MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: t20lau on October 17, 2009, 07:24:50 pm
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Hi Guys,
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Tom Lau, and I’m from Sheffield! I have just about sold my BMW 3.0si Sport Z4 Roadster, and purchased a VW Edition 30 Golf GTi (maybe you recognise it :p)…
The car was born March 2007 and is currently running at Stage 2 with…
Non-Resonated Milltek Cat-Back,
Carbon Speed Air Intake with Pipercross Air Filter,
Forge Diverter Valve,
APS Re-Map,
R32 Brakes Front and Rear with Goodrich Braided Hoses,
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs with Eibach Anti-Roll Bars Front and Rear,
Up-Rated S3 Front Wishbone Bushes, and
18†BBS CH025 PCD 5x112 8x18 ET51 Wheels in Black with Toyo T1-R’s.
I do have further plans for the car, but my bank manager isn’t allowing me for anything at the moment, so in time the car will have…
Cruise Control, some Tints for the Windows, and an upgrade in sound system (the Z4 had 8speakers and 2 sub’s, so I’d need to upgrade lol)…
I also want to have the car on a Rolling Road to see how much power the car is actually running, so if anyone knows some place close by to myself if you could let me know so I can make my way there ;) (preferably somewhere people know are giving out accurate ISH results)…Unless you try arrange a group event in the new year?!
Depending on the power output I see I may go Stage 2+, after all I’m only short the Downpipe and Hi-Flow Sports Cat, and a Remap!!! I’ve also got interest in a Catch Can and Hi-Pressure Fuel Pump, if anyone could offer any advise as to how much these help or don’t help that would be great!!! Thanks to Hurdy, I’ll be purchasing a DSG Map if I go to Stage 2+ :signLOL:!
Finally, I’m also temped with the TD Pro Race 1.2S (yellow) wheels ;) I’d have to sell the current BBS CH’s to fund them though, any ideas on what there worth?! OR I may just have the lips on the CH's painted in yellow ;)
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I’ll post some MORE pictures up soon…
Thanks Guys,
Tom
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Good choice of car :happy2:
IIRC these are rep CH's so won't be worth a huge amount, are you selling them with the tyres?
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Good choice of car :happy2:
IIRC these are rep CH's so won't be worth a huge amount, are you selling them with the tyres?
Reps?! Erm...Just getting it checked out now! I'll probably sell with the tyres yeah!
Fancy matching all the yellow bits with to the alloys too hahaha...
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Ah ha Gadgets old bus...nice choice... :happy2:
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Yup, recognise that one!
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pics don't work?
if its red with smoked headlights then I have seen it before
edit: nevermind, was a different one I saw, I'll keep an eye out though! :wink:
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Nice golf, was at APS on Monday last when I was there.
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It's a nice motor you have bought there Tom, some awesome mods on there already :drool: :drool:
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Gadgets the one with the Yellow S3 calipers?
Welcome to the GTI fold (which im no longer a member :sad1:)
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Well had the car for a few day now!
Just wondering, does the DSG "learn"?
I'm finding the car very sluggish when starting from a stand still, changes happen alot earlier than i'd like, is there anyway I can manage this?!
Sports mode is just silly in the wet hahaha...
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If you find D changes up too early and S is a bit to extreme just use the paddles matey, you can change gear when you want then :happy2:
As for the sluggish start, I know what you mean but I would not say its massively noticeable. I think that is just turbo lag TBH :wink: :happy2:
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If you find D changes up too early and S is a bit to extreme just use the paddles matey, you can change gear when you want then :happy2:
As for the sluggish start, I know what you mean but I would not say its massively noticeable. I think that is just turbo lag TBH :wink: :happy2:
Yeah I'll be playing about with the paddles, problem is I dont think its the turbo lag that I'm experiencing!!!
Off the line in D if i take it stead, it'll be in 2nd by 2500-3000rpm, if i then decide i want to hammer it, it'll literally sit and wait for 2-3seconds...Also, when setting off, it doesnt seem to want to get going, could well be me going to lightly with the right foot but just doesnt seem right...
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If you find D changes up too early and S is a bit to extreme just use the paddles matey, you can change gear when you want then :happy2:
As for the sluggish start, I know what you mean but I would not say its massively noticeable. I think that is just turbo lag TBH :wink: :happy2:
Yeah I'll be playing about with the paddles, problem is I dont think its the turbo lag that I'm experiencing!!!
Off the line in D if i take it stead, it'll be in 2nd by 2500-3000rpm, if i then decide i want to hammer it, it'll literally sit and wait for 2-3seconds...Also, when setting off, it doesnt seem to want to get going, could well be me going to lightly with the right foot but just doesnt seem right...
That is just because your not use to the DSG yet. It sounds like you are just mashing the pedal so the gearbox cant deal with the torque you are trying to apply, its kind of like a safety feature to protect the clutch.
If i was you i would leave it in D- mode until the car is fully warmed up then just slide it left into M-mode then try giving it some beans you will find a completely different car underneath you. :happy2:
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Looking swish, mmmm yellow calipers :drool:
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Looking swish, mmmm yellow calipers :drool:
Thanks man ;)
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Good choice of car :happy2:
IIRC these are rep CH's so won't be worth a huge amount, are you selling them with the tyres?
if there ET51, as stated doubt there reps
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Good choice of car :happy2:
IIRC these are rep CH's so won't be worth a huge amount, are you selling them with the tyres?
if there ET51, as stated doubt there reps
Well thats the size details I was given!!! I'll need to confirm it myself...Guessing the details will be on the back on the wheel?!
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yes it'll be on the back of the spokes :happy2:
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yes it'll be on the back of the spokes :happy2:
Will check ;)
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Love the grey and yellow combo, any idea of power? been RR?
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Love the grey and yellow combo, any idea of power? been RR?
Not idea...I'll be RRing the car as soon as I can ;)
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Just a quick update...
Had the car a couple of weeks now, quite impressed with the drive, finding it a little weird moving away from RWD though!!! Still getting used to the DSG, but all is well...
Well after taking delivery of the car I've made a couple of mods...
The rear VW badge is now black, the edition 30 badge is also black, with the GTi badge removed!
I have tinted the windows, and added cruise control!
The BSH Can Catch and a Milltek Downpipe and Sports Cat has been purchased and awaiting fitment! RR Day for the car is set for the 12th December!!!
Pictures will follow...
Car is nearly completed to the spec I want, but with XMas coming its looking like I'll be waiting till the new year to finish it off :(
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Pleased you are enjoying it mate.
Did try contacting Ed at APS for you but he was away at the time.
Look forward to seeing the pictures.
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Pleased you are enjoying it mate.
Did try contacting Ed at APS for you but he was away at the time.
Look forward to seeing the pictures.
Cheers man ;)
Dont worry about it matey, sorted it in the end!!!
How's it going?! I'll post pictures over the next couple of weeks, I'd say this weekend but I have an airport run to do :(
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Some more pictures :)
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Looks awesome matey :drool: :drool:
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
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Looks awesome matey :drool: :drool:
Thanks man :)
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
Where did you spot that then? I'm driving it at the moment matey (whilst my car is in and out of garages getting mods fitted to it)...
It's my grandfathers car!!!
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! :congrats:
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
Where did you spot that then? I'm driving it at the moment matey (whilst my car is in and out of garages getting mods fitted to it)...
It's my grandfathers car!!!
wow my first forumer spot! I saw it last week on the M1 near Leicester I think, do alot of miles so may have been somewhere else!drove past and noticed the plate and your username came into my head!
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Love the little detail around the exhaust tail pipes... how did you manage to paint round the edge?
P.S. Where is the RR on the 12th?
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! :congrats:
Thanks Man...
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
Where did you spot that then? I'm driving it at the moment matey (whilst my car is in and out of garages getting mods fitted to it)...
It's my grandfathers car!!!
wow my first forumer spot! I saw it last week on the M1 near Leicester I think, do alot of miles so may have been somewhere else!drove past and noticed the plate and your username came into my head!
Ah...I was driving to Heathrow Airport!!!
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Love the little detail around the exhaust tail pipes... how did you manage to paint round the edge?
P.S. Where is the RR on the 12th?
Its the one in the Group Meets, the one in Halifax...
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nice car mate :smiley:
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Love the little detail around the exhaust tail pipes... how did you manage to paint round the edge?
P.S. Where is the RR on the 12th?
Its the one in the Group Meets, the one in Halifax...
It's a bit too far for me... Have fun though :drinking:
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nice car mate :smiley:
Thanks Mate :)
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Love the little detail around the exhaust tail pipes... how did you manage to paint round the edge?
P.S. Where is the RR on the 12th?
Its the one in the Group Meets, the one in Halifax...
It's a bit too far for me... Have fun though :drinking:
Yeah there a few meets I wanted to attended, but way too far south for me LOL!
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
Where did you spot that then? I'm driving it at the moment matey (whilst my car is in and out of garages getting mods fitted to it)...
It's my grandfathers car!!!
wow my first forumer spot! I saw it last week on the M1 near Leicester I think, do alot of miles so may have been somewhere else!drove past and noticed the plate and your username came into my head!
Ah...I was driving to Heathrow Airport!!!
don't think you would have noticed me creep past you!mine was dirty and standard!
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very different I like it. Do you have a relative with a red polo and a similar reg to yours?Think it was something like s20lau!!
Where did you spot that then? I'm driving it at the moment matey (whilst my car is in and out of garages getting mods fitted to it)...
It's my grandfathers car!!!
wow my first forumer spot! I saw it last week on the M1 near Leicester I think, do alot of miles so may have been somewhere else!drove past and noticed the plate and your username came into my head!
Ah...I was driving to Heathrow Airport!!!
don't think you would have noticed me creep past you!mine was dirty and standard!
haha...I was probably thinking I wish I had my GTi, cause I couldnt keep up haha...
come to think of it, I do remember thinking that, as a GTi did pass me as some point!!!
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do you have the s3 anti rattle spring clips on your brakes? close up plesae :)
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do you have the s3 anti rattle spring clips on your brakes? close up plesae :)
PM'd
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Quick update...
Had my car broken into a couple of weeks back now :sad1:
Anways the car is on the mend, and I've make a couple more mods ;)
Firstly, I have not got a full black Engine cover :happy2: and also started piecing the dash back, just need a DVD Sat Nav unit, which I'm patiently waiting for :party:
Anyways, I've had a little something done to all the lights, including, Front Fogs, Front and Rear Culster and also the indicators on the Wing Mirrors!!! Not to everyones taste, but here goes...
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looks great mate...keep me posted on the sat nav head unit as my kenwood double din sat nav isnt liking its new home in the golf..
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looks great mate...keep me posted on the sat nav head unit as my kenwood double din sat nav isnt liking its new home in the golf..
Interesting?!
I have a couple of things lined up, but nothing solid yet! Which Kenwood do you have?!
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what have you done with lights again mate- having bad day at work lol remind me pleeze?
matsu
oh an me likey!
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Did you find out if these wheels are rep's or not mate?
If they are do you have any close ups of them, are they satin black? May be interested in a set of these myself
Look spot on either way :congrats:
Sam
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do you have the s3 anti rattle spring clips on your brakes? close up plesae :)
What do these do and are they easy to install?
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do you have the s3 anti rattle spring clips on your brakes? close up plesae :)
What do these do and are they easy to install?
they have a bigger face than the R32 ones, they are easy to install, just clip on. they are about £25/each side i think
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Cheers for the response JPC. I'm still at a loss...got any pics for me to understand what these things do?
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Cheers for the response JPC. I'm still at a loss...got any pics for me to understand what these things do?
They just ad an advertisement place to the spring that holds the pads :happy2: