Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 22, 2011, 11:55:34 pm
Anyway.. Hi I'm Nathan and I'm newish. I've posted my car history in the welcome section but though I'd start a thread on this beauty as I get it as perfect as I can and then subtly modify bits.
My previous cars...
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Also still got this...
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So I picked it up from Glasgow yesterday... and today I spent the whole day cleaning it :) Although it was well looked after by the previous owner it needed a lot of tar removal and inner wheel and arches cleaning.
Before and after of the engine bay
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Wheels before
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During.. with the old tyre dressings and dirt bleeding brown out of the tyres..
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And after (note the wheel weights will be removed once the wheels are taken off when I get chance)
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Car covered in the pre wash detergent which was then pressure rinsed before shampooing and drying.
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Now it was clean as in if you wiped your finger on the paint, no dirt would come off.. but there were still lots on bonded contaminates.
See the tar...
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Now see it disolving..
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Car was then given a mild polish and wax. It really needs a full correction but that will have to wait till I have more time..
Exhausts before
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And after
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Finished for now...
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Close up of some of the lovely options..
10 Speaker syster with 3 in the front door and 2 in the rear (on each side obviously)
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... and with a great sounding, easily removable sub in the boot with a remote on off switch up front..
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Heated leather
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Sunroof
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FDSC_0742.jpg&hash=94fec08a1a80b4ff6d6eee38490beb4b691be080)
MFD2 and DSG and heated seats
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FDSC_0744.jpg&hash=85792954938cf4a2b91f575e05f5c13d38a474c6)
Multifunction wheel and highline computer
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FDSC_0747.jpg&hash=70799c36a08f63e8d05e67ebf85d87cd699b91a2)
Arm rest with 6cd changer
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Xenon
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Parking sensors
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The car also has the lux pack and the winter pack.
Spec and price as new.
Basic car OTR, 3dr DSG GTi - £20,982
18" Monza 2 alloys - £445 (no longer on the car and sold. now running 19" BBS)
Cruise Control - £270
DVD Nav system inc highline dash / arm rest / 6cd changer - £1845 (nav removed and sold, 6cd arm rest in place but not connected. now running RCD510DAB)
Bi-Xenon lights - £725
Full Leather seats inc heated seats - £1645 (now swapped for ED30 heated seats)
Electric folding and auto dimming mirrors - £180
Rear Parking Sensors - £295
Multifunction Steering Wheel - £375 (now swapped for MK6 GTi Multifunction wheel)
Electric Glass Sunroof - £495
Winter Pack - £200
Total - £27,457
Extras added since new and how the car currently sits as of 2/11/15 (see further in the thread for details and photos)
ED30 Look
ED30 front splitter / side skirts / rear lower bumper / red stitched hand brake / red stitched golf ball dsg gear shifter - £unknown price, added by previous owner
ED30 3dr Interior - £500
ED30 Dark Rear lights with white fog lens mod - £135
MK6 GTI DSG Multifunction red stitched steering wheel - £300
MK6 'CH' steering controller - £115
OSIR GT metal DSG shifters - £45
Genuine BBS CH 19x8j - £500 plus refurb in satin black with silver lip £400
New genuine BBS centre caps in carbon finish - £60
Michelin Pilot Super Sports 225/35/19 88Y XL - £650
Respray bonnet and bumper and wings (wings replaced under warranty)- £650
Power and Handling
Milltek cat back non res exhaust - £300
R-Tech Stage 1 remap - £290
H&R lowering Springs - £300 fitted
H&R rear 24mm Solid ARB - £200 fitted
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit - £120
ICE
RCD510DAB headunit - £230
Latest CANBUS - £75
AUX 3.5mm input - £25
JL XD400/4 amp - £290
Hertz HSK163 speakers - £360
JL 10W3V3-4 Sub - £150
Custom Sub Enclosure - £160
Misc ICE wiring and sound deadening - £100
Audison Bit Ten with remote in custom ash tray location - £180
VW 7P6 J revision Bluetooth handsfree / audio streaming - £140
Misc
All interior and exterior bulbs changed to LED with no bulb errors - £30
Full Cambridge Autogleam correction detail with Wolfs Bodyguard sealant - FOC but retails £660
Mk6 red halo highline clocks - £240
Mk6 Climate controls - £140
OEM LED Number Plate lights - £25
340mm MK7 Golf R brakes - £500
HEL Braided lines all round - £80
Running total of Extras - £7290
Wishlist
MK6 Bilstein B8 Dampers or Bilstein B14 Coilovers
New bushes all round. Maybe Superpro and replace WALK with Superpro
Chrome tipped light / mirror / window switches
Replace scratched inner door grab handles
Respray rear bumper
Skoda Fabia VRS LED running lights wired so they dim at night
Wire up genuine DAB tailgate antenna
Post by: JPC on September 23, 2011, 12:26:26 am
Post by: big al on September 23, 2011, 07:16:40 am
Very clean too!
Post by: paul896 on September 23, 2011, 07:53:56 am
love the red!
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 08:07:44 am
Fantastic spec there mate. is it an ed30? The trim and parts look like it is. But then I notice te leather seats?!
Very clean too!
No it's a regular gti but the previous owner out ed30 bits on it
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 23, 2011, 08:54:13 am
Ace spec :happy2:
Boot pop mod? :P
Has it got auto dimming rear view mirror?
Post by: W8 Performance on September 23, 2011, 10:02:59 am
Post by: Greeners on September 23, 2011, 01:26:54 pm
Ace spec :happy2:
Boot pop mod? :P
Has it got auto dimming rear view mirror?
They all do Seat Boy! :P
Looks really well Nathan! :happy2:
Post by: DJM on September 23, 2011, 01:43:09 pm
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 23, 2011, 01:47:27 pm
:ashamed: taxi!
Ace spec :happy2:
Boot pop mod? :P
Has it got auto dimming rear view mirror?
They all do Seat Boy! :P
Looks really well Nathan! :happy2:
Post by: Black9 on September 23, 2011, 03:59:34 pm
Post by: Dave63 on September 23, 2011, 04:11:26 pm
Post by: joeya on September 23, 2011, 04:17:49 pm
Any plans for her?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 04:27:30 pm
Ace spec :happy2:
Boot pop mod? :P
Has it got auto dimming rear view mirror?
Whats a boot pop mod?
Yes its got a auto dimming mirror
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 04:32:20 pm
car looks good, do like the red. Very clean. What your plans?
Gonna have the wheels refurbed in anthracite and keep those on over the winter. Will have it remapped too and it needs a bit of paint work too which I'll get done over winter.
Then in the spring it will be on H&R coilovers and 19" BBS CH or CK again in anthracite. A bit of carbon garnishing on the exterior and interior. Talking to someone about a interior retrim as well with either alcantara for the seat inserts or the ED30 cloth.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 04:33:04 pm
Lovely car, mine's the same minus the BBS wheels and DSG. Whats the switch beside the tyre pressure monitor button?
The switch is a remote switch so i can turn the sub on and off from the cabin if i want.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 05:00:20 pm
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Post by: Black9 on September 23, 2011, 06:53:25 pm
Post by: Saint Steve on September 23, 2011, 07:54:15 pm
A nice iphone pic I snapped the other night :)
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dark rear lenses :wink: cough cough :signLOL:
you brought very wisely :happy2:
Post by: Frodo-anni on September 23, 2011, 11:02:18 pm
Post by: RussZS on September 23, 2011, 11:36:29 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 23, 2011, 11:39:57 pm
What did u use to clean the engine bay? Is the normal GTI rear bumper and ED30 rear bumper the same part from the paint?
I used megs de greaser and a bit of APC and then rinsed and dressed with Autoglym supersheen.
Ed front spliter is different and the rear lower section is normally all painted but this has black on the diffuser section which I much prefer
Post by: oxygen on September 24, 2011, 09:14:11 am
Post by: oxygen on September 24, 2011, 09:15:33 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 24, 2011, 09:45:56 am
Cant wait to see this in the flesh! quality little purchase! we'll worth the flight and the long drive back for eh! :happy2:
Is that you shandy?
Post by: oxygen on September 24, 2011, 09:52:38 am
Post by: RSam84 on September 24, 2011, 01:02:30 pm
Post by: GLIDN on September 26, 2011, 12:43:30 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 28, 2011, 08:26:58 pm
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Post by: Saint Steve on September 28, 2011, 09:11:15 pm
Looks a good job :happy2:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 28, 2011, 09:16:34 pm
What paint have you used?
Looks a good job :happy2:
smooth hammerite. Its a shade lighter than the standard caliper colour but I dont mind.
Post by: Harm on September 28, 2011, 09:37:49 pm
Bargain if you dont mind me saying...
:happy2:
Post by: Ducky76 on September 29, 2011, 06:30:34 am
Cheers andy
Post by: bowie on September 29, 2011, 09:19:56 am
Chris.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 29, 2011, 10:18:38 am
Hi there mr Jedi car looks sweet just wondered what's in the lux and winter pack and what's the foamy shampoo u ate using??
Cheers andy
The winter pack would have been heated seats (but they were already there with the full leather) and Headlight washers (but they were already there with the Xenons) so actually all it gave me was heated washer jets and washer fluid low warning light.
The Luxury pack is just elec folding mirrors, auto dimming drivers door mirror, rear reading lights.
The foam is a pre was solution that you spray on the car to start softening the dirt. Its left for a few minutes and then pressure rinsed off. It gets most of the dirt off before you then shampoo the car which minimises the risk of inflicting swirl marks.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 29, 2011, 10:19:25 am
What size spacer you got on the rear there ? 15 or 16mm ?
Chris.
10mm on the rear. There was also 10mm on the front but I didnt like the stance it gave the car so I removed them and just run them on the rear.
Post by: Ducky76 on September 29, 2011, 11:53:47 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 29, 2011, 11:55:13 am
Fully loaded :notworthy:
HAHA thanks... its funny as the only reason I looked at it for sale was because its a pet hate of mine when people call their car fully loaded and its only got 1 or 2 options lol... but this pleasantly surprised me :)
Post by: Ducky76 on September 29, 2011, 12:39:29 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 29, 2011, 12:52:05 pm
You've done well 2 get xenon and leather that alone is top drawer but sun roof and lux pack and an edition I'm impressed , the only thing mine has that yous hasn't is a rusty front wing
Shh... its going to VW this afternoon to discuss the rust issue ;)
BTW its not an ED30... just a GTI with the ED30 bits.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 13, 2011, 10:05:39 am
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Sits nice and central and not too low which is pleasing. Will keep an eye on it once it's warmed up and cooled a few times to make sure it doesn't slip.
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Post by: mattho1986 on October 13, 2011, 11:09:30 pm
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Post by: Black9 on October 15, 2011, 11:08:58 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 15, 2011, 11:19:25 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 15, 2011, 09:30:26 pm
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Swapped out the fli trap 12 for an infinity basslink to give a bit more boot space. Ultimate plan is to do a fibreglass build on the left hand side
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Then gave the car a quick wash :)
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Still loving the car :D
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Post by: sengh on October 18, 2011, 05:48:47 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 20, 2011, 07:17:33 pm
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I've found a great supplier of used / refurbed VW units now at good prices so if anyone needs a new headunit let me know. I'm getting prices on the rns510 but they have loads of the rcd510 and rcd510DAB for around £230-£250 and LOADS of the RCD 310 and RCD 310DAB.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 21, 2011, 07:22:53 am
Nice one, good work :smiley: Cheeky pic of the caddy van in there too :smiley:
Post by: oxygen on October 21, 2011, 04:28:48 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on November 26, 2011, 01:52:35 pm
Got an aux in kit from Eddie NL :)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fbcdeb38e-ef60-6de3.jpg&hash=092cd203a94b911726f332adeeed99f5beea7221)
Mine doesn't have the pre cut hole on the arm rest so will install it somewhere else
Also got this alpine pdx-2.150 amp. It's going to go under the passenger seat eventually. But waiting to get the rest of the bits first.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fbcdeb38e-efc9-733c.jpg&hash=bdfd8425e43e15a131b48e38c253a9e161659199)
Still loving the car. Rubbish MPG though. Most trips long or short, Eco drive or blitz end up about 25-28MPG
Also finally fitted the can gateway so my rcd510 now remembers where i was on the cd card / cd and no battery drain and all the buttons on my MFSW work with the head unit again (not can bus related... i just re coded the head unit while i was doing the canbus)
Post by: Mark_eire on December 19, 2011, 12:27:17 am
Just looking through here and realised that is my old car!!! LOL
I sold it to George in Glasgow a few years back, wish I could have had it longer,
I found the for sale ad just there too, you got a bargain, if I had of seen it at the time I would have bought it myself!
Best of luck with it, cracking car....
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 19, 2011, 10:04:59 am
Hi mate,Oh thats pretty cool... Did you buy it from new then?
Just looking through here and realised that is my old car!!! LOL
I sold it to George in Glasgow a few years back, wish I could have had it longer,
I found the for sale ad just there too, you got a bargain, if I had of seen it at the time I would have bought it myself!
Best of luck with it, cracking car....
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on December 19, 2011, 11:57:41 am
Post by: Mark_eire on December 19, 2011, 01:27:25 pm
Oh thats pretty cool... Did you buy it from new then?
Hi mate, no I didn't buy it new, I bought it from an old bloke in Manchester, he had a lot if tacky sh*t on it when i got it, chrome headlight covers and door handles, he thought it was great, but I pulled it all off straight away! I must see if i still have a pic of it from then to show you for a laugh! Really cracking car though, I tried to buy it back from George last year, but the import taxes into Ireland made it too expensive at the time, if you are ever selling, let me know, I'd buy it back in a heartbeat....
It was only here in Ireland for a few months and George came over and took it back to Scotland!
Good luck with it, and remember when/if your selling, let me know!
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 19, 2011, 02:00:08 pm
Oh thats pretty cool... Did you buy it from new then?
Hi mate, no I didn't buy it new, I bought it from an old bloke in Manchester, he had a lot if tacky sh*t on it when i got it, chrome headlight covers and door handles, he thought it was great, but I pulled it all off straight away! I must see if i still have a pic of it from then to show you for a laugh! Really cracking car though, I tried to buy it back from George last year, but the import taxes into Ireland made it too expensive at the time, if you are ever selling, let me know, I'd buy it back in a heartbeat....
It was only here in Ireland for a few months and George came over and took it back to Scotland!
Good luck with it, and remember when/if your selling, let me know!
Did you put the quad miltek and side skirts etc on then?
Did it always have the xenons on it too?
I think im planning on keeping it for a while now TBH... at least until a Mk6 :R is cheap enough for me to upgrade to... but will def let you know first if and when I need to sell.
Post by: Mark_eire on December 19, 2011, 02:09:14 pm
As far as I know the car had xenons from the factory, I only had the car a few months when i had to sell it, I had this and an Audi s3 at the same time, had to sell one of them, had both advertised and this sold first unfortunately! Looks great with the ed30 kit, I can assure you it was a well minded car from new, the lad I bought it from kept it meticulously, so did I and then George minded it like a baby too,
Enjoy it, talk to you next year when i come over to buy it! :grin: :happy2:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 19, 2011, 02:57:17 pm
No mate, the car had the quad milltek and skirts etc when I bought it,
As far as I know the car had xenons from the factory, I only had the car a few months when i had to sell it, I had this and an Audi s3 at the same time, had to sell one of them, had both advertised and this sold first unfortunately! Looks great with the ed30 kit, I can assure you it was a well minded car from new, the lad I bought it from kept it meticulously, so did I and then George minded it like a baby too,
Enjoy it, talk to you next year when i come over to buy it! :grin: :happy2:
No worry... if you dig out those pics post them up on this thread.
Post by: Mark_eire on December 19, 2011, 03:17:47 pm
Post by: driver rider on June 23, 2012, 11:43:42 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on June 23, 2012, 02:02:45 pm
its lowered now on H&R springs and fitted H&R rear 24mm ARB and the whiteline anti-lift kit.
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pics taken from their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/autops.co.uk
Thanks to Ed and staff. Why more people didnt jump on the group buy I'm not sure as it was a cracking deal :happy2:
Post by: Mark_eire on June 23, 2012, 03:38:56 pm
I can't find those pictures from when I bought it, don't know where they are, if they crop up I'll post them!!
Post by: driver rider on June 23, 2012, 03:41:22 pm
Why didn't you fit a front ARB if I may ask? I really like the look of your car it looks very nice.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on June 23, 2012, 04:52:49 pm
Car is looking stunning mate, I want it back!!
I can't find those pictures from when I bought it, don't know where they are, if they crop up I'll post them!!
in my eyes its far from stunning yet. Paintwork is the next thing now and needs a fair bit to get to my standard.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on June 23, 2012, 04:57:24 pm
The mod's you've fitted are exactly what I'd love to do to my car. Im just worried about the ride quality as its a daily driver. Has it been affected massively by the improvements you've made. I don't want to alter the character of the car just improve road holding of the car and reduce the "lean" as you attack a corner
Why didn't you fit a front ARB if I may ask? I really like the look of your car it looks very nice.
Dont know if your near cambs but your welcome to test it.
Its very slightly stiffer over bumps that standard. but today driving it to be honest it feels like ive already got used to it and didnt notice the extra stiffness.
I think the biggest difference is actually the WALK and the added traction and sure footedness. Its amazing. Car feels far more stable on hard acceleration both straight and around bends.
I didnt do the front ARB because i still wanted a little bit of front roll. From what I read and got from others... front ARB was really only of benefit for track days etc. The WALK up front has improved traction and front end hold round a bend.. no more feeling likes its about to let go and shoot you wide now.
The rear ARB is quite a subtle improvement but an improvement non the less and there is definitely less roll.
Very happy with the upgrade and apart from probably changing a few more of the OEM bushes in the future and MAYBE swapping to the Bilstein B8 dampers... I probably wont play with the suspension anymore now.
Post by: driver rider on June 23, 2012, 06:09:02 pm
I'm in cambridge tomorrow...to pick up my cousin for the end of term from college. Where about's do you stay in cambridge? I won't take up much of your time. It would be very much appreciated. Apologies in advance for the state of my car. You car looks spotless! I'll send you a PM. Thanks for the offer its very kind of you.
Drinks on me! :drinking:
Post by: tommygti on June 25, 2012, 12:19:57 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 02, 2012, 05:39:17 pm
Mods list by previous owner (very lucky to have all these bits on already :) )
Ed30 full colour coded body kit with black front splitter and rear diffuser detailing
Ed30 BBS Pescara 18"alloys
Ed30 red stitched handbrake handle
Ed30 gear selector with red stitched gator and 'golf ball' knob
Mods list so far by me:
Milltek cat back non res exhaust £300
Motech Stage 1 remap which was then changed to an R-Tech Stage 1 remap £290 (read here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36417.msg572115.html#msg572115)
RCD510DAB headunit £230
new CANBUS £75
AUX 3.5mm input £25
Infinity Basslink Sub £had this for ages
Apline PDX2.150 amp powering the front speakers £150
H&R lowering Springs £300 fitted
H&R rear 24mm Solid ARB £200 fitted
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit £120
MK6 GTI DSG Multifunction red stitched steering wheel £300
'CH' steering controller £115
OSIR GT metal DSG shifters £45
ITG maxogen and new cold air enclosure £350
Genuine BBS CH 19x8j on budget tyres and in need of a refurb £500
Ouch thats £3035 on upgrades :surprised: :surprised:
The set of BBS CH026 alloys are in the shed at the moment in need of a refurb and tyres. Not sure if I'll end up fitting these or selling them and keeping the Pescaras. Quite like it on the 18s actually.
Only things left that I really want / need is an intake of some kind. Preferably an ITG but i'll settle for a twintake. Would like some ED30 rear lights. And then the paintwork needs doing. Front end respray with rusty arches fixed, boot rust sorted and a few other bits tidied up. And if i see an Ed30 interior I'd like to swap the full leather for the half leather one day too but its last on the list of things to do TBH.
A couple of pics or the latest mods though...
Visit to R-Tech and Power graph showing before (motech map) and after (r-tech map) 234bhp@5599rpm and 281lbft@3131rpm
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Before and after suspension ride height. My crude measurements make its 30mm drop
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WALK in place
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Rear 24mm Solid ARB on its hardest setting
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The the MK6 wheel before the OSIR paddles
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And with the OSIR paddles
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And fitted
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Annoyingly the Mk5 dsg paddge and the Mk6 dsg paddle are a different part as they plug into a different location so I had to strip the mk5 one down to get my OSIR paddles off it and fit to the mk6 bits rather than just swap the whole module over as I was hoping to do.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FIMG_3622.jpg&hash=72bbb17f6d5c3347300ddaeb7f9b99b8eb15c5a3)
ITG (just bought this... these are the sellers photos)
I get both set up's so will decide which I prefer.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FScreenshot2012-07-06at205302.png&hash=5ec1a8ab2a0e64cb39f368d47e8bd1e9b243ecca)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FScreenshot2012-07-06at205315.png&hash=862d023d24240a1bae1eb4ed6aab0755e053427a)
Thats all the little updates for now though.. a couple of shots freshly washed..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FIMG_3608.jpg&hash=0ed692dabc7962f487436fa0b4238e45b20a2180)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FIMG_3609.jpg&hash=17a4346f8a1443da8c46c85449b2c93547134fd7)
With thanks to APS and R-Tech
(https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/211213_113303602087768_4170851_n.jpg) (http://www.autops.co.uk/index.asp) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r-techpower.co.uk%2Fimages%2Frtech-logo.jpg&hash=cb6d214d5b77337d664e9a65800b84a9c1e58547) (http://www.r-techpower.co.uk/)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 06, 2012, 01:56:42 pm
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Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 06, 2012, 02:58:22 pm
Pre cat now knocked out
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Post by: RedRobin on July 06, 2012, 03:42:14 pm
So coming up for 10 months ownership and still loving the car. Done about 9000 miles in this time.
....And I'm betting that if you still have the car in another 10 months time, you'll still be loving it. :drinking:
The Mk5 GTI/Ed30 is simply a great allrounder and one of those rare cars which the manufacturer got right, and that's before any modding!
Post by: arthur on July 06, 2012, 07:08:04 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 06, 2012, 10:09:47 pm
just worked out what the mods have cost to date...
need to stop spending on the car :ashamed:
Post by: RedRobin on July 06, 2012, 11:28:21 pm
gulp :surprised:
just worked out what the mods have cost to date...
need to stop spending on the car :ashamed:
....Good luck with that! You're gonna need it!
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 10, 2012, 09:05:34 pm
before
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after
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I like them but will pretty much definitely get them painted in the same colour as the ed30 wheels. Id also go for 225/35/19 goodyear f1s
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv453%2Fjedi-knight83%2F82801c12.jpg&hash=43eed438598a8d9672ce9d79d9dd9576ed59c2c7)
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Opinions? Not sure whether to keep them or just refurb them and sell them on and go back to the 18s
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Post by: GarethB on July 10, 2012, 09:23:50 pm
ED30/R32 lights next?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 10, 2012, 10:35:18 pm
Looks great mate :happy2:
ED30/R32 lights next?
Just updated the post with some info... I posted the pics from my phone and then the forum crashed :confused:
Erm.. yeah in the end I'll get the lights.
Need to sort out the paint first.
Post by: GarethB on July 10, 2012, 10:42:24 pm
Post by: RedRobin on July 11, 2012, 12:08:04 am
I like the rims with the polished(?) edge.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 11, 2012, 12:15:29 am
.
I like the rims with the polished(?) edge.
unfortunately they arent proper black editions with the polished lip.
someone before me had them refurbished and then painted a silver lip.
my plan is to refurb them in the pescara colour.
Post by: rich83 on July 11, 2012, 12:20:33 am
Just be carful with the rear on stiff...... id hate you to end up going sideways. :scared:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 11, 2012, 12:34:53 am
DO you have a front ARB?
Just be carful with the rear on stiff...... id hate you to end up going sideways. :scared:
just the oem front arb. then WALK up front.
why would i end up going sideways?
Car feels really stable.
Post by: oxygen on July 11, 2012, 12:35:10 am
Post by: Padraig on July 18, 2012, 08:30:24 pm
Thanks mate,
Post by: rich83 on July 18, 2012, 11:14:01 pm
DO you have a front ARB?
Just be carful with the rear on stiff...... id hate you to end up going sideways. :scared:
just the oem front arb. then WALK up front.
why would i end up going sideways?
Car feels really stable.
If the rear is too stiff you end up decreasing the grip at the rear... it can get messy
Post by: Clipstone on July 19, 2012, 04:53:30 pm
Lovely looking car - thought I recognised the user name from 911uk?? and DW.
Just picking up a Mk5 today myself - not sure if I will have it looking anywhere near as good as yours though.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 19, 2012, 04:57:35 pm
Nath
Lovely looking car - thought I recognised the user name from 911uk?? and DW.
Just picking up a Mk5 today myself - not sure if I will have it looking anywhere near as good as yours though.
probably me :) I use the user name everywhere (even though I'm not actually a star wars fan lol... the name just stuck)
The photos flatter it. Close up it needs a lot of work. Thats what the rest of this year will be about.
thanks though.. its getting there now. just a few more little bits.
Post by: Eddie-NL on July 19, 2012, 05:03:43 pm
Glad your M/f wheel is fully operational now :happy2: including the horn :signLOL:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 19, 2012, 05:49:19 pm
looking good
Glad your M/f wheel is fully operational now :happy2: including the horn :signLOL:
yes thanks for that :embarrassed:
All working great now.
My list of things to do is getting shorter :happy2: (in order of importance)
Get decent tyres for the 19s
Sort paint work (respray front end and detail it)
Refurb 19s in 'pescara' silver
NQSBBK front and R32 rear brake upgrade
ED30 rear lights
ED30 half leather seats
Fit Amp and upgrade front 3 way speakers
Build a proper sub enclosure
Post by: RedRobin on July 20, 2012, 07:12:52 pm
My list of things to do is getting shorter :happy2:
....Don't worry, you'll soon build a new list when this list is done :evilgrin:
Post by: LeeGTI89 on July 21, 2012, 09:45:37 am
Post by: Louis. on July 21, 2012, 10:12:57 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 21, 2012, 12:19:42 pm
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Post by: GarethB on July 21, 2012, 05:26:50 pm
I've not run plates on my car or can for a year now. Never any hassle.
Brave dude.
I went down the magnet route, but they have scratched the grille in the year that they've been fitted.
Currently looking at my options for my next US grille...
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 21, 2012, 07:56:15 pm
I've not run plates on my car or can for a year now. Never any hassle.
Brave dude.
I went down the magnet route, but they have scratched the grille in the year that they've been fitted.
Currently looking at my options for my next US grille...
not really. you cant get points unless its repeated offence and they prove your doing it to avoid speeding fines.
otherwise its just a £30 fixed fine.
Ive seen someone using suckers before and that worked well.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 23, 2012, 03:51:16 pm
starts in a couple of weeks.
Post by: Eddie-NL on July 23, 2012, 05:32:25 pm
scary times... just booked my car in for pretty much a whole respray :surprised:
starts in a couple of weeks.
how much is that going to cost?
Post by: big al on July 23, 2012, 09:44:20 pm
Also, I would not advise people to run their car without the plates on the front, firstly because it is illegal, and secondly, because your number plate is there for identification purposes. If your car was stolen, ANPR would not be able to ping it if the thief used the motorways.
I also find that when I see cars without the numberplate on the front that I think how chavvy it seems, that the owner prefers looks over function.
Plates off at shows, and for photoshoots then fine, otherwise, :fighting:
(sorry to hijack your thread) (Also hate people referring to police as 5-0 )
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 24, 2012, 12:26:06 pm
Back at R-Tech today. Bit cleaner this time :)
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Cam follower changed. Old one was a bit worn
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Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 24, 2012, 12:48:36 pm
244bhp 293lbft.
Up 10bhp and 10lbft
Second run. Slight map changes
242bhp 299lbft
yes the bhp dropped at peak but its higher through the midrange as is torque.
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Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 27, 2012, 11:44:24 am
RCD510DAB headunit (already installed)
AudioControl LC6i line level converter (to fit)
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3867.html
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JL HD 600/4 amp (to fit)
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/12579.html
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Hertz HSK163 front speakers (to fit)
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/6658.html
JL 10W3v3-4 sub in customer enclosure (too be built)
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/12621.html
Post by: silent dubber on July 27, 2012, 03:54:39 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on August 01, 2012, 09:02:21 am
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Post by: RedRobin on August 01, 2012, 09:26:59 am
Also, I would not advise people to run their car without the plates on the front, firstly because it is illegal, and secondly, because your number plate is there for identification purposes. If your car was stolen, ANPR would not be able to ping it if the thief used the motorways.
....ANPR is now used on roads other than just motorways :happy2:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on August 01, 2012, 09:42:16 am
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Post by: RedRobin on August 01, 2012, 10:13:42 am
Once I've had my paintwork done and the gril painted and smoothed I'll probably re fit it with sticky pads direct to the black section rather than the big ugly number plate holder
....Contrary to expectations, the sticky pads are very secure. I've had mine on since the winter of 2009.
How To: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2081.0.html
Post by: jedi-knight83 on August 30, 2012, 06:06:35 pm
My list of things to do is getting shorter :happy2: (in order of importance)
Get decent tyres for the 19s
Sort paint work (respray front end and detail it)
Refurb 19s in 'pescara' silver
NQSBBK front and R32 rear brake upgrade
ED30 rear lights
ED30 half leather seats
Fit Amp and upgrade front 3 way speakers
Build a proper sub enclosure
Bit of an update... Found my little list from a few posts ago...
Conti 5P 225/35/19 tyres in the shed waiting to be fitted when wheels are refurbed (I'll do this while its getting painted)
VW Chelmsford are doing the arches and bootlid FOC. Depending on their quote I may get them to do the other paintwork as well or get that done separate.
ED30 lights sitting on my desk waiting to be fitted :)
ED30 interior sitting in Kent waiting for me to collect :)
Amp and speakers sitting in my car all fitted :)
Sub enclosure on its way from america :)
Busy few weeks lol
During ICE install.
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Finished (minus the seats... once the seats are in and the covers on you cant see a thing..
JL HD600/4
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Audiocontrol LC2i Line out converter with bass controller
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Ive also got my JL 10W3V3-4 all ready to go it... just waiting for my sub enclosure to turn up :happy2:
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Nice and Stealth...
Thats it on the updates really.... Running nicely now.
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 30, 2012, 10:56:49 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on August 30, 2012, 11:04:07 pm
Looks great. I want to put my amp under my seat aswell but not sure where to put the line out as i have my bluetooth module sitting there aswell!
the amp is under the passenger seat (its a bit wider) and the LOC is under the drivers seat but its pretty small so could go up under the dash somewhere in reality.
Post by: Squeeguk on August 30, 2012, 11:28:42 pm
Post by: Mark_eire on August 30, 2012, 11:53:26 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 03, 2012, 12:22:25 pm
Just giving them a quick clean before installing.
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Post by: Gti_Mad on September 03, 2012, 03:28:23 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 05, 2012, 08:43:20 pm
what are you using to clean the seats ???
Combination of zymol leather cleaner on the leather and wolfs interior cleaner on the fabrics.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 05, 2012, 09:30:26 pm
Mods list by previous owner (very lucky to have all these bits on already :) )
Ed30 full colour coded body kit with black front splitter and rear diffuser detailing
Ed30 BBS Pescara 18"alloys
Ed30 red stitched handbrake handle
Ed30 gear selector with red stitched gator and 'golf ball' knob
Mods list so far by me:
Milltek cat back non res exhaust £300
Motech Stage 1 remap which was then changed to an R-Tech Stage 1 remap £290 (read here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36417.msg572115.html#msg572115)
RCD510DAB headunit £230
new CANBUS £75
AUX 3.5mm input £25Infinity Basslink Sub £had this for agesNow removedApline PDX2.150 amp powering the front speakers £150Now for sale as not needed
H&R lowering Springs £300 fitted
H&R rear 24mm Solid ARB £200 fitted
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit £120
MK6 GTI DSG Multifunction red stitched steering wheel £300
'CH' steering controller £115
OSIR GT metal DSG shifters £45ITG maxogen and new cold air enclosure £350Now Removed and Sold
Genuine BBS CH 19x8j on budget tyres and in need of a refurb £500
Ouch thats £3035 on upgrades :surprised: :surprised:
Additions to the list:
Ed30 Interior £500
Ed30 Rear lights £135
JL HD600/4 amp £250
Hertz HSK163 speakers £360
JL 10W3V3-4 Sub £150
Custom Sub Enclosure £160
Misc ICE wiring and sound deadening £100
Audison Bit Ten £180
Warranty paintwork 10th Sept - Wings and bootlid. £FOC
Respray bonnet and bumper £650
New Conti sport contact 5P 225/35/19 - £630
Still to complete:
Refurb 19" CH wheels - will do in the spring.
Stil for sale:
Alpine PDX amp
I think I'm pretty happy with the interior now and apart from replacing like for like on a few trims that have a few marks on them, I'm not sure i'll change anything else.
Cant wait to get the paintwork done and then I can polish it properly as well.
I'm still 50/50 on what colour wheels to have. Keep the black or go for a more OEM silver look?
Anyway... a few photos...
Interior complete
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All the ICE bits are nicely hidden away under the seats under the pastic covers now
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And with no seats
Amp under the passenger seat
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Line output converter under the drivers seat
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And the bass control in the coin draw by the drivers right knee
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Rear Lights
Before
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After
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Thats all the updates for now.
Still would like some S3 / R32 brakes at some point ands still need to decide on the wheel colour :signLOL: I've gone back and forth from black to silver on a daily basis
Post by: Mark_eire on September 05, 2012, 10:29:27 pm
Great work, don't forget to let me know when you get bored with it!!! :grin:
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 05, 2012, 10:36:15 pm
Jez man, that is looking amazing, love the interior! I'd refurb the wheels in silver or anthracite, I'm not a fan of black wheels.
Great work, don't forget to let me know when you get bored with it!!! :grin:
Thanks.
I think this is a keeper mate. Will give it to my girlfriend in a few years probably when I get a golf R
Post by: Mark_eire on September 05, 2012, 10:40:31 pm
Post by: Squeeguk on September 05, 2012, 10:44:27 pm
Post by: scopes on September 05, 2012, 10:50:37 pm
Post by: Eddie-NL on September 05, 2012, 10:50:48 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 05, 2012, 10:52:53 pm
Looking well... Just need the seat inserts now... :happy2:
I've actually got some but I'm not sure I like them.
Hated the cheap crappy red tape behind them so if I mount them you would just be able to see the grey plastic through lettering.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 05, 2012, 10:53:56 pm
looking nice, seats look in great condition
They are :) Came from a 25k mile car.
And big thanks to you for all your help and advice and the parts you have supplied. :notworthy:
Post by: Grande_GTi on September 06, 2012, 08:51:03 am
Just plumbed in my amp the other week too slightly more challenging than your average cars lol
Interiors sets the red colour of a treat
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 06, 2012, 04:03:17 pm
Cars taking shape really well mate
Just plumbed in my amp the other week too slightly more challenging than your average cars lol
Interiors sets the red colour of a treat
cheers. what amp have you got? Did you also fit it under the seat?
I had to modify my plastic cover to get it to fit but its nice and hidden now :)
Post by: HDautos on September 14, 2012, 06:30:59 pm
Im going to order one of them sub boxes soon.
Are the plastic bits under the seat that youve hiden the amp etc under standard parts?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 15, 2012, 09:50:33 am
Very tidy install! Interior looks sweet!
Im going to order one of them sub boxes soon.
Are the plastic bits under the seat that youve hiden the amp etc under standard parts?
Thanks.
Yes. My car already had the cover under the drivers seat as my car had the FM signal booster / switcher there for the old style headunits (the newer 310/510 series have it built into the headunit.
Then I bought the passenger side one. Its from a golf plus and I had to modify it a bit to get it to sit back far enough on the amp and its just velcro'd in place but its more to hide the amp from anyone looking in that anything else.
Post by: DanielF on September 15, 2012, 09:55:29 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 15, 2012, 09:59:08 am
The interior is so mint. Where did you get the mk6 steering wheel from with red stitching? Also what parts are needed to fit the mk6 wheel? Thanks
Thanks
Picked it up from ebay with an airbag for £300 (which was a bit of a bargain). Its a genuine item. VW make the MK6 with red or grey stitching. And then i just needed the 'CH' steering controller (£115) and a new 'G' revision cruise stalk (£50)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 18, 2012, 05:30:25 pm
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Post by: RedRobin on September 18, 2012, 05:45:58 pm
Now sending you progress pics is what I call excellent service from a garage/workshop :notworthy: :happy2:
Post by: Saintsteve on September 18, 2012, 06:21:15 pm
Are they using VW's own Tornado red, as it can be an absolute balls ache to have a perfect match on Red.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 18, 2012, 07:09:05 pm
^^^^
Now sending you progress pics is what I call excellent service from a garage/workshop :notworthy: :happy2:
To be fair i'm paying £760 to have the bonnet and bumper painted so its the least they can do :)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 18, 2012, 07:12:52 pm
Is a VW dealer doing the respray or an Independant garage?
Are they using VW's own Tornado red, as it can be an absolute balls ache to have a perfect match on Red.
Yes VW Chelmsford and I've banged into them the importance of the colour match (which is why im paying to have the bonnet and bumper done there even when their quote was about £260 more than the next most expensive)
They are refusing to blend the wings to the doors as part of the 'good will' repair but if its not right then I'm not going to sit back and accept it lying down.
To be fair... when I bought it I knew one of the wings had been painted (checked it all over with a paint depth gauge) and the colour match was actually excellent so fingers crossed they can do just as good of a job!
I've got fears of it coming back multiple colours though. My first car was a 1990 honday crx in rio red. It was lots of different shades or rio red though so I had a full respray in milano red and it looked awesome.
Post by: Saintsteve on September 18, 2012, 09:16:02 pm
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 18, 2012, 10:52:43 pm
I hope it turns out spot on fella :happy2:
+1
I'd love a complete colour change to a dark silver / palladium / anthracite
Post by: DanielF on September 25, 2012, 10:47:43 pm
Ok I don't have steering controls so does that mean I won't need the ch controller and do I need to buy a new cruise control stalk?The interior is so mint. Where did you get the mk6 steering wheel from with red stitching? Also what parts are needed to fit the mk6 wheel? Thanks
Thanks
Picked it up from ebay with an airbag for £300 (which was a bit of a bargain). Its a genuine item. VW make the MK6 with red or grey stitching. And then i just needed the 'CH' steering controller (£115) and a new 'G' revision cruise stalk (£50)
Post by: Grande_GTi on November 23, 2012, 09:30:28 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on November 24, 2012, 04:42:25 pm
any updates on this buddy
updates on what?
Ive not really changed anything on it for a while now. Still trying to sort out a fuelling problem although its running beautifully now from a power point of view... just using too much fuel.
Changed a bit on the ICE as well. Now running an Audison Bit Ten digital processor. Sounds amazing.
Loving the car.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 14, 2012, 12:04:11 am
Front wings replaced and tailgate repaired, bonnet and bumper also painted.
Front plinth filled, smoothed and wrapped
Rear VW emblem colour coded black and red
All machine polished and waxed with the £2350 Zymol Vintage wax :)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar_Stuff%2FGolf_GTI%2FDSC_0128.jpg&hash=6f72b37cc0ff68a20fd60f0407d9bda6e0d00727)
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Post by: Nick78 on December 14, 2012, 08:07:07 am
Post by: Grande_GTi on December 14, 2012, 11:39:13 am
Did you do the correction or Dooka?
Wax looks like its serving its purpose
Post by: bigmig95 on December 14, 2012, 12:12:47 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 15, 2012, 11:26:54 am
Looks ding a ling.
Did you do the correction or Dooka?
Wax looks like its serving its purpose
Thanks. We did one side each.
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Post by: Mark_eire on December 15, 2012, 12:50:20 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 16, 2012, 12:01:28 pm
Anyway... here is the graph from the latest visit to R-Tech.
254bhp and 323lbft :)
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Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 16, 2012, 05:46:27 pm
Looks gleaming
Post by: AaronMc on December 16, 2012, 06:17:15 pm
Post by: driver rider on December 21, 2012, 07:34:32 pm
Post by: bigmig95 on December 21, 2012, 08:03:14 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on December 24, 2012, 11:25:43 pm
Jedi, sorry, I'm copying your car. :congrats:
ha... feel free... i only really copied an ED30 :)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on May 28, 2013, 12:34:32 pm
Recognition needs to go to R-Tech for many hours helping to sort out the remap as it had a few problems after my first map with another company, and also to Ed at APS for sorting and fitting the suspension which feels awesome.
What a difference 20 months and £5655 makes :scared: :surprised:
Anyway also looking through my recent posts and I have put bits in other threads so just copying a few pics here so its all in one place.
Detailed the car
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Smoothed and wrapped my number plate plynth
Didn't realise how hard wrapping was. Took 2 attempts and its not perfect but it's as close as I can get it for now.
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Colour coded the rear badge / handle
Taped up for painting
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Primed
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Painted
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And the badge in black
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Both lacquered
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Complete
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Installed my audison bit ten DRC in the ash tray
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And the lid closes :)
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Dead chuffed :)
Got the stealth sub build finished.
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And the finished car....
Before
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After
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Before
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After
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Before
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After
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Post by: valle on May 28, 2013, 02:01:25 pm
Love the look of the car :happy2:
Post by: silent dubber on May 28, 2013, 03:45:50 pm
Post by: Jamie3184 on May 28, 2013, 05:11:14 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on May 30, 2013, 09:52:33 am
Spec and price as new.
Basic car OTR, 3dr DSG GTi - £20,982
18" Monza 2 alloys - £445 (no longer on the car and sold. now running 19" BBS)
Cruise Control - £270
DVD Nav system inc highline dash / arm rest / 6cd changer - £1845 (nav removed and sold, 6cd arm rest in place but not connected. now running RCD510DAB)
Bi-Xenon lights - £725
Full Leather seats inc heated seats - £1645 (now swapped for ED30 heated seats)
Electric folding and auto dimming mirrors - £180
Rear Parking Sensors - £295
Multifunction Steering Wheel - £375 (now swapped for MK6 GTi Multifunction wheel)
Electric Glass Sunroof - £495
Winter Pack - £200
Total - £27,457
Extras added since new and how the car currently sits.
ED30 Look
ED30 front splitter / side skirts / rear lower bumper / red stitched hand brake / red stitched golf ball dsg gear shifter - £unknown, added by previous owner.
ED30 3dr Interior - £500
ED30 Dark Rear lights - £135
MK6 GTI DSG Multifunction red stitched steering wheel - £300
'CH' steering controller - £115
OSIR GT metal DSG shifters - £45
Genuine BBS CH 19x8j - £500
New Conti sport contact 5P 225/35/19 - £630
Respray bonnet and bumper and wings (wings replaced under warranty)- £650
Power and Handling
Milltek cat back non res exhaust - £300
R-Tech Stage 1 remap - £290
H&R lowering Springs - £300 fitted
H&R rear 24mm Solid ARB - £200 fitted
Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit - £120
ICE
RCD510DAB headunit - £230
Latest CANBUS - £75
AUX 3.5mm input - £25
JL XD400/4 amp - £290
Hertz HSK163 speakers - £360
JL 10W3V3-4 Sub - £150
Custom Sub Enclosure - £160
Misc ICE wiring and sound deadening - £100
Audison Bit Ten - £180
Total - £5655 (Although to be fair i sold bits like the pescara wheels, leather interior, oem steering wheel etc so hasn't actually cost me that much in cash... but then getting the ED30 bodykit bits with the car FOC prob saved about £1k)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 02, 2013, 10:49:33 am
Just stuck with the same colour / finish I already had. Satin black with a silver rim painted on. Painted the bolts satin and bought new bbs centre caps as well :)
Thanks to my mate for lending me his spare monzas while mine were away. Actually grew to like the look of them
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The finished wheels
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Post by: chris_dunlea on August 27, 2013, 05:08:58 pm
Post by: airbagaaron on August 27, 2013, 05:13:45 pm
Post by: Biano44 on October 10, 2013, 05:45:38 pm
I must ask though, why did you swap the LC6 for the Bit Ten?
I'm trying to collect together all the parts for an audio install but I want to keep my RNS510 so I have been told to get a line out converter. Then I was told to get an LC6i and now a dealer has suggested a Bit Ten. Or, to put it another way, I have 3 options, one is £50, one is £150 and the Bit Ten is £300 so is it worth it?
Ta
Matt
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 22, 2013, 09:01:20 pm
Awesome car!
I must ask though, why did you swap the LC6 for the Bit Ten?
I'm trying to collect together all the parts for an audio install but I want to keep my RNS510 so I have been told to get a line out converter. Then I was told to get an LC6i and now a dealer has suggested a Bit Ten. Or, to put it another way, I have 3 options, one is £50, one is £150 and the Bit Ten is £300 so is it worth it?
Ta
Matt
In a short answer.... the bit ten is much better than the LC6i.
The bass is much deeper and more natural and you can set up time delays for the speakers with the bit ten.
I spent a decent amount on new speakers and amps etc but they didnt really come alive until the bit ten was installed.
Post by: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 09:07:06 pm
I'm planning on installing everything at the end of next week. I want to put my amp under the passenger seat, so I need to find a place for the Bit Ten.....will I need access to it or can you do everything remotely with a laptop?
Ta.
Matt
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 22, 2013, 10:01:25 pm
Thanks for the reply.......as luck should have it, I managed to win a Bit Ten one on eBay for £126, so I'm more than happy with that as long as it turns up that is.
I'm planning on installing everything at the end of next week. I want to put my amp under the passenger seat, so I need to find a place for the Bit Ten.....will I need access to it or can you do everything remotely with a laptop?
Ta.
Matt
My bit ten was also about that price from ebay.
I put the bit ten under the driver seat and the display in the ash tray. Once set up you dont need to get to the main box so under the seat is fine. The extra display is very handy as you can adjust the sub level.
Post by: Andy on October 22, 2013, 10:07:46 pm
Post by: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 10:12:32 pm
Thanks for the reply.......as luck should have it, I managed to win a Bit Ten one on eBay for £126, so I'm more than happy with that as long as it turns up that is.
I'm planning on installing everything at the end of next week. I want to put my amp under the passenger seat, so I need to find a place for the Bit Ten.....will I need access to it or can you do everything remotely with a laptop?
Ta.
Matt
My bit ten was also about that price from ebay.
I put the bit ten under the driver seat and the display in the ash tray. Once set up you dont need to get to the main box so under the seat is fine. The extra display is very handy as you can adjust the sub level.
Yeah, I did think about putting the Bit Ten under the drivers seat but my BT hands free kit is there, hence why I need to find somewhere else.
It's not a problem, it's a challenge. At least that's what I keep telling myself.
Plus, I'm with Maxitrol, how does the sub sound?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 22, 2013, 10:30:23 pm
thinking putting a descreet sub enclosure in mine--just wondering if the sub works fine in the enclosure
Yes is work and sounds fine. The enclosure is the correct air space volume for the JL 10" sub.
Its not crack the windows, competition winning levels of sub bass but its exactly what I was after.
Post by: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 10:40:55 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on March 19, 2014, 11:53:32 am
2 and a half years now makes this the longest I've owned a car and I'm not looking on pistonheads wanting to change it so I think that says a lot about the car really.
Now the wedding is all paid off, I'm looking at it again wondering what to do with it next :) Any suggestions? I think I'll do the dampers this year (still on the OEM ones) or maybe go for coil overs and I'd like better brakes although the NQSB or whatever its called with the Porsche calipers doesnt fit without spacers and put off by the weight of the S3 / R32 set up. Also need to get a bit of paint work at the rear sorted to keep it all perfect.
Post by: Pete-r on March 22, 2014, 11:57:57 pm
I've bought a mk5 gti and love it but the hifi is awful. Looking at the focal a3 someone on here said they don't fit, then I came across your build thread.
Do the hsk163s fit into the doors with no hassle or were they tricky to fit? Also how do you find they sound.
I'm looking for sound quality and ease of install.
Cheers,
Pete.
Post by: JoeDarKa on March 23, 2014, 07:31:55 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on March 31, 2014, 06:10:57 pm
Hiya I'm pete, big poster on corrado.net.
I've bought a mk5 gti and love it but the hifi is awful. Looking at the focal a3 someone on here said they don't fit, then I came across your build thread.
Do the hsk163s fit into the doors with no hassle or were they tricky to fit? Also how do you find they sound.
I'm looking for sound quality and ease of install.
Cheers,
Pete.
Hi
The Hertz fit but you need to make your own brackets for the tweeter and mid and you can get the autoleads adapters for the woofers. TBH even with these fitted just running off the standard HU there wasnt much difference in sound. The biggest difference came after I fitted an Audison bit-ten sound processor and hooked it all up with amp and sub etc.
Post by: Pete-r on March 31, 2014, 07:08:24 pm
The 4"mids went in but wouldn't fit into the screw holes in the card so used pro installer hot glue to put them in (I bought them from a top end car audio fabricator who had them in part exchange for some Morels, he helped me fit them).
Post by: N8KOW on March 31, 2014, 07:51:04 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on April 01, 2014, 08:53:10 am
Messaged you on FB the other day Nathan, dunno if you got it.
Just saw it.. but I actually saw the thread from my website stat tracker.. Cheers :happy2:
Post by: betty_swollox on April 01, 2014, 10:40:42 am
Red with black wheels looks class too
Post by: N8KOW on April 02, 2014, 10:57:56 am
Just saw it.. but I actually saw the thread from my website stat tracker.. Cheers :happy2:
No worries brother and glad to see your enjoying the car still.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 11, 2015, 08:51:57 am
Gave the calipers a bit of a refresh with some fresh paint. Also cleaned up the inner wheels and removed the old wheel weights myself ready for the new tyres..
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New Super Sports have squarer shoulders than the conti's so seem wider even though both are 225/35/19. They are loads better than the Conti SC 5p. much sharper turn in. I'm getting a sharp and brief metallic rubbing noise occasionally now though when on turn in and it hits a bump. Cant see any contact in the inner arch at all though so not 100% sure its the tyre. Wondering if the top mounts have just happened to go at the same time??
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After playing around with a few different bluetooth modules and head units I finally got the bluetooth streaming working as I wanted with the track names coming up on screen :) Had to swap the RCD510 from a A revision to a G revision and install a 7P6 J revision Bluetooth. Now works seamlessly with my my iPhone 6 bringing up all the contacts in the correct format and shows track names with bluetooth music streaming.
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Gave it a quick refining polish and fresh coat of wolfs bodyguard
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Then after all that work... I thought it was about time I actually drove it... Filthy already on the A4069 in south wales
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Its still pulling like a train... in fact I have to change the DV recently and it feels stronger than ever now. Would love to put it back on the R-Tech rollers as I think its pulling harder than when they first mapped it!
I've got a new wishlist now though .. although already ticked a couple of things off :)
Wishlist
MK6 Bilstein B8 Dampers or Bilstein B14 Coilovers
New bushes all round. Maybe Superpro and replace WALK with Superpro
R32 brakes in red all round
Chrome tipped light / mirror / window switches
Replace scratched inner door grab handles
Respray rear bumper
Skoda Fabia VRS LED running lights wired so they dim at night
Wire up genuine DAB tailgate antenna
MK6 rad halo clocks ready for Eddie_NL to fit. I think these will look pretty sexy!
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Bought the MK6 Climate panel and need to get the MK6 facia and then obviously a few wiring changes. TBH i prefer the look of the MK5 one but with changing the clocks the blue light on the MK5 temp display will be the only blue light left and will look out of place... OCD??
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Also I might start another thread asking this but...
Suspension question
I've currently got H&R springs on OEM dampers and the ride is pretty good i'd say but i'd like to replace the dampers as they have now done 85k. I think the springs have sagged quite a bit from when I fitted them and also with the new wider tyres they might be rubbing slightly on turn in although I cannot see any contact points at all.
I also want to keep as comfortable a ride as possible!! Shall I go for the MK6 Bilstein B8 dampers with my existing springs or B14 coil overs giving me the ability to raise it slightly if indeed it is the tyres rubbing.. although I'm wondering if its worn top mounts causing the noise.
Are the B14 much stiffer than the H&R / B8 combo?
Bushes question
Again as its on 85k I'm thinking i'll refresh these. I've got a WALK on there but it was a used from from AKS and I see people are tending to go for the superpro one now.
Which bushes are most important to change. I haven't got a bottomless pit of money unfortunately so if its pointless doing some bushes I'd rather leave them for now.
Also which bushes for an improvement but again without giving me a solid rock hard ride?
Finally anything else I should look at given its age and mileage? Engine mounts? I can't say I ever drive it and think "boy that engine is moving a lot" but maybe its an essential mod and I don't know what I'm missing??
Thanks for looking and thanks in advance for any advice / comments.
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That's a nice back drop there Nathan.
MK6 rad halo clocks ready for Eddie_NL to fit. I think these will look pretty sexy!
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They are definitely different mate, hopefully I'll get a sneak preview on Saturday if your still about when I arrive.
Post by: rdfcpete on February 20, 2015, 01:31:14 pm
The wheels couldn't suit Tornado red any better. Performance & new DV sounds good too, looks like you're enjoying it from the ace shots :happy2:
Also, PSS tyres :drool: I've got some PS3's on the way after grabbing a bargain but I'll get another set of PSS soon, you've reminded me :grin: :happy2:
Post by: shaunnorris7 on February 20, 2015, 02:45:44 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 28, 2015, 06:31:53 pm
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£240 fitted for the clocks and £140 for the climate / loom / facia. More than I wanted to spend on this but it looks nice now.
I'm still not happy with how the mk6 clocks look in the scirocco surround but thats the only way they will fit ... for now :evilgrin:
Plan is to modify the mk6 ones to fit the mk5 dash
MK6 for reference.
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Post by: andybon on February 28, 2015, 06:43:40 pm
Then after all that work... I thought it was about time I actually drove it... Filthy already on the A4069 in south wales
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That's a nice back drop there Nathan.
MK6 rad halo clocks ready for Eddie_NL to fit. I think these will look pretty sexy!
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Just out of intrest, how did you light the clocks up without plugging them into the car, just want to test mine before I put them in.
They are definitely different mate, hopefully I'll get a sneak preview on Saturday if your still about when I arrive.
Post by: mvb12 on March 24, 2015, 01:09:30 pm
New mk6 clocks and climate panel in.
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£240 fitted for the clocks and £140 for the climate / loom / facia. More than I wanted to spend on this but it looks nice now.
I'm still not happy with how the mk6 clocks look in the scirocco surround but thats the only way they will fit ... for now :evilgrin:
Plan is to modify the mk6 ones to fit the mk5 dash
MK6 for reference.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/10982054964_d5c85f5c37.jpg)
Any update if you found a way round the clock surround issue? :popcornsoda: I too am not keen on the scirocco surround.
Post by: A19XVV on March 29, 2015, 12:27:28 am
Post by: jedi-knight83 on March 31, 2015, 10:09:05 am
New mk6 clocks and climate panel in.
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£240 fitted for the clocks and £140 for the climate / loom / facia. More than I wanted to spend on this but it looks nice now.
I'm still not happy with how the mk6 clocks look in the scirocco surround but thats the only way they will fit ... for now :evilgrin:
Plan is to modify the mk6 ones to fit the mk5 dash
MK6 for reference.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/10982054964_d5c85f5c37.jpg)
Any update if you found a way round the clock surround issue? :popcornsoda: I too am not keen on the scirocco surround.
not yet. I've got the mk6 surround and just need to find time to test fit it. I've got a friend at a model making company who can then try to modify it to look OEM.
Post by: Mitch H on April 23, 2015, 07:18:51 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on May 01, 2015, 10:14:47 am
Lovely car mate! Has anybody answered your questions about suspension and bushes as I will be asking all the same questions very soon!
Nope. no answer yet.
Post by: Jesta on May 03, 2015, 03:56:05 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on September 30, 2015, 04:00:44 pm
Replaced the passenger side door lock today. Bit of a mission removing the door skin but it ended up looking scarier than it was in reality.
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Wiper mechanism seized and snapped as well. Apparently common on quite a few VW. Another £100 down the drain.
Still loving the car though and not planning to sell her yet
Post by: JustSho on October 01, 2015, 09:34:30 pm
only thing similar I have is the bbs in black with a silver lip but they're 18"s!Wondering where you got your bbs centre caps from as I've struggled to find them!
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Post by: Mark Webb on October 01, 2015, 10:57:33 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 02, 2015, 04:25:40 pm
An epic car you've built mate! So clean
Wondering where you got your bbs centre caps from as I've struggled to find them!
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Thank you
Centre caps are from https://www.performancealloys.com
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 02, 2015, 04:26:29 pm
Nice gti mate, I see you have led foot well lights where did you get bulbs from pal ?
I got them all from this guy..
matt.towers@btinternet.com
Post by: DansFR on October 02, 2015, 05:43:44 pm
Post by: Mark Webb on October 07, 2015, 09:57:54 am
Nice gti mate, I see you have led foot well lights where did you get bulbs from pal ?
I got them all from this guy..
matt.towers@btinternet.com
Thanks mate,
Car is coming along very nicely mate. also i which induction kit do you go for in the end ? the itg enclosed or open filter ? was the enclosed quiet ?
Thanks
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 07, 2015, 04:21:48 pm
Nice gti mate, I see you have led foot well lights where did you get bulbs from pal ?
I got them all from this guy..
matt.towers@btinternet.com
Thanks mate,
Car is coming along very nicely mate. also i which induction kit do you go for in the end ? the itg enclosed or open filter ? was the enclosed quiet ?
Thanks
Neither. Back to standard air box set up. Both of them made the car feel less responsive low down, confirmed with a dyne run which showed it actually reduced the torque. It added a little bit top end but I prefer the early surge of the torque.
Also both were way too noisy for what I wanted.
Post by: Mark Webb on October 08, 2015, 08:45:15 am
Nice gti mate, I see you have led foot well lights where did you get bulbs from pal ?
I got them all from this guy..
matt.towers@btinternet.com
Thanks mate,
Car is coming along very nicely mate. also i which induction kit do you go for in the end ? the itg enclosed or open filter ? was the enclosed quiet ?
Thanks
Neither. Back to standard air box set up. Both of them made the car feel less responsive low down, confirmed with a dyne run which showed it actually reduced the torque. It added a little bit top end but I prefer the early surge of the torque.
Also both were way too noisy for what I wanted.
ah right i see, thanks for the information as i was thinking of changing to an induction kit and I've got a stage 1 remap by niki at r-tec but think i won't bother then and keep the standard air box.
Cheers for advice mate.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 09, 2015, 10:37:40 am
Nice gti mate, I see you have led foot well lights where did you get bulbs from pal ?
I got them all from this guy..
matt.towers@btinternet.com
Thanks mate,
Car is coming along very nicely mate. also i which induction kit do you go for in the end ? the itg enclosed or open filter ? was the enclosed quiet ?
Thanks
Neither. Back to standard air box set up. Both of them made the car feel less responsive low down, confirmed with a dyne run which showed it actually reduced the torque. It added a little bit top end but I prefer the early surge of the torque.
Also both were way too noisy for what I wanted.
ah right i see, thanks for the information as i was thinking of changing to an induction kit and I've got a stage 1 remap by niki at r-tec but think i won't bother then and keep the standard air box.
Cheers for advice mate.
Talk to R-Tech again and see if they concur. But OEM airbag for stage 1 was the decision we arrived at when I spoke to them last and ran a couple of different set ups before.
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 09, 2015, 10:45:39 am
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2015 Mk7 Golf R Brakes. 340mm. Apparently 3kg lighter than the R32/S3 345mm options.
Been wanting to upgrade the brakes for ages so quite happy its finally happening :)
Post by: patpong_pete on October 09, 2015, 11:21:46 am
Quite excited. Just bought these..
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2015 Mk7 Golf R Brakes. 340mm. Apparently 3kg lighter than the R32/S3 345mm options.
Been wanting to upgrade the brakes for ages so quite happy its finally happening :)
they do look the part
how are your brakes and set up at mo
s3 good
TT RS even 4 pot better
18z brembo 6 pot great
lets us know what they are like
and nice Golf you have made a very good car even better with your mods over the last few years
Post by: jedi-knight83 on October 28, 2015, 08:55:41 pm
The stone guards don't fit annoyingly. Will have to get mk5 r32 ones?
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Post by: th3_f15t on October 28, 2015, 09:36:41 pm
Post by: jedi-knight83 on November 02, 2015, 02:54:56 pm
A great alternative to the 345mm r32 brakes.
Disc weight
MK5 GTI 312mm 8.25kg
Mk7 R 340mm 10.75kg
MK5 R32 345mm 12.12kg
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Post by: Mark_eire on November 03, 2015, 11:57:59 pm
I've been searching for another mk5 gti the past few months, bought a lovely high spec one yesterday, can't wait to get into one again
Post by: jedi-knight83 on November 04, 2015, 07:54:58 am
Car still looking cracking mate, nice to see its still being taken care of!
I've been searching for another mk5 gti the past few months, bought a lovely high spec one yesterday, can't wait to get into one again
Car was very dirty after the trip and its been a couple of years since it was last properly polished so I've been detailing it over the last few evenings (the benefit of having a garage at last!) so it will be back to its shiny brilliantness shortly :)
Post by: jedi-knight83 on June 07, 2016, 11:28:20 am
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