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Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« on: February 19, 2016, 12:50:30 pm »
Hey All!

 I recently picked up my all time dream car, a Mk5 R32 Manual. Being only 19, this car was my dream from before I even passed my driving test lol! But now finally I recently recieved my Two years no claims bonus meaning I could actually afford to insure myself on one of these gems!

 I have had quite a few cars for a 19 year old lol, My first car when I passed at 17 was a Mk5 1.9 TDI Golf which I lowered on coilovers and plastidipped purple, after that I had an Audi A3 2.0 TDI which I slammed on Airlift XL Slam air ride, and I also had an Audi A3 2.0 Turbo which remained quite standard looking, but had a custom cat back exhaust system and a Ram Air induction kit. But the love for an R led me to buying one simply to fill my V6 craving!

My Bagged A3 TDI:



My Dipped Mk5 TDI:



My A3 2.0 TFSI DSG with an S3 Front End:





And finally, so not too long ago, on 02/02/2016 I purchased my very first R  :laugh: :laugh: , she is a bit of a fixer uper, but I still can't wait to begin making her mine!

 The night I picked her up:




And some pics after a decent first car wash!:







I really can't wait to start on her build and to meet all the members on this forum!

 Ps I also have instagram and it is @W88AKH for anyone who would like to follow  :happy2: :happy2:

Thanks!
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2016, 01:01:34 pm »
Nice line up of old cars. Bet you will have a lot of fun with this one

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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2016, 01:16:41 pm »
Welcome to the forum.

What're your plans for the R32? What is the current spec?
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Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2016, 03:04:48 pm »
Quote from: RetroRaz on February 19, 2016, 01:01:34 pm
Nice line up of old cars. Bet you will have a lot of fun with this one

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I really am! The V6 and the Four Wheel Drive together create such an amazing experience


Quote from: rashg60 on February 19, 2016, 01:16:41 pm
Welcome to the forum.

What're your plans for the R32? What is the current spec?

Hey, I suppose just the usual, nice set of alloys, general TLC and maybe whatever else comes to mind step by step lol!

And the car is a 2006 Manual, it's basically fully loaded, full leather heated seats, MFD 2 Sat Nav and a modestly worn in 75,000 miles engine


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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2016, 05:49:25 pm »
Welcome to the forum. Lovely R. Some nice cars you've had  :happy2:
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2016, 02:13:33 am »
 :congrats: :congrats: nice
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2016, 09:59:11 am »
Lovely cars! I'm 20 at the end of the month so i know how it feels trying to insure something like this! mines bad enough on a gti
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2016, 01:41:53 pm »
Thanks everyone!

So a few small updates

Uprated Brembo vented discs and pads fitted a few days ago, honestly such a nice difference on the brakes, feel much more confident driving now!




And here they are on the car once I had them fitted and got all four wheels rebalanced and re-done the four wheel drive alignment just to be on the safe side!






Also, if anyone is interested in the Mk6/Mk7 Golf R alloys I have on the car at the moment please let me know as I'm looking to sell them, they're not exactly for me!


Anddddddd, my new plate finally came! I just feel as though now I really have some big expectations when it comes to lows on this car simply because of the plate now








And if anyone is interested in the plates, they were made by Raj at Full House Customs, would definitely recommend to anyone after some plates that stand out, such an amazing finish and a top guy too, was very nice and helpful!




But that's it for now guys! Let me know what you think!


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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2016, 05:02:47 pm »
Some nice motors you have had,be good to see the mods you do on this one
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2016, 06:33:55 pm »
Small update today, RNS 510 Finally fitted! Honestly I'm amazed at the amount of functions it has!

I installed an AUX switch whilst I was switching the units out, but the RNS 510 also has DVD playing capabilities, Bluetooth, Sat Nav etc, and just overall looks much better than my worn out MFD2

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All out:




And new unit in:




DVD capabilities:




Aux also fitted:




And that's all for now, hopefully more updates soon




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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2016, 07:47:53 pm »
Nice one. I still think Rns510 is the best mod that I done too.

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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2016, 08:03:40 pm »
19 with an R32, think I had an escort! Is insurance a killer?


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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2016, 08:31:03 pm »
Quote from: white91 on February 24, 2016, 08:03:40 pm
19 with an R32, think I had an escort! Is insurance a killer?


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Lol my first car was an Escort too at 18. However by 19, I was cruising around in a MK2 Golf GTI and that's where it all began........
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2016, 10:04:17 pm »
Does your RNS play copied DVDs or only originals?
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Re: Yousaf's Mk5 R32 Build Thread
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2016, 09:16:05 am »
Nice write up :happy2:

Question about changing from MFD2 to RNS tho, are you having the infamous battery drain issue?
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