MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: bRinkz on March 14, 2013, 06:00:16 pm

Title: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: bRinkz on March 14, 2013, 06:00:16 pm: After months snooping around here I thought it best to register and at least try and get slightly involved - seems you're happy to welcome fellow VAG owners, especially if they're running the same internals, so hopefully all is good.

Bit about me, loved Jap cars all my life until I turned to the VAG group and there's no going back - especially after my first Cupra R saved me and the missus from a nasty accident with a drunk BMW 3 series.

So here she is. So far she's lowered on Eibach Sportlines, got WALK, APR Stage 1 and a SPEC Stage 2+ clutch...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy307%2FBrinkz_photos%2FIMG_0010copy_small.jpg&hash=b63bb3456ab65bb31329fe229e9996cf63f1e205)
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: andrewparker on March 14, 2013, 06:02:02 pm: Awesome colour! Now why can't I buy a Golf that colour?!
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: prp74 on March 14, 2013, 09:09:49 pm: Welcome. Nice looking motor. Really like these :happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: Gtiain on March 14, 2013, 09:21:27 pm: Looks cracking mate :congrats:

Was seriously considering one of these but plumped for the gti. Awesome cars though :happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: MC71 on March 14, 2013, 09:24:25 pm: Welcome on board! :drinking:

That Sir is a STUNNING colour and a great looking car!! :notworthy:

:happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 14, 2013, 10:31:22 pm: welcome, got a soft spot for the Leon :happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: Chrisuk1975 on March 15, 2013, 12:03:57 am: Hiya...gotta admit they do look nice ;)
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: Wolfsburggti on March 17, 2013, 08:42:39 pm: Looks very sharp, maybe i should look at these as well as gtis! :happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: Ironnike on March 19, 2013, 06:27:27 pm: Nice car mate.
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: Ironnike on March 19, 2013, 07:53:41 pm: Does it drives like a golf?
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: wodder42 on March 19, 2013, 08:32:34 pm: Gorgeous looking car!
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: peeliewally on March 19, 2013, 08:35:31 pm: very nice indeed :happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: rob_e on March 19, 2013, 10:51:05 pm: Nice car. Some nice mods on there too.

:happy2:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: rdfcpete on March 19, 2013, 11:05:29 pm: What a superb looking motor that is :happy2:

Any more piccies? I think you should :wink: Bet it drives well too.

Just shows what this forum does to you, I looked at that then immediately thought "Right, think I'd refurb the wheels in a grey of some sort and vinyl wrap in black the front splitter centre section..."

:laugh:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: bRinkz on March 20, 2013, 07:34:55 pm: Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm hoping I can make some sort of positive contribution to the forum even though I don't have a Mk5 Golf.

Will be getting a readers ride set up shortly, so plenty more pics over there...

...although it would be rude not to share a nice dramatic one of how my first LCR ended up -

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy307%2FBrinkz_photos%2FIMAG0345.jpg&hash=eca0e00111ec11a025de0469fdd5f53b33585b28)

Mods to be done, well i've ordered four Michelin Pilot Super Sports, a rear H&R ARB and a P-flow... :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: DMcG on March 20, 2013, 09:14:25 pm: What springs are you on? Mine is the same but speed blue and drastically needs a drop but I already find it quite firm on my B road driving?
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: bRinkz on March 20, 2013, 10:04:39 pm: Quote from: DMcG on March 20, 2013, 09:14:25 pm
What springs are you on? Mine is the same but speed blue and drastically needs a drop but I already find it quite firm on my B road driving?

I'm on Eibach Sportlines. The ride is much better than it was on the stock springs even though the car sits lower. Do it, you won't regret...
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: rdfcpete on March 21, 2013, 05:49:54 pm: Quote from: bRinkz on March 20, 2013, 07:34:55 pm
...although it would be rude not to share a nice dramatic one of how my first LCR ended up -
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy307%2FBrinkz_photos%2FIMAG0345.jpg&hash=eca0e00111ec11a025de0469fdd5f53b33585b28)

DAFUQ happened there Brinkz? :surprised: :sad1:

Hope all were okay :happy2:
Did you get a completely identical replacement using GAP insurance then?
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: MightyMullet on March 21, 2013, 06:14:44 pm: Quote from: rdfcpete on March 21, 2013, 05:49:54 pm
Quote from: bRinkz on March 20, 2013, 07:34:55 pm
...although it would be rude not to share a nice dramatic one of how my first LCR ended up -
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy307%2FBrinkz_photos%2FIMAG0345.jpg&hash=eca0e00111ec11a025de0469fdd5f53b33585b28)

DAFUQ happened there Brinkz? :surprised: :sad1:

Hope all were okay :happy2:
Did you get a completely identical replacement using GAP insurance then?

Same question applies!! :confused:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: bRinkz on March 21, 2013, 09:49:19 pm: Yep, got myself an exact replica fortunatley - had to travel from Yorkshire to Cornwall to get it though.

Both the missus and myself walked away, drunk driver got 15 month ban and I was handed a nice bumper cheque to go buy myself the current car and no GAP insurance required.

And what does DAFUQ mean... :confused:
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: bigeyd on March 21, 2013, 09:52:41 pm: Means like what da fu*
Love the look and the colour
Title: Re: Howdy!! Not a Golf, but just like a Golf..... Mk2 Cupra R
Post by: MightyMullet on March 22, 2013, 06:52:29 am: Good hear they got what they deserved, suprised it wasnt harder to get the money since most companies refuse to pay for DUI.
Ive got to say the leons do look great in yellow! :happy2: