymore money in?
Post by: pixel87 on December 26, 2017, 03:39:20 pm
Sorry about the pants iPhone pics in the rain but you can see how much better the car sits on the new VWR suspension. Love it!!!Gorgeous gorgeous.
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Just need some decent weather now so I can get cleaning.
I want a Matt black front Vw badge, which size do I need? I read that there are 2 sizes one for gti and one for non gti???
Did you go for vwr dampers and springs?
How are you finding the setup?
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