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Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« on: September 21, 2010, 05:47:23 pm »
Hi guys, picked the car up a few days ago, and I am hugely impressed with it. Completely different to the Clio Sport 182 I had previously.

Thought I would start this thread so I can post a few pictures as and when the mods happen  :happy2:

Current plans are, (when funds allow) upgrade the wheels to 18" Monza's and to half colour-code the rear valance.

Thanks for looking, Matt.

« Last Edit: December 24, 2010, 10:30:46 pm by matt8586 »
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2010, 06:26:56 pm »
looks well mate,welcome. remember different is not always better :wink: think others may disagree :signLOL:
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2010, 07:01:46 pm »
Lol yeah its certainly different! Not beter or worse, just "different" lol

Wouldnt swap back to the Clio now though  :happy2:
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2010, 07:06:23 pm »
Welcome , exactly the same as mine , except mine has the leather. Nice cars arent they? Ive only had mine 2 weeks!
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2010, 07:08:04 pm »
Love the car mate. Did you know it was pink when you bought it?  :grin:
 Just kidding. TR doesn't photo that well.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2010, 07:11:33 pm »
It does look pink doesnt it lol!!

Hadn't noticed until you said that though, its so different in real life though.

Really enjoying it though  :happy2:
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2010, 08:36:39 pm »
Nice car mate  :happy2:

Will look better when colour coding is done and Monzas are on  :wink:

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2010, 09:06:53 pm »
Yeah I'm sure it will really transform the car. Saving for the cambelt/waterpumb and a major service at the moment, so the mods will have to wait lol
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2010, 07:56:29 pm »
Well small update guys, had a full service, cambelt/waterpump and DV done at Awesome last week, also have just fitted some
18" Monza II's which I'm very pleased with.

I will try get some photos asap.

For now, a quick picture I took last week which I kinda like. :happy2:

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2010, 10:33:04 pm »
Nice looking motor, when I was looking for mine I was favouring Red I think it is definitely one of the best colours.. I really wish I could have gone for a 3 door as well but with babies to get in and out it was just soo not practical... give it a few years and I'll be on the hunt for a 3 door for sure.

Did you notice much difference with the new DV ?
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2010, 08:13:50 am »
Yeah the old DV had 5 or 6 holes in and was leaking boost, the new one is alot better, car pulls alot harder now
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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2010, 09:06:15 am »
Looks like you got a very tidy car, looking forward to seeing it with the Monza II's, did you keep the old DV would be good to see a pic of the diaphragm.

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2010, 09:11:31 am »
Howdy mate.

Car looking good and it'll look a thousand times better with the 18's and the rear bumper colour coded. By far the best colour too  :grin:

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2010, 09:16:09 am »
Pictures of the old DV are in this thread

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,20949.0.html

Car looks so much better on the 18's, getting the rear bumper colour coded in a few weeks too

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Re: Matthew's TR 2005 GTI Thread.
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2010, 02:27:09 pm »
Hi guys,

Small Update: Finally managed to get hold of some 18" Monza II's. They have really transformed the look of the car.  :happy2:





Colour-coding coming soon  :smiley:

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