MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: PND on October 13, 2010, 12:49:02 am

Title: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on October 13, 2010, 12:49:02 am: Thought I'd better officially say 'hello' to you all... I've only owned my GTI for four and a half years without getting some proper pics uploaded! :ashamed: :laugh:

Anyway, after some recent upgrades on the inside (big thanks again to Darren :notworthy:) and some round ones on the outside (cheers again Shaun :happy2:), a good few hours at the weekend with various products, and most of all, a large helping of unexpected sunshine, here are some pics of my car.. Hope you like them, and yes I know.. it needs dropping a bit! :smiley:

For those who don't know, it's Shadow Blue!

Paul.

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Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: mortygttdi on October 13, 2010, 06:32:09 am: Looking awesome Paul :happy2: Liking the new wheels :notworthy:

Darren
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: Andy on October 13, 2010, 08:57:13 am: looks excellent..love the colour of the car :happy2:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: Richn83 on October 13, 2010, 08:59:21 am: Nice paul, like the rear LED lights and the Pescaras and must say it looks in great condition, I'm guessing Darrens addition was RNS related?
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 13, 2010, 09:06:42 am: Looking great.Got the same wheels on my black 5 door. :smiley:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: PND on October 13, 2010, 06:35:17 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on October 13, 2010, 06:32:09 am
Looking awesome Paul :happy2: Liking the new wheels :notworthy:
Cheers Darren - thanks for your recent assistance!

Quote from: maxitrol on October 13, 2010, 08:57:13 am
looks excellent..love the colour of the car :happy2:
Shadow Blue - looks great when the sun comes out.. not quite so 'vibrant' when the sun goes back in!

Quote from: Richn83 on October 13, 2010, 08:59:21 am
Nice paul, like the rear LED lights and the Pescaras and must say it looks in great condition, I'm guessing Darrens addition was RNS related?
It's an early 2006 that hasn't seen too much action! RNS? Might have been.. :wink:

Quote from: Gene Hunt on October 13, 2010, 09:06:42 am
Looking great.Got the same wheels on my black 5 door. :smiley:
I'm still recovering from the big cleaning session! Really pleased with the wheels - so much better than the Monzas!

Thanks a lot for the comments chaps!

Right, what's next.... hmmm..
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: mortygttdi on October 13, 2010, 06:45:24 pm: Quote from: Richn83 on October 13, 2010, 08:59:21 am
Nice paul, like the rear LED lights and the Pescaras and must say it looks in great condition, I'm guessing Darrens addition was RNS related?

Rich I was just the fitter but it was a great car to work on and has said its in immaculate condition :happy2:

Darren
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: PND on October 13, 2010, 07:45:02 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on October 13, 2010, 06:45:24 pm
Quote from: Richn83 on October 13, 2010, 08:59:21 am
Nice paul, like the rear LED lights and the Pescaras and must say it looks in great condition, I'm guessing Darrens addition was RNS related?

Rich I was just the fitter but it was a great car to work on and has said its in immaculate condition :happy2:

Darren

Cheers Darren - the respect is mutual! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: stealthwolf on October 14, 2010, 03:59:08 am: Surprised you went for pescaras over monzas. I think the latter are awesome.

Great colour. Have you thought about colour coding the black plastic?
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: PND on October 14, 2010, 08:03:00 am: Quote from: stealthwolf on October 14, 2010, 03:59:08 am
Surprised you went for pescaras over monzas. I think the latter are awesome.

Great colour. Have you thought about colour coding the black plastic?
I've lived with the Monzas for over 4 years, and having only put the new wheels on last Sunday, it feels a bit like having a new car again! So, for the moment at least, the Pescaras are staying put! I'm going to keep the Monzas though - maybe stick some winter tyres on if the conditions are anything like last year! I've been tempted a few times to get it all colour coded - not looked into it seriously yet though.. Probably a bit wary about how good a colour match could be achieved! The pics exaggerate the difference - in the flesh it's not so noticeable.. but it would look nice! :happy2:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: Snoopy on October 16, 2010, 03:38:37 pm: Very nice.
The best colour too :happy2:
You should add your photos to the 'the colours' sub forum, shadow blue thread as theres only a couple on there sadly and its such a nice colour.
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: PND on October 16, 2010, 05:31:21 pm: Quote from: Snoopy on October 16, 2010, 03:38:37 pm
Very nice.
The best colour too :happy2:
You should add your photos to the 'the colours' sub forum, shadow blue thread as theres only a couple on there sadly and its such a nice colour.

'Tis done. Keep flying the 'blue' flag!
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: 182_blue on October 27, 2010, 04:57:26 pm: Sorry i missed this, looking well on the wheels, im not a fan of monzas so i think it looks better on the pescaras :happy2:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: PND on October 27, 2010, 06:18:24 pm: Quote from: 182_blue on October 27, 2010, 04:57:26 pm
Sorry i missed this, looking well on the wheels, im not a fan of monzas so i think it looks better on the pescaras :happy2:
Thought you might like them Shaun! Really pleased with them. Cheers! :grin:
Title: Re: Better late than never!
Post by: vwrascal on October 27, 2010, 06:52:49 pm: looks great pal, needs a slap with the stick tho... :evilgrin:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 22, 2011, 01:08:15 pm: Updated pics with new colour-coded Ed30 front, back and sides! Went for gloss black front lip and rear exhaust section.. Just the ticket! :happy2:

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What do you think?
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on July 22, 2011, 01:59:25 pm: Look really tidy mate, Still like the drl's :smiley:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 22, 2011, 02:15:19 pm: Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on July 22, 2011, 01:59:25 pm
Look really tidy mate, Still like the drl's :smiley:

Cheers! The piggy bank is now officially empty.. :grin:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Weston on July 22, 2011, 02:29:32 pm: Quote from: PND on July 22, 2011, 02:15:19 pm
Quote from: Jaywoo-GTI on July 22, 2011, 01:59:25 pm
Look really tidy mate, Still like the drl's :smiley:

Cheers! The piggy bank is now officially empty.. :grin:

Welcome to my world :signLOL: looks so much better colour coded, big improvement :drinking:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 22, 2011, 03:01:32 pm: Quote from: Weston on July 22, 2011, 02:29:32 pm
Welcome to my world :signLOL: looks so much better colour coded, big improvement :drinking:

That is definitely it for now!
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: liver on July 22, 2011, 03:11:24 pm: ive said that many a time, look forward to see the next mods lol
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Gti_Mad on July 22, 2011, 04:06:28 pm: woow that looks gorgeus dude :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: mortygttdi on July 23, 2011, 01:18:16 pm: Very nice Paul, who did you use in the end mate?

Darren
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 23, 2011, 01:46:16 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on July 23, 2011, 01:18:16 pm
Very nice Paul, who did you use in the end mate?

Darren

Cheers Darren! Went to Impact Repair in Brighouse. I was off last week and they could fit me in, so that was that! :laugh:

Thought I'd save us the trouble of fitting! :wink:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Weston on July 23, 2011, 01:48:55 pm: Quote from: PND on July 22, 2011, 03:01:32 pm
Quote from: Weston on July 22, 2011, 02:29:32 pm
Welcome to my world :signLOL: looks so much better colour coded, big improvement :drinking:

That is definitely it for now!

Lies :smiley:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 23, 2011, 02:02:22 pm: Quote from: Weston on July 23, 2011, 01:48:55 pm
Quote from: PND on July 22, 2011, 03:01:32 pm
Quote from: Weston on July 22, 2011, 02:29:32 pm
Welcome to my world :signLOL: looks so much better colour coded, big improvement :drinking:

That is definitely it for now!

Lies :smiley:

All mods so far are purely cosmetic..

Please don't let me start down the performance mod route... (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-basic%2Fsadno.gif&hash=06db04c901cbc6238d766b35cd578c383e008408)
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: mortygttdi on July 23, 2011, 04:08:17 pm: Yes do the performance stuff, you know you want to :P then lower a bit then nice exhaust etc etc :signLOL:don't stop until your like most of us on here and either got no money or your wife's so sick of you she's threatening to sell your car if you don't stop it :signLOL: :signLOL:

Ill give you a guess which stage i'm at :innocent:

Darren
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 23, 2011, 04:22:50 pm: Quote from: mortygttdi on July 23, 2011, 04:08:17 pm
Yes do the performance stuff, you know you want to :P then lower a bit then nice exhaust etc etc :signLOL:don't stop until your like most of us on here and either got no money or your wife's so sick of you she's threatening to sell your car if you don't stop it :signLOL: :signLOL:

Ill give you a guess which stage i'm at :innocent:

Darren

She did lock you out then! :signLOL:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: rex on July 23, 2011, 09:07:19 pm: Great job! The latest mods (ED30 spoilers, taillights, DRL's) are all great!
Cheers! :drinking:

P.S. You have to change the photos in the signature.
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Snoopy on July 23, 2011, 09:11:36 pm: Really like the way that now looks. :happy2:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: mortygttdi on July 23, 2011, 09:47:39 pm: I think she hid my keys on purpose :signLOL:

No I'm just forgetful :stupid:

Darren
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: S800BRN on July 23, 2011, 10:15:54 pm: Looks schweet! Colour coding, and led rears make a big difference. Prefer the Pescy's over the Monzas too!
A wee bit lower would look tidy :innocent:
I think the majority of us on here at that stage with the wifes!!
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 23, 2011, 10:52:11 pm: Thanks for all the positive comments chaps! (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-basic%2Fwave.gif&hash=c7ee955dffcd278b91a612879e66f4e5291a3050)

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Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Snoopy on July 24, 2011, 04:13:41 pm: Depends how low you go :grin:
Must say im very impressed how your mk5 looks its how i always wished mine had looked.
Only thing looks wise i would do if it was mine would be tint the DRLs as they look very light in comparison to the front lights.
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Weston on July 24, 2011, 04:18:51 pm: Quote from: PND on July 23, 2011, 10:52:11 pm
Thanks for all the positive comments chaps! (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-basic%2Fwave.gif&hash=c7ee955dffcd278b91a612879e66f4e5291a3050)

Now, is lowering it classed as a 'cosmetic' or 'performance' mod? Hmmmm.... (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-basic%2Fwiggle.gif&hash=dd14bbcf31efaf394f4dd0acbce9b42b3fe44302)

I count my drop as cosmetic as it's 15-20mm. You could argue it either way though
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 24, 2011, 05:18:48 pm: Quote from: Snoopy on July 24, 2011, 04:13:41 pm
Depends how low you go :grin:
Must say im very impressed how your mk5 looks its how i always wished mine had looked.
Only thing looks wise i would do if it was mine would be tint the DRLs as they look very light in comparison to the front lights.

Cheers Snoopy! Your kind words are appreciated. The DRLs do come in a 'smoked' version as opposed to my clear ones. At one point, I did buy some InPro smoked wing-mirror indicators but decided against fitting them as I like the way the rear LEDs, the OEM indicators and my DRLs all seem to tie in together and stand out.

Makes a change from the 'stealth-look' black GTIs! :signLOL: (I like them all really!)
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on July 24, 2011, 05:24:04 pm: Quote from: rex on July 23, 2011, 09:07:19 pm
Great job! The latest mods (ED30 spoilers, taillights, DRL's) are all great!
Cheers! :drinking:

P.S. You have to change the photos in the signature.

'Tis done. :happy2:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on August 14, 2011, 06:06:26 pm: Some updated pics all taken at VW Festival at Harewood House today..

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Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: psw mk5 on August 14, 2011, 06:59:35 pm: Nice to have met you Today Paul--- lovely car especially when the suns out :grin:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on August 14, 2011, 07:04:22 pm: Quote from: psw mk5 on August 14, 2011, 06:59:35 pm
Nice to have met you Today Paul--- lovely car especially when the suns out :grin:

Cheers Paul. Nice to meet you too!

Good luck with the sale - hope your phone has been ringing with prospective purchasers! :happy2: Looking forward to seeing your Ed30 next time!
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: Snoopy on August 14, 2011, 07:07:05 pm: Thats got to be the best looking mk5 ive seen. :drool:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on August 14, 2011, 07:09:22 pm: Quote from: Snoopy on August 14, 2011, 07:07:05 pm
Thats got to be the best looking mk5 ive seen. :drool:

Cheers Snoopy! I know you're partial to a bit of Shadow Blue. :happy2:
Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: PND on September 22, 2012, 08:29:22 pm: Having finally given it a good clean and polish, I thought it would be rude not to make the most of today's sunshine..

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Title: Re: PND's Shadow Blue GTI
Post by: OldSpeckledBen on September 22, 2012, 08:35:13 pm: Lovely looking GTI dude :happy2:

Shadow blue is such an awesome colour, I love it when I see another on the road :smiley:

Keep up the good progress :happy2: