Post by: JimmyC92 on September 02, 2014, 03:40:37 pm
My First MK5...
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On to the GT...
The spec as I purchased it:
170 BHP Turbo engine
Standard Headunit
Heated Leather interior & Arm Rest
GT Classix wheels
Rear Cup Holders
Dimming Rear View Mirror
I am quite happy to point out the head unit only took around 45 mins to fit and was waiting for me upon my return with the car :evilgrin:
The shopping list grows daily...eBay and Performance VW magazines being a deadly thing - So far its roughly as follows:
Tint windows
Black headlights
Speed line/CH rep wheels
GTI Boot Spoiler
Backbox Delete
I'll probably get those done first, as well as try and sort a few scratches etc but it'll get there over time!
Feel free to add me on Instagram: JIMMYCOLLEY
My first ever attempted at polishing a car!
I've never polished a car before, none of the others seemed to need it however, being a black car, I thought it might help. Trolling through YouTube to give me a few ideas on where to start I grabbed some bits and Turtlewax's Black polish and set to work, I was doing by hand.
Pre-clean
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I quite like the metallic paint, looked much better after the polish
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I liked the fact I could see my reflection, should have taken the photo before I polished the rear door though...
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Polish on the roof, could probably do with tighter circular motions next time...
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Done...
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Thought it wasn't bad for my first attempt...will get better with practice. Any hints or tips on polishing would be more than welcome!
I'll update this thread with the mods as I go on...thanks for looking!
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 02, 2014, 11:19:49 pm
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Really chuffed with how the head unit looks! Fits perfectly and looks OE quality.
Post by: Dave7692 on September 03, 2014, 09:20:04 am
Also if you thought bay and magazines are a bad influence, prepare for this place to be a lot worse haha :happy2:
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 03, 2014, 10:57:33 am
Looks really good, where did you get the Head Unit?
Also if you thought bay and magazines are a bad influence, prepare for this place to be a lot worse haha :happy2:
Thanks mate, its an eBay special, Erisin I think its called, I just couldn't afford the genuine one, however you can set this up to display the VW logo on start up and the satnav etc works really well. the only thing I had to do was route the GPS receiver onto my dash for better signal but the trim just clips in around the wire so no drama. Only cost £180 ish!
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 03, 2014, 11:06:20 am
My new GTI grill...I'll add some photos later for before and after...Obviously the GTI badge will be coming off...
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I also swiped a black tax disk holder off ebay for £1 as I had a blue one in there and it wasnt going with the whole black and red idea...not going to bother photographing that...I'll let your minds run wild on what it looks like... :evilgrin:
The grill fitting, you can see the original one in the polish photos above...
No grill
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Grill fitted!
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Now I have made the ultimate school boy error and didn't check to see if the badges where compatible to swap over and guess what...the one I have is too big :sick:
Now to troll around and find on that will fit with the necessary bits...
Post by: DamoP on September 03, 2014, 07:02:24 pm
Post by: MikLSP on September 03, 2014, 08:17:41 pm
They'll cost you around £100 but look like privacy glass at first glance, they're removable and they stay in place with the windows down, retaining privacy and doing a great job to eliminate buffeting.
Post by: K1NGY14 on September 03, 2014, 10:32:44 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 04, 2014, 08:16:46 pm
Have you got a link to your headunit mate?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131286700140 this is the one
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 04, 2014, 09:13:23 pm
i could be interested in selling mine off my ed30 if you need it let me know
Thanks mate, I'd already sourced one from a local, glad its in there finally! I hated not having one there!
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 04, 2014, 09:14:50 pm
I notice that you mentioned window tints in your wishlist but you might want to consider Sonniboy shades (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,85287.msg874385.html).
They'll cost you around £100 but look like privacy glass at first glance, they're removable and they stay in place with the windows down, retaining privacy and doing a great job to eliminate buffeting.
Hmm, they do look good I must admit...tints will probably be one of the last things I do, I want to get the ride hight sorted first, reduce some of that damned arch gap!
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 11, 2014, 06:10:27 pm
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My god I must do something about the arch gap...
Post by: rex on September 11, 2014, 06:40:54 pm
My god I must do something about the arch gap...
Ha ha... yes you do :)!
Since you are obviously going for a Darth Vader look, you might consider changing the headlights with black one (GTI/GTSport) :driver:.
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 13, 2014, 08:23:27 pm
My god I must do something about the arch gap...
Ha ha... yes you do :)!
Since you are obviously going for a Darth Vader look, you might consider changing the headlights with black one (GTI/GTSport) :driver:.
I had added those to my mental shopping list :happy2: She'll get there slowly, love the colour of your GT mate!
Post by: rex on September 13, 2014, 09:18:21 pm
... love the colour of your GT mate!
Thank you :notworthy: !
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 14, 2014, 11:48:02 am
... love the colour of your GT mate!
Thank you :notworthy: !
Tell me, on yours what suspension set up are you running? I'm considering budget coilovers but I'm a bit concerned as I've only ever used springs before?
Post by: rex on September 14, 2014, 02:09:58 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 16, 2014, 03:20:25 pm
As you may or may not know, my exhaust was previously covered in black sh*t...I hated how this looked as it looked nasty and dirty, which it was.
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Having had today off I decided to give it a bash, digging out my trusty wire brush, some fine wet & dry and some brake cleaner. Heres how it looked afterwards:
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Considerably better I thought, the brake cleaner managed to break down most of it, and the wire brush got rid of the worst, managed to tidy it all up a bit with the wet and dry :smiley: At least it looks more like it should!
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 18, 2014, 04:15:31 pm
Having fitted the GTI upper grill I decided it needed the lower to match, mine seemed pretty stiff to pull out, but sure enough pulling it to the point of breaking popped out some of the clips, then using a plastic pry bar I was able to pull out the rest.
Before:
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Using a bin as a handy shelf...none genuine grill but money dictated!
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After:
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Really happy with how it looks, just need to do the fog light trims next pay day, but it now matches the top half! :evilgrin:
Post by: JimmyC92 on September 26, 2014, 07:21:22 am
A few little details, added a K&N panel filter which has made the engine breath that little bit better, as we all know it doesn't add 10000000000000000000000bhp but it does improve throttle response.
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My rear badge backing had faded and was looking absolutely pony...I could be bothered to keep trying to use back to black, banana peel, etc for the rest of the years so I had my mate cover it in wrap, looks much better now in my opinion.
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Post by: JimmyC92 on October 13, 2014, 09:01:48 pm
Managed to find these replica GTI style front fog grills on eBay for about £11 so whilst at work I ordered them not realising they where coming from Gong Wong (Hong Kong). In fairness they didn't take too long to turn up and plus at £11 I couldn't really complain, I have been told I'll need to change the fog lamps for these to fit, however I'll be giving fitting them a go soon!
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EDIT: Here they are fitted
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These are dead simple to fit, one phillips head screw on the left hand side of the grill and the just pop off! Really happy with the front end now! :happy2:
Post by: Shoduchi on October 14, 2014, 11:42:48 am
Only Golfs with the regular front bumper need to get replica GTI grills that are for retrofitting from a regular bumper or change the fog lamps.
Cheers
Post by: shaunnorris7 on October 14, 2014, 12:13:05 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 14, 2014, 12:58:54 pm
Looks tidy. GTI front makes a huge difference
Cheers mate, quite chuffed so far!
If those grills fit in a GTI they will fit in your Golf. The bumper is the same and I changed them in mine too. GTI fog lamps have a lenses and ours don't. That's the only difference.
Only Golfs with the regular front bumper need to get replica GTI grills that are for retrofitting from a regular bumper or change the fog lamps.
Cheers
Literally just fitted them, they look great and like you said, no need to change the fogs!
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 27, 2014, 04:27:59 pm
Being fed up with the swirls on my lights but being too nervous to take any wet and dry to them, I decided to try this Maguiars kit. I'm quite impressed, it takes a few passes to notice improvement, I stopped tonight as I had to dash off, but I will be giving it another go tomorrow.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag279%2Fjimmycolley921%2FIMG_1897_zpsad4618f5.jpg&hash=e9e075f2dac1252a78f23c59a742c5b84d44c3e2)
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 31, 2014, 05:06:00 am
With the new lance for the Karcher arriving today and collecting the GTI side skirts for the car, I felt the need to give her a wash. The lance wasn't badly priced and works brilliantly in my opinion! I used Demon Foam for mine. Heres the link to the lance incase anyones looking for one. It should fit on any of the Karcher K series.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271424356037?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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And after!
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Having foamed the car and left it for about 5-10 mins to soak I hosed off the foam, which had done the worst for me, I then went over with Turtle Wax 'Wash and Wax' which gives a nice finish in my opinion!
The side skirts I will leave till later today, I did give them a go, however I had to dash for a night shift...which I finished at 4:30am so I am writing this just before sleeping...which is most wanted!
Post by: Dave7692 on October 31, 2014, 10:24:35 am
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 31, 2014, 10:42:12 am
Just a little thing before you fit the side skirts, you need to make sure there isn't any polish/wax on the section of paint that you'll be bonding them too. I think the easiest way is to just give the lower section of the car a quick wash with warm water and fairy liquid which will strip off both wax and polish as well as any grease etc that might effect how well they stick.
Thanks mate luckily I though of that this morning!
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 31, 2014, 10:56:22 am
Really easy to fit, held on mainly by a screw at the front, which also holds on the arch lining and one underneath. If in doubt just lay the skirt next to the car to narrow down your search. They are also held on by adhesive tape. I have found the tape to be fairly unreliable, so I have used tiger-seal to bond it on.
Before...
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After...
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Much better! Dead chuffed with these! :evilgrin:
Post by: L5 TUW on October 31, 2014, 12:16:43 pm
GTI Side Skirts
Before...
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After...
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Much better! Dead chuffed with these! :evilgrin:
Have you got any more pics of these showing the whole car, i am thinking of getting some for mine ? Also did you use genuine ones and genuine fixings or eBay ones ?
Post by: Dave7692 on October 31, 2014, 01:59:24 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on October 31, 2014, 02:11:18 pm
GTI Side Skirts
Before...
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After...
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Much better! Dead chuffed with these! :evilgrin:
Have you got any more pics of these showing the whole car, i am thinking of getting some for mine ? Also did you use genuine ones and genuine fixings or eBay ones ?
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There you go, they are genuine ones from trade parts specialists. About £40 per side for the black textures plastic as seen here :)
Post by: Ellisimo on November 01, 2014, 11:11:11 pm
making me want some for mine now! :party:
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 01, 2014, 11:37:59 pm
looks much better with the sideskirts mate! :happy2:
making me want some for mine now! :party:
Cheers mate! Do it! TPS are only in Eastleigh and they are dead easy to fit!
Post by: DamoP on November 02, 2014, 07:15:23 am
Headlight restodid you use a mains drill or cordless? any good?
Being fed up with the swirls on my lights but being too nervous to take any wet and dry to them, I decided to try this Maguiars kit. I'm quite impressed, it takes a few passes to notice improvement, I stopped tonight as I had to dash off, but I will be giving it another go tomorrow.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag279%2Fjimmycolley921%2FIMG_1897_zpsad4618f5.jpg&hash=e9e075f2dac1252a78f23c59a742c5b84d44c3e2)
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 02, 2014, 09:48:00 am
Headlight restodid you use a mains drill or cordless? any good?
Being fed up with the swirls on my lights but being too nervous to take any wet and dry to them, I decided to try this Maguiars kit. I'm quite impressed, it takes a few passes to notice improvement, I stopped tonight as I had to dash off, but I will be giving it another go tomorrow.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag279%2Fjimmycolley921%2FIMG_1897_zpsad4618f5.jpg&hash=e9e075f2dac1252a78f23c59a742c5b84d44c3e2)
I used a cordless drill, seems to struggle a little bit however my lights might be a bit far gone! I still need to give it another go since this last post...I'll put some more pictures up as soon as i've done it.
Post by: DamoP on November 02, 2014, 10:03:06 am
thought that maybe the case. as i only have a cordlessHeadlight restodid you use a mains drill or cordless? any good?
Being fed up with the swirls on my lights but being too nervous to take any wet and dry to them, I decided to try this Maguiars kit. I'm quite impressed, it takes a few passes to notice improvement, I stopped tonight as I had to dash off, but I will be giving it another go tomorrow.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fag279%2Fjimmycolley921%2FIMG_1897_zpsad4618f5.jpg&hash=e9e075f2dac1252a78f23c59a742c5b84d44c3e2)
I used a cordless drill, seems to struggle a little bit however my lights might be a bit far gone! I still need to give it another go since this last post...I'll put some more pictures up as soon as i've done it.
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 12, 2014, 09:14:21 am
Driving home from work after a 12 hour night shift I was very very tired and perhaps on the verge of nodding off, I took the motorway home with the window open thinking it would help, the road works narrowed the road down to a single lane of which I mis judged the distance between me and the cones at which point I clipped one with the front quarter and my wing mirror internally combusted next to my face...
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May not be as bad as you expected but I'm both livid with myself and devastated...plans have been put on hold for a while until I can get this sorted! Thankfully TPS have the bits in stock so I just need to find somewhere that can fit and spray the bits...
Take note guys and gals - never EVER drive tired, no matter how competent at driving you are, its very easy for mistakes to happen! I was just lucky there wasn't anyone around or big machinery to hit...
In the mean time...this is me... :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
Post by: Eniqmatic on November 13, 2014, 01:58:31 pm
Quick tip for when I saw you putting wax on previously, straight lines not circles! :happy2: You maybe know this by now already just thought I'd say as you did ask for tips! Good work though!
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 13, 2014, 02:02:23 pm
Nice car, really unfortunate about what just happened however! Keep it up hope you don't loose the motivation for it!
Quick tip for when I saw you putting wax on previously, straight lines not circles! :happy2: You maybe know this by now already just thought I'd say as you did ask for tips! Good work though!
Thanks mate! I got the door mirror sorted today, thankfully I have a friend who works in a body shop and was able to spray and fit the mirror over night and is sorting the wing and bumper next week. I have a track day on Sunday at Brands Hatch so I didn't want to do the journey with no wing mirror!
Thanks for the tip, it was polish not wax I was applying, I'll bear it in mind for wax but is polishing circular motions mainly? Also how many passes should I give each panel for best results?
Thanks again dude :)
Post by: Eniqmatic on November 14, 2014, 11:01:18 am
Nice car, really unfortunate about what just happened however! Keep it up hope you don't loose the motivation for it!
Quick tip for when I saw you putting wax on previously, straight lines not circles! :happy2: You maybe know this by now already just thought I'd say as you did ask for tips! Good work though!
Thanks mate! I got the door mirror sorted today, thankfully I have a friend who works in a body shop and was able to spray and fit the mirror over night and is sorting the wing and bumper next week. I have a track day on Sunday at Brands Hatch so I didn't want to do the journey with no wing mirror!
Thanks for the tip, it was polish not wax I was applying, I'll bear it in mind for wax but is polishing circular motions mainly? Also how many passes should I give each panel for best results?
Thanks again dude :)
Great news, not too long then which is always good! Hopefully not to much sting to the bank balance either I hope!
I personally wouldn't use circle motions for anything to be honest, but I would perhaps save your money for other detailing items as I wouldn't hand polish either! I don't find you can really get much done with the hand, in my personally opinion! Save up for a nice DA maybe? :smiley:
Anyways, glad to hear you got your mirror sorted! :happy2:
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 14, 2014, 12:28:04 pm
Despite my little indiscretion with some cones on the motorway the other day I managed to get the parts together to replace the wing mirror, and get it sprayed dead chuffed with the outcome! The rest of the body work is going in next week.
I love the car too much to loose interest, however having to watch funds for obvious reasons, I saw a few people having done the seat inserts on their models and thought I could stretch to those to show the girl I still care...yes @Eniqmatic (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10013) this is your fault :happy2:
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I went for the red to match a few other little bits...red and black, original I know! But still, they do add a little something to the interior.
Post by: paulw123 on November 14, 2014, 03:37:11 pm
What colour did you get them painted? as they look great.
Did the centre plastic cover paint up ok?
Are you going to replace the vw logo? think it would look better, couldn't they mask them?
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 14, 2014, 04:40:24 pm
Are your wheels OEM classix 17" ?
What colour did you get them painted? as they look great.
Did the centre plastic cover paint up ok?
Are you going to replace the vw logo? think it would look better, couldn't they mask them?
Hi mate yeah they are the OEM classix 17", they are painted in metallic gunmetal grey, I'm just waiting for the new centre caps to come in the post! Little did I realise when I ordered them that they where coming from Bulgaria!
Post by: Andy on November 14, 2014, 07:57:29 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 19, 2014, 06:08:51 pm
Gave her a first clean having had her back. Only a little clean to get rid of the dust...
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Nice to have her back :happy2:
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 25, 2014, 01:49:40 pm
I got fed up on seeing the gap where there should be something in my cup holder slot ...So I ordered the bottle opener/divider. Little things like that annoyed me so I'm now content! :happy2:
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Excuse the dirty cup holder...
Lows...
Finally got round to ordering my springs, I was going to go coilovers however the ones in my price range would sacrifice a lot of ride comfort, seen as its my daily I didn't want to ruin that! So I found these springs on eBay. 40mm lowering I felt would be enough. Cant wait to get these fitted!
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Post by: Ant.W28LKR on November 25, 2014, 07:40:25 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on November 25, 2014, 09:16:45 pm
Cars looking sound matey. :happy2: I myself soon got the modding bug after getting my GT. (Check out my build thread) kinda at a standstill now though, not sure where I want to go next, You any idea how much a forge blow off valve is? You got any other performance mods planned? I'm was thinking maybe getting mine Revo mapped, stainless steel down pipe, sports cat.
Thanks mate! It was so much more affordable in my case then a GTI, only reason I changed the front end was because I liked the red pinstripe and the honeycomb grills! Need to make up a holder to get the GT badge on the front again. The Forge blow off valves for ours (assuming yours is petrol) are around £200.
See attached link: http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/Blow_Off_Valve_and_Kit_for_Audi_VW_SEAT_and_Skoda_TSI_14_Twincharged_Engines--product--760.html
I really want one for mine, but I want some CH reps more :laugh:
Post by: JimmyC92 on December 02, 2014, 11:25:02 pm
When I purchased my headunit I was that exited to fit it I didn't bother really employing any of the other connections. I then found my old iPod touch and though it was about time I fitted the lead, so out she came again! I love how easy the head units on these are to remove! Took me a little bit of fiddling, but I managed to feed the wire through to the glove box to allow me to leave it in there and forget about it! Dead chuffed as it had a load of my old songs from my collage years :jumping:
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Post by: JimmyC92 on December 03, 2014, 10:53:57 am
Having given up fitting them myself I decided to pay a mate in a garage to do it for me...
As she stands now
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After 40mm springs fitted:
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I am so happy with the springs, they gave me the drop I was after and didn't sacrifice too much ride comfort, I would love to go lower but I don't want to ruin the ride. Its so much better in the corners as well! :evilgrin:
Post by: JimmyC92 on December 08, 2014, 05:14:56 pm
Gave the girl a good wash and polish! I love this snow foam, DemonShine Snow Foam, I find it works really well breaking down the dirt, then giving me a chance to get in there with a mitt and Turtle Wax Wash'n'wax before rinsing off with a shammy.
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I love my Karcher, definite the best £80 ish I'v spent! :happy2:
Post by: JimmyC92 on December 13, 2014, 05:16:23 pm
Got myself one of these through @Mandy (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1310) many thanks! Seem to be going overboard on the little things!
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I'll fit it in a second...
Post by: MK5 ED 30 on December 18, 2014, 09:10:35 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on December 23, 2014, 04:13:14 pm
Visited the Awesome GTI website for a few bits, great selection, found these few little bits - thought I would grab them as they where affordable this close to Christmas!
- 911 oil cap
- Black coolant cap
- Black Windscreen Wash Cap
The bits:
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Before:
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Post by: Shoduchi on December 23, 2014, 06:32:13 pm
I might think about these bits when I'm out of new ideas to do. :laugh:
Post by: JimmyC92 on January 09, 2015, 09:13:18 am
On the bright side I did manage to get my DRL's activated when I had the service reminder reset
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F01%2F09%2Fc067112c74c7428c719bdb8be4abe0c3.jpg&hash=5a3031e02e519d18e57ff8291a350228a7cac3fd)And she looks pretty good today...taken via my kitchen window...
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Post by: JimmyC92 on April 08, 2015, 10:26:59 am
Finally got my cruise control and multi function wheel coded in! So chuffed with these mods - I have a lot of road trips coming up so these will make a lot of difference!
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Post by: Sjw_Vw on April 10, 2015, 08:21:52 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on April 15, 2015, 02:36:55 pm
Great build thread, man! Really like how you're doing your Golf
Cheers buddy!
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Post by: Rob1 on April 18, 2015, 10:54:38 pm
Post by: JimmyC92 on April 26, 2015, 07:03:17 pm
Hi mate have you got a link for those springs, how has the ride felt since having them fitted.
Hi mate sorry for the delay in replying the link is below, ride has been brilliant, my more sporty with a sensible ride height still! No nasty bashes etc, had mine tracked etc by the wheel alignment centre in Southampton as he's local and a bloody genius!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171630365418
Post by: JimmyC92 on May 07, 2015, 09:31:15 pm
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Safe to say the field was interesting to get out of! Just hope they bring back the hot hatch Sunday!
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Post by: JimmyC92 on May 12, 2015, 11:37:37 am
Before:
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After:
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Post by: Callumsimmons on May 14, 2015, 01:45:14 am
Post by: JimmyC92 on May 16, 2015, 08:44:56 pm
Nice thread, i often contemplate changing my front end from the gt to the gti. Makes all the difference with yours!! :happy2:
Cheers mate! It's worth doing, I kept the original grilles etc so I can swap them back if I fancy a change!
Post by: JimmyC92 on June 17, 2015, 10:59:29 am
I wasn't quite happy with the spray job on the wheels, there where a few runs in them and the paint was peeling so I found a set of steelies to run around on whilst I get the alloys re-sprayed, I'm thinking about going a hyper silver with heavy metal flake, what do you guys think?
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Post by: JimmyC92 on June 18, 2015, 10:23:17 am
it's a pretty straight forward job to do, if in doubt look on the forge websites for their blow off valves, they give an instruction sheet which shows you how to remove the standard one.(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F06%2F18%2F58e72394ad73a9e5e144b445354e330b.jpg&hash=1e2161964f611a3134e4b9007a014c004a78af15)
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Post by: JimmyC92 on June 20, 2015, 05:47:13 pm
Before:
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After:
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Subtle change but it looks so much better in my opinion
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Post by: JimmyC92 on July 09, 2015, 10:26:35 pm
Gave the old girl a nice coating of polish and wax today, she looks good as new
I did notice there where a lot of stone chips..as in millions of the f*cking things. So I'll pretty much have to invest in a front end re spray I imagine
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Post by: Spencer on December 03, 2015, 03:41:26 pm
I don't live too far away from you. Hayling Island? ?
Maybe go for a cruise one day :)