MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: andybon on December 02, 2012, 05:01:21 pm

Title: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 02, 2012, 05:01:21 pm
I joined up yesterday so thought I would do a quick write up of my car.

I got it at the end of October as my last car (a Lexus IS200 Sport) was costing too much to run, So on the hunt for a decent Golf I went. After looking at a few and not liking them i went to one last garage before giving up the hunt for a while. There I seen a 57 plate Golf 2.0 TDI sport with full dealer service history, 49k on the clock, one owner and in near enough as new condition! So I jumped at it!

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As soon as I got it home I vowed to keep it standard................That lasted all of a week. After deciding that the wheels I had in the shed that I removed from the lexus going to waste (I got them in a 5x112 fitment and used wobble bolts on them) I decided to see if they would fit the Golf, And they fit perfectly! So ordered a set of spigot rings and VW centre cap badges and put them on.

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Then it had a major service consisting of all the filters, belts and fluids along with a water pump for piece of mind. When I replaced the air filter I changed it for a K&N panel filter as I do with all my cars. Also swapped the headlight and main beam bulbs with a set of Osram night breaker plus bulbs and fitted a vw polo aerial.

Then this little lot arrived.

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A genuine front center armrest with rear vent pipe, A full set of Bosch wiper blades, New personalized number plates and a Grom Audio I pod connection interface. Fitted all of these over a weekend along with a Parrot ck3100 handsfree kit that I removed from my Lexus when I sold it.

Then this last week I have had it Remapped by Awesome GTI which makes it go like sh1t off a hot shovel and I fitted my powerflex dog bone mount kit in it today (What a difference that has made  :grin: ) along with a good wash polish and interior valet.

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Just waiting for my Team Heko wind deflectors and lockwood stainless sill plates to arrive along with a new undertray which has gone missing!

Future plans so far are to lower it slightly say about 35mm and have the rear windows tinted something near the style of the OEM tints, and to get another number plate holder for the front as I smashed that putting it on!

After that i'm stuck with what to do, So any suggestions would be nice  :scared:
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on December 02, 2012, 05:53:49 pm
There is loads of stuff  to do yet-have a read of my build thread
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: marko on December 02, 2012, 06:03:54 pm
driving a tdi myself....good luck with the new car!!
as for mods to do....the list is endless as is the requirement of your credit card..lol
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 02, 2012, 06:54:04 pm
It sure is! I like the little touches that surprise you, Basically anything OEM.  MAXITROL have you got a link to it  :happy2:

Just wandering if these can have the auto lock feature put onto them, I had a Seat Ibiza a few years ago that had it, Where as soon as the car reached 10mph the  doors locked automatically.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on December 02, 2012, 06:56:32 pm
It sure is! I like the little touches that surprise you, Basically anything OEM.

Just wandering if these can have the auto lock feature put onto them, I had a Seat Ibiza a few years ago that had it, Where as soon as the car reached 10mph the  doors locked automatically.
it can be done through vag-com
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 02, 2012, 07:02:25 pm
Might ask for this to be done when I get round to having the cruise control retrofitted.

Like the Highline clocks, I can see them been expensive and a pian to fit though!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on December 02, 2012, 07:08:22 pm
i was lucky with mine as i got them cheap but i think it took Dave an hour to do been mine pre 2006 model
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 10, 2012, 04:37:11 pm
Alloys are now for sale on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121036908836?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Trying to decide on which VAG style wheels to get. Anyone any suggestions?
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: chrisr763 on December 11, 2012, 04:31:08 pm
Alloys are now for sale on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121036908836?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Trying to decide on which VAG style wheels to get. Anyone any suggestions?


I'm glad, I'm sorry but I hated those wheels  :ashamed:

I would say go for somthing like classix, or even monzas?

Here is an example, not mine!  :P

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Mk5-Golf-GT-classix-17-alloy-wheels-/230894707162?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item35c265a1da
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 11, 2012, 06:44:35 pm
I like the classix, but looking for 18's as a minimum.

So far I have these shortlisted.

swaying between new RS6, Golf R wheels and the r32/r36 style wheels.

Golf R wheels (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-5X112-VW-GOLF-MK5-ALLOYS-GOLF-MK6-ALLOYS-SCIROCCO-SPORT-ALLOYS-/150870910460?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item23209b65fc)

R32/R36 Style wheels (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370706952073?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

RS6  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190757860049?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

Going more towards the Golf R wheels
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on December 11, 2012, 08:16:27 pm
do you mean my build thread
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: chrisr763 on December 11, 2012, 10:50:42 pm
I would like to sway you towards these

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57627.0.html

Or even VW Phelios?  :drool:
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 13, 2012, 04:43:18 pm
Not really keen on them, look a little bit plain for me!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: paulk on December 13, 2012, 04:50:09 pm
19s golf R wheels . i can do a great deal on some oe R 19s
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 13, 2012, 07:04:22 pm
How much and are they new or used?
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 25, 2012, 09:11:43 pm
Well, had a busy day ordering bits off ebay, In no rush for them to turn up as long as they do turn up!

So far ive ordered:
Front centre cupholder with shutter and bottleopener (Genuine)
Electric window seitches, petrol flap release switch, mirror switch and headlight switch off a passat (Chrome trim on them, Genuine)
Upper steering wheel trims in aluminium to match interior
Seat wrench insert trims with Golf logo on them
Climatronic bezels in aluminium
Door warning lights front and rear (Genuine).

All coming from hong kong so should be here mid january!

Also fitted my engine undertray, Team HEKO wind deflectors, LED interior lights, front and rear mudflaps, lockwood door sill covers and had the rear windows tinted with a 40% tint at the weekend. Will get some pictures when I get the chance.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on December 31, 2012, 05:02:20 pm
Picked up a Jetta front bumper today. Just need to get it painted and get a genuine top grille and foglights for it and im sorted.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 06, 2013, 06:03:37 pm
The wheels finally sold! Just trying to decide on new ones now, Thinking of something a little different, But still VAG themed.

Fitted all the Passat switches, centre cupholder with shutter and seat inserts today. Also fitted the door warning lights. Just need to have them turned on now.

Headlight switch
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Passenger door
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Drivers door, all the switches have been changed bar the door locking one
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Centre cupholder with shutter
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Door inserts.
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Next on the to do list is to get the Jetta front bumper repaired and painted, Fit it and also paint the Vortex rear spoiler I have and fit that. Then lower it 35mm then fit the new wheels.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on January 06, 2013, 07:55:10 pm
Nice little touches the switches,may I ask where you purchased yours from
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 06, 2013, 08:00:29 pm
I got all the switches from Bold sport. Made a huge difference, Best mod so far!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on January 06, 2013, 09:38:00 pm
cheers Andy...looks like another  job on the mod list
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 07, 2013, 05:27:45 pm
Another parcel turned up today, So fitted them.

New GTI pedal set and a footrest plate off ebay.
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Also had the lights coded in that I fitted to the doors yesterday.
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Also why he was coding in the lights I asked him to turn on a few other options. Now have the anti hijack (locks the car when it reaches 15km/h), rain closing on the windows, Boot pop, selective door unlocking (Unlocks the drivers door with one press, then unlocks the rest with anohter) also the extra wipe a few seconds after its washed the windows.

Will get some daylight pics of the Team Heko wind deflectors and window tints when I get the chance, Just realised I never mentioned i did them just before christmas!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: JustaTDI on January 07, 2013, 06:01:02 pm
Love this so far, usually dislike moredoors. Just out of interest, where'd you get the wind deflectors from? I've been searching for some for ages... Cheers.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 07, 2013, 06:06:03 pm
Thanks. Trying to keep it as OEM and as subtle as possable, The way I like it!

Heres the ones I got, Next day delivery too, only place I have ever got them from.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-5-mk5-5D-2003-2009-HEKO-WIND-DEFLECTORS-TINTED-4pcs-set-BEST-PRICE-/290833318726?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43b7044346
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: marko on January 07, 2013, 06:17:04 pm
all nice mods andy and ones i have done to my own!!!
 :happy2: :
do the deflectors make the windows hard to close at the top??
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 07, 2013, 07:15:18 pm
Thanks, Dying to get new wheels next and get all the bits i have here fitted, Just missing a bumper moulding now as i have lost the ones i got  :rolleye:

They don't, they go up with no trouble at all, I didn't bother with the metal clips that came with the kit, Just used more double sided tape around the edge then put them in the seals.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 14, 2013, 04:52:57 pm
Had the day off and put together the Jetta front bumper.

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Got a lot of tidying up to do on it. Got a crack to repair on the left hand side, and a scuff on the lower splitter. Also need to find a way of sorting all the chrome out as its pitted and has lifted in some places :( Was thinking of using some of the chrome vynil to sort it out but wandering if there is anything I can buy or even do to sort it out?
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 20, 2013, 05:25:27 pm
Picked up the new wheels today.

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Just waiting for the bad weather to go and they'll be put on!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on January 20, 2013, 05:27:28 pm
coming along nicely :signLOL:Have you got the link for the head light switch :happy2:
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 20, 2013, 05:41:49 pm
Heres the one off bold sport. I think there is a fair few on ebay too

http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_62&product_id=57
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on January 27, 2013, 05:25:24 pm
Fitted the new wheels today, Got bored and couldn't wait for the centrecaps!

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Also shows the tinted windows and wind deflectors.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 11, 2013, 06:08:12 pm
Today's Purchase, A set of eibach 30mm lowering springs.

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Get fitted next Tuesday weather permitting. Also painted a spare front grille I have for the jetta bumper gloss black. Sadily got no  pictures as it's still a work in progress.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Action jackson on February 12, 2013, 04:53:10 pm
Gonna look awesome when it's lowered. Very nice car in the flesh. And I'd ditch the mud flaps.
Not dissing flaps (normally love em, just a different kind)
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 12, 2013, 07:24:55 pm
The flaps are staying on, they help out a bit with keeping the car cleaner.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 22, 2013, 04:55:55 pm
Had a busy day today. Had the Eibach lowering springs fitted, just got to wait for the suspension to settle to see the full benefit from the drop, Fitted the vortex spoiler and also the Jetta front end conversion.

Heres how it looks, Made up with it  :laugh:

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Will get a pic of the spoiler once all the tape has come off. Letting the mastic dry on it.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 23, 2013, 06:21:08 pm
Pic from the rolling road day today

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Managed to get 182bhp with 370 ft/lbs torque at the fly wheel. Pretty happy with that.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: DanBoy on February 23, 2013, 06:32:46 pm
Looking good with some very good figures there  :happy2:
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 23, 2013, 07:05:34 pm
Somehow i'm now doubting the torque figures as people are complaining about them. But if thats what the machine says, Then thats what it is to me!  :driver:
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: DanBoy on February 23, 2013, 07:07:01 pm
Somehow i'm now doubting the torque figures as people are complaining about them. But if thats what the machine says, Then thats what it is to me!  :driver:

It that just from a remap?
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on February 23, 2013, 07:10:41 pm
Remap and a k&n panel filter. Kept it simple to avoid any reliability issues.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: DanBoy on February 23, 2013, 07:12:57 pm
Remap and a k&n panel filter. Kept it simple to avoid any reliability issues.

Mine when it had the same set up was 182bhp and 352lb/ft of torque so was fairly similar, so not that much out tbh.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Andy on February 23, 2013, 08:48:15 pm
Looking  very nice
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on March 03, 2013, 04:09:54 pm
Had nothing to do today so gave it a good clean and polish. Outside is finished, Just waiting on a genuine front grille and fit the cruise control stalk. That is until I see something else!

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Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: DanBoy on March 03, 2013, 05:25:33 pm
Looking good, gave mine the once over today too.
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: andybon on March 03, 2013, 09:14:32 pm
Thanks.

Think its what sundays are for, Cleaning the car!
Title: Re: andybon's Golf 2.0 tdi sport.
Post by: Stanipkiss on March 04, 2013, 11:33:04 am
Very nice Andy, the Jetta bumper is better looking than the Golf  :surprised:
Grassy pictures look good  :happy2:
I am fitting a GTI front spoiler/splitter some time soon, but then that might be it for me for a while!
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Post by: andybon on March 04, 2013, 08:03:24 pm
Thanks, Believe it or not that is the car park for the local playing fields that is in front of my house.

I was in 2 minds when i got it about fitting the jetta front, was just going to go with the GTI one. Glad i did the jetta one now though, its a bit different and makes it look a lot brighter!

Got to repair the splitter as there is a scuff in it, I didn't have it done with the bumper as i thought it wouldn't be that noticeable, But now its driving me mad! Tempted to fit a GTI one on it though, Just got to find one for a good price!
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Post by: andybon on June 14, 2013, 07:02:17 pm
Not done much to the car for the last few months, Kind of left it after buying a new toy!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F7643%2Fr6.jpg&hash=e38071f32313e257c4a849bf2d08db48ed3054a9)

Had the cruise control fitted and works a treat, Also split an intercooler hose and had to replace that!

Its now in a garage having some cold start problems sorted and i an going to try and source a GT rear splitter and exhaust to finish the rear end off nicely.
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Post by: ukshaun on June 14, 2013, 09:23:29 pm
Nice bike, ive just got one myself. May I ask what spoiler you have on the golf?
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Post by: andybon on June 15, 2013, 10:07:34 am
Its the vortex one i beleive. found it on ebay by chance.
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Post by: andybon on August 21, 2013, 08:25:53 am


Video of the car on the rollers at Awesome GTI.

Car made 188bhp with 371 ft/lbs torque.
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Post by: Shaun-m on August 23, 2013, 09:28:29 pm
red badges always go so well against the black golfs looks good
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Post by: torque777 on August 23, 2013, 09:53:46 pm
Some nice mods ...I also have the eibach's ...great ride on them ..

sent using my own fingers
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Post by: andybon on January 04, 2014, 01:34:48 pm
Kind of fell out with the car for a while after a load of problems. Had various sensors replaced, starter motor, injector wiring loom, new battery, front and rear brakes, handbrake cables and even a fuel pump! Now its all running well (Runs and touches wood very quickly!)

Decided after nearly getting rid to keep it and do a little more to it, so today it started with a little subtle touch of a set of smoked mirror side repeaters.

Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F10265%2FIMAG0496.jpg&hash=83f6c57a0e4272c3594b68f6b6870098fc72ae78)

After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F10265%2FIMAG0497.jpg&hash=dc42d3185157378ae9762448bf2ee08d2b6e5fa3)

Next is a GTI/GT Exhaust and rear valance to match. If i ever get hold of a decent one!
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Post by: andybon on January 31, 2014, 11:03:56 am
Bit of a busy one last weekend, Started out by fitting a set of pressed pates and the GTI rear valance to the car. Also got holf of a set of GTI rear flaps to suit.

Got hold of a GTI Exhaust but after having a think have decided to go for a custom stainless cat back jobbie. Thats booked in for the end of February.

And now, The "big job" that broke out was fitting the RCD510 DAB radio along with the DAB antenna in the bootlid (Genuine VW item too!) Makes the dash look a lot more modern.

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/9383_10151967847798095_1099364832_n.jpg)

Next will be getting a bluetooth module to replace the parrot and make it look more factory!
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Post by: andybon on February 22, 2014, 06:35:56 pm
Was messing about on ebay at work bored when I came across a set of wheels I wanted a while ago.

So after a little haggling and a 4 hour round trip i managed to bag them.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1920049_10152021976538095_195792627_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1959379_10152021976658095_810635081_n.jpg)

Booked in on monday for a cat back stainless exhaust, also waiting on a bluetooth module for the headunit.
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Post by: JoeDarKa on February 22, 2014, 06:37:44 pm
Piccies no worky!
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Post by: andybon on February 22, 2014, 07:01:48 pm
Think they should work now, missed a letter off the link  :fighting2:
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Post by: Andy on February 22, 2014, 07:03:33 pm
looking good Andy
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Post by: andybon on February 23, 2014, 09:05:36 am
Thanks :) its true what they say, you think your car is done and then more things come along!
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Post by: Andy on February 23, 2014, 10:15:12 am
yeah thought mine would be done and finished but I keep on looking at bigger brakes than my r32 ones
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Post by: chrisr763 on February 23, 2014, 10:25:45 am
Things are hotting up! RCD510 looks so smart and the new wheels  :love:
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Post by: andybon on February 23, 2014, 11:01:23 am
Thanks :) I'm debating going lower with the car, possibly coilovers as work have made a new entrance to the carpark with no huge hump or holes! Just don't want to make it uncomfortable to drive. Wouldn't mind a set of leathers too for it aswell!
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Post by: Mk5Dom on February 23, 2014, 11:18:11 am
The new wheels look superb mate, good work.   :congrats:
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Post by: JoeDarKa on February 23, 2014, 11:21:20 am
Thanks :) I'm debating going lower with the car, possibly coilovers as work have made a new entrance to the carpark with no huge hump or holes! Just don't want to make it uncomfortable to drive. Wouldn't mind a set of leathers too for it aswell!

Is it on lowering springs?
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Post by: andybon on February 23, 2014, 11:22:43 am
Yeah, its on a set of eibachs, Doesn't seem too far away from the standard ride though.
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Post by: JoeDarKa on February 23, 2014, 11:23:44 am
Were they the pro kit? The pro kit doesnt seem to lower these at all.
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Post by: andybon on February 23, 2014, 11:31:52 am
yeah it was, i have noticed that too, the arch gap has probably been reduced by about 10mm if that!
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Post by: JoeDarKa on February 23, 2014, 11:36:00 am
Sportlines or H&Rs definitely lower these if you dont want to compromise comfort!
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Post by: andybon on February 23, 2014, 11:50:19 am
Thanks, Ill take a look, Think ill be waiting until the weather warms up a bit plus time to get more funds in the pot. Got to Tax, insure and MOT the bike next month so theres more money down the pan  :sick:
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Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on February 24, 2014, 02:17:57 pm
looks tidy mate ! love the colour
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Post by: airborne2 on February 24, 2014, 03:01:22 pm
Looks amazing mate. Mega!  :happy2:
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Post by: andybon on February 24, 2014, 10:19:36 pm
Thanks! Trying to get the pics onto my iPad of the exhaust that was put on today. Also the hands free kit turned up today so I'll fit that tomorrow.
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Post by: Sjw_Vw on February 24, 2014, 10:28:16 pm
Looks great :happy2:
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Post by: andybon on February 24, 2014, 10:38:41 pm
Sorted the pics!
Had the exhaust done at a local place called pipe werx that I here'd good things about. Here's a pic on their ramp

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F10265%2Fimage.jpg&hash=3ffa6bc2f20015eb0800291df48ffc529eae3341)

And here is a couple of the finished job outside a mates place!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F10265%2Fimage1.jpg&hash=df393e47eb476102d366634fa9dda6b1fe874064)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsasport.co.uk%2Fcarimages%2F10265%2Fimage2.jpg&hash=426a3a21cf79f95caf46c4bc1186ecab7ad56d8d)
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Post by: Ant.W28LKR on February 24, 2014, 11:42:20 pm
what rear spoiler is that you've got? non std right?
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Post by: andybon on February 25, 2014, 08:37:58 am
It's the vortex rear spoiler that goes with the vw vortex kit, I think it looks a little better than the gti one.
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Post by: Ant.W28LKR on February 26, 2014, 01:05:29 pm
It's the vortex rear spoiler that goes with the vw vortex kit, I think it looks a little better than the gti one.

Where can I get one  :happy2:
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Post by: andybon on February 26, 2014, 05:21:11 pm
I got lucky on eBay, managed to find a genuine one, best to try vw and see how much they are from there
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Post by: r88jrd on February 26, 2014, 05:34:01 pm
looking good very nice colour too :D
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Post by: Dundy53 on March 15, 2014, 08:09:33 pm
Nice car, spoiler looks cool. Have you still got your old wheels? What size are they? Thanks :D