MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Mk5 GTian on June 26, 2012, 03:25:14 pm
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My Laser Blue K03 GTi, with the following spec:
Leather
Sunroof
MFD2 satnav with ipod aux connection
Highline
Heated seats
17" Monzas 18" Matt black powdercoated BBS Pescaras
Build plans
June 2012
Full major service at Storm Developments with Pipercross panel filter, Cam follower, Rev D DV, New plugs, fuel filter, pollen filter, oil filter, oil change with Castrol Edge.
PDT Stage 1 remap by Storm Developments
Matt black powdercoated BBS Pescaras 18", Thanks Monte!
replace missing GTi grill badge!
September 2012
REVO Stage 1, quite by accident!
December 2012
Revo settings sorted, so now
April 2013
Brake upgrade NQSBBK
Bilstein B12 Pro kit with Eibach springs (Possibly ARB's at the same time depending on £££)
June 2013
BCS Powervalve full TBE system (Prestige)
July - August 2013
Brand new APR fuel pump
Revo cold air intake
Revo Stage 2
Longer term
Uprated ARB's (if I can't afford them when I do shocks and springs)
Upgraded clutch (not sure which yet)
Quaiffe diff
Revo Stage 2+
Pics
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Thats a real nice colour Ian, seems to have come with good spec too...
Mods list picked out already...
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Thats a real nice colour Ian, seems to have come with good spec too...
Mods list picked out already...
Thanks buddy, it looks incredible in the sunlight. It's the sunroof I wanted more than anything, the rest is a bonus!
I learnt a lot from the forum on my previous MK5 Gti, so the mod list was pretty easy this time around. :happy2:
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Looks great Ian - great spec as well :happy2:
Bringing this to the JKM RR day in October? :drinking:
Graeme
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Very nice Ian - cool mod list :happy2:
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Looks great Ian - great spec as well :happy2:
Bringing this to the JKM RR day in October? :drinking:
Graeme
Thanks a lot Graeme. :happy2:
I'm deffinately bringing it to JKM. I'm hoping to be Stage 2 by then with the BCS powervalve and intake as well as APR pump, so it'll be interesting to see how it goes on the heartbreaker!
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Looks great Ian - look forward to seeing it at JKM :happy2:
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Big thanks to Carlo, aka Monte, for a fantastic set of wheels. Got them at lunchtime and fitted this evening, Well chuffed with them. :happy2:
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:congrats: beautiful absolutely beautiful. will we see you at the next meet?
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Stunning Ian :drool: :drool: :drool:
They look amazing on Blue and Red GTI's :notworthy:
I'm so glad they have gone to a good home :smiley:
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Looks great - something a bit different. They tie in nicely with the skirts, bumper and splitter!
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:congrats: beautiful absolutely beautiful. will we see you at the next meet?
Thanks Marvin :happy2:
Yeah I posted on your meet the other day asking when the next one was but no-one responded :sad1:
I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again, in my second Mk5 in 9 months! (long story, I'll fill you in when I see you!)
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Really like the Blue and the wheels make it look even more :drool:
I'll get on Matts case for the meet.
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looks great with the skirts and bumpers, don't be tempted to colour code :smiley:
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looks great with the skirts and bumpers, don't be tempted to colour code :smiley:
Absolutely not Gazbut. My neighbour and I were just looking at it saying how well the matt black wheels go with all the matt black trim. And from the front the grill and wheels really go well. That's it from the exterior, I can't see it looking any better TBH. :happy2:
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Stunning Ian :drool: :drool: :drool:
They look amazing on Blue and Red GTI's :notworthy:
I'm so glad they have gone to a good home :smiley:
Thanks Carlo. :happy2: I have to admit, I was a bit worried as the silver wheels look so good with the colour, but this is in a different league. I'm so glad I took a punt, the exterior is done now! I reckon they would good on silver as well as red and black though.
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Looking great Ian. :happy2:
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Looking great Ian. :happy2:
well done Ian.. looking really good :happy2:
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Really like the blue paintwork! But I have to say, and I am probably one of only a few people that prefer the standard wheels on it :laugh:
There is just something about the original Monza that i find works really well with the shape of the car. Would be a dull world if we were all the same though :happy2:
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Looking great Ian. :happy2:
well done Ian.. looking really good :happy2:
Thanks a lot guys. Can't wait to get it to Storm Developments for the PDT Stage 1 remap next week. The immediate improvement in handling with the new wheels feels very significant as well. A great mod, those Pescaras. :happy2:
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Really like the blue paintwork! But I have to say, and I am probably one of only a few people that prefer the standard wheels on it :laugh:
There is just something about the original Monza that i find works really well with the shape of the car. Would be a dull world if we were all the same though :happy2:
I know what you mean buddy, but I've been there on my Shadow blue Mk5, and I want this one to be the ultimate that I can afford, no compromises. I really like the Pescaras/CH's, so when these came up it was a no-brainer. I figured if I didnt like them in black I could easily get them re-done in silver, but seeing them on the car, they really work for me with the standard K03 matt black trim. I want to do something a bit different if possible, and Monzas again would just be going over old ground.
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spot on! the only other thing i may change would be the rear lights to R32/ED30 lights. that would be the cherry on top if you ask me :happy2: looks real smart tho mate! i really want a lazer blue with a sunroof!!
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spot on! the only other thing i may change would be the rear lights to R32/ED30 lights. that would be the cherry on top if you ask me :happy2: looks real smart tho mate! i really want a lazer blue with a sunroof!!
Thanks mate, One for the future that, But there's a lot more important stuff to do first to get it down the road better! :evilgrin:
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Looks great - something a bit different. They tie in nicely with the skirts, bumper and splitter!
....You took the words out of my mouth! With those wheels you don't need to colour code.
Btw, do your older female neighbours (in the background of your pic) perv on you all the time?
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Looks great - something a bit different. They tie in nicely with the skirts, bumper and splitter!
....You took the words out of my mouth! With those wheels you don't need to colour code.
Btw, do your older female neighbours (in the background of your pic) perv on you all the time?
Thanks very much Robin, I can't believe how good it looks. Monte told me it would look amazing, and he wasn't wrong.
I do have trouble with the neighbours, often having to beat them off with a stick! :signLOL:
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spot on! the only other thing i may change would be the rear lights to R32/ED30 lights. that would be the cherry on top if you ask me :happy2: looks real smart tho mate! i really want a lazer blue with a sunroof!!
Thanks mate, One for the future that, But there's a lot more important stuff to do first to get it down the road better! :evilgrin:
yeah i meant for exterior wise, whats under it all is another story :evilgrin:
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yeah i meant for exterior wise, whats under it all is another story :evilgrin:
....Sounds like a very familiar story to most of us here: The Slippery Slope Of Modding!
Your black wheels plus OEM black bits combo makes your car look lightweight, Ian. I mean lightweight in terms of kilogram weight, not puny power.
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yeah i meant for exterior wise, whats under it all is another story :evilgrin:
....Sounds like a very familiar story to most of us here: The Slippery Slope Of Modding!
Your black wheels plus OEM black bits combo makes your car look lightweight, Ian. I mean lightweight in terms of kilogram weight, not puny power.
i can see where your coming from with this Robin, it does make it look light and nimble!
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i can see where your coming from with this Robin, it does make it look light and nimble!
....Shall we advise Ian to raise rather than lower his new love? :evilgrin: It could make it her look even lighter.
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i can see where your coming from with this Robin, it does make it look light and nimble!
....Shall we advise Ian to raise rather than lower his new love? :evilgrin: It could make it her look even lighter.
:grin: haha instead of lowering it 2 inch raise it 2inch! will be super light and corner really well! :grin:
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I will be lowering it at some point, with Billstein dampers and Eibach springs, but that's a bit of a way off at the moment.
Thanks for all the compliments guys, I love the look of it. Amazing how a set of wheels can transform the look of a car.
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My ex popped round earlier, and we got on so well she is letting me rob the WALK kit out of the old car. :happy2:
Thought I'd take the opportunity to take a picture of both beasts together.
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I know its just my eyes but the Monza's look massive compared to your the BBS on your new car even tho they are both the same size. And with both cars being side by side your new one definitely looks more performance orientated with them wheels :happy2:
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Even the black rubber window surrounds stand out and tie in nicely with your wheels. I think you've got the best one of the two! ..especially when you've stripped the old one of anything worth having. :happy2:
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Glad to see that things are amicable with your ex, Ian :happy2:. Acrimonious breakups can be very unpleasant if you have been living together and solicitors get involved.
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I know its just my eyes but the Monza's look massive compared to your the BBS on your new car even tho they are both the same size. And with both cars being side by side your new one definitely looks more performance orientated with them wheels :happy2:
Ther Monza 2's are awesome, and they really suit the car. But I love this 'lightweight look' you get from the black trim items, black detailing and black wheels. My old car does look more grown up for sure! :grin:
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Yes, but you are forgetting that as you grow older, you feel younger! Having a GTI promotes this feeling. Believe me - I know!
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Even the black rubber window surrounds stand out and tie in nicely with your wheels. I think you've got the best one of the two! ..especially when you've stripped the old one of anything worth having. :happy2:
Thanks mate, I have to agree, but I still really love the old one. Shadow blue is a great colour, and I really love the Interlagos cloth and the Monza 2's. They look very different considering they are both MK5 K03 GTi's in blue!
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Yes, but you are forgetting that as you grow older, you feel younger! Having a GTI promotes this feeling. Believe me - I know!
I totally agree Robin. I've had a quickish Golf of various types for 15 years now, and I've not grown up at all! :signLOL:
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Does your ex still love you enough to let you swop the interior? Would she be getting leather? If so, she might be persuaded if you tell her it's worth much more etc.
Or, will she notice if you do a swopsy under cover of darkness and then just deny all knowledge and tell her she should have gone to Specsavers. She'll understand the 'deny all knowledge' bit - It's a very female trait.
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Does your ex still love you enough to let you swop the interior? Would she be getting leather? If so, she might be persuaded if you tell her it's worth much more etc.
Or, will she notice if you do a swopsy under cover of darkness and then just deny all knowledge and tell her she should have gone to Specsavers. She'll understand the 'deny all knowledge' bit - It's a very female trait.
Although I love the Interlagos cloth, the very dark grey leather suits the car really well, and I wouldn't want to swap it out. It's also a lot more hardy than the cloth, especially on the driver rhs bolster.
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Well what a day!
Andy & Alex at Storm Developments invited me down to have their latest Stage 1 put on at no extra cost, with rolling road session, which was great, but unfortunately it did not quite go to plan! Anyway, I was there a lot longer than planned, but I was happy, as I was surrounded by a 620bhp 911 Turbo S, a 710bhp Audi S3 with TTRS lump, several G60's, 2 MK2 race cars, a 450 bhp supercharged MK4 R32, an Audi R8, and several other modified cars from the VAG stable.
Anyway, My ECU would not accept the new file, and would not take back the Stage 1 they put on a few weeks ago! Andy said he'd never experienced anything like it with this engine, and they've done loads there. The car would not start either. However, the REVO tool erased everything, allowing the car to start. The equipment used for non-REVO maps over-rides all other files apparently, and does not erase them, and my ECU was having none of it. I'm wondering if VW did something sneaky to it when I took it in there after I'd had the Storm/PDT Stage 1?
Anyway, after several attempts, it still wasn't having it. so Andy suggested a REVO Stage 1, which was on and done in seconds. Very impressive kit, and a lot smaller than the non-REVO one!
So after a 'spirited drive' to allow the car to get used to it, onto the rollers, and once everything was correctly configured, a handy 253 bhp and 295 lb/ft of torques! The acceleration is a lot less brutal from the off, and I don't get wheel hop if I get my throttle-feathering and clutch release timing wrong (quite frequent). It does feel a lot more linear through the whole rev range, and more powerful than before, but so far I have to say it doesn't feel as exciting as before. :indifferent:
. It's a shame as I was really looking forward to trying their new Stage 1, which they were very excited about. :sad1:
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^^ great figures Ian :happy2:
Looking forward to seeing how it goes at JKM next month :smiley: - you should have similar mods to mine now (K&N panel filter??)
Graeme
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Strong figures.
Less exciting possibly because the power comes in smoother do you think?
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Surely smooooth is a good thing.
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Surely smooooth is a good thing.
I agree but only from what I've read.
Smoother is better but from personal experience, it's nothing to do with what the graph from a dyno run emits and more to do with driver satisfaction.
I prefer a kick in the back from larger torque figures. But that's just me :happy2:
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I can totally understand the thrill of a kick in the back but too high torque can be an engine and gearbox killer unless the car is originally designed for it.
Smooth driveability wins every time, in my opinion - It doesn't mean your car is slow. :happy2:
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I can totally understand the thrill of a kick in the back but too high torque can be an engine and gearbox killer unless the car is originally designed for it.
Smooth driveability wins every time, in my opinion - It doesn't mean your car is slow. :happy2:
Very true, trying to get the right balance between 'kick in the back' and 'oh f**k there goes the other half of my drive shaft' is a tough one.
Depends on the reliability you need also, I guess.
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Very true, trying to get the right balance between 'kick in the back' and 'oh f**k there goes the other half of my drive shaft' is a tough one.
Depends on the reliability you need also, I guess.
....As close to 100% reliability as possible is my preference. Otherwise it becomes both expensive and inconvenient. AXX+K03 with +40% headroom is why I have kept my remap under 280 bhp and not wanted to convert to AXX+K04. So far, 103,000 miles of reliability except early Mechatronics hiccup and turbo wastegate crack.
My driver satisfaction has a very large dollop of confidence in reliability. It isn't exactly dull to drive!
I don't know if Ian will succumb to the temptation of Stage2 or a K04 conversion. His car looks great in the flesh and he looks very happy with it:
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If we were all the same it would be boring and forums (of any kind) wouldn't last past 1 month.
I am 100% behind the view that if it's your car, it's your choices. Just a bit of advice is required sometimes.
Reliability isn't a big part of my car choosing decisions I'll admit.
Anyway, spamming over.
Any more imminent plans for this one Ian?
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^^ great figures Ian :happy2:
Looking forward to seeing how it goes at JKM next month :smiley: - you should have similar mods to mine now (K&N panel filter??)
Graeme
I went for a Pipercross panel filter actually Graeme. I read on here that it's a dry filter and does not interfere with the MAF meter as the K&N one can. Don't know if thats really true or not but thought I'd follow advice just in case.
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If we were all the same it would be boring and forums (of any kind) wouldn't last past 1 month.
I am 100% behind the view that if it's your car, it's your choices. Just a bit of advice is required sometimes.
Reliability isn't a big part of my car choosing decisions I'll admit.
Anyway, spamming over.
Any more imminent plans for this one Ian?
The next thing is stainless steel cat back exhaust, upgraded fuel pump and brakes and Stage 2 Revo. Saving up for this at the moment. I'm also stopping there in terms of power, as I am following Robin's advice on reliabilityand staying within safe boundaries.
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If we were all the same it would be boring and forums (of any kind) wouldn't last past 1 month.
I am 100% behind the view that if it's your car, it's your choices. Just a bit of advice is required sometimes.
Reliability isn't a big part of my car choosing decisions I'll admit.
Anyway, spamming over.
Any more imminent plans for this one Ian?
The next thing is stainless steel cat back exhaust, upgraded fuel pump and brakes and Stage 2 Revo. Saving up for this at the moment. I'm also stopping there in terms of power, as I am following Robin's advice on reliabilityand staying within safe boundaries.
Nice one. I am positive you will love stage2. Yeah, the power you will likely get from the above is perfect for some fast road action with out being too strenuous on other components. Have you heard a few different exhausts to help you make your mind up on which would be right for you?
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^^ great figures Ian :happy2:
Looking forward to seeing how it goes at JKM next month :smiley: - you should have similar mods to mine now (K&N panel filter??)
Graeme
I went for a Pipercross panel filter actually Graeme. I read on here that it's a dry filter and does not interfere with the MAF meter as the K&N one can. Don't know if thats really true or not but thought I'd follow advice just in case.
Ah right. I think the pipercross is a wet filter (IIRC ITG are the only dry ones) but they use thir own type of "oil". I'd be tempted to try I Pipercross to see if it makes any difference. Here's one for a golf TDI which mentiones the requirement to re-oil:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pipercross-PP1621-VW-Golf-Mk5-2-0-TDi-140bhp-Performance-Panel-Air-Filter-/110930240662
I think the only problems people have had with K&N filters is where they have been over-oiled.
http://www.knfilters.com/MAF/MAFTestresults.htm
Stage 2 is a sensible stopping point :happy2: you get the drivability without eating into the headroom :smiley:
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I stand corrected Graeme.
This is the oil and cleaning kit required:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pipercross-Panel-Air-Filter-Cleaner-Induction-Cleaning-Kit-C9000-75mm-Aerosol-/110922123886?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d3794a6e
I wonder how often it's supposed to be cleaned? :confused:
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Because of my recent accident, I won't be modding for a while, as I'm self-employed with no money coming in for 3 months. I'm dropping my pride and going on housing benefit to pay the mortgage for the next 3 months, but I guess that's what it's there for; to help people in time of trouble, not just keep a roof over the heads of dossers who can't be arsed to get a job. After all, I've paid tax and NI all my life.
So, I reckon I'll be staying where I am at Stage 1 until April 2013. I'm thrilled with the car as it is anyyway, with 253bhp & 295 torques, it's no slouch, and I love the look of it at the moment.
However, I'll be back on the slippery slope ASAP, and here's what I'm planning:
April - August 2013
Brand new APR Fuel Pump
BCS Powervalve Prestige full TBE system
REVO Stage 2 by Storm Developments
Brake upgrade NQSBBK
Eibach springs
Bilstein shocks
Gloss Black wing mirrors to match gloss black trim on door pillars
Possibly Gloss black roof?
I'd love to know what you think of my mods, in particular the roof!
Anyway, here's one little mod I did: Getting my brilliant tuners Storm Developments on the car. It's in black so it goes with the black and laser blue colour scheme, and quite subtle I think.
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Why not consider the LOBA HPFP?
It's equally priced to the APR :happy2:
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Noooo, dont paint the roof. thats a lovely colour car you have there, never seen a gti in that colour in the flesh :drool:
Hope you feel better soon :happy2:
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Absolutely nothing wrong in going on State Benefits etc - It's there to help as you say. I lost a 6-figure sum last year and am on Benefits - Don't let anyone make you feel you're a sponger either, they have probably never experienced hardship themselves although I agree that there are plenty of spongers as well as genuine cases and those are the ones we all hear about in the media. Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau to be given confidential advice about which other benefits you may be able to legitimately claim - Council Tax for example? Even if it's only for a few months it's what you need to get through. If you have already spent your savings on mods, you may qualify!
For what it's worth, my opinion about a black roof is that it would be 'gilding the lily' (too much) on your colour car and the blackness she already has.
Instead, I would consider aftermarket Ant-Roll Bars to help your suspension package and your more powerful brakes (ARB's reduce nose dive under hard braking).
Glad to see you feeling well enough to write occasionally :happy2: but don't overdo it - Healing needs rest and time.
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Absolutely nothing wrong in going on State Benefits etc - It's there to help as you say. I lost a 6-figure sum last year and am on Benefits - Don't let anyone make you feel you're a sponger either, they have probably never experienced hardship themselves although I agree that there are plenty of spongers as well as genuine cases and those are the ones we all hear about in the media. Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau to be given confidential advice about which other benefits you may be able to legitimately claim - Council Tax for example? Even if it's only for a few months it's what you need to get through. If you have already spent your savings on mods, you may qualify!
For what it's worth, my opinion about a black roof is that it would be 'gilding the lily' (too much) on your colour car and the blackness she already has.
Instead, I would consider aftermarket Ant-Roll Bars to help your suspension package and your more powerful brakes (ARB's reduce nose dive under hard braking).
Glad to see you feeling well enough to write occasionally :happy2: but don't overdo it - Healing needs rest and time.
I'm sorry RedRobin, but how would an uprated ARB reduce nose dive?? :confused:
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I'm sorry RedRobin, but how would an uprated ARB reduce nose dive??
....Well I remember that it immediately did when I fitted Eibach ARB's to mine way back in 2006.
If I'm wrong, what else will have reduced my nose-dive? The KoniFSD's I had then? Nose-dive isn't that heavy on a stock Mk5 GTI but it is there.
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I'm sorry RedRobin, but how would an uprated ARB reduce nose dive??
....Well I remember that it immediately did when I fitted Eibach ARB's to mine way back in 2006.
If I'm wrong, what else will have reduced my nose-dive? The KoniFSD's I had then? Nose-dive isn't that heavy on a stock Mk5 GTI but it is there.
your arb is fixed to each lower part of the suspension and assuming you don't turn while breaking heavily they will move similar in relation to the body so it will do nothing to minimize the nose dive, only your Koni's can have that effect when compared to what setup you had before. :happy2:
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Never a good idea to turn while braking heavily.
Then I stand corrected :happy2:
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Absolutely nothing wrong in going on State Benefits etc - It's there to help as you say. I lost a 6-figure sum last year and am on Benefits - Don't let anyone make you feel you're a sponger either, they have probably never experienced hardship themselves although I agree that there are plenty of spongers as well as genuine cases and those are the ones we all hear about in the media. Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau to be given confidential advice about which other benefits you may be able to legitimately claim - Council Tax for example? Even if it's only for a few months it's what you need to get through. If you have already spent your savings on mods, you may qualify!
For what it's worth, my opinion about a black roof is that it would be 'gilding the lily' (too much) on your colour car and the blackness she already has.
Instead, I would consider aftermarket Ant-Roll Bars to help your suspension package and your more powerful brakes (ARB's reduce nose dive under hard braking).
Glad to see you feeling well enough to write occasionally :happy2: but don't overdo it - Healing needs rest and time.
Thank you for your kind words as usual Robin. I am going to go on state benefits. I have overcome my pride, and their is no shame in it. I have contributed all my life in tax and NI, so now I need some help back..
Ok, I'll leave the roof alone, but what about the wing mirrors? would you leave those alone as well? I will take tyour advice and add uprated ARB's to my long list! Which do you currently recommend? God, I am going to be spending a fortune next year at this rate! All good fun and games though eh?! :happy2: :laugh:
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I've got a laser blue golf, I change my indicators to the dark Inpro ones and had my mirror covers painted black at the same time looks the part IMO, will try get a pic up for you.
Simon
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Ok, I'll leave the roof alone, but what about the wing mirrors? would you leave those alone as well? I will take tyour advice and add uprated ARB's to my long list! Which do you currently recommend? God, I am going to be spending a fortune next year at this rate! All good fun and games though eh?! :happy2: :laugh:
....I wouldn't always take my advice, Ian! I'm already wrong about the ARB's :ashamed: - It'll be the shocks and springs which help cure any nose-dive. But I will say that ARB's add benefits (of the non State variety) to the suspension but it's all money you don't currently have so surely not a priority.
I think that black wing mirrors will suit your car very well but it has to be what you like best and not what I would prefer on a blue GTI.
I'm glad the brain is working, Ian!
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As Robin says a arb can transform you car's way to drive. Depending how you prefer the car to drive, you can change it from understeer over neutral to oversteer by adding a rear arb and adjust it's stiffness.
The front isn't worth changing unless you track the car IMO :smiley:
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I'd recomend doing the springs first (for either coilovers or just lowering springs) as this will improve body roll (forward and back and side to side) as well as lower the centre of gravity. Plus it looks 8)
Then see where you want to go from there . . . . :happy2:
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Ok, I'll leave the roof alone, but what about the wing mirrors? would you leave those alone as well? I will take tyour advice and add uprated ARB's to my long list! Which do you currently recommend? God, I am going to be spending a fortune next year at this rate! All good fun and games though eh?! :happy2: :laugh:
....I wouldn't always take my advice, Ian! I'm already wrong about the ARB's :ashamed: - It'll be the shocks and springs which help cure any nose-dive. But I will say that ARB's add benefits (of the non State variety) to the suspension but it's all money you don't currently have so surely not a priority.
I think that black wing mirrors will suit your car very well but it has to be what you like best and not what I would prefer on a blue GTI.
I'm glad the brain is working, Ian!
No, I won't be spending a penny until April, back at work in January hopefully. I also think black gloss wing-mirrors will really work, and ARB's are WELL down the bottom of my long list. Can't wait to start earning again, so the modding can continue!
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I'd recomend doing the springs first (for either coilovers or just lowering springs) as this will improve body roll (forward and back and side to side) as well as lower the centre of gravity. Plus it looks 8)
Then see where you want to go from there . . . . :happy2:
Would you not do the shocks at the same time Graeme?
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I'd recomend doing the springs first (for either coilovers or just lowering springs) as this will improve body roll (forward and back and side to side) as well as lower the centre of gravity. Plus it looks 8)
Then see where you want to go from there . . . . :happy2:
Would you not do the shocks at the same time Graeme?
....Just so you know, if you ever do ARB's, then fitting them in the same workshop session as springs/shocks/coilovers saves labour and is much easier with the shocks etc off.
I guess that if you don't ever drive hard through the twisties etc (so many great roads like that around my neck of the woods), then ARB's won't offer you much benefit. Once you get your head into handling mods you'll be considering UNIbraces!
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I'd recomend doing the springs first (for either coilovers or just lowering springs) as this will improve body roll (forward and back and side to side) as well as lower the centre of gravity. Plus it looks 8)
Then see where you want to go from there . . . . :happy2:
Would you not do the shocks at the same time Graeme?
If you are going for updated shocks then yes :happy2:
Although IIRC yours has a few miles on it now (90k ish??), I'd recommend changing the shocks anyway as the lowering springs will put a bit more strain on them and they would probably start making noises after a short time. . .
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As a big fan of what you've done to your car so far, can I put a spanner in the works?
I personally think a black roof works well on a car with a sunroof. It should also visually lower the car by drawing the eye down to the remaining blue paintwork. Is there a photoshop whizz on the forum who could give us an idea?
Hope the recovery is going well, but don't be disheartened if it takes longer than you'd like. It's more important to keep taking small steps forward than risk a big slide back.
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As a big fan of what you've done to your car so far, can I put a spanner in the works?
I personally think a black roof works well on a car with a sunroof. It should also visually lower the car by drawing the eye down to the remaining blue paintwork. Is there a photoshop whizz on the forum who could give us an idea?
Hope the recovery is going well, but don't be disheartened if it takes longer than you'd like. It's more important to keep taking small steps forward than risk a big slide back.
Thanks a lot SRC. A photoshop would be interesting to look at with a black roof, if anyone can be ars*d!
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Having looked at my finances after 3 months off (grim!), I should be able to continue modding in April. It's been so frustrating not being able to earn to mod!
After yesterday's Revo revelation (so happy with the power now) I've decided to concentrate on the handling and stopping!
So come April I should be ready for NQSBBK & the Bilstein B12 Pro kit with Eibach springs. I'm going to take Graeme's advice and look into doing the ARB's at the same time to save labour.
I've updated my build plans on the front page of this thread showing how I slowly build upover the summer towards Stage 2 or 2+. I'd welcome any comments, either positive or on things or opportunities I've missed! I've cancelled my summer holiday to help pay for it all! :signLOL:
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Excellent :happy2:
I took my springs off last week (as I was swapping the car for a coupe version :wink:)
And my rear shocks were on their way out (after only 57k miles :surprised:) so i'd highly recommend swapping your shocks when you do your springs :happy2:
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After yesterday's Revo revelation (so happy with the power now) I've decided to concentrate on the handling and stopping!
.... :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: - Such mods make a huge and positive difference to the joy of driving and also better balance a performance modded car, IMO.
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Excellent :happy2:
I took my springs off last week (as I was swapping the car for a coupe version :wink:)
And my rear shocks were on their way out (after only 57k miles :surprised:) so i'd highly recommend swapping your shocks when you do your springs :happy2:
Have you bought a Scirocco Graeme?
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Excellent :happy2:
I took my springs off last week (as I was swapping the car for a coupe version :wink:)
And my rear shocks were on their way out (after only 57k miles :surprised:) so i'd highly recommend swapping your shocks when you do your springs :happy2:
Have you bought a Scirocco Graeme?
Sure have :grin:
Dirty diesel one too :wink:
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Excellent :happy2:
I took my springs off last week (as I was swapping the car for a coupe version :wink:)
And my rear shocks were on their way out (after only 57k miles :surprised:) so i'd highly recommend swapping your shocks when you do your springs :happy2:
Have you bought a Scirocco Graeme?
Sure have :grin:
Dirty diesel one too :wink:
Is it a 170? Any plans? :popcornsoda:
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Excellent :happy2:
I took my springs off last week (as I was swapping the car for a coupe version :wink:)
And my rear shocks were on their way out (after only 57k miles :surprised:) so i'd highly recommend swapping your shocks when you do your springs :happy2:
Have you bought a Scirocco Graeme?
Sure have :grin:
Dirty diesel one too :wink:
Is it a 170? Any plans? :popcornsoda:
Yup a 170 common rail model (same as MK6 GTD), it's fantastic for a diesel. Very responsive (nearly as response at the GTI :surprised:) exhaust note isn't bad either, and it's achieves 40+mpg even with a heavy right foot :smiley:
No plans as yet, just a good going over with Autoglym and Colinite to protect it for the winter - once I can peel the dealer sticker out of the window :fighting:
I'll stick around on here and help out folk where I can. I think a trip to JKM is in order for the next dyno day :happy2:
Will probably see you there. . .
Graeme
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Great news that you've found a way to keep the car and to start modding it again :happy2:
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Great news that you've found a way to keep the car and to start modding it again :happy2:
Thanks Nodz, It was a case of 2 weeks in Jamaica, or keep my car for ever! Not a difficult decision to be honest. I get real joy from my car every single day, even when I don't drive it, I just go and look at it! I park it in the shared car park of my flats so it's right in front of me as I do the washing up!
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I'll stick around on here and help out folk where I can. I think a trip to JKM is in order for the next dyno day :happy2:
Will probably see you there. . .
Graeme
....Our next JKM Dyno-Day is about to be announced very soon :happy2:
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I get real joy from my car every single day, even when I don't drive it, I just go and look at it! I park it in the shared car park of my flats so it's right in front of me as I do the washing up!
....And I bet that, like me, every time you park it you turn around and give it a few admiring glances as you walk away - Just like you do when you walk past a pretty girl in the street.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FHotties%2FVolks_n_Chicks%2FVolksBabe_26_zpsbf0fa566.jpg&hash=be8ba6c29f016a6c1078defba055cee9d063045a)
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I'll stick around on here and help out folk where I can. I think a trip to JKM is in order for the next dyno day :happy2:
Will probably see you there. . .
Graeme
....Our next JKM Dyno-Day is about to be announced very soon :happy2:
Top man :drinking:
Looking forward to it! Hope you can make the next one too Ian :happy2:
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New Dyno-Day thread started for 2nd March: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,59156.0.html
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I'll stick around on here and help out folk where I can. I think a trip to JKM is in order for the next dyno day :happy2:
Will probably see you there. . .
Graeme
....Our next JKM Dyno-Day is about to be announced very soon :happy2:
Top man :drinking:
Looking forward to it! Hope you can make the next one too Ian :happy2:
I'll be there! I'll be wearing my Goodyear slippers in the kitchen, and keeping my head well away from granite worktops :rolleye: :rolleye:
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I'll stick around on here and help out folk where I can. I think a trip to JKM is in order for the next dyno day :happy2:
Will probably see you there. . .
Graeme
....Our next JKM Dyno-Day is about to be announced very soon :happy2:
Top man :drinking:
Looking forward to it! Hope you can make the next one too Ian :happy2:
I'll be there! I'll be wearing my Goodyear slippers in the kitchen, and keeping my head well away from granite worktops :rolleye: :rolleye:
You could wrap yourself up in bubble wrap for extra protection :grin:
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I get real joy from my car every single day, even when I don't drive it, I just go and look at it! I park it in the shared car park of my flats so it's right in front of me as I do the washing up!
....And I bet that, like me, every time you park it you turn around and give it a few admiring glances as you walk away - Just like you do when you walk past a pretty girl in the street.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FHotties%2FVolks_n_Chicks%2FVolksBabe_26_zpsbf0fa566.jpg&hash=be8ba6c29f016a6c1078defba055cee9d063045a)
Indeed I do Robin, although with my car I don't bend my knees, scrunch up my face and rub my thighs, ala Vic Reeves!
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GTian do you live or work near Bracknell by chance? I'm sure I've passed you a few times!
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I live in Woking, most of my work is around Woking, Guildford, the Horsleys, St. Georges Hill etc.
I do often drive out for that lovely long sweeping dual carriageway from Gordon's School roundabout to the M3 Lightwater Junction, so quite possibly!
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A big thank you to Carlo who has very kindly enhanced some pictures I sent to him on the day I fitted the fantastic wheels he sold to me.
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Nice one, Ian!
"Carlo's Wheels" could be the subject of a movie.
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Looks sweet!
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nice colour, one of my favourite :happy2:
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Nice one, Ian!
"Carlo's Wheels" could be the subject of a movie.
They've been around the block a few times then! :grin:
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Nice one, Ian!
"Carlo's Wheels" could be the subject of a movie.
They've been around the block a few times then! :grin:
Ha! No mate, your Pescaras came new with my Ed30 mate. No one else has had em I assure you :wink:
Robin is referring to my latest wheels, and the logistics of actually getting em :laugh:
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Nice one, Ian!
"Carlo's Wheels" could be the subject of a movie.
They've been around the block a few times then! :grin:
Ha! No mate, your Pescaras came new with my Ed30 mate. No one else has had em I assure you :wink:
Robin is referring to my latest wheels, and the logistics of actually getting em :laugh:
....And that Bignod now has some of yours, Carlo - The OZ's.
And I've got yet another wheel of yours in my daughter's bedroom! Wheels On Tour :laugh: