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Offline ashbignall

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Steel Grey GT TDI - Repairing scratches 1st attempt...
« on: September 06, 2015, 08:21:31 pm »
Mods so far:

VW Centre Caps
Interior Bright White LEDs
Number Plate LEDs
Plastidip Badges
Rear Badge Inserts
Mirror Puddle Light LEDs


Had the car for a couple of weeks, and although I've had a couple of problems, very pleased with it so far  :laugh:







Looking forward to being a part of the forum!
« Last Edit: November 27, 2015, 06:24:56 pm by ashbignall »
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2015, 04:18:15 pm »
Very nice pal - looks like it has been looked after aesthetically at least!
Nice alloys, Decent head unit, Highline with MFSW, Looks like HIDs and the cut out rear valance :)

May I ask what problems you've ran into?

Very tidy and a nice colour too! Welcome :) :drinking:
« Last Edit: September 07, 2015, 04:23:20 pm by bluebert92 »
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2015, 06:10:46 pm »
Thanks mate.

Couple of small things at the start like it was missing the NAV DVD but I bought a new one with 2015 maps installed which it would've needed anyway and the centre caps were knackered so I replaced all of those.

Although it came with FSH, I had no paperwork for the DSG service so I had that done. Before I had it done, when I was putting my foot down at higher speeds the car was a bit jumpy? No problem anymore.

Wanted the air con serviced but when regassed the guy found a split in the high pressure pipe so I've had that replaced.

Went to go on a drive and the car came up with engine fault and went into limp mode. Needed a new G450 sensor which I've also had replaced.

The car sometimes struggle to start when cold and the glow plug light has been coming on intermittently so I'm going to get those replaced ASAP too.

Nothing too major but a bit annoying  :happy2:

Touchwood it will be ok for a bit now... Ha
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2015, 07:44:00 pm »
Nice spec GT in a great colour  :happy2:

Any further plans?
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2015, 07:55:17 pm »
 Nice gt..liking the mods so far
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2015, 08:44:35 pm »
I'm hoping to take it to R-Tech for a remap in October or November; they gave me a quote for 290. Can't really afford it till then and also want a couple more months with the engine to get a feel for it in case anything else goes wrong.

It's got 103k on the clock and the cam belt shouldn't need changing till 150k miles which I'm pleased with.

I've thought about a new air filter/induction kit for noise purposes but other than that I'm open to ideas.

I'm a definite newbie to modding cars but looking forward to making a few more changes to this  :drinking:
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2015, 09:33:59 pm »
The induction kit is a waste of money,the oem one is just fine
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2015, 10:09:34 pm »
Like I say, if anyone does have some recommendations then I'm happy to hear them :happy2:
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2015, 11:43:15 pm »
Welcome to the forum! :smiley:

Well spec'd and looks well maintained.

For your engine a decat and a remap should be enough. If you want more you'll have to start spending a lot more.

Consider upgrading the suspension and brakes, then you can really enjoy your car on the twists. :driver:
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2015, 07:23:07 am »
As above,get the car lowered which will transform the cars handling and will look better,also brakes of which the r32 up grade is popular then get a remap.Decat is the best way and better exhaust but a decat will now fail a mot unless you have a friendly mot tester.Have a look through my build thread for ideas
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2015, 09:33:41 pm »
Thanks for the feedback.

I've done a little bit of research into the de-cat and still have a couple of questions.

What would the recommendation be on the de-cat? Would it be a full exhaust system upgrade or just a replacement of the down-pipe? What kind of product would be recommended? I understand Milltek have an excellent reputation but is also quite pricey.

On that note what kind of price would you be expecting to pay on:

a) Downpipe upgrade?
b) Full exhaust upgrade?

Many thanks
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2015, 09:36:28 pm »
Also consider bcs  exhaust on here also
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2015, 08:31:51 pm »
UPDATE: More problems: once again a exhaust sensor issue. This time G235 sensor; was G450 before. Best part of 400 quid spent simply on exhaust sensor problems in 2 months. Nightmare.

First attempts at some photo editing after a wash!






« Last Edit: October 11, 2015, 08:33:39 pm by ashbignall »
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2015, 09:06:23 pm »
Nice clean GT to start of with modding  :happy2:
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Re: My First GT TDI!
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2015, 09:09:31 pm »
Looks nice and clean!
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