MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: illyun on January 08, 2009, 03:03:37 am
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Well most of you are aware of the mods on my car as they're listed on my sig! Anyway, I thought I'd share a few pics of the car before and after, as well as a description of what I've done.
11th November 08
Decided on getting the Ed30 its first mod in the form of a Revo remap. I had been thinking about a remap for 2 years before I finally decided to take the plunge and spend ££££'s on a bit of software :grin: Contacted JKM in Portsmouth as they had very good reviews on this and other forums and I decided that I would have a Stage 1 Revo remap with the Forge DV. Safe, sensible, well within limits of both the Ed30's and my financial envelope :innocent:
Before I visited JKM, I read up more and more on mods that people had done on their cars on golfgti.co.uk and here. I just wanted to make sure that there weren't any other sensible, good value (read cheap) mods that others had done. A couple stood out from the rest - the ECS Dogbone Insert and WALK - so I added them onto the list. Then I thought, I should have the following:
1. Milltek Hi-Flow Spots Cat and Downflow Pipe with Cat Back System (Resonated)
2. K&N Filter
3. Carbonio Intake
4. ECS Dogbone Mount
5. Neuspeed Engine Torque Arm Insert
You can see where this is headed.... :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
14th November 08
Had the car remapped at JKM where it made 278bhp on Stage One Revo... and boy did it go :drool: :drool: :drool: Told Keith at JKM that I was only looking to get sensible value mods done at the moment and wanted to keep things as they were mostly - that sentiment lasted until I first put my foot down after the remap :signLOL: and then I was truely hooked.
I got used to the power within 2-3 days and started adding other important 'necessary' mods to help the cars handling which the Stage One remap had made inadequate. The list expanded and I kept pm'ing JKM to add various bits and pieces. The final part was a Stage 2 remap - had to get it and Keith told me that although it could run without an aftermarket fuel pump, it was advisable to get one... I though, what the heck, I've already gone so far done the road whats another £730 odd going to make any difference :evilgrin: All I could think of was :driver: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Visit to JKM 20th November 08
The list now expanded to include the following:
Revo Stage 2 (I had Stage 1 put on 14th Nov and then felt the need to move on to Stage 2 on the 20th )
Revo Select Plus Switch
Milltek Hi Flow Sports Cat
Milltek Resonated Cat Back
Eibach ARBs Front and Rear
Bilstein PSS9/B16 Coilovers set at 20mm
APR Fuel Pump
EVOMS Cold Air Intake
Forge DV
Whiteline AntiLift Kit
Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert
I was going to get the Carbonio, but then read about genuine cold air intakes like EVOMS that are much better. Speaking to Keith at JKM confirmed this and I opted for the EVOMS instead.
It was too much work to do for JKM in one day, so I couldn't get it on the rollers but the car felt savage after this latest round of mods. Had an interesting discussion with Keith regarding the Edition 30 engine. He reckons that it is a detuned S3 lump with a few minor differences... but the ETKA part nos for all the important bits are the same. :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
5th December Road Rolled @ JKM
The Ed30 made 321.4bhp on the rollers. Well up from the Stage One 278bhp :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
On the rollers:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo319%2Fmudawana%2F05122008137.jpg&hash=217c3459dad19da19f22a9d5969e5b8226300612)
The output: :evilgrin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo319%2Fmudawana%2F05122008140.jpg&hash=d79f7a0f820607590827eea0f086a43acc0beb0d)
Sometime in mid-December:
Decided to fit the BBS CH 18" custom alloys that I had bought in the summer. Bought Michelin Pilot Sports for the rears, while the front Michelin Pilot Exaltos had 4mm thread left. The car looked stunning and I was very happy with the results so far.
The finished article?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo319%2Fmudawana%2FDSC00034.jpg&hash=eec0356b00bf06a79351ec6e579eb8740db04e8f)
Not quite. Disaster struck when I smashed into a roundabout kerb and badly damaged one of the alloys... I'm taking it to A1 Wheels in Wolverhampton this Friday... to get it sorted. If they can't sort it, then I'll have to wait till the summer to get another one - short on funds :grin: :grin: :grin: I had to put the alloys back to stock - the car currently has Hurdy's old Pescaras on.
6th January
Went back to JKM to sort my tracking out and collect my standard bits and peices - car had been off the road since the roundabout incident. Thought I might as well get the Milltek non-res cat back piece fitted while I was there. :evilgrin: The car not only drives like a beast now, but sounds like one too... though at 3k rpm on the motorway its a bit too boomy for me - maybe the lack of rear parcel shelf and the fact that the rear seats were folded down didn't help :grin: :grin: I found myself driving at 70mph to avoid the higher revs. Still, its not too bad and you only hear it when pushing the pedal. Otherwise it sounds superb. :party:
I've also got another list for the next 3-6 months depending on finances:
1. OSIR CF Engine cover
2. CF Bonnet, Rear Hatch, Wings, Front and Rear Badges, Wing Mirrors and Front Piece.
3. Quaife LSD and DSG Upgrade - from VWR
4. Brakes - from VWR
5. BBS CHs repaired
6. Rear LED lights
7. S3 Intercooler fitted - purchasing from Luca this weekend
8. Stage 2+ and 350+bhp :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: (still not 100% sure on this)
9. Edition Plaque fitted - still not done :ashamed:
10. Evoms engine cover
11. Waxoyl of all the nooks and crannies
12. VF Engine mounts - from VWR
13. Front Strut after consultation VWR
I think thats it for now :sleepy:
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now that is what i call addictied to modding nice figures on the RR
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Nice write up Illyun :happy2:
You are an all or nothing kind of guy then :grin:
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you`ve def got the modding bug mate :driver: cars awesome cant wait to see it in the future with all the other mods
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looking very nice mate,
one word of advice
this is the evoms engine cover got it fitted a few weeks ago not quite what it looked like on regals website...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2Fintake.jpg&hash=3131f76690b168446998f35cbe28b8400b23072f)
covers the engine so does what it says on the label and the design may help keep engine temps down, but not too hot iMO
anyhow see you at the pod matey :party:
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Nice write up Illyun :happy2:
You are an all or nothing kind of guy then :grin:
Unfortunately yes, thats exactly what I'm like... :embarrassed: :ashamed:
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looking very nice mate,
one word of advice
this is the evoms engine cover got it fitted a few weeks ago not quite what it looked like on regals website...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2Fintake.jpg&hash=3131f76690b168446998f35cbe28b8400b23072f)
covers the engine so does what it says on the label and the design may help keep engine temps down, but not too hot iMO
anyhow see you at the pod matey :party:
Why didn't you stick your VW cover on top - like this?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi50.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff306%2FMakefish%2FDSCF0078.jpg&hash=0dbdd0432883fa27bb1dd03730ea40fdfd759a9a)
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^^^^
Or you could even fit a carbonfibre centre strip like mine :evilgrin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FEngineBay_Techieboy.jpg&hash=8ecdad2f9afd4c004d27e0daf6d6c62951da76aa)
The traditional VW blue enamel badge comes separately but both can be supplied by TTshop. Phone Justin 01234 855 555 and mention my name.
:happy2:
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Illyun, this is a very good thread - Nice and clear. :happy2:
And this is especially for you : -
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi22.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2Fslippery_slope.jpg&hash=66d7316bc1cd98f74a74982c9e9377b2dd106761)
Have Safe but Fun Journeys,
Robin
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nice ED30 ,nice moods ,nice plans :)
great job :drinking:
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Or you could even fit a carbonfibre centre strip like mine :evilgrin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FEngineBay_Techieboy.jpg&hash=8ecdad2f9afd4c004d27e0daf6d6c62951da76aa)
The traditional VW blue enamel badge comes separately but both can be supplied by TTshop. Phone Justin 01234 855 555 and mention my name.
:happy2:
I've got the OSIR CF strip :evilgrin: ....and Hurdy's just told me that it doesn't fit the EVOMS cover :fighting: I can't see why though as I would have thought that the OSIR part would be exactly the same as the OEM and by the looks of it on the Regal site, the OEM cover does fit - unless it isn't the OEM cover :confused:
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Very nice sounding plans you have there Illyun!
Still planning on getting a GTR sometime in the future??
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I've got the OSIR CF strip :evilgrin: ....and Hurdy's just told me that it doesn't fit the EVOMS cover :fighting:
I can't see why though as I would have thought that the OSIR part would be exactly the same as the OEM and by the looks of it on the Regal site, the OEM cover does fit - unless it isn't the OEM cover :confused:
....I've seen pics of the OSIR centre strip on an EVOMS cover - I don't think Hurdy has got it right this time.
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The Osir CF strip will fit on the EVOMs engine cover... however, I can't get my EVOMs engine cover to fit on with my dbilas intake, which leads me to question...
looking very nice mate,
one word of advice
this is the evoms engine cover got it fitted a few weeks ago not quite what it looked like on regals website...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu347%2Fjnewby99%2Fintake.jpg&hash=3131f76690b168446998f35cbe28b8400b23072f)
covers the engine so does what it says on the label and the design may help keep engine temps down, but not too hot iMO
anyhow see you at the pod matey :party:
How did you get that to fit!
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How did you get that to fit!
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no expert in these fields, the nice chaps at regal fitted all for me, according to their website the evoms cover fits with most CAI.
give them a call sure will help.
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Hmn, will have to look at mine again. Bought it from Regal and was quite disappointed by it!
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Very nice sounding plans you have there Illyun!
Still planning on getting a GTR sometime in the future??
Yup.. although it depends on finances and this year isn't looking too good :scared:
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Car is looking great and should be going great with all the additions you have made in such a short space of time. Once you have finished yours you will be bolting a turbo onto your misses R32 :grin:
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Great mods and write up illyun, i would say your on a slippery slope, i'd say you parachuted out of a plane into the modding world ! :grin: 8)
If i still had my ed.30 i would have done very similar mods to yours !
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Great mods and write up illyun, i would say your on a slippery slope, i'd say you parachuted out of a plane into the modding world ! :grin: 8)
Unfortunately the parachute got tangled and I hit the ground a lot harder than expected... :chicken:
Anyways... I'm carrying on with where I left off with the modding plans and while I thought I was running out of mods to do, people like JonnyC have put that silly notion to rest. :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: Plans for this year are.... in order of application...
Power/handling/comfort
1. Sound proofing the floor, boot and doors from Ipswich Car Radio
2. Top Mounts from VWR
3. Polybushes all round from JKM
4. DSG Remap
5. APR Remap or Stage 2+ Revo if things are sorted on that front regarding the fuel pressure sensor.
6. JonnyCs Custom Carbon Fibre Cold Air Intake to replace the EVOMS. I did initially buy the carbon fibre EVOMS kit he has for sale, but then was offered his custom kit instead :jumpmove:
7. Brake conversion - should have done this first really but I don't drive too enthusiastically on public roads :innocent: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
8. Twintercooler
Next year
Weight Saving
9. Matching carbon fibre mods - for the bonnet, rear hatch, wings, wing mirrors and maybe doors
10. Braille battery
11. Lightweight alloys
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illyun good to see car back and future plans :happy2:
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Thanks wigit... I am currently scouring the threads looking for anything tasty I have missed out on... :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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ilyun, good to see you project back on tracks pal! :happy2:
do you have the car back now then? :confused:
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And did you manage to get another contract? Cant seem to locate your thread.
Should save a fair bit of weight with all the CF :happy2:
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Yes... I am back in the world of work :jumpmove:
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does that mean you have the car back? or have started a new job? :smiley:
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does that mean you have the car back? or have started a new job? :smiley:
Both :laugh:
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Great mods and write up illyun, i would say your on a slippery slope, i'd say you parachuted out of a plane into the modding world ! :grin: 8)
Unfortunately the parachute got tangled and I hit the ground a lot harder than expected... :chicken:
Anyways... I'm carrying on with where I left off with the modding plans and while I thought I was running out of mods to do, people like JonnyC have put that silly notion to rest. :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: Plans for this year are.... in order of application...
Power/handling/comfort
1. Sound proofing the floor, boot and doors from Ipswich Car Radio
2. Top Mounts from VWR
3. Polybushes all round from JKM
4. DSG Remap
5. APR Remap or Stage 2+ Revo if things are sorted on that front regarding the fuel pressure sensor.
6. JonnyCs Custom Carbon Fibre Cold Air Intake to replace the EVOMS. I did initially buy the carbon fibre EVOMS kit he has for sale, but then was offered his custom kit instead :jumpmove:
7. Brake conversion - should have done this first really but I don't drive too enthusiastically on public roads :innocent: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
8. Twintercooler
Next year
Weight Saving
9. Matching carbon fibre mods - for the bonnet, rear hatch, wings, wing mirrors and maybe doors
10. Braille battery
11. Lightweight alloys
If you're eventually going down the weight saving route in the future - why are you getting more soundproofing that will easily weigh a darn good few kilos to then spend quite a lot of hard earned in CF panels which will inturn save you a few meagure kilos ? ? ?
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If you're eventually going down the weight saving route in the future - why are you getting more soundproofing that will easily weigh a darn good few kilos to then spend quite a lot of hard earned in CF panels which will inturn save you a few meagure kilos ? ? ?
I know what you are saying Gareth, but you obviously haven't sat in an Ed30 with the VWR Solid Aluminum Track Day engine mounts :grin: :grin: :grin: Its LOUD! The weight saving is in part to offset against a weight gain due to the soundproofing material :happy2:
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If you're eventually going down the weight saving route in the future - why are you getting more soundproofing that will easily weigh a darn good few kilos to then spend quite a lot of hard earned in CF panels which will inturn save you a few meagure kilos ? ? ?
I know what you are saying Gareth, but you obviously haven't sat in an Ed30 with the VWR Solid Aluminum Track Day engine mounts :grin: :grin: :grin: Its LOUD! The weight saving is in part to offset against a weight gain due to the soundproofing material :happy2:
LOL !! Fair enough ! :happy2:
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Congrats on getting a new job sorted Illyun, glad the car is back on the road, looking forward to seeing the plans unfold :happy2:
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Bucket seats will save nearly 50kg Nadeem :wink: that is about 4% of the overall car :jumping:
You'll need some sticky R888's and lightweight alloys too :drool:
Great to see you back up and running on both work and car fronts 8)
Just remember that when you think you've got to the bottom of the slope, theres another cliff just waiting at the bottom for you to drop off :grin: