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Title: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 08:15:23 pm
So as some of you are aware I recently sold my Focus ST (which was immense) and after doing fairly well on it I have managed to get back in a MK5 around 12 months earlier than I'd hoped!!  :jumpmove:

I did agonise for a while at which one I'd have, but as I will now be doing a few more miles I had to rule out another R32.

So back to the KO4 and there was only really one left I hadn't owned, so the search was on for a specific Pirelli! Had to be Silver, three door and decided to go DSG again as I've been recently suffering with sciatic pain in my lower back which had been aggravated when driving a manual.

Here she is the day I collected her. Obviously I have a few plans to mod but will only be going ST2.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_4177.jpg&hash=af371f08090d99c0a1467f7e2062cfccdb60394b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_4173.jpg&hash=af67bddb0240436a59da4c43e92862a6d1ba4a89)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_4175.jpg&hash=b6453bc4eaceeaa5fb5ac6a719be98828bebaf3d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_4183.jpg&hash=5ff3da350ae57efd0a177acd35a6321053f3887a)

Really happy so far and it goes far better than I remember when standard. Will keep things updated as there should be a few changes next week, firstly being a full correction detail as soon as the temperature gets above freezing!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Deako on February 03, 2012, 08:17:08 pm
Looks lovely Nathan.  :happy2: I was also looking at Pirellis on the VW website before i decided that i really wanted the Polo. Look forward to updates.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: GTsport on February 03, 2012, 08:19:57 pm
Looks like you've found a good'en, very nice  :smiley:

Don't see many pirelli's  :happy2:
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Post by: danishmkvgti on February 03, 2012, 08:21:04 pm
Very nice looking specimen, will enjoy watching what you'll do to this one  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: wigit on February 03, 2012, 08:21:12 pm
Very nice but may be biased  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: rich83 on February 03, 2012, 08:21:25 pm
Ver nice  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 03, 2012, 08:21:59 pm
Very nice mate and DSG too. So you and Mark have a matching pair.  :love:  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: luckyGti on February 03, 2012, 08:25:28 pm
Lovely looking Pirelli, glad to see your back in the Mk5 fold  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: andrewparker on February 03, 2012, 08:26:28 pm
Very nice mate - you need some Deeetroits on it though!

Did you ever consider a Rocco?
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Post by: gazon69 on February 03, 2012, 08:28:00 pm
V nice motor.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vangoo on February 03, 2012, 08:39:25 pm
Looks spot on that :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: damoegan on February 03, 2012, 08:39:51 pm
What's the spec, Nath  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 03, 2012, 08:42:00 pm
Very nice, rare and exclusive

does mean you have to buy pirelli tyres from now on :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: jhtrophy on February 03, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Nice mate :happy2:
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Post by: vRS Carl on February 03, 2012, 08:46:17 pm
Vellly noice mate :happy2:
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Post by: 182_blue on February 03, 2012, 08:46:31 pm
 :happy2: Nice one
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 03, 2012, 08:52:59 pm
Excellent mate. Great to see you in a MK5. I kept having to dissuade myself from snooping around your place to work out what you had bought!

I understand the DSG appeal and having driven a DSG (not a GTI though) can see the pros of it. But the questions I have are: why silver, and if your old car was offered back, would you have bought it?

Hopefully will get to see the car in the flesh next weekend.  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 08:55:22 pm
Thanks all!  :happy2:

Very nice mate and DSG too. So you and Mark have a matching pair.  :love:  :happy2:

Yes, twins are reunited!  :love:

Very nice mate - you need some Deeetroits on it though!

Did you ever consider a Rocco?

Thanks matey, no not really. Would only really have an .:R and a little out of my price range. Plus they aren't ideal for mobile detailing!  :laugh:

Very nice, rare and exclusive

does mean you have to buy pirelli tyres from now on :grin:

Funny you should say that, the dealer has just put 4 x spanking new Goodyears on!  :sad1: So will have to get them changed at some point as it will clash with my OCD tendencies!  :grin:

What's the spec, Nath  :happy2:

Pretty standard for now, only iPod dock and cruise as options but MF buttons and high line will be fitted along with an RNS at some point!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 08:57:52 pm
Excellent mate. Great to see you in a MK5. I kept having to dissuade myself from snooping around your place to work out what you had bought!

I understand the DSG appeal and having driven a DSG (not a GTI though) can see the pros of it. But the questions I have are: why silver, and if your old car was offered back, would you have bought it?

Hopefully will get to see the car in the flesh next weekend.  :party:

Thanks Jaz!  :happy2:

To be honest after having had the Eddy for three years I wanted it to be different, another reason why I went for the DSG. And Silver is the future Jaz, didn't anyone tell you?  :laugh:

And yes, I'd have the old girl back in a heart beat!  :love: She is being cherished just as much by Andy these days so I have had to let go!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 03, 2012, 09:02:10 pm
I hate silver for two reasons: boring/plain, and look the same whether dirty or clean.

Pity you can't diamond-cut those alloys!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:14:38 pm
I hate silver for two reasons: boring/plain, and look the same whether dirty or clean.

Pity you can't diamond-cut those alloys!  :laugh:

Well thats part of the attraction Stealth as I like my car to look clean even when it isn't!  :pomppomp:

Not sure what to do with the alloys so they will stay as is for now!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Saintsteve on February 03, 2012, 09:19:44 pm
Good to see you back in the club mate. she looks a ripper  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:22:58 pm
Good to see you back in the club mate. she looks a ripper  :happy2:

Thanx buddy!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vwrascal on February 03, 2012, 09:26:04 pm
Looks spot on that nath, I thought you still had the eddy  :ashamed: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Saintsteve on February 03, 2012, 09:27:35 pm
Looks spot on that nath, I thought you still had the eddy  :ashamed: :signLOL:

 :notworthy:  keep up at the back  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:29:28 pm
Looks spot on that nath, I thought you still had the eddy  :ashamed: :signLOL:

Keep up Dizzy!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Mandy on February 03, 2012, 09:30:09 pm
Looks very nice, I thought it would be a Pirelli when I was reading through your 'wanted' thread... :happy2:

I hate silver for two reasons: boring/plain, and look the same whether dirty or clean.

It's just 'versatile' and ideal for people like me who doesn't like cleaning cars that much! :grin:

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: mortygttdi on February 03, 2012, 09:35:07 pm
Very nice Nath its a shame you wasn't looking 12 months ago when Rich got rid of his has that was speced to the hilt but yours is just as nice well done on the new wheels mate :happy2:

Darren
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 03, 2012, 09:35:44 pm
Nousey is a detailer. I'd have thought a white/black/red/blue car would have shown his skills off.

No xenons? What extras did it come with? Or was it pov spec? Am sure it won't be standard much longer.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Andy on February 03, 2012, 09:37:20 pm
Very very nice   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:39:49 pm
Very nice Nath its a shame you wasn't looking 12 months ago when Rich got rid of his has that was speced to the hilt but yours is just as nice well done on the new wheels mate :happy2:

Darren

Thanks Daz! Yes there was only one thing wrong with Rich's car........................ Rich!  :signLOL:

The spec will be there soon enough!  :wink:

Nousey is a detailer. I'd have thought a white/black/red/blue car would have shown his skills off.

No xenons? What extras did it come with? Or was it pov spec? Am sure it won't be standard much longer.


I get to show my 'skills' of enough Jaz!  :wink: Agree Black is best when it's clean, but it don't tay that way for long and I don't have the the to be cleaning my own car every other day! Plus I love silver anyway, very underrated and still stunning when corrected and waxed!

Spec as above!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:40:24 pm
Very very nice   :notworthy:

Thanks Andy!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: gazbutS3 on February 03, 2012, 09:43:57 pm
nice 1 mate :happy2: looks lovely
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: andrewparker on February 03, 2012, 09:44:39 pm
Black is a total bitch of a colour. There's nothing more depressing than spending hours cleaning your car, then it being dirty the next day.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: john_o on February 03, 2012, 09:47:38 pm
gorgeous Nath  :happy2:
is this where you state DSG is better than stick  :signLOL:
Im sure its gonna be pretty special and unique in very short order  :notworthy:

(keeping the wheels std for a bit  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: dont make me laugh.... :wink:)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 03, 2012, 09:51:01 pm
 :grin: Got me susssed eh JonnO!  :grin:

DSG has it's upsides, but for me it would be a manual for track work all day long!

nice 1 mate :happy2: looks lovely

Cheers Gazla!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 03, 2012, 10:09:21 pm
LOVE it Nath  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
When I bought mine and then when I first saw Rich's old Pirelli, I wished I'd have gone for one too. :sad1:
Pirelli's are Uber Nice.  :star:

Great colour too mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 03, 2012, 10:18:26 pm
:grin: Got me susssed eh JonnO!  :grin:

DSG has it's upsides, but for me it would be a manual for track work all day long!

nice 1 mate :happy2: looks lovely

Cheers Gazla!  :smiley:




I love the DSG, and I wouldn't go back to manual given the choice….but I have to agree with you too. A Manual gearbox just gives you that extra bit of confidence and control I think…..but that could just be cos the DSG has made me lazy.  :ashamed:
Sticking it in "D" is far too easy, and then when I try to use the paddles round the track, I forget Im not in "D"  :driver:

Just need lots of track days this year  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: big al on February 03, 2012, 10:20:37 pm
Looks great Nath, nice colour too, it's a more practical version of the white imo.
Keen to see what you do with it over the coming months. :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Saintsteve on February 03, 2012, 10:23:16 pm
Learn to drive the DSG in manual mode on the steering wheel. I never use D, even trawling around town.

much more fun  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: gobbleplease on February 04, 2012, 11:31:39 am
Nice mate, didnt take you long to ditch the ford !
How are you liking the seats ?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: WhiteGTI on February 04, 2012, 11:46:16 am
Yes!!! He's back in the game!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 04, 2012, 12:01:06 pm
Nice mate, didnt take you long to ditch the ford !
How are you liking the seats ?

No she wasn't around for long, but more due to circumstance than me not liking the car in any way! Yeh I love the seats in the Pirelli, I realise the yellow stitching isn't to everyones taste but it's not as bright as some pics make out!  :happy2:

Yes!!! He's back in the game!!  :smiley:

 :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: CarrG on February 04, 2012, 12:11:02 pm
Love it Mate! Always wanted a Pirelli  :drool:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 04, 2012, 12:24:55 pm


 Yeh I love the seats in the Pirelli, I realise the yellow stitching isn't to everyones taste but it's not as bright as some pics make out!  :happy2:


Yellow or Black calipers?
Yellow grill strip?
Yellow/black Vw wheel centres?

 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 04, 2012, 12:31:26 pm


 Yeh I love the seats in the Pirelli, I realise the yellow stitching isn't to everyones taste but it's not as bright as some pics make out!  :happy2:


Yellow or Black calipers?
Yellow grill strip?
Yellow/black Vw wheel centres?

 :popcornsoda:

 :innocent:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 04, 2012, 01:10:47 pm
 :sick: dsg but you are getting old mate  :signLOL: so I get it  :signLOL:

Looks a nice car mate glad your back in a 5  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: maxload on February 04, 2012, 01:12:30 pm
 You made the right decision ditching the ST  :happy2:

The pirelli is a beautiful car , but would look incredible with some monza shadows  :drool:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 04, 2012, 03:36:21 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb246%2Fmarkoakes%2F489ee661.jpg&hash=a545db7e35eb02d5f20e8d19dc3139006b1aeaad)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: AlanEdition30 on February 04, 2012, 03:39:05 pm
Good to see you back in a mark 5 gti Nath :happy2: Great choice the Pirelli.

Have you decided what software, exhaust, intake to get to stage 2? Just being nosey whether you will use the same components as you did for your edition 30 or try alternatives  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: AlanEdition30 on February 04, 2012, 03:44:19 pm
Though to be fair you only picked it up yesterday, stage 2 wont arrive that quickly surely lol  :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hurdy on February 04, 2012, 03:45:21 pm
Nice one Nath :happy2:

Best MkV colour (I'm biased too!)

Glad to see you got a VW again and finally ditched the F**d.

I'm hoping to see a lovely sparkly silver Pirelli detail thread soon then  :party: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 04, 2012, 03:51:21 pm
Though to be fair you only picked it up yesterday, stage 2 wont arrive that quickly surely lol  :grin:
Don't be so sure Alan, he's already sorted lots of bits and pieces out before he even took delivery of the car! He's even raided my garage! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Eccie on February 04, 2012, 04:02:51 pm
Welcome back Greeners - What are you going to dress the old girl in?

I would recommend jeffs werkstatt on silver - It looks great on my Akoya silver Audi, and the detailing god himself recommended it to me (JPC)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Gti_Mad on February 04, 2012, 04:03:34 pm
lookin good nath cant wait 2 c her in the flesh dude  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 04, 2012, 05:09:07 pm
Thanks guys!  :drinking:

Yes a few bits have been gathered already, but more to come. I will update as and when things get fitted. I have no longing to stick with the same manufacturers as before, it's all about bargains this time as I have spent more than I was planning!

Detailing wise I'll use what I have at the moment but I'll certainly invest in some Jeffs if the main man said its the best for Silver!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: maxload on February 04, 2012, 06:26:08 pm
I have spent more than I was planning!



I know that feeling!!
This forum does seem to help to spend your hard earned cash very easily  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Top Cat on February 04, 2012, 11:01:57 pm
Well done pal.  :pomppomp:  I much prefer the pirelli over the Eddie these days. I know Flora was desperate for a silver one, so at least you have your usual buyer back at the front of the que again.  :wink:  :happy2:

Enjoy it mate.  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 04, 2012, 11:12:29 pm
at least you have your usual buyer back at the front of the que again

 :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 04, 2012, 11:23:28 pm
Well done pal.  :pomppomp:  I much prefer the pirelli over the Eddie these days. I know Flora was desperate for a silver one, so at least you have your usual buyer back at the front of the que again.  :wink:  :happy2:

Enjoy it mate.  :drinking:

 :grin: Thanks matey, was looking forward to you unique take on this!  :grin:

Yeh he finally has one now he can class as his own too!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 04, 2012, 11:33:56 pm
I do believe Marky set the trend for the Pirelli.  :wink:

Have you considered APR for the map. I believe there are deals to be had.  :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 04, 2012, 11:38:10 pm
I do believe Marky set the trend for the Pirelli.  :wink:

Have you considered APR for the map. I believe there are deals to be had.  :grin:

 :signLOL:  
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: QD MBE on February 05, 2012, 07:40:39 am
I do believe Marky set the trend for the Pirelli.  :wink:

Have you considered APR for the map. I believe there are deals to be had.  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rossiter-inc.com%2Fimages%2Fhit-the-nail-on-the-head.jpg&hash=1062b9f34406662a7c5078b09ff52aebbe186ac2)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: AndyED30 on February 05, 2012, 05:10:03 pm
Nice car Nath, I'd only have black or silver myself too. Looks in great nick!

Any plans to pop down to MK to 'tweak' it?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 05, 2012, 05:28:11 pm
I do believe Marky set the trend for the Pirelli.  :wink:

 :innocent:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 05, 2012, 08:39:57 pm
Nice car Nath, I'd only have black or silver myself too. Looks in great nick!

Any plans to pop down to MK to 'tweak' it?

Thanks Andy, I may be down there at some point!  :wink: :happy2:

Hows the clutch in the 'old girl'?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Rich_gti on February 06, 2012, 08:23:54 am
Looking good Nath :happy2:
She looks great
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: daboy3000 on February 06, 2012, 01:07:15 pm
There's no point just taking pics of the exterior when you have a P.  Get those interior pics up, I wana see them seats!!!!!

Welcome back to the mk5 btw.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Frodo-anni on February 06, 2012, 04:08:11 pm
Congratulations on the Pirelli, i gave up looking in the end for a nice spec'd one, would take me forever to retro fit.

Shall be watching closely for the build thread  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: AndyED30 on February 06, 2012, 06:41:49 pm
Well let me know if you will be down to VWR and i'll pop down, only round the corner from work.

Clutch is fine as long as I drive sensibly.......no problems whatsoever. I'll save some pennies for a new one though  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 06, 2012, 10:37:26 pm
Looking good Nath :happy2:
She looks great

Thanks fella!  :drinking:

Congratulations on the Pirelli, i gave up looking in the end for a nice spec'd one, would take me forever to retro fit.

Shall be watching closely for the build thread  :signLOL:

The colour, number of doors and gearbox were more important for me. Saying that already dealt with a couple of the 'missing' options!

There's no point just taking pics of the exterior when you have a P.  Get those interior pics up, I wana see them seats!!!!!

Welcome back to the mk5 btw.

 :grin: Thanks! When I've given her a 'proper' clean I'll add some more pics!  :wink:

Well let me know if you will be down to VWR and i'll pop down, only round the corner from work.

Clutch is fine as long as I drive sensibly.......no problems whatsoever. I'll save some pennies for a new one though  :evilgrin:


Will let you know Andy!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: S800BRN on February 07, 2012, 09:36:29 am
Lovely looking P. I really like the wheels and the interior. A drop would make a big impact straight away.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: OldSpeckledBen on February 07, 2012, 11:16:11 am
Love the Pirelli's  :smiley:, I don't think i've ever seen one in the flesh  :sad1:

It's all about the interior though, love them seats  :happy2:

Cheers,
Ben
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 09, 2012, 11:10:06 pm
How bout these wheels Nath?


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdangsr.com%2Fimages%2Fgti%2Fdennis.jpg&hash=9c1121a6917a5a5a9a39d9d9e948e75b050a6d45)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft277%2Ferickjeldsen%2Fcar1.jpg&hash=44dad4b5de78032f1a86dc778c8c351eccd2e08e)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 09, 2012, 11:12:37 pm
Be bling be bling!  :laugh:

A bit too 'scene' for me chap!!

Eibach Sportlines fitted today, photos to follow tomorrow (hopefully).
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 09:45:43 pm
Drop it like it's hotttt!!  :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4249.jpg&hash=12b7d80d5fba448f3e654120295941405b7ecdd6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4257.jpg&hash=70cd2153e0c2dd886853af8067085c66cbedcf9a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4251.jpg&hash=9accec3846c0bd59e215cf663d49fe3ba150c3af)

More updates next week hopefully!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 10, 2012, 09:49:17 pm
So where are the after pictures.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 10, 2012, 09:50:01 pm
Lovely jubbly! :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 09:50:37 pm
So where are the after pictures.  :smiley:

 :sad1:

Sorry bud, not 'scene' enough for air!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 10, 2012, 09:51:28 pm
Perfection :star:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Top Cat on February 10, 2012, 09:52:11 pm
Lovely jubbly! :happy2:

X2  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 10, 2012, 09:52:39 pm
So where are the after pictures.  :smiley:

 :sad1:

Sorry bud, not 'scene' enough for air!  :laugh:

Only joking old chap.  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: wigit on February 10, 2012, 09:53:02 pm
looking spot on nath  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 10:19:12 pm
Thanks chap!  :happy2:

And you Hedge!  :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: gazbutS3 on February 10, 2012, 10:30:32 pm
looks great that pal, maybe some spacers on the rear????    :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 10:35:05 pm
looks great that pal, maybe some spacers on the rear????    :happy2:

Cheers Gaz! Yeh maybe 5mm or so wouldn't hurt!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 10, 2012, 10:35:29 pm
looking spot on nath  :happy2:

+1  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: gazbutS3 on February 10, 2012, 10:38:31 pm
looks great that pal, maybe some spacers on the rear????    :happy2:

Cheers Gaz! Yeh maybe 5mm or so wouldn't hurt!  :wink:

whats the width and the offset of the P alloys out of interest pal?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 10, 2012, 10:46:15 pm
Thanks chap!  :happy2:

And you Hedge!  :love:

 :happy2: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fadult%2Fhump.gif&hash=935a6ecff8627080256450c2c714ddfef6ca7b7e)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 10:48:12 pm
looks great that pal, maybe some spacers on the rear????    :happy2:

Cheers Gaz! Yeh maybe 5mm or so wouldn't hurt!  :wink:

whats the width and the offset of the P alloys out of interest pal?

Not had one off as yet buddy but would imagine they would be the same as the Pescara?

Fitted the NGK Iridiums yesterday too and she is definatley running sweeter and seems to fire up much more eagerly from cold!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 10, 2012, 10:53:11 pm
So where are the after pictures.  :smiley:
:grin:

Excellent drop. How many mm?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2012, 10:57:30 pm
So where are the after pictures.  :smiley:
:grin:

Excellent drop. How many mm?

Didn't measure bud, but the Eibach website states around 40mm. Only went on yesterday so still some settling to do!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 10, 2012, 10:58:46 pm
I'm sure they will be settled after tomorrow!

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: George on February 11, 2012, 07:39:10 pm
Looking great Nathan! Can we have some more photos of down the side of the car please? I'd like to see how the wheels look in relation to the arch post lowering.

Also what plugs did you go for? I have my 40k service creeping up soon and I wanted to find out what plugs are susposed to be used, but if there's an upgrade I'll do that!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 11, 2012, 07:42:59 pm
Looking great Nathan! Can we have some more photos of down the side of the car please? I'd like to see how the wheels look in relation to the arch post lowering.

Also what plugs did you go for? I have my 40k service creeping up soon and I wanted to find out what plugs are susposed to be used, but if there's an upgrade I'll do that!  :happy2:

Cheers George!  :happy2:

These are the plugs....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,38720.0.html

Will try and get some more pics next week if the sun decides to come out!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 11, 2012, 07:50:14 pm
Looking very nice today mate.  :happy2:

FFS keep this one.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 11, 2012, 07:52:26 pm
Looking very nice today mate.  :happy2:

FFS keep this one.  :laugh:

Thanks Tiger!  :love:

I will, I promise!  :innocent:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 11, 2012, 08:13:57 pm
Or at least call me before you get rid. (Once you've done RNS and Highline of course :wink:)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vRS Carl on February 11, 2012, 08:26:05 pm
Looking great Nathan! Can we have some more photos of down the side of the car please? I'd like to see how the wheels look in relation to the arch post lowering.

Also what plugs did you go for? I have my 40k service creeping up soon and I wanted to find out what plugs are susposed to be used, but if there's an upgrade I'll do that!  :happy2:

Cheers George!  :happy2:

These are the plugs....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,38720.0.html

Will try and get some more pics next week if the sun decides to come out!  :smiley:

I notice that the new OEM Plugs for the TSI are a step colder than before. New ones are NGK PFR7S8EG JP. Only reason is i looked if those you got were compatible with the TSI but it appears not

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 11, 2012, 08:37:37 pm
Where those the sportline springs? Awesome Gti says up to 50mm but without being rude it doesnt look much more than 15-20mm from the before and after pics.

Wil be interested to see what its like after a few days.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Andy on February 11, 2012, 08:42:23 pm
Looking good  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hurdy on February 12, 2012, 12:16:21 am
Lovely car Nathan :happy2: I still have a soft spot for a good looking silver MKV :love:

Goes well downhill too!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: v2brett on February 12, 2012, 12:25:51 am
Looking good as always Nath  :happy2:     you always have a tidy motor, keep the mods coming.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 12, 2012, 04:53:55 pm
Lovely car Nathan :happy2: I still have a soft spot for a good looking silver MKV :love:

Goes well downhill too!  :wink:

 :innocent: :evilgrin:

Cheers Brett, lots more next week hopefully!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: tonto83 on February 12, 2012, 08:45:30 pm
The drop makes such a difference.  Really nice car.  What products do you use on the Paint? Looks like an excellent shine
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 12, 2012, 08:47:42 pm
The drop makes such a difference.  Really nice car.  What's products do you on the Paint? Looks like an excellent shine

Thanks  :happy2:

I'd have to ask the dealer as I haven't touched it as yet! In fairness when it has been clean the paint doesn't look too bad, but will be loads better as and when I get the chance!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 12, 2012, 08:59:31 pm
The drop makes such a difference.  Really nice car.  What products do you use on the Paint? Looks like an excellent shine
I'm not sure. He said he didn't do anything other than a quick wash as he didn't have time. TBH I'm expecting nothing short of perfection and something better than his Black Beauty.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 15, 2012, 11:19:56 pm
700+ bhp in one garage!  :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4272.jpg&hash=584763e30458bc3dd406841c87036f47cb613a87)

Quite a few updates over the last few days. Will post up more details and pics tomorrow!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 15, 2012, 11:21:40 pm
 :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hurdy on February 15, 2012, 11:24:26 pm
So that's at least a map and some goodies on your Pirelli.

What about the RS4? :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 15, 2012, 11:28:34 pm
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel refurb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 15, 2012, 11:57:48 pm
OMG love the RS4. Soooooo tempted to jump ship.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vRS Carl on February 16, 2012, 06:54:47 am
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel returb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:

Man up and keep it  :happy2: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 09:44:41 pm
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel returb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:

Man up and keep it  :happy2: :evilgrin:

Nice to blast around in but wouldn't fancy full time ownership!  :surprised:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vRS Carl on February 16, 2012, 09:47:11 pm
So just keep it to blast around in  :evilgrin:


Whats yer problem  :confused: :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 16, 2012, 09:47:57 pm
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel returb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:

Man up and keep it  :happy2: :evilgrin:

Nice to blast around in but wouldn't fancy full time ownership!  :surprised:
That'll sell it! :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 09:50:35 pm
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel returb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:

Man up and keep it  :happy2: :evilgrin:

Nice to blast around in but wouldn't fancy full time ownership!  :surprised:
That'll sell it! :laugh:

 :grin:

To be honest the power delivery isn't for me. It is damn quick there is no doubt but doesn't 'feel' as quick as a turbo'd car.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 16, 2012, 09:51:56 pm
Once the RS4 has had tyres a wheel returb and brakes all round (  :surprised: ) she'll be in the For Sale section!  :wink:

Man up and keep it  :happy2: :evilgrin:

Nice to blast around in but wouldn't fancy full time ownership!  :surprised:
That'll sell it! :laugh:

 :grin:

To be honest the power delivery isn't for me. It is damn quick there is no doubt but doesn't 'feel' as quick as a turbo'd car.
Nope, your right, I thought the same when I drove Marks, it felt slow......until you look at the clocks! :surprised:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 16, 2012, 10:01:03 pm
Have you been to APR yet?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:03:18 pm
Have you been to APR yet?

Yes fella was there yesterday but haven't had the chance to get any pics!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 16, 2012, 10:10:03 pm
Goddammit. What time were you down?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:10:44 pm
Goddammit. What time were you down?

From 10:30 till around 3........ Y's?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 16, 2012, 10:13:46 pm
Because if I wasn't busy getting lost around Northampton, I was thinking of heading over there.

Stage 1 or 2?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:19:46 pm
Because if I wasn't busy getting lost around Northampton, I was thinking of heading over there.

Stage 1 or 2?

Do you really need to ask?  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: stealthwolf on February 16, 2012, 10:24:32 pm
 :grin:

Did you bother with an intake?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:27:53 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

No not as yet. May not bother unless something comes up silly cheap!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Saintsteve on February 16, 2012, 10:28:40 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:29:56 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:

Getting the brakes sorted first!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 16, 2012, 10:35:27 pm
 :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 16, 2012, 10:39:54 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

No not as yet. May not bother unless something comes up silly cheap!  :wink:
Do you still want my old k&n panel filter? :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vRS Carl on February 16, 2012, 10:40:34 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:

Getting the brakes sorted first!  :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 10:41:09 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

No not as yet. May not bother unless something comes up silly cheap!  :wink:
Do you still want my old k&n panel filter? :happy2:

Certainly do pal!  :drinking:

Been trying to get to you to get it for the last two weeks!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 16, 2012, 10:42:18 pm
No worries matey, I will bring it with me Saturday morning! I best make a list hadn't I? :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 16, 2012, 11:10:00 pm
No worries matey, I will bring it with me Saturday morning! I best make a list hadn't I? :laugh:

Probably best you do!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Saintsteve on February 17, 2012, 06:56:51 am
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:

Getting the brakes sorted first!  :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :congrats:

Don't I need a proper remap first though  :chicken:

looking foward to your new plans Nath  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: vRS Carl on February 17, 2012, 06:57:47 am
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:

Getting the brakes sorted first!  :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :congrats:

Don't I need a proper remap first though  :chicken:

As has been said before. Power is nothing without control  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Frodo-anni on February 17, 2012, 09:59:44 pm
Nath, chosen APR? Was the ed30 running revo software? Any big difference?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: rich83 on February 17, 2012, 11:04:59 pm
:grin:

Did you bother with an intake?

You really should  :laugh:  :innocent:

Getting the brakes sorted first!  :laugh:

This joke will not get boring. LOL
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: monte on February 17, 2012, 11:31:18 pm
So you are going Stage2 ?
Will that be with just a TBE and panel filter then Nath?

  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: maxload on February 17, 2012, 11:43:19 pm
 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: George on February 18, 2012, 12:24:51 am
What's the current spec of your car Nath?  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 18, 2012, 08:16:40 pm
Sorry chaps, will be giving her a clean in the morning and updating the ever growing mod list!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 18, 2012, 08:17:51 pm
 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 18, 2012, 08:22:26 pm
Sorry chaps, will be giving her a clean in the morning and updating the ever growing mod list!!  :laugh:
I should think so to, she did look very grubby earlier! :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: George on February 18, 2012, 08:28:05 pm
Can we I  have some side on photos of the car to show the Eibach level please Nathan?  :party: Also some look down the car so we I can also see the wheel offset to arch relation would be fantastic!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 18, 2012, 08:33:42 pm
Sorry chaps, will be giving her a clean in the morning and updating the ever growing mod list!!  :laugh:
I should think so to, she did look very grubby earlier! :laugh:

Not very often, but yes it is rank at the minute. Done more miles in the last week than I did in the ST in 6 months!  :laugh:

Can we I  have some side on photos of the car to show the Eibach level please Nathan?  :party: Also some look down the car so we I can also see the wheel offset to arch relation would be fantastic!  :notworthy:

My drive is on a slope but will do my best. May be able to get some better pics next week if not!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 18, 2012, 08:36:52 pm
If its any consolation it was only the wheels in the main which looked bad.......it's a lot worse for black as you well know! Hence why I wanted silver!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: markymark on February 18, 2012, 08:52:43 pm
PS. We need a clean pic of the twins! :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 18, 2012, 08:56:17 pm
Twins? Like Arnie and Danny?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 18, 2012, 08:57:08 pm
Twins? Like Arnie and Danny?  :laugh:

Yakety yak, don't talk back!!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Top Cat on February 18, 2012, 09:00:50 pm
Twins? Like Arnie and Danny?  :laugh:

Wooah! now that is left field for you Hedge, I would have put money on you picking out lots of blonde European twins before that suggestion.  :chicken: is there no boundries to your depravity.   :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Hedge on February 18, 2012, 09:03:25 pm
 :sad1:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Powervalve Nige on February 19, 2012, 05:40:54 pm
Sorry chaps, will be giving her a clean in the morning and updating the ever growing mod list!!  :laugh:

Hope we're on your 'to do' list Nath :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 07:38:13 pm
Sorry chaps, will be giving her a clean in the morning and updating the ever growing mod list!!  :laugh:

Hope we're on your 'to do' list Nath :party:


Would have loved one Nige but just didn't have the funds this time!  :sad1: :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 07:59:37 pm
So after just a little over two weeks the car is getting more the way I wanted with a few bits here and there now left to do.

Mods so far have been:

Eibach Sportline Springs
Aluminium Climate Rings
Aluminium Ashtray Lid
Gulf GTI Seat inserts
Pirelli logo on dash
Pirelli Logo in rear screen (Thanks VC  :wink: )
Bury iPhone 4 Handsfree Cradle
Satin Black VW Badge (still to be fitted)
OSIR Dead Pedal Rest (still to be fitted)
K&N Panel Filter (Thanks Flora!  :wink: )
New Pirelli Centre Caps
VWR TB Exhaust with Shallow Back Box (Thanks Boss Man  :happy2: )
Multi Function Buttons
LED No Plate Bulbs and side lights
Uprated Headlight bulbs
Gloss Black Door Mirrors (Thanks Boss Man  :wink: )
Gloss Black front Splitter and rear lower bumper
Open Fogs (Genuine after failed attempt at fitting replica ones!  :angry015: )
VWR Lower Engine Mount
APR ST2 Mapping

I think thats everything for now!  :laugh: :laugh:

I have finally got to give her a proper clean so she has some protection now until I can get the chance to give her a full correction. Obviously the car now feels very different but I'm still trying to get used to driving with the DSG fast. Not 100% happy with the APR map as yet but I'll reserve my judgement until I can give the APR guys a bit more time with the car!

Now some pics.......(not the best as the sun decided to hide the second I switched the camera on!!)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4379.jpg&hash=9149f69a99b295994762468dc011960981b1c4ff)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4371.jpg&hash=82ccb85516c13e71b55baae7a646e216ffc2fc82)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4373.jpg&hash=21660fb5d616e48e6ef0c6b1ae55510956cb4d79)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4375.jpg&hash=3e6f45ea73d743e60a52433aae5651751771d2d4)

Side on for George!  :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4389.jpg&hash=399f16aa9c193be809206571b79cfaf845ca0bb6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4390.jpg&hash=15d0a9003d912ea4efcc2b9353e07959a40a0e49)

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Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: markymark on February 19, 2012, 08:02:02 pm
Looking good sir! :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: toleman666 on February 19, 2012, 08:02:52 pm
 :happy2: love tho wheel looks good on your car, ace!!!!!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: B3n on February 19, 2012, 08:15:45 pm
Looking really smart Nath :happy2: The gloos black mirrors make a big difference :drool:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on February 19, 2012, 08:20:14 pm
 :happy2: Mucho likey!!!!

Are the front & rear vinyl wrapped or painted?

Nath, any close ups of the climate control aluminium rings, how do they fit?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on February 19, 2012, 08:24:08 pm
Already looks much better than when it was in Pompey. Lovin' the gloss trims.

Any plans for an upgraded HU?

Also, please do a lovely write up for the correction in the detailing section. Would love to see the apprentice at work.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 08:32:39 pm
Looking good sir! :happy2:

Thanks pal, a bit better than Saturday!  :laugh:

Looking really smart Nath :happy2: The gloos black mirrors make a big difference :drool:

Cheers Ben, yeh I'm really pleased with the look!  :happy2:

:happy2: Mucho likey!!!!

Are the front & rear vinyl wrapped or painted?

Nath, any close ups of the climate control aluminium rings, how do they fit?

 :happy2:
Yes they are vinyl wrapped by Chameleon in Daventry!

The climate rings literally just slide on. Will see if I have any better pics, if not I'll try tomorrow!  :smiley:

Already looks much better than when it was in Pompey. Lovin' the gloss trims.

Any plans for an upgraded HU?

Also, please do a lovely write up for the correction in the detailing section. Would love to see the apprentice at work.

Cheers Jaz!  :happy2:

No plans as yet as the modding budget has been stripped bare!  :laugh:

Sorry pal, other than a few 50/50's on the gloss Black B Trims (that didn't come out well at all!) theres not much else to say. Only had time to run the DA over her with Dodo Lime Prime then a coat of Supernatural. Going to put a second coat of Diamond white maybe tomorrow!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Edition_30_P on February 19, 2012, 08:46:44 pm
Looking sick, Nath! How u liking the APR? I'm getting converted to APR tomorrow!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 08:54:14 pm
Looking sick, Nath! How u liking the APR? I'm getting converted to APR tomorrow!

I'm not 100% with it at the minute as I'm not sure I have the correct map. Will hopefully get it sorted soon. But one thing for sure, it's fookin rapid!!  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on February 19, 2012, 09:13:09 pm
I know it's a bit like apples and oranges, but how do you feel it compares to the Black Beauty?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: wigit on February 19, 2012, 09:15:55 pm
absolute class fella, a subtle touch suits the Pirelli  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:16:05 pm
I know it's a bit like apples and oranges, but how do you feel it compares to the Black Beauty?

I think it's a bit early to say matey. Plus theres nothing like speccing a car from new and being the first owner, so this will always feel a bit different.
Do like DSG/Milltek burp though!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:16:36 pm
absolute class fella, a subtle touch suits the Pirelli  :happy2:

Cheers Andy!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: SteveP on February 19, 2012, 09:24:15 pm
Looking good mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: stu_no_1 on February 19, 2012, 09:28:32 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: john_o on February 19, 2012, 09:29:25 pm
subtle but just spot on as ever  :happy2: less is most definitely more........
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:30:08 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol

Was it in Scotland?

Looking good mate  :happy2:

Cheers Boss!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: nathangallo on February 19, 2012, 09:35:34 pm
What is the quality of the aluminium on the heater controls been looking at them on awesome for ages and dont know wether to get them  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:42:42 pm
What is the quality of the aluminium on the heater controls been looking at them on awesome for ages and dont know wether to get them  :rolleye:

I've had them on the last 3 MK5's and they are top notch!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Saintsteve on February 19, 2012, 09:43:13 pm
Love the little touches thus far. Doing the black gloss additions really makes it individual. We have good taste simularities  :notworthy:. You were my inspiration to my slope slidding  :wink:.  Shes coming along sweetly. :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:43:22 pm
subtle but just spot on as ever  :happy2: less is most definitely more........

Thanks pal!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 09:44:31 pm
Love the little touches thus far. Doing the blass gloss additions really makes it individual. We have good taste simularities  :notworthy:. You were my inspiration to my slope slidding  :wink:.  Shes coming along sweetly. :happy2:

Thanks Steve, thats very nice of you bud!  :ashamed: :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 19, 2012, 10:45:32 pm
Are brakes on the list?  :innocent:

Loving it so far. Be interested to hear your thoughts on the software.  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 19, 2012, 11:19:49 pm
Are brakes on the list?  :innocent:

Loving it so far. Be interested to hear your thoughts on the software.  :wink:

Yes sir, the brake god himself is on the case!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: DonalM on February 19, 2012, 11:33:04 pm
Very nice.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Saintsteve on February 20, 2012, 07:39:26 am
Are brakes on the list?  : :innocent:

Even im getting bored now ....
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Powervalve Nige on February 20, 2012, 10:48:40 am
New I should've held out for a Pirelli
  Nige
 :signIWS:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: stu_no_1 on February 20, 2012, 12:47:38 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol

Was it in Scotland?

It was in Scotland yeh I think they were wanting about 16grand at the time about 6 months ago it had lux pack highline mfsw dsg 3 door about 22k miles if I remember right wasn't vw service history was serviced at Arnold Clark
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 20, 2012, 03:15:12 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol

Was it in Scotland?

It was in Scotland yeh I think they were wanting about 16grand at the time about 6 months ago it had lux pack highline mfsw dsg 3 door about 22k miles if I remember right wasn't vw service history was serviced at Arnold Clark

Yeh I did a deal over the phone on that one, for them to then promptly sell it to a main dealer who now have it up for 17.5k!  :stupid:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: stu_no_1 on February 20, 2012, 08:11:40 pm
so who bought that one im confused lol it wasnt the cleanest example outside, interior was mint tho, all wheels were kerbed and the rear bumper at the tailgate was flat it was that scuffed lol
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: markymark on February 20, 2012, 08:18:53 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol
Sounds like you had a lucky escape with that one then Nath. I'm glad they sold it on before you made that long trip! :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!!
Post by: nathangallo on February 20, 2012, 08:23:16 pm
So after just a little over two weeks the car is getting more the way I wanted with a few bits here and there now left to do.

Mods so far have been:

Eibach Sportline Springs
Aluminium Climate Rings
Aluminium Ashtray Lid
Gulf GTI Seat inserts
Pirelli logo on dash
Pirelli Logo in rear screen (Thanks VC  :wink: )
Bury iPhone 4 Handsfree Cradle
Satin Black VW Badge (still to be fitted)
OSIR Dead Pedal Rest (still to be fitted)
K&N Panel Filter (Thanks Flora!  :wink: )
New Pirelli Centre Caps
VWR TB Exhaust with Shallow Back Box (Thanks Boss Man  :happy2: )
Multi Function Buttons
LED No Plate Bulbs and side lights
Uprated Headlight bulbs
Gloss Black Door Mirrors (Thanks Boss Man  :wink: )
Gloss Black front Splitter and rear lower bumper
Open Fogs (Genuine after failed attempt at fitting replica ones!  :angry015: )
VWR Lower Engine Mount
APR ST2 Mapping

I think thats everything for now!  :laugh: :laugh:

I have finally got to give her a proper clean so she has some protection now until I can get the chance to give her a full correction. Obviously the car now feels very different but I'm still trying to get used to driving with the DSG fast. Not 100% happy with the APR map as yet but I'll reserve my judgement until I can give the APR guys a bit more time with the car!

Now some pics.......(not the best as the sun decided to hide the second I switched the camera on!!)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4379.jpg&hash=9149f69a99b295994762468dc011960981b1c4ff)

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Side on for George!  :happy2:
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 :drinking:



 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Nothing else to say!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 20, 2012, 09:36:12 pm
Car looks nice i nearly traded my r32 for a silver dsg pirelli but when i went to see it the paint was in need of work the brakes all needed done and to top it off the dealer offered me 8grand for my r32 which was low tax band 06 plate 40k miles just been serviced by vw dsg and haldex aswell it was safe to say i got back in my car and drove off lol
Sounds like you had a lucky escape with that one then Nath. I'm glad they sold it on before you made that long trip! :happy2:

They say these things happen for a reason eh pal!  :wink: :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: yin on February 20, 2012, 11:00:26 pm
Have you been over to see Gaz :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj468%2Fdetailmyride_2009%2Fb76f0402.jpg&hash=1aa8a29e32df4b631d72ab0afa22592056f259c9)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 20, 2012, 11:15:53 pm
 :laugh: Kind of, it's our unit and I did the detail on that RS!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: yin on February 20, 2012, 11:18:56 pm
:laugh: Kind of, it's our unit and I did the detail on that RS!  :wink:

Didn't realise you had gone into business with him  :happy2:Cracking unit you have there
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: monte on February 21, 2012, 04:33:41 am
:laugh: Kind of, it's our unit and I did the detail on that RS!  :wink:


 :confused: :confused: :confused: You missed a bit mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: tonto83 on February 21, 2012, 07:44:42 am
You don't hang around! Car looks fantastic  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: bakili on February 21, 2012, 03:10:50 pm
Car looks fantastic
Love seats
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Andy on February 21, 2012, 03:36:42 pm
i always thing my car looks clean until i see yours Nath
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 21, 2012, 08:52:28 pm
You don't hang around! Car looks fantastic  :congrats:

Thanks chap!  :happy2:

No point in waiting, time waits for no man!  :wink:

Car looks fantastic
Love seats

Cheers  :drinking:

i always thing my car looks clean until i see yours Nath

Thanks Andy, it has something to do with my OCD affliction apparently!  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: George on February 21, 2012, 11:03:49 pm
Car looks great Nath, thanks for the photos   :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 19/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 24, 2012, 11:50:16 pm
So a few more jobs done this week.........

Bought an OSIR dead pedal rest from the TT shop. Superb service from the guys there but to say I'm unimpressed by the item itself is a major understatement! Yes once fitted it look the business but as a some of parts it's a pile of $hit and must cost no more than a fiver to make!!
The plastic treads are not only brittle and cheap, but warped and 'attached' to the Aluminium with sellotape (which came straight off)!!  :surprised:

Looks great in the snazzy packaging eh!  :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4405.jpg&hash=c24cdddd1fb9dddf3d700038dcc1c18cb67fd244)

One of VC's specials!  :wink:
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Black front VW badge and finally got my plate on....
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Wheel refurb and brake whorage coming soon!  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 24, 2012, 11:54:46 pm
Brakes you say.  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 24, 2012, 11:55:40 pm
Don't tell Steve  :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: vRS Carl on February 24, 2012, 11:56:42 pm
 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 25, 2012, 12:25:49 am
Boys, boys. Just curious.....  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 25, 2012, 02:06:54 am
Sorry if you have said... but is that stock ride height?

Wheel refurb? Same colour or something different?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: zubi on February 25, 2012, 02:20:15 am
looks really nice fella, :love:

i wanted one of these before i got my ED30, but i couldn't find one anywhere!

looking forward to seeing more



(p.s....im new around these parts so...hi all  :ashamed:)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: VC on February 25, 2012, 11:35:57 am
Boys, boys. Just curious.....  :evilgrin:

I KNEW IT. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fadult%2Fturninggay.gif&hash=a52b7d25597b75297f4f2cf361fabf4b14e08d00) :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Mandy on February 25, 2012, 11:46:51 am
Looking good. :happy2:

Have you done the boot badge black too or just the front?

Why are you having the wheels refurbed? :confused:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 09:21:41 pm
Thanks all!  :drinking:

No Mandy the rear is still silver. Not sure a Black one would look right as it just looks like a nose in the middle of the tailgate in black!  :laugh:

@ Rich, haven't decided on the wheels but have a couple of idea's floating around. It won't be much different from the standard! And I have a set of Eibach Sportlines fitted.  :wink:

No real updates today just some shameless pic whoring!  :pomppomp:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4444.jpg&hash=f8dbac1134cc858c2871176fa063eb504334e2ce)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4453.jpg&hash=5b6d8d1ee7c0ea926ba748b9ced5af3f7c5df66b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4451.jpg&hash=323d61bee6c8100d2a397c9f960dbaff95f9f454)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4455.jpg&hash=4a33ae95e6d2d452d61ac0e0bfa9648b05147fa3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4447.jpg&hash=9ee9f7df03ef4bfe2b353f1c2c47a4366a7a17b5)

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 25, 2012, 09:26:56 pm
Boys, boys. Just curious.....  :evilgrin:

I KNEW IT. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fadult%2Fturninggay.gif&hash=a52b7d25597b75297f4f2cf361fabf4b14e08d00) :signLOL:

 :sad1:

Your car looks bang tidy though Nath.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 09:31:52 pm
Boys, boys. Just curious.....  :evilgrin:

I KNEW IT. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fadult%2Fturninggay.gif&hash=a52b7d25597b75297f4f2cf361fabf4b14e08d00) :signLOL:

 :sad1:

Your car looks bang tidy though Nath.  :happy2:

Thanks chap!  :love: :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2012, 09:36:32 pm
I have to say it, please don't change the alloys. The stock items are really special IMO, and I hate it when people mess with them (that car in the classifieds springs to mind).
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 09:38:07 pm
I have to say it, please don't change the alloys. The stock items are really special IMO, and I hate it when people mess with them (that car in the classifieds springs to mind).

Couldn't agree more. It will be subtle and only enhance the standard look.  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2012, 09:40:52 pm
Where did you get the front badge from btw? I'm due a new one and the Eurowagens one has caught my eye...
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on February 25, 2012, 09:42:18 pm
Looks impressive as always. Looks like the unit is finished!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 09:44:33 pm
Looks impressive as always. Looks like the unit is finished!

Thanks fella. Yes nearly there!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: jhtrophy on February 25, 2012, 09:49:36 pm
Car looks great but if thats your unit I'm seriously jealous  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 09:53:04 pm
Where did you get the front badge from btw? I'm due a new one and the Eurowagens one has caught my eye...

This one....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220693278131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3279wt_804

Clips on to the original backing and is plastic, so no chipping like the painted ones do!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2012, 10:12:15 pm
Cool, thanks. Does it have a gloss or matt finish?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 10:21:09 pm
Cool, thanks. Does it have a gloss or matt finish?

Gloss which is what I was after.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 10:21:40 pm
Car looks great but if thats your unit I'm seriously jealous  :notworthy:

Cheers pal!  :happy2:  :wink:

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2012, 10:30:39 pm
Cool, thanks. Does it have a gloss or matt finish?

Gloss which is what I was after.

Nice one, think I'll try one of those. All I need now is a Golf GTI!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2012, 10:36:56 pm
Cool, thanks. Does it have a gloss or matt finish?

Gloss which is what I was after.

Nice one, think I'll try one of those. All I need now is a Golf GTI!

Yeh won't fit an EOS!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Andy on February 26, 2012, 08:21:55 am
loving the badges Nath--pirelli is a nice touch :happy2: :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: CarrG on February 26, 2012, 11:05:19 am


Agree on the wheels.

Car is looking great Nath.

Images in the unit look like its just out the box  :congrats:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: dmac1969 on February 26, 2012, 03:55:52 pm
Thanks all!  :drinking:

No Mandy the rear is still silver. Not sure a Black one would look right as it just looks like a nose in the middle of the tailgate in black!  :laugh:

@ Rich, haven't decided on the wheels but have a couple of idea's floating around. It won't be much different from the standard! And I have a set of Eibach Sportlines fitted.  :wink:

No real updates today just some shameless pic whoring!  :pomppomp:


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4444.jpg&hash=f8dbac1134cc858c2871176fa063eb504334e2ce)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4453.jpg&hash=5b6d8d1ee7c0ea926ba748b9ced5af3f7c5df66b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4451.jpg&hash=323d61bee6c8100d2a397c9f960dbaff95f9f454)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4455.jpg&hash=4a33ae95e6d2d452d61ac0e0bfa9648b05147fa3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_4447.jpg&hash=9ee9f7df03ef4bfe2b353f1c2c47a4366a7a17b5)

 :happy2:

Wow , looking fantastic! They had one of these at my local VW Dealer up at Edinburgh , sold now though so never had a chance to have a nose round it - I dont think Ive ever seen a Pirelli in the flesh!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: B3n on February 26, 2012, 04:58:10 pm
Looking good fella!!!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on February 26, 2012, 05:34:47 pm
Car looks great but so does the unit!!!!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 26, 2012, 08:24:11 pm
It would be good to use a car rig in that garage.....  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 26, 2012, 09:16:54 pm
Thanks fellas!  :drinking:

It would be good to use a car rig in that garage.....  :happy2:

You bring it we'll use it!  :wink: :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 26, 2012, 09:52:04 pm
Where are you?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 26, 2012, 09:55:47 pm
Where are you?

South Brum, Berkswell....
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 26, 2012, 09:58:29 pm
Cool.. ill try and organise it with work, will message you once I've worked it out. Will be good to use it indoors :smiley:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on February 26, 2012, 10:05:10 pm
Sorry for ear wiggling what's a car rig
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on February 26, 2012, 10:07:10 pm
A frame set up that attaches a camera to a car. Allows you to take pics of your own car whilst driving it. It's what richwig used on his own vehicle in his sig.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 26, 2012, 10:09:38 pm
Cool.. ill try and organise it with work, will message you once I've worked it out. Will be good to use it indoors :smiley:

Yay!  :jumpmove:

Awesome, always wanted to do this!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 26, 2012, 10:11:23 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2599%2F4138117807_bf7b18e846.jpg&hash=9ca4e6360b2492e554bda343580d78d7b245e942) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/4138117807/)
Car Rig (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/4138117807/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm7.staticflickr.com%2F6001%2F5908625149_e2ce7d1e20.jpg&hash=0c3454c02998e3f76d6500c4f23527e0915a25fe) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/5908625149/)
Edition 30 - Race Course (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richwigley/5908625149/) by Rich Wigley (http://www.flickr.com/people/richwigley/), on Flickr

 :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 26, 2012, 10:27:29 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2599%2F4138117807_bf7b18e846.jpg&hash=9ca4e6360b2492e554bda343580d78d7b245e942)

Nutter.  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on February 26, 2012, 10:36:00 pm
Why? He's clearly set up to take out cyclists! :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: big al on February 27, 2012, 12:33:03 pm
Cool.. ill try and organise it with work, will message you once I've worked it out. Will be good to use it indoors :smiley:

Would I be able to tag along to this? Always wanted some nice rolling shots of mine?  :happy2: :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: rich83 on February 27, 2012, 12:57:12 pm
I don't see why not. :)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Eccie on February 27, 2012, 02:59:41 pm
Forum Meeting  :grouphug:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on February 27, 2012, 03:34:03 pm
Forum Meeting  :grouphug:

 :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: markymark on February 29, 2012, 11:38:31 am
Forum Meeting  :grouphug:
+1  :love:

Cars looking awesome mate! :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Gene Hunt on February 29, 2012, 01:18:51 pm
Car looks great.How do you find the exhaust?. Would you say it's louder than a non res Milltek? thinking about one for my ED 30  :smiley:.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 29, 2012, 05:16:33 pm
Car looks great.How do you find the exhaust?. Would you say it's louder than a non res Milltek? thinking about one for my ED 30  :smiley:.
Cheers.

It's only loudish when you want it to be. Pootling around town the only difference is the burbling at idle etc. I wouldn't class it as loud unless the loud pedal is pressed hard up into the upper part of the rev range!  :evilgrin:

Forum Meeting  :grouphug:
+1  :love:

Cars looking awesome mate! :happy2:

Thanks pal!  :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 29, 2012, 05:17:46 pm
get a room you 2 and get it over with  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on February 29, 2012, 08:57:48 pm
get a room you 2 and get it over with  :pomppomp:

Blimey were well past that, done that plenty!  :wink:  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: MAT ED30 on February 29, 2012, 11:19:22 pm
Ok when's the wedding  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 13, 2012, 09:33:15 pm
How is the APR map running, have you had the initial problems sorted now. Be interested to know how you compare it to the revo software from the Eddie.

What LSP are you using?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 13, 2012, 09:37:34 pm
In a word fella no........

Not sure why but I'm having problems getting it running as I want. It may well be the map is fine but I'm rather fussy!  :laugh:

LSP has been either Dodo Juice Supernatural or Diamond White. So far has had a few coats of both!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 13, 2012, 09:46:39 pm
Choosing the right map is becoming a nightmare  :signLOL:

Hope it gets sorted.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Saintsteve on March 13, 2012, 09:48:28 pm
No thrills Maps FTW  :innocent:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: monte on March 13, 2012, 10:44:17 pm
In a word fella no........

Not sure why but I'm having problems getting it running as I want. It may well be the map is fine but I'm rather fussy!  :laugh:

LSP has been either Dodo Juice Supernatural or Diamond White. So far has had a few coats of both!  :wink:


Ive always used Supernatural in the past with great results  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi612.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FUntitled-24.jpg%3Ft%3D1331678283&hash=a9b164988e12f5e8370dffe92a51006f538e72b4)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Froyalxr%2FGolf_GTI_Edition_30%2FIMG_5363_1024x768.jpg&hash=3f6d6ab82a4cca3efa61cde4f03b0ff6549d89ef)



Im on Chemical Guy's products now. The Blacklight is awesome  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 13, 2012, 11:41:53 pm
Gonna try a sealant next as they work really well on Reflex!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: keano on March 14, 2012, 12:52:19 am
Gonna try a sealant next as they work really well on Reflex!  :wink:

ooo which one?  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 14, 2012, 07:52:50 pm
Gonna try a sealant next as they work really well on Reflex!  :wink:

 :popcornsoda:

been looking at jetseal 109 at the moment as that well recommended.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 14, 2012, 09:19:35 pm
Gonna try a sealant next as they work really well on Reflex!  :wink:

ooo which one?  :party:

Not sure as yet Nick, but maybe Zaino Z2? Will update as and when!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: RedRobin on March 14, 2012, 09:56:24 pm
.
Zaino is nice-n-easy to apply (says he who knows feck all about detailing!)

Great stance with that subtle drop and I think silver is my favourite colour for a Pirelli.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 14, 2012, 09:58:07 pm
Thanks Robin!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: markymark on March 14, 2012, 10:02:17 pm
.
Zaino is nice-n-easy to apply (says he who knows feck all about detailing!)

Great stance with that subtle drop and I think silver is my favourite colour for a Pirelli.  :happy2:
:sad1:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 14, 2012, 10:06:22 pm
 :grin: :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Hedge on March 14, 2012, 10:29:45 pm
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: andrewparker on March 18, 2012, 01:46:52 pm
Where did you get the front badge from btw? I'm due a new one and the Eurowagens one has caught my eye...

This one....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220693278131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3279wt_804

Clips on to the original backing and is plastic, so no chipping like the painted ones do!  :happy2:

Nathan, I got the same badge, but how do you take of the original silver badge? Do you just prise it from the backing? Presumably you're better off taking the whole thing off the car to do it?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 18, 2012, 03:54:54 pm
I've looked at this also and from reading a few guides it seems easier to remove the full grill. (4 screws) then seperate the chrome badge from the backing and refit in reverse with the black badge. Rich did a guide on wrapping his with instructions on how to remove the chrome badge.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 25/02/2012*
Post by: Greeners on March 18, 2012, 06:54:02 pm
Where did you get the front badge from btw? I'm due a new one and the Eurowagens one has caught my eye...

This one....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220693278131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3279wt_804

Clips on to the original backing and is plastic, so no chipping like the painted ones do!  :happy2:

Nathan, I got the same badge, but how do you take of the original silver badge? Do you just prise it from the backing? Presumably you're better off taking the whole thing off the car to do it?

Yed pal once the badge is off it's just a matter of going round the edge prising it off. One of the middle clips may snap but its no buggy if it does. Then the black one just clips back on!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2012, 11:41:07 am
Been a while so thought i'd update!

Finally my Pirelli will be wearing Pirelli boots again!  :jump move:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_5033.jpg&hash=da9f32db98e8e8e18f9d2a28317cdc29b991005b)

So in the coming weeks these will be fitted after the wheels have had a 'custom' refurb!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: markymark on April 27, 2012, 11:52:02 am
Result! Did you get the red writing? :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2012, 12:34:36 pm
Result! Did you get the red writing? :wink:

No  :sad1:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: vRS Carl on April 27, 2012, 12:37:59 pm
Result! Did you get the red writing? :wink:

No  :sad1:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felectronics.greatsku.com%2FElectronics-image%2F2010-12%2FWH-741-Magical-Color-Touch-up-Car-Paint-Pen-Red-Painting-Color-6342942200673625001.jpg&hash=be69f08ca45ab32fde43fadf25ef10e0dc814ab0)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on April 27, 2012, 01:38:56 pm
I told him to do that too!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2012, 02:11:07 pm
 :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 27, 2012, 02:32:22 pm

How do you rate them Nath?  My Cupra came with them as OEM but honestly cant remember if they were as good as the price (then) suggested
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on April 27, 2012, 02:39:01 pm
He's not stuck them on yet. He's obviously too busy posting pics and plying passersby with maoams rather than get on with his work!

 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Andy on April 27, 2012, 09:24:26 pm
i think pirelli have let the quality drop over the last few years as they go out of shape to easy on a different varient of cars--





Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 10:53:10 am
As the sweetie monster has said they won't be on the car until I get the wheels done in the next few weeks!  :wink:

Will report back then, but to be honest anything will be better than these crappy Goodyears!!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: rich83 on April 28, 2012, 10:54:52 am
As the sweetie monster has said they won't be on the car until I get the wheels done in the next few weeks!  :wink:

Will report back then, but to be honest anything will be better than these crappy Goodyears!!

Which ones?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 10:56:46 am
As the sweetie monster has said they won't be on the car until I get the wheels done in the next few weeks!  :wink:

Will report back then, but to be honest anything will be better than these crappy Goodyears!!

Which ones?

They call themselves........ Efficient Grip!!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: rich83 on April 28, 2012, 10:58:18 am
As the sweetie monster has said they won't be on the car until I get the wheels done in the next few weeks!  :wink:

Will report back then, but to be honest anything will be better than these crappy Goodyears!!

Which ones?

They call themselves........ Efficient Grip!!


aka no grip?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 11:00:44 am
As the sweetie monster has said they won't be on the car until I get the wheels done in the next few weeks!  :wink:

Will report back then, but to be honest anything will be better than these crappy Goodyears!!

Which ones?

They call themselves........ Efficient Grip!!


aka no grip?  :signLOL:


I think they are more of an 'eco' tyre than one designed to reign in 300+ bhp!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: rich83 on April 28, 2012, 11:04:53 am
Not many road tyres can contain 300bhp to the front wheels...  :driver:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 11:10:58 am
Not many road tyres can contain 300bhp to the front wheels...  :driver:


True, but would still be nice to be able to use the throttle pedal slightly more than 5%!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on April 28, 2012, 11:18:36 am
Did you manage to get the other car sorted in time?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: rich83 on April 28, 2012, 11:19:32 am
Not many road tyres can contain 300bhp to the front wheels...  :driver:


True, but would still be nice to be able to use the throttle pedal slightly more than 5%!  :laugh:

 :signLOL:  Yeah that might be a good start
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 11:44:06 am
Did you manage to get the other car sorted in time?

Just about, being collected today and it looks awesome!!  :party:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on April 28, 2012, 11:54:32 am
I forgot to give you the tyre gel to try out. Would have noticed any sling off on a white car!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 27/04/2012*
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2012, 12:24:55 pm
I forgot to give you the tyre gel to try out. Would have noticed any sling off on a white car!

Probably best to try it out on mine!  :wink:

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2012, 09:41:57 pm
So finally got round to getting the wheels refurbed and the new boots fitted!  :jumpmove:

Decided on a 'Brilliant Silver' as I wanted to keep it looking as OEM as possible. As you can probably see from the pics the inner Barrell had been painted in a dark anthracite colour to hopefully give the design of the wheel more of a 3D look.

While the wheels were away I thought I'd clean the brakes and calipers up a bit until I can afford some S3 upgrades!  :wink:

Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5175.jpg&hash=dc76463b2a7075098b4cfd6b691d9652a7323190)

After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5176.jpg&hash=6ed87f0beb2418e9a111e0ee47333d241996367a)

Before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5168.jpg&hash=d5e6c5c86ee5bd47312172a0afccd2d9c06402ef)

After:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5170.jpg&hash=8157cf075aa1b2e3a96b2cb203d5f2e15a48f7f7)

And one more:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5172.jpg&hash=b9bd29e4b2355acd210e08769ba327f2babc2664)

So the wheels, will hopefully get some pics of the wheels on the car and the finished detail over the weekend.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5215.jpg&hash=fe7a5ce680065dcb02fd846f2de40b9ca95999e1)

Darker Barrell's:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5213.jpg&hash=a6dac2ad31fc2ae9a2342bf845ea9e9f7afbb0c6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5214.jpg&hash=d7add18fdd18a144596e140bec56125dd579af9d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5212.jpg&hash=b9b18ee88695c02392305657ec45d1f8c320fc0b)

More soon!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: fab5freddy on May 18, 2012, 09:44:50 pm
They look awesome  :drool: :jumping:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: RedRobin on May 18, 2012, 09:56:21 pm

As you can probably see from the pics the inner Barrell had been painted in a dark anthracite colour to hopefully give the design of the wheel more of a 3D look.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5176.jpg&hash=6ed87f0beb2418e9a111e0ee47333d241996367a)


....Not just successfully looking 3D but much nicer to look at than the inevitable rusty appearance.  :congrats:  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2012, 09:57:17 pm
The inner part of the wheel Robin not the brakes!  :wink:

You can see the inner part of the wheel in this pic!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5213.jpg&hash=a6dac2ad31fc2ae9a2342bf845ea9e9f7afbb0c6)

Will hopefully get some better pics on the sunlight when it stops raining!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Superted74 on May 18, 2012, 11:43:57 pm
Really didn't like the Pirelli when it was launched. Looking at yours however, I think I may have changed my mind :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 19, 2012, 12:01:43 am
Really didn't like the Pirelli when it was launched. Looking at yours however, I think I may have changed my mind :happy2:

Cheers chap!  :drinking:

They look awesome  :drool: :jumping:

Thanks!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Andy on May 19, 2012, 01:02:08 am
did the same with mine Nath,makes the brakes look a lot better--love your ed 30
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 19, 2012, 08:22:37 am
did the same with mine Nath,makes the brakes look a lot better--love your ed 30

Cheers Andy, what about my Pirelli?  :sad1: :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: RedRobin on May 19, 2012, 08:29:31 am

The inner part of the wheel Robin not the brakes!  :wink:

You can see the inner part of the wheel in this pic!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5213.jpg&hash=a6dac2ad31fc2ae9a2342bf845ea9e9f7afbb0c6)

Will hopefully get some better pics on the sunlight when it stops raining!


....That's a really great pic!  :congrats:  And when you know what to look for it's obvious  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Nodz on May 19, 2012, 08:35:14 am
Looking good Nath, cant wait to see the finished detail  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on May 19, 2012, 02:24:05 pm
I saw the rims in person. Love'em. Very subtle.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: JoeDarKa on May 20, 2012, 12:39:35 pm
Wheels look great, smart little touch!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: dmac1969 on May 20, 2012, 04:34:25 pm
Rims look stunning!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 20, 2012, 08:19:57 pm
Thanks all!  :drinking:

Hopefully get some pics tomorrow!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: B3n on May 20, 2012, 08:32:48 pm
Coming along very nice Nath :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2012, 07:17:46 pm
Thanks all!  :drinking:

Hopefully get some pics tomorrow!  :wink:

Is it tomorrow yet?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 21, 2012, 08:11:47 pm
Thanks all!  :drinking:

Hopefully get some pics tomorrow!  :wink:

Is it tomorrow yet?  :signLOL:

It will be tomorrow!  :laugh:

Time ran away with me today but I promise I'll get them 'tomorrow'!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: bigmig95 on May 21, 2012, 08:56:21 pm
Car looked great today Nath.  Have seen pictures of the seats and been in two minds about them,  in the flesh they look fantastic and really do set the car off.  :happy2:


Hope you found your way back to the unit before lunchtime.  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on May 21, 2012, 09:10:33 pm
How's the tyre gel?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Top Cat on May 21, 2012, 09:26:32 pm
Classy.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 21, 2012, 09:39:10 pm
Car looked great today Nath.  Have seen pictures of the seats and been in two minds about them,  in the flesh they look fantastic and really do set the car off.  :happy2:


Hope you found your way back to the unit before lunchtime.  :wink:


Thanks Carl!  :happy2:

Yeh took the easy option and just headed for Balsall Common!  :laugh:

How's the tyre gel?

Still not used the car as yet Jaz.  :wink:

Classy.  :happy2:

Cheers Lar!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Hedge on May 21, 2012, 09:45:30 pm
These were meant for you sweetheart.  :love:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48148.msg554051.html#msg554051

Looked really good in the flesh.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 21, 2012, 09:49:57 pm
These were meant for you sweetheart.  :love:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,48148.msg554051.html#msg554051

Looked really good in the flesh.  :smiley:

Yes I can see why you thought of me, they are epic!!  :notworthy: :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: wigit on May 21, 2012, 11:44:47 pm
liking the twist on the rimmage  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 22, 2012, 06:57:53 pm
Ok so finally had a few mins this morning to take some pics, and the sun was out too!  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5274.jpg&hash=7f5ef1aced10f65f88a981095dfb3dc12a405373)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5258.jpg&hash=bfb7a272d7fae41d98ad1339b860f155e1a9c38f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5271.jpg&hash=9d93f86454db8744571ea444d568ed4677cedbf0)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5282.jpg&hash=a18309fefd91ec4e171c654acd241b3c25139bf7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5294.jpg&hash=45211a031072cc56ee3f196dd088252d498a60a3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5290.jpg&hash=b62ebfdc360da8afe2f7d905ce25c7befa910c48)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5324.jpg&hash=12ca36e48e3c98296f812ef07b1a683dd39b14c2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5326.jpg&hash=6472c3a7ab9c7a72eed591e83410efb7a5da6c66)

Really pleased with the finish, A1 have done me proud once again.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: markymark on May 22, 2012, 10:08:04 pm
Looks awesome matey! :drool:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 22, 2012, 10:11:51 pm
Looks awesome matey! :drool:

Thanks fella, gotta say I'm much happier with her now!  :laugh:

Few 'little' mods to sort over the coming weeks!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Nodz on May 22, 2012, 10:16:23 pm
Looking good Nath  :happy2:

Is your lower splitter wrapped or sprayed black??
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Andy on May 22, 2012, 10:17:50 pm
looks stunning Nath :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: dodds-gttdi on May 22, 2012, 10:23:49 pm
Darker Barrell's:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5213.jpg&hash=a6dac2ad31fc2ae9a2342bf845ea9e9f7afbb0c6)

I concur!  :happy2: Darker Barrels are the way forward. Give the wheel a deeper look and hide brake dust quite well too.  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F4e945bf6-0443-7679.jpg&hash=4e984b3a1a57ab6a9d061872f47824cb50ed352a)

Shamefully I have no tyre gel/dressing.  :sad1:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Hedge on May 22, 2012, 10:32:07 pm
Looks very purty Nath. Liking the wheels.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Sophie123 on May 22, 2012, 10:35:23 pm
Looking good :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 22, 2012, 10:36:11 pm
Looking good Nath  :happy2:

Is your lower splitter wrapped or sprayed black??

It's wrapped fella. I need to get the lower splitter repainted at some point so it will be painted then!  :happy2:

Thanks guys!  :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: monte on May 22, 2012, 11:19:00 pm

I concur!  :happy2: Darker Barrels are the way forward. Give the wheel a deeper look and hide brake dust quite well too.  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F4e945bf6-0443-7679.jpg&hash=4e984b3a1a57ab6a9d061872f47824cb50ed352a)

Shamefully I have no tyre gel/dressing.  :sad1:


Is that a buckle I can see?  :scared:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: monte on May 22, 2012, 11:20:51 pm
Just amazing Nath.  :notworthy:

Better than a brand spanking new Pirelli.   :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 23, 2012, 12:20:55 pm
Just amazing Nath.  :notworthy:

Better than a brand spanking new Pirelli.   :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Cheers mucka!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: omeydz on May 23, 2012, 12:31:36 pm

I concur!  :happy2: Darker Barrels are the way forward. Give the wheel a deeper look and hide brake dust quite well too.  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F4e945bf6-0443-7679.jpg&hash=4e984b3a1a57ab6a9d061872f47824cb50ed352a)

Shamefully I have no tyre gel/dressing.  :sad1:


Is that a buckle I can see?  :scared:

You mean the 12/1 oclock position of the wheel with its inside facing the camera? Looks slightly flattish or it may be just the light and angle playing tricks!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 18/05/2012*
Post by: dodds-gttdi on May 23, 2012, 01:15:15 pm
I concur!  :happy2: Darker Barrels are the way forward. Give the wheel a deeper look and hide brake dust quite well too.  :wink:

Shamefully I have no tyre gel/dressing.  :sad1:
Is that a buckle I can see?  :scared:
You mean the 12/1 oclock position of the wheel with its inside facing the camera? Looks slightly flattish or it may be just the light and angle playing tricks!

Hmmm, I see what you guys are saying. .I'll try and find out what wheel that one is and get it taken down my local wheel refurber's. A balancing machine should be able to tell me more (plus a professional eye. Cheers lads.  :happy2:

Back on topic...
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: wigit on May 23, 2012, 02:28:03 pm
Few 'little' mods to sort over the coming weeks!  :wink:

 :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: WhiteGTI on May 23, 2012, 03:03:56 pm
Loving the car Nath!  :love:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 23, 2012, 03:11:49 pm
Loving the car Nath!  :love:

Thans Chris!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Deako on May 23, 2012, 03:28:18 pm
Looks amazing!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Hedge on May 23, 2012, 04:41:58 pm
Few 'little' mods to sort over the coming weeks!  :wink:

 :evilgrin:

Brakes.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on May 23, 2012, 04:43:51 pm
Did you try out the tyre gel? Am keen on your impressions.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 23, 2012, 08:28:50 pm
Looks amazing!!  :happy2:

Thanks Luke!  :happy2:

Few 'little' mods to sort over the coming weeks!  :wink:

 :evilgrin:

Brakes.  :laugh:

Nah, only at ST2 so don't need bigger brakes yet!  :laugh:

Did you try out the tyre gel? Am keen on your impressions.

Not driven the car that much still Jaz, but it's still looking fresh!  :happy2: How's it looking on Indi's car?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: stealthwolf on May 23, 2012, 08:46:36 pm
Yeah fine when I asked her. Which reminds me - she didn't say much about the car because she was too flabbergasted. She wants me to pass on her thanks!
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on May 23, 2012, 08:59:10 pm
Yeah fine when I asked her. Which reminds me - she didn't say much about the car because she was too flabbergasted. She wants me to pass on her thanks!

No probs, she sent us a message on FB!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: monte on June 07, 2012, 01:11:41 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FPirelli%2FIMG_5213.jpg&hash=a6dac2ad31fc2ae9a2342bf845ea9e9f7afbb0c6)



Am I right in thinking that you had the inserts of the wheels done darker and just left the face silver Nath?



If so was it done at A1?

Ive been thinking about getting my Ultra inserts done in Satin Black of Dark Grey. It will make the spokes stand out more and also look bigger.

I had a play with the original photo. What do you think of it ?

Do you think A1 would do this for me?



(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F5e351c33.jpg&hash=aa5e567001b15b48d5fd75a3a315f2bc5919124c)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi612.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F5e351c33b.jpg&hash=44e22891270bdf7d01fe752f5c2793095fe5f463)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: RedRobin on June 07, 2012, 08:18:44 am

Ive been thinking about getting my Ultra inserts done in Satin Black of Dark Grey. It will make the spokes stand out more and also look bigger.

I had a play with the original photo. What do you think of it ?

Do you think A1 would do this for me?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F5e351c33.jpg&hash=aa5e567001b15b48d5fd75a3a315f2bc5919124c)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi612.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F5e351c33b.jpg&hash=44e22891270bdf7d01fe752f5c2793095fe5f463)

....Wow! Amazing what a difference it makes and would make your silver car look particularly sleek I think.

Best speak to Nigel at A1 and send him your pic. 01902 871422  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: pomsteroonie on June 07, 2012, 01:20:42 pm
I love that look, do you have any real up close shots to show off the finish?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: rob_e on June 14, 2012, 12:12:11 pm
That's a great looking car and some nice subtle mods.  Top job.

My father also has a 3 door Pirelli in silver, totally stock though but only 12k miles from new..   :laugh:  not a bad car for a 76 yr old!  He got that to replace the mk5 R32 he ran before (which came after a mk4 R32 etc..!).  BTW his came from the factory with P Zero "Nero" rather than the "rosso" you've got on yours.

Very rare cars - I've only ever seen one other on the road since he bought his.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: CarrG on June 27, 2012, 10:09:27 am
Stunning Greeners fair play to you.  :notworthy:

What paint did you use for the hubs please?
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Mackie1 on June 27, 2012, 07:19:39 pm
New car's looking Great Nathan  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on June 27, 2012, 09:33:16 pm
I love that look, do you have any real up close shots to show off the finish?

Thanks, will have a look and see what I have!  :happy2:

That's a great looking car and some nice subtle mods.  Top job.

My father also has a 3 door Pirelli in silver, totally stock though but only 12k miles from new..   :laugh:  not a bad car for a 76 yr old!  He got that to replace the mk5 R32 he ran before (which came after a mk4 R32 etc..!).  BTW his came from the factory with P Zero "Nero" rather than the "rosso" you've got on yours.

Very rare cars - I've only ever seen one other on the road since he bought his.


Thanks Rob, you father is clearly a man with impeccable taste!  :wink:

Stunning Greeners fair play to you.  :notworthy:

What paint did you use for the hubs please?

I thank you!  :drinking:

I used Halfords High Temperature paint!

New car's looking Great Nathan  :happy2:

Cheers chap!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: DanielF on June 30, 2012, 09:04:51 am
Very nice car. could i ask where you got the gti black front badge from? Thanks
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on June 30, 2012, 11:51:55 am
Very nice car. could i ask where you got the gti black front badge from? Thanks

Already posted earlier in the thread, but here it is again just for you!  :wink:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220693278131?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3279wt_804
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: DanielF on July 01, 2012, 10:02:30 pm
Much appreciated :)
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: rob_e on August 01, 2012, 11:37:06 am


That's a great looking car and some nice subtle mods.  Top job.

My father also has a 3 door Pirelli in silver, totally stock though but only 12k miles from new..   :laugh:  not a bad car for a 76 yr old!  He got that to replace the mk5 R32 he ran before (which came after a mk4 R32 etc..!).  BTW his came from the factory with P Zero "Nero" rather than the "rosso" you've got on yours.

Very rare cars - I've only ever seen one other on the road since he bought his.


Thanks Rob, you father is clearly a man with impeccable taste!  :wink:



You're not the only one selling a Pirelli now - my old man emailed me yesterday to say he's put an order in for a new car to replace his Pirelli.   He'll have a 62 plate Edition 35 in his garage some time mid-september.  Lucky git!

Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on August 12, 2012, 06:25:20 pm
Now for sale on PH.  :happy2:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4133908.htm
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: vRS Carl on August 12, 2012, 06:28:20 pm
Now for sale on PH.  :happy2:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4133908.htm

GLWTS Nath.

Whoever gets that is going to have one very well looked after car.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on August 12, 2012, 09:16:51 pm
Now for sale on PH.  :happy2:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4133908.htm

GLWTS Nath.

Whoever gets that is going to have one very well looked after car.  :happy2:

Thanks matey!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: monte on August 12, 2012, 10:35:59 pm
I'd love to buy it, for its exclusivity and its immaculate condition.  :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

I'm sure it will sell to the first genuine buyer as soon as they see it mate.  :drool:


…although I think the black mirror covers need to come off. They will seriously hamper the sale. Send them to me immediately.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on August 12, 2012, 11:47:05 pm
 :grin:

Nice try Carlo! If the new owner doesn't want them they are yours!  :wink:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: bigmig95 on August 13, 2012, 02:20:41 pm
NOOOOOOOOO......................  I so want it, but bad timing with finances. 

 :sad1:


Anyone want to buy two kids.

GLWTS Nath.

Regards from down the road at sunny Kenilworth.
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on August 13, 2012, 03:35:09 pm
NOOOOOOOOO......................  I so want it, but bad timing with finances. 

 :sad1:


Anyone want to buy two kids.

GLWTS Nath.

Regards from down the road at sunny Kenilworth.

Already got two thanks, but at least your two love their cars bless em!!  :happy2:

She's sat here waiting for you, your new owner certification has already been approved!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on August 13, 2012, 03:41:06 pm
Get it bought and then sell it me....can't buy it direct as I flunked the interview.......

[Nath]

So Dave can you explain to me the two bucket method...?

[Dave]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

[Nath]

GET OUT!!!!!!!

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: berg on August 13, 2012, 03:48:13 pm
 :congrats: :grin:
Title: Re: Greeners New MK5, Back in the Game!! *Update 22/05/2012*
Post by: Greeners on August 13, 2012, 04:01:13 pm
GTFO!!  :mad:

 :grin: