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Title: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 15, 2011, 11:02:42 pm
Well, thought it time to have a progress thread or something along those lines!

Picked up my Edition 30 a week ago now

Heres how it came:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5290%2F5315700375_92653d5d96_b.jpg&hash=c19f770613ef55f2347d58d7bb248798c9412334)

(more pictures to come tomorrow!)

Spec:

2007 Edition 30 GTI
DSG Box with paddle shift
MultiFunction Steering Wheel
Highline Comp
MFD2 with iPod in Armrest
Auto-lowering mirror on reverse
10 Speaker pack
Parrot bluetooth installed
Rear parking sensors (factory fit)
Privacy glass (factory fit)

Im sure there are more extras that it came with, but I cant think of them at the moment! But all in all, a pretty high spec example. My only wish would be that it had the Xenons from factory!

Anyway after picking it up, spent a day de-tarring it and throughly cleaning it inside and out - needless to say its much much cleaner now!

So far, have bought a set of genuine VW rubber mats (all four), have replaced the wipers all round, and have spent most of today installing my nice active Blaupunkt sub that came out my Polo GTI

Service is coming up, and ill be switching over to T&D instead of longlife due to the nature of my normal drive to work etc. From what I can establish against ELSA, this service is going to be Oil and Filter, sparks, air filter, cabin filter and also a brake fluid change is due.

Ill try keep this updated as things develop!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Nasir on January 15, 2011, 11:15:50 pm
Looks really nice mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: cam on January 16, 2011, 12:25:49 am
Looks really nice mate, I love red for Ed30's!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Hurdy on January 16, 2011, 02:20:22 pm
Hi Alex, lovely condition that car :happy2:

When you switch to T&D are you still going to use long life oil?

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on January 16, 2011, 06:06:07 pm
Welcome to the Red Ed30 club.Mine car is identical to your spec with DSG.. Just to wet the appetite, if you were thinking of modifiying your Beauty, just some small seeds to plant  :wink:

Unmolested

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2FEd30arrivalday004.jpg&hash=885a4e47d53cb328efffc2c69090c8a011a59da0)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2FEd30002.jpg&hash=2f18bf332f5550c6535330ecfbaf02687e262da8)

Then this place planted a few seeds which you will find out in time :laugh:

and how she looks now courtesy of this place  :ashamed:


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2F094-1.jpg&hash=abef1c01f101be4835eacec1951bc720f133a8e2)

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Enjoy your stay and a warm welcome to the forum  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2011, 12:40:49 pm
Cheers all

@steve niiice example bud! with regard to the headlights, noticed you upgraded to xenon. Did you fit the levelling etc, or was it just a headlight swap over? PM me if you like
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on January 17, 2011, 01:17:33 pm
Pm'd  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2011, 01:19:40 pm
Oh yes and as for the T&D question - im not sure yet. TPS say Platinum 5W-40, but the concensus of opinion on here is to use Longlife III. Opinions?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on January 17, 2011, 01:23:58 pm
Yes i would stick to time and distance, and use Castrol SLX longlife III (5w-30)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2011, 01:24:42 pm
Then that is what ill do! cheers steve
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 21, 2011, 12:31:04 pm
Did the service last night. All went to plan :) Just fuel filter and rear brake pads to change now!

Seems that silly tool vw recommend using for draining the housing really isnt needed as you can just use a finger to open the valve for a short period!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bantam1 on January 23, 2011, 12:07:26 pm
lovely
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bantam1 on January 23, 2011, 12:08:28 pm
what's the DSG like?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 23, 2011, 01:25:00 pm
DSG is superb. Cant see myself going back to a manual now.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 08, 2011, 12:46:23 pm
Little update....

Private plate on its way! Transferring it from my old car so Ill get some new pics up this week when the transfer is finalised with the wonderful DVLA
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Butleraw on February 08, 2011, 01:10:52 pm
It looks superb!   :notworthy:  I'll keep an eye out for you around the Poole & Bournemouth area.   :driver:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 08, 2011, 01:15:14 pm
Aye you must - even more so considering ours look very very similar!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 10, 2011, 12:39:56 pm
Little update....R32 Xenons and Kufatec adapters arriving today :D
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: big al on February 10, 2011, 07:20:58 pm
Little update....R32 Xenons and Kufatec adapters arriving today :D

You fitting them yourself?
Do you have the self levellers? When I took mine in for an MOT they just adjusted the height for me, never used levellers on mine, cost too much.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 10, 2011, 09:39:13 pm
The levellers and washers will be fitted in due course as funds allow :) If I do something, I do it properly - besides, Ive got till the end of the year to get it done!

And yes will be fitting them myself - im a qual mechanic ;)

Plus - ive just checked out this December 2011 Xenon thing, and its not official as yet. The official line is 'we need to look more into how to incorporate this into the test'. There is, as such, no official statement to say that they will fail - just that they are improving the test to help stop people putting HIDs into incompatible headlights. Some cars with factory HIDs dont have washers, and some even dont have auto levelling - instead they have incabin levelling on the dial.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 11, 2011, 01:33:02 pm
Im sure it will. They've been trying to crack down on it for ages now!

Anyway...fitting them on Saturday :D with BiXenon functionality of course
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: ongoing on February 11, 2011, 03:42:16 pm
Lovely car  :happy2:

Im the same wish mine had come with xenons, but you can't win them all
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 11, 2011, 04:10:37 pm
non factory fit xenon s will fail mot from december this year , so if your fitting them make sure you fit the lot , levelling , washers the lot

His are oem xenons Candy, same as my set up and mine passed its MOT feb 1st  2 weeks ago thanks :chicken:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 11, 2011, 07:02:12 pm
No Candy  :smiley:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 11, 2011, 07:05:19 pm
Private plate now fitted :D Will get some pics this weekend
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 11, 2011, 07:11:34 pm
No Candy  :smiley:
chances are it wont pass next years MOT then mate , the rule has not been passed yet but a mate who runs an mot garage is pretty sure it will

I think your find its refering to HID kits and not genuine oem units but
we shall see then next year.  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 11, 2011, 09:23:45 pm
Anyways....back to my thread  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 13, 2011, 11:49:37 pm
Things didnt go quite to plan with the Xenons :( Fitted them, and did all the wiring, then realised that as the car hadnt been programmed, when the engine is running, the bulbs were registering as halogen instead of xenon and therefore flickering due to the wonderful CANBUS bulb monitoring system

So...had to take the headlights off again and put them back in the boxes till Tuesday when theyll get coded and refitted.

I guess not a wasted day in all, as I got the wiring all done to OEM standard, but its rather frustrating!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 15, 2011, 10:26:21 pm
Fitted the xenons tonight with Daves (stokeballoon) help. Great to meet someone who cares about dubs as much as i do!

They look great :) Ill be sure to get some pics up on the weekend when its had a wash
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 16, 2011, 02:23:14 pm
Fitted the xenons tonight with Daves (stockballoon) help. Great to meet someone who cares about dubs as much as i do!

They look great :) Ill be sure to get some pics up on the weekend when its had a wash

 :party: :party:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: warrenlord on February 17, 2011, 11:07:13 pm
love ed30's
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 04:25:16 pm
Time for a new photo. Did some this weekend, so will get some more up when I have sifted through!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5215%2F5461960036_11dc68fc03_b.jpg&hash=46ff1f125d38605863118c3764c0aad4675c42bf)

Comments welcome :)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 20, 2011, 04:33:31 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5215%2F5461960036_11dc68fc03_b.jpg&hash=46ff1f125d38605863118c3764c0aad4675c42bf)

 :congrats:

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 04:37:44 pm
Cheers steve :)

And another for the hell of it:
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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 20, 2011, 04:40:17 pm
Xenons really make a huge difference to the looks of the car. Alot more "get the F*ck outa the way"  :signLOL:

What camera are you using?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: garrardrj on February 20, 2011, 04:41:03 pm
Nice.......How is the plate personal to you , is your surname Zebedee?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on February 20, 2011, 05:25:21 pm
Excellent shots Alex and the ED30 looks a treat  :happy2:

 :grin: @ Steve's description of the Xenons. They are vibrant in daylight and a little aggressive, plus people can't mistaken your presence which I like from a safety point of view  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 05:35:04 pm
What camera are you using?

Nikon D80 (two of them lol)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 05:35:55 pm
Nice.......How is the plate personal to you , is your surname Zebedee?

It came on an old polo I had that had been imported from Ireland...i liked the plate, so i transferred it off and kept it :) Just takes the age away and looks nicer.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 05:37:25 pm
Cheers for the comments chaps!

Definately agree on the Xenons. Make the car look more agressive and definately make people move - i had someone pull over to let me pass the other night  :signLOL:

Upgraded the bulbs to Osram 6000k ones the other day too so it has that cleaner newer Audi look  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bodger00 on February 20, 2011, 06:35:38 pm
Looks really clean in that photo  :congrats: Where did you get your bulbs from out of interest?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 06:39:54 pm
HIDS4U a year or so ago. Had them fitted in my Polo GTI, so transferred them across :) Makes a good difference
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bodger00 on February 20, 2011, 07:08:53 pm
Cheers :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on February 20, 2011, 07:09:34 pm
...I feel it's right to now kindly ask for more pictures of the Xenons from different angles Alex please?  :happy2:  :jumping:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 07:10:31 pm
To enjoy the nice blue tint  :laugh:?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on February 20, 2011, 07:13:25 pm
^  :signLOL: To see how they compare really with the OEM bulbs, which I think I've got, although when Jay installed them we both noticed the bulb output is ever so slightly different in content and colour.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 07:15:18 pm
Ill dig some out. When i compared them last night to the OEM bulbs, they are quite different in colour! Pics to follow...
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 07:34:30 pm
Some more shots of the Xenons

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5293%2F5461935113_78e6b6a293_z.jpg&hash=b7a2e30eb55fca43d7dfdc4945cf2e5bd2e18ecb)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5173%2F5461939539_078916ecfc_z.jpg&hash=048b3cc7fafe17a045084a9164501d124fd9c428)

Does that help sell you the idea that they are the way forward :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 20, 2011, 07:43:58 pm
Fancy a photo session Alex?  :love:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 08:04:13 pm
Cracking idea! Ill text you and we can arrange
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 20, 2011, 08:39:19 pm
Cracking idea! Ill text you and we can arrange

Cool, I'm off for 10 days as of now, so let me know :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdshaw on February 20, 2011, 09:06:49 pm
That looks amazing - Very nice.

How hard are Xenons to fit to a GT? Is it a simple swap? - Has anyone done this?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 09:14:16 pm
Cracking idea! Ill text you and we can arrange

Cool, I'm off for 10 days as of now, so let me know :happy2:

will do  :drinking:

You gonna come to the meet on the 24th :) Im hopefully gonna be going!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 20, 2011, 09:15:36 pm
That looks amazing - Very nice.

How hard are Xenons to fit to a GT? Is it a simple swap? - Has anyone done this?

Its very easy to retrofit. I did mine last week. Just needs a loom to adapt the 10 pin car loom to the 12 pin headlight, and some wiring to the central convenience module to enable the bixenon high beams
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 20, 2011, 09:31:42 pm
It's my birthday on the 24th, so not gonna commit if Mrs has something else planned.

If nothings planned, then I will come along.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Verity on February 22, 2011, 09:27:21 am
Another gorgoeus car Mr.Perkins  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 22, 2011, 09:28:09 am
I aim to please  :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 22, 2011, 06:11:07 pm
Bought a present for the GTI today...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5017%2F5468941498_953013e2ab_z.jpg&hash=173bf4e6af48a2e4a2ece4a82f55d0ab62e63920)

Some bonnet sound/heat insulation seeing as it didnt have any and looked rubbish  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: jeynesey on February 22, 2011, 06:12:47 pm
Zenons FTW
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 22, 2011, 06:14:08 pm
oh yes. Once you've had them, you cant live without them!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: jeynesey on February 22, 2011, 06:21:33 pm
Absolutely. They were a lucky addition when I bought mine, hadnt planned on getting them. I wont be getting a car without in the future now  :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Verity on February 22, 2011, 09:48:01 pm
Nice little touch with the bonnet blanket.
Have you got many plans for the ed30?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 22, 2011, 09:50:04 pm
Nice little touch with the bonnet blanket.
Have you got many plans for the ed30?

He will have lots of ideas thursday :chicken:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 22, 2011, 11:17:49 pm
Your a bad influence steve :P

Main plans are an RNS 510 at the moment
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on February 22, 2011, 11:24:53 pm
^ Right onnnnn Alex  :drinking: You will adore the RNS if you like it half as much as I like mine.

Just caught up with the Xenon pics too - looking very hot. The bulbs you've got certainly give them an extra vibrancy  :happy2:
In fact, my Xenons and RNS are probably two of my favourite mods  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 22, 2011, 11:32:22 pm
Im sure I will :)

Aye they certainly do

I think they'll be mine too. MFD2 at the moment is great, but I really want to have full iPod control and 3D mapping. Almost seems a step back from my AVIC-D3 in my old polo gti

I think i need to have a play on one to see what they are like.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on February 22, 2011, 11:45:27 pm
PM me your location and if you're close you're welcome to have a browse around mine  :happy2:

I've got the MDI interface with the USB interface too and its very neat. I've not used the ipod MDI but hear its good.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on February 23, 2011, 07:06:44 am
Your a bad influence steve :P

Main plans are an RNS 510 at the moment

Remap and exhaust ...... :wink:or bring your earplugs when your following me on thursday :wink:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 23, 2011, 08:54:47 am
Just remembered I wont be able to keep up lol!

Remap eventually perhaps...thats a wait and see. A friend of mine is a REVO specialist, so Im gonna get him to pop the demo map on for me.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: TimR on February 23, 2011, 12:09:22 pm
Very nice looking car. :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: big al on February 23, 2011, 01:47:23 pm
Absolutely. They were a lucky addition when I bought mine, hadnt planned on getting them. I wont be getting a car without in the future now  :grin:

Same here, or without highline, multifunction, heated seats, Sat nav,  I could go on. :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Beddie on February 23, 2011, 05:43:42 pm
Looked great when you first got it Alex and getting better all the time mate!  :happy2:

Just realised it was you that replied to my 'anyone gone from ed30 to polo gti' thread on the polo forum and that you were going the other way lol!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 23, 2011, 06:47:13 pm
Cheers bud!

Aye it was me indeed. Fancied an upgrade but couldnt hack the price of a new polo gti, so went for the bigger brother  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Beddie on February 23, 2011, 06:57:41 pm
Cheers bud!

Aye it was me indeed. Fancied an upgrade but couldnt hack the price of a new polo gti, so went for the bigger brother  :happy2:

Great choice! New Polo gti is a cracking car but it's out of my system now and the ED30 is staying put!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 05, 2011, 05:31:21 pm
Been doing some tinkering today

Went in for the coilpack recall earlier and walked out with four new coilpacks which I was pleased about.

Then got onto making some minor changes...who can spot what ive done!  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5093%2F5500041096_2fc3664b11.jpg&hash=bc35a79da88336efba7a9f44fd0f7249b6ca8677)

Also treated myself and ordered a Rosstech Hex+Can USB lead from Gendan which should arrive on Tues as for how often I like to use it, borrowing one isn't an option
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on March 05, 2011, 05:44:37 pm
Was the coilpack work done under the VW used car warranty Alex?

Shame you're miles away btw  :laugh: Did you get to use an RNS and move any closer to purchasing one?
The badge is a nice touch although I settled for the OEM + black one  :party:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 05, 2011, 05:51:17 pm
It was done under Volkswagen Warranty according to the paperwork. The car is almost a year out of its original warranty.

Aye tis a shame. Perhaps...though after buying the VCDS lead I think I'll have to wait till next month or so

Bodywork is more important atm to me, and I'm probably going to get the front end resprayed along with Saint Steve after easter
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 05, 2011, 07:06:27 pm
Been doing some tinkering today

Went in for the coilpack recall earlier and walked out with four new coilpacks which I was pleased about.

Then got onto making some minor changes...who can spot what ive done!  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5093%2F5500041096_2fc3664b11.jpg&hash=bc35a79da88336efba7a9f44fd0f7249b6ca8677)


Also treated myself and ordered a Rosstech Hex+Can USB lead from Gendan which should arrive on Tues as for how often I like to use it, borrowing one isn't an option

Nice suttle mods Alex . :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 10, 2011, 07:41:59 pm
Did some more cool things today  :signLOL:

Fitted the S3 jacking points to the car as it will be useful considering I do all my own work

Arranged my RNS510...hopefully it will come at the weekend  :happy2:



And finally, repaired my drivers bolster which had cracked:

It used to look like this (notice the wear on the bolster)....

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And now it looks like this....

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Im rather pleased with the finish. Its very hard to tell I have recoated the finish at all
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 10, 2011, 07:58:02 pm
 :congrats:

How did you manage to repair the bolster alex? What did you use?

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 10, 2011, 08:07:35 pm
Special leather repair kit  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bodger00 on March 10, 2011, 08:22:50 pm
Special leather repair kit  :happy2:


Which "special repair kit"?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on March 10, 2011, 08:23:55 pm
Looks a brave effort on the leather Al'. I wouldn't know where to start!

Good news with the RNS. You will use it every time you drive the car once it's in!  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 10, 2011, 08:47:28 pm
 :signLOL:

This special repair kit :P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BUFFALO-MINI-LEATHER-REPAIR-KIT-ANY-COLOUR-PROVIDED-/140334499143?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item20ac968547#ht_4251wt_910 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BUFFALO-MINI-LEATHER-REPAIR-KIT-ANY-COLOUR-PROVIDED-/140334499143?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item20ac968547#ht_4251wt_910)

Aye. Im concerned it wont turn up for the weekend though :( Which totally cocks my plans up!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 10, 2011, 08:51:31 pm
What colour did you tell the seller?  Just Grey ?? dont wanna order the wrong matching colour :ashamed:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 10, 2011, 08:53:54 pm
Dont order it read my PM  :signLOL:

but yes Dark Grey
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 10, 2011, 08:55:38 pm
Dont order it read my PM  :signLOL:

but yes Dark Grey
Your a Gent :happy2: Look foward to the weekend :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 10, 2011, 10:08:05 pm
RNS510 for the weekend is hopefully sorted  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 11, 2011, 10:19:44 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5017%2F5517220590_bacec78baa.jpg&hash=b8ecb1751493a17479c5e4bdd253b91784fa6e26)

A better photo by daylight. Im still really impressed at it!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 12, 2011, 01:55:02 pm
RNS 510 is fitted  :happy2:

And on the plus side, its a Version C too  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: QD MBE on March 12, 2011, 02:24:13 pm
Did some more cool things today  :signLOL:

Fitted the S3 jacking points to the car as it will be useful considering I do all my own work

Arranged my RNS510...hopefully it will come at the weekend  :happy2:



And finally, repaired my drivers bolster which had cracked:

It used to look like this (notice the wear on the bolster)....

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And now it looks like this....

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Im rather pleased with the finish. Its very hard to tell I have recoated the finish at all

 :innocent:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 12, 2011, 02:25:37 pm
Ye alright most of my own work  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: GLIDN on March 16, 2011, 11:54:13 am
very nice on the leather kit,

where about's did you get the RNS from?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 16, 2011, 11:59:28 am
Cheers

Chappy on here mate
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bodger00 on March 16, 2011, 01:34:05 pm
Quote from: alexperkins link=topic=23955.msg3 :P41968#msg341968 date=1299939937
Ye alright most of my own work  :signLOL:


Good work Alex :congrats:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 20, 2011, 12:56:34 pm
Swapped the bootlight for an LED one earlier on, and put the 4300k D2S bulbs back in as the 6000k's had a reduced light output that I wasnt overly impressed with to be honest

Going to recoat the leather again later if I get time with a slightly lighter coating to blend it in better

And in other news, TBE milltek coming soon  :signLOL: :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 20, 2011, 01:35:37 pm
Best place to hide the exhaust Alex, is under the car  :wink:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 20, 2011, 01:41:56 pm
Haha very true steve, but the tips are too different...it'd be noticed  :signLOL:

Managed to blow the interior light fuse earlier. Bizarrely, the fuse number for it isnt listed in the manual so i had to take every fuse out to work out which one had blown!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 20, 2011, 01:53:22 pm
Just don't clean the ready made dirty tips that your gonna inherit from Lee :signLOL:

He really then wouldnt spot it :wink:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 20, 2011, 01:54:44 pm
Oh he would lol. He has a habit of cleaning them every time he walks past  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 21, 2011, 10:01:11 am
New AD Canbus Gateway on order  :happy2: No more battery drain here we come!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Richn83 on March 21, 2011, 10:47:54 am
I saw the tips on Saturday while dropping a wheel off they didnt look overly dirty!  And at least if you fit the Res section the noise wont be too dissimilar  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 21, 2011, 10:53:03 am
 :party:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 25, 2011, 07:29:49 am
New CAN Gateway and Milltek TBE purchased

Going to fit the CAN Gateway on the weekend, though I am slightly concerned I have received a 7N0 and not a 1K0 gateway, but both the seller and ETKA say it works in a Golf so we will see!

As for the milltek, theres some minor issues that need resolving under warranty, but one that is sorted, itll be all good :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 28, 2011, 12:42:09 pm
CAN Gateway fitted...hasnt actually made any noticable difference apart from the fact I can now get the OPS system working when I get a chance. Amusingly, VCDS now thinks my car is a Sharan

Picking up the milltek downpipe at some point this week, so that'll be on at the weekend

In other news, ordered another EDITION 30 badge for the front grille as it looks quite good from what I have seen  :smiley:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: CocoPops on March 28, 2011, 12:57:59 pm
haha!! I would guess that 7N0 is a Sharan part code.
Like 1K0 is golf and 3c0 is Passat  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 28, 2011, 12:59:21 pm
Correct. 7N0 is the new new sharan  :signLOL: Same electrics network though, so interchangable. Just gets VCDS rather confused  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 28, 2011, 01:14:49 pm
Sneak peak  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5178%2F5567912300_a315166852.jpg&hash=ef3fbbad035493e38827e2c9aaf2a1b386954c02)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on March 28, 2011, 08:09:24 pm
They should be on the car not on the floor  :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 10:08:28 am
Yesterdays little update  :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5264%2F5576607550_803cc1b320.jpg&hash=10b4db9e523ff12eca0b79101f8666ed7ba2943a)

And I moved the plaque to somewhere I can actually see it instead of the inside of the door card!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5137%2F5576036001_74ceabe0fd.jpg&hash=bbc3ed2c17a4de9c16c17c0cbb17ebe34c11a6ad)

More updates to come later this week!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 10:09:28 am
They should be on the car not on the floor  :P

I agree with you!

All going to plan, I *should* have the milltek TBE and the powerflex insert fitted by the end of Saturday
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 09:53:18 pm
 :grin:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5024%2F5577403297_75c5e96c04.jpg&hash=bfc237e6f4ab22b62d0f5e0df244148847058a97)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Top Cat on March 31, 2011, 10:22:06 pm
Fook me! you could read that from the moon.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on March 31, 2011, 10:30:24 pm
Gti_mad's changed all his interia lights for LED's.

you don't need Floodlights in the  j&h pub car ark, just ask him to open his doors ...

Whiter then White. :surprised:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 11:13:33 pm
 
Fook me! you could read that from the moon.  :laugh:
:laugh: I'm contemplating tinting the holders to dull the brightness down a little
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 01, 2011, 08:55:27 pm
Bit of dinoc  :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5304%2F5579878373_5658d85478.jpg&hash=4ffc1c86eef86dd69a0a09d7ca8a2a6865d6332d)

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 02, 2011, 05:42:36 pm
Fitted my milltek TBE today with the non res section. Must say, Im very pleased with how it looks and sounds!  :driver:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: CocoPops on April 02, 2011, 07:25:54 pm
All to wait for now is the new rear silencer......

And to pay for it ;)  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 02, 2011, 07:38:47 pm
All to wait for now is the new rear silencer......

And to pay for it ;)  :signLOL:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 02, 2011, 07:39:11 pm
 :happy2: Of course :)  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 04, 2011, 09:37:09 am
Couple of new photos from yesterday  :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5138%2F5585913018_3f83a0a7cc_b.jpg&hash=01440975bb6ea1f6192dcc10e7614a3a818547ed)

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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: SimonBash on April 04, 2011, 01:52:07 pm
Looks cracking alex! :wink:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 04, 2011, 02:27:47 pm
Cheers Simon  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: GLIDN on April 05, 2011, 08:47:24 am
Couple of new photos from yesterday  :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5138%2F5585913018_3f83a0a7cc_b.jpg&hash=01440975bb6ea1f6192dcc10e7614a3a818547ed)

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Thats a stunning photo there mate.

Mind sharing your Photo settings and or Editing done perhaps?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 05, 2011, 09:28:30 am
Cheers mate!

No post editing as such. Just a tad more contrast and definition in aperture

The photos have to be RAW for this to work properly though  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 05, 2011, 08:07:28 pm
Update...

Fitted the Fiscon Basic Plus bluetooth kit earlier. Boy is it better than the parrot kit. Integration with the RNS510 is just fantastic as is the steering wheel controls and the highline in the dash panel

Well worth the pennies! Ill get some pics soon
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: GLIDN on April 06, 2011, 07:29:16 am
Cheers mate!

No post editing as such. Just a tad more contrast and definition in aperture

The photos have to be RAW for this to work properly though  :happy2:

Nice, but what camera, Lens, Aperture and shutter speed used?

Very nice going on your Bluetooth kit.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 07:30:38 am
Two Nikon D80s, one with a Tamron F2.8 18-55 and the other with a Nikon 50mm F1.8

Photos were taken set at f2.8 for the foremost with a shutter speed of around 800-2000 as it was a bright day. ISO on 100
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 08:55:39 am
The fiscon Bluetooth really is superb. I think my favourite feature so far is the e-mfa add on

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5303%2F5594172861_52a4e57972.jpg&hash=c825eb8ee2171cab88743c9a2420e77668980a1c)

Now I don't have to wonder what the oil temp is!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2011, 09:23:54 am
Thats whats always tempted me about the Fiscon oil temp also something to watch when driving rather than the mpg have a 729B so cant add teh E-MFA!  Will look forward to having a look at that at J&H
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 06, 2011, 09:34:08 am
.
Remind me to ask you all about how to get all that useful info displayed when we next meet @ JnH  :drinking:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Betty02 on April 06, 2011, 09:38:24 am
That's pretty cool! How exactly is that achieved if you don't mind explaining :D
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 09:40:35 am
You need to install the Fiscon Basic Plus kit and enable it on the CAN Gateway as telephone, and providing you have a highline dash, it will all display  :happy2:

Sure thing guys. One of the best addons I have done I think anyhow.

Integration with the RNS510 is just awesome. Full phonebook, dialling, call lists, presets, bluetooth streaming - even direct dial from the MFSW in the highline!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 06, 2011, 11:00:56 am

You need to install the Fiscon Basic Plus kit and enable it on the CAN Gateway as telephone, and providing you have a highline dash, it will all display  :happy2:

Sure thing guys. One of the best addons I have done I think anyhow.

Integration with the RNS510 is just awesome. Full phonebook, dialling, call lists, presets, bluetooth streaming - even direct dial from the MFSW in the highline!


....All that has gone straight over my head. I have an Alpine SatNav etc and not a RNSthingy and I don't have Highline and I don't use a phone of any kind in my car. Shame.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 11:02:04 am
I think it may work on midline...let me do some investigation. You got an MFSW robin?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 06, 2011, 11:05:51 am
^^^^
Yep, I got MFSW  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2011, 11:17:27 am
Wont work in Midline unfortunately needs full screen, if you dont have phone you can get the MFA+ as a stand alone box for the extra canbus info but it uses the phone screen on the highline insert so you cant use it with another phone kit that also displays on the display.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 06, 2011, 12:25:43 pm
How much was it Alex?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 12:42:16 pm
Cheers Rich

Will PM you steve.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2011, 01:06:19 pm
You can also now get OEM shaped microphones for the bluetooth kits to fit behind the grille in the centre light unit.  The standalone unit MFA+ is about third of the bluetooth unit cost on the Kufatec site.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 01:07:47 pm
Aye I was contemplating one of those Mics. The parrot kit used the same mic, which is already located up on the front of the center unit, so i just plugged it in to the new one and it works pukka (as its actually a parrot bluetooth chip underneath)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2011, 01:11:54 pm
Aye I was contemplating one of those Mics. The parrot kit used the same mic, which is already located up on the front of the center unit, so i just plugged it in to the new one and it works pukka (as its actually a parrot bluetooth chip underneath)

Yeah and can be updated in the same way for compatibility with new phones, oddly they do an add on to the OEM kits which is as expensive as the stand alone basic plus cant see why you would bother un-less it still uses the active mic of the OEM kits  :stupid:  Sell OEM and buy the normal unit surely!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 06, 2011, 02:52:28 pm
Madness really! The basic plus is worth it just for its dash integration and the E-MFA extras it adds
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: mortygttdi on April 08, 2011, 07:47:46 pm
Alex did you sort the model designation on the Can Gateway??? you can change it from Sharan which will be down has MPV to Hatchback which will change it to the golf its in the long coding.

Darren
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 08, 2011, 10:55:18 pm
I did, but as the gateway is 7N0 its always shown in VCDS as a sharan on the chassis type  :signLOL: cant have it all i guess!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 12, 2011, 07:51:19 pm
Modding is an illness i swear!

MDI in the armrest coming soon  :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 12, 2011, 08:10:58 pm

Modding is an illness i swear!


....Why do you think we have a nurse?  :evilgrin:

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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 12, 2011, 08:12:16 pm
That passage of text is truly brilliant  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Top Cat on April 12, 2011, 08:13:33 pm
That passage of text is truly brilliant  :happy2:

You wont be saying that once you read it for the 8 thousandth time.  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 12, 2011, 08:14:57 pm
Well yes TC, I think thats true
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 14, 2011, 08:51:27 pm
Installing MDI adapters is evil....work has had to be postponed till tomorrow, and currently the car has most trim around the center console removed!

Bloody looms!!!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on April 14, 2011, 08:57:31 pm
Least you will be well practiced when you help me do mine then  :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 14, 2011, 09:08:35 pm
 :signLOL: well see about that.

Factory iPod installs arent particularly easy to remove
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on April 14, 2011, 09:39:38 pm
Practice makes perfect Mr Perkins!  :signLOL:

So its not as easily run as the retrofit loom then!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 14, 2011, 11:43:03 pm
The old loom is staying now phew! Now to fit the mdi harness and put everything back together
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 09:13:14 am
MDI now all installed and working a treat. Happy days!

Though it did make me late for work putting the car back together at 7AM!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on April 15, 2011, 11:15:14 am
Good work  :smiley: Easier to leave the old loom in than remove it then?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 11:16:14 am
Oh yes. The loom is well and truly integrated into the interior loom of the car if you have factory CD/iPod prep - not something you want to be removing.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on April 15, 2011, 11:39:44 am
Quality German Engineering strikes again  :wink:

I would be putting mine back to stock if I sold anyway so wouldnt be removing the loom. Would just need to run the new one I guess!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 11:43:54 am
Id probably just pop a changer back in mine  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: theo on April 15, 2011, 06:18:55 pm
Easy option  :smiley:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 15, 2011, 06:22:19 pm
Nice to See your spending hasnt stopped buddy :signLOL:

keep up the good work :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 15, 2011, 06:28:12 pm
Indeed Steve. Youve taught me well!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 15, 2011, 06:29:11 pm
 :innocent:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 20, 2011, 09:17:43 pm
So tonights mods... :smiley:

It started like this:

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Progressed to this:

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Then to this:

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And ended up like this:

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You just gotta love Carbon Vinyl  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 20, 2011, 09:25:38 pm
Now go wrap your Chin ..

Oh and the handbrake is your friend :chicken:

very good mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 20, 2011, 09:35:47 pm
Might have a look. Not sure if I have a long enough piece. Well see :signLOL:

And yes, it is :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Rampage on April 20, 2011, 11:02:32 pm
Looks really good that Alex. Thought about doing the wing mirrors?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 20, 2011, 11:04:37 pm
Looks really good that Alex. Thought about doing the wing mirrors?

Cheers mate

I did think about it, but I quite like them being red. More for making black things carbon vinyl instead  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 22, 2011, 02:34:01 pm
Bit of sound deadening for the boot floor today...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5010%2F5642843993_f1aafabe2e_z.jpg&hash=f81e21f5f34ccc6abd5d3471984af1537e595a23)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 22, 2011, 02:52:33 pm
Y u done that Alex ???
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 22, 2011, 03:14:18 pm
His Non Res Milltek is too loud for his little ears? :signLOL:
 

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 22, 2011, 03:32:31 pm
None of that Steve  :signLOL: Its perfectly loud enough  :P

Reason I did it was to improve the sound of my sub in the boot, as alot of the noise was getting lost into the floor, and now I get a much crisper sound  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Gti_Mad on April 22, 2011, 04:07:34 pm
Fort that mite have bin the case bud, but asked just incase it wernt lol
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 22, 2011, 05:58:23 pm
Touched in most (if not all) of the road rash on the bonnet earlier.

Will give it another coat Sunday depending on how well it dries, then itll be a flatten and machine polish to restore the shine back....fingers crossed it works as well as it has for me in the past.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 22, 2011, 11:39:04 pm
.
I didn't know that Will Young's music was that loud  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on April 23, 2011, 09:27:25 am
.
I didn't know that Will Young's music was that loud  :evilgrin:

Ohh yeah... Will young loves the bottom end! :booty:

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 23, 2011, 09:29:18 am
Oh shut up you two  :sick:  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: MattPoss on April 23, 2011, 10:07:02 am
Touched in most (if not all) of the road rash on the bonnet earlier.

Will give it another coat Sunday depending on how well it dries, then itll be a flatten and machine polish to restore the shine back....fingers crossed it works as well as it has for me in the past.

Where did you get your touch up kit from?! Is it a decent match?!

Couple of bits on my car could do with being done

Matt
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 23, 2011, 10:08:05 am
VW mate  :happy2:. Only place I would ever buy paint from, even more so for Tornado Red as its a hard colour to match
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 24, 2011, 09:12:43 pm
Took some new photos today  :laugh:

One of my favourites...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5110%2F5650788666_b1d19cd9ca_z.jpg&hash=d3ed9b3a81745e96a6d1f5252761ff577bb9ac81)

The rest can be seen here if you want to look http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28532.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28532.0.html)

Also touched in, sanded back and machined the stone chips on the bonnet this morning - needless to say I am very pleased with the outcome  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: stealthwolf on April 24, 2011, 09:13:42 pm
You used double img tags there:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5225%2F5650739546_358daa855e_z.jpg&hash=472a3065a88dc30c04a8bea86fd5cd668fa2c16a)

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: stealthwolf on April 24, 2011, 09:14:21 pm
And then you did a ninja edit! :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 24, 2011, 09:16:07 pm
You were quick to spot that - i changed the image instantly lol!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: stealthwolf on April 24, 2011, 09:54:35 pm
 :grin:

Anyway, love the pics. When I lived down south, I always wanted to go to the New Forest in my GTI but never got the opportunity. Which part of the Forest did you go to for the pics?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 24, 2011, 10:01:06 pm
Cheers dude

Just out past burley. Was called Nomansland  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on April 25, 2011, 02:47:39 am
sh*t hot!!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on April 25, 2011, 02:26:55 pm
A sneak preview of todays photoshoot with Saint Steve  :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5221%2F5653112885_8dc7bf6168_b.jpg&hash=bcb99992d5120412bf04b3fa11570b2b2a7c222b)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: stealthwolf on April 25, 2011, 02:52:09 pm
Interesting how you both retrofitted Xenons. :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on April 25, 2011, 02:55:41 pm
Nice to see a baited hook Stealthy :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on April 25, 2011, 06:29:03 pm

Nice to see a baited hook Stealthy :P


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2Ffishing-smilie.gif&hash=78fda001b96adb27b0b819ead09c29aa7dff3f31)

Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 05:27:51 pm
Lots of little updates to come in the next few days

Got some great photos with my mates mk2 Golf GTI so watch this space  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: johnboy07 on May 12, 2011, 05:45:58 pm
looking very nice alex. Dont think ive seen your car not looking immaculate. What compound / polish did you use after sanding back the bonnet?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2011, 05:52:36 pm
Lots of little updates to come in the next few days

Got some great photos with my mates mk2 Golf GTI so watch this space  :happy2:

Looking particularly forward to this dude :happy2:

Do the little updates perhaps include spacers and a drop?  :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 07:18:26 pm
No spacers and no drop if afraid pete :P

Just little changes here and there

@John. Menzerna power finish and then final finish
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: johnboy07 on May 12, 2011, 07:26:36 pm
thanks for that mate. Bought loads of different products and they never work that well. So just bought both of them haha   :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 07:27:24 pm
You will need a machine polisher though!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on May 12, 2011, 07:37:53 pm
Which polisher do you have alex?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 07:39:50 pm
Kestrel DA1 - cleanyourcar.co.uk's one

Great polisher at a great price. Got some brilliant results on my old car with it

Plan to do the ED30 some point later in the summer when I get a chance
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2011, 07:40:44 pm
No spacers and no drop if afraid pete :P

Just little changes here and there

@John. Menzerna power finish and then final finish

I hate to say a drop and rear spacers of some calibre would look exceptionally good on yours  :party:
I'm guilty of not dropping mine enough, which is perhaps worse than not doing so at all  :grin:

Had you machine polished previous to the picture above with Steve's? Looks excellent.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on May 12, 2011, 07:43:11 pm
No spacers and no drop if afraid pete :P

Just little changes here and there

@John. Menzerna power finish and then final finish

I hate to say a drop and rear spacers of some calibre would look exceptionally good on yours  :party:
I'm guilty of not dropping mine enough, which is perhaps worse than not doing so at all  :grin:

Had you machine polished previous to the picture above with Steve's? Looks excellent.
Neither cars were spotless Pete, when those pics were taken to be fair.

They were covered in dust/pollen from our shall we diverted trip that day :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 07:43:49 pm
Aye maybe maybe. Ill think about it  :P

Nope hasnt been machined yet at all apart from a light cut on the bonnet to clean up the sanding marks.

Some new photos then...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3545%2F5710341897_679557e441_b.jpg&hash=a2ba9daaa8a12519048c22946fff42c4570dfe29)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3315%2F5710396885_13c1f7fffb_b.jpg&hash=8fbdadfc3c2075baadb8faec9f9cb813eff31664)

and for those that appreciate Mk2s....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3117%2F5710914390_45b298b98d_b.jpg&hash=bccf53b26d3ce99942ffa90d49b543a4c1f49e2f)


Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on May 12, 2011, 07:45:30 pm
^^ WANT!!!!!!  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on May 12, 2011, 07:46:41 pm
 :congrats:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 07:47:42 pm
^^ WANT!!!!!!  :popcornsoda:

Two more just for you rich...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2053%2F5701173512_00ce326598_b.jpg&hash=eb01fb254b87fa718a68662c431ad31c1f6a5ea1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2691%2F5710343903_ac3450c645_b.jpg&hash=cc97a85363eba009b5419da0a5f2eafaff7a5883)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2011, 08:12:02 pm
You could never tell from the pics Steve to be fair  :smiley:
I always feel like everyone else takes pics seconds after a MP detail and I'm the only one to snap when the GTI's covered in sh*t!  :grin:

Aye maybe maybe. Ill think about it  :P

 :wink: I'm sure they'll appear on your list somewhere....  :evilgrin:

The photos so far are wood material.
You can't preview that much and delay us any longer.....  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 08:13:57 pm
Yes...my never ending list!

What exactly is wood material  :signLOL:

Oh I can haha. I need to get photos of the little mods first!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on May 12, 2011, 08:20:34 pm
Added you on flickr!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 12, 2011, 08:23:51 pm
Good man  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 18, 2011, 07:27:33 pm
Headlight washers ordered  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: btcc on May 18, 2011, 09:04:51 pm
I have to say Alex you've got yourself another great car there with the Ed30.

Always enjoyed following your progress with your Polo over on UK Polo and it looks like you have worked your magic again on this one as well.  :happy2:

Big fan of that Mk2 as well.

Jon
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 18, 2011, 09:06:19 pm
Cheers Jon.

Work in progress on this one, difference being the parts cost more  :signLOL:

Thanks mate...though it was a mk3  :wink: Sadly someone rear ended it not too long ago so I was told which was a real shame but hey ho what can you do when its not yours any more
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: George on May 18, 2011, 09:08:37 pm
Alex quick question, what's with your odd number plate? Obviously it's a private reg, any meaning behind it?

Thanks   :smiley:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: George on May 18, 2011, 09:10:08 pm
Nice.......How is the plate personal to you , is your surname Zebedee?

It came on an old polo I had that had been imported from Ireland...i liked the plate, so i transferred it off and kept it :) Just takes the age away and looks nicer.

Forget I asked  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 18, 2011, 09:10:59 pm
LOL i just typed almost the same thing again haha  :drinking: good one George  :jumping:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: btcc on May 18, 2011, 09:22:27 pm
Cheers Jon.

Work in progress on this one, difference being the parts cost more  :signLOL:

Thanks mate...though it was a mk3  :wink: Sadly someone rear ended it not too long ago so I was told which was a real shame but hey ho what can you do when its not yours any more

My bad, I really should of known that as my mum had one for 5 years. Shame about the accident though, sad to see a good car end up that way.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on May 18, 2011, 09:34:58 pm
Headlight washers ordered  :happy2:

Good news  :happy2:
OEM look FTW.

Beware of them staying slightly ajar in the winter when they freeze like mine have  :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Edition_30_P on May 19, 2011, 09:15:51 am
Hi Al!

Brilliant thread you got here mate! Where did you get the Headlamp washers from and, have you ordered the levelling kit for it? If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the Car Vinyl wrap from? I've also PM'd you!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 19, 2011, 09:40:51 am
Cheers mate

I got some bits from ebay, and the rest direct from VW via TPS...I have a good friend there so I get things at a great price!!

Levelling kit is coming in time, but not atm as its too expensive and frankly not needed till the MOT time comes round (if at all)

eBay - just search 3m Dinoc  :happy2:

kl will check
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on May 19, 2011, 11:05:20 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_rScBRKlTdoE%2FTS95irMqPkI%2FAAAAAAAB84E%2FTVD8TSEquTk%2Fs1600%2FStage2_wTriple.jpg&hash=8f8638c5563ee9211b74d372df468ad80e94e36b)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 19, 2011, 11:06:42 am
 :stupid: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Gladiator on May 27, 2011, 04:03:50 pm
Hi Alex

You kindly advised me of the leather repair kit recently which I have since purchased and used on my bolster with great results  :happy2:

However, looking at your pic you seem to have a shine/laquer over your repaired area whereas mine is matt after applying the repair......have you used something else to get it back to it's original state after applying the repair kit?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 27, 2011, 04:56:36 pm
Hi mate

I did go over it with a leather cleaner and leather treatment after a few days just to get a bit of shine back into the finish
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 27, 2011, 05:01:34 pm
So a little update...

Bought some little GTI inserts for the seat height adjusters

Bought a forum sticker  :smiley:

Greased up the rear brakes to stop them squeaking as its doing my nut in

Ordered up my headlight washer kit. Just waiting for the loom from Kufatec and then its all ready to install

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2572%2F5765458722_1e77a7e7d6_z.jpg&hash=10e96ffb6e73d630523edff046e2fcac4658678a)

and finally...

Bought some new center caps for the wheels too



Lots more exciting stuff to do...just waiting on time and money to get it done!

Next mod I think will be R32/S3/Cupra R front brakes to increase the stopping power  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Gladiator on May 27, 2011, 05:10:13 pm
Hi mate

I did go over it with a leather cleaner and leather treatment after a few days just to get a bit of shine back into the finish


Nice one, will give that a try but already pleased with the results and you have to look quite close to notice anything.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 31, 2011, 07:35:58 am
Now im in a bit of a dilemma

I want to replace the Passenger side outer light cluster as its got a funny crazed effect on it that wont come out.

Do I...

A - Buy a new unit from VW for about £70
B - Buy the LED rear light clusters and replace the whole lot instead (not sure of cost on this lol!)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on May 31, 2011, 07:37:55 am
A is cheaper, but how deep are your pockets  :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 31, 2011, 07:39:00 am
A is most certainly cheaper, and my pockets are deep but Im not sure if I can justify it, plus im not sure im so keen on the clear centers on the LED ones  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: RedRobin on May 31, 2011, 10:18:39 am

A is most certainly cheaper, and my pockets are deep but Im not sure if I can justify it, plus im not sure im so keen on the clear centers on the LED ones  :signLOL:


....Well, when cmdrfire manages to progress the Valeo LED mod the clear centre issue will be solved.

What you spend perhaps depends on how long you plan to keep the car. But be warned that spending a lot on mods then encourages you to keep the car!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 04, 2011, 05:50:51 pm
Thoroughly cleaned the wheels and calipers today  :smiley: Rather impressed with the finish

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3093%2F5796546105_40bb80b61f_b.jpg&hash=e26ad650aa617206f17ffc57b0d2c05f005754cb)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3091%2F5796546435_2b9b23cf97_z.jpg&hash=4a016eba5185c9c8c7df88218cd595580e6454f3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5072%2F5796546831_be7641370a_b.jpg&hash=e101ca6b02f308a41b9352aa3cb296acf7df2a44)

Also carbon vinyld the rear badge, fitted my new center caps and done a few more small mods.

Plus ordered a new custom sticker...all to be revealed soon
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bodger00 on June 08, 2011, 08:24:02 pm
Good work Alex! Your wheels look great :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 11, 2011, 01:07:28 pm
Todays little mods....

Finally the missing bumper moulding arrived from Germany, so I got painting. Three coats of primer so far. Tomorrow Ill rub it down and lay the base coat on  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3361%2F5820444953_e7b3250fa4_z.jpg&hash=efe6c85f9755bb14218637107a632772b71c360a)

Added some heat resistant vinyl GTIs to the calipers which look pretty cool I must say....excuse the dirty wheels though!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2017%2F5821006102_bdc8ab63d6_z.jpg&hash=31bb11273dadf5ef7e3d99c42cc73d51fce320cd)

And finally, installed my custom GTI foot rest insert (custom as it does not bolt into place). Very OEM looking I think

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5076%2F5821006334_e490f7a5cf_z.jpg&hash=8ff85b67d2839df909ea2192753ed3c1bea394ac)



More bits to come if the weather holds out over the weekend  :party:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 11, 2011, 01:41:50 pm

Very noiiice.  What did you use to fit the footrest?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 11, 2011, 01:43:00 pm
Double sided foam trim tape...Sticks literally anything to anything  :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 11, 2011, 01:44:49 pm
Double sided foam trim tape...Sticks literally anything to anything  :laugh:

Cool  :happy2:  Was speaking to Gulfstream the other night about a foot rest just undecided on design for the Cupra. . .
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on June 11, 2011, 02:11:51 pm
Oooo!!! Do tell on the Gti logos lol
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 11, 2011, 04:19:17 pm
PM'd you steve-o  :grin:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saint Steve on June 11, 2011, 05:34:54 pm
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: bigeyd on June 11, 2011, 06:33:53 pm
Looking tight
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 11, 2011, 07:00:03 pm
Turns out I am now missing one of the clips that hold the headlight washers to the bumper  :fighting: Its the clip on the right hand side in this image near where the red mark is

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r-a-r.de%2Fmodule%2Frar%2Fersatzteilbilder%2F1001885711025_907441.jpg&hash=82e3ba3b79c536e6939ecdf29d61fed6834eb623)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 15, 2011, 09:52:21 am
The new project...  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5065%2F5835091117_8cf0fe490b_b.jpg&hash=75b96f9b8a34255828b9ac4c7e79721203e07f30)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 15, 2011, 10:55:43 pm
Todays nice little mod...custom sticker  :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5024%2F5837586430_9fb8bf3836_z.jpg&hash=c99e98076e8eb2f4cc2b2c25e37fedd6d993709b)
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rdfcpete on June 15, 2011, 11:01:06 pm
The Mk2  tidies up very well Alex  :surprised:  :happy2:  :drool:

I'm very jealous of that little 'project'!
Is the paintwork as good as it is on the Ed30?!  :wink:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Mandy on June 16, 2011, 10:44:24 am
Todays nice little mod...custom sticker  :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5024%2F5837586430_9fb8bf3836_z.jpg&hash=c99e98076e8eb2f4cc2b2c25e37fedd6d993709b)

The mk2 looks very tidy.  :happy2:

I think there's been a misprint on that sticker, should definitely read 'SILVER' not 'RED'.
I wonder how long before Steve gets one of those.  :grin:

(Have you received my post?)


Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 16, 2011, 10:55:35 am
Cheers Mandy  :happy2:

haha yes im sure he will be chomping at the bit for one

I did thankyou  :laugh: will fit tonight!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 16, 2011, 12:42:40 pm

How much is a new rear wiper nut alex  :P
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 16, 2011, 01:12:00 pm
 :P :ashamed:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: E30Dom on June 16, 2011, 03:59:54 pm
Todays nice little mod...custom sticker  :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5024%2F5837586430_9fb8bf3836_z.jpg&hash=c99e98076e8eb2f4cc2b2c25e37fedd6d993709b)

I think there's been a misprint on that sticker, should definitely read 'SILVER' not 'RED'.

I was going to say that, but think he might prove me otherwise on Saturday!  :scared:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on August 29, 2011, 10:12:39 pm
Time for an update...boy has it really been over 2 months since I did anything!

Finally got around to spraying up the headlight washer covers which have come up rather nice...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhphotos-ash4.fbcdn.net%2F332119_10150263125737470_504737469_7919371_1378323_o.jpg&hash=ccfb142c605e7a5b717ca87fa2e676b610cbf58d)

In honesty I haven't really changed anything else at all apart from keep it clean!

Im gonna take it off the road for a few days in a couple of weeks to give it a top to toe detail and DA it so she's nice and shiny (and protected) for the months to come
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2012, 09:47:17 pm
Mmmmm  :grin: :grin:

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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on January 17, 2012, 09:49:40 pm
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2012, 09:51:16 pm
Ill try get a proper update done soon enough

With some new photos to follow once she's had her winter protection detail  :party:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Frodo-anni on January 17, 2012, 09:54:15 pm
 :happy2:

Perfect upgrade, glad my disc & pads are 60% worn, means i have an excuse, *cough* reason to upgrade  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 17, 2012, 09:54:51 pm
That was my excuse  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Frodo-anni on January 17, 2012, 09:57:39 pm
Need more regular updates!!!

More reasons to spend, only had mine since saturday, needing MFSW, Nav for now then milltec & revo  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Matty! on January 17, 2012, 11:01:03 pm
Them S3 braking plates neaten up the caliper dramatically.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Saintsteve on January 18, 2012, 07:14:30 pm
hasn't your dad tweaked why your car needs bigger bottle tops for a "standard car" yet mate?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on January 19, 2012, 12:58:01 am
hasn't your dad tweaked why your car needs bigger bottle tops for a "standard car" yet mate?  :signLOL:

So that's why your run sucked polo mints up front Steve?? Don't want the misses to cotton on to the fury of turbo'd power that lays beneath?


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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: E30Dom on January 19, 2012, 09:12:47 am
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 19, 2012, 09:13:54 am
Lol no, however he does now know about the brakes as I couldn't really hide them!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: rich83 on January 19, 2012, 09:59:15 am
How are they alex? Have they settled in?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: Gazman1011 on January 19, 2012, 12:27:06 pm
Looks good
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: JonnyF on January 22, 2012, 08:02:54 pm
How do you find the RNS510 for music quality? Is it hard to add music to the hdd and is it accessable like it is on an ipod?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on January 22, 2012, 08:51:59 pm
I think its brill for quality mate

Not hard to add music if you go down that route, and yes its easy to access
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 25, 2013, 04:56:25 pm
Well, I dont seem to have updated this for a while!!

So alot has happened in the last few months...

I sold the Mk2 Golf GTI  :sad1:
I bought a Mk5 Polo GTI  :driver:

The remap completely messed up and had to be reloaded
A spark plug failed
The PCV system failed
I fitted the headlight washers for the xenons to OEM spec
I fitted the auto levellers for the xenons to OEM spec
My milltek downpipe bracket sheared in half just before where the cat is

All in all its been pretty busy on the Eddy!

I have been working on my Polo 6N2 GTI project which has been taking time and money away from the golf, but thats pretty much finished for now at least.

Last weekend was spend doing the levellers, which I must say is the biggest pain in the ass of a job imaginable. Let alone the fact you have to extend the loom, but the fact Kufatecs instructions are piss poor telling you to connect the wrong wires onto the wrong pins, use fuses that dont exist, and code modules that this car doesnt even have!! But I got there in the end.

I recommend nobody buy wiring from Maplin - its rubbish, and the tinned copper they use makes can bus communication very unreliable. I had to rip it out, and replace it with good quality copper wiring instead.

I havent driven her on the road since November as I have been too busy to get the levellers done, then the MOT lapsed so it wasnt a good period! Needless to say it sailed through the MOT today with no advisories :D It does however look like 4 new tyres are on the cards as they are starting to get low, so thats a purchase once the weather warms up a little

Oh, and it needs a bloody good clean, an oil change, and a DSG oil change in the summer  :signLOL:

Now to go and reload the remap.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 25, 2013, 05:26:14 pm
Thats an arguable point  :signLOL:

Plastic often ends up a different shade when it comes to red especially, but I believe at some point it may have had that section resprayed, though I see no signs of any spray work being done so who knows!
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: WolverineMAc on February 25, 2013, 05:27:51 pm
Only asking because mine is/was the same.  It is being resprayed today to match up as it was bugging me.  After seen your picture I might have been wrong to respray it as it is a tad different.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on February 25, 2013, 05:29:42 pm
Its quite possible its the same on yours then.

I do find it a little irritating, but not enough to warrant the dollar for getting it resprayed, and even then, theres no true guarantee itll match

To support the argument, my brother is getting a new candy white polo, and from factory the bumpers and other plastics like mirror, petrol cap etc are all a very slightly different tone of white - odd isnt it.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 04, 2013, 02:23:21 pm
Definitely not. Thats a pretty good price for that! Wish I had a mate that did cheap spray work :signLOL:

One of of my headlight bulbs failed last week, but it was replaced under warranty so im happy now. Auto levelling works a treat so its all good.

Did the oil change on the weekend too so thats good for another year.

In other news, gonna get the Pescaras refurbished but am struggling to decide on the colour. It stands somewhere between original BBS silver and more of an audi dolphin grey (grey metallic)

Thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: E30Dom on March 04, 2013, 04:05:32 pm
The dolphin grey is nice... how I had mine done, and if the paint finish was better would have kept... Don't get that guy in Salisbury to do them!

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Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on March 04, 2013, 04:30:03 pm
Who redid yours dom?
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: E30Dom on March 04, 2013, 04:30:48 pm
Who redid yours dom?

Never got them redone after that guy ballsed them up, sold them and bought my TDs instead.
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on May 25, 2013, 05:43:53 pm
Sadly now up for sale

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,67243.msg735605.html#msg735605

Its been fun, but its time to get something diesel :(
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 03, 2013, 05:09:49 pm
Well shes sold....

And this beauty will soon be on my driveway :D

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.supercar.co.uk%2Fcontentdelivery%2Fvehicleimage.axd%3Fofficeid%3D1%26amp%3Bvehicleid%3D602943225%26amp%3Bview%3D1%26amp%3Bwidth%3D459%26amp%3Bheight%3D306%26amp%3Bdefaultimage%3Dvolkswagen%26amp%3Buc%3D2&hash=34723b0f4488c568c559c7cd41acdbcdc56b7f72)

2012 1.2 TDI Match :)

255bhp less than the edition 30, but 60MPG more  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: alexperkins on June 07, 2013, 04:20:52 pm
Shes gone  :sad1:

But the new guy that has it assures me he will look after it as well as I did which is refreshing  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alex's Edition 30 :)
Post by: DBILAS on June 07, 2013, 05:55:50 pm
nice