My Golf GTI

[jenic]

I know you said you have a specialist, but the guy I use in Halifax for all my cars specialises in VW's, he's ex VW too so if you do need someone else give me a shout

 

[bmh.01]

Bit pauper spec for me personally but looks tidy.

 

[Matthew]

I know you said you have a specialist, but the guy I use in Halifax for all my cars specialises in VW's, he's ex VW too so if you do need someone else give me a shout

Cheers lad.

Bit pauper spec for me personally but looks tidy.

Ha. Because highroller.

 

[Sir_Dave]

You need as well btw.

They look epic in the Gti tartan.

 

[Luke.]

Had one of these as a hire car couple years back and loved it.. Only thing it was missing was Xenons.. Apart from that it was spec'd right up.. Good choice.. Looks tidy..

 

[SOHROB]

The r32 is not worth the extra fuel imo, sound great but not quick enough for the mpg.

 

[Edd]

Looks like a nice example. I quite fancy a white 5 door next.

Not keen on those wheels at all though. I'd be spending £400 on some BBS CH reps, swapping the tyres over and selling the Monza's on eBay. I bet you'd get £250 for them so it wouldn't end up costing you much.

 

[Sir_Dave]

The r32 is not worth the extra fuel imo, sound great but not quick enough for the mpg.

I get exactly the same mpg out of my R32 than i did in the Ed30.

You want fast, buy an M3.

 

[SOHROB]

You must have had a poorly eddy then, the gti/ed30 is much better on fuel (well when i say much 7-8 mpg plus)

 

[davo172]

Looks Tidy mate Great upgrade !! 18" Monzas are a must as is armrest 17s on gti look gay !

 

[Gally]

The r32 is not worth the extra fuel imo, sound great but not quick enough for the mpg.

You're so wrong it's scary. The noise alone is worth the Mpg!

 

[Sir_Dave]

You must have had a poorly eddy then, the gti/ed30 is much better on fuel (well when i say much 7-8 mpg plus)

Nah, was nothing wrong with it, dyno'd at 240bhp on SRR iirc. Most of my mileage (well up until this week) was sat at 80-90 mph on my private motorway, & i never got more than 29mpg out of the ed30, similar to the R32. Big turbo on the Ed30 didnt help at those speeds/revs, the Gti ive borrowed in the past was better by 5-7mpg however.

 

[mr bognor]

Had a go in a R32 4 door manual a few months back .

Very nice car no faster than my EP3 but made a lovely noise .

Only thing that would put me off would be the thirst of it .

Alan

I get exactly the same mpg out of my R32 than i did in the Ed30.

You want fast, buy an M3.

 

[Matthew]

We are saving for a cruise in the summer so new wheels are bottom of my list at the moment

Some Ed30 ones will be on the radar next year though.

 

[jesus]

Nice motor, love the interior! Not a massive fan of the wheels though.

 

[leeds_182]

Nice car dude. As stated, not a fan of the wheels.

BBS LM reps?

 

[Tomas]

I love these! Any plans?

 

[chris-182]

I love the seats in these !

 

[Matthew]

Afew more upto date pictures I took last week.

Thought I'd put them in here.

Cars running really nice, touch wood, although its more thirsty than I remember!

Plans for 2013: Full service and cambelt/water pump due in march.

Possibly some BBS CH wheels (probably reps)

Maybe some H&R or Eibach springs.

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[Drafting]

My dad has one of these, but has the DSG box....which is loads of fun! He's also had it de-catted, miltek system and k&n induction, then it was off to AMD for a remap, runs about 285bhp now.
But I'm 21, he's 55 and the golf feels too grown up for my liking! Although I can't fault the Gti, I find that my 197 is more fun when pointed at some twistys

 

[Matthew]

I'm 27 this time so its perfect for me to be honest.

Overtaking is effortless too. Passed two cars on a fast A road today, didn't even have to drop it out of sixth

 

[philmots]

Looks nice but I'd have to get rid of those wheels! They look ridiculous imo.

You could probably buy some standards and flog those on ebay without it costing you too much, if anything.

 

[Matthew]

Looks nice but I'd have to get rid of those wheels! They look ridiculous imo.

You could probably buy some standards and flog those on ebay without it costing you too much, if anything.

I wouldn't say that they look ridiculous.

Apart from the offset they are damn near identicle to the standard 18 inch shadow Monzas.

People w**k themselves into comas over cars with spacers on here.

I do prefer the BBS CH/Pescaras though.

 

[philmots]

Yes sorry maybe that was a bit strong..

Its the offset I dislike, a lot! The actual wheel style looks nice though.. Even though I'd hunt out one on the 17's. Thats personal preference though.

 

[Matthew]

Update.

The exhaust tips were really badly sooted up and blackened when I got the car.

Ordered some Britemax polish after Autosol wouldn't touch it.

Brilliant stuff combined with wire wool and elbow grease.

Before:

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After:

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[Jason_E]

My one has the same tatty exhaust! Definitely going to have to try Britemax now.

The wheels are a bit hit and miss. The bigger ones do nothing for me, so I looked for one with the 17's. However, I can see the appeal. I Know exactly what you mean about overtaking as well. Love the way the boost is always there, doesn't seem to lag. Makes a nice noise as well...

 

[Aluco]

That's lovely mate

 

[StevenMc29]

Would one with 90k on it put you off?

 

[Matthew]

Cheers lads.

Aslong as its been serviced regularly, 90k wouldn't put me off.

They are put together better than a Renault

 

[Sir_Dave]

Would one with 90k on it put you off?

Mines got 106k on it and is fine.

It will need all the front suspension bushes changing at those miles though.

 

[Matthew]

Mine needs new bushes I think.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Is your ARB rattling about over bumps like mine? Or is everything just feeling a little loose?

Ive done the top mounts & ball joints so far, then all the wishbone & ARB bushes are being done in a couple of weeks time. Might do the track rods/ends whilst the front subframe is off too.

 

[Jason_E]

Mines just on 77k and the only complaint I have is a loud wheel bearing noise. Apparently cars with the MK5 Golf chassis suffer bad from munching bearings. However, just as bad with a tyre being slightly worn, or the geometry being slightly out... apparently you get a similar noise.

 

[Matthew]

No it feels tight as a nut Dave, it's only done 56k

On the last service it was an advisory though, probably get it done as a matter of course in march when the service is due.

 

[DB.]

Mine is on 45k and feels like a new car still.

 

[Reyes]

Hot

 

[MatthewR]

I want one

 

[Matthew]

Get one! They really are excellent cars...

 

[MatthewR]

Its going to be my next car, however ill be looking at upgrading in two years time when i'm 23 so ill probably end up getting the MK7.

 

[Matthew]

They hold their money very well, so in two years a MK7 GTI will still be over £15k IMO.