Brad Gill Mk5 Golf GTI Roxy

[Brad Gill]

Well after owning my first car a Fiat Punto mk2 1.2 16v 6speed decided to sell it and buy a MK5 GTI. Really impressed so far. I am the 2nd owner from new. Car is Silver at the moment soon be changing as i am a Panel Beater and spray painter to trade. Choosing the colour is the next big choice. For the mean time while i wait for my V5 Document. Going to give it a service. So when i can take it out for the first time it will be perfect.

Future Plans
. Re-Spray
. R32 Rear Bumper
. Miltek Exhuast
. New Alloys BBS
. Not sure what else the future brings

Picture of my punto after 4 years of ownership


Here are some quick photos of the first day i got the car sorry for low quality taken from my mobile. Better High Resolutions are to follow
 


First job i decided to do was re-paint the red calipers as they looked a bit dull.


Next on my list is change the oil,filters and coolant. Ready for the weekend when i have it insured

[N8KOW]

Hope you go in more of an OEM style with the Golf 

[Brad Gill]

Finished off painting my calipers on the OS. Still have the NS to do. While the car was jacked up i removed the diverter valve as ive heard these are bad for failing. Guess it needs replaced!. Should i buy the uprated valve. I will leave a link to one on ebay im thinking of buying.

New Diverter Valve
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-2-0-PIERBURG-Diverter-Valve-charger-06-07-/400570934696?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item5d43e365a8

[jonnym]

I went for a OEM VW Rev G DV valve (replacing my forge one). You can get 'uprated' ones but the Rev G is perfectly fine.

[Brad Gill]

I went for a OEM VW Rev G DV valve (replacing my forge one). You can get 'uprated' ones but the Rev G is perfectly fine.

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What is the difference between all the Rev? i will phone TPS tomorrow. On that ebay listing what is the part number ?

[jonnym]

I went for a OEM VW Rev G DV valve (replacing my forge one). You can get 'uprated' ones but the Rev G is perfectly fine.

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What is the difference between all the Rev? i will phone TPS tomorrow. On that ebay listing what is the part number ?

The different revisions just refer to the changes VW have made. So D is upgraded to E as VW changed some part of it. The DV valve failed in a few golfs becuase they had old versions, but VW revised it and came up with Revision G - part no: 06F 145 710 G

Have a look a this aswell: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=44709.0

[Brad Gill]

Thats the new diverter Valve sorted. Was pretty easy to fit. picture of the old and new diverter valve. Just need to find out where this leak is coming from side of the engine next to the battery!

[woahnowboys]

What colour are you going for?
As above, I believe OEM+ is the best look for MK5s, but it's your car

[Brad Gill]

Well today I managed to finish off painting the other calipers. Bought some oil + Filters which i will be doing tomorrow. Got my dads Alloys to paint also so busy day tomorrow. Hopefully get some decent photos up of the car soon.

To Do list
. Oil + Filter change
. Fit Projector Headlights + HID Kit (Arriving Monday/Tuesday)
. Wash, Clay, Machine Buff and wax

[Shaun-m]

sounds like this golf is going to turn out to be a very clean and tidy one may I ask what diverter valve you went for In the end and do you have the part number? whats next on the plans list?

[Brad Gill]

Car is now back on her feet. Calipers painted. Oil and filter changed. Shampoo the interior. Thought i would restore the lens on the standard GTI Headlights while i wait for the projectors to arrive. Some wet and dry paper and my machine buff with cutting compound brought them up a treat   then it had to start to rain! 

[woahnowboys]

Car is now back on her feet. Calipers painted. Oil and filter changed. Shampoo the interior. Thought i would restore the lens on the standard GTI Headlights while i wait for the projectors to arrive. Some wet and dry paper and my machine buff with cutting compound brought them up a treat   then it had to start to rain! 

They look great! I'm looking for a set if you fancy selling them :)

[Brad Gill]

My gti headlights will be up for sale this week if you are interested ?

[Brad Gill]

Nice new upgrade to my Golf Today. Pair of xenon Projector Headlights. Hardest part of the install was trying to diconnect the wiring harness of the back of the lights. Other than that it was pretty straight forward. Ballast screwed down underneath the headlights for a clean job.







I think they look ace 

[Edition_slim]

Look very smart dude!
Any pics of the ballasts and where you've mounted them under the lights? I fancy getting these for mine and a pic of the install would be good